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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 1886.

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ANTE VOLO

Antevolo and Tips.

In order that our readeTs may understand as fully as I can
find terms to express the case of Antevolo, and what has
been accomplished through the use of tips, it will be neces-
sary to commence the history from the date of his birth.
The first six months of his life have a peculiar significance".
From an injury which he got before he was weaned it ap-
peared to be an unwarranted expectation, an optimistical
hope that he would ever trot fast.

As his brother Anteeo was a late foal for this country,
born on the 5th of May, I resolved not to breed Columbine that
year in order to have her future progeny in better season.

The result of this was that it was troublesome to get her
stinted and it was still later, the 12th of May, when Antevolo
was foaled, a little more than two years younger than his
brother. Governor Stanford had added to his former generous
offer of breeding Columbine to Electioneer by renewing the
proposition, and she was sent to Palo Alto on the 23d of March,
1880. Soon after tbe birth of Anteeo his dam was turned on
the hill pasture fields of Palo Alto, and better grazing it
would be difficult to find in any country. There was a wide
range, the herbage being the native California grasses which are
beyond question the equal, if not superior, to any in the
world. In fact, I consider them, taking all season together,
unsurpassed for rearing horses, Succulent when young, as

they reach maturity there is more nutriment, and tbu-> when
the milk of the dam fails, the wild-oats and burr-clover,
with their rich seeds, present food which is
equivalent to the best of hay and grain combined. These
pasture fields at Palo Alto are rather more than "rolling,"
places in which the slope is gradual, in others quite abrupt.
The soil has a good deal of grit in it, and in the long drouths
of a California Summer btcome as hard nearly as apavement.
As the colt grew he had a strong fancy for emnl
feats of the maternal side of the house, most of hi-
spent in galloping up and down the hills. Them
lation in the rich milk of his dam and the rich p
plentifully provided, and his natural exuberance

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increased by that food and the pure dry air, had to find an
outlet. But from it came .inquiry. His toes wore away,
though still he galloped until the toe of his near foot wore
entirely through. It go.t' so bad at last that he hopped on
three legs, or when a:ny weight was thrown on the ailing limb
he rested on the front of his ankle. The first time I saw him
■was May 29th,, then nearly three weeks old, and in the
journal is the entry: "Saw Columbine's colt, a very good one,
though he had been quite sick, and now has evidently alight
tjuch of distemper." The nest visit to Palo Alto was Dec*
11th. and the journal reports, "Autevolo has a bad foot, but
■p-hen I get him home I hope to better it." Mr. B. H.
Covey, who was superintendent of Palo Alto, had been inde-
fatigable in his efforts to cure it, and had it not been for the
attentions of he and his son Frank, there is little doubt that
the colt would have died when a few days old. Everything
that could be done was tiled, and a short time before the
floor of a stall was covered with soft mud to the depth of
three or four inches, and in this he was kept several hours of
each day. tThis was treatment which would meet the
approval of a large majority of people, as it is gener-
ally thought that moisture induces growth of horn,
and that with that growth would result repair.
Although of a different opinion, Mr. Covey was
so anxious to continue the trial, that it would appear
like a lack of appreciation on my part of the many kindnesses
shown, and as the only objection I had offered was a desire
not to put them to any further trouble, the hearty offers
could not be refused. I met Mr. Covey in San Francisco,
the 20th of December, when he informed me that the results
of his treatment was not what he expected, suggesting that if
I thought it would be better he should be brought home.
That day I sent a man after him, and the next he shipped
him by rail to S. F., led him from the depot to the ferry
boat, aud from the foot of Broadway home. Most of the dis-
tance the streets were soft, and in that case he travelled tol-
erably well; but when a hard spot was struck, he stumbled
along on the ailing foot. It was dark when he came, and the
next morning as soon as there was light enough to work
had him brought out on the floor. It is difficult to descrile
without drawings the state of that foot. In place of the an-
gle being from the toe backward, it sloped from the toe for-
ward so that the toe was nearly under the centre of the foot.
The heel, though at least four inches long from the bottom of
the horn to the hair, did not touch the floor. In place of the
toe being rounded it was square across, and the sides of the
foot had scarcely any curvation. e shape of the bottom of

the foot was an irregular, four-sided figure, the base being
represented by the heel, which was the widest part of the
quadrangle and double the width of the toe. The horn at
the toe was doubled back, and when that was cu t away a hole
was found between the wall and sole, reaching through to the
sensitive portion of the foot, and so large that I could lay in
the first and second joint of my little finger. When the bat-
tered horn was cut away the blood spurted out in a stream.
The journal entry reads: '"Pared Antevolo's foot, cut down
the heel, and in the endeavor to clear out the sole near the
the toe, cut through so that it bled freely. I think that the
whole trouble has been caused by his wearing away the toe
and the front part of the sole, this being aggravated by the
soaking in the mud stall, and have more hopes of curing
him." As he could not stand on that foot after the paring
was done, I was not aware at the time of the injury to the
other feet entirely due to the continued maceration. When
he was led back to the box he held the foot up hopping on
the other three, and stood with his hind feet thrust far for-
ward to relieve the front as much as possible from the
weight. He was left in the stable undisturbed until the 29th
of December, when he was brought on to the barn floor. There
were a number present, and James Garland — who had taken
care of St. Julien for a long time, voiced the sentiments of
all when he remarked: ('If Anteeo does as well as he is likely
to this colt may be worth somel aing for the stud, though it
is utterly impossible that he will ever be able to trot fast.'
There was one dissenting vote, however, and I never lost
faith of an ultimate cure. When enabled to take up his other
feet I found that the soaking had injured all of them and
there were partial separtion of the sole and wall. The right
forefoot had three cavities, one at the toe aud one at each
side, the hiudfeet not so bad. As the history progresses it
will be seen that these also gave some trouble, and the de-
pressions remained for quite a length of time. In addition
to the near foot being so much out of shape there was a fur-
ther ailment, viz., an enlargement at the coronet, due to
the unnatural position causing a strain on the joint. To re-
duce this and increase the growth of horn at the toe, an ap-
plication was made of one part of biniodide of mercury to
seven of lard, on the 5th of January, 1SS2, and that was the
only thing in the shape of blister, or any applicaption what-
ever, from that day to this. A veterinary surgeon advised
putting on a tip which would extend some distance in front of
the toe, but to bring the bearing, at that point, as far as that
of the right foot it would have been necessary to project it at
least an inch and a quarter, it was determined to restrict the
treatment to keeping the horn cut away whenever necessary
aud trust to Nature to perform a cure.

In this connection it may be well to give the reasons,

whioh I think, caused the mud stall to be prejudicial.

v.lo is not the only foal I have seen in California with

hid away foot. Iu fact it is not a rarity, and the caase

t readily understood. In closely-grazed pasture fields the

I ecomes very hard during the dry season, and where

is any grit or gravel in the soil, wears away the horn

very rapidly. Even where the range is so extensive that a
great portion of the herbage is not eaten, wherever there are
hills there will be bare spots, and when the Spring rains have
been light, or as in 1SS1, scarcely any falls, the growth is so
sparse as to leave more than the usual amount of bare places.
When foals come early in the season, their feet are in better
shape to resist attrition than when, as in the case of Ac tevolo(
the birth is on the verge of the dry season. The earlier have
softer ground and a carpet of grass to frolic upon, until tbe
hoofs have acquired hardness enough to resist attrition, so
that there is a compensating renewal of horn, to make
amends for what is worn away. The younger has not this
guard, and the softer material is cut on0 with great rapidity
at the point where the greater wear comes, and when the an-
imal is prone to gallop up and down the .grades. Frank
Covey informed me that be never saw a foal which ran so
much as Antevolo. He was continually galloping, and as
the band to which his mother belonged ran at some distance
from the buildings, there was not an opportunity for seeing
t:> them like those" which were more contiguous to the stables*
The practice at Palo now is to stable the mares at night un-
til the colts are weaned, a large box-stall to each mare and
colt. Five years ago there was a lack of stalls, and hence
many of the mares were not housed. For the reasons given
above, it was not known that anything was wrong with the
colt until he became so bad as heretofore described, and from
that time he received all the attention that could be awarded,
re are few at even the present day who are not
s their opinions of horse management by old-time

practices. The beneficial effects of moisture in the feet of
horses have been extolled for centuries. The impression in
"enlightened" countries was so general as almost to amount
to unanimity of belief that all of the ailments of the feet of
horses could be removed by maceration. Water was not re-
garded as of sufficient potency, and poultices of warm cow-
dung, of boiled turnips, of oilmeal, and so on, until there was
a long list of remedies which it was usual to have each
practitioner favor his special panacea. Blue clay held an
important place in the department of equine materia medica.
It was easily applied. Mixed up to a proper consistency it
was plastered into the space formed by the shoe and tbe
hollowed out sole at night, and the next morning when re
moved it would be still damp, and, consequently, eulogized
for its propensity to retain moisture. If the application of a
mere handful of mud was so efficacious, a stall which had a
flooring of this grand material must be the sine qua non in
all cases of disease, which were so aggravated as to require
the full resources of veterinary art. The beneficial results
were not to be questioned. To question was anadmission of
ignorance, a lack of knowledge familiar to grooms and stable
boys, sanctioned by professors and practiced by all of the
most skilful vets of Europe and America. At the same time
it was well known that horses reared on a soil which had an
exuberance of moisture had poor feet. Wide at the base,
narrow at the coronet in proportion to the size of the foot,
with a thin wall and flat sole, when brought from the fens
totally unfitted for use on paved streets are roads covered
with macadam, until a new order had partially repaired the
mischief which a surplus of water had wrought.
It was not surprising, however, that when feet
were the reverse of specimens injured by too much water
that soakings were recommended. If colthood spent on low
and marshy pasture fields resulted in broad-based feet, it was
certainly logical to argue that the same treatment would
remedy opposite defects. But in coming to this conclusion
the main point was overlooked. The horse is without ques-
tion a native of a dry country, and his feet are naturally hard
and so formed as to exclude any reasonable amount of water.
If left to select a locality in accordance with his instincts,
it would be such as his feet would be completely protected
from the inroads of water. No matter how much rain fell,
so long as he is permitted to remain on ground where it does
not stand in pools, no moisture, or very little, is absorbed.
But when forced to feed in places where the mud is so deep
as to envelop the foot, then the hair on the coronet is forced
upwards to expose that part, the sole is softened, the glazing
of the bottom of the wall is rendered useless to exclude
moisture; the tubes of which the horn is composed are robbed
of their life-giving semifluid by the insidious drain, and in
place of a dense and highly elastic material, there is a pulpy
mass when wet, brittle and unnaturally hard when dry.

With Antevolo the main trouble came from the separation
of sole and wall, the ill-effects of which were palpable until
three years after tbe injury was first done. The junction of
the wall and sole is effected by the interlacing of fibres, these
being glued together by a substance, which the continued
application of water will remove. The removal of the agglu-
tonizing material is also accompanied by a softening of the
fibres, so that they are unable to perform their part, and sep-
aration ensues. There is an intimate relation between the
external parts of the foot and the internal, and injury to one
is sure to influence the other. Even those who have given a
good deal of study to this portion of equine anatomy are prone
to consider that the outward portion can be cut with impu-
nity, lacerated by driving nails, and the whole formation
changed without injury. More than that they make a merit
of deviating as widely as possible from the teachings of
Nature, and arrogate to themselves knowledge superior to
that of the Great Creator. In the case under consideration
the continuity between the wall and sole was destroyed, and
the interior vessels which would have repaired the waste,
under natural circumstances, were rendered ineffective.
There is a perfect network of blood conduits
leading So the feet. There are no muscles to require renewal,

and therefore the extraordinary supply is for the purpose of
repairing the wear which active exercise entails. When
there is no waste the blood becomes stagnant, the canals
which carry it become engorged and their contents are
diverted into other channels. Thrush, undoubtedly, is
caused by the blood becoming vitiated through a lack of a
proper outlet, and throws off the dregs iu the shape of an
exudation through the cleft of the frog. When the blood
was met by the water-soaked portion it, too, was absorbed,
and what should have been healthy deposit was wasted on
the enveloping poultice. There was no power to replace
that which had been lost in tbe mud, and, consequently, the
depressions were not filled.

Although those hollows remained for so long a time after
they were made, it does not follow that the repairing quali-
ties were inert. There were mechanical causes, as well as a
lack of vigor in the horn-producing organs, and these will be
fully explained hereafter.

(To be continued.)

The Owner of Hambletonian.

This then was my meeting with Chester's chief boniface;
and it opened the flood gates of his* eloquence to that extent
which carried me now to Troy, then to Eyedyk's homestead,
until it seemed as if the owner of Eysdyk and his celebrated
horse were alive again, and ready to be seen of mortal eyes.

Oh, yes; I knew Eysdyk well; do you see that picture of
him there behind the bar? That is a perfect portrayal of
him, even to the way in which he held his cigar, lengthwise,
between his fingers. But he was a singular genius; any
man who dared to say any word, even jokingly, which was
derogatory to "Ham's" dignity might go forever and forever,
without any service by the horse. One day a Mr. Van
Alstyne came here from Troy with a mare to serve. Here
in my office, where Mr. Eysdyk was in the habit of calling
daily for months and years, to "gas" the old man, Van Alstyne
said some ill words, laughingly, which seemed to advance
Volunteer beyond old "Ham." I tried to stop Van. I
winked at him, coughed, and hemmed, but no good. The
storm came. Eysdyk began to pound the floor with his cane,
and soon, without "Good day," or any Bingle word, he rose
and departed.

"Now, Van," said I "you have cooked your goose forever.
You'll never get another service by Hambletonian."

"Nonsense," Van Alstyne replied, "I'll fix that all right."
"No you won't, and you can blame your own pig-headed-
ness." And I was right; in the morning we went over to
the Eysdyk place. Van Alstyne undertook to get into a busi-
ness conversation with Eysdyk, but to no purpose. The old
man was "clear off." Finally he went directly to his sub-
ject.

"I have a mare here, Mr. Eysdyk, to be served by Ham-
bletonian, and am ready to accede to your terms."

"Send her to your favorite Volunteer," was the sententious
response. "My horse has mares enough." This, too, was
the end of it. and Van Alstyne had the pleasure to return with
his mare unstinted. I knew a good many similar instances.
Eysdyk never forgot a slight upon the pride of his heart. We
all went to old "Ham's" funeral, but while that was reason-
ably well conducted, it was not what Eysdyk would have
done for him had himself then been living. The old man
left particular directions for his pet's burial; his clothes were
to be left upon him; not an iron or a strap was to be removed,
and immediately after death, before rigor had set in, his feet
were to be strapped closely to his body; then the body was
to be securely enclosed in a finished box, and interred near
the scene of his stud labors. Let us go out and see the old
hero's "grave."

I was content, and through the mud, the slush, and the
snow, Howland and I went to "Ham's" last resting place. It
is in a plain, substantial enclosure, and indicated by a white
marble slab, on which there is inscribed:

"Eysdyk's Hameletoxiax.
Foaled May 7, 1S49.
Died March 27, 1S76*-
That is all, but it is the record of one of the man's most
powerful and successful horses. "Ham's" stable was a little
building, snug and neat as ahouse, which himselfjalone occu-
pied, except there were some sleeping rooms for grooms above
stairs. Here for more than twenty years he lived, and here
died; and, singular to relate, there was not left by him upon
wainscot or upon wall, any mark of teeth, or indentation
made by stroke of hoof. The Abyssinian who, for years,
had care of old "Ham," is a character in his way, and is as
proud of his career as ever the -most successful conqueror
was of his battles and his sieges. The groom's soubriquet is
"Ham," adapted from his celebrated charge, and it is so
thoroughly his own, that he is not dubbed by any other name,
as if his identity had been actually absorbed in* that of the
horse whom he served so lone. — Alban Wye in N. Y. Sports-
man.

2:20 Horses of 1885.

The following horses dropped below 2:20 for the first time
during the year 1SS5:

Anteeo, by Electioneer, dam Columbine 2:1CJ-

Arab, by Arthurton, dam Lady Hamilton 2:17f

ZoeB., by Blue Bull, dam Cutaway 2:17}

Adair, by Electioneer, dam AddieLee 2:17',

Jerome Turner, by Byerly Abdallah, dam Pacing Ab-

dallah 2:17}

Joe Davis, by Dr. Her, dam Molly 2:17?

Adelaide, by Milwaukee, dam Minnie B 2:18

Glen Miller, by White Line, dam by Alexander's Ab-
dallah 2:1S

Billy Button, by Hambletonian Prince, dam Logan

Maid 2:1S}

Epaulette, by Auditor, dam Pantalette 2:19

Bessie, by Blue Bull, dam by Patrick Henry 2:19

Leerona Swallow, by Blue Bull, dam by Archie Light-
foot 2:19

Mambrino Sparkle, by Fisk's Mambrino Chief, dam

Kate Sparkle, --r... 2:19

Euby, by Sultan, data by Eysdyk's Hambletonian 2:19}

William Arthur, by Confederate Chief 2:19}

Amelia C, by Dexter Bradford, dam by Volunteer. . . . 2:19}
Kenihvorth. by Woodford Abdallah, dam by Wilkes

Booth." 2:19}

Walnut, by Florida, dam Relief 2:19}

DoBarry, by Nil Desperandum, dam Susie 2:19A

Patron, by Paucoast, dam Beatrice 2:19.V

Antevolo, by Electioneer, dam Columbine 2:19i

Frank, by Abraham, dam Eoot 2:19i

Pilot Knox, by Black Pilot, dam Nancy Knox 2:19|

1886

2pt* ^vtemx mid ^ipattsmmk

Christmastide— The Man of Truth Muses on j
the Season.

Belle Knierht.

The mellowing influence of the holiday season is upon the
Christian world. It softens hearts to impulse of charity, and
pronip's all to kindly sentiments and benevolence. Wrongs
are forgiven and good fellowship prevails. It is the spirit of
religion which infuses mankind and teaches the practice as
it impresses the precepts of the Eedeemer. It is the mile-
stone in the journey of life at which the yonng disport in
their hilarious gratitude to the immemorial" saint — their
Santa Claus— whose reality is to them still a joyous belief;
when the youthful celebrate the delights of social festivities
and the interchange of fond greetings; when those in prime
of life renew and cement the friendship of earlier years; and
the aged, with retrospective meditation, recall the long past
of infancy and their struggles through the lines of many
years, as they look upon these others grouped about them
inspired with the gladness of the "Merry Christmas" and
the "Happy New Year."

It is the season of all the year which thaws cold hearts and
loosens purse strings; the occasion for merriment and jovial
customs; the time for all to gather under the home roof and
be happy and gay. Christmas Eve is the joyous usher of the
day, and the pleasures of hope, with bright anticipations of
theenioyment of the realization of the gladdening fruit of
the Christmas tree, enlivens every one. Dawn seems tardily
to come, and in the full blaze of the Christmas candles the
household gather around the magical growth of the imme-
morial tree, and in exultant eagerness await the plucking of
the generous product pendant from each bough. It is the
harvest home of love and affection, to make every member
merry, to suffuse each heart with the ecstacy of fondest emo-
tions^ pure in devotion to the sanctuary where all the family
have welcome aud refuge. And the Christmas gifts are the
prized symbols of this precious love, the tokens of this fond
doty.

The Christmas dinner — what a feast! The sacrificial tur-
key in its pride of place, flanked by choicest delicacies, and
surrounded by the array of dishes laden with the goodies
which invite appetite and comfort and cheer to the point of
surfeit. Wine flows and nature expands. Prudence tempers
desire and indulgence exceeds, not exhilaration. Harmless
gaity is not trespassed by reckless folly, and the night is
given to mirth and music, fun aud song, the dance and inno-
cent jollity. Christmas comes but once a year.

The week passes in social festivity. New Year's Eve comes.
It is the watch night of the Old Year out and the New Year
in — another eve of merriment and dancing and hilarity.
And the New Year Day hath no fellow to it. Old custom
made itaday of general restoration of acquaintance, of recon-
cilation between friends temporarily separated through that
infirmity of temper which cuts the ties of association as the
Gordian knot was severed, of the home gathering, of social
calls. It is still a day of pleasant reunions, bnt the cheer-
fulness of the "calls': has been so debased by incongruous
visitings and gross invasion of the ancient custom that it is
more honored in the breach than in the observance. There
are other ways to gauge the capacity of men in liquids which
inflame and at last subdue, in idiocy of behavior and violence
of conduct, than by maudlin efforts to surpass the second
of former years in the number of places to "call." And
tangled feet irresolute upon the will of muddled brains, and
inert body with the blood coursing as though each artery
was a conduit of fluid fire, and every vein a flaming messen-
ger to invoke folly, are too often the finish of the holiday.
There is a better way — there could hardly be a worse — to a
Happy New Year. Bnt the abandonment of the old, for this
better modern way, has already practice in San Francisco,
and here it is redeemed into a holiday of genial enjoyment, a
holiday befitting the blessing another year vouchsafes.

Christmas and New Year's Day are holydays to the devout,
holidays to all. The Church — and every believer selects his
own — ordains the due observance of each, while the masses
adopt their own peculiar manner of enjoying the one and the
other. This is a free country, and religion has no constitu-
tional or legal connection with the State. Hence the broad-
est license and unrestrained liberty are assured to the people
in their manner of observing these holidays. And it is pleas-
ant to contemplate that every year the disposition is more ap-
parent to celebrate each to the main purpose of a really
"Merry Christmas," and a thoroughly "Happy New Year" —
the wish here expressed toward all. The ALLs* ofTruth.

While several sections of the West are at present vehe-
mently asserting their claims to having, either in the past or
present, possessed the most accomplished thief whose pecu-
liar weakness ran to horseflesh; if tradition be true, Pres-
cott, A. T-, itself once boasted of a genius in this line of busi-
ness; but this genius' strong suit was, remarkable as it may
seem, in the "dead-horse" line. While connected with the
government corral at Whipple, in. the unromantic guise of an
ordinary hostler, this individual's skill first displayed itself
by utilizing every horse which died to his own advantage.
His mode of business was, like that of all great genius, sim-
ple in the extreme, and merely consisted in reporting the
death of a horse to the corral boss, after which the body was
promptly removed, only to reappear through some mysteri-
ous agency during the night in another stall, the living
ownerof which would be appropriated by the dishonest
hostler, probably on the basis that an exchange is no robbery.
The next morning the corral master would be informed of
the death of another horse, and identically the same pro-
ceedings would be gone through with as long as enough of
the dead horse hung together to make a presentable appear-
ance. Too great success, however, was this genius' down-
fall, for having uncautiously used one horse's cadaver in this
manner twenty-seven times, he was apprehended and got his
just deserts at Yuma. — Hoof and Rom.

While conversing with Mr. Henry N. Smith, at the Fashion
Stud Farm the other day, the subject of Goldsmith Maid was
under discussion, and during the chat Mr. Smith said the
Maid, while owned by him, earned $250,000, not one cent of
which was made in betting. The ne* profits were $150,000.
Before dropping the subject the Maid's hoofs were brought
into the room, and the question of who should have them
was discussed. As one had been promised to Mr. Guerney
Gue, the compiler of the sale catalogue, that geutlemwn was
presented with one of the front hoofs, and will be used as an
inkstand. Mr. Smith said he supposed Budd Doble would
have to have one, the third would probably be reserved by
himself, aud the fourth — well, we can tell aboot that later.
The hoofs were in as perfect condition as though they cam©
from a young horse. — Sportsman,

A correspondent of the Midway Clipper, visiting Mr. Frank
Harper's farm, says: It did not take long to recognize Belle
Knight, the dam of the celebrated Freeland. Her history i*a
peculiar one. Several years ago, the Shakers in Ohio sent
her to Longfellow's harem, and she remained until the season
and keeping amounted to $150, aud as they could not raise
the money, they tried to sell her to Mr. Harper, who not
knowing her pedigree, would not buy, but sent them to
Lexington to see if they could not sell her there. After an
absence of a week or more, they returned, having visited all
the turfmen in and around Lexington without aiaking the
sale. They told Mr. Harper that their money was all gone,
and they wautedenough to get homeon, and that if he would
give them $10 in cash and cancel the debt, he might take
the mare. After some little hesitation he consented, paying
the money. In a few days thereafter he received her pedigree.
Her produce have been sold as follows: Bell Bov, $500; Mary
Corbett, $1,200; Freeland, $5,000; Freeman," $5,000; Free
Knight, $5,000. The latter two by Ten Broeck. Unite,
price not public, but 'tis understood that Mr. Ccirigan paid
a good price for her running qualities. Seventeen thousand
seven hundred dollars worth of colts has she raised, without
the price of Unite — interest on a $10 investment.

STABLE AND PADDOCK.

Diseases of Domestic Animals— Glanders,

[By Dr. A. E. Euzard, 31. K. C. V. S. L.l

The word glanders is derived from the Latin roots, glar.d-
ula and glans, the latter signifying a fruit kernel, such as a
chestnut, acorn, etc.; the former, its diminutive, any small
fruit kernel. The above terms are also used in medicine to
denote the glands of the body, many of which are small, and
compare in shape and size to acorns or other kernels.

This loathsome disease is frequently the result of a specific
morbid matter, contaminating the surfaces and parts to
which it is applied, affecting the organic functions, and giv-
ing rise to the changes characteristic of it.

Svmptoms of Glanders. — It is generally ushered in like
catarrh or common cold. First, there is a slight discharge
from the nose. The discharge at the commencement is scanty
and limpid, amounting to nothing beyond a little aqueous or
serous fluid, trickling commonly from one nostril only, but
without intermission. In the course of a day or two this
\catery discharge mostly appears streaked or intermingled
with ropes of mucus, and in a day or two after that it will
most likely have become altogether mucus in its character,
and glairy in appearance; after which it gradually assumes a
yellow tinge, from the mucus being mixed with albuminous
matter. We also have enlargement of the submaxillary lym-
phatic glands (the glands under the jaw), inflammation of the
Schneiderian membrane (the membrane lining the nose) and
the membrane lining the different sinuses of the head. There
may or may not be palpable depression of spirits and disin-
clination to eat, but it is generally ushered in by constitu-
tional disturbances; there will be more or less indications of
fever, the pulse is quickened, roughness of the coat, mouth
hot and dry, and increase of temperature. I have known the
temperature to reach as high as 107 degrees Fahrenheit.
Generally after the first stage has passed, as soon as the dis-
charge from the nose is established, the animal improves
from any indisposition he may have shown, recovers his
spirits and appetite, and to a non-professional observer ap-
pears as well as ever. One of the characteristic symptoms of
this disease in certain stages is the good condition and feel-
ing of health the animal manifests.

Second or Ulcerative Stage. — The discharge becomes
copious from one or both nostrils, of a ranious matter, and
by degrees acquires consistence, exhibits true purulent char-
acters. In time it becomes thicker, of a gluey character,
and firmly adheres to the hair of the nostrils, collecting and
concreting to the aloe of the nostrils, obstructing the aper-
ture, and by this impeding the breathing. We will also now
find that which did not exist in the first stage, or perhaps
did not in the early part of the second stage, fetor, and that
of such an offensive nature that it is often sufficient to eoable
a competent veterinary surgeon to swear to the case. I have
only met with two truf- cases of glanders where fetor did not
exist, in the whole of my twenty years' experience. We
now have the membrane lining the nose studded with small,
irregular-shaped ulcers, and at irregular distances from each
other, they afterward coalescing. These ulcers also in time
extend to the cartilages and bones (the septal cartilages and
turbinated bones), producing a disgustingly offensive stench.
The membrane becomes a dirty brown or leaden color, the
discharge is sometimes streaked with blood, and the horse in
the act of snorting blows masses of scab aud exfoliated carti-
lage and even bone will be thrown out. When the discharge
is tinged with blood it proves that the ulceration is deep and
extensive, or a disposition to ecchymosis, from some change
in the condition of the blood.

We place more reliauce on the ulceration than any other
symptom to denote this dread disease. Scratch the mem-
brane and introduce some of the virus, the wound inflames
and secretes an ichorous matter, and becomes converted into
a vesicle. In a few days the vesicle will have broken, and in
the place of it we will find a pale, foul, superficial ulcer, and
in the course of twenty-four hours it acquires the character
of a glanderous chaucre. The earliest external indication
of glanders is enlargement or tumefaction of the submuxill-
aiy5 lymphatic glands. Iu cases of inoculation the glands
are generally swollen on the third day, and on the fourth
ulceration appears. The swelling of the glands is due
to their sympathizing with the irritation going
on in the nose, the same as buboes in man, occasioned by ir-
ritation going on in the organs of generation. The swelliug
of the gland or glands at first in glanders is small, and round,
and moveable, but occasionally the enlargement is so great as
to lead one to believe the case to be one of distemper or
stranglers. These swellings at first are generally painful to
pressure, and when first found are generally loose and move-
able, after a time it acquires firmness and apparently hugs the
bone, the skin being drawn tightly over it. If the disease
exists on both sides of the nose, the glands on either side
will be enlarged. They are rarely ever known to suppurate,
but become hard and scirrhns in their nature. Without tell-
ing our readers, iu a positive and unmistakable manner, the
great danger they incur in attending to animals affected with
glanders, or, in fact, coming in contact with them in any
way, we would do them a great injustice, as this is a fell,
dreadful, baneful, horrible and fatal disease, when man
happens to be the victim. It is no less so in the case of the
noble horse, but though a noble, useful aud admirable ani-
mal, he is still of less importance than man, his quasi master,

Any of our readers who may have seen a man die from this
disease, do not nted to be spoken to on this subject, and to
those who have not, we will only say, we heartily and sin-
cerely hope they never will see such a sight. This disease
is liable to be mistaken for catarrh, nasal gleet (ozena), and
stranglers.

The eharacteiis'ic signs of glauders are with peculiar accu-
racy described by Solleysell, in his work "The Complete
Horseman." "The signs by which the disease may be
known, are when a horse, already too old to be
troubled with strauglers, without a cough, voids
matter by the nose, and has a kernel sticking to the bone;
and, besides, in glanders the matter usually flows from one
nostril, whereas, in a cold, it runs almost always out of
both. * * Some cast the matter that is voided by the nostrils
into water, aud, if it swims on the top, they conclude the
horse to be free of this distempter; but, if it sink to the
bottom it is a sign of glanders, the principal use of this ex-
periment being to distinguish the pus. * * But you must not
depend on the certainty of this sign, for if
the matter sticks to the nostrils like glue, it is a bad sign,
and you may conclude the disease to be the glanders, though
the matter do swim on the top. * * Wlien either the breath or
matter that comes out of the nostrils stinks the disease is
almost incurable. I have seen horses troubled with this
disease without kernels, or if there were any they were little
and movable; and the only sign by which we could discover
it to be the glauders was the giueuess of the matter.1'

The late Dr. Percival, V. S., of the English army, says in
his Hippopathology, that "our diagnosis must be grounded
first, on the circumstance of the discharge coming from one
or both sides of the head; secondly, pn the nature of the
discharges; thirdly, on the presence of ulceration and the
character of it; fourthly, on the presence and character of
glandular tumefaction; fifthly, on the state of the animal's
health; sixthly, on the presence of farcy; seventhly, on the
absence of symptoms proper to other diseases."

A decayed molar tooth has, no doubt, in several instances,
led to a fatal diagnosis. Of this horrible disease there are
two forms, acute and chronic. If tne animal does not die at
once the former invariably culminates into the latter.

Accte Glanders. — We see this form of the disease best
marked from the result of inoculation, as I have before
remarked, that generally speaking, if inoculation has been
unsuccessful, that on the third day there will be swelling of
the submaxillary glands, slight discharge from the nostrils
inoculated, and in four or five days ulceration will appear;
these symptoms are sometimes accompanied by farcy. In
this, the acute form of the disease, the symptoms rapidly in-
crease to such an extent that they frequently terminate in
death as early as ten dsys from the time of the virus being
introduced into the sysiem.

Chronic Glanders. — This form of the disease consists of
a discharge from the nose from one or both nostrils, accom-
panied by enlargement of the submaxillary gland or glands.
We have no inflammation or chancre on the Soheneiderian
membrane of the nose, but we have miliary ulceration, and
this is the only ulceration in chronic glanders.

Chronic glanders generally attack ahorse in a mild form;
the animal is in good health aud spirits and his appetite re-
mains good. If matter be taken from a horse suffering from
this form of glanders, and u healthy horse be iuoculated with
it, it is probable that the acute disease will show itself with
all its alarming symptoms. If a horse suffering from the
chronic form should take cold, or his health in any way be
impaired, the acute disease will often appear and speedily
run to the destruction of the animal; all at once, the dis-
charge from the nose will greatly increase, his hind legs will
frequently swell, and farcy eruptions break out all over the
body. This is the form of the disease where we will most
frequently find disease of the lungs, from the malady exist-
ing in the system for a length of time; these organs after
death are frequently a mass of ulceration, and of a black
hue. The duration of chronic glanders is very uncertain; it
may continue for months and even for years, before the
acute form may show itself, as in the case of the celebrated
trotting mare Proteine, which case I was called in to ste, in
consultation with the late Dr. Bowler, Y. S., of Cincinnati.
We must not think that every horse that has a flux irom
the nose for a length of time, is suffering from glanders, for
he may be suffering from nasal gleet, which disease I will
treat on in some future article. Aged horses seem to suffer
most from glanders, but at no age are horses regarded as ex-
empt from taking the malady.

Causes of Glanders. — The cause of glanders may be con-
sidered under the heads of predisposing and excitiDg. Pre-
disposition may lurk in breed, in constitution. It is evident
that there exists in the animal economy of some subjects
peculiarities of constitution, termed idiosyncrasies, (through
ignorance of a better name), which under certain circum-
stances, and on application of the cause (indirect) develop
the latent pathological fire, and thus they become glandered.
Horses inherit constitutions; they also become predisposed
to certain diseases, particularly affecting the organs of res-
piration,and with these to glanders. Horses that are kept in
badly ventilated stables, or are overworked, badly fed, ex-
posed to cold or wet, are more susceptible to any disease, so
constitutional predisposition may be natural or acquired.

The Exciting Cause. — That this disease is both infectious
and contagious we have little doubt, as we frequently see
animals in different parts of the same building, though en-
tirely separated as regards attendant, harness, buckets, etc.,
become affected with glanders. A glandered horse inhabits a
stable, and has besmeared with his discharge the inaugt-rs,
etc., leaving upon their surfaces dessicated matter. This, in
a short time dries; it is only necessary for moisture and heat
to render it active and operative again. A sound horse may
be placed in the stable and not in the stall that the diseased
horse was in; he inhales the effluvia caused by moisture and
heat that arises from the dessicated besmearments, and those
effluvia entering with the air into the animal's air pass
therein become absorbed and thus affect the sysrem, break-
ing out afterwards in the form of glanders or farcy. It is
beyond a doubt that the virus will lie latent for a considera-
ble length of time. I have known cases where the virus
must have lain dormant for three months. Another exciting
cause is exposure to cold when hot, and this combined with
the predisposition induced by the heat and impurity of the
stables (and I can say that the air in some stables is almost
putrid), perhaps more frequently produce not only glanders,
but every other disease that prevails amongst horses.

Treatment of Glanders. — We regret to say that all the
experiments on this disease have turned to little amount.
Confirmed glanders has baffled every effort. Numerous are
the remedies that have been tried; amongst th
of copper, sulphur, chloride of sodium, snli
arsenic, cautharides, chloride of barinue, diuii
iodoform, etc. There is no doubt ihese
lent iu cases of farcy, and will frequently
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Anent the Selby Smelting and Lead Co.'s "Standard"
Chamberlin shotgun cartridges, we noticed a few days since
in the office of one our of prominent gun dealers a very unique
and attractive show card. It was a lithographic sheet with
illustrations of various game birds, such as canvasback,
mallard, sprig or pintail, widgeon, quail, snipe, woodcock,
grouse, prairie chicken, rail, squirrel, etc. As an advertise-
ment, it is one of the neatest and most appropriate we have
seen, and should serve to draw attention to this Company's
admirable wares.

We can also state in this connection that it will not be long
before sportsmen can have cartidges loaded to order in proper
manner with the much talked of American Wood Powder,
primed wi*h black or ordinary gnn powder. One of our best
known shots s»iys he intends having a dose of salt put in
with the charge of shot in his Standard shells, because they
kill so far that his game won't keep until he can reach and
retrieve it.

Hereafter all cartridges made by the Selby Co. will have the
size of the shot contained in each cartridge stamped upon
the shot wad, as well as the trade mark "Standard" and the
brand of the load or quality.

Some objections have been raised against this amunition
on account of "miss6res." We would respectfully call the
attention of gunners to the fact that guns sometimes have
been known to have weak mainsprings, worn or short finng-
pius, or poorly fitted chambers which allow the cartridge to
sink iuto the barrel too far. These things are sometimes
overlooked and the blame laid where it does not properly
belong. We know some of these sheik which have refused to
explode in one gun, have done perfect work iu another, and
upon examination the fault was found to be with the gun.

What has become of the enthusiasm with which our rifle-
men abounded a few years since? We had long range clubs,
short range clubs, Shuetzen clubs, military rifle clubs, etc.,
galore. At present we find but few of the old standby s
on deck.

Eegarding military shooting, which, by the way, is the
practice which does a man most good, as it renders him of
service to the State, there has been such a ridiculous lack of
encouragement by the proper State authorities that it has
almost disappeared from sight. At its best, the State never
has done anything for the militia man. It is high time that
our boys in blue should be put through an enforced and
thorough, system of rifle practice in order that, should they
ever be called on to perform real duty and smell saltpetre,
they may be able to do more damage to their opponents
than to themselves. We are sure as it is, there are many of
them who don't know how to load a Springfield in proper
style, but are positively afraid it may bite them when it ex-
plodes. Of what possible use are such alleged soldiers in
time of trouble? Where are those Inspectors of Rifle Prac-
tice? It is time for them to wake up and do something
more than wear a uniform and dangle a sword on parade.

Utah-California Match..

The Inter-State Match still hangs. The plea made by the
Utah gentlemen is that one of their team, who is expected to
furnish their quota of the stake, is in New York, and until
he returns they do not feel able to place a forfeit on deposit
or to proceed with the match. The California team has with-
drawn its forfeit of five hundred dollars, and will consider
the matterended, unless the other team complies with custom
in arranging the match, and gives some assurance that a
match is really sought.

Henry and Frank Eassford, with Messrs. Eobinson, Donald-
son, Burnett and others, are at Pleasanton, in Livermore Valley,
teaching the guileless granger of that delightful vicinity how
to bear a beating at the trap with equanimity. A ball and
social have been arranged for the visitors, and lots of fun
will result. Major Sheldon I. Kellogg, of the "Standard"
Cartridge Company, is also with the cracks at Pleasanton,
and we trust he may make a clean score, as he did at Vaca-
ville, in October.

Evidently in Pain.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman; We have made our pil-
grimage to the Golden Mecca, we have knelt down before
altars of quartz of fabulous richness, we have trod wiih rever-
ential feet upon the sacred sands of miles of places, and said
our orisons Before their shrines, and like Job, we have been
chosen as an example of patient suffering, not with boils, but
wiih more refined, purified and concentrated vehicle of tor-
ture, sciatica! We saj an example of patient suffering. We
will appeal to any jury of twelve good men and true, if it
does not require a man like ourself, of more thau Christian
fortitude, to lie in his bunk for weeks under the beneficient
aces of sciatic rhenmati^m, and be told everyday of

trying conditions of that memorable night on the San Fer-
nando plains, was found counselling care and moderation,
{for fear that sack of burning quail feathers and rabbit skins
should fall in our venerable friend:s face). But, sir, I ask, if
with all these qualifications, you could have endured all
these tortures, taunts and misfortunes, and yet felt that you
"could read your title clear?" Why. our friend Brown, who
Frank-ly acknowledges that he don't know anything abqut
deer, except the biped variety, (of which he claims to be an
expert) says, that if it had been ducks, he would have
quietly gone to sleep — and then! then with the warring dis-
cord of a thousand buzz saws plowing their way
through knotty boards, he would have awakened
the Kepublic of Mexico, from Paso Norte to
Yucatan! While even recital of the circumstances
threw our Captain into such a state of ecstasy, that in giving
us an illustration of his gallant charges upon antelope, he
upset the centre-table and destroyed his whole collection of
"brick bats." Yet we, who bore with fortitude this great
affliction, have at last returned a wiser but not better man
(physically speaking) to find the motives of our return
maligned. But then you know that "conscience makes
cowards of us all" and no doubt but that the castigations of
the conscience of our esteemed friend fathered the imputa-
tion.

bo far we have not been able to do any hunting since our
return; but the boys report ducks plenty on our grounds,
and the shooting better than for some years past; and as they
were all born with hatchets in their hands we must believe
their reports to be correct. The only complaint being that
water is rather too plentiful. This, however, is a very com-
mon complaint with members of other clubs, as well as ours.
It is a species of hydrophobia that haunts eerlain convivalsouls
even to their graves, yet, strange to say, they are always dry.

During the last month our club has had two notable addi-
tions, filling its membership to the limit, viz.: Dr. J. Camp-
bell Shorb, late of your city, and Col. J. Downey Harvey.
We have never had the pleasure of Dr. Shorb's acquaintance,
but we understand that he has been a prominent sportsman
of your section for many years. If he is as genial a gentleman
as his brother, De Barth, of San Gabriel, we will vouch for
him on all occasions. Col. Harvey is little, but if you don't
think that he is a heavy weight as a companion it is because
you never shook his warm righthand and listened to his jolly
voice, crisp anecdotes and big stories of bear hunting in San
Gabriel canon. Should you ever find him lying around
loose in your city take him in, give him the best you've got
and charge the whole bill to the account of

Los Angeles, Dec. 17, 18S5. Yours truly, P.

Liddle & Kaeding.

Away back in 1S50 the wholesale drug firm of Andrew
Clerk & Company, to oblige a few customers, carried a little
stock of fishing tackle, at their store, located
on Long Wharf, which ran out into the bay, from what
is now Montgomery street, but what was then the
beach. The store stood about where Battery street now
crosses Commercial. In 1S53 the firm changed to Clerk,
Bogart & Langley, the Bogart being O. H. Bogart, now
President of the Tule Shooting Club, which has recently
established itself in magnificent shooting quarters at the
Thickbroom ponds on the Suisun marsh. Andrew Clerk soon
went to New York, and there founded the great fishing tackle
house of Andrew Clerk & Co., succeeding the house of John
Warren, while O. H. Bogart, with his brother, established
the house of Bogart Bros., dealing in sportsmen's goods, ex-
clusively, styling it the "Sportsmen's Emporium," and being
located in the "Palmer property," on the Government re-
serve, where the Appraisers building now stands. About 1855
Eobert Liddle, then a workman with Bogart Bros., together
with Charles Kaeding, then keeping a news stand, at
the "Old Corner," at Montgomery and Commercial, bought
out Bogart Bros. The firm then was Liddle & Co., and
so continued for three years, when Mr. Kaeding re-
tired from all other business, and entered the gun trade
actively, the style of the firm being Liddle & Kaeding. They
remained in the "Palmer property" until 1S62, and then
moved to 53S Washington street, where they have since done
business. The history of the house is practically a history
of the gun trade of California. Beginning with cheap muzzle
loaders, worth from $25 up, and a little fishing tackle of the
rougher sorts, they bave thoroughly gone through all the
gradations up to the most expensive trade. In early times
trade was lively, and prices renumerative, while business
losses were few. The honse handled the first breech loaders
brought here, the old Lefauchaux gun with a screw action,
also the first Wm. Greener's, buying the four guns exhibited
at the Paris Exposition in 1S66. One of them has since been
used continually by Mr. Ben Burling, and only last year was
retired. Westley Bichards, Greener, Scott's, Jeffries, Tup-
ping & Lawden, Pane, Holland, Eeilly, Moore & Gray, Lan-
caster, Purdey, Grant, Boss, Doogall, Williams & Powell,
Francatte, Neumann Freres, Hollis & Son, all makes of
breech loaders, have passed through the hands of the firm.
Until 1S75 or 1S76, the house practically had its own way, but
then new houses were started, and trade cut up and diverted
into new channels. However the old firm has gone on, carry-
ing a full stock, and presenting a cheerful front to all vicissi-
tudes. Liddle & Kaeding are sole agents for W. & C. Scott &
Son, Samuel Alcock &Co.. Fred Malleson, Thomas Chub and
Henry Hull, the four latter being fishing rod and tackle mak-
ers, also for the Ligowsky Clay Pigeon and trap, and the
American Wood Powder. The store, with its unsold rem-
nants of almost each lot of goods that has passed through its
hands, presents an interesting epitome of the rise and growth
of sportsmanship during the last thirty years.

B. T. Allen.

There is nothing martial in the appearance of the proprietor
of the gun store at 416 Market street, city, if a certain pre-
cision in the cut of a silvery moustache be excepted, and
perhaps just a suggestion of erectness in bearing. These
latter m;iy arise from the fact that Mr. Allen entered the
service of Uncle Sam as a private, in the 7th Ehode Island
Volunteers, in 1862, and fought a good fight until 1865, com.
ing on' i token in health, but with a good record and a cap-
taincy in his regiment, having fought over the field at
i ,!;;_' with BorUbide, camped and been agtied and

■ ' Vick< 3 with Grant, and having gone through
ap i i Appi mattox, ugaiu wiih
i; iniftu of i hem all," General Graut. Discharged
G cvice only when service was no longer needed,

Mr. Allen at once entered the employ of a hardware and gun
house in New Haven, Connecticut. His health, shattered by
the exposures of prolonged campaigns, did not return quickly
and after several years of ailing he, though more than a
"young man," came "West, in October, 1S75, bringing with
him samples of various arms, guns, pistols, cutlery, and
other articles of similar character, representing the Whitney
Arms Company and John P. Lovell's Sons. Eeach-
ing San Francisco, he at once set about his work
and was successful in placing fair lines of his
goods within a short time. It soon became evident,
however, that he could do better by establishing a depot
and carrying stocks of the goods for which he was agent, so
he rented a store at 515 Market street, and had sent out a
good stock of guns, pistols, fishing tackle, and hardware
specialities. He began business by soliciting local trade per-
sonally, and arousing an outside interest by sending out
commercial travellers with samples. Custom poured in from
the beginning, and so fast that a move to larger quarters was
necessitated, in order that a still larger stock could be car-
ried and handled conveniently. With that end in view the
premises at present occupied were leased, and preparations
made to increase trade on all the former lines, as well as to
introduce and push such new specialities as were saleable
and profitable. Experience has proved the wisdom of the
change, because the trade has increased largely since and is
still growing satisfactorily. Mr. Allen's aim has been to
carry in stock such goods as would meet all staple demands,
and in addition to represent exclusively such articles as pos-
sessed substantial merit and could be secured. So, beside
offering all the standard goods in the way of guns, pistols,
rifles and tackle, he has secured the exclusive agency for
Jehu P. Lovell's Sons, Boston, revolvers, guns, and roller
skates; for N. E. Davis & Sons, Freetown, Mass., guns; for
the Whitney Arms Company, New Haven, Conn., rifles and
revolvers; for the Excelsior Cutlery Company, of Northfield,
Conn.; for L. L. Hall, Clinton, Conn., hardware specialities;
for the Holmes & Edwards Silver Company, of Bridgeport,
Conn., and is also local manager of the Eussia Cement Com-
pany, which manufactures Lepage's liquid glues. He also
manufactures hunting clothing, loading tools, etc. Of course,
he imports English guns and gunware, besides having all
American styles and makes, both in guns and in rods, tackle,
and similar goods. Uniform urbanity and deference in so
far as they are compatible with strict business probity, seem
to be the rule in the Allen store, and we are not surprised
that these attributes should draw more and more a desirable
class of trade. The proprietor is pleasant, and the store is
a satisfactory one with which to deal.

Clabroug-h & Golcher.

About 1S67 John P. Clabrougb, until then a workman ina
gun repairing shop, opened a little shop of his own at 630
Montgomery St., where the firm of Clabrongh & Golcher now
do business. John Clabrongh. used half of the store, and a
jeweller the other half, keeping a few guns and a little fish-
ing tackle. The business soon increased, and the whole
store was used for the gun trade. After things were running
smoothly, John Clabrongh left a brother in charge and went
to Birmingham, to begin the manufacture of guns and pistols.
He began by giving out piece work, and did so well that he
soon established a factory at 15 St. Mary's Square, and in
1S75 was ready to supply a large demand, making guns of
all grades in price, and of all of the approved stylefi of mech-
anism, and yearly sending to America from 10,000 to 12,000
guns. His depots are in New York, Philadelphia, Chicago
and this city. Mr. Golcher is a gunsmith born and bred,
coming from a family of lock filers, and growing up in the
shop of his father. James Golcher, in Philadelphia. At sev-
enteen, Mr. Golcher made a rifle outright, which he yet has,
and at eighteen he was foreman of the pater's shop. The
rifle is one of the old style, single shot, long -barreled, long
fore stocked weapons, shooting a ball about forty to the
pound. The stock, of charred maple, is fantastically decor-
ated with intricate patterns in German silver, and the gun is
a beautifully finished piece. Mr. Golcher's hand has not
lost its deftness, as his recent work in stocks shows. Some
of the most exquisite woodwork we have ever seen has been
in the way of fine stocks from the little bench at which
Golcher, Sr., spends the little time which it now pleases him
to devote to business. Nor is his skill alone shown in wood.
The school in which he learned his trade was a thorough
one, and a proof of it is that on occasions he turns out a ham-
mer to pattern, files, engraves it beautifully, and hardens it,
forges a frame, and fits the action. About 1S52 he left home
and set up in St. Paul, Minnesota, then in the wilderness.
He made the most of his opportunities and built up the
heaviest gun trade in the nortnwest, as well as accumulated
real property. In those days a brisk man had many chances
to do a turn'in business. Furs were plenty and little valued
by the Indians, and Mr. Golcher did a large business in
them, supplying in return ammunition, traps, knives, guns,
and all the rude necessaries of the untutored savage.

As time passed and whites crowded into Minnesota, the
trade changed in character, and fine goods were demanded.
Everything was well with theGolchers until in 1S73 Golcher,
Sr., retired from active business with broken health, retain-
ing, however, all his real interests in and about St. Paul.
Three years were spent in travel, and several trips made to
England and the Continent. While on one of these jaunts to
England, in 1S76, Mr. Golcher chanced to meet John Cla-
brough in Birmingham, and was invited by the latter to visit
San Francisco and take charge of the Clabrough interest
there. Prompted by curiosity and a desire for a more
equable climate, Mr. Golcher came out here in 1S78, and a
favorable first impression grew to a strong liking for the
"glorious climate," after a few weeks; so Mr. Golcher sent
back for his family, and in order to place his sons in busi-
ness, purchased ahalf interest with John Clabrough. The
new methods and enterprise of the new men, together with
their sociability and likeableness, have attracted a lar^e share
of the best business in their lines in the city, and the firm
also has a large country connection. It is a pleasant place
to deal, and not half a bad place to while away a half-hour m,
even if one is not buying.

The young ceulleineu are Messrs. Will J. and Harry. C.
Golcher, and continued gT >wth and prosperity cannot fail to
follow their push anil devotion to business. Tue storeofl'era
a wide rauge to buyers of guus, fishing tackle and sports-
men'a accoutrements generally.

1886

«£uz frMCT mxa J^imsttxatt.

Three-Barrelled Guns.

The advantage to the sportsman of a convenient rifle at-
tachment to the ordinary shotgun, has, within the last few
years, given quite an impetus to the manufacture of guns
u i j d B such purpose. The auxiliary rifle barrel, in
many cases, seemed quite sufficient, at a nominal expense,
to supply the want, but later the desirability of an accurate
and fixedbarrel combined with the gun at a slight additional
we t, ems best to be met by the three- barrelled gun. It
must be kept in mind that though lately introduced in this
country by Baker, of Syracuse, the three -barrelled gun is by
no means a recent improvement, the first being undoubtedly
the invention of Messrs. John and Joseph Child, of Birming-
ham, England, their patent dating October 2S, 1S57, claim-
ing an elevated tubular rib or ribs connecting the barrels, in
the place of the ordinary rib; a striker, or nammernose, is
also mentioned as attached to either of the hammers, as the
means of detonation for the rifle barrel. Some of these guns
were manufactured as muzzle-loaders by Tipping & Lawden,
then one of the most prominent gun firms in Birmingham,
but did not seem to gain much favor, the demand for a light
sporting rifle combined with the shotgun not being well
adapted for the English sportsmen. The sporting rifles then
manufactured being of a heavy calibre, used for deer-stalk-
ing, and the larger game of India and the colonies, such
large barrels, of course, could not easily be used as a rib,
without making the gun so clumsy as to exclude it from the
market. The introduction and popularizing by Whit worth
of smaller calibres, resuscitated for a short time the chances
for three-barrelled guns; and the writer well recollects in
1S63 manufacturing for the inventor the first three-barrelled
breechloader — pintire cartridges being used, the cartridge
twisting sideways slightly in the rifle — for sighting purposes,
the same being ignited by a rotating hammer, as in the case
of the muzzle-loaders. Later a central tire was made, a ro-
tating plunger in this case being used to greater advantage.
The principal opponent to these guns turned out to be, at
this time, the new gun-proof laws, which enforced a heavier
charge for small arms, this course being necessitated by the
frequent bursts which were occurring through the use of the
long projectiles popularized by Whitworth, Henry, Turner,
and others. The tubular ribs were hardly equal to the task,
and numerous breaks dampened the ardor of the inventors,
one of whom shortly after died. From this tim6 the three-
barrelled gun seemed hardly to be thought of, until a few
years back the Americans realized through Baker the reintro-
duction to public favor of the three-barrel, with the inova-
tion of it being a tubular under-rib, and which certainly is
the most advantageous place for the rifle. Later other mak-
ers have taken the initiative, and, catering to publicfavor, the
New York gun, by C. Daley, the principal feature of same
being the rotating plunger as the means of ignition for the
rifle. Also a back-action side-lever gun, the change
from shot to rifle being effected by motion to
left of a top lever. This gun bears the name of Manhattan
Arms Co., bat possesses a very Pieper-like appearance; a
neat but very slim peep-sight is let in flush with the handle
of the stock. The Boston gun, by Kirkwood, which has sep-
arate and independent internal hammer and additional trig-
ger for the rifle, seems to be the only gun which has taken
into recognition the important fact of each barrel possessing
its own means of ignition. It must be apparent that, by
placing the rifle-barrel underneath, a much neater gun can
be produced, as well as adding to its practical efficiency,
more uniform shooting being secured through the longitu-
dinal strain, being nearly coincident, or in a straight line
with the hinge-pin, upon which the barrels oscillate. The
modern three-barrel has to thank the inventor
of over twenty years back by the using the
G. H. Daw extractor, with which its two
prongs clip the rifle-barrel, the extractor legs
projecting into the breech-piece near the hinge-pin afford-
ing the necessary motion. The most desirable sights for
such guns seem to be the old two or three-leaf flush sight,
and a convertible aperture and bead sight for the muzzle,
and affords the option by the readiest method of change from
open to finer sighting, and also ready change from shotgun
to rifle sights. Although there is no restriction to size of
calibre, a preference in the Eastern States seems to be in the
direction of the 32; such a gun which need not weigh more
than seven and three-quarters pounds, being considered
ample sufficient for all local purposes. Western shooters
naturally desire a heavier gun, the rifle grading above the
forties. The shot-barrels, when choked while being bored
for the size of shot ordered by the sportsman, should also be
treated for the best results with buck-shot. Keeping in view
all such wants, it may safely be predicted that in the near
future such handy companions to the sportsmen will form,
in their manufacture, quite a feature in the business of the
American gunmaker. — Ex.

Pennsylvania Game and Fish Protective
Association.

The first steps toward the formation of the above named
Association are now being taken in this vicinity and have
already met with hearty support. The movement is not
intended to be confined to sportsmen, but the hearty aid of
farmers and town-dwellers is desired. The object as set forth
in the application for Charter comprises not only the protec.
tion of game and fish but the preservation of all birds that are
useful to the community. It ib proposed so issue bulletins
for the benefit of the public, setting forth the food supplies
of many of our common birds to show in what way thejT are
of benefit, or detrimental. It is also an object of the Associa-
tion to secure the best laws for the protection of game, insec-
tiverous birds and fish, and see that such laws are enforced.
Information will be obtained for the benefit of members con-
cerning the abundance of game and fish throughout the State,
with instructions concerning means of access, cost of trans-
portation and other information desired on the subject.
Membership fees have been bxed at SI. 00 which with small
yearly dues will entitle one to all the privileges of the Associa-
tion." The executive officer of the Association, C.J. Pennock,
living at Kennett Square, Pa.

KOD.

We have recently seen photographs of the recently built
California State Salmon Hatchery, on Hat Creek, in Shasta
county. The pictures were made by D. H. Woods, a photo-
grapher of Chico, and are well done. Judging from them the
Fish Commission has made substantial work of the hatchery.
The main building appears to be well constructed and fin-
ished, and the photograph shows a strong dam across Hat
Creek, just at the hatchery. Beside the hatchery proper,
several of the auxiliary buildings are shown, all of them
plain, good structures. The site appears to be well chosen.
Hat Creek is pictured as a large stream, running through
heavy timber over a rock bottom, just such a stream as sal-
mon and trout frequent at spawning time. One of the
photographs shows Pitt river falls, near the hatchery, and a
pretty picture they make, tumbling down into a broad pool,
which we should like to whip with a Jungle Cock and Alder.
Auother shows the environs of the hatchery. Hat Creek
winding about now in the open, then through dense shady
forest, and over sand and gravel bars, while in the distance,
rising above giant pines and redwoods, far above the abut-
ting mountains, old white-headed Mount Shasta is pictuied
even to the glint of the sunlight ou his snow covered peak.
The pictures are excellent, and if the hatchery is half as good
it is good enough.

We learn that S. P. Maslin, of the State Treasurer's office,
is now and has long been the accountant of the Fibh Com-
mission . He keeps the, books, and is responsible for their
accuracy. They are easily accessible and are open to the in-
spection of all interested persons. The records of the Com-
mission will show laches, if any there have been, and the
fact that carefal search for errors by those whose malicious
desire it was to find them has resulted in unearthing nothing
at all discreditable to the Commission, should silence the talk
which is occasionally heard about the enormitiesof which the
Commission is guilty.

The man Campbell, up Shasta way, whose letter relative to
the Commission was printed some weeks since, seems to have
subsided suddenly, We are informed that there were good
reasons for refusal on the part of the Commission to deal with
him in any way. It is not necessary to state the reasons, but
if the well-avouched statements which come to us are true, it
would be manifestly impolitic to place such a man in office
where his duties would compel him to receive State officials
and other distinguished visitors.

Webear nothing from the Commission appointed to investi-
gate the alleged injuries done to fish interests by the sea lions
at the Cliff House. It is probable the Commission will report
that the lions are malig(o)ned by interested persons, who
desire to attribute to them injuries which are worked by fish-
ermen.

The fishermen are beginning to tie leaders, overhaul their
fly-hooks, test lines, revamp rods, and get ready for the com-
ing season, which promises to be a good one because of the
early and heavy rams. Most of the creeks near the city are
running large streams, and salmon trout are running up in
numbers. The lagoon at the mouth of Green valley on the
Throckmorton ranch, has afforded several good catches
recently, some of the steel head s-tlmon being quite large and
game.

Wise anglers will visit the American river this year, as it
will be the last in which really first rate sport can be had
there. A hotel is being erected on the river, and it will soon
be crowded with tronters It is a model stream, and it is a
pity that it is doomed to decimation.

The Split Bamboo Rod-

We should like to receive weekly from those readers of the
paper who may go gunning or fishing, postal card notes of
the places visited and the luck met. It is little trouble to
send the items, while it is very interesting to read them.
Mr. Chas. Dall, just down from a week with Dick Brooks, at
Bouldin Island, reports mallard and other ducks, and Eng-
lish snipe very plenty there.

[By Wm. Mitchell in American Angler.]
The "split bamboo" — "rent and glued bamboo" rod has
been generally supposed to be an American invention. The
first split bamboo rod I ever saw or heard of was made by
William Blacker, 54 Dean street, Soho, London, and to order,
for James Stevens, an old and well-kuown angler of Hoboken,
N. J. This was in 1S52, and it was given to me for repairs
and alterations in that year. I am certain of the date, as I
made a rod for Mr. Stevens on his visit to the London Exhibi-
tion in 1S51. I have the records of both dates, taken at ;the
time, so that no mistake can be mace. The rod is still in
the possession of the family of Mr. Stevens.

The first attempt to give the history of the split bamboo
rod in this country, that I have been able to find, is as fol-
lows: A. G. Wilkinson, Esq., of Washington, D. C, in an
article in Scribner's Magazine (now the Century) for October,
1S76, on "Salmon Fishing," page 774, says:

"I have taken not a little pains to get, as far as possible, a
correct history of this somewhat remarkable invention."

Mr. Wilkinson gives the year 1SG6 as the one in which Mr.
Phillippi, a gunmaker of Easton, Pa., made a glued-up split
bamboo rod in three sections, or part of one. He wasfollowed
by Mr. Green and Mr. Murphy.

Dr. Henshall. in his "Bookof the BlrckBass,"pp. 201-203,
under the caption of "Origin of the Split Bamboo Kod,"
says:

"For though purely an American invention as now con-
structed, the idea or principle is really of English origin."

The Doctor then gives the date of the first split bamboo
rod made in this country by Samuel Phillippi, as about 1S4S,
but all dates are from memory, and I believe the date given
by Mr. Wilkinson is the uearer approach to the correct one.
Mr. Phillippi never made a complete rod of split bamboo, only
a tip and joint to a three-pieced rod, the butt of ash, and the
joint and tip made in three sections. Mr. Phillippi died
about 1S78.

Mr. Mnrphy, of Newark, X. J., in an article by Mr. B.
Phillips, on the origin of the split bamboo, published in the
New York Times, gives the date as 184S, when Mr. Phillippi
used the natural bamboo, and subsequently made a joint of
bamboo.

The next date given is about 1S60, when Mr. E. A. Greed

of Newark, N. J., made the first complete split bamboo rod.
This date cannot be far astray, for Mr. Green made (that is,
glued up) for the trade a few; and I find my record made at
the time, to be September 16, 1863. These rods were made
in four sections. Mr. Thaddeus Norris, of Philadelphia, is
mentioned in connection with the invention, but he never
claimed it. In 1S63, or 1S64, Mr. Murphy, an acquaintance
of Mr. Green, commenced to manufacture split bamboo rods
for the trade; these were in fonr sections.

The first rods constructed in sue sections that were pat into
the market were made by Mr. H. L. Leonard, of Bangor, Me.
This was about 1870, and Dr. A. H. Fowler soon followed;
Mr. Murphy, however, claims to have made one some time
before.

The first split bamboo rod that I made myself was in June,
1S69. It was put together in ft ur sections, made not of Cal-
cutta bamboo but of Chinese, which is much harder, more
homogeneous and more difficut to obtain than the former.

I have thus traced the record of the split bamboo rod on
this side of the "herring pond," and now will look into its
history on the other side.

Thomas Aldred. of London, claims, and I have never seen
it disputed, to be the inventor of the three-section giued up
bamboo rod. The date under which Mr. Aldred claims, I
have never been able to find. It was, however, previous' to
the Crystal Palace exhibition in 1S51. There were three
exhibitors in the exhibition at the Crystal Palace at London
in 1S51, viz.: Ainge <fc Aldred, J. Bernard, and J. K. Farlow.
The rods exhibited were, all of three longitudinal sections,*
the whole length of the cane, and not in sections between the
knots and glued. Ainge & Aldred also exhibited the same
rod at the Exhibition in 1S53 at New York.

The first record I have been able to find of the construction
of the split bamboo rod, is in Ephemera's (Edward Fitzgib-
bon) Handbook of Angling, second edition, page 255, Lon-
don, 1S5S, where he recommends a tip for a salmon rod to
be made of bamboo cane rent longitudinally into three
wedged shaped pieces, then glued together and reduced to
the proper tapering thickness, ringed and whipped with
unusual care and neatness He adds: "I have changed my
opinion with respect to rods made entirely of rent cane or
any other wood rent. Their defects will always more than
counterbalance their merits."

I have not been able to see a copy of the first edition of
Ephemera's book, which was published in 1S44, in which he
had evidently recommended the rent and glued rod; the book
not being in the Lenox or Astor library, or in any private
library that I know of.

I now quote from Blacker 's "Fly Making and Angling,"
London, 1S55, page S2:

"The rent aud glued up bamboo cane rods, which I turn
out to the greatest perfection, are very valuable, as they are
very light and powerful, and they throw the line with great
facility. "

The first edition of this book, published in 1842, I have
also not been able to consult. The author was a practical
rodmaker, and made the split bamboo rod I refer to in the
beginning of this article

In 1856 there was published in London an edition of Wal-
ton's "Complete Angler," edited by Edward Jesse, with notes
and papers on fishing tackle by the publisher, Henry G. Boehn.
On page 325, in the article on rods, he says:

"The split or glued up rod is difficult "to make well, and
expensive. It is made of three pieces of split cane, which
some say should have the bark inside, some inside nicely
rounded."

In January, 1S57, the third edition of "The Practical
Angler," by W. C. Stewart, was published in Edinburgh. On
page 33, Mr. Stewart, in speaking of rods, says:

'•The strength of bamboo lies in the skin, and in order to
turn this to best account, rod-makers lay two or three strips
together so as to form a complete skiu all around. Rods are
sometimes ma 'e entirely of oamboo. but they possess no ad-
vantage over those in common use to compensate for the ad-
ditional expense, a twelve foot rod of this material costing
£3 to £4."

At that time bamboo rods were all made in three sections
with the enamel on the ontside. I know that Mr. Wilkinson
says the rods made by Alfred A: Sons were put together with
the enamel on the inside, but I think this must be a mistake,
unless he means that the enamel was on one side of the lon-
gitudinal section extending from the npex to the base of the
triangle, and when clned, is from centre to circumference.
But, put the outside of the bamboo on the side of the triangle
or apes, then, tkeenaruel isallgone.no matter in what number
of sections the rod be made.

On the whole snl'ject «-f enamel there is mnch misunder-
ing. No split bamboo rod ever was, is, or can be made, with
the enamel intact, no matter what number of sections or
form of its construction, for the following reasons:

Calcutta bamboo, (bamhusa arundlnacea) which is the
bamboo used for making rods, is oue of the most useful and
important of the grass family, and and consists of a culm or
cylinder (except at the nodes or joints which are about ten to
fifteen inches apart) and a solid at the nodes; with a projec-
tion on the outside of one-fiftieth to one-thirtieth of an inch
all around, except at the axil, where the branches grow on
alternate sides. This projection has to be taken off in mak-
ing the rod; then going through the thickness of the enamel
from five to eight times, for the space of from one to two
inches at each node, of which there are three in each of the
sections (which is the best number of sections
from which a split bamboo rod can be made.)
These nodes being the weakeat spot in the bam-
boo, in gluing up the sections they are never put on ■ line
with one another, but one is moved up. say, two inches; the
nest down two inches, so as to m ike six less weak spots in
the circumference of the join! and eighteen in each joint.

All the Calcutta bnmb <o imported into this country or
England, is burned, before being exported, with a red hot
iron of elliptic form aud from one-half to three-quarters of
an inch wide, which destroys the strongest Hbre immediately
in coutact with the enamel, and loosens the bitter so that, by
estimate, about one-fifth of the ennm-1 c imes off in the work-
ing. As you cauuot retain it all on the rod. it is just as
strong if all the enamel is taken off; in fact, the enamel or
silex on the outside of the bamboo only stiffens, but rl
strengthen it. Glass is melted silex, and do one would think
a rod was strengthened by giving it a coat of sties varnish.

It will be seen from the foregoing, that in lS4SEpb
Hand-boo on Augling, second edition, mentions the com-
plete three-section split baniuoO rod as being in use in Eng-
land, aud that the first edition of this 1> >ok. rntblished in 1844,
has reference to the same rod. In ISol rods of similar make
were exhibited at the Crystal PaUc
and two other writers on angling amotion I
books published in 1855 and 1856. Tin
manufacture in America of the eompl
that of 1S60, when Mr. Green, of New .
rods of this character

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Jan %

THE KENNEL.

S tSeS?e\Sin allLstances writing plainly names of s.re and dam,
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Visits.

Mr. C. P. Clark's black, curly retriever bitch Flora, on
Nov. 2S, 1S85, to Friteh's Dan.

Mr J F Holbrook's native Setter bitch Queen, on Dec.
22, ISSo] to H. T. Payne's Jolly Planter, by Plantagenet—
Flirt. '

Mr Thos. Bradv's bdwb Wee Nell, by Beu Torney-Sallie
Henry, on Nov. 20, 1SS5, to Mr. Thos. Hail's f w d True
Bine, by Victor— Speedy (both imp.)

Whelps.

Mr J B McCarthy's black and white Greyhound bilch
Culverine, by White Cloud-Sally, onDec. 24 1885, whelped
nine five does, to B. Grogan's blue and white Major, by Vic-
tor-Speedy (both imp.). Of the dog pups three were w bk
one w br and one bd w. The bitches were, two bk w, and
two bd w. ^.

Sales.

Three Spaniel puppies, eight weeks old, one dog and two
bitches, by Friteh's Dan— Lawlor's Juno, are for sale by Mr.
James Lawlor, No. 8 Summer street^ city.

Mr H W. Smith, Worcester, Mass., has sold to Messrs.
J. F. Carroll. Stuart Taylnr and others, five Greyhound
puppies, by Friday Night— Mother Demdike.

Lost-

Three greyhound pnopies, of a catch litterout of Tempete,
on Dec. 27th. Twenty' dollars reward on return to 2020 Ellis

street.

The Greyhound sale noted in this issue is one likely to be
of lasting benefit to California. The puppies will remain
with Mr. Smith unt 1 they are old enough to ship safely,
when they will be sent out and placed under most favorable
conditions. Mnch interest will be felt in their welfare and
performances, and it is probably not an overstatement to say
that great work may be confidently looked for from them in
the near future.

Mr. Smith still has Memnon and two puppies by Memnon,
out of Mother Demdike, that should come to this Coast.
With them and puppies irorn them crossed with our best
hounds, the State would at once be placed on a plane with
any country in so far as excellence of coursing blood goes.

A curious thing recently happened in Mr. B, F. Rountree's
kennel. He owns two red setter bitches, by Orr's Tyne, and
one of them whelped eight puppies on Nov. 7th last to
Mr. Brown's Paddy O'More. After whelping, the bitch
became dysenteric, and could not suckle her litter. In the
yard with her was the other bitch, and when the puppies
"cried for food the latter nestled them and permitted them to
tug at her. In two or three days she began to give milk,
and in a week furnished an abundant supply, and continues
to do so.

We recall the case of a Yaqui Iudian girl in Arizona, but
fifteen years old, in whose care a young child was placed, and
from whom the child was nourished in the natural way after
developing activity in the lacteal glands, as was done by Mr.
Rountree's puppies. In the books there is mention of a case
in which a man attempted to care for a young child, and to
amuse and keep it quiet, permitted it to attempt to draw
nourishment as its instinct prompted it to do. After a sbort
time the man was astonished to notice that the lateDt func-
tions of his glandular system had been aroused to activity,
and as a matter of fact he supplied the wants of the child up
to weaning time.

We have observed that some bitches, when refused liberty
to follow Nature's promptings, will yet, at the time when she
would otherwise have whelped, a supply of milk. Generally
it has been in gross animals of the Spaniel character, but we
have noted the fact among Setters as well.

It seems as though Nature had practically insured the
maintenance of the helpless young.

Speaking of extraordinary things in a doggy way brings to
mind a singular fact noted by Mr. O'Riley, conductor on car
No. 5 of the North Beach and South Park street railway, in
this citv. Mr. O'Reily stinted a white fox terrier bitch to
Mr. Geo.L. Brander's terrier, and at sixty-three days she
whelped six. Seven weeks after whelping she again came in
use, and a catch litter of three was whelped at regnlar time.
The first litter lacks a week of being four months old and the
second litter is lour days old this 28th day of December. We
do not remember a similar case.

The native red Setter bitch Belle, which won second at the
Gilroy trials of 1882, and third at the Pacific Coast Club's
trials of 18S3, and was afterwards sold to go to Oregon, has
recently been brought down from Portland to be bred to Mr.
Chas.Kaeding'sDuke, byColgate's Pat — Howe's Gypsey. It
will interest those who knew old Belle as she appeared at our
earlier field trials to learn that she now weighs but fifty-two
pounds instead of sixty-seven. She always showed a good
nose and first-rate judgment.

An opportunity was afforded last week to look nt the best
litter of English Setter puppies we remember to bave seen.
They are those whelped several months since by Mr. John B.
Lucas' bitch Bessie, by Fred— Gypsie, to Carl, a Leicester-
Dart. They are hearty, always hungry, and strung and
active, as puppies ever are. In color tbey are blnck, white
and tan, and in form and quality tbe equals of any that have
been bred in California. We were at a loss to understand
their unusual vigor and promise until the thought came that
their great granddam on the paternal side was St. Kilda, a
Gordon Setter bitch.

T%© more we see of English Setters the move ftrong^ is

conviction impressed upon re that very soon i ome such

: ; rtnre from accepted do^mis. as was made bvLlewellin

~-t be again made by breeders of those Setteri. We tbink

that it is rare to secure one first-r de English Setterfrom each
litter bred. By first rate we do not mean a genius such as
is occasionally seen, like the California Kennel's bitch, Sweet-
heart, but merely a good, every-day dor, with fair pace, and
nose enough to justify his speed, and j ,\er enough to keep
him going as long as his owner cares to bunt.

Just what the future has in store in the way of dogs it is
hard to forecast, but it is clear that to sec're hardy, speedy,
level-headed dogs for ordinary use one mu. t soondepart from
those bred within fashionable lines, and either rely upon the
plain, home-bred article or invent a new strain.

Pointers at present seem to be gaining the ascendancy.
Whether this is due to increase in their number, or refine-
ment in the qualities essential to the perfect hunting dog, is
not clear. They certainly do seem easier to rear and less
susceptible to the ills of dogdom than Setters. While, in so
far as limited knowledge enables us to judge, they stand hard
work quite as well, if not better than Setters. Our own pref-
erence is for tbe Setter. There is so much more beauty in
them than in the Pointer. In anatomical form they are, of
course, nearly alike. They must be so to serve the same pur-
poses. But in everything that goes to make the dog a lov-
able companion and' friend, tbe Setter fairly distances the
Puiuter, as well as in beauty of coat. At best the Pointer is
a tine drawn, clean cut, quail-hunting automaton, unbur-
dened by anything thttt can interfere with the perfection of
his work; without affection, cheerful only when gluttonizing;
asleep when not hunting, uncompanionable, disposed to sur-
liness, and seemingly untameable. But hunting dogs are
fed and broken, not for pets, but for their usefulness; and
here it seems to us the Pointer may fairly claim precedence,
at least in hot climates where water is scarce.

We were greatly interested in chatting with Colonel Stuart
Taylor the other day, to learn that he fancied in Pointers a
sort of compromise dog, in form between the heavy, slow,
coarse old Spanish dog, and the light, rangy-built dog which
is sweeping everything on the bench and in the held now-a-
days. A dog of the Beaufort type about suits Colonel Tay-
lor, who desires something more than mere speed in his
Pointers. While talking with him the remark of Mr. F. W.
Dunn, who judged at the field trials of 1883 in this State,
came back to us. Readers of this paper will remember that
Mr. Dunn argued that the best dog for California work
would be a rather low standing animal, of great chest room
and easy going form, and perhaps a good deal of stockiness.
He believed that where, as here, dogs must go up and down
hill incessantly, the desideratum was muscular power, and
he could not see that such a form as would insure great
speed on the level, would be suited for tbe slower work in
our brushy canons and on our steep hill sides, where a dog
must lift his own weight many thousands of feet in every
hunt. Mr. Dunn's ideal dog was one of about the form of
Kdward's Dash, by Belton II. — Belle, which died last year,
though he preferred a Pointer. In fact, Mr. Dunn recently
sent a commission to buy a Pointer in this State, which was
rilled by the purchase of a Bow, Jr. — Mollie Ash dog pup
from Mr. H. C. Brown, at Sacramento. Bow, Jr., is a rare
good one, and has immense muscular development. Mollie
Ash is a smallish bitch of excellent breeding and great abil-
ity. The pup will likely be a Pointer, of about the type
which Colonel Taylor and Mr. Dunn prefer.

It may be woith while to consider seriously the type of
dog best adapted to our work. Dog breeding is in its infancy
here, and physical forces have not yet had time to work their
inevitable effect in changing the form of puppies bred from
recently imported animals, to such a type as is best suited to
our needs. But it may be possible by ratiocination to assist
natural laws to a speedier effect. We should like to see sev-
eral litters bred by the California Kennels, or by the Bassfords,
or by Taggart, at Los Angeles, with a view to producing a
short-legged, wide, deep-chested, heavily-muscled dog, of
high spirit, good nose, and bull-dog indifference to the pain
of briar scratches and scrub oak punctures. We have an
idea that such a dog could be taught to face the heaviest and
sharpest brush in our little canons, and that it would work
through the longest day at a moderate speed, and after a good
brushing, a hearty supper and a good night's rest, be ready
for another day. On several occasions we have seen dogs
used by market hunters, and in almost all instances they
have been smallish, strongly framed, rather coarse-looking
animals, such as the average connoiseur would pass with a
smile of contempt, if, indeed, he noticed them at all.
They were excellent dogs, however, good retrievers, and
capable of standing any amount of rough work, continued
through any length of time, on common food in limited
quantities. It is true they were not broken to field trial
rules, and made errors enough to ruin their chances in a
public test of breaking, but despite their lack of breaking
they were very good dogs. Almost all city shooters can re-
call some trip in which their perfectly bred and highly
trained pets have been forced to succumb to the solid worth
of the currish looking ki-yi of some country friend.

It must not be forgotten that most of the high priced and
purely bred animals are owned by town men and are really
handicapped by that fact. It is as unreasonable to expect
the dog that lies about a little backyard, overfed and with-
out exercise for six days out of seven, to stand the strain of a
day's sharp work in the hills, as it is to expect that his owner
who sits in an office every day will on his day out endure the
tremendous labor of traveling up hill and down, as well as
his bucolic friend, whose muscles are daily tried and whose
wind is clear and sound.

Give the thoroughbred equal opportunities to grow hard,
and get his feet into condition, and he would make a better
race than he commonly does. Theoretically, he should in
all cases out — go and out — stay any animal, of partly, or
wholly cold blooded ancestry. We are not prepared to sur-
render our predilections for pure breeding, but we do incline
to the belief that the common English Setter is rather too
much inbred.

In the recent field trials at Point Reyes there was given
anilllustration of the gameness of the thoroughbred dog that
interested us very much, while yet, if it had been onr privi-
lege we should have protested ngainst it on the ground of
cruelty. It was the race made by the white and lemon
Pointer bitch Surf, by Champion Bow — King's Maid, owned
by Mr. Will S. Kittle of this city. Surf waspurchasedaj'ear
or so ago from Mr. Charles L. Lundy, then at
Prescott, Arizona. When she came here Bhe was
a little low in flesh, but apparently sound. She soon became
acclimated, and by her good temper and sense quickly won
her way to a place in the nffection of her owner. She was a
particularly free and fast ranging bitch, and showed first rate
nose. After being sent to the breaker she injured herself in
some way, and thenceforth favored the right foreleg. The
shoulder atrophied, wasting away until the spine of the
scapula showed so plainly as to be a deformity. She suffered I

not a little, and treatment did not seem to help the trouble.
When started in the field trials the bitch went limping along,
evidently in pain all the time, and when she happened to
step upon a rock or into a little hole, evidently suffering
acutely. But she went on pointing her birds and retrieving
them when killed, sustained alone by the pluck born of her
good breeding. We are not sure that blame should attach to
her handler for running her, but if the bitch had been our
own she should not have started.

In response to the request made several weeks since, we
have received from Mr. David Berwick, at Oakland, excellent
pictures of his famous old dropper Trap, bred by Hon. J. V.
LeMoyne, of Chicago, and also of Mr. Berwick's Gordon
bitch, and a puppy by Trap, out of the Gordon. Tbe pictures
are among the best dog photographs we have seen.

Mr. George W. Bassford also sends an excellent instaneous
photograph of his Pointer Victor II., by Glen— Josie Bow,
winner of the third prize in the Puppy |Stake at the late
trials. Victor is as game looking as need be, and should de-
velop into a grand dog.

On to-day and to-morrow, at Newark, a notable event in
local coursing annals will be brought off. The first Ameri-
can Waterloo Cup Coursing meeting being the attraction.
It was to have been ruu on the 26th and 27th last, but the
weather was unpropitious and it was postponed. The en-
tries are numerous and the dogs very good onus, while the
clear, warm, dry days have put the bares in good fettle, and
a brilliant meeting may safely be looked for. The Secretary
of the Newark Park Association, Mi. H. Boyd, has invented
and constructed several ingenious luvices which will insure
a quick succession of courses aud add much to the sport.
Those who wish to attend should take the 8 a. m. boat from
the South Pacific Coast R. R. slip at the foot of Market St.
Round fare, one dollar.

The recent field trials have taught several lessons, and
have helped to demonstrate the soundness of the position
taken by us several years since in writing about trial pros-
pects in California. We then held that it would be next to
impossible to run a trial here which would approach in char-
acter those run on Eastern quails. The dogs may be never so
good and well trained, they are sure to do their "work in com-
paratively bad cover on ground that is hard to travel over.
And much of the work that would otherwtse be good is ren-
dered valueless by the wildness of the California quail and
its indisposition to lie to a dog. That it does lie well at
times is true, but those times are so few and far between
that one who has attended all of our trials can easily enumer-
ate all the bevies which covered decently and did not flush
wild. At Point Reyes more birds can be seen in a day than
in any part of the State known to us, north of Santa Barbara,
aud they are not shot at enough to make them fear the gun.
But even there, of the hundreds of birds found, only a very
few were available for trial purposes. They flew to'impene-
trable thickets or ran from decent cover into that -which was
bad, in almost every instance. On the last day of the trials,
between the hours of two and four o'clock p. m., it is prob-
able that not less than fifteen hundred birds were found, but
not one point could be made on them. On one very large
covey an effort was made to reach the spot to which thev
were marked down, but the brush grew higher as we neared
the spot, and it was impossible to see the dogs.

Perhaps different atmospheric conditions might exert a
favorable influence in prompting the birds to use more open
ground, and it may be worth while to try the ground again
next year, but we have walked through every heat of all of
our six field trials with the same result, and we confess to a
feeling that it will require a more truly game bird than our
quail to make an ideal field trial.

It has been suggested that the Pacific Coast Field Trial
Club secure control of a fit tract of ground, and stock it with
Bob Whites. The idea impresses us favorably. That the
Eastern quail will thrive is proven by the experiments of
Messrs. Henry Miller, Rea, and others. The land can read-
ily be had and a few hundred dollars would stock it. Buck-
wheat and other favorite foods might be planted, and vermin
kept away. Two years would be sufficient to test the thing.
If it can be doue the trial question will be solved.

Every decent greyhound man will regret to learn that three
pups of Tempete's last litter, whelped on Dec. 24th, were
taken from 2020 Ellis street, on the evening of Dec. 27th.
The puppies are described in an advertisement printed else-
where, and the descriptions should be carefully noted by all
doggy men, so that they may identify the dogs when seen
and place the owner on the track of the thieving scoundrel
who stole them. It must have been an especially mean thief
who took the dogs, because they are not of good breeding
except on the dam's side. A dog thief is a low thief anyhow,
if there are degrees in thievery, and it would afford pleasure
to see the rascal who took these pups punished summarily,
as he will sure be in the end, if they are not returned, because
identification and discovery are sure to come.

A Yorkshire Terrier was taken at the same time, and an
eye should be kept open for any or all of the dogs. If any
probable clue is noted it will be a proper course to comrnuui-
cate with the owner at 2020 Ellis street, city, and he can
follow the matter up.

National Field Trials— All- Age Stake.

(Concluded).

Roderigo— Trinket's Bang. — At3:10, Roderigo and Trink-
et's Bang were cast off in a cotton field, where both started
at a terrific burst of speed. Soon Trinket's Bang shortened
bis pace and range, and Roderigo increased hiB, and dashiug
off at speed impossible of description or of conception unless
witnessed, was soon lost to sight and was not seen again for
ten minutes, and then a long distance ah«ad, and so far that
he would not have been noticed if every eye had not been
strained to catch a glimpse of him, and looked the size of a
Yorkshire terrier. When seen he was drawing to a point
on a bevy, which he pointed in good style and held for the
long time it took his handlt-r and one of the judges to get up
to him. Aveut flushed the bevy and killed a bird which he
retrieved well. The judges, however, did not allow a point,
as Trinket's Bang had been ordered up in order to find Rod-
erigo. It must not be imagined, however, that Triuket's
Bang is slow or ranges close; on the contrary, he is fast aud
a wide rnnger. In quartering, Triuket's Bang had the advan-
tage over Roderigo, and while a stylish dog, yet Roderigo
was the superior in style. As we have stated before, we
believe Roderigo the fastest and widest ranging dog living.
The dogs, coming together, ran into a corn held, where Rod-
erigo pointed a bevy beautifully, standing in a ditch, very
much as he did one in his race with Dora. Catching the

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scent of the birds on the level as he jumped into the ditch,
he stopped immediately on a handsome and staunch point;
Avent flushed the birds, but did not shoot, and Roderigo
dropped to wing. Trinket's Bang did not have a chance to
back, but came up immediately after the birds had been
flushed, when Eoderigo and he started like race horses to
the oak woods beyond, where the birds had flown. The
judges and reporters followed them on a gallop, and when
they reached the woods, both dogs were found pointiug,
facing each other. Avent flushed, shot and missed; both
dogs dropped to shot. The judges gave both a point, Mov-
ing on, Trinket's Bang flushed and stopped, and going on
pointed a bevy which ran and which he roaded to a brush
heap. Roderigo came up on the other side of the brush heap
and not seeing Trinket's Bang wheeled to a point. The
handlers flushed the birds, both dogs dropped to wing, and
both were given a point. Further on both pointed separately
and the birds flushed wild. Then both roaded and pointed
alternately; Trinket's BaDg got the point and Nesbitt flushed;
after which both ran into the open, returned to the woods,
and pointed and roaded and the birds flushed wild; Nesbitt
shot and killed; both dogs dropped to shot and Trinket's
Bang retrieved well. Going to the grass Held at the edge of
the woods both pointed. The birds before Eoderigo were
flushed by Avent, and those before Trinket's Bang flushed
as he stopped. Going on, Eoderigo got two points in rapid
succession, which ended the heat at 3:5:2, in his favor. Down
42 minutes.

THIRD SERIES.

Bob Gates— Baden Baden. — At :i:57, Bob Gates and Baden
Baden were cast off where the last brace had been taken up.

dropped to wing. The judges then consulted, and at 10:10
ordered the dogs up and decided the heat in favor of Eoderigo
Down 1 hour and 10 minutes,

FOURTH SERIES.

Bob Gates— Gath's Mark.— At 10:25, the jodgesbaving be-
come separated from the wagons with the dogs, and having
to wait a half hour for them to be brought up, Bob Gates and
Gath's Mark were cast off in a grass field. In pace, ranging
and style Bob Gates had the advantage. In quartering Gath's
Mark had the advantage. Some distance on, Gath's Mark
pointed and Tucker failing to flush, he moved on, when a
hare which he was doubtless pointing and which had
run back, sprang and ran toward and past both dogs, which
behaved well to fur. On the bide hill a short distance beyond,
near a corn field, Bob Gates pointed and Gatb's Mark backed;
the birds ran, Bob Gates roaded and pointed again, and
Gath's Mark backed again. Stephenson flushed and
killed one bird anil winged another, both of which
Bob Gate3 retrieved well. Going up toward the top
of the hill, Bob Gates pointed another bevy which
flushed immediately after he stopped, and flew to the woods
ahead where some rapid and good work was done. Bob
Gates got nine points and one false point, and Gath's Mark
got seven points, two false points and two flushes. Over one
of Gith's Mark's points Tucker flushed and killed a bird
which Gath's Mark retrieved well. The dogs were then taken
up, at 11:43, and Bob Gates was awarded the heat. Down 1
hour and 18 minutes.

fifth series.
Eoderigo— Bob Gates. — At 12:05, Bob Gates having been

After a long cast, Baden Baden dropped to a point on a bevy allowed the usual twenty minutes rest between heats, he and
in the grass, on the hill, and held it staunchlv until the goderigo were cast off in a cotton held. Going to a thicket,

Eoderigo pointed false, and moving on into a large grass
Held with deep ravines, became separated from Bob Gates

grass .
judges got up. Bob Gates, following up, hacked in good
style. Ellison flushed and killed a bird; Baden Baden was
steady to shot and dropped to order; Bob Gates broke shot
and was stopped to order. To order, Baden Baden retrieved
well. Following the birds to the oak woods, Bob Gates
pointed a bird which flushed wild. After a cast of some dis-
tance, Baden Baden pointed and Bob Gates backed. Several
of the spectators had got past the marshal and crowded up
toward the dogs, which had the effect of confusing them.
Baden Baden cast off; Bob Gates followed the trail and
flushed the birds. Mr. Stephenson entered a protest against
some persons, whose zeal had overruled their better judg-
ment in giving directions to the handler of Baden Baden.
He said it had been done in Baden Baden's previous heats,
and he objected to it being done in the present heat, and de-
manded that the judges should stop it. Mr. Ellison, the
handler of Baden Baden, seconded the protest, and said he
wanted to be left alone in handling the dog; that he under-
stood his business and did not want any assistance in it.
The marshal got the spectators back and the dogs went on,
soon after which Baden Baden pointed false, and at the same
time, Bob Gates, at the edge of the woods pointed a bevy
which Stephenson flushed, shot at and missed; Bob Gates
dropped to wing and was steady to shot. Going on, Bob
Gates pointed again; Stephenson flushed, but did not shoot.
A few feet beyond, Baden Baden flushed a bevy, and Bob
Gates flushed a bird a few moments after. Nest Bob Gates
pointed and Baden Baden backed. Stevenson flushed, but
did not shoot; both dogs dropped to wing. The dogs then
crossed a ditch, where both backed, facing each other; and
moving on, Baden Baden went to the rag weed field and
pointed, and going on flushed a bird, up wind. Some dis-
tance beyond, Baden Baden pointed on one side of a plum
thicket and immediately after, Bob coming up to the other
side, pointed also and the birds flushed wild. The judges
gave Baden Baden the point and Bob Gates the back, but we
thought both doe's were entitled to a point, as the plum
thicket was so thick that we do not think Bob Gates saw
Baden Baden and backed, but pointed. If the plum thicket
had been sufficiently thin to permit of Bob Gates seeing
Baden Baden, we should have considered he was entitled
onlv to a back as Baden Baden pointed first, but as we do
not" think Bob Gates could have seen Baden Baden, we think
he was entitled to equal credit. Following the birds, Baden
Baden pointed and cast off and the birds flushed. Then both
dogs ran to the woods where, at the edge, Bob Gates pointed
false and soon after, a little lower down, Baden Baden pointed
false, and Bob Gates backed. The dogs were then taken up,
at 4:58, and Bob Gates was awarded the heat. Down 1 hour
and 1 minute.

The wind was west, fresh, and cold. The sky was cloudy
until twelve o'clock when the sun shone brightly. The
ground was frozen very hard, and from the previous rain
was encrusted with sharp spurs of ice, and made the footing
for the dogs wretchedly bad.

Eoderigo— Gets Bondhu.— At 9:00, Eoderigo and Gus
Bondhu were cast off in a grass field. Both moved off com-
paratively slow on the frozen hard ground, but soon both,
especially Eoderigo, increased their pace. In pace, ranging
and style Eoderigo was the superior. In quartering, Gus
Bondhu had the advantage. A reporter flushed a bevy which
flew to the edge of the oak woods, where Eoderigo pointed
stylishly and Gus Bondhu backed in good style; Avent
winged a bird which Eoderigo retrieved well. Both dogs
went into the woods, and separating, Eoderigo pointed and
Avent flushed the birds, which flushed two more near by and
Eoderigo afterwards pointed where they had flushed from.
Eoderigo, going on, pointed a hare which sprang, and which
he was very anxious to follow, but dropped to order promply.
The balance of the woods proving blank, the dogs ran into
the grass on the side hill where Gus Bondhu flushed a bird
of a bevy and stopped to a point on the bevy, which flushed;
Eoderigo, going upf backed; Tucker shot and killed, but did
not stop to retrieve the bird, which was picked up afterwards
by a spectator. Going to the oak woods, Eoderigo pointed
false, soon after which the dogs got separated and Gas
Bondhu was held up to bring them together again. Brought
together they were cast off in a grass field, where at the edge
of a corn held, Eoderigo whirled and drew down wind, to a
beautiful point on a bevy which Avent flushed, but did not
shoot at. Following the birds to a graas held cut up with
gullies, Boderigo stopped, moved up, flushed a bird and
dropped; and Avent flushed the remaining birds. In another
part of the field, Gus Bondhu had pointed another bevy at
the same time, one of which Tucker flushed and killed, and
Gus Bondhu retrieved it well. Then coming near Eoderigo,
Gus Bondhu pointed in a ditch; Tucker flushed the bird and
shot both barrels rapidly in the air, which was an aimless
thing to do excepting the object was to put life in Gus
Bondhu or to break up Eoderigo, who at the same time, near
by, had pointed, from which he moved on afterwards. Fol-
lowing the birds to a ragweed field, a few were flushed by
the spectators and dropped in the adjoining
grass field, where Eoderigo pointed false, then
moved on and pointed in fine style a bird in the brush heap
near the fence, which Avent flushed and to which Boderigo

and pointed false again. Both dogs coming together and
going into the oak woods, Bob Gates pointed a hare which
ran, which he pointed, and to the spring of which he behaved
well to fur. Going out of the woodsinto a thicket, bepointed
in good style, roaded nicely in the thicket and into the rag-
weed field where he established his point on a bevy which
Stephenson flushed and killed one of; Bob Gates dropped to
wing, was steady to shot and retrieved well. Eoderigo, who
had worked to the other side of the woods had been ordered
up by Mr. Dew, who had followed him, in order that the
dogs might be brought together again, and had sent word to
Messrs. Stone and Coster who were following Bob Gates, to
order him up until Eoderigo could come up to him, but the
message was not received until after Bob Gates had pointed.
Mr. Dew was opposed to allowing the point as Eoderigo had
been ordered up and was not under judgment, but Messrs.
Stone and Coster considered that inasmuch as the message
had not reached them until after Bob Gates had pointed, and
while it was true Eoderigo was not working daring the
time Bob Gates was working and did not have un opportunity
to do anything, yet, it was not the fault of Bob Gates that he
had got separated from Eoderigo and that he should not be
deprived of a point which he had earned, and the point was
accordingly given to him. Following the birds, Eoderigo
flushed; Bob Gates pointed false, and going on, flushed, and
at the same time Eoderigo, a short distance from him,
pointed a hare and behaved well to fur when it sprang, went
on and pointed some birds which flashed wild, after which
he moved on and flushed a bird. Moving toward a thicket,
one of two birds flushed wild before the dogs, and Eoderigo
going on, pointed the other which flushed. The dogs were
then taken up, at 1:04, for lnnch. Down 59 minutes. At
1:3S, after lunch, the dogs were cast off, and after a ran of
seven minutes, both pointed; Bob Gates a single bird in the
ragweeds, and Eoderigo the bevy, a little further ahead at
the edge of a thicket. The birds were flushed by both
handlers and Stephenson killed a bird which Bob Gates
retrieved well; he was unsteady to shot. Going to the
corn field after the flushed birds, Bob Gates flushed and
stopped, and Eoderigo, a few feet to the left, dropped on a
point and the birds flushed wild. Going to the thicket, Bob
Gates stopped on the back trail of a bird and when Stephen-
son went up, he cast off; and Eoderigo afterwards was
found pointing in the tall grass a bird which Avent flushed
but di'. not tLuut at. Then Eoderigo, in a small thicket,
flushed a bird and dropped to wing, and afterwards both
pointed in separate places and moved on. Eoderigo then
ran to the grass field and dropped on a point to a bird whicn
flushed before the judges got op. Crossing the ravine, a
bevy flushed on the bare ground and flew to the grass. Bob
Gates, coming up, pointed where they had flushed from, and
Eoderigo backed. Ordered on toward the tall grass in which
the flushed bevy had dropped, Eoderigo got three points in
rapid sucession and was awarded the heat and race, at 2:15.
Down 37 minutes; altogether, 1 hour and 36 minutes.
sixth series.
Gus Bondhu— Trinket's Bang. — At 2:27, Gus Bondhu
and Trinket's Bang, having been selected by the judges to
run together to decide which should rnn with Bob Gates for
second money, were cast off in a grass field. Gus Bondhn
had the advantage in speed and ranging and slightly in
style. In quartering they were equal. After a run of nine-
teen minutes, Gus Bondhu, in a corn field at the edge of a
thicket, pointed a bevy and Trinket's Bang backed in fine
style and at a long distance; Tucker flushed and shot, and
both dogs dropped to shot. At Tucker's shot two bevies
flushed and flew to the oak woods, where the dogs followed
and where some very rapid work was done, as also in the
grass field adjoining where the last boints were made. Gus
Bondhu got sis points, three false points and one flush;
Trinket's Bang got five points and two flushes. Tucker shot and
killed over one point in the woods, and Gus Bondhu retrieved
well. Over the point of Trinket's Bang in the grass field, Nesbitt
killed and winged a bird, which ran and gave the dog a great
deal of trouble to find, but which he retrieved well after he
found it. Taken up at 3:00, and Gus Bondhu awarded the
heat. Down 39 minutes.

seventh series.

Gus Bondhu— Bob Gates.— At 3:06, Gus Bondhu and Bob
Gates were cast off in a cotton field, from which they ran
into the adjoining field of ragweeds and crab grass where
Gus Bondhu wheeled to a point on a stink bird; and from
there both dogs ran into the adjoining oak woods where the
last brace had run the greater portion of their heat, and Bob
Gates got two points and two flushes, aud Gus Bondhu a
back. Banning into the open, Bob Gates pointed, and
moving a little ahead, pointed again the bird, which had run
from the almost bare open space to the long grass at the edge
of the ditch; Stephenson flushed, shot and missed. Gns
Bondha had backed the point and cast off when Bob Gates
moved on. Bob Gates then pointed false and Gus Bondhu
coming up backed; he cast off, and Gus Bondhu doing the
same, ran to a thicket and pointed, and Bob Gates coming
up, backed; Tucker flushed and killed, and Gus Bondhu
retrieved well. Casting back to the long grass at the edge of

the ditch, Bob Gates pointed and Gus Bondhu backed;
Stephenson flushed and killed the bird, which dropped into
the water and which was retrieved well by Bob Gates. Boih
dogs going on a few feet ahead, pointed simultaneously in the
long grass, bnt the judges gave the point to Gus Bondhu.
Bob Gates then pointed in the matted grass and briars in
the same field, and Stephenson, going up, moved him on
and made him flush. In the long grass Gus
Bondhu pointed false. They were then cast off toward a
thicket, to which both were running, Bob Gates to the right
and a trifle ahead. Just before he reached the thicket,
Stephenson whistled him, which caused him to turn, aud
Gus Bondhn going on got the point. Bob Gi-t^shaviDg evi
dently winded the birds, cast back in time oaly to back-
Tucker flushed the birds but did not ahoot; Doth dogs were-
steady to wing. Bob Gates then ran to the opposite side of
the thicket aud pointed a bird, which Stephenson flushed;
and Gus Bondhu coming up, pointed another bird and
Tucker flushed it. Then both pointed in the hedge in separ-
ate places; Bob Gates false, and Gus Bondhu the birds,
which Tucker flushed. Going to the grass field. Bob Gates
flushed, and Gus Bondhu pointed false. Then in the long
grass, Bob Gates pointed a single bird and Gus Bondhu, im-
mediately after, a brace. The handlers flushed before each
point. After a long tramp, Gus Bondhu, up wind, flushed a
bevy and stopped, and Bob Gates, coming down wind and
seeing Gas Bondha standing, backed, and a bird flashed
immediately before him. Going into the thicket, Gus
Bondhu ran over a bird, which flushed immediately behind
him, and running out into the grass, he pointed, and it was
supposed Bob Gates was backing, but when Tucker flashed
before Gus Bordhu's point, a brace flushed before Bob Gates.
Then Gus Bondhu flushed a bird, and a little further on
pointed a bird, which ended the heat and second money, at
4:23, in favor of Gus Bondhu. Down 1 hour and 17 minutes.

eighth series.
Bob Gates— Trinket's Bang.— The owners of Bob Gates
and Trinket's Bang divided third.

SCilMAET.

Ghanti Junction, Tenn., Decembsr 7, 1385.— All-'Age Stake— Open to
all Setters and Pointers; purse 3150; -9250 to first, £250 to second, £250
to third; forfeit $10; $20 additional to start. Closed .November 1st,
with thirty'nominations.

I.

W. E. Venablea's (W. J. i
Winn's ) liver, white and '_
tan dog Baden Baden, by l"
Lincoln— Blaze (Setter). )

Edward Dexter's black, white >
and tan bitch Belle of Pied- '
tnont, by Dashing Rover — f
Ranee (Setter). )

Memphis and Avent Kennels' 1
b]ack*and white bitch Juno {■
A. ,by Druid— Ruby iSetteri. )

Memphis and Avent KenneU' ,
black and white dog Rebel f
Wind'em, by Count Wind- f

l J. F.Perkins' liver and white
! dog

Mainspring
Romp (Pointer).

by Alike —

'em— >~ovel (Setter).

B. M. Stephenson's Jbla?k, \
white and tan dog Bob '
Gates, by* Count Rapier — i
Belle of Hatchie (Setter). ;

Messrs. Luther Adams and")
A. M. Tucker's black, I
white and tan dog Gus [- beat -|
Bondhu, by Dashing |
Bondhu— Novel (Setter,) J I

B. M. Stephenson's black, j
white and tan bitch Ladv '

I P. H. & D. Bryson's black,
I white and tan bitch Lillian,
, by Gladstone— Sue (Setter;.

( Edward Von DonhoS'j red
j dog Count Xutt, by Rob—
( Babe (Setter).

3. F. Price's black, white and
tan biich Queen Bess, by
Gladstone— Donna J. (Set-
ter.)

{ Dr. G. G. Ware's black, white
J and tan dog Gladstone's
", Boy, by Gladstone— S 'e
( (Setter).

f Memphis and Avent Kennels'
lemon ant? white bitch Bessie
A., by Dashing Lion— Arm! la
(Setter).

C„ by Coleman's London i
— Belleof Hatchie (Setter) )

Dr. J. M. Macklin's black, i
white and tan dog Gath's '_
Mark. by Gath— Gem f
(Setter), )

William Tittterington's )
white, with liver spots, '
dog Trinket's Bang, by [*
Croxteth— Trinket (P'ntr), )

Mempbi3 and Avent Ken- i
nels' black, white and tan [
dog Koderigo, by Connt ;"
Noble— Twin MaudiSet'D, )

Baden Baden beat Belle of Pied-
mont.
Bob Gates beat Juno A.
Gus Bondhu beat Rebel Wind'm

/Major J. W. Murnan's black,
1 white and tan dog Sportsman,
"j by Gladstone — Sue (Setter'.

j J. E. Gill's lemon and white
I dog Richmond, by Yande-
". vort's Don— Beulih (Point-
I er).

I T. W. House's black, white
J and tan dog Anient an Dan,
) by Lincoln — Daisy Dean
( i Setter).

]J. H. O'Reilly's red bitch
' Dora, by Box — Kowena (.Set-
i" ter).

Gath's Mark beat Lady C.
Roderigo beat Trinket's Bangt

m.

I Gath's Mark a bye).

Bob Gates beat Baden Baden
Roderigo beat Gus Bondhu.

rv.

Bob Gates beat Gath's Mark , | Roderigo (a bye) .

V.
Roderigo beat Bob Gates and won first.
VI.
Gus Bondhu beat Trinket's Bang. | Bob G^tes (a bye) .
VII.
Bondhu beat Bob Gates and won second,
VIII.
Bob Gates and Trinket's Bang divlled third.
1st. Rodrigo.
2d. Gus Bjndhu.

. , i Bob Gales.

' i Trinket's Bang.

PREVIOUS WINNEBS.

/ f Lincoln i Dan— Lilli , 1

l f Nellie (Beltou— Dimple) 1/

"j t Bow ( Bang— Luna) 0

{ Dash (O'Xeil's) i.'

•Divided second and third.

Patoka, I.I.. 1879.

Yincennes. Ind., IS

Grand Junction,
Tenn., 1(981.

•Divided third.

Grand Junction.
Tenn., 18W2.

( The Free-For-AU was no! run owing to a
. snow-Storm, The Stake was dlvijid amorg the

( dogs entered.

/ tPeep o'Day (Gladstone— Clip) I"

1 (Nellie [Bel ton— Dimple] J

j Breckinridge (Leicester— Dart] fc*

( L l I | Li ucoln— Daisy Dean I U*

•Divided third.
Grand Junction,

I Sue i Druid- Ruby)

tPeep o'Day [Gladstone-
Amerlc&n Dan iLtncoIn-
Oarrle J. (Count Nuble-

1

Clip) 3

-Daisy E'titD1 If*

Peep o'Day) u*

i 'Sue (Druid— Ku by) I

IGatb (Count Noble- Peep o'Doyl 2

Tenn ,iw>. ( Foreman (Dasbtug Monarch — rairv II.) :i

I Paul Gladstone lOladsti ne— LavaleHe).. .. . .1

Canton, Miss., 18»4. 1 Lady C.iColeman's London— Belle of Hatcble).3
' Gladstones Boy [Gladstone— Sue) ■■•

( Lillian (Gladstone— Sue) (.•

•Divided thirl
(Dead.

We expect soon to begin publishing the pedi,
fornia greyhounds, in so far as they cau be
and when the list is completed it will be well ;\
ing. Foundation stock should always be cltiu

%m y&*MC&sx nub ^pansm^r*.

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Saturday, Jan- 2, 1886.

Notice.

H. P. Metcalf has not been connected with this paper
since the 1st of September, 1884. "We have made good
some of his subscriptions since that time, owing to a
failure in giving public notice of his dismissal. We
again caution the public, as under no circumstances will
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Antevolo and Tips.

We present this week the first installment of
the promised history of Antevolo. The main object
in view is to place before our readers a full and accur-
ate account of bis handling, training, shoeing, etc., so as
to show, as clearly as we can, the effects of the system of
treatment of the feet of horses which we have so per-
sistently advocated for nearly ten years. The first arti-
cles were written with a good deal of trepidation. There
were misgivings and doubts. The road was compara-
tively unt ravelled, something like the paths in the big
woods in Pennsylvania, which we followed rn arly half
a century ago. Here and thpre, a "blaze" ou a tree, a
sapling lopped, and then a break occasioned by a tan-
gled swamp, a barren mountain top, or a "windfall" in
which the marked trees had been prostrated since the
axe had made its blaz ■ on the bark. In that country
now are railways in all of the main vallys, and roads
over which vehicles roll smoothly, the swamps are
drained, and forests and windfalls given place to green
fields. The use of tips has now become so general that
in all the English speaking countries, many articles ad-
vocating their use have been printed, and not a few books
publishei. The trepidation which was felt at the outset
has given way to confidence, and we now write with the
evidence of eleven years to sustain us in more authorita-
tive slatements. While we have to offer apologies for
presenting our own horses so prominently before our
readers in connection with the subject, without having
animals under the absolute control which ownership
imparts, the experiments could never have been carried
out. At the first there were occasions when we
would have been loth to advise others to follow a
course which we were determined to pursue, until it was
fairly and fully proved that the points were wrong.
But while making apologies and offering explanations
for giving our horses a central position in the pictures,
we have none to offer for occupying so much space in
the discussion of thi3 question. The proper treatment
of the feet of horses is, beyond all question, the most
important part of the stable economy of the present day,
and is so recognized by a large majority of those who
write upon the management of horses. Even arguments
bitterly — it may be added, virulently antagonistic — have
••tided the cause by attracting attention which otherwise
would not have been given.

Antevolo is the only trotter of his age, or older, that
we have owned who has never worn a shoe. When

Anteeo was first put in training, and for some time
thereafter, we thought it was necessary to wear hind
shoes in order to keep the "scalping boots" in place.
The necessity was thought to arise from the strap which
buckled around the heel, requiring the posterior branches
of the shoe to hold it in place. Then a three-quarter
shoe was tried and found sufficient for the purpose; and
when that much was gained the next move of discarding
the branch and the substitution of tips behind, as well
as in front, proved to be all that was needed with a new
pattern of scalping which we invented. In
the future articles everything pertaining to the
treatment of the colt will be minutely described, so
that there will be a complete analysis of the training
covering a period of four years. That it has been in the
main successful is shown by the continual improvement.
Yearling 3:02, two-year-old 2:41, three-year-old 2:29§,
and four-year-old 2:19§, all made in public, justify the
assertion that in his case, at least, there have been grati-
fying returus. That mistakes were made will also be
shown, as the retrospection discloses many points that
could have been bettered. It will also be seen that un-
der the treatment, the mishap which befell Antevolo
when a suckling, and which appeared an insurmounta-
ble obstacle to fast trotting was'not much of a hindrance,
and, in fact, from that was acquired knowledge which
would not have been learned under more favorable con-
ditions. We may be pardoned for appearing over-
anxious to show the results. Beside the evidence which
the fast trotting presents, Antevolo stands to-day a per-
fectly sound horse. His feet are so nearly alike that it
requires the closest scrutiny to detect any difference.
There is not a puff or windgall, or the least swelling in
his forelegs; a slight enlargement of the near hind ankle
which was strained in play, is the only thing approach-
ing a defect. Again, he is one of the handsomest trot-
ting stallions we ever saw, fully 16 hands, and with as
much quality as a thoroughbred.

A Happy New Year-

Although Xnias was preceded by heavy rains, the day
itself was typical of California. We walked from the
office south the whole length of Montgomery street.
There was a light rain, sun shining brightly, and warmth
in the atmosphere. We have known such days back
home in May and the early part of June, but such a
Christmas day in the East would be thought a harbinger
of evil, a change of seasons fraught with bad omeus and
serious portents.

This, the day which at low twelve will mark the
close of the old year, is also a type of Winter time in
this section. Early in the morning there was a sheen
on the sidewalks. The sun rose clear, though the air
was a trifle eager and slightiy nipping until the rays
came at a more favorable angle. The hills and moun-
tains of the Contra Costa range, clothed in a bright
green to the very summits, the only brown places where
the flowers had been lately at work. Many of the pas-
sengers on the 9 o'clock boat carried huge bouquets, if
such immense masses of flowers can thus be named.. Not
hot-house plants, but grown in the open air, with all the
brilliant coloring and rich perfume, which sunshine,
pure air and warmth have bestowed. Roses of every
shade, calla lilies, marigolds, marguerites, and scores of
others which our limited knowledge of floriculture is in-
adequate to name. The rains may have interfered with
some of our pet projects, but they came gratefully ac-
ceptable to a great majority of the dwellers in Califor-
nia. We can heartily, cheerfully wish all our readers,
and every one outside of the Breeder and Sportsman family
a Happy New Year. The prospects could not be better
for the materiality, which is so potent a factor in human
happiness, and when the bells ring in the new in Cali-
fornia, at least, the refrain may be as merry as those
which manage the chimes can make.

B. B.

Bantam Busbey's bouncing S. F. correspondent seems
to have transferred some of his gall from the individual
to the horse. He and the manikin who figures on the
tripod of the Turf, F kid and Farm, are welcome to all
the capital they can make from that source. As it is the
intention to take Antevolo East about the middle of
May, we can well afford to tide the time, which will so
clearly establish the falsehoods of the one, the ignorance
and venom of his associate. Wo must apologize, how-
ever, to "Black Bart," for using his famous initials in
this connection.

Major J. L. Rathbone returned from the East last Thurs-
day, and has accepted the Presidency of the Blood Horse
Association, to which he was elected during his absence.

Mr. Samuel Gamble left town on Christmas day for a short
visit to Chicago and thereabouts.

Palo Alto.

It is entirely out of the question to restrict articles,
intended to show the results of breeding, rearing and
training of horses at Palo Alto, to the animals alone.
There are adjuncts which cannot be left out.and then there
are so many other things to interest that there is a desire,
which cannot be overcome, to crowd on the canvas
scenes which do not properly belong to the picture.
There is no end, scarcely, to the interesting features of
that grand estate, and now, through the munificence of
the former proprietor, it has become a possession of the
whole people of the Coast, an inheritance which will be
of incalculable benefit to thousands, and which will
grow in value for, we hope, all time to come. When
this portion of the gift was included in the deed, it
proved how completely self was surrendered by the
dower. Although in actual value much less than other
parts of the real estate conferred, there were memories
associated with it which must have been keenly felt. . To
it had been given the personal atentionof Governor
Stanford. It was his home, which had more attractions
than the palace on California street; it was a haven of
rest when aweary from the multitude of cares insepara-
ble from such vast business interests; it afforded healthy
recreation, and unbent the mind when the mental facul-
ties were strained to the last point; it gave the means of
carrying out experiments, and afforded opportunities of
rendering tangible what heretofore was so enveloped in
mist that only outlines were visible. In calling
it the home of its owner we are justified
in using the term from what we had personal
cognizauce of. Though always congenial, always in a
mood which made his visitors feel that his heart bad a
warm place in it at all times, there was more than the
usnal exhibition of kindly feelings when we met him at
Palo Alto. Heart and soul beamed from his countenance,
and if something took place which was likely to disturb
his equanimity, it ended in a slight ruffle, smiles chasing
away the frown ere it became more than one wrinkle in
the forehead, one lowering of the eyebrow. It was a
pleasure to meet him in his office, it was very pleasant
to visit him in the library of his city mansion, but those
visits could almost be termed dull when compared with
the days spent at Palo Alto. In the fields, paddocks, or
stables, watching the youngsters on the miniature tracks,
or the exercising on the course, there was an evidence of
*such hearty enjoyment that those who did not have
much fancy for horses and colts appeared to imbibe
some of his spirit and light-heartedness, joining in the
plaudits, and when all was over, unable to explain the
cause or analyze the unusual feelings, while those who
admired fast and fine horses were delighted with the
animals of such rare quality and in such numbers, there
was enough to interest every one who had an eye for the
beauties of nature, these beauties intensified by a refined
taste. The situation is admirable. A gentle slope from
the lower boundary — that line being the main road lead-
ing to San Jose — to the foothills, the distance being
about two miles, and then the hills, and back
of them the mountains of the Coast Range,
which form an arc of a circle, affording a shelter from
the prevailing western and northwestern winds, which
at times are so trying to places near the ocean which
have not such an efficient guard. The northern bound-
ary on the lower part of the estate is the San Francis-
quita creek, and the magnificent old oaks and other trees
on its bank are a grand feature of the place. The greater
part of the ornamentation in the line of planting, etc., is
on the slope, and very many thousands of trees have
been set, while near the residence are a wealth of flowers,
shrubbery, grass plots, and all of the adjuncts of a
country home. Every tree that was planted, nearly
everything that was done to beautify the place was un-
der the immediate supervision of the owner, and when
he was not absent from the State, the intervals were
short between his visits. It could not be otherwise than
the interest he took was not to be measured by what
would be called the money value. There was a far
higher estimate, and when Palo Alto was included in
the deed of trust, it embodied a sacrifice which few men
could have brought themselves to make.

In the history of Palo Alto, wnich will appear in the
future numbers of the Breeder and Sportsman, it* will be
outside of the contemplated plan to give much space to
other matter than that connected with the breeding,
rearing and training of horses. The endeavor will be
made to confine it as strictly as possible to things prac-
tical, and this field is so large that to give it due consid-
eration, many chapters will be required. If we can
accomplish it a map will be published, showing the ar-
rangement of stables, paddocks, miniature tracks, and
other adjuncts of the horse department, and with this
there will be full written descriptions. It has been
acknowledged by the numerous visitors that the appoint-
ments are complete, more so than are to be found on any

1886

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9

other breeding farm in this country or Europe. Although
an immense amount of money was expended in bringing
it to this perfect condition, there are many of the most
essential features which can be copied without a greater
outlay than breeders of moderate means can afford. The
cost of experimental work is proverbial; that has been
carried beyond, and others can avail themselves of the
lessons which Palo Alto has taught, without sharing the
expense.

Closing of Stakes— Coney Island, Washington
Park, St. Louis Pair-

The receipt of this number may be in time for those
who have neglected sending nominations to the Secre-
tary of the Coney Island Jockey Club to rectify the
error. A letter legibly postmarked the lit of January
■will render the entries eligible, and thus at any time
before the overland mail closes will be in season. Two
P. M. at Sau Francisco, a few hours later at Sacramento,
will ensure a chance which is nearly sure to be of great
value, especially in the Futurity Stakes.

The advertisements give such full particulars regarding
the Stakes at Chicago and St. Louis, that there is little
necessity to do more than call attention to the specifica-
tions. Inasmuch as the stakes do not close until the 15th
of January, there is yet space enough to give them care-
ful consideration. It is conceded now that the fnture of
racing and breeding in California is mainly dependent
on Eastern engagements for our colts. Anomalous as it
may appear, the more support there is extended to East-
ern clubs, the better it is for racing on this Coast; and
though this view was not, when we first presented, it,
thought tenable, the same are now freely expressed by
those who have the greatest interests at stake.

The Racing Season of 1885— A Statistical
Review.

Old St. Lawrence.

The Boston Cultivator prints a letter from Walter Pender-
gast, giving the following regarding the origin of the St.
Lawrence family:

I owned old St. Lawrence from 1S47 till the Summer of
1851, having bought him direct from his breeder, Abraham
Bachand, of Chambly, fifteen miles from Montreal. He was a
blood bay, with black points, heavy mane and tail, plampand
blocky, looking more like a draught horse than a trotter.
His height was 15.2, and his weight exactly 1,000 pounds.
His sire was a roadster, though of no special note, owned by
a carter driving between Longuiel and Chambly (fifteen
miles), and never trotted in a race to my knowledge. I could
not tell his color or approximate his size or weight.

Bachand charged but S2 a season for old St. Lawrence.
After purchasing him I raised the fee to$12J(but being unable
to obtain a sufficient number of mares at that figure, I sent
him to Buffalo one season (1S49 I believe) and to Rochester
the following year, where I sold him to Joseph Hall, of that
place. I should have mentioned that.the dam of St. Lawrence
was a very heavy Canadian pacer, not particularly noted for
speed. As no record of pedigrees was then kept, I regret my
inability to furnish you further details.

The London Sportsman of Dec. 5th contains the first in-
stallment of the English racing statistics for the past season
under the rules of the Jockey Club. la the list of owners
Mr. Robert Peck leads, with a credit of £22,195 10s., and he
is in turn followed by the Duke of Westminster, Lord Hast-
ings, Mr. K. Yyner and Mr. Manton (the Duchess of Mon-
trose). Mr. Peck's earnings are due to the excellent running
of his twe year-olds, which include sixteen races won without
a defeat by The Bard. Of the great three -year-old races the
Duke of Westminster won the 1,000 guineas with Farewell.
Lord Hastings won the Derby with Melton. Mr.E. Vyner's
prominent position is partially due to the success of the two-
year-old Minting, who won the Champagne Stakes at Don-
caster and the Middle Park Plate at Newmarket.

i£R. GEO. L. LORILLARD S STABLE.

St. Augustine,
Electric... ...

Thackeray

Louisette

Tolu

Reveller

Hopetui

Trafalgar

Monitor

Mariner

St. Elmo

Friar

Fay ,

PEDIGr-EE.

King Alfonso— <_ rucitix....

Sensation— Idal; i

Great Tom— Alt. rose

ulenelg — Stamr s ,

Ten Broeek— T>.;;ilcu

Pat Malloj— .Scl.ottische.

Ulenelg— Misfortune

King Alfonso — aerolite....

(jlenelg— Minx ,

Sensation— Oce.. a yuteu.

Xll-Used— Feu Toilet

Olenelg— The Nun

Sensation — Feri.._i

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A few weeks since Sam Gamble wrote an article for our
columns on "Handling Colts," which has been extensively
copied by our eotemporaries; sometimes with due credit, but
often without. The Western Sportsman gave it as its own,
and now comes the Maine Horse Breeders' Monthly with the
essay credited to the Sportsman. Mr. Gamble is a modest
gentleman, not factious or obtrusive, but the cnances are if
he had seen the Monthly before he storied East he would have
taken occasion to call on Brother Randall and illustrate to
him how Burke annihilated Cleary. Editors are accustomed
to beiDg despoiled, but Mr. Gamble is not one of the frater-
nity, and to him, if not to us, these cribbers owe an apology.

The stable of Mr. George L. Ljrillard, of New York city,
is seventh on the list of winning stables for 1SS5. It is a
position of prominence, but hardly as prominent as the stable
has been in some previous years. Mr. Lorillard first entered
the tieid in 1374, as a racing confederate of Mr. J. G. K. Law-
rence, now Secretary of the Couey Island Jockey Club. At
that time the stable consisted mostly of steeplechase horses,
but their first great one on the flat was Hyder Ali, whom
they purchased as a yearling in 1873. and his exploits were
of so great a character that Mr. Lorillard was encouraged to
follow bis urother Pierre into the active career of a turfman.
He had Ambush, a very good sort of horse, but he went a
step further by purchasing the noted Tom Ochiltree of Mr.
Chamberlin at tne close of 1875, when the colt had just fin-
ished his three-year-old career. The purchase was a gooi
one, as Tom Ochiltree was the champion of 1S76 over dis-
tances, and took all the cups. Warlock was another good
one in the stable, and Mr. Lorillard at once encouraged,
turned his estatecalled "Westbrook," near Islip, Long Island,
N. Y., into a training ground. Stables were built and a mile
tract laid out, and with Wyndh^m Walden as trainer, and
Barbee as jockey, it was a most complete affair. Mr. Loril-
lard at once entered upon a career of wonderful success.
Between 1S77 and 1SS1 he had Loiterer, Lucifer, Danger,
Duke of Magenta, Harold, Anna Augusta, Idler, Balance All,
Ferida, Monitor, Idalia, Sensation, Grenada, Albert, Spiua-
way and other good winners. Daring those years he stood
at the head of the list of winning owners, but in 1SS1 he
gave place to the Dwyers, as his stable was not up to its pre-
vious high standard, although Memento, Volusia, Greenlaud
and Monitor won good races. In 183*2, Mr. Lorillard fell
very far behind, owing to his horses being more or less com-
plaining. In 1883, he had a gr«at season with Reveller,
Monitor, Louisette, Thackeray, etc., the stable being trained
by K. K. Alcock. In 1SS4, he had another extremely good
season.

It cannot be said that 1SS5 was a bad year for Mr. Loril-
lard. Ill health rendering it impossible for him to enjoy the
Westbrook estate, he sold it and purchased a smaller farm at
Eatontown, N. J-, where he keeps a small stud with Sensa-
tion at its head, and a trainiug s:able, but uses Monmouth
Park for exercising. Harry Blaylock rode for the stable, and
Alcock trained it until late ii~ the Pall, when he was suc-
ceeded by Norman Smith.

Mr. Lorillarcl's stable began the season at Jerome Park in
May, starting Reveller, St. Augustine, Tolu, Electric and
Thackeray in fourteen races. He won two, the Fordham
Handicap with Reveller and a purse with St. Augustine, who
defeated Richmond and then ran second for the Belmont, the
winnings of the stable being §2, l>o0. At Sheepshead Bay the
stable started in twenty four rices, and won rive, viz.: the
Farewell Stakes by Thackery (beating Miss Woodford), the
Spindrift Stakes, by SI. Augas:ine, and a sweepstakes, by
Electric, Thackeray and Trafalgar. Total winnings, $10,710.
At Monmouth Park the stable started in fifty-six races, of
which it won nine, viz.: the Julj, Seabright and Homebred
Produce Stakes with Electric; the Shrewsbury Handicap
with Thackery, the Steven's St. ike with St. Augustine and
purses and sweepstakes by Louisette (two). Hopeful and
Tolu one each. At the Sheepshead Bay Fall meeting Mr.
Lorillard started in twenty races of which he won only two
(sweepstakes), with Louisette. The stable had gone quite
amiss, Thackeray and Louisette going lame. Hopeful break-
ing down and Mariner had burst his foot, while Electric had
begun to lose his speed from the effects of over work. Henca
the stable only won Sl,7S5 at Sheepshead Bay. At Jerome
Park it started Tolu three times and won once ($775). At
Baltimore it started St. Augustiue for the Dixie, but he was
badly beaten; while Tolu started twice, running second and
third and winning $100. At the Jerome Parh extra meeting
Tolu started three times, and was once second, winning $250.

iTE. JAMES T. WILLIAM'S STABLE.

Mr. J. T. Wisdom, of Baker City, Oregon, writiDg under
date of Dec. 22d, says: "Our Winter has been exceedingly
mild, soft and balmy atmosphere, similar to the near ap-
proach of Spring in the valleys, especially in Eastern
Oregon. Stock of all classes doing well, plenty of forage on
the ranges, and a great abundance of feed stored. Ord-
inance's colt, by Chesapeake, is a fine, big fellow, and a
splendid prospect of no mean order for a good racer."

Mr. L. B. Lindsay arrived from Oregon last Monday, with
the trotters Jane L., Kitty Lynch, Mount Vernon and a two-
year-old tilly, all arriving in good shape. Mr. Lindsay will
Winter the string at the Bay District, and return to Oregon
early next season.

W. L. Scott, the Pennsylvania millionaire, will have two
racing stables next seasan, the one in the West being in
charge of McClelland, who trained tor him this year, while
the Eastern one will be looked after bv J. H McCormick,
who has heretofore done a little in the training line on his
own account.

Russia is said to have more horses than any other nation.
The number is put at about 14,000,000. The United States
ranks second, with about 11,000,000 head.

The veteran Capt. T. G. Moore, is spending the Winter at
Bancho del Paso.

Joe Cotton

Bob Miles

Mattie Corbett

Pat ^heedy

Ultimatum -

Terese ...

Srandiford Keller

pedig B ee .

King Alfonso — Inverness .
Pat M alloy— Dolly Morgan

Lisbon— OJlene

Lisbon— Fleuril'.i

Kin-; Alfonso— Ultima

Pat MalloY-Ainv Farley.
Great Tom— Blendin

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12JSflO.OO

aa.oo

2U0.00
200.00
75.00
50.00

i35.76O.0Q

Mr. James T. Williams, of Eminence, Ky., first came
prominently before the public through the celebrated gelding
Vera Cruz, who became quite famous at the Saratoga meet-
ings of 1S77. At that time Mr. Williams was associated with
Mr. Richard Owings. The gre it gelding Checkmate, how-
ever, was their trump card, and for five years he was a source
of wealth and reputation to his owners. Bob Miles has
proved another rather protitabl a horse to Mr. Williams, ex-
cept for his bad defeat for theK ntucky Derbyof 1SS4, which
is said to have cost his owner very dear. The season of 18S4
was, however, a good one for Mr. Willfarns, as Bob Miles
won a good share of stakes, and Toe Cotton foreshadowed his
great career by winning a few minor events.

The stable of Mr. Williams began the season at New
Orleans, where it started in fourteen races and won five, viz.:
The Cottrill Stakes with Joe C jtton, the Walker Handicap
and Howard Stakes with Bob Miles, the Boston Club Stakes
with Mattie Corbett and a purs^ with Ultimatum; a total of
$3, 1S5. At Memphis the stable started in four races, its only
success being the Tennessee De.by with Joe Cotton, its win-
nings reaching S900. This stalle nest appenred at Lexing-
ton, where it started only twice. Bob Miles being unplaced
for the Distillers' Stakes, and Joe Cotton winning the Strauss
Handicap; $1,060. At Louisvil e it started only four times.
Bob Miles won a purse and Joe Cotton revenged the dissap-
uointment of the year previous by winning the Kentucky

Derby, although Biersan and Troubadour subsequently beat
him for the Cla.k. the winnings of the stable at Louisville
being $4,930. At Latonia the stable started in four races,
Joe Cottan winning the Himyar stakes, Bob Miles the Cup, a
total of $4,820. Mr. Williams then brought Joe Cotton to
the Spring meeting at Sheepshead Bay to meet the cracks of
the East. The colt divided the Tidal with Pardee after a dead
heat, but he afterwards won the Coney Island Derby, beating
Tyrant, Brookwuod, St. Augustine and Heva, his "winnings
in the two races amounting to $7,945. Mr. Williams then
returned West to Chicago, where he started nine times and
won twice, the Great Western Handicap, by Joe Cotton, and
a purse with Bob Miles, who rau second for the Cap, and
Joe Cottun was badly beaten for the Oakwood Haui tap, Pat
Sheedy being unplaced for the Kenwood ani Hyde L'ark; the
stable's winnings reaching $3,o7o. The stable l .en went
East again to Saratoga, where it started in eleven rices and
won two, Bob AJ:les, its only winner, winning the Cup and
the Grand Prize, as Jue Cotton lost form, being unplaced for
theTravers, and second for the Iroquois Stakes, while Haidee,
Pat Sheedy and Mattie Corbett were all beaten; total win-
nings. 64,325. \t Monmouth Park, Mr. Williams only
started Bob Miles toward the end of the meeting in a single
race, he running third. At the Sheepshead Bay Fall meeting
Bob Miles alone represented the stable, starting iour times,
once second and once third, and winning $150. At the
Jerome Park Fall meeting Bob Miles was the staMe's only
starter in three -vices; he won the Grand National Handicap,
was second in a free handicap, and unplaced in another,
winning $2,350. At Baltimore, Bob Miles won the Barnes
Stakes and a pur^e; total winnings $2,450.

Tn ing- a Yearling Pacer.

Editor Breeder and Sportsilan : We had a rae yester-
day against the '.je^t yearling record made on the State Agri-
cultural Society's tracks, 2r45, made byTraubH. The com-
peting tilly was Daisy, owned by G. W. Hancock, driven by
Dr. M. W. Hicks. To commemorate theperiormunce a valu-
able buggy whip was hung up, which the tilly, a pacer, by
Prompter, out of Bonny, by John Nels-jn. won uu the second
trial, in 2:40. Judges: Wilber Smith, Pete Williams and

Morris Toomy. Timers: John Batcher and . On the first

attempt the filly broke on the first turn and was brought back
for a second trial. The day was rainy and disagreeable, and
she wanted to go to the stable, therefore was quite willful in
getting round the first turn. She was at the first quarter-
pole in :41, to the half, in 1:20.!, and home
in 1:19], making a rapid finish. She had
never been driven 8 full mile but once previously,
which she made in 2:42, and only twice before had she been,
driven a half, the first in 1:20, and a repeat in 1:18. She
has gone one-eighth many times in :17™, and one-fourth in
:36, always making the last one-eighth the quickest. There
is more to show If weather permits! H.

Sacramento, Dee. 19th.

Racing and Trotting at Sacramento.

AGEiccLxntALp.RK, Dec. 19th.— Pacing against time, by a yearling,
to beat 2:45,for a vrtiip.
Daisv, ch f, bv pr .mpter. dam Bonnie, by John Nelson -Dr. M

V. Hicks .* i

Time

Time, 2:40.

Jndgps: Messrs. Cos. Williams and Smith. Timers :llessrs. Batcher
and Trefry.

Dec. 19th and 28th. Purse -?

Lucy, b m, by BlacI; Ralph— J Blue 13 1111

Cleveland, b g—G. F. Taylor 14 2 2 3a

Kate Bender, blk m—D Dennison £ 2 3 i 2 ro

ilinb, b g, ipaceri — C. Schlutins 2 1 1 3 dr

Time. 2:35$, 2:3lJ, 2:33.j, 2:35^, 2:3lj, 2:37.

Four heats were irotted on the 19th. when darkness necessitated a
postponement, and on account of continued rains the race was not
finished until the 28th.

Coming: Round.

The bay colt Valiant is taking rattling work at Sacramento,
and appears to have folly recovered from the dicker leg that
troubled him last Fall. In the early Summer he looked like
an extra good three-year-old, and Ab Stemler, for other
parties, bought him from Palo Alto for $2,000. Very soon
thereafter he went lame, and the general impression w«s that
the horse was hopelessly broken down. Ee improved some-
what with rest, iihd during the Fall meeting of the Blood
Horse Association, Mr. R. P. Ashe booaht him lor $500,
more as a speculation than anything else. In the iibual vein
of Mr. Ashe's luck Valiant went sound when tried, and
although put to some severe tests has.as yet, shown no signs
of a return of tLd trouble. As he is four years old this Spring
his stake days are past, but he will be a handy hoise in the
handicaps and open races, at the meetings where the other
members of the stable have engagements. Valiant is well
bred, being by Monday, dam Lady Evangeline, by Leinster,
from Tibbie Duubar. by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

The professional card of Dr. A. E. Buzard, V. S., of Fort
Whipple, Arizona, will be found in our advertising columns
this week. The dootoralso furnishes to our Stable and Pad-
dock department a lucid essay on glanders, especially valu-
able to the non-urofessional reader. Dr. Bozard is a stranger
to most California horsemen, but his article on glanders will
give them a good idea of the thoroughness of the doctor's
professional acquirements. To further introduce him we
print the following note from the editor of the Chicago H one-
man:

••\\'e have enj yed the pleasure of the acquaintar.ce*of Dr.
A. E. Buzard, M. K. C. V. S. L., for a considerable period.
He is a facile and experienced author on all veterinary sub-
jects, and as ;i skillful operator we think he cannot bo
excelled on the continent. He has the rare faculty of arriv-
ing at a correct decision quickly, and his eighteen years
experience on two continents bas fortified his natural
capacity to treat any disease that equine flesh is heir to. We
confidently recommend him to any one desiring tL>_- services
of a thoroughly competent veterinary surgeon."

The bay filly. Lady Boots,-is offered for sale by her owner
Mr. E. K. Alsip, of Sacramento. She is a promising voung
one, coming two years old, by 1 oot>, dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, and is fully engaged in the Stakes of tbe lliood
Horse Association . Particular description will be found in
Mr. Alsip's adv. itiseintmt.

Advices from Sacramento are that Beacons!!..!
and almost entirely recovered from the erlectsof L
with the breaking cart.

10

ghe fltoxl^ Etui ^jrarismmi.

Jan 2

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

IAD1 VIVA, bm, 5 years, by Three Cheers,
her dam L;ir!y Amanda, by iniii. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SDR 'III A IK bfi,4 year, by Norfolk or Tbad
Stevens, his dam La3y Amant. .

TOO SOON, eh m, foaled i> rember ::1, 1867, by
Norfolk, her dam Lady DaxU, by 11 ■ Bill, the dam of
Pasta away. Stinted to X X and Aniuvoio,

EX TEMPI", ch f, foaled 1883, by Tbad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Unbroken.

TROTTERS.

PVRIS^IJIA DAMSEL, en m, foaled 18C7, by
Whipple's Hambletonion, her dam by Cornplanter.

Stinted to Anievolo.

ANTWJCDO. brc, foaled 1884, by Anteeo, his
dam PuriBsiina Damsel. Entered in Stanford and
Occident S'akes, 1887.

My uiwn reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double cross of Newminster blood, now so
"fashionable" in England, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare Every oue of the family had an inheritance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Uegent, Lady Amanda.
Lady Middletou and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Yiva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He coiild run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a half-brother of Hock-Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Beaconsfield. Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Tbad showed a wonderful trial when a yearling;
he hurt bis leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now be is perfectly sound. ^J"

Too Soon is the dam of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashawav. an old-time celebrity.

Tbe Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood is valuable.

Ex Templo is a fine-looking filly of good size and
form. She has not been broken.

In tbe trotting stud tbe daughter's of Whipple's'
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian in the
2:Su list, and tbe mares by him are superior brood-
mares.

Antecedo is very promising. He is of fine size, of
good form, aud bis action is such to ensure hini
trotting fast.

He is broken to harness and engaged in tbe Stan
ford and Occident Stakes of 1837.

My only reason for selling is a lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated so as to keep them I would
not sell for double the price now put upon them.

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

Apply to EHEEDEE AND SPORTSMAN Office.

Twenty-three Days' Racing.

i,000 in ADDED MONEY.

ashingtoo Park Club.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Announce the following stales .o close January 15tb, 1883, and to be run at their Snmmer meeting of
3886, beginning Saturday, June 26th, a d ending Saturday, Au just 14th, including twenty-three days rac-
ng, on Tues ay, Thursday and Saturday of each week, and Monday, July 5th :

$2,000. The Washington Park Cup. $2,000,

A sweepstakes for three-year-olds and upwards: S100 each; 325 forfeit, or only ?10 if declared out on or
before May 1, 1886. Declarations void tiniest accompanied with tb« money; $2,001 added, the seco»d to
receive 5360, and the third Sion, out of tbe stakes. Weights 5 lbs. below th« scale. Winner of any race in
188b of the value of *2, COO to carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. Two milei md a quarter.

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116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

BPECJAL ATTENTION PAID TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell In All titles ami Counties o*
tlie State.

REFERENCES.

7 S Cabey, Sacramento. J. D. Carr, Salinas.

'it p" SASGENT.Gilrov. John Boqqs, Colusa.

P A. Ftniqan, San Francisco.

THE LAKE VIEW HANDICAP.

4. sweepstakes fortwo-ve«-olds. (foals of 18841,551

(■neb $15 forfeit, with Wrtn added: the second to re-
ceivt-sino andtHethird?iQoutof the stakes. Weights
tu he announced bv 12 M. . two days before the day ap-
1 .inted for th« race. Starters to li» inniM through
the entry box, at tbe usual time nf clns-ug, the day
before the race. Three-quarters of a mile.

THfc SOCHBTlf STAKES.

A swespBtakes for two-Year-olds, ffoa;s of 1W, 350
e-eh *1sfoTfe'T, -with i>"50 added: the second to reerive
?pn and the third =•'•<:. out of the stakes. A winner of
anv race at this meeting of tbe value of al,nno,to carrr
5 lbs : of $2,0110, 7 lbs. extra. Maid ns a Mowed 7 Inn.
Starters to he named t (trough th" entrv "hox at the
usual time of Closing the day before the race. Three-
quarters of a mile.

THE UEL\NI> HOTEL STAKES.

4 sweepstake's for two-vear olds, ffoals of ISftfl.Srfl
ci-li s-20 forfeit, with SL. noo added' the second to re-
c i_ve C-2S0, «nd the third -5100, out of the stnUes, Those
n<*t having won a stake at this meetingof the value
oF 33,000 allowed 5 lbs. Maidens allowed in lbs.
P;:\rtersfobe named through the entry box at the
usual time of closing tbe day before tbe race. Three-
q .arters of a 'nile.

THR TBEMONT HOUSE STAKES.

\ sweepstakes foT two-vear-o'ds, ffoals of 1RS41, 8*0
e-'Ch ^0 forfeit, with 41. noo added; the second to re-
c Lve*J2S0,and the third 5100, out of the stakes. Those
n.it having won n stake at this meetinc of the value of
S" .vin allowed 5 lbs. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. Starters
t- bn named through tbe entry box at the usual time
Of closing tbe day before the race. Seven furlongs.

THE QUICKSTEP STAKES.

\ sweepstakes for two-year-olds, (foals of 18841, $25
e "li sin forfeit, S750add*d; the second to receive $200,
andtbethirdSlOOoittoft.be Stakes. A winner of two
rar?es of any value to carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens
a' i owed 5 lbs'. Half a mile.

THE GREAT WESTERN HANDICAP.

\ sweepstakes for all ages, S50 each, b. f., or only §Io
if declared out on or before Mav 1st, 1880. Declara-
tv-n* void unless accompanied with the money; *1,000
K'-'ded- the second to Teceive $200. and th» third $100.
o<'tof the stakes. Weights to he announced April
l^i 18S6 A winner of anvrace after the publication of
v I i gbts. of the value of $f .000, to carry 5 lbs. ; of 51,500,
7 lbs. extra. One mile and a half.

THE OAKWOOD HANDICAP.

A sweepstakes for all ages. $50 each, b. f., or only §10

if declared out on or before Mav 1st. 1SSB. Declarations
v d unless accompanied with the money; ?S00 added;
t1 ■- second to receive $200. and tbe third $100. out of
tl .'Stakes' Weights to be announced April 1st, 1886.
A winner of anv race after the publication of weights,
of the va'ue of'$l000to carry o lbs. extra. One mile
and a furlong.

THE DEARBORN HANDICAP.

Asweestakesfor tbree-vear-olda, (foaU of 1183), $50
each, $15 forfeit, with 3800 added; tbe second to re-
ceive $150, and the third S"0 out of the stakes. Weights
to he announced bv 12 m., two days before the dav
appointed for tbe race. Starters to be named through
the entrv box at tbe usual time of closing, the day
before tlie race. One mile and a furlong.

THE WOOnLAWH STAKES.

A sweepstaVes for three-year-olds, (foals of 18X31, (50
ea-h. $15 forfeit, fWOadrled: the second to receive $150,
and the third $75, out of the stakes. The winner of
the American Derby or Sheridan Stakes of 18Pfi to
carry31bB.; of both stakrs,71bs. extra. Non-winners
of anv three-year-old stake race allowed 5 lbs. Maidens
allowed 10 lbs. Starters to he named through the entry
box at the usual time of closing, the day before the
race. One mile and a half.

THE HOTEL RICHELIEU STAKES.

A sweepstakes for three-vear-olds, (foals of 1.8831, $50
eacb, $20 forfeit, with $1,000 added: the second to re-
ceiva$2."fl,and the third $100 out of the stakes. Those
not having won a stake .it this meatine of the value of
$3,000 allowed a lbs. Maidens allowed "in lbs. Starters
to he. named through entry box at usual time of clos-
ing the day before the race. One mile and three fur-
longs.

TnE MAIDEN STAKES.

For threc-rear-olds, (foals of 18.831. that have not
won a race previous to January 1st, 1P8R. $50 entrance,
$15 forfeit, with $750 added: of which $200 to t^e second
horse. Maidens at time of starting allowsd 5 lbs.
Starters to be named through the entry box at the
usual time of closing, the day previous to the race.
One mile and a furlong.

THE COLOMBIA STAKES.

A sweepstakes for all ages, S50 e cb. h. f ., or only $10
if declared out on or before Mav 1st, IRJW. Declarations
void unless accompanied with tbe monr-v; Si OOOadded,
tbe second to receive $200, and tbe third $100 out of the
stakes. Weiehts s lbs. below the scale. "Winner of
anv race in 18P6 of tbe value of $1,500 to carrv 5 lbs
extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. One mile and three-
quarters.

THE BOULEVARD STAKES.

A sweepstakes for all ages $25 each, $10 forfeit,
$7">0 a'lded; the second to receive $200, and the third
$100 out of the stakes. A winner in 1886 of two races
of any value to carry 5 lbs. : of three or more races of
anv value, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. One
mile and a quartsr.

THE COMPETITION STAKES.

A sweepstakes for three-year-olds and upward $20
entrance, $50 additional for starters ; with $1000 added;
the seeond to receive $250 and the third $100 out of the
stakes. Maidensif three-year-olds allowed 5 lbs., if
four years old, 10 lbs., if five years or upwards 15 lbs.
Starters to be named through the entry box at the
usual time of closing, tbe day before the race. One
mile and a half.

$2,000. The Palmer House Stakes. $,2000

A handicap sweepstakes for all ages, $100 each, S25 forfeit, with S2,000 added; tbe second to receive
?40n, and the third S200, out of tbe stakes, weights to be announced by 12 si., two days before the day ap-
pointed for tne race. Starters to be named through the entry box, at the usual time of closing, the day
1 afore the race. One mile and a quarter.

A Programme will he arranged for twenty-three days' racing, and five or more races, including a stake
event, will be given each day, and SG5.000 added money will be given by tbe Club.

Turfmen failing to receive entry blanks can obtain them by applyiqg to the Secretaiy, or at the office
of the BnEEDER and Sportsman.

Nominations and all communications to be addressed to the Secretary, Palmer House, Chicago, 111.

P. H. SHERIDAN, Lieut.-Gen. U. S. A., President.
J. E. BREWSTER, Secretary.

HA
i

JAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably those of MesBrs. Whip-
ple ColKTOve, Dietz, Coutts, Dougherty, Newland A

Vl-nuMi/md, Daniel Cook and others, we feel assured
our ability to give satisfaction In all business in-
trustt- dto Vmrr-.' -n- s:i!l-b will be made in all cities
,,, : counties in the state. We have in contemplation
M8.-ri.-s of combination or breeders' sales, siunhir to
those so successfully held at tbe East. We will be
oleasedtoentei into correspondence withpartieB de-
siringto paiti.-inatc- insuchsaleo. Private purchases
andsaleHof. improved live stock of all deacriptions
vill Ik- made on commission and stock shipped with
utmost care. Several fine ranches at private sale.
Purchases and sales made of land of every descnp-

KIIXII* ** CO., 116Montgomerystreet.

Occident Stake
for 1888.

The trotting stake for foals of 1885, to be trotted
at the California State Fair of 1888. Entries to close
Jan 1. 188G, with Edwin F. Smith, Secretary, at office
in Sacramento. One hundred dollars entrance; of
vv'iichSJO muBt accompany nomination; S1G to be
paid Jan. 1, 18b7; ?25 to be paid Jan. 1, 1888; and $50
tlirtvdavs before tbe race.

Tbe Occident Gold Cup of the value of ?100, to
be- added by the Society : mile heats, 3 in 5, to har-
ness; first colt, cup and six-tenths; second colt,
tLree-tenths; third colt, one tenth of stake.

IF. ». CARR, President.

EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

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dSTSend for circular. 16*

Agricultural Park-Sacramento

PROPOSALS.

Bids will be received at the office of the Secretary
of the State Agricultural Society, Sacramento, up to
IIS O'CLOCK NOON. JAM'ARY 15,1885

For the rent of Buildings at Agricultural Park, with
the privileges connected therewith, from February 1,
ISsfi, for one year, two, or three years; Rent payable
monthly in advance, aud accepted security given for
total amount of Lease.

A certified check, payable to the Secretary, for one
month's rent at the rate proposed to be given, must
accompany each bid, to be returned if the bid is not
accepted, and forfeited to the Society if tbe blider
fails to execute lease, and give the required security:
The Board reserves tbe right to reject any, or all
his.

Further Information will be given upon application
to the Secretary.

JESSE D. CARR,

President.
Fdwin. F. Smith,

Secretary.
Sacramento, Dec. 2(j 1885.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Kunning, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOPER,

351 Third St.. San Francisco

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES

Secnred by Letters Patent. July Sft. 188TB.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure mv letters patent, is:

1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, .extending hack as shown, the front having an
opening into which tbe blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with tbe extensions D,
the curved blinds F. seeured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
Bet, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bndle, and in combination with the check-
pieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
(j and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having tbe adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as an i for the purpose berelr
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so as to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and tbe J ear band I and tbe
throat-latch or lash connected with tbe blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the clainiB allowed by tbe patent
office, and though tbe corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing tbe lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on tbe action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are tbe pupils, teaching them to
bend the ^nee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

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ST. LOUIS FAIR-HORSE DEPARTMENT.

$60,000 ADDED MONEY IN STAKES AND PURSES.
SPRING MEETING-TEN DAYS, JUNE 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17 and 19, 1886.

TO CZLiOSIE J-J^liTTJJ^ttlZ: 15, 188S.

GEXEBAIj. BT.XE.— Starters in all the following Stakes will have to he named througn tne entry box by 6 o'clock P. M. the day previous to the races, at tbe
Secretary s office on ihe track.

Carriage Builders"** takes for 2-year-old colta
andfiUles (foalsof 18Si)of $30 each, halt forfeit, or only
$10 IE declared on or uef.>re April l^t. 18S6; all declara-
tions void unless accompanied with the money, v.ith
$1,000 added, of which $150 to second and third to save
state. Winner of any state of the value of $1,000 to
carry 3 pounds extra ; if two or more such stakes, to
carry 5 lbs extra. Maidens allowed o lbs. Three
quarters of a mile. To he run on the first day of the
meeting.

Sales and Livery Stable Stakes .'ir 2 year-
old fillies (foals of 1881) of $30 each, half forfeit or
only $10 if declared on or before April 1st. IS86, all
declarations void unless accompanied with the money,
with $700 added, of which $150 to second and third
to save her stake. Winners of any state of the val-
ne of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs. extra, of two or moresuch
stakes to carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs.
Three quarters of a mile. To be run on the second
day of the meeting.

Ellis IVainivrisIit-s States for all ages, $30 ',
entrance n. f. with S500 added by Mr. Ellis Wain- 1
wright, of St Louis. Mo., of which $100 to second and '
third, to save stakes; Maidens at closing of this stake i
allowed 5 lbs., with five pounds additional if Maiden at
starting. Winners at any stake after closing of the
value of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs.: of two or more such
stakes to carry 7 lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter.
To be run on the second day of the meeting.

Merchant's StaKes a Handicap sweeptakes for

years olds and upwards. $50 each, half forfeit, or

•nly 510 if declared. Weights to appear March 1st,

188b", and declarations to be made on or before April

1st, 1886, all declarations void unless accompanied by
the money with S800 added ; $100 to second ; $50 third,
Winner arter the appearance of the weights of any
race of the value of $1,000, to carry 5 lbs. ; of $1,500, 7 lbs. ;
of $-2,000 and upwards, 10 lbs. extra. Mileand a quarter.
To be run on the fourth day of the meeting.

St. lotiis Hotel Stakes for two-year-olds
(foals 1884) $30 each, falf forfeit, or only $L0 If declar-
edby April 1st, IS*;, all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money, with $700 added : $100 to second
and $50 to third. Winners of any stakes of the value
$1,000 or upwards to carry 3 lbs., of two such stakes
of any value, a lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs.
Three quarters of a mile. To be ran on the fourth
day of the meeting.

Bankers and Brokers' Stakes for 3-year-
olds (foals of 1883), $50 each, hair forfeit, or only $10
if declared out, on or before April 1st, 18t6. all declara-
tions void unless accompanied with the money ; $1,000
added, $200 to second; $100 to third. Winner of any
three-year-old stake race of the value of $2,000 to carry
5 lbs. extra, Son winner in 13S0 allowed 5 lbs.; and
maiden allowed 10 lbs. One mile and an eignnh. To
be run on the sixth day of the meeting.

Mechanics* Stakes for two-year-olds, $30 iach.
half forfeit, or only $10 if declared on or before April
1st, livi: ah declarations void unless accompanied
br the money, with $700 added: $150 to second, $50 to
third. Winners of any two-year-old stakr; race of
the value of $1,000 to carry 5 lbs extra: two or more
sta es of any value, to carry 7 lbs extra. Maidens
allowed 5 lbs. Three-quarters of a mile. To be
run on the seventh day of the meeting.

Real Estate Agents* Stakes for all ages of
£50 each, half forfeit, or only $10 If declared on or
before April 1st. 1SS6. with $1,000 added; $200 to
second, $100 to third. Winners of anv race in 1SS6,
of the value of $1,000, to carry 5 lbs extra; of two or
more such stakes of like value to carry 7 lbs extra.
One and three-quarter miles. To be run on the
seventh day of the meeting.

Street Railway Stakes for three-vear olds
(foals of 1SS3) $50 each, half forfeit, or onlv $10 if de-
clared out by April 1st. 1£S6. All declarations void
unless accompanied with the monev: $1,000 added,
SU'O to second. $100 to third. Tha" winners of any
race In ISSOof the valne of $2,000 to carrva lbs extra.
Non-winners in 1&36 allowed 5 lbs, and maidens al-
lowed 10 lbs. One and three-eighths miles. To be
run on the eighth day of the meeting.

r*as Companies' Stakes, a Handicap Sweep-
stakes for all ages $50 each, half forfeit or onlv $10 if
declared. Weights to appear March 1st. and decla-
rations to he made on or before April 1st. 1836. All
declarations void unless accompanied with the mon-
ey, with $1,000 added, the second to receive $200,
and the third $100 out of the stakes. Winners after
the appearance of the weights of anv race of the
value of $1,000, to carry 5 lb; : $1,500, 7 lbs; $2,000, 10
lb; ertra. One and one-eighth mile. To be run on
the eighth day of the meeting.

t'otton JExclianjre Stakes, for two-year-olds
$30, b. f.. or onlv 510 if declared out on or before
Apnllst, 1SS6. with $700 added, $150 to second aud
$5C to third. Winners of any stake to carrv 5 lbs ex-
tra, of two or more stakes, 7 lbs extra". Three-

qnarters of a mile,
the meeting.

To he run on the ninth day of

A lolphuv Enscli Stakes, a sweepstakes for
tlir -year-old fillies (foals of 1883) $23 each, half
forfeit, with $500 added bv Mr. Adolphus Busch, of
ds, Mo. The second horse to r.--._L-,e flwout
of the stakes. "Winner of anv three-- ear-old stake
race of the value of $1. 00* to carry 3 I .: oi '1.500.
5 lbs., of three or more races of anv value, 7 11 >; ex-
tra. One mile and one-eighth. To be run on the
tenth day of the meeting.

St. TLoois Brewers' Cnp. a sweepstakes for
all a^res, ?50 each, half forfeit, and only $10 if de-
clare -1 on or before April 1st. 1>*0: al! declarations
void unless accompanied by the money, with
add . of which $200 to second, and $100 to tiilrd.
Thi -;■ '-ar-olds to carry M lbs; 4-year-olds, li - lbs;
5-year-olds and upwards, 114 lbs. Sex allowances.
Wil .. ■;[ "- <-t any cup in 1SSG, to carry 5 lbs extra, of
two or in.. re. T lbs extra. Maidens at time of start-
ing allowed -> lbs. Two and a quarter miles. To be
run on the tenth day of the meeting.

d-.miteMonntaiiOIiniiis Co. Stake, win-
nersat this meeting only eligible, forall ages$50 e'ach-
witli 61000 added, $20( to second $100 to third horse.
Entries to be made and starters namc-'I tlirough the
entry box at the Secretary's oilice at the track,
thir v minutes after the I^t race on the ninth day.
A winner of two races during tills meeting when
carl ing weight for age to caary 5 lb. extra. One
and ■ ue-eighih mile. To be run on the tenth day oi
meeting.

FIXED EVENTS FOE SPRING OF 1887.

TO CLOSE JANUARY, 15th, 1886.

ST. lOnS FAIR DERBY.

For three-year-olds {foals of lS?i), at $100 each; half
forfeit, or only $20 if declared by April 1st. 1SET7, with
$3,000 added; the winner of any three-year-uld stake
race of the value of $2,000, to carry 5 lbs. ; the second
to receive $500; third, $200 out of the stakes.- To be run
at the Spring Meeting, 1897. One mile and a half.

ST. IOUS FAIR OAKS.

For three-year-old fillies (foals of 1881), at $50 each;
calf forfeit, or only $10 if declared by April 1st, 1-S7.
with $1,500 added; the winner of any three-year-old
stake race of the value of $1,000, to carry 5 lbs.; second
to have $300, and third $200 out of the stakes. To be
run at the Spring Meeting, 1SS7. One mile and a half.

CHARLES GREES STAKES.

For three-year-olds ("foals of 1884), at $100 each; half
forfeit, or only $20 if declared April 1st, 1SS7. with
$1,500 added by Mr. Charles Green, of St. Louis;
the winner of any three- year-old stake race
of the value of $2,000, to carry 5 lbs.; the second

to have $300; third $150 out of stakes. To he run at the
Spring Meeting of 1837. One mile and a quarter.
ST.EOFIS FAIR ST.4XXIOX STAKES.

Nominations for Sires to close January loth, 1SS6;
Colts and Fillies, January 15th. 1--T.

For two-year-old colts and fillies ffoals of 1S35"). at
$50 each, half forfeit, or $10 if declared by April 1st, 1887,
with $1,500 added ; the winner of am two-year-old stake
race of the value of $1,000, to carry o lbs. The second
to receive $300. and the third $150 out of the stakes. To
be run at the Spring Meeting of 1887. Three quarters
of a mile.

Conditions.— Owners or others desiring the priv-
ilege of entering colts or fillies in this stake shall first
enter the sires of same at the price of their last sea-
son (sires now dead or retired to be entered at the
price of their last season) as no colt or filly is eligible
for entrance in this stake unites their sire Is repre-
sented by such subscription— 5300 and $200 respectively
of this subscription to be given to nominators of sires
of the winner and second horse, balance to go with
the amount added by the clnb.

ST. LOUIS FAffi FUTUBITY STAKES.

For the Spring Meeting of 1888, To Close Jan. 15th, 1886.

$5,000.00 ADDED.

A sweepstakes for two-year-olds, foals of 18SS, by subscriptions of $20 each for mares covered in 1S85. $10
each (to accompany the nomination) iar the produce of such mares unless struck out by July 15th, 1SS7, in
■which case the only liability shall be the $20 subscription of the mare. Starters to pay $150 additional, with
55.000 added; the second to receive $500 of the added money and 30 per cent, of the subscriptions, entrance
and startinw' money; the third $300 or the added money and 20 per cent, of the subscriptions, entrance and
starting money. Winners of a stake of 32,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; or two such stakes or one or $3,000, to carry 5
lbs. extra. Mares may be entered by persons not their owner-, owners having the prior right. If a mare en-
tered, has a dead, or more than one foal, or is barren, the entry of such mare is void, and entrance money paid
will be returned. The produce of mares or stallions which bare never produced a winner prior to January 1st,
ISSi, allowed 3 lbs., of both 5 lbs.; maidens allowed! lbs.; which allowance shall not be cumulative. Three
Quarters of a mile.

ST. LOUIS FAIR-HORSE DEPARTMENT.

PALL TBOTTIITG- MUETI1TG-
OK THE 26tli ANNUAL GREAT ST. LOUIS FAIR,

OCTOBER 4th TO 9th, 18S6. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 15th, 1SS6.

Osage Stakes, 8500.— For 2-rear-old colts and fillies ("foals of 1SS4) tone trotted on Tuesday, Octo-
ber 5th, 1SS6; mile heats, be?t2 in '■'■ to harness, 550 entrance; payable as follows: $10 to accompany the
nomination, Jan. 16. 1SS6. (AH entries void unless accompanied by the entrance fee.) >15 additional July
1st, 1SS0. and the balance $25 September loth, 1836— with $500 added by the Association. GO per cent, of for-
feits, entrance, subscription and added money to first. 25 per cent, to second, and IS per cent, to third; 3
to enter and 2 to start or no race.

Gasconade Stakes. SfiOO.— For 3-year-old colts and fillies (foals of 1S3) to be trotted Thursday,
October 7th, 18S6: mile heats, best 3 in o"to harness: $60 entrance payable as follows: $15 to accompany
nomination, Jan. 15, 1886. (All entries void unless accompanied by the entrance fee.) $13 additional July
1st, island the balance S30, September 15th, 18S6— witb £600 added by the Association, 60 per cent, of for-
feits, entrance, subscription and added money to go to iirst horse, 25 per ceut. to second, and 15 per cent,
to third; 3 to enter and 2 to start or no race.

Mississippi Stakesj 8750.— For four-vear-old colts and fillies (foals of 1SS2.) to be trotted on
Thursdav, October 7th, 1886, mile heats, best 3 In 5 to harness: 575 entrance payable as follows: $1510
accom pan v each entry, Jan. 1501,1886. (All entries void unless accompanied by the entrance fee.) 520
additlonal'julvlst. 1&S6- and the balance 51') on September 15th, ls*i— with *7.jn a-l-led by the Association,
60 per cent- of' forfeits, entrance, subscriptions, and added money to go to the first horse, 25 per cent, to
second, and 15 per cent, to tliird; 3 to enter and 2 to start or no race.

PURSES TO CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15th, 1886.

MOSDAT. OCTOI? KB 4tb.

3 Minute Class— Purse. 51.000: 1st. ~V". . 1. :2-50: 3d, 5150: 4th. $100.
2:30 Pacers.— Purse, $1,000; 1st, $500; 2d. $250; 3d, $150; 4th, $100.

TIESDiT. OCTOKEB 5th.
2;25 Class.— Purse, $1;500; 1st, ST50; 2d. :"; 3d. $225: 4th, $150.

WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 61b.
Free For All Pacers— Purse, $2,000: 1st. $1,000; 2d: $500: 3d. 530O; 4th, $200.
2:40 Class— Purse. $1,000, 1st, $500; 2d, - : In ; 4th,

THUBSBAT. OCTOBER 71b.
FreeFor All Stallions.— Purse, $2,500; Is:, jl.250. 24, $625; 3d, $375; 4th, $250.

FBIDAY. OCTOBEB Sth.
2:20 Class.— Purse. $1,500; 1st, SI50, 2d, - .:■"■: 3d, S225; 4th, $150.
2:30 Class.— Purse. 51,500, Is), •: : 2d, • 75; 3d. $225; 4th, $150.

SATTKDAT. OCTOBEB 9lh.
Free For All Trot— Purse, 52,500: 1st. 0,25 I: ! d, S 25; 3d, S3T5; 4th, 5250.
2:3.5 Class.— Purse. S1.0OJ; 1st. >>»>; -jd. >-"-: 3d, $150; 4tli. $100.
GENERAL RULE.— Ten per cent, of purses must accompauy each entry.

ST. LOUIS TALE PK0DUCE STAKES FOE TKOTTING MEETING IN OCTOBEE, 1888, TO CLOSE JANUARY 15, 1886.

n 1835, (colts, fillies and geldinprs. ) foals ot 1SSS. to he trotted at the St. Louis Fair In October, 1SS3, mile heats, best two in three to harness. t50 entrance, parahle as follows:
ust he nominated; $10 November 1st, 1895. when the foal must be named and described, and $3o by sis o'clock P. >I„ on the day before the race, with $«» added. $200 of the

For the produce of mares served I
tdded money and 30percent ojthe entraSce inoney to the second'borse.'and 5100 of the addedmoneyand 20per cent, of the entrance money to the third horse.
The entry of mares having a dead or more than one foal will be void, aud the entrance money returned.

ADDRESS UI COJUIXJflCATIO-VS TO THE SECBETABT.

FESTUS J. WADE,

SECBETABT.

CHARLES CREEN,

PRESIDENT.

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Jan 2

The Race-Course and The Bscl inge.

The great impetus given to turf matters [ii the Uuited
States is apparent to every one of observation. 1. votings have
increased both in number and in interest, and the outlook,
even in these days of business depression, is mo t roseate for
the turf. The amount of money paid out in staki sand purses
is enormous. The winnings of some of the sables take a
position among the results of large business enf -rprises, and
the capital invested in horserace grounds and the various
adjuncts of the turf is immense. It is therefore yvident that
racing has sligntly strayed from the track of a si-uple pastime
and sport, and become the urena of large busines; enterprises.
While we admit all the foreguiug, we must also admit the
presence of a deeD-seated prejudice against all followers of
the turf in the minds of a great many generc as and kind-
hearted people Now, while everyone who is l.imiliar with
the racecourse is obliged to admit the existence >f much that
gives ground to this prejudice — for quite a maturity of the
habitues of the racecourse richly deserve to be regarded with
disfavor by the better class of men — still, where scarcely any
distinction is made, and the turfman is, with a l.-.rge number,
placed ou the same plane with the monte placer and fre-
quenter of the gambling saloon, we must respec:tully demur.
It is true that rich proprietors of stables, who h: ve already a
position in the society circle, are regarded with 1-^iency even
if they at times have large sums wagered on the r horses; and
if some young aristocrat sees fit to place an amount on a horse,
just for amusement, "you know,'' his offense m: y and likely
will be condoned; but let it be understood that' young man
intends to adopt the turf as the stage for his c ntest for a
livelihood, instead of the counting room or the b ■■oker's office,
and at once there is a universal uplifting of hards in grave
disapprobation ou the part of his friends. Shou'd he persist
in his resolve he speedily becomes a social Pari; ii and he is
understood to have voluntarily closed behind h ui the door
leading to social position, and henceforth nius perforce be
content to wander outside of the walls. The re; on assigned
by society for this opposition is that it reproba: js gambling
in every form. Ho right-minded man can take exception to
so just a ruling, for the gambler or dependent ou chance is
in very many cases a man eminently unfitted foi an associate
or example. Of course there are exceptions, but as a general
thing, gambling begets extravagance, idleness dissipation
and bad morals; besides, in a business view, i le result is
generally disastrous to the gamester, and whc e one may
accumulate a fortune a dozen die poor and only too often in
disgrace.

The question now arises, what is gambling '.' It is evi-
dent that with the changes incident to the wo Id's progress
into time, is also changes and modifications of he meaning
of terms. Fifty years ago the fact of a mercha it buying or
selling wheat or coffee for several months ahe: 1 and then
closing his contract without any delivery of thei tide, would
have been regarded as insane gambling wort y of one of
those far-famed gentry, who, according to repor , were wont
to play high on the Mississippi steamers. N-. v, however,
such a transaction is viewed as a regular mattei of business,
and there are few houses who do not, at times, ecording to
the ancient regime, gamble. It would, thereto e, appear a
safe modern definition of the term "gambling" Lo declare it
to be a transaction in which chance is the chief factor and
where judgment is the least. For instance, we tuss a penny
in the air; there is no possible code of reasoning 'oj which we
can safely assume which side will be upperm ^st when it
reaches the ground (unless fraud is practiced, in which case
the transaction becomes robbery and not gambling). Again,
no man can show any well-grounded reason why the ace will
turn up winner or loser out of a pack of cards, fcach transac-
tions have their basis on chance, or, as it is styl< <1, luck, and
the man venturing his money ou either the penny or thecard
relies entirely on chance. Now, with the busines man judg-
ment, founded upon his acumen or his information, is the
chief factor, and chance does not, or ought not, lo exist as a
factor at all. If we state that we are opposed -o gambling
and yet ardent upholders of racing, an increduhnssmile will
doubtless play over the countenances of your n iders at the
utter absurdity of attempting to show that a ager on the
performance of a horse can be aught else but g; inbling, and
yet we do so hold and hope to be able to sustain jur position.
Before, however, we attempt this task we are g >ing to ask
two questions:

First— Is a man necessarily a gambler who wagers on a
horse's performance?

Second — Is a man who gambles on the ract course more
culpable than one who gambles ou the variou. mercantile
Exchanges.

It appears to be an element of most men's n .ture to love
the excitement of chance. Hence, we see me i who have
toiled all day for a comparatively small sum ris :, three times
that amount at a horserace, or some Exchan_a, or at the
gaming table; therefore, the large majority of transactions
on the turf are really but chances, but not all of them. To
make money on the turf a man must have the ;ame knowl-
edge of and experience in that business as is r> mired 10 be
successful in any other method of making a living. The man
who visits the coarse only half a dozen time a year, and
takes no trouble to keep himself posted as to ra ing matters,
naturally has no data to rely on, barring the i ifallible tips
sold on the track. Such men are gamblers; they merely take
the chance of their horse coming first, as they vould of the
aforesaid penny turning up heads, or the ace co:iing winner
out of the box. In order to examine better fill classes of
turfmen, let us make a visit to Sheepshead 1' ly on a day
when some interesting events are to be deci ed. We ar-
rived at that beautiful racecourse, and, inhalitg the crisp,
salt breeze, gaze wonderiugly at the crowd jjstling each
other in the bookmakers' pavilion. We will stop this young
man, who has just made a bet, and is pocketing his ticket.

"Who did you back?" we inquired, in racing parlance.

"I put $20 on A," is the reply.

In answer to our question as to his reasors he tells us
that the horse won a race some time since, am' he thought
he had a chance as the odds were long again- 1 him. We
glance at a turf guide, and find that the hore in question
did win a iace some months ago, a much shor;.<r distance,
with vastly inferior company, and with much less weight
than figures in the present race; another tellt- us he backs
"B," because a darkey stableman said he wo.ild win; an-
other, "C, " because his sweetheart has the san ■ name; an-
other, "D," because he is the fifth horse on the programme,
and all the fifth horses won this day last year, and yet an-
other proclaims his intention of backing s< ne tipster's
selections "right through.1'

But hold; let us speak to this man quietly walking past.
"Where has your money gone?" we inquire.
"On 'D,'" he replies.

To our question as to his reasons for so doing he answers:
"The horse plainly outclasses his company; he has the best
of the weights, has a good rider, and the distance and track
suit him exactly. Besides, I know he is in first-rate con-
dition."

Now, the first four men are unquestionably gamblers.
They are trusting entirely to chance. One professedly backs
ahorse because he won once before, when examination dis-
closes that the performance was by no possible reason a
basis for his figuring in the present race. Another invests
his money ou the judgment of a darkey of whom he knows
nothing, and another on a mere superstition, while the last
is a victim of the professional tipster. None of these men
have any idea as to the condition or ability of the horses, for
the simple reason that they have not tried to find anything,
but prefer to trust simply to chance. They win occasionally,
and then there is great jollihcation, but in the long run their
money goes into the bookmaker's till at a faster pace than
their choices run in the races.

The fifth man, however, is not a gambler, for he is invest-
ing his money on sound business principles. He displays as
much judgment in this transaction as does the merchant in
buying a cargo of coffee. The former is thoroughly ac-
quainted with the condition of the animal, knows that he
can outpace his companions; therefore, as far as judgment
f»oes his horse ought to win. The latter is thoroughly posted
as to the crop of coffee, and as to the condition of supply
and demand. Admitting his judgment to be well founded
and his information authentic, he ought to make money on
his coffee.

But you say they may both lose; true, for no one's judg-
ment is infallible, and, besides, there is another factor other
than judgment or chance that overshadows every plan in the
world, and that factor is "accident." Many confound this
factor with chance, but they are, however, distinct. The
first man may feel sure of his horse winning, because there
is every sound reason for his doing so, and yet he may be
left at the post, he may throw his jockey, or he may be
"pocketed" so that he cannot win. The merchant may have
bought his cargo of coffee at a low price; the supply may
be light, and the demand good; he has, therefore,
every prospect of reaping a good reward for his judgment and
information, when suddenly the gloom of a financial crisis,
precipitated by some unexpected failures, lowers over the
land, values are everywhere unsettled and business paralyzed,
and our merchaut, with hundreds of others equally shrewd,
lind that, only too often, "the best laid plans of mice and
men oft gang aglee." Or, to illustrate still further, suppose
the coffee arrives and he sells a large part of it to a customer
he has every reason to believe is honest and solvent; con-
trary to expectation, the man proves a rogue, and the mer-
chant loses. A man of judgment does not take the chance
of his horse falling down, nor the merchant of a financial up-
heaval or roguery; these are accidents to which all mortaU
are liable, and in many cases cannot be guarded against. To
sum up, therefore, the factors represented in a gambling
transaction are chance and accident. In a legimale transac-
tion judgment and accident, for chance does not exist.
Hence, it is possible to wager money on the turf on as legi-
mate a basis as a mercantile transac ion.

Now, as to our second question: Is a man who gambles
on a racecourse more culpable than one who gambles on the
various mercantile Exchanges?

If we pay a visit to our large Exchanges we find the same
bustle and jostling that characterizes the betting ring of the
racecourse. Nor are the never-failing tips absent. You will
find plenty of brokers with a good thing on cotton, lard,
stocks or wheat, the said good thing being, in most cases, the
commission going into their pockets. We find there men who
buy wheat because receipts happen to be tight, but who
know but little as to supply and demand, or the state of the
crop. Men who buy cotton because B. & Co. are reported
buying, or sell stocks because they hear a dividend is going
to be passed, but who know nothing definite, all taking
chances on stocks, cotton, wheat, and lard, instead of betting
on horses, or on the turn of a card, for it is a distinction
without a difference. The iron founder rushes from his
works and buys cotton, because he hears there is a chance for
a rise, while the cotton dealer takes a flyer in petroleum. A
clerk in a dry goods store, who knows nothing beyond Warn-
sutta or Fruit of the Loom, we find deep in wheat, and
so on, men are speculating in articles in which they have no
experience, simply on the grand basis of chance. Wearied
with the tardy pace they proceed over the calm river of
legitimate business, they launch out on the ocean of specu-
lation. The fate of the thousands who proceeded them deters
not. There is scarcely a storm agitated by "bulls" or
"bears" on the speculative sea but what strews the coast
with the fragments of many a promising bark, and yet, with
the heroism of the Old Guard of Napoleon, they press on to
the slaughter. What name shall we give to this wild
method of business? Gambling — naught else butgambling.
It may seem unjust to compare the aristocratic stock gam-
bler with the poor gambler of the racecourse, but Justice is
represented as blindfolded, with scales in her hand; so, in
the present case, we must jndge, not by our eyes, but by
weight of evidence. Is our second question answered? We
think so, and it will be difficudt to prove otherwise. Why,
then, does the law founded on justice frown so severely on
the bookmaker and yet smile benignly on the proprietor of
a bucket-shop, who solicits the clerk to bet his five and ten
dollars on the course of the wheat market? There were
thousands of dollars lost by betting on horses, and there are
tens of thousands lost betting on speculative articles. Some
men have been ruined on the turf. A legion have found
poverty and disgrace, poor house and prison, on the Exchange.
It is claimed that no good results to the community from
horse racing, whereas the producer is benefited by the specu-
lative movements on the Exchanges. We think such a prop-
osition hard to prove. Thousands of dollars go to agricul-
turists in the way of purchase of yearling colts, hay, feed,
etc., directly stimulated by horse racing, whereas the same
men are as likely to be damaged as benefited by the erratic
changes of the wheat market. There iB nothing legitimate
in buying a contract for wheat whioh the purchaser could
not possibly receive, and has not the most remote idea of
doing so. It is — and is properly — r< garded as a mere paper
contract, in other words, a bet on the market.

Hence, it appears a distinction without a difference to
declare a bookmaker a criminal, and the proprietor of a
bucket-shop, or, indeed, of a brokerage office, in the pale of
the law. People will chance their money, the majesty of the
law notwithstanding, and the sooner the turf is regarded as
a legitimate arena for business transactions, the sooner will
its atmosphere be cleared of all taints of fraudulent practice.
If we are asked for a word or so of advice, we would say
that of the two we would prefer the turf to the Exchanges for
making money. There is one inimical power working against

the operator or ue Exchange that the turfman very largel;
escapes, tnd nat power is "capital." Statistics go for naugh
on the Exchange sometimes, for often in the face of a largt
crop and ull business we see an article steadily advance
under manipulation of men of capital, until those whosi
judgment dictated selling "short" are fleeced. Again, w<
would say that a safe motto for turf speculator or Exchange
operator is "fesihia le?ile," or "hasten slowly." Take youj
time, watch carefully, don't let chance come into your calcu
lations, and you will probably win.— Justitia in N. Y. Spirit
«

Sir Madred's Ancestry.

V-

We may be pardoned if we refer again to the New Zealand
bred horse Sir Modred, imported recently into California by
Mr. J. B. Haggin. We do so for the reason that the horse
comes from agreat raciug country, of which but little is known
to Americans, and now, as he is likely to be one of our "Stud
Fathers," too much cannot be known of him. His sire,
Traducer, was bred in England, a son of The Libel (son oi
Pantaloon) aud Arethusia. Traducer was the best stallion
that has ever stood in New Zealand. From 1S67 to 18S1 he
got nine winners of the Canterbury Derby, the greatest event
in that country, viz.', 1867, Scandal; 1870, Envy: 1871, Defa-
mation: 1872, Calumny; 1877, Trunin Card; 1878, Natator;
18S0, Sir Modred; 1881, The Dauphin: 1SS2, Cheviot. In
three of these years his get ran first, second and third,
and in two otheis first and second. He also got "Vanguard,
winner of the New Zealand Cup; Welcome Jack, winner of
the Canterbury Cup, and Lurline, a great mare out of imp.
Mermaid. This Lurline has since become the dam of Dare-
bin, who won the Victorian Derby of 1881, and the best
horse of his time throughout Australia. Indeed, Traducer
became so much the fashion that, for some time prior to his
death, in 1S88, he was not at the service of public mares.
His highest advertised fee was 50 guineas, but in some in-
stances 100 guineas were paid, aud this was the sum given
for his service of Eaupo, Toi Toi and Wai-iti. from which
mares he got Matauka, Speargrass and Iris — three celebrated
ones of his last lot.

So much for Traducer. He was to New Zealand and Aus-
tralia all that Lexington or Leamington was to us, or Hermit
is to Eugland. Now for Idalia, dam of Sir Modred. Idalia
was the only Cambuscan mare imported to the colonies. She
was picked up dirt cheap in England — for S300. She has
been prolific to a wonderful degree. From the meagre sources
we have, we find she has missed breeding only one year since
she landed in New Zealand, in February, 1875. That was in
1882. Another peculiarity is that she is a great colt breeder,
having had only two fillies. In 1876 she had Betrayer; in
1877, Sir Modred; 1S78. Idalium: 1S79, Cheviot; 1SS0, July,
all by Traducer; in 1881; Liverpool, by King of Clubs; 1883,
chestnut filly, by Apremont (an imported son of Mr. Loril-
lard's Mortemer); 1884, a bay filly, by Apremont. Betrayer
won the Canterbury Champagne Stakes, Canterbury Cup,
Wauganal Cup, and Timaru Cup; Sir Modred won the
Dunedin Champagne Stakes, Canterbury Champagne Stakes,
Dunedin Cup, Canterbury Derby, Timaru Cup, Dunedin
Birthday Handicap, Canterbury Cup, Christ Church Plate,
aud the Sydney Great Metropolitan. July ran second for the
Dunedin Cup. Liverpool won the Welcome Stakes. Cheviot
won the Canterbary Derby, Midsummer Handicap, and
Craven Stakes, and only Sir Modred, his brother, could. beat
him for the Canterbury Cup. Idalia's yearling filly, by Apre-
mont, was held at a reserve of S5.000 at the Middle Park
(N. Z.) Stud Sale in 1S84, and Mr. Tabert announced bids for
the lease of her racing qualities at two and three would be
received for three days. Idalia is the Pocahontas of New
Zealand — the queen of its stud. In blood she is rare, being
a sister to Onslow, who beat Cremorne in England in 1871,
by Cambuscan, out of Dulcibella, who won the Cesarewitch
in 1860. Thus, her grandams are old Beeswing, Southdown
(Alarm's dam), Martha Lynn, and a half sister to Pantaloon.
— iV. Y. Spirit.

The C. I. J. C. are thinking of adding a three-quarter
straight run to their handsome course. I have written my-
self down an opponent of the "circus rings," but I don't want
to see them superceded by tracks on which we will only see
the last furlong of the race. I don't fancy that many people
consider the half-mile straight at Jerome a very glittering
success. The half-mile dashes up there might as well be
eighth of a mile dashes, for all the enjoyment that the peo-
ple in the stand derive from them. They see a clump of
horseB up amid the Fordham hills; they see the flag fall, and
then for forty seconds they are in a state of blissfull ignor-
ance, as to whether the bearer of their hard-earned shekels is
first or last in the race. The last eighth is run before thu eyes
of all, but the losers don't feel as though they had a run for
their money. — Sportsman,

Thoroughbred

STALLIONS for HIRE.

Three Cheers and X X.

The above stallions tire offered for hire the coming season, ■viz,:
from February 5th to July 1st, 188C.

Botii are desirable in many respects. Three Obeers I have always
considered one of the very best racehorses I ever saw. His breeding
is unexceptionally line, and bis forint admirable. He is a powerfully
built horse on short legs, and of the finest color, a dark bay.

His short legs are immensely strong, bones aud tendons such as
are rarely seen on the largest of thoroughbreds, and altogether, bis
makeup cannot fail to please a competent judge of form. Being a
half-brother of Hock-Hocking is another point in bis favor. Not only
to him as their dam, Young Fashion, was the dam of ticotlaud, the sire
of Mentzer one of the great colts of the year, and her family for genera-
tions back have enjoyed just celebrity. His oldest produce, Lady
Viva, can be seen at my place, and I do not hesitate to pronounce her
one of the finest mares in ibe State.

XXiBa"doublo Bonnie Scotland," his sire Malcolm, by Bonnie
Scotland, from Lady Lancaster, his dam Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland,
from Young Fashion. He has, therefore, as much of the blood of that
noted sire as if he were a son, and cannot fail to be a good producer.
Those who own his colts — thui-e are only a lew of them — esteem them
very highly. These horses will be rented to proper parties at a low
figure, especially to serve some thoroughbred mares. Apply at this-
office, or 2111 Adeline street, Oakland, where the horses are kept.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSOl

*

1886

*S influence of Light on the Colors
^ of Animals.

"A

\xtzaxt and ^-yxtsmmu

13

As a rnle the parts of animals most exposed
o rays of light are, other things heiug equal,
ichest incoloriug matter. The backs of wild
.nimals aae usually, and with few exceptions
as among nocturnal and burrowing animals),
Dore strongly colored than their bellies. An-
)ther class of exceptions may be seen amoug
ishes of certain families, which lie on their
^ (ides instead of on their bellies, and expose
lot their backs, but one of their sides, to the
ight. In these fishes the upper side is cov-
)red, while the nnder side, next to the ground
md darkness, is not. Articulates also have
,beir upper sides most strongly colored, al-
o( ;hough what in them answers most nearly 1o
(he dorsal column is next to the ground. The
parts of the shell of mollnsks which are in
contact with the ground are nucolored, while
the parts exposed to the light shine with var-
ied tints, and this, whatever may be
the peculiar positions assumed by
particular shells, For individuals of
lithe same race, the ab mdance of
:i coloring matter is generally pi portioned to
-P. the intensity of the light to which they are
■•"MBxposed. This fact is generally understood,
-although exact observations bearing upon it are
dnotas numerous as itis desirable they should
-isjbe. It is well known that the skin is tanned
3.|by light, that people from the North are
;a-jbrowned by living in the South, and thatrud-
aminess and freckles appear under the action
ilof the sunlight. Some people of white race,
-\ like the Hindus and the Moors that live in
Ithe southern climates, are frequently darker
vjBkinned than the negroes themselves. Still
ill we cannot affirm that light is the only cause
a of these changes. Mr. Gould has observed
.: that birds are more strongly colored when
.: they live in countries having a clear sky than
;• on islands or the seashore. Berchstein says
t that the colors of the plumage of cage birds
in are affected by the shade in which they are
r, kept. Mr. Allen has shown that the color of
several species in the United States changes
as we go from North to South. — Popular
Science Monthly.

♦

Long Toes and Short Toes.

A roadite, having little faith in his horse
ghoer, sought an expert's advice as to the
length of toe and height of heel to be ob-
served in shoeing, and here are his jottings,
not written for publication. "I think the toe
and heel matter depends much upon the in-
dividual horse. I must say I like heel and
toe well down, until I find that something else
suits, better. I do not have luck with either

high heels or long toes, as a rule. In 's

case, the first pecu.iarity I noticed was, as I
thought, too high action, so to change that v.e
shod him lighter and leftonmorptoe, thinking
that would point him out more. It had a good
effect, but that does not prove it a rule. A
short toe facilitates quick action, and when a
horse is balanced, naturally it helps him to
get away. I think the fashion is now among
the grand circuit horses to leave the toe on.
But I do not trust the drivers, even; I think
they are apt to go together, like sheep
over a wall — all one way. I never noticed
Johnnie Turner dropping into these slavish

streaks of fashion. If goes well in tips,

do not be alarmed, because it tend to lengthen
the toe, still you can take the toe down suffi-
ciently to counteract it or balance the foot.
One reason why I like short toes on general
principles ia that a long, strong toe has a ten-
dency to cramp or confine the heel unduly.
Now, above all things, I like an open and elas-
tic heel. Of course a long toe throws more
weight on the heel. and if the
heel is pliable this has a tendency to expand
it. If the heel is anyways bruised or tied up
than the long toe is bad again. With a light
shoe a good deal of foot is safe, with a heavy
Bhoe the foot must be elastic. — Veritas.

Death of Abd-el Kader

Major Thomas W. Doswell lost December
I 4th the bay stallion Abd-el-Kader, foaled 1865,
■ by imp. Australian, dam Bescue, by Berthune.
! she out of Alice Carneal (dam of Lexington),
| by imp. Sarpedon. At four years old Abd-el-
! Kader contested with Plantagenet, son of
Planet, in the famous Jockey Club Handicap
of June 22, 1869, a dash of two miles, run-
ning a dead heat, but in the run-off Plantage-
net won by half a iength. At the Jerome Fall
meeting, same year, he defeated Legatee in a
two-mile heat race. On August 7th, at the
Saratoga meeting of 1869, he ran second to
Vauxhall in a three-mile dash, run in 5:30,
and finishing in front of five others, and three
days later won a four-mile dash in 7 :31 £, beat-
ing General Yorke and Vauxhall. In 1870 his
only win was the Monumental City Handicap,
two miles, at Baltimore, but he finished third
in the Westchester Cup, won by Helmbohi,
ahead of Plowman and Glenelg, and was sec-
ond to Glenelg in the first heat of the Bowie
Stakes at Baltimore, four miles, though dis-
tance in the next heat.

Never before was. such a conflict of meet-
ings as will occur at the Western Spring and
Summer gatherings this year. It will be
clash nearly all around, and must prove in-
jurious to the same extent. The Turf Con-
gress, failing to adjust the dates so as to sat-
isfy all, each association fixed its own time,
and the result is as stated. The difficulty
could have been measureably obviated if the

New Orleans Spring meeting had been set for
a date about ten days earlier, but the gather-
ing there is always governed by the close of
Lent, which causes the first clash ,
that between New Orleaus and Nash-
ville . Then the closing days at the
latter conflict, with the opening
days at Memphis, and before the litter meet-
ing is concluded the ball opens on the old
Lexington course. The two young and vigor-
ous associations, St. Louis aud Latonia, have
only a limited clash, the former opening on
the day Latonia closes. Louisville escapes
altogether from the jarring conflicts, and that
famous racing point promises to have larger
fields than ever before. The Chicago meet-
ing, the last of the series, will not be ham-
pered by any Western dash, but will itself
come in direct couflict with Saratoga, and it
is at least possible that both may suffer more
or less in consequence, since, ordinarily,
nearly all the horses, after nerforming at Chi-
cago, go direct to Saratoga.

■ ■'■■■■

A. E. BUZARD,

Vete nary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the fioyal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

— — {Diploma dates April. 22. 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, flogs,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and SI.

Send for Buzard's Worm Powder* (or
horses, uml liis "iVorm Mixture for dogs,

They never fail iu their action. Will Bend a package
by mail, for $1.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

ByBoots,(he by Hercules, etc..) dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out of a Norfolk mare, etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a very hand-
some form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth 67 inches. Entered in the stakes of 1886-7.

She was foaled March, 18S4; has only bad eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ran one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Apply to

EDWARD K. ALSIP.
1711 Twentieth ot., Sacramento.

$20 Reward.

Stolen Dec. 27th, three Greyhound pups, bv an un-
known sire, out of Tcnipete, whelped Dec. 2l*th. One
blk w dog, white bl-ize in face, MuGratb's neck spot,
white brisket, three feet white tipped, white tipped
tail. One red brinrile and w dog, white finger mark
brtween eyes, three white toes, white brisket. One
Mite and w bitcli. white throat, brisket, toes and tip
of tail. Also a silver-haired rough terrier. Coursing
men please note marks, lie ward paid and no ques-
tions asked, on return of puppies to 20-0 Ellis Ht.,
San Fr.iuciBco.

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Tips and Toe Weights.

A Natural and Plain Method of
Horse Shoeing

WITH AN APPEND! A

Treating of the Action of the Face Horse and Trotter
Instantaneo 3 Photography.

*>tvh to*

By Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portraits a

"Bonnd-hoofd. short-join ed, fetlocks shag and long."

— Shakespeare.

Tips and Toe Weights.— We have receive
tor of the Bbeedeb and Spobtsman, San Francis
Weights; A Natural and Plain Method of Hors
the racehorse and trotter as shown by instantanec
bas had many years of experience in training trott
writer on matters pertaining to the horse. Hi
works on "training" we ever read. For several ye;
that they might be made to serve every purpose ol
ailments entailed by the ordinary method of pre
alreads demonstrated that tips will accomplish s
who reads the result of his experience will conclu
tion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable ber
vert to tips as against full shoes, and reading tL
of "Tips and Toe Weights," together with the kno-
more suffering and done more damage to horses tl
do with our conversion. "We would not take S50 f ■
"most faithful friend to man" would urge eve
and test the value of its teachings. Price, in pape
Journal.

**TIps SJid Toe Weights." a natural a:
clever, ingenious and practical book from the pen
the Ebeedeb and Spobtsman. The author in his
gies;" be had no need to do so, every chapter giv
worked out, the results of his experiments o
readers, and his researches into the past show t
of the horse. His great argument on tips recer
Anteeo, whose history from his first shoeing to I
opening chapter is a plea for a better system c
the ladder towards that final conclusion which t
experiment into play to support his argument, a
not, he will not quit the book till he has read
the horse which the author possesses, he surrour
the last sentence. "We heartily commend "Tips a.
News. ^ f "

Tips and Toe Weights.— J. C. Simpson h
years, not only as a writer on the subject, but as l.
deal of study to horses' feet, and the best way
somber of years, he bas put the result of h
entitled "Tips and Toe Weights," claims to be
of the action of the racehorse end trotter, as sbe-
ject of tips and toe weights a thorough ventilatio
deserving of a place in every horseman's library
or not. Send orders to the San Francisco Nev
Francisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson Is the Editor of I
devoted to the interests of breeders of fine hors-
It is the chief medium and representative of t
Spirit, May 10th.

T*ps and Toe Weights.— Jos. Cairn Simpgo_
byaoc. J*le which is almost worth its weight i-i
rigid, unyis. <•*, iron shoe that gives no play or ext
unnecessary, &i±v everybody knows they are hurtful
tect the toeof the loot. By their use, and without e
years old in 2:20*. He claims that for ordinary us-
quired; that that fearful cause of lameness, contra'
going to use them, and advise others to do it in the
send you the book and it will be as good an investv
World.

1 from Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Editor and Proprle-
o, Cal., a copy of his book entitled "Tips and Toe
-shoeing, with an appendix treating of the action of
is photography. Toe and Side-Weights." Mr. Simpson
rs and runners, and is besides a most able, pleasant
3 "Horse Portraiture" was one of the first tiud best
rs he has been experimenting with tips in the bore
a full shoe and act as a preventive of the many hooi
ecting our horses' feet. These experiments have
1 he had hoped for, and we believe every horseman
le with us that Mr. Simpson has Inaugurated a revolu-
fit to both horse and master. We are a willing con-
3 plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by the author
ledge that the common system of shoeing has caused
m can be traced to any other source, has had much to
:for this book and be without It. and on behalf of the
-y reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
-, SI; cloth, 51.50.— Western Sportsman and Live Stock

i plain method of horseshoeing. Is th« title of a very
f Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
ntroduction presents "his little volume with apolo-
i evidence of careful thought, his arguments are well
b placed in the most perspicuous manner before bis
at he is at once an enthusiastic and veracious student
■s its strongest ondorsation from his famous colt
ie time of publication is exhaustively treated. The
" shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step on
.e author has arrived at. He brings history, theory and
id whether the horseman believes in his conclusions or
it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
Is it with a literary charm, which holds the audience to
1 Toe Weights" to the attention of the public. — Chicago

5 been prominently identified with trotters for many
i expert handler and developer. He has given a great
a improve their action. After experimenting lor a
i researches and practice in book form. This work,
a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treats
n by instantaneous photography, and gives the sub-
. The work is meeting with a large sale, and is
no matter whether he agrees with the ideas advanced
s Company, or to the Bbeedeb A>m Spoetsman, San
.e Bbeedeb and Spobtshan, which is a weekly journal
i. etc., and the advancement of all legitimate sport.
.a breeding interests on the Pacific Slope.— >". Y.

l of San Francisco, California, has just published a book
gold to every horseman. He does not believe in the
.insion to the horse's foot. He has found that shoes are
He is a beliver in the use of iron or steel tips to pro-
ber having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
even on macadamised roads tips are all that are re-
Ion, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. Wo are
uanner he recommends. Send SI. 50 to him an! he will
ent as you ever made for the money. — Coleman's Bural

Since the book was published, Anteeo gave st:
trotting a public trial in 2 :20j, and showing br:
four-year-old. The best evidence of the genuinen
parties ready to take him at the price. Antevolo, t*.
owing to an injury to his foot when a foal it was tl
He did well as a yearling and tw<v-y ear-old, and tl
Stakes, $1,221, In which be gotarecord of 2:29j, 1
3500; second money at Stockton, £'253; the Stanfoi
return for the season of SI, 514. I am satisfied that
training he would have been hopelessly crippled.

In the Bbeedeb aud Sportsman will be give-
ing with exactness the trials and results. I ha-
make full examinations of the horny deposit in w
of the horse, which will be incorporated In the ft
Fully convinced by practical results, that this »a
thoroughly as the other portions of the frame,
revelations of the microscope.

1 more convincing proof of the efficacy of thf
f-miles in 1 :U8 and furlongs in W seconds wh a
ss of the trials was his sale for $10,000, wiSh other
) years younger than Anteeo, never wore a .l
universal impression that he never could tl

* postseason, when three years old, he won the 0
it half In 1:131; first money in parse ni Sao

1 Stakes, $1,072; and the Embryo, §870, makl j
I he had been shod with full shoes wh<

I a complete history of the treatment of Inti W i

• made arrangements with an eminent miczosc
.11 and sole, and all the tissues which composi

incoming articles in the Breeder AW
i of the anatomy of the horao i« not
- anticipate valuable accessiousofknowlL^li;*' fn m »h._>
Jo&. Oaths Sou

PRICE RETAIL: In Paper lovers, $1.00. In Cloth, -Si. 50
TRADE SUPPLIEI ON USUAL TERMS.

Mailed to any part of the United States >r Canada on receipt o£ price. Send ore!

San Francisco I "ews Company, or

Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco

The above treatise will be sent f se to yearly subscribers, who
orders direc ; to the office.

14

3£fte Hitler and ^porisnum.

Jan 2

Southern Pacific Co

(PACIFIC srsiTBM.)
-aius leave. au<l are <ine to arrive
.Njiif Francisco.

F * \ K| froin««!t.l4,l«IJo.

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....Gait via Martinez

.. .lone via Liverraare

....Knight's Landing

.... Livtrmore aud Pleasanton...

....Martinez

....Milton.

) Moj.ive.Denijng. i Express.
. (El Paso and East, ( Emigrant

. Niles and Hay wards

. lOgden audi Express

.J East (Emigrant .....

. Bed duff via Marys ville

....Sacramento, via Livermore.

" via Benicia

" via Benicia

" via Benicia

....Sacramento River Steamers.
....San Jose

..Stockton via Livermore...

" via Martinez

via Martinez

..Tulare and Fresno ,

From Nan Francisco Daily.

TO EAST OAKLAND— •6:00— *(i:30— 7:00— 7:30— 6: It
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10 ;.i0— 11:00— 11:30— 12:03— 12:
—1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30 — 5:
— 5:30—6:00 — 6:30 — 7:00—6:00—9:00 — 10:00 — 11:00
•12:00.

TO FRUIT VALE— *6:00— *6:30 — *7:00— *7:30— *8:00 —
*8 :30— *3 :30— *■! :00— *4 :30— «5 :00-«5 :30 — *G ;O0 — *6 :30
9:00.

TO FRTJIT VALE (via AlaiuLda)-*9:3O-G:3O-j;ll:0O
—•12:00.

TO ALAMEDA— *6:00—*6:30— 7:-. 0-*r:30—S:00 — *S:30
9:00— 9:30— 10 :00-J10:30— 11:00- -111:30— 12:0o— ±.12:3(1
1:00— Jl :30— 2 :00— 3 :00— 3 :30— 1 :U0 — 4 :30 — 5:00— 5:30 —
6:00—6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— *12:00.

TO BERKELEi— *6:U0— *K;3U— 7:00— •7:30 — 8:00— *$:■
—9:00— 19:30— 10:00— {10:30—11:00— JU.-30— 12:00— 1:1
—2:00— 3:00 — 4:00 — 4:30-5:00— 0:30—6:00—6:30— 7:0*>
8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— *12:00.

TO WEST BERKELEY— -6:00 — •6:30—7:00- .
+8:00— "8:30—9:00— 10:00— 11:00— ±1:00— 2:00— 3:00— 4:b
— *i:30-5;00— *&:3Q— 6:00— *6:3'j— 7:00.

To San Francisco Dally.

FROM FHUIT V ALE— *fi:23— *6:53— •7:23— *7:53— *&;22
*8:53— *9:23— *10:21— "4:23— *4:53-»5:23- *t :53-*6:23 —
•6:53— 7:'i5— 9:50.

FROM FRUIT VALE (via Alameda)— '5:15— *5:45-
±6:45— 19:15— *3:15.

FROM EAST OAKLAND— •5:3n — *6:00- 6:30—7:00-
7:30— 8:'i0— 8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:U0— 10:30— 11:00 — 11 ;3tl
12:00—12:30—1:1X1—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00—3:30—4:00 —
4:30—5:00-5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 7:57 — 8:57 — 9:57 —
10:57-

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 7 minutes later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— •5:22— •5:52—*6:2Z—6:5Z-*7;2i -
7:52— *a:22— 8:52— 9:22— 9:52 — ±10:22 — 10:52 — ±11:22-
11:52— 1 12:22— 12:52— Jl: 22-1 :5i;— 2:52— 3:22-3:52—4:22
— 4:52— r.:22— 5:5-J— r,;22— 6:52— 7:52— 8:52— :):52— 10:52.

FROM BERKELEY— •5:l5—*5:45— •6:15—6:45— Tili—
7:45— »S:15 — 8 :46-±9:15~9:15— 110:15— 10:45 — tU:15-
11:45— 12:45—1:45 — 2:45 — 3:45— 1:15— 4:45— 5:15—5:45
— 6:15- fi:4S— 7:45—8:45— 9:45— 10:45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY— •5:15—*6:15— 6:45— *7:15
—7:45—^:45-19:15— 9:45— 10:45— tl2:45 — 1:45— 2:45 —
3:45— 4:45-»5:U1-5:45— •6:15-6:45— *7:15.

(KEEll KWl'lE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO— *7:15— 9:15-11:15— 1:15-

3:15—5:15.
FROM O AKLAND-*6 J5-8:15— 10 :15 -12 -LB— 2:15 -

4:15.

•Sundays excepted.

JSundays only.

Secured by Letters Pauent reissued march 2,

1879.
1881.

The above cut represents the body-piece, the patent also cover-

ing the improvements in the hood.
granted :

The following are the claims

1. An improved blanket or covering, consisting of the
body-piece A, flan C, and the extensions, formed or

united together, so as to cover the body and legs of the
animal, substantially as herein described.

2. The blanket or covering A, having the flap C, and
the extensions B,to fit the fore and hind legs of the
animal, front taste nines FG, and the permanent straps
or bands E, substantially as and for the purpose here in
described.

3. The blanket orcovering A, with its extensions B,
permanent seeuring-bands E, and the front fastenings
F G,in combination with the elastic neck-extension If,
substantial^' as and for the purpose herein described.

4. The blanket A and hood J in combination with the
elastic connecting-strip I, substantially as described
and for the purpose set forth.

5. Theclose-fittinghood J, having the elastic band L,
beneath the jaws, so that they mav be allowed to move
without disturbing the fit, and adapted to be secured
to the cover by means of straps, substantially as herein
described,

6 The improvement in '^ring-blankets for ani-
mals, consisting of the 01,. having the flap c,
and permanent straps or banns i -A to it to secure it
around the body, whereby the use of loose surcingles
is avoided, substantially as herein described.

Standard Time furnished by Randolph £ Co, S. F

. K. TOWSE,

Gen, Manager,

T. H. GOO 3> MAN,

Gen. PasB. A Ttk. Agt

Hekby Pavot. Isaac Upham.

Payot, Upham & Co.,

WHOLESALE AM> EUPORTIXG

Booksellers,

STATIONERS,

Commercial Printers,

AND

Blank Book Manufacturers,

304 Sausoine Street, Near Pine.

SAN FKANOIBCO

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OP ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

HENRY WALSH,

tsup't Ruruiiug HorBe Dep'l,
i'.tiv Alto titock Furw,

Manufactured and for sale by

L. D. STONE & CO.,

422 ami 424 Halters S<„ SAN rllAM'ISCd, (AL.

FAIRLAWN
S T O CK FA R M .

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares

and 170
Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that ro-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at .Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLT-BKED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1S85, and up to the Inst of January,
1S86. All thf mares have been bred to ihe Fairlawn Stallions, and most ui them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven bn od id ares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were ored to in ISSii, and dntts of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all a] plicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly- bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions a^d Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ARE OFFKHED FOK SALE AT FAIKIAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, higuly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those wbo want

FIBST.CIASS. STANDARD-BRErt TRO TIKU STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

Fairlawn, and the
sale is printed in the
catalogue. Pcehasers from a distance c;in buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory uote, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-maies and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information, address

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
San Francisco.

tHHUAp

San Mateo, Redwood and
Menio Park.

6:'J8 A

*B:10a

«:03 a

*J0; 02 a

8:30aH
10MII A 1
•3:30 p| |
4-30-P J

Santa Clara, San Jose and
Principal Way Stations.

{!

9:03 a

•10:02 a

3:36 P

t>;Q8p

10 -A0 A 1 )
•3:30 pi f

Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville
Salinas and Monterey.

:

•10 #2 A
BAB?

10 :-«) a | J
•3:30 pi i

Holllster and Tres Pinos.

{i

•10;02a
6:08p

111:111 a 1 Wats rjnville, Aptus, Soqnel < Camp i
•3:30 pl ( Capitola) and Santa Craz.UJl [

j 6A8p

10 :40 a l

suledadand Way Stations

firf)8 p

Morning, p.— A fternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSundavs onlv (Sportsmen's train.)

Standard Time furnished bv Randolph A Co , S. F.

Stage CONNECTIONS are made witli the 10;40 a.m.
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo and
Redwood, whicli Connect with 8:30 a. m. Train.

Special Rdunc -trip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos. Roquel and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso RobleB Sprines.

JEX4.URSION TICKETS.

For RnnflftVB n.llv ( Sol<1 SUNDAY MORXING; good

i-or Sundays onJj,^for retlirri same daT
ForSatnrday, ( Sold Saturday and ScNDAYonly;
Sunday and good for return until following Mon-

Moinliiy, ' •i.iy.iiu'lusiv-, at tin.- fnllowingra tes :

Round Trip

from San
Francsco to

San Bruno

Millbrae ,

Oak Grove

San Mateo

Belmont

Redwood. ....

Fair Oalcs

Menlo Park...
May field

S.J if.
Jlon.
Tkt.

Round Trip

from San

Francisco to

Mount'n Viev

LawrenceB

Santa Clara.,..

San Jose

Gilroy

Aptos

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Mnnieivy

Sat to
Mon.
Tkt.

1 00
5 00
5 00
B 00
5 00

Tickkt Offices. — Passenger Depot. Townsend
street, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market
street, Grand Hotel.
A. C.BASSETT, H. R.JUTJAH.

Superintendent. Asst. Pass, k Tkt. Agt.

p ortsmen & Pleasure-Seekers

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

A PFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION*
of its hue for leaching with speed and comfort the
best Maces in the State for
Ma Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort ol the
Pacific Coast,

with its beantiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may >>e had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above -mentioned attractionsr in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

ARE UNSURPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT REACH of pnre white
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) fo' warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual bath.n.with douche and shower facilities.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,

APTOS, SOtlUEL XSn SANTA (RCZ,

IS VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION.

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge).

The Northern Division rune through the comities

of Sa Mat©0, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz

and Monterey .each ot which abounds in game in great

variety Notably

nn. ill. Pigeon,

Snipe, Duck,
and Rear.

Geese, Jtteer

THE ONE PRICE PLAN 5y*SW^VL

ovk lloi 399.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

LakeB PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached bv this Hue. Stages connect with trains daily
at Sun Mii'ten Tor those well-known Ketreata. PUBIS-
sima, SAN QREQOBIO and 1'EsCADKRO. Wo
would particularly call attention t.. the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and AfoMA-
HON's forlUFI.E PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special Inducements to tie lovere
of thlfl niauly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

gnorlsmen and others presenting PasBage Ticketa
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
When carried In Baggage Curs and put in charge of

Train lliik'gJtgi'nicn. Train Baggagemen art' Instructed
to Issue CHECKS for all doge received in Baggage

tt*j"In order lo guard against accidents to Doga
while in transit, it In necenmirv that Httfly be provided
With COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns an. I FisOilng

Tackle will be carried free of charge. Guns taken apart
andseourely packed in wood op leather cases may bo

taken In I'hpri'iik'T Cars.

TICK KT n I'" (■' I < 'Ks— Passenger Depot, I owusend
Btreet, Valencia sutiuii. and No 613 Market St., Grand

A. o! BAS6ETT, H. R. JUDAJJ,

Uoperlni undent, A Bed. PaSB, und Tkt. Agt,

1886

glte %xztazt rnxd ^wtsmsaau

15

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bir.1 Is a Sure Flyer. Kaiu or Dampness Does >ot Afreet Tliem.

Flies More like Hie Natural Bird.

Is one hall cheaper tliau Auy oilier Target.

FOR SALE BY ALL GUN DEALEKS. Ask to see the American Clay Llrd ami Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

J. E. MILLER. General Manager. ^^^ S'reet AGleuwa* 4™«». «nctanaw. ohi„.

STANFORD
STAKES

1888.

A sweepstakes for trotting colts an 1 fillies of 188!
S176 each, $25 payable on the 1st of January, 1886, at
which time the stakes will close, 8*5 on the 1st of
January, 1887, 825 on the 1st of January, 1888,
and §100 thirty days before the day fixed
for trotting, whatever amount up to be con-
sidered forfeit, and the neglect to pay at the stipu-
lated time incurring forfeiture of the previous pay-
ments. The race to be heats of a mile, best three in
five, to barnesB. First to receive sis-ninths of the
whole sum, the second two-ninths, the third one-
ninth. In addition to the stakes and forfeits, the
proportion of the gate money, profit on pool sales
and all other sources of emolument will constitute
the gross amount, to be divided in the foregoing pro-
portions. Five or more subscribers to fill. The race
te he trotted in 1888, not sooner than the latter part
of August. The exact date to be fixed and announced
on the 1st of January, 1888, or sooner.

On the 1st of January, 1886, there will be due the
following payments in the Stanford Stakes, to wit:
Second payment in Stanford Stakes for 1896, S50.
Second payment in Stanford Stakes for 1887, $25.

The Stakes for 1888 will close ^January 1, 1886; S25
entrance.

Race to be governed by the Rules of the National
Trotting Association. Nominations to be made to N
T. SMITH, Treasurer, S. P. Railroad office. Fourth
and Townsend streets, or JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON,
Secretary, Breeder and Sportsman office, on or be-
fore the 1st day of January, 1886. The colts must be
named, the name and pedigree, so far as known
given.

Under the new trotting rules letters legibly post'
marked January 1st will be eligible.

N. T. SMITH, Treasurer.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, Secretary.

SHORTHORN

—OK—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APPLY' TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co..

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco,

Important
Notice.

I will have on consignment from the Eastern States
in six weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls,
Southdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
live stock of any breed or age can have them como at
same time by giving me two oi three week's notice.
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

ROIXIX P. S AXE.

Importer. Exporter and Commission
Merchant.

536 Eighteenth S*„ Oakland, or Russ House, S, I*

Clydesdale Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian Steamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and aiares, imported by Thomas
Brookless. Can.be seen at Bay. jDtstrict Track.

FOR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Live Stock and (joneral Auctioneers, 116
Montgomey St, Sau Francisco.

COHEY ISLAND JOCKEY CLUB.

Stakes to Close Jan. 1, 1886.
With Added Money of $50,500.

The Futurity Stakes, with $10,000 Added.
For the Autumn Meeting of 1888. To close Jan. 1st, 1886.

biliry shall be $25 for the subscription of the mare Startere to mv*.-n -J* ) wh'chLaase the only lii-
Jockey Club to add SI O.OOO. The second to .receive 5 Oro of ,f'!,V 'j aadl"°Ml- The Corny Islatyl
starting money. The* third $1,000 of the added money and' 0 pVi "cen, ofTbSj,30 P« "nt. of th,
carry 1151bs.; fillies and geldings 112 lbs Winners Then rVri,™ J™'i i th" sl?'"I'e money. Colts to
where the race was run. of 83,000. 3 lbs of two ffnoh £ne?5s °Fno „r of W"S" J™ "S«. at the course
extra. Mares may be entered'by persons not then Swner the own r °na™ "he^o^hA?' ° J*
entered in this stake drops her foal before the 1st of Januarr or it X i„ , f 7 P 5, If a mare

is barren, the entry of such mare is void, and if the enton'c ~ f , dead or™ t^none foal, or
By Ming prior to July 15. 1887, with the Coney Island JSey cZt\l accep^d^tran fJr'nMh "'T^
With its engagement for the Futurity Stakes, the original subscriber win be reWsS w ,? , ,pI,0fnc"

iu»#i=^

Theee-qcabtees or a Mile. Entries received up to December 18^' 170 mares? cumulative.

FOR THE JUNE MEETING.

FOR TWO.TEAK.OLDS.

Added
Great Selling Stakes, sis furlongs.

Zephyr Stakes, sis furlongs

Spring Stakes, sis furlongs

June Stakes, sis furlongs

Paddock stakes, six furlongs

Great Post Stakes, sis furlongs

FOR THREE.1EAR.OLDS

Added

Swift Stakes, seven furlongs

Green Grass Stakes, mile and a furlong. .
Spindrift Stakes, mile and a quarter

Mdnev,

81,000"
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,250
1.500

Money.
J1.250

1,250

1,500

Stud Stakes, mile and three furlongs 1,500

Emporium Stakes, mile anda half 5,000

THREE YEARS OLD AM> LP WARD.

r. t i „ ,-,, Added Honey,

L-oney Island Stakes, mile anda furlong. $1,600
Coney Island Cup, mile and three-quarters 1,500

Selling Stakes, mile and a furlong 1,000

Sporting Stakes, one mile i goo

Welter Stakes, mile and three-sixteenths. 750
Sheepshead Bay Handicap, mile and a fur-

lonS 1,250

Bay Eidge Handicap, mile and a half 1,250

Suburban Handicap, mile and a quarter. . 2,500

FOR THE AUTUMN MEETING— 1886.
To close January 1st, 1886.

FOB THREE-IEAR-OJUOS.

Added Money
September Stakes, mile and three-quarters. .SI, 500
Bridge Handicap, mile and a half 2,500

FOB TWO.lEAR.OLDS.

Added Money
Autumn Stakes, three-quarters of a mile.. ..S1.500

Flatbush Stakes, Beven furlongs 1,500

Great Eastern Handicap, three-quarters of

amile 5,000 |

For conditions and entry blanks apply personally or by mail to office C. I. J. C, or to
office Bkeedek and Sportsman. Entries "close at Filth Avenue cor. Twenty-second 'street
New York city, with J. G. K. Lawrence, Secretary.

LEONARD W. JEROME, President.

J. G. K. LAWRENCE, Secretary.

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of Gold' Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed fi r
purity and excellence. Only the purest rice paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. 14 FIRST PHIZE MEDALS.

WM. S. KIMBALL & CO.,

PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHESTER, SN. Y.

Live Stock Agency.

Messrs. Brace & Brien have established a general
Live Stock and Purchasing Agency, at No, 41 Park
Row. -New York city. They are prepared to pur-
chase or sell live stuck of all kinds, including cattle,
sheep, hogs, dogs, stable outfits, or anything either
useful or ornamental. We have on hand a number
of first-class horses, ready to race; steeplechasers,
broodmares, stallionB, yearlings and weanlings, uf
the best and most desirable strains for sale; also
trotters and pacers of standard blood. Send str*nip
for catalogue.

BRUCE k BRIEN.
41 Piirk Row, New York City,

P O Box 623.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S-,

Honorary Graduate <>|
Ontario Veterinary col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.
Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Natomn I •

KeKlflonon. PITS Hownrd R|., Run Pntnolflcn.

W

M« I ElfwI*hiom*ke*i;

uwu horn,;. W..rk -■oU.vn,., . . v.JUr^J

wilt atom?, L'rown XUg. Co., ^l Vine St., Cintl, o.

John A. McKerron,

MANUFACTUHER OF

FINE HARNESS

AGENT FOR CELEBRATED

Stick Fast Toe Weights.
Horse Boots and Track Work

A Specialty.

230& 232 Ellis St.. opp.Fashion Stable, Sau Francisco

Notice.

Herbert H. BboWn, 3I.P.
Nugent W. Brown,

Geo. H. Holmes,
C. Bruce Lowe.

TRADING AS

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
for Calif ornia firms.

References kindly permuted to J. B. Haggin, Esq..
and ilajor Rathhone of San Francisco.

BROMJi UKOS. A CD.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a full stock of the celebrated
J- Fennell's Cythiana Boots.

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.f- \^e*s <^\sl/' L4^f [A/f

VoJ. VIH. No. 2.
NO. 508 MONTG03LERT STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1886.

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ELECTIONEER,

Palo Alto.

It is eminently proper that the history of horse breeding,
rearing and training at Palo Alto should be preceded with a
cut of the horse which has played sach a prominent part in
giving it world-wide renown. While the complete arrange-
ments, the scientific knowledge — as it may be properly termed
— brought to bear on the question, everything, in fact, which
skillfully directed labor could accomplish, ensured success
some time in the future, the premier sire brought it to the
front with such rapidity as to astound and startle the trottii'g
fraternity all over the land. When we first landed in Cali-
fornia, Governor Stanford could scarcely be designated as a
breeder of horses. It is true that he had quite a number of

mares and one stallion, but ttey were kept on the farm of a
man who was paid a stipulated price for attending to them.
Owing to the wonderful performances of Occident, and a
fancy for that family of horses to which he belonged, prefer-
ence was given to the St. Clairs. The stallion was a son called
Fred Low, and many of the mares were daughters and grand-
daughters. It will be seen, however, that this nucleus has
covered the pages of Palo Alto with great doings, and when
the mares and their progeny pass under review it will be seen
that there was no mistake made in laying the foundation.
The farm on which they were domiciled was a short distance
from Sacramento, and on it we made our first acquaintance
with alfalfa, and its surprising properties in the way of green
food for horses. The pasture fields were small in order that the

alfalfa could be growing on these, whioh were reserved while
those occupied were grazed. Oar visit happened to be at a
time when the herbage in that where the stock was, was
eaten down, so that to an eye unacquainted with the nutri-
tious qualities, down to the very roots, it looked like starva-
tion would soon follow. The small area was cove re .1 with
droppings, bat the best possible reply to the numerous en-
qniries was the appearance of the animals, all fat, all in won-
derful "good order," especially the mares which were suck-
ling foals. The foals, too, were big and lusty, ami when the
owner of the farm informel us that at that s ..-
year nothing was fed but alfalfa, the possibilities
were duly appreciated. It was evident that wit
planted with thia kind of clover, so that there co'i

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tion in feeding, the same sustenance could be obtained as
from extensive ranges, thongh as our acquaintance with the
country became extended, high as the estimate was, and
■which gave alfalfa due credit for the rearing of horses for
fast work, we soon came to the conclusion it was not 60 good
as the native grasses. We have at different times extolled
the grasses of California, those which were in such abund-
ance in the days of the argonauts, and for many years
subsequent to " '49." Even as late as 1874, the
year we first saw them, there were sections
of this State in which a good idea could be ob-
tained of the value of alfilerilla, wild oats and burr clover.
The first named came earlier than the others and in the
southern part of the State was the chief plant. Ten years
ago we visited Sunny Slope. The date was the latter part
of November, and the large pasture fields were so thickly
carpeted with "fillaree," with the finer spears of wild oats
mixed, that the feet of the colts in their rapid gallops could
scarcely be heard. We walked across the field in the early
morning, the night before, in company with Mr. Rose, having
become acquainted with the "lay of the land,1' and should
we be in the land of the living twenty years hence, the re-
collection will be still vivid, the remembrance without a
shadow. It would be impossible to imagine a finer evening
or morning, and though we had been greatly impressed with
with the fnture of California as a horse-breeding [country,
previous to that time, that visit in "gloomy November," in-
tensified the belief and led to prophesies which were thought
to be altogether too rosy then, though now there are many
who share in the opinions expressed so long ago. At that
,time the breeding of horses in California was in its infancy,
especially the breeding of trotters. L. J. Rose was the larg-
est breeder. His neighbor, Mr. Titus, had Echo and a few
mares, and these represented the trotting stock of the lower
country. There were members of trotting families in inter-
mediate places, and at San Jose Geo. M. Patchen, Jr., was
owned, and then came Mr. Seale's place, near Mayfield, the
home of Elmo, though at that time he was still in training.
At the farm of 3. B. Whipple, adjoining the village of San
Mateo, were Whipple's Hambletonian and Speculation, the
former the most popular sire in California, the latter a son of
Rysdyk's Hambletonian, which was then recognized as the
most prominent trotting family. Until Occident trotted in
2:16i|, at Sacramento, Sept. 17, 1S73, the fastest record was
that of Goldsmith Maid, 2:17, lowering Dexter's by one-quar-
ter of a second. On September 6, 1S74, she took first place
by trottiug in 2:14, and a few days thereafter we met Gov-
ernor Stanford for the first time. It was at the State Fair,
at Sacramento, and the talk was mainly of horses. He in-
formed us that his intention was to purchasea farm and give
more atteutiou to the breeding of trotters just as soon as he
felt that he eouM spare the time. We were surprised to find
a man, whose mind must be so much occupied with the im-
mense interests he was called upon to overlook, so "well
posted" in regard to the breeding and performances of the
trotting families of that time, more so by this than to discover
that he was an "expert" in his judgment of the proper form
for fast work. The former quality could only be acquired by
reading, and reading with a determination to remember; the
latter is frequently a "gift," a talent, which like that of great
poet or orator, is inherited. It requires an eye that
is quick to discover, what may be called, mechanical
harmony of proportion, and also to detect the proper arrange-
ment of the muscular system, which is the motive power to
keep the machinery running at the desired rate of speed.
More than that it also necessitates a still more peculiar
faculty of being able to make a close estimate whether the
symmetry of framework, muscles and tendons are sup-
plemented by a force, far more difficult to measure than the
grosser portions of the frame, and this has been called by
many names and yet difficult to express by one or several
words. Without it, however, the most symmetrical and
powerfully made animal vould be worthless whenever there
was a necessity for super-exertion. This property, when
shown by horses in an eminent degree, has been termed "in-
vincible game" and to a majority this would signify what
was meant. It has likewise been called "brain force,"
"nerve,'; "resolution" and synonyms of these and other
phrases, and located in different organs of the body. Horse-
men of the olden time located it in the heart, and this idea
still prevails amonc those who still adhere to old systems of
thought as well as old forms of practice. The modern
schools— if that term can be used in this connection— locate
it in the brain, that being the recognized centre of the ner-
vous system, and that the outward manifestations are in the
head, the eyes and the general expression. In discussing
this part of the subject, Governor Stanford cited Norfolk as
an example, and that to him the head of that famous racer
appeared to express the quality as strongly as any horse he
had ever seen. We were so strongly impressed with
this conversation that every time we have looked at
Norfolk since it has been recalled, and though
for many years previous the head, eyes and ears were
"points" we never overlooked in arriving at a conclusion,
there has bean more careful scrutiny. We instance this con-
versation, of eleven years ago, to showUat before Palo Alto
was purchased the proprietor had given the subject of horse-
breeding, rearing and training a great deal of attention, and
vV b also carried the conviction that when his plans were
. Uured that success were sure to follow. After this digres-
i we must "hark back" to the stallion and mares on the
inks of the Sacramento, and also give the reasons for plac-
ing Electioneer at the head of these prefatory remarks. We

have not a list of the stock which belonged at that time to
Governor Stanford, but to the best of our recollection they
were of the get of St. Clair, and his sons, John Nelson, and a
few of thoroughbred strains. As stated before Fred Low was,
the chief stallion. The most noted of the broodmares were
Mavfly, Mayflower and Melinche, by St. Clair, Maid of Clay,
by Henry Clay, Aurora, by John Nelson, and the dam of Oc-
cident. Aurora had-a record of 2:27, Mayfly 2.-30J, and May-
flower 2:30*. Maid of Clay was suckling a foal when we first
Baw her, and this foal developed into the trotter Clay, which
gained a record of 2:2S, and two years after she had another
colt, Capt. Smith, which trotted in 2:29. Without being at
all positive we are in the belief that these were the only two
colts bred by Governor Stanford before the removal of the
stock to Palo Alto, which have records better than 2:30. Clay
was the only one of Fred Low's progeny to get a place in the
list, Captain Smith being by Locomotive, also
a descendant of St. Clair. Mayfly had foals by Primus
and Mohawk Chief, and Mayflower had ten
fillies; the first, foaled in 1875, by Fred Low; the
second also by Fred; in 1877 a filly by Mohawk Chief, after
which she was bred to Electioneer. It is worthy of note that
these two mares were respectively 14.2 and 14.3 hands and
Mayfly of rather fragile form. Their records were made when
the handling of trotters with pacing inclinations was not so
well understood as at the present time. Fifteen years ago it
was thought necessary to put so much weight on their
feet as to virtually prohibit pacing, and when toe-weights
came into use, masses of metal sufficient to anchor the
strongest, not to mention the terriffic strain on the tendons-
Weighted quarter-boots and rolls filled with shot were still
more prejudicial. When these mares were in training they
were owned by E. H. Miller, Jr., and from his description of
the system of training, feet loaded with pounds of iron,
harshly driven, as was also the custom at the time, "sweated"
under loads of clothes, and yet capable of showing a flight of
speed that was certainly a sure indication that under more
rational usage either of them could have trotted low in the
teens. But it is evident that these mares did not "nick" with
the sires they were coupled with until after Palo Alto was
their home. Maid of Clay did passably well, if even she
showed so much better in later years.

The first Eastern-bred stallion purchased by Governor
Stanford was Mohawk Chief. He is a son of Rysdyk's Ham.
bletonian, and from a well-bred mare. He is a horse of fine
form, more finish than is usually seen in those of trotting
blood, and there were good reasons to think that his get
would be of a high order of excellence. That his near
progeny has not come up to expectations, may have, in
a measure, been owing to circumstances, and we have no
doubt that his earlier arrival was a drawback. Thus his first
colts were dropped before the establishment of the Palo Alto
school, and he has been more fortunate in the second gener-
ation. Sallie Benton, who has the distinction of first place
in the record for four-year-old trotters, is from a Mohawk
Chief mother, and there are many others of the same breed-
ing which promise well. General Benton was the second
purchase, and then came Electioneer. The selection of this
horse, contrary to the advice of many friends who accom-
panied Governor Stanford to Stonyford, is convinciog proof
of the justness of our estimate, made two years before, which
credited the buyer with superior knowledge in all pertaining
to this class of horses. Messenger Duroc was thought to be
the coming horse, and of a'.l the sons of his famous sire the
most likely to fill the place, in all probability, better it. The
price put on each showed that the estimate of the owner was
in accordance with general opinion, the "big horse" being
rated at four times the value of his neglected half-brother.
Governor Stanford was there to judge for him-
self. The form of Electioneer was more after
the model which he had fixed upon, and, in fact,
"filled bis eye" so well that he informed us that from points
alone he would have preferred paying the sum set on Elec-
tioneer, than to have received a "free gift" of the other. At
that time, 1876, the fame of Messenger Duroc rested chiefly
on Prospero, who had the fastest three-year-old record.
Hogarth was also much talked about and so was Dame Trot.
Prospero and Dame Trot were from the dam of Electioneer,
and the dam of Eogarth was by the sire which begot Green
Mountain Maid. Here then was the blood which had done
so much for Messenger Duroc, and when to that was added
form and other characteristics which the purchaser fancied, he
was more likely to follow his inclinations than be led by the
opinions of others. It must also be born in mind that in
1876 there was not so much to guide the choice. It is easy,
at the present day, to claim that anyone ought to nave seen
the value in a son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian and Green
Mountain Maid, but at that date it was thought a wonder-
ful piece of good fortune on the part of Mr. Backman to secure
a purchaser in the rich Califoruian who was willing to pay
g 12. 500 for Electioneered 57,000 for Elaine, then only rating
as a yearling. The sequel has shown the correctness of the
judgment, and the possession of the best son and daughter of
Green Mountain Maid, worth to Palo Alto so many times the
cost that it would seem incredible to those not fully
acquainted with the subject. Not alone to Palo Alto, as the
whole of tko Pacific Slope has beeu benefited.

In a late number of the iV. Y. Sportsman, the following is
the closing paragraph in a description of Stony Ford:

Greeo Mountain Maid is 23 years old, and has been in the
breeding line since her fifth year. How well she ban
answered the object of her existence her record as a dam can
say. She has produced Storm, which, at 17 years old, and
after service at breediug, won a record of 2:26|; Electioneer,
the sire of Hinda Rose, record, one year, 2:36A, three years]

2:19.}; Wildflower, two years, 2:21; Bonita, four years, 2:18f;
Fred Crocker, two years, 2:25£; Carrie, two years, 2:27A;
Albert W., 2:20*. To Messenger Duroc, Green Mountain
Maid dropped Prospero, 2:20: Dame Trot, 2:22; Elaine, trial
2:15A, record 2:20. Mr. Backmau has been offered $10,000
for the mighty Maid, and, concerning her earnings for him,
has said: "The seven foals out of this mare sold from Stony
Ford realized S46, 330— Storm, S330; Electioneer, 812,500;
Prospero, $20,000; Dame Trot, SI, 000; Paul, Sl,500;,Elaine,
$7,000; and Elite, $4,000. Had 1 kept these and disposed of
of them when each reputation was at floodtide, the aggregate
would have been more than S100.000." When visited by us
Green Mountain Maid looked well and strong, notwithstand-
ing her great age, and in her presence one could conclude
closely to what the Stony Ford is indebted for its grand suc-
cesses. "Her monument is in her sons and daughters," and
the same material has furnished an imperishable substance
for the memorial, to present and future sons of men, which
shall perpetuate the story of Stony Ford, its methods, its
aims, and itB achievements.

This must have been compiled from the records of two
years ago, as since then there have been notable additions.
The following pedigrees and list of the Electioneers which
are now legitimately entitled to placing, show how well he is
worthy of the position awarded.

Electioneer, b. s., 15.2} hands; white hind feet; foaled May
2, 1S6S; bred by Charles Backman, Orange county, N. T.
By Rysdyk's Hamoletonian. First dam, Green Mountain
Maid (dam of Prospero, 2:20; Dame Trot, 2:22} ; and
Elaine, 2:20); by Sayre's Harry Clay, (2:29). Seconddam,
Shanghai Mary, a very fast trotting mare, pedigree not
traced.

Hambletonian (Rysdyk's), by Abdallah. First dam, Charles
Kent mare, by imp. Bellfounder. Second dam, One-Eve,
by Bishop's Hambletonian. Third dam, Silvertail.'by
imp. Messenger.

Abdallah, by Mambrino, son of imp. Messenger. Dam Ama-
zonia, by a son of imp. Messenger.

Hambletonian (Bishop's), by imp. Messenger. First dam,
Pheasant, by imp. Shark. Seconddam, by imp. Medley.

Harry Clay, (Sayre's), by Neave's Cassius M. Clav, Jr. Dam
by imp. Bellfounder.

Cassius M. Clay, Jr. (Neave's), by Cassius M. Clay, son of
Henry Clay, by Andrew Jackson. First dam, by Chan-
cellor. Second dam, by Engineer Second, sire of Lady
Suffolk, by Engineer.

Chancellor, by Mambrino, son of imp. Messenger. Dam by
imp. Messenger.

Engineer Second, by Engineer, son of imp. Messenger. First
dam, by Plato. Second dam, by Rainbow.

Plato, by imp Messenger. First dam, Pheasant, by imp.
Shark. Second dam, by imp. Medley.

Rainbow, by imp. Wildair. First dam, by General Heard's
True Briton. Second dam, imp. mare, by Duke of
Bolton's Starling.

Electioneer's get have the followingfast records:

Yearling, Hinda Rose 2 :36*

Two-year-old, Wildflower 2:21~

Two-year-old, Palo Alto (stallion), public trial ..... 2:23*

Two-year-old, Bonita ." 2:24*

Two-year-old, Fred. Crocker 2:25+

Two-year-old, Carrie C 2:27*

Two-year-old, Sphinx (stallion) 2:29*

Three-year-old, Hinda Rose 2:19*

Three-year-old, Manzanita 2:234

Four-year-old, Bonita 2:18*

Four-year-old, Antevolo (stallion) 2:19*

Four year-old, Albert W (stallion) 2:22"

Four-year-old, Albert W. (stallion), 2 miles 4:51

Four-year-old, Carrie C 2:24

Four-year-old, Clay 2:304

Five-year old, Clay 2:25

Six-year-old, Anteeo 2:164-

Six-year-old, Adair 2:17*

Seven-year-old, Albert W 2.-20}

[To be continued.]

Patriarchal Ages.

J. W. Gray, owner of Gray's Tom Hal, reports to the West-
ern Sportsman the death of the old horse, and gives the fol-
lowing items regarding the longevity of the family:

Tom Hal died Dec 14, 18S5, after being sick five days. I
have have handled him for twenty-four years, and know he
never missed a feed until he was attacked with the disease
that ended in death. He was foaled in April, 1S57, making
him twenty-eight years old last April. He was foaled the
property of T. Brittenham. of Henry county, Ind., and sold
to John Shawlian at five months old, who owned him until
he was a four-year-old. We bought him for $300.

The first mare bred to Tom was owned by R. S. Miles, of
Rush county, and the produce was Little Mary, the dam of
St. Denis. He was also the sire of Nettie, the dam of Jerome
Turner, 2:17A; of Kit Freeman, the dam of Buffalo Girl, 2:12*,
and quite a number of other good ones, and I believe I can
truthfully say no horse has ever got a better lot of brood-
mares.

Tom was a dark bay, 15| hands high, and weighed about
1,150 pounds. He was a natuaral pacer, was handled a little
the Fall after he was four years old, and paced in 2:57, but
was never trained afterwards. He was sired by Shawhan's
Tom Hal, one of the fastest pacers of his day and lived to be
thirty years old: he by Bald Stocking of Kentucky, who lived
to be thirty-two years old, and served thirty-two mares the
season of the year in which he died; his owner paced him
ninety miles in ten hours and forty miautes, and it is said he
never was known to lie down, but dropped dead off his feet.
The sire 'of Bald Stocking was a bay roan, 14$ hands high, a
fast pacer and was imported from Canada.

Tom Hal served thirty-two mares the past season, of which
number I have heard from twenty-two, seventeen of them are
in foal. He was always a remarkably sure foal-getter. All
his seasons were made in Rush county except threeiu Daviess
county, and one near Kokomo, Ind. In 1S74 he was brought
nome and died in the stall he had occupied the greater part
of his life.

An important addition was made to the standard rules at
the annual meeting of the National Association of Trotting
Horse Bleeders, held December 9th. The rule reads: "No
horse, mare or geldiug shall acquire a record for the purpose
of registration in a contest against time, unless such horse,
mare or gelding has already a record of 2:30 or better in a
contest against other horses."

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Australian Horses.

[The Australasian, Nov. 21st.]

The purchase of the thoroughbred sire Sir Modred, by an
American, was a high compliment to the breeders of Austral-
asia. Mr. J. B. Haggin, one of the principal stud-toasters of
America, on the advice of his mauager, who paid us a visit a
short time ago, endeavored to procure for his breeding estab-
lishment no other than Commotion, whom he unhesitatingly
prononnced "the greatest horse on earth." We are not going
to claim that honor for the Hon. W. Pearson's old hero, but
the selection was creditable to the judgment of our visitor.
It has already been recorded how the owner of the horse re-
fused £3,000 for him, with the remark that £5,000 would not
buy him; and it is a matter for some consolation that the
double champion winner was in the possession of a man who
could appreciate one that had done him good service. Had
Mr. Pearson consented to part with Commotion to our
American cousins Australia would have sustained a national
loss. By far the best son of a worthy sire, no horse existing
would he so likely to leave behind him horses bearing his
own image. His symmetrical conformation, steel-like legs
and stout heart are what we require in our thoroughbreds,
and, upon the principle of like begetting like, he should
transmit these qualities to his descendants, and thereby
maintain the high character the Australian thoroughbred has
gained abroad. We are aware that captions critics of the
"Darley" tribe have endeavored to depreciate Australian
horses in the eyes of the world, but the sportsmen of India,
Mauritius, Singapore and other British dependencies have
learnt by experience that the soundest thoroughbred horse is
that which is bred in Australia, is a natural consequence,
there is always a demand for our thoroughbreds, tne best
market we have being that of India, which annually absorbs
a considerable number of the thoroughbreds of Australia.
Kingcraft, The Quack, Camballo, Sting, Statesman, Trafalgar,
Somerset, Kingwood, and scores of others whose names we
cannot remember have found their way to Calcutta, the
headquarters of Indian racing, and well have they upheld
thecharacterof the Australian racehorse, which now monopo-
lizes the open events of the great country in the East. A
glance at the turf records will quickly satisfy the sceptical
that so far as India is concerned our thoroughbreds are pre-
eminent, nearly every event being combined to them. It is
an instance of the survival of the fittest, and the "walers," as
Australian horses aTe called, have proved their claim to be
considered the fittest for India at all events.

There are no shrewder judges than the Americans, and we
hail with delight their appearance among us as purchasers of
thoroughbreds, for should Sir Modred ultimately prove a
stud success, numerous others will follow the example of
Mr. Haggin, and we shall have another outlet for our surplus
stock. While congratulating ourselves upon the retention
of Commotion and Darebin, both of whom were sought after
by the Americans, we must compliment our kinsmen upon
the purchase of Sir Modred, who was recommended by Mr.
Lowe, of the firm of Brown Brothers. Finding that Mr.
Haggin was determined to have a tirst-class horse from Aus-
tralia, and the owners of Commotion and Darebin having re-
fused to part with their horses, Mr. Lowe selected Sir
Moc"red, and his choice could not have fallen upon a horse
more likely to do credit to the colonies. A first-class per-
former, with the highest credentials from the "Stud-Boon,"
■we shall indeed be surprised if he should prove a failure at
the stud. Soundness is one of his chief recommendations,
for he ran from two years old until six, and was successful
over nearly all distances. Speed he must have possessed in
a remarkable degree, otherwise he could not have beaten
Malna and other good animals over a mile and a quarter, and
the style in which he won the Metropolitan Stakes was suffi-
cient evidence of his ability to stay. Judging from the gigan-
tic strides that racing is making in America, the sport will
soon become quite as popular there as it is in England and
Australia, and there is sure to be a corresponding increase in
the demand for thoroughbreds. If the descendants of Sir
Modred prove successful on the turf of America, attention
will be turned to these colonies. Mr. Haggin's example will
be followed by others, and possibly some enterprising Aus-
tralian will some day enter the American lists with a couple
of first-class horse from these parts. The appearance of a
Commotion, a Malua, a First King, a Navigator, or a Darebin
in some great international contest, would create intense ex-
citement in the States, and should fortune favor the Aus-
tralian we shall hear from our kinsmen across the Pacific.

Australians have already shown their appreciation of
American stock by importing a large number of trotting stal-
lions and mares. Vermont sheep have been introduced
pretty freely, and the late Mr. A. K. Finlay, an excellent
judge of everything pertaining to the thoroughbred horse,
purchased a full sister to the celebrated American horse Fox-
hall, and another mare for breeding purposes. This inter-
change of the products of the two great representatives of
the English speaking race is bound to strengthen the
bonds of friendship between the two nations. There is noth-
ing like sport to cement the good feeling between different
colonies or countries; and as the Australian racehorse has
been the chief factor in the success of the Indian trade,
attracting numbers of residents of the East to our shores,
causing hundreds of thousands of pounds to be annually
spent in Australia, and creating a friendly feeling between
the sportsmen of the two countries, let us hope that it will
be the means to a similar end with the nation whose ties are
strengthened by blood relationship.

An Eastern Runner.

Spellman,- it is said, is growing tired of being a horse owner,
and would not mind disposing of his interest in Strathspey.
True, the old horse requires a deal of attention and nursing,
but in view of the form shown by the son of Glenelg and La
Polka last season, surely it is not a case of love's labor lost.
It was stated up-town that Spellman had received an of>'er to
ride for Mr. Baldwin next year. The report as yet lacks
confirmation, and on its face appears unlikely. Still, it is
probable, assuming that Mr. Baldwin will carry out hie in-
tention of dividing his stable into two divisions, one for
the East and West, and the other to remain in California.
Isaac Murphy's agreement does not require him to go to Cal-
ifornia. Spellman then might become chief jockey for the
Pacific division.— Sporting World.

Unpaid Forfeits.

The new rule of the Coney Island Jockey Club, refusing
stable room to owners who remain on the unpaid list after a
certain date, will by some be regarded as inflicting hardship
on many a poor mau. Still, it was high time that a deter-
mined step was taken to make a large number of delinquents
know that a man is as strougly bound to meet his obligations
on the turf as in any other business, and that if he fails to
do so, he will be treated as a defaulter. If the truth were
known, many of the valuable stakes, with the winning of
which leading owners are credited, have a pecuniary value
on paper only, because forfeits are not paid. Honest owners
must look to the racing associations for protection, and re-
luctant as the clubs may be to resort to extreme measures,
there is no other way out of the difficulty. — Sporting World.

STABLE AND PADDOCK.

Hints Anent the Breeding: Season-

The first point to be considered in the breeding of a horse
is to fix in your own mind an image of what you want to
produce — that is, to have a specific object in view, and then
work towards it, as well as you can with the material at hand,
making use of all the light you can get, in preference to
working in the dark or at random. It is generally accepted
as a result of the observation of all successful breeders, as
well as others who have investigated the subject, that like
begets like, or the likeness of seme ancestor. This, if not
absolutely true, is nearer to it than any other known truth,
and is the foundation rock on which improvers of live stock
must build, if they expect to succeed; and failure will always
be the reward of those who neglect or depart from it in any
considerable degree.

Accepting this as the starting point for success, the use of
and advantage of the thoroughbred at once suggests itself.
What we understand to be a thoroughbred is on animal
whose parentage has been so bred through and for genera-
tions as to establish a fixity of type, and a prepotency for
transmitting this fixed characteristic to other generations
with the least known variation. And it is well to note here
that while the stud book is useful as a record of pedigrees,
and is a proper and acceptable proof of purity of blood, it
should not be the only standard of selection; as in addition to
purity of blood, we should always require individual excel-
lence in the animal himself. If for speed, performance by
himself, his aucestors, and above all his progeny, should be
made matter for inquiry and have due weight in the selec-
tion of both sire and dam.

The selection of a thoroughbred animal for at least one of
the parents is desirable if it is possible to obtain it. If this
cannot be done, the next best selection for a sire is a horse
known to possess the qualities you desire, and if possible
from a family distinguished by like qualities; and if he
has been in-bred in the family he is all tne more valuable, as
his prepotency for transmitting his own qualities iB enhanced
thereby.

Look well to soundness, as all blemishes and unsoundness,
unless the results of accidents, areas likely to be transmitted
as any other characteristics of the horse. But if I had a
choice between horses otherwise equal, I would reject the
one with accidental blemishes or unsoundness, deeming it
much the better course to pursue. His powers of endurance
should also be known. And do not neglect to enquire carefully
into his "mental and moral" endowments, for vices and the
want of good "horse-sense" are as much the heritage of the
equine as the human race, areas transmissible as his physical
conformation, and go as far in making up his value. If the best
sire obtainable is not perfect in all of his parts (and few are),
see that those in which he is most at fault are not the same
points in which your mare also fails; for in such a case the
defect would not only be transmitted, but would probably be
exaggerated in the offspring. A point in which your mare is
deficient would on the contrary be benefitted, if not bred out,
if the sire was at fault in the opposite direction.

I believe it to be an advantage to select a stallion rather
under than above the avorage size in the class to which he
belongs, and, above all things, I would avoid an over-grown
specimen; for in such an animal the growth is abnormal.
Size has been attained at the expense of more desirable qual-
ities, and would tell unfavorably in the offspring.

No mere physical beauty will compensate for dullness,
sluggish movements, or vicious disposition, or even a stub-
born one. A horse full of animal life and energy is almost
certain to'transmit these qualities, even when bred to sluggish,
stupid mares, while one of an opposite nature is likely to
beget his own character even with a mare of opposite dis-
position, and is "dead sure" to do so with one of his own
temperament.

Second in importance only to the selection of the sire is
that of the dam; and if the objeet in breeding is to obtain the
highest possible results, to approximate as it were to abso-
lute certainty in breeding, it is of equal, if not of greater im-
portance, than the choice of a sire. The best results in
breeding racehorses, as shown by race winners (and that is
the crucial test of the breed) have been obtained by breeding
winning mares to winning sires, themselves the progeny of
winners. But as in common practice we are compelled to
use such mares as we have, the best thing to do under the
circumstances in which we are placed is the proper thing to
do. And in this regard I would simply say to breed only
from sound mares and of proper age, neither too old or too
young. I would breed no mare under five years of age, or
over eighteen, as a general rule, although I see no reason for
applying it in all cases, as much depends on the individual
animal. Some mares develop earlier than others, and old
age comes on much sooner in some instances than in others;
and this being the caBe, I would suggest an intelligent appli-
cation to the above rule. Old mares, or those afflicted with
unsoundness, or transmissable blemishes, or those of bad
form, and likely to perpetuate it in their offspring, I would
either not breed from at all. or would breed to a jack, and
obtain an animal more profitable to myself than a horse from
such a dam, and which would not transmit to its offspring
through generations to come the undesirable traits of its
maternal ancestor.

It appears to be an opinion generally conceded by physi-
ologists that the mental and physical character of the off-
spring is determined by the mental and physical condition of
the parents at the moment conception takes place. Conced-
ing this to be true (and the weight of evidence inclines that
wny), we have a light to guide us that should not neglected;
and the matter of the condition of both animals at time of
copulation becomes an affair of no small importance. Here
reason and common sense teach us that both should be in
the highest possible condition of health, and the mental
condition a normal one, free fiom excitement or irritation.
The highest condition of health, ao well physically as men-
tally and morally, in the human subject, is obtained by

regularity in diet and exercise, pure air and wholesome food,
temperance in all things, and freedom from excess in any;
and what is true of men is equally true in regard to all other
animals. In fact, it is a law of animal existence.

It follows then that all stimulation of either sire or dam ia
injurious. In point of fact it is one of the principal causea
of poor progeny from good horses, that they are stimulated
beyond their natural limit while on the staud, are themselves
iuan unnaturul condition, and must of necessity transmit
their deficiencies. A stallion for stud purposes should at no
time have any other treatment than good grooming, regular
and abundant exercise (but not carried to the point of ex-
haustion) and pure food and water, regularly administered.
The food should be of wholesome oharacter, and given in
Buch quantities as experience shall teach you suits bis indi-
vidual wants, and never to the point of cloying his appetite.
He should be allowed to serve no more mares than he can
attend to without visibly depressing his energies. This is
his natural limit, and he should not be pushed beyond it.
To do so is an injury to the horse, his offspring, his owner
and his patrons.

It is a very common thing that a horse is injured by too
early use in the stud. A horse is not fully matured until
six years of age, and until then is not in the full possession
of his powers. This is the time nature points to as the one
at which the best results are to be looked for. His use before
this period should be sparing, and the utmost care should
be used not tu weaken his powers. The sterility of horses
overtasked while of immature age is common, and can never
be cured; and the inferiority of the offspring of such a horse
is everywhere to be seen, if you take the trouble to observe
and investigate. The progeny of such a horse will be noticed
to deteriorate as the season advances. Those begotten early,
while he is in full vigor, will excel those of a late date when
he begins to fail.—//. H. Cunningham, in Pittsburg Stockman.

A close observer will have no trouble in discovering the
fact that considerable of a change has taken place in the ohar-
acter of those who deal in and handle horses; or, in other
words, a different class of men are engaged in the work from
those of thirty or forty, or even ten years ago. With the in-
creased interest iu the improvement of the general horse
stock of the country this change has taken place. It is not
to be imagined that every trader, or even dealer in horses, is
at present or ever will be above suspicion, but taken as a
class it is a noticeable fact that more honorable and reliable
men are now engaged in handling horses than ever there
were in the past. It does not require a centenarian to recall
the time when the man who made his living by handling
horses was looked upon as a suspicious character, and was
never accredited with telling the truth unless it was when a
falsehood would not answer the desired purpose. It is dif-
ferent now, and will continue to become more and more so
as the feeling for improvement continues to grow. It has
not been many years since the man who invested his money
in a stallion, and gave his time and attention to the promo-
tion of the interests in such investments, was not considered
eligible to a place in the front ranks of society. Now gentle-
men of prominence both in the cities and country are often
found placing their money in just such stock.

Scotchmen are among the closest observers aud most care-
ful breeders to be found, and it is said that at the agricul-
tural shows they surpass all other people in the strict atten-
tion given to the stallion exhibits. They attend these shows
for a double purpose — to see and enjoy and more especially
to select popular animals with which to couple their niares
the following season. A number of fine stallions shown in
Scotland the past Fall have their full quota of mares thus en-
gaged at about §50 a service for next season. The colts thus
secured always sell up in the hundreds of dollars in value.
Is there any point in this for that very large class of Ameri-
can farmers who always select the stallion that is nearest —
provided he is cheapest?

Scratches, grease heel and all similar complications come
directly from not taking proper care of the horses' feet and
limbs. Farm horses, most especially, are allowed to stand
too long after usage with the mud adhering to them. This,
though, is no more prevalent than allowing horses to stand
in unclean stables, where the manure is perhaps not thrown
out more than once a week. The ammonia arising from the
fermenting manure is not only injurious to the general
health of the animals, but is one of the most prolific causes
of grease heel, cracked quarters, etc. The stable should be
cleaned at least night and morning, and the horses should
not be allowed te stand in their dirt after being used any
longer than necessary for the mud and sweat to dry.

An English writer says of the foot of the horse: The hoof
is not a mere block of solid matter resembling horn; but,
indeed is, so to speak, "the patent safe" in which are en-
locked the valuables aud title deeds of the whole animal as a
property. How many horsemen know this? and by horsemen
we mean those who have bred them and worked them. Yet,
"gone at the hoof " is a common verdict of condemnation,
and a horse is often done at his prime through the careless-
ness of the shoer, who is very often an apprentice blacksmith
who treats that portion of the live animal as if it were but
the share of the plow.

It is an important matter that farmers be well acquainted
with the different points which combined constitute good
horses of the different classes, and young men who wish to
make the handling of horses a success cannot devote their
time to a better purpose than studying out these points and
becoming acquainted with them. It is an acquirement of
much value, and oue which cannot be picked up in a m Jinent.
Some men being naturally more observant than others, are
consequently able to become proficient in the judging of
horses, while others require study and experience. It is not
only a matter of satisfaction, but often a matter of economy,
to be a good judge of horses.

The agricultural districts wherein the products of the soil
are converted into first-class horseflesh, no matter what the
breed is, will always be found in a prosperous condition.
No branch of the live stock business pays better, when prop-
erly handled, than does horse-raising, and some of the
shrewdest financiers in the country are beginning to realize
this fact. Instead of selliug com, oats aud hay at nominal
prices, and thus impoverishing the land, put it into thrifty
young horses of good blood, and yon will find the profits of
your larm increased at a surprising rate.

Without exercise it is impossible for the muscles of young
horses to develop; hence the necessity of a good si
for them to run in. If you would have horses of
give the colts a chance to develop themselves.

There is no better way to give a horse a kind
than to treat him kindly. If like begets like in
it will in the treatment of a horse.

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Jan 9

The Racine Season of 1885-

MB. J. B. HAGGIS 'S STABLE.

Hidalgo

Tyrant

Preciosa

Beii Ali

Duke of Monday....

Mark Daly -

Billow

Sabrina.-

Hattie 6

Nellie Peyton

La bcala

Fortuna

Epicure

Ban Fox

PEDIGBEE.

Joe Daniels— Electra

Great Tom— Moselle

Ulenelg— Stamps

Vilgil— Ulrica

Mouday— Demirep

EYrle Daly— Cordelia

LoJigfiekl— Mftlea

Norfolk— Kitten.

Norfolk— Macule Dale

Burrah— Emllv Peyton.....

Joe Hooker— Abbie W

Wneatley— Rebecca

Enquirer— Bemcia

King Ban— Maud flampto:

$11,117.50
10.3fti.00
6,750.00
3,310.00
1,435.0}

too.oo

675.00
450.01
400. OD
285.00
100.00

The main field of operations of this stable was in the East,
where it ran under the name and colors of Mr. Ben-Ah
Haggin, bnt the "Home Ranch" is at Del Paso, and the
California and Eastern outfits were practically separate parts
of one stable. The season began with the Spring meeting of
the Blood Horse Association, where the stable started in
seven races; finishing first in three, second in one, third in
one and was unplaced in two. Billow won the California
Stakes, Nellie Peyton the Hearst Stakes, and Sabnna the
Winters' Jockey Stakes. The Atlantic division left the
Ranch early in April, and journeying by easy stages went
direct to Jerome Park, arriving there in tine trim and with
the stable secrets in safe hauds. The sensation created by
Tyrant's Withers and Belmont was the leading topic on the
Eastern track for months. During the Jerome Spring meet-
ing Fortuna and Preciosa also started, but were unplaced.
At the Sheepshead Bay Spring meeting the stable started in
seven races, its only winner being Hidalgo, who woe the
great Emoorium Stakes, as Tyrant was defeated for the
Derby and Tidal. At Monmouth Park the stable started in
twenty-sis races, winning four, Ben Ali won the Hopeful
Stakes, Tyrant the Stockton Stakes, Preciosa a sweepstakes
and Hattie B. a hurdle race. At the Sheepshead Bay Fall
meeting it started in fifteen races, and won two, viz.: the
Antumn Stakes with Preciosa, and the September Stakes
with Hidalgo, Tyrant was badly beaten, as was the stable's
new purchase, Ban Fox. At the Jerome Park Fall meeting
the stable started but one horse, Hidalgo, who was knocked
down by a collision, in the Grand National Handicap, and
then the stable returned home, where the horses arrived con-
siderably jaded by the campaign, and were "let up." To
the Fall meeting of the Blood Horse Association the Ranch
sent bnt two repre=etatives. Marc Dalyand Duke of Monday,
but these two did exceedingly well. The Duke started four
times and won them all; Marc Daly went to the post six
times and was first twice, second twice, and twice unplaced.
The addition made to the thoroughbreds of the Ranch last
year, by purchase, were such that "the time is not far distant
when Del Paso will rank as one of the foremost racing and
breeding establish meats in America.

THE GUN.

The Game Law,

Blank indicates open season.
Star (*) indicates close season.

Quail

Partridge

Kail

Grouse

Doves

Male Deer

Female Deer..
Spotted Fawn

Antelope

Elk

Salmon

Trout

The State of Chihuahua.— Its Present Condi-
tion and its Possibilities.

Editor Breeder a:sd Sportsmax: Chihuahua, the north
eastern State of Mexico, bounded on the north by Arizona,
and on the east by Texas, penetrates, so to speak, into the
United States as to make it of more interest to Americans
than any other portion of alien soil on the continent of North
America. But this is not the only reason that makes the
State of Chihuahua awaken a deep interest in the minds of
Americans. Its vast stock ranches, covered with luxuriant
grasses; its fertile valley and even climate, admirably adapted
to the production of fruit; and its wonderfully rich deposit9
of gold, silver and copper, beckon with empty hands and
emaciated arms to American thrift, energy and enterprise to
Bave it from the starvation of a desolate, unprofitable and
unproductive wilderness.

The general character of the country is that of a high table
land, or mesa, with a probable average altitude of 4,500 feet
above the level of the sea. This mesa is cut up into valleys
of various sizes by small, short, ragged ranges of mountains,
many of which are not more than a few miles in length, and
from one-half to one mile in width. The mountain peaks are
usually sharp and barren rocks, which the hand of time has
worked into all manner of fantastical shapes. The sides of
these mountains are covered with varied growths of the
agave, yucca and cactaeia families. Of the cactacia the varie-
ties are infinite, and many very beautiful, although none
compare in grandeur with the opuncia litoralis of Southern
California, or the erew giganti of Arizona. The agave, of
which the century plant of California is the largest species
that we have seen, is also found in many beautiful forms,
(and some, by the way. very inconvenient ones.) From several
species of the agave family is distilled a liquor known as
mescal. It is a veritable "tire water," and well deserves the
name it used to have at Taos, New Mexico, "Taos light-
ii''ngt" and 'twas said it was sure death at forty yards. But
■s the yncca family that reaches its grandest form on the
bides of Mexico. It is found of all shapes and sizes; one
es, a very large and beautiful plant, has received from
tfiiuists the very appropriate name of yucca gloriosa Slexi-
'. It grows to a height of ten to twenty feet, with a trunk
right to fifteen inches in diameter, topped with a cluster of

spear-like leaves two to four feet in length, and two to three
inches wide, surmounted in the Spring with large bunches
of white flowers. The valleys lying between these ranges of
hills are generally of good size, many of them containing
hundreds of thousands of acres. Tcey are usually quite
level, some covered with a solid growth of grama grass,
while others are given to a thick growth of mesquit. Their
soil varies from a dark, ash-colored loam to a coarse, shaley
gravel, which the gringo would certainly pronouce extremely
fertile. And it seems to be a general belief among many
Americans that have visited these valleys, that even those
that have no surface water (and many of them are well
watered) would raise excellent vines and trees, aided, as they
are, by two rainy seasons per annum, one in July and
August and the other in February. Be this as it may, one
thing is certain, that if the stars and stripes waved over
them American ingenuity would, as if raised by the wand of
the conjuror, build homes o'er which the rose, the honey-
suckle and the fuehsia would bloom in perpetual loveliness;
the orange, with its golden fruit, pay tribute toindustry; and
the gTape yield in abundance its purple vintage. Butjust so
long as the whole law-making power is centered — to use a
vulgarism — on cinching the laborer and the producer, so long
will their rich fields be scratched with a stick, instead of
ploughed, their grain thrashed by the trample of the feet of
broncos and carried to market on the backs of the meek and
patient burro.

Nor can you expect to find energy and industry among the
laborers and farmers, when ground down to the verge of
starvation by a tax on everything that they produce, while
the land owner and stockman contribute nothing toward the
support of the government. Such are the laws and such the
condition of the people. The "peon law," although wiped
from the statute books, is as much in force in the State of
Chihuahua as e*ver, and thousands of men, on account
of a debt of a few dollars, are compelled to work for a lifetime
and support their families on the beggarly pittance of
twenty-five to thirty cents per day. Those en-
gaged in agricultural pursuits are in but a trifle
better condition, very few owning the soil they culti-
vate. Those who rent — which are by far the larger portion —
have to pay enormous ground rent to the big land-holders.
Their manner of cultivation is crude in the extreme. Plow-
ing is done by scratching the ground with a forked stick,
the longer end of which is tied firmly to a cross-bar lashed to
the horns of a pair of oxen, which the shorter fork scrapes
along the ground. It is quite doubtful whether the poor
devils would use an American plow or not, if they had one.
The law-makere, however, take good care that they don't
have an opportunity, for with a protective tariff policy that
would give the nightmare to "Horizontal" Morrison, they
first levy an import bulk duty of so much per pound, and
then a special duty of two hundred per cent, ad valorem on
articles of that nature, each town that the articles are taken
to or through also collecting a tax. Then again they try to
make irrigation atone for the lack of proper cultivation, and
the whole field must be flooded over and over with large
bodies of water, until between tramping and digging to dis-
tribute the water evenly, nearly one-fourth of the crop is
destroyed. And yet this is not all. During the month of
June they expect "the rainy season to commence; bnt it does
not begin at the time expected. Therefore the heavenly
water company, presided over by a certain saint whose name
I have forgotten, has to be propitiated. In order _to accom-
plish this a small image of the Mexican Jupiter -fluvius is
lashed to the weather side of a stretcher, over which is
erected a muslin awninglto keep him from getting sun-struck,
and taken at the head of a large procession of men, women,
youth and naked urchins, to the fields to be shown the con-
sequences of his remissness and reminded that even water
corporations should have compassion, if not souls. This
procession, withloud incantations, highly enlivened by the
imitative energy of the pack of worthless curs that attend it,
crosses and recrosses the fields, until they destroy more
grain than an Iowa cyclone, or a flock of California wild
geese. It is hardly necessary to remark that Jupiter P. is
deeply impressed by these proceedings and sends word to
the head office to open the flood gates — when they get ready.
In the course of time* the bountiful rain descends, and J.
Pluvius, for his blessed kindness, receives the thanks of a
grateful nation.

In the course of time the crops are harvested, threshed
out on the ground by a band of horses, and taken to market,
either in a two-wheeled cart, or on the backs of the ever
present donkey; and every little town, either through which
the produce passes or in which it is sold, levies its transit-
tax. No wonder then that California canned fruit sells in
the City of Chihuahua for $1 per can, and strawberries
bring $1 per box!

The mining interests are in very much the same conditon,
the laws being against the poor prospector. It costs the
prospector $10 in the first place to locate his discovery; then
within the following four months he has to do work equal to
a shaft 4x6x36 feet and then make application for possession.
Then the "Mining Deputation" go on to his claim with sur-
veyor and witnesses, lay off his claim and tnx him §250.
Then, after all this, he has to work the claim with six men,
six months in each year, or the Government will turn it over
to some one else. The result is that dozens of rich mines
are lying idle all over the country waiting for capital to open
them. But while we have censured the Government for its
short-sighted policy, we must condemn the indolence of the
people also, for as a rule the lower classes of the Mexicans
will only work when they are compelled to, and even then,
with an eye single to their physical preservation, they take it
in homeopathic doses. If through some good fortune one
has succeeded in getting possession of a mine, he will only
work it as you would work your bank account. So long as
ha can bring up the color from amongst the mysterious cav-
erns of his serape, the tap of the drill or the detonations of
the blast is unheard. But the time is sure to come when
the State of Chihuahua, in mineral wealth and work, will be
hailed as the great El Dorado, and rival, if not surpass, Cali-
fornia in her palmiest days. The Santa Eulalia silver mine,
located about fifteen miles from the City of Chihuahua, is
one of wonderful richness, five per cent, of the proceeds of
which has built a cathedral in the above named city, that
must have surpassed in cost, if not in magnificence, anything
of like purpose that your fair city can boast of. The Cnsi-
huriache, an extensive district, is full of fine prospects and
many well opened claims. Millions of dollars have been
taken from the placers of Guadalupe and San DomiDgo and
yet there is no question but what there are millions there
yet, to say nothing of the numerous undeveloped ledges
whose croppings give promise of big dividends below, while
the whole eastern slope of the Sierra Madras, forming the
western boundary of the State, seem to be the great rock-
bound treasure vault, wherein Nature bus stored her greatest
wealth, awaiting the (Yan)kee to unlock and distribute it
through the arteries of commerce and industry. P.

Los Angeles.

A New De and Re-Capper.

In the advertising columns Messrs. Clabrough and Golcher
offer two recent inventions. One of them is a lubricant and
rust preventive, that has been largely used by local sports-
men during the last year, and to some extent by those in the
interior. Such as havensed it unite in saying that the "Boss,"
as it is called, is a good article, neat to handle, an excellent
covering, and a perfect lubricant for locks, as it is abso-
lutely non-gumming. Captain M. W. Staekpool, Mr. John B.
Maynard, Mr. Kaniou E. Wilson and others speak well of it.
7 he invention, however, is the re-capper. It istthe resultfof the
combined genius and laziness of a resident of Los Angeles, and
is not only the best thing of the kind we have ever seen, but
is so much better than any other that no comparison can be
made. With this new thing, which a six-year-old child can
use perfectly, one can de-cap and re-cap shells so rapidly as
to make the task seem a pleasure. After a little practice
it is no great thing to take a hundred shells, knock out the
old primers and replace them with fresh, in three minutes.
To market shots and all who use brass shells, or re-load paper
cases, the implement is simply indispensable. Messrs. Char-
ley Walters, Win. Ryan and Dick Brooks are using them, and
claim that they save more than an hour a day by so doing.
We notice the invention, not, with the purpose of benefiting
its inventor, but because it is a thing that will greatly benefit
shooters.

With the same feeling, we suggest to those who sometimes
use a lantern in shooting or fishing trips, that it may profit
them to examine the pocket lantern sold by Mr. E. T. Allen.
We have seldom found a handier thing. It gives a first rate
light, and can be carried in the pocket without escape of the
oil, whileatthe sameiimeitisastrong, serviceable article. We
fancy that Mr. Ben Burling will not be found fishing Lagn-
nitas Creek ag.tin by the light of a tallow dip in the early
morning.

A favorable opportunity is offered in the advertising col-
umns to any one who wishes to exchange a heavy gun for
a light one.

On Thursday last, Mr. Thomas Bennet brought into our
office a pair of black sea brant, which had been sent to him
by Captain White, of Eureka, Humboldt Bay. They were in
fine condition and were sent to Mr. Bennet with a request
that he show them to a game dealer, and arrange for the keep-
ing of a supply duriug the season. The bird is found in
numbers only in Humboldt Bay and San Diego Bay. It is a
shy, hard bird to bag, but it is well worth the precaution
necessary to shoot it, because of its size and excellence on
the table. Captain White is so situated that he can procure
a large and regular supply of them, and epicures will soon
learn to value them. C. E. Benton in the California Market,
has ordered a consignment of the brant and will soon receive
them.

Mr. E. P. Vandercook and friends shot over Sherman
Island two days last week with poor luck, barely getting
ducks enough to eat.

Mr. Charles Hallock, founder of Forest and Strea?7i, and
widely known as a sportsman, is knocking about in the
Northwest and is expected here before long. Californians
will not let the opportunity pass without knowing him, and
extending all the courtesies which genuine sportsmanly
warmth can suggest.

We have too few chances to know the men who have
become recognized leaders in all that appertains to fieM
sports. Every one can mention a hundred names to know
the owners of which would be a pleasure, but the owners
aforesaid are not wise in their generation. If they were, they
would all come to the West, and grow up with the quails,
canvasbacks, brant and blacktails of this virgin laud.

If there are heartier, more manly men than are to be
found among sportsmen we do not know it. To love the
gun and dog or the fly-rod is all the initiation requisite for
introduction to that vast body of natural Free Masons,
which under all suns and on all waters is ever in pursuit of
knowledge and recreation, building a structure that will not
soon crumble.

Isaac McLennan, an old-timo fisherman, hunter and poet,
has for many years contributed to sportsmen's papers little
poetic gems, descriptive of various incidents "by flood and
field," and the poems have been gathered by Mr. Henry
Thorpe, and edited by that genial writer "Will Wildwood,"
for publication. They are essential to every library, and
will repay repeated readings.

TEAP.

At Brown's Corners.

The shooting match at Brown's Corners was well attended on
Christmas day. A number of crack shots from a distance were
present, among whom were D. Donaldson of Suisun, Ed.
Howard of Blacks, Mr. Bassford of Vacaville, and G. W. Watson
of Sacramento. The pool shooting was the interesting feature
of the day's sport, in which the entries were $2.50 each.
The first match had S entries, with a score of 6 birds each,
as follows: W. Leman killed 6,C. Barr 1, Bassford 6, Donald-
son 6, Watson 5, D. Wyckoff6, Wm.Holcom5. F. Wyckoff5.
Three being tied on a straight score, it was decided by shoot-
ing 3 pairs of double birds, Bassford killing 5, and winning
th<^ pool.

The next pool resnlted in a tie of five each for Bassford,
Donaldson, F. Wychoff and Jackson. This tie was decided
by the score in the third pool, Bassford winning, and also
divided the third pool with Howard.

The fourth was a match between Howard and Gould, a
couple of Black's expert shots. Howard killed six birds, and
was declared the winner.

The fifth was a tie between Donaldson, D. Wyckoff and J.
Hnllingsworthjthe pool contained $27 and was divided.
The sixth was also a tie between Donaldsoo, Howard nud
Hi.illingsworth. In the shoot off Donaldson won. The
matches were well attended by the Woodland Gun Clubs,
but few of whom chanced their luck in the pool boxes.
Besides the regular matches, the amateurs and their friends
had considerable spovt in side matches, and in turkey and
chicken shooting. The day was pleasant, and tbe crowd
much larger than usually attend such exhibitions.

1886

Stoe ijfceetax ana j^iwrtsuratt.

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THE KENNEL.

Cog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam,
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

First American Waterloo Cup Meeting.

Events of interest to lovers of the sporting breeds of dogs
have come in quick succession, during the two or three
months last passed. The latest, and iu many respects the
best and most interesting, is the coursing meeting which was
run off at Newark, on Saturday and Sunday, January 2d and
3d. The meeting was given under the auspices of the Newark
Park Association, which is a body made up of members of
both the California and the Pacific Coast Coursing Clubs,
and of non-affiliated greyhound owners. It is the intention
of the Association to give such a meeting early in January of
each year, and in order to distinguish it from the regular
gatherings of the clubs, the name Waterloo Cup Meeting was
given it, in imitation, of course, of those who first chose the
name for the great meeting run in February of each year, on
the meadows about Altcar, near Liverpool.

The Newark Stake was made for sixty-four dogs at $10
each, but so many hounds had been thrown out of training
after the Fall meetings, that it was impossible to secure so
large an entry of possible winners, and the stake finally
closed with twenty-four nominations, of which all but one
started. A better season could not have been chosen for the
sport. The ground was cool and moist, but firm enough to
make sure footing. The days were clear and bracing, and
thearrangementsforloosingthehares were perfect. The judg-
ing was good, being done by Messrs. J. C. Murphy and Jos.
Matthews, both experienced men. The field stewards were:
Messrs. Samuel 0. Gregory, J. F. Carroll, end T. J. Cronin.
The slipping was done by Mr. C. J. Murphy, and done very
well, except in one or two slips when the slips hung. The
utmost care should be taken to insure perfection in the slips
used. Of course, the slip steward was Mr. William Halpru;
none other can so well secure a prompt succession
of courses. The winning dogs deserve mention.
The winner of the Stake, Tullamore, is a red dog,
with white spot on brisket; stands near twenty-three |
inches at the shoulder, on as good legs and feet as are
often seen. He was brought from England by Captain Bing-
ham of the ship Iron Duke, in February last, and turned
over' to the Murphy brothers. He is well ribbed up,
heavily loined, and is as quick from the slips and as clever
as any dog we recall. He ran at Merced last October, but
was shut out by a trip and hard fall. At the last meeting of
the Pacific Coast Coursing Club he ran into third money.
He was conditioned by Mr. John Perrigo, who brought him
to the slips very fit. _

Davy Crockett, the runner up, is owned by Mr. Samuel U.
Gregory, who is rightly proud of his game and speedy dog.
Davy is by Lord Bafeerstield, out of Black Bess II. Lord
Bakersfield bv Quicksilver— White Bessie. Black Bess II.
by Don Pedro— Black Bess (imp.) The dog, Lord Bakers-
field, is often called Lord Beaconsfield, which is a mistake,
as will be shown in a commuuication promised us by Mr.
Gregory. Daw Crockett is four years old, brindle, with
white toes and white tipped tail, stands twenty-four and a
half inches, weighs fifty-two pounds, and is all over a hound.
He has run several courses at different times without sue
cess, but made a grand showing in his last contest. He was
walked by Mr. Gregory at his home in Alma, and was nardly
drawn fine enough to show at his best.

Wee Lassie, which received third money, is about as well
known as her owner, Mr. John Perrigo. She is by Baron
Walkden— Laura Wright, and has so often been described,
that it is not necessary to repeat. As usual she came up for
her first course in beautiful condition, at her weight, forty-
eight pounds. After the Cap races, an extra stake for four-
teen dogs was won by Mr. H. Wormington's big white puppy
Redwood Chief, bv Lord Byron— Pride of the Canyon.
Chief is a beauty and will be heard of as he matures. The
runner up in the Extra Stake was the well known bitch Lady
Cleveland, owned bv Mr. Wm. McCormick. A second
Extra Stake was won by Mollie Bawne; runner up Juliet.

WATERLOO CDP.

Berkeley— Little Willie .—Berkeley led to a good have,
from a slip at seventy yards, wrenched four times, and carried
his hare across the Park, when he scored a turn, and placed
Little Willie, who flecked and turned the game to Berkeley
for a wrench and kill, Berkeley winning. Murphy, judge.

Keno— Keat Bascomb.— Keno had a little the best of the
slip but when half over the field was displaced by Keat Bas-
comb, and the later worked his hare through two wrenches
and a' turn, letting Keno in for a time, after which Keat again
took possession, killed and won. Murphy, judge.

John L— Parlor Maid.— John L. led to the hare from a
long slip, made four wrenches, two turns and a kill, beating
the°Maid nointless. Murphy, judge.

Fanny Davenport— Ttjxlamore— Tnllarnore burst away
in the lead to a lively hare, wrenched three times, turned
twice and only on the last turn placed Fanny Davenport for
a turn, when Tullamore was replaced and killed out of hand,
■winning. Matthews, judge.

QtjTen Esther, a bye. — Jennie Lind did not come to slips,
and Queen Esther ran a heavy bye with a dog of Mr. Domi-
nick Shannon's. Mathews, judge.

Wee Lassie— Oay-Ey6-See.— Lassie led up to the hare,
wrenched twice and had the course well in hand when she
tripped and got a bad fall, thereby letting Jay-Eye-See in for
a sixty-yard lead and a kill. Judge Matthews decided it a no
course, and the dogs were again put in slips, and got away to
a strong hare, Lassie leading, wrenching five times, turning,
and letting Jay-Eye-See in for a turn, when Lassie again
served herself, killed and won. Matthews, judge.

Killarney— Lady Cleveland.— Killarney was first from
a good slip to the hare, wrenching twice and making a turn,
and placing Lady Cleveland for a wrench and turu, wben
Killarney again took up the running and pushed the game to
a kill, Lady Cleveland, however, being into the hare about as
soon. Killarney won. Murphy, judge.

Lady Franklin— Thornh ill. —Lady Franklin led to the
best hare until then loosed, worked it for three wrenches and
a turn nlacing Thornhill for a wrencl) and turn, when
the Lad'y a^ain went off in possession and did some
of the cleverest work of the meeting on a troublesome
hare, taking it alone to the upper end of the Park and turn-
ing it toward the covert where she killed behind a straw stack.
The course was awarded to Thornhill. Murphy, judge.
When asked how Thornhill won, Judge Murphy kindly gave
as his reason what he stated to be a fact, viz., that Liuly
Franklin lurched several times. We admit the ability and
perfect candor of the judge, as well as his right to his indi-
vidual judgment, but we except to the award for the reasons
that from a favorable position we watched the whole course

with a strong glass, and saw that in the lead up to the hare
Lady Franklin was alone, while after turning the game and
placing Thornhill, she again served herself, and worked the
course to a kill, almost beating Thornhill pointless. She
could not well have lurched up to her first turn, and even if
she did so while Thornhill was in possession, she yet heat
him.

King — Rattler. — Rattler led, wrenched three times and
made a turn to King, which the latter used for a wrench and
turn, placing Rattler for a turn, when King took possession
for a turn, Rattler serving himself for three wrenches and a
turn, on which King took the hare to covert, the first of the
meeting, Rattler winning. Murphy, judge.

Puritan — Flying Dutchman. — From an even slip, Dutch-
man forged ahead, wrenched three times, turned, and placed
Puritan for a turn, when Dutchman again took the hare for
sixty yards, turning to Puritan for a bit of good work and a
turn, when he again ran away with the hare to a kill and
won. Matthews, judge.

Mazeppa — Davy Crockett. — The dogs got away evenly,
but Davy Crockett soon showed a clear lead, which he main-
tained until he had a turn to the good, letting Mazeppa in.
As soon as the flogs were straightened, Davy Crockett scored
the first go by of the meeting, and again turned to Mazeppa.
Then each scored two wrenches and three turns each, the
hare reaching covert, Davy Crockett winning. Matthews,
judge.

Forrest — Lady Emma. — From a long slip Forrest led to the
hare, turning it to Lady Emma, which used it for a wrench
and turn, replacing Forrest for two wrenches and a turn,
Emma running a little cunning. After Forrest's last turn the
bitch took the hare for a go by, two turns and a kill, and
won. Mathews, judge.

first ties.
Berkeley — Keat Bascomb. — Berkeley hung in the slips
and Keat got a great lead, pushing the hare to two wrenches
and two turns, the last placing Berkeley for a turn, when
Keat again took possession and ran the hare to a straw stack,
Keat Bascomb winning. Murphy, judge.

John L. — Tullamore. — Tullamore, as before, got away from
slips very quickly, led to the hare, turned it twice and only
then let John L. in, but not to the latter's advantage, as Tull-
amore scored ago bye, aturn and a|kill and won._ Matthews,
judge.

Queen Esther — Wee Lassie. — Wee Lassie, clever as ever,
ran up to a good hare, wrenched twice, turned and placed
Queen Esther for a turn, when Wee Lassie Tesumed posses-
sion for a few yards, then wrenched to Queen Esther, which
killed. Wee Lassie winning. Murphy, judge.

Killarney — Thornhill. — Killarney made the runniDg, to
a turn, where Thornhill served himself for a wrench and
turn, placing Killarney, also for a turn, when Thornhill tonk
the hare through a wrench, a turn, and to a splendid kill, and
won. Murphy, judge-.

Rattler — Flying Dutchman. — These dogs ran a no course,
and when slipped a second time Flying Dutchman soon
showed daylight between himself and Rattler, led to the hare
turned it and placed Rattler, which after a brilliant drive,
turned the hare to Dutchman, the latter killing and winning.
Mathews, judge.

Dayt Crockett — Lady Emma. — Davy led from slips,
turned to Emma, when Davy was credited with a go by, a
kill and a win, ending the running for the day. Murphy,
judge.

SECOND TIES.

Keat Bascomb — Tullamore. — On Sunday morning, the
second ties were run, Tullamore made a quick lead from
slips, scored three wrenches, a turn and a kill, beating Keat
Bascomb pointless. Mathews, judge.

Wee Lassie — Thornhill. — Wee Lassie scored speed, three
wrenches, a turn and a kill, and won. Matthews, judge.

Flying Dutchman — Davy Crockett. — Flying .Dutchman
led from slips, but Davy Crockett made a drive for him, took
the hare for a turn, placing Dutchman, who also worked his
game to a turn, serving Davy Crockett, which killed and won.
Matthewe, judge.

third ties.
Tullamore — Wee Lassie. — Tullamore, fresh as a daisy,
served the leal up, rwo wrenches and a turn, to Wee Lassie,
which tuuk a turu out of the hare, replacing Tullamore for a
turn on which Wee Lassie killed, Tullamore winning.
Matthews, judge.

Davy Crockett, a Bye. — Davy ran a pumping bye, to the
upper fence of the Park, where he turned his hare to the other
dog, which killed.

final.
Tullamore — Davy Crockett. — The great unknown, Tul-
lamore, scored a clean lead to the hare, turned, and let Davy
Crockett in for a wrench and turn, when Tullamore again
placed himself and killed, winning the course and first
money. Matthews, judge.

SUMMARY.

First American "Waterloo Cup Meeting, open, for sixty-four dogs at
810 each. Winner £120; runner up 5611; third dog $40. Closed with
twenty-four nominations. Twenty-three starters. Run at Newark,
Alameda Co., Cal., Jan. 2d and ad, 1886. Judges: J. C, Murphy and
Jos. Matthews, alternating.

Berkeley, fwd. owner, C. H. Nash,

beat

Little Willie, f w d, owner, Wm. Ealpin.

Keat Bascomb, bd w d, owner ,D. M. Murphy,

beat

Keno, bd w d, owner, Richard Healey.

Jobn L. , bd w d, owner, M. Tiernan,

beat

Parlor Maid, w bd b, owner, J. Shea.

Tullamore, r d, owner, J. J. Murphy,

beat

Fanny Davenport, f w b, owner, W. J. Thompson.

Queen Esther, w be b, owner, D. W, Swain, a bye.

Wee Lassie, be w f, owner, Jobn Perrigo,

beat

Jay-Eye-See. bd d, owner, Samuel Jaquillard.

Killarney, wf d, owner, T. J. Cronin,

beat

Lady Cleveland, f w b, owner, Wm. M;Cormick.

Thornhill, bd w d, owner, J. Shea,

bent

Lady Franklin, w he b, owner, D. Healey.

Rattler, bd wd, owner, J. L Meares, Jr.,

lie at

King.bd w d.owner, P. Foley.

Flying Dutchman, f w d. owner, P. Henneasy

Tullamore;beat,Wee Lassie.

1 Davy|Crockett,abye.

Winner, Tullamore.
Banner up, Davy Crockett.

Tullamore beat Davy Croekett, and won.

I Third dog, Wee Lassie.

EXTRA STAKE.

Queen Esther— Lady Hercules. — Lady Hercules showed
greater speed to the hare, turned to Queen Esther and the
hare holed, Lady Hercules winning. Sexton, judge.

Lady Cronin — Moll Roe. — They ran an undecided course
and were returned to slips. When cast off on a fresh hare,
Lady Cronin led, Moll Roe rather lurching. Lady C. scored
two turns without serving Moll Eoe, killed and won. Sbxton,
judge.

Juliet — Dynamite. — Juliet scored speed, four wrenches
and three turns, against two turns for Dynamite, the latter
falling in a ditch to his great disadvantage. Juliet won.
Sexton, judge.

Klvg — Lady Cleveland. — Lady Cleveland was first from
slips, turned twice, let in King for two turns, when Lady
Cleveland killed and won. Sexton judge.

Dan Jones — Rose of Greenhall. — Dan Jones was alone to
the hare, turned, placed Rose for a turn when Dan again
served himself for a turn to the bitch, which Rose used to a
kill, Dan Jones winning. Sexton, judge.

Mazeppa — Keno. — Mazeppa led for two wrenches and a
turn, letting Keno in for a turn, when Mazeppa scored a go
by and kill and won. SextoD, judge.

Redwood Chief — John L. — When slipped, the slip cord
broke and the dogs started for the hare in slips, but John L.
soon broke away, leaving Redwood Chief with the slips
dangling from his neck, lashing about and knocking his
knees. It was judged a no course.

When slipped again Redwood Chief led up to a good
hare, for a turn, placing John L., which served himself, and
then let in the Chief to a kill and and win. Sexton, judge.

FIRST TIES.

Lady Hercules— Lady Cronin. — A good even slip was
made, but Lady Hercules showed speediest and scored three
wrenches and a turn, before permitting Lady Cronin to share
the credits, which the latter then did by wrenching twice and
finally turning. Lady Hercules, on the outside, scored a go
by, and the hare reached covert, Lady Hercules winning
the course. Matthews, judge.

Juliet — Lady Cleveland. — Juliet was first to the game,
and turned. Lady Cleveland then took up the work,
wrenched twice, and turned to Juliet, which killed, Lady
Cleveland winning. Matthews judge.

Dan Jones— Mazeppa. — Mazeppa led to a wrench, placing
Dan Jones, which monopolized the remainder of the course,
wrenching three times and finally turning to Mazeppa, but
quickly replacing himself after a turn by the latter, and tak-
ing the hare to a hole, Dan winning. Matthews, judge.

Redwood Chief a eye. — Chief ran a;hard bye course with
Thornhill.

SECOND TIES.

Lady Hercules— Lady Cleveland. — Lady Cleveland ran
up well and turned, placing Lady Hercules for a wrench and
turn, when Lady Cleveland killed and won. Matthews, judge.

Redwood Chief an Accidental Bye. — Dan Jones was with-
drawn unbeaten but dead lame, in favor of Redwood Chief.
Chief then ran a bye with J. F. Carroll's old cbampioo, Paul
Jones. Paul led up from slips, scored two wrenches, a turn
and placed Chief for a wrench, when Paul again served him-
self and killed.

final.

Lady Cleveland— Redwood Chief. — Chief led from slips
and made a turn, letting Lady Cleveland in for a wrench and
turn, when Chief straightened out and scored two wrenches,
a turn and a fine kill, and won the course and first money.
Matthews, judge.

SUMMARY.

Extra Stake No. 1.— For sixl een dogs, at $5 each. Fourteen entries.
Winner. 8-50. Runn r up, &20. Run at Newark, Jan. 2 and 3, 18*6.
Judges, Wm. Sexton and Jos. Mathews, alternating.

Lady HerculeB, be w b, owner J. Shea,

beat

Queen Esther w be b, owner D. W. Swain.

Lady Cronin, w b, owner T. J. Cronin,

beat
Moll Boe, bd w b, owner M. Tterman.
Juliet, bd w b, owner J. L. Meares, Jr.,
beat
Dynamite , bd w d, owner J. Shea.
Lady Cleveland, f w b, owner Win. McCormick,
beat
King, bit w A, owner P. Foley.
Dan Jones ,w bd d, owner J. F. Carroll,
he«it
Rose of Greenhall , bk w b , owner J . Cooney,
Mazeppa , bd w d , owner H . E . Deane,
beat
Keno, bd w d, ow ner R . Healey.
Redwood Chief, w d, owner H. Worraington,
beat
John L. bd w d owner M. Tierman.
II.
Lady Hercules beat Lady Cronin. D.in Jones beat Mazeppa.
Lady Cleveland beat Juliet. ! Redwood Chief a bye.

III.
Lady Cleveland beat Lady Hercules I Redwood Chief a bye.
IV.
Redwood Chief beat Lady Cleveland and won first.
Winner, Redwood Chief. 1 Runner up.Ladv Cleveland.

Extra Stake No. 2. ThiB was an u nsatisfactory atTair, and It will euf -
flee to give a summary ot the courses.

Sl'MMARY.

Juliet beat Dean Swift. I Mollie Rawiie beat King. [ney.

Maidof Erin beat Jenny Lind. | Queen Esther beat Uelle of Killar-

II.
Juliet beat Maid of Erin, I Mollie Bawne beat Queen Esther.

III.
Juliet beat Mollie Bawne and won.
Winner, Juliet. I Runner up, Mollie Bawne.

beat

Puritan, bd w A, owner , F. F. Bernal.

Daw Crockett, bd w d, owner, Samuel O. Gregory,

be:it

Mazeppa, bd w d, owner, Wm. Halpln.

Lady Emma, be w f. owner. D. D. Shannon,

beat
Forrest, bd w d, owner, Samuel O. Gregory.
II.
iThornhlll beat Klllarnev.
iFlvim: Dutchman beat Rattler.
I Davy Crocket beat Lady Emma.
III.
I Davy Crockett beat.Flying Dutoh-
man.

Keat Riscomb beat Berkeley.

Tollaraoxe beat John L,

Wee Lassie beat Queen Esther

Tullamore beat KeatBaaeomb

Wee Lassie beat Tliurnbill.

"Porcupine, " in the Sporting Life of last week, makes a
remark which is bo much to the point, as applied to the re-
cent trials of the Pacific Coast Club, that we reprint it:

"I would call the attention of field trials clubs to the
urgent necessity of framing a rule to prevent a repetition of
the disgraceful conduct witnessed at ruauy field trials. Gen-
tlemen, who at great personal inconvenience, and in many
cases only after persistent requests consent to act as judges,
and are accepted by owners by their own act of running their
dogs, are insulted most grossly simply to save some dog's
credit. This must be put down, and I would suggest a rule
which would place the dog entirely under the control of the
judges, from the moment be is put down to run his first heat
until the stake is decided. In the event of a ' : t>iug
withdrawn, except for accident or sickness,
handler and dog should at once suffer the peni
sion, and no option be given for the judges t
minor penalty. Such conduct must be put dc
an English coursing law bearing on this matte
ing a judge which I mUBt look up and quote."

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Jan 9

Great London Field Trials of Turnspits and
Truffle Dogs.

Death of Champion Sue.

One of the funniest thiDgs that has come in our way for a
long time is the held trial report subjoined, which we clip
from that newsy and vigorous exchange, the London Shoot-
ing Times Whether Brother Clement is quizzing or not we
leave to our readers to determine:

This competition, organized by a well-known breeder, was
brought to an issue one day last week, with qualified success.
A lar<*e and influential company graced the proceedings,
whilst in the background, taking notes, could be observed
representative waiters of nearly every place of importance in
the Metropolis. An innovation was that the owners names
were not stated upon the card of entries, only those of the
dogs being given; this, whilst evincing a certain amount of
praiseworthy modestv, created considerable comment and
conjecture. The first" item in the programme was the f ruffle
Trials. Four dogs only were entered— Etuvee lrlandaise,
Moustache, Lorgnon, and Timide, and a single heat was the
result. Ou beiDg turned dowu in the German square garden,
Lorgnon immediately came to a point, but the result prov-
ing to be on a sandwich (probably dropped by a careless
nursemaid) he was immediately put out. The other three
did some good ranging, and every now and again displayed
great qualities of nose, which by a pure mischance were,
however, directed to everything except the hidden truffle.
Eventually Etuvee lrlandaise, came to a staunch point, and
commenced to dig. The truffle having been buried by an in-
dependent man, no one but he aud the principal exhibitor
knew where it was, so excitement ran high, every movement
of the dog being watched with unflagging interest, and the
judges "s face was a picture of anxious uncertainty. A brave
effort, and a huge marrow bone was unearthed. This was
the signal for a free fight among the competitors. Lorgnon
breaking loose aud joining in gaily. As it seemed impos?i-
ble to tiud she quarry, the hider of it was requested to dig it
up, and re-bury it at a point near the surface, but on turn-
ing the gruund over to search for it, no truffle was found,
and suspicion at once fell upon the owner of Lorgnon as hav-
ing abstracted it during the morning. The prize, therefore,
was given to Etuvee lrlandaise, which award created a great
disturbance.

Fur the Turnspit Trials a wheel had been erected at a res-
taurant close by, by the kind permission of the proprietor,
and the hour was so timed that the competition should cook
the joints for the evening's table a" hote. For this stake, five
dogs were entered, Mouche, Beau Nez, Joailleric. Chic and
LTugenue. Of these, Mouche first entered the wheel, and
lying down, went resolutely to sleep, neither threats nor
prayers would make him work. Beau Nez danced merrily
around, but becoming excited went so fast that the joint col-
lided against the bars of the fire, and was seriously disfigured.
Joailleric would not enter the wheel at all, it being evidently
his impression that it was not his turn. Chic simply sat up
aud howled every time the wheel moved, and finally com-
menced to tear pieces out of it. LTugenue was then turued
in but was immediately disqualified, for breaking through
the other side, and worrying the joint. Had he not been
trained so fine he woul3 have won. As it was, the prize was
awarded to Beau Nez. The owner was immediately offered
a genuine Bank of Elegance note for him, prize thrown in;
the offer, however, was refused. The company then
adjourned to the bar of the hotel, aud drank success to the
next trials, proposing a vote of thanks to the spirited pro-
moter. Owing, however, to the unsatisfactory performance
of the turnspits, the dinner that had been arranged was
abandoned.

Elsewhere in our kennel department, Judge Post, of Sac-
ramanto, writes of the death of Bryson's Sue, a bitch known
wherever field trials are run and great dogs valued. Keaders
will be interested in the Judge's article, both because
it relates to so sad a Iosb, and because it
comes from the pen of one to whom more than to any other
is due the local interest in purely-bred English Setters. The
California Kennels, owned by Judge Post and Mr. G. W.
Watson jointly, have in them several dogs of breeding as rare
as Sue's, and one of promise equal to hers in her callow
days when she raced about at Fairmont oblivious to hand-
lers, judges, spectators, and all else but the fact that game
birds might be lying near, defiantly shaking scent from pol-
luted wing coverts, and ready for a match with wings against
leaden pellets.

We infer from the prominence given to Sue's breeding, by
Judge Post, that he favors a minimum of Laverack blood,
and we can not see any error in so doing. In fact in his own
kennel the Judge snows his predilection for such breeding
as comes nearly to the origiual winning Duke— Kbcebe —
Laverack cross. The California Kennel's Btud dog ia Harold, a
Gain— Gem. Harold is fifty-two and one-third per cent.
Laverack and forty-seven and two-thirds per cent Duke —
Khcebe, nearly half and half, and none the better for even
the slight preponderance of Laverack blood. The brood
bitches, Sweetheart, Janet and Olive K, are equal to Harold
in strength of the Duke— Rhcebe blood, and it is fair to pre-
sume that from the kennels there will be produced English
Setters as good as any to be had elsewhere.

Whether or not Harold crossed with the bitches now in
hand will produce a genius remains to be seen, but this is true,
viz.: that the ancestors of all the dogs are not only great in
blood lines, but have also proved their excellence in the field.

Sometimes we fancy that too little regard is paid to the
field qualities of the dogs in the pedigrees of sires and dams.
It is not true that blood alone will insure field excellence.
If it was true, grand field performers would be common.
The process of selection which under purely natural condi-
tions would result from the operation of natural law.
would practically prevent the "weeds" and "culls" from
propagatiug their congenital weakness. And when natural
laws are curbed in their operation, the purpose of breeders
should he to assimilate as closely as possible to them. Such
an axiom would indicate the wisdom of breeding alone to and
from strong, able field dogs, if the desire is to produce such
animals.

Too late for publication this week we received from Mr.
Sam'lO. Gregory some interesting notes about his greyhound,
Davy Crockett, which ran up in the Waterloo Cup meeting
the other day. We are glad to receive them, and hope Mr.
Gregory and other thoroughly posted and competent coursers
will lend assistance in making our kennel department what
it shonld he, viz.: an exhaustive resume of doggy matters on
the c ast. A kind word and a little effort from each of its
friends will soon make the paper a thing to be proud of.

[By Judge C. X_ Post.]
Recent advices from Tennessee announce the death of the
world renowned Llewellin Setter bitoh Sue, the property of
Messrs. P. H. and D. Bryson, of Memphis, Tennessee. Sue
was six years old at the time of her death; she was bred by
SI. Heller, Monroeville, la. Sue was sired by Burges' Cham-
pion Druid (Prince — Dora) aud out of Ruby (Rake — Fanny).
Prince, by Dash II.— Moll III.; Dora, by Duke — Rhcebe;
Rake, by Dan (brother to Dora)— Ruby, sister to the great
field trial crack Rob Roy, by Laverack's Fred — Rhcebe. Ruby
and her sister Rose were both field trial winners in England.
Fanny, granddam of Sue, came from that very successful
cross of Leicester and Dart; Leicester beijg by Dan— Lili II.,
by Dash II. — Lill, and Dart, by Prince — Dora, tnus being a
full sister to Druid.

An analysis of Sue'e blood lines should be a matter of in-
terest to breeders of the Llewellin Setter. The exact propor-
tions of her blood were three-eighths Laverack, three-eighths
Rhcebe aud two-eighths Duke blood. Sue was a wonderful
field performer; she was a large, good-looking, racy-built
bitch, black, white and tan in color, possessed of a good
nose, great speed, endurance and bottom, with an unusual
amount of what is termed "bird sense," or, in other words,
judgment in hunting birds. She was a cunning jade and
always had an eye on her antagonist in the field, and at the
slightest indication by the opposing dog of the presence of
game, she would do her best to outspeed her antagonist to
the birds, even if the width of a field separated them. She
was very level headed aud perfectly broken; she was reared
and broken by Major J. W. Muruan, of Keeling, Tenu., and
by him sold to the Brysous for $500. Major Mnman now
owns a younger sister to Sue named Flounce, whom the
Major thinks fully as good as Sue. The Memphis aud Avent
Kennels own two sisters to Sue, to wit: Juno A. and Flax.
The forner made an enviable bench record last year, aud ran
two excellent heats at the National Trials just concluded at
Grand Junction. Flax is said to be A 1 in the field, but got
"off" a short time back and did not start at this year's trials.

W. A. Coster's Buckellew is a full brother to Sue and a
high-class field dog, having won the Members' Cup at the
Eastern Feld Trials of 1SS4, and was runner up for the same
prize this year. Dr. G. G. Ware, of Tenu., also owns Ben
Hill, an own brother to Sue, aud Beu is a very tine field dog,
and is claimed by many good judges to be the handsomest
one of the family.

Sue has won in prize money for the Messrs.
Bryson, the large sum of $1,070. Her winnings
are as follows: Field trials on prairie chickens at
Fairmount, Minn., in 1S82, four-fifths of second money,
$120. National Trials at Grand Junction, 1SS2, first money,
$250, in whieb race she run, probably, the best four heats
ever ran at a public trial. She scored iu her four heats 92,
96, 98 and 98 out of a possible 100. At National Trials, 1S83,
first money, $250. Divided Champion prize at same trials
with Champion Gath, £200. At Southern Trials, 1SS3, won
first money, $250.

It is not alone on her own field performances that her
fame will rest, however, but her progeny have reflected the
highest honor on her, and have proven her one of the greatest
dams that ever lived.

Glaustone's Boy, her only living offspring of her first litter
by Gladstone, won in 1884 the sum of $650, as follows:
Eastern Field Trials Derby, $250; second in National Derby,
1834, $150. Divided third in free-for-all at same meeting,
with his younger sister, Lillian, $50. Won first in Southern
Derby, 1884, $200. But two of Sue's second litter lived to
maturity, to wit: Sportsman and Lillian.

Sportsman started but twice last year, the first time in the
National Derby, in which he won first money, $250, without
an error, making altogether in his different heats 25 points,
to his different antagonists' seven.

Lillian is one of the handsomest bitches in the country,
and has won the following prizes at public trials: Divided
third money in National Derby, 1884, $50. Divided third
with her brother, Gladstone's Boy, at same meeting, $50.
Divided third at Southern Trials, 18S4, $25; and divided
second in Aged Stake at Western Trials, 1885, $75.

Gladstone's Boy won first in his class wherever shown on
the bench in 1884. Gladstone's Boy is owned by Dr. G. G.
Ware, of Stanton, Tenn. Sportsman is owned by Maj. J.
W. Murnau, of Keeling, Tenu., and Lilliau is the property
of the Messrs. Bryson, of Memphis, Tenn.

A strange fatality seemed to pursue Sue's puppies. She
always threw large litters, having whelped four altogether.
Gladstone's Boy is the only one alive of the first, and Sports-
man and Lillian of the second. Three are alive of the third,
one affected permanently by chorea. Of her last litter, we
believe, nearly all are alive. She had been bred to Glad-
stone only two or three days before her death. The Bryson's
have never been able to raise to maturity a dog pup from her,
but have lost twelve that they have reserved from different
litters. Those that they did not wish to keep were held at
$250 each at three months old. She was a grand specimen
of a grand breed of dogs, and her death will be deplored
wherever the merits of the Llewellin Setter are known.

The National Field Trials Club— The American
Derby.

An Error Corrected.

In our report of the Pacific Coast Field Trials Club's recent
trials an error was made for which we are a little blame-
worthy. The notes of the last heat of the trials, that between
J. SI. Bassford, Jr.'s white and lemon Pointer dog, Leuimie
B., and the California Keunel's black, white and tau Euglish
Setter bitch, Janet, were mislaid, aud after a thorough search
we failed to find them, so, not being able to recall the work,
made the error.

In the heat in question the dogs were cast off ou a steep
bluff and sent down into a valley were birds had been
worked down. Jauet soon pointed staunchly and broke in,
when Mr. Bassford shot, Sir. Post not having a gnu. Ordered
on, Janet ranged to the left and out of sight; Leinmie B. to
the right drew to point, hut the bird did not lie well. A stop
was called until Jauet could be brought up. When ordered
on, Lem again pointed, Bassford missing, Leui steady to
order. Then Janet pointed a few seconds and was backed,
but discovered her error. Moving back up the bluff Lem
scored another point, the bird flushing wild. Then Janet
drew to point and was backed, but Mr. Post could put out
nothing before the bitch ami the dogs were taken up, aud a
long jaunt made without finding birds in suitable cover,
when the handlers decided to permit the judges to place the
dogs.

In mentioning Mr. Berwick's old Trap last week, we styled
him a Dropper, which was a gross injustice to the steady,
keen-nosed old fellow. He was a Setter bred by J. V. Le
Moyne, of Chicaco, from dogs imported by that gentleman.

[American Field.]
The Seventh Annual Field Trials of the National Field
Trial Club, which began at Grand Junction, Tenn., on
Monday, December 7, with the All-Age Stake, closed on
Tuesday evening, December 15th, with the Sixth American
Derby.

The quality of the dogs in both stakes was, with a very few
exceptions, of a very superior character, and proves that a
higher order of field qualities of Setters and Pointers is being
developed yearly. We can expect, therefore, further im-
provement so long as breeders keep in view the necessity of
a high order of field qualities in the sire and dam. Bench
form is good; but a bench winner without a nose and hunt-
ing sense is not suited for either a sire or dam; breeders,
therefore, should satisfy themselves before breeding to a dog
that it actually possesses field merit; and if it does not, al-
though it might have won a thousand prizes on the bench,
they should shun it.

We desire to impress upon the President of the Club, Gen.
Shattuc, the necessity for revision of the running rules; they
were framed some five or six years ago, and are too ancient
for the nresent day. They are very defective, aud should be
revised and improved.

The birds were scarce, and the trials were consequently
prolonged longer than any previous year. The Executive
Committee has been instructed to procure Grand Junction
again, if possible, for 1SS6. The a mmittee should have
been instructed also to lease the grounds most suitable and
to stock them with quails. Unless --omething of the sort is
done the birds will be scarcer next jear than this year. The
National Club will find, in order to have suitable grounds
and birds sufficient, they must do, as the Eastern Field
Trials Club does, lease the grounds with the understanding
that the parties leased from shall protect the birds. Free
shooting in the South is becoming rapidly a relic of the past,
whether with a Field Trial Club or an individual.

We find, by an error, our statement of the flush Belle of
Piedmont, in her heat with Baden Baden, was given instead
of a point she had earned, we were made to say: "*
the judges, looking in a different direction when she pointed,
did not see the bird flush, etc., etc.," instead of "the judges
did not see her until the bird had flushed aud presumed she
had flushed it."

THE SIXTH AMERICAN DERBY.

On Friday morning, December 11th, the running in the
Sixth American Derby commenced, and ended Tuesday
evening, Decembur 15th. The stake closed May 1st with SO
nominations — 67 Setters and 13 Pointers. Of these 23
started. There were 26 to sturt, but in consequence of the
length of time the running of the All- Age Stake consumed,
Mr. E. S. Wanmaker and Mr. T. J. Landrum were obliged
to leave for home, therefore the former's Cad and Diess, and
the latter's Count Solo did not start. The stake was won by
Gath's Hope, owned by B. M. Dudley, Nashville, Tenu.
Gath's Hope is orange and white, is a large dog, with a long
stride, is stylish in motion and on point, and has a good
nose. The fact that he showed such" good nose in his sub-
sequent heats, and won the race, is proof positive that the
atmospheric conditions were unfavorable for good scent on
the first day of the Derby, when he made only one point and
numerous flushes in his heat run that day; and judged by
his work on that day, Dr. Davis, the owner of Maud D., the
bitch every one who knew her felt confident would win the
Derby, was so digustedand considered Gath's Hope's chance
of winning so small that he returned home with Maud D.
that night, which precluded her from running for second
place. Gath's Hope was bred by Dr. J. N. Macklin, Keel-
ing, Tenn., and is by Gath — Gem; Gath, by Count Noble
{Count Wiud'em — Nora) out of Peep o' Day (Gladstone-
Clip). Gem is by Gladstone — Gazelle; she by Druid — Jolly
May; she by Bob Roy — Pocahontas; she by Adam's Bock —
Dora. Gath's Hope was broken and handled in his race by
D. E. Eose, of Lawronceburg, Teun. Second was won by
Bob Gates, divider of third iu the All-Age Stake, same meet-
ing, to which refer for pedigree, etc. As mentioned in our
report of that stake, he was purchased for $350, but by Mr.
Whyte Bedford and not by Dr. B. W. Bedford. Third wan
won by Gath's Mark, Nannie S. and Canada Peg. Gath's
Mark won the All-Age Stake at High Point, and is a litter
brother, of Gath's Hope, to whost; pedigree refer for a correct
pedigree of Gath's Mark. Nannie S. won second in the
Derby at High Point, to the report of which race refer for
her pedigree, etc. Canada Peg is owned by the Memphis
and Avent Kennels, and was broken and handled iu his race
by Mr. J. M. Avent. He was bred by Dr. N. Kowe, and is
by Cambridge (Gladstone — Clip) out of Marchioness Peg
(Druid—Peg). Messrs. J. H. Dew, F. I. Stone and Wash-
ington A, Coster judged Friday and Saturday. Mr. Stone
having to go home Saturday night, Dr. BawHugs
Young took his place on Monday. On Tuesday Dr. Young,
having to attend Mr. Stephenson, who was confined to his
bed, Messrs. Dew and Coster judged alone.

FRIDAY.

Early in the morning the wind was south, cold aud mod-
erately high. The sun shone brightly, and continued to do so
all day. About ten o'clock it began to thaw and for the
remainder of the day the grouud was quite wet. With the
exception of the last brace put down toward evening, Bob
Gates aud Canada Peg, the work done was extraordinary for
the number of flushes. It was generally conceded that the
conditions of the atmosphere were as bad for scent as they
could be, as the dogs which were known to be good, aud of
which the owners expected brilliant work, ran over birds
after birds without even noticing the preseuce of them, and
flushed where they should have pointed. It was considered
one uf the worst days for scent iu a trial within the knowledge
uf anyone. The birds, moreover, were very hard to find, as
they were lying close, aud wheu found,were very wild.

Sam Sterrett— Joe Noulu,— At S :40, S.S. McCueu'a black,
white aud tau Setter dog Sam Sterrett, by Gladstone — Lava-
lette, handled by Charles Tucker, and the Memphis aud
Avent Keuuels1 blue beltou Setter dog Joe Noble, by Count
Noble — Countess A., handled by J. M. Avent, were cast off in
tt corn field. Considering the condition of the ground, both
moved off at a good gait. In speed, ranging and quartering
they were equal. Joe Noble had the advantage in style.
Goiug to the edge of some oak woods, both pointed and
roaded and cast off. Thhiv minutes afterwards, in the sedge
grass, Joe, Noble pointed and moved on a short distance and
pointed again; the birds ran to the right of him and Sam
Sterrett swung in and got a point while Joe Noble had to
cast off to get the trail, aud he coming up poiuted also. The
birds were flushed and Avent killed. Joe Noble retrieved
promptly and well; but as retrieving was not required, it was
not considered in the points for merit. Each dog was given
a point, Further on, Joe Noble pointed again and Aveu
flushed. Then Sam Sterrett got two points, both of which

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were backed by Joe Noble; Tucker flushed each time. Then
Joe Noble pointed, and the birds flushed, and going od, he
flushed and dropped. Then Sam Sterrett pointed, and
Tucker flushed the bird; after which Joe Noble pointed false,
and some distance on, flushed. Each dog was steady towing
to each flush, and was also steady to shot. Sevrral fields
were drawn blank, and it was not until 10:10, exactly one
hour since the work had been done on the last birds found,
when Sam Sterrett, at the edge of a deep ditch, under a scrub
oak, struck the foot scent of a bevy and roaded it to a flush,
for which, however, the judges gave him a point, a decision
we could not agree in, as he had never stopped from the time
he struck the trail of the birds until he flushed them. Fol-
lowing the birds to the oak woods, Sam Sterrett got one false
point and one flush, and Joe Noble got a back. The dogs
were then taken up at 10:1S, and Sam Sterrett was awarded
the heat. Down 1 hour and 3S minutes.

King Shot— Peg jiu.— At 10:30, Charles Whealen's liver
and white Pointer dog King Shot, by Meteor — Diana, handled
by J. E. Zimmerman, and N. Rose's blue belton Setter
dog Pegjim, by Cambridge — Marchioness Peg, handled by
B. Waters, were east off in a grass field. Pegjim was the
superior in pace, ranging, style and quartering. In the sedge
grass, King Shot flushed a bevy, which flew to the ditch a
short distance beyond, where the dogs followed; but with the
exception of those flushed by the judges, none of the birds
were found. Going to the thicket, both dogs pointed a bevy;
both handlers flushed and shot; both dogs dropped to wiDg
and were steady to shot. Pegjim, going on, three remaining
birds flashed before him and he dropped to wing. A little
beyond, King Shot pointed a hare, and was steady to fur.
The dogs then cast out of the thicket, and Kiug Shot, near
the fence, flushed an outlying bird of a bevy and stopped, and
moving up, flushed the balance of the bevy which flew to the
scrub oaks where they were followed, one of which Kiug Shot
pointed, and the remainder flushed wild. The dogs were then
ordered up, and taken over a bare territory to the ground
where the first brace in the All-Age Stake was cast off. Go-
ing into the scrub oaks, the handlers flushed a bevy, and
Pegjim, soon after, flushed a bird and dropped. Returning
to the open, King Shot pointed a bevy in the sedge grass
which Zimmerman flushed and shot at; King Shot dropped
to wing and was steady to shot. The birds dropped in some
sedge grass on the other side of a gully where the dogs fol-
lowed them, and Pegjim pointed immediately on climbing
up to the level and getting the scent of tite birds. Waters
flushed but did not shoot; Pegjim dropped to wing. Follow-
ing the birds to the oak woods, Pegjim flushed a bird and
dropped, and going a short distance beyond, wheeled
and dropped to a point, and Waters flushed the
bird. Further on Pegjim flushed and stopped, and going to
the thicket, pointed where a bird had flushed wild from a few
moments before; King Shot refused to back. They were
then taken up, at 12:15, and King Shot was awarded the
heat. Down 1 hour and 45- minutes.

Nortier— Gathlit. — At 12:22, W. B. Gates' blue belton
Setter dogNortier, by Paul Gladstone — Bo-Peep, handled by
H. M. Short, and J. Shelley Hudson's black, white and tan
Setter bitch Gathlit, by Gath — Lit, handled by Richard
McGraw, were cast off in a grass field. In speed and rang-
ing they were about equal. In style and quartering Nor-
tier was the superior. Gathlit was coming in heat and was
nervous. Soon after being cast off Gathlit pointed, roaded
and flushed an outlyiug bird, and going on, flushed the
bevy. Nortier coming on when the single bird flushed,
dropped. Both handlers shot; both dogs were steady to
shot. Following the flushed birds, Gathlit flushed one, and
several feet off Nortier pointed and Gathlit refused to back
and flushed; Short shot; both dogs were steady to wing and
shot. Then going to a small plum thicket, Gathlit pointed
and Nortier backed; McGraw flushed, both handlers shot;
both dogs dropped to wing and were steady to shot. Going
on, Gathlit flushed a bird and dropped; after which the
dogs were taken up, at 1:10, for lunch. Down 4S minutes.
After lunch, at 1:47, they were cast off in a garden, where
Gathlit flushed a bird. It was 2:28 before more birds were
found, when in a grass field Nortier pointed a bevy and
Gathlit backed; Short flushed, shot and killed; both dogs
dropped to wing and were steady to shot.* They were then
taken up, at 2:30, and Nortier was awarded the heat. Down
43 minutes; altogether, 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Gath'sHope — Maud D. — At 2:35, R.M.Dudley's orange
and white Setter dog Gath's Hope, by Gath — Gem, handled
by D. E. Rose, and Dr. K. D. Davis' bine belton Setter bitch
Maud D., by Lightning — Dora Royal, handled by W. A.
Ellison, were cast off in a grass field and worked back on the
scattered birds of the bevy flushed before Nortier's point,
which they ran over, and which were flushed afterwards by
the judges. Gath's Hope was the faster and wider ranger,
and Maud D. had the advantage of him in style. In quar-
tering they were equal. Going to the nest* field, Maud D,
flushed a bird and afterwards, in the oak woods, Gath's
Hope flashed a bevy and then a single bird. Several fields
were drawn blank, in some of which birds were run over
and not pointed or flushed by the dogs, until 3:25, when
Gath's Hope pointed stylishly in the oak woods and was
backed in equally fine style by Maud D. Rose flushed the
bevy and shot; both dogs dropped to wing and were steady
to shot. Following the birds into some other oak woods,
Gath'sHope flushed twice and pointed where birds had flown
from. Maud D. flushed one bird and pointed where one
had flushed from; after which both pointed separately; Maud
D. on a hare and Gath's Hope on the scent. The balance of
the birds having flushed wild^ahead, the dogs left the woods
and ran into a hollow a short distance beyond where Gath's
Hope flushed an outlying bird and dropped, and then moved
on to the bevy which flushed. Following the birds to some
sedge grass, each dog flushed three times in succession and
each time a single bird. The brace was then taken up, at
4:05, and Gath's Hope was awarded the heat. Down 1 hour
and 30 minutes.

Bob Gates— Canada Peg,— At 4:13, B.M.Stephenson's
(Whyle Bedford's) white, black and tan Setter dog Bob Gates,
by Count Rapier — Belle of Hatchie, handled by B. M. Steph-
enson, and the Memphis and Avent Kennels' white, black
and tan Setter dog Canada Peg, by Cambridge — Marchioness
Peg, handled by J. M. Avent. were cast off in a cotton field.
In pace and ranging Canada Peg had the advantage over Bob
Gates, and Bob Gates had the advantage over Canada Peg in
style and quartering. Mr. Avent protested against the local-
ity in which they were cast off and the direction they were
working, as Mr Stephenson had marked down some birds
and knew where they were, which gave Mr. Stephenson the
advantage over him in knowledge of where the birds were.
In a few minutes, Bob Gates pointed the birds to which Mr.
Avent referred, in the cane brake, which Stephenson flashed.
Going up on the hill, Bob Gates flushed a bevy and stopped.
Following the birds, Canada Peg pointed on the hill a single
bird which Avent flushed, and to which he dropped to wing;
and going-down into the valley and up on the hill, at the
edge of some oak woods, he found the birds and pointed

twice iD rapid succession, each time a single bird. Avent
flushed over the first point and shot; Canada Peg dropped
each time to wing and was steady to shot. Bob Gates pointed
twice in succession, each time a single bird, and Stephenson
flushed each time and Bob Gates dropped to wing each time,
and going on after the second point, flashed a bird and
dropped. Going into the woods, Canada Peg pointed and
Avent flushed the bird. Bob Gates afterwards pointed false
twice. 4fter a run of several minutes, the dogs were taken
up, at 4:53, for the evening. Down 40 minutes.

SATURDAY. .

The wind was northeast, light and moderately cold. The
sky was overcast and cloudy all day, and the scent was
better than on the previous day,

Bob Gates— Canada Peg. — At S:55, Bob Gates and Canada
Peg were cast off in a grass field to finish their heat post-
poned from the evening before. After a run of fifteen min-
utes, Canada Peg, in sedge grass, flushed a bevy, which flew
to the oak woods where they were followed by the dogs,
where Canada Peg pointed a bird which Avent flushed, to
which Canada Peg dropped to wing. The balance of the
birds flushed wild, and with the exception that Bob Gates
pointed where a bird had flushed from and Canada Peg
backed, nothing further was done. After a run of thirty-five
minutes, Bob Gates, in the grass, pointed handsomely and
staunchly a bevy which Stephenson flushed; Bob Gates was
steady to wing. The birds flew to a dense plum thicket with
long grass, in which it was impossible for a dog to get a point,
and both handlers, directed by the judges to cast their dogs
in, very properly, while not ief using, skillfully avoided doing
so, as they knew it wonld be suicidal to the dog, which went
into tli6 thicket; so after skirting the thicket, the dogs cast
off, and some distance on Bob Gates flushed a bird and
stopped, then moved up, flushed the bevy and stopped.
Stephenson coming up, both dogs were cast off to follow the
flushed birds, when Bob Gates, running up by the fence,
to the right, flushed a bird. Reaching the locality where the
balance of the birds had been marked, Canada Peg pointed
and Avent flushed. Bob Gates ran over a bird which
Stepnenson walking on flushed, and going on, pointed an-
other bird which Stephenson flushed. Immediately after,
Canada Peg wheeled to a point, and Bob Gates coming up be-
hind him failed to back and drew a point also. The judges
gave both dogs a point. Then Bob Gates pointed false
which ended the heat, at 10:15, in favor of Bob Gates, which
decision escited the wrath of Mr. Avent and the breeder of
Canada Peg, as they both felt that while Bob Gates had run
a good heat and had repeated better than could be reasonably
expected he would repeat after the hard and splendid heats
he had run in his race in the All-Aee Stake, and admitting
that he is a grand puppy, and one that both his owner aDd
breeder can be proud of, still they felt that Canada Peg was
entitled to the heat and that the judges had taken into con-
sideration the record of Bob Gates in his race in the All-Age
Stake. Down 1 hour and 20 minutes; altogether, 2 hours.

Pegflt — Logax. — At 10:30, N. Rowe's black, white and
tan Setter bitch Pegfly, by Cambridge — Marchioness Peg,
handled by Herbert S. Bevan, and J. G. Moody's orange and
white Setter bitch Logan, by Lightning — Kate, handled by
owner, were cast off in a corn field. In pace, ranging, style I
and quartering Pegfly had the advantage. In fifteen minutes
after being cast off, Logan pointed a bevy in a thicket and
Pegfly backed. Moody flushed the birds, which flew to the
thick oak woods, where Pegfly got three points before each of
which Bevan flushed the bird and she dropped to wing, and
Logan got one flush. After the last point of Pegfly, a bevy
flushed wild ahead of the dogs and judges, and flew to the
grass field beyond. Following them, Logan i ointed false, and
at some distance on reaching the spot where the birds had
drjpped she pointed them. Moudy flushed and shot; Logan
dropped to wing and was steady to shot; and going a short
distance on she flushed and dropped. The dogs then cast to
the right, where in matted grass, Pegfly pointed and roaded
beautifully, carefully, and a long distance, a bevy which
flushed, when the beat ended, at 11:20, in favor of Pegfly.
Down 50 minutes.

]\ann-te S.~ Box Saline.— At 11:30, Dr. G. G. Ware's white
and black Setter bitch Nannie S., by Dashing Berwyn — Juno
A., handled by Charles Tucker, and W. I. Heyward's white,
black and tan Setter bitch Bon Saline, by Lightning— Dora
Royal, handled by W. A. Ellison, were cast off in a grass
field to be worked on the birds flushed before Pegfly's point.
Both have good speed and style, and range and quarter well.
Bon Saline had a slight advantage in all of these characteris-
tics. Bon Saline flushed a bird and the balance of the bevy
was flushed by the judges. Casting off, Bon Saline, further
on, flushed a bird, and a little further on, both dogs crossing,
dropped on a point to a hare simultaneously, and held it un-
til the judges came up. When the hare sprang, both were
steady to fur. Further on, down wind, Bou Saline flushed a
bevy and dropped to wing. Then both dogs dropped to a
point en four outlyiDg birds of the bevy which flushed, to
which both dogs were steady to wing. Ordered on, Bon Sal-
ine fifteen or twenty feet beyond, pointed a bevy which
Ellison flushed and killed one of; Bon Saline dropped to
wing and was steady to shot. Following the flushed birds,
Bon Saline dropped on a point, movedon, and dropped again,
and the birds flushed wild; Ellison shot and killed. She was
entitled to a point, but instead the judges gave her a flush.
Going a few feet, she pointed again and the bird was flushed.
A little further on, Nannie S. pointed a bird which Tucker
flushed and killed; NaunieS. dropped to wing and was steady
to shot; after which she moved on, flushed a bird and
dropped. Running to a thicket, Bon Saline flushed a bird,
and going to the other side dropped to a nice point on a hare,
and Nannie S., coming up, dropped on a back. The hare
sprang when Ellison approached, and both dogs behaved
well to fur. The dogs were then ordered up, at 12:25, and
the heat was awarded to Nannie S. , which was a wrong
decision; Bon Saline, in our opinion, had won the heat.
Down 55 minutes.

Beauty Gladstone— Tarquix. — At 1:21, after lunch, L.
S. Collier's white, black and tan Setter bitch Beauty Glad-
stone, by Gladstone's Boy— Dora Royal, handled by W. A.
Ellison, and W. B. Gates' black, white and tan Setter dog
Tarqniu, by Paul Gladstone— Bo Peep, handled by H. M.
Short, were cast off in a grass and rag weed field. In pace,
range and quartering they were about equal. In style
Beauty Gladstone had the advantage. In five minutes Tar-
quin flushed a bevy which Beauty Gladstone had got the
scent of and was trying to locate, Following the flushed
birds, Beauty Gladstone flushed one, aud dropped to wing,
and on the other side of the thicket Tarqniu pointed false
and Beauty Gladstone backed. Casting uhead,"in the grass,
both backed facing each other, moved on, aud ran to the
thicket where Tarquin pointed, moved on, and losing the
trail, cast back und flushed the bird. He then ran into very
tall and thick grass and pointed a bird which ran aud
which he roaded well (it being a very bad place for a dog to
locate a bird) and established his point again. Short

flushed and shot; Tarquin was steady to wing and shot.
Going into the open grass, both backed, facing each other,
and a little further on Tarquin flushed a bevy which flew a
short distance and dropped in the sedge grass, where he got
one point and one flush, and Beauty Gladstone got two
flushes, one false point and a back. Going to a thicket, at
the edge, Beauty Gladstone pointed an outlying bird and
Tarquin backed. Ellison flushed, and both dogs dropped to
wing; after which they both moved into the thicket and
pointed the bevy, for which each was given a point. Follow-
ing the birds to the sedge grass, Beauty Gladstone got three
points, and Tarqnin got one point and a flush. Short killed
over Tarquin's point; both dogs were steady towing and shot.
They were then taken up, at 2:25, and Beauty Gladstone was
awarded the heat. Down 1 hour aud 4 minutes.

Noble C— Pap Smizer.— At2:38, Dr. W. J. Cannon's white,
black and tan English Setter dog Noble C, by Count Rapier
— Belle of Hatchie, handled by B. M. Stephenson, and Gus
Sander's white and liver Pointer dog Pap Smizer, by Meteor
— Diana, handled by J. E. Zimmerman, were cast off in the
grass field where the last brace had finished their heat. In
pace, style and quartering they were about equal. Noble C.
was the wider ranger of the two. Hunning to a thicket,
Noble C. flushed an outlying bird of a bevy which flew over
the rest of the bevy in the cotton field, when they flushed
wild and flew to the oak woods, where the dogs followed and
some very quick work was done. Noble C. got four points
and two flushes; Pap Smizer three points, one flush and one
back. The flush was immediately after he entered the woods,
when he pointed and Zimmerman called a point, but before
the judges got up, the bird ran, he moved up and as one of
the judges got up, the bird flushed. Zimmerman shot over
one of Pap Smizer's points to which he was steady, as also to
wing. All the points were made on the scattered birds of
the bevy, excepting one, made by Noble C. on a fresh bevy.
Noble C. was steady to wing each time the birds flushed or
were flushed. Going into the open, Noble C. flushed at the
edge of the thicket surrounding the woods, and goiDginto the
thicket, pointed a bird which wasflushed; and a little further
on pointed a hare, and was steady to fur when it sprang.
Drawing the balance of the thicket blank, the dogs returned
to the woods where Noble O. pointed a bird, which Stephen-
sou flushed. They were then taken up, at 3:33, and Noble
C. was awarded the heat. Down 55 minutes.*

Carlotta — Pegbid. — At 3:38, W. H. Parson's white, black
and tan English Setter bitch Carlotta, by Lightning — Dora
Royal, handled by Charles Tucker, and N. Rowe's blue belton
English Setter dog Pegbid, by Cambridge — Marchioness Peg,
handled by B. Waters, were cast off in a crab grass field,
where both started at a rattling gait. Pegbid was the superior
in pace, ranging, style and quartering. After a run of four-
teen minutes, Carlotta struck the trail of a bevy and dropped
on a point, and roaded carefully, across wind, dropped again,
roaded on and dropped again, and when she was down, the
biids flushed, for which the judges gave her a flush, whereas
she was entitled to a point; we thought she did a very nice
piece of work and handled the bevy well, and the wild flush
of the birds was due in a great measure to the judges' and
reporters' horses, which came up in front of them and caused
them to fly over Carlotta, which shows very plainly .hat the
flush was not induced by carelessness or negligence on her
part. Some of the birds flew to the grass field and others to
the dense thicket. On one of those in the grass field, Car-
lotta got a point, and the balance flushed wild. Skirting the
thicket, Pegbid stopped to drink, aud as he raised his head a
bird flushed out of the long grass and water, down wind,
between him and his handier, and the judge gave him a
flush which the dog did not deserve, as in the first place he
could not possibly have scented the bird where it was; in
the second place he was down wind, and in the third place
he was perfectly stationary, and the bird was flushed by the
handler if it was flushed at all, aud did not flush wild of
itself, which we consider it did. At any rate the dog being
down wind, he was not supposed to be able to point it under
ordinary circumstances, much less under the conditions of
the place in which it was. The dogs then cast off into the
sedge grass field, where on the hill, Pegbid caught the scent
of a bevy and wheeled very prettily to a handsome point— a
bit of fine work. Carlotta, at the same moment, had dropped
on the back trail, to the right of him. Waters flushed and
killed a bird; Pegbid dropped to wing aud was steady to
shot. Following the birds to a dense thicket, with very long
grass and very thick briers, Carlotta flushed a bird and
dropped, and going into the thicket, pointed twice in suc-
cession, and Tucker flushed each time. She then came into
the open and pointed, and Pegbid, at the same moment,
came down and wheeled to a point also near by her. Tucker
flushed and shot; Pegbid was steady to wing and shot, aud
Carlotta was unsteady to shot. The judges gave the poiut to
Carlotta. They then cast off; she went into the thicket;
Pegbid ran toward the open, and as he got to the end of the
thicket, caught the scent of a bird and wheeled to a very
pretty point. Carlotta, coming up, dropped on a buck.
Waters flushed and Pegbid dropped to wing. Carlotta then
ran into the open to the rear of where Pegbid had pointed,
and dropped to a point on a bird which Tucker flushed, and
she was steady to wing. Then returning to the thicket, she
pointed in two different places and each time moved on when
Tucker went up to flush. Then both ran into the open
where a bevy flushed wild, and the dogs were takeu up then,
at 4:35, and Carlotta was awarded the heat. Down 57
minutes.

Jackson'— Maggie Gladstone. — At 4:40, John A. Ellison's
orange aud white Setter dog Jackson, by Gleem -Speer's
bitch, handled by W. A. Ellison, aud A. P. Gilliam's blue
belton Setter bitch Maggie Gladstone, by Gladstone— Lav-
alette, handled by owuer, were cast off in a grass field, where
Jackson, in a very short lirue, pointed a bevy in good style
and staunchly, which EiIimou flushed, and to which he.
dropped to A-uig. There was very Utile opportunity to judge
of the pace, ranging and quartering of the dogs, as they were
on birds or in the long grass nearly nil the time. Both have
good style; if there is any superiority, it is in favor of Jack-
son. Following the flushed birds to very tall and wry thick
grass, a very bad pluce, aud in which a dog iu a field trial
should not be put, as auy man shooting in such a place
would necessarily expect flushes and Dot pniiits, JacknoL,

notwithstanding the c litiocs, pointed abird«nd EUisim

flushed it, and he dropped to wiug. Theu goiug into the
open, he pointed again rind a bird flushed behind him.
Maggie Gladstone, on the hill, then pointed and roaded,
and Jackson, coming up, pointed the bird, which hud un-
doubtedly inn from before Maggie Gladstone's point, which
Ellison flushed, and to which Jackson dropped to wiug.
Maggie Gladstone immediately afterward dropped on a
point, moved on, aud pointed again, and Jacks -m
The bird ran, she roaded i; very nicely to a point,
son backed again in tine style. The bird flushed
dogs were then taken up, at 5, aud the heat v
Jackson. Down 20 minutes.

[To be continued. J

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Saturday, Jan. 9, 1886.

Notice.

H. P. Metcalf has not been connected with this paper
since the 1st of September, 1884. We have made good
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ing in California and having in his possession receipt
books which he should have returned last Fall, it has
become necessary to repeat the notice of his discharge.

Virtuous H. B.

And now appears upon the stage the immaculate "H.
B." in another role. Not a new one, as at times before
he has posed as an instructor in virtuous conduct, and
grandiloquently advised one noted pedestrian, at least,
to forswear "wine aiid women." It is astonishing how
the "sole control" of the editorial columns of a paper
has impressed this mendacious manikin with the great
importance he is to the world, and that all he has to do
is to make assertions and belief will follow. It may be
that there are a few who are misled by the air of sobrieiy
and virtue he affects. That he has cheek enough to de-
ceive is certain, and that it has deceived is evident
from the same old and stale humbug, that he spasmodic-
ally inflicts in the shape of moral walking matches.
He doubtless, too, misleads a few with his wanton at-
tacks, and it may be also true that he is successful
in some instances in convincing people of his sobrietv
and virtue, by publishing charges of lapses from thess
paths in those he is at war with. But to do this he in-
curs the contempt of men who are in a position to know the
truths, and for one credulous believer he gains, there are
scores who abhor his practices. He writes and publishes
what he knows to be lies, with the full knowledge that,
many others also know his utterances to be lies, and this
with all the effrontery of a drab. As to his sobriety and
virtue he is well aware that we are in possession of facts
which prove the sham. We know him to be a drunkard,
a sly one, perhaps, but a constant guzzler; soaked from
January 1st to December 31st, and for a period of nearly
twenty years. His claims to one species of virtue may be
well founded, but this comes from physical disability,
there being no moral restraint. We have been loth
indeed, to publish what we know, know from evidence
that is beyond dispute, but the provocation has been so
great that we are forced to carry on the war with the
weapons he has chosen. With this difference however:
In addition to publishing his own lies he has given a
place to anonymous falsehoods. What we charge him
with directly is from knowledge obtained by personal in-
timacy. Even the provocation he has so wantonly given
would not have been sufficient had he a family to whom
it might bring suffering, but as fortunately there is little
chance for the reproduction of his breed, that restriction
:s removed. We know that he passed the whole of a
night in a notorious house in New York; the revelations
that followed one can scarce hint at. These revelations
_iad to be taken on the word of another, that which we

state as fact he will not deny. But; what was told gives
something of a clew to the motives which sway the
moral and sober H. B.

It is well known to readers of history that there are a
class of officials employed by the rulers in the far East,
their duties being mainly in the seraglio. Historians
who have had the best opportunities of judging unite in
describing these neuters as the very incarnation of
treachery. Crafty, cold-blooded, cruel, one night they
would throw the sack- eny eloped odalisque into the Bos-
phorus, the next assist in bow-stringing their master
who had ladened them with favors. Bobbed of their
dearest birthright, the loss of one passion
intensified others. If manhood were lost that
was replaced by a far-reaching cunning, and with no
compunctions to interfere with gratifying their revenge
or restrain them from pursuing their victims. Keady to
fawn and flatter, and at the same time their hearts dis-
tilling venom which they only awaited an opportunity
to inject into the veins of those whom they cajoled.
Open warfare was not to their liking, and it was only
when forced from the ambush of deceit that their treach-
ery became apparent. In their case there were extenu-
ating circumstances. They had no hand in the operation
which consigned them to a fate too horrible to contem-
plate, death in life. Darkness while others were in the
brightest of sunshine, revenge against all mankind to
retaliate for the injuries inflicted.

There may be other causes than the knife of the sur-
geon to accomplish the same end. Eugene Sue describes
the arch-conspirator Bodin as boasting of the'absence of
feelings which would prevent him from carrying out his
machinations, and it is well known to^medical men that
there are habits which bring about as dire results. Far
worse, as the self-inflicted trouble brings other evils, and
there is a drain on the whole system, mental and phys-
ical, which intensifies the evils, and though the Eastern
eunuch may possess a clearer brain to enable him to
carry out his projects than if the operation hadjnot been
performed, self -emasculation muddles the brain, un-
strings the nerves, robs the muscles of strength, dwarfs
the proportions, when the habit is acquired in youth;
though it appears to increase malignancy and viadictive-
ness, so far as is possible, however, these base passions
are counteracted by a lack of force to give them effect.

It is necessary to give this much of the inside history
for our readers to understand what sort of a man —
though that name is not applicable in this case — the
creature is. Were it not that the revelations which fol-
lowed the night spent by this paragon of virtue in the
house on 23d street are totally unfit for publication, the
account could be made clearer, though the readers of the
Turf, Field and Farm, at least those who have read it for
years, will be better able to judge of the animus than if
the hints were withheld. It is not long ago since H.
B. completely pulled the wool over Tom Merry's eyes
by assuring him that there was nothing but the friend-
liest feelings and admiration on Irs part, and so earn-
estly did he argue that genial, good-natured Tom wrote
us as nearly a reproachful letter as his good feelings
would permit, at the want of confidence we felt. If he
has followed the lucubrations of H. B. since, he will
acknowledge that the little carcass was chock J:ull of
treachery, and that in this respect he was a match for
his brethern of the Orient.

We do not apologize to our readers for taking up so
much space in presenting the true features of the case.
From the position that H. B. occupies there is a neces-
sity which otherwise would not be felt. That position
we have shown how he attained by steadily working
against the interests of his benefactor, using all of his
despicable arts against the man who had saved his life.
Were it not that he holds the stolen position, he would
be as unworthy of notice as his confederate on this side
of the mountains. That "valued correspondent'' may
be as rich as is claimed, and it is beyond question that
H. B. thinks so, as he is ready at all times to toady to
wealth, but we have yet' to learn that wealth justifies
falsehood.

Entry Blanks.

Those who have not received "entry blanks" for the
stakes which close at St. Louis and Chicago next Friday
can be supplied at this office, and if any assistance is
needed, or further information desired, cheerfully ren-
dered. It is of great importance to the breeders of
thoroughbreds in California that this State be fully repre-
sented at all of the main Eastern meetings, and we trust
that the importance will be recognized by sending nom-
inations. That alone is an exhibition of confidence in
the merits of our stock. More than a "full share" of
races will be won is certain if the chance is afforded.

W. M. Murry is conducting a public training stable at
Sacramento, and will receive horses at reasonable rates.

Mike Kelly has renewed bis engagement with Mr. Ashe for
another year.

Closing: of Stakes— St. Louis Fair Associa-
tion.

On Friday next the stakes of the St. Louis Fair Asso-
ciation will close. It is evidently to the interest of those
who intend to take horses East to make as many engage-
ments as they can reasonably expect to fill, and it is
better to have too much business marked out than to
miss one opportunity. That part of the travelling ex-
penses which is incurred in the journey between here
and the Mississippi river is just as great for one meeting
as twenty. Once there and they are on an equality with
Eastern stables, and from that time until they start back
are on the same footing.

The time of the Spring meeting of the Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Association having been fixed so early as
from April 3d to April 10th, inclusive, there is space
enough; and should the Capital Turf Club also hold a
meeting in all probability that will give ample time to
reach JSt. Louis for the opening day, June 5th. There
has been a misconception in regard to the conditions of
the St. Louis Fair Futurity Stake?, owing to the word-
ing of the advertisement. A tel-gram received from
the Secretary in explanation is as follows:

St. Loms, Mo., January 4, 1886.
To Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco; Many reading condi-
tions in your paper of St. Louis Fair Futurity Stakes assume that ten
dollars have to accompany nominations of mares. This is a mistake.
No money will have to be paid until produce of mares entered are
nominated, -which can be done any time prior to July 15, 1887. Sub-
scriptions for mares may be paid any time prior to date of race in 1888.
Please correct editorially. Festds J. Wade, Secretary.

From the number of mares which have been named in
a stake of the same name, and of like tenor *at Sheeps-
head Bay, there is a certainty that this will also secure
a large number of nominations. Beside the Futurity
Stakes there are fourteen other stakes to be decided at
the Spring meeting, and several "fixed events" for the
Spring meeting 1887. There are also some trotting
stakes to close on the same date as the running, the
Osage Stake for two-year-olds, the Gasconade Stakes for
three-year-olds, and the Mississippi Stakes for four-
year-olds. These are to be trotted at the Fall meeting
of this year commencing October 6th, and for the Octo-
ber meeting, 1888,there is a Produce Stake for mares bred
in 1885. The only money necessary to secure a chance
is $5 at the time of naming the mare, and should the
foal die the money is returned. Taken in all there are
many attractions offered by the managers of the St.
Louis Fair. There are other reasons why the liberal
support of breeders, here and elsewhere, should be given
to places that are endeavoring to build up the turf and
place it on a firm basis.

It is rare, indeed, that the first meetings are success-
ful enough to cover expenses, and if those who are to
receive the greatest benefit fail in their support, those
who are so ready to do all in their power to Dromote
the interests of breeders will become disheartened and
give it up. Thirty-five thousand dollars added money
to ten days racing is liberal in the extreme for a young
association, and this liberality should meet with reward.
The following arrangement should be satisfactory to
owners: The Derby, 98 entries June 5th; the Oaks, 78
entries June 8th, the Charles Green Stakes, 84 entries,
June 10th,aud the Stallion Stakes, 52 entries.June 12th.
These stakes closed the 1st of January, 1885, and the
programme has been arranged so as to have a day inter-
vene between two and three-year-old and All-Age
Stakes.

Closincr of Stakes— Washing-ton Park,
Chicago.

One of the pleasantest features connected with the
campaign of the California horses, the past season in the
East, were the encomiums which were awarded Chicago
and the Washington Park Club. Not a dissenting voice,
and from owners, trainers, jockeys and grooms came
warm praises of the place and the treatment received.
We never wearied listening to praises which were known
to be so well merited, and the eulogies brought vividly
to remembrance the many happy days passed in the City
on the Lake. There is small necessity for doin°- more
than calling attention to the closing of the stakes on
Friday next, as it is beyond question that there will be a
full representation of California horses, and a reference to
the advertisement will show that there are no lack of
opportunities for them to gain distinction. While the
large stables are sure to enter into engagements in all of
the stakes, it does not follow that those which are lim-
ited to a "few animals should stay_out. There are other
inducements beside the dollars to be won in racing. Cal-
ifornia has taken a high place in the ranks of breeding
farms, and already there is a surplus of stock over what
the home demands require. Any fairly good colt will
meet with ready sale in the East at a good price. A
superior animal will elicit so much competition that a
large sum will be obtainable, and there are many such
here outside of those which are members of the "big
strings." Beacousfield, John A., Neilson, Plato and many
others which could be named are well worthy of being
"carried" across the mountains, and with a fair assur-
ance of making good the costs of the trip. It is easier
to win races in the East than at home. Here, in a ma-
jority of instances, the best have to be encountered, there
there are so many events and with such varying condi-
tions that there is a good chance for all. At no meet-
ing is there a better opportunity than is offered at Wash-
ington Park.

1886

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Stanford and Occident Stakes.

From the following list of nominations in the Stan-
ford and Occident Stakes, ifc will be seen that there is a
fait representation of the foals of 1885; Not nearly so
many as we anticipated, as there were strong hopes of at
least one hundred being recorded in the Occident, and
half that number in the Stanford. To get a full repre-
sentation it will be necessary to make further reductions
in numinating fee, and extend the time of declaring for-
feits. The difference between $25 in the Stanford, and
$10 in the Occident is shown by the greater number of
entries in the latter. Then, too, the forfeit, or, more
properly, the second payment, is $15 to $25, and the
whole amount of the Stake is $175 in the Stanford, $100
in the Occident. "We are now of the opinion that trot-
ting interests here will be subserved by reducing the
first payment to even a smaller sum than is charged in
the Occident, and $10 for the second payment in place
of $15. The Stanford was gotten up to overcome the
objections of Eastern breeders, who claimed that if there
was money enough they would make entries. This prom-
ise was not fulfilled, and the assurance that there would
be several thousands of dollars to trot for failed to elicit
a response. At that time there were inducements which
no longer exist. A colt of proper breeding from the East
which could have won the first Stanford Stake, could
have been sold for a large price. It was thought to be a
easy job to do this when the entries closed Jan. 1, 1881,
but there has been a decided change of opinion since
that date, and now it would require a venturesome East-
ern breeder, indeed, to bring trotting colts to California.
It is just as well that this country is in a position
which does not require foreign aid in the way of trotting
sport. And if the people at home fully realized the im-
portance of these stakes there would be no lack of nomina-
tions. The future of trotting depends greatly on colt
stakes, and it will not be many years until the importance
will be demonstrated. Without stakes for two and three-
year-olds the turf would dwindle to its old-time stand-
ard. They are the keystones which support the arches
that carry the whole weight. There are continually
recurring novelties, new actors on the stage, and, as a
general thing, a succession of brilliant stars.

Owing to trotting horses retaining their powers for so
much longer periods than is the lot of at least ninety-five
per cent, of racehorses, there are better reasons for keep-
ing up the supply. It has come to a time when classifi-
cation, based on records, does not accomplish all that is
desired. There are scarcely any exceptions to the rule,
and one horse proves so much better than all the others
in his cla33 the "circuit" is gone through without de-
feat, and by the time two or three races have been
trotted the interest fis ended. While it is manifestly
beyond question that time qualifications are a necessity
in trotting programmes, the tendency is to take lower
figures, so low that a second or two are all that marks
the difference. When colt stakes are well enough sup-
ported so that there will be several of them, with vary-
ing conditions at each meeting, these and the fast classes
will be ample to furnish all the contests which will be
needed to fill the bill.

OCCIDENT STAKE, 18SS.

Palo Alto, b c Chime Bell, by Electioneer, dam Claribel.
Palo Alto, b c Monteith, by Electioneer, dam Mamie C.
Palo Alto, b f Doe, by Electioneer, dam Dora.
Palo Alto, r f Kama, by Electioneer, dam Pebecca.
Palo Alto, blk f Georgina, by Ansel, dam Glencora.
Palo Alto, b c Charley Taylor, by Gen. Benton, dam
America.

Palo Alto, b c Laurence, by Gen. Benton, dam Laura C.
Palo Alto, b c Errata, by Gen. Benton, dam Eleanor.
Palo Alto, b f Daisy Mills, by Gen. Benton, dam Daisy

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Miller,

10. Coombs Bros., Napa, b f Zinfandel, by Steinway, dam
Dolly McMann.

11. L. J. Kose, San Gabriel, br f, byStamboul, damNeluska.

12. L. J. Pose, b c, by Sultan, dam by Nutwood.

13. J. D. Carr, Salinas, b f, by Carr'sMambrino, damGabilan

Maid.

14. Wilber F.Smith, Sacramento, brf Alaraba, by Sultan,

dam Cora.

15. M. Toomey, Brighton, b c Triumph, by Prompter, dam
Lady Brighton.

16. J. C. Chalmers, Pioneer, b c Jay-See-See, by Grovesnor,
dam Alice Garret.

17. J. C. Simpson, Oakland, b or br c Antaeus, by Anteeo,
dam Avola.

18. J. C. Simpson, g c Anteiro, by Anteeo, dam Queen.

19. M. O'Reilly, Petaluma, b c Alto, by Anteeo, dam Emma
Taylor.

20. Chris. W.Smith, San Francisco, blk f Little Dorrit, by
Abbotsford, dam Beauty.

21. Ben E. Harris, San Francisco, b f Lena Monroe, by Mon-
roe Chief, dam Lena Bowles.

22. Edgar McFadyen, Dixon, ch f Elmorette. by Pose's Mc-
Clellan, dam Elmorene.

23. A. Lathrop, San Francisco, b f Grace Lee, by Electioneer,
dam Addie Lee.

24. J. A. Goldsmith, Oakland, br c Waldstein, by Director,
dam Nellie W.

25. Wm. Corbitt, San Francisco, ch f, by Guy Wilkes, dam
Blanche.

26. Wm. Corbitt, ch c, by Guy Wilkes, dam Lucy.

27. Wm. Corbitt, ch f, by Gay Wilkes, dam Huntress.

28. Wm. Corbitt, blk c, by Guy Wilkes, dam Sunny Slope
Belle.

29. Wm. Corbitt, b f, by Guy Wilkes, dam Eose Signal.

30. Wm. Corbitt, be, by Guy Wilkes, dam Flora Langford.

31. Wm. Corbitt, b c, by Guy Wilkes, dam Ladv Signal.

32. Wm. Corbitt, ch c, by Guy Wilkes, dam St. Clair, by
Arthurton.

33. Wm. Corbitt, b c, by Gny Wilkes, dam Kate Arthurton.

34. Wm. Corbitt, br c, by Guy Wilkes, dam Sable.

35. A. McFadyen, Santa Kosa, b c Redwood, by Anteeo,
dam Lou Milton.

36. W. M. Beahler, Petaluma, g c Troy, by Gray McClellan,
dam unknown.

37. Jas. McCord, San Francisco Nellie May, by Election-

eer, dam Lady Ellen.

38. E. biddings, Lemore, g c Peter Brandow, by Bay Rose,
dam unknown.

39. H. G. Cos, Pleasanton, b f Ophelia, by Monroe Chief,
dam Pauline.

40. A. L. Whitney, Petalnma, ch c Pilgrim, by Dawn, dam
Gazelle.

SECOND PAYMENTS — OCCIDENT STAKE, 1SS6.

M. Toomey on Transit.

L. J. Rose on Alcazar.

Palo Alto on Daly, Rexford, Ivanhoe.

Cook Stock Farm on H. R. Covey.

SESON'D PAYMENTS— OCCIDENT STAKE, 1SS7.

L. J. Rose on Soudan.
J. C. Simpson on Anteeo— Viva, Antocedo.
Rancho del Paso on ch c, by Algona, dam Hambletonian
mare.

Palo Alto on Ella, Lady Agnes and Nemo.
Wm. Corbitt on blk c, by Gny Wilkes, dam Sable.
Wm. Corbitt on b f, by Guy Wilkes, dam HuntreBS.
Wm. Corbitt on b c, by Guy Wilkes, dam Molly Drew.
Wm. Corbitt on b f, by Guy Wilkes, dam Blanche.

STANTORD STAKE, 1SS8.

Wm. Corbitt, brown colt, foaled March 13, 18S5, by Guy
Wilke3, dam Sable, by The Moor.

Wm. Corbitt, chestnut ally, white face, foaled March 16,
1S85, by Gny Wilkes, dam Huntress, by Irvington.
Wm. Corbitt, bay tilly, left hindfoot white, foaled April,
1885, by Guy Wilkes, dam Rose Signal, by Arthurton.
John A. Goldsmith, brown colt, Waldstein, by Director,
dam Nellie W., by Electioneer.

John A. Goldsmith (M. Salisbury's) brown colt, by
Director, dam Sweetness, by Volunteer.
Jas. McCord, Nellie May, foaled May 8, 18S5, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Lady Ellen.

Palo Alto, bay colt Chime Bell, by Electioneer, dam
Clarabel, by Abdallah Star.

Palo Alto, bay colt Monteith, by Electioneer, dam
Mamie C, by Imp. Hercules.

Palo Alto, bay filly Doe, by Electioneer, dam Dora, by
Don Victor.

Palo Alto, bay filly Rama, by Electioneer, dam Rebecoa,
by Gen. Benton.
Palo Alto, black filly Georgina, by Ansel, dam Glencora,

by Mohawk Chief.

Palo Alto, bay colt Charley Taylor, by Gen. Benton,

dam America, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Palo Alto, bay colt Laurence, by Gen. Beuton, dam

Laura C, by Electioneer.
14. Palo Alto, b c Errata, by Gen. Benton, dam Eleanor, by

Electioneer.

Palo Alto, bay filly Daisy Mills, by Gen. Benton, dam

Daisy Miller, by Electioneer.

L. J. Rose, bay filly, by Stamboul, dam Nelnska, by

Sultan.

L. 3. Rose, bay colt, by Sultan, dam by Nutwood; second

dam Lady Babcock, by Whipple's Hambletonian.

Wilber Field Smith, brown filly Alaraba, by Sultan, dam

Cora, by Buccaneer.

Jos. Cairn Simpson, bay or brown colt, Antaeus, by

Anteeo, dam Avola, by Alhambra.

Jos. Cairn Simpson, grey colt Anteiro, by Anteeo, dam

Queen, by A. W. Richmond.

STANFORD STAKE, 1886.

Second payments have been made on the following:

1. Cook Stock Farm, b c H. R. Covey, by Steinway, dam by
Electioneer.

2. Geo. Hearst, b f Lena H., by Alaska, dam Drew Girl, by
Winthrop.

3. Palo Alto, b c Daly, by Gen. BentonJ dam JDolly, by
Electioneer.

4. Palo Alto, br c Resford, by Electioneer, dam Rebecca, by
Gen. Benton.

5. Palo Alto, br c Ivanhoe, byj Electioneer, 'dam Isma, by
Gen. Benton.

6. Rancho del Paso, b c Senator, by Echo, dam by Young
Morrill.

7. Rancho del Paso, b c Governor, by Echo, dam by Young
Morrill.

8. L. J. Rose, b c Alcazar, by Sultan, dam Minnehaha, by
Bald Chief.

9. A. Waldstein, ch o Bonanza, by Arthurton, dam the dam
of Albert W., by John Nelson.

STANTOED STAKE, 1887.

Second payments have been made on the following:

1. Wm. Corbitt, b f, by Gny Wilkes, dam Huntress, by
Arthurton.

2. Wm. Corbitt, b c, by Guy Wilkes, dam Mollie Drew, by
Winthrop.

3. Wm. Corbitt, bike, by Guy Wilkes, dam Sable, by The
Moor.

4. Palo Alto, b f Lady Ayres, by Electioneer, dam Lady
Lowell, by Capt. Schultz's St. Clair.

5. Palo Alto, br f Ella, by Electioneer, dam Lady Ellen, by
Carr'sMambrino.

6. Palo Alto, br c Nemo, by Clay, dam Nettie Benton, by
Gen. Benton.

Palo Alto (J. C. Gould), br c Col. Benton, by Gen. Ben
ton, dam Fairest, by Kentucky Prince.
L. J.Rose, blk c Soudan, by Sultan, dam Lady Babcock,
by Whipple's Hambletonian.

J. C. Simpson, b f Anteeo-Viva, by Anteeo, dam Lady
Viva, by Three Cheers.

H. I. Thornton, b c Jim McCord, by Anteeo, dam Lacy
Patchen, by Geo. M. Patchen, Jr.
A. Waldstein, ch c Albert, by AlbertfW., dam by Roach's

American Star.

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Board of Appeals Pacific Dietriot.

Death of Kismet.

From the first time we saw him move, we regarded Kismet
as the besi colt yet reared at Sunny Slope. This is high
praise wlwn so many equine stars have been the result of
Mr. Rose's ventures in breeding trotters. Ruby, Sweetheart,
Eva, Del Sur, Stamboul, La Grange, Tommy Gates, Beautiful
Bells and others, are proof enough.

Kismet had trotted so close to 2:20 before leaving his hone
Sunny Slope, that his owner, L. J. Rose, felt a good deal of
confidence; that he would mark the teens durit>g the circuit.
The injury came from a fall on the cobble-stone pavement on
the colt's arrival in San Francisco, and he was just recover-
ing from the shock when the season was ending.

So early in the year as June he trotttd on the training
tra:k at Sanny Slope, which is 54 feet over a mile, in 2:23£
and this was an augury which justfied his owner in engaging
him in stakes and parses, eligible also for those a year older,
and with reasonable expectations of winning. The cause of
his death was a violent distemper, a disease which has pre-
vailed in California for a few years, and which was unknown
in its early history. The germs were imported from the East
with the younger animals brought since importations were
on a large scale, and though the climate favors recovery,
since its advent it has made sad ravages on all of the ma'n
breeding farms. Kismet combined the blood of all the most
prominent trotting families. His sire, Sultan is on the male
side directly descended from the Clays, and his dam was by
Delmonico, a grandson of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, and his
granddam by Mambrino Chief. The sire of Snltan was The
Moor, by Clay Pilot, which brought inPilut, Jr.'s. Uood, and
the dam of The iloor was a noted lou£-.lis:;inee trotter
called Belle of Wabash, claimed to have a large share of
thoroughbred blood. Kismet's dim brought in another cross
of Hambletonian, so that this might be called the dominat-
ing strain; and this rare breeding causes the death of Kis.
met to be the more regretted, the loss entailing an injury to
the breeding interests of California, as well as that of the
more direct money valuation to his owner. He was a colt cf
remarkable high form, fine action and unquestioned game-
ness.

The Sale of Sultan.

Indefinite rumors of the sale of Sultan have been given in
the daily papers, but no word from Mr. Rose has as yet been
received confirming the report. That it will probably prove
true is indicated by the following, taken from Veritas' letter
to the Chicago Horseman, written in New York, Dec. 29th:

The latest and most important piece of news hereabouts is
the probable purchase of the great California trotting sire,
Sultan, 2:24, by E. Smith, of Highlawn Farm, Lee, Mass.,
from L. J. Rose, of Los Angeles. W\ H. Wilson has been
East for the past two weeks and had"' almost completed ar-
rangements for the purchase of Sultan, as he secured the re-
fusal of him for $15,000 to February 1st. He visited High-
lawn and sold to Mr. Smith the noted mare Abbess (dam of
Steinway, three-year-old record 2:25f), and her colt by Cali-
ban. Supt. J. G. Davis having noted the matchless prepo-
tency of Sultan, and his unfailing nick when coupled with
mares of Hambletonian blood, induced Mr. Wilson to part
with his option for SI, 500; and the proprietor of Highlawn
has paid Mr. Rose SI, 000 to bind the bargain. Mr. Davis left
here last night for California via Kentucky, to make a criti-
cal inspection of Sultan and his colts, and will doubtless
complete the purchase.

The Blood Horse Association-

The Board of Trustees of the Blood Horse Association held a
meeting last Thursday with a full Board present. This indi-
cation of interest is a novel experience to the active members,
as under the old regime meetings with all the Trustees in
attendance were unheard of.

The President was authorized to make a contract with Mr.
Hinchman for the use of the Bay District track for a term
of years, for the purpose of the future meetings of the Asso-
ciation. It was decided to hold the Spring meeiiDg of the
current year on April 3d, 6th, 8th, and 10th.

The programme was discussed, bnt not finally agreed upon,
except as to the Pacific Cup, in which the distance was re-
duced to two miles.

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8.

9.

10.

11.

Elsewhere will be found the full proceedings of the
Board of Appeals at the late meeting. The subject is of
too much importance to treat briefly as would be compul-
sory in this issue; and, in fact, we regard what has been
done as the very best move possible to forward the trot-
ting interests on this Coast.

The Yearling Pacer.

December 31st the yearling pacer Daisy went a mile on
the Sacramento track, to beat her former record, 2:40, for a
510 blanket, with a contingent stake of a §75 set of
harness, if she beat Hinda Rose's record, 2:36A. The day
was raw and cold, and the filly cross and willful. On the
first attempt she broke at the eighth pole and came back; the
second w^s a repetition of the first, she going to the eighth in
17 seconds each time. The third start she went round the
turn slow and steady in :41, the back quarter in :37|, the up-
per turn in :39£, and home in :404, breaking just above the wire
and losing a little. Full mile, 2:38. The time was slower
than many had expected, as she had frequently shown quar-
ters in 34 seconds, and has always shown much stamina.

In Re "Ab" Stemler.

The latest item of news in the horse world on this side of
the mountains is recorded in the Sacramento papers, thus:

Marbled— January '1. by Rev. H. H. Bice, at the residence of the
bride's mother, Alfred J. Stemler to Maggie H. Hess.

The happy pair are spending the honeymoon in this city,
and we acknowledge the receipt of nuptial compliments. We
congratulate. May all their ways be ways of pleasantness,
and all their paths be peace.

Palo Alto has sold to W. SI. Murry, of Sacramento, the
bay colt Del North 2, by Flood, dam Esther, by Express,
from a m^re by Colossus, also the chestnut colt, .;,
day, dam Robin Girl, by Enquirer, from Cynti
Stoner. This last colt while rating as a thr^ -
really but two, as he was foaled Dec. 24, 1883. T
of eaily birth made him unavailable as a stake hor
promises to be a useful racer nevertheless.

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Stakes to Close Jan. 1, 1886.
With Added Money of $50,500.

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The Futurity Stakes, with $10,000 Added.
For the Autumn Meeting of 1888. To close Jan. 1st, 1886.

A sweepstakes for two years old, foals of 1886. by subscriptions of S25 each for mares covered in 1885
and of S50 each for the produce of such mares unless struck out by July 15, 1887, in which case the only lia-
bility shall be $25 for the subscription of the mare. Starters to pay '$250 additional. The Coney Island
Jockey Club to add $10,4)00. The second to receive $2.0u0 of the added money and 30 per cent, of the
sorting money. The third $1,000 of the added money and 20 per cent, of the starting money. Colts to
c:irry 115 lbs.; fillies and geldings ]]2 lbs. Winners when carrying standard weight for age, at the course
where the race was run, of $3,ni)u, 3 lbs.; of two such races of $3,000, or of one such race of $5,000, 5 lbs.
e-.tra. Mares may be entered by persons not their owner, the owner having the prior right." If a mare
eutered in this stake drops her foal before the 1st of January, or if she has a dead or more than one foal, or
i: barren, the entry of such mare is void, and if the entrance money has been paid it will be returned
By filing prior to July 15. 1887, with the Coney Island Jockey Club, an accepted transfer of the produce
with its engagement for the Futurity Stakes, the original subscriber will be released from any liability as
l< the engagement of the produce of $50 each, leaving the purchaser liable for the same unless duly struck
out. The produce of mares or stallions which have never produced a winner prior to January 1, 1886,
allowed 3 lbs.; of both, 5 lbs.; the produce to be entitled to such allowance at time of starting, whether
claimed or not in the entry of the mare. Maidens allowed 7 lbs , which allowance shall not be cumulative.
Thbee-quaktees of A Mile. Entries received up to December 1st of 170 mares.

FOR THE JUNE MEETING.

FOR TWO- YEAR-OLDS.

Added Money,

Great Selling Stakes, sis furlongs Sl.ooo"

Zephyr Stakes, sis furlongs 1,000

Spring Stakes, sis furlongs 1,000

June Stakes, sis furlongs 1,000

Paddock Stakes, sis furlongs 1,250

Great Post Stakes, six furlongs 1,500

FOR THREE- YEAR-OLDS

Added Money.

Swift Stakes, seven furlongs $1,250

Green GraBS Stakes, mile and a furlong.. 1,250
Spindrift Stakes, mile and a quarter 1,500

Stud Stakes, mile and three furlongs 1,500

Emporium Stakes, mile and a half 5,000

THREE YEARS OJLD A^Jtt UPWARO.

Added Money.
Coney Island Stakes, mile and a furlong. $1,500
Coney Island Cup, mile and three-quarters 1,500

Selling Stakes, mile and a furlong 1,000

Sporting Stakes, one mile 1,500

"Welter Stakes, mile and three-sixteenths. 750
Sheepshead Bay Handicap, mile and a fur-

long 1,250

Bay Ridge Handicap, mile and a half 1,250

Suburban Handicap, mile and a quarter.. 2,500

FOR THE AUTUMN MEETING— 1886.

To close January 1st, 1886.

FOR THREE- YEAR-OLDS.

Added Money
September Stakes, mile and three-quarters. .$1,500
Bridge Handicap, mile and a half 2,500

FOR TWO- YEAR-OLDS.

Added Money.

Autumn Stakes, three-quarters of a mile $1,500

Flatbush Stakes, Beven furlongs 1,500

Great Eastern Handicap, three-quarters of

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Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Eunniug, and
Boad horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. San rranrlwo.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jt~seys of both eexeB for sale. PostoftU'-e address,
fiai, Franrineo, ^ft'.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pig£.

l have now on hand, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my Etock-farui, Oak Grove, San Mateo Co.
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to twelve
months old, bred from the best strains of Premiuiu
slock, which I import yearly from England direct
AppJy t0 Wm. torbllt,

318 California St.,
San Francisco.

1886

^pt£ ^cwxxx airtl jspjxctsttraiu

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ST. LOUIS FAIR-HORSE DEPARTMENT.

$60,000 ADDED MONEY W STAKES AND PURSES.
SPRING MEETING-TEN DAYS, JUNE 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 16, 17 and 19, 1886.

TO CLOSE CTJLISrTJJLK/-Z- 15, 1886.

GE\ERAL nn.E.-Starter«i in all the following; Stakes wlU bave to be named throngb tbe entry box by 6 o'clock P. M. tbe day previous to the races, at the
Secretary's office on tbe track. * ^

Carriage Builders'StaKes for 2- year-old colts
and Allies (foals of 1884) of $30 each, half forfeit, or only
$10 if declared on or before April 1st, 1886; all declara-
tions void unless accompanied with the money, with
91,000 added, of which $150 to second and third to save
stake. Winner of any state of the value of $1,000 to
carry 3 pounds extra ; if two or more sach stakes, to
carry 5 lbs extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Three
quarters of a mile. To be run on the first day of the"
meeting.

Sales andlivprj-StaWe Stakes far 2 year-
old fillies (foals of 1SS1) of ¥30 each, half forfeit or
only $10 if declared on or befure April 1st, 1S36, all
declarations void unless accompanied with the money,
with $700 added, of which S150 to second and third
to save her stake. Winners of any stake of the val-
ue of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs. extra, of two or more such
stakes to carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs.
Three quarters of a mile. To be run on the second
day of the meeting.

Ellis Waijnvvrri slit's Stakes for all ages. ?30
entrance h. f. with $500 added by Mr. Ellis Wain-
wrlght, of St Louis, Mo., of which $100 to second and
third, to save stakes; Maidens at closing of this stake
allowed 5 lbs., with five pounds additional if Maiden at
starting. Winners at any stake after closing of the
ralue of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs.; of two or more such
stakes to carry 7 lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter,
lo be run on the second day of the meeting.

Merchant's Stakes a Handicap sweeptakes for
' years olds and upwards, $50 each, half forfeit, or
only $10 if declared. Weights to appear March 1st,
1886, and declarations to he made on or before April

1st 1886, all declarations void unless accompanied by
tbe money with $800 added ; $100 to second ; $50 third.
Winner after the appearance of the weights of any
race of the value of $1 .000. to carry 5 lbs. ; of $1,500, 7 lbs. ;
of $2,000 and upwards, 10 lbs. extra. Mileaad a quarter.
To be run on the fourth day of the meeting.

St. Louis Hotel Stakes for two-year-olds
(foals 1884) $30 each, falf forfeit, or only $10 if declar-
ed by April 1st 1S80, all declarations void unless accom-
panied by the money, with $i00 added ; $100 to second
and $50 to third. Winners of any stakes of the value
$1,000 or upwards to carry 3 lbs., of two such stakes
of any value, 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs.
Three quarters of a mile. To be run on the fourth
day of the meeting.

Bankers and Brokers'* Stakes for 3-year-
olds (foals of 1853), $50 each, half forfeit or only $10
if declared out on or before April 1st, 1836, all declara-
tions void unless accompanied with the money ; $1,000
added, $200 to second : $100 to third. Winner of any
three-year-old stake race of the value of $2,000 to carry
5 lbs. extra. Nun winner in 1S86 allowed 5 lbs.; and
maiden allowed 10 lbs. One mile and an eighth. To
be run on the sixth day of the meeting.

Mechanics' Stakes for two-year-olds, $30 each,
hali forfeit, or only $10 if declared on or befort April
1st, 1SS6; ad declarations void unless accompanied
bvthe money, with $700 added; $100 to second, $50 to
third. Winners of any two-year-old stake race of
the value of $1,000 to carry 5 lbs extra; two or more
sta es of any value, to cany 7 lbs extra. Maidens
allowed 5 lbs. Three-quarters of a mile. To be
run on the seventh day of the meeting.

leal Estate Agents' Stakes for all ages of
$50 each, half forfeit, or only $10 If declared on or
before April 1st, 18S6, with $1,000 added; .$200 to
second, S100 to third. Winners of any race In 1SS6,
of the value of $1,000, to carry 5 lbs extra; of two or
more such stakes of like value to carry 7 lbs extra.
One and three-quarter miles. To be run on the
seventh day of the meeting.

Street Railway stakes for three-year-olds
(foals of 1833) $50 each, half forfeit, or onlv $10 if de-
clared out by April 1st, 1886. All declarations void
unless accompanied with the monev; $1,000 added,
$200 to second. $100 to third. Tha winners of any
race In 18S6 of the value of $2,000 to carry 5 lbs extra.
No n- winners In 1SS6 allowed 5 lbs, and maidens al-
lowed 10 lbs. One and three-eighths miles. To be
run on the eighth day of the meeting.

Oas Companies' Stakes, a Handicap Sweep-
stakes for all ages $50 each, half forfeit or only $10 if
declared. Weights to appear March 1st and decla-
rations to be made on or before April 1st, 18S6. All
declarations void unless accompanied with tbe mon-
ey, with $1,000 added, the second to receive $200,
and the third $100 out of the stakes. Winners after
the appearance of the weights of any race of the
value ot $1,000, to carry 5 lbs; $1,500, 7 lbs; $2,000, 10
lbs extra. One and one-eighth mile. To be run on
the eighth day of the meeting.

Cotton Exchange Stakes, for two-year-olds
$30, h. f., or onlv $10 if declared out on or before
Apiil 1st, 1836, with $700 added, $150 to second and
$50 to third. Winners of any stake to carry 6 lbs ex-
tra, of two or more stakes, 7 lbs extra. Three-

To be run on the ninth day of

auarters of a mile,
le meeting.

A . -ii j.iius Bosch Stakes, a sweepstakes for
three-year-old fillies (foals of 18S3) $25 each, half
forfeit, with $500 added by Mx. Adolphus Busch, of
St. Louis, Mo. The second horse to receive $100 out
of the stakes. Winner of anvthree-veai-uld stake
race of the value of $1,000 to carry 3 lb^.; of $1,500,
5 lbs., of three or more races of anv value, 7 lbs ex-
tra. One mile and one-eighth. To be run on the
tenth day of the meeting.

St. I.onis Brewers' Cup, a sweepstakes for
all ages, $50 each, half forfeit, and only $10 if de-
clared on or before April 1st, 1SS6; all declarations
void unless accompanied by the monev. with $1,500
added, of which f 200 to second, and $100 to third.
Three-year-olds to carry 90 lbs; 4-year-olds, 10S lbs;
5-year-olds and upwards, 114 lbs. Sex allowances,
"ft toners of any cup In 1SS6, to carry 5 lbs extra, of
two or more, 7 lbs extra. Maidens at time of start-
ing allowed 5 lbs. Two and a quarter miles. To be
run on the tenth day of the meeting.

Granite M onntain inning Co. Stake, win-

nersatthismeetingonlveLiglble.forall ages $50 each-
with $1000 added. $20o to second $100 to third horse.
Entries to be made and starters named through the
entry box at the Secretary's office at the track,
thirty minutes after the last race on the ninth day.
A winner of two races during this meeting when
carrving welghtfor age to caory 5 lb. extra. One
and one-eighth mile. To be run. on the tenth day of
meeting.

FIXED EVENTS FOR SPRING OF 1887.

TO CLOSE JANUARY, 15th, 1886.

ST. LOOTS FAIK DERBT.

For three-year-olds (foals of 1884), at $100 each; half
forfeit, or only $20 If declared by April 1st 18S7. with
£3,000 added; the winner of any three-year-old stake
race of the value of $2,000, to carry 5 lbs. ; the second
to receive $500; third, $200 out of the stakes. To be run
at the Spring Meeting, 1887. One mile and a half.

ST. ions FAIR OAKS.

For three -year-old fillies (foals of 1831), at $50 each;
half forfeit, or only $10 if declared by April 1st, 1887,
with $1,500 added; the winner of any three -year-old
stake race of the value of $1,000, to carry 5 lbs. ; second
to have $300, and third $200 out of the stakes. To be
run at the Spring Meeting, 1881. One mile and a half.

CHARLES GREEN STARES.
For three-year-olds (foals of 1881), at $100 each; half
forfeit, or only $20 if declared April 1st. 1SS7, with
$1,500 added by Mr. Charles Green, of St. Louis;
the winner of any three- year-old stake race
of the value of $2,000, to carry 5 lbs. ; the second

to have $300; third $150 out of stakes. To be run at the
Spring Meeting of 1887. One mile and a quarter.
ST. EOC1S FAIR STALLION STAKES.

Nominations for Sires to close January 15th, 1886;
Colts and Fillies, January 15th. 1837.

For two-year-old colts and fillies (foals of 18351. at
$50 each, half forfeit, or $10 if declared by April 1st, 1887,
with $1,500 added; the winner of any two-year-old stake
race of the value of $1,000. to carry 5 lbs. The second
co receive $300, and the third $150 out of the stakes. To
be run at the Spring Meeting of 18S7. Three quarters
of a mile.

Conditions.— Owners or others desiring the priv-
ilege of entering colts or fillies in this stake shall first
enter the sires of same at the price of their last sea-
son (sires now dead or retired to be entered at the
price of their last season ) as no colt or filly is eligible
for entrance In this stake unless their sire is repre-
sented by such subscription— >300 and $200 respectively
of this subscription to be given to nominators of sires
of the winner and second horse, balance to go with
the amount added by the club.

ST. LOUIS FAIR FUTURITY STAKES.

For the Spring Meeting of 1888. To Close Jan. 15th, 1886.

85,000.00 ADDED.

A sweepstakes tor two-year-olds, foals of 1836, by subscriptions of $20 each for mares covered in 1885. $10
each (to accompany the nomination) far the produce of such mares unless struck out by July 15th, 18S7, In
which case the only liability shall be the $20 subscription of the mare. Starters to pay $150 additional, with
$5,0)0 added; the second to receive $500 of the added money and 30 per cent of the subscriptions, entrance
and starting money; the third $300 of the added money and 20 per cent of the subscriptions, entrance and
starting money. Winners of a stake of $2,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; of two such stakes or one of $3,000, to carry 5
lbs. extra. Mares may be entered by persons not their owners, owners having the prior rlghL IT a mare en-
tered, has a dead, or more than one foal, or Is barren, the entry of such mare is void, and entrance money paid
will be returned. The produce ot mares or stallions which have never produced a winner prior to January 1st,
ISSj, allowed 3 lbs,, of both 5 lbs. ; maidens allowed 7 lbs. ; which allowance shall not be cumulative. Three
quarters of a mile.

ST. LOUIS FAIR-HORSE DEPARTMENT.

PALL T IR, O T T I IN" G- MUETI1TG
OF THE 26th ANNUAL GREAT ST. LOUIS FAIR,

OCTOBER 4th TO 9th, 1886. STAKES TO CLOSE JANUARY 15th, 1886.

Osage Stakes, 8500.— For 2-year-old colts and fillies (foals of 1SS4) tobe trotted on Tuesday, Octo-
ber 5th, 1SS6; mile heats, best 2 In 3 to harness. 550 entranc; pavable as follows: $10 to accompany the
nomination, Jan. 15. 18SG. (All entries void unless accompanied by the entrance fee. ) S15 additional July
1st. 1SS6, and the balance $25 September loth, 1886— with §500 added by the Association, 60 per cent, of for-
feits, entrance, subscription and added money to first, 25 per cent, to second, and 15 per cent, to third; 3
to enter and 2 to start or no race.

Gasconade Stakes. S600.— For 3-vear-old colts and fillies (foals of 18S3) to be trotted Thursday,
October 7th, l&SC; mile heats, best 3 In 5*to harness: $fi0 entrance payable as follows: -15 to accompany
nomination, Jan. 15, 1SS6. (All entries void unless accompanied l.v the entrance fee.) *1-j additional July
l^t isso and the balance $30, September 15th. ISSti— with $000 added by the Association, 'XI per cent, of for-
feits, entrance, subscription and added money to go to first horse, 25 per cent, to second, aud 15 per cent,
to third; 3 to enter aud 2 to start or no race.

Mississippi Stakes, 8750.— For four-year-old colts and fillies (foals of 1882.) to be trotted on
Thur=dav, October 7th, 1888, mile heats, best 3 In 5 to harness; $75 entrance payahle as follows: H5to
accomna'nv each entrv, Jan. 15th, 1888. (All entries void unless aecomj.ank-d by the entrance fee,) $20
additionufJulvlst. 1*86. and the b;il:mce $10 on September loth, 1&S6— with iT-'u added by the Association,
60 per cent, of forfeits, entrance, subscriptions, and added money to go to the first horse, 25 per cent, to
second, and 15 per cent, to third ; 3 to enter and 2 to start or no race.

PURSES TO CLOSE SEPTEMBER 15th, 1886.

MONDAY. OCTOB KB 41)1

3 Minute Class.— Purse, 51,000; 1st. 5500. 1.1. 5250; 3d, 5150: 4th. 5100.
2:30 Pacers.— Purse, 51.000; 1st, 5500; 2d. 5250; 3d, 5150; 4th, $100.

TUESDAY. OCTOBER 5«h.
2;25 Class.— Purse, 51;500; 1st, $750; 2d, S;"5; 3d, 5225; 4th, 5150.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Gth.
Free For All Pacers— Purse, 52.000; 1st. &.000: 2d: $.500; 3d. $300; 4th, $200.
2:40 Class.— Purse, $1,000, 1st, 5500; 2d, $260; 3d, 5150; 4th, $100.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7«h.
Free For All Stallions— Purse, $2,500; 1st. $1,250, 2d, $625; 3d, $375; 4th, $250.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8Ul.
2:20 Class.— Purse, $1,600; 1st, 5760, 2d, 1875; Sd, $225; 4th, $150.
2:30 Class.— Purse, $1,500, lsl, 5750; 2d. $.375; 3d, $225; 4th, $150.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9«h.
Free For All Trot— Purse. $2,600: 1st, $1,2.50: 2d. &S!5; 3d. 5375; 4th, $250.
2:S5 Class.— Purse. $1,000; 1st, 5500; 2d, $250; 3d, $150; 4lli. 5100.
GENERAL RULE. — Ten per cent, of purses must accompany each entry.

ST. LOUIS FAIR PRODUCE STAKES FOR TROTTING MEETING IN OCTOBER, 1888. TO CLOSE JANUARY 15, 1886.

For the Droduce ot mares served In 18S5, (colts, fillies and Keldinas,) foals of 1SS6, to be trotted at the St Louis Fair In October, 18S3, mile heats, best two to three to harness. J50 entrance, payable as follows:
(.5 jXatV^USB "hS 'the mare muYtbe nominated : 510 November 1st, 15*6. when the loal must be named and described, and 5-35 by sB o clock P. M., on the day before the race, with $600 added. $200 of the-
iuaed monev and 30 per cent, of the entrance monev to the second horse, and 5100 of the added money and 20 pur cent, of the entrance money to the third horse.

The entry of mares having a dead or more than one foal will be void, and the entrance money returned.

ADDRESS AXJL COMMUNICATIONS TO TJHJE SECRETARY.

FESTUS J. WADE,

SECRETARY.

CHARLES GREEN,

PRESIDENT.

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<gke fPtijedii mxtl jfamfisvxsaL

Jan 9

Antevolo and T: ;>s.

[Second Paper.]
The subject matter of this paper will & ver a period of one
year, and though it will ouly require brief treatment, it was
an important twelve months in the hietc ry of the colt.

In the article published last week, the Handling of the case
was brought to January 5, 1SS2, whei the bini de of
mercury ointment was applied. Fromthf timeu uary

31st he was not taken out of the bos. O - the latter date his
feet were again "trimmed," the trimming consisting of par-
ing down the wall, especially at the heel;, and this was re-
peated at various times until March 29th. W ever the
weather was fine and the ground dry, he was allowed to run
for a few hours each day in a small lot, .nd on t th of

March, he had improved so much that he could be led by
the side of a horse. He showed very well from the first, and
though the foot was still greatly deformed he no longer
favored it, and his action so good that i: the journal is the
somewhat confident prediction, "he is s> re to be a trotter."
He was led in this manner with occasio ial rests until May
9th, when he wa3 given his first lessons m wearing harness.
May 24th he was hitched to a light cart, nd on May 29th he
was harnessed to a sulky. June 5th I di vehim to the track,
with one esoeption, being Ihe first time I drove him, having
been under the tutelage of one of the men who was working
for me. On the Sth of June I drove lim quarters in 59,
59£ seconds. June 14th I drove him a quarter in 54 seconds,
on the 25th of June the same distance in -32 seconds, and on
the 26th in 50 seco ids. As the first nun: ber of the Breeder
and Sportsman was published c n July 1 st of
that year, I was, consequently, very busy, and
most of his exercise was given by the m in who broke him,
and that exercise chiefly on the road.

July ISth, he showed some lameness i: the right foreleg or
foot, aod though subsequent events pi jved that the lame-
ness Ciime from the dejn'essions causer by soaking in the
mud stall, I was not aware of the exact 1 reality at the time.
He wa3 walked until August 3d, when he had ^apparently
recovered, and on the Sth I resumed dri\ ng him, there being
little, if any, lameness discernible. On the 12th of August
I gave him his first rapid move since J no 30th, and he
trotted the quarter in 49 seconds. T> ;■ 27th of August I
drove him a mile in 3:12, and on Septemb r9th, at the Golden
Gate Fair, he won the yearling purse in 3:16, 3:07.

September 16th he trotted half a mil in 1:31, and after
that a one-quarter in 45 seconds. Th-re were occasional
moves, with a slight increase of speed, until November 13th,
when the Embryo was decided.

Of the thirty-two nominations three came to Jthe post:
Dawn, by Nutwood, his dam by Whip; ie's jHambletonian;
"Sister to Honesty," by Priam, her daL_ by Chieftain, and
Antevolo. The following is a portion o. the description of
the race published at the time:

"It is seldom that three finer colts are seen on a track.
Dawn is furnished like a four-year-old, a muscular youngster
of very high form. Sister to Honesty is a big, strapping
filly, 'lengthy' as well as high, and there cannot be a doubt
that some day she will be well worthy oi her relationship to
her illustrious brother. Antevolo has, ; = yet, more of the
baby appearauce, and is much the younj. st of the trio, hav-
ing been foaled May 12th, though he has a highly bjed look,
aud hid 'temper' could not be improve 1. He is free and
resolute without being a particle flighty, and has also the
valuable quality of 'level-headedness.' 1 "e has never worn a
shoe or tip, and the only protection nee^ jdare lieht scalping
boots.

"The lottery for positions gave Dawn the inside, Sister to
Honesty second, Antevolo third, and aftc c a couple of scores
a very good Btart was effected. Dawn m- .le a skip soon after
though he caught like an old trotter, but before the turn was
made the filly left her feet and the misht p was disastrous to
her. Dawn swiftly sped along, Antevolo aonestly striving to
overhaul him, but the leader had too mui i speed, and though
he ag:;iu broke on the further turn, owi; g to the Berkeley
train passing at the time, there was noth" ig lost and he won
an easy victory in 2:59, the fastest time e .*er made by a year-
ling in an actual race. Antevolo made th mile in 3:02, which
was also faster than the previous record i a a race, the filly
third."

The rains which came in the early pari, of November, "held
up" for a time, and duriug the favoral e weather he was
given tome track work. He trotted a qu rter in 43J seconds*
and in order to test the effect of weight a his feet, on the
14th of December light toe-weights were worn. These and
the quarter boots which were used as a , art of the fastening
weighed 1H ounces, 5if ounces on eacb f refoot. Though he
trotted a half-mile, thus equipped, in 1 29, the experiment
was not satirfactory. A return of the ra as stopped work on
the track and the last entry in the journal, so far as Antevolo
is concerned, is on December24th, whici reads thus: "Drove
Antevolo to cart on the road. He is assv redly a wonderful
colt and drives like an old roadhorse of t!;e best kind."

On that day I made patterns for front and hind tips for
him, and the reasons why metal on his Teet had not been
used will be appropriate in this conniption. It was six
years then since I commenced the use of tips set after
the manner so often described, and though I had cut
off racing plates and run horses ith tips of that
kind years before, the objectional featun when those heavy
enough for road purposes were require' , deterred me from
giving them a trial. That difficulty was in tilting the toe up,
and wLen this was remedied by making a depression for the
tip to rest in, and as per consequence ke. ping the foot at its
proper level. Experimenting and study, in these six years,
had coiifiimert my faith in the eflicacy of the system. I had
also been convinced that there were adv: utages to be gained
by leaving the foot in its natural shape, v ien that was admiss-
abie. In a case like that of Antevolo it \ as manifestly good

policy to leave nature uitramelled, as far as it was possible,
to remedy the evil, and oven the short history given will
prove that the plan was judicious. And yettherewere draw-
backs which would not hive been met in sound feet, and
which continued to give trouble until about a year ago.
These were the depressiens already described, and when the
work|Was on macadamized streets,such as are universal in Oak-
land there were difficulties in the way. These cavities held the
grit and at times small and pointed stones were found firmly
wedged between the sole and wall at the bottom of these de-
pressions. This was doubtless the cause of the lameness
alluded to above, and which will be fully treated in follow-
ing papers.

(.To be continued.)

Pacific Eoard of Appeals-

This Board has been occupied for some days considering
business brought before them, and the findings filed will be
found herewith. A full Board was present, except in the last
case, the Anteeo race, at Oakland, and in that matter Mr.
Rose, having owned a horse in the race, did not take part in
the deliberations.

In re San Mateo and Santa Clara County Agricultural Asso-
ciation and Judges J. R. Weller, George Bement and
Frank Burke.
From the evidence in tiiis case it appears that in the third
heat of a race had at San Jose, October 3, 1885, on the grounds,
and under the direction of the above named association, the
contestants were Guy Wilkes, driven by J. W. Donathan;
Adair, driven by Andrew McDowell, and Mauon, driven by J.
A. Goldsmith. At the commencement oi said heat the con-
testants passed the score, Adair at the pole, Guy Wilkes sec-
ond, and Manon third. The horses were close together and
upon the first turn about a hundred yards from the staud,
the lateral distance between the sulky of Adair and Wilkes
was very little. Wilkes, at the time, led Adair about a neck,
and was endeavoring to incline toward the pole so that Don-
athan, trying to pull him out, pulled his head to the right. In
this condition, the drive; of Adair claims to have urged Don-
athan to keep out from hi in, and that, in consequence of crowd-
ing and pinching on the part of Wilkes, he was not only
caused, but compelled, to pull Adair out of his stride-and al-
most to a standstill, leav: ig him last in the heat.

The judges were about a hundred yards from the place
where the alleged impeding occurred. The patrol judge, ap-
pointed by the judges, an 1 being a director of the associate
member, reported that Wilkes did impede Adair, and the
driver of Adair in a proper manner claimed the impeding by
Wilkes.

Upon this testimony the judges, J. E. Weller, George
Bement and Frank Burle, also Directors of said associate
member, found the charge of impeding to be tiue, and fined
Donathan §100, but at the same time gave the heat to
Wilkes and the poles in the succeeding heat, whicn, with the
race, was won by Wilkes. One heat having been trotted after
the above decision, said Burke told his fellow judges that the
driver of Adair had admitted that there had been no foul
committed. During this investigation, however, that driver
denied having ever made such a statement.

However, without any notice to the driver or Adair, or to
his owner, or to the patrol judge, the judges iu the stand re-
mitted the fine imposed on Donathan by an order to that
effect.

Whether the money involved in this race has been paid to
the contestants, we are not advised. We are informed that
the tine assessed to Donathan was never paid.

It may not be safe for the associate member to overlook
the facts that the decision of the judges waB acted on, in
the heat succeeding it. By their revocation of Donathan:B
fine they did not, and could not put the horse Wilkes, where,
under their decision, he should have been put, viz.: last in
the disputed heat. Nor should they forget that Article
XVII. of the by-laws declares "that no fine shall be removed
or modified unless by the order of the Board of Review."
Nor should they forget that this whole transaction, in all
its details, should have been fully recorded and long since
sent to the secretary.

This inquiry, however, relates only to the act of the driver
of Wilkes and of the judges. As to Donathan, we think that
the Board of Keview is the proper tribunal to consider
whether its rightB have been infringed. As to the member,
no complaint is before us. As to the judges, there can be
but one opinion. In their first decision they simply dis-
charged their duty in a< cing upon the report of the patrol
judge, as to finding the fact that Adair had been impeded.
As to this conclusion, v; a agree. We are not disposed to
treat with disrespect the statement of fact made by a sworn
officer of the State, appointed patrol judge from the neces-
sity of obtaining reliable testimony, unless forced to do so
by evidence showing fraud or gross mistake. We think it
very doubtful whether the judges had any power to set aside
their original decree after the succeeding heat.

This however, it is not necessary to decide, but the setting
aside of the order as to Donathan, without notice, without
inquiry, without any reason save a hearsay statement, the
falsity of which would h>ve been shown had they recalled
the driver, is, in our opinion a travesty of justice. This,
with the failure to account for their gross neglect of the rule
requiring Wilkes to be put last in the disputed heat, compels
us, in the interest of fair play, to inflict upon the judges at
least a mark of our disapprobation.

It is therefore ordered that the said judges, J. R, Weller,
George Bement and Frank Burke, be suspended from all the
privileges of the National Trotting Assniiation for one year.
In the matter of E. Giddiugs:

Mr. Giddiugs, feeling a.^rieved, appeals to tbis Board from
an order issued by Secretary T. J. Vail, t,nsp<.-uding Mr.
Gidding' horse Bay Rose on account of a "suppression of
time" in a mile dash for two-year-olds in a race had under
the auspices of the Tulare Valley Agricultural Assuciation,
on the — day of June, 1883. This suspension was removed
upon the deposit by Mr. biddings of §145, including a fee of
ten dollars. We reeornrieud an immediate return « f all
monies deposited, including all fees, and that the order of
the Secretary be reversed for the following reasons:

1. — The by-laws and rules confer no power upon the sec-
retary to make the order.

2. — If the power exists, it was improperly exerci-^d, f >r
the following reasons:

A. — The information u oon which the order was mado —a
newspaper report — was iV'ogcther insufficient to authorisu it.
B. — The Association holding the race is one organised un-
der the statute, its officers are appointed by our Governor
and are sworn to the proper discharge of their duty, a part
of which is to execute the laws of the National Trotting Asso-
ciation. As by your laws this associate member was required
to take the time of the horse, announce it and keep a recor.1.

of it, we think that it is but decent to assume that its official
duties were properly discharged, notwithstanding a news-,
paper states otherwise.

We suppose of course, that the record of this meeting ha*
been seasonably remitted to you. If not, or if the time ha&
been omitted, we think that the order should have been,
directed to the Association and not to an innocent party.

C. — Further the order proceeds upon a suppression of time.
This is not an offense under Rule 41. The" offense as there
defined, is "any intentional suppression or misrepresenhv
tion in either the record or announcement of the time."

It is submitted that an amendent ought to have followed'
that of lasc congress, confining the penalties to the guilty
party. We do not recognize the justice of punishing the
horse for the fault of the judges or of the clerk, for making a \
false record or announcement of time, over which acts:
neither the horse nor his owner has any control.

We think, further, that this matter should have been re-
ferred to this Board where it would have received an imme-
diate adjudication. Upon examining the accompanying;
testimony, it will be seen that no such dash race was trotted
by the Giddings colt, but that he did trot a mile and repeat
race, tha. the time was properly taken aud announced.
Whether a proper record was kept," or otherwise, is a matter
for which Mr. Giddings is in no way responsible,
In re A. McDowell, on appeal.

This is an application for a reversal of an order made by
the judges of a race, held under direction of the Bay District
Trotting Association, at San Francisco, Oct. 23, 1S85, ex-
pelling said McDowell.

As to the reasons which led to tbis expulsion, the senior
judge believed that the horse driven by McDowell waa
"pulled" with fraudulent intent, and that this opinion was
strengthened by the subsequent circumstances of the race.
He still retains that opinion.

One other judge seems to have believed that the horse was
not pulled but was unfairly and improperly driven. He
consented to the infliction of the penalty imposed for the
reason that he thought that, while it was excessive, it was
the ouly one that the rules allowed. The other judge did
not attend upon us and was not examined.

This case presents one of those unfortunate examples, too
often seen, where the intelligent, clean-cut, mental opera-
tions of one judge are qualified or counteracted by the very
imperfect reasoning of another.

As, however, all the judges concur in the opinion that an
offense was committed, but that the penalty imposed was too
severe and was not within the desire of the judges, it is or-
dered that the order of expulsion be set aside and that, in
lieu thereof, said McDowell be suspended from all the privi-
leges of this Association for the term of one year from the
date of said race.

Note: After entry of the above judgment, John Munson,
judge, called upon the Chairman of the Board and stated
that he was out of town when this matter came up for hear-
ing and found it impossible to get back in time for examina-
tion. At the time that the ruling expelling McDowell was
made, he believed that the horse was "pulled" with fraudu-
lent intent, and has not altered this opinion. He, however,
joins the other judges in their recommendation to change the
penalty to a year's suspension.

In the matter of the complaint of the owners of Anteeo vs.
Judges W. E. Greene, A. C. Dietz and James Adams, and
driver J. W. Donathan.
This is a charge against judges of a race held under the
auspices of the Golden Gate Agricultural Association at
Oakland, Sept. 5, 1885. J. W. Donathan, the driver of
the mare Magdallah, is charged with foul driving, and
the judges are charged with a willful neglect to en-
force the rules against foul driving. Donathan was by the
judges found guilty of an offense under Rule 48 "as an act
or thing which the rules warranted the judges in declaring
fraudulent or foul." It is alleged that there was a conspiracy
to defeat Anteeo, and that the judges and Donathan were
instruments to carry such conspiracy into effect.

Without going over the testimony, we find that there is nc
evidence tending in any way to establish any such conspiracy
and, as a matter of course, this part of the charge falls to the
ground. The judges, acting upon personal knowledge, de-
cided that Donathan was guilty. Acting upon the testimony
before us we should probably have arrived at the same result.
As to the penafty inflicted upon Donaihan, the fine was the
highest the rules allow. We do not think that it ought to be
reduced. It cau only, then, be claimed that the judges
ought to have made the penalty more severe, by suspension
or expulsion. As to this it must be observed that these pun-
ishments are reserved for extreme cases, aud are altogether
within the discretion of the judges. Nothing will justify our
interference but a violent presumption ot fraud, or evident
mistake.

As to fraud on the part of the judges, we lay that considera-
tion out of account as being without any support, what-
ever. From the testimony there seems to have been no abuse
of discretion, nor can we say that, with the same personal
observation, we should not have arrived at the same result.
As to all charges, therefore, against the judges, they are
eutirely acquitted and discharged. As to Donathan, it may
be said that he has paid his fine and acquisces in the justice
of the punishment. We cannot increase his fine, and under
Article XVII. of the by-laws we have no power to reduce it.
The decisisn of the judges is iu all respects approved. The
mare Ruby, her driver and owner, are in no way implicated
n the subject of these charges'

The Snapper in Kentucky.

They tell a good story about the inimitable "Snapper"
Garrisou. As has been stated, he is engaged to ride for the
Melbonrne stable next year, and a few weeks ago went to Mr.
Barnes' place, in the vicinity of Lexington, to make final
arrangements, have a leg up on some of the yearlings, etc.
Now Lexington is rather a dull place for a lad with the
highly spiced Brighton Beach education which the "Snap-
per" has enjoyed, and aB a natural rosult, Garrison found
the atmosphere distressing. One evening he sauntered into
a barroom and in despair asked the bartender: "Is there
any sport in this town? Is there anybody here who would
sit down to a game of poker?"

The bartender took pity on the Pride of Brighton Beach,
and replied that if Mr. Garrison would give him a little time
ho would consult some of the leading citizens of the town
and see whether they wouldn't mind devoting a few hours to
entertaining such a prominent knight of the pigskin us he
was. Wi 11, the leading citizens did not mind, and in less
than nn 1 • ur au agreeable party was gathered at a little game
of draw, aud all eager to show Garrison "some sport." The
session was "not a very long, nor a very eventful one, but at
the end ion "Snapper" arose aud said that he had quite
anougii, n d that he had enjoyed himself immensely. The
leading citizens had got just $000 of his money — all he had
in fact.

1886

glue ffrxeofcr and s^rmOsmsaau

29

The McGrathiana Sal©.

The auction sale of Mr. Milton Young's racehorses, at

ington, Ky., Dec. 19th, resulted as follows:

Troubadour, b c, foaled 1SS2, by Lisbon, dam Git n-
lunie, by Glenelg: S. S. Brown, Pittsburg, Pa....§'

Ten Booker, b g, foaled 18S2, by Ten Broeck, dum
Nellie Booker, bv Australian; Charles Boyle, Xew
York

Bootblack, b c, foaled 1S82, by King Alfonso, dam
Beatitude; accidentally injured; not offered

Pegasus, br g, foaled 18S2, by Khadamanlhus, dam
Highland Vintage, by Vandal; B. Cohen, New
York

Gold Ban, ch f, foaled 1S82, by imp. King Ban, dam
Cicily Jopson, by Weatherbit; *W. H. Sbadley, Ky

Bankrupt, ch c, foaled 1SS3, by Spendthrift, dam imp.
Authoress, by Favonius; Dwyer Bros., Brooklyn,
N.Y

Enright, ch c, foaled 1SS3, by Enquirer, dam Mata-
gorda, by Glengarry; S. S. Brown, Pittsburg

Warfellow, br c, foaled 1SS3, by Longfellow, dam War-
Over, by War Dance; C. B. Long, Ky

Masterpiece, be, foaled 1SS3, by imp. Blue Mantle,
dam Phcebe Mayflower, by Phaeton; S. S. Brown,
Pittsburg

Stormer. br c, foaled 1SS3, by iuip. Thunderstorm, dam
Kelpie, by Bonnie Scotland; B. J. Anderson,
Chicago

Ked Girl, ch f, foaled I8S3, bv Duke of Magenta, dam
Malvina, by Scottish Chief, W. S. CuEsidy, St.
Louis

Moonshine, b f, foaled 1SS3, by Harry Lamar, dam
Moonlight, by Joe Johnson; B. Cohen, New York. .

Oarsman, br c, foaled 1834, by Onondaga, dam Nellie
Booker, by Australian; W. L. Cassidy, St. Lonis. .

Eightway, ch c, foaled 1SS4, by Onondaga, dam Mata-
gorda, by Glengarry; S. S. Brown, Pittsburg

Esquire, ch c, foaled 1SS4. by Onondaga, dam Square
Dance, by War Dance; Dwyer Bros., Brooklyn
N.Y..'.

Bixby, b c, foaled 1SS4, by Onondaga, dam Beatrice, by
Bonnie Scotland; G. M. Eye, Little Rock, Ark. . .

Montrose, b c, foaled 1884, by Duke of Montrose, dam
Patti, by Billet; J. Henry Miller, Lexington, iiy. .

Slickaway, b c, foaled 1SS4, by St. Martin, dam Hypa-
tia, by Waverley; G. M. Rye, Little Rock

Falsehood, b c, foaled 1SS4, by Falsetto, dam Zephyr,
by Lexington ; Dwyer Bros

Ornament, b f , foaled 1SS4, by Onondaga, dam Beati-
tude, by Bonnie Scotland; Chas. Boyle, New York

Glad Eyes, chf, foaled 18S4, by Onondaga, dam Glad-
iola, by Glengarry; Dwyer Bros., Brooklyn

Blessed, ch f, foaled 18S4, by Onondaga, dam Bliss, by
Bonnie Scotland; W. L. Cassidy, St. Louis

Unit, ch f, foaled 1884, by Onondaga, dam Una, by War

Dance; C. M. Johnson, Louisville. Ky

Victoria, b f, foaled 1S84, by Hyder Ali, dam Jennie
Rowett, by Uncle Vic; S. S. Brown, Pittsburg Pa.

Lex-
T.OoO
3,100

1,400
1,525

6,700
3,000
1,750

2,600

450

1,400

950

4,500

4,200

2,500
1,150
800
525
2,550
2,000
3,000
1,650
1,300
2,050

This having been the third time )Ir. Fennell had won the
medal, it now becomes his indi vidr.nl property.

Company C, Third Infantry, was represented by a dele-
gation practicing at the two distances, making some good
scores among them.

Ed. Hovey, A. Johnson, Captain J. E. Klein and A. J.
Ruddock had several matches at 200 d500 yards. Follow-
ing are the scores:

FIRST MATCH.

Hovey 200 yards— 4 *5454454 5—45

"apt. Klein 200 yards -1 4 4454545 4—43

Johnson 20t1 ya.de— i 4 4 4 5 5 3 4 1 5—42

Ruddock 200yards-4 34353443 4-37

SECOND HATCH.

Capt. Klein 200 yards— 3 55445445 5—46

Johnson 200 yards— 5 45454544 4 — 44

Euddock 200 yards— 4 44434445 5—41

THIBD MATCH.

Capt. Klein 500 yards— 3 44334554 5—40

Hovey 500 yards— 4 35444344 3— 18

Ruddock SOOyards— 5 3 3 452453 4—38

Johnson 500 yards— 4 32455554 0—37

FOUBTH MiTCH .

Johnson 600 yards — 5 44555545 5—47

Ruddock 5C0 yards — 4 45455544 5—45

Hovey SCO yards— 4 3553555 4 5— 44

Capt. Klein 500 yards— 5 3 3444545 4-41

The police team will resume regu lar practice this week.

The crack shots of the Fifth Infantry will have a chance
to repeat their splendid records, as a trophy has been offered
for the best Company team of the regiment, tne contest to
come off this month.

Military shooting will be lively during 18S6, and severa
interesting matches are already talked of, one of which will
bo between a California team and the Washoe champions.

Mr. R. P. Ashe has purchased from Palo Alto the three-
year-old bay filly Guenn, by Flood, dam Glendew, by Imp.
Glengarry, from Glenrose, by Lexington, and she will be
shipped to Sacramento to-day. Gnenn is a maiden, but a
"racehorse, " and is well engaged in the stakes East and West.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

HERD AND SWINE.

American Devon Cattle Glub— Transfers.

A number of marksmen were at Shell Mound range on
Sunday last, and those who were there had a good day's
shooting and weather that was almost perfection.

Company E, Second Artillery, had the monthly shoot,
with the following result:

FTBST-CLiSS MEDiL,

C. E.Fennell 2C0 yards— 4 44444445 4—41

SECOND-CLASS MEDAL.

James Howard 200 yards — 4 54444453 4—41

THTKD-CLASS MEDAL.

James E.Kenney 200 yards— 4 43342434 3—34

Belong 2901, P. W. Artz to B. B. Scarff, New Cailisle, O.

Daisy tith 914, Dolly 2d 1001, Buttercup 6472, C. H. Baker to H. R. Gif-

ford, Oneonta, N. Y.
Shiloli 3446, Geo. Baker £ Son to Thos. Ba ^le . Jackson, Minn.
Crow 3511, J. D.Baker to Geo. Baker >fe fc-on, Hutisford, Wis.
Take Prize '2921, Banker Bros, to Jonathan Hoag, Toiuhannoek, N. Y.
Matchless Prince 3137, Carrie Sioa, Bank-, r Bros, to Douglas Vass, Mu-

biUe, Ala.
Primus 2314, T. C. Billups to T. W. Hardy, Columbus, Miss.
Primula 5572, Mrs. D. R. Bixby to W. S. A'alker, Dtica, Mich.
Fennimore Cooper 275A, Chapman Bros, to R. H. Bates, Cooperstown,

K. Y.
Cleveland 3005, Lingo 3122, Melody 3d 3o :, Princess Sea 49G9, PrincesB
Don 4974, Melody E. 63S3, N. B. Choate to C S. Choate, Waterloo,
Iowa. ,

Newrugton,:i071, A. J. Corbinto J. M. Fote, West Hartford, Conn.
Olivette, 63lJ3, Mrs. L. E.Coxt.j Edwin Y. ung, Bar Harbor, Maine.
Fred Collins 3377, Mrs L. E. Cox to H. H. Young, Bar Harbor, Maine.
Damlv Somerset 2725, P.J. Dittoe to B. B, Wright, New Lexington, O.
Hyde's Hyacinth 5553, It. £!. Francis to J. M. Foote, West Hartford

Conn.
Dainty Queen 5S70, F.M. Fulton to W. B. McEIroy, Ava, O.
Piyo 3025, Lulu 3Q9D,Juniatft 357C, Helena 53d 39S5, Patty Hayes 4556,
Lovely 39th 4723, Yolande 5710, Obedient 6142, Bugle 6143, A. C. Hayes
toRufnsey Bros., Westfield, N.Y.
Ben Butler 3217, E. Hesselgesser to J. A. Patton, Parker's Landing, Pa.
Dandizctte 5936, E. D. Hicks to Walter P. -s, Opelika, Ala.
Fairy Kth, C. C 2992. E. H. Hyde to H. J . Weed, Stanford, Conn.
Bonnie Devon, 6454. H. Mf-Cartnev to E, i . McCartney. Cambridge, O.
Julia BlacK, 5244, W. H. McCartney to H :v McCartney, Cambridge. O.
Dick Daisy 2601, Mead's Three 4964, Mi ad's Four 4905, Mead's Five

49fi6, Jesse Mead to J. J. Scarff k So-. New Carlisle, O.
Mose Montrose 3449, J. M. Miller to G. d Howard, Zanesvjlle, O-
Quaker Bess 4082, Abrani Peacock to T. '. Peacock, Winchester, Ind.
Voltaic 2360 B. F. Peck & Son to H. W. ' 'dkins, Allegan, Mich.
Ononda 1973, J. A. Pomeroy to H. R. GL.ord, Oneonta, N. Y.
Hampton 2705. Raymond of Shadeland 3; 9, Empress HI. 4240, Dnchess
H.4243,DnchessrV. 4250, Eugenie of Shadeland 4940, Jessie of
Shadeland 4943, Powell Bros, to M. S Criell, Newberrytown, Pa.
Everes 3388, Bumsey Bros, to J. W. Dobi 13, Weitenbuxg, Pa.
Belong 2901, B. B. Scarff to D. J. Wbitmc >re, Casstown, O.
Dick Daisy 2601, Mead's Three 4964, Mea 3 Four 4965, Mead'B Five 2966,

J. J. Scarff & Son to Henry Terrell, S n Antonio. Texas.
Princess of Kent 2743, P. M. Shultz to 1 C. Peacock Winchester, Lnd.
Jumbo 2262, J. B. Stilson to S. H . Peck, atertown. Conn.
Major Downing 2656, Bertie Moore 5074, :L .die Moore 5079, J. R. Stevens

to Dr. Henry Bethea, Farmsdale, Ala.
Otsego 1836, Rosey 3183. Dr. Wait to A. E Worden, UlyBses, Pa.
Gipsey 4190, G. A. N/ason to Ward Parker Ileed'a Ferry, N. H.
Sunday 5615, Path 6617, Linnet 5618. Lot. 5621, Adelaide Boye 5716, D.

J Wbitniore to J. J. Scarff & Son, H v Carlisle, O.
Bernardo 3259, B«loa L. 6090, D. J. Wh- more to A. Seigler, Clinton

Falls, Ind. >T

Ede H. 6499, Isaac Woodburrto Joseph I 'ein, Windham Depot, N. H.
Susie 25S3, Bill's Hetty 3d 4331, Jas. A. Bit to W. E. Hungerford, Had-
Lynie, Conn.

tOWL, _
Duke of Avon Kith 2!
Bodie Craig 1780, Belle

nens. Mo.
Morton King 22,r, J.
Grand Garfieid Z-- •,<
Bessie GUIS, K. E. '
Fair Bloml..- 3799, Mi-
Paine, East Betne
Vermont 3428, Geo. F.
Earl Spencer 2741, Pt-*

N. Y.
Prince Randolph 2805,
Leo Rix 27M, William
Otulkee 3109, W. R. F
Ohio Lad 1390. W.R.'
Inez Stanley 5092, Sta
Alma Revel 5083, 8. I
Bridge 6517, A. O. Ha
Lancelot 2863, E. D. II
Grand Union 3032, Dor:

raond, Vt.
Puke of Oaks £273, L.
Ohio Lad 3274. L. B. .
Taunfs 3537, J. W, J:
Facto 3491, W. B.Jo
Return 5597, J. E Lo
Alloa ls432. J. W. Mo-
Dew Drop Gem 444'.'

Minn.
Grafton 3075. P. Pain
Bessie May 4089. P. P
Katie Bly 5532,0. H.
Logan 34:29. Doraliue

Sonth Woodstoct ,
Taunes 3537, W. L. P
Molly P. Staik 51 52, I

Davis, Windsor. \
Taanes 3537, L. F, R.
Taunes 3537, L. F. Be
Nestling 6417, Rumee
Pipo 3025, Rumsey Bi
King Montgomery 27
Lord Shav -1054, flals-
Kolomo 35S1, J C. SI;
Jimbo 2999, Duncan £
Fancy F. 1223, Hope S

North Storington.
Ferlee 3245, Redbud 31

Palmer & Son, Wl
Tndor H«reward 3219.
Simuel 3517, W. 8. T
HoosierLad 3229, D.
Bernadotte 3258, Daisy

Helena, Ark.
Zip Zed 2903, D. J.TOhi
OsmanDigna 3269, Tb

Tenn.
Nellie Baker 6116, Hag

latin, Tenn.

A. Bill to D.N. Van Hoosear A Son, Wilton,
■533, Chapman Bros, to R. H. Bates, C'uopers-

t, ii. Cowdea to n. Wanck, Linnens, M i.

•t Linn 6781, T. H. Craig to Harvey Wan !:, Liu-

Crawlorl to Jno. Horgis. Edw irdepor: , Ind,
lit Dust 2-".,ri;err, Curtis S3I5, Flore
if s to Ciiarl^a lllrsehinger, Baraooo, wis.

Merry Christinas WI9, George Davis to C. C.
Vt.
tavls to -; iniiiel Putnam. Windsor, Vt.

r N. Dennie to X. a. Humphrey, Bainbridge,

William Forsvth to Sam'l Gallpgly, Keifer, O.
PorsytntoP.Palmer i sou. Whipple, O.

Hbav to J. H. Keller, Suljihur sj. rings, O.

>ddardto P. Palmer A Son, Whipple. O.
v < irlBWold to W. U. Jlinman, Morris, Conn.

iswolito E. B.Vau v» iukle, litchfleld, Conn.

is to Romsev Bros., Westfield, M . Y.

cks to Thos. Seary, <_Treeiisbori> Ala.

yfilSl, Jonathan Hoag to U. .S. Whitcom?., Rteh-

.;. Holt to Alex. Holt, Company trhope, N. C.
oil to E. Smilh, Hornet. N « . "
.iee to L. F. Ross. I<<w» City, Iowa.
■s to Josiah Kleinpeter, Baton Rouge, La.
;eneckerto J. M. ililler, Hickory, Pa.
a & Son to Chas. Hlrscl iuger, Baraboo, Wis.
F. W. Morse i: Son to Thos. Rawle. • : a,

r & Son to Philip Boye, Warner, O
;m*>r k Son to Lonis Swartz, M rim's F rrv, O.

■endleton to W.B Gallup, Chaplin. C- o

B22, Sign C404, O. H. Perry to 1. H. Andr. ws,

Conn.
iktoTho" Moi:nt. Vicksburg, Miss.

een of Clubs 627.1, Samuel Putnam to Geo. F.

a to J. W.James, Smithaeld, 111
9 to W. L. Polk, Vichsbnrg. Mies.

Bros, to Thos. Kawle, Jackson, ilinn.
>3. to Birt Victor, Marengo, 111.

. H. Shavr to Edwin B-ishnell, Cjffeyville, Kan.
■ Shay to S S.James, SiWara, Pa

?r to H. D. Nickoll. Browning Mo.

jwartto V. D. Walsh, Bayou Sara, La.

9, Stow's Agricultural School to Amos Wheeler,
Conn.

C, Quebec 3248, Walter ^250, Daniel Tom to P.
,>ple, O.

H.True to A. Smith Stevens, Newark, O.

IkertoS L. De Kay, Utica, Mich.

Wbirmore to Joseph Bigger, Bunker Hill, Ind.
Ryan 6294, D. J. Whitniore to Dr. A. A. Horner,

aiore & Co. to Andrew Scott. New Paris, O.

3. B.Wilson to Burrell Bender, SanndTsville,

c 6117, Thomas B. Wilson to H. C. Sbafer, Gal-

Th.crough.bred

STALLIONS for HIRE.

Three < cheers and X X.

The above stallio
-om February 5th to .
Both are desirable
onsidered one of the
s unexceptionally fi;
ouilt horse on short li
His short legs aru-
are rarely seen on th
make up cannot fail
half-brother of Hock--
to him as their dam, 5
of Mentzer one of the
tions back have en.i
Viva, can be seen at i
one of the finest mar<
X X is a "double
Scotland , from Lady I
from Young Fashion,
noted sire as if he W'
Phose who own his c
very highly. These J
figure, especially to s
office, or 2111 Adeline

5 are offered for hire the coming season, viz.:
ilylst, 1886

in many respects. Three Cheers I have- always
ery best racehorses I ever saw. His breeding
. and his form" admirable. He is a powerfully
23, and of the finest color, a dari; bay.
immensely strong bones and tendons such as

largest of thoroughbreds, and altogether, his
o please a competent judge of form. Being a
ockiug is another point in bis favor, t.'ot only
»rtng Fashion, was the dam of Scotland, :L.: sire
reatcoltf of the ;ear, and her family for genera-
ved just celebrity. His oldest produce, Lady
■place, r.nd I do not hesitate to pronou'.c* her

in the Slate,
'.onnie Scotland." his sire Malcolm, oy Bonnie
.ncaster. his dam Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland,
He has, therefore, as much of the blood of that
?e a eoa, and cannot fail to he a good producer.
:ts — there are only a lew of them— esta m them
■rses will be rented to proper parties at a low
rve Bom- thoroughbred mares. Apply at this
treet, Oakland, where the horses are kepi.

JOS. CAIBN SIMPSON.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, black points, coming seven years old,
about 15* hands high. Sire Electioneer, dam by
McCracken's Dave Bill, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a severe sprain of one bind ankle
when three years old, this horse has not been on the
track, but he is vebt fast. It is confidently believed
that his ankle is all right now, and that he will be in
racing condition nest Fall

The few celts gotten by this horse are marvels of
perfection and have the trotting instinct in a marked
degree. They demonstrate that their sire is a stock
horse of the very highest order. Properly placed
this horse will more than pay for himself this
season.

Also for sale, a two-vear-old colt, sired by above
horse, and out of a St. Clair mare. In color, form
and action this colt is a duplicate of his sire, and is
as rare in quality as in breeding.

For price and particulars inquire of

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN,

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PISE STREET. Cor. Montgomery,

— SAN FRANCISCO. —

California and Foreign Wines, Brandies, Whiskies,

and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

60 HEAD

GREAT

60 HEAD

Sale of Trotters,

PARIS, KENTUCKY.

TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 1886.

STRATHMORE, Sire of 17 Pe.-formers Better Than 2:30.
MAMBRINO RUSSELL, %ZttS5Sgft£&ti££ SEffi

TTTTT rpON" recotd 2:30 in sixth heat^fown toother to Albert France 2:201) by George Wilkes,

BEDFORD
STUART,
TAKINA,

dam Alley, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

3-year-old record 2:1:
Mambrino Patcben.

)in four tli heat, by Strathmore, dam Kate Patchem, by

3-year-old record 2:20$, by Strathmore.
4-year-old record 2:35overa half-mil? track.

The best sons ot RYSDYK'S HAMBLETONI
« IEKES, arutS TKATHHORE under the hanin

HAVING DETERMINED TO CHANGE MY LOCATION, I
reserve, in Paris, Ky., on February 9. 1886; STRATI
RUSSELL, WILTON, BEDFORD; about forty bead of yo
years old, by the above stallions, out of mares by Eysdyk'
Happy Medium, Alexander's Abdallah, Belmont, Solicitor
Mambrino LeGrand, Daniel Lambert, etc.; alao about t'.
Strathmore, Mambrino Russell, Baron Wilkes and Wilton
r«ady to go upon the turf and win money.

This stock will be sold to the highest bidder, rain or s
January 8th, apply to me or ED. A. TIPTON, Paris, Ky.

>. WOODFORD MAMBK1XO. GEORGE

r,

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT
IORE, teireof Santa Claus 2:17*,) MAMBRINO
:ig stallions and fillieB, one, two. three and four
flam ble Ionian, Volunteer, Strathmore. Sentinel,
.Mambrino Patchen, Clark Chief, Forrest King,
. ■ nty faehionably bred broodmares in foal to
In addition to these, some mares and geldings

ine. For catalogues, which will be ready by

R. G. STONER.

Gun Exchange.

W nted to exchange a 7 pound 12 grtage W, R.
PAIE Kun.with case etc., for about a 6 pound 10
gau ;a gun, of a first-class maker Applv to

A. C. HAMMOND, Jr. iul California.

The Weekly

Breeder
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Sportsman.

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. N. TOWNE, T. H. GOODMAN.

Qen. Manager. Gen. PasB. ATtk. Agl

Heney Payox. Isaac Uphaw.

Payot, Upham & Co.,

WHOLESALE ASD IMPORTING

Booksellers,

STATIONERS,

Commercial Printers,

AND

Blank Book Manufacturers,

1B04 Sansome Street, Near Pine.

BAN FRANCISCO

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OP ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

HENRY WALSB.

Sap't Running Horse Dep't,
Palo Alto Stock Farm.

FAIRLAWN

S T O OK FA R M .

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

flfTHESiffifff

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27 Brood-Mares

and 170

Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides ray Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1885, and up to the last of January,
1886. All thr mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity toobtain at low prices highly- ored mares In foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of StallionR aad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ABE OFFERED FOK SAT.E AT FAIRIAWS.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f took has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIKST.CIASS. STANDARD-BRED 1'RO TING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supp at Fairlawn.

TTTTTT. (VNTE PPTfTF. PT.AN IsstrictIy adhered t0 at Fairlawn, and the
XJLLJJ UllU X XfcAVJJ X UXXil price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Pcj-chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
n ownsend street, between Third and Fourth Streets!

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Tram, except Pescadero Stages vi!» San Mateo and

Redwood, which connect with 8 :30 a. m Train

Special Rodnc-trip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos. Son,uel and Santa Crnz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso RohleB Springs.

EX4TRSIOX TICKETS.

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ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturday and Sunday- only;
Sunday and-: good for return until following Mon-
Monday, I day, inclusive, at the following rates:

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Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot. TownBend
street, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market
street. Grand Hotel.
A. C. EASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. PasB. & Tkt. Agt,

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers,

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best ilaces in the State for
-( a Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort ol the
Pacific Coast,

with its heantif nl GroveB and delightful Drives. Troot
in abundance oau be obtained from the several streams
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may be had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of flsh -which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports>
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ABE UNSURPASSED,
haYtnjt a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
Band for snrf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE containa

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual bati.a, with douche and shower facilities.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,

APTOS, SOQTJEI. AM* SANTA CRTJZ,

IB VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties

of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz

and Monterey, each of which abounds in game in great

variety Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck. Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stapes connect with trains daily
at Sau Mateo lot those well-known Retreats. PURIS-
SIMA, SAN UREUORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about sAN BKl'NO and McMA-
HON's for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance Trom San
FranoiflOO and offer Bpeciai Inducements to tl e loverB
of this manly sport,

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will he entitled to

FREH, TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried In Baggage Cars and put In charge of
Tr.ii'i ll;H;jMKi<nirn. Tr:iin Baggagemen arc Instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Oars.

fli5?-In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in transit, it is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will he carried fret- of charge. Guns taken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in Paspeiipir Cars.

TIOKET 1.1 K PICKS— Passenger Depot, Townsend
trect, Valencia Station, and No 613 Market st., Grand

Hotel'.
4. O. BASSETT,

Superintendent,

H. R. JTJDAH,
Asst. Pass, and Tkt. A^t,

1886

*glu Igmoer and ^-yxtemwL

31

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

EAOY TIVA. b m, 5 years, by Three Cheers,
her dam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SIR THAD, b g, i years, by Norfolk or Thad
Stevens, bis dam Lady Amanda.

TOO SOO\. ch m. foaled December 31, 1867, by
Norfolk, her dam Lady Davis, by Red Bill, the dam of
Dashaway. Stinted to X 5 and Antevoio.

EX TEMPI4I. ch f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Unbroken.

TROTTERS.

PCRISSIMA DAHSEL, chm, foaled 1867, by
Whipple's Hambletonion, her dam by Cornplanter.
Stinted to Antevoio.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome maro, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double cross of Newminster blood, now so
"fashionable" in Eugland, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare. Every one of the family had an inheritance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Regent, Lady Amanda.
Lady Middleton and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, bad this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from bis work, no race was
too long for him. He is a half-brother of Hock-Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Beaconsneld, Arthur H. and
ethers.

Sir Thad showed a wonderful trial when a yearling;
he hurt his leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now he is perfectly sound.

Too Soon is the I'.d.m of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashaway, an oi .-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood is valuable.

Ex Temp lo is a fine-looking filly of good size and
form. She has not been broken.

In the trotting stud the daughters of Whipple's
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian in the
2:30 list, and the mares by him are superior brood-
mares.

My only reason for selling is a lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated so as to keep them I would
not sell for double the price now put upon them.

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

Apply to BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Office.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAZD TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties of
the State.

REFERENCES.

J. S. Caret, Sacramento. J. D. Cabe, Salinas.

B. P. Saegest, Gilroy. John Bogqs, Colusa.

P. A. Ftnigan, San Francisco.

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably those of Messrs. Whip-
ple, Colgrove, Dietz, Coutts, Dougherty, Newland k
Hammond, Daniel Cook and others, we feel assured
our ability to give satisfaction in all business in-
trusted to onrcare. Sales will be made in all cities
and counties in the State. We have in contemplation
a series of combination or breeders' sales, similar to
those bo successfully held at the East. We will be
pleased to entei into correspondence with parties de-
Biringto paiticipate insuchsales. Private purchases
and sales of improved live stock of all descriptions
will be made on commission and stock shipped with
utmostcare. Several fine ranches at private sale.
Purchases and sales made of land of every descrip-
tion.

KIELIP A CO.. 116 Montgomery street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T,

Member of the Eoyal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22, 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogB.
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and §1.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders for
horses, and lits Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will senda package
by mail for SI.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

By Boots, (he by Hercules, etc..) dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out ot a Norfolk mare, etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a veryband-
Bome form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth HI inches. Entered in the stakes of 1886-7.

She was foaled March, 1881; has only had eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ran one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Applv to

EDWARD K. ALSIP.
1711 N Street., Sacramento.

HEALD'8

Business College, 24 Post St.1

■ San Francisco.

The moat popnlar school on the Coast.

E. P. HEALD President. C. 8, HALEY, Sec'y.

aarSend for pircular.TSJi

HcKorron-'s

H-O-R-S-E B-O-O-T-S.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.
HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full line of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

„ Going's, Dixon's and DeBoise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Kates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT.

Eastern Agents, A. K. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York.

J. A. McKBRRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

Twenty-three Days' Racing.

o — ■

$65,000 in ADDED MONEY.

The Washington Park Club.

CHICAGO, ILL.

Announce the following states. 10 close January 15th, 1886, and to be run at their Summer roeerjns 31
1886, beginning Saturday, June 26th, a -d ending Saturday, August 14th, including twenty-three days %■••-
ng, on Tues ay, Thursday and Saturday of each week, and Monday, July 5th : Iww"y ™ree QaJ8 rac-

$2,000. The Washington Park Cup. $2,000.

A Bweepstakes for three-year-olds and upwards: 8100 each ; 325 forfeit, or only 310 if declared out on ir
before May 1, 1886. Declarations void unless accompanied with the money; 32,000 added the oecnid '«
receive S300. and the third S100. out of the stakes. Weights 5 lbs. below th. scale. Winner' of any m™ 1
1830 of the value of 82,000 to cany 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. Two mile, «udTn£,rS

THE LAKE VIEW HANDICAP.

A sweepstakes for two-year-olds, (foals of 18S41.S51
each, 51* forfeit, with S-SOn added: the second to re-
ceive 51.^0, and the'.hird 350 out of the stakes. Weights
to be announced by 12m . two days before the day ap-
pointed fortheract. Starters to be named through
the eutrv box, at the usual time of closing, the day
before the race. Three-quarters of a mile.

THK SOCIETY STAKES.

A sv/eapstakes for two-year-olds, ffoais of 1S84*, S50
each ,31 5 forfeit, with 3750 added: the second to receive
3150, and the third 35C. out of the stakes. A winner of
anv race at this meeting of the value of $1,000, to carrv
51bB.; of 32,000, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs.
Starters to he named tnrough the entry box at the
usual time of closing the day before the race. Three-
quarters of a mile .

THE LELAKD HOTEL STAKES.

A sweepstakeB for two-year olds, (foals of 18341,360
each, 320 forfeit, with SI, 000 added: the second to re.
ceive 3250, i:nd the third 3100, out of the stakes. Those
not having won a stake at this meeting of the value
of 33,000 allowed 5 lbs. Maidens allowed 10 lbs.
Starters to be named through the entry box at the
usual time of closing the day before the race. Three-
qnarters of a mile.

THE TBEMOJiT HOUSE STAKES.

A sweepstakes for two-year-ods, (foals of 1884), 350
• ach. 3-0 forfeit, with 31.i'"0 added; the second to re-
ceive 325H, and the third 3100, out of the stakes. Those
not having won a stake at this meeting of the value of
33,000, allowed 5 lbs. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. Starters
to be named through the entry boxat the usual time
of closing the day before the race. Seven furlongB.

THE QUICKSTEP STAKES.

A sweepstakes for two-year-olds, (foals of 1884), 325
each, 310 forfeit, 3750 add-d : the second to receive 3200,
and the third 3100out of the Stakes. A winner of two
races of any value to carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens
allowed 5 lbs. Half a mile.

THE GREAT WESTERN HANDICAP.

A sweepstakes for all ages, 350 each.h. f., or onlv310
.f declared out ou or before May 1st. 18.36. Declara-
tions void unless accompanied with the money: 31,000
added; the second to receive 3200, and the third 3100,
o»tof the stakes. Weights to he announced April
1st, 1^6. A winner of anv race after the publication of
weights, of the value of 31,000, to carry 5 lbs.; of 31,500,
71bs. extra. One mile and a half.

THE OAK WOOD HANDICAP.

A sweepstakes for all ages, 350 each, b. f. , or only 310
if declared out on or before May 1st. 13.36. Declarations
void unless accompanied with the money: 3^0 added:
the second to receive 3200. and the third 3100. out of
the stakes' Weights to be announced April 1st. lflsn.
A winner of anv race after the publication of weights,
of the value of 31000to carry 5 lbs. extra. One mile
and a furlong.

5 allowed 10 lbs. Two miles and a quarter.

THE DEARBORN HANDICAP.

A sweestakes for three-vear-oldj, (foale of 1183) 50
each, 315 forfeit, with 3300 added;' the s.condto'r*
ceive 51.50, and th« third 350 out of the Btakss. Weiel ts
to be announced by 12 m.. two days before th. J ay
appointed for the race. Startsrs to he namedthror h
the entry hoxattha usual time of closing, the ri y
before the race. One mile and a furlong.

THE ITOOllUlIS STAKES.
A sweepstakes for three-year-olds, (foals of 1883) =50
ea?W".£? .W' ^Oxwed: second to receive Si 0
and the third 375. out of the stakes. The winner of
the American Derby or Sheridan Stakes of 1S86 to
carry i bs.; of both stakes, 7 lbs. extra. Non-winn rs
0,f,anr51Se,t'5'e'l?;0,d stakerace allowed 5 lbs. Maid ns
allowed 10 lbs. Starters to be named through thVenrT
box at the usual time of closing, the daf before 7e
race. One mile and a half. ' oetore tie

THE HOTEL RICHELIEU STAKES.

A^,.?S?8ta,lt?s for three-year-olds, (foals of 1883) =50
each, 320 forfeit, with 31.000 added: the second to re-
ceive 8250, and the third 3100 out of the stakes Th. *e
not liaving won a stake at this mealing of the value nf
33,000 allowed 5 lbs. Maidens allowed *l ?lb Je start, re
to be named through entry box at usual time of c ,.
ing the day before the race. One mile and three fur.

THE MAIDEN STAKES.

For three-year-olds, (foals of 1883), that have -ot
wou a nice previous to January 1st, 1S31, 850 entran e
315 forfeit with 37.50 added; of which 3200 to the sec" Si
horse. Maidens at time of starting allowad 5 Hi
starters to he named through the entry box at le
usual time of closing, the day previous to the n e
One mile and a furlong. "

THE COLUMBIA STAKES.

A sweepstakes for all ages. 350 e ,cb. b. f„ or only 10
if declared out on or before May 1st, 1883. Declarer! is
void unless accompanied with the money; 31 OOOad. J
the second to receive 3200. and the third'3100 oil" of . us'
stakes. Weights .. lbs. below the scale Winner >'
any race in 1330 of the value of 31., 500 to cirrv s .1
quarr'tersIa"1CnB a"°We" ' ""■ 0n™"ni,e St'h, t
THE BOULEVARD STAKES.

Asweepstakes for all ages 325 each 310 fori. ;r
5750 added: the second to receive * 'on , „,| the tl I rd
31.00 out of the stokes. A winner In M„? two See.
of any value to carry51bs.; of three or more race of
any value, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs one
mile and a quarter.

THE COMPETITION STAKES.

A sweepstakes for three-year-olds ana upward *20
entrance. ?.,0 additional for starters; will, 3 unci ,,, 1,1 ,f.

S,eir8AC0M t0, ''""'.'."V240 <""' »'"■ '"ird 3100 out of , he
stakes. .Maidens if three-year-olds allowed 6 In,
four years o hi, 10 lbs., if „ve years or upwards 15 lbs
Starters to he named through the entry box at the

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$2,000. The Palmer House Stakes. $,200C

A handicap sweepstakes for all ages. $100 each, ?25 forfeit, with 82,000 added; the second to recf-v*
$400, and the third S2O0, out of the stakes, weights to be announced by 12 m., two days before the dav ' n
pointed for tne race. Starters to be named through the entry box, at the usual time" of closlne the v
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J. K. BREWSTER, Secretary. ' £rtJsluenc-

Secnred bv letters Patent, July 3/>, 188*.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
d8 new, and desire to secure my letters patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
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opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the errtensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as Bhaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F. and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

Sieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjusting slides or
buckleB, substantially as and for the purpose hereir
described.

5. In a bridle, and in combination with the blinds F,
supported aid pivoted to the bridle bo jib to be mova-
ble abont the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the iear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle wiU be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
Bame time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By thro wing the lower portiun of the blind up
Bomethingof the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the <cnee without the strain of weights on the
Eeet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

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1* O'CLOCK NOON. IA.MAHV 15. 1886

Forth" rent of Buildings at Agricultural Park, with
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years; rent pavable monthly in advance, and ac-
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month's rent at the rate proposed to be given, must
accompany each bid, to be returned if the bid is not
accepted, and forfeited to the Society if the bidder
fails to execute lease , and give the required security

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bids.

Further information will be given upon application
to the Secretary.

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President.
EDWIN F. SMITH, Secretary.

Sacramento, Dec. 20. 1885.

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WILDFLOWER, Two-year-old Record 2:21

Palo Alto-

Although scarcely in the order intended, this paper 'will be
given to the consideration of the effect the mares, which were
rnmngin the alfalfa 6eldson the Sacramento river twelve years
ago, had on the breeding of trotters at Palo Alto. While due
credit has been given the trotting stallions of California, there
has been a disposition to underrate the mares. This opinion
has been shared by onr own people, and when such charges
were made aud reiterated, they were thought to be so weighty
as to be beyond successful contradiction. We have had a
contrary belief ever siuce we became acquainted with the
horse history of this Coast. In the first place the native
horses were of superior quality. They descended from a

race that was acknowledged to be the equal of any others
centuries ago, and owing to the climatic advantages there
was little degeneration if even the practices which prevailed
were contrary to those which are followed by intelligent
breeders. To these were added the horses brought by immi-
grants, and it does not require long arguments to prove that
these would be the best obtainable in the countries from
which their owners came. If the very best were beyond the
means of the men who were preparing to "cross the plains,"
oxen were substituted, and as in L851 we lived near where
the emigration from Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin
and Michigan crossed the Mississippi, we had
a good opportunity to judge. BeBide the cara«

vans which were the means of journeying by those en
route for the golden Coast, we also saw a great many horses
which were bought to sell in California, and io nearly every
instance emigrants and dealers had scoured the country to
pick up the best. From Missouri, Southern Illinois, and the
country contiguous to Galena, there was a good deal of
thoroughbred blood, from Wisconsin aud Michigan were taken
trotting strains, which at that time were the most popnlar, so
that on the score of blood, that is the kind of blood
would be a good mixture in a trotting pedigree, th<
good foundation. In the early days of Californi I,
the epoch begins with the discovery of gold, then
fancy for racing than trotting, and. consequently, th

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totions were governed by the prevailing inclination. Some
were of the best blood in the country. For instance, as early
as 1853, there were imported from England, Lawyer, by Flat-
catcher, his dam .Royalty, by Bay Middleton, and Fairy
Queen, by Launcelot— a brother to Touchstone— and her dam
Amiua, by Sultan. But it would be far beyond the scope of
this article to enter into minute particulars relating to early
strains, and it will be sufficient for the purpose to make a
claim— the justice of which will be acknowledged— that when
a pedigree traces back for twenty-five years itmustlead either
to "native or emigrant" strains, perhaps a union of both. In
either case it would not be bad. Therefore it is probable that
those mares which Governor Stanford had secured before he
could properly be termed a breeder, and which had short ped-
igrees, were a combination of Spanish and emigrant, and, so
far as can be judged from appearance, were entitled
to the credit of high breeding. That they have sustained
that credit by the performances of their progeny must be
acknowledged by every impartial observer. Furthermore it
will also be shown that it was correct judgment which
prompted the selection of St. Clair blood, and that when put
in competition with the veiy best trotting strains of the East
they lost nothing by the comparison.

When Palo Alto was purchased, or rather those portions of
the estate which were fiist bought, the mares -were moved
from Sacramento. This was in 1876, when Electioneer was
brought from Stonyford, and his services commenced the
Spring of 1877. Tn 187S Melinche had a foal by him, and so
did Mayflower. In 1879 all three of these St. Clair mareB
had foals by Electioneer, that of Mayfly being the only one
from the union. The 187S foal of Melinche turned out to be
the greatest young trotter of his day, and under the name cf
Fred Crocker surprised the trotting fraternity by placing
2:25J on the two-year-old scroll. Mayfly had Bonita in 1879;
Mayflower produced Wildflower in that year. The former
lowered the record of her three-quarter brother to 2:24},
while Wildflower opened a big gap on them all when she
trotted in 2:21 in her two-year-old form. These were the first
colts to bring Palo Alto prominently into place, and Bonita
kept on. gaining the first place in the four-year-old list by trot-
ting in 2:18§, and there is scarcely a doubt that Wildflower
iu 1883 would have retained the garland if it had not been for
the attack which came near closing her career and left her
disfigured for life. But her mother kept up the prestige of
the family by showing her foal of 1882, Manzanita, which
won a record of 2:23£ in 1S85. It was very unfortunate that
Mayfly should have been restricted to one Electioneer, or in al
probability Bonita would have been "reinforced," and then
again, the other foals of Melinche and Mayflower, if they had
been awarded the opportunity, would have shown to be worthy
of their lineage. With all the advantages which colts have at
Palo Alto, there are serious drawbacks. That is, there are ob-
stacles which prevent a "public" display of their capacity, if
that capacity is nut of the phenomenal kind. Good, even
what might be termed great performances are only recorded
in the private annals, and when we come to that portion of
the history, it will be conclusively proved that scores of colts,
at present unknown, have been bred at Palo Alto, which
would have been rated very high on other establishments.
From the first there were so many to handle that unless
there was a remarkable tendency to fast trotting, and that
supplemented by rapid progression, they were thrown aside.
The tests were of ultra severity. When weaned questions
were put on the miniature tracks and anything but a "ready
answer" was not accepted. As those which made the best
showing in this course were the ones which in after trials
proved superior, it is not surprising that the returns from
this primary school were awarded great prominence. It cer-
tainly gave a means of determining the "born trotters" of
the band, but it was also detrimental, inasmuch as it drew
away the attention from what might be the cause of a lack of
inherited disposition to trot. If an animal showed that it
had trotting proclivities on the cramped rings, and did not
progress satisfactorily in hurnesB, then it would receive
treatment sueh as was deemed necessary to overcome the
fault, and usually the changes would result in success. But
if the verdict of the ring was corroborated by the first lessonB
in harness, it was thought useless to carry the appeal further,
and without being given the opportunity which colts
are afforded on smaller establishments, condemnation would
follow, aud the fields or paddocks be the training ground.
We do not mean that the treatment at Palo Alto has not been
proper. Far from that, it has been such as to bring out a
succession of prodigies, and ironi the year 1880, that Fred
Crocker made his brilliant record in Sacramento until now,
there have been stars. What we claim is, that had it not
been for the overshadowing influence, the brilliancy of the
wonderful performers, there might bave been more worthy
of the same rank. At all events there is a likelihood that
without the yearlings, two, three, and four-year-olds, which
ranked first in all their classes, those of mere sluggish intelli-
gence would have been favored with a longer course. There
is a very old maxim, so old as to gain a place among tbe
wise excerpts of centuries back, that "comparisons are
odious," and we do not desire to carry comparisons further
than is necessary, to estublish the right of California-bred
inares to their proper place in the record. There were nearly
the same number of Eastern-bred mares on the place at the
opening of Palo Alto as those of home birth. They were of
he choicest breeding and of good form. At least uinoug
ihose which had finds by Palo Alto stallions in 1S79, were
Kiioh cracks ad Abbie, by Alniont, her dam Norma, by Alex-
ander's Norman; Alice, by Almont, from Norma; America, by

Kysdyk's Hambletonian, 'her dam Fanny Star, by Seely's
American Star — this mare had a foal in 1878, by Electioneer;
American Girl, by Toronto Sontag, her dam Laura Keene, by
Rysdyk's Hambletonian; Amy. by Messenger Duroc, her dam
Amanda, by Bysdyk's Hambletonian; and from this showing
in that part of the catalogue under the letter A, an inference
can be drawn without going through the whole of the alpha-
bet. By referring to the opening pages of the catalogue, it
will be seen that there are thirteen of the get of Electioneer
given prominence. These are Hinda Rose, Wildflower, Man-
zanita, Palo Alto, Bonita, Fred Crocker. Carrie C, Sphinx
and Clay, bred at Palo Alto, all from California-bred mares,
except Palo Alto, Sphinx, Clay and Carrie C. Thus there are
five to four in favor of the home-bred. Of the five Election-
eers which have beaten 2:20, three are from mares bred in
California, two from the one Eastern mare embraced in this
list. But then again the same causes which operate
against the colts have shorn the dams of the credit
which is justly their du6. It is the way of the world to
shout over and to cheer the most prominent figures in the
spectacle. The commander in chief of a victorious army is
the recipient of nearly all the encomiums, his field marshals
come in for a meagre share, regimental officers, rank and file
are scarcely ever mentioned, and in most eases only credited
with being a portion of the machinery which the chief engin-
eer has put in motion. Opportunity has made, want of it
has marred the fortune of many, and in horses as well as
men there are "runs" of good luck, "streaks" of ill-fortune,
the streaks in many cases proving to be broad bands which
give a dark tinge to the whole life. That the mares on Palo
Alto which were bred in the East are destined to play a
prominent part in the annals of that estate is beyond ques-
tion; that they have already done good work will become
apparent as the history progresses, and that the natives can-
not be classed as inferior must be conceded.

The selection of Wildflower for the pictorial representation
in this number is manifestly appropriate. The appended
sketch was written nearly four years ago, and shortly after
the drawing was made she was attacked with "distemper"
and that of so malignant a type that her recovery was mar-
vellous. It left her scarred all over, part of her ears gone,
and the membraneous division between the nostrils eaten
through with the virulent ulceration. Still she showed an
Increase of speed, and there is no hazard in stating that if she
had escaped the contagion she would have rated now, as
then, the fastest trotter of the band. As Bonita has shown
a quarter of a .mile in 30£ seconds, and others nearly as fast,
it may be thought presumptuous to make &uch a statement,
but with what she has done, and what others of the same
family have done, the St. Clairs have a solid basis to build
upon, so solid that it cannot be shaken. She is now in the
breeding department of Palo Alto, had a foal March 13, 1885
by General Benton, and this year's will be to the credit of
Woodnut, a brother to Manon.

We are much pleased to be able to present to our readers
an accurate representation of the animal which has probably
elicited more remarks than .any other horse bred in Califor-
nia. From the trotting view point there is no doubt of her
being entitled to the precedence, unless Hinda Rose be
granted the first place, for, although 2:36* in yearling form
leaves a greater gap between that and the second in the
record, 2:21 for two-year-old is so close to the fast of any age
that three and a quarter seconds may be accorded as much
weight as when the difference is between 2:3G£ and 2:44j|.
It would be mere guess work, a difference of opinion which
can only be determined in the future, which is the most
creditable, and speculations regarding the hereafter are not
necessary in this connection. The portrait and accompany-
ing description of Electioneer, which was published a few
weeks ago, is sufficient in relation to the paternal side of the
house, and as her races were also given there is also no
necessity for repetition. On the maternal side, however,
nothing has yet been written in the history of the "nota-
bles," excepting the casual mention of the "happy nick" in
the combination of Electioneer and St. Clair blood. Among
the old-time horses of California two, in our opinion, are
entitled to the highest distinction, the couple being Belmont,
whose genealogy is well known, aud St. Clair, the pedigree
of which is sealed so completely that conjecture is the only
guide. There are physical laws which give a clue to rela-
tionship, and men of seience can tell from a few of the bones
of a skeleton the class to which the animal belonged. There
are peculiarities in animal and plant life determining the
family to which they are allied, and in all the varieties of
horses there are striking features enabling the acute observer
to give a shrewd guess regarding their origin. As St. Clair
had a highbred appearance, as his descendants exhibit the
same quality through successive generations, the logical pre-
sumption is that he was strongly imbued with the blood of
the thoroughbred. At all events, no one of any candor can
deDy what the records show, and that in the first and second
removes from the founder of the family there have been dis-
tinguished performers. A few illustrations will suffice to
prove the tenability of this position. In writing that the
name of Wildflower was better known throughout the civil-
ised world than any other California-bred horse is owing to
the greater interest which is taken in the sports of the track
than was the case ten yeai'B ago. At the latter mentioned
date there was nothing like the general interest that is now
exhibited. Comparatively little attention was given to trot-
ting in the press of the country, outside of the journals that
made a special feature of racing and trotting, paragraphs
being held sufficient where columns are now awarded.
Yet one of these sensations of the day was tbe
trotting of Occident, and, before he had been awarded a dis-
tinctive appellation, tbe "California Wonder" was tbe text for
many articles. That he was worthy of the renown we
thinly believe, and we have also implicit faith that, under
more fortuuule oiroumstauces, lie would have taken a place
in the calendar that might still be at the top. As it was, he
had the "fastest time" of the day, and this is no small honor.
Though, when it was done, 2:lu':{ ranked the best on record,
in the opinion ( f his owner aud those who had tbe same
opportunity to know what he could do, it was a long way
beneath his rale, and the iligbt of speed in his brushes was a
token that several seconds were lost through the turn of bad

luck which persistently pursued him. He has been timed
quarters faster than thirty seconds, and such speedy pacers
as Billy Mayo and Dan Voorhees could not stay with him for
a hundred yards. It is too long a story to rehearse in these
outline sketches, and to give our readers his history from
colthood will require more space than can be allotted at
present. From the time he was broken until purchased, on
account of his trotting capacity, there was scarcely a day
when he escaped ill-usage, and, in fact, the treatment he
received in his early life could better be termed brutality.
Compelled to draw loads far beyond the powers of most
horses of his size, flogged, starved, etc., until his temper was
soured, and yet the hauling of loads of sand for months at a
stretch had not stiffened his joints or taken the elasticity
from his muscles.

When showing the great rate of speed he had a stride of
over twenty feet, and we draw our information from a source
which is eminently trustworthy, that at times he would
cover twenty-four feet. In his later races, owing to his feet
being injured, he fell back to eighteen and nineteen feet,
without a corresponding quickening of action.

The name of Occident, however, is familiar to a great
majority of those who know anything of trotting affairs,
though comparatively few have any knowledge of other St.
Clairs, which are well worthy of a place in horse history.

Mayflower, the dam of Wildflower, was one of the nota-
bilities of the St. Clair clan. She is a small mare or rather
on the long and low order in Ler formation, and like nearly
all of the St. Clairs we have seen, showing a great deal of
quality. Very unfortunately for this little mare she was
tutored when there was the slightest knowledge among the
professors as to the methods which should be employed to
correct errors in the action. The boots of the period were
clumsy contrivances, illy adapted for the purpose, worse
even than the primitive guards of bandages aud sheepskin
which the old-time trainers used. The softer material
did not afford the necessary protection from hard blows, but
they soon became shaped to the parts and did not interfere
with the movements of the joints and play of the tendons,
which the more obdurate material impeded, and the abra-
sions, chahngs, etc., were as bad as the wounds. At that
time the problem of weight on the feet aud its effects on the
action was a maze to those who had given it study; to
those who had not pondered over the intricacies attending
the use it was inscrutable. Men reasoned that if a moder-
ately heavy shoe was found to be advantageous a still heavier
would be better. Weight was applied in a loaded quarter-boot
or in rolls filled with shot buckled around the pastern. The
first was bad enough, the second infinitely worse. In accord-
ance with the general belief of ihe period, Mayflower w as
shod with shoes weighing two pounds each on her forefeet,
aud these were supplemented by rolls of shot, each foot
carrying two added pounds. Four pounds on each forefoot!
and with all this hindrance to speed she obtained a record of
2:303-, and showed quarters in 34 seconds. There is not an
intelligent trainer who will deny that to keep up a rate which
would compass a mile in 2:303, thus encumbered, was a won-
derful performance, and that under a system which would
have the same effect in controlling the action, and at the same
time reduce the weight of shoe and appendages to from 12 to
18 ounces, the animal showing such a rate would trot fully
fifteen seconds faster. This is somewhat hypothetical, how-
ever, and yet it has a great bearing in arriving at a just con-
clusion regarding the merits of the animal. Mayflower made
the record of 2:30£, at Sacramento, May 7, 1872. It was for
a purse of $1,500, 2:34 class, and there started against her
Mattie Howard and Hiram Woodruff. Mayflower won in
"straight heats," the time of which was2:39, 2:35, 2:30*. The
year previous she trotted several races, but only one in 1873,
and we suppose the heavy weights had done the job.

There is another St. Clair mare which is entitled to very
nearly the same place as Mayflower; by the record, she takes
precedence of her. This was the mate of Mayflower, very
much of the same style of an animal, and the only difference
in the name is that she is called Mayfly. She is the dam of
Bonita, who takes the second place in the record for two-year-
olds, and there are those who regard her as the faster of the
two. Mayfly trotted on the same track three days after the
race of Mayflower, and emulating her half-sister, she also
won in straight heats, beating Hiram Woodruff and Jerome
in 2:32, 2:30|, 2:30*.

It was extremely unfortunate that Mayfly's produce, by
Electioneer, is limited to Bonita. Had she continued to
breed to the stallion, which proved to be just the combination
for extraordinary speed, there is little doubt that others would
have been worthy of the relationship to Bonita. This con-
jecture is justified by her sister iu blood, and so nearly alike
in appearance, and so closely matched in speed.
[To he continued.]

A Broodmare's Fall and Its Effect.

Mr. Fred Akers, of Mt. Eden Stock Farm, writes: "I lost
this week a filly by Idol, out of a mare by Melbourne, Jr.
She was foaled deformed and was a great curiosity. She
measured ten hands one inch from her neck to the ground,
14.2 from the deformity on the withers, and 12.2 from the
top of her tail. I bred her this year to Blackwood Patchen.
After the dam of this curiosity was six or seven mouths in
foal she was tied to an apple tree with a long rope aud by
degrees wound it around so she fell; in her struggle to get up
she fastened her hindlegs in the rope tight to the back of
neck and must have been iu that position a long time, for
when the rope was cut she was so stiff that she could not get
up for two or three hours. Tho next day she appeared all
right and was put to her usual work. After the usual period
of gestation she foaled all right, bift the filly curled up
shortly after birth similar to the way her mother was when
entangled in the rope around the apple tree. It was such a
curiosity the owner could not destroy it. The following year
he went to Florida aud insisted I should own her. I have
her buried and think next year I will have tbe skeleton set
up. She died of pneumonia. '' — Chicago Horseman.

Christmas racing at Oroville is thus reported by the Mer-
cury: Several hundred persons assembled at the racetrack,
to witness the races. Panama, Bullet Neck and Nellie A.
were entered. The race was a half mile and repeat. Bullet
Neok won the first heat iu 49 seconds, and excitement ran
high. Betting was freely indulged. The second aud third
heats were easily won uy Panama, the second in :50 aud the
third iu :4S. In addition to these some fine speed was shown
by Wm. Leech's pacers, and Bill Stevenson aud To be Welsh
put in a pair of saddle horses and gave a good race, Steven-
sou's horse winning. Horse racing could be made a paying
business in Oroville.

1886

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The First Kentucky Derby.

The latter days of the merry month of May, just half a
score of years since, were fraugbt with great interest to tnrf-
men. The Louisville racecourse was to be forinall}7 inaugur-
ated on the 17th, ,and the Blue Grass region was to have a
great stake, the Kentucky Derby having closed with forty-
two nominations, representing the dower of the three-year-
olds in the West.

The night of the 16th saw more turfmen collected in the
Falls city than ever before. By boat, train and road, from
all points of the compass, lovers of sport poured into town,
until the hotels were full to overflowing, and lodgings were
at a premium. The Gait House corridors were so crowded
at S p. m. that ingress or egress was a matter of no little diffi-
culty, and the opening of the pools on the races on the
morrow began the excitement. If the crowd at the pooling
was any criterion of that to be expected at the racecourse, it
foretold a gathering of unprecedented dimensions. Of
course, the bulk of the interest was in the selling on the
Derby, destined thereafterto be an annual event in Kentucky
racing. Over one-third of the whole entry list were posted
on the board, and the twelve colts and two fillies had nearly
all been winners that Spring, some of them in sensational
faces. Chesapeake, McGrath's crack Lexington colt, had
three days beforej at Lexington^ won the Citizen's Stakes —
two miles — in 3:37^ and as he beat Tea Broeck and three
othera, the talent; including his owner, spotted him as the
Derby winner. Searcher, by Enquirer, had also made a
great record at the Lexington meeting of a mile in ls4l§, and.
he was bred to go on at the same rate. Ten Broeck, Har-
per's Phaeton colt, had won the Phceuix Hotel Stakes from
Bill Bruce, Aristides and others; and Bob Woolley, by Lex-
ington, had won a good race also at Lexington. Then the
two Y's — Verdigris, by Versailles, aud Volcano, by Vandal —
had run well at Nashville, with the other V's, Voltiguer,
Vicksburg, Van Dorn, Vagabond, Ventilator and Vinaigrette.
In fact it was a marked year for good three-year-olds whose
names began with V, and to hear a well-known pool-seller
get them off with "Woleano, Werdigris, Wagobond," was
comical enough to convulse his auditors, until the pool-seller,
in disgust, would vociferate, in return for the guying he re-
ceived, "Oh, put 'em in the field." But I am digressing.

The other colts in the Derby field besides those named
were Vagabond, b}T Vandal; Bill Bruce, ilcCreery, and En-
lister, all by Enquirer; Warsaw, by War Dance, and Grenoble,
by Baywood. Captain Got trill bad the handsome filly Ascen-
sion, by Australian, and Mr. Grinstead had Goldmine, a
daughter of Australian. This made up the list of fourteen,
and the pooling opened at large figures, tbe McGrath colt,
Chesapeake, bringing $600, Ascension §325, Searcher §250,
Ten Broeck $200, Verdigris $120, Bob Woolley §100, and the
field $200. After the larger buyers got accommodated at these
rates, many thousands of dollars going into tbe box, tbe
quotations tumbled down somewhat, and one could buy his
choice, if so disposed, without putting up so much money as
the plungers. The writer and one or two of his friends had
a sneaking fancy for one of the rankest outsiders in the race,
the colt Volcano, by Vandal, out of Iodine, by Sovereign.
He had run a strong second to Verdigris in the Maxwell
House Stake, at Nashville, and the mile and a half had on
that occasion been run in 2:413, equal to about 2:39 on such
a fast track as the new Louisville course was. George Bice
had Volcano, and he made no secret of his liking for his
sturdy bay, buying him several times in the pools. At last
there came a chance to buy Volcano cheap, and, with $762 in
the pool, the writer had Volcano knocked down to him for
§18, and, as the field of seven horses brought SloOeven, there
was $930 in the pool altogether. As the ticket was paid for
and stored away, a friend remarked, "There's $ IS thrown
away — Volcano's not fast enough to beat this party, " and more
to the same effect.

The nest morning broke clear and pleasant, and the crowd
began to collect at the racecourse early in the forenoon, the
crush by the time the first bell rang being something terrific.
Probably 15,000 persons were present when the first race was
called up, and as Captain Oottrill's beautiful mare, Bonaven-
ture, all the way from Mobile Bay, carried the red and white
to the front, under Billy Lakeland's good riding, it was taken
as an augury of success in tbe Derby, and Ascension at once
became the "tip." The poolselling on the Derby now waxed
fast and furious, most of the pools ranging np into five fig-
ures, the small buyers having no chance to get even a little
slice of them. As regards tbe over-night selling a change
had taken place, slight and of no moment to a great many,
but of great ultimate importance, as the result showed.
About 10 or 11 a. 3i., Price McCrath declared bis intention
to start Aristides as well as Chesapeake, explaining to his
friends that "the chestnut was fast for a mile, and can make
the running for that distance, when Chesapeake will do the
rest, etc." Of course, then, the over-night pools would be
decided regardless of Aristides, who, not being posted as a
starter, was not included in them. That is to say, if Aris-
tides was to win, the winner in all the pools sold the night
before would be the second horse in the race. But few gave
any thought to this very remote possibility, as tbe chestnut
son of Leamington had been badly beaten by Ten Broeck at
Lexington in the Phot>nix Hotel Stakes, a mile and a quarter.

The fifteen starters presented a magnificent appearance as
they went to the post, the handsome Ten Broeck, with Mon-
roe Kelso in tbe Harper orange and crimson; Ascension,
ridden by Lakeland; Searcher, a bay with a flaxen mane and
tail, baving Colston for his pilot; the McGrath pair, with the
two colored jocks, Lewis and Henry, sporting the orange and
green on Aristides and Chesapeake, respectively; and Bob
Woolley, a rather small brown oolt, with Walker, in the
orange "and black stripes of Robinson & Morgan, attracting
the most attention. At the post the V's, Volcano, Verdigris,
and Vagabond, caused some delay, the two former leading
most of the breakaways, and the latter hanging fire at the
rear, but at last, in a cloud of dust, they got away, with Vol-
cano's blue and white colors in front, and Chesapeake, the
favorite, in the rear.

From the outset the pace was very fast, and the fifteen rat-
tled around into the stretch in a fairly close bunch, Volcano,
Verdigris and Aristides the pioneers; Eulister, Vagabond
and Chesapeake constituting the rear guard. At the wire, in
the rapid time of 50£ seconds for the first half-niile. Volcano
led Verdigris half a length, with Aristides a close third, and
at the quarter pole, in 1:16}, the latter had drawn up even
with Verdigris, Volcano still leading. The tremendous pace
was now commencing to tell on the rest of the field, who
were beginning to tail ont, and as the leaders finished the
mile it was at once seen that that there were only three in it
if they could maintain the rate they were going. At this
point, in 1:43,}, Aristides bad passed Verdigris, and was only
half a length behind Volcano, with Verdigris a close third,
and the others strung out. Making the lower turn Aristides
beaded Volcano and led nearly clear at tbe tbree-qnarter pole,
with Lewis, his jockey, looking around for Chesapeake, with
whom McGrath had declared to win. But Chesapeake was

away back in the ruck, and with Volcano and Verdigris dan-
gerously near, the three colts reached the head of the stretch
where stood Price McGrath, signalling Lewis on Aristides, to
"go on." Here Volcano, on whom Howard Williams had
taken a steadying pull, came again with a game rush, and
reaching Aristides' hip the pair ran a close race home, the
orange and green slowly increasing its advantage over the
blue and white, and amid shouts from the spectators Aris-
tides beat Volcano home by a short length in the great time
of 2:37|, the best ever run at the distance by a three-year-old
up to that time. Verdigris was third, two lengths away, Bob
Woolley and Ten Broeck fifth, and the first Kentucky Derby
was a matter of record. Searcher, Ascension and Chesapeake,
the favorites, were neveriuthe bunt, and, most importantof
all to the writer, allthe over-night pools in which the winner,
Aristides, had not been sold went to Volcano, the second
horse in the contest, and that despised pool-ticket mentioned
above, was cashSd in for $902, the proceeds of the $930 pool
less the commission. Such are the uncertainties of tbe'tnrf
where the unexpected is so often happening, and the despised
one of to-day is the proud victor of to-morrow. — Old Timer,
in N. Y. Sportsman.

A Conundrum for Breeders.

Breeders are naturally looking to the records of the past
season in order to glean, if possible, some lesson from the
performances of the best horses. .Frankly, though, we can-
not see that the results are gratifying to those who stick to
the text "Breed to the best." Take tbe four most sensa-
tional two-year-olds out the past jear — Bankrupt, Portland,
Ban Fox and Dewdrop. They are not written with respect
to their order of merit, but in the order in which they
attracted the attention of the turf world. Bankrupt's dam is
a young mare who never before threw a winner. Portland's
dam is also a young mare, and the black son of Virgil was
her fifth foal. Ban Fox was out of a young mare whose
produce had not done anything meritorious uefore his ap-
pearance in Messrs. Chinn & Morgan's colors. Dewdrop is
out of a young mare whose produce was not noted for speed
or any very desirable quality. Here are four two-year-olds,
all got by different sires, whose dams were all inferior pro-
ducers. Is there any lesson to be gleaned from them?
Nothiog but this, perhaps: In each and every case the
maternal ancestors were of remarkably high breeding. Im-
ported Authoress, dam of Bankrupt, was by Favonius, out
of Gold Pen, by Beadsman, granddam Steel Pen, by Irish
Birdcatcber, great granddam Stitch, by Hornsea, etc., with
Priam, Filbu da Put.o, and many other celebrated horses
crossed upon each maternal ancestor. Finework, dam of
Portland, was by Lexington, out of imp. Filagree, by Stock-
well, granddam Ecstacy, by Touchstone, great granddam
Miss Wilfred, by Lottery; and in the next three or four
crosses cornea mare by Smolensko; one by Beninb rough*
one by Highflyer, and one by Marske. Maud Hampton,
dam of Ban Fox, was by Hunter's Lexington {he by Lexing-
ton, out of Sally Lewis, by Glencoe), out of Mollie Fisher, by
Knight of St. George, granddam Lizzie Morgan, by Glencot^
great granddam Blue Filly, by Hedgeford, and so on to Lady
Tompkins, by American Eclipse; Katy Ann, by Ogle's Oscar;
Medoc's dam (Young Maid of tbe Oaks), by imp. Expedition,
etc. Explosion, dam of Dewdrop, was by imp. Hampton
Court, out of Naphtha, by Eclipse; granddam Echo, by Lex-
ington; great granddam Maria Innis, by Yorkshire; and
so on to Ann Innis, by American Eclipse, Miss Obstinate,
Sumpter; Jennie Slamerkin, by Tiger, etc. The families
from which Portland, Ban Fox, and Dewdrop come were es-
pecially noted for their influence upon the best performers
in tbe land. Finework was full sister to Fiddlestick and out
of Filagree, whose daughters may yet-^as found a great strain"
of winners in America. Maud Hampton is a daughter of
Lizzie Morgan, by Glencoe, from whom came Girofle and her
relatives, while Lizzie Morgan's dam, Blue Filly, by Hedge-
ford, and her dam Lady Tompkins, by American Eclipse,
are two fountain heads from whom have sprung innumerable
winners. Explosion is by Hampton Court, a son of Young
Melbourne and Durindana, by Orlando. Her dam Naptba
was out of Echo, by Lexington, who threw Report, Duplex,
and Eccola, while want of space forbids more than passing
mention of her famous antecedents, Maria Innis, Ann Innis,
and Miss Obstinate.

The argument seems to be then, that no one can safely
condemn yen rig, well-bred mares until they are well tried,
and even then the lucky hit might be reached by tbe rew
owner.

Another lesson, however, can be very easily learned from
these examples. It illustrates the difficulties which environ
the public breeder, who may have two or three favorite stal-
lions on bis farm whose get are sold annually. But for the
lucky hits made in each of the foregoing cases, their dams
might have gone on producing inferior performers, simply
because, on account of a mistaken notion, their owners
would not go away from home to seek the right cross. Mr.
Lorillard may decide not to send Explosion to Falsetto this
year, because he is owned by another breeder. How much
more enviable, therefore, is the owner of the Preakness
stable, who, having purchased a full sister to Explosion some
time ago, has now a fair chance to breed a filly as good, per-
haps, as Dewdrop!

Hence we hold that the amateur who in a small way will
breed for the market, really has a much greater chance to
breed a better percentage of winners than even the largest
stud farm in the land. The small breeder has a wide range
to select from. As each season comes round he can try the
effects of a cross with the most successful sire of the day,
and has always a strong probability in his favor of breeding
the greatest performer of the year. Let us see if this reason-
ing does not bring new material into the breeding farms. —
Sportsman.

There was but one blot on tbe late W. H. Vauderbilt's
escutcheon as a roadite. His love for horses was volatile and
capricious. He never became so strougly attached to his
horses that he could not bear the thought of seeing them in
other hands when their days of speed aud consequent use-
fulness to him were ended. Lady Mac died his property,
but her mate Small Hopes, who served so well in scoring the
memorable mile of 2:23, was sold and resold until now he
may be endiug his days in drudgery. Mr. Frank Work has
a different feeling for tbe horses which have contributed to
his pleasure day by day, they are his pets as long as they
live. They are never made subjects of barter, and if any
member of his stable is given away it is to a friond, on con-
dition that he never will part with him. In fact, it is rumored
that Mr. Work has made provision in his will that Edward
and Swiveller shall roam in Summer pastures, and be housed
from Winter storms should they survive him. I hear that
his promising young mare Regina, for which he paid T. S.
Flood upwards of 94.000, has symptoms of navicular disease
and will be put to breeding. Estelle, foaled 1S79, by Elec-
tioneer, will take Retina's place. She was given to him by
Senator Stanford.— Veritas.

PACIFIC COAST

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 10th.

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

FIRST DA V-Saturday, April 3d.

^Firbt Race, No. 1. -INTRODUCTION PURSE, $400, of which 950 to the
second horse; for all ages; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of 16t<4; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on op
before Jan. lat 1886, with ?4no added ; second horse to aave stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug 15, 3885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

Tried Race, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages ; $25 entrance ;
$10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $750 added, of
wh;ch S5U to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 6
pounds; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

FOUBTH Race, No. 4.— THE WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
8100 each, 825 forfeit, with $300 added; second horse to receive $150;
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second borae, for all ages; fixed valuation $1,000; two pounds allowed,
for each 8100 below, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY, Tnesday.BApril 6tli.

First Race, No. 6.— PURSE, $,400, of which $50 to the second horse;
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight ; all others allowed 5 pounds, Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No. 7.-THE VERNAL STAKES for two-year-old fillies;
?20 entrance; SI0 if declared out on or before March 10th. 18^6, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the second. Five-eighths of a mile.

Thibd Race, No. 8.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, $25
each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $600 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No 9.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which 950 to the
second horse; for all ages : conditions as to weights the same as in No,
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD SAY -Thursday, April 8th.

First Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile beats.

Secosd Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds,foals of
1884, 850 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1 , 1886, with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano's time il:15)is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Ththd Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ages.
?50 entrance, J25 forfeit; $10 if declared out, with $(10o added, second
horse to save stake. "Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at the track, on or before G o'clock p. m., of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three-year-olds; 5100 entrance, $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive 3150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries .

FOURTH DAY, Saturday. April 10th.

First Race, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES; for two-year-olds; 810
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which $50 to tbe second
horse. Winners of the California, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet*
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of tbe three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 15. -THE RESACA STAKES, for three-yoai-old
fillies; $25 each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10. 188G,with
J500 added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pounds
extra. Weigbis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Third Race.No. 16.— THE PACIFIC CUP, a sweepstake for all ages;
3100 entrance, $50 forfeit, with $1,000 added; second horse to receive
8160; third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pounds; four-
year-olds ,108 pounds; nve.year-olds and upwards 1)4 pounds. Two
miles.

Fourth Race, No. 17.-CONSOLATION PURSE. $250, of which |50
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time beaten, but no borse permitted to start with leas than 75
pounds. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters in all races must be named to the Secretary, ot in the entry
box at tbe track, on or before C o'clock p. M., of tbe day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from thiB rule

Parties not having colors already registered will be required l" re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and after record will not be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free for starters in purses. Non-starters can declare oui at
Op m. the day preceding tbe race, by paying 5 per ceni. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such caao ten
per cent, on amount ot purse must be paid.

Tbe Association reserves tbe right to postpone races on account of
unfavorable weather or other suffieu nt cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on or before Saturday,
February 20, 188ft, with tbe Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room fi, fiuH Mont-
gomery street, San Francisco. To bo valid they must be delivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmurked on or before the day of closing,
Feb. 30th.

J. I.. ::athiiom-:. rrcsfdeni.

ED. 9. CULVER, Secretary.

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Jan 16

Midwinter Pencillings.

LChicago Horseman.]
At this season the turf writers are busy forecasting the
result of the nest Kentucky Derby. No doubt this is for the
want of better employment. With snow, ice, ram, hail and
blizzards prevailing such things as bits of live news are rare,
and, as they are expected to say something, they till their
columns with retrospects of last year's racing and "what
might have been." or idly chatter about what is to come.
Nearly all of them have hud their say about the Kentucky
Derby, and they all seem to think the Califormans will pull
off the race with the Kentucky bred colt Ban Fox. I am not
so sure about it. I saw Ban Fox in a great many of his races
last season. He was a bad beginner but he had a pile of
speed. It struck me that hs won his races because his
horses raced themselves to a standstill in the early part of
the race, while he, getting once in motion kept up bis rate,
while they tiring came back to him. In other words, bad
management of the other liorses did as much to help him as
he helped himself. If you remember the Hyde Park Stakes,
at Chicago, Enright, the favorite, ran himself clean off his
legs, while Ban Fox, laying up, challenged him in the stretch
and did the trick. The same thing happened at Saratoga,
and again in the Champion Stallion Stakes at Monmouth.
Bwyer Bros, had Portland in it, and Kittson had Luminous.
Eacn was afraid of the other and gave the jockeys orders to
go oat and make a fight from the start. They did it and
killed each other dead at the end of a half mile, doing it in
48| seconds. Ban Fox got off bad and was so far behind
that everyone thought Kay ward would never get him up;
but ol.l Hay ward just kept going. The others were all killed
by their own pace, and Ban Fox keeping along won it. But
■when he met Portland shortly after, McLaughlin kept Port-
land back and clearly oeat Baa Fox on his merits for speed.
Now the report conies from California where Ban Fox is
Wintering that he is the hands ci a veterinary. It is not a
mere report, it is a fact stated by Mr. Simpson, of the
Breeder and Sportsman. He saw the colt and says: "His
ankle had been 'dotted' to remove a slight callosity," and
that there was "a denudation of hair where the heated points
had removed the capillary covering." Translated into plain
English this means that he has been fired. The "callosity"
means a ringbone, and the "heated points," a firing iron.
Firing is the usual treatment of riugbone, and often helps
matters. But we do not like a Derby favorite with a ring-
bone. They may say it is only au osselet, perhaps, but what
is often mistaken for an osselet is an immature ringbone, It
isan osseus aepositjComiugfromaiiinflammation of the bones,
or the synovial membranes oi the articulations. It is un-
soundness, and is often a bad one. The horse afflicted may
not show lameness, but he is apt to flinch iu his work when
rce of his body is thrown onto the point, and the
uoffinboue niay become involved. Even if it does not, he
will favor the foot and the other one will suffer just as Sensa-
tion's did. Ban Foy."s f_ut v.-;:s under suspicion lust season,
iud if be can come out and win the Derby he will be one
horse in a million.

No one names Bluewing for the Kentucky Derby, and it's
hard to understand why. I see his stable companion, Syn-
t :x!s name mentioned very often, and the New Orleans cor-
respondent of one of the New York papers coolly tellsus Syn-
tax is the best colt in the &'■ ible. The record doesn't say so,
neither does Mr. Barnes, for the blonde Apollo of the turf
holds Bluewing, when tit and well, some pounds better than
Svntax. Bluewing is a nice bay, of medium size, plaiuish,
nut well put togetner. He is by Billet, and looks like the
family, his dam being Mundane, a daughter of Lexington.
Bluewing started thirteen timss and won two stakes:
the Eunnemede Stakes at Louisville, where he
beat Enduier, Primero, Syntax and several more. At St.
Louis he won the Mi chanics Stakes, when he beat Tarter,
Ed. Corrigau, Bankrupt and Silver Cloud. He gave them all
5 lbs in a heavy track except Bankrupt, who gave him 2 lbs.
Ban Box beat Biuewing for the Horse Traders Stakes at St.
Louis, but Bluewing was giving him 2 lbs, and King of Nor-
folk aud Bankrupt were behind them. Bluewing was third
to Bankrupt iu the Alexander at Louisville, and third to
Santa Anita Belle and Bankrupt for the Fair Directors Stakes
at St. Louis, Bluewing gWing the tilly 5 lbs. Anyone who
takes up his record wJl find he was placed in nearly all his
races until he went East and met the best there, but he had
turned stale and never showed his best.

Another thing about Bluewing. He was the cause of the
break between Isaac Murphy, the jockey, and Mr. Corrigan.
It came about in this way. Bluewing had been beatenin the
Sapling and the Champion Stallion Stakes at Monmouth.
When he came East he had been let up, bnt the races did him
good and he improved so last after the Stallion Stake, Mr.
Barnes and Gadwallader, his traiuer, began to think they
c aid win the Select, a very rich event. His trial made them
think he couldn't lose it. Barnes bet his last dollar of ready
money on him. The bookmakers cot frightened and Blue-
wing went to the post a big favorite over such " corkers " as
Portland, Electric, The Bard and Luminous. To make
things sure Bumes had engaged Isaac Murphy to ride Blue-
wing and promised him such a big sum if he won that Mur-
phy worked so hard to reduce his weight to ride at 110 lbs
thut when the race came he was completely debilitated and
eould keep nothing on his stomach. He nearly' fainted and
was so weak that he was almost left at the po«t, getting off
away behind and was never in bbe race It happened that
the big match 'between Miss Woodford and Freeland wrs
to be run the same day. Murphy was a very sick man and
when it came to a finish, McLaughlin on Miss Woodford beat
bim onFreeland. Mr. Corrigan was very mud. He blamed
Murphy, statin; dn't near lulled himself 're-

ducing to ride "that pony of Barnes" he couldn't have lost
ou Freeland. He felt sore because he considered Murphy his
j ickey and thought he should have considered his interests
of making? ou »emonts. Murphy had been

d to ride Bluewing for tho Seiect a week before the
Freeland- Wood ford match was made. He said nothing, but
he evidently felt the injustice of Mr. Corrigan's strictures
and would not engage for 1886. The incident,

however, will sh i ■ th< o iu which Mr. Barnes holds

Bluewing, and If I price in the betting

soon it will be '■ ■ I bis money.

Ji c -■ v race . few of the leading

ones I ii. Min'jiii . i and McLanghliu, have saved

money butamaj the profession as poor

as tiny began. Tin u n the money so snd-

■ that they don't kuow i and squander it. But

arc cases iu wl ;■ is not at fault. I heard a

y the other nig ' arrison, the crack Eastern

ii : DUgh to discourage a buy from

is mi ■ i y, i . ni i oul thi e or I nr years

. th the stable ol Jv. of Hartford. He was

b ,. bold, dare-di . ri ler, and would take such

. nances that he soon Btarman at Brighton Beach;

then he got on to the big trs s, and rode for the Clipsiana

Stable. He made plenty of money and saved it, giving it to
his mother for safe keeping. The story goes that he recently
had words with his mother and demanded the return of his
money. She refused point blank. It is said the lady being
a widow is about to re-marry. Garrison is a minor, and can-
not enforce the return of his money, which is reckoned at
several thousands. He is frightened to death with the belief
that he will never get it, as the fact that he is a minor gives
his parent the right to handle it, in addition to the fact of
possession, which is the ninth part of the law.

A great deal has been said about Milton Young's reasons
for selling out his racing stable, which recently brought such
big figures at Lexington. Some said that he found ho
couldn't run a breeding stud and a racing stable at the same
time, and sold the racers. I saw it stated that he was £,oing
into partnership with Barnes in the Melbourne Stable, with a
new lot, and wanted to get his old stock off his hands.
Another story was that he was broke and had to^ell. The
last story isn't exactly the tmth but it comes nearest to it. I
happen to know a pretty intimate ftieud of Milt Young's.
He tells me the position was thus: Mr. Young did pretty fair
last season, but not as well as he expected he would. The
colt Enright was a big disappointment, and so was Ten
Booker. Besides. Young is a neavy bettor, and lost heavily
in his betting. His farm carried a mortgage of ©30,000, and
he found he could not meet his obligations. There was only
two thiDgs to do — sell the breeding stock or the racing stable,
and he decided to sell the latter. The week after the sale
Young paid of a mortgage of §20,000 on the farm, as you
might have seen by the Kentucky papers, and this makes it
look as if my informant had the right tip.

A prominent writer for one of the Eastern sporting week-
lies referred the other day to rumors of the negotiations for
the purchase of the old Prospect Park track by the Dwyers.
who proposed opening it as a rival to Brighton Beach. The
writer could only have had an inkling, as he wrote guardedly,
and said that having seen Mr. Philip Dwyer, the latter
assured him there was "nothing in it." As if Mr. Dwyer
would tell him in advance if there was! Now I happen to
know something about this. The Dwyers, like everyone
else, see what a mint of money Engeman is making at
Brighton. They can't get into Brighton and they hanker
after a track thev can control. Last Winter they tried to
engineer a scheme to buy Norton's Point, near
Coney Island, and build a track, but they couldn't
get it. I have heard on good authority that Mike Dwyer
priced Prospect Park lately. Engeman has a lease of it which
expires next vear. The owners want to sell. They asked
Dwyer §125,000. It would cost S50,000 to put it in shape,
and Dwyer couldn't stand that. He wants to get up a stock
company, as he says of 'men who kuow something about
racing," and thinks Engeman would take shares to keep the
new track from nght'ng Brighton too hard. The Dwyers
have made money out of racing, and as managers of tracks
they would very likely be just as successful.

Speaking of the Dwyer Bios., puts me in mind of the ques-
tion everyone is asking. This is, who is to succeed young
Potter, the noted light weight of the stable who was killed,
or rather died from injuries received in the race in which
four horses fell at Jerome Park. Potter was a lad of prom-
ise, and the Dwyers made no secret of their intention to
make a great man of him, as they have McLaughlin. He
was McLaughlin's pupil and in the direct line of succession;
This succession would not have been delayed many years,
for those who know McLaughlin know that he cannot ride
much longer. He is past, twenty-five now, is settling, and
finds it hard work to reduce his weight to rideat 110 pounds.
But he is one of the most ambitious men in the world and
works hard. Several times he has had a warning. At Sara-
toga, three years ago, he fainted several times from prostra-
tion, and the physician warned him then that he must not
reduce so suddenly. Last season he had all he could do to
ride at 112 pounds and often he bad to declare over weight.
He has saved enough to keep him comfortable and should he
be forced to stop he will find a j. ace as trainer soon enough.

The Santa Cruz Track.

In order to prevent tue sale of the racetrack for a corral a
number of public spirited gentleman came forward on Satur-
day and eubscribed for shares of the slock which were offered
for sale uv C. Hoffman. The following are the names and
number of shares: F. A. Hihn. 10; J. D. Chace, 10; A. P.
Hoialing, 10; A. P. Swanton, 5; Dr. P. B. Fagen, 5; D. W.
Grover, 5; E. J. Swift. 5; Merrill £ Wright. 4; 0. B. Younger.
2; W. T. Cope, 2; J. Bemheim & Co., 2; B. C. Kirbv, 2; C,
E. Lovett, 2; L. A. Daniels, 1; Richard Thompson, 1; D. D.
Wilde", 2; John Leibbrandt, Jr., 3; S. Dreunan, 2; J. F.
Cunningham, 2; J. L. Grover, 5; A. P. Weeks, 2; A. M.
Johustou. 2; W. H. Buxter, 1; W. H. Duke, 2; Beck &
ICoehn, 2; Jackson Sylvar, 3; Leu Alinstead, 5. One hun-
dred shares at £50 each were offered for sale. As soon as
the new stock can be issued a meeting of the stockholders
will be called. — Courier Item.

It is reported that T. J. Dunbar has accepted a position as
trainer at Fashion Farm. The proprietor of this famous
home of the trotter seems to have started in earnest to remedy
the errors which have in the past handicapped the success of
the establishment. Mr. Dunbar is a man of experience in
handling the trotting horse. He Is also thoroughly reliable,
and both employer and employe are to be congratulated.

ROD.

A Day on the Purissima.

Early in the month of April I made a trip for trout to a
neighboring etream, that was so fraught with pleasure, both
of angling and from the scenery, that I most try to describe
it to you. I accepted the invitation of some kind frii
and behind a capital team enjoyed the charming drive from
the city, by way of San Mateo, then over a range of foothills
to Spanish-town, on H alt' Moon Bay. We kept on thiough
this quiet place a few miles further, to the little collection of
houses called Purissima, where we put up for the eight, in-
tending to fish the creek here on the morrow. We were
splendidly quartered aud earod for by the landlord of the one*
little inn the place boasts ofj pr tvided with a good liberal
supper of nicely cooked trout, all of which pnt us in i
mood for the m i d /> - oorl. Morning came none too soo i,
and at nu early hour we started with our team for t]
waters of the creek, joyous as so! iol ■ ■.- I among

th-- hills from the ojoicl hi
California landscape may find much to dwell upon am

The best way to gleau pli asure from it is t ;:

running at the base of the low range of foothi
among the fertile slopes and valleys thut follow ihe
of the stream.

Here is pasture rich enough for the daintiest thoroughbred
Shorthorn, or the deer of the range, varied with strips of
green, of pasture or growing grain, and the brown of the
plowed land; clumps of trees arranged as for a portrait; with
cozy farm-houses embowered in fruit trees, loaded with nink
and white blossoms of the apricot, the peach and the cherry,
with the folding hills behind, and light and shadow making
beautiful contrast with one another.

The creek winds through and around these meadows and
cottages, shaded by alders and the different varieties of low
undergrowth, with a rattle and babble in the swifter parts
that is restful to the ear tired of the bustle and confusion of
the city.

Here no man, however lame he may be from the road of

life, aftei sitting awhile and gazing, can deny himself to be

; refreshed, and even comforted. Without the trouble of

thinking, pure content with all the world must enter into

1 his mind.

The trees grow above him, and the flowers are still as

I bright as in childhood, although many are new aud strange

to the new-comer from the States; still many of the old time

i faces are there; many such as are rare at home in the East,

i here grow wild and luxuriant, but though uncared for, are

\ just as bright and sweet. The spread of meadow, with the

long curves of hills greeu, and mixed here and there with

trees, and the brown of the newly cultivated laud, all make

a picture that can be rarely put on canvas, and cannot be

painted with words.

The real angler that loves his art, as well as for out-door
sport, aud better than for the fish he takes, will sit and gaze
long at this view of beauty— aud feel regret that he must
break the harmony of the scene by killing the bright little
denizens of the brook which rattles so musically at his feet.
But all this is not catching trout.

After reaching the headwaters of the creek, we donned our
creels, jointed our rods, aud selecting some bright colored
flies, separated a short distance from each other, and went to
work. Soon the gleeful shouts from one to another an-
nounced that the fun had begun. I walked across a bend of
the creek, and struck the stream some half mile below my
friends, preferring to be alone, as the trout here are as wary
as their Eastern brethren. I was using a little eight foot
whole bamboo rod — not split — that was made to order for me
by Clabrough tt Golcher, of this city, on purpose for brook-
fishing, and I found that even it was too long in many places
for convenience of reaching quiet pools under the over-hang-
ing bushes.

Occasionally I would find an open reach, with a long riffle
of swift water below, and room enough to make a fair cast,
and I would many times take out quite a number of trout
from the foot of such rapids — but most of the
finest tish were taken from deep curves of the
creek, under some bank that was overhung with I
and could be reached only by crawling on my hands and
knees to the edge of the water, shortening my line, aud flip-
ping it through the space left between the overhanging
branches and the water. I was certain at these places to be
rewarded by some good fish, and sometimes by my line being
badly mixed up in the brush. When such a tangle came,
there was no help but to show yourself, and clear your hook,
but no more fish were to be taken from that pool, until it was
well rested. At one place where a small bridge crossed the
stream, I was passing under it, wading through, when a
scuffle that I had with a good sized fish, which had taken
my fly, as it danced ahead of me, on the swift current,
started a water ousel from its nest. In my anxiety to see the
bird and its manner of acting. I almost lost my trout, but
after I had creeled him, I sjient some little time watching
this, to me, strange bird.

As I was near the nest, the natural mother anxiety caused
the bird to approach quite near, and I had a good view of its
actions. Its place of alighting was on the stones in the mid-
dle of the brook, and when it wanted to come nearer, instead
of flying from one stone to another, it walked into the water,
along on the bottom of the stream to the stone it had chosen,
and came out as dry as a duck. During these trips under
water, it was walking up stream — the flow was swift and
strong — still, the bright-eyed little fellow never tipped over
or lost his beariDgs. After gratifying my curiosity for a short
time, I passed on down stream, and had some fair sport in
the meadows below.

One fine deep hole lay over against a high bank, with no
protecting bushes. I made a detour, and crawling to the
edge of the bank, looked over carefully, saw that my way was
clear, pushed my rod along gently, lengthened my line and
dropped a "White Miller'' down some twenty feet, just where
the swirl came out from under the bank. It was tak^n so
quick and so firmly that I was startled almost
out of my balance, and came near going over
the cliff head first. More by luck than skill
I had booked the fish, and after I had got
leveled up, I was in a qnaadary how I was to get my
trout now that I had him hooked. I could not get down tho
bunk as it was too steep, and there were bushes at either
end of the slope, so I at last concluded to test the strength
of my rod, and with a very careful, easy swing, I landed the
old fellow on the grass behind me. The good little rod was
not injured, aud I had the monarch of the brook — at least he
was called as large a trout as had I een taken so far this sea-
son. After resting the pool (with a good cigar), 1
crept forward, aud dropping my fly over, took out another
quite good tish, and during a half honr there, caught some
half a dozen or more, all very nice ones. It was capital
sport, and put me iu mind of my boyhood style of fishing, as
I swung the tish higb out over ou the bank. About the
time I got through with the fish iu this place. 1 bi came aware
it was almost night, and I was yet quite a distance from the
although I had beeu fishing dowu stream toward it
all day. I found my basket was quite heavy enough to carry
any distance, aud it got very weighty, I thou eh t at times, as
I hastened towards the little town, knowing I was late, as we
were to return to the city that evening.

As I came in sight of the inn I was greeted by a shout from
my companions, who had come in long before, and w<
planning to send after me. fearing some accident had i
me. But here I was, with a nice lot of good sized fish, too,
which added to their congratulations, I was hurried off to a
supper of fried chieki n and (rout, that hud been kept wait-
ing for me. Any angler will know what my appetite must
have been. Alter the meal, I put on some dry shoes and
clothing, and found all ready waiting to sturt homeward.
Bills paid, oigars lighted, and with beany good byes to our
jolly landlord, we bowled away along the road toward the
city. All were satisfied with their trip and the number of
lisli caught, and although some of my friends had exct I

my basket in i id in size, and not one had

spent a happier day Ihuu I all alone by the brookside — a day
thut will always be bright in my memory, and lie recalled
with satisfaction and gladness; for that day, or u part of it, at
least, I spent with Mother Nature.— CWa, hi Ex.

1886

3£txe greener arm gponsmmx,

37

THE RIFLE.

Record of American Rifle-Shooting.

The following scores are, so far as is known by the pub-
lishers of this journal, the best on record in America, in
the various styles of rifle shooting. A complete or perfect
record is not claimed; bnt it will serve as a groundwork for
perfecting this important and interesting work, to accom-
plish which no efforts will be spared. Riflemen throughout
this country will confer a great favornpon their brother rifle-
men by advising the publisher of this journal of scores ex-
ceeding those herewith given, or, so far as they know, of the
best on record, in regular matches only, of scores Dot here
recorded.

This department will be kept standing from month to
month, with a view of perfecting the iecord of American
rifle- shoo ting. As new scores are made, superior to those
recorded, they will be duly published in the place of the one
excelled, and left stauding until the record is broken. Where
perfection is attained they will be left permanently recorded.

A score to be recognized as a record must be shot on a reg-
lar appointed day, in a prize competition, or in a competi-
tion of record. Practice scores are not considered a record.
A certificate of the correctness of the score from the secre-
tary of the club to which the shooter belongs, or of the club
where the score was made, should accompany each score sent
to this office for record.

THE RECORD.

Greatest number of consecutive bull's-eyes made in. a reg-
ular match, with a sporting-rifle, under ten pounds in weight
and a three-pound trigger-pull, and in all respects under the
shooting-rules of the National Rifle Association.

Cbeedhooe Coust.
Off-hand: distance, 2 DO yards; sporting-rifle.

E. F. Richardson, Lawrence, Mass., July 11, 1SS5, 31 consecutive bull's-

eyes.

300 yards; off-hand; 10 shots; possible 50.

W. E. Fitch, Albany, N. Y., Jan. 10, 1884 48

Third-Class Target.
7 shots; possible 35.

O. SI. Jewell, "Walnut Hill, Mass , Sept., 2879 34

600 yards; off-hand; 10 shots; possible 50.

W. E. Fitch, Albany, N. Y., Jan. 25, 1883 48

Massachusetts Tap.get.
200 yards; 10 shots; off-hand; possible 120.

W. H. Taft, Brattleboro', Vt., May 9, 1885 117

7 shots ; possible 84.

G. H. Wentworth, Dover, K. H., June 14, 1884 82

Massachusetts Decisial Target.
200 yards; off-hand; 10 shots; possible 100.

E.F. Richardson, Walnut Hill, Mass.. Aug. 29,1835 94

Otto Jaeger, Wheeling, W. Vs., June XO, 18S5 94

G. H. Wentworth, Dover, K. H., Dec. 25, 1885 94

7-shot matches; possible 70.

Clarence D. Palmer, Walnut Hill, Mass., Oct, 10, 1SS5 68

AMEEicAy Decimal Target.
200 yards; 10 shots; possible 1C0.

Wm. B.Gaee, Saratoga Springs, X. Y., Dec. 18, 1885 95

7 shots; possible 70.

A. C. "White, Worcester, Mass., Oct. 3, 1883 C8

Hest Matches — Massachusetts Decimal Target.
200 yards; 10 shots; possible 100.

F. J. Rabbeth, Walnut Hall, Mass., 1232 100

to his old form when he belonged to the famous Union'Gnard
phalanx. His scores:

Warren 2 i yards~5 455 4 4555 4—115

: ards— 5 444554 4 4 4 — t:i — S9

pards— 5 ^4455554 5 — *7

cOJ yards— 4 44555534 4—13—90

Messrs. Johnson, Hovey, Robertson and Townsend made
up a pool, with the following results;

Johnson 200 yards— t 5 4 4 4 15 5 5 5-42

(l0?e* 200 yards— ( 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 4 5-44

Kobertsou _„200 yarda-5 5 5 4 4-1444 4—43

Townsend a» yards— 1 44443555 5— 43

Mr. Johnson and Mr. Kobertson shot a string each at the
aOO-yard target— Johnson making 43455 5 545 5—45,
or 90 for the two distances; Robertson made 40 or S3 in all.

In a match with Mr. Ruddock, Captain Klein made 41 at
200 yards and 46 at 500 yards, or 90 out of a possible 100.
Mr. Ruddock did not make so many.

The regulars will begin the yearly oractice at the Presidio
in April nest.

^

Clean Scores-

:>s:.

V. H. Brown,
J. X. Frye,

D. L. F. Chase

..II j

" 1SS5

" Seut. 5, 1885 100

" Oct. 17, l&Sd 100

1 " Oct. 29, 1&S5 luo

" Nov. 21, 18S5 100

■ " Nov. 28, 1SS5 100

GEBUAy BlXG TaKGEX.

With rifle allowed under the rules of the National Rifle Association
of America.

200 yardB; off-hand; 10 shots; possible 250.

G. E.. Russell Walnut Hill, Mass :21

200 yards ; off-hand; 5 shots ; possible 125.

F. W. Perkins, Oak Island, Aug. 15, ISS1 , 115

With rifle of any weight and any trigger-pull. No record received.

Max Taeget.

200 yards; off-hand; 10 shots; possible 200. No record received.

1,000-YARD RECORD.

30 shots; possible 150.

"W. Milton Farrow, in "Wimbledon Cup-Match, at Creedrooor Fall

Meeting. ItsiO, made 115

LONG-RANGE RECORD
Targetrifle, 600,900- 1,000 yards; 45 shots; possib!e225.

Charles W. H in man. Walnut Hill, Mass., Aug. 24, 1881 224

WiUiam Gcrrisb, Walnut Hill, Mass., Sept. 15, I8S0 2C4

MILITARY RECORD.

Short. JIiddle.asb Long-range Military Record.

7 shots at 200, 500, 600,800,900, and 1,000 yards; 42shots; possible 210.

Robert ltcVittie, Creedmoor, September, 13*2. IS9

OFF-HAND MILITARY RECORD.

Creedmoor Target.

200 yards; 10 shots; possible 50.

C. W. Hinman 49

German Ring Target (with 3hutabx rifle).
200 yards, 10 shots; possible 250.

T. B. Wilson, W. Spring5eld. Mass.. March II, 1S;5 318

Massachusetts Decimal Target.

J. A.Jacobs, High Bridge, Fa., Aug. 3, 1885 87

F.I. Rabbeth 9B

Tetrd-class Taegzt.

300 yard3 (kneel-ns or sitting).

R. B. Edes, Waitnam, Mass., Oct. 17, 13&5 47

— Ike Rife.
Shell Mound.

Following is the list of persons making clean or perfect
scores of ten consecutive bull's-eyes, in regular matches, at
200 yards' distance, off-hand, viz.: with a rifle nnder ten
ponnds in weight, with a trigger-pull of not less than three
pounds, and in all respects nnder the rales of the National
Kine Association of America. Arranged alphabetically with
the dates upon which they were made:
Arnold, N. W.: Walnut Hill, Mass., 1S79.
Bixby, H. G.: Walnut Hill, Mass., March 18, 1SS1; Dec. 26,
1881; April 6, 1882; April 6, 1SS2; Aug. 4, 1882; Jan. 1,
18S3; Jan. 1, 1883; Nashua, N. H., Dec, 1SS1; Dec,
1SS1; Springneld, Mass., Oct. 31, 1SS2; Sept. 12, 1S83.
Brockaway, N. S.: Brattleboro, Vt., May 12. 1SS4.
Cobb, C. L.: Brattleboro. Vt., May 12, 18S4.
Cram, E. J.: Walnut Hill, Mass., April, 1SS1.
Dodge, I. N.: Gardner, Mass., Feb. 14, 1S82, April 8, 18S2.
Ellsworth. G. F.: Walnut Hill, Mass.
FaiTOw, W. Milton: Creedmoor, Oct. 22, 1S79; Walnut Hill,

Mass., 1S80.
.Fellows, J. B.: Walnut Hill, Mass., March 29, 1SS4-
Fitch, Wm. E.: Albany, N. Y., Feb. 24, 18S3; April 2, 1SS5.
Gage, Wm. B.: Saratoga Serines, N. X., Dec 18, IS80; Dec.

24, 1885.
Gaus, CharWs H.: Albany, N. Y\, March 29, 1S83.
Hinman, C. W.: Medford, Mass., 1881; Walnut Hill, Mass.,

January, 18S2; June 6, 1882; April 23, 1SS5.
Hubbard, L. L.: Walnut Hill, Mass., Feb., 1SS3.
Higgins, J. A.: Thomas, Pa., March 5, 1885.
Jackson, W.H.: Walnut Hill, Mans., 1SS0.
Jaeger, Otto, Wheeling, W. Va., June 10, 1SS5.
Jewell, 0. M.: Walnut Hill, Mass.
Mclntyre, J. D.: Dover, N. H., Sept. 12, 1885.
Nash, X. C., Walnut Hill, Mass., Jan. 31, 1885.
Eichardson, E. F.: Walnut Hill, Mass., Feb. 26, 1881; Sept.

3, 1831; Aug. 5, 1SS2; Aug. 12, 1SS2; Aug. 26, 1SS2; Nov.

4, 1882; Lawrence, Mass.. July 11, 18S5; July 25, 1SS5.
Sumner, J. S.: Walnut Hill, Mass., Feb. 2S, 1SS0.

Taft, W. H.: Brattleboro, Vt., April 11, 1SS5.

Wentworth, G. H.: Dover, N. H., March 22, 1884; Sept. 26,

Oct. 16, 1SS5; Nov. 26, 1SS5.
White, A. C: Bridgeport, Conn., Aug. 19, 1SS1.

— The Rifle.

0. E. Mason, while hunting near Wheatland several days
ago, met with a very serious accident. Hewasusinga breech-
loading shotgun and in some way a loaded shell became fast-
ened in the barrel. Masnn removed the stock and endeav-
ored to force the cartridge out with a ramrod. While thus
engaged the load exploded, tearing off the end of the thumb
and fore-tiuger of his left hand. Dr. Overend amputated the
injured members at the Hrst joint and Mason is getting along
all right. — Grass Vail

The men on the Bruce ranch, a short distance east of towD,
had some exciting fun yesterday. A pack of dogs started u
couple of deer and chased them about the dace for a long
time. Finally one of the timid creatures ran into a barbed
wire fence, and was killed. Al Bruce caught the other deer
by throwing a lasso over its head as it came running past
him. He put the animal into a corral, and will set to work
building a deer park. — Chico Chronicle.

The members of the Yuba City Gun Club will have a live
pigeon shoot in Yuba City on next Friday. An ample amonnc
of birds have been secured and a good time is anticipated.
They will hold a practice clay pigeon shoot this (Friday)
afternoon. All lovers'of the sport are invited to participate.

The Amity Gun Club, of Sacrameuto, has elected the fol-
lowing officers: President, W. E. Osborn; Vice-President,
H. C. Chipman; Secretary, H. Kimbrough; Treasurer, W.
Eckhardt; Captain, C. E. Mack, Jr.; Executive Committee —
C. E. Mack, Jr., Joseph W. Hughes and Geo. W. Watson.

The genial old gunsmith of Marysville, Mr. P. George, is
the father of three children, each born on a New Year's day.
There are no other childreu in the family.

The Colusa cracks carried off all the prizes at the trap tourn-
ament at Williams last Monday.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam,
aad of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Visits.

THE GUN.

The Game Law,

Blank indicates open season.
Star {*) indicates close season.

Quail

Partridge

Bail

Grouse

Doves

Male Deer

Female Deer....
••potted Fawn.

Antelope

Elk

Salmon

Trout

December 30, 1SS5, California Kennel's, Sacramento, Cal.,
Irish Setter bitch Dido (Champion Ben— Jessie), to same
owners' Llewellin Setter dog Harold (Champion Gath —
Gem.)

January 2, 18S6, same owners' Llewellin Setter bitch
Marion, (formerly Olive K.J, by Hake— Bessie Lee, Bake —
Fanny), to owners' Harold (Gath — Gem.)

Mr. E. M. Arthur's Belle, native red Setter, winner of 2d
at Gilroy Field Trials of 1SS2, and of 3d at Pacific Coast
Field Trials Club Trials of 1833, to Kaeding's Duke (Pat-
Gypsy) on Jan. 9, 1S86.

Names Claimed.

By California Kennel, Sacramento, Cal.

Mariox, for black, white and tan Llewellin Setter bitch, ly
Bake, dam Bessie Lee, formerly called Olive K.

The Nationals' Shooting Club turned out in force Sunday
at Shell Mound, it being the tirst contest of the year. Fol-
lowing are the best scores made:

CaDt J E. Klein ZOO yards— 4 14 4 4 5 14 5 4—42

^ y 500yards-5 5 5 4 5 4 5 5 5 4-43—89

A Johnson 2C0yards — I 43354444 5 --41

ards— 4 0435 5 555 5 — ifi — 89

P. R0bert30n H» yards— 4 4 4 4 5 4 4 4 5 1 — 4 J

BOO yardB-5 4 3 3 5 5 5 4 5 5-14-8B

A J. -nddock 2Wyaids— i 4 4 15 5 5 4 4 5-41

yards— 3 2 4 4 S 5 5 S 4 4-41—84

Julius Kline 200yards— 5 4 4 3 1 4 4 -1 a 4— :<)

J 500 yards— S 44544555 4— 45-35

G S Simpson....- 200yards-3 14 14 3 4 4 6—40

v 500yar«ls— i 5 5 5 4 3 4 4 5— 43— S3

The shooting club of B, Company, First luan.ry, were
over under command of Captain George Bnrdicu, and they
made some excellent scores at the "short range. The mem-
bers of the club are mostly young gentlemen, and are getting
their 6rst experience at the target, and from the way they
shoot and the interest taken, B. Company in time will have a
crack team.

Lieut. John P. Warren, of the staff cf the Second Artillery,
showed himself for the first time in six months. He shot up

The following letter is a gratifying indication that adver-
tising space in the Breeder asd Sportsman" is worth some-
thing:

Manchester, Virginia, Dec. 26, 1SS5.

E. T. Allen. Esq., 416 Market street, San Fruncisco, Cal.
— Dear Sir: Enclosed please flud one dollar, for which send
me one corduroy hat, with lined brim, doable stitched, as
mentioned in California Breeder and Sportsman of Nov.
21, ISSo, page 336, and oblige. W. J. Carter.

The new Sportsman's Club of Pleasanton has elected the
following officers: President, W. Crellen; Vice-President,
C. J. Pullen; Secretary, Myron Whidden; Treasurer, Wil-
liam ^Napier. The Board of Directors are: W. Fallon, Amy
Bernal, Chic Harlan, Tom Hart, J. J. Murphy. Thirty mem-
bers signed the roll, and the organization was commemor-
ated by a well-attended two days' tournament on the 1st and
2d. There were a large number of visitors, who were invited
to attend the club hunt, and afterward to participate in the
trap shooting. Here Dan Donaldson, of Fairfield ,and Crit
Kobinsou, of this city, shone pre-eminent, but generously
kept out of most of the open events, so that the various
prizes were pretty well distributed.

Monday evening Mr. Will Briar returned to Martinez in a
boat from up the bay where he had been stationed for a week
or two past engaged in hunting. He brought with him thirty-
three decoys, belonging to himself, Reuben Fraser and Will
Woolbart, which he left in the boat with the intention of us-
ing them the next morning. He went down to the boat early
Tuesday morning and discovered that all the decoys were
stolen. Decoys when bought cost money; when made by
hand it requires skill, time and labor; the bojs, therefore,
were not in very good humor over their loss. If the party
who stole them attempts to use the decoys anywhere in the
bay he will probably be caught, and it is to be hoped that he
will. — Contra G\

Beef shootings are popular amusements in rural Georgia at
this season of the year. The marksmen make np a pool to
buy a steer, which is slaughtered, skinned and dressed, and
a shootiDg match is then begun, with rifles, at forty yards,
the quarters being the first four prizes and the hide the fifth.

Field Trial Challenge.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Please insert the fol-
lowing challenge: I desire to run a dog now in my posses-
sion, against any dog now in California, a race on Cali-
fornia quails.under the rules of the Pacific Coast Field Trials
Club, for one hundred dollars or more aside. The race to
be run within thirty days from date.

Sausalito, January 14, 1SS6. Geo. T. Allender.

An advertisement of the Marin County Kennels appears
this week. They are easily accessible from this city, and
favorably located for field working dogs. The proprietor is
Mr. G.T. Allender, whose dogs did very well in the recent field
trials.

A challenge to Pointer and Setter men will be found else-
where in the kennel notes. We should like to see a race be-
tween the best of Mr. Allender's dogs, and some other sape-
rior animal. It is probable the challenge will not long re-
main without a taker. Where are the Folsom cracks?

We learn from what we know to be good authority that
Mr. Henry Bassford's Solano B. is showing great bird sense,
and is doing first-class work. He was "off/8 at the trials for
some reason, but in a hunt a lew days since showed good
nose, and was under control.

In chatting about the blood proportions of the Setters in
the California Kennels last week, we did not give the precise
figures as to the brood bitches. Since writing we have ascer-
tained that Sweetheart and Janet, hotb by Count Noble —
Dashing Novice, are tive-eigl ick and three-eighths

Duke — Khoebe. Marion - five-six-

teenths Laverack am ' tths Duke — Khoebe, there

beiug but two Llewellin S world with less of the

Laverack, viz , the sit Rak< , and his sister Rifle.

The Gladstone — Flouni the California Ken-

nels, is seven-sixteenths LAVerack and I ths Dnke

— Khoebe. Thus it &.] mogsters produced

at the kennels will be ; ■ Llewellin Set-

ters should be, viz., ball aim half, Laverack an. I Duke —

Khoebe.

-*-

Pacific Coast Coursing Club.

The Spring meeting will be ran at Merced on

April 7th and 8lh next. 1 I

Dog Stake, open to the world, entrance
Stake, open only to dab members, entrai
will occur on Saturday evening, April I
street. The Club will will leave for 3ler<
3:30 p.m.

38

u^,c'lcv and J&pxrrtsnx&fc.

Jan 16

Deaths.

Flip, lemon and white Pointer dog, by Lemmie B. -Beau-
tiful Queen, whelped May 23, 1SS5, died Jan. 11th, at Allen-
der's Kennel, of pleuro-pneumonia. Owner, H. H. Bnggs.

Field liver and white Pointer dog, litter brother of the
foregoing, died in November, 18S5, at Sacramento. Owner,
H. C. Chipman.

In several of the dailies and in a weekly of recent date we
have noted little squibs intended to prejudice sportsmen
against the Field Trials Club. They have been anonymous,
and wholly false in so far as we know, and of course are not
worthy a serious reply.

When anyone, other than some irresponsible blackguard,
is disposed to criticise the work done at the trials, or any
incident of them, we shall gladly give him space, only insist-
ing that the critique shall have some foundation in fact,
and shall be free from abusive personalities. We are
Bare that the judges of the last trials- will not object to a dis-
cussion of their awards, because it is only by such free dis-
cussion that future errors cau be avoided. They do not
assume infallibility, nor do they arrogate to themselves any
degree of doggy knowledge superior to that possessed by
others.

They may have erred in judgments, and are even more
anxious to have such errors pointed out than anyone can be
to indicate them. But it is no man's right to impugn their
motives, without giving facts and reasons for such imputa-
tion, and it is not the province of this paper to give soope to
blatant, presumptuous, contemptible, lying persons, whose
only argument is, "I say."

It is matter for congratulation that sportsmen and sports-
manship cannot be seriously injured by the few vindictive,
malicious creatures who hang on the skirts of better men and
quarrel over the rejected fragments occasionally thrown them,
as broken meat is thrown to dogs. Their malice is sure to
over-reach itself, their natures and guiding motives cannot
long be hidden, and as fast as they become known just so
fast aro they tabooed by all self-respecting people.

We are often amused at the suggestions made with refer-
ence to getting competent judges for local doggy events. They
come ludicrously from those who most strenuously urge them.
The average owner of a really good field dog knows his own
dog as well as any judge can, and better than any judge can
who does not take plenty of time to study the field work of
the animal. And such an owner is often surprised by the
varying degrees of excellence shown by his dog on different
days. If the dog shows unusual hose and control on one
day, he is glad, and he is not utterly cast down when on an-
other day the same animal is headstrong and does not point
when fair opportunities are given. Such an owner will read-
ily admit the difficulty attendant upon judging, and will not
refuse the right of individual judgment. If a judgment based
solely upon work actually seen by a judge does injustice to the
average work of the animal a decent owner is not prone to
fume°and grow abusive. He knows too much about the work
in hand to do so. But the man who knows little or nothing
of actual field work, whose doggy experience is conh'ned to
a single animal, and whose ideal dog is the one he happens
to own, is likely, when his dog is condemned, to lose bis
head, and permit his real nature to assert itself. If he is a
manly man, a gentleman, he may be never so positive in his
opinions, but he will never so far forget what is due himself
as to lie, and accuse others without being suppported by
facts.

Almost every bench show or field trial brings out a propor-
tion of "kickers, ' whose best reason for "kicking," is
that they do not win. This may sometimes be reason enough
for a respectful protest, and difference with judges. It can
never be a justification for untruthfulness and vulgarity. As
matter of fact, however, it is probable That there is no good
ground for the average "kick."' A fair degree of experience
iu little local canine competitions has led us to the belief that
most of the "kicking" is "done by men who are dishonest with
themselves, i. e., they press objections whioh they know are
puerile and unfair, because they fancy they can by so doing
enlist sympathy for themselves, and injure the judge who
happens to set his opinion in opposition to theirs. A proof
of the dishonesty of the ordinary "kicker," is the fact that his
objections generally take the form of personal abnsn of the
judges. A man who really has a grievance, is usually willing
to point out wherein he believes himself wronged and is then
content to let the facts speak for themselves. One cannot
help being suspicious of a wheedling, flattering, backbiting,
wholly Bel fish person, who harps alone upon improper
motives in a judgment to which he objects, and has nothing
to say about the reasons for suspecting that the judgment

was prejudiced.

We write without heat, because we know what we know.
And one of the things known to us is that such judging, as
we have seen done at field trials, has been free from collu-
sion, or impropriety of any sort, that could in any way reflect
upon the honor of those who have judged. We challenge
contradiction, when we say thatno man can truthfully assert
that he has been willfully wronged, or unfairly treated with,
purpose aforethought, in any California field trial, and our
opportunities for knowing what we are talking
about have been as good as those of any
other. The surmises of perverse and dishonest
minds cannot weigh as evidence. Not one fact can be
brought to sustain the opinion that willful unfairness has
been shown. It is a proud boast to make for the Held trialers of
the State, but we assert the fact, and defy the whole tribe of
cowardly scribblers to prove the contrary.

The personally of a newspaper writer is of little interest to
a reader, but we obtrude ourself for the moment lo say, that
we are not unaware of the lying attacks being made upon us
by privately whisperingto individuals. Of course we canuot
notice them without giving our authorities, which might in-
volves breach of trust, and until someone fathers them pub-
licly we must be content to know that they are lies whioh are
likely to go home to roost, and Bit down pretty hard when
they get there-

Colonel Stuart Taylor has received still more advantageous
offers in relation to the Smith Greyhounds, and desires to
cnnfer with coursing men with a view to buying the dogs.
We hope he will succeed in bringing all of them to Sau
£ ran cisco .

As Josh Billings aptly said, "It ain't the lies in tin
world that are so much ov a burden as it is the vulgar krit-
terB who are trying to prove that they are true."

National Field Trials Club— Derby.

[From the American Field. 1
[Continued.]
SECOND SERIES — MONDAY.

Mr. Stone, one of the judges, beiDg unable to attend, Dr.
Young was unanimously elected to till his place as judge.
The wind was northwest and very cold and rather high. The
ground was frozen hard. The sun shone bright ail day.

Gath's Mark— Nortier.— Gath's Mark had the bye in the
first series, and in the order of running would have run with
Sam Sterrett in the first heat of the second series, but both
dogs being handled by Mr. Charles Tucker, Gath's Mark,
under the rules, would have competed with King Shot. King
Shot having been withdrawn, the question then arose whether
Gath's Mark would have the heat ny the withdrawal of King
Shot or be run with Nortier, the next dog in the series. The
judges decided that he should run with Nortier. At 9:35,
Gath's Mark and Nortier were cast off in a cotton field near
some woods. Gath's Mark showed more speed, was the
wider ranger, and had a trifle more style in motion and more
style on point. Shortly after entering the woods, one of the
judges flushed a bevy which flew over Nortier's head, he be-
ing to the left, across wind, and he was steady to wing. Fol-
lowing the bevy into the open sedge grass, Gath's Mark
established a good point, and Nortier backed. Tucker shot;
both dogs were steady to wing. The handlers flushed several
birds, and Gath's Mark pointed false and shortly afterward
flushed. Moving on, Nortier soon pointed and Gath's Mark
backed in fine form. A bird was not found, but it was prob-
ably the foot sceDtof the bird which Gath's MarkhadfluBhed.
Moving on to a narrow strip of woods Nortier pointed a bevy,
which Short flushed and shot at; both dogs were steady. The
birds were marked down in the sedge grass, and followed;
Nortier flushed, and soon afterward. Gath's Mark pointed in
fine form, and Nortier backed well. Going into the thick
sedge, in a run, both dogs pointed a hare; and afterward a
shortdistance on, Gath's Mark established a tine point in the
thin sedge, and three birds were flushed to the point. The
dogs were then ordered up, at 10:13, and the heat was
awarded to Gath's Mark. Down 38 minutes.

Gath's Hope — Sam Sterrett. — The dogs and handlers be-
ing some distance in the rear, a delay of thirty-five minutes
was occasioned in getting up the next brace. At 10:50, Gath's
Hope and Sam Sterrett were cast off in sedge grass, which
was drawn blank, and the dogs worked along the edge of the
woods to a sedge field. Gath's Hope showed the better style,
and superior range and speed. Gath's Hope working out of
the woods, a short distance in the sedge, established a fine
point on a bevy, which Rose flushed, and which flew
very high into the woods, and the dogs were worked in their
course. In a small valley beyond the woods and in heavy
sedge, along a run, Sam Sterrett drew toward a bird, bliuked,
went on a few yards, returned and flushed. In the mean-
time, a few yards further on, Gath's Hope drew to a tine
point, Sam Sterrett, in the meantime, flushed another bird;
and Gath's Hope, a little further on, established a fine point
on a bevy in the sedge grass, Kose flushed and the bevy flew
back into the woods, where they were followed, and Gath's
Hope established a fine point on a bird in the dry leaves, and
Sam Sterrett backed well. Ordered on, Sam Sterrett pointed
at the edge of the woods and a cotton field. A bird was not
found, but it was probably where birds had run. Gath's Hope,
at the same time, pointed in the dry leaves, and a sparrow
was flushed ahead of him. The dogs were then ordered up,
at 11:23, and Gath's Hope was awarded the heat. Down 33
minutes.

Bob Gates — Pegfly. — A delay was occasioned agaiu by
the handlers being at the rear. The handler of Bob Gates
appeared at 11:48; but the handler of Pegfly being absent
and it being near noon, the party started for luuch. After
lunch, at 1:10, the handler of Pegfly not appearing, the
judges awarded the heat very properly to Bob Gates. Mr.
Bevan, the handler of Pegfly, was unable to appear owiDg to
an accident which happened on his way to the grounds. His
wagon broke down, and being an Englishman and a stranger
to the locality, while attempting to find the field trial party
without a guide, he lost his w"ay and thereby missed being
on time.

Nannie S. — Beauty Gladstone.— At 1:13, after lunch,
Nannie S. and Beauty Gladstone were cast off on ground with
very short growth of grass. They were about equal in style,
range and pace. Soon after being cast off, both dogs coming
toward each other from opposite casts, flushed the same bevy
together. Some of the birds were marked near a fence, with
a plum thicket on one Bide, and sedge grass on thti other.
Nannie S. roaded along the fence and sedge grass, established
a good point, and was steady to wing when the birds flushed.
Some of the bevy wero marked in the opposite direction in
a thick growth of sedge and bushes, in very wet ground, and
were followed. Beauty Gladstone pointed n hare, and going
through the thick sedge, flushed; and immediately after,
Nannie S. flushed in the thick grass, just as she recognized
the scent, and was about to point. Working back od the
opposite side of the sedge, Nannie S. pointed a single bird,
and crossing back again, pointed another bird. A little
further on, In the sedge, Beauty Gladstone made a very
stylish point, which Nannie S. backed, but it proved false.
The birds had scattered here, and she probably pointed a
running bird. At this juncture, a handler came up and re-
ported a bevy in the corn field a short distance away, in
which direction the judges ordered the dogs worked, and
they crossed back over a field containing a thin growth of
sedge, where Beauty Gladstone soon pointed iu thick sedge
near where the bevy had been seen, aud Nannie S. backed,
but a bird was not found. Working along the edge of corn a
little further, Nannie S. flushed a bird on the bare ground,
and dropped to wing; and moving a short distance she pointed
a bevy. Tucker flushed the birds, shot and killed; both dogs
were steady to wing aud shot. The doga were ordered up at
1:43, and the heat was awarded to Nannie S. Down 30
minutes.

Noble C. — Carlotta.— At 1 :4G, Noble C.and Carlotta were
cast off in a corn field, and after a short spin were worked
toward the thicket, where the bevy was marked during thd)
latter part of the previous heat. Noble 0. had an advantage
iu style when ou point, but in motion they rated about equal.
In speed they were both fast aud about equal. The thicket
was surrouudodby a thick growth of sedge, and owing to
the recent rains, the ground in tin- thicket was
covered by a sheet of water. In the sedge grass
near the edge of the pond, on the edge of the thicket, Car-
lotta pointed and Tucker flushed a bevy, which flew aoi'OBB
the thicket, aud were marked down in the sedge grass on the
opprsite side. Working in the sedge grass to opposit- side
Noble C. pointed a single bird in good Btyle; going into a
thin growth of rag weeds, in the open field, he made a
beautiful point on a single bird, and turning in toward the
sedge grass, near the pond, he pointed again. The handler
went forward to flush and buw a cripplod bird run away in

the thick sedge. Moving ou to where Carlotta had pointed
the bevy, Noble C. pointed a, single bird in fine style, in the
sedge grasB. While working along a hedge in a thin growth
of rag weeds, Carlotta crossed the hedge into a corn field and
suddenly dropped to a point. Tucker flushed a bevy to the
point, and shot; both dogs were steady to wing and shot.
While looking for the bird said to have been killed, Carlotta
roaded and pointed a single bird, but as the dogs were ordered
up while she was looking for the dead bird, the point was
not recognized. Following the bevy to a plum thicket, in-
terspersed with a thick growth of sedge grass, Noble C. was
lost for a time, and his handler started to search for him. In
the meantime, Carlotta pointed false. Soon afttrwarde.
Noble C. was found pointing handsomely, in the sedge grass
near the thicket, and several birds were flushed to the point.
Moving on, he soon established a point on a single bird,
which ended the heat, at 2:13, in favor of Noble C. Down
27 minutes.

third series.

Gath's Mark — Jackson. — At 2:33, Gath's Mark and Jack-
son were cast off in a ragweed field and worked a short dis-
tance into the strip of sedge by the side of a corn field.
Gath's Mark was much faster, ranged much wider and waB
more stylish in motion and on point. Jackson crossed a fence
into the sedge grass and flushed a bevy; and ordered od,
made a cast, and when coming in, pointed two birds; and
then moving on a short distance, flushed a single bird in the
thick sedge by a ditch. The dogs were now worked over
irregular patches of cotton field, cover and sedge grass.
Gath's Mark pointed in the sedge gi ass bat a birtl was not
found; and moving a short distance pointed false again.
The dogs were then worked along a fence, in the sedge, and
Jackson pointed false; soon after which he pointed falae
again. Crossing the fence, the dogs were then worked
across a strip of cotton field and coin field into the woods,
where Gath's Mark pointed a bevy in the dry leaves, which
Tucker flushed, and Gath's Mark was steady to wing. Jack-
son was not near to back. The dogs were worked in the
course of the bevy, and Gath's Mark pointed false. Moving
on, both dogs made a cast to the left, in the woods, and both
established a point on another bevy, which was flushed, and
both dogs were steady to wing. A short distance from the woods,
in the aedge where the flushed birds had dropped, Gath's
Mark dropped to a point near where a single bird had been
flushed by the judges, and Tucker walking around, flushed
a single bird to his point. Working a little furtuer out, in a
thin growth of ragweeds, Jackson flushed. Moving on a
short diBtauce, Gath's Mark pointed a Bparrow in a large
bunch of sedge. The dogs were then worked back into the
woods, and Gath's Mark soon flushed a single bird near a
fence. Immediately afterwards, Jackson flushed. While
both dogs were working in the thick cover, out of sight, a
single bird flushed near them. The dogs were then worked
into the woods after the scattered birds, where Jackson
flushed. Turning back, Gath's Mark dropped to a point in
fine style and Tucker flushed three birds to his point. A
great deal of the work was in dry leaves in the woods, and in
thin cover in the open field. The dogs were then taken up,
at 3:13, and the heat was awaredd to Gath's Mark. Down 40
minutes.

Gath's Hope— Bob Gates. — At 3:19 Gath's Hope and Bob
Gates were cast off in a ragweed field. In ranging and pace
Bob Gates had the advantage and a trifle the advantage in
style in motion; on point they were about equal. Both dogs
took a wide cast, and Bob Gates soon established a point on
larks. A ragweed field, a sedge grass field, and a large corn
field having been drawn blank, they ran into the thick sedge,
near a run, where Gath's Hope pointed false, aud Bob Gates
backed in fine style. Working in the sedge, along a run,
Gath's Hope pointed a bird which was flushed a short dis-
tance from him to the right, down wind, by one of the spec-
tators. Crossing a run, he pointed a bevy in fine style, and
Bob Gates backed. The bevy was flushed, and both dogs
•were steady to wing. Moving on, Bob Gates pointed in the
thick sedge grass, and a bird flushed some distance ahead;
and crossing back he pointed in the thick
sedge, moved on, and Gath's Hope coming up,
pointed at the same place. Then moving on a short distance,
the handlers flushed a bird. Afterwards turning into the
sedge grass field, Bob Gates soon pointed and Gath's Hope
coming up, pointed also, some yards away;a bird was flushed
down wind of Bob Gates aud another one ahead of Gath's
Hope. Working on through the sedge, Gath's Hope pointed
larks, and Bob Gates backed. A little further on, Bob Gates
pointed a bevy in fine style, in the sedge
grass near a pond. Gath's Hope was not near
to back. The dogs were then worked toward a run
where some of the scattered birds of the last bevy had been
marked, and where Gath's Hope soon pointed a single bird.
The bird was very close to him and started to ruti; Gath's
Hope caught sight of it aud mude a spring, out was steady
to order. The bird beiug so close and starting to run, the
spring was excusable. Moving ou, in the sedge along a run,
Bob Gates soon pointed a single bird and Gath's Hope, a
short distance away, pointed a hare at the same time. The
doga were then worked along the run, then across a narrow
cotton field into the thick sedge grass, and some birds were
flushed hereby the handlers. Moving on, in the sedge field,
Bob Gates pointed a hare iu the thick sedge. Skirting near
the edge of some heavy woods, down in a narrow valley,
Bob Gates poiuted false in some sedge grass. Afterwards in
a small cotton patch, Gath's Hope standing iu the cotton field,

Eointed a bevy iu a plum thicket, which Bob Gates backed
andsomely. Ellison, who was shooting for Stephenson,
shot at the birds, and both dogs were steady to wing and
shot. The dogs were then worked in the woods in a thin
growth of sedge, iu the direction of the flight of the bevy, and
both dogs pointed simultaneously a few yards apart; Rose
flushed before Gath's Hope; a bird was not found before Bob
Gates' point. After Bob Gates moved on, a bird was flushed
near where he had pointed, by one of the horsemen. Mov-
ing on, Gath's Hope then pointed two single birds in rapid
succession, in thick sedge grass. Several birds flushed a
short distance ahead and were marked dowu in the sedge
grass near a fence, where the dogs followed and Gath's Hope
wointed. Moving ou, iu the sedge, on the marked bevy,
Ga'th's Hope flushed twice and the birds were marked
in some woods across the road, where the dogg
followed and both dogs pointed and drew on and the
handlers flushed several birds. Moving on a short distance
both dogs pointed simultaneously about fifty yards apart,
Kose flushed three birds ahead of Gath's Hope; Bob Gales
drew ou and pointed agaiu, aud a bevy flushed wild iu a
thicket some yards away. Following in tbeir course, into a
corn field, the dogs" were ordered ap at 4:50, and the heat
was awarded to Gath's Hope. Down 1 hour and 31 miuutes.

TUESDAY/.

The wind was west and warmer than on the previous day,
and the sun shone bright. Dr. Young remained in town
with Mr. Stephenson who was suffering from u severe illness*

1886

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The owners and handlers declared in favor of continuing the
trials under the two remaining judges, Messrs. Dew and
Coster.

Nahnie S.— Noble 0. — At 9:40, Nannie S. and Noble C.
were cast off in the bare cotton field on the Jones place, and
worked toward some woods. This was the last heat of the
third series. Both dogs showed very good range but Nannie
S. was a trifle the faster and had a slight advantage in style
in motion. Mr. J. M. Avent handled Noble C. for Mr.
Stephenson, who was too ill to be present. The dogs were
worked along the edge of the woods, crossed over and
worked back on the opposite side in a corn field, which they
crossed and worked into a thicket, where Noble C. pointed a
sparrow and Nannie S. pointed in the same place after he had
moved on. Noble C. afterwards in a cotton field pointed in
fine style near the edge of the woods; and Nannie S. coming
in from a cast, drew alcng the edge of the woods ahead of
Noble C. and pointed. Tucker Unshed a bevy, which was
followed into a thicket but was not found. After working
some distance Noble C. established a point in the edge of a
plum thicket and Nannie S., coming across the open field
abont eighty yards away, dropped twice to a back. Working
on some disaance, both dogs showed signs of game, but birds
were not found. Alternate patches of cotton and sedge were
crossed when, entering the woods a short distance. Nannie S.
pointed in line style some birds which were concealed in
some dead limbs." Noble C. wa3 not near to back. Tocker
flushed fonr birds, which flew out of the woods into an open
cotton field, which were followed, and Nannie S. flushed two
of them, and the others were flushed by the judges. The
dogs were then worked on into the open fields abont a quar-
ter of a mile, when the judges were informed that a bevy
had been marked down in the woods which had just been
left, in which direction the dogs were cast. Soon after enter-
ing the woods. Noble C, coming up wind, flushed several
birds from the old limbs where Nannie S. had pointed last.
Working on, Nannie S. flushed a single bird, down wind,
and was unsteady to wing, but stopped to order of her
handler; and soon after she wheeled into a fine point on a
single bird and Noble 0., about forty yards away, established
point on a single bird a second afterwards; both dogs pointed
in fine style. It was an excellent piece of work in woods on
dry leaves. After working the open and returning to the
woods Nannie S. scored three flushes in succession, and
Noble C. one flush. Leaving the woods, Nannie S. drew a
short distance, across the run, and standing in the open,
pointed a bevy in very thick cover, which Tucker flushed
and shot; Nannie S. was steady to wing and shot. Noble C.
was not near to back. The dogs were then ordered up, at
11:27, and the heat was awarded to Nannie S. Down 1 hour
and 47 minutes.

FOURTH SERIES.

Gath's Hope— Gath's Mark.— At 11:44, Gath's Hope and
Gath's Mark were cast off in a bare cotton field, along a run,
and worked out into the open. Both dogs ranged wide and
fast Gath's Mark had the advantage in speed and range,
and a slight advantage in style, both in motion and on point.
After a spin in the open, they were worked back across a run
in the direction where some scatteredbirds had beenmarked,
but not finding the birds they went into some sedge grass,
where Gath's Mark pointed false, after which, m a thick
growth of woods, he working about rapidly flushed a bevy,
up wind, -which was followed ont into the open field, where
the ground was very rough, being seamed with large and
small gullies. Standing in the bare cotton field both pointed
in a strip of sedge and a single bird was flushed to each
point. Moving on a short distance, Gath's Hope pointed,
and at the same time Gath's Mark, a short distance away,
pointed and drew on to a flush on a single bird. Moving on,
Gath's Hope pointed a single bird, and Gath's Mark again
drew to a flush. The birds were followed to a plum thicket
a short distance away, which was carefully worked, in which
the judges, as thev were leaving it, flushed two or three
birds The dogs were then worked back toward the opposite
side of the woods where some scattered birds of the bevy bad
been marked, and in a thin strip of sedge, by a fence, Gath's
Mark wheeled to a fine point, which Gath's Hope was not
near to back. Gath's Mark moved on and Gath's Hope com-
ing up immediately afterwards, pointed in the same place
where Gath's Mark had just pointed, but a bird was not
found. The dogs were then worked out a short distance in
the field and then back to the wire fence, after crossing
which Gath's Hope flushed a single bird. Working ahead a
short distance to a gully, Gath's Hope, in a fringe of sedge
along the gully, pointed in fine style a single bird, which
Eose walked ahead to flush, but failing to do so. ordered
Gath's Hope on, and he moved forward and flushed. The
dogs were then ordered up, at 12:44, and Gath's Hope was
awarded the heat. Down 1 hour.

FIFTH SERIES.

Gath's Hope— Nasnle S.— A large tract of woods was
crossed after lunch into a bottom thickly overgrown with
sedge, cane and brush. Here Gath's Hope and Nannie S.,
the bye of the last series, were east off, at l:3o, to run the
final heat for first place. Gath's Hope at times ranged wider
than Nannie S., and Nannie S. showed the better speed and
the better style in motion. Gath's Hope stood to his points
and Nannie S. dropped to hers. A creek was crossed into
some woods with thick sedge, where Gath's Hope pointed a
bevy, and Nannie S., coming up, backed in very fine style
Kose flushed the bevy, and the scattered birds were followed
np the bottom, in the thick sedge, where Nannie S. pointed a
single bird, and was steady to wing when it was flushed; and
moving on a short distance, she made an excusable flush. A
short distance ahead, she pointed in some cane and thick
brush a bird which Tucker flushed. It was a very good
piece of work. After drawing several fields blank Nannie S.
{jointed a single bird, which Tocker flushed ana shot;
Nannie S. was steady to wing; after which she made a short
turn in the sedge grass and returned and pointed the foot scent
where the bird had just been flushed from . Tucker walking
about in the grass, flushed another single bird, and the judges
awarded a point. It was very doubtful whether Nannie S.
earned this point or not, as it was very evident that she was
pointing at the same place on the same scent where she had
pointed previously. Working along a short distance, Gath s
Hope standing in a narrow strip of cotton, pointed a single
bird in the edge of some sedge grass, and Nannie S. coming
up, backed in fine style. Gath'shope showed some unstead-
iness to wing. The dogs then crossed over the top of the
large ridge and Nannie S. dropped to a point, up wind, in a
strip of sedge which grew along a small embankment, baths
Hope was working off to the right, about forty yards away.
Tucker requested the judges to have Gath's Hope brought up
to test his backing. Kose whistled him in and up o Nannie
S. when he passed nearly twice over her; the last time,
catching the foot scent behind her, down wind, he pointed.
Nannie S. then took the foot scent and began roading up
wind, and Gath's Hope took a short circle to^the Mt, across
wind, and established a point on the bevy.

, bevy to Gath's Hope's point while Nannie S., in the mean-
' time, was roading to the embankment. The judges awarded
a point to both dogs. This was clearly a mistaken decision
under the circumstances, and several decisions under the
same circumstances were made during the trials. Nannie
S. had found the bevy while working under hunting condi-
tions. If Tucker had chosen to do so, he could have flushed
the birds to the point immediately after it was made as they
were but a few steps to the left; but Nannie S. being held to
her point while Gath's Hope was brought up to back, it
gave the latter an opportunity which in its nature was a gift.
If he had backed as well as the average hunting doe, he
would have recognized Nannie S.'s point at sight. Being
behind Nannie S. and down wind of her when she began
roading, he had a decided advantage in oppoitunities to locate
the bevy. She was so close to the birds that it was difficult
to determine whether she was roading back or across the
trail; in fact, she was so close to the birds that it was im-
possible for any dog across wind to distinguish the direction
of the birds. Furthermore, having been held on the point,
the birds may have moved during the time she was pointing
while Gath's Hope was being brought up to back. The rule
excused Gath's Hope from backing as Nannie S. had dropped
to a point, but it did not change the fact that she had found
the bevy and'Gath's Hope had not. Afterwards, Gath's Hope,
working some distance ahead of the handlers, pointed a bevy
in a hedge, and Nanny S., coming up, dropped promptly and
well on a good back. The dogs were then worked up the
ridge, in the direction of the scattered birds of the bevy,
where over the brow of the ridge ont of sight, a bird flushed
and Gath's Hope was fonnd dropped. Moving on a short
distance, Nannie S. pointed in a plum thicket, and Tucker
could not flush. Gath's Hope coming up soon afterwards,
pointed in the same place; and after they had moved on a
few steps, a single birds was flushed. Both dogs began to show
signs of fatigue, as they had been working in some very thick
cover and over some very rongh ground. Moving along the
side of a ridge near a plum thicket, both showed signs of
game, working close together; the handlers moving close up,
a bird was flushed very close to Nannie S. The dogs were
then worked over the top of the ridge a short distance, when,
at 3:06, the judges held a consultation and Gath's Hope was
awarded the heat and first money. Down 1 hour and 31
minutes.

SIXTH SERIES.

Bob Gates — Gath's Mark. — The' judges decided to run
an extra heat between Bob Gates and Gath's Mark, the dogs
selected as the best of the dogs previously beaten by Gath's
Hope, to decide which one should run with Nannie S. for
second place. Mr. Stephenson being ill, Mr. J. M. Avent
handled Bob Gates for him. At 3:22, they were cast off in
sedge grass and worked toward a thicket a short distance
away. Little opportunity was afforded to range, as the work
was nearly all done close by the woods. In style in motion,
they were about equal, Bob Gates having the advantage in
style on point. After -working a few moments, Bob Gates
pointed on the side of a hill, and Avent flushed two birds;
and immediately afterwards a large bevy flushed wild to the
rear, and crossed a small piece of wooas, where Bob Gates
pointed a single bird in some .dry leaves, which Avent
flushed, to which Bob Gates was steady to wing. Gath's
Mark pointed close by, probably on the foot scent. Going
np the hill, in the woods, to the edge, a short distance away,
both dogs pointed in some thick sedge grass, just outside
of the edge of the woods. Then they were worked
in the sedge grass along the edge of the woods and Gath's
Mark scored three flushes on single birds in rapid succession,
and Bob Gates one flush. The dogs were then ordered up,
at 3:35, and Bob Gates was awarded the heat. Down 13
minutes.

wind. He was undoubtedly pointing the foot scent. Mov-
ing on into the thick sedge grass, Gath's Mark flushed, and
moving on a short distance, pointed. Tucker flushed a bird
ahead of him, and several birds flushed wild, further on.
Working on, in the sedge grass, he pointed false. At this
juncture, the handlers announced to the judgss that they
had agreed to divide without running further. The judges
then ordered the dogs up, at 5:10, and divided third money
between Canada Peg. Gath's Mark and Nannie S.
BcarjiAET.
Gra>t> JuycrioN, Tekx., 1885.— Sixth American Derby.— Open to all
Setter and Pointer puppies, born on or after January 1, 1881. Purse,
S700: S250 to first, £2511 to second, S250 to third. Forfeit $10; ?10 addi-
tional. Closed May 1st with 80 nominations— 6G English Setters, 1
Irish Setter and 13 Pointers.

S. S. McCuen's white, black j
and tan dog Sam Sterrett, f
by Gladstone — Lavalette ("
(Setter), J

Charles Whealen's liver and 1
white dog King Shot, by [
Meteor— Diana (Pointer), }

W. B. Gates' Mack, white j
and tan dog Nortier, by '
Paul Cladstone — Bo-Peep f
(Setter), )

R. M. Dudley's lemon and i
white dog Gath's Hope, by '
Gath-Gem (Setter),

;

I

Eose flushed the

SEVENTH SERIES.

Bob Gates — Nannie S. — Bob Gates and Nannie S. were
cast off, at 3:38, in a large open sedge and corn field, to run
for second place. Bob Gates showed the better range and
speed, and also had the advantage in style in motion and on
point. After working sis or eight hundred yards, Bob Gates
pointed in some sedge close by a small circular piece of woods.
Nannie S., coming at full speed, in a corn field, caught sight
of him panting, and dropped instantly to a back. The
ground in the woods was covered with water, and the whole
was surrounded by some sedge grass. Avent flushed a large
bevy to the point and Bob Gates was steady to wing. The
birds flew across the small piece of woods and' were marked
down in the sedge grass on the opposite side, to which the
docs were worked, where each dog flushed a single bird.
Moving on a short distance, a bird flushed to the rear of Bob
Gates, and the judges scored him a flush. Moving on
in the sedge, close by the water, Nannie S. pointed
a single bird, and immediately afterwards, Bob
Gates did the same. Both dogs were steady to wing
when the birds were flushed. Then moving on a short
distance Nannie S. pointed false close by the water, in the
sedge grass. The dogs then worked out into the sedge field,
where Nannie S. pointed false again twice. Bob Gates, a
short distance off to the left, pointed and Nannie S-, coming
up, backed, and two birds were flushsd to his point.
Ordered on, the dogs began roading about; and after making
several short casts in the corn field and sedge grass along the
edge of the corn field, Bob Gates made a wide cast down into
the corn field and established a tine point on a bevy, which
Avent flushed, and to which Bob Gates was steady to wing.
The birds were marked down and followed, when Bob Gates,
after pointing false, probably where one of the scattered birds
had ruD, rau^into the edge of a Dluni thicket and pointed two
birds, which Avtnt flushed. The dogs were ordered up, at
4:13, and Bob Gates was awarded the heat and second
money. Down 35 minutes.

eighth series.
Canada Peg— Gath's Mark.— Canada Peg and Gath's
Mark were selected by the judges as the best of the dogs
previously beaten by Bob Gates and Gath's Hope, to run an
extra heat to determine which would run with Nannie S. for
third place. They were cast off in a sedge field, at 4:34, and
were worked across a bare field into a corn field. Canada Peg
showed better speed, and more lire, dash and motion. His
style was the better, but Gath's Mark had a little advantage
iu range. Gath's Mark soon pointed in a corn field, and
Canada Peg backed. Drawing on, inte some briers, Gath's
Mark pointed again and Tucker flushed a bevy and shot;
both dogs were steady to wing and Bbot. Tbe birds were
marked down in some thick sedge grass about one hnudred
yards away, soon after entering which, Canada Peg pointed;
Avent claimed the point, but before the jndges could ride up,
the bird flushed wild. Moving on a short distauce, out of tne
sedge into the open, Canada Peg, in the open, got a point
quickly on a single bird in a thick growth of sedge and briers.
Moving out into the open a short distance, Gath's Mark
pointed a single bird; and moving on a short distance, he
pointed again and a single bird flushed behind him, down

/ Memphis and Avent'Konnels
) black, white and tan dog
J Joe Noble, by Count Noble
( —Countess A. (Setter.)
l Dr. Rowe's blue belton dog
I Pegjini, by Cambridge —
( Marchioness Peg (Setter.)
(J. Shelley Hudson's black.
) white and tan dog Gathlit,
'i by Gath-Lit (Setter.)

(Dr. K. D. Davis" white and
J black bitch Maud D., by
"j Lisbtning — Dora Royal

t (Setter.)

( Memphis and Avent Kennels'

) blue belton dog Canada

') Peg, by Cambridge— Marcn-

{ ioness Peg (Setter.)

( J. M. Avent's orange and
) -white bitch Logan, by

i Lightning— Kate (Setter.)

/ W. I. Heyward's black and
) tan bitch Bon Saline, by
"i Lightning— DoraRoyal (Set-
(. ter.)

W. B. Gates' black, white
and dog Tarquin, by Paul
Gladstone— Bo-Peep (Set-
ter.)

/ Gus Sander's white and liver
! dog Pap Smizer, by Meteor
"i — Liana (Pointer).

/Dr. X. Rowe's belton don
' Pegbid, by Cambridge —
'j Marchioness Peg (Setter).

(A. P. Gilliam's black and
J white bitch Maggie Glad-
"i stone, by Gladstone — Lava-

(, lette (Setter).

| Xannie S . beat Beauty Gladstone.

Noble C. beat Carlotta.
| Jackson (a bye).

m.

Gath's Mark beat Jackson. I Nannie S. beat Noble C.

Gath's Hope beat Bob Gatefe.

IV.
Gath's Hops beat Gath's Mark. | Nannie S. <a bye).

V.
Gath's Hope beat Nannie S.and won first.

n.

Bob Gates beat Gath's Mark. j Nannie S. (a bye).

vn.

Bob Gates beat Nannie S. and won second.
VIII.
Gath's Mark, Nannie S. and Canada Peg divided third.
1st. Gath's Hope. I (Gath's Mark

2d. Bob Gates. 3d- Nannie S.

I (Canada Peg.

FEEVIOCS WINNEBS.

C Count Noble (Count Wind'em— Noma 1

| Daisy Laverock iTluiniler— Pclt. ssj 2

Vincennes.Tnd. i tPeejj o'Dav (Gladstone— Clip

ISSu. i tBruce (Ula'dstuue— Daisy Lee \ „

| 'Cuunt Nailer (Count Wind'em— Nora)

t. May Laverack (Thunder— Spot)

•Divided third.

( Dashing Novice (Dash LT— Novel). „ 1

Grand Junction ) tiies^ie > Lash III— Countess II.) 2

Tenu., 1861. 1 shadow ( Lincoln— Daisy Dean) •

(.tGIida (Gladstone— Floy) o*

*DIvded third and fourth.

B. M. Stephenson's white,

black ' and tan dog Bob '

Gates, by Count Rapier— (

Belle of Hatchie (Setter), )

Dr. N. Rowe's black, white \

and tan bitch Pegfly, by '

Cambridge — Marchioness i

Peg (Setter), )

Dr. G. G. "Ware's black and \

white bitch Nannie S., by'

Dashing Berwyn — Juno f

A. (Setter,) )

L. 8. Colyar'a black, white i

and tan bitch Beauty Glad- '_

stone, by Gladstone's Bov f

—DoraRoyal (Setter), ' J

W. J. Cannon's black, white j

and tan dog Noble C.,byf_

Count Rapier — Belle of Hat- f

chie (Setter), )

W. H. Parson's black, white "i

and tan bitch Carlotta, by '

Lightning — Dora Royal f

(Setter), )

John A. Ellison's orange and j

white dog Jackson, by [_

Gleam— Speer's bitch (Set- f

ter), )

Dr. J. N. Macklin's black, "J

white and tan dog Gath's F

Mark, by Gath— Gem (Set- i"

ter) (a bye). )

Gath's Mark beat Norticr.
Gath's Hope beat Sam Sterrett.
Bob Gates beat Pegfly (absent).

w*

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fir*ud Junction S Carrie J. (Count Noble-Peep o' Day>

1 IW Piu* li- ,G> 'dsron,— Counter Koyi

lenn.. 13a-. ^ Bessie A. (Dashing Lion- Armida) „ „. .5

p,..j Tn„pti.n f Rush Gladstone (Gladstone— Donna J.) 1

tI S™ Roy (Count Noble-Spark) ' t

lenn., liwa. ( Panl Gladstone (Gladstone— Lavalette) 3

f Sportsman (Gladstone — Sue) 1

.,! Gladstone's Boy (Uladstone— Sue) ,...2

1 Lillian (Gladstone— Sne) 0*

(.Medora (G 1 adstone— Carrie J.) 0*

•Divided third.
tDead.

Note from Mr. Gregory.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: I nave been disap-
pointed in collecting the data in regard to Lord Bakerstield,
and cannot possibly furnish the history for this week's issue.
Much of the details as to the performance of his get I have
to obtaiu by correspondence, and unfortunately everybody is
not as prompt as yourself in attending to correspondence.
You can be assured, however, that I will get the information
1 am after, and you shall have it as soon as it comes.

Inclosed coursing marks a new era in tbe grand old sport
on this Coast. The last meeting shows its possibilities, and if
we bold the ground gained, and pu^h on to correct remaining
defects, coursing cannot fail to rapidly assume the foremost
position it deserves. I have only time to say good-bye, as
the mail train is here. Samuel O. Gregory.

Forest Home, Alma.

A hare-killing match, with bounds, took place on tbe Oli-
vas ranch on Sunday. There was a little stoke and consid-
erable outside betting. Francisco Olivas entered Qneen and
Clipper, while John Velarde seut Empress and Wasp to the
scratch. Of course The Signal was victorious. Each dog
caught one, and then Empress killed the fifth, winning the
match. Snens not yet full grown, aud is a, fast one. She
had never been in a match before. — Ventura Signal.

Mr. J. F. Carroll, the greyhound owner, ifl
with an eye blacker than Erebus, received w
riding a few days since. The horse, stoppiLg BV
his rider forward, aud at the same instant flic
up its head and fairly knocked bis rider out and oil'.

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complains the loudest will be selected by the judges to
take the place of the man who is forced to vacate his
seat in the sulky. It was necessary "back home" to
enact a law which would compel a driver to obey the
mandate which ordered him to drive in such a case.
But apart from that there are other things which prompt
to the making of unwarranted accusations. One may
be professional rivalry, another to smirch the character
in order to benefit by having the scandal believed, and
yet another on the part of those who have been con-
victed of roguery, viz.: the desire to bring others to the
level of themselves. With a law which jvould punish
for making charges without some proof to base them upon
there will be a change for the better. When persons who
have a limited knowledge of trotting affairs hear those
engaged in training trotters and driving races proclaim-
ing that horses are "pulled," they are prone to believe
that such must be the case. A majority of those who
attend the trotting meetings are misled into the belief
that races are all fraudulent, that idea being obtained
chiefly from the talk of those who have an object in mak-
ing statements which are not warranted. There should
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National Trotting: Association-

The time being close at hand for the Annual Meeting
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call attention to it, and to offer suggestions regarding
amendments to the rules. Taken as a whole, the code is
very good, and yet there may be still better results by
amending some of the present laws and adding others.
There are a few additions which we think will prove
beneficial.

These are to punish by expulsion a driver who claims
to have purposely lost a race. To punish by fine, suspen-
sion or expulsion anyone who charges a driver with
losing a Tace, owner or drivers with complicity in that
or other crimes which bring discredit upon trotting,
without he has reasonable grounds to base such charges
upon. There are few people who have listened to the
"horse talk" of drivers who have not heard some of them
publicly boast of their misdeeds. There are a class who
appear to regard the most bare-faced swindle as some-
thing to bo proud of, and brazenly herald their robberies
as evidence of smartness. They will tell of the way
"job" after job was managed, when in all probability
the whole story is a tissue of falsehoods. In either case
punishment is deserved, and if the extreme penalty be
enforced they cannot grumble over the verdict. If guilty
they surely merit expulsion; if guilty of falsehood, of
telling lies which bring disgrace upon trotting affairs,
they are also culpable. We have known many instances
of this habit; heard drivers boast of the shrewd methods
taken to hood-wink judges, and all the particulars given
with a gusto which denoted a total absence of honesty,
depravity self-acknowledged, that was so odious as to
shock the listeners endowed with common sensibility.
In quite a number of instances we have positively known
that a number of these tales had no foundation in fact.
At times the only motive was to gratify a penchant for
appearing smart and to obtain listeners; at others when
they would rather be accredited with thievery than to
admit that a race had been lost through a want of skill.
Much of the distrust regarding the honesty of trotting
races can be ascribed to this cause, s*ill a greater lack of
confidence from the proneness of drivers to accuse each
other of wrong doing. The latter practice has prevailed
to an alarming extent during the nearly twelve years we
have resided in California. It may now be the same in
the East, though one of the causes here was not met with
any frequency there prior to 1874. That cause is the
hope that if a new driver is substituted, the one who

From the first acquaintance with the great H. B. we
were aware of his overweaning conceit. We have on
many occasions heard him claim that he had written
speeches for General John A. Logan and other officers
stationed where he was a clerk; editorials for Geo. D.
Prentiss, when H. B. was a special penny-a-liner on the
Louisville Journal, and in other instances extol his own
powers as a "literary cuss." It is true that he wrote a
book which he credited to a colored woman, expecting
that it would create a furor when the authorship was
vested in a person who had occupied a menial position in
the White House, and it is a hundred to one that not one
in ten thousand readers can even recall it by name. He
is still addicted to this self-laudation, and lays claim to
whatever has appeared in the Turf, Field and Farm, or
at least, that he has licked the shapeless cubs into shape.
Had he been awarded the opportunity there' would have
been other evidences of emasculation, and the schoolboy
jingle he delights in replaced whatever was worthy in
the articles. It is not often that a man, when full
grown, who can wear a six-and-a-half hat, is such a par-
agon, and there must be other testimony beside his own
to substantiate the claim. He was full of conceit in his
ability in other respects. One of these being that he was
an accomplished equestrian, and a queerer figure we
never saw astride of a horse. His legs, devoid of calf or
thigh to keep them naturally in position, turned the feet
out so that they were nearly at right angles to the body
of the horse. He had no "grip" in his knees, if even
they had been in the proper place, and as he had not the
knack to "rise in the saddle," when the horse trotted, he
joggled about as ridiculously as the famous alderman,
John Gilpin, in his memorable ride to Edmon-
ton. At that time Col. Bruce had a gray horse
by Clifton Pilot, a square and rapid trotter, and a
saddle horse "gaited" to all the paces. H. B. rode
the first named and indignantly spurned the suggestion
to change, as that implied he was not proficient iu eques-
trianism. The rides in Central Park were a grand place
to make a display, and the little hero with arms and
legs flying up and down was too full of conceit to notice
the laughter his appearance aroused. Then and now he
feels fully competent to tell all about the form and treat-
ment of horses when none are more ignorant, and grand-
iloquently claims a knowledge of turf and trotting laws
superior to the wisdom of all of the Boards of Appeal,
and for that matter, with the National Trotting Associa-
tion included. Doubtless the San Franciscan, who a
short time ago lost $200 on one of his absurd decisions,
will scaicely agree in rating him so high, though that
makes little difference with H. B. He is so thoroughly
satisfied with his own great knowledge, that if there is a
clash between law and his definitions, the fault must be
in the law.

Postponed.

Having resolved to postpone the contemplated eastern
journey until later in the season, Antevolo will remain
at home as per advertisement. There is time enough
after the first of June to attend the trotting meetings
beginning with Cleveland, and we hope to give the peo-
ple of that country a practical exemplification of the
system of shoeing we advocate. Nothing happening
the colt, we are well satisfied to let it come to this test
confident of the result. In order to make the trial as
thorough as need be, and to prove that the " burning "
of the feet, when tips are worn, is an idle fantasy, and
also to demonstrate the capacity of Electioneers to stay,
we would like to see stallions' purses given for heats of
two miles. It may appear presumptuous to think of
trotting a horse not yet five years old a race of that dis-
tance, which is open to all stallions, but if Chicago and
Cleveland will get up stakes of $.300 each, half forfeit,
and whatever sum is seen fit added, heats of two miles in
harness, second to save stakes, closii-g it on the first of
March, or at any other date before ihe first of April, we
will agree to enter. The promise of second to save stake
is made in order that if the owners of Anteeo should con-
clude to join in the venture there might be a show to
secure second money. But there is no desire on our part
to name conditions, and whatever is determined upon we
will subscribe to, with the proviso, however, that it be
heats of two or three miles. It would seem to be proper
that stallions should be required to make a season of not
less than twenty mares, as that would be a test of the
quality to stand that and training.

We hope that the suggestion will meet with favorable
consideration, and by closing the stake at so early a
period little expense will be incurred. There may be
several nominations from California. There are at least
five stallions here worthy of taking part.

Trotting Colt Stakes— Stockton Fair 1886.

We are pleased to add to our exchange list the Wash-
ington Farmer, published at North Yakima, Washington
Territory, by the Capital Publishing Company, Ligh K.
Freeman, editor. It is a fully, equipped and strong paper,
devoted to the farm and stock interests of the Northwest,
as well as to the development of all the other material
wealth of that most promising part of the country. Its
manager is an oldtime editor and printer, and the paper
is most creditable, alike to his energy and to the section
in which it is published.

Mine host E. J. Swift, of the Pacific Ocean House, Santa
Cruz, has leased the Pope House, and both hotels will hire,
after be under his management.

We are pleased to learn that the San Joaquin Agri-
cultural Society have adopted a series of stakes in place
of purses for trotting colts at the next Fair. It is not
necessary to repeat the arguments in favor of stakes
over purses so far as being in the interest of owners, and
though entrance money is lost to the Society, there is
good cause to think that it will eventually prove benefi-
cial to parties concerned. It is certainly a liberal offer
on the part of the San Joaquin Association, as $1,200
in added money to stakes, which close within so short a
period of the time when they are to be decided, is as
much as anyone could ask. That Society, however, has
always been liberal, and if there have been minor con-
ditions which have provoked adverse criticisms, taken
together it has had more to do with keeping up " big
purses" for trotting than any other of the agricultural
associations of this State. To do this, and continue to
do it, it was a necessity that guards be taken against loss,
as that would have given the party opposed to liberal
management the power to carry out their views. In
this case there is nothing to object to. The stakes are
opened under the usual conditions, and there should be
plenty of nominations to insure good races in all the
classes. As all the conditions are presented in the ad-
vertisement it is only necessary to direct attention to
that source of information, although the summary here
may prevent it being overlooked. The amount of stake
in each race is $100; $25 to be paid ^at the time of clos-
ing, February 1st; $2-3 on the 1st of July next; $50 on
the 1st of September, for two, three and four-year-olds .
Two-year-olds heats of a mile ; three and four-year-olds.
" best 3 in 5." Five or more nominations required to
fill. $400 added to each stake.

Spring Meeting-, P. C-B. H- A.

In another place will be found the programme for the
Spring Meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Asso-
ciation. Whenever a programme is gotten up that will
meet the approval of owners and trainers all through
we will look for the milleneum to commence in the
"near future." But so far as" we can judge, the one
adopted at a late meeting of the Board of Trustees, is
well arranged to meet the horses which will participate,
and, in fact, is so comprehensive as to give a chance for
all classes. The amounts added are liberal, ranging
from 3300, in which case the amount was fixed by pre-
vious conditions, to $1,000. Eighteen races in four days
will keep things lively, and when $3,000 is added to that
number of contests, the fortunate ones cannot complain,
while the stakes and forfeits are light enough not to be
a burden on non-winners.

There will be a trotting race, for colts aged, three years and
under, for which seven entries have beeu made, at the Pleas-
anton Driving Park, on April 17th.

1886

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Queries About Tips.

There is scarcely a day which does not bring one or
more letters soliciting information in regard to the
proper method of making and "setting" tips. Nearly
all of these complain of the difficulty they find in getting
blacksmiths to understand the system, and though it may
appear plain enough to the owner, the smith either does
not or will not understand. A correspondent who lives
in Brooklyn, N. Y., suggests having models which will
afford a practical illustration, and which the most stupid
can understand and work after. Were there a pecuuiary
return depending on a general adoption of the system,
there would oe no better advertisement than the plan
suggested. In that case the expense of the models would
be a business investment which would be judicious, espe-
cially as the expense would be greatly decreased in pro-
portion to the number made. The Brooklyn gentleman
in his last letter has the following:

I think well of your system, but find it difficult to get
the blacksmith to folly understaud it. The models will be
of great help in this direction, and might be kept in the
blacksmith shops. I know 1 would like to keep them in two
where I send my horses.

To cut off the tip to the angle you mark on this one would
require the changing of the nail holes. The question with
me is, would this bring the nail holes pretty close together?
It would if the tips were cut larger than this one you send.
What size of nails do you use, please? Please treat me on
this subject as being entirely ignorant. While it appears
very simple, and while your book appears very plainly writ-
ten concerning it, still I find it difficult to show blacksmiths
just that which they need to know in order to fully under-
stand the matter. 1 suppose the horn has to be cut away
with a knife in order to sink in the tip. I have this morn-
ing had tips put on Kittie Patchen, although the ground is
frozen hard, and everything is as rough as it is possible for it
to be. She has not foot enough, I think, to let in the tips as
you let them in, so I have simply had to nail them on the
outside, which, of course, makes her toe a little higher than
her heel. But she has a very bad corn just at the heel, and
I know of no other way of relieving it except to remove the
pressure of the shoe, and that, of course, is best removed by
not having any shoe. .

The trouble he speaks of in them not being worn
enough to sink the tip is usually met when first substitu-
ting tips for shoes. In such a case we would recommend
letting the shoe remain on as long as practicable in order
to get as much growth of horn as possible, and then
make the tips, to replace the shoes, thin and with more
width of web to giye strength and to wear longer than
if the web is narrow. We have frequently used tips not
over an eighth of an inch thick, and at the present time
the thickest used are a shade over a quarter of an inch.
In the tip sent and to which reference is made in the
letter, we marked with a file the shape we now give to
ends. Until a short time ago the end — that is the pos-
terior part — was cut off square, and the tip nailed was
one of those which Antevolo had worn. To give an ad-
ditional hold at end of tip for the hind tip, and aid the
nails in keeping it from, getting displaced towards
the outeide, it was cut off at one angle,
a corresponding obliquity being cut in the horn. Since
using them formed in that way there has been no diffi-
culty. The shape of the hind tip is very different from
those used on the fore feet, as in all our horses the ten-
dency is to wear the outside, the inner having compara-
tively little to guard against. On this account there is
no necessity for extending it back of the toe on the
inside, only one nail used; on the outer it reaches so near
the heel as to require three nails to hold it, aud the still
further guard which the angle cut in the horn gives.
From the first using of tips it was observed that in nearly
every instance one or both of the posterior nails were
broken, and for quite a period we were troubled to
account for it satisfactorily. That it is occasioned by
leaving the heels untrammeled so that there is a chance
for expansion and contraction is authoritatively settled
in cur mind, at least, and therefore a remedy was sought.
The continual expansion and contraction — it might be
termed vibratory motion — crystalize the metal and
ultimately breaks the nail just as pieces of tough wire
can be held between the fingers and bent backward and
forward until it is broken. By cuttingthe front tips to an
angle of forty-five degrees at the ends, the horn cut so as to
make an accurate fit, it is evident that this would relieve
the strain on tha nail and also permit the nails to be
driven nearer the toe. The last two sets worn by Ante-
volo were made in this way, and still the rear nails were
broken, though not so soon as was the case previous to
the latest method. We have used numbers 3, 4 and 5
nails with the same results. For light tips, from two to
four ounces, number three is large enough, and we are
not prepared to say that four nails of that size does nofc
hold a tip of six ounces just as firmly as the larger,
Number 4 is the 3ize we have used the most the past
season, and replaced them with number 6 when the
old nail holes were to be used without further paring of
the horn. The object in using the heavier was to ensure
filling the hole as tightly as when the naila were first
driven.
We do not overrate the importance there is in sinking

the tip so as to give the proper bearing to the foot. Still
as between the old method and the common way of shoe-
ing there is an unquestionable advantage in feet that
have beea injured. The " bearing " must be taken off
to eradicate corns, or rather the bruising which comes
from the heel of the shoe hammering against the in-
jured part. That corns are caused by shoeing cannot be
controverted, as these troublesome ailments are never
known in horses which have always been barefooted.

We are awaiting the completion of a machine to send
our correspondent, a rough model of a foot with a prop-
erly made and correctly set tip, and should tht; machine
prove as successful — as we have full confidence it will —
in practice, then measures will be taken to supply the
demand. At present we are experimenting with tips
which will overcome the difficulty of the rear nails
breaking. This can only be accomplished by restricting
the nailing to that part of the foot which is immovable
and that is nearer the toe than we imagined. It must be
nearer than a line drawn at right angles from the point
of the frog wheu the natural functions of the foot are
left unimpeded. With a full shoe the natural move-
ments are so effected that there are no vibrations, and
consequently no crystalization of the fibres of the metal.
TC a longer tip is required than can be fastened with
anterior nailing some other contrivance will be necessary.
That this freedom of motion is an absolute necessity for
the well-doing of feet and legs we are fully convinced ;
that still shorter tips can be successfully used than those
worn by our horses until a few days ago we firmly be-
lieve, and with fast trotters that there are other advan-
tages following the abbreviation, we hope to demonstrate
iu the ': near future."

Pacific Coast District Board of Appeals.

It would be a good thing if a law be enacted, at the
next meeting of the National Trotting Association, com-
pelling the bringing of all cases before the Board of the
district in which the matter for adjudication arose. Such
a law is an especial necessity in this district, on account
of the distance between here and the places of meeting
of the Board of Review. When it is necessary to secure
oral testimony it would be out of the question to get wit-
nesses to attend either at Chicago or New York, and
evidence — which is the shape of affidavits, is not as satis-
factory as that which can be heard, and the opportunity
given for cross examinations. The right of appeal ,
of course, would be essential, but in order to bar appeals
without some foundation it might be proper to require
the payment of a fee on entering notice of the appeal.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mallorteleeiapb.

J. J. K., Los Angeles.

I have a stallion colt by A. W. Richmond, three years old,
and I want to get the pedigree of Overland and Bay Chief.
They say Overland is by Bald Chief. It you will be so kind
as to give me the pedigree cf Overland, you will confer
a great favor.

Answer — Overland, by Bald Chief, dam Madam Bolts, by
John H. Botts, son of Spaulding'e Abdullah. 2. Bay Chief
by Mambrino Chief, dam by Keokuk, eon of Imp." Young
Trufhe; second dam by iStauiboul (Arabian.)

E. E D., Springfield, N. S. W.

What is being done with Bob Mason, by Echo, dam Bell
lluson? Is he at stud service, or if il training haa he trotted
aijy races, or what speed is he showing?

Answer. — Bob Mason is making regula.' seasons in the
stnd ot Los Angeles. He has not started in any races, and
we do not think he has been trained since his leg gave way.

G. If. B., Fresno.

Will you be kind enough to give the record of Beaconsfield
for one mile? I mean the horse oS that name by Hock-
Hocking.

Answer. — Beacons field's best record is 1:424. He ran in
1:42 at Sacramento, during the State Fair, but was disquali-
fied for being short weight, and the time is not of record.

G. W. B., Santa Cruz.

Will you kindly .send me the best record for trotter with
running mate? "2. Name of horse makingsaid record. By so
doing von will greatly oblige.

Answer.— 1. 2:09$. 2. H. B. Winship.

G. L., Byron Springs.

Is there any restriction as to the age of horses that run for
the Grand Prize of Paris?

Answer. — The Grand Prix is for three -yea ;-olils.

"Word from Del Rio.

Sacramento Colt Stakes.

The following second payments in the Sacramento Colt
Stake are reported by the Secretary, Wilber Field Smith:

SACRAMENTO STAKES FOR YEARLINGS, TO BE TROTTED IN 1SS6.

Second payment has been made on the following colts:
Morris Toomey's b c Triumph, by Prompter, dam Lady
Brighton, by son of St. Clair.

M. W. Hicks' ch f Kill, by Prompter, dam by Romulus.
J. Madigan's b c Mackintosh, by Reveille, dam Del by,
by Prompter.

C. Kerby's b f Kosebud, by Prompter, dam Susie, by
Jack Nelson.

Floyd L. Smith's br f Aiaraba, by Sultan, dam Cora, by
Buccaneer.

E. Giddings' b c Minot, by Bay Hose, dam by Hinman's
Consul.

J. N. Ayres' b c John A. Goldsmith, by. Bay Rose, dam
by Algona.

L. H. Todhunter's g f Pico, by James Lick, dam Lady
Bussel.

EoJTOB Breeder and SportSjMAS: Knowing you would
like to hear a little news from here, I will say a few words to
yoa since Albert and myself arrived, which was on the 31st
of December.

Puss, the dam of Fred Collier, dropped a fine chestnut
Blly, January 6th, at 11:30 a. m.j two white hind legs and
white face.

Jessie R., foaled a bay filly January 10th, 2 o'clock; small
white star in forehead shape of a "new moon"; I ihink it
would be a good name for her.

Both mares and allies looking well and feeling, fine.

Marion from her looks is likely to foal any hour, and is
matched night and day at present.

I suppose you know that the dam of Estrll is dead. She
was past breeding again and was put out of her misery.

Mr. Winters has the best lot of yearlings I evereaw; all
growing and looking splendidly. The Emperor of Norfolk,
the last colt of Marion's, is the "boss" she ever foaled. If it
was mine $5,000 could not buy him. If you had to order
one made I don't think you could improve on him.

Albert is at the ranch and has commenced work on eome.
He thinks well of what he has got.

Mr. Winters is not here but is expected every day.

Fred.

Dfl Rio, Jan. 14th.

Bertrand Black Hawk-

SACRAMENTO STAKES FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS, TO BETROTTEDE? 1SS7.

Second payment has been upon the following colts;
C. Kerby's b f Rosebud, by Prompter, dam Susie, by Jack

Nelson.
E. Giddings' b c Minot, by Bay Rose, dam by Hinman's

Consul.
J. N. Ayres' b c John A. Goldsmith, by Bay Rose, dam by

Algona.
Floyd L. Smith's br f Aiaraba, by Snltau, dam Cora, by Buc-
"caneer.

The Occident Stakes.

Jas. D. Ladd, of Iowa, who formerly owned Bertrand
Black Hawk, writes to a Chicago paper the following regard-
ing the h orse and his family. The inquiry was awakened
by the performances of H. J. Agntw's pacing mare, Maud B.,
a daughter of the horse in question:

We bred Bertrand Black Hawk in Ohio and brought him to
Iowa wheu three years old, kept him until he was sis years
old and sold him in Omaha to Major J. L. Rathbone, who
took him to California. He is by Champlain, a three- quarter
bred son of Hill's Black Hawk, his dam being a full sister to
Lady Litchfield. Bertrand's Black Hawk's dam was Belle
Burns, by Champion Black Hawk, and her dam was Nellie
Drennen, by Buck, a thoroughbred son of Bertrand, and her
dam by Herod Tuckahoe. I bought Nellie Drennen when
she was old. We raised Belle Burns and brought her to
Iowa. She was called Old Belle when she came heie, but
lived until she was in her 2Gth year, and died two years
since. She was double gaited and had more than ordinary
speed iu all gaits; but was never trained. Nellie Drennen
was a pure, square trotter without any inclination to pace.
She had eight foals, two of them by her half brother, Irvin's
Tuckahoe; these two in-bred full brothers were both pacers
and both fast. Bolivar, the older one, got a pacing record of
2:32 on a very poor, slow, third of a mile track, and Reed's
Tuckahoe, the younger one, a record of 2:33. Both with the
same care aud skill in handling and under all the same
circumstances I have no doubt would have paced as fast as
the best pacing records of to-day. The reader will notice that
they were half-brothers of Belle Bums, who was also double
gaited; but her son, Bertrand Black Hawk, the sire of the
difornia pacer, is a square trotter without the slight-
est inclination to pace.

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The Fruit Growers' Convention

In the Occident Stakes of the State Fair Association, tha
following second payments have been made in addition to
those already published:

Stake of 1SS6. — A. Waldstein'sch c Bonanza, by Arthurfon,
dam the dam of Albert W., by John Nelson.

Stake of 1S37. — A. Waldstein'a ch c Albert, by Albert W.,
dam by Roach's American Star.

J. R. Hodson and S. A. Jones have completed arrange-
ments for a match trotting race, for S250 a side, to fat-
al Agricultural Park, on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1SS6.
The race is to be mile heats, best three in rive. J. R. H d-
bou names brown hlly Grotis Maid, aud S. A. Jones nan.es
gray colt Sensation. — Sac. Bee.

The citizens of Woodland are moving in the matter of
holding annual county fairs. A wise and proper proceeding.

Mr. E. J. Wickson, Secretary of the State Horticulture
Society, has issued the following circular:

In accordance with a resolution adopted at the December
meeting of the State Horticultural Society, a General Conven-
tion of Fruit Grower* it meet on Thursday, Jan.
21, at 1 o'clock, r. •■!., at the Grand Hotel [Ma sic Hah . Mar-
bel and Montgomery

The object of the Convention is to afford fruit growers an
opportunity for discussion of all matters con Dec ted with in-
insects and the use of insecticedes. The law ^ays all
orchards not eleaned by April 1. .1886, ma;

ind all orchar 1 ow ■• ■ mpare

experience, aud disseminate trustworthy inform
important matter. The Convention will foil '■ :

of the Fruit Union. All inti I

invited tu attend.

J. F. Phaeffer, of Gridley, Butte county. 5
old Brigadier stallion Happy Jim, ont of a N
Marion Biggs, Jr., of Biggs Station

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Jan 16

Stake Trotting.

Among other reforms advocated for the improvement of
the trotting tract, is the introduction of stakes in our trot-
tiDg programmes. At many of the leading trotting meetings
the entire programme is filled up with class purses; this lack
of variety is objectionable." The associations -which made
trotting stakes an important element of their meetings, must
have been pleased and surprised at the brilliant results. The
Illinois Valley Circuit gave three stake races at each of its
meetings. These stakes were open to all, they commanded a
goodly nomination list, brought together a very superior
class of colts, which resulted in fast time and exciting eon-
tests. At many of the regniar trotting meetings of the Mich-
igan Associations, the trotting stakes were the most interest-
ing features of the meeting.

When the Washington Park Club decided to give a
trotting meeting the stakes were more prominent than the
purses, and they contributed more than their full share to
the success of the meeting. Each stake exceeded all antici-
pations in the number and quality of the nominations, and
certainly better trotting and more exciting racing was never
seen. St. Louis capped the climax. The Fair Association
divided up their programme between stakes and purses, and
had the gratification of seeing their meeting prove one of the
sensational successes of the year. We notice that one of the
State associations has decided to open a 2:30 trotting stake
for horses owned in the state, and one for the 2:35 class
pacers. This also is a healthy departure; the Stake system can
be applied in a variety of ways, and the amount of the added
money will naturally be regulated by the financial ability of
the association, and the class of horses asked to compete.
Special stakes for named horses, with so much entrance, and
a liberal amount of added money, would often bring together
a number of well-known public performers, which under the
present class system would never meet. Such stakes would
give a profitable opening to horses which it is well known
cannot win in their class, yet are possessed of considerable
.speed. The Post Stake system might also occasionally pro-
duce an exciting race. Let a given class stake be announced,
the subscriber not to name till the morning of or the evening
before the day of the trot. The entire subject of stake trot-
ting can be profitably discussed during the Winter, with sig-
nal benefit to both horsemen and associations. — Chicugo
Horseman.

STABLE AND PADDOCK.

Inflammation of the Lungrs, Lunff Fever,
Pneumonia.

Inflammation of the lungs in horses is a disease which is
grave in character and of frequent occurence. It is one of
the most common forms of acute disease met with in horses
in the Spring and Fall of the year, and which is due princi-
pally to sudden changes of temperature. Some of the most
frequent causes of this disease are sudden changes of atmos-
phere, as from heat to cold, or in changing from a warm to a
cold stable, or from horses standing in a draft when in a
heated condition, inordinately exercised when high in flesh,
or from want of proper care in cooling out after a race, from
■wounds in the region of the chest, or following as a complica-
tion to distemper, sore throat, influenza, bronchitis, etc.
This disease has been divided into three stages — first, a stage
of engorgement or congestion; second, a stage of consolida-
tion or red hepatization; third, a stage of gray hepatization
or resolution. In the first stage, or stage of engorgement or
congestion, the blood vessels which surround the air cells of
the lungs are distended with blood, and the air cells and their
cavities are more or less filled with a fluid material. In the
second stage, or stage of consolidation, the air cells and the
finest bronchial tubes become filled with a semi-solid inflam-
matory product, so that the affected lung tissue is rendered
aolid, is impervious to air, and assumes a dark red color. In
ith« third sta^. or stage of gray consolidation, the color of
the affected lung tissue is changed from a red to a gray color,
■the contents of the air cells and the small bronchial tubes
become liquified, and the liquid is either coughed up or ab-
sorbed. When this change goes on in a regular manner, and
is completed, the affected portion of the lung is rapidly re-
stored to its normal condition. If this resolving process ia
interfered with, or if it never takes place, the affected lung
tissues may undergo a purulent change, which will result in
the destruction of that portion of lung, or in the death of the
patient. Death may occur at any stage of the disease,
although it is more usual during the second cr third stages,
or it may take place as the result of sudden development of
congestion in that portion of the lung which is not the seat
of the pneumonic process. This disease is most frequently
met with in climates subject to sudden variation of tempera-
ture. The weak and feeble, rather than strong and vigorous
horses, are more liable to an attack, as also are those conva-
lescing from any grave form of disease. Previous attacks in-
crease the liability to its occurrence. Unknown atmos-
pheric conditions undoubtedly act as exciting causes. Symp-
toms: This disease is generally ushered in by a chill (rigors).
The horse is found to be cold all over. This condition will
last for from half to two hours, when we will have a general
return, of warmth to the body, which will be above the nor-
mal heat, accompanied by an intense coldness of the legs and
ears. This is one of the characteristic symptoms of this dis-
ease in its earlier stages, and is, in fact, almost a true diag-
nostic symptom. Youatt.iu reference to this symptom, says:
"It is found when there is little or no constitutional disturb-
ance, when the pulse is scarcely affected and the flanks heave
not all. But the horse is merely supposed to be dull and off
his feed. It is that by which the progress of the disease may
be unhesitating marked, when many scarcely suspect its ex-
istence. The pulse in the earlier stages is inoreased in fre-
quency, will beat from 50 to 60. Small in volume and
obscure, the heart is laboring to accomplish its object; the
circulation through the lungs is impeded; the vessels in the
lungs are engorged; the blood accumulates in the right side
of the heart and in the larger vessels, and in the venous cir-
culation there is a mechanical obstruction which the heart
has not the power to overcome — hence the obscure, op-
pressed pulse." It is only in the earlier stages of this trouble
that the muscles of the flanks are in a quiescent state,
for if the compressibility of the lungs is diminished
by the thickening of the membrane, or the engorgement of
the vessels, or the filling of the air cellB, it will be harder
work to force; there must be a stronger effort, and that pres-
sure, which cannot be accomplished by one effort, is at-
tempted over and over again. The breathing now becomes

quickened — laborious; the inspiration is lengthened; the ex-
piration is rapid; and when, after all, the lungs cannot be
compressed by the usual means, every muscle that can be
brought to bear upon the part is brought into action. Hence,
the horse will not lie down, for he can ubo the muscles of
the body with more advantage as he stands. This, also, will
account for the disinclination to move on the part of the ani-
mal, for he does not wish to relinguish for one moment the
assistance he derives from certain muscles, whose assistance
are saving him from a threatened suffocation. Therefore, we
place so much importance in the symptom of the animal
lying down, as it proves the approaching loss of strength that,
of all things, we are most desirous of sustaining in the first
and second stages of this disease. When the patient, worried
out, lies down, it is only for a moment, for the suffocating
feeling that follows causes him to rise again. This diseased
condition is termed "unilatoral" when one lung is affected,
and "bilateral" when both lungs areinvolved. Itoccursmore
frequently in the right lung than in the left, caused princi-
pally by the increase in volume of the tissue, the right being
larger than the left lung, and therefore of greater area, and
more liable to suffer from inflammatory attacks. In the first
stages of this disease there is an intense inflammatory en-
gorgement of the blood vessels in the lungs, the tissue be-
comes exceedingly vascula, is of a darker color, its absolute
weight is increased, its elasticity diminished, is more friable.
If the lung was cut into in this stage a
reddish, frothy liquid would exude, and the
tissue, the mark of the ringer would be left after
pressure (pit on pressure). If the disease is not arrested in
this stage it will pass into the second stage, or red hepatiza-
tion, and the lung will be much redder, will be found solid,
Bimilar to the tissues of the liver. There will be no crepita-
tion (crackling sound on pressure, caused by the escape of
air), but will break down easily on pressure. The third stage,
or gray hepatization, the most prominent feature of which is
the difference in color of the lung substance, which is of n
gray or yellowish white color, and is due to the pressure
exercised on the blood vessels by exuded substances to newly-
formed cells, and degenerative changes which the cells have
undergone. Pneumonia may terminate in resolution, or the
secession of the inflammatory action, and the gradual return
of the lung to its normal condition. This is the most satis-
factory termination that can be looked lor, and when it takes
place, which will be in from twenty-four to forty-eight hours
from the onset of the disease, it will be marked by a gradual
abatement of all the symptoms, the pulse will assume its
normal volume and number of beats, the animal will breathe
easy, the temperature will drop to about 101 degrees, and
the appearance of the animal will be bright and cheerful,
and will commence feeding. Should this much desired
change not take place, the symptoms present will be a star-
ing coat, animal standing with head lowered and ears pend-
ant, stands with head towards door or window, if there is
anv, ears and legs of a clammy coldness, nostrils distended,
lining membrane intensely injected (reddened), forelegs wide
apart to take pressure off the chest walls, respiration by th»
flank increased and distressed effort, from 40 to 50 per min-
ute, normal 10 to 12; pulse frequent, hard, and compressible;
animal as a rule refuses all food. Cough short and painful;
temperature of the body from 104 degrees to 106 degrees. On
placing the ear to the sides of the chest in the earlier stages
there may be heard a slight crackling sound (crepitantrales)
like salt crackling on a hot stove, but as a rule there is
an absence of all sound over that portion of the lungs that
is engorged with blood, and a corresponding increase in
sound in that portion that is freed from invasion. On tap-
ping the chest with the fingers over the seat of trouble a dull
sound is elicited. All the secretions of the body more or less
impaired, urine scanty and high-colored as the diseare ad-
vances. Breathing becomes more labored, eyes glassy, pulse
quick and feeble, increased coldness of the extremities,
evident weakness, staggering, the membranes assume a
leadened hue; a condition of stupor sets in, will reel in his
stall, repeatedly falls from sheer exhaustion; at length is
made to rise, piteously moans, pulse becomes feebler, and
quicker, gasps for breath, and in a feeble struggle dies of
suffocation. Treatment: Clothe the body, comfortably band-
age the extremities, turn the animal in a comfortable, loose
box stall, blister the chest with mustard, and give twenty to
thirty drops of tincture of aconite on the tongue every three
hours to reduce the fever. Should feebleness rapidly set in
give four-ounce dose of whisky in same quanlity of milk as a
drink, alternately with tincture of aconite. Nourish the
animal and endeavor to keep up his strength by oatmeal
drinks, or flaxseed teas, or scalded oats. Koots, such as
carrots, potatoes, or, if the season permits, green food, etc.
If possible, secure the services of a veterinarian as speedily
as possible in this form of trouble, as life can be often saved
by competent skill in warding off complication, that can only
be detected by tbose whose experience and education teach
them the importance of forewarning signs of complication,
and enable them sometimes to prevent them. — Dr. R. A.
Finlay on 2T. Y. Sportsman.

The Government Studs of Prance.

The most effective and energetic action in establishing per-
manent government studs was taken under the administra-
tion of that great French minister, Colbert, in 1665, and has
so well managed that in 1690 statistics show the number of
Eoyal and approved stallions standing in France to have been
1,500. The government stallions kept at the Haras were
called the King's stallions, and were selected from among the
finest and best breeds to be found in France, and many were
brought from Barbary, Turkey, Spain aud latterly from Eng-
and. The approved stallions were the produce of govern-
ment stallions and the best mares of the country.

Two large government Haras were established by Louis
XV., that of Pin 1714, located near the borders of La Perche,
which was the first and largest establishment of the kind
ever created, and where the finest Btallious belonging to the
government have been kept up to the present day. It i:< to
this establishment that the Percherons owe much of their
superiority, as here was kept the Arab Gallipoli, from which
is descended the famous Jean le Blanc 739, the progenitor of
many of the finest Percherons of the present time. In 1775
the HaraB of Pompadour were established with twelve depots,
and placed under the superintendence of the administration
of the Haras.

In 1789 there were in France 3,239 approved and govern-
ment stallions, which served, according to regulations,
115,000 mares, producing 55,000 living colts. From 1S15 to
1833 the government bought for service in its studs 1,902
stallions; of these 223 came from Arabia and other foreign
countries, 853 from the northern departments of France, prin-
cipally from Calvados and La Perche, and 826 were selected

from the finest of the improved breeds from Government stal-
lions. In 1831 a most notable advance was made toward the
improvement of the light breeds suitable for coach and cav-
alry purposes, which was followed in 1833 by a royal decree
establishing a government stud book for the preservation of
pedigrees; this was placed under the supervision of the Min-
ister of Agriculture. After the establishment of this stud
book a more critical judgment was exercised in the selection
of stallions for government use than ever before, and large
prizes offered for colts produced by the finest mares of the
country. Since the establishment of this stud book a very
decided improvement has taken place in the character of the
horses of the entire country, between 11,000 and 12,000
owned by the government having been recorded. No animal
is given a number unless belonging to the government studs.

May 5, 1S70, the management of the government Haras or
studs was vested in the Department of Agriculture and Com-
merce under the immediate supervision of a director-general,
eight inspectors,jtwenty-six sub-directors, ten superintendents
and twenty-six veterinaries.

In order to be eligible to an appointment to one of the above
offices, the candidate must be a graduate of the "Ecole de
Haras du Pin," a school located at the Haras of Pin for the
education of men to whom shall be confided the future man-
agemen of this department of the government.

In 1874 the number of stallions owned by the government
throughout France was ordered increased 200 per year until
they should reach 2,500, and the credit necessary for prizes
awarded to breeding animals should reach 1,500,000 francs
per annum, and a special sum of 50,000 francs per year was
granted to make experiments with Arab and Anglo-Arab, and
for this purpose sixty finely-bred mares were placed at the
Haras at Pompadour.

In the organization by the government of the administra-
tion of the Haras there has been one central object constantly
kept in view; that is the encouragement of the people by
every means possible to a higher standard tof breeding, and
at the same time to furnish them the means by which to
accomplish this purpose by the introduction into every
locality of the finest of the different breeds and types, which
are offered for use to the maTe owners at a nominal fee for
service. These consist, first, of stallions owned by the
government itself; second, stallions owned by private indi-
viduals, inspected and approved by the government, such
approved stallions receiving from the government as long as
they are so kept from 200 to 3,000 francs per annum, accord-
ing to their breeding and superior excellence: third, author-
ized stallions — animals that by government inspection are
pronounced of good quality and worthy of public patronage.
To further prevent the use of inferior individuals a decree
was issued in 18S5, excluding from public service all stallions
not authorized by the government.

By a decree of Dec. 9, 1860, a subsidy or prize of from 100
to 600 francs each (according to breeding and quality) was
authorized to be given to approved mares with colts by gov-
ernment stallions. Besides this large sums are given in
prizeB at the annual regional exhibitions and races held un-
der the auspices of the government.

We thus see the French Government the most liberal
patron of the breeder and the stallioner; but further yet than
this, it becomes an important factor in sustaining the prices
of the finest types of all breeds, as the hundreds of stallions
of the very highest order of merit that they are obliged to
buy annually to supply the Haras, creates a constant demand
for the best types at very high prices.

Notwithstanding the munificence of the government in
this department, which attracts so little attention in most
other countries, there is a disposition to still further increase
the extent of its usefulness and power.

Go to Breeding1 Horses.

Among the many advantages possessed by the farmer over
the. merchant or the professional man is the elasticity, so to
speak, of his business. Once he has a farm it is surprising
to how many purposes it may be adapted, some requiring
special training and experience certainly, but none so far re-
moved from his own path that he cannot, if possessed of
brains and ordinary intelligence, readily adapt himself to
their acquisition.

It is undesirable that a man shall be variable in his par.
suits, everything at times and nothing long, but it is both
the part of prudence and of good judgment to be bound by
no cast iron methods or rules, to be confined to no one crop
or series of crops, but, if he sees that a serious and a radical
change can be made to advantage, he is in duty bound to
make it, both for his own sake and that of his family.

Men are too apt to be limited in their field of operations,
to run in grooves and tread one beaten track; and to such an
extent is this true, that many seem to think it altogether
foreign to their business, something almost unheard of, if
not impossible, to make a change, especially if the change
have the semblance of a radical character about it. The
very elasticity of which a farmer's life is susceptible gives to
it one of its greatest advantages, and makes it pre-eminently
the one in which one can never fail.

How many, for instance, have discovered more money and
less labor in the breeding of desirable horses than in feed-
ing or breeding stock? We can call to mind but very few in
the range of our acquaintance. Yet we believe it to be true
that there is a better demand for all kinds of good horses,
that they sell as readily and bring as good prices as any
other crop that can be raised. Nay, we believe there is vastly
less labor and care and more profit than in many of the
crops to which farmers are devoted. Will our readers as they
have opportunity ascertain thepriceof a team of grade French
draft or'dydesdale horses? They need not ba surprised if
they find them worth from four to five hundred dollars.
Then will they sit down and figure what it would cost to pro-
duce and keep them until three years old and how much
labor there would be in attending to them. There is here a
suggestion worth thinking about; many more may chew the
eud"of reflection over it to advantage, for if one once started
in such a business aud followed it with judgment he might
without much additional expense add three or four or a half
a dozen colts to his other farm crops every year, and thus
iucri ase his revenue from five hundred to a thousand dollars
uunually.

It is quite true that to do this one must have the founda-
tion on which to build; he must have the mares to breed aud
a stallion as well; but every farmer must have horses, and
these may as well be mares as geldings; then every man
doesn't need a stallion, though all must use one, aud he who
is able tu buy and willing to keep one, will find sufficient
demand fur his services to poy for him in a couple of years,
and sooner if he haB the business aptitude to convince hia
neighbors of the propriety of using him.

1886

^ixje Spxttur <ma gpoxlsmmu

43

HEKD AND SWINE.

What is Hog- Cholera?

By far the most numerous mistakes in handling this
disease are caused by misnaming it. Amorg the diseases
■which present outward symptoms of cholera is that known
as worms, and in flux there are also similar symptoms, ex-
cept that in cholera blood is rarely found in the feces, while
in flux it is most always seen. In flux the hog rarely refuses
to eat, while in cholera the appetite departs at the approach
of the disease.

Now, after all that has been said, what do we tind to be the
termination of an attack of this disease? Nine hogs in every
ten will die. I think I hear some one say, "I have read all
this stuff that Doc Robinson has written only to find that he
admits lam helpless."

No, not helpless. The truth is, a cure for hog cholera does
exist; science and research have not yet disclosed it. But
must we sit down and fold our hands and wait for this great
secret to disclose itself? Must we give up all hope, cease
trying remedies, and say it is incurable, because past at-
tempts to cure have failed?

Let every farmer take proper precautions, in the first place,
against the spread of the disease. When cholera is known
to be in your vicinity, look to your herd. If you have a
clover field in which they can run, put them there. At all
events, keep them in a cool, clean place. If you notice the
hogs "moping" about, begin at once by giving the whole herd
a dose of salt and rhubarb, or salt, rhubarb and meal, as
follows: Salt, four parts; rhubarb, one part; meal, five parts.
Repeat the dose at intervals of four hours, until three doses
have been given. After rive hours have elapBed, take a
wooden bucket and put a pint of castor oil, half a pound of
Epsom salts, and a quarter of a pound of soda, and after
filling with milk, put this mixture into clean troughs. The
effect of this will be to dislodge all the foul feces from the
large intestines, and carry it away. Your hogs must be kept
hungry while sick, or they will soon refuse to eat at all.

Prepare as follows: Bismuth subnitrate, half a pound; pre-
pared chalk, four ounces; sugar of lead, one ounce; cinna-
mon and peppermint, water of each half a pint; well water
sufficient to make half a gallon of the mixture. Of this give
two tablespoonfuls every three hours, if you are treating
each hog separately, and this is the only proper way, for the
well ones will always crowd out the sick ones.

When the fever arises, take: Aconite two ounces, veratrim
viride two ounces, belladonna half ounce, mix {use the tinc-
ture). Give four drops every hour for six hours, then three
drops every two hours, or hour, if necessary, day and night.
Barthe the skin with warm water about once a day. Keep
him a good, clean bed. If the hog gets too fiick to drink a
little milk with these medicines in it, just open its mouth
and put the dose on the tongue. When the patient gets very
weak, dissolve a little corbonate of ammonia, about an ounce
to a pint of water, and give a tablespoonful every three hours.

These remedies are worth trying, but be sure it is cholera
you are treating before you use them. — Dr. C. A. fiobinson

in Planter and Stockman.

*

The Difference in Cost of Blood.

Nine men out of ten who are raising an undesirable kind
of stock would at once invest in tne improved breeds were
they not deterred by the bugbear of expectation of greatly
enhanced cost. It is not too much to say that there is a
great and general misapprehension on this very point. It
costs more — therefore, we cannot afford it. This is the sum
total of argument against breeding up. It is rarely indeed
that a man who does not try something better than the native
scrub takes the trouble to ascertain just how much more he
would necessarily invest in order to become the owner of
better farm animals. Intelligent men who do interest them-
selves in such an iuvesligation seldom fail to make the
ueeded change.

Without discussing the somewhat thread-bare subject at
length, let me see just where the great increase in outlay lies.
And admitting that there are a few minor and insignificant
points outside of it, hardly worth mentioning, we assume
without hesitation that almost the entire difference is found
in the first cost of the breeding animals themselves. When
allowance is made for this, the farmer can make his estimates
of cost of production on the same grounds as before, and be
amply safe in his calculations. Yes, he can even go farther,
and claim a gain in point of production which will much
more than offset any minor expenses incident to replacing
inferior with good blood. If it be in beef stock, he will find
a very considerable gain in ease of ripening and in early
maturity — not to speak of the relative increase in the value
of the marketable product.

But what is this difference in first cost? Suppose the de-
sired improvement to be in beef cattle. One farmer buys or
raises a scrub bull for $40; and another procures a good
thoroughbred bull, for which §100 is now sufficient. There
is then a difference in first cost of blood to start with of §60.
Suppose them to be bred to ordinary cows, and each farmer
to secure in the first season say eight calves. Let the calves
be handled in the same way, and at the same expense, and at
the end of the year the eight half-bloods will, in the eyes of a
discriminating buyer, if for sale, be worth anywhere from SS
to §12 more than the scrubs, owing to locality. If the 560
between the two bulls is not already made up in this way,
it wiil be returned to the pocket of the investor long before
the calves have reached the age of two years; and when they
come to marketable age as fat beeves the well-bred bull will
have been much more than paid for entire in the difference
in market value of the two bunches of stock. Other things
being equal, the differences will appear in the handling and
marketing of even these small lots of cattle. The increased
cost of the good bull can thus be paid for over and over from
season to season, by the stock-raiser whose operations are
quite limited; and since a much greater number of calves can
be supplied with good blood at the same cost, the bugbear of
great expense in the change of blood very quickly disappears.
This is a homely illustration, but a fair one, and the same
principle will apply to the production of all kinds of stock.
Do not, O hesitating farmer, make a mountain out of this
tuole-hill, but prove in your own experience the truth of
what we have said. — Pittsburg Stockman.

After the cow has been tied in her stall I take a surcingle
and lay it over her kidneys; then I bring it around in front
of her udder and buckle it, and the greater her disposition to
kick, the tighter I buckle it. We have milked some bad
kickers in this way, without any fear of getting up.-;et. It is
easily adjusted, and tbere is no danger of hurting the cow.
It controls the flank leaders and the cow is unable to use her
feet. We have used this for breaking heifers nearly ever
Eince we have had one to break, and we have broken a good
many.

A Farmer's Philosophy.

We were rather impressed with the reply a farmer made in
our hearing at a recent public sale to another farmer who had
made some comment on his purchase of a well-bred cow. She
had been bid off at some hundreds of dollars, and his neigh-
bor, who thought the price a little high, had said: "You can
of course breed her to the thoroughbred bull you have at
home, but what will you do with the calves? In this small
way you cannot attract attention and make sale of a high-
priced calf in competition with the regular breeders, and with
all you have paid for her I cannot see that her calves are to
count you more than the grades you have at home." "Oh,"
said the other, "her bull calves can be steered and make me
the interest on her and more if they do not sell; and as to
her heifer calves, I have a purchaser in advance for the first
five or six." "A purchaser for her calves in advance," re-
joined the dubious neighbor; "that alters the question. But
how were you so fortunate as to make this arrangement?"
"Well, you see," replied the enterprising purchaser, "I amso
well pleased with the thoroughbred bull I have at home and
the grades he has thrown me that I want a herd of thorough-
bred females. But the business is new; I will have to work
up in it; and so I thought I would buy this one cow, and if
she has any heifer calves while I am learning the business
and getting acquainted I will buy them myself if nobody else
wants them at a good price, and if I hike them all I will not
have too large a herd by the time I come to be known asa
breeder." The philosophy is good, and any person who has
a good thoroughbred bull can well afford to buy one thorough-
bred female, and feel no concern or anxiety atx-ut sales until
he has a whole thoroughbred herd . For several generations at
least he can himself afford to buy every female descendant. —
Breeders' Gazette.

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Dairy Regions.

Hon. Norman J. Coleman, of the District Grange of North-
ern Virginia, as reported in Farm and Fireside, said: "You
go to the great State of New York, or to the New England
States — yes, or to Iowa, Wisconsin and other States, and as
you travel through the country, you can tell when you come
to the dairy region. There you see the finest residences, the
most comfortable and best equipped stables and buildings,
the best fences, the best surroundings, and if you can get
into the banks you will find the largest bank accounts cred-
ited to the dairymen. Their farms are worth from £100 to
$200 per acre, notwithstanding the long Winters when they
are compelled, on account of the serverity of the weather,
with the thermometor sometimes down to 30 or 40 degrees
below zero, to feed so many months of the year. All dairy
products at this season of the year always command the
highest prices. You here, and we In Missouri, and others
in Illinois, can be carrying on this industry in an advan-
tageous way. Then put your lands in grass and prepare for
this new era, take advantage of the temperate climate you
live in; get the best breed of animals to stock your farms
with, because you must do that to succeed well."

American Devon Cattle Club-

Livingstone 3i39, Banker Bros, to J. C. Parker, Bainbridge, fla".

Dick 35-3U, Robert Bond to Win. Hudson, Fairview, \V. Va.

Horocl 31S3, A. Browning to F. H, Browuing.BozraQYille. Conn.

Xxtra 2732, J. L. Crawford to H. Ingram & Son, Wyoming, 111.

Sealer 5543, Win. Forsvth ro P. Palmer A Son, Whipple, O.

Hyde's Pfct33;l, Griselda. 63l». Haber (5320, ilajel Ssrn, E. H. Hyde to H.
S. JCldridge, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cheerful 5703, Pride Litchfield 57(M, Spicy 6407, Charles Merciman to L.
M. Marsh, Litchfield. Conn.

Marquia III. 3193, Banquo 3194, Red Rose 3200, Ell«en 416?, Winchester
GirH274, Lavinia True 4961, Ernestine 550iS, Dreamur 550.3, Buttercup
6322, Golden Locks G3'.!3, Ladv Eulalie 6324, Lady Eliza II. 6333, Maid
of Walpole 6334. Red Rose II. 6335, Lenora 6336,Rumsey Bros, to d.
K. Knox, Independence, Mo.

Riverside 3452, Dover 6222. J. B. Sanborn to C. B. Giltnan, Bingham, Me.

Gather 3540, J. D. Mchreiber to R. P. Greeuleaf, Wilmington, Del.

O My How 3544, Gracious 3515, Daniel Tom to Palmer i Son. Whipple. O

Wood Vain Prince 1547, Nancy Fuller 3023, Lovely of Utica 4346, W. S
Walker to A. S. Munger, Bav City, Mich.

Ferdinand 1415, Rover 33S6, Vocation 3470, Tradesman 34H), Wall Street
3495,Beokie'i'i5, Gertie 1367, Helena F. 1473. Red Ladv 2315, Getty 2974,
Fainy 10th C. C. 2092, Frances 3613. Lucy 3634, F»inr 17th A. 6298,
Ferdie 6299, Laredos 6300. Bettered 6301, Gather 6302. Bethesda 6358,
WiUinglv 6306, Wistful 6397, Wisest G39S, Penciling 6399, Quest 6400,
Positive 6445, Comparative 6M6. Superlative 6147, H. .N. Weed to H.
5. Eldridge.Salt Lake City, Utah.

Hon. N. D, Coombs, of Marysville, has gone East by the
Southern Pacific route. It is his intention to bring out a
lot of thoroughbred cattle, having already brought some. He
says that wheat at SI. 40 per hundred raised on $80 per acre
land does not pay alone, and that the time is coming when
there will be a demand for fine cattle, as it costs no more to
raise them than poor cattle "We must raise some wheat
and some cattle in the future, " said the farmer and ex-Assern-
blyman. "California is not a milk country; our grasses are
dry and go to make flesh instead of milk, and it is beef cattle
that I am dealing with."

AQUATICS.

How to Row.

To become a proficient oarsman requires steady and well
directed practice. If a faulty style is acquired at the stort.
it will be just as hard to overcome as a jolting step in danc-
ing or a cramped hand in writing. The proficiency which an
oarsman attains to is the result, first, of the natural adapta-
tion of the individual to the work, and fecond, of constant
and judicious practice. A person who is naturally well fitted
to become a good oarsmaD, but who is inattentive and irreg-
ular in his woik, will not make such good progress as one
who has to contend against natural disadvantages, but over-
comes them by diligent labor. Strength, without the knowl-
edge of how to use it, is wasted in futile efforts. We will
suppose that a man presents himself to us as a candidate for
aquatic honors, who is determined to practice faithfully and
implicitly follow our directions. It will not make any differ-
ence whether his ultimate object is to become a single sculler
or to form one of a crew, his primary instruction should be
the same. If he is without practice or experience of any
kind, we will advise him to take a gnod stiff boat and prac-
tice in it. This will harden the muscles and tendons which
are more actively employed in rowing, and give him an op-
portunity to acquire the rudiments of the art. He should sit
in the middle of tbe seat, his feet braced firmly against the
stretcher, and his limbs in such a position that in pulling the

oar will just clear his knees. The back should be perfectly
straight, but not stiff, as nothing is so fatiguing to tne entire
body as attempting to pull with a stiff back. On
the other hand, when the body is bent forward,
the lungs are cramped and respiration is impeded.
The head also should be held erect, but not twisted and
turned continually about so as to tire the muscles of the
neck. The beginner will find after pulling for a few months,
with the ardor which is inspired by the first effort in an
agreeable pursuit, that he either has more weak spots than
he ever supposed, or else that rowing is the severest exercise
he has ever been engaged in.

He must be cautious at the commencement of his practice
not to go beyond his strength, and he should take occasional
rests, not only at the commencement bnt at all times in
practice, in order that he may be able te correct the faults
which he will inevitably fall into. Fatigue will be experi-
enced especially in the wrists, and the parly will very often
find, after ceasing a vigorous pull of hfteen or twenty
minutes, that he can hardly lift his hands from lameness in
the wrist. He will attribute it rightly enough to the un-
usual labor with which he has taxed his muscles, but is
often surprised after weeks of practice to find that this diffi-
culty does not, as he expected it would, cease to trouble him
as he became more inured to the work. The reason is plain:
He has not learned the proper way to grasp the sculls; he
lets his wrists drop and tries them in that way. The hands
should take a firm grasp; thumbs underneath the handle,
and the wrist on a line with the knuckles, except at the time
of feathering, when the wrists should be slightly dropped.
Tbe body should be thrown forward until the hands are "just
even with the toes, when the sculls should be dipped until the
blades are covered. The whole strength must be on the oars
until they are at a right angle with the body, and the stroke
is completed. The candidate should "learn to feather
at the commencement, and never pull without feathering.
The oar is feathered just as it leaves the water at the finish
of the stroke. The blade leaves the water at an angle of
about fifty degrees. It is best not to go to extremes in
feathering, but to preserve a safe medium, so that one will
not be under a disadvantage in lumpy water. The length of
the stroke should be proportioned by the individual to suit
his reach, etc. After he has obtained sufficent practice to
pull a fair and regular stroke with the body and arms, he
should learn to use the muscular power of his legs.

One of the most serious faults in rowing is that of drop-
ping the head between the shoulders, so that the chin rests
upon the breast. This affects the rower in a variety of ways,
the first of which is, it greatly impedes his respiration and
shortens his wind, without which his muscle will be of little
avail. In tbe next place, from having his head depressed
and his eyes lowered, he neglects the proper swing, thereby
rocking the boat. By keeping the head well up and the
back straight, there is no loss of wind, and all the strength
expended is on tbe oar. Keeping one shoulder above the
other makes uneven and tiresome work. Catching the water
with unstraightened arms has slackened tension as its con-
sequence. The blade should be covered up to the shoulder,
but no further. Care should be taken not to strike the water
at an obtuse angle, thereby rowing the first part in the air;
and again, making the latter part of the stroke in air, is a
fault which needs looking after. — Ex.

TEAR

Pacific Club.

We are indebted to the kindness of Mr. Ed. Funcke, the
champion junior wing shot of the State, for the scores of a
match shot at Bay View for a silver cup, and several sweep*
stakes, on January 10th. The day was very cold, but calm
and suitable for good work, and the scores are excellent.

Cup match, at 15 clay pigeons, from screened traps set in
fourth notch, 18 yards rise. Prize, a silver cup, won by C.
H. Cate. Ed. Euncke and B. Konan, equal, second and
third.

E.Funcke 0 1111111101011 1—12

J. Fanning 0 0100011111111 1—10

E.Dunchee 1 1100011111111 0-11

B. Bonan 0 1111110110111 1-12

C.H.Cate 1 1111011111011 1—13

H. Riechstetter 0 01011110111010—9

P.Funcke 1 0101110110101 0—10

O.Brown 1 00011011111010-9

Sweepstake, at 10 clay pigeons, same notch and rise; SI
entrance. Won by C. H. Cate, Ed. Funcke second, Mr. Kelly
third.

1 0

1 1
1 0

l o o

l 1—8

1 1—7

l 0—6

l 0—8

1 1-8
1 0-1

0 0—3

1 1-7
1 1—7

0-7

E. Funcke 1 0 0

E.Dunchee 110

B. Reman 1 0 0

C. H. Cate 1 0 1

EellT 0 1 1

O.Brown 1 1 u

J. Hanna 1 0 0

Ed. Forster 0 0 1

Eug. Forster 0 1

J. Fanning 1 01111011

Dunchee 0 01111010 1-6

Ties at 3 pairs, 15 yards rise.

Ed. Funcke 11 10 01-4 I Kelly 11 10 00—3

C. H. Cate 11 10 11— 5 |

Sweepstake at 5 pairs, clay pigeons, same notch, 15 yards
rise, $1 entrance. Won by Ed. Funcke, B. Bonan second, E.
Foster third.

Ed. Funcke 11 11 10 11 1 l—»

J. Hanna 00 0 1 00 01 0 0—2

J. Fanning 0 0 10 11 11 11—7

E.Dunchee 11 0 0 10 10 11—6

P.Funcke 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 11—3

C.H.Cate 10 10 11 0 1 0 1-6

Potter 10 0 1 11 11 0 1—7

Eug. Fornter 11 10 0 1 10 0 1—6

Scovern 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 10—3

O.Brown 10 10 11 0 0 0 0—4

B. Bonan 11 11 01 11 10—8

Ed. Foster 01 10 01 11 11—7

Ties on 7 for third money.

Fanning 10 0 0 1 0—2 | Ed. Foster 11 0 0 0 0— 2

Second Ties.

Fanning 0 0 1 0—1 I Ed. Foster 11 11 — 1

Sweepstake, at 10 clay pigeons, fourth notch, 18 yards rise,
?1 entrance. Won by Philip Funcke, Ed. Funcke second,

C. H. Cate third.

Ed. Funcke 0 0 1111111 1—8

C.H.Cate .1 1110 1110 1-8

B. Bonan 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 u 1 1—7

O. Browa 1 0 10 0 1110 I— 6

i. Banna 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 l o 1—7

Ed. Forster 0 10 1110 0 1 1 — 1

J. Fanning 1 10 0 1111

P.Funcke 1 110 111

Eug. Foster 1 0 0 110 1

E.Dunchee 1 0 0 111

Ties on 8 for second and third, at three pairs.
Ed. Funcke 11 11 0 1-5 1 C. H. Cats 10

44

^z fgfceefljw; atttt ^artsroati.

Jan 16

NEW YORK LETTER.

Futurity Entries at Coney Island— 760 to Date
-The Stake Valued at over $50,000-Free-
:and and Miss "Woodford Match-Gen-
eral Turf News. Etc.

Up lo <fate the Coney Island Jockey Club lias received to
the Futurity States, for two-year-olds, to be run in Septem-
ber, 1SSS: the unprecedented euhy of 760 maies, with more
yet to hear from. This number includes fifty from California,
namely: sixteen from J. B. Haggin; sixteen from Leland
Stanford, Palo Alto; thirteen from E. J. Baldwin, and the
balance from K. P. Ashe and J. C. Simpson. That those
■who have not entered in this richest Stake of the world have
missed, for the small sum of -$25 per mare, the chance of a
lifetime, can best be understood when it is realized that the
estimated value of the Stake is now over fifty thousand dol-
lars, as follows:

800 mares at $25 each (less 20 per cent, for void eitries) *.'n'!v!r!

400 f oals a t?50 each (.leaving large ace i tie nt margin) <MW»

Added moues J !'.,' J-

25 starters iu S-'JO eaca D-"u

Sd2,2„0

That other Pacific Coast owners have entered, is however
most likely, for the ot-her breeders in California, Nevada,
-Oregon, etc., have several days yet, after the date of this let-
ter, in which valid entries may be received, and if such have
entered and their letters been lost in the mails, it is for all
such to at once notify Secretary Lawrence to that effect.
Those turfmen who breed for a market will find the value of
their youngsters greatly enhanced by an engagement such as
ihe Futurity has turned out to be, and those who have not
done so will find the value of their foals of 1SS6, correspond-
ingly depreciated. A fortune is not to be made every day on
the turf, at one fell swoop as it were, ami by another year it
is not unlikely that Australia and the Old World will send
nominations to the greatest stake in the world, the Coney
Island Futurity Stakes.

St. Louis papers of last week have the details of the re-
cently published Woodford -Freeland challenge, promulgated
this time by the Dwyer Brothers through Eichard Roche, of
that city.

Mr. Roche was interviewed by a Gtobs-Democ rat reporter
in reference to the matter, and said: "Yes. I have been au-
thorized by the Dwyers, through Mr. Barnes, to match Miss
Woodford against Ed. Corrigan's Fraelaud for from So, 000 to
$20,000, and stand ready to deposit one-half the amount as a
forfeit. The Dwyers want the race to be in the East, and
would prefer waiting until after the close of the Jerome Park
races. They would, no doubt, objeet to a date early in the
Spring, but would be willing to meet Mr. Corrigan at Balti-
more, Washington, or, in fact, any Eastern point he might
see fit to select. I have not seen Mr. Corrigan in reference
to this matter, and don't know what he may propose. The
race may be for one-and n-half miles, or, if Mr. Corrigan
should object to this distance.it may be made a less or great-
er distance. It is my belief that the lace will have to be in
the East, and I can not say whether Mr. Corrigan will agree
to this or not. I stand ready to make the match, however,
and want to meet Mr. Corrigan half way." Mr. Corrigan
said: "I understand that the Dwyers are willing to match
Miss Woodford against Freeland, if I will let them name all
the conditions — distance, time and place. I am to have
nothing to say about it, except to put up my money and send
any horsa wherever they want the race to come off. They
•don't come West, they say. Well, how did they come to run
Miss Woodford at Louisville, and to win $20,000 with her, if
they don't come West ? How did they came to run Hindoo
At Louisville, if they don't come West?

"Of course I go to Saratoga, and we might meet there, but
I don't know how it would suit me to make the race after we
met. 1*11 run at the Fair Grounds here for all the money
they want — from five to twenty thousand, and maybe more.
This idea of insisting that the race shall come off in the East
is all nousense. Miss Woodford is now within 400 miles of
my horse — in Kentucky. Let them send her here to train.
I'll give her the best stable I've got at the frack, and she can
be got in condition here just as wellas where she is, or iu the
East. This is the best track in the country, and I would
like to help it by making a race that would attract great atten-
tion all over the conntry. I followed them last Summer till
I found them when I wanted a race with them. Why
•shouldn't they follow me now? They say it will cost more
-ih&Q $1,000 to ship Miss Woodford to the West. They can
ship her from Kentucky for a small part of that. They are
afraid the journey will hurt their mare. But won't a journey
hurt my horse, which is older than their mare? If the
Dwyers want a race they can have it, "said Mr. Corrigan,
"but they can't have the naming of all the conditions — they
.can't have everything their own way. I beat them on fair
terms three times, and they beat me on lair terms once. If
they want to trv it again, it mustalso be on fair terms— that's
all."

A new version of the affair is the following from a weekly
.of Porkopolis:

"The great Freeland will again meet Miss Woodford at
Guttenburg Racetrack, in a match race, and would have done
so last week had it not been for the bad weather. There are
three races here weekly." — Cincinnati Sporting and Dramatic
Jfews.

(The wiseacre who indited the above precious paragraph
omitted to make it strong enough. Perhaps if he added that
the two horses were to meet on the toboggan slide near the
Orange Mountains, with Corrigan and Dwyer to ride at wel-
ter weights, some poor fools might have credited the state-
ment.— Ed. ]

December racing on the founds of the North Hudson
Driving Park at Guttenberg, N. J., which lasted twenty-five
days, was on the 31st ult. brought to an end. The last day's
racing was held on Wednesday, but the lessees, Messrs. Carr
and E^an, at the urgeut request of the owners, had announced
their intention to race Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The
heavy weather of the 31st necessitated a postponement, and
as the indications were that a spell of bad weather had set in,
the lessees decided to stop altogether. About $9,000 were
distributed in purses.

Memphis, Tenn., advices say that the slakes for the Spring
meeting of the Memphis Jockey Club, which commences May
3d, and continues six days, have been announce), and are as
follows: The Gaston Stakes, for two-year-olds, one-half mile;
the Peabody Handicap, for all ages, one mile and a sixteenth;
the Tennessee Derby, for three. year-olds, one mile and a
half; the New Gayozo, selling sweepstakes, for three-year-
olds and upward, one mile and a furlong; the Montgomery

Stakes, a sweepstakes for all ages, one mile and a quarter,
and the Handicap gteeplechase Siakes, for all ages, about one
mile a>d three-quarters. The entries wiU close April 15th.
The weights for the Peabody Handicap are to be announced
on March 15th.

Nasnviile's bpring programme was also arranged at the
annual meeting of the stockholders of the Nashville Blood
Horse Association last Saturday. The following were elected:
Capt. James Franklin, President; Gen. W. G. Harding, First
Vice-President; C. H. Gillock, Second Vice-President; W. B.
Cheatham, Third Vice-President, and Geo. W. White, Secre-
'aryand Treasurer. The stakes for the meeting will close
Jan. 20th. The meeting will begin on April 2Sth, and con-
tinue sis days. The stakes areas follows: The Maxwell
House Stakes, for maiden three-year-olds, one mile; the
Lake wood Stakes for two-year-old fillies, one-half mile; the
Jackson Stakes, for two-year-old colts, one-half mile; the
Kenesaw Stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile; the Merchants
Stakes, one and one-eighth miles; the Belle Meade Stakes,
for three-year-olds, one and a quarter miles; and Fairview
Selling Sweepstakes, one and a quarter miles; the Cliff Lawn
Stafcej, for two-year-olds, five-eighths of a mile; the Rock
City Stakes, one" and a quarter miles. There will be four
races each day.

Pacific.

Endurance of the Broodmare.

Endurance is an imoortant faculty in mares used for breed-
ing purposes. Nearly all of our most distinguished horses
have been dropped by mares more remarkable for their
powers of endurance than for short flights of speed. It hts
become a proverb among breeders that the sire should be
gifted with great speed for a single mile, while the dam
should be distinguished for enduranec over a distance of
ground. They hold that the sire moulds the outward form,
and gives the gait and muscular substance to the colts;
while the dam has her influence over the internal organs or
vital functions of her pioduee. It may be difficult to define
the physiology of muscular exertion, or trace it to the pre-
dominant influence of sire or dam over the offspring. The
dam of Dexter, the trotting wonder of his day, was a good
road mare, without any remarkable gift of speed for short
spurts, still sue dropped the fastest trotter of her generation,
and founded a family of trotters. The mother of Flora Tem-
ple had nu reputation for speed, except staying to the end of
the road. The dam of Goldsmith Maid was out of a family
that was more remarkable for endurance than for speed.
The dam of Lady Thome was out of a running family, with
a stout inheritance, but without any pretensions to trotting
speed. These famous mares we:e the queens of the trotting
tart through a long and successful career. They distin-
guished themselves and honored their race by their iron will
and signal achievements. They left no representatives worthy
o fill their places. They were put to breeding ac an advanced
t ige, but never produced any colts that were near their equals
in speed and courage. The reason is obvious: Hard work
and the ravages of time had exhausted their power to be-
queath their invincible courage to their offspring. Their
vftality was run out of them in their long and exhausting
campaigns on the turf. If they had been put to breeding
before they went through these severe campaigns they would
undoubtedly have bred fast trotters. Their pedigree warrants
this conclusion. Mares that have been long on the course
and trotted many severe races have seldom produced any
colts of much value for racing purposes. The exceptions to
this rule are where the mares for breeding have been taken
from the course at an early age, with sufficient time to recu-
perate their procreative powers before the ravages of time
had exhausted their energy, or hard work enfeebled their
constitution.

Endurance, if our premises are correct, is the prime factor
of excellence in the broodmare. It may be the physiological
cause of great' muscular exertion. Upon the hypothesis that
he nerves are the steam power of muscular movement, it
follows as a necessary consequence that the dam is the prin-
cipal cause of the generation of thatmotive power. The dam
may entail nervous energy, speed and bottom to her issue,
which would give force of character to the breed. She has
certainly regenerated some of the most worn-out tribes of the
equine family. It is said that great mothers have been the
origin of all our most distinguished men; that orators and
sta' siren owe their fame and renown to the intellectual
superiority of their female ancestors. The same axiom holds
good in the animal race. There is not a horse of distinction
but comes down from mares of great nervous action and
stout physical endurance. The stamina that gives to the
produce resolution to stay out the battle of long endurance
is probably a female inheritance— the effect of nervous energy
that gives force of action to the muscles. It has given to
many a conqueror the indomitable con rage to snatch victory
from" their exhausted rivals in broken heats. It is a valuable
faculty, indispensable to great performances on the road or
racecourse. It gives to the horse his second wind. It holds
in reserve a latent power to be put in force in the last struggle
upon the homestretch, that proves the arbiter of victory.

Choicely bred mares have been conspicuous for laying the
foundation of celebrated trotting families. They have pro-
duced more trotting celebrities, in a comparative sense, than
has fallen to the lot of any stallion. Kysdyk's Hambletonian
was the acknowledged king of stallions. He sired over
twelve hundred colts. Thirty-five of his get are in the 2:30
class, that have tsotted one mile in 2:30 or better. About
one out of thirty-five of his get have graduated in that favor
ite class of exclusive aristocracy. The percentage of trotters
is in favor of mares. Flora, by Sayers' Harry Clay, dropped
five colts. Three of her pioduce are in the 2:30 class. Her
son, St. Julien, has a record of 2:1 1 .J. Green Moun-
tain Maid, by Harry Clay, produced twelve colts.

Three of her produce were fast trotters, with about 2:20
"uscribed upon their banners as the signal of their achieve-
ments. Lady Fulton, by Stubtail, sou of Moody's Blncher,
bred thirteen colts. Three of her sons are in the 2:30 class.
Woodbine, by Woodford, produced sixteen colts. F< t of
them have low-down records in the 2:25 class, that will re-
flect never-ending credit upon the mother who bore them.
The Arabs placed more dependence upon the dam than the
sire for perpetuating swift-footed action and enduring spi ed to
those famous Arabian steeds brought up in the family . | .■
Bedouin, and proved to be the swiftest horses iu the world
over their broken deserts. Tho Arabs, in olden times i l

to part with their best mares for love or money. It was an
ancient custom among the rulers to confiscate their beat
mares, when failing to secure tbem by voluntary contract.
There is a legend come down through the misty fables of tra-
dition, that the sovereign, failing to seoure a celebrated mare
by purchase, gathered his fleetest horses to run her down
and secure her as the spoils of conquest, upon the unwritten

law that "might makes right," or the old, worn-out proverb
that '"the king can do no wrong." The pursuit commencet
with an expert, mounted on the coveted mare, the owu«
watching the pursuit with eager eyes, and when beyond his
view, inquiring of the passing traveler, with anxious eouorn
"What colored horses were leading in the pursuit f
"Sorrels," was the response. "All is safe," exclaimed th.
Bedouin; "there never was a sorrel horse foaled that cai
beat mv mare. — Live Stock Journal.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking hlaj
East, he will stand from February lutli to June 1st at my place ft
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with umall star and one hind foot white
He is a trifle over 1G hands high, long-bodied and of immense mujcluaj
power, and taken in all is as finely shaped as any trottiug-hred stallicl
I ever saw. His disposition iB nearly perfect, resolute without being

headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He wot
foaled May 12, 1S81.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three yean
in 2 :29a', at four years in 2:liH-£. Although trotted in races and worket
from the time he wasthirteenmonthsold until the present time, is ai
sound as a double eagle when firstissued by the Mint, and without $vq\
or blemish. He has shown in Ms work a capacity to go any reasonablt
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:5_, and that so "easily as it
feive an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4;EO
and if any one should think differently I will wager 31,'Oithat he cai
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 1 J th.and Feb.
ruary 7th, good day and track, or f will match him against anv etui lion
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo,.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo", 2: lts.'i the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and [il
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 secouds. Their sister, a two-yea] j
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from t.ie most careless ob-
server. Columbine is tne only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20,and as she was foaled in 1&73, there is strong likelihood that many]
others wilifotlow which will increase hie fame.

PEDIGREE.

It iB enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying it t
the great Fashion .without nntstion the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam , Colnmbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia bvimp.Eoiinie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Eruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

S100, the season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I thi
own Antevolo and he is making a season ii the stud. Address

JOS. 4 AIK>' M.HPSOS.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

By Mambrino "Wilkes, by George Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian
Alphei's' dam by Major Mono, son of Pac;6c,2d dam by Roval Georgi
Mambrno WPkes.da-Q by Todiuinter's JJaniurino by Mamu'riuo Chief,
2ddam by Pilot, jr. ueor&e Wilkes' dam by Henry Clav,|bv Andrei
Jac* son, by Young Bashaw.

AJuhees is a rosewood bay. six years o'd, fifteen hai'ds three inches
in height, we'ebs l,l<o nouncs, aori :s uve^cetled for beauty of finish
symmetry ami s. cv^.m; ?s a iwo-year-o'd be won second money el
S\.ock on. lapp'ivj zve w'" ie» out mUi-M; K*s had no regulx - wori sine*
being sn the stud onVllate in tl'ese^sou, i>ut c;?n show quarters any da]
in 3! seconds, and Pa«r;FaH ji'si. a erbe "g take a ont o* the stud lt .if.ee
t!'e f(»'; ii>"-e iu 2:Zi. It Wi'< be seen vni A'phe.is represents fourol
tlie greatest trottirg sires, Hamble.o'J;..ii),Mnaib .-no Chi el', Henry Clai
andPilot.Jr.

George Wilkes rvs won vn wards of { 0,000 >n ma'ch races alone; hai
a record of 2:% and has t.''.-y-f?ve >'ep. esem\u; »es iu the 2:
twenty-one w"ih record" of 2:25 or beUe-. sever of 2:20 or bene-, ai-d
foiTD? 2:I8o/"oeUer, a.->diutDes;re o'. Ha-rv W"ikes,-*v>:h a record nj
2;' 5 .who ■ -o led oseo' the bes: •! j.u; thk oest lace in the wtvld with
Pnal'as 'rl. Sprjc^iu Pi:1 jut {*• Ma nb.'iroC-j ef baa produced, amoai
man" o.iiers, Lan^* Ti'o.'n, record ol 2:1S . Pi'ot, Jr., lua produced
sck'eu wild reco f"B he'ow 2:C1, and we dams o. Mai'd :>.. Jav-Eye-Sefl!
Nutwood ard fo»/Leen ot"«rs w''« reach ieJow a^JO, Ben*y Clay |
also emia"y ce'eb;ated, Ks n'oor oei.i'„ fou -d ?n sacii performers'itui
prorii'ce-s as George Wi tees and Etec.umeer,

A'oheus v.-iii n>3n.e the season of lSSGat the stable of the undersignei
at Maryaville, at ?lo the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH. Agent.

Thoroughbred

STALLIONS for HIRE

Three Cheers and X X,

The above Btallions are offered for hire the coming season, vis
om February 5th to July 1st, 1S86.

Both are desirable in many respects . Three Cheers I have alway*
onsidered one of the very best racehorses I ever saw. His breeding
B unexceptional!? fine, and his form admirable. He is a powerfully
t mil horse on short legs, and of the finest color, a il.irk bay.

His short legs ore Immensely strong, bones and tendons such at
are rarely seen on the largest of thoroughbreds, and altogether, hts
makoup cannot foil to phase a competent judge of form. Being ■
hill I'-bro", her of Hoc It-Hoc king is another point iu bis i\ivnr. N-i onfl
in him as their d.-in Young Fashion, was the dam of Scotland, the :-ir«
of Mentzer one of the great colts of the year, and her family r r
Mods back have enjoyed just celeluity. Hi$ oldest prodU it
Viva, Cftu be seen at my place, and 1 do nut hesitate to pronounce bad
one of the fniest mares In the State.

X X is a "double Bonnie Scotland." his sire Malcolm, ny Itonnle
Scotland, from Lady Lancaster, his dam Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland
from Voting fashion. He has, tin i unrh of the Mood of thai

noted sin is If he were a son, and cannot fall to be a good pi

rim.-e wlin own Ins ells — there are oulj u [( W Of them — esteem them
very highly. These horses will be rented to proper parties at a low
Bgure, especially to serve some thoroughbred mares. Apply at this
office, or ^111 Adeline street, Oakland, where the horses are kept.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

1886

|pte fprnrte* unit s^fTxtsxasaau

45

Trotting1 at Pleasanton-

About 500 people assembled at the race-
rack on the 2d inst. to see the matched race,
md they were treated to a very closely driven
jice, although it was very clearly seen that
.Irovesnor trotted well within himself, and
ould pass by his competitors at any part of
be race, if his driver had so wished. About
©00 was placed in the pool bos at an odds of
iboat 3 to 1 on the stallion Grovesnor. Five
teats were trotted on Saturday afternoon, and
he sixth on Monday forenoon. In the fifth
ieat -Johnny crossed the wire on the run about
. neck in front, but as he is a skipping, skiv-
ng J^oing horse, and Grovesnor trotted the en-
ire mile without a break. The judges called
t a dead heat, and as it was too dark to finish
hat night, they postponed the finish until
ilonday at 11 o'clock, Fred going to the sta-
)le for not winniug a heat in five, and Min-
jrva, paciug mare, beiug drawn on account
)f lameness. Following is the summary:

Pleasanton Dbivdcg Pabe, Jan. 2d*— Trotting race
tor named horses. Mile heats; best three in five.
}25 a cornpr entrance, and £oU added money by the
sack. First horse to receive £125; second $25.

grovesnor, b s—Jas. Boyd 2 1 1 2 0 *1

rohnny, b g-D.A. Mendenhall 1 2 2 1"

Fred, g g— J. Chadbourne 3 3 3 3

Minerva, b ni, pacing — J. M. Alviso. drawn

Time, 2:44, 2:39A, 2:40, 2:41i, 2:4lA, 2:49

•Sixth heat trotted on Monday.

Judges: Mr. Smaller of Hay-wards, Mr. T. Bonner
of Niles and Mr. Topharo of Milpitas .

Timers: Wm. Napier and Thos. Bonner.

Pleasanton, Jan. 14th. Don.

3 ro.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FA

Announcement for Fall of

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head

OFFERED

and 170
Trotters.
AT PRIVATE

POULTRY.

California Poultry Association.

The third annual exhibition of the Califor-
nia Association has been given during the
past -weefc, at St. Ignatius Hall, S55 Market
street. It has been successful, both in its in-
tjinsic excellence and in its pecuniary out"
come. The fowls shown are of high grade,
and are well wcrth ths study of those who are
in poultry, and they will also interest others.
Some of the classes aie probably equal to £ny
heretofore shown. The light brahmas are
numerous, large, and beautifully shown. The
same may be said of the dark brahmas. The
Cochins are well represented and very fine
birds, a l are the Langshans. The Hamburgs
.are not so numerous, but are good. The Leg
horns make the best exhibit in the show, and
are very taking fowls. Among the fancy
chickens, in addition to fine Houdans, Polish
and games, a pair of Creveccears is shown by
J. J. Jones, of Martinez, perhaps the only
pair in the State.

A curious fowl is the Minoshki, or long-
tailed Japanese game, shown by G. B. Bayley,
Oakland.

The bantams are numerous and very at-
tractive.

The turkeys are clean, nealthy birds of
great size, as are the ducks and geese. An
interesting feature is the pigeon classes, in-
cluding the Homing, Autwerps, Archangels,
Tumblers, Owis, Fantailsand Jacobins. They
show well the facility with which breeders
can develop any peculiarity in form or feath-
ering by careful breeding.

Altogether the show will well repay a visit,
which must be made by Saturday evening,
since the Exhibition closes at that time. The
winning exhibitors are G. B. Bailey, Oakland ;
John MeFarling, Oakland ; Jasper J. Jones,
Martinez ; J. N. Lund, Oakland ; H. K.
Swett, Santa Bosa; O. J. Albee, Santa Clara ;
D. H. Everett, San Francisco ; Mrs. M. E.
Kewhall, San Jose ; Cutting & Kobinson,
Stockton; E. I. Kobinson, Sacramento; C
H. NeaL Lodi ; C. J!. Cousens, San Francisco;
Thos. C. Stewart, Denverton ; J. F. Stewart,
Bird's Landing ; Wm. H. Loring, San Fran-
cisco; B. Kohler, Oakland ; T. D. Morris,
Sonoma ; M. Ii. Cody, Sonoma ; Western
Poultry Co.. Stege ; Jesse W. Bryan, Sau
Francisco ; Fred. E. Magee, San Francisco ;
Will Taylor, Oakland ; Edward Darby, San
Francisco ; Geo. T. Marsh, San Francisco ;
Arnold Becker, Berkeley ; A. C. Bobison, 337
Kearny street, San Francisco ; Otto Brandt,
San Francisco; H. G. Keesling, San Jose;
Geo. K. Presson, San Francisco.

among exhibitors of incubators were Doug-
las & Little, Oakland ; J. M. Halstead, Oak-
land ; G. B. Bayley, Oakland.

1885.

of Young
SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairla.vn to 7-J.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at rednced prices during the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1SS6. All tbf mares have been bred to the Faiilawn Stallions, and most of them are be
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in ISSo, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity toobtain at low prices highly-br^d mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occuis.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE OFFERED FOR SAT.E AT FAIRXAWX.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more hig'uly-bred or promising young trotting
f toci has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG EOADSTEES, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS. STAZUOARR-KKED TROTTISG STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TUP, ONI?. PT?T(TR! PT, A TT Issfcrictly adhered t0 at Fairlawn, and the
±XXU \J±X±J ± JAjAUJJ X U£l.L-i price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information, address

STOCKTON

TAIR.

jiLUr

NEW DEPA.tTlRE

FOR SEASON OF 188G.

Trotting Colt Stakes for
1836.

Lock Box 393.

WM. T. WITHEES, Lexington, Ky.

OPEN FOR THE STATE.

For 2-Year-OIds and Under $400 Added to

Entries.

For 3-Year-oirts ami Under $400 Added to

Eu tries
For 4-Vear-OIda and l nder $400 Added (o

£u tries.

To be trotted for at the
STOCKTON FAIR OF 1886.

Entries to close February 1,1886, with J M la
Eoe, Secrefary, at ofl.ee in £ _"

piny nominatii n; $-5 I .. pafd July 1st,

and $50 addiiinal September 1, 1886, oi entiy and
money forfeited

f ive to £11. ibree or :. rt. . ■■:: i : s.

A colt winning a race e:.'::led to first money
only, except when distancing the lield.lhen to first
r.nd third moneys.

Two-, ear-olds, be^t two in three.

Tbrei aad f.. ir-year olds, best three in fiTe.

2fo added m^uev for walk over. If only two start
theym.'f: contest for states paid in and divide two-
thi'.cis and oae-Vaird.

Cue.-wise, National Trotting Association Rulrs
to govern.

U I'.SniPPEE. President.

J. 39. I, A Hl'E. Secretary.

60 HEAD

GREAT

60 HEAD

Sale of Trotters,

PARIS, KENTUCKY.

TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 1886.

STRATHMORE, Sire of 17 Performers Better Than 2:30.
MAMBRINO RUSSELL, JLE7E3 £%£$£&!££*; K:

DTTKEi

( Montague.
I Gypsy „,
1 ' Nora.

IN THE STUD. FEE §25.

CHAS.KAEDIXG.FSSWas ingtonS

3-year-old record 2 :30 in
Mambrino Patchen.

3-year-old record 2 :20£ , by Strathmore.

TTTTT TO^T record 2:30 in sixth heat, (own brother to Albert France 2 :2Q£) by George Wilke;
VV -LJ_I X \JAM j dam Alley, by Eysdyk's Hambletonian.

^"p1T")"rH1f"|"RT"j 3-year-old record 2:30 in fourth heat, by Strathmore, dam Kate Patchen, by

STUART,

J. X\ ,r\.J.XN -ti.) 4-year-old record 2:35 over a half-mile track.

The best sons of KYSDYKVS HAMBLETONIAN, WOOOFORO M AMBK1\», t.i;i)K(i::
WILKES, andSTKATlLMOKE under the hammer,

HAVING DETERMINED TO CHANGE MY LOCATION, I WILE SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, WITHOUT
reserve, in Paris, Ky., on February 3, 1886; STRATHMORE, (aire of Santa Claus 2:17'., I MAMBRINO
RUSSELL, WILTON, BEDFORD: about forty head of young stallions and fillies, one, two, three and four
years old, by the above stallions, out of mares by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Volunteer. Strathmore, Sentinel,
Happy Medium, Alexander's Abdallah, Belmont, Solicitor, Mambrino Patchen, Clark Chief, Forrest King,
Mambrino LeGrand, Daniel Lambert, etc.: also about twenty fashionably bred broodmares in foal io
Strathmore, Mambrino Russell, Baron Wilkes and Wilton. In addition to these, some mares and geld logs
ready to go upon the turf and win money.

This stock will be sold to the highest bidder, rain or shine. For catalogues, which will be ready bv
January 8th, apply to me or ED. A. TIPTON, Paris, Ey.

E. G. STOKER.

The Toboggan slide at Orange Valley, N
I„ is completed, and all that is now necessary
to'niake the members of the club happy
snow, or extremely cold weather, so that
facing of ice can be formed on the slide. The
structure is built on the property of Mrs
Henry Williams, and the lower end points
out upon the Valley road.

Mrs. Alice Cavneal Warfield, after whom the
famous race mare Alice Carneal, the dam of
the great Lexington, was named, died at the
home of her daughter, Airs. Alice Kmkead,
oi Lexington, Ky., on Christmas Eve. She
was a daughter of Major Davis Carneal, of
Frankfort, liy.

Kentucky yearling sales have been arranged
as follows: Dixiana yearlings, May 8; Iiun-
neymede yearlings. May 11; Elmendorf year-
linos May 12; Woodburn yearlings, May 13.

HAZARD'S

DE AND RE-CAPPER,

This Implement for Paper or Brass j
Shot Shells, Using Wesson or Wir>£
Chester No. 2 Primer.

Will De and Re-«ap One Hundred Shells in
live Slinntes.
Indispensable to Tliose Isina Brass shells

Sent by mail on receipt of price, $2.50

••BOSS" BUST PREVEJVrrVE, a sure prcvenlioll
against rust In -tuns expowd to moisture.

PEICBPEB 2 OZ. BOTTLE, 25 CENTS.

DISCOUNT TO TRADE.
CLABROUGH & GOLCHER,

630 and 632 Montgomery St.

Marin County Kennels.

Do^s taken to train and board, fr'or
terms, particulars, address

GEO. t. ai.i.i:m)i:::. Saasalito.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, block points, coming seven yearsold,
about l&i Lands high. Sire Electioneer, iaza by
McCracken's Dave Hill, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a sevire sprain of one hind ankle
when th.ee years old, this horse has not been on the
track, but litV VSRX FAST. It Isconfli
that bis ankle is fell right ROW, and Hint be will 1"' in
racing condition next Fall

The few c. lt« gotten by this bone :>rr marvi ' - "f
perfect! ■

,-. ■ lock

horse of '

this hor than pay for himself this

season.

Also for salr. I COlt, sired by above

horse, and out of * St. Clair mate. In color, form
and action tbts colt la a dnpiJ n , and la

as rare tu quality M In breeding.

For price and particulars inquire of

HKEEIIEK AM) SPOBTSHA9,

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 I'IXE STKEET. Cor. Montgomery.

—SAN FRANCISCO, —

California and foreign Wines, Brandfi
and i i

Spec!
Wines. Special attention paid to supply! i
needs of sportsmen.

46

Hie iBrsjefe miil gpoxtsmxa.

Jan 16

J. B. MILiLEE, General Manager.

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bird is a Sure Flyer. Rain or Dampness Does Not Affect Them.

FllCN More Like the Natural Bird.

Is O lie half Cheaper tliuu Any Other Target.

FOE BALE BY ALL GUN DEALERS. Ask lo see tbe American Clay Bird and Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Eighth Street diileuway Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Important

1 will have oi. consignment from the Eastern States
2n sis weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls,
:Sontbdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
jive stock of any breed or age can have them como at
same time by giving me two oi three -week's notice.
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

BOIXIN P. SAXt

Importer. JBxporter and Commission
Merchant.

63 fi Eighteenth P*., Oakland, or Russ House, S. I"

SHORTHORN
DURHAM^CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

— AI'PJ/V III-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co..

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Clydesdale Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian teamer

FOURTEEN BEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and Mares, imported by Thomas
Brooklese. Can be seen at Bay.. District Track.
FOR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Lire Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Montgoiney St, San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

IIENBY WALSH,

Snp't Running Horse Dep't,
Palo Alto Stock Farm.

W

AUTCn I'ATHER AND GENTLEMEN wj.o
Mil I tU»i'liton*iHti1)»|ai|« .TiMlvut Uivir
uw a hornet.. W 'irk »(.-ni in mall. No iiunu.«lug. Address
ffila Euusp, Crown We. Co., : .■ I Viuc St., Cla'U, 0,

Tips and Toe Weights.

A Natural and PlaiD Method of
Horse Shoeing

.WITH AN APPEND] a

Treating of the Action of the Kace Horse and Trotter u
Instantaneous Photography.

own b,

By Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portraiiui e.

"Kouad-hoofd, short-jointed, fetlocks shag and long."

— Shakespeare.
o

Tips and Toe Weights.— We have received from Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Editor and Proprie-
tor of tbe Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal., a copy of his hook entitled "Tips and Toe
Weights; A Natural and Plain Method of Horse-shoeing, -with an appendix treating of the action of
the racehorse and trotter as shown by instantaneous photography. Toe and Side- Weights." Mr. Simpson
has had many years of experience in training trotters and runners, and is besides a most able, pleasant
writer on matters pertaining to the horse. His "Horse Portraiture" was one of the first and best
works on "training" we ever read. For several years he has been experimenting with tips in the hope
that they might be made to serve every purpose of a full shoe and act as a preventive of the many hooi
ainneuts entailed by the ordinary method of protecting our horses' feet. These experiments have
alreads demonstrated that tips will accomplish all he had hoped for, and we believe every horseman
who reads tbe result of his experience -will conclude with us that Mr. Simpson has inaugurated a revolu-
tion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable benefit to both horse and master. We are a willing con-
vert to tips as against full shoes, and reading the plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by the author
of "Tips and Toe Weights," together with the knowledge that the common system of shoeing has caused
more suffering and done more damage to horses than can be traced to any other source, has had much to
do with our conversion. We -would not take $50 for for this book and be without it, and on behalf of the
"most faithful friend to man" would urge every reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
and test the value of Its teachings. Price, in paper, $1; cloth, Sl.50.— We»-iern Sportsman and Live Stock
Journal. c

** Tips &nd Toe "Weights,** a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. Is the title of a very
clever, ingenious and practical book from the pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
the Breeder and Sportsman. The author in his introduction presents "bis little volume with apolo-
gies;" he had no need to do so, every chapter gives evidence of careful thought, his arguments are well
worked out, the results of his experiments are placed in tbe most perspicuous manner before his
readers, and his researches Into the past show that he is at once an enthusiastic and veracious student
of the horse. His great argument on tips receives its strongest endorsabon from his famouB colt
Anteeo, whose history from his first shoeing to the time of publication is exhaustively treated. The
opening chapter is a plea for a better system of shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step op
the ladder towards that final conclusion which the author has arrived at. He brings history, theory and
experiment into play to support his argument, and whether tbe horseman believes in his conclusions cr
not, he will not quit the book till he has read it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
the horse which the author possesses, he surrounds it with a literary charm, which holds the audience to
tbe last sentence. "We heartily commend "Tips and Toe 'Weights" to the attention of the public. — Chicago
News, j f y

Tips and Toe Weights.— J. C. Simpson has been prominently Identified with trotters for many
years, not only as a writer on the subject, but as an expert handler and developer. He has given a great
deal of study to horses' feet, and tbe best way to improve their action. After experimenting tor a
somber of years, be has put the result of his researches and practice in book form. This work,
entitled "Tips and Toe "Weights," claims to be a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treats
of the action of tbe racehorse and trotter, as shown by instantaneous photography, and gives the sub-
ject of tips and toe weights a thorough ventilation. The work is meeting with a large sale, and is
deserving of a place in every horseman's library, no matter whether be agrees with the ideas advanced
or not, Send orders to the San Francisco News Company, or to the Breeder and Sportsman, San
Francisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson is the Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman, which is a weekly journal
devoted to the interests of breeders of fine horses, etc., and the advancement of all legitimate sport.
It is the chief medium and representative of the breeding interests on the Pacific Slope.— N Y.
Spirit, May 10th.

Tips and Toe Weights.— Jos. Cairn Simpson of San Francisco, California, has just published a book
byaoct- ■*1<: -which is almost worth its weight in gold to every horseman. He does not believe in the
rigid, unyiw *-„ "ron shoe that gives no rlay or expansion to the horse's foot He has found that shoes are
unnecessary, o.u.2 everybody knows they are hurtful. He is a beliver in the use of iron or steel tips to pro-
tect the toeof the loot, By their use, and without ever having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
years old in 2:20h. He claims that for ordinary use even on macadamised roads tips are all that are re-
quired; that that fearful cause of lameness, contraction, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. We are
going to use them, and advise others to do it in the manner be recommends. Send SI. 50 to him and he will
send you the book and it will be as good an investment as you ever made for the money. — Coleman's Rural
"World.

Since the book was published, Anteeo gave still more convincing proof of the efficacy of the system,
trotting a public trial in 2:20j, and showing half-miles in 1:08 and furlongs in 1C seconds while a
four-year-old. The best evidence of tho genuineness of the trials was his sale for §10,000, yn\h other
parties ready to take him at tho price. Antevolo, two years younger than Anteeo, never wore a shoe, and
owing to an injury to his foot wnen a foal it was the universal impression that he never could trot, fas L
He did well as a yearling and tw<r-y ear-old, aud this past season, when three years old, he won the Occident
Stakes, £1,221, in which he gotarecord of 2:293, last half in 1:13 J; first money in purse at Sacramento,
3500; second money at Stockton, $250; the Stanford Stakes, S1.6T2; and the Embryo, $870, making." cash
return for the season of $-1,514. I am satisfied that if he had been shod with full shoes when hrs( pi t in
training he would have been hopelessly crippled.

In the Breeder and Sportsman will he given a complete history of the treatment of Ant eve Jo, show
ingwith exactness the trials and results. I have made arrangements with an eniineiii microscopist to
make full examinations of the horny deposit in wall and sole, and all the tissues which t (impose the foot
of the horse, which will be incorporated in the forthcoming articles in the Breeder and Sportsman.
Fully convinced by practical results, that this nart of the anatomy of the horse is nut understood as
thoroughly as the other portions of the frame. _ anticipate valuable accessionsof knowledge from \ho
revelations of the microscope. Jo:a, Cairn Simpson.

PRICE RETAIL: In Paper Covers, $1.00. In Cloth, $1.50
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Mailed to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of price. Send order; ta

San Francisco News Company, or

Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco.

The above treatise will be sent free to yearly subscribers, wbo B6nd
orders direct to the office.

Gun Exchange.'

Wanted to exohange a 7 pound 12 gnage W. H
PA.PE gun, with, case etc , for about a 9 poutd 1 1
gauge guu, of a first-class maker Apply to

A. 0. HAMMU.ND, Jr. iul California.

Notice.

Herbert H. Brown, M.P. I Geo. H. Hqt.mkw,
Nugent W, Brown, | O. Bruce Lowe.

TRADING AS

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
America to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
for California firms.

References kindly permiiied to J. B. Haggin, Esq.,
and Major Bathbone of San Francisco.

BBOH N BKOS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wale*.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a full stock of the celebrated
J- Fenn ell's Cythiana Boots.

Which are now in use l>v ALL the priiicip.il Breeders
and Trainers throughout the United States. I shall
offer them at low prices, and from their superior fit-
tin n qualities and the excellent materials used they are
pronounced by experts the cheapest hoots made.

J. O'KAXE, 76? Market St.,

Wholesale and retail dealer in Harness and Saddlery
Goods of all kinds.

$20 Reward.

Stolen Dec. 27th, three Greyhound pups, by an nn"
known sire, out of Tcnipete, whelped Dec. 24th. One
blk wdog, white blaze in face. McUrath's neck spot,
white brisket, three feet white tipped, white tipped
tail. One red brindle and w dog, white finger mark
between eves, three white toes, white brisKet. One
bine and w bitch, white throat, brisket, toes and tip
of tail. Also a silver-haired rough terrier. Coursing
men please note marks. Reward paid and no ques-
tions asked, on return of puppies to 20-0 Ellis St.,
San Fnncisco.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege. Toronto, Canada.
Veterinary Infirmary. 371 "Natoina SI

Reaidciirp, QC.K Howard Rl., *-i <n Frf\no«oo

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, .Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL PRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. Salt Francis, o.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jt-Beys of both Bexes for sale. Postofflce address,
San Francisco, Cal.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Piga

I have now ou hand . and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, it my stock-farm. Oak Grove, Sab Mateo Co-
,. , i old lot of pure Berkshire' Pigs from two to twelve
months old, bred Item the besl strains of rreiniuin
Hock, winch I import yoarlj from England direct
Apply to Win. Corbltt,

818 California St.,
San Francisco,

1886

*£fte fSmrtrc una ^-yvtsmmu

47

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

I*ADV VIVA, b m, 5 years, by Three Cheere,
her dam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SIR THAD, b g, 4 years, by Norfolk or Thad
Stevens, his dam 'Lily Amanda.

TOO NOO\. ch m, foaled December 31, 1867, by
Norfolk, her dam'Lady Davis, by Red Bill, the dam of
Dashaway. Stinted to X Xand Antevoio.

EX TEMPLO, ch f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Dnbroken.

TROTTERS.

PCRISSIMA DAMSEL, com, foaled 1867. by
■Whipple's Hambletonion, her dam by Cornplanter.
Stinted to Antevoio.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double cross of Newminster blood, now so
"fashionable" in England, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare. Every one of the family hud an inheritance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Regent, Lady Amanda.
Lady Middleton and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a half-brother of Hock-Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Beaconsfield, Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Thad showed a wonderful trial when a yearling ;
he hurt his leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now he is perfectly sound.

Too Soon is the dam of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashaway, an old-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood is valuable.

Ex Templo is a fine-looking filly of good size and
forna. She has not been broken.

In the trotting stud the daughters of Whipple's
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian in the
2 :30 list, and the mares by him are superior brood-
mares.

My only reason for selling is n lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated so as to keep them I would
not sell for double the price now put upon them.

Jos. Caien Simpson.

Apply to BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN Office.

KILL-IP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties of
tlie State.

REFERENCES.

3. S. Carey, Sacramento. J. D. Cake, Salinas.

R.P.Saegejjt, Gilroy. John Boggs, Colusa.

P. A. FrxiGAN, San Francisco .

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably those of Messrs. Whip-
ple, Colgrove, Dieiz, Courts, Dougherty, Newland &
Hammond, Daniel Cook aud others, we feel assured
our ability to give satisfaction in all business in-
trusted to our care . Sales will be made in all cities
and counties in the State. "We have in contemplation
a seriee of combination or breeders' sales, similar to
those so successfully held at the East. "We will be
pleased to entei into correspondence with parties de-
siring to paiticipate in such sales. Private purchases
and salts of improved live stock of all descriptions
will be made on commission and stock shipped with
utmost care. Several fine ranches at private sale.
Purchases and sales made of land of eyery descrip-

KIIJLIP A CO.. 116Moriigbmerystreet,

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T_

Member of the Roval College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22. 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and Si.

Send for Buzard's Worm Powders for
horses, and liis Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will send a packago
by mail for §1.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

, FOR SALE.

LADY BOGTS,

By Boots, the by Hercules, effi.,) dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out of a Norfolk mare, etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a very hand-
some form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth 07 inches. Entered in the Btakes of 1886-7.

She was foaled March, 1881; has only had eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ran one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Apply to

EDWARD K. ALSIP.
1711 N Street., Sacramento.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.*

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P. HEALD President. C.S. HALEY, Sec'y.

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Secured by Letters Patent S|t?Ed

MAY 27, 1879.
MARCH 2, 1881

The above cut represents the body-piece, the patent also cover-
ing the improvements in the hood. The following are the claims
granted :

1 An improved blanket or covenng.consisttngof the
budv-pieceA.flao C, aud the extension B, formed or
united together, so as to cover the body and legs of the
iiuin^L, substantially as hereto described.

2 The blanket or covering A, having the flap C, ana
the extensions B. to lit the fore and hind legs of the
arrimal,fronttastenings FG, and the perinan.-nt straps
or bands E, substantially as and for the purpose herein
described. ..... - ■,,

3 The blanket or covrmig A, -with its</ xtt.-iisi.. us L,
permanent secuxing-bandB E. and the front Eaatonuigs
FG in combination with the ehtstic UL-ck-extt-nsion J t,
eubstantialiv as and for the purpose herein described.

i. The blanket A and hood J in combination with the
elastic coniu-'Cting-Btrip I, substantially as described
and for the purpose set forth.

5. Theclose-fittinghood J, having the elastic band f.,
beneath the Jaws, bo that they may l>e allowed to move
without disturbing the fit, and aiLipted to he secured
to the cover by means of Straps, substantially us herein
described.

G. The improvement i.i vt>ring.blankets for ftnl-
mals, consisting of the oi... bavlng the Hap i.

and permanent straps or nanus fid to it to secure it
around the body, whereby the use of loose surcingles
is avoided, substantially as hereiu described.

Manufactured and for sale by

L. D. STONE & CO.,

fit anil 424 lialtery St.. s.v> l ll.v.M isttt, < ajl.

IMPROVED

Blind. Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Secured toy loiters I'atem. July 94, 1882.

Having thus described n. y invention, yyhat I claim
as new, and desire to st-cure my letteia patent, is:

1. The part D.suppurtetl bv tlie side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back is shown, the front having an
openinpinto which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with th1 ectensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such to:l--nsioiis,anu
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye wlulecircuniscribing the vision, substantiality as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combinatluii ttith tin- exten-
sions D. blinds F, and siile Btraps A, the screw, not
and washer E, to secure the liliml and allow it to lie
set, substantially as herein described.

1. In a bridle, and in combination r ttli Hie check-
pieces D and blinds F,»s shown, tin' slraps ■■r h.-mis
u and II. connecting the branchy or es tensions rib. v
and below theeyvs.auil b viae th a Ijiibtini; sii.ii-s or
buckles, BUbStanttally as an for the purpuse lie r.i.'
described.

5. In a bridle, and In com Ination with the blinds l',
jnpportcdai dpivoted.tothe bridlesoits to be mova-
ble about the point of support, tin.- adjustable front
straps or hands G and H, and the tear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them lo
bend the snee without thu strain of weights on th«
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. aZcK£KRON,

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

Agricultural Park,

SACRAMEXTO, t'.tt.

PROPOSALS.

Bids will be received at 'he office of the Secretary
of the State Agricultural Society. Sacramento, up to
IS O'CLOCK NOUN. JANUARY 15, 1886

Forth*1 rent of Buildings at Agricultural Park, with
the privileges connected therewith, including pasture
field, from February 1, lEflfi. for one, two, or time
years; rent payable monthly in advance, and ac-
cepted security given for total amount of Lej.ee.

A certified cheek, payable to tin* Secretary, for on-t
month's rent at the rate proposed tt< ho given, must
accompany each bid, to be returned if the bid is not
accepted, and forfeited to the Society if the bidder
fails to execute lease, and give the required security

The Board reserves the right to reject any or all
bios.

Further information will be given upon application
to the Secretary.

jesm: i>. (ak«.

President.
EDWIN F. SMITH. Secretary.
Sacramento, Dec. 26. 1885,

Asbniont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO TlIK 111! XIJKS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Suit* by all Hie I'rlitcipul BookneJIfrv
or Sent Postpaid l»y

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186 Tremont St., Boston M

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3:15—5:15.
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4:15.

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tSnndays only

Standard Time f urniBhed by Randolph & Co. S. F.

. N. TOWNE,
Oen. Manager,

T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. PaBB. ATtk. Agt.

Henry Patoi. Isaac Upham.

Patot, Upham & Co.,

WHOLESALE A1VD IMPORTING

Booksellers,

STATIONERS,

Commercial Printers,

Blank Book Manufacturers.

204 San some Street, Near Pino,

SAN FRANCISCO

Live Stock Agency.

Messrs. Bruce k Brien have established a general
Live Stock and Purchasing Agency, at No. 41 Park
Row. New York city. They are prepared to pur-
chase or nell live stock of all kinds, including cattle,
sheep, hogs, dogs, stable outfits, or anything either
useful or ornamental, We have on band a number
of first-class horses, ready to race; steeplechasers,
broodmares, stallions, yearlings and weanlings, of
the best and most desirable strains for sale; also
trotters and pacers of standard blood. Send stamp
for catalogue.

BRUCE & BRIEN.
41 Park How, New York City.

P. O. Box 62*.

O. S. Ewtng.

Pool Room Saloon,

*tO lU'PO.VI' STREET.

Killipi Co.'s new room.?, where pools are sold on

kip.' ivents, n om, containing the

n ■,-.]. scim raw -...\. Y. Spir.-t, and other

rltng papers. Bar Btoekedwltb Wines, Mquora,

1 Cigars, of peculiar excellence.

SWING BROS., ProprlwIoM

416 Montgomery St., G. F.,
MANUPAOTUREES OF

SHOTGUN

CARTRIDGES.

1

Under Cliamberlin Patents.

M

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

For Sale by the Trade.

McKerron's

H-O-R-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.
HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full line of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

. Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Eates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. E. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New "York

J. A. McKERRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

Fragrant Vanity Fair, ..Superlative and Cloth of Gold Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes wcro never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
purity and exc. 'Hence. Only the purest nee paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. H FIRST r]:l/E MK.DALS.

WM. S. KIMBALL & CO.,

PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

MBSBH&BRi

c?o:NiF»Aijy:.-<?ii

TIMID SCHEDULE.

assenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
wnsend Street, between Third and Fourth .streets)
i FraiK-isuo.

%AyK ! Commencing Oct. 18, 1885. I **»""

hi: 10 A |
8:30 a I

10:10 a1 I

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Memo Vark.

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''■i:-i\> p\ I Principal Way Stations. ] 1
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10 ho a ( Gilroy, Paj.iro, CastToville, t
*:i:'iQp|l' Salinas .j ml Monterey. |'l

Hollister ynd Tres Pinoa. i \

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a— Morning. p. — Afternoon.

'SnnclavRexrepU'd. tSuiidavs onlv < ^iiortBinen's ir.iin.)

Standard Time furnished by Kandolpb A Co , S, F.

stalk connrctioks are made with the IO^Oa. M.

rrain, ex.^ept Feseadero Stages \i^ San Mateo and

Redwood, wbicli connect witb 830 a.m. Train.

Special RuUni.-tkif TicKKTS.at rtilin-ett rates— co
Monterey, Aptos. Soqnel and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso Eoblis Springs.

L.nT o„mlavs nn|v S Sold Sunday Morxinq; good
I- or bunda> s onij , j fnr returrj Bame day-

ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturday and SrKDAYonly;
Sunday and' good for return until folio win,? Mon-
Monday, ' day, iuelnsive, j\t tin? following rat^s:

Bound Trip

from San
Francesco to

San Bruno

Millbrae

Oak Grove

San Mateo

Belmont

Bedwood.

Fair Oaks

Menlo Park..,
Mavfield

NLittO

Mon.
Tkt.

90
1 10

i as

1 40
1 50
1 GO
1 75

Bound Trip

from San

Francisco to

Mount'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San Jose

Gilroy

Aptos

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Monterey

U ^0
1 50

s^t to
Mon.
Tkt.

250

4 00

5 00
5 00
5 00
5 00

Ticket Offices. — Passenger Depot, Townsend
atreet, Valencia-street station, and No. G13 Market
street, Grand Hotel.
A. C.EASSKTT, H. B.JCDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION" TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFOBDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
■Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TEADfBLEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMTNS

Summer and Winter Resort ol the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several BtrearuB
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may be had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound In its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pomplno, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BA THING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

AEE UNSUPtr-ASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT "RKACH of pure white
Band for surf bathing. The BATH-HOCSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, v 111 ELEGANT BOOMS connecting lor
Individual batiis.with douche and shower facilities.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,

APTOS, SOflUEI- AND SANTA CKI7Z,

IS VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gange)

The Northern Division runs through the counties

of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz

and Monterey .each ot which abounds in game in great

variety Notably

4}iinil, Pigeon,

Snipe, Piici'.,
ami Bear.

«eese, I>eer

Lakes PILARC1TOS and *A\ ANDREAS are
reached by thin line, states connect with Irafns dailv
at San Mnten ior those well-known Retreats, PURIS-
SIMA, san GREGORIO and PEttCADEBO. Wo
would particularly call ;ittention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and abontS AJS KlU'NO and McMA-
HON'S tor RIFLE PRACTICE.

These reBorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tie lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

will be futltit'ti iu

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried In Baggage Cars and put In charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen arc Instructed
to Issue CHECKS for all dogs received In Baggie
Cars.

C-f'-Tn order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while In transit, It ib necessary that they he provided
wlttl COLLAR ANI> CHAIN. Guns and Falling
rack! will bo carried Cree of charge. Gunataken ap .rt
and securely packed In wood or leather cases may be

taken in Passenger Cars.

TICK kt OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend
street, Valencia Matl«..i, and No. lill! Market Ht., Grand

Hotel.

A, O. BASSKTT. H. R. JUIMH,

Superlpforidenf. AajjfJ/'Aiio. afidTkl. Agt.

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

BBACONSFIBLD.

By Hock-Hocking, dam Aileen Allannah, by Norfolk.

BeconsBeld, BakeonsBeld, BakonsBeld, it matters little
what the orthoepy is so long as it recalls the horse which
has won great renown since his advent on the tort. His
racing career may be said to have commenced when a lew
months old, although in the trials of that period he had a
competitor which was too much for him when it was a duel
between him and St. David, though to the patron saint of the
conntry where there are gowpens of consonants to pinches of
vowels he had alone to lower his colors. It was a great ploy
in the section of country where the two were bred and reared,
or, at least, in the neighborhood of Cienega Kancho, to con-
gregate of a Sunday afternoon and test the speed of the
sucklings. There was a smooth piece of road and a furlong

or more was marked out for the course. The mares were
led to the winning score, and the youngsters restrained unlil
there was the necessary anxiety to reach the whinneymg
dams in as little time as possible. The big fellow would
career along easily, while the others were buckling to the
work with ardor, and, as we have heard the story told, with-
out suffering defeat. The neighborhood was scoured to get
the offspring of some of the speedy stock for which that sec-
tion was famed in the early history of the State, but without
avail, and at last his present owners bought St. David at a
good! Btiff price for a weanling from untried parents. The
subject of our sketch met with a great miBforlone which
doubtless was a drawback, that being the death of his dam

when her foal waB only two days old. Captain Hutchinson,
however, had plenty of lacteal nourishment in the shape
of that which was drawn from the cows, and in all probability
that on which Beaconsfield was reared was from the agile
Devon, or what would be still more suitable for a racecolt,
from the sharp-limbed, slender-horned natives. At all events
he grew and prospered, and it is not the first instance in
equine history when notables of the turf and track were
reared in this way. The late Charles J. Foster never
of recounting how Robert Fillingham, re-christened G
Wilkes, marched at regular hours to the house for his r
and having been gratified with a dash of old Jamaica
fluid warm and iresh fioin the cow, from that tu

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he would signify his displeasure if the mellow distillation
from the cane were withheld.

While we have heard Captain Hutchinson discourse on the
early history of the colt, the account was not definite enough
to rehearse the full particulars as to the age he was put in
training, etc., though we distinctly remember that his first
work was given by the side of a saddle horse. He was gal-
loped up and down hills, over lough ground, and with pit-
falls in the shape of squirrel holes in plenty. That this
oaurse was not as dangerous as many might think there was
no injury to legs or feet, his joints were supple, and his
action improved. It was either the Fall of his two-year-old
forcu, or the Spring when he ranked as a three. year-old, that
he joined the Santa Anita string, and it was not long until he
could make a good showing with the cracks of this formidable
stable. We have heard that Fallen Leaf was the only one
which could "straighten his neck," and whether that report
is correct or not, it has certainly been an arduous job for the
best at a later period in his career. As we are writing thia
portion of the history at home where the whole dependence
is on memory, all that relates to his performances
will have to be deferred until the »ecords are at hand. The
most important part, however, when a racehorse is the sub-
ject, is the breeding, the lines of blood which have led to ex-
cellence, and that branch which is represented by his sire we
are so familiar with as not to require reference to the Stud
Book. We brought Hock-Hocking to California when a four-
year-old, the Spring of 1674. The family on the side of his
dam was especially a favorite with us, and had been for
many years. There are few men who saw Fashion run, who
were not ready to give her a high place in the temple of
hippie fame, fewer still among those who lived north' of Mason
and Dixon's Line who did not award her ihe first place, and
to question the right to the title among a gathering of New
York and New Jersey sports about the time she defeated
Boston, would have ensured an argument as hot as the most
bellicose could hope for. Her dam was a good race mare,
her praudduui, in Colonel William K. Johnson's opinion, the
best racehorse he had seen in his long acquaintarjce with
turf matters.

We purposetygo as far back as Reality in this connec-
tion to show what wo consider one of the great points in the
breeding of Hock-Hocking, viz : the preponderance of the
blood of Sir Archy. Reality was by Sir Archy, her daughter,
Bonnets O'Blue, was by Sir Charles, a son of Sir Arcby, so
that Fashion had one-quarter of the blood of the "Patriarch
of the American Turf." This gave Young Fashion, the dam
of "Hock," one-eiqhth. and there came from his sire, King-
master, a further infusion. Kingiuaster wasbyKinggold, from
Minnie Mansh'eld — tne dam of Hubbard and Katie Pease—
and her dam by Bertraud, by Sir Archy. Now Ringgold was
by Boston, from Flirtilla, Jr., by Sir Archy, and her dam was
Flirtilla, also by Sir Archy. Thus the; dam of Ringgold was
three-quarters Sir Arohy, so that there were two inbred
mares, one of theinjjcing' as much so as it is possible to get
in two generations. But there is another strain o
Sir Archy to gather in, [&s Boston was by
Timoleon, one of the very best, if not the best
soiu of Sir Archy. In order to present this feature as strongly
as possible the following table is compiled.

i Sir Archy

i Boston.

Ringgold.

(.Flirtilla. Jr_<

"

Sir Archy.

I ixgenult .

j_ Minnie Mansfield. -

| Hir Charles.

( Sir Archy.

i

( Sir Archy.

I

( Sir Archy.

, Bonnets o' Blue.

From that it is seen that Ringmaster had five-sixteenths
SiT Archy blood and Young Fashion one-eighth, giving their
sou seven thirty-seconds. But it is well known that where
one strain of blood is multiplied as in the above illustration
tut strain is mere '"potent" even than the proportion would
warrant on a mere arithmetical calculation. Attractive as
the question of inbreeding is. more space would be required
to elucidate the bearing which these families have on the
subject, and reluctant as we are to give it up, will defer the
consideration.

Ringmaster had rather a singulur history. His dam was
thought to have failed as a broodmare, or, at least, not come
up to the expectations founded on her breeding. She hud
two eolts and one filly by Lexington, before she was
bred to Ringgold. The first was John 0. Breckenridge, and
Frank Harper thought so much of him that he put in an in
side stake of $2,000 or $2,500 in arnce at Lexington with
John Harper and H. P. McGrath's Endorser, He was beaten,
and his brother Lex-Loer was also below the class that was
anticipated. Marshfield, by Australian, w:>s "added to the
list" and the colt by Ringgold was sold for a miall sum to a
Cincinnati gentleman. He was broken to harness nDd
showed quite a trotting gait, close to three minutop, when
having been bought by E. A. Smith and Siim Leonard, he

was put in training and became a member of
the stable which contained Malcolm, Ontario and
others. He ran with a fair share of success
from oqe mile to four miles and proved what the English
expressively term a useful horse.

When Mr. Reber sent Bonnie Scotland to Kentucky, Ring-
master took his place on the Ohio farm. Ontario went amiss
and was bred to him, and the colt that resulted was Kilburn,
who was run when ever a chance was presented and scored a
great many victories. In the years 1874-75-76, ho ran 62racos
and won 23 of them. Ringmaster had so little chance in the
stud that the small number of his progeny trained accounts for
them being little known, but from what his two sons, Kilburn
and Hock-Hocking, did, it is agfair inference, that the scarcity
of his get was the only reason for the meagre display.

Good as the male branch is, so rich in the best native
blood of the country, we must give the preference to the
maternal line when reviewing the inheritance of Hock-Hock-
ing. At the same time we must acknowledge a strong pre-
dilection, a favoritism which dates from the time when
Fashion ran the great race which set all the Northern world
ablaze. At that time we lived in the northern part of Penn-
sylvania, a country whose racehorses were a tradition, an
intangible something which few had seen.

The little town of Montrose, Susquehanna Co., was a stage
centre, however, and the proprietors of the main lines,
Daniel and Leonard Searle, were admirers of the thorough-
bred. In order to secure a supply of stage horses they did
all in their power to induce the farmers to breed from highly-
bred sires and among others of their importations was John
Bell, by Shark, from Kate Kearney, by Sir Archy. One of
our closest chums was "Roge" Searle, a son of Daniel; we
were lads of about the same age and with something of the
same proclivities; a good deal of time was spent in the
stage-barn in which, and the barrooms of the hotels,
the whole talk was of the big match for weeks before it was
to take place. Montrose is about 140 miles from New Yo;k,
and was on the line from the rnetroplis through Milford
Honesdale, Carbondale, Montrose to Owego, N. Y. This
was the only means of obtaining intelligence, and Roge and
the writer were in waitiug to meet the stage some few miles
to the east of the village. The four horses were decorated
with gay ribbons, the coach was also bedecked, and a glance
was all that was necessary to learn that our side was victori.
ous; that Fashion had beaten the traveling terror, that Tir-
ginia had succumbed to New Jersey; that the North had
wiped out the remembrance ofJFIirtilla and Ariel, of John
Bascombe and Postboy, and that the grandest of all the
racers of the old Dominion had met with the same emphatic
downfall as nineteen years before, when Eclipse gave them
the choice of champions and a beating. Even in that quiet
country town there were such boisterous rejoicings as nearly
to amount to tumult, though happily for the peace of the
community all were jubilant.

The impressions of nearly forty-five years ago are still so
vivid that we can recall the scenes with almost startling dis-
tinctness, and it is not surprising that the effect on the mind
of a somewhat ardent boy was not easily obliterated.
Fashion was the empress of the turf. She was the idol, not
of the hour, but for years, the "paragon," the "nonpareil,"
and anyone who will take the trouble to look over the papers
of 1S42 will be astonished at the fervor of the writers when
she was the t ..pic.

Twenty-two years after the memorable race we were instru-
mental in "getting up" a race meeting in Chicago. There
had been a long interval in which the sports of the turf had
b sen ignored in that city. At that time there
were few people had a fancy that way, and when
Captain T. G. Moore brought Idlewild, and trainers came from
St. Louis and Kentucky with hoises enough to ensure good
fields, we were delighted.

A friend was induced to join us iu purchasing a two and
three-year-old from John Harper, and, by the way, when we
paid him the visit, an endeavor was made to secure Fanny
Holton. Three thousand dollars were offered, but "Uncle"
John," while thinking it was a case of the adage about parting
with money, resolutely refused to dispose of this daughter uf
the "Old Mar." There came a graudsonof Fashion. A wiry,
tough-looking animal by Bonnie Scotland. And here, too, it
may be as well to branch off again and give so
much of the history as will explain how Fashion
became domiciled in Ohio, and how this grandson
came to race in the Northwestern metropolis. John
Reber was in 1S55 a solid business man iu
Lancaster, Ohio. His business was extensive, in-
cluding general merchandise, dealing in all manner of farm
products, horses, mules, cattle, etc. None stood higher iu
the community. His word as good as if it were endorsed by
the most stringent bonds, liberal and yet of cautious habits,
an old-fashioned merchant, correct as the old-fashioned clock
which stood iu his hall and beat seconds without variation
from year's end to year's end. He granted his customers long
time, took their "produce" in payment for store-debts, and
if crops failed grauted any reasonable extension. Among
other things he dealt iu were fine cattle, Shorthorns, and sev-
eral animals of high class were bought of Lt. G. Morris of
Morrisiania. In his semi-annual trips to New York for the
purchase of goods, he made it a point to call upon Mr.
Morns, and on one of these occasions Mr. M. invited him to
look at the horses. Fashion, of course, was the great
attraction, and in Mr. Rebel's words he

thought that she and her foul were the most
beautiful specimens of animal life lie had ever seen. "How
much, Mr. Morris, for that mare and colt?" was the query of

the Ohio merchant. "Six thousand dollars," was the re-
sponse. "Will give you fifty-five hundred," was the quick
rejoinder, and this was accepted. One thoroughbred mare
and her foal were not enough if even these were of such
celebrity. The foal was Young Fashion. Mr. Reber also
bought imported Monarch, Alamode, Lady- Canton and her
foal, afterwards of great renown as a broodmare, Lady Fan
caster. As a consequence the papers were full of the sale
and purchase of Fashion, and the price paid struck terror
into the hearts of the intimates of Mr. Reber. "John must
have gone crazy, " was iterated and reiterated all over that
part of the country. She was then eighteen years old, 1855
being the date of the transaction, and to give the prioe of a
good one-hundred-acre farm for a mare of that age and a
little colt was evidence of lunacy, which would be accepted
as full proof by any commission of enquiry. Some of the
more zealous advised bis wife to take steps to restrain him
before he squandered the whole of his estate, and when the
new owner reached his home, it was easy to discover that
his old friends and neighbors had come to a conclusion that
his tact and shrewdness had left him, if even not yet quite a
raving maniac. He was not long, however, before he became
aware that to breed racehorses successfully, the pursuit must
be conducted on business principles, and though at the first
outset he was not "posted," he overcame all of the difficul-
ties, and from the time he bought Bonnie Scotland until the
close of his life, there are few who have equaled him with
the same number of mares. We will now hark back to Sur-
prise and others of the Young Fashion family. Surprise was
her firstborn, foaled in 1S60, and therefore he was a four-
year-old when he met Idlewild iu Chicago. The race was
heats of two miles, and there were three starters.
Idlewild won the first heat, the third starter distanced, and
tiitn Surprise turned the tables on her by distancing her in the
second. It is hardly necessary to state that something must
have been wrong with the great mare, as it is doubtful if a
horse lived in her day that could have beaten her a race of
that kind, and for that "matter for any distance when she was
all right. The next year we saw Surprise win a heat race at
St. Louis under peculiar circumstances. The first heat was
won by a horse which was distaneed in the second heat, and
the winner of the second was distanced in the third, which
Surprise won. There were other horses in the race which
-were not distanced, but as the rules specified that a horse
must win a heat in three there w_ere no more competitors
eligible, and the race was ended. Surprise ran in the
neighborhood of one hundred races, winning a fair share of
them, but he had a brother a year younger which was
superior, and had he been more fortunate would, doubtless,
have taken very high rank among great racehorses. This
was Scotland, and in his four-year-old form, beftfre receiving
an injury to a back tendon, gave promise of becoming a star.
He was the only horse which ever won a heat from Asteroid,
and had it not been for an injudicious trial of two heats]
when there was only one dayjto intervene between the trial
and the race, might have beaten the Woodburn crack. It
may appear somewhat tedious to follow the history of the
half-brothers and half-sisters of Hock-Hocking further,
especially as there seemed to be a streak of bad luck follow-
ing all of them. Liverpool was extraordinarily "speedy,"
but the distemper injured his throat so'that he would choke
after going a short distance. Andes ran a trial in his shoes
in l:43i, when there 'resulted a "leg." Waoauita had the
family inheritance of, both speed and endurance, when her
racing days were ended, after winning a three-year-old stake
by running a wire into her ankle. All of these
were by Bonnie Scotland, fend so was Columbia, who
had better luck in escaping accidents, though she was not as
fast as the others named; a "steady going" mare, able to com-
pass any distance in fair time, and though she lacked the
great flight of speed which the others possessed, she ran the
fastest mile ever run in Iowa, and beat many good horses.
She was a large, fine-looking mare, and as the granddam of
Anteeo, Autevolo, Anteros and Antouiu will hold a. high
position in trotting stud books.

Hock-Hocking was the lirst foal which Young Fashion had
by any other sire thau Bonnie Scotland, the first to combine
in direct lines the blood of the two which met in the great
contest twenty-eight years before his birth. Bin run of bud
luck aud misfortunes are so well known on this Coast that it
is unnecessary to repeat them, and then came Three Chi era,
in onerespect the most unfortunate of all. as after showing
that he was a racehorse, ran in two races when two years
old, he injured his leg and could not begot to a race after-
wards. He was as fast as the fastest and Rave indications
that could compass the longest distance after the fashion of
his grandmother. Columbia, Wananita, Hock-Hocking and
Three Cheers we owned, and of course know all about them,
and a good deal of the other members of the family.

On the female side of the house Beaconsfield has a good
lineage. Few will disputo the claim that so for the Norfolk
mares stand at the head of any other strain on this Coast.
The dam of Jim Douglas, Fred Collier, Ed. Corrigan, JuhujA.,
Edleweiss, Haddington, Nighthawk and a number 'of others
present testimony which cannot be overoome, and the best of
the Nbrfolks— that is the best when the award is based on
pedigree- are yet to appear in the breeding stud.

It is unnecessary to add much iu the way of description as

the admirable picture which is given shows him just as he

He is a very handsome shade of bay with the white

stands.

markings as represented; nearly 10 bands and of in
substance His action is very Rood and be never labors or
loses bis stride at the furthest distance be has been asked to
go. The following are the most prominent of his perfor-

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1SS4.

State Faib, Sacramento. Sept. 12th.— Del Paso Stake; forallages;
$50 entrance, ?15 forfeit, >25o added; >75 to second, thiru eaves stakes.
Three-quarter mile heats. Value to winner, SJttj.
K J Baldwin's b c Beaconsfielil, 3- years, bv Hoek-TIockiiis—

Aileen Allannah, 109 lbs Apple Dy & l 1

Howson A Dinsdale's b h Jim Douglas, by Wildidle— Yolone,

113 lbs Howson 14 4

S J. Jones' brh Forest King, oyears, by Monday— Abbie U ., 113

lbs .: Duffy 2 2 2

W Kelly's b a Jou Jou,3 years, by Moudav— Plaything, luti lbs.

„ .7. Ross 4 3 3

T H. Willatns, Jr. 's blk h Bryant W.,4 years, by Monday— Bebe,

113 lbs Johnson dis

Time, 1:15, 1 :15J£, 1 :16J£.

Sept. 19.— The Shenaodoah Stake; for three-year-olds; S50 entrance;
$15 forfeit; $250added; 376 to second; third to save stake. Winner of
Derby Stake penalized 5 lbs.; winner of Breeders' Stake penalized 5
lbs.; 'winner of both penalized lOlbs. One niileand a quarter. Six nom-
inations. Value to winner 3320.

W. Kelly's b g Jou Jou, bv Monday, dam Plaything, 115 lbs 1

E J. Baldwin's b c Beaconsfield, bv Hoc k-Hoc king, dam Aileen

Alannali, US lbs 2

Hill £ Grits' br c Bachelor, bv Hock-Hocking, dam Maid of the Mist,

118 lbs _ 3

Time,2:09K-

Sah Jose, Oct. 1st— Running stake; $25 each; $15 forfeit; S200 added;
S75 to second horse. One mile and a half,
t. J. Baldwin's be Beaconsfield, by Hock-Hocking, dam Aileen Q

Allannah, 3 years, 107 lbs Appleby 1

G. L. Richardson's b g Billy the Kid, by Leinster, dam Little

Sophie, aged, 117 lbs Duffy 2

W. Kelly's b g Jou Jou, by Monday, dam Plaything, 3 years. 104 lbs

■: Long 3

Time, 2:37£.

San Francisco, Nov. 15th — Sweepstakes for three-year-olds; $50
each; $25 forfeit; $250 added; seoond to save stake. One mile and an
eighth. Five nominations.
P. Siebentbaler's b c Philip S.,, by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson,

118 lbs Duffy 1

Garland & Goldsmith's b c Beaconsfield, by Hock-Hocking, dam

Aileen Allannah, 118 1 s Easter jrook 2

M. M. Allen's ch c Prince of Norfolk, by Norfolk, dam Marion, 118

lbs Williams 3

E. J. Baldwin's b c Shenandoah, by Shannon, dam Demirep, 118 lbs

.' Holloway 0

Time. 2:00.

Nov. iOth — Sweepstakes for three-year-olds; 350 each; S25 forfeit;
$250 added; second to save stake; winner of No. i to carry 5 pounds
extra. One mile and a half. Five nominations.
Garland i Goldsmith's b c Beaconsfield, by Hock-Hocking, dam

Aileen Allannah, 118 lbs Easterbrook 1

P. Siebenthaler's b c Philip S., by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson, 123

lbs (including 5 lbs. penalty) Hen^essy 2

E. J. Baldwin's b c Shenandoah, by Shannon, dam Demirep, 118 lbs

Hoi loway 3

Time, 2:iu.

1SS5.
Santa Kosa, Aug. 19th— Sweepstakes for all ages; 825 each, $10 for-
feit, tfl&u aituert; j-iu to second. T ree quarters of a mile.
Hill a- Uries' b iu ^eilsuu, -l, by Wlhuale.dain .Susie Williamson. 115

lbs ~ 1

Garland A Goldsmith's bb Beaconsfield, 4, bv Hock-Hocking, dam

Aileen Allannah, lis lbs * - 2

C. Underbill's biu Jtmbleui, 6, by "Wbeatlej , dam Black Maria, 115

lbs _ _ 3

Kelly a- Lvncbs b f Moonlight,-, bv TbaU Stevens, dam Twilight.il

lbs '- 0

B. B. Wright's b f Lalla Kookh, 6, bv Flood, dam Frou Fruu, li>i lbs 0

Time. 1:15.

Aug. 2ist— Sweepstakes forallages; $50 each; $25 forfeit; $2iO added;
$75 to second. Mile beats.
Garland A Goldsmith's b ii Beaconsfield, 4, by Hock- Ho eking,

dam Aileen Allannah, IIS lbs 2 11

H C Jiuisou's blk h John A., bv Mondav, dam Lady Clare, 11a

12 2

lbs...

Time

1:42,1:43.1:14.

Glenbrook, Sept. 5tb— South Yuba Stakes, for all ages; $25 entrance;
$10 forfeit; $2ou added; second horse $75, third $5u. One and one-
eighth miles.
Garland s Goldsmith's b c Beaconsfield, 4, by Hock-Hocking, dam

Aileen Allannah 1

W. S. Appleby's bh Arthur H. ,3, by Hock-Hocking, dam Maid of

the Mist 2

V. D. Shoemaker's ch g Joe Chamberlaiu, 4, by Kifleman, dam by

Norfolk 3

Time, 1:57.

Sacrahento, Sept. 11th — The Del Paso Stakes, ior all ages; $50 each;
$15 forfeit; S3t0 added; $100 to second; third to save stake. Three-
quarter mile heats. Seven nominations.
Garland s Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 4, by Hock-Hocking,

dam Aileen Allannah, 113 lbs 2 1 1

W.L. Appleby's b in Neilson, 4, by Wildidle, dam Susie Wil-
liamson, HO lbs 1 2 2

B. P. Hill's g g Johnnie Gray, aged, by Shiloh, dam Margery

110 lbs 3 3 3

Time, 1:13$, 1:14$, lJ5i-

Sept. 18th— The Nighthawk Stakes, for all ages; $50 eaeh; $15 forfeit.
£30u added; $100 to second; $50 to third; $2(IU additional if 1:41£ is
beaten; stake to be named after the winner, if Nighthawk's time
(l:42ti is beaten. One mile. Eight nominations.
H. C Jndson's blk h John A., 4, by Monday, dam Lady Clare, 118

lbs 1

Garland it Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield. 4, by Hock-Hocking, dam

Aileen Allanm.h, 118 lbs 2

W. M. Murray's cb c Estill. 3, by Norfolk, lam Lady Jane, 108 lbs. . . 3
[Note — Beaconsfield 's lime was 1:42, but as both first .and second
horses were disqualified there is no official time of the race.]

Ban Fbancisco, Nov. 14.— The Welcome Stakes, for all ages; $250
each: half forteii; $au it declared out Nov. 1st; $l,0oo added; first horse
Wpercentof all moneys; second horse 30per cent.; third horse 10 per
ceut. Oue mile. Six nominations, of whicu two declared
Garland & Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 4, by Hock-Hocking," dam

Aileen Allannah. bv Norfolk, Us lbs Carillo 1

R. P.Ashe's bf Binette, -J, by imp. Billet, dam Mirah. 115 lbs Kelly 2

W. M-Murry'schc Fstill, 3, by Norfolk.ldam Lady Jane, 109 lbs.

.....„...:. Duffy 3

Time, 1:42 >$.

Nov. 28.— Railroad Handicap, for all ages; $100 each; $50 forfeit; $25
declaration; «l,uC0 added; first horse to receive 60 per cent of all moneys;
second horse SJ per cent.; third hors« 10 per cent. One mile and. a
quarter. Seven entries.
Garland A Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 4, by Hock-Hocking, dam

Aileen Allannah, by Norfolk. 121 lbs Carillo 1

R P.Ashe's bf Binette, 4. by imp. Billet, dam Mirah, U2lbs Kelly 2

C. Judson's blkh John A.. 4, by Monday, dam Lady Clare. 118 lbs.

Appleby 3

\V G Scoggin's b g Jim Merritt, aged, by Langford, dam Sweet-
water, an lbs Charleston 0

W M AVer's Icln Ban, 3, bv Joe Hooker, dam Queen, 107 lbs.... Duffy 0
Time, 2:18.

Dec. 5 — The Judson StakeB. for all ages; $50each; $25 forfeit; $-"00
added; BecondtoreceWe$I00; third to save, stake; winner of the Wei-
coin*1. Park or Fame Stakes at this meeting, to carry five pounds; of
any two. seven pounds; of the three, ten pounds extra. One mile and a
half. Eight entries.

K P Ague's be Alta. 3, bv Norfolk, dam Ballinette, 107 lbs Kelly 1

R P Ashe's b m Binette, 4, by imp. Billet, dam Mirah, lis lbs.

Duffy 2

H UJudaon'sbik h John A., 4, by Monday, dam Lady Clare, 118 lbs.

Appleby 3

Garland "i Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 4, 125 lbs (iuclm.iug 7 lbs,

penalty) Carillo 0

y Time, 2:46.

Breeding- for the Turf.

[Bailey's Magazine.]
A question often debated, and which has enlisted partisan
advocacy and provoked hostility, is that of State studs. In
several countries the State exchequer offers direct subsidy
and aid to the encouragement of horse-breeding, and in many
countries studs are in vogue supported by the State, where
mares and sirea are kept, and their produce annually sold,
whilst in others there are State-snpported stallion depots,
<.<j. the Republic of France, which has in many places, at
small sums for service, thoroughbred, half-bred, and cart
sires; but in this country, with the exception of Queen's
Plates, for which a comparatively trifling sum is annually

voted by Parliament, the State offers no incentive to the
encouragement of breeding. Perhaps the reason for this
divergency from the piaotice of other countries is that private
wealth and private euterpiise effect here what State aid effect*
elsewhere, but whatever may have been the causes, results
on the whole have proved satisfactory, for England is the
largest emporium for thoroughbred stock in the world, and is
a fountain which has been aguinand again sought to rejuvenate
the effete forces and degenerate powers of the race in alien
climes. Since the question of State studs had been fringed,
we may notice some of tha most forcible objections and
obstacles which present themselves to them. Apart from the
politic-economic objection to State assistance, a State stud
would inevitably be a most costly undertaking, and, however
well mauaged, offer large opportunities for jobbery and waste;
and in the second place, since supported by the taxpayers, it
would be impossible to yield to the impulses and fickle
changes of*popular opinion, which must of necessity be con-
sidered by all breeders of yearlings for public sale. Of course
I do not say that it would be impossible to start a State stud
in this country, but there are very large and important
obstacles to overcome, and, moreover, the necessity which
exists in other countries for their maintenance is absent here.
Perhaps more valuable aid might be given in rendering it less
possible, by tax or otherwise, to breed from unsound animals,
but the difficulty of insuring this would render it almost im-
practicable. Repeatedly unsound horses have not trans-
mitted such defects as roaring to their progeny, but unsound
mares as often have. The danger of unsound horses and
mares being used for breeding purposes can only be prevented
when breeders cease to take a half-hearted interest in the
matter. Experiences prove that the larger measure of im-
portance should be attached to the mare, and the doctrine of
its importance is nowhere more forcibly laid down than in
Count Lehudorffs excellent book of horse-breeding recollec-
tions. In the first place, in the matter of the selection of
mares, without laying down any dogmatic law, we think the
experience of most breeders will accord support to the fol-
lowing canons:

1. To choose as broodmares eilher the dams of winners>
(6) or if maidens from a family that can lay claim to the pro-
duction of winners.

2. To pay particular attention to the question of sound-
ness, and by careful investigation to eschew mares who are
either uusound or, on the other hand, who hail from an un-
sound family.

3. To remember that mares or horses of ungenerous tem-
per, or from a family where currishness is a characteristic,
are very likely to produce jady stock.

4. Not to be guided by mere form on the racecourse.
Whilst perfectly ready to concede the value of stout and

brilliant performances, such examples as Marie Stuurt, Frau-
lein aud Pilgrimage prove how extremely fallacious great per-
formances have been as guides to the breeder. The dam of
Geheimness. Nameless, cannot rely on or lay claim to any
great turf performances. Cast-off, the dam of Robert the
Devil, was a mere plater, who could never stay much farther
than half a mile or rive furlongs. Isola Bella, the dam of
Isonomy, although undoubtedly a very well-bred mare by
Stockwell — Isoline, by Ethelbert — Bassishawe, and owning
in her veins a double cross of Sir Hercules, was almost use-
less for racing purposes, and parted with by Mr. Naylor, in
happy ignorance of the right bright future before her, at a
trifling sum to Mr. Graham. The dam of Buccaueer, by
Little Red Rover — Eclat, by Edmund, was purchased by
Lord Portsmouth, from the late Lord Dorchester with Bucca-
neer, winner of the July and Hunt Cup (4 years, S st. S lbs.),
for two hundred guineas, Lord Dorchester having previously
purchased her as a cripple from a sporting butcher at Winch-
field for seven guineas. And doubtless, were we to pursue
the matter further, numberless instances could be adducedin
support of the statement; and finally, let not the intending
buyer, in the hopes of finding a cheap and lucky purchase,
invest in an old mare. In such a case, apart from the diffi-
culties as to ascertaining whether she is in foal or not (and
time may decide adversely to even the best of judges) an
aged parent through poverty of milk may be unable to afford
her offspring proper nurture, and the inevitable result will
be an undersized and weakly foal. Reverting again to the
choice in purchase of mares who have already bred a winner,
the breeder will continually be disappointed to find with some
mares that, despite the most careful calculation on his part,
she failed to produce another animal capable of winning a race
of any description. Another remarkable fact, which has
been exemplified in the instances of Cantiniere (dam of Bal
Gal and Dutch Oven) and Lady Sophie (dam of Scamp,
Scobell and Prince), is that the mare may only impart her ex-
cellence to one sex of her foals, either exclusively to her colt
or exclusively to her filly foals; but as a general rule mares
will in all probability, at the second time of asking, stamp
their succeeding offspring with merit. Certain mares, such
as Ranee, the dam of Buxton, Nautch Girl, etc., have, how-
ever mated, produced an animal of some class; whilst Devo-
tion (bought for a mere song) has, strange to say, imparted
exceptional merit to all her stock by the same horse, viz.,
Thebais, Clairvaux and St. Marguerite; this is the more re-
markable, as very few mares have bred a whole family of ani-
mals of exceptional merit on the turf to the same sire.

Lord Falmouth's name has been so conspicuously before
the public as a breeder that no reference to questions of
horse-breeding concern can be made that does not contain
some practical lessons gathered from the conduct and man-
agement of his stud. Some indulged in the hope that Lord
Falmouth had at last reduced all breeding to a theory, whilst
others in the market-places of the turf declared that all the
success that had attended him was solelv due to luck. Most
probably both were wrong; but Lord Falmouth, at any rate,
took his stand upon certain definite ground. Iu the first
place, not foolishly prejudiced, as many breeders are, to
animals owned by himself, he introduced mares cf a new
strain of blood; and, in the second place, did his first selec-
tion of a sire fail, he sought a new cross, instead of adhering,
as many have done, with blind perversity to a particular
sire. Indeed, if we turn to stud records, we very rarely rind
a family of own brothers and sisters of merit. Albert Victor
and George Frederick, Blue Gown and Ceruleus, and Devo-
tion's famous family, to which we have alluded, may be
correctly cited as exceptions from the rule, but how maDy
are the instances — such as Lord of the Hills, a peifectly
worthless brute, despite his connection with Lord of the
Isles — where purchasers, led astray by "high falutin" pedi-
grees and the doughty deeds of a brother or sister, have given
very large sums for animals hardly capable of winning a race
of any description at all. Again, the breeder may wisely take
to heart the danger and futility of investment in cheap aod
Becond-rate mares, for to breed animals of class and value it
is absolutely necessary to purchase the best class of mares.
Take, for a moment, the studs that have in the largest degree
succeeded and prospered, are they not those of Eaton, of
Mereworth (we may almost say, alas, no more!), and of those
breeding for public sale, of Mr. Chaplin and of Mr. Hume

Webster? If fair iavascigation were made into the matter,
we tLiuk the result would he to find that expenditure has been
regulated by wise aud befutiag considerations of outlay, and
not by mistaken and niggardly yiews of economy.

And now as to the ques-ion (jf the sire; while conforming
to the elementary principle of ,r-ib, breeding to correct faults
on either side by judicious mating, and that quality should
come from the mare's side and power, -from the sire, the doc-
trines so strongly held by the late John* Day, is well worth
consideration. In the mating of mares he always advocated
the union of untried mares, i. e. mares who have never bred
a winner, or are at the stud for their first season, with horses
that had sired winners; and iu case a breeder .or owner
should be anxious to offer an untried horsca. .{banco, the
selection for him of tried mares— that is, the daais of win-
ners. Particular attention should be directed to the, choice
of a sire in the case of maidens, for it may very safelj -be ac-
cepted as a general rule that, in all degrees and conditions of
animal life, the first offspring is inferior to those that suc-
ceed it, and in no instance is this doctrine more clearly dem-
onstrated and verified than in the case of .the first foal.
Many breeders regard the first foal as useless for racing pur-
poses; and though Albert Victor and Melton figure as excep-
tions, they are far rather isolated instances than proofs of
definite fact. In the choice of a sire breeders are frequently
led astray by mere considerations, either of misdirected
economy, or by representations relative to the amount won
by the progeny of some particular horse during the season.
This must often prove a very deceptive guide; for there are
very many cases of horses who have produced one or two
really good animals, yet fail to perpetuate their successive
stock with merit.

The sire that best merits the patronage of breeders is the
one that, to use a homely phrase, "gets all his stock to run a
bit," no matter what may be the class of mares who are sent
to him. In the matter of "fees," breeders for public sale
should take into account popular fancies; a large fee of 50
or 70 guineas— nr even in the case of Hermit, 200 guineas —
may be a wise outlay, and yield a fair profit after the deduc-
tion of all expenses, such as the fee, the keep of the mare
and foal and the groom, if the cross and sire selected are
popular.

The subject of inbreeding has so continually been raised in
the racing world that a very few remarks here may not be
amiss. A certain amount of inbreeding is necessitated, and
the difficulty is to limit its application and extension. Wis-
dom (the sire of Florence,) Petrarch, Galopiu and Hermit
{inbred to Camel and Sultan,) are all inbred to show not
only good performances on the turf, but may lay claim to
the paternity of many winners. Again, no blood is more
popular than that of Plenipotentiary, aud yet there could
scarcely be found a more inbred horse throughout the pages
of the Stud Book than the son of Emilius aud Harriet. I
think the lessons that may be chiefly taken to heart are, -to
endeavor if possible to avoid breediug with ^auimals too
closely related, and, where such crosses have been effected,
on succeeding occasions to endeavor to find a perfectly new
strain of blood for the progeny. To sum the case up briefly,
the maxims of these pages are:

1. Not to buy mares merely by reason of their turf per-
iformances.

2. To select, if possible, dams of winners, or else animals
from a family that have proved successes at the stud.

3. To eschew mares of uncertain or unsound parentage.
In the matter of sires, to pay attention to the continued form
of their stock, and to endeavor by wise and judicious mating
to correct faults of an hereditary type. These seem to be
some of the main facts to be deduced from the turf and pad-
dock experience, and if discussion of a friendly character
may be challenged on them, and a greater interest on horse-
breeding aroused, the object of these pages will have been
most amply fulfilled.

Ed Bither on Jay-Eye-See.

The following letter, written by Ed Bither to the Racine
(Wis.) Daily Journal, gives interesting facts relating to the
early history of Jay-£ye-See, record 2:10: "There have been
so many nonsensical remarks about Jay-Eye-See's early his-
tory that I deem it no more than fair to the 'King of theTurf
to contradict some of the statements that have been written
by those who were wholly ignorant of the facts. First, I
wish to state that Jay-Eye-See was not purchased at a cheap
horse sa'eby Mr. Case, but was purchased by Mr. Case at
private sale with several others, of Colonel Richard West, of
Lexington, Ky., Mr. Case paying $o00 for him. Jay-Eye-See
was never used ly Mr. Case's family to do shopping with,
nor used by Ed Bither to haul supplies to Mr. Case's stock
farm; neither was Ed Bither Mr. Case's coachman, although
Mr. Bither is not too proud to be, and would willingly drive
for Mr. Case's family now if they needed him to do so, as he
has always doDe.

"Now for Jay-Eye See's training. Mr. Case purchased him
at two years of age. The Fall that he was two years old he
was not fairly* broken; was not hitched up to exceed ten
times. He was then turned out with the other colts and run
all Winter, being put iu the stall nights and stormy days.
The uext Spring he was three years old, and when I took the
other ;borses to the track, I took Jay-Eye-See up and com-
menced to drive him. I worked him not to exceed five weeks,
and only half mil«s at speed, and at the end of that time I
drove him a half for Mr.Ctse's son Jackson, 1:18}, which we
all thought was pretty good for the time he was worked, and
a three-year-old at that. Mr. Case then ordered him put in
the pasture, where he remained until Fall. I then took him
up with the view to get him gentle to drive on the rnad, as
he was very shy and timid at the time. I had him put up
from the pasture ahoot two weeks, but bad not speeded him
any to speak of . One day the cart that I used to drive him
iu on the road beibg in use, I hitched him to a sulky and
let him go a half mile, and he stepped off
iu 1:14§. Right then and there I knew that I
had got the making of a first-class trotter. After that
I brought him to town for the Winter, aud drove him with
Eiwm B. to the pole. The uext Spring that he was four years
old I took him to the truck and commenced his preparations
for the four-year-old race to come off at Chicago in July that
he was entered in, aud which wan the only race that Jay-
Eye-See ever lost. Since that time the public is as well
acquainted with Jay-Eye-See's performances -as his driver
and trainer."

W. C, France has shipped Harry Wilkes to New Y
is driving him on the road. The horse has recov. :
the pink eye, which laid him up last F*ll. Mr. Fr.»
probably start a stock-breeding farm at Lexington.

m

SJBtc Ipmfe mid ji^rtsmatj.

Jan 28

Letter from Santa Rosa.

Editor Breeder axd Sportsman": The animal election of
officers for the Sonoma County Agricultural ±"ark Association
occurred last week. Mr. Isaac De Turk was re-elected a
Director and by the Directors again the President. It was a
wise and appropriate selection, llr. De Turk is one of the
solid men of Sonoma. -£oremost among the many cultivators
of the vine, owner .oftbe largest winery in the county, prom-
inent in spirit of advancement in local and State affairs, and
conspicuous in the list of those who give attention to matters
of the turf, Among the other Directors elected were Capt.
Guy E. ,617*86, Byron M. Spencer and Jas. M. Laughlin, the
latter «hcs«'n as Vice-President by the Board. Capt. Grosse
wonJjis tille as a soldier in the Civil War, on the Union side,
end is the leading real estate dealer of the county. He owns
oiis'of the finest farms in Sonoma, planted with vines, fruits
'and -cereals, and employs a force of from twenty to one hun-
dred white laborers th6 year round upon his grounds, adja-
cent to this city. He has 4,000 olive trees upon his Bmcon
Hill property, besides the many trees for fruit and ornament

walnut, oak and pine— which line the driving ways; the

most interesting and attractive in picturesqueness, of any in
the country. -Mr. Spencer is the leading merchant here, and
A man of solid worth. Mr. Laughlin is an old resident at
Mark West, and has the Kentucky fondness for fine stock
and the skill in breeding horses. Throughout the Board
is well constituted, and the high reputation which
the Association has gained will be not only
sustained but advanced in the coming year. The track,
already acknowledged by racing men as one of the best in
the State, is undergoing such improvement as will better it,
«ud the grounds are to be made more attractive. The pavilion
is the handsomest in California, that of the State Agricultural
Association at Sacramento alone excepted, and the stabling
accomodations are to be enlarged — they can hardly be better
in quality — for the coming Annual Fair in August next.

The Sonoma Stock Breading Association also held an annual
election last week, aud Mr. De Turk and James M. Laughlin
were re-elected to the Directory and, respectively, President
and Vice-President of the Association. It is this body which
owns Anteeo, the noble trottc" with the fastest time-record
of any bred in California, or on the Coast, and also several
tine stallions of Clydesdale and Normau breed. In time.it
is intended to add to these other choice breeds for the turf
and the farm, and also superior stock of homed cattle and
sheep.

Each of these Associations are prospering, and the promise
is that, well as Santa Rosa and all Sonoma have done in the
past, iu the near futnre hotter results will ensne. Anteeo
has the call for the coming season beyond all other stallions,
ami in evorv respect is the favorite with turfmen and breeders,
'-. O'M.

■* —

At a meeting of the State Board of Agriculture last week
the lease of Agricultural Park was awarded to Frank Rhoads,
Henry Giice and John Shellars, for a term of three years,
beginning on February 1, 1SS6, at $4,152 per year.

TRAP.

Yuba City Gun Club-

On Jan. 15th and 16th the Yuba City Gun Club save a
wing shooting tournament that proved a very successful and
interesting affair in the number of shooters and the general
interest shown. Both days were clear and pleasant, and the
pigeons were strong country birds, just cooped and quick
flyers. Seven matches were shot, with varying winners. The
scares follow:

At 6 live birds, 21 yards rise, plunge traps, $2.50 entrance.
Two prizes. H. Brittan won first and Ales. Robinson second.

..111111—6
..11111 1—6

...i 11111
...i l o o i :

narkey 1 0

Bukman 1 1

Hewett 0 1

McQuaid 1 I

Wefldrein 0 1

Ed. Cleuientsi 0

W. O'Banion

Boase

J. Clements 1 0 0 110—3

Ties on 6, at 3 pairs, IS yards rise.

Brittan — 10 U 11—51 RobinBon 10 10 w

At 6 live birds, same conditions. Three prizes. Mr. Wad-
drienwon first, Joe Clements second, H. Brittan and Ed.
Clements divided third.

Weddnin

joe Clements .
Eil. Clements...

Krittan

Robinson

AicQuuid

V.\ J. Walton..
Boase..

...1 1111 1-fi

.1 1 1 1 1 1-f

..lllil l-i

...1 1111 1— '

...I i 1 1 1 l-i

...0 1 1 1 » w
..1110 W

t.l 1 1 0 w

MliVlrV I 1 l

Hewett o 1 i

Boknian 1 o o

Hawley l l l

Q'Baoiou o a 0

Epperson 1 0 1

Kose i) w

Ties -At three pairs, IS yards rise.

Weddreiu U 01 11-5 I H. Brittan.. 10 10 01—5

Joe Clements 10 01 11— : | Ed Clements 11 00 lo— 6

At 12 live birds, same conditions, $5 entrance. Three
prizes. H. Brittain wou first; Messrs. Ed. Clements and
Boase divided second and third.

IT Brlltain...! 1 1 l 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1— 12lJTarkev <. 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 w

Boase I 111110 1111 1— UP. George 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 w

K Clements. I 0 t 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1— II Weddrehi 1 1 I) 1 1 0 w

j McVey 1 1111111110 n-10 B. McVoy oil 1 1 0 w

O'Banion l l l u M i i i i l i L— 10 J. Clements l o o 0 w

Hokmau l o 1 1 1 1 l 1 l L W Itobinson. I 0 1 0 w

Hewett i 1 0 1 1 l 0 o w I Walton > 0 o w

At 3 pairs, IS yards rise, $2.50 entrance. Two prizes. Mr.
Hewett won first, and Messrs. Weddrein, Boaso, Brittaiu aud
Suniiney divided second

Hewett n ii M-fi

Wedrtrien n i<> '"-■

Bus te H 1') U-!

Brittaln 11 11 01— I

Siimmey oi n n— 5

JlcVt'V 01 1 1 01—1

O'Banion ll ni (11—4

Mcdiiaid 11 01 10-4

Walton ll 01 no-s

J. Clements w oo ll— 2

E. Clements oi 10 w

Uarkey 01 00 w

At 6 live birds, 30 yards rise, plunge traps, otherwise Hur-
lingbam rules, $2.50 entrance. Two prizes. Messrs. Joe and
Ed. Clements divided first and second.

io dementi i l i i i> 1— SI Hewett 0 i i i i 0—4

J. Clements 0 l l I 1 I— 6 1 Boase i l i 0 0 w

Bilttaln l 1 I I 0 0— l|6iimmey I 0 D w

At 6 live birds, 21 yards rise, plunge traps, entrance $2.50.
Two prizes. Mr. Clements won, and Messrs. Hewitt and
Brittaiu.

K Clements l 1111 I— fl I Boase 0 l l l 0 w

n, ni i Dili 1— 5 .T. Clements I i o y w

Brittaiu ioiii i— o I summoy 0 0 w

At 3 pairs, live birds, IS yards rise, $5.00 entrance. Two
prizes. II. Brittaln won first and Mr. Boase second.

Brittaln ~ U » 01—61 Hewitt 11 10 10—1

,1. Clements M "I "'— l K. Clements id oo w

i .■ 11 11 oo—l I .Suniiney (U 00 w

Ties* for second money, nt 3 pairs.

Roane ll "1 H— *> | R". Clemeiits.-.r.. .,.,„...«.** «. 0*1 w

I! v.M., .*....* 10 I") 11—3!

U 12 clay pigeons, 15 yards rise. Mr. E. Clements wou
ty-sr, and MeWs. Brittaiu and CleuieuU divided second.

Utah-California.

In relation to the proposed inter-State pigeon match it seems
proper to Bay something in order to place the blame for the de-
lay where it belongs. In September a resident of Utah, Mr.
Howe, telegraphed Crittenden Kobinson a challenge to shoot
a team match, Utah against California.

As soon as Mr. Robinson could communicate with suitable
persons for such a team, an answer was sent, practically
accepting the challenge as made, and a forfeit of five huu-
dred dollars put into our hands. Then the Utah gentlemen
began a Beries of delays and excuses, which were received in
good faith and in the belief that the Salt Lakers really did
wish to shoot. But after long periodH, in which no advice
was received from Mr. Howe, and after failure on Howe's
part to coverjthe forfeit, the Californians began perforce to sus-
pect that they had been led into one of the devices for gain-
ing cheap notoriety, such as are used by prize-fighters and
people of that ilk. Still, hoping that they were mistaken,
they waited, until patience ceased to be a virtue, and on Jan-
uary 11th telegraphed Mr. Howe, asking for an immediate
reply, fixing a day for the match, and intimating that if a reply
was not received within a reasonable time the match would
be considered off and a lack of -sincerity be imputed to the
Utah team. Up to this date, Jan. 19th, no reply has been
received, and the California team justly feels that it haB been
treated with discourtesy, and been humbugged by a few per-
sons, as well as been put to the loss of time and money In
attending practice shoots.

We are at a loss to understand the course of Messrs. Howe,
Duddleson, Brim, Browning and Ketcham, the shooters ex-
pected to represent Utah, and until some satisfactory explana-
tion is made, we must conclude that their challenge was a
buncombe attempt tu gain standing as trap Bhots, to which
their skill would not entitle them.

The California team has withdrawn its forfeit, and will
require substantial proofs of candor, before entering into
further correspondence with Mr. Howe and his friends.

A number of the wing- shooters, at South Butte, participated
in a live pigeon contest at that place, last Thursday, the 7th
inst. Considering that a very heavy north wind was blowing
at the time, the result of the contest, furnished by a South
Butte correspondent, as given below shows considerable skill
on the part of the participants. The first match was at six
single birds, as follows:

B.Epperson 1 0 111 1—5 I .T. Clements 1 110 1 1—5

E.Clements 1 110" 1— i I Ilavenhill 0 00011-2

Joe Clements and B. Epperson divided the coiu. In the
second match, also six birds, Joe Clements took the coin, with
a clean score.— Sutter Co. Farmer.

Collinsville.

On January 14th a pigeon shoot was given at Col'in iville
which drew a large attendance. The birds were fresn caught
and lively and the day a good one. Mr. Al Donaldson hindly
furnishes the scores for publication:

Match, 21 yards rise, at 6 birds, plunge traps.

Rodcers..

Snead

Donaldson..

Markem 0

O. K. RodRCrs 0

Booth 0

Bnll.ini 0

Story 1 i

Rice.

Johnson 0 0

Shadock 0 110

Smith. 1 1111

Rash 0 0 0 0

Jones 1 0 0

Remifree 0 1 1

Holliday 11111

Galbreth 1 I 1 0

Divided between Smith, Hollowayand Donaldson.

At 6 birds, 21 yards rise, plunge traps,
story 1111

Holliday 110 1

Remifree l 1 l l

Galbreth 10 0

Jones 0 0 1

Bullard 10 0 1

In the shoot-off Donaldson won first money, and Smith
second money.
Freeze out, Hurlingham rules.

[Smith l

Galbreth 0

Donaldson 1

1 OiRmith Ill

1 1 Donaldson. 1 1 1

1 0 Rice 1 1 0

Johnson 0 11

Booth 0 10

1 0
1 1 1

1 0

1 1 0

Jones 0

Story 1

Remfree 1

Rice 1 111 Booth.

Holliday. .

Bice, first money; Donaldson second; Smith third.
At 3 pairs, 18 yards rise, plunge traps.

0 111

Donaldson 1 1

Smith 1 ]

Bullard 0 0

Rice 1 1

Holliday 0 1

Galbreth 1 0

1 1
0 1

Shadock
Story. . .

Booth 1 1

JohuEon 0 0

Jones 1 1

11111

Donaldson and Shadock divided.

It is supererogatory to intimate to San Francisco sportsmen
that Mr. Fred. H. Putzman is iu a way to supply them with
such prophylactics against cold aud miasma as can De found
iu a fully equipped wiuo and liquor establishment, but it
may be doing some far away reader a good turn, to say that
Fred, Putzman is a thoroughbred shooter, and knows just
what the needs of a sportsman are, aud is able and glad to
meet them promptly from his depot at 340 Piue street, in
this city. The name "Bonanza," advertised elsewhere as the
title of his house, is no misnomer. It is a bonanza iu the
way of sound, fragrant old wine and stronger liquids.

ROD.

Up or Down Stream— Striking— Playing.

Mr. R. B. Marstou, editor of the English Fishing <!a:>tlet
has written for his journal au article entitled "A Few
Hiuts in Fly-Fishiug." The essay is a practical one aud we
give copious extracts from it:

The question of whether yon should throw your fly up
stream or down stream depends a good deal upon the nature
of tbe water, but in nine cases out of ten I have found that it
pays best to cast up stream. In the first place, the fish do
not see 3*011 nearly so soou when yon cast down to them; sec-
ondly, when 3*011 hook a fish you kill him by drawing him
down through water which you have already fished, whoreas,
if you cast down stream and book a fish you mnst spoil a cer-
tain amount of water by going down with him to kill him. In
a rapid stream I find it the best plan to cast first straight up
under tho bank I am nearest to, then gradually cross over
aud fish under the opposite bank if tho stream is too wide to
be covered from one sido. Then I fish back again iu the same
way. I cannot too strongly impress on the beginner the
necessity of eeuding his dies well iu under the sides, for
where bushes haug over or sedges grow there the feeding fish
will be found I have hundreds of times killed fish so close
to the side that the rise seemed to be out of a half-submerged
water-rat's hole"; and I have dften noticed that fish which hng
the sides in this way either do not see of will not trouble
themselves to come after a lly unless it ia thrown directly

over them. And when these side-feeding fish do rise they
meau business as a rule.

It is when the fish are rising badly or not at all that this
side-fishing answers best, as, of course, when there is a good
rise on you see where to cast; in this case, always fish for
the fish which is rising nearest to you, even though you do
not think it so good a one as that big fellow just beyond. A
small fish often rises boldly and makes a big ring,
and a big fish generally rises quietly and makes little
fuss. In trying to get the big one first you often scare him
without knowing it, for the fish you have thrown over will
probably see you or your reel line and rush off up stream
and frighten the big fellow. He knows that no fish would
rush past him in that way unless there were danger behind,
and he instinctively follows suit. I have noticed over and
over again that fish which could not possibly have seen me
have suddenly stopped rising, and I generally attribute it to
this circumstance. I have no doubt that most of my readers
who fish for trout have noticed that when they have startled
one trout away to its cover, there follows a general move by
all the fish near, fish which had not been seen before.

The question of striking is a very important one. Up to.
within the last year or two I invariably struck on a per-
fectly tight line — that is to say, on a line grasped at the butt
with the hand; but when fishing once in Cumberland, on the
Eden, I met a gentleman, a most successful angler, who
struck his fish in a way new to me. I was impressed with it,
because I rarely saw him miss a fish, although to all appear-
ances he struck hard enongh to Bmasn his rod. I found
that he had struck from the winch; and ever since then I
have adopted the same plan, and find it infinitely preferable
to the old one. I described striking from the winch in the
Gazette some time ago, but have been so repeatedly asked to
do so again that I make no apologv for saying a few words
abont it here. The line should be passed between the second
and lower winch bar, and not between the upper bar and the
winch — this reduces the friction very much. The winch
should be a silent check, but the check so slight as to be
only jost sufficient to prevent the line running off when
withdrawing it from the water for a cast. It must not be
held by the hand in any way. The instant the angler sees a
fish rise to his fly he strikes, and the slight resistance of the
winch is quite sufficient to send the hook home, and if the
stroke has been too hard the line is ouly pulled off the winch
a foot or so. It is almost impossible to break a line when
striking from a winch of this kind. An ordinary check winch
will not answer, but by removing the check aud substituting
a buffer of metal or flat india-rubber, any degree of silent
check may be obtained. Another grand advantage gained in
adoptiug this kind of striking is that, if you get your fiy fast
behind you when casting, the sudden and unexpected strain
iB rendered harmless to rod and tackle — the line runs off the
winch a little, and so "gives" to the strain. Again, it often
happens that when a lively fish takes your fly, the instant it
touches the water, and before you have had to raise the rod,
he makes a long rush the instant he feels the hook. If you
are holding the line, he gets a dead pull on it, and you are
fortunate if he does not smash you; but, when your line is
free to run off the winch at any moment, he cannot get this
advantage over you.

The grand thing is to get your winch right — the pull must
not be too hard or too tight; but, whether you strike from
the winch or not, never ase a clicking winch unless you are
so enamored of the "music of the reel" as to consider it com-
pensates for letting every other angler within hearing distance
of you know exactly where you are, and that, if he wants to
fish ahead of yon, he has only to give you a wide berth
across the fields, and so get ahead. I have no objection to
hearing the "music," when it comes from another angler's
reel.

11 A word as to playing a fish. The beginner is apt to be
unrried and nervoas, and the old hand is not always
ts cool as he should be; indeed, what pleasure would
here be in angling if there were no excitement about it? To
all appearance you may be as "cool as a cucumber;" but if,
from the time yon hook a good fish to the final moment
when you get him into the net, your heart is not beating con-
siderably faster than usual, there must be something wrong
with it. Never hurry a fish; you will often get him close to
the net long before it is time to use it, and the sudden sight of
it is sufficient to urge his only half- exhausted strength into a
strong rush when, with a short line and rod, and one hand
engaged with the net, you have least control over him.

A boy was retailing brook trout — the finest we have seen
in tho country — on Tuesday, for fifty cents a string. Eaoh
string would weigh probably three pounds. He said ho
caught them in Dry creek; they bore no marks of giant pow-
der, aud-he strongly insisted that he caught them with hook
aud lino. — Idaho Statesman.

Amateur Rod-Making.

Seeing the interest that is taken in amateur rod-making by
the readers aud correspondents of your valuable paper, I
give herewith the details of the manufacture of the first fly-
rod I ever made.

I procured the uocessary materials from T. S. Chubb, Post
Mills, Vt., as follows: The wood is sent ready turned aud
fitted at the endsfor the ferrules, and the dowel* socket bored;
a complete sot of brass ferrules and solid brass reel seat (the
grasp of the butt is turned lo tit the latter); a bottle of stain
aud polish; a package of whitening ami one of powdered
pumice stone— tho use of which will be described hereafter—
and a number of rings and keepers, aud two tip rings.

Tho butt is of ash, -second joint aud tip hmeewood, each
forty-three and one-half inches long including ferrules. Total
length of rod when put together, ten feet seven inches. The
dimensions are:

Butt: Length of grip, including reel seat, twelve and a
half inches; diameter, one and one-sixteenth inches; diame-
ter above grip, nine-sixteenths of an inch; diameter at fer-
rule, thirteen thirty-seconds of au inch.

First joint: Diameter at large end, three eights of an inchj
diameter at small cud, nine thirty-seconds of au iuch.

Tip: Diameter at large end, seven thirty-seconds of nn
inch: diameter atsmall end, one thirty-second of an iuch.

Now as to the making. First smooth the joints with very
fine sandpaper, then fit on the ferrules. The latter may,
however, be rather a tight fit, aud the best way to decrease
the Wood is to sand-paper it, as by so doing there is not the
same danger of taking off too much, which very easily hap-
pens if it is shaved or even scraped. The wood should fit
the ferrules accurately and not depend on cement or shellac
for strength.

My plan is to fit the male, i. c, inside ferrule, first to the
dowel, then enlarge (if necessary) the hole in the end of
lower joint to fit the dowel. This done, proceed to the
female ferrules and fit same as above. To secure the same,
cover the wood with shellac dissolved in alcohol, such as

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may be procured at any color store, drive on the ferrules
and leave to dry, after removing all superfluous shellac.
Note, however, that the ferrules should not be too tight a fit,
otherwise it may go about half way, stick, and be very diffi-
cult to remove.

After all the ferrules and dowels are treated in this manner,
joint up the rod and endeavor to get the same as straight as
possible by turning each piece separately, until the rod is in
a true line and plays well. At this stage I take several rirg
guides, such as are used on bass rods, and fasten them tem-
porarily on the rod. The rings which will eventually be
placed on the rod will answer the same purpose if fastened
on with twine. Then pass a line through the rings and tie
the end to anything heavy or fixed in the room. Now handle
the rod as though playing a large fish, which will show the
bend of the rod under such circumstances. There may be a
part or parts that are a triflethicker thanothers, thusdeslroy-
ing the gradual taper and also the play and bend of the rod.
This will easily be seen by the above test, and any part that
appears too stiff and unyielding, owing to extra thickness,
dress down very carefully with sand-paper. It is advisable
to use as many temporary rings in the above test as are in-
tended to be used on the rod when finished, as the number
of rings used affects the bend of the rod. I may here men-
tion, that, to my idea, makers do not generally place suffi-
cient rings on their rods, especially towards the tip. I refer
to the medium priced article. Split bamboo and highly fin-
ished rods are amply provided as a rule. To turn, however,
to the finishing of the rod:

Being satisfied with its play and- bend, take a piece of sti3
brass wire, (if the ferrules are brass, if not use wire to match
them), point the end by filing and cut off a piece three-six-
teenths of an inch long, and after drilling a hole in the
female ferrule three -sixteenths of anineh'rom the lower end,
drive the above small rivet securely into the same, and either
leave a very small piece projecting to serve as a guide in joint-
ing the rod together, or tile the head flush with the ferrule.
The rivets should be in the same line the guides will event-
ually be placed in.

Between the above two methods of finishing off the rivets,
it is a matter of choice. Should the first plan be adopted,
aud it is perhaps the best, stout pins may be used for rivets,
cutting off the required length from the head, which will re-
main a smoothly finished dot on the ferrule to serve as the
guide above mentioned. All the ferrules and dowels should
be riveted, trie latter with pieces of small pins and filed
smooth, in order to fit the socket closely. The size of the
pins or wire used should decrease in proportion to the size
of the ferrules.

Before either staining or varnishing, the grain of the wood
should be filled up with a thin paste of whitening and water.
Rub this well in and allow to dry, when the superfluous
whitening should be removed with an oiled rag. The object
of this is to fill the slight interstices in the wood in order to
make the surface perfectly smooth for varnishing.

It is, of course' entirely a matter of taste whether the butt
and Brat joint are 6tained or left the natural color of the
wood. In finishing my rod I adopted the first plan, using
the stain and polish sent with tk» rest of the materials. I
am not sure, however, whether u is intended to be used
without varnishing afterwards or not. I gave my rod two
thin coats of "coaehmaker's body," bought atF. W. Devoe
& Co's., 101 Fulton St., New York, allowing each coat ten
days to harden. The tip should be left the natural color of
the wood.

After staining and giving one coat of varnish, I placed the
metal reel-seat in position, previously shellacing the wood,
and riveted fast the same as the ferrules. Then wrap the
grasp of the butt with hard, closely twisted cord, finishing
off with the invisible knot just where the grasps begin to
taper to the butt. A brass ring is supplied to keep the wrap-
ping in its place at this point. This should be riveted.

I prefer to give one coat of varnish before wrapping the
grasp, tying on the rings and keepers or placing the reel-plate
in position, and by so doing all moisture is kept away from
the wood. The rings and keepers should now be carefully
tied on with sewing silk, the color of which is immaterial. I
used red, it being a good contrast and a nice finish. Where
the keeper bulges slightly in the middle, to receive the ring,
pass the silk under it, that is to say, continue wrapping
round the rod but not round the keeper. This plan gives a
better finish and makes but one long wrapping instead of two
short ones. Continue wrapping in this manner until the flat
part of the keeper is-reached, then include it in the wrapping
as at first, not forgetting to slip the ring under the keeper. It
is better for appearance sake to file the ends of the keepers
to a knife-edge and wrap one-eighth of an inch beyond each
end. In other words, wrap this distance before placing the
keeper in position, and continue wrapping for the same
length after the further end is covered. The careful execu-
cution of these details adds greatly to the appearance of the
rod.

After wrapping the rings on the tip, I tied two additional
wrappings between each of them, in the same manner as a
split bamboo rod, which serve as ornament and also strengthen
the tip. The tip-ring should be of German silver, as this is
stronger than brass and better finished; secure it very care-
fully with shellac.

The rod is now ready for the second coat of varnish, which
should belaid on very thinly and evenly. When dry,rub down
with powdered pumice stone and water and polish with the
palm of the handor a slightly oiled rag. The roditself may now
be considered complete. There only remains to provide a
partition bag for it. Keep the wooden plugs always in tbe
ferrule.

To anyone reading the above, the making of a rod may
seem very easy work. There are, however, many|little nice-
ties in fitting and what-not, that take time and care. The
most important matter is to have the wood fit the ferrules
accurately and not to depend on shellac for strength, as al-
ready cautioned.

The only trial and trouble that I experienced was to ob-
tain a tip to suit the rod, and consequently to suit myself.
I place no reliance on tips that are turned. They should be
planed and finished with sand-paper. The objection to
turned tips is, that in turning them, the fibre of the wood is
slightly damaged, and being of such small calibre, they are
weakened thereby. A sixty-fourth of an inch is, so to speak,
ft good deal when near the end of the tip. The only place I
could procnre planed tips was at Abbey <fc Imbrie's,48 Maiden
Lane, New York.

Furthermore, always use swelled ferrules, that allow the
wood to be used full sixe. The ordinary ferrules are fitted
flush with the wood, which plan decreases same probably
one-sixteenth of an inch, with, of course, a corresponding
weakness. My rod is unfortunately fitted with the latter
kind, and consequently is weakest at the junction of wood
and ferrules.

In giving my experience as above in making my first rod,
I do so merely to encourage others, and do not go into print
as an authority on the manufacture of fishing rods. Should

any expert amateur notice any glaring errors in the making
of my rod, I would esteem it a favor were they pointed out,
especially as I intended making this Winter a fly -rod com-
posed of two joints aud a short butt, the two joints being
fastened with a splice instead of ferrules, after the style of a
beautiful rod I saw and handled at the Fisheries Exhibition
in London this last Summer.

The only objection I have ,to my rod is its weight, viz.:
about twelve ounces. It is consequently a black bass fly-rod.
I believe, however, that Mr. Chubb furnishes materials for
lighter rods. When I ordered mine, I asked for "trout rod"
necessaries, and not "fly-rod.'*

When I have finished the spliced rod I will be glad to give
the readers of The Angler au account of the result of my
work. — Ex.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and de%tbi
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam,
aad of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Whelps.

T. N. Andrews, Railroad Avenue, between 3d and 4th
Avenues, South San Francisco, St. Bernard bitch Bessie
(Norton's Jack— Florence), whelped ten, Jan. 10, 1SS6; four
dogs, by Sailor (Rover — Olive); seven living, four dogs and
three bitches.

Mr. John Rinkle's Setter bitch Bird, by Dorr— Daisy,
whelped six, four bitches, on Dec. 16, 1S85. atTruckee.

Visits.

Mr. F. A. Taft's bitch Dorris, to same owners' Gordon Set-
ter Don, on Jan. 1, 1SS6, at Truckee.

Death.

Florence, St. Bernard bitch, whelped in March, 1878, bk
w, died Jan. 11th, in parturition, in San Francisco; owner,
T.N.Andrews.

We hope our readers will derive as much pleasure from the
letters of "Esau" and "Sirius," printed in this week'a paper,
as we have. That they are good goes without saying; noth-
ing bad ever comes from either pen.

In the advertising columns Mr. R. T. Vandevort offers the
services of his noted Pointer Don in the stud. Don is of ex-
cellent breeding, being by Price's Bang — Lethbridge's Peg.
Bang, by -Coham's Bang — Price's Vesta* Peg, by Garth's
Drake — Smith's Sail. Price's Bang was a great field dog, be-
side being a grandson of Whitehouse's Hamlet, one oi the
greatest field performers ever bred. Coham's Peg was a
daughter of Garth's Drafce, a winner of five field trial firsts,
one champion, and one second prize.

Don is a large liver and white dog, and will be seven years
old on June 1st next. He was imported by Mr. Vandevort,
and has done credit to his breeder. In 1S82 he won first in
the free-for-all at the National Trials. In 1S8.3, at the
Eastern Field Trials, he won the Club Cup, and Mr. John
G. Hecksher's Cup, for the best Pointer in the free-for-all,
aud divided second and third money with Grouse Dale in th
same stake. On the bench he won second at Atlanta, in 1881
first, at Pittsburg, 1882, and divided special with Forema
for the best dog with a field trial record at Pittsburg, 1883.
While he has not yet been much used in stud, he has still
proved his prepotency, and Pointer men will do well to util-
ize his services. The fee is placed at a figure within reach of
all, as Mr. Vandevort is a sportsman, and is interested in
increasing the number of good field Pointers.

Mr. Kaeding also advertises his Irish Red Setter Duke in
the stud. Duke is well known to California fanciers, and is
a very good specimen of the Irish Setter. He is well broken
and a very good field worker. So much are his form and
blood valued, that a bitch has recently been sent from Ore-
gon to be stinted to him. Duke is a grandson of Ghampion
Elcho, and is in the fashionably bred line. We hope local
breeders will study the dog, and breed to him such Irish Red
bitches as seen likely to nick with him.

The Value of Show Honors.

In the American Field of January 16th, its editor, Doctor
Rowe, writes so ably and soundly about the breeding of
Bporting dogs, that we clip his article entire. We cannot
admit that we were altogether wrong, nor that Doctor Rowe
is unquestionably right, but we must defer a discussion of
the matter until next week.

Dr. Rowe says: The kennel editor of the Breeder ash
Sportsman, writes: "The more we see of Euglish Setters the
more strongly is the conviction impressed upon us, that ve ry
soon some such departure from accepted dogmas as was
made by Llewellin, must be again made by breeders of those
Setters. We think it is rare to secure one first-rate English
Setter from each litter bred. By first-rate we do not mean a
genius such as is occasionally seen, like the California Ken-
nel's bitch, Sweetheart, but merely a good, every-day dog,
with fair pace, and nose enough to justify his speed, and
power enough to keep him going as long as his owner cares
to huut."

This does not speak well for the Euglish Setters of Cali-
fornia, aud unfortunately the same can be said of many lit-
ters bred East of the Rocky Mountains. At the same time,
however, it cannot be said of all litters, by any means. The
fault is not with the breed, but with the breeding.

We can show'an entire litter (six), every one of which is a
good dog. Take the Gladstone — Sue puppies; we are not
aware that one of them was other than good. Take the
Count Noble — Nellies, the Count Noble — Peep O'Days, and
Roderigo by Count Noble — Twin Maud, Peep O'Day's sister.
All have proved more than good. Take tne Lincoln — Daisy
Deans; every one good. Take the Druid — Rubys; all good.

The instances we have mentioned are not isolated; we can
go down to later generations of the same dogs and tbeir near
relations. For instance, Oath's Mark and Gath's Hope, litter
"brothers. We understand the others of the litter are good
field dogs. Dr. Maclin has another brother, Gath's Joy,
which is as good as either Mark or Hope. The Doctor has
also a litter of puppies out of Gem, tbe dam of Mark, Hope
and Joy, sired by Roderigo, identically the same blood as if
he had been the litter brother of Gath, the sire of Mark,

Hope and Joy. Every one of these puppies, we understand,
is as promising as tbose by Gath were at their age.

Take Lady C, Bob Gates and Noble C, tbe three out of
Belle of Hatchie, but by different sires. Lady C. is by Cole-
man's London, a field trial winner, from noted field stock-

Bob Gates and Noble C. are by Count Rapier; he by Druid

Magnolia; she by Leicester— Sanborn's Nellie. Then tike
the Lightning— Dora Royals; all good, and going right back
to Lincoln, Gladstone, Leicester &nd Dart.

We could enumerate numerous other Setters and numer-
ous Pointers also, to show that more than ordinarily good
dogs can be bred if care is used in tbe selection not only of
the sire, but also of the dam; but as Mr. Briggs referred to Eng-
lish Setters only, we have confined ourselves to enumerating
them, and have mentioned those which have come to our
mind, and from sires and dams among those best known.
Good field dogs perpetuate their good field qualities through
generations, and bad field dogs, or no field dogs at all pro-
perly speakiDg, perpetuate their negative or bad qualities.

The reason so many worthless dogs are bred is,
many breeders either breed only to sell, or do not breed iu,
telligently, and many purchasers do not exhibit good judg-
ment. Too much importance is attached to a bench show
prize. A dog wins, breeders rush to breed to him, and the
inexperienced are caught by the fact that the sire won at
such and such a show. The breeders know that puppies
sired by a winner of a show prize will sell, and they bred to
a show-winner.

Before we would breed to a dog, no matter if he had won a
thousand prizes, we would have to know positively tuat he
was a good dog in the field, and that his ancestors were also.
Just so long as people will buy puppies by sires whose ODly
recommendation is a bench show prize just so long breeders
will breed to them, and just so long the number of worthless
brutes will be kept up.

We do not ignore show qualities. It is not necessary to
do so; and, moreover, we admire beauty in everything too
much not to want it in a dog, especially when we knew that
more good field dogs are good looking than not. These very
dogs we have mentioned are good looking. We want field
qualities combined with show qualities.

It is well known that a large majority of the Setters and
Pointers in England are worthless as field dogs. The Field
(London) and Land and Water have stated editorially such
to be the case, and numerous writers in those journals have
corroborated the statement; and all agree that the cause is, so
many men who never shoot have taken to breeding Setters
and Pointers, and being utterly ignorant of field qualities and
not caring for them, aDyway, have bred dams, and to sires,
whose only recommendation was a bench show prize.

Many of the dogs: ancestors never smelt a bird, never
pointed one, never had a gun shot over them, and, in short,
knew no more about hunting than the men who owned them.

How on earth can good fitld dogs come from such worth-
less brutes J It is impossible. It is well known that a breed"
of animals in -time can be made to change their race charac-
teristics. Therefore from a family |of bench show winners
only, field dogs cannot be bred.

A Setter or Pointer is for field work, and if not a good dog
is not worth the cost of one meal. We would not own an
hour a Setter or Pointer which we din not consider good in
the field. Au inferior Setter or Pointer is the most useless
of all useless animals; aud it is to be regretted that measures
could not be adopted to, at least, prevent such an animal
from propagating its own worthless traits.

The subject is one which requires consideration, as it has
a decided tearing on the dogs of the future, for it is impossi-
ble to tell after how many generations the bad qualities of a
sire and dam may c?op out— often when it has been thought
they have been bred out.

It is quite a serious matter after going to the expense of
buying a puppy, raising it and paying a trainer to break it,
to find the outlay and trouble have been for a worthless
brute, who like its sire and dam, does not possess any field
qualities. Independent of the expense and trouble, is the
time lost. When the time comes that the owner expects to
have a field dog, he finds he has not one.

We have watched the subject very carefully, and we find
the very fatal blunder is being made too often, of breeding
I to a dog because he has won a prize at a bench show, with-
j out stopping to know positively that he is a good dog in tbe
field. For aught that is known he may be gun-shy, may not
have a nose, or if he does it may be so short on game that it-
is worse than none.

We do not wish to see our Setters and Pointers deteriorate
as field dogs to tne extent the Setters and Pointers in Eng-
land, with exceptions, have deteriorated, therefore we Urge
breeders to shun a show-winner as they would a pestilence,
until they know positively that it posses merit in the field;
and the same advice holds good to buyers of puppies. Bo
satisfied sire and dam are both good in the field before buy-
ing a poppy. If buyers will do this breeders will be forced
to breed from good field stock only ; and the worihless curs
will decrease in numbers.

We do not wish to be misunderstood. We do not repudi-
ate honors won at a show, but we do consider that their value
is based solely on the corresponding field qualities of the dog.
We do know that beauty of form and superior field qualities
can be combined; indeed they should be. That is the essence
of fine breeding; to combine the two we have striven, and
every breeder should do the same. But we do know that they
are not combined always. To us a Setter or Pointer is never
so handsome as when pointing; and we admit frankly that
we would rather have an ugly looking dog and have him do
his work up properly in the field than one better looking out
of the field than iu it.

To sum the question up, tbe object of breeding is to per-
petuate certain qualities most desirable in au anim-1 Tbe
effect of breeding is to intensify them. It does not require
any argument therefore to show that in breeding dogs a sire
and dam which are both good ia the field, and whose ances-
tors for generations have been good in the field, raustproduce
better field dogs than a sire aud dam wbich are not good in
the field. Or if only one is good it is unreasonable to expect
that the progeny will be as good as if both sire and dam were
good.

It is expecting too much of a good dam to counteract the
bad effects of the sire in all her offspriug, or to expect the
sire, which is good to counteract the bad effects of tbe dam.
Where there is a mixture of good anil bad qualities through
the parents the same ninst be expected to be present in the
offspring. Such breeding, therefore, is a lottery; nnd as a
the bad qualities of the inferior parent usually predominate.

We think the best field dogs prove most conclusively tbo
necessity of breeding to field form, for we cannot call
a realy good field dog sired bv a dog whose rep-
gained solely on the bench, whereas the sires of vt
good field dogs never won at a show. Any oih
breed a field dog must choose a sire and dam whic
field qualities,

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A Serious Dog Story.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: On one proposition I
stand pat, firm and obstinate. I shall no more tell stories of
remarkable happenings, which I have actually witnessed, to
old army officers, wno have a propensity to beat or lower the
record. A man of my years and experience ought to have
known better than relate to an old army officer — honorably
retired after long and distinguished service, by the way, who
is now in fall enjoyment of that otium cum dignilate, which
exhausts not the physical energies and refreshes the mind —
examples of marvellous order, whether as to anything upon
earth, or in the waters, or in air. It is simply a dog story
now, yet hear me for the tale. We have at our home a great
family pet of the pug breed, of undipped ears and tail, and
ycleped "Kip," nut uq abbreviation of either Van Winkle or
Snorter. He is a dog of famous ancestry and costly, but
somewhat spoiled by too much petting and non-application of
the corrective whip. Generally fed from the table, he has
come to disdain feeding in the yard, but, nevertheless,
caches the juicy bones served to bim to provide against any
contingency of hunger. It is only when the chickens scratch
these up that he exhibits the feeble and amusing frenzy of
his utterly harmless nature. It is against the Games and a
huge Plymouth Bock, of the boss order, that he mostly vents
his ire, and his gamut of auger rises from whine and bark to
the vehement treble of howl and fury; but he doesn't scare
the fowls, which have the human instinct that all is fair in
war and reprisal. Like Billy Birch or Charley Beed they get
away with the bones. Across the street from us is a hound
pup whose owner does not practice the petting theory, and
nas frequent recourse to the lash. The yelps of the pup
arouse the temper and sympathy of Kip, and at every oppor-
tunity he hires the young brute to play with him and makes
canine demonstration of his distinguished consideration.
The pup is not overfed, by any means. Kip's condition

shows that he is. Well, the other day meetiug Col. A.

a(; the postoffiee, the accustomed gathering place on the
arrival of the daily mail from San Francisco, I related to him
the truthful story of how Kip had, on .New Year's Da}.', in a
spirit of hospitality aDd "(he compliments of the season,
with many happy returns of the duy," and all that, invited
the hungry hound pup into the rear yard, there dug up sev-
eral of the cached bones, and then, couchant, and in high
mood of self-gratulation and delight as witness, watched the
guest of his choice — his only caller of the holiday — as the
gratified pup feasted and crunched the welcome delicacies
"unearthed for its sole benefit. I regarded it as a remarkable
iDstance of dog sense and pug benevolence, aud with no little
pride that this model canine was ours; I say "ours:' for my
title in Kip is quite lost in that which the children assert in
him — and in ttiis emotion of pride I told my story to the
gallant Colonel. I thought it the top story of
the kind. But the man • who holds four aces
may be knocked out by the royal straight flush
which the other fellow holds. The Colouel patiently listened
to my brag, a "good dog" the world over, aud then he grace-
fully came back at me with his invincible hand. While in
active service on the frontier, years ago, he spent the Christ-
mas season in camp, as old army officers only can tell about.
He had a _ favorite dog, breed not mentioned. There were
other officers who had dogs. The Colonel, being in com-
mand, his dog, inspired with the spirit of his master on
Christmas for a general holiday treat, had managed to gather
all the other dogs of the post iuto the rear yard at headquar-
ters, where a generous dog spread of the fragments of the
good things at the Colonel's Christmas dinner had been
provided. There were a dozen or more, fancy, and common
and uncommon breeds: Puiu'ters, Setters, Deerhouuds, Span-
iels, Terriers, Black and Tan and pet speoies, St. Charles.
Poodles and Spitz. The Colonel's favorite, an intelligent
Newfoundland, as host and master of ceremonies, had duly
arranged for the grand feast, all outspread, and the honor
was accorded the post Chapiains St. Bernard to imitate
something in the way of grace. But just at the moment of
profound attention an uuuiaunerlv Spitz, more selfish than
hungry, and more rapacious than any other, snapped away a
tempting bone from the pile. With becoming dignity and
more than human alacrity, the Cjlonel's Newfoundland, with
all of the responsibility of hostship, caught the transgressor of
propriety by the nape of the neck and bore him, witu puni-
tive shaking«outside the pale. The cur was excluded from
the feast and jollification for his voracity and bad manners,
for conduct unbecoming the dog of a soldier aud a gentle-
man. It happened that be belonged to the Sutler, and had
been addicted to such liberties of behavior and over-
charges in moments when watchfulness was relaxed that he
did not know any better. The feast then went on, trie Colo-
nel's dog supervising in such careful manner that there was
no "stealing around the board" and every dog had his fill.
Dogly decorum and military style prevailed. Every dog of
them was full and happy. It was a dog-day jubilee in Mid-
winter, the merriest of the year.

I am not offering chromos for the best dog story, nor are
thete prize boxes in the many sold; but I merely desire to
apprise my numerous patrons and the public generally — I
believe this is the accepted formula — that I have retired from
business in this line and that I respectfully request a con-
tinuance of that confidence and custom to which, etc., etc.
to my friend in the army, in which his long and gallant and
meritorious services have justly entitled him to repose in
th it peace which his valor and his skill have helped to con-
quer and assure. Count Rip out and promote the Colonel's
dog to the head of the column. Sirius.

Pointers, Past and Present.

It is suggeeted that diplomas be issued to winners in the
first American Waterloo, run week before last at Newark
Park, and the idea impresses us as an excellent one. After
all is said, the substantial, lasting and most enjoyable reward
one can receive after engaging in any amateur competioo, is
the honor of winning, aud that is better emphasized by a
medal or diploma than by any sum of mere coin. A neatly
designed diploma for each of the placed dogs in the Waterloo
would-not he very expensive, and would be cherished by the
winners, and increase the interest and value as years passed.
Mr. Boyd should he able to draft a proper design for a
diploma, and it could then be lithographed or printed, and
filled in by the officers of the Waterloo Meeting.

Mr. M. P. McKoou, the well-known breeder of Cocke
Spaniels, is to spend the Winter at El Cajou. S in Diego Co.'
for his health, and we trust will fully recover it. He will
have rare sport with his bright little dogs, hunting quail,
which are innumerable in San Diego.

Coursing men and a great mulitude of others will be glad
lo learn that Mr. John Hughes at this writing (Wednesday)
is restiug more easily and is holding his own. Few sports-
men have more friends, and none could command more sym-
pathy in very serious illness. We trust he may o on to
complete recovery, and that soon.

Mr. W.Brailsford, in a series of entertaining and instructive
articles on the English Pointers of the past aud present,
thus describes the origin and development of the famous
Sefton strain:

The Pointer kennel of the late Earl Sefton, which held, for
so many years, a high standard of perfection, aud was so
widely known for its excellence, was commenced in the year
1S42, when Henry Beale entered Lord Sefton's service, tail-
ing with him from Melton Mowbray a good-looking, roomy
and well framed young bitch named Jewel, a liver and white,
bred by Mr. Henry Collin, of Melton, and this bitch Jewel,
may fairly be called the mother of the Croxteth kennel.

Jewel was very much inbred, and the high character of her
progeny is a great argument for the advocates of inbreeding,
as not only diu she breed dogs of good substance and great
Pointer character, but all her family of both sexes were
equally noted both as sires and dams.

It will be seen by tue pedigree of Jewel, given below, that
she had a strong mixture of the black and white strains, and
these valuable strains being the backbone of two such ken-
nels as those at Strelley and Croxteth quite justifies the high
opinion I hold of the quality of the black and white strains
of forty or more years ago; but we have still the blood in all
our best Pointers of the present day, and the color is only a
matter of fancy, but I like it.

In Pointer breeding, since the introduction of dog shows
much damage has been done by a type of dog being produced
to suit the tastes of the few men who generally judge at these
shows, and the good stamp of a wear and tear dog is less fre-
quently seen now. And the recent awards at the leading
show just passed have more fully convinced me that dog
shows, as at present conducted, are altogether misleading.

But, to go back to Lord Sefton's kennel, Jewel was in
whelp to Mr. Goode's Grouse for her first litter when trans-
planted to Croxteth, and this dog, Grouse, was a dog of sin-
gular color, which I will try shoitly to describe, as from him
came the markings known afterward as the topaz or Sefton
color. Mr. Beale tells me that Grouse was a grand dog on
game and remarkably well made, and the produce from
Grouse and Jewel was a great success.

Goode's Grouse and Sir F. Goodricke's Grouse are identi-
cal, Mr. Goode breeding the dog when in the service of the
late Mr. George Payne and taking Grouse with him on enter-
ing the service of Sir F. Goodricke. Grouse was white, with
sorrel patches, and in all these patches were darker markings
of deep liver color very singular in formation; and, with this
odd arrangement of markings a wall eye was an accompani-
ment; but the eye, when looked into, was really very pretty,
the grey circle being studded with brown-like pearl-spots,
very singular, but very interesting; and as the dogs produced
at Croxteth of this color were invariably amongst the best,
they were much preferred by Lord Sefton as a leading feature
of his kennels.

I have not the pedigree of Grouse, but as Sir F. Good-
ricke's Grouse, mention of the dogis made in the first volume
of the Stud Book; but the pedigree of Jewell is most singu-
lar; her sire, Lord Waterford's Jurat, and her dam, Mr.
Henry Collin's Jewel, were both out of Collin's Psyche, a
bitch bred at the Belvoir kennels, but they were by two dif-
ferent dogs, the sire being by Don V. (Maher's, afterward
C. Martin's), and the dam by Collin's Jurat, and here again
there is close family blood, as Collin's Jurat and Maher's
Judy, the dam of Don, were own brother and sister, being
by Sir Harry Goodricke's Jurat, Mr. Martin's Don being by
Captain White's Don.

Iu Jewel's first litter to Grouse she brought two dogs, Jas-
per and Jurat, and one bitch named Juno. The bitch fol-
lowed her sire, Grouse, in his singular color, while the two
dogs were a clear liver and white. In the following year
Jewel went to Mr. G. Cornwall Legh's Plato, and she pro-
duced from this visit seven liver and white bitch puppies,
six of which were successfully reared, and amoDgst these
weie Jane, Jilt and Mink, three bitches of nice quality, and
very good in work, becoming afterward, as breeding bitches,
pillars of the kennel.

The first litter by Grouse proving so good in their first
season's work, Jewel was again sent to him, aud iu her
second family by Grouse she brought five, two dogs and two
bitches of which were brought to maturity; and by this time
Lord Sefton was so well satisfied about the quality of his
Pointers that he named this litter Topaz, Jasper, Ruby and
Pearl (the Jasper of the first litter had previously died). The
old bitch was next sent to Lord Eglinton's Grouse, with the
result of one puppy only, which was named Jewel, and sold
at Tattersall's with some drafts, June 20. 1848.

Topaz was a most extraordinary dog, decidedly ugly to
look at in kennel, for besides his odd color, he had crooked
forelegs; but the way in which he could gallop and the grand
style he had in work were most surprising, aud I have never
seen a Pointer whose appearance in kennel and brilliancy in
work differed so much. The crooked forelegs, Mr. Beale tells
me, were the resalt of too close confinement when a growing
puppy at his walk; but how he could go with them in. the
light and corky way he did has always been to me a marvel.
Other Pointer breeders outside the Croxteth stud were glad
to get the peculiarity of color with the aceompauiug Topaz
merit; but the color seems now nearly to have bred out, as
they are now seldom seen, and, as regards the Croxteth
kennel, I believe this is a matter of regret.

Lord Sefton's Pointers were very judiciously managed by
Mr. Beale for many years, and no single individual has done
more to uphold the high character of the Euglish Pointer
than Mr. Beale has. The selection of sires for the Jewell
bitches all seemed to hit, and the kennel soon became well
filled with good specimens of good and good-looking Pointers;
and iu 1S50 there were in the kennel some grand young dogs
out of Jaue and Jilt. But, among mauy other good ones,
my selection for first honors was Major, a charminglv com-
pact dog, by Captain White's Monarch— Jilt. This dog was
selected for Bell.-, the bitch from which sprung the first litter
of the Earl of Lichfield's Pointer Kennel in 1851.

Captain White must have been a good judge of, aud a care-
ful breeder of Pointers, as the well-known names of some of
his Pointer sires testify. It was not my good fortune to
kuow him personally, but I have recently read au excellent
letter, written by him many years ago, in which he speaks of
the qualities aud breediug of his dogs for fifty years then
pa&t, and in that peculiarly pleasing way in which only a
man of expeii-nce, and who had pleasure in that experience,
could convey an interesting description. Betwecu the Crox-
teth anil Caplain White's kennels there were, fur some years,
frequent exchanges of slud visits, and with satisfactuiy re-
sults to both, aud mauy other Pointer breeders, aa I have
previously said, were anxious to get the Croxteth blood; and
not the last or trie least iu this movement was that good and
reliable breeder, Mr. Thomas Statter, who had already gone
well into the Strelley strains, Mr. Statham's aud other relia-
ble breeds, of whose capacity for spotting a good sire I have
had for a great inaDy years tbe strongest proofs.

A Miscellaneous Dog. ~'<

Editor Breeder and Sportsman So much space in the
Breeder and Sportsman has of late been given" to kennel
notes and notes of held trials, and general doggy information
that I am inclined to think that every doggv is having "his
day," and all of them at the same time. And these are hardly
dog-days either. I have owned a number of dogs at diverse
times and on other occasions. I don't remember of ever hav-
ing owned a doggy of any consequence. I mean, I never
owned one that was considered of any consequence by any-
one but myself; aDd yet I have owned several very good
doggies, and, also, I have owned others that were
otherwise. Therefore, I thiDk I knowa dog when I seehim-
moreover, if he is a bad dog, I flee him. But I was about to
say, I owned a dog when I was a boy— not over a century
ago. I owned him here in California, and he was a Califor-
nia dog, a native son, as it were. He was a good dog in my
estimation, and I was a good boy in the same place And I
will add that I stood high in the estimation of the do" also
aud I was proud of it. His name was Shep, but he would
come if I called him Jack; in fact, he came anyhow without
calling. He was probably Shepherd to a great extent, black
and white, and loDg haired. He had no pedigree, no ances-
try, nor other dead or living relatives that I knew of He
was only Shep. He was not a Pointer, nor a Setter norany-
thing in particular, but he was everything else. He would
drive cattle, catch hogs, herd sheep, and was a vigilant and
respected watch-dog. Besides this, he could whip every dog
iu the neighborhood. His main virtue in my opinion how-
ever, was his hunting qualities. He was the best hunting
dog, I thought, in the world, and I haveyet to see his equaf
He was a retriever— it just occurs to me that that is what he
was. I hadn't heard of the word until he had been dead some
years, but now I know that by profession he was a retriever He
would retrieve almost anything, from a deer to a jack snioe
He retrieved me very effectually from the
water one day, where I was taking a swim and
it was some time before I could convince him
that I desired to be left alone. I shot a salmon once in the
Sacramento, and he retrieved and brought it ashorelpromptly
He failed once in retrieving, and barely escaped with his life*.
I was hunting along the river, when I observed a lar^e coon
out on a riffle, evidently fishing. It was some rods from the
shore upon a half-submerged rock, slowly turning round
gazing intently into the water, and oblivious to everything
else. Having a rifle, a muzzle-loader, I fired at the coon but
missed, so I sent Shep to retrieve him. The dog was off like
an arrow, and half swimming, half jumping through the
shallow water, was within ten feet of the animal before dis-
covered. The roar of the water over the riffle had deadened
all other sounds to the coon, and he just saw his danger in
time. He sprang from the rock like a flash, and shot down
stream into a deep hole or bay below the riffle. The hole was
about twenty yards wideanc very deep. Idroppedmygun un-
loaded, and ran down the shore to see the battle, never doubt-
ing but Shep would soon land the coon. The dog plunged into
the hole almost upon the back of the coon and caught it b"
the neck at once; but with a quick turn the auimal freed i hseif
and faced the dog— both glaring, growling, sneezing b:ting
and swimming. I whooped along the bank urging Shep to
take him. The coon was in his favorite element, and waa
quick and crafty. Shep snapped and snarled but could not
'■take him." The next instant the coon snapped and took
Shep. He fastened on the dog's neck, and immediately
sprang upon his back. I was wild as I saw Shep go under
the coon on top, biting and keeping his place. My rifle was
a hundred yards upstream and unloaded. I waded in the
water to my waist, gathering and throwing stones at the coon
Shep came up once, gasped, yelped, and then sank, the coon
on his back. I hurled stones till they sang and whistled
around and over, but all missed him; I had one large smooth
stone left of an armful, and with all my strength I threw it
It struck the ribs of the coon with a thud, and he subsided
—capsized like. He sank off the dog, then both rose floun-
dering and half-strangled. The coon swam for tbe opposite
side of the hole, which was fringed with a thicket of willows
and vines, and Shep retreated toward me. After he had
sneezed a portion of the river out of him I took him around
where the coon had lauded and tried to start him on its
track. He looked up, sadly wagged his tail, apologized but
decidedly and absolutely declined. After that he was not
good at retrieving coons, but that was his only fault. He
would tree them occasionally when ho found themaloof from
the water. He was good for deer and would slow-track for
miles. He would tree squirrels all day. He was a good bird
dog also. He would tree quails— not point them. He was
the kind of a dog forevery-day work. He probably would not
stand high in a field trial before modern judges, but he
would astonish the fancy doggies at the end of a season or
year with all points counted and honest service considered.

Esau.

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Interesting- Coursiner Match.

On January 10th, a number of persons who delight in oours-
ing matches proceeded from Sacramento to Miller's ranch,
on the lower Stockton road, where they engaged in a
hare hunt. The hounds were some of the best in the State,
the hares proved to be plentiful aud strong, but much of the
pleasure of the day's sport was spoiled by the fog which pre-
vailed throughout the day, and which at"times was so dense
that the dogs could not be distinguished. The officers of the
day were: Wm. Schaw, judge; T. Haurabau, slipper; W.
Doyle and F. Warner, stewards. The dogs were regularly
drawn, and the day's sport began with a contest between
Kennedy's Well Fed aud Dnusworth's Blaine. The race was
a long and exciting one, so close that the judge could not de-
cide, and it was declared no race. The next trial was between
O'Brien's Bob Roy and Spain's Minute. The latter won.
The third race was between M. Hanrahau's Talleyrand aud
Jack Hack's Daisy. This was hotly contested from the time
the dogs were freed from the slips to the finish, and, like the
first trial, was so close that the judge, in order to be on the
safe side, again decided "no race." The next two that were
slipped were Kennedy's Mary Kelly and Thomas O'Brien's
Maud S. The latter was declared the victor. Thomas
O'Brien's Dynamite and Heunessy's Black Bart next fol-
lowed a lively hare, and Dynamite proved too much for the
dog which is named after the stage-robbing poet. Iu the
ruuuiug of the second ties Well Fed did not come to time,
aud in consequence Blaiue was slipped with Minute, the lat-
ter bearing off the laurels. Daisy and Talleyrand followed
on a hard race, which was decided iu favor of the former.
Dyunmite iu the next contest defeated Maud S. At this
stage of the sport the fog became so dense that it
was impossible to proceed with the match, and the race be-
tween Dynamite and Daisy to decide which was the victor
of the day had to be postponed. Iu the puppy race four
promising young dogs were entered, aud W. J. OTirieD'a Gro-
ver C. bore off the laurels. — Record- Union.

1886

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Woodcock.

Brit in a fair season one can yet make a good bag on the
salt marsh, by turning out in time for the morning flight on a
favorable title.

The comparative inexpensiveness of the shooting at the
bridges is a strong argument in its favor. When one shoots
merely for pleasure, and gives away his game, it matters
little wdether he kills a heavy bag or not, he gets the exer-
cise and fresh air just the same. A. ud if the real benefits ef
the outing cau be had for a few cents, or at most a dollar or
two, at the bridges, the fact that one can kill more birds in
the tule swamps weighs lightly against the fact that each trip
to the San Joaquin necessitates an outlay of from ten to
twenty dollars. It is true the fresh water shooting is cleaner,
and not so hard, but a little daub of mother earth, more or less,
is not worth considering, while the fact that shooting in the
tules is easier should militate against it in the minds of those
whose purpose in leaving town is to tire their muscles.

All in all, one who is fortcmate enough to receive an invita-
tion to the bridges can enjoy himself as much as a reason-
able man can wish.

A shipment of woodcock and pheasants to this city was
made by the last steamer from Japan. The birds were
brought over on ice and came throcigh sweet and sound,
Mr. John K. Orr received a pair of the woodcock and pro-
nounces them superb eating. They weighed about twelve
ounces each, and were rather darker in plumage than our
birds of the same species. The weight will surprise such of
our readers as have been accustomed to the smaller woodcock
foand east of the Rockies.

We understand that regular receipts of both woodcock and
pheasant may be relied upon, and these, together with recently
added black "brant, will prove most toothsome additions to an
already wonderfully varied aud choice market supply of game.

Last Saturday, on invitation from Mr. Will Golcher. we
visited the shooting grounds about the Draw-bridges on the
South Pacific Coast Railroad. Several years ago we knew the
place very well, and shot pretty good strings there, but we
were wholly unprepared for the change in the surroundings.
When it was first learned that fairly good shooting could be
had there, two or three of us used to go down and camp out
in the little cabin of old Sam Collier, the bridge tender. Sam
was and is one of the characters whose qnafnt conceits and
oddities are most amusing among the many amusing people
we find in.the out-of-the-way places which are most frequented
by game birds.

In that day Sam would make coffee and cook a steak for
us, and when bed time came, would move the wood-box so
that we might be more comfortable on the floor.

The cabin was only about eight by ten, and often we have
seen the floor completely carpeted with blankets, under each
of which would lie, wretchedly uncomfortable, some devoted
disciple of Frank Forester.

Sam's duties as tender involved the necessity of tramping
over the supiue forms at intervals through the night, so that
between the unspeakable hardness of the redwood floor, the
cold currents of air that streamed in through chinks, and
waiting in momentary expectation of. having Sam plant his
game leg on one's shivering abdomen, the nights passed there
were appalling.

But the reward was proportionate to the suffering. Virgin
ground, plently of birds and royal sport, repaid those hardy
enough to langh at bay mud, frost and nipping air. Soon
the fame of the place for big bugs spread, and the little cabin
could not hold the weekly visitors. Then a club was formed
and built a comfortable shooting cabin close by the track,
and at the same time near th£ boats. "BiUy"Duggan, as he is
known to all local shooters, was installed as cook, steward
and general care-taker. The club numbered seven, and its
members usually took down a friend or two, so that the
house was snugly filled. A little room just big enough to
hold a stove, folding table and some patent collapsible bunks,
had been built before by Messrs. John Gouyeau and Dick
Brooks, and when the larger house was finished those gentle-
men moved into it, taming their former quarters over to
Messrs. Will. Golcher, Fred Johnson, Jim Gannon and Fred
Wooster. Many merry, dirty, successful nights wt-re spent
in the cabins. The company was of the jolliest, and the
spirits tangible and intangible were never war ting.

To the uninitiated, it never was clear how Harry Catton,
Jerry Browell, Dick Brooks, Al Higgins, Charley Dall
and the other occupants of the house could
do so well in shooting, after the hilarious
nights, but they came in week after week with
heavy bags, and were apparently none the worse for wear
aud tear. They could not keep so good a thing quiet, and in
the second season there began a flow of shooters to that vicin-
ity that has increased, until now it is no unusual thing for
two hundred men to spend a day each week at the draw-
bridges. With the increase, new quarters became necessary,
aud they were erected near those first built.

Each new house was more convenient than preceding erec-
tions, and the old cabins were improved from time to time,
until' the quarters are as neat and comfortable us need be.
Our experience at the Golcher house is a fair sample of what
may be found in all of them. Leaving the city at 4:30 P. m.
it was well on to dark when we reached the bridges. In each
cabin there was a bright light burning, and from each stove-
pipe the streaming smoke suggested warmth and cheer with-
in. In company with Mr. Chicley Lang we marched over
to the Sprig Club house and were greeted from afar with a
hearty welcome. Crossing the gangway and entering the
the cottage we were surprised to find a table set with clean
white cloth, and glitering with ware snch as one would
hardly look for in a hunting lodge. Dinner was ready, and
it bespoke the culinary deftness of Messrs. Eugene Frost and
Will Golcher, who prepared it, even to the length of having
hot biscuits, which were superior.

The warmth, brightness and cheeriness of the cabin and
its occupants were in moBt marked contrast to onr old style,
when we got off the train, threw a steak on Sam Collier's
stove, and then lay down to infernal dreams on the ice cold
floor.

Quite a settlement has been built up at the bridges. Col-
lier has erected a large and comfortable cabin for shooters
who have none of their own.

The Sprig Club, Widgeon Club, San Jose Club, Baldwin
Club, John Muiler's Clnb, all have good quarters, and the
boats and decoys are without number.

The shooting is growing poorer jear by year, as is natural,
when the increasing number of shooters and their greater
skill are considered.

Some heavy strings of rail were killed, Mr. Charley
Dall getting three dozen, Mr. John De Vuall and son, about
four dozen, and Judge Rix and Micah Doane about as many.

A Mr. Frank Hoffmann was the hero of an amusing inci-
dent. He has made many trips to the salt marsh but is not
an observant person, nor capable of any great degree of re-
flection. On Sunday morning, he with Mr. Reuben Wolfe
rowed up to a blind, and Mr. Hoffmann left Wolfe in the
blind while the former walked back on the marsh in search
of rail. The tide was rising and Hoffmann was so inter-
ested m his hunting that before he realized the fact, the
water had filled the little slougUs aud ditches which he had
crossed, so that turn which way he would there was no dry
footing. He did not stop to think that at its highest the tide
could not rise abovej his knees, and could remain at that
height but for a little while. He became panic stricken and
began yelling for help lustily. Nobody understood him at
first, and the man quite lost his head aud tried to walk to
some high ground near one of the artesian wells .
After a few steps he slumped down into a
slough over his head, but managed to crawl out with-
out losing his gun. It then became evident that he was
frightened, and the nearest shooters called to him to stand
still and began rowing toward him. His yells had been
wafted to the shooting houses, and several started from there
in sail boats. Finally Mr. Wolfe reached his friend, rinding
him safe and sound and in no danger, but almost speechless
with fright and wet as a marsh rat. He was taken to old
Rodman's scow, dried, fed and warmed, and finally reached
the landing none the worse for the scare. Such a goose of a
follow should never leave the city pavements.

certain were young elk. I had SBveral times heard it said
that the elk was a clumsy animal, and that any common
horse could run down a young one; here was my chance. A
young elk I would have, so poor Alborak was spurred after
the eroup. It was evident that I gained on them as long as
they stood still; but when they, strangely enough, forsook
their mothers aud started directly for the Coast range, I did
not happen to gain. Indeed it looked as though I was reced-
ing, but I thought it must be an optical illusion. Soon it
became a manifest optical elusion, for the creatures grew
beautifully less till they disappeared from sight. Crestfallen,
indignant at the false report which had misled me, I found
my ^ay to Harbin's, and related my misadventure, not omit-
ting an emphatic disapproval of "old hunters' stories." Matt
asked for a description of my escaped game, and when I gave
it his roars of laughter convinced me that somebody had been
sold, and an uncomfortable couviction forced itself upon me
that I was that somebody. They were antelope, and Harbin
said I might as well have chased a streak of chain lightning.
At any rate I did not catch a young elk, and have never
owned a pet of that species to this day. Hayseed.

Duck Hunting in Yolo.

A carload of hunters — nearly sixty in all — went duek-
shooting on "the sink" on Sunday last. They got off at
Webster Station and scattered all over the country. There
were a great many ducks, but, owing to the great amount of
water, they were difficult to get. All of the hunters, how-
ever, with one exception, captured at least one duck. The
one exception was Howard Eimbrough. He found a good
"blind" some miles from the station, aud had hardly located
before a flock of fine mallards flew by. ■ Kimbrough tired and
brought down three. One of them fell wounded a short dis-
tance away, and the hunter sprang forward to secure it, when
he went '"kersplash" up to his armpits in a hole of water.
His gun and gum boots were rilled with water, his -ammuni-
tion wet, and it was five miles to the nearest fire or bottle.
The bold but shivering hunter struck out, however, and
travelled the five miles in just three hours. The balance of
the day he sat by the fire and listened to the distant roar of
the hunters' guns. The highest number of ducks killed by
anyone of the hurners was eighteen, though the aggregate or
birds killed was very large — Sacramento Bee.

There is trouble in the family of one devoted sportsman
over last Sunday's hunt.

Judge Rix, known of all men, invited his friend Micah
Doane down for a day's sport, and took him out in the
morning early. They had not been long in their blinds be-
fore an old blue heron came lazily flapping along. The
judge, always oozing human kindness, urged Doane to shoot,
telling him the bird was a rare one and the sovereignest bird
on the table. Doane hammered the poor old heron down,
and brought it home with him to his brood of game-hungry
nestlings. Tho good wife consumed the better part of three
days in picking the old thing, having to take a clove hitch
around each individual feather with a piece of hempen twine,
before she could pull it out. Finally all the feathers except
a few hundred very blue pin feathers were pulled out and
the bird trussed for cooking. The stove was a rauge, but it
could not be arranged to cook the whole bird at once, so five
feet of the neck were chopped off, and at last tne steaming
roast was placed before the eager sportsman. He hacked
away at it until a solution of continuity was apparent in its
hide, when a dense steam poured out, suggestive of crabs,
coots, joint grass, bay mud, old Ssh and other appetizing
comestibles. The bountiful feast and the odorous steam
together brought tears to the eyes of the whole Doane family.
They sat and cried until the heron had cooled off, when it
was sliced up and served. They all tried it, but it was nc go,
or as the coursing men would say, "no course." Micah
Doane, for the credit of his knowledge of game birds, and
because of his blind faith in Judge Rix, masticated aud mas-
ticated, but the more he chewed the more did the morsel
resemble both in texture and taste a bunch of cotton waste.
The heron finally conquered and was laid to rest in the alley.
The neck is still on hand, and the first worthy applicant can
secure a supply of game that will last a long while before it

is eaten up,

^

Catching- Tounsr Elk.

Editor Breeder asd Sportsman — Dear Sir: Matt.
Harbin lived in the Cache creek county, near where
Woodland now stands. In June of 1851, I undertook to visit
him. Crossing the river at Sacramento I turned up stream,
expecting to have to make a long and wearisome detour by
Fremont to strike the Enight's Ferry road. Just as I was
calculating the distance and the time, a Mexican came out
of the tule where the Summer road led directly across to the
Cache creek side. My Spanish was anyihing but copion^
bat I made out to interpret the fellow assaying that the road wa^
mny bueno, very good. It was poquUo malo for a little way on
this side, but entirely practicable. In my eagerness to take
the shorter way I overlooked the fact that- his horse was a
tall, bony mustang, and mine a very short-legged, low-built
Frenchman. And why should I have been so particular
about such trifles? Was not I an American and he a
"greaser?'' Was it to be admitted as a possibility that a man
of an "inferior race" had accomplished anything which I
could not do? For the honor of America, no. So I plunged
in. Plunged in — no figure in this narrative. The water was a
foot or two deep, and the mud bottomless. Hardly were we
within the close, green walls of the king of rushes, wheu my
horse went head under and I went head foremost off. Wheu
a man is fairly off under such conditions, it is policy to stay
off. But who ever knew a native-born Yankee to turn back!
Taking the bridle in my hand, Alborak aud I started single
file, a decidedly mixed compound of man, horse, mud
and water. For three mortal hon rs we plu nged and
splashed, till all distinctions of color and texture were hope-
lessly lost.

Every swamp has a shore, and that is as much as an ocean
can boast. We reached the shore, but our plight was not en-
viable, I wiped off the saddle with wisps of rushes, rolled
myself about in a pool till the beplastered mud grew thin
enough to disclose" cloth beneath it, mounted my weary horse,
and headed toward Matt's. Elk aud antelope at that date
were as plentiful as sheep in Vermont. I had gone but a few
hundred yards when a herd of elk hove in view. A little
way fromthem was a gTonp of smaller animals, which I made

The election of officers of the Gilroy Gun Club for the pres-
ent yeartook place on the 13thT at the club room, over Currlss'
gun store. The officers elected were: President, H. D. Bar-
lett; Vice-President, Geo. Holloway; Secretary, E. Leaves-
ley; Board of Directors, P. Robinson, A. Herold and I>-
Dunham.

George Waldren, of this city, brought in five dozen quail
yesterday, after two days' hunting along Butte creek. He
says that this gamey bird is found in large numbers along the
creek, and he proposes to spend the remainder of the weefc
in the field, as it is profitable sport. — Chico Chronicle.

THE RIFLE.

In chatting with a prominent rifleman a few days since we
learned that the creditfor Creedmoor and the recent assiduous
practice at the target is due the National Guard. The New
York militia began the work by holding regular target shoots
at Creedmoor. After some years, the interest of the regnlar
army was aroused by the fact that the shooting of the
National Guardsmen was so much saperior to that done of
the file of the regulars. The Government instituted ranges,
and systematized target shooting, and has ever since made
it obligatory upon soldiers. The result has been that
the Army of the United States has in it more really good
shots than that of any other power. Bat whde advancing in
every way the efficiency of its regulars, the Government has
neglected that great army of the reserve, the National Guard.
It should be made possible for the militia to use the ranges at
all Posts, and eompetitioos between the regulars and the
patriotic amateurs should be held at stated iutervals. A few
thousand dollars expended in this way would do much to
qualify a great body of men whose services may at any time
become necessary to the maintenance of American prestige.
The National Gmirusruen could do much for themselves by
combined effort, aud we suggest the advisability of trying to
secure from Congress an act covering the ground.

The Fifth Infantry of the National Guard of California is
anxious to shoot a team match, ten men, with military rfiet>
at 200 and 500 yards, against a team from any other regiment
of the militia, or regular army.

Shell Mound.

The disagreeable weather made the attendance at Shell
Mound range less numerous than usual Sunday, and tLe
marksmen present hardly did themselves justice.

The German Fusileer's held their regular monthly medal
contest, with a good representation of members w h>> t« ok pact.
Uaptaiu H. Stettin wou the first c ass med <A; J. Pijter.-wn,
second-class; George Schottman, third-class, and A. Lud-
wicke the fourth-class medal.

Sergeant Flemming, Sergeant Gano and A. T. Fields, d
the police team, w^re over and triad their guns at the 500-
yard target. The strong westerly gale, blowing directly across
the line of fire, was too mnch for even these good shots, und
all of them made fewer bull's-eyes ihuu customary wheu they
face the target.

A. Johnson, El. Hovey an! P. E. Robertson did the best
shooting of the diy at the sbor: range— Mr. Robertson nslug
a Springfield aud the others the Sharp- Barohard. Thoy had
several matches for a conai ich time. The first

match was wou by Johnson, with 40 out of a possible 50;
Hovey, 45; Robertson 44 In the second match Robertson
was £iveu two points to equalize the guns, aud it resulted as
follows:

Hovey 200 yards— 5 4445 5 554 5—46

Jnbu^'iu 2»i0yardB— * 56545 154 1—45

n 2 0] rda— 4 4 4 5 4 t 5 :t dr

A third match, in which C. F. W^lthum joined, Robertson
getliug a haudicap of two p cnts, was shot. The scores:

Johnson 15 4 5 5 5 4 4 5 5— 4G

Hovey 200 \nrJ.i- 4 55445454 5—15

Walt ham 2' <» yartl* -B * 5 4. 6 4 4 5 * 5—45

Robertson - " yards—* 5 4 5 4 4 4 ' 4 4 — 4.t

On Saturday Police officer Wittman and Lew Townseud
met at the range to shoot a match that bad beeo pen I
tweeu them for a long time. Colouel Treadweil -
also, and took pnrt. The conditions were fifty shol
200-yard target, under the rules. The prize was wel
the winuinu', and -Mr. Wittman came back to town w
monev than he tuok over with him. He made 214 ou
possible 250, or eigUv- six per cent.; Townsend got 2 7
Colonel Treadwell 206.

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NOTICE.

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olicitor and correspondent of the Bbeeder and Sportsman.

San Francisco, - - Saturday, Jan. 23, 1886.

Notice.

H. P. Metcalf has not been connected with this paper
since the 1st of September, 1884. "We have made good
some of his subscriptions since that time, owing to a
failure in giving public notice of his dismissal. "We
again caution the public, as under no circumstances will
his receipts be honored. Hearing that he is still travel-
ing in California and having in his possession receipt
books which he should have returned last Fall, it has
hrwme necessary to repeat the notice of his discharge.

National Trotting Association.

"We have not learned of any action that has yet been
taken by California members of the National Trotting
Association to appoint delegates to represent them at the
coming Annual Convention. "While it is true that we
can get along very well under laws which will be satis-
factory to the East, the amendment mentioned last week
compelling all cases originating here to be brought be-
fore the District Board of Appeals will be beneficial.
There will be little trouble then to have matters adjudi-
cated, as the evidence will be more easily obtained, and
more interest will be taken. There is no doubt that due
caution will be observed in adding to, or changing the
code as it now stands. By far the most important
matters to legislate upon are those which look to the
purification of trotting affairs, and if to effect this more
stringent measures are necessary than are now em-
bodied in the laws, there should be enacted such measures
as will correct the evil. "We are not of those who believe
that trotting is utterly corrupt. In lieu of that we have
full faith that not one case in ten whioh is claimed to be
fraudulent is so; but, nevertheless, it is essential that
every effort be made to relieve the sport from opprobrium
so far as it is possible by enacting suitable laws and
vigorously carrying them into effect.

The association has ample power to punish those who
can do the most evil, and the correction of that class will
go a long way in the work of reform. When drivers are
not only compelled to go straight, but are also prevented
from making accusations without good grounds, one im-
portant point will be gained. It is more of an evil than
appears at first sight. In the general clamor a few
figures may be overlooked, though close observation will
disclose those who sot the ball in motion. The evil is
not restricted to the track. Charges are made in other
places to the detriment of trotting contests, and when
voiced by people who are credited with an estoric knowl-
edge of what they are talking about do a great deal of
injury. The amendments we recommend can be em-
bodied in a few sentences: First, when a driver has been
found guilty of fraudulently losing a race he shall be ex-
pelled, and when the proof is conclusive shall never be
re-instated; second, when a driver admits publicly*that
he purposely lost a race he shall be expelled and never
re-instated; third, should an owner, trainer or driver
charge a person or persons with being a party to fraud,
connected with trotting races, without grounds which
will warrant the accusation the punishment shall be by

fine, suspension or expulsion, as the Boards of Appeal
may determine. In the latter case it would not be neces-
sary for the parties who were charged with slander to
prove absolutely by such evidence as would warrant the
punishment of the persons accused, but to escape them-
selves, they must show reasonable evidence to sustain
what otherwise would be a libel deserving of punish-
ment. With amendments similar to the second and third
there would be an end to a great deal of talk which is
sadly detrimental to trotting interests, and which cannot
work injury by being silenced. The self-convicted rogue
is deserving of the penalty whether he tells the truth or
not; those who are so ready to wag their tongues might
be taught to be more cautious in their utterances.

The Storm.

For the first time in the nearly twelve years we have
lived in California there has been what may be called a
storm. Not after the pattern of cyclones and blizzards
which prevail in the East, though yet withal a commo-
tion in the elements which may be dignified with the
word storm. The wind was decidedly fresh; according
to the reports it blew at the rate of 72 miles an hour at
Point Lobos, and some of the passengers on the ferry
boat were ready to credit it with a higher rate of speed
on the bay. Past and furious, more so than the driving
of Jehu, the son of Nimrod, or the reinsman who was
guilty of such palpable foul driving as Homer describes.
Among other casualties it played havoc with the track
fences, and both the Bay District and Oakland suffered
injury. The former was so badly wrecked that it will
entail the loss of a thousand dollars to the lessee. The
damage on the Oakland is comparatively light. There
are plenty of people in Ran Francisco who did not know
what a stiff breeze was previous to last Wednesday, and
when we assured them that it was only a zephyr when
brought in comparison what we had witnessed in Iowa,
there was a look of incredulousness which told as plainly
as words that they thought our recollections were at
fault, to interpret what was passing in their minds
euphemistically. In truth, we have seen nearly as high
wind with the thermometer 27 degrees below zero, and
from a distance was a spectator of the cyclone which
devastated Camanche, Iowa, and which scattered sub-
stantially-built brick buildings as effectually as the ex-
plosion of a ton of dynamite.

Wednesday was a rough day for California, and some
of the frail structures were more or less injnred. The
track fences have been weakened by time, that on the
Bay District having been built nearly twelve years ago,
Oakland ^'antedating it several years. The heavy rains
soaked the ground, saturating it so thoroughly as to
leave little resistance in the soil, so that in exposed situ-
ations the posts were upturned. "When weakened by
decay they were broken off at the surface of the ground.
The rainstorms, however, tell of a "good year." More
than that, with the usual vernal precipitation, there is
an assurance of more than one guod crop, as the "dry
season" which follows a wet one does not mean failure.
In all parts of the State there has been plenty of water,
and that without a great deal of damage from floods.
There is joy among the big wheat-growers of the San
Joaquin. The cattle men are jubilant, and in localities
where the herbage has been scant in former years, there
is a luxuriance of growth which tempts to over-feeding.
There could not be a better outlook for fruit and vege-
tables, and it would be an unreasonable mortal, iudeed,
who was not satisfied with the season so far.

The Stoner Auction Sale.

One of the greatest offerings of trotting stock which
has ever been presented at public auction is that of R.
G. Stoner, of Paris, Bourbon Co., Kentucky, and will
take place on the 9th of February. The catalogue of
sale contains fifty-nine animals, nearly all of which are
of the richest breeding, and most of them presenting ex-
tra claims in the way of inheritance and performances.
The stallions offered are Strathmore, Mambrino Russell,
Wilton and Bedford. Strathmore is the sire of Santa
Claus and Steinway. Mambrino Russell is from the
dam of Maud S. and Nutwood, and his sire, "Woodford
Mambrino has fully established his claim to be the best
son of Mambrino Chief. The great success which Nut-
wood had in California should direct attention from this
Coast, especially as this noted family of trotters — that is
the Woodford Mambrino's, are scarce. Abbotsford has
already shown that the strain has not lost any of its
Eastern renown, and his colts give promise of enhancing
the reputation. Wo instance Mambrino Russell as being
peculiarly well adapted for service here, although there
are many othors in the catalogue which are woll worthy,
One of them we should greatly fancy is Bedford, by
Strathmore, from a mare by Mambrino Patchcn. He
won the Kentucky Stakes, for three-year-olds, in 1881,

by taking the third, fourth and fifth heats in 2:31£, 2:30,
2:30£, and when four years old showed such a flight of
Bpeed as led his trainer to think him capable of making
a mile in 2:19. Then there is Wilton, a six-year-old son
of Geo. Wilkes, and his dam also by Rysdyk's Hanible-
tonian, and she the dam of Albert France, record 2:20£,
and as Wilton won a sixth heat in 2:30, showed half a
mile in 1:1 1-£, on a half-mile track which is regarded by
Mr. Stoner as 8 or 10 seconds slower than the Lexington
or Maysville tracks, he is a trotter as well as heir to a
trotting inheritauce. There are many mares and fillies
in the catalogue which are very desirable, and as we
have some copies left it would be well for those who
think of getting some high class stock to obtain a copy.
We are not authorized to say so, but have no doubt
that commissions sent to B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky.,
would be filled to the satisfaction of those who empow-
ered him to purchase. There is time enough, however,
to make the journey as there are nearly three interven-
ing weeks.

Explanatory.

We have received numerous letters, listened to many
enquiries asking information regarding our quarrel with
"H. B." of the Turf, Field and Farm. It may be due to
the great number of our readers, who do not see that
paper, to make explanations. So long as the contro-
versy about tips was carried on with the least degree of
fairness, we copied all that the Turf, Field and Farm
offered in objection. Even after there was 110 regard to
a straight course on the part of that journal we repre-
sented its veiws as well as our own.

With the continued success which followed the practi
cal application of the system, there were venomoug
attacks, and when we retaliated by showing the animus
which prompted the writer there followed personal abuse.
Aided by a confederate in San Francisco, who ascribed
to us the defeat of a cherished aspiration, H. B. carried
on the warfare in a way that no other journalist would
have stooped to. In depending upon our good nature he
went too far, and in self defence we were forced to a line
of operations which would have been rejected under any
other circumstances.

Even then the replies were reluctantly penned. It is
of little consequence to the readers of either paper what
the personal habits of those who are connected with
them may be, so long as the paper is what they desire.
In this respect we are perfectly willing to stand the test,
and if, when compared with the Turf, Field and Farm
the Breeder and Sportsman suffers, we have not a word to
offer. But when the man who claims to have absolute"
control of that paper so far forgets himself and the
position he holds, as to descend into the lowest depths of
scurrility; when he assumes a sobriety that we know he
does not possess; when he clothes himsel f
in the garb of virtue in order to make
charges against others, and we are aware
that he had not a virtuous thought, and disagreeable
not be shirked. Now that our purpose has been effected
the columns of the Breeder and Sportsman will be relieved
from the further necessity of noticing any of the slanders
and falsehoods of H. B. We have received many letters
from editors and others connected with papers of the
same class as the Breeder and Sportsman, endorsing our
views and sustaining us in the course which we have fol-
lowed. Appended to this is .an editorial copied from the
January number of Wallace's Monthly. It is well known
that Mr. Wallace and ourselves had a long and bitter
newspaper controversy. He gave hard blows and we
countered with knocks that in many cases we would
gladly have recalled after seeing them in print. At this
day we are perfectly willing to admit that at the outset
we were the most to blame. Notwithstanding all the
bitterness of the fight we fully appreciated the immense
amount of labor Mr. Wallace had done to forward the
interests he championed, and also had very pleasant
recollections of an acquaintance which commenced thirty
years ago.

A slight matter brought about a reconciliation, and
our intimates, at least, will realise that it gave us great
pleasure to resume the friendly relations of "long, long*
ago." He has written us two letters which we have
answered, and in this correspondence not a word ho a
been exchauged in relation to the affair which he has
made the text, and we publish it to show that we are
not alone in charging H. B. with an utter disregard for
truth:

MOPPING THE FLOOR WITFI AN ADVERSARY.

Some weeks ago Mr. J. 0. Simpson, editor of the BreedeB
and Sportsman, of San Francisco, Cal., made a most terririo
onslaught upon Mr. H. Busbey, editor of the Turf, Field
and Farm, of this city. Figuratively speaking, he seized
him by the hair of the head with both hands, and mopped up
the floor with him, without the least regard to bones or
bruises. Poor little Busbey seemed to be wholly demoralized
with his rough treatment, and all he could do was to shout

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back to his Pacific Coast antagonist that he was in the habit
of getting drunk. This brought Simpson to the front again,
and in the second round he was far more savage than in the
first, for he not only presented his charges of the base char-
acter and conduct of Busbey, but he proved them. Then we
thought certainly there would be some kind of a fight even if
it was one-sided, but all Busbey could say in reply was that
Simpson not only drank too much whisky, but that he went
to bawdy-houses. Just how Busbey could have known this
last charge to be true, unless he went with him or met him
there, is a question that suggests itself to everybody. Here
the controversy ended — at least for the present — with just
about as much fight in it as might be expected between a
lively, vigorous terrier and an unfortunate rat.

We must expostulate with Mr. Simpson about dwelling so
minutely upon Busbey's physical qualities. It is hardly
just to hold a man's physical qualities up to public ridicule,
especially in this case, as Busbey certainly has as many
charms and perfections of person as could be reasonably ex-
pected, if we are to accept the account of his begetting, as
given by George Wilkes a few years ago. In his intellectual
organization, or rather in some phases of it, he is above the
average, and is able to write a descriptive article that is not
only readable but pleasant. When he reaches the realm of
reason, however, he is not only weak and ineffectual, but he
is wholly incapable. This may, in some measure, grow out
of the obliquity of his moral nature, or rather the lack of
a moral nature. In all our knowledge of writers for half a
century, we never have known one who seemed to be so
thoroughly emancipated from the obligations of truth. We
have studied him well these many years, and we have delib-
erately concluded that he is a moral monstrosity and naturally
incapable of distinguishing or choosing between what is true
and what is false. In his moral nature, therefore, he seems
to be worse mis-begotten than in his physical nature.

In Simpson's characterization of Busbey as a sycophant
and as the poodle-dog of his master and all his family, he
ouly reiterates a conviction that is practically universal
throughout the whole country among horsemen. This synco-
phancy has been carried to such an extent that it has be-
come absolutely nauseating, and the lurf. Field and Farm
has come to be looked upon, very widely, as the personal
organ of a man whose name does not appear upon its title-
page. We do not know that the cause commonly assigned
for this state of things really exists, but we do know that the
effect, all the same, does existin public mind. We have been
asked by several parties whether we were going to publish
this controversy, and we answer most emphatically no. The
Turf, Field and Farm has been the ever-ready channel for
attacks upon us, but we will not answer them in kind.

Randolph Huntinsrton's Book.

We have been awaiting more leisure to give a proper
notice to the book recently published by E. Huntington,
in relation to the Arab horses presented to General Grant,
and other interesting matters about horses. All we can
say at present is that it is one of the handsomest volumes
we ever saw, and the illustrations are exceedingly good.
From a very hasty glance we are prepared to find the
"letterpress" on a par with the general get-up, and in
that case it will be all that the most exacting can desire.

Antevolo and Tips.

[Third Paper.]

In the former paper the history was brought up to the 1st
of January, 1883, when Antevolo rated as a two-year-old. The
first entry in the journal of that year is under date of January
12th, and on that day commenced his first experience in
wearing metal. The entry reads: "In thep. m. set tip on
off forefoot of Antevolo, which weighed 3J ounces. Found
the depressions quite deep and had to cut away at least half
an inch of horn. After setting the tip the heel had to be
lowered considerably." On the next day the near tip was
set, and again I quote: "This being the foot that was injured
it is still smaller than the other, the tip a quarter of an ounce
lighter. After setting tip drove him to the track, hitched to
the cart, went the reverse way 1£ miles and then to the half-
mile pole. He trotted well, having rather more knee action.
Put on shin boots in front, ankle and scalping boots behind,
all of which were marked some." Without quoting literally
from the journal entries the matter will be summarized until
it is necessary to give clearer explantions. Not long after
the last entry he commenced "hitching" on right hindfoot,
and, as will be learned from subsequent descriptions, he
gave me a good deal of trouble before this was overcome, and
I have not the least hesitation in stating that a great portion
of the success was owing to barefooted work, the use of tips
made so as to obviate the difficulty as much as possible,
applying external weight on the feet, and, of course, the
wearing of boots.

It may not be out of place in this connection to give a
good deal of space to what I consider the most serious trouble
there is in connection with the education of trotting colts. It
has certainly been the most trying thing I have encountered
in an experience of nearly thirty years, and at the present
time, do what I can, is more in the way of progression
than all other oauses combined. It may be defined as a ten-
dency to forsake the square, true action for a sort of
combination. Sometimes a compromise between the
gallop and trot, then a tendency to ' single-foot, '»
at times to pace, and then again a desire to mix all up in gen-
eral confusion. I feel fully convinced that the major cause
i is striking a part which is so extremely sensitive, that a suc-
cession of even light blows gives acute pain, and that in the
effort'to guard against the recurrence the gait is changed. In
bo great a proportion of cases as almost to be termed invari-
able, the injury is caused by the forefoot touching the hind-
foot, when the latter is thrust under it; or, in naturally
"open-gaited" animals the blow may come on the inside of
the pastern, ankle or shin. But as colts when first put in
training have rarely so much action as to raise the forefoo1

out of the way of the hind, which, in a majority of instances, |
is thrust under the forefoot as it is lifted, the blow impinges
on the wall and coronet. It is well known that the latter
part is unusually sensitive, though few realize that below the
coronary band, to within a short distance of the toe, a blow
causes pain. Proof of this is furnished by watching the
effect of clinching the nails, when the smith is prone to use
the hammer vigorously. I have known horses which had
been severely punished in that way to be troublesome after-
wards, when that portion of the job was undertaken, and
though quiet as need be when the nails were driven would
struggle when the foot was taken into a position to clinch
the points.

There is a useful tool when hoiFes of that description are
shod, a kind of pincers, one jaw of which grasps the groand
surface of the shoe, the upper jaw being rounded and witn
teeth cut in it something like a shoemaker s float to catch
the nail where it is cut off, and press it into place without
using the hammer. If the nails be properly driven home a
clinch can be made with this tool which will answer the pur-
pose, and without causing pain. The junction between the
sole and wall is as sensitive as the "quick" of the human nail,
and to which it is analogous. When this junction is affected
in the interior part of the foot it is not far from the outer
portion of the wall, and the horn would be very thick whioh
had a transverse measurement of three-eighths of an inch. It
is located below where the nails pierce through when even a
moderately "low hold" is taken, and, therefore, the blow of
the smith's hammer, or that from the front shoe causes pain,
in severe strokes it may be called agonizing. It ia evident
that a heavy shoe with ajsharp edge will strike far harder
than a lighter in which th.3 edge has been rounded, and that
with greater force than the barefoot. While the toe is the
most likely to be the point which is caught by the hindfoot
passing under it, there are cases when the injury comes from
the Bide of the forefoot. When the toe does the damage the
wounds will be found, on the front part of the hoof, coronet
or pastern. When the inside is struck the blow is given by
the outside of the shoe or foot, and in some cases, as when
one of the hindfeet is thrust between the front, the inside of
the feet are the points which do the mischief. Scalping or
toe-boots guard the lower parts from the coronet down, and
some of them are made so high as to protect the front part of
the pastern and ankle. Shin-boots with "speedy-cut" at
tachments are fenders to counteract the effect of blows from
the outside of the shoe or foot, and there are patterns which
afford equal protection to the outside of the leg as well as
the inside. There are appUances for overcoming^scalping and
bruising the ankles and shins of the hindfeet and legs, which
are worn on the anterior extremities, and very effective they
are, too, in correcting the evil at times, thought at others of
no avail. As I proceed with this sketch it will be learned
what did prove reasonably effective in correcting the habit in
Antevolo, but before resuming the history it may be profita"
ble to give further consideration to this portion of the sub.
ject, as I hold it of major importance in the
handling of trotting colts, especially when the
lessons are rudimentary. Others may have enjoyed
a different experience, though I cannot recall a single
instance of a colt acquiring the fast-frotting step without, at
some period of the course, forsaking a ^square gait and in,
dulging in pranks that, to say the least, were the source of
great annoyance. It is scarcely proper to call them pranks

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columnB. No replieB by
mail or telegiaph. _^_____

Subsriber, Oregon Slough Banch.

Would you kindly inform me through your columns, all
the conditions under which a horse may be entered in the
Btandard or 2:30 list.

Answer — The following are the conditions to which yon
probably refer :

First — Any stallion that has himself a record of two min-
utes and thirty seconds (2:30) or better, provided any of his
get has a record of 2:40 or better, or provided his sire or his
dam, his grandsire or his granddam is already a standard
animal.

Second — Any mare or gelding that has a record of 2:30 or
better.

Third — Any horse that is the sire of two animals with a
record of 2:30 or better.

Fourth— Any horse that is the sire of one animal with a
record of 2:30 or better, provided he has either of the follow-
ing additional qualifications: 1. Record himself of 2:40 or
better. 2. Is the sire of two other animalB with a record of
2:40 or better. Has a sire or dam, grandsire or granddam
that is already a standard animal.

Fifth — Any mare that has produced an animal with a
record of 2:30 or better.

Sixth — The progeny of a standard horse when oat of a
standard mare.

Seventh — The progeny of a standaid horse out of a mare
by a standard horse.

Eighth — The progeny of a standard horse when out of a
mare whose dam is a standard mare.

Ninth — Any mare that has a record of 2:40 or better, and
whose sire or dam, grandsire or granddam is a standard
animal.

Tenth — A record to wagon of 2:35 or better shall be re-
garded as equal to a 2:30 record.

Subscriber, Bohnerville.

Will you inform me through your paper, what the latest
work is on training and fitting horses, and where it can be
prooured, and oblige.

Answer — The only work of that kind in print that we
know of is Hiram Woodruffs Trotting Horse of America.

W. T. W., Lakeview, Oregon.

Will you please inform me through the columns of your
paper, §1. What is generally used for blistering in case of
a curb (other than fly blister)? 2. What is meant by "fir-
ing," and how done in such cases?

Answer — The blister we generally use is a compound of
binodide of mercury one part, lard seven parts. 2. Firing
is a method of inducing immediate counter irritation by cau-
terizing the parts with a heated iron. It should only be done
by a competent veterinary.

G. W. B., Santa Cruz.

It was the types not the editor that misled you. Both of
Winship's performances were written 2:09=| and 2:06, but only
the first appears to have been printed.

An Arab Horse Trade.

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as at this day I have not the least doubt that the whol(
trouble came from injuries which, though difficult to locate,
were surely the occasion of the change of demeanor, and that
in nine cases in ten, the bad behavior was the result of the
clashing of the feet.

I have thought that the invention of the'sealping boot was
the greatest benefit in this direction, and do not wish to be
understood as having changed my mind in regarding it with
less favor. There is little question that as an auxiliary it is
of vast importance and in the education of trotters is an in-
dispensable adjunct. Boots, in fact, play such a prominent
part in the equine curriculum that they are a necessity,
something which cannot be discarded by anyone who would
become successful as a teacher, and yet few will deny that
horses which can perform satisfactorily without them, are
superior to those which have to be encumbered. But yet, to
arrive at this stage of perfection, great care must be observed,
and before that stage is reached it will not do to discard them,
as by doing that the odds aie longjthat the journey would
never come to an end. The first thing is to establish the gait,
to fix upon the mind of the pupil a method of action which
will permit the doing away with appendages which have
rendered possible a gait that is so clear, that there is little
danger of injury. Mental impressions are more lasting than
people think, and one lesson that has given unnecessary
pain will necessitate many others to correct the evil.
— ♦

Mr. Wm. Day, the well-known English trainer, in a letter
to a gentleman in this city, announces that he has nearly
completed a new book on racing which will be full of interest-
ing matter. Mr. Day is already well known as an author
through his book, "The Race-horse in Training," which met
with a wonderful sale, and is now recognized as the best of
the kind ever published, and has found a place in the library
of every owner and trainer. Mr. Day says his new book will
abound with anecdotes, and as, since his last esBay as an
author, he has achieved distinction as the trainer of Foxhall
in his great triumphs, the book will be full of intereat to
Americans, and we shall expect a flood of light upon that
"grand preparation" for the Cambridgeshire, as well as Borne
breezy anecdotes of Mr. Bathgate, Watts, McDonald, Mr.
Day, Foxhall, and others of the kitchen cabinet of council-
lors at Cholderton in those merry Autumn days of 1881. — N.
Y. Spirit.

An Arab who wishes to sell a horse will never consent to
be first to name a price. Some one comes up and says, "Sell
thou wilt gain."

The vender replies, "Buy, thou wilt gain."

"Speak thou first."

"No. Speak thou."

'■Was he purchased, or reared?"

"Beared in my tent, like one of my own children."

' 'What hast thou been offered for him V

"I have been offered 100 douros."

"Sell him to meat that price — thou wilt gain. Tell me,
then, what thou askeBt."

"See what is written with Allah."

"Come, let us drive away the previous bidder, and do thou
take ten douros over and above his offer?"

"I accept. Take my horse, and Allah grant thou maysfc
be successful upon his back as many times as he has hairs
upon it."

Should the seller be desirous to avoid all risk of future
annoyances on the subject of warranty, he adds, in the
presence of witnesses:

"The separation is between us from this very moment.
Thou dost not know me, and I have never seen thee."

Mr. Pritchard's Stable Revived.

Mr. W. L. Pritchard, of Sacramento, who has been absent
from the turf for some years, has put a string of horses in
training, at the Sacramento track, in charge of Wm. McCor-
mick. The stable will contain:

Lizzie Dunbar, 5, by Pazaar, dam Lena Dunbar, by Lein-
ster, from Tibbie Dunbar, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Chestnut filly, 3, by Leinster, dam Lottie Lee, by Derby,
from Binglet, by Ringgold.

CheBtnut filly, 3, sister to Lizzie Dunbar.

— colt, 2, by Leinster, dam Lillie H., by Newry, from Lilla
Hartley, by Marco.

— filly, 2, by Leinster, dam Ada A., by Asteroid, from Lor-
ette, by imp. Sovereign.

— filly, by Jim Brown, dam Lizzie P., by Leinster, from
Ada A., by Asteroid.

Mr. Pritchard has been so long retired that none of the
above have stake engagements, but they will find abundant
opportunity to show their quality in the open races of the
year.

Trotting at the Bay District.

Jan. 9th— Purse, $250.

Macdallah, ch ni— J. W. Donathan Ill

Marin.bs— P. FarreU™.. 3 2 2

Maud W. W.W. blktn—C. A. Brown 2 3 3

Kitty Lynch, b ni— L. B. Lindsay 4*4

Time, 2:29, 2:20, 2:25.

Jan l*U.h.— Match S

Kitty L.,b ra— H. McConn .. 112 2 1

Garfield, b g-H . CUwson 2 2 112

Time, 2:54. 2:51, 2:45^, 2:41*. 2:««.

Same Day.— Match $

Willie 8. , bg— - 112 1

Hayward Chief, g g— ■■» 2 - 1

Time. 2:68, 2:55. 2:56, 2:52tf.
— » ■■

Foals.

At Rancho del Rio. Property of Theo. Winters.

January 17th, chestnut colt, star, four white feet,
folk, dam Marion, by Walcolm, from Maggie Mitchell,
Yorkshire.

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3?ke fSfcgeftu; arid J>pmtsrmm.

Jan 23

STABLE AND PADDOCK.

Care of Colts.

Dr. Geo. H- Bailey, of Portland, Maine, the well-known
veterinary and authority on all matters pertaining to the
horse, has been on a visit to Kentucky and gives his impres-
sion of the blue grass region and its stock in a series of arti-
cles in the Maine Farmer. The following is his considera-
tion of the care of colts: The past season has been a "dry one"
in Kentucky, but in October, there had been recent rains,
and the blue grass was springing up in all directions, remind-
ing me of an abundant "second crop" on some of our best
cultivated farms in Maine, and without any other shelter
than that afforded by the leafless trees and high fences, the
marts and colts run all Winter long, it being an uncontra-
dicted statement that those so kept come through the cold
mouths in much better condition than those that are stabled,
and Major McDowell, who is one of the most enthusiastic of
Kentucky breeders, writes me under date of November 19th:
"I wish you could see my weanlings. I never had so good a
lot and never had them in such condition before. I
have heretofore been satisfied -with the appearance of all my
slock except my weanlings, but I have at last 'caught on' to
the way in which they should be treated, and feel much bet-
ter satisfied. I am building some large, open sheds, (eight
feet long) in each of my four principal pastures as a protect-
ion to my broodmares during the Winter. Opposite the
north end of each shed is a rick of straw, and this and the
roof constitute the only protection from the weather, which
the animals can avail themselves of or not as they feel dis-
posed. I have been iuduced to abandon the custom of the
country and have a bos stall for each mare during the Win-
ter. This was tried for two years, but will never be tried by
me again. The box stalls were left empty last Winter, (the
severest we ever had,) and my broodmares came through in
perfect health, and not a foal was lost. Tour interest in all
such matters is my excuse for writing about that which just
now engages my attention." There is no time during
the Winter months the stock cannot obtain all the grass
they need in Kentucky, an occasional flirt of snow in no way
interfering with them, but it must not be understood that
they depend on grass alone, for at this time they are allowed
all the good oats they will eat up clean. The best informed
breeders of , the North have long understood what is praoti-
cally demonstrated on every stock farm in Kentucky, that
colts have got to be raised the first two years, in other words,
they must be liberally and properly fed during this period of
life, to insure that size, form and proper development, so
necessary for their earlv training, especially if they are to be
prepared for colt stakes. If a sufficiency or proper combin-
ation of nutritious material is not then furnished them, it is
not only a very pregnant cause of disease, but the lack of
form and substance so necessary to their future value and
usefulness, caD never be regained by any subsequent amount
of feeding or care.

Dr. Williamson Bryden, Y. S-, in a recent admirable essay
on the Horse's Foot, says: "In a state o f nature, animals are
just what their surroundings make them. Although they
may be coarser in form, yet there is a rough harmony in their
organization which adapts them to the circumstances their
existence demands, and if the teBt could be applied it would
possibly be found that the average, physically, of a herd of
wild animals would be little below that of an equal number
of those reared in domestication. In the horse, strength,
endurance and locomotion are indispensable qualities. They
have not the 'royal brain' of man, especially when educated
to supplement inferiority of organization, consequently,
although we may find among them individuals superior to
any found in a wild state, yet we may also find many lower
down in the scale — some links in the chain are so weak, that
as a whole it is worthless, chiefly from inferiority in the
character of their locomotive organs. When youth, with its
natural habits and the freedon then enjoyed, is exchanged
for the restraints that follow, they become more subject, not
only to such diseases as result from changes of temperature
and of food, but their feet, from the liability of tbe hoofs to
acquire growths that are undesirable, are affected adversely
by the new surroundings. Other influences that I call your
attention to are: At time of parturition— whether the foal at
birth is kept for weeks or months on a dry stable floor or un-
suitable place, or in pasturage, such as nature intended, and
the delicate little hoofs required, whether reared in the
North, with the usual six months of imprisonment each
'Winter, or further South, where plenty of outdoor exercise
-can be had all the year round, so essential to muscular de-
velopment, and insuring an amount of wear and tear, with-
.out which no hoof can possibly be strong and hardy."

Having already intimated "that many districts have hoofs
characteristic of the locality in which they are grown, with
limbs and general conformation to correspond, and that
■diseased limbs have hoofs characteristic of the disease," it
does not appear to me to follow that because a horse born and
brought up iu Maine becomes spavined or deformed in hii
limbs, he would if brought up in Kentucky. Neither can I
perceive why a herd of horses, male and female, ringboned,
spavined and otherwise affected with diseases peculiar to
their limbs, if turned loose iu a country suitable for their
continual existence, should not produce offspring that could
in time be entirely free from such diseases. Growth of the
whole or any part of an animal, if arrested for a sufficient length
of time between birth and maturity, can never be fully recov-
ered, whereas, after maturity, a part may absorb or degen-
erate, and again be restored. It is important, therefore, that
we recognize the necessity of placing the young animals under
the most favorable circumstances for the even development
of an organism so far-reaching in its influence as the hoof.
It can never be grown as a hot house plant, but must have
constant tear and wear on suitable ground. This is an indis-
pensable factor in its cultivation. This the breeder must
fully understand. Some parts of his farm may be as unsuit-
able for his colts to run iu as a swamp would be for wheat,
and yet he may have within its limits fields admirably suited
to their wants, if judiciously used for the purpose.

If it is deemed so important in Kentucky, where the stock
can obtain green food the year round and in a much milder
climate, to feed all the oats they can eat, how much more
impoitant does it become in Maine, with five or six months
ol freezing weather, to provide our animals with suitable and
-abundant nutrition; and this brings me to a portion of c ur
subject of the utmost interest, and one the importance of
which is much misunderstood and underestimated in this
'3tate. In the phenomena of nutrition, the medium through
which the development of animals is accomplished, is of
course the blood, and healthy blood is the product oi proper
food and normal digestion and assimilation, the blood beiDg
distributed as follows: About one-fourth in the heart, lungs,
large arteries and veins, about one-fourth in the liver, about
.one-fourth in the skeletal muscles, and about one-fourth in

the other organs. It bears with it wherever it circulates, the
substances that are demanded, tibrine for the muscle, bone
earth for the skeleton, and fat for the adipose tissues. It is
well known that animals fed on pure fibrine or albumen will
die of starvation almost as soon as if not fed at all, and dogs,
geese and other animals, when fed entirely on sugar, starch,
oil or butter, die with symptoms of starvation almost as soon
as if kept entirely without food. It has been proven that a
dog fed on pure white bread will not live sixty days, while
one fed with the coarsest brown bread was well nourished,
and seemed capable of living for an indefinite period. Ex-
periments have proved that in order to support health it is
essential that in addition to water, food contains at least
three classes of constituents, nitrogenous, to nourish mus-
cular and other albuminoid tissues, hydro-carbons, which
supply materials that undergo combustion in the body and
assist in the maintenance of animal heat, and salines to sup-
ply materials fur building up the solid structures of the body.
If these various constituents are deficient, absent, or present
in undue quantities, health cannot be maintained, and as the
type of all proper food we have two examples, milk and
grass. Milk offers probably the best example, as it contains
casein-nitrogenous, oil and sugar, hydro-carbons, water and
salts. The composition of milk is:

Water 873.

Casein 4S.

Sugar of milk 44.

Butter 30.

Phosphate of lime 2 30

Other salts 2.70

represented in the Elgin marbles show the mane close
cropped, or, as we say, 'hogged.1 I think it is clear that the
right side, now the 'off side of the horse, was the 'near' side
to the ancients. The best horsemen use no 'off side or 'near'
side, except to conform to their harness. I think a man
should teach his horse to be familiarly approached and allow
his stall to be entered on either side of him. Horses driven
in pairs should frequently change sides, as the mouth becomes
hardened on one side and the muscles of the neck become
affected by the unequal pull of the double reins. Coarse hair
about the heels is natural, but I confess to a prejudice against
it and have it carefully clipped. Hair growing in a thick
tuft inside of the ear must never be touched. Ignorant and
officious grooms will remove it with scissors, but it is a great
defense against the flies that would, in its absence, secure
lodgment upon the sensitive skin inside the ear. Long coarse
hairs upon the muzzle and the eye-brow are often clucked
away. No horseman should allow this to be done." These
hairs are not superfluous; that have a valuable use. They
are like the whiskers of the feline race, having sentient
power and conveying impressions to the brain."

1,000.00

Mammalia fluid in milk is all that they need in infantile life
for their nutiitive purposes, just as birds iu their faetal life
find whatever they require in the egg. For the former, casein
is the nutritive element, for the latter, albumen, and in buth
cases a ready transmutation of that element into muscle-
fi brine occurs.

Grass also contains exclusively all the ingredients required
for tbe support of animal life. Hence young animals tbrive
best, and are m:dntained in health by the food which nature
has provided for them. It is after colts are weaned and they
can neithsr obtain milk or grass, that it becomes so important
to continue the wise provisions of nature, to nourish and
sustain the growing foal through our long and vigorous
Winters, and while hay or straw may he necessary articles of
diet, alone they are insufficient to maintain an animal in
robust health, as the iodigestibility of the large quantities
consumed often cause indigestion, broken wind, debility, and
such condition of the system as predispose it to succumb to
the influence of disease, and the proverb says, "It is good to
have bread, but it is better to have bread and butter." The
composition of corn, as compared to oats, show that corn
makes fat, while oats make muscle. In Indian corn there is
S.75 percent.; in oats, 3.40 per cent., and in dry hay but 2.00
per cent, of fat. The composition of corn in one hundred
parts being —

Water 14

Nitrogenous matter (albumen) 11

Starch 64.7

Sugar 0.4

Fat S.l

Salts 1.7

While the proximate composition of oatmeal is as follows:

Water 15

Nitrogenous matter 12.6

Starch 58.4

Sugar. 5.4

Fat 5-6

Salts 3 o

Next to milk and grass, oats, then, contain all necessary
ingredients to support life, and are the best substitute for
mUk and grass we possibly can have, and while I have
known many fatal cases of impaction and colic from the
feeding of corn and meal, I have never yet known a particle
of injury to horses or colts, by being allowed all the oats
they could eat. And in Kentucky, as soon as the colts are
weaned, they cannot only run much longer to grass than in
the North, but they are fed with good sound oats, ad libitum,
long feed-boxes placed in the pastures, are filled night and
morning with what oats the colts will eat up clean, which is
found to be about twelve quarts per day for each weanling.
When we come to consider- that a bushel of corn will make fifty
pounds of corn meal, while a bushel of oats will make but
about twelve pounds of oat meal, we shall see that it takes
four bushels of oats to yield as much weignt of meal as one
of corn, and that when we feed a colt a "peck of oats" per
day, he is getting but about three pounds of oat meal, which
is just about what would be required to support a man in
active life. From the "army and navy" diet scales of Eng-
land, it is found that about 2\ pounds avoirdpois of dry food
per day are required for each individual; of this about three-
quarters are vegetable and the rest animal. The food, water
and air which a man receives amount in the aggregate to
more than 3,000 pounds a year, or to more than twenty times
his weight. This enormous mass may well attract our at-
tention to the expenditure of material which is required for
supporting life. That our farmers do not all understand the
importance of furnishing their colts with this highly nitro-
ginized cereal, I was interviewed by one of our honest
farmers at the last State Fair, to know if I thought three
pints of oats per day would hurt his colt this Winter? And
I could point to many such cases in my experience, where
some half-starved colt was kept iu a barn, with cracks big
enough for the colt to go through, while his owner was
"snoozing by the open fire," dreaming of winning some
future ''free for all" with his frozen colt.

I do not wish to be understood that I would give colts all
the oats they can eat and keep them tied up in the stall, in
order to supply growth and maintain health; they must have
plenty of outdoor exercise in the open air and sunlight, and
if in addition to this they have warm stabling and good enre,
we shall approach much nearer to the high standard of
excellence, and profit by the lessons already taught us by the
horse-breeders of Kentucky.

No distinct breed of horses, it is thought, had its origin in
this country. The broncho or mustang is a peculiar type of
horse, but it is a sort of uncivilized descendant of the horses
brought over by the first Spanish settlers of this country,
crossed with other breeds which have escaped from civiliza-
tion, perhaps during the early wars. These little horses,
though, have bred and raised their youngof the same peculiar
type so long, perhaps for over a century, and their traits are
so distinct and well established that they may now be con-
sidered a distinct breed, peculiar only to the western and
southwestern plains of America. These horses may now not
ooly be considered a well established breed, but they have
many excellent qualities which might be engrafted upon the
breeds in common use with evident advantage. These
qualities are their proverbial hardiness, toughnessand powers
of endurance. Perhaps no other breed possesses these most
desirable qualities iu a horse in a greater or even in an equal
degree, and it is very desirable that they be perpetuated in a
larger and more useful horse, by crossing the mustang mares
with stallions of the large breeds.

Why will any intelligent man allow five or ten dollars
difference in the cost of service of his mare, between patron-
izing a poor and a good stallion, when it is demonstrated
over and over again beyond question that it means a differ-
ence of fifty or a hundred dollars in the value of the matured
horse ? Tne point in this question is no fanciful one, but is
full of practical significance, to every man who grows a horse.
Do not shut your eyes to aDy special application it may have
to your case.

All enthusiastic, enterprising stockmen take a just pride
in their stock — they cannot avoid doing so; but no man has
more ground for looking over his animals with a feeling of
self-gratulation than the owner of a fine collection of
horses. Such stock appeals in some way to the finest instincts
of intelligent and appreciative men, anditisnottobe wondered
at that horsemen often place their grand pets next to their
families in their affections.

In 17S9 there were in France 3,239 approved and govern -
gtallions, which served, according to regulations,
115,000 mares, producing 55,000 living colts.

HEIlD AND SWINE.

Says an English writer: "The best bred and thinnest
skinned horses have very little mane; it is not only thin and
fine, but the hair is short. A henvy, matted mane means a low-
bred, coarse brute. I am inclined to think that in a state of
nature tbe mane divides upon both sides of the neck, though
Virgil speaks of the dense mane of the young colt falling
upon the right shoulder. Long as the horse has been domes-
ticated and carefully groomed, this habit of wearing the hair
is not yet overcome, and the mane has to be [carefully coaxed
to the right side, where for thousands of years man has re-
solved that it should be worn, though the horse himself in-
sists upon parting his hair in the middle. Ancient writers
speak of training the mane to the right, but all the horses

Breeding Cows.

[VT, M'Combic, in x>cii'a Messenger.]
A cow should never be allowed the bull sooner than five or
six weeks after calving; to do otherwise will prove a failure,
and will be detrimantal to the animal. If a cow or heifer
should fail to stand to the bull before the end of May, and
the weather get warm, it is difficult to get them in calf; they
may run on for months, every two or three weeks. Many a
good breeding animal has been lost iu this way, and gone to
the butcher, their owner having despaired of getting them in
calf; whereas, if he had had patience until September or
October, when the cold weather sets in, in all likelihood they
would have been got in calf. I had three cows out of four
that had run on the whole Summer, got in calf in one dar.
An early Spring calf is preferable to a late one, and most
desirable; but my doctrine is that a good calf never can
come wrong. It is trying to the breeder to see his fine cows
running on, but we must not despair; we must not lose a
chance, for we will catch them, aud sometimes when we
least expect it. When a cow assumes the appearance of what
we term a regular buller — when she is running every day, or
every second or third day, or when one or more retire from
the herd and assume the habits of the male — then, and not
till then, does the case become utterly hopeless. I had two
fine cows I was obliged to quit; they assumed the habits of
the male, absented themselves from the rest of the herd,
went through the field lowing, roaring, and pawing the
ground with their feet, their lowing being that of the male
and not of the female, and their shapes and looks were com-
pletely changed. Some friends, iu whose opinion I have
confidence, think this disease hereditary.

I would recommend, when cows or heifers are not standing
to the bull, to give a dose or two of medicine. A change of
the bull may succeed; and leading the cow or heifer six
miles out aud six miles in, when coming iu heats will some-
times be effectual. I was led to this practice by observing
that cows or heifers that had run on the whole season up to
the time of exhibition, when put to the bull on their arrival
from the show, were got iu calf at once. I naturally con-
cluded that the exercise which they had undergone was the
cure. I adopted the principle, and have succeeded in several
cases, though not in all; and 1 know of some other breeders
who have also beeu successful.

A cow goes nine mouths with young, generally ten or four-
teen days longer. I have known one go twenty-seven days
past her time. They generally go longer with a bull calf
than a heifer. It is almost a sure sigu that all will be right
if the cow go past her time; when matters are wrong the birth
is premature. Sinking is one of the greatest pests to which
a breeder is subjected. The symptoms are as follows: A
yellow mixed with red, glairy, offensive fluid will be ob-
served running from the vaginn, a flow of milk to the udder,
aud a loosening of the couplings behind; iu a day or two
premature labor follows. No time is to be lost on these
symptoms being observed. The cow should be immediately
removed to a separate department and kept by herself for two
or three weeks. If the premature birth should take place
before the cow is removed, the lcetus aud afterbirth must be
instantly buried, and not only the stall 'where the cow was
standing, but the whole of the byre should be thoroughly
washed over with hot lime. It is well known that if one cow

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aborts, others are apt to follow. I recollect that almost every
cow out of 40, belonging to the late James Walker, Webster
Fintray, aborted. One half were Polled, the others Short-
horns.

A word here as to free-mar tins. When a cowprodncestwo
calves, the one a male and the other a female, the female is
called a free-martin. The almost u ni versal belief is that the free-
martin will not breed, and generally this holds good. I have
had, however, in my practice, two free-martins that have
bred. One of them proved one of the most useful animals
and best breeders in the herd, and produced some of my finest
females; but her first appearance lacked that female style
which shows itself in a high bred herd.

Best Way to Wash Butter.

Where there is a multitude of operators it takes a long
time to settle facts that are quite plain to a close observer.
Though before the farming public for ages, the best time for
catting hay has never been agreed upon. That there should
be different opinions about cutting hay for different uses is
not strange, but where used for the same purpose as for feed-
ing dairy cows, there ought to be a unanimity of practice,
but if progress toward agreement on this point moves no
faster in the future than it has in the past, ages more must
intervene before a final settlement will be reached about this
very plain matter. This thought was suggested from the
difference of opinion as to whether butter should or should
not be washed when it comes from the churn. This has
been an open question among dairymen for many long
years. There is a growing preference toward washing, but
the child is not yet born. that will live to see the end of work-
ing butter without washing. One reason for the slow ad-
vance in freeing butter from buttermilk by washing is, that
the best and most efficient mode of washing is not often em
ployed. This remark, very likely, wili suggest a question as
to what is the best mode. Some wash butter in a mass, some
in pellets, soaae with water, some with weak brine, some
witu strong, and some use both water and brine. Where
practices differ so widely, and each is held too tenaciously by
its followers, it may seem a little presumptuous to attempt to
say just what is best. Experience, a little common sense,
and science unite in pointing the better, way. It need only
to be stated, to be appreciated, that butter in. pellets, or gran-
ules, will wash more readily and perfectly than butter in one
or a few large lumps. The first requiste, therefore, for suc-
cessful washing consists in gathering butter iu granules in-
stead of one or^more large lumps. This can always be done
by chilling it a little, just as it is about to gather. Suppos-
ing the butter to be in granules and all the buttermilk drained
off, any liquid, brine, or water, one as well as the other, will
serve to wash off the principal part of the buttermilk. It i*
useless to waste salt for this purpose when water alone will
no juet ae —2™. .Continue the washing with water until it
7111 remain cle^r. vtnen ihi* has been done, add as much
pure salt to the last water put on as it will dissolve, and let
it stand fifteen minutes if the cream was sour, and half an
hour if the cream was sweet. The reason for this dtfference
is that salt curdles the cheesy matter in milk. If the cream
is sour, the curding will be so far done that the salt will soon
complete it.

If the cream is sweet, the curding will be slower, and the
brine will need to he on the butter longer to curdle any trace
of milk that may adhere to it. The curd formed by salt is
soluble in water, hence, after the brine is off, washing with
water only will dissolve and carry off whatever curd has baen
formed, making tne ™s**t r«*d appear railky. fioigti the

brine in wbich the butter nao. ^ !_"'- - <-- " -"?*'! -lear.

This curding and then dissolving the cura, so noerates any
trace of milk, curd, or buttermilg that chances to adhere to
the butter, as to give it the most perfect cleansing possible.
It is more effected when the cream is sweet than when it is
sour, because the curd formed by souring is not souble in
water alone, and will not, therefore, be perfectly removed by
washing either in water or brine, or in bhth. The curd
formed by souring is readily dissolved in any weak alkali. If
a trace of sodium bicarbonate or a little saltpetre is dissolved
in the water used for washing, it will help very much in
cleansing the butter from any particles of curd or sour milk
which may have adhered to it. If anything of this sort is
used, the butter will need an extra washing to free it from
the chemical employed, as anything of an alkaline nature
left in butter will, in time, injure it. It is a circumstance in
favor of churning cream just before it is sour, while it is yet
sweut, that the butter can be so perfectly cleansed from milk
and cured by the method above described, as to leave it with
a perfectly pure, clean and delicious flavor and great durabil-
ity.— Live Stock Journal.

A writer in the Mirror gives the following reasons why the
butter does not come: 1st. Because of some disorganized or
. unhealthy condition of the cow. 2d. On account of the
unwholesome food and watersupplied. 3d. Want of proper
cleanliness in milking and setting the milk. 4th. Lack of
right conditions in the raising of cream — pure air and proper
temperature, oth. The cream not raised and skimmed in
due time. 6th. Cream not churned at the proper time — kept
too long. 7th. Cream allowed to freeze — injured still more
in thawing. 8th. Cream too warm when churned. 9th.
Cream too cold. 10th. Churn not a good one. 11th. Lazy
hand at the churn. Some persons have the churn around
nearly all day, Summer or Winter; take a few turns, and
then stop, fool around and begin again. Cannot make good
butter so. Use a box or barrel churn; begin moderately and
continue so till no more vent is needed, and then go on at a
good pace, without stopping till the butter come. When the
cream is perfect and the temperature right, about 65 degrees
in water, for a batch of butter weighing 20 to 35 pounds, 20
to 25 minutes should be ample time for churning, in the man-
ner described.

If cows are not allowed to go dry and rest about six weeks
before calving they wili as a rule, milk poorly the succeeding
period, after being milked up to the time of calving. Not
only does the ct,w need rest, but she should bewell fed, so as
to be enabled lo build up in flesh and recuperate her wasted
vitality. If this is done she will not only drop a better and
more thrifty calf, but she will milk better and do better on
less feed than when she is not allowed a suitable rest.

Those caring for stock during cold weather cannot be too
careful of their personal safety. A frisky colt, a playful steer,
or bull may, without vicious intent, in a playful moment, do
as great harm as a really vicious animal, and the attendant
cannot be too careful to avoid giving any animal, however
gentle, the advantage over him.

The test of the churn will show the quality of the milk and
the value of the cow. Sometimes dairymen may be mistak-
en in their opinion of a cow by the quantity of milk she
gives; the one that gives the least may make the most butter.

PACIFIC COASi

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 10th.

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

FIRST »AV— Saturday. April 3d.

FiesxEace, No. 1.— DsTEODUCTIONPTTRSE.SiOO, of which 850 to the
second horse; for all ages; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of 1&34; S50 entrance, -925 forfeit, or ST0 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 1886, with $4^0 added ; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug. 15,1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

ThikdKace, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages; S25 entrance;
$10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1866, with S750 added, of
which S5U to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 5
pounds; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race. No. 4.-- THE 'WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
8100 each, 525 forfeit, with S300 added; second horse to receive $150;
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PCRSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse, for all ages; fixed valuation $2,000; two pounds allowed
for each $100 below, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAT, Tuesday. tApril 6Ui.

Ftest Race, No. 6.— PURSE, $400, of wbich 350 to the second horse;
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to cany
rule weight; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Seco>t> Race, No . 7.-THE VERNAL STAKES lor two-year-old fillies ;
$20 entrance; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 18x6, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the second. Five-eighths of a mile.

Tbtrd Race, No. 8.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, $25
each ; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $600 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No 9.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of wbich $50 to the
second horse; for all ages; conditions as to weights the same as inNo,
5, One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAY-Thnrsday, April Stli.

Fihbt Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Secojvd Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds .foals of
1884, ?50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1 , 1886, with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano's time il:15iis beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of wbich 11 declared.

Third Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ages.
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit; $10 if declared out, with $600 added, second
horse to save stake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry bos at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m. , of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three- year-olds; $100 entrance, $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive $150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries.

FOtRTH DAY, Saturday. April iOtll.

First Race, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; $10
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which $50 to the second
horse, Winners of the Calitomia, Ternal or Gano Stakes at this meet-
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

Seco>td Race, No. 15.— THE RESAOA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillies; $25 each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1886, with
$500 added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pounds
extra. Weigbis not cumnlative. One mile and an eighth.

Third Race, No. 16.— THE PACIFIC CUP, a sweepstake for all ages;
3100 entrance, $50 forfeit, with $1,000 added; second horse to receive
$150; third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pounds; four-
year-olds ,108 pounds; five-Year-olds and upwards 114 pounds. Two
miles.

Fourth Race, No. 17.-CONSOLATION PURSE, $250, of which ?5C
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
eacb time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 75
pounds, One mile.

ANTEVOLO

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot white,
He is a trifle over 16 hands high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar

?ower,ami taken iu all is as finely shaped as any tr<jUing-l>red stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1SS1.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a Yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three years
in2;293s;,at four years in2:ltfS'. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen mouths old until the present time, is as
Sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in4:o2, and that so easilv as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:50,
and if any one should think differently I will wager 31,000 that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 11th, and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RBLA.TIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation,
ship to Anteeo, 2: it? U the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros.is ofpreat promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 second's. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tue most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 157J. there is strong likelihood that many
others willfollow which will increase his fama.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying It to
the great Fashion, without rmestion the best mare other day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, lSSl, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam , Col arnbine , by A. W. Richmond .
Second dam.Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie .Scotland.
Third'tam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch,
Foartb dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Brace's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, the season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. C.MRS srnpsox.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino "Wilkes, by George "Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mamurino by Mambrino Chief,
2d dam by Pilot, jr. Ueorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clayjby Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosew ood bay, six years old, fifteen hauds three inches
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish.
svmmetry and strength;' as a two-year-old be won second money as
Stockton, lapping the winner out in2:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 34 seconds, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fourot
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
and Pilot, Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of $50,000 in match races alone ; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twenty-one with records of 2:2o or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four of 2:18 or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes.hvith a record of
2:15 ,who trotted one of the best if not the test race in the world with
Phallas last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief has produced, among
many others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:18V. Pilot. Jr., has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being fonnd in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1SS6 at the stable of the undersigned

at Marysville, at 840 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH, A»eut

Thoroughbred
STALLIONS for HIRE.

CONDITIONS.

Starters in all races most be named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. M., of the day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from this rale.

Parties not having colore already registered will be required to re-
cord colore at the time of making entries, and after record will i>ot be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free .'or starters in purses. Non-starters can declare out at
C p m. the day preceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case ten
per cent . on amount of purse must be paid .

The Association reserves the right to postpone races on account of
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on or before Saturday,
February 20, 188C,witb the Secretary. Ed. S. Culver, Room G, 508 Mont-
gomery street, San Francisco. To be valid they must be delivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmurked on or before the day of closing,
Feb.20th.

J. E. RATH GONE. President.

ED. S. Cl'EVEK, Secretary.

Three Cheers and X X.

The above stallions are offered for hire the coming season, vis.:

-om February 5th to July 1st, 1886.

Both are desirable in many respects . Three Cheers I have always
lonsldered one of the very best racehorses I ever saw. His breeding

s unexceptionally fine, and his form admirable. He is a powerfully
ouilt horse on short legs , and of the finest color, a dark bay.

His short legs are Immensely strong, bones and tendons such as
are rarely seen on the largest of thoroughbreds, and altogether, his
makeup cannot fail to please a competent judge of form. Being a
half-brother of Hock-Hocking is another point In his favor. Not only
to him as their dam. Young Fashion, was the dam of Scotland, the sire
of Mentzer one of the great colts of the year, and her family for genera-
tions back have enjoyed just celebrity. His oldest produce, Lady
Viva, can be seen at my place, and I do not hesitate to pronounce her
one of the finest mares in the State.

XX Is a "double Bonnie Scotland." his sire Malcolm, uy Bonnie
Scotland, from Lady Lancaster, his dam Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland ,
from Young Fashion. He has, therefore, as much of the blood of that
noted sire as if he were a son, and cannot fail to be a good producer.
Those who own his colts— there are only a few of them— esteem them
very highly. These horses will be rented to proper parties at a low
figure, especially to serve some thoroughbred mares. Apply at this
office, or 2111 Adeline street, Oakland, where the horses are kept.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSC

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Jan 23

A Talk With Starter Sheridan.

[Sporting "World.]
Mr. James G. Sheridan, the starter, has for the past six or
seven years been one of the Winter residents of Eatontown,
and to-day I called upon him to inquire regarding his inten-
tions for the coming season. I did not learn much, however,
for the reason, that up to now, Mr. Sheridan has not made a
single engagement, in fact, from what he says, it seems to be
with him a case of "how happy could I be with either."
From his remarks on the matter, though, it is not unlikely
that a part of his time will be devoted to Eastern tracks, and
in a week or so, I will perhaps be able to give you his en-
gagements, as he expects to conclude them in about that
time.

The conversation about starting horses naturally drifted io
the difficulties which have been experienced by many who
have at different times filled that position, and, thinking tbat
perhaps the ideas of the one man who seems to have given
universal satisfaction with the flag would be of some interest,
I asked Mr. Sheridan what he considered the main cause of
all the trouble.

"Well," he replied, "to my mind the matter all rests on
one thing, and that is the obedience of the jockeys. That a
starter must be able to command from all of them, without
respect to who they are, or to what stable they belong. If
this is not done, a man cannot successfully hold the flag, and
if it is done he has little difficulty otherwise. That is the
basis I have worked upon, and I have had but little trouble
comparatively speaking."

"What method of punishment do you usually apply in
case of disobedience?"

"Suspension always. Fining I consider ineffective for
various reasons; in fact as a rule it carries no punishment
with it. I suspend a jockey if he refuses to obey, and I see
that he is not reinstated until the time of his suspension ex-
pires."

"1 suppose you have at times had considerable pressure
brought to bear to get your rulings modified?"

"Oh, yes, at times; but I do not do it. I never set a boy
or man down without cause, and when I do he must stay. I
remember once the President of a Western association came
and interceded in the case of a boy I had suspended, but I
declined to alter my decision. As he was also one of the
judges every day I told him that he could doubtless get him
re-instated, but it was not done. I do not think; that would
have been a good track for me if it had."

"Refractory horses make a great deal of trouble occasion-
ally, do they not?"

"Yes, but we have to do the best we can with them. I
alwavs place them on the outside myself where they are least
likely to do any damage. Putting them on the inside may
expedite matters some, but to my mind it is too much like
putting a premium on bad behavior by giving the horse an
advantage, added to which the others are, I think, in more
danger when so placed."

From starting the talk turned to the question of weights,
and I asked Mr. Sheridan if he considered that a general
raising would be of any benefit.

"No, "he answered, "I do not see the necessity for any
change. The stake weights are high enough, and in the
other races the conditions make their adjustment a question
which the clubs can settle when arranging them. What is
wanted in the East is straight three-quarter courses, and the
club which is the first to construct one will make a big hit
and reap the benefit. I know that that is what made the
Louisville track popular with every trainer, owner and
breeder in the West, and all with whom I have talked on the
matter speak highly of it, and would rather run at Louisville
than anywhere else for that reason."
"How about the public?"

"The public would be as quick to see the advantage of the
ohange as anybody, and it would not be a question of much
time to make them popular."

Speaking of racing rin the West, Mr. Sheridan remarked
that it is making rapid strides there. Chicago will, he thinks,
be the head centre of the sport in that section, as in addition
to a good track and splendid surroundings, the people patron-
ize the sport to as great an extent as anywhere, and a crowd
of eight or ten thousand is nothing unusual.

Eonita in New York.

[Sporting "World.]

Quite an exciting rumor prevailed in a select racing circle
a few days ago. About the middle of last week one of the fam-
ous California padded parlor horse cars arrived in the Grand
Central depot with a horse from San Francisco consigned to
Mr. Pierre Lorillard. The horse had half a dozen attend-
ants, but when asked what it was they were as close-mouthed
as mutes. A few racing men happened to be about and they
at once tried their ingenuity to guess who the animal was,
but it was so well hooded and blanketed, that its identity
could not be arrived at, and, moreover.its legs were bandaged
up to where the blankets reached.

The wiseacres put their heads together, and finally came to
the conclusion that the animal must be the California crack
Beaconsfield, and that true to Mr, Lorillard's fondness for
anything that showed superior merit on the turf, he had
bought him despite his disappointments with Aranza and
Drake Carter. Then, inquiries were made whether Beacons-
field was in the Suburban, and when it was learned that he
was, the talent "had it pat" that the new arrival was really
the California flyer.

Unfortunatly for them this turned out not true. The new-
comer was the fast trotting mare, Bonita, whom Mr. Lorillard
had purchased from Governor Stanford at a fancy price.
The mare is reported to be wonderfully fast and Mr. Lorillard
will have her developed with a view, it is understood, of try-
ing to lower the record made by MaudS. Mr. Lorillard has
owned and bred trotting horses in a small way for some time,
but it was always for the road rather than for the track. It
is to be hoped that his experience with a real stepper will
be a pleasant one. _

They Allow It in Georgy.

Several weeks ago you had an account of an interesting
interview between -lack Chambers, of Molsey fame, and
Uncle Jack Bachelor once upon a time, remarked a diligent
reader of "Track and Road," who makes Long Island a
sojourning place, and I'll give you one to matchjit. Once Jack
made arrangements to trot Molsey against time at a fair held
at Wilmington, N. 0. He shipped her in charge of Nosey
Brown and "The Duke" in a box car, and also sent aloDg his
wheel of fortune, ohuck-a-luck board, and other parapher-
nalia for the diversion, and perhaps sorrow, of the unsophis-
ticated.

All went well until the trio reaohed Columbia. Here a

male specimen of the bovine species was placed in the car.
As Chambers had not secured the exclusive use of the car,
all protestations against the strange traveling companion
were in vain. As ignorance or devilment would have it, the
trainmen gave the bull too much rope, and the rumbling of
the train exciting the "critter," he made frequent and frantic
efforts to get on terms of closer intimacy with his human
fellow travelers. The rope was just long enough to keep the
dangerous animal from reaching Nosey and hiB Bide partner,
and they, in turn, had just room enough to execute skillful
flank movements to keep out of his way. As the bull was
also destined lor Wilmington, the misery of Nosey and "The
Duke" during the long and hot ride may be imagined.

When Chambers arrived he found the authorities were
opposed to games of chance, and did not propose to allow any
such thing at their fair, if they knew themselves.

"All right," said Chambers; "do wheel, no Moleey."

"We'll tTy it one day, anyhow," replied the powers that be.

"They allow it in Georgy," rejoined Chambers, "an* I don't
see why you won't allow it here."

The upshot of it was the first day was a failure, and the
fair managers were glad to come to terms. Accordingly, the
next day, the town crier, bell in hand, made proclamation at
the street corners:

"Hear ye! hear ye! Bring forth your wheels and spinning
Jennys! Whatsoever they tolerate in the Stat6 of Georgy
we will tolerate in the State of North Caroliny. Hear ye!
hear ye!"

KeBult! Molsey trotted in 2:31, the fair was a great success,
and Chambers was asked to come again. — N. Y. Spirit.

Breeding Trotters.

[Live Stock Record.]

Now that the breeding season for horses is approaohin&,
and the announcements of sires for the forthcoming season
are beginning to make their appearance in the advertisements,
a few observations on the subject of breeding will not be in-
appropriate.

The continual craze in reference to the number of crosses
of imp. Messenger, this or that kind of blood being necessary
to produce first-class trotters "has always been, and will ever
be, puerile sort of writing. unlesB the blood — mixed up on
paper — comes through frames of truthful formation, with
power to trot at a high rate of speed. Many thousands of
dollars have been lost, and many studs broken up through
the mere theoretical fashion of studying blood lines alone,
instead of selecting horses free from defects likely to be
transmitted, and the size, symmetry and power necessary to
produce first-class stock for the road or track. This is of
greater importance than the best pedigree attached to a dis-
eased body. The diatribes on blood alone are theoretical,
instructive in their way, but such writings cannot be reduced
to practice and profit, unlesB the animal in whose veins the
very best blood flows will train and trot fast. Hundreds of
people write very learnedly about the various strains of
blood, but few can detect spavin, ringbone and other dis-
orders in their incipient stages. In breeding from unsound
parents there is always a tendency to transmit disorders,
and worthless animals for trotting or road purposes are fre-
quently the result. We want size, with bone and substance
in proportion, with beauty of outline, quality and style,
which in a large majority of cases is allied to truth of action
and great speed. With easy, frictionless action a horBe will
not tire so quick, even though he may be a little deficient in
size and power. There are some parties who still insist that
there should be no thoroughbred blood in the trotter. By
reference to a table recently published by "Whips and Tips,"
there are 137 horses who have trotted in the teens. Let
every one sit down and look carefully over this table, and
he will see that instead of thoroughbred blood being inimical
to trotting speed it has been beneficial. Of the 137 who have
trotted in the teens, there are not twenty in the list who do
not possess from one to two or three crosses of thoroughbred
b'(t>od, and the granddams of Maud S., 2:08$, and Jay-Eye-See,
2:10, are both strictly thoroughbred. How do the opponents
of thoroughbred blood account for the wonderful perform-
ance of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See, whose pedigrees are found
on this accursed blood?

How do they reconcile their opposition to thoroughbred
blood when out of 137 representatives that have trotted be-
low 2:20, not twenty of the entire list but what possesses a
strong infusion of this blood? Some write as if the thor-
oughbred and trotter were of a different species, but when you
come to sift the matter to its foundation, thoroughbred blood
is the basis of the trotter. The walk, trot and canter are nat-
ural gaits of the horse. Some families show more aptitude
to trot fast than others, while some great opportunities will
only develop a limited amount of speed. Some parties con-
tend that it is as easy to breed trotters as it is to breed cer-
tain qualities into dogs, by judicious crossing, all of which
may be true for dogs but the rule by no means is applicable
to breeding trotters. The qualities bred into the dogs are
second nature, they are part and parcel of the dogs. Not so
with the trotting horse. The number bred to trot that never
trot fast, can certainly bear no such proportion to Setter dogB
bred to set that never set. The Setter that displays the pecu-
liar traits of his breeding, only obeys the general rule; while
the trotter that trots fast is the rare exception. For example
take Kysdyk'a Hambletonian who was in the stud for twenty
five years, and sired some twelve hundred colts, only thirty-
nine of them are in the 2:30 list, and only two have records
below 2:20. This is a small percentage, not quite one in
thirty.

We have no theory on the breeding of trotters. We state
facts that cannot be brushed away, and cannot be refuted.
If the facts stated will not square with somebody else's
theory, ao much the worse for the theory. There are a num-
ber of writers upon breeding trotters who have a speoial
theory and try to make factB conform to this theory, and if
it don't they abuse those who differ with them. The facts
we have stated will make a more binding impression upon
intelligent breeders and will be trusted long after the most
brilliant theories are forgotton.

At Rancho del Eio, on the 17th inst., at 3 a. m., Marion
dropped her eighth foal to Norfolk, a chestnut colt, which
the letter of advice describes as a "large, fine, splendid-look-
ing fellow."

A. McFadyen, of Santa Rosa, has a yearling by Anteeo, for
which he has lately declined an offer of $1,G00.

Mr. H. M. Johnston, of Los Angeles, has sold the bay
stallion (pacer) Dashwood, by Legal Tender, dam by Volun-
teer, to Mr. Geo. Hinds, of Wilmington, Los Angeles county.
DaBhwood almost invariably breeds trotters, large, smooth-
gaited fellows; one of his yearlings trotted a quarter last Fall
in 41 seconds. Mr. Hinds wjll be quite an addition to our
breeders.

The fate of Old Abdallah

Abdallah, the sire of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, and thus
progenitor of one of the great families of the American
trotting horse, was got by Mambrmo, son of imported Messen-
ger, upon Amazonia, Messenger's daughter, and bis breeder
was John Tredwell of Long Island. Abdallah was foaled
about 1S23, and his temper was intractable to a degree which
prevented his ever been broken to harness, although he was
used somewhat under the saddle:

He has been described as "a blood bay, with glossy Bkin,
of finest texture, star in forehead, and left foot, behind, white
above the ankle, head large and long, but nasal bone narrow
above the muzzle; eyes large, full, and inpressive; ear long
and large, but sharp-pointed; Biopingsnoulders; high withers;
ewe neck, without crest; throttle and windpipe remarkably
large; limbs and feet of finest quality; barrel deen at chest,
but flat on sides and ribs; very narrow at hips, growing
more peaked and flat toward quarters, which were short,
straight, and cat-hammed, but clean and blood-liko to hocks."
It was from Amazonia that the peculiar features of Abdal
lab — his head, flat legs, rat-tail, and long ears — were inherited,
as will be admitted when the descriptions of the two aie set
side by side, for Amazonia has been portrayed as a coarse,
flat-sided, big-headed, long-eared, ragged hipped chestnut
mare, 15$ hands, with a rat tail, and powerful, flat legs, cov-
ered with long, coarse hair about the fetlocks. What partic-
ular "son of Messenger" got Amazonia the Hambletonian
history does not record, and Mr. H. T. Helm, in his "Amer-
ican Roadsters," announces ii as his opinion that her sire
was Dore, a son of Saratoga, and, therefore, that the mare
was really a great-granddaughter of Messenger, for the latter:
was Saratoga's sire; but this descent enhances the virtues o I
Amazonia, for Dore's 2d dam was a daughter of Messenger,
and as a consequence, Amazonia had reiterated strains of the
potent English blood.

When Abdallah was seven years old his breeder Bold him
to Isaac Snedeker, who retained the stailion nine years, and
then disposed of him, in 1839, to' Mr. John W. Hnnt, of Lex-
ington, Ky., whither Abdallah was taken on the hoof, arriv-
ing in 1840, in very poor condition. In Kentucky Abdallah
does not appear to have met with a warm reception, or to have
been appreciated, because he stood there one Summer only,
and then was returned for lack of patronage to this State, be-
ing used here upon Long Island during several succeeding
seasons. Besides, Abdallah stood for service at Chester,
Orange coUmty, but hiB remuneration to his owners was very
meagre.

Abdullah's years had rolled around until he began to fall
into the sere and yellow leaf of age, and when time had toH
off almost the third of a century for him, the old horse wae
taken to an out-of-the-way place on Long Island and made $
gift to a farmer, who engaged to retain arrd care for him so
long as his life should last. The farmer, however, tired -of
his covenant, and sold the patriarch, to 6 fish peddler, who
tried to turn an honest penny with his new acquisition, arid
undertook to harness it to his cart of merchandise', and must
have been astonished "beyond expression" when Abdallah
kicked the cart and harness to smithereens, and came very
near depriving the world of the music of at least one fish horn
at one and the same time.

This was the end of Abdallah's labor, except that which de-
volved upon him to secure his own subsistence thereafter as
best He might, for he was turned loose upon the highways
and commons, and allowed to roam wherever he pleased,
without any shelter or any feed beyond what the barren
drives could yield.

In this state of neglect and poverty Abdallah died, the vic-
tim of starvation — sad ending of a life whose vigor could pro-
duce a filly capable of dropping Goldsmith Maid, and which
gave the world sons liko Sir Walter, with his record of 2:27,
and Rysdyk's Hambletonian the paragon of sires. — N. T,
Sportsman.

Racing at the Bay Distriot.

Jan. 9th.— Watch for Si ,000 a side; half a mile.

- Langsteth's ch g Billy Johnson, 115 lbs

- White 'b b g Albemarle, 105 lbs „

Time, .*49.

..Langsteth
Cooper

Congressman Morrow has visited Fish Commissioner Baird
in the interest of a fish hatchery in California. Mr. Morrow
desires to introduce into California waters French herring,
Spanish mackerel, striped bass, and Eastern lobsters. The
great success of Eastern shad on the Facifio Coast was cited,
and Professor Baird said he would favor the establishment of
a fish hatchery. Senator Dolph also called upon the Fish
Commissioner, to advocate the claims of Oregon to a fish
batchery on the Clackamas. Mr. Cook, who is at the head
of Oregon local fish organizations, accompanied the Senator.
An appropriation will be recommended for that object. t

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp, Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington,

LONGFIBLD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet,

MILNBR,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Coxunienelng February 5tu and Endlnff

In up 15th. I MHO.
TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE STAIXIOKS,

$50 the Season.

Good care wtil be taken of marcs during tbo season, at ?10 per monl h .
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents,

* Addresa JOHM MACKVY, Superintendent.

Sacra m en to,Cal.

1886

*glu fpxtt£a*r und ^^xtsmsaau

61

The Original MqrBan.

[Middlebury Register.]

Charles Morgan, Esq., of Eoohester, Vt., is
a son of Justin Morgan, Jr., late of Stock-
bridge, Vt., who was the only son of Justin
Morgan, who brought the original horse of
that name to Kandolph. Mr. Morgan, who is
a gentleman of large means and an extensive
dealer in wool and hops, both in this region
and the West, has been the owner of several
excellent descendants of his grandfather's
famous horse, and wants no other roadster
blood. In a recent conversation, he says-

"I have often heard my father say that the
Morgan Horse was first so called on June
Training day of his second season of stud ser-
vioe, when he was five years old. He did not
have much patronage the first year. All stock
horses were out for show at June Training-
othor owners laughed at Morgan's "duck leg"
as they called him, until Mr. Morgan fipally

S?S^i.toj!et.aJ1 the m°n8y he had (about
$150) that his horse could on t-run, out-trot
oat-walk or out-draw any other stock horse
present. The bet was taken for that or a
smaller sum, not thinking that the little short-
legged herse could ru-i. They went out on
the road towards Ea»t Eandolph and ran into
the village of Eandolph Centre, to a mark
near the meeting-house. Morgan rode his
horse far m advance of the rest, and the crowd
cheered and shouted "Hurrah for the Mor^-jn
Horse." Morgan offered to let his opponents
try any of the other tests (trotting, walking or
drawing,) but they declined. The horse was
always afterwards known as the Morgan
Horse; he became popular and had plenty of
patronage after that exhibition

Mr. Morgan is very positive that his grand-
father never had but one stock hois? after
coming to Vermont; says he never heard his
father mention but one, or suggest any other,
and if there had been two Mr. Morgan thinks
his father would have known and spoken of
the fact. He also says that his grandfather's
means were so slender that it would be very
improbable that he owned two stallions in the
short time that he lived in Vermont

[We think there is no doubt that the Figure
Horse and the Justin Morgan were the same.
nnJ»,% m 'lm0Dyttus f« got by us points
unqualifiedly to that conclusion, and is per-
haps s.rong enough to hang a man. We ore-
snnie we shall get a good deal more yet point-
ing the same way; for we notice in these
pedigree matters, as m all things else, the

MZ^tn nutoId untUit bMne3

nfItb«ap!M6n °5r°Pimon tom the first seeing
of the Figure Horse advetasement that he

?& tS a?u-Vlt7, Scribes the Morga'n
Horse Then this allowed for the generally
received fact that Morgan rode bis horse

H^Mn*8 -T??g J"86'61 and 0'herwise.
Heconldnt ride his horse if he wasn't old
enough to ride. Neither could Mr. Evans or
anybody else, pull logs with him if he wasn't
old enough to pull them

fwyJhVeCords;, of the eBta's it is proved
death -W0^11^1-? -n0t °Wn the h™ bis
Sj wWe^h,nk i'i8 C6rtain that h° was got
by Mr Wro Bice of Woodsocket, about 1795?-6'
?i™°' ^om h™ *o Mr. Jonathan Shepherd
?n™? f&e •"■ vhlB0ld him ,0 James Hawk-
w Wh ^ T16 he b0t,8nt Mr- Hawkins' farm,

mt-^^T^ Sh°W W8BFeb- 14'

Contagious Diseases in Stables

When we consider for a moment the num-
ber of diseases of a contagious nature to
which horses are subject, and the careless
manner in which they are exposed to the same,
it is astonishing that we do not have epidem-
ics of this kind oftener with our horses. To
folly appreciate the risk that is incurred we
need only visit the city or country towns on
conrt days or Saturdays, and Bee the number
of horses of all kinds and conditions that
stand tied and almost touching each other in
every available space about town, to say noth-
ing of the numbers that are packed together
in the public stables.

The latter, as a rule, are much safer from
coming in contact with any kind of contagion

he knew it; but it often happens that
neither the owner of the horse nor the stable-
man is aware of the disease until it is too late
to remedy tiie evil.

Contagious diseases of a most virulent
character may be perpetuated for an indefinite
length of time by feeding horses in stalls
where the disease has existed. Of this kind
we may mention glanders and Spanish itch
especially Either of these most fatal disor-
ders may be conveyed to other horses by feed-
ing in a stall where horses suffering with them
have been kept. To destroy the virus, take
a pint of sulphuric acid and put it in a bucket
of water, and with an old mop wash all parts
of the stall, especially the trough and man-
ger, as well as all sides of the stall. Then put
a few pounds of stick sulphur in an iron pot
and stopping the stable as well as possible,
burn it, bo as to fumigate the stable thoroughly,
taking due precautions against fire. It is a
good plan to set the pot in a tub of water; then
whitewash with lime and carbolic acid. This
will protect them thoroughly.— Spirit of the

A fisherman named Pancoast, who is located
on the Yolo side of the river, opposite the
root of K street, caught in a netafew days ago,
a pike weighing 19J; pounds, which he sold
» a Omnamsn for 7 cents spound.-Soc. B&.

A Perfectly Reli

Speaking of caip, says the Washington cor-
respondent of the Atlanta Constitution, at
least one specimen of this remarkable fish has
attained considerable fame. He is a fine fel-
low, which a year ago weighed eight pounds,
and may now be larger. His home is in a
little pond in the grounds of the Fish Com-
mission, in Washington. Professor Baird has
made pot of him for two or three years past.
He frequently dips him up in a net and ex-
hibits him to visitors. The big fish has under-
gone this ordeal so often that it has ceased to
alarm or disturb him seriously. He will sub-
mit to handling for several minutes, and pa-
tiently await his return to his cosy bed. Two
years ago Babcock Lake overflowed tLe breed
ing ponds below it, and thousands of Govern-
ment fish got into the Potomac. Among them
was the big pet carp. His loss caused great
grief among the men of science, who became
attached to him for his noble proportions and
amiable disposition, a week or two after his
escape the Potomao was frozen over,
and the boys had fun catching fish through
holes in the ice. More than a mile from the
pond, his former home, the big carp was pulled
out by some enterprising youngsters. Oneot
them knew that the Fish Commission had a
steady demand for remarkable fish and took
his captive to Professor Baird. The scientist
was overjoyed at the recovery of his pet. He
paid the boy $5 for him and restored him to
his own little potd. TLe Professor says the
fish showed every sign of joy at his restora-
tion to the home of his ycuth.-

DON {

(Vandevort's )

f Cohani'a Bang.
j Price's VeBta.

I Peg..

( Garth's Drake .
/.Sall.lMOE. K, C. S. E.

IN THE STUD. FEB $50-

To a limited number of approved bitches.

It T. Vandevort.

Mollne Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

DUKE

{ Montague
(. "" (Nora.

IN THE STUD. PEE $25.

CHAS. KAEDING, 538 Washington St., San Francisco.

Marin County Kennels,

Doss taken to train and board. Foi
term*, particulars, address

GEO. 1. AI.LE.XDEK. Saosalito.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street. San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell in All tllies and bounties ot
the State.

REFERENCES.

J. S. Carey, Sacramento. J. D. Cask, Salinas.

R.P.Saegent, Gilroy. John Bogus, Colusa.

P. A. Finigan, San Francisco .

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably thuse of Messrs. Whip-
ple, Colgrove, Dietz, Coutts, Dougherty, Newland k
Hammond, Daniel Cook and others, we feel assured
our ability to give satisfaction in all business in-
trusted to our care. Sales will be made in all cities
and counties in the State . We liave in contemplation
a series of combination or breeders' sales, similar to
those so successfully held at the East. We will be
pleased to enter into correspondence with parties de-
airing to participate in such sales. Private purchases
and sales of improved live stock of all descriptions
will be made on commission and stock slupped with
utmostcare. Several Gne ranches at private sale
Purchases and. sales made of land of every descrip
tlon.

KBa.I.ir A CO.. 11G Montgomery street.

The "Weekly

Breeder
and

Sportsman.

One Year,

$5.00

I

Horse C^

MPROVED nORSE bLOTHIN

G

Secured by Letters Patent 1^^™*™

1879.
2, 1881.

The above cut represents the body-piece, the patent also covers

ing the improvements in the hood,
granted :

The following are the claims

1. An improved blanket or covering, conHistingof the
body-piece A, tiaD C, and the extension B, formed or
united together, so as to cover the body and legs of the
animal, substantially as herein described.

2. The blanket or covering A, having the Hap C, and
the extensions i ;. to fit the fore and hind legs of the
animal, front taste QlngB If G, anil the per mane nt straps
or bands E, substantially as and tor the purpose herein
described.

3. The blanket or covering A, with Its extensions B,
srinancntBCCuring-banils li, and the front fastenings

_ G,io combination with the elastic neck-extension H,
substantially as and for the purpose herein described.

4. The blanket A and hood J in combination wit lithe
elastic connecting-strip I. substantially as described

and for the purpose set forth.

fi. Theclose-fitting hood J, having the elastic band I,,
beneath the jaws, so that I hey may be allowed to move
without disturbing the lit, and adapted to be secured
to the cover by means of straps, substantially as herein
described.

fi. The improvement In vering-blankets for ani-
mals, consisting of the oh;:-, having the flap U,
and permanent straps or banus \* d to it to secure It
around the body, whereby the use of loose surcingles
is avoided, substantially as herein described.

Manufactured and for sale by

L. D. STONE & CO.,

423 aiul \%\ ratten St., SAM FBAJH'lStO

1

62

3£Ixe ^xae&zt and gpaxtsmxuu

Jan 23

The American Clay Bird.

Ever j- Bird Is a Sure Flyer. Raiu or Dampness Does Not Affect Them.

Flies .11 ore Like the Katural lUrcl.

Is One-half Cheaper than Any Other Target.

FOR SALE BY ALL GUN DEALERS. Ask to see tbe American Clay Bird and Trap.

J. E. MILLER, General Manager.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Kigiiili Mitel A Ulenway Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Important
Notice.

I will have ol. consignment from the Eastern States
in six weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls,
Southdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
jive stock of any breed or age can have them como at
same time by giving me two or three week's notice,
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

BOLLIX P. SAXE.

Importer, Exporter and Commission
Merchant.

536 Eighteenth ?*., Oakland, or Buss House, S. F'

SHORTHORN

-OK—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APPLY TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co..

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Clydesdale /Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian teamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and Mares, imported by Thomas
Erooklesa. Can be seen at Bay* District Track.

FOR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Live Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Montgonicy St, San Francisco.

FOR_SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

HEMKY WALSH.

gnp't Running Horse Dep't,
Palo Alto Stock Form.

Tips and Toe Weights.

A Natural and Plain Method of
Horse Shoeing

.WITH AN APPEND!

Treating of the Action of the Race Horse and Trotter u
Instantaneous Photography.

f>wn U%

By Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portraiiui e.

"Kouud-hoofd, short-jointed, fetlocks shag and long."

— Shakespeare,
o

Tips and Toe *Weijrhts.— We have received from Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Editor and Proprie-
tor of the Beeedeb and Spobtsman, San Francisco, Cal., a copy of his book entitled "Tips and Toe
"Weights; A Natural and Plain Method of Horse-shoeing, -with an appendix treating of the action of
the racehorse and trotter as shown by instantaneous photography. Toe and Side- "Weights." Mr. Simpson
has had many years of experience in training trotters and runners, and ia besides a most able, pleasant
■writer on matters pertaining to the horse. His "Horse Portraiture" was one of tbe first and best
works on "training" we ever read. For several years he has been experimenting -with tips in the hope
that they might be made to serve every purpose of a full shoe and act as a preventive of the many hooi
ailments entailed by the ordinary method of protecting our horses' feet. These experiments have
alreads demonstrated that tips will accomplish all he had hoped for, and wo believe every horseman
who reads the result of his experience will conclude with us that Mr. Simpson has inaugurated a revolu-
tion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable benefit to both horse and master. We are a willing con-
vert to tips as against full shoes, and reading tbe plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by the author
of "Tips and Toe Weights," together with tbe knowledge that the common system of shoeing has caused
more suffering and done more damage to horses than can be traced to any other source, has had much to
do with our conversion. We would not take S50 for for this book and be without it, and on behalf of the
"most faithful friend to man" would urge every reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
and test the value of its teachings. Price, In paper, SI; cloth, $1.50.— Western Sportsman and Live Stock
Journal. 0

"Tips &nd Toe Weights," a natural and plain method of horseshoeing, Is the title of a very
clever, Ingenious and practical book from tbe pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
the Bbeedeb and Sportsman. The author in his introduction presents "his little volume with apolo-
gies;" he had no need to do so, every chapter gives evidence of careful thought, bis arguments are well
worked out, the results of his experiments are placed in tbe most perspicuous manner before his
readers, and his researches into the past show that he is at once an enthusiastic and veracious student
of the horse. His great argument on tips receives its strongest ondorsation from his famous colt
Anteeo, whose history from bis first shoeing to the time of publication is exhaustively treated. The
opening chapter is a plea for a better system of shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step on
the ladder towards that final conclusion which tbe author has arrived at. He brings history, theory and
experiment into play to support his argument, and whether the horseman believes in his conclusions or
not, he will not quit the book till he has read it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
the horse which the author possesses, he surrounds it with a literary charm, which holds the audience to
the last sentence. We heartily commend "Tips and Toe Weights" to the attention-of the public. — Chicago
News, g f i

Tips and Toe "Weights.— J- C. Simpson has been prominently identified with trotters for many
years, not only as a writer on the subject, but as an expert handler and developer. He has given a great
deal of study to horses' feet, and the best way to improve their action. After experimenting for a
Number of years, he has put tbe result of bis researches and practice in book form. This work,
entitled "Tips and Toe Weights," claims to be a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treats
of tbe action of the racehorse and trotter, as shown by instantaneous photography, and gives tbe sub-
ject of tips and toe weights a thorough ventilation. The work is meeting with a large sale, and is
deserving of a place in every horseman's library, no matter whether he agrees with the ideas advanced
or not. Send orders to the San Francisco News Company, or to the Breedeb and Sportsman, San
Francisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson is tbe Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman, which is a weekly journal
devoted to the interests of breeders of fine horses, etc., and the advancement of all legitimate sport.
It is the chief medium and representative of the breeding interests on the Pacific Slope.— N. X.
Spirit, May 10th.

Tips and Toe Weights.— Jos. Cairn SirapBOn of San Francisco, California, has just published a book
byanov* ^He which is almost worth its weight in gold to every horseman. He does not believe in the
rigid, unyie..; ug iron shoe that gives no rlay or expansion to the horse's foot. He has found that shoes are
unnecessary, and everybody knows they are hurtful. He is a beliver in the use of iron or steel tips to pro-
tect tbe toe of the loot. By tbeiruse, and without ever having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
years old in 2:20*. He claims that for ordinary ^lse even on macadamised roads tips are all that are re-
quired; that that fearful cause of lameness, contraction, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. We are
going to use them, and advisB others to do it in the manner he recommends. Send SI. 50 to him and he will
send you the book and it will be as good an investment as you ever made for the money. — Coleman's Rural
World.

Since the book was published, Anteeo gave still more convincing proof of the efficacy of the system,
trotting a public trial in 2:2Ui, and showing half-miles in 1-.08 and furlongs in 10 seconds while a
four-year-old. The best evidence of the genuineness of tho trials was his sale for §10,000, wiMi other
parties ready to take him at the price. Antevolo, two years younger than Anteeo, never wore a shoe, and
owing to an injury to his foot when a foal it was the universal impression that he never could trot fast.
He did well as a yearling and two-year-old, and this past season, when three years old, he won the Occident
Stakes, SI, 221, in which he got a record of 2 ;29J, last half in 1:13.1; first money in purse at Sacramento,
3500; second money at Stockton, 32£3;the Stanford Stakes, SI, 072; and the Embryo, $870, makings cash
return for the season of 31,514. I am satisfied that if he had been shod with full shoes when first put in
training he would have been hopelessly crippled.

In the Breeder and Sportsman will be given a complete history of tbe treatment of Antevolo, show-
ing with exactness the trials and results. I have made arrangements with an eminent microscoplBt to
make full examinations of the lioruy deposit iu wall and sole, and all the tissues which compose the foot
of the horse, which will be incorporated in the forthcoming articles in the Breedeb 'and Sportsman.
Fully convinced by practical results, that tlus part of tbe anatomy of the horse Is not understood as
thoroughly as the other portions of the frame. _ anticipate valuable accessions of knowledge from the
revelations of the microscope. jos». Cairn Shut-son,

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Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco.

The above treatise will be sent free to yearly subscribers, who
orders direct to the office.

send

THOS.H. CHUBB.

Furnisher ;of JfingROD-AfAKi

'«i ./fMAltUrV supple:

LAIIIEB ANI>ti];NTLRMEN who

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Notice.

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Nugent W. Brown, •"

Geo. H. Holmes,
0. Bruce Lowe.

trading as

BROWN BROS. .&. CO.,

■ STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
\merica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agenta
forCaUfornia firms.

References kindly permiiied to J. B, Haggin, Est;.,
and Major Rathbone of San Francisco.

I3KOWM ISKOS. A CO.,

■Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a full stock of tLe celebrated
J- Fennell's Cythiana Boots.

Which are now in use by ALL the principal Breeders
and Trainers throughout tin- United States. I sh:tll
offer tln-iu at low prices, and from their eunerinr fit-
ting qualities and the excellent materials used they are
pronounced by experts the cheapest Loots made.

J. «'I;am:. 763 Market St.,

Wholesale and retail dealer in Harness and Saddlery
Goods of all kinds.

$20 Reward.

Stolen Dec. 27th, three Greyhound pups, by an un-
known sire, out of Tcinptte, whelped Dec. 24th. One
blk w don, white blaze in face, McGratb'fl neck spot,
white brisket, three feet white tipped, white tipped
tail. One red brindle and w oor. white fimier mark
between eyes, three white toes, white brisket. One
bine and w bitch, white throat, brisket, toes and tip
of tail. Also a silver-haired rough terrier. Coursing
men please note marks. Reward paid and no ques-
tions asked, on return of puppies to 20:10 Ellis fit.,
San Francisco.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada,
Veterinary Infirmary, 371 'Nalonm s«

RpBiilpurp, Ml! Unward fit., Knn Krfinrroco

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. San Franclmo.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Catlle. Registered
Jt-seys of both sexes for stile, l'ostofflce addroHS,
Sai. Francisco, Cal,

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

1 have now on band, and offer for sale at reasonable

priceB, at my stock-farm, Oak Grove, San Mateo Co.*1

a choice lot nf puro Berkshire Pius from two to twelve

iontliH Old, bred from the \»->i slmins of Premium

ock, winch 1 import yearly from England direo

Apply ta Mm. t'orlutt,

318 California St..
Sari Francisco.

1886

*P*e IgKeiao; ami ^mtiwaaL

63

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FA

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

Head of Young

27 Brood-Mares

and 170
Trotters.

&'

Secured by letters Patent, Jnly Sfi, 18818.

Having tlrus described my invention, -what I claim
asnew, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is;

1. The part D,snpported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described. .

2 In a bridle, in combination with the extensions JJ,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described. .

3 In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
Bet, substantially as herein described.

4 In a bridle, anrl in combination with the checle-
eces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands

„ anclH, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and havi.ig the adjusting slides nr
buckles, substantially as an t tor the purpose hereir
described. ^ _. .__ ... . —

5 In a bridle, and in com mation withtne olindB *,
euiiported ai d pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the lear hand I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad'
justahle, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood. , . „

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against, blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. Bv throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same effect on the action follows as
is induced bv toe- weights. This is especially the case
when young" colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the «.iiee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERRON,

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

STOCKTON

FAIR.

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered forsale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1886. All the mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in. 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly- brfd mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ABE OFFERED FOB SATJE AT FAIKXAW3.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
ftock has ever been, offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS, STAND A BD -BRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTH1. 01KT"!?. PT^TfTF. PLAINT Isetrictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
J-JJ-Li vilJJ 1 1UUOJ 1 UX11H price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Pcrchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1S85, or further information, address

JLock Box 39«.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

SEW DEI'ABTl'RE

FO SEASON OF 1880.

Trotting Colt Stakes for
1886.

OPEN FOR THE STATE.

For IS -Year-Olds and I'nder $400 Added to

Entries.
For 3 -Year-Olds and Fnder $400 Added to

Entries.
For 4 -Year-Olds and Under $400 Added to

Entries.

To be trotted for at the
STOCKTON FAIR OF 1886.

Entries to close February 1, 1886, with J. M. La
Rne, Secretary, at office in Stockton. S25 must accom-
pany nomination; £25 additional to be paid July 1st,
and ?50 additinal September 1. 1886, or entry and
money forfeited

Five to fill, three or more to start. Four moneys.

A colt winmnp a race entitled to first money
only, except wucn distancing the field, then to first
and third moneys.

Two-year-olds, best two in three.

Three and four-year olds, best three in five.

No added money for walk over. If only two start
they must contest for stakes paid in and divide two-
thirds and one-third.

Otherwise, National Trotting Association Rules
to govern.

E. U.SHIPPEE, President.

J. M. LA RFE. Secretary.

GO HEAD

GREAT

60 HEAD

Ashmont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWKERS OF

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Price $2.00.

For Sale by all Hie Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

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Sale of Trotters,

PARIS, KENTUCKY.

TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 1886.

STRATHMORE, Sire of 17 Performers Better Than 2:30.

1\/T A M'D'DT'Mn "PTTQQTPT T by "Woodford Mamorino. 2:21.V, dam Miss Russell.
lUii.lVl.DXt.llN U XtU OOHjXjIj, {damof Maud S#i 2;0SJ, Nutwood. 2:18J>. by Pilot, Jr.

T^7"TT rPO"NT record 2:30 in sixth heat, (own brother to Albert France 2 :20J) by George Wilkes,
VV J.U JL WJ-N , dam Alley, by Eysdyk's Hambletonian.

■RTjTr^TTr^T? T\ 3-year-old record 2:30 in fourth heat, by Strathmore, dam Kate Patchen. by
X->X1J-L-'X, WXViJ-^ Mambrino Patchen.

olU .C3.-L& 1 , 3-year-old record 2 :20i , by Strathmore.

X JO.XVXXN Xi-j 4-year-old record 2:35 over a half-mile track.

'1 lie best sons oiKYS DYK'S HAMBLETONIAN, WOODFORD MAMBRINO. UE4I K R i:
WIEHES, andSTKATHMOKE uuder the Uamiuer,

HAVING DETERMINED TO CHANGEMY LOCATION, I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION. WITHOUT
reserve, in Paris, Ky., on February 9, 188C; STRATHMORE, (sire of Santa Claus 2:171,) MAMBRINO
RUSSELL, WILTON, BEDFORD; about forty bead of young stallions and fillies, one, two, three and four
years old, by the above stallions, out of marcs by Eysdyk's Hambletoaian, Volunteer. Strathmore. Sentinel,
Happy Medium, Alexander's Abdallah, Belmont, Solicitor, Mambrino Patchen, Clark Chief, Forrest King,
Mambrino LeGrand, Daniel Lambert, etc.; also about twenty fashionably bred broodmares in foal to
Strathmore, Mambrino Russell, Baron Wilkes and Wilton. In addition to these, some mares and geldings
ready to go upon the turf and win money.

This stock will be sold to the highest bidder, rain or shine. For catalogues, which will be ready by
January 8th, apply Lo me or ED. A. TIPTON, Paris, Ky.

R. G. STONER.

Henkt Payox.

Isaac Ufham.

Payot, Upham & Co.,

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630 and 632 Monteomery St.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, black points, coming seven years old,
about 15$ hands high. Sire Electioneer, dam by
McCracken's Dave Hill, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a severe sprain of one bind ankle
when three years old, this horse has not been on the
track, but he is vehy fast. It is confidently believed
that his ankle Is all right now, and that he will be in
racing condition nest Fall

The few c> Its gotten by this horse are marvels of
perfection and have the trotting insiinct in a marked
degree. They demonstrate that their sire is a stock
horse of the very highest order. Properly placed
this horse will more than pay for himself this
season.

Also for sale, a tvvo-vear-old colt, fired by above
horse, and out of a St. Clair mare. In color, form
and action this colt is a duplicate of his sire, and is
as rare in quality as in breeding.

For price and particulars inquire of

UREEDER AND SPORTSMAJV.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PINE STREET. Cor. Montgomery.

—SAN FRANCISCO. —

California and Foreign Wines, Brandies, Whiskies.
and Liquors,

Specialties: Old Tort Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needB of sportsmen.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

By Boots, (he by Hercules, etc.. ) dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out oL a Norfolk mare, etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a very hand-
some form, well muscled and strong quartered;
(Jirtli H7ini'li<-s. Hntcrid in tin* st.ik's ot l^li-7.

She was foaled March, MM: uiiri only bad i-lglit
weekB training, in tour weeks from time she was
first mounted) she ran oue-eightuoE a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Ajq'lv to

REWARD K. ALSIP.
1711 N Street., Sacramento.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post S

—San Fraucisco.-
Tho most popular school on th*' C*
E. P HEALD President. 0.8. HALEY
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Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

IiADY VrVA. b m, 6 years, by Three Cheera,
her dam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SIR THAD. b e, 4 years, by Norfolk or Tbad
Stevens, his dam Lady Amanda.

TOO SOON, ch m, foaled Dpcember 31, 1807, by
Norfolk, her dam'Lady Davis, by Red Bill, the dam of
Dashaway. Stinted to X Sand Antevolo.

EX TEMPI**, ch f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Unbroken.

TROTTERS.

PCKISSIMA DAMSEL, cum, foaled 18G7, by
Whipple's Hambletonion , her dam by Cornplanter.
Stinted to Antevolo.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double cross of Newniinster blood, now so
"fashionable" in England, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare. Every one of the family had an inheritance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Ke gent, Lady Amanda,
Lady Middleton and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
In an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a half-brother of Hock-Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Beaconsfield, Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Thad showed a wonderful trial when a yearling ;
he hurt his leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now be is perfectly sound.

Too Soon 1b the dam of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashaway, an old-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood Is valuable.

Ex Temp lo is a fine-looking filly of good size and
form. She has net been broken.

In the trotting etud the daughters of Whipple's
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian in the
2:30 list, and the mares by him are Buperlor brood-

My only reason for selling is a lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated bo as to keep them I would
not seU for double the price now put upon them.

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLABS A YEAR

ELECTOR, by Electioneer, dam Gilberta, by Fred Low.

When pictures are given which are such faithful represen-
tations of the animals portrayed as those of Wyttenbach,
further description is almost supererogatory. There are some
points which cannot be transferred by pencil or brush, and
these it is necessary to supplement. From the accompanying
measurements in comparison with Leviathau, the only horse
in the table published some time ago that is near the size of
Elector, it will be seen what an immensely powerful horse
the latter is. Leviathan was noted all over the world for
symmetry, substance, size and general excellence, so that it
a a thorough test to make the comparison. As t o other fea-

tures it is sufficient to say that Elector so nearly fills the bill,
that it would be a captious critic who found much fault. Of
as rich color as the most exacting could desire, and with a
great deal of finish for a horse of such sturdy build, he has
the still more valuable quality of producing well. We saw
two cf his colts at Oakland with tbeir sire last season, and
they were not only large and finely formed, but showed a gait
which gave promise of future speed. Elector himself has
action that only requires cultivation to place hi among the
other distinguished sons of the still more 'distinguished sire.
Square, true and rapid, the right kind;of education would
surely result in great speed.

TABLE OP MEASUREMENTS.

MEASUREMENT 09

Height of withers JS

Flank over loin - 7a

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Cannon midway 8 .

Hock }JX

Hip tohoek

Hock toRxound

Shouldor to bnttock
Bound stifle,

..24

16^

Bound tibia — -18

66

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Jan 30

A Convert to Tips.

We are under obligations to Sir. Morrison for kindly giving
permission to publish the following letter, and although Mr.
Boyce will probably be surprised to see it in type, the matter
is of snch general interest that he will pardon the use of it
in this way. The beveled, "rolling-motion" tip he refers to
is one that we nsed soon after adopting the plan, and though
the shortened and beveled toe is still frequently worn in our
practice, the former has been modified. That represented by
cuts on page 24, "Tips and Toe Weights," was made for Col.
nmbine, the dam of Anteeo and Antevolo, and as she had a
tendency to dwell in her action— her stride covering a good
deal of ground— the tip was fashioned after the rolling motion
shoe. At that time we thought that weight was indispensable
in trotters having that gait, and they were made in accord-
ance with these ideas. When unusual patterns were desired
they were cast of brass, and the first pair she wore made her
slightly lame. The cause was apparent. In order to sink
the tip to the proper depth the sole had. to be pared too thin
and the pressure of the metal gave pain. By making patterns
with a depression, and rilling the space with rubber, that diffi-
culty was obviated, but since then we have learned that the
extra metal was not needed, and though at times we have
used tips with a greater width of web at the toe than the
posterior parts, find that a uniform width, or nearly so, will
answer in every case. It is now nearly ten years since we
published the first article on tips. The first chapter was
published April, 1S76; from chapter I. to chapter VII., inclu-
sive, were printed between that date and 1S79. The road
was not yet familiar, and we were pursuing the course with
extreme caution. It was something like the old-fashioned
"scribe rale," cut and try, and persistently "hang on," though
many times there were disturbing elementsand the variations
of the needle, which was depended on for a guide, were, to say
the least, puzzling. There is much in these first chapters
that we would now change, although there is not a month
that passes that does not intensify our faith iu the system.

The point that Mr. Boyce raises as the main
reason that deterred him from investigating the
subject has, doubtless, had the same effect on many
others. That is, that when two such acknowledged masters
of the art of training and driving trotters as O. A. Hickok
and John A. Goldsmith are, had the opportunity for personal
observation aud did not adopt it, ther6 must be good cause.
Now the truth is that both were so ''dead set" againBt the
system from a theoretical standpoint, that neither would
award it a trial. It was so radical a change from usual prac-
tice, so different from the course invariably followed, that
the innovation was more than foolish; it was pronounced
absurd. Once fully committed to a condemnation of the
system, it would not he consistent to practice what had
been so forcibly denounced, and in lieu of a candid and
thorough investigation, the original impression was strength,
ened by the habit of looking at one side of the question,
and seeking entirely for arguments to sustain the original
view. This indiosyncrasy, as it may properly be termed,
has been still more forcibly demonstrated in a newspaper
controversy. In that the whole aim on one side was an utter
disregard of evidence which tended to show that the ground
built upon was not a good foundation, a suppression, of facts,
and finally, reckless misstatements. "Public trainers, " too,
have not the opportunity to experiment that an owner
enjoys, or that of a trainer where owners are willing
to give him full powers. They are forced to be more
conservative, as it will not do to try methods, with
the horses of others, which are widely at variance with
established custom. In case of a horse "going wrong,"
as all are liable to do, it will not answer to report deviations
from the beaten track, as the query would be pertinent which
sought to know why the deviation was made, and if it was
justifiable to take such liberties with the property of another.
For instance, a Nutwood horse called "Brown Jug': was sent
to Goldsmith the Spring of last year. He was one of the
most trooblesome pupils that ever fell into the hands of a
trainer. Patiently, indefatigably, Goldsmith worked on him,
and the reward seemed to be assured. He forsook his evil
habits, trotted fast, steadily, worked any desired number of
heats so satisfactorily tbat the circuit purses in his class
were thought to be at his mercy. Without any apparent
cause there was a relapse, and the bad behavior of the Spring
resumed. Now if there had been a change in his manage-
ment to that change the lapse would be charged, and if the
divergence had been so ultra as the substitution of tips for
shoeB, it would have been useless to endeavor to ascribe it to
other causes. Had this animal worn tips it would have been
trumpeted all over the country as convincing proofs that
"tips would not answer," no one thinkB of ascribing it to a
full shoe, and yet it might be the cause.

I have lately become much interested in tips, and seeing
a letter from you in the Western Sportsman thought I would
write you to see if you would have some made for me. Like
a great many other trainers I thought I bad shoeing down
"fine," but I find I know nothing about it, and that I have
to commence all over.

I enclose diagrams of two horses' feet; I want to get tips for
them as I intend to use nothing else on them next season.
The diagram marked Little Tommy was made from the shoe
he wore last Fall, and tip to fit the horse properly would
want to just cover the outside line. This horse while trot-
ting wore eleven-ounce shoes and a three-ounce toe weight.
You have the tip made about what you think would be the
proper weight. The other diagram was taken from the foot
and marked with a coarse pencil, and tip to fit the toot pro
perly would have to be made well inside the line. He, Ham-
dallah, wore this year a fourteen-ounceshoe and a four-ounce
toe weight, and I would like to have this pair of tips made as
heavy as can well be used on that size foot.

I met Mr. Simpson twelve or thirteen years ago and had
read his work (Horse Portraiture) some time before that, and
knew him not only to be a thorough horseman and trainer,
as well as a gentleman of education and intelligence, yet I
must confess I thought him a little off when I first com-
menced to hear of his experiments with tips on trotters and
what he expected to accomplish with them. I didn't think it
worth while to get his work on tips when I heard of its being
published, and would probably have been going on in the
old way but for an accident, which I will tell to you further
on. Another reason why I took no more stock in them was
because I never heard of Hickok or Goldsmith using them,
and I thought if they were a good thing — they being right
there where they could see the matter demonstrated prac-
tically— if they were a good thing they would adopt them,
, but I presume they were "wedded to their idols, " and kept
on in the old way. Had I been in California I would have
been a convert to the system at once, and I expect to live to
see the time that trotters will be wearing nothing but tips.

Let me tell you how I came to use them: The horse Little
Tommy was sent to me last Spring "all broke up." The gen-
tleman who owned and the man who rubbed him said it was his
back, but the first time I ever rode behind him I said it was
his feet, yet I allowed myself to be out-argued, thinking that
they knew more about the horse than I. I worked him
along, and during the Fall gave him a record of :27^, but in
his last race he went lame. Here let me digress awhile to say
that I believe with Mr. Simpson that the primary cause of
sore legs comes from the feet. When I came home I jogged
him to the shop to put tips on him, intending to turn him
out. Of course I made the same mistake that other people
do that have not Tead Simpsom on tips, and
feathered them, -but the tips being very [thin (an old pair
of hind shoes cut off) it didn't put his feet in a very bad posi-
tion. I had bar shoes on him with sole leather pads and tar
and oakum, and you may judge of my surprise at seeing him
go off in a nice easy jog with the tips, when he had come to
the shop going short and 'stumpy. Then I thought I would
jog him for awhile and see the effect. His feet commenced to
grow at once and he kept improving in his way of jogging;
his feet that before had been hard and brittle, so much so it
was almost impossible to keep a shoe on him, became nice
and pliable, and a nail never has come loose
since I commenced to use tips. It was such a suc-
cess in his case, ! I determined to try them on
Hamdallah. After what I had seen I was still a little dubious
about trying them on the horse, as he had a very thin sole,
extremely so at the point of the frog, from the effects of a
very severe founder a couple of years ago; still I thought I
would try it. The result was that just as soon as his foot
came in contact with the ground the sole at oDce commenced
to thicken, and there is no signs of a thin sole now. That
settled it. I was working twelve at the time, and off came
the shoes from the whole bunch. I would like to tell you of
the many good (no objectional) features I see about this
system, but this letter will be altogether too long as it is.
Let me say one thing though, and that is, a tip is the very
best hoof ointment I have ever struck. Little Tommy Igave
a record of :27J, Hamdallah :34J, but with tips *I will give
them records of :20 and :25 respectively. That is a true bill.
You watuh and see if I don't.

In addition to the tips for these two horses I want you to
send some sample tips of kinds you think I might need, and
particularly a tip that has the toe beveled off, a cut of which
appears in Mr. Simpson's work, and what I would call a
rolling motion tip. Now if you will have them made for me,
and write me what they will be worth, I will gladly forward
you the amount. They can be sent by mail, I suppose, if
not in one bundle, in two or three. I want to get them
because 1 know you will have them made right, and then I
can use them for a pattern.

I hope you will have every success with your young horse,
and make him the equal, if not the superior, of his brothers.
How do you think John B. would have gone in tips? I think
that is just what his poor old sore feet needed.

Would be glad if you would give me any points in the use
of tips that you think would be of benefit to me, and your
process of tempering them in oil.

You will see I am again working for Mr. Hare. He has
quite a number of excellent broodmares, consequently a lot
of good ones coming on. I entered two to-day in a stake at
St. LouiB, to be trotted in the Fall of 'SS. It is for colts that
will be foaled this Spring; if I live, nothing but tips shall go
on them in their education.

I hope the climate of California agrees with you, and am
glad to learn that you are prosperous.

Yours respectfully, Wm, H. Boyce.
Fisher's Switch, Intj., Jan. 15, 1SS6.

Electioneer— Speed and Staying Power.

No stallion that haa yet appeared has within the same
6pace of time shown so much power to bring out high trot-
ting speed from crossing upon mares largely or wnolly of
thoroughbred blood as Electioneer. He has twelve trotters
to his credit with records in the 2:30 list. The fastest of
these is Anteeo, from a three-quarters thoroughbred mare
possessing the blood of Bonnie Scotland, Monarch, and the
famous Fashion, by imp. Trustee. From the same mare he
also got Antevolo, with a four-year-old record of 2:19J. From
a mare by John Nelson, son of imp. Trustee, he got Albert
W., record 2:20£, and from the strictly thoroughbred mare
Dame Winnie, by Planet, out of Liz Mardis, by imp. Glen-
coe, he got the young stallion Palo Alto, that trotted a public
trial as a two-year-old in 2:23?, since doing quarters at a 2:13
gait. Power like this to convert the rich blood of the best
racing thoroughbred strains to trotting uses is a great advan-
tage. Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See, the two fastest trotters in
the world, stand in evidence that however high an estimate
may be placed upon the power of trotting blood alone, it can
still be improved by an admixture of the best running blood.
It has been taught that running blood is a hindrance and
drawback, but the fastest mare and gelding known to the
trotting world stand in advocacy of a thorooghbred cross,
while such other great trotters as Clingstone, 2:14; Trinket,
2:14; Lula, 2:15; Fanny Witherspoon, 2:16}, and many
others that can be named, are strong evidence that if, as its
opponents claim, it has no natural trotting instinct, it at
least has the ability to go. More ability and less instinct
would greatly improve some of the cold-blooded trotters
when the heats are split.

But when a two-year-old out of a strictly thoroughbred
mare trots a mile in 2:23], it is pretty evident that the "hin-
drance" attributed to the use of thoroughbred blood must in
this case be nominal. Only in a siuglj case has any two
year-old been known to trot faster in public, aud that one
instance is a filly by Electioneer. When we look through his
list of public performers we find that Electioneer has five two-
year-olds with records ranging from 2:21 to 2:29 J, a score un-
equalled aud unapproached by any other sire. " Hence, it is

evident that he possesses a power of the very highest order
to impart natural trotting speed. This power" to impress his
individuality, as far as relates to his innate disposition to
trot, is so great that he makes his progeny trot, even though
the mares from which they are got had very little trotting
ability. But there are many essentials to speed at any gait,
whether at the trot, pace or gallop, which are the same
whether applied to one or the other of the several gaits. The
lungs, heart, arteries, veins, muscular tissues and all that
internal machinery which sustain the outward demonstration
called action are no different in kind as between the horse
that trots and the horse that gallops or paces. But while
they are no different in kind they may be quite different iu
quality as between horses of different gaits, or as between
different horses of the same gait. It is this difference in the
quality of the internal machinery that determines the differ-
ence in the capacity for Bpeed (and its maintenance) between
horses equal in mental disposition to trot, and in action aa
modified by outward shape and relative proportions. The
best internal machinery for the purpose of running fast, is
the best for trotting fast or pacing fast. It is the power that
drives the action, and the power is the same whatever the
action. But, while the power is the same, it will not always
apply with equal success to different gaits. And the reason
is that between the power and the gait there is an intervening
influence. This is the mental disposition of the horse. If
he knows how to apply the power to the trotting action better
than to the pacing action or running action, he is relatively a
better trotter than pacer or runner, and vice versa. He may
be improved in his knowledge of how to apply his power to a
gait in which he was naturally deficient, as everybody knows
who has watched the improvement in speed that results from
practice during a system of careful training.

The thoroughbred of to-day should be upon general breed-
ing principles the most perfect horse in internal physical or-
ganization in the world. That is what is claimed for him by
his advocates. He is the result of 300 years of selection by
the tests of the turf, if we may believe history that antedates
the stud book. All that heredity can do to perfect
his internal machinery has been done. For purposes of
speed, it is as perfect as the breeders' art can make it. If
this iB not so, what does breeding amount to ? Some will
claim that the trotter is just as perfect; and cannot be im-
proved by anything that the thorough can add in that respect.
The trotter of to-day, it must be admitted, has already de-
rived a great deal from the thoroughbred, sometimes through
kDown channels and often through lost lines. Formerly our
leading trotters came from Canada, and had the stamp of the
Canuck upon them. But the type of trotter of which the
Torontos, St. Lawrences, Moscows, etc., were the familiar
representatives some forty years ago, has disappeared. Here
and there a stray line of the blood remains, but the old type
is all wiped out, and in its place is another of more blood-
like character. The reason is evident now. The pace is too
strong and the mile too long for the old sort to be of any use.
Ma'ke the pace slow enough, and they could still trot the
mile; or make the mile short enough, and they could still go
the pace. About one of the last of the old type that was able
to make a sensation was Mr. J. B. Monnot's gelding Bruno.
He was better than a Canuck on one side, for he was got by
Eysdyk's Hambletonian. Bat he followed the type of his
dam — a veritable Canuck.

Few horses that ever lived had more trotting speed — perhaps
no single instance could be named. It was claimed that he
drew Carll Burr's weight a fraction of a mile at a two-minute
gait. Yet he never could trot a mile in 2:25. All that
instinct could do for a horse he had the benefit of. He had
poise, action and Bhape to trot — for he did trot. His dam
threw half a dozen all endowed with remarkable speed, but
the mile was too long, and the best mark that any of them
could reach publicly was Young Bruno's 2:22|, his full
measure. And so the Canucks have passed away and in
their place we have trotters of higher organization. Through
Seely's American Star, the dam of Pilot, Jr., the dam of
Mambrino Patchen, the dam of American Clay and other
stallions, and through hundreds of promiscuously bred mares
among the brood stock of Kentucky and Tennessee, and por-
tions of New York Stake, where the racehorse was formerly
installed, strong currents of thoroughbred blood haveinsidu-
ously entered and are warming up the trotting blood of the
country — a fact too little recognized, yet nevertheless a fact.
There are many indications that the dam of Volunteer was
nearly or quite thoroughbred. We were never satisfied that
her pedigree as rendered is correct, although as it stands it
does not preclude the possibility of her having been entirely
thoroughbred.

While it is true that long use in other duties has caused
the thoroughbred to cultivate very little inclination to trot,
it is perfectly certain that with that inclination supplied with
a trotting cross strong enough iu individuality to carry the
action, it can lend a power to the furtherance of sustained
speed that will break the heart of any other opponent when
the heats are broken. This it can do by the same token that
enables it to outgallop any other horse on the face of the
earth — heredity by selection and survival of the fittest.
That the trotting cross must be a strong one is evident.
Heretofore it has taken two trotting crosses to accomplish
the object perfectly, but as trotting sources become intensi-
fied so that one cross will do as much as two have done here-
tolore to dispel the friction of controlling the action, then we
shall breed a greater than Maud S. or Jay-Eye-See, because
the single trotting cross will dilute to a less extent the full
power of the thoroughbred. Electioneer gives higher promise
than any other horse of proving this, but whether it first
comes from him or another, it will come.

Electioneer is a speed giver. It has been said that speed
is bottom. There is just enough of truth and just enough of
fallacy in the saying to make it a treacherous dependence.
Speed is bottom until it encounters equal speed. Bruno
found that out. He could beat a game horse that was too
slow to make him tired. He could live about 400 yards with
a well-bred one tbat could yoke him and hold him to it. He
could have led Clingstone and Edwin Thorne to the quarter-
pole in their memorable race at Cleveland, but one would
have had to use a field glass to have found his whereabouts
at the finish. While it is true that the method of training in
a measure influences ability to stay a distance, that ability
much more depends upon natural physical organization. It
has been questioned whether theElectioneersare game. The
system of training at Palo Alto, under express directions of
the proprietor, has been a system that trainers at large would
adppt for the purpose of developinga high rate of speed for
a short distance, and a system that would be avoided where
a distance was to be raced. Governor Stanford has been
justly tempted by the immense natural speed of the Elec-
tioneers to develop that quality as a specialty and to trust
that the circumstances he was to encounter would be those
in which speed is bottom. This would, most certainly, have
proved to be tke case had his races been always against other
colts, for none have appeared that could have made them go
fast enough to stop; but when they have started against old

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father Time, they have occasionally been noticed to falter
scmewhat at the finish. Immense speed under such circum-
stances, tells directly against bottom, for it is an old saying
tbat a slow horse can hold his best rate longer than a fast
one can hold his, and this is doubly true when the training
system has been one that puts speed rather than distance
into the horse. It would be too early to say whether the
natural bottom of the Electioneers or the system of training
would be at fault should they stop under such tremendous
pressure. Suffice it to say that nothing in the younger
classes has yet appeared that could put them to it and take
their measure. Speed is a most valuable gift if the breeder
but puts it to the best use, and to our mind Electioneer fore-
shadows one of the greatest steps toward improvement in
trotting stock. All the wealth of power that has been stored
up by generations of breeding the thoroughbred he can un-
lock and turn over to trotting use as no other horse has given
like evidence of doing. Pilot, Jr., did much and was too lit-
tle appreciated while he lived. Electioneer can do more, and
he will have the opportunity to do more. — Hark Comstockin
Turf, Field and Farm.

A Kentucky Horse Fair.

[Geo. H. Bailey, V. S., in the Maine Farmer.]
In company with a party of friends from Maine and Mas-
sachusetts, I recently visited for the first time in my life, the
famous "blue-grass" region, embraced within that central por-
tion of the State lying around Lexington, Ky. At the earn-
est solicitation of many of the Farmer's readers, who have
never visited Kentucky, I have consented to write oat for
them the conclusions I have come to, drawn from actual ob-
servation of the system and methods employed in breeding
and developing the light harness horse in this great nursery
of trotters; and while carefully avoiding any comparisons to
which exceptions may be taken, either at "home or abroad,"
I shall consider only those leading truths and acknowledged
inferences that have been drawn from observation and exper-
ience, relying upon my readers to "sift the chaff from the
the wheat," and accept nothing I may have to say but what
commends itself to their kind consideration and better judg-
ment.

Lexington has long been the Mecca of horsemen, attended
with all the constancy, if not with the devotion, of those
who make their yearly pilgrimage to the Holy Land, and is
of worldwide renown as the birthplace of many of the most
famous thoroughbred and trotting horses that adorn the
pages of our turf history down to the present time. Lexing-
ton is a city of about 20,000 inhabitants, presenting a de-
cidedly Southern aspect in its dwellings and surroundings,
the colored element contributing largely to its population,
and finding employment upon the stock farms and in all
branches of labor. The teaming is about all done, and the
horse-car service about all performed by mules, with their
sable drivers, who seem to be "happy-go-lucky" sort of fel-
lows, each apparently equally lazy and coutented with their
work. As a class they are civil and temperate, and although
one of Eentuck's foremost products, Bourbon whisky, is as
"free as water" to all classes of the community, I wish to
say, for the benefit of my prohibition friends in Maine, that
I did not see a single person, white or black, under the influ-
ence of liquor while I was there. The boot-blacks seem to
be the liveliest gamins in town, with their long dust- brooms
and dirty clothes (yon can't tell whether their faces and
hands are dirty or not), and they besiege you on every corner
until you drop them a nickel, when they "fold their tents
like the Arabs and as silently steal away."

The current subject for discussion at the hotels, stables,
and indeed most everywhere else, is the horso. It seems to
be "in the air," and you get it, four meals a day, at break-
fast, dinner, supper and lodging, tbe topic seeming as inex-
haustable as the whisky or the blue-grass of this prolific
State. The morning after my arrival, October 15, I attended
the Brasfield Combination Sale of over one hundred head of
high bred, undeveloped youngsters, brood mares, fast trotters
and roaders, at the fair grounds of the Lexington Trotting
Association, just outside the city limits. These premises are
finely located, and consist of a mile track, with a very impos-
ing judges and grand stand, with long rows of stabling and
training grounds adjoining, shaded by lofty trees, among
which_are numerous bridle paths for leading the youngsters
at exercise. The large majority of the colts offered at this
sale were shown to halter, led by the side of Borne handy
saddle pony or running horse, and it is surprising how soon
the colts take kindly to this "way of going" in which they
certainly appear to the best possible advantage, and I soon
found out that while making the fairest representations re-
garding their stock, that Kentuckians can "beat the world"
in showing their goods. Even weanlings and yearlings are
led this way, and instead of being disturbed by the company
of the runner, they stick to the trot as if it was the only gait
they knew. The animals were all sold without any reserve
price, the name of the owner, who is the responsible party, be-
ing given with each entry, and any known unsoundness or
blemish, in every instance, is pointed out by the auctioneer.
The purchaser also, during the day on which the horse is
Bold, has an opportunity to examine his purchases, and if
there has been any misrepresentation of a material fact by the
seller, to the injury of the buyer, it is sufficient ground for
repudiating the sale.

The stock were all paraded in front of the grand stand and
shown upon the track, and while bringing generally fair
prices, there were many animals sold on which a fair profit
could be made in Eastern markets. The day after the sale
was the Great Fall Meeting of the Kentucky Trotting Horse
Breeders' Association, over the running track, also near the
city, at which over 400 of the best horses in the country were
entered. The horse fair precedes the races each day, at
which the breeders of the country exhibit coach, coupe, road-
ster, and saddle horses, trotting stallions, mares, and young
stock, remarkable for speed, breeding, style and finish. This
was one of the best conducted meetings in many respects I
have ever attended, and their way of showing and judging
Btock so impartial and free from objeetional features, that
many of its details could be profitably followed by our State
societies.

In the first place there is but one official programme, pub-
lished and under control of the association {not a cheap ad-
vertising speculation let to different parties as at our last
State Fair.) Upon one side of the programme are the class
premiums, and' on the other the entries to the races, all
correctly numbered, and the public and exhibitors are thus
enabled to know just when and what class are to called, and
all confusion and delay is thus avoided. As a sample I copy
from the first day's programme at Lexington:

Forenoon. Horse Fair Department— Class 1— For best pair
of matched coach and carriage horses, $25, followed by the
entries. Class 2— For best yearling colt or filly for harness
or roadster purposes, to be shown at will, S20. Class 3 — For
best coupe horse, S20. Class 4— For best harness filly, three
years old, $20. Class 5— For best harness stallion, three

years old, §20. Class 6— For best Shetland stallion, and oue \ tive Board, but the vice-president ASK
a ff ?!",*' !10V-.. * t> t - , «. , , andaigua, and the secretory for 1885 coutim

Afternoon. First Race— Lexington Stakes, for two-year-
olds, closed with G5 nominations, mile heats 2 in 3, with
probable starters. Second Race— Citizens' purse. $400 for
horses tbat have never started, mile heats, 3 in 5, closed with
9 entries. Third Raue— Ashland Stakes for yearlings, closed
with 24 nominations, hftlf mile heats, 2 in 3. Upon the last
day, the Stallion Premium, which has long been a source of
contention in this State, was announced as follows: Class 1—
For best harness and roadster stallion with three of his get,
to be shown at will, 325.

These conditions are briefly and concisely stated, and good
judges can be always found to interpret them correctly^ and
I have been thus particular to give wording, because abuses
have crept into this class of premiums among our State and
county fairs in New England that should be avoided and
corrected in the future, so that no more abortions of judging
and awards shall be continued in this State. There are no
second or third premiums awarded, thus rendering the duties
of the judges far less complicated, and when the "blue rib-
bon" is attached to the bridle of any stallion, the public and
exhibitors alike accept the award as more than an empty
honor, believing that the best horse has won. This premium
was won by King Rene (full brother to Redwood) who has
already won more blue ribbons than any stallion ever owned
in Kentucky. On each morning of the fair, the track is given
up to trainers and others who wish to speed their horses
until ten o'clock, when it is cleared for the exhibition of
stock, and each class in rotation is then entitled to the exclu-
sive use of track (which is shown infrontof the grand stand),
and no one but the drivers or attendants of the horses and
the judges are allowed admissiou, excepting the ring-master
and secretary's clerk, who always attend upon the judges to
assist in calling and classifying the horses. The judges stand
in the middle of the track, while the ring-master parades the
contestants, which are all shown by numbers, and they all
walk or trot up one side of the track and down the other in
single file until the judges have had ample time to examine
them, when the clerk hands to each judge a printed ballot
which reads as follows:

KENTUCKY TROTTING HORSE BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION.
Horse Fair Department. Fall Meeting, 1885— Ballot.
My judgment, without consultation with my associate Judges, or any

other person, is that No. ia entitled to the Premium in Class

Judge.

The award is then publicly announced, and there ia no
going back of the returns. I believe the impartial and sys-
tematic methods employed at this fair, go far towards making
it the model eihibition that it is. The guests are treated
with the utmost respect, and any insult from au exhibitor
would be met with his prompt disqualification, which would
only be reconsidered upon a most public apology.

"Blood Will Tell!

Tne Central Western New York Horse Breeders' Associa-
tion is composed of tbe farmers interested in the breeding of
horses in the five central lake counties of the Genesee valley;
namely, Cayuga, Seneca, Yates, Ontario and Wayne. Since
the war of 1S12 Ontario, Yates, Seneca andCayuga have been
noted for fine blooded horses, cattle and sheep. The early
settlers brought in from Eastern New York, Long Island and
New Jersey the best sons and daughters of imported Mes-
senger, and also were interested, in those days, in thorough-
bred running horses; but aB agticultural occupations de-
manded more labor than play, the running horse interest
ceased and breeders began giving more attention to coach and
road horses, which were of importance in agriculture. In
due time the Morgan and Clay blood was added to their Mes-
senger blood, so the Western New York horses became fumous
everywhere, and these counties were "where they were bred
and raised.

On January 18, 1SS5, a few gentlemen gathered at the
Towsley House to discuss the importance of more interest in
the breeding of horses, which resulted in an organization of
the association named above. A few days later a second
meeting was calleu at Geneva, Seneca county, which was a
large one, many farmers from each of the five counties being
present. The "standard"' to which they should breed was
fully discussed; and the blood was the only standard by
which domestic animals were recognized, which we imported
from the old world, and as blood was the cause of Messenger
and Morgan horses, as well as the running racehorse, and
also the more recently improved work horses, as we imported
them from Scotland, France, or England, it was decided to
make blood with breeding the standard.

The association proved a success in its infancy. The first
annual meeting was held at the Towsley House, in Waterloo,
on the Sth instant. With the day came the first great snow
storm of the season; but a full attendance was had, between
twenty and thirty interested men answering to the roll call.
The treasurer's report showed all debts and obligations paid,
leaving a balance of §211.39 on hand. The secretary, who
had donated his services for the first year, was now presented
a handsome sum of money and a vote of thanks from the
association.

A report of the inaugural colt stake meeting at Canandaign,
on September 3 and 4, 1S85, showed a triumphant success of
the colts bred to blood from non-time-standard animals over
time-standard breeding. From the one-year-old class to the
five-year-old inolusive, blood and breeding won every heat
and race. Three weeks later the same colts — except the year-
lings— appeared at the State Breeders' meeting in this city,
and, in the same classes, won every beat and race over time-
standard bred animals from the largest breeding establish-
ments in the state.

This first successful year of the Central Western New York
Blood Horse Breeders' Association over time-standard breed-
ing, was a conclusive argument, demonstrating that blood
would tell as certainly in America as in the Old World; and
the continually increasing strength of the association encour-
aged its members exceedingly.

Dr. J. W. Day announced his resignation as president, giv-
ing as a reason the imperative demand of his medical prac-
tice, which for a year he had sadly neglected, to his individ-
ual injury, that he might do full justice to the office as first
president of the young association. In resigning he sug-
gested as his successor Milton Hoag, of Seneca Falls, popular
in that county as a man, also noted as a gentleman of ample
means and many years a breeder of horses. Mr. Hong
promptly declined, when John Cuddeback, of Seneca Falls,
was nominated and elected for the year 1SS6. Charles M.
Rising, the first treasurer, retired in order tbat one more
centrally and conveniently located might fill his chair. W.
D. Giddings, of the Kirk wood House, Geneva, was made
treasurer for 1SSG. This election made a vacancy in the
Execu tive Board, which was filled by the election of
Mr. Boswell, of the Webster House, at Canandaign, Ontario,
county. One or two other changes were made in the Esecu-

ewmau, of Cau-
y for 1885 continued in office. All
important business was finished. As it w<is iu order for su-
c-'.til remarks or for topics ol interest, se t ral let
duced from the President of the State Association t<
neut members of this society, urging them tojoin ■ S
Association for greater strength to tiiut body. After they had
been openly read a vote of thanks was passed for the cour-
tesy shown the Ceutral people by the invitation, but the
feeling was against such a move. The standard for breeding
is different. That of the State is the trotting time standard
at present in use by all associations that have capital suffi-
cient to warrant it. The standard of the Central people is
that of blood and breeding as recognized in Europe, whence
we continually import our best bied horses, cattle, sheep
pigs, chickens, pigeons, birds and game dogs. In adopting
this fried and proved standard for breeding domestic animate*
the Central organization was the first to apply it to the breed-
ing of the American horse. True, the English running horse
was bred to blood in this country, but iu order to continue
his excellence as a special sporting horse the English stand-
ard of blood and breeding was brought with him. This
Central organization felt that such a standard for our Ameri-
can coach and trotting horse would result in a truly national
thoroughbred horse, and having adopted it and already
proved to themselves its superior value, the members would
not abandon it. Again, the bank account of the Central or-
ganization was a healthy one, which it would not be if
divided between the two societies, hence the letters of invita-
tion were tabled with thanks.

These central counties have furnished many valuable farft
horses to tbe sporting world, and the best of broodmares to
our largest breedingestablishments from Maine to the Pacific
Coast. Their Champion blood was of Messenger origin
equal to the best of to-day. Bonner's Sorrel Dapper, or
Auburn horse, was a Seneca county plow horse of Champion
blood; Captain Lewis was a Yates county plow horse of
Clay and Arabian blood; Doll Spanker, the dam of the
great George Wilkes, was an Ontario county mare of Clay
and Morgan blood; the famous broodmare, Maid of Clay,
by Henry Clay, from a mare of unknown blood or breeding
was also an Ontario county mare. Of all of Governor Stan-
ford s three hundred broodmares there has not been one to
aate to equal the Ontario county mare Maid of Clay by
Henry Clay, if we except the dam of the great Hiuda tiose
and Chimes, which mare is a granddaughter of Clay
Pilot, long owned iu Ptochester.

At 5 p. m. the meeting closed, and amidst* a blinding snow
storm the members started for their different counties An-
other meeting will be held at Peuu Yan, Yates county, to
arrange for coltstakes in the Autumn. A strongfeature with
this Central organization is their registry book for colts bred
m tbe counties. By this book breeders from other States in
the Union can select such bloods as , they mav desire for
brood purposes and know exactly what the blood and breed-
ing is; for every colt so registered is known positively by its
sire and dam, which are also registered, and as a rule, were
bred in these counties, as were the grandsires and graud-
dams. There are no large establishments in these five coun-
ties devoted to horse-breeding exclusively; but there are
some of the largest and best farmers in the State of New York,
where blood and breeding in cattle and sheep has been the
standard to success; and these farmers believe it to be the
only standard by which to breed horses. Yours truly,
_ , ' Randolph Huntington.

Rochester, N. Y., Jan. 12, 18S5.

Capacity of Runners in Harness.

[Cor. Dunton's Spirit.]
In 1880 we organized a Bomanehariot racing compauy, aud
fulfilled quite a number of engagements; and the following
Spring, 1881, we gathered together eight horses that could
run a half mile under saddle with weight up, in from 58
seconds to 1 :04, and as the color, size and general appearance
as well as speed had to be considered, we found that we had
taken no small task. However four bay horses and the same
number of gray ones were gotten together, and put into con-
dition for a campaign through the Eastern coumry We
expected to be able to do a half mile in 1:06, at our first
appearance. We were, happily, surprised to find that wehad
run the first heat in 1:02, and as the meeting progressed our
horses steadily improved, their official time being b$\ seconds
both teams passing under the wire at the same time head
and head, making almost a dead heat. Many thought that
the bay team could have gone faster, and speculation was
rife as to how fast that team could run iu four-in-hand har-
ness. Arrangements were made for a public trial and pools
sold, speculators laying 2 to 1 on 57 against the team and 100
to nothing on 56. The team started, pulling a 350 lb. chariot
aud 150 lb man, aud finished the heat, half mile, in ob\
seconds with the greatest ease. None of these horses had
ever shown their ability to run a half mile so fast by seveial
seconds under saddle. We nest appeared in Michigan
where the teams scored a dead heat in 56 seconds, and no
heat was run slower than 58 seconds during the meeting.
The following week the intelligent ones dropped a
few hundred backing 56 against the teams, the time
being 55 seconds. A slow track at Cincinnati prevented a
reduction of the record, but at Pittsburg the following week
on the occasion of the great Maud S.'s wonderful, and at that
time unequalled, 2:10-!, these teams actually ran a half mile
as officially timed in 54 seconds. At Chicago 54£ seconds
was the best shown at the meeting. Passing then over a
period of three mouths, during which time these teams ran
49 heats in 5S seconds oi better, and on the 10th d*y of
November, at Columbia. S. C, they actually rau three
quarters of a mile in the remarkable time of 1:21. When the
fast time is taken into consideration, that these horses were
only half bred and none of them being able to go a half mile
in less than 58 second under saddle, it must be admitted tha/
the vast amount of speed shown and obtained during this lon<-
campaign mnst be attributed to the way of going. The weight
being entirely removed from the back, accounts for the great
rate of speed attained by these slow horses. Such has been
our experience that there is therefore, no doubt in our minds
about a horse being able to run faster and stay longer iu
harness thau to saddle. We are of the opinion 'that a first-
class horse— say a racehorse that, can go a mile under saddle
in 1:43 or 1:44— could as easily go over the same distance
with no greater effort in 1:40 or better. We might go still
farther and argue iu support of this proposition, that by
breaking thoroughbreds to harness, giving them a great share
of this preparatory work iu harness would not only save the
legs of the youngsters and cripples, but would transfer
handling to the hands of men of mature judgment a
perieuce. In the foregoing article we have enrleav<
show that the speed of the runner has not. nor, iu Duropini
never will be fully developed until the breeder uud train
fully recognize the importance of harness work forth a
breds.

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Trout Pishing on Rapid Streams.

[ByH. 0. Cutliffe, F. R. O.S.J

Having stated that the trout in small, rapid streams are
generally feeding, and that their food is varions, it will be-
hoove us well to consider our best means of taking advan-
tage of the trout's voracity, and of accommodating our re-
sources to the variable desires of the fish, in order that we
may not only always select the bait which by preference he
may be taking in most abundance at any particular time, but
also that we may employ that which will assist us most
materially in attracting him, and favor our own seclusion
and deception.

As to the resources we have of varying our allurements, we
have only to remember that the trout feeds on all fish
smaller than himself, on all insects found on or near the
water, or such as in passing over may fall into the water, as
well as worms, grubs of all sorts, and the spawn of other fish.
Having then so large an assortment for our selectiou, it will
be well for us as early as possible to nrderstand why at one
time one bait should be adopted and another at another
time, before attempting to learn the mode of using eaoh par-
ticular bait. And as a preliminary point, let us briefly con-
sider which of all these articles of food, is best adapted for
deceiving the fish. And perhaps, to one not practically ac-
quainted with our art, the solution of the question may seem
obvious, and to depend simply on the fondness of the trout
for any 'one article in particular, which of all others would
therefore appear to be moat advantageous to the fisherman as
a bait. This has in part been alluded to before,
and -we mentioned that the voracious trout is
not solely and at all times guided by simple
appetitr, or peculiar inclinations and love of any
article of food; but that he may be excited to feed by the
particular manner of his prey, tempting him by greater at-
traction or conspicuity, so that one of many small flies or
fish will often be especially selected, not for any apparent
superiority in condition or appearance in form, but simply
from arousing the trout's belligerenE passions, or awaktning
him from indiffe'euce by extraordinary provocation. Hence,
in our determination of" a bait, we must fiud one that will
not only be agreeable to the fish as a viand, but one, which
of all others, will be most exciting to him; n r is this all, for
inasmuch as a third party is to introduced, namely, the fish-
erman himself, no little attention must be given to the im-
portance of his share in the proceeding; consequently, the
bait mu't not only be of all others the most allurng in every
way, but of all others bo such as is best adapted to the pro-
eess'and us3 the fisherman will adopt, besides being favorable
to his own convenience.

If we turn our attention to the natural fly, it would appear
from what we bav* remarked, that it would best answer the
purposes required as far as the fish is concerned (and this is
true of it as an enticement); but we should rind the living
fly very troublesome to use on rapid streams, from its deli-
cate structure giving much annoyance in constantly neces-
sitating a change of bait; every fish that touches it, indepen-
dently of the action of the water itself, taking it off, besides
being inconvenient to obtain At all times in sufficient num-
bers. We want, then, that which will be as attractive and
enticing a« the natural fly, and be more convenient to the
fisherman.

Next would suggest itself fern webs, and some beetles, and
in them many objections are done away with, and certainly
a most excellent bait is before us, but these cannot be
obtained at all times, and the trout will only take them at
particular seasons. But as we intend to remark specially on
each particular bait, we now proceed with the flies, and find-
ing inconvenience in the natural delicacy of the living fly,
call art to our assistance, and imitate the insect we should
otherwise use — imitate with precision when we wish and are
obliged to rely solely on our deceptive power, as in slow
water, or deep and still streams; but where we wish rather to
take advantage of the natural infirmity of the trout, their
voracity — and are able to do so without exposing too
much of our deception, as in rapid streams, we so far imitate
nature in general appearance and color, as to lead the trout
to imagine an insect, or at least something eatable is before
him but rely more upon our bait as an attraction, than an
actual deception of a particular fly, and its manner of employ-
ment, as an excitement to the fish, which from its habits, we
judge he cannot resist. And taking still water, and shallow,
rapfd streams or cascades, as two extremes, we would say
witn regard to artificial flies, that in still water we should
rely upon the deceptive power of the fly, and judge of the
value of flies by their representation and exactness of simili-
tude to the natural insect. Whereas in rapid streamlets, we
should rely mainly on our mode of using the artificial fly,
whose good qualities would consist in the greatest conspic-
uity, provided such did not bo far exceed the likeness of any-
thing natural and edible as to frighten the trout. And as in
rivers we find every gradation of distinction between the
still waters and rapid brooks, so shall we hereafter observe
every degree of difference between the guady, conspicuous,
and insulting bait for the rapid— and the sober, quiet, decep-
tive, artificial fly for the still water.

Again, as regards baits, we have worms, slugs and small
fish, as minnows; which are usually such stimulants to the
gustatory and predatory dispositions of the trout as few, even
the oldest and most cunuiDg can resist. And every fisher-
man ambitious of capturing large trout, ought to be made ac-
quainted with the use of these baits— a6 for bottom fishiug
no legitimate means of capture is equal to the minnow or
worm. We would advise every student in the art of fishing
to make himself well acquainted with the best methods of
using the natural, the artificial fly, the worm and the min-
now; with such resources as these, provided there be rapid-
ity of Btream, and plenty of trout, a good day's sport
may at any time with certainty be relied on.

In using each and all of these baits, we have one constant
difficulty to overcome, with som< greater than with others,
but more or less ever to be contended with, never to be for-
gotten, and this is to avoid alarming the trout. We shall
rind so far as our bait alone is concerned, that the trout is
not by any means easily frightened; hut we must ever re-
member that tbe trout most mercifully to him is endowed
with a wonderfully acute sense, viz: that of vision. To what
extent trout hear or smell we du not protend to decide; these
senseB, however, much or little developed, will not either
assist or oppose us in our practice; but the wonderful acute-
ness of the sight of trout will be found the greatest difficulty
we have to contend with, and most especially careful must
we always bo to prevent the trout seeing us, not only our
whole body, but not even a hair of our head, and to avoid
causing any unnatural movements of familiar objeots within
his range of vision, as well as to avoid frightening any other
trout below where the fish we want to catch is lying, lest he

should start off and in his terror tell his brethren something
is moving, a stranger is in proximity.

In order to prevent the trout seeing us in our approach,
which must be for subsequent success as near to him as pos-
sible, the simple precaution of fishing whenever we can; up
or against the stream, will be of the greatest assistance to us.
The position of the trout's eye in his head, and the mechan-
ical arrangements of muscles for moving the globe of the
eye, are such as to be best adapted for observing ob-
jects immediately above, or above and in front of, the
head; he Bees indeed upward and forwards, but
cannot direct his eye to take in rays of light
falling from behind forward?, or only to a very
limited extent, consequently the lower in height we are, and
the more immediately behind the trout we are placed, the
less able will he be to see us. We must then have recourse
to every stratagem to obtain such a position, and in advanc-
ing, for example, to any spot we believe to contain a trout,
we should place ourselves aB nearly on tne level of the water
as possible, below it if we can, and proceed, if even obliged
to crawl on the ground from below, upwards, or as regards
the direction of the fish, from behind, forwards. Should a
high bank border the stream, rather than stand high above
the eye of the trout and far off, we had better get down to
the water's edge below where he is lying, and then cautiously
make our advance, and in so doing keep the rod out of view.
A thousand points of detail of means of secluding ourselves
might be enumerated, such at* getting behind trees, stones,
rocks, into ditches or deep gutters, of our most appropriate
dress, etc., all of which common sense sufficiently indicates,
and which will be attended to and adopted, provided the
principle of always avoiding the sharp and watohful eye of
the trout be remembered. — Ex.

The Rod and Line in Colorado Waters.

An Apologry.

Unintentionally we have done one of our friends an injus-
tice. It was Pettygrove of Anderson. "Petty" is a con-
stant reader of our valuable journal, and having a grievance
of course feels aggrieved. We are sorry, indeed -we are, and
it does ns proud to have the opportunity to apologize. We
would do it if it wasn't an hour till day. In an unguarded
moment we said that Pettygrove, when it come to fishing, was
the boss liar of Northern California, and that he wore the
belt. It is at this reckless statement that "Petty" feels of-
fended. "Petty" has fished and lied, and lied and fished,
but the belt is still a longed-for trophy. Not one who iB ac-
quainted with Mr. Pettygrove and his fishing stories doubts
his right to the belt, nor that if justice does not continue to
miscarry, he will some time wear it in proud triumph. He
calls our attention to some gross exaggerations as to the
amount of fish he captured and the manner of taking them.
We put it at 900 pounds in one week, consisting of trout, sal-
mon and sturgeon. Here are the facts according to the cor-
rected proofs which were given to us by Mr. Pettygrove him-
self. He says: At the time I concluded to make my short
fishing excursion, I went up into the Battle Creek country.
Battle Creek is a small stream that empties into the Sacra-
mento from the east side, and in the Summer time holds
about three hats full of water. It happened that the day
after I left Anderson a Bmart shower of rain had fallen in the
mountains, and the torrent was just coming down Battle
Creek when I arrived. The water riseB and falls with
remarkable swiftness in this country. Being too late to fish
the night I arrived, I camped on the bank until morning.
When I awoke I cast my eye up at the hill-side and dis-
covered that the earth was one literal mass of
life and activity. I took my gun and sauntered
up around the head of the canyon, not knowing what
I might encounter, but expecting, of course, to create great
slaughter among this sea of animal life, but what was my
surprise, on looking down the mountain side to behold in
unnumbered millions the beautifulspeckled inhabitants of the
water— trout ! ! Holy Mother of Moses ! ! ! The whole earth
was moving with them. You see, the fact is, that when the
water begun to dry up in the mountains the trout were
forced into the holes and small pools along the stream . When
the great flood came it carried them down the canyon with a
reckless unconcern as to where they landed, and the grass-
hopper crop having been short this year in the mountains,- at
the time I awoke in the morning they had just started up the
hill-side to feed on thimble berries. The first bush I came to
happened to be a manzanita, the berries of which were just
beginning to ripen. The trout had climbed up the body and
out among the branches, and were licking off the berries
with an avidity and relish that would have done credit to a
cyclone of Kansas grasshoppers. I gathered me a four-
year-old club and started in to the slaughter. After having
gathered a few wagon loads I thought of Dan Zumwalt,
JerryWright, and a few other poor sportsmen, and concluding
that any further slaughter would be an injustice to them, I
started home. When I arrived at the creek the water had
nearly all disappeared. I noticed a few tons of sturgeon,
salmon, and other coarse fish floundering about among the
rocks, but as I didn't want the earth and the fullness thereof
I stayed my hand. The actual number of lbs. of fish that I
captured was 2.96S}; time 24 hours and 30 minutes. There
wasn't any fish fed out of my hand. This part of your pub-
lication is a lie pure and simple. Mr. Editor, these are the
facts; they are unvarnished and may be literally depended
upon. I am a lineal descendant of George Washington and
inherit all his traits of truthfulness, and rather than tell a
lie about a few hours' sport in fishing, I will allow the belt
to be prostituted by the present wearer, even until fish shall
be no more. — Willows' Journal.

From the Baltimore Price List, of January 2d last, we

some quotations that may interest lovers of game. It
prises us to learn how cheap game is in that city:

GAME.

Wild Turku j*b ? 76 1 KllVenison SaddloB $1 lb 18

Hiibluts 125 1 6o Deer whole 0

PartridgeB 200 2 2) Quail 175

PueaeantB per pair 70 80

FRESH FISn, ETC.

•BBed Eels per lt> 9 8

Undressed Kale pur lb 4

Sun Fleli pur lb 3

Huddock per lb 4

PichIi Cod per lb 2

Haiti. ut jut lb 20

\\ I, u.- K1M1 pet lb 15

Buck Shad each 30

LarK" .luckH each 7

Small .itickB each 1

Cat flub pur bunch IK

Cat llKh pur bbl 300

clip
Bur-

RockLareo per lb 8 ^8

Rock Medium per 11> VI

Rock Small per lb ft

Perch White largo per lb. 8

Porch White medium G

Pike per lb 7

Yellow Perch 3

Bass Large 10

Hans Small 7

Smelte 8

Miiiii-tH per u> 5

Mud Shad pur lb 2

1'DRS AND SKINS.

Raccooa $15

skunk black 76

Skunk short stripe 60

Skunk large stripe 26-

Skunk white, IS

Mink 15

Musk KatK 8

Bed Fox 26

i.-r-.-y Fox 25

FlBhor $100

Beaver 60

Otter 1 00

Wildcat 25

1 1 1 ■■ .. 8

Etabblte 2X

Hi<ur lurgu 'tnu

BearOubB. 200

Dolt skills per lb 18

(sou
400
500

It was determined that baby and I should tend camp for
half an hour or so that afternoon, while the three natural
guardians wandered off to the adjacent hillside for wiM
flowers wherewith to deck the tea-table. This was no new
business to us. The young man with a pillow at his back,
seated in the middle of a blanket mbbing his face with a
teaspoon; I lying prone three feet away with my toes beating
an occasional tattoo on the soft sward, my chin in my hands
and briar-root between my teeth, watching him. There was
a bright light in his eyes, and his Jcheeks were rosy, soft as
velvet, yet firm and cool. What is there like the touch of a
baby's cheek pressed egainst your own! You must turn and
kiss it, just as you did its mother's the first time you had a
right to. But is there anything more ridiculous in life than
to see a baby attempt to put a spoon into his mouth before
he has got the knack of it? See him hit himself in the eye
with it, pretty much as a druuken man would knock a fly off
his nose; smear it down his face, with his mouth wide open
and turned up like a young robin's, but it misses the place
on the way down; he takes it with both chubby fists, looks
at it with dignified surprise, as though for tne first time
aware of its presence, lets go one hand, whacks the spoon
against his ear and drags it across his cheek with the same
result. But persistence is characteristic of this baby, a quiet
determination that has something appalling about it. If
there were any raspberry jam on that spoon his face would
look worse than a railroad map of the State of New York.
Finally, and, as it would seem, after all, more by accident
than design, the spoon reaches the right place; he tw:sts it
round to the distortion of his rosebud mouth; then he looks
at me, sees me laughing; the fun seems to dawn upon him;
he takes the spoon out of Lis mouth, pounds the blanket
with it, and smiles back at me, and the smile resolves itself
into a wel' defined laugh.

Trout and — and — women are very much alike; few men
know much about either, unless you take their own words
for it. Both are handsome, of course, delicate in taste, fickle
as to ornament, not otherwise, and always too confiding in
that which is least to be relied on. I felt sorry for that trout
as I slipped her into my creel; they are such short-sighted
fish — I'll not say why — but they exact the anglers' care, and
carry out the simile admirably. Had I offered that trout a
worm for breakfast, the chances are ten to one she would
have inquired whether I took her for a sucker. But it
occurs to me all at once that I am on delicate ground — the
current runs five miles an hour, the water is above my knees
and the rocks are slippery; to fall is easy as — lying; the fate
of our common ancestor is a warning.

Mosquitoes are among the blessings of this life; they pre-
pare us for the robes of immortality, by teaching us patience
under affliction. If there is anything I love better than a
mule, it is a mosquito. There is poetry in his flight and
music in his song. Never having concealed my love, I think
it got abroad and preceded me this trip. I found him and his
family here, on the banks of the Troublesome; there is quite
a number of him, bo to speak, and he keeps one's five senses
actively employed at once, while he inculcates prudence and
fortitude. I met a man from the mouth of Troublesome,
and he told me he had seen but one mosquito, and "he was
very wild." That is the one I have been looking for; I long
to cultivate him, on the same principle that a fellow wants
the girl, not the whole family. The Mississippi gallinipper is
adolescent compared to the Troublesome mosquito. Yester-
day I saw one stick his bill into a gallon jar and take a drink
without any apparent effort. If I had anticipated the pleas-
ure, I'would have borrowed some foils and got up a few fencing
matches. I wouldn't under any consideration suggest broad-
swords or cavalry sabres, for that might prove dangerous. I
am maturing a plan to submit to the Secretary of War, where-
by I think the mosquitoes of this immediate vicinity may be
advantageously organized in a campaign against the Utes.
Judiciously mancevered, they exterminate thelndian. West
Point can boast of no such natural drill-masters. Their in-
dividual proficiency in this regard makes me itch to present
my project to the department at Washington. All they need
for effective service is regimental discipline, and I have no
doubt our representatives in Congress can find some of their
unemployed military constituents at the Capital, who would
prove excellent and willing disciplinarians. Salary, of
course, would be of no consequence; love of country, some-
thing to do except turning up their toes in her service, would
be ample pay. The more I reflect upon this subject of mine,
the better I think of its possibilities, and, but that this world
is given to ingratitude, the debt that Belford and our two
Senators would owe me for thus opening a ohannel for their
relief would be great. I believe "there'B millions in it." — L.
B. France.

ATHLETICS.

Bathing: and Rubbing.

[ByJG.D. Baird.]

Another one of those questions that disturbs the peace of
mind of a young athlete is the subject of cold baths. The old
veterans have that question settled in their minds, and never
give it another thought; but the yearlings (if I may use such
a term) are always undecided concerning the subject. For
my part I do not believe in a plunge or a shower bath when
the system is heated by severe exercise, and I can easily
explain why. Now a sponge bath is an excellent thing; the
water is applied to the skiu and the glowing surface warms
it almost immediately. Consequently there is little or no
opportunity for a severe shook to the system being admin-
istered, But with a plunge or shower bath a moment's
thought will reveal the fact to the reader that in these cases
the water rushes past the skin, does not remain and become
warm. It does a double injur}7 by applying an extremely low
temperature, perhaps, to the skin, without the latter being
able to defend itself by warming the water; it also draws off
the warmth at an abnormal rate by rushing past, just as a
piece of iron will be cold if the hand is applied to it, not
because the iron is really cold, but by reason of its conduo-
tive powers — abstracting the heat from the skiu and leaving
it cold. If the water is sufficiently warm not to be chilly,
then there can be no objection to a healthy man taking a
plunge or shower, provided he does not remain in long
enough to become cold. If such should happen he should
go out and run or walk until he becomes warm again. The
sponge bath is the best, aud I think if the reader peruses my
remarks carefully he will have no difficulty in understanding
why.

The above remarks suggest another topic for conversation,
viz., rubbing down. Now, I suppose, every young man who
is a stranger to the intrinsic experience of athletics must
labor under the delusion that to become a champion it is
indispensably necessary to have a thorough rubbing down

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69

before and after exercise. My dear reader, it is nothing of
the kind. In my sober opinion I know of few things that
will aid nature in its workings, and lubricate its machinery
better than such a treatment; and I advise all who can pos-
sibly do so to have a regular grooming before and after every
dayVwork. Few clubs have trainers whose business it is to
perform the operation gratis, consequently it is an item of no
little expense when one pays for it himself. Such rubbing by a
competent man will cost about a dollar a week or about twenty
dollars for the season. Notwithstanding that, I can count
champions by the dozen who only have rubbings down just
before their races, and sometimes for the week before events
of the utmost importance. The greatest all-round athlete
this country ever had, recently retired, never had a hand
applied to his body for the purpose. Strawberries are excel-
lent in themselves, but how a little sugar improves them.
See? As for the rubbing itself, when ready for business
(presuming it is Summer), the towel should be used to dry
the perspiration. Then the hands alone should be used. At
first the skin will be tender and the hands should be applied
lightly, taking care not to make two passes consecutively in
the same place. Pass up and down the limb and constantly
chang6 the locality. The next time the attendant can be a
little more severe — not much, though, — and each day in-
crease the force until in a month or so the skin Bhould be
able to stand almost any amount of rough usage. Do not
use any liniments or any concoctions whatever — I beg of you
do not. Any trainer who insists on soaking you with a vile
mixture of almost any kind is, in my judgment, a quack.
For my part I never use anything bnt some alcohol just be-
fore a race. I once used some compounds fit to frighten a
drug clerk, but I congratulate myself that I had sense enough
to drop them before being burnt. I repeat, rub down as
much as you can; use the hands alone, little towel and less
drugs. After a spin the towel should be used until the skin
is dry, then the hands. If a bath is taken the towel will not
be needed quite as long, for the bath closes the pores. Be
careful not to get chilled while being burnished. The object
of this rubbing down is to limber up the muscles and set the
blood in motion before a race, and keep the fibres from becom-
ing stiff and the blood from stagnation after a race. Kemem-
ber, it is not to benefit the skin, therefore let the muscles
relax when they are being rubbed. — Cyclist and Athlete.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, saleB, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels , in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
RBd of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

For Sale.

English Setter— Curly Retriever pnp, by Count Warwick
— Josie, six months old. Also Retriever pup, by Fritch's Dan
—Josie, one month old. Apply to F. H. Burke, 401 Mont-
gomery street, city. _____

Whelps-

Mr. B. Leavesley's Roseoe, English Setter bitch, by Rock—
Daizette, wh6lped Jan. 23d, six; lour dogs.

Mr. E. Leavesley's English Setter bitch Countess, by Rock
— Juno, whelped Jan. 25th, three.

Presentations.

Mr. Charles Kaeding has presented puppies out of his
Fannie, by Fred— Gypsey, by Regent, by Royal Duke— Gift,
whelped October 8, 1884.

To Baron Ton Sohroeder, S. F., a dog.

To Mr. John Sinclair, S. F., a dog.

To Mr. I. OestTicher, S. F., a dog.

To Mr. Willie Pierce, Elko, Nev., a bitch.

To Mr. Henry Slotterbek, Los Angeles, a dog.

To Oapt. CM. Johnson, Steamer San Pedro, a dog.

To Mr. McDonald, Kernville, a bitch.

The Value of Show Honors.

[No. II.]

In reading the article by Doctor Howe, which we printed
last week, we have been impressed with the belief that his
views in relation to English Setters are not far different to
those which we hold. It is always pleasanter to praise than
to criticize adversely, and we confess to a degree of trepida-
tion in entering upon a discussion which is likely to involve
the particularizing of certain dogs as other than nrst-rate.
*!„!■ £„„„,•, „<, -mo its not mnfident we are right, but because

Not beoause we are not confident we are right, but
the average sporting dog owner is so very touchy and dis-
posed to magnify and misinterpret any remark about his dog
other than in fulsome praise of the animal. But as the dis-
cussion is due to our own disposition to write frankly we
feel bound to do what we can in the light of very limited ex-
perience to establish the strength of our position. _

Our belief is that English Setters are not sound, enduring,
good field dogs; and a necessary oorollary is that if possible
some change in their breeding should be made, if it seems
worth while to perpetuate the breed for field use.

Doctor Rowe admits this aB to some of the litters bred
east the Rocky Mountains. In fact, precise interpretation of
his language implies his belief that more worthless litters
are bred than good ones.

But he says "the fault is not with the breed, but with the
breeding." In order to thoroughly understand Dr. Bowes
article it may be worth while to inquire what his theories

about thoroughbreds and thorough-breeding are.
It is not long since Dr. Rowe wrote, "Breeders of all

classes of highly-bred stock are forced to recognize a greater

susceptibility to disease, and a reduced power of resistance.

That this position is untenable, will appear upon consulting

anv breeder of thorongbred stock, except dogs. _

Why is it that upon the plains of Texas, Wyoming and

Colorado, the cattle men are introducing Herefords and

Polled Angus cattle to take the place of the common beef

cattle of the country? First, because the thoroughbred is of

greater pluck, biaher spirit, and more determined in its

efforts to survive the extreme cold and deficient feed common

to those sections in Winter. The high-breds travel farther

in search of feed, endure lack of water longer, can live upon

shorter allowance, and other things being equal, pay better

because of their increased "power of resistance. A secondary

consideration, of course, is their disposition to fatten more

quickly and attain greater weight than common cattle. But Dr.

Rowe will not admit this, for he says : ■ 'One of the first results

of hieh breedins is the developement of the nervous

systerl. which imposes a direct strain upon the physical practical worthiness.

powers through sympathetic reaction." Thus the writer
would suggest that as animals are graded up, the physical
powers retrograde, a proposition that will bring a smile to the
faces of breeders of thoroughbred horses and other domestic
animals which are commonly supposed to possess
extraordinary physical powers, whether in the line of per-
formance, or in the way of procreation. Again Dr. Rowe
says, "Among animals in a state of nature there is greater
development of the physical than the mental powers * * *
When we reverse this * * * we at once produce an unnatural
state, and * * * necessarily incur the penalty of liability to
break down." Would it not be better to say that when
natural conditions are reversed, and animals are brought
under the care of intelligent breeders, both mental and phys-
ical powers are increased, pari passu, and the liability to
break down lessened. We think the experience of horse
breeders sustains our position. The pure mustang of Cali-
fornia is a thoroughbred horse. That is to say, it desoeuds
without admixture of blood, from the Andalusian horses
brought here by Cortez, Pizarro and the Spanish Fathers.
Left to natural forces it reproduced itself, each generation
being smaller than the preceding, and the colors changing
from the ^browns, bayB, and blacKs, to roans, pintos, duns,
and all other imaginable markings. The endurance of the
animals was marked, and their spirit, apparently unquench-
able, but, with the introduction of scientific breeding the
mustang has increased in size, is capable of more pro-
longed effort, and is in every way a more able horse.

Dr. Kowe also writes, "Horses are mora liable to disease
and death than the lower animals mentioned, (sheep and
swine, etc.) and they have also far greater development of the
sensitive nervous system and proportionally more intelle-
gence." What authority Dr. Kowe oan offer for such an as-
tonishing statement, we cannot imagine, but at all events,
his opinion is diametrically opposed to that held by horse
breeders, both of thoroughbreds and trotters, whose exper-
ience goes to show that in proportion as horses are graded
up, are their vital powers increased.

Dr. Kowe in the article from which quotations have been
made, lays down the premises noted, and from them pro-
ceeds to generalize upon the breeding of dogs. If we are
right in holding that his premises are all wrong, and not to
be sustained by facts and experience, then we may the more
easily be pardoned for refusing to accept his unqualified con-
clusions. He says, "Of all animals, the dog in his im-
proved form is the most intelligent. * ff This improve-
ment is due partly to the hereditary influences of education,
and partly to breeding for particular qualities. Both tend,
however, to the same end — abnormal development of the
nervous system with proportional liability to break down
under disease." We have imperfectly shown, that in other
animals, intelligent breeding while it certainly gives greater
nerve force and sensitiveness, yet increases equally the vital
eneTgy and capacity to do and endure. Why should not the
same showing be made for dogs? If it cannot be made, there
are but two reasons for our inability to make it, either the dog
is not subject to natural law, or the methods used in breed-
ing are faulty. The first reason will not be urged, and ic
appears that our high bred dogs are especially subject to dis-
ease and death, we must hold the alternative reason as suffi-
cient explanation of the fact.

Dr. Kowe further says, "From personal observation and
inquiry as to symptoms in canine diseases, we have found
that whataver may be the primary form of an attack,
by far the greater number of fatal cases are
marked by affection of the nervous system and
even in those which are not fatal there is very commonly
an exhibition of chorea or some other form of nervous
trouble, thus showing the extreme sensitiveness and in-
creased development of this system over coarse bred dogs."
Our slight personal experience accords with that of Dr.
Rowe, but oar explanation of the facts differs from hiB. We
believe that the disposition to nervous diseases is not due to
the increased development of the nervous Bystem, but to in-
judicious breeding and decreased development of the vital
powers. That is to say, experience proves that judicious,
thorough breeding of other animals increases their vital
power and their muscular ability, just in proportion as their
mental faculties are made more acute. Nor do we think it
untrue of dogs, judging from the few experimental litters,
in which the end in view has been to produce animals sym-
metrically developed throughout.

Dr. Kowe sums up by saying: "In other words, dogs whose
nervous development gives them the highest intelligence,
also makes them the most liable to yield to the attacks of dis-
ease." Applied to the subject in hand, Dr. Rowe .would
hold that sporting dogs so bred as to make them most valua-
ble for the service ordinarily demanded of them, must be
bred in such a way as to make them especially liable to affec-
tions of the nervous system, and must be dogs of lessened
vital power because of their breeding. On this proposition
we take issue with the Doctor, and with a measure of assur-
ance. He will admit that "success in the breeding of all
animals must be measured by the actual value of the pro-
ducts, and the profits that may be derived from them." Not
necessarily, profits in the way of traffic, but there must be a
return in some way, usefulness, pleasure or otherwise. Nor
will he deny that the "relative value of animals depends
upon their adaptation to a particular purpose and the return
they make for food consumed and expense incurred." Ex-
cellence in other directions may be desirable, but it will not
compensate for a deficiency in the special qualities required.
It is true we believe, as has been well said, that "when the
entire energies of the system are acting in a particular direc-
tion, as they must do to insure the highest development of a
single quality, there is no residuum of force for the develop-
ment of other qualities that are not strictly correlated with
the one that iB made dominant." Dr. Rowe might, at firBt
thought, argue that our adoption of the quotation just made
negatives earlier expressions of belief, but when he reflects
that, in the thoroughbred horse for instance, the necessity
of breeding horses of speedy form is only co-equal with the
demand for such breeding as shall insure staying power,
spirit, pluck or gameness, he will perceive the force of the
quotation. .

It is not necessary to go over the whole series of tunda-
mentnl truths in sound breeding science. Enough has been
said to show that the difference between the editor of the
American Field and ourselves lies in this, viz.: that he be-
lieves as a rule, that all thorough breeding lessens vitnl
strength, predisposes to disease, particularly nervous troublep,
while it increases the mental power of the animals bred;
while we hold that scientific thorough-breeding, con firm a
desirable characteristics, increases the vital power of resist-
ance to disease and death, heightens the mental ncuteness,
and vastly increases adaptation to particular ends, with ability
to execute them. Apply their theories to the matter that is
germane, and we shall see that Dr. Rowe, while insisting
upon breeding sporting dogs without rigid limitations, yet
bel:eves that such breeding will insure their vital decay and

English Setters, as the words are used by Dr. Rowe, and
nearly all others, mean Setters of no blood other than Laver-
ack, Duke — Laverack, Rhoebe — Laverack or Duke — Rhoebe
— Laverack. Dogs of these strains are those alone which we
had in mind in writing of "English Setters/1 TheLaveracks
had been bred for many years by the gentleman, who gave
his name to dogs descended exclusively from his Ponto and
Old Moll. In earlier years they were good field dogs. Care-
ful in-breeding developed the hunting instinct in them to a
marvelous degree, and refined their powers of scent to an
extent hardly credible. Bat in time the average Laverack
was small in size, stocky in baild, and not of sufficient en-
durance to make it useful to a field shot. It is true, "sports"
came now and then, in which atavism developed
close likeness to some good ancestor, but the average pure
Laverack, except for crossing with dugs strong in qualities,
which were lacking in the Laverack, grew. to be an undesir-
able animal. Dr. Kowe may say that in this fact is a suffi-
cient refutation of our opinion that thoroughbreediug breeds
up all vital powers, not down. Bat when he renectB that we
do not urge in-breeding, except within certain well-defined
bounds, he will not use the argument. When the time- came
at which Mr. Llewellin chanced to cross a Laverack with a
thoroughbred of another species, it was at once apparent that
the accidental cross was a fortunate one. Stronger, abler,
pluckier, better dogs were produced than the Laverack.
Finer, keener nosed, handsomer animals than the dog to
which the crosB was made.

The Setters were still thoroughbred, both sires and dams
being pure Setters though of different species. For several
generations the new strain was crossed and intercrossed with
good results. In some of the animals, there being a
majority of the Laverack, in others a majority of the
new blood. We trust English readers will take no
offence at our designation of Dake and Rhoebe as "new
blood." It was new as to combination with Laverack. Dogs
of the new strain received so much praise and proved their
superiority upon so many fields and on so many benches,
that the doggy world went wild, and incidentally the Laver-
ack received an impetus, which led many to purchase pure
animals of that breed.

Some good dogs were produced from the pure Laveracks.
We do not question that i,n almost every breed there are fav-
orite families that are prized by breeders for the persistence
with which they stamp their peculiar characters upon their
offspring, but such a fact cannot qualify & rule based upon
the average produce of animals of the breed, as Dr. Rowe
would have ns believe.

Space limitations forbid a continuation of the discussion
this week, but we shall gladly return to the matter, since we
believe the time an opportune one to go to the bottom of
some of the popular errors relative to English Setter
breeding.

We take pleasure in recommending to our doggy readers
the Kennel Revieiu, published monthly, at 10 Craig's Court,
Charing Cross, S. W., London, Eng. It is devoted to canine
interests alone, and oovers the whole English field in such
matters. Its show reports aud lists are full, and are com-
piled by men of acknowledged fitnesB. Its didactic articles
are sound and well written, and its correspondents are among
the best known representatives of the various breeds. In
addition to giving a great body of most excellent doggy in-
formation and news, it issues with each number several pic-
tures of dogs.

With the Christmas number for 1SS5 it sent out very good pic-
tures of the dogs belonging to Victoria, Queen of England.
The Queen divides her affection between several pets,
the largeT share of it, however, being bestowed upon a rarely
good Collie, Noble, which is her constant companion. In
addition to Noble, a Skye Terrier, a Dachshund, a Fox Ter-
rier and another Collie are excellently pictured. In addition
to portraits of The Queen's dogs the Kennel Review presents
very fair pictures of a broken-haired ScotchTerrier, three Blen-
heim Spaniels, two Irish Water Spaniels, three St. Bernards,
a Welsh Terrier, an Irish Terrier, a Bedlingtou, an Irish
Wolfhound, and a pair ofDandie DinmontB.

The Christmas number is a good investment, at the price,
two shillings, and we could not be better pleased than to
know that all our readers were in regular receipt of the Re-
view, and others of the high-class sportsman's publications.

Western Field Trials Association.

The following is the Treasurer's statement of receipts and
disbursements of the funds of the Western Field Trials As-
sociation for the year 1885:

KECEI1TS.

Afembership fees,6G members $660 CO

Nomination fne, Puppv Stake, 2. of 46 1(0 00

Starting fee. Puppy Stake 14 of $10 M0 00

Nomination fee. Ail Age Slake, J3 of flu 1:0 00

Starting fee, All Age Stake, 10 of $15 10 00

Donationfrom citizens of Abilene, in excess of amount credited

to membership fees • 100 CO

11,28000

DISBURSMENTS.

Prizes, Puppy Stake ?300 00

Prizes, All Age Stake MM 1 0

Petty Expenses— Printing, Stationery, PoBtage.fc.tc.... 87 16

Expense of Trials—

PostiDgand Drawing Grounds. 5 lfif'O

K. K. Fare of Judges 34 00

Lunches, Carriage. Hiding II <>recs, and Hotel tiSlls of

Judges, Marshals and Secretary 123 25 17fi 7R

Balance on Hunrl - 211 00

11,280 00

Respectfully submitted,

A. A. Whipple, Sec. aud Treas.

Cure for Pulmonary Distemper.

In the hope of saving some of the many dogs now sick
throughout all parts of the Slate, which huye been visited
by the recent cold aud storms, we have consulted Dr. Buz-
ard, of Fort Whipple, A. T., and in reply receive the follow -
ing inscriptions and directions:

"From the symptoms you describe respecting the disease
amongst the dogs," I should say that they are suffering from
pulmonary distemper. I would recommend the following
treatment: Give large doses of citrate of iron and quinine;
do not check the bowels by giving astringents, but give
starch aud opium injections; keep warm, and give food of
easy digestion, bnt very nutritious; if extreme weakness
exists, give small doses of braurly repeatedly, or Port win
give with wheat-flour gruel. If they will not eat it will b
necessarv to drench them with gruel or beef tea. If tl
cough is" troublesome, apply mustard to the sides of ti
chest."

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Notes cm the General Care of Do^s.

[By Dr. A. E. Bazard, M. B. C. V. S. IiJ
One of the most useful and by far the most sagacious of all
our domestic auimals is the dog, being the constant compan-
ion and friend of man. There are many varieties and breeds
of these animals, most of which are particularly useful in
their several capacities. It would be difficult to say what,
projferlv speaking, is the primitive source of these animals.
The diseases to which they are liable are nnmerous.and a great
many of them very difficult to cnre. It is peculiarly neces-
sary (especially in the case of a valuable dog), that the best
medical advice obtainable should be sought for, as in their
instance, with the manifold complaints aud diseases to which
they are subject, none butthe most experienced hands should
be employed, as a prescription from one who lacks thorough
knowledge in veterinary matters is frequently the cause of
worse results than the disease itself.

Mauy curious anecdotes are related of these animals, show-
ing that they rank higher than any other in the scale of in-
telligence, man alone accepted. .

With respect to the bringing up of these animals, it is Better
in every way to have pure races than races which are bas-
tard and mixed, which are in general weaker aud more sub-
ject to disease, in consequence of their greater
propensity to sexual desire. Hence a bitch
of " good breed, ou setting into hoat, must
be kept confined, and it is necessary, if we would
propagate the species, to look out for a dog of her own breed.
It is well known that the bent is indicated in the bitch by
her seekiug for males. This makes her quit the house, even
though contrary to her habit. The genital parts swell, and
excrete a reddish liquid. Gestation lasts nine weeks. Dur-
ing this period it is necessary to feed the animal better, and
to treat it more kindly than at any other time. Bitches of
a good breed have in general several pups at a time; they
should not all be left with them, because they could not
thrive, aud the mother would suffer. Three at the utmost
are sufficient if she be small, and five if otherwise. Moreover,
less are left with her, if it be the first litter; the strongest
should be selected for keeping. After a few weeks there
should be placed near the young puppies a vessel containing
warm milk, which they are to drink as they please, but the
milk should be reuewe'1 often, that it may not become sour.
After a time it should be given to them cold, aud wh6n the
auimals have acquired a little strength, add some crumbs of
bread, for the purpose of weaning them as soon as possible.
As soon as they get their teeth, bones, meat, etc., are to be
presented to them. The mode of feeding a dog should be
regulated according to (h» purpose for which it is brought
up for the lap-doe requires to be brought up differently
from the mastiff, and the latter differently from the sporting
dog, or the shepherd dog.

Though the canine species are carniverous, and in the wild
Btate live only on flesh, such food is not altogether fit for
them in the domestic state, when it would occasion a variety
of diseases. In general it may fie laid down as a rule that the
dog requires less animal food the less he is exercised in the
open air Besides, everyone knows that he may be accus-
tomed to* any sort of food. Thus in the North he lives exclu-
sively on fish, and in the South Sea Islands he scarcely eats
anythiug but vegetables. The best diet for him in our
country is a mixture of vegetable and animal substances, in
the proportion of four parts vegetable to one animal. Tainted
meat is less injurious thau fat, and more especially spices.
The quantity of food varies according to the size of the dog,
the labor he performs aud the season. The mastiff' requires
less than the sporting dog, aud both should receive less dar-
ing Summer than in Winter. It is useful to regulate the
hours of meals, especially when the dog is made to work;
two meals a day are sufficient. The hound and shooting dogs
should receive 'but little food in the morning before working,
because repletion of stomach makes them idle. The best
time for eating is in the evening on returning from hunting.
We should never give the dog his food in a hot state. The
best plan is to give it to him in a wooden trough or earthen
vessel, which is to be washed every time it is used; nor
should we give him more food than he can take at a time; it
is a very bad habit, nay, liable to render the dog unhealthy,
to be always addiug fresh food to that left at the
preceding meal. As the nature of the animal
inclines it to drink much it never should be
left without a supply of good water, more espec-
ially when it is kept shut up, as such a thing might predis-
pose him to disease. Driuking does not injure it when
heated no more than cold bathing, for dogs do not perspire
through the skin, but by the tongue. The kennel ought to
be cool in Summer and warm in Winter; neither should the
animal lie down on the damp ground nor on the pavement,
nor should he remnin exposed for the night to the inclemency
of the weather. The litter should be dry aud clean, and the
place he sleeps in should be sufficiently spacious to allow
him to have shade in Summer and sun in Winter. It should
also be raised a little above the ground, and not on a level
with it. The bod, hay or straw, should be frequently
changed to prevent vermin from collecting. The dog likes
cleanliness very much, aud he is easily accustomed to it. A
clay soil has been considered the best for building a kennel
upon. Exercise in the open air is absolutely necessary for
the preservation of health; yard dogs should lie set at liberty
sometimes, and lapdogs should be taken out to walk from
time to time.

The venereal appetites requires great attention, for its too
great excitement and non-gratification are one of the chief
causes of the development of spontaneous rabks. The dog is
heated only when he approaches a bitch iu heat, and for this
reason the police regulations should prevent the bitches
jwhen in heat from straying about, one aloue being sufficient
to set in motiou all the'males of a district. The bitch being
in heat a male is procured for her, or her passiou is cooled
by supplying her wit'- less nutritions food, procuring water
for he"r to drink in sufficient quantity, and perhaps giving
a little cooling medicine.
Fokt Whipple, A. T.

[To be continued.]

We commend Dr. Buzard's articles to the careful study of
our readers. Iu the "notes" by that gentleman published iu
this issue will be found several startling propositions which
indicate that the Doctor is an original thinker, and does not
heBitate to announce a radical difference in views from other
authorities. We anticipate much profit from Dr. Buzard's
articles, of which he will furnish a serieB. We should be
giad to receive the addresses of such veterinarians as feel
competent to prescribe for doggy ills.

THE GUN.

The Game Law.

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Star (*) indicates close BeaBon.

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The Oity of Chihuahua— Its People and their
Customs.

Tbe Terro-carril Central Meccicano, or in King's English,
the Mexican Central Railroad, which traverses the Republic
of Mexico from El Paso to the City of Mexico, passes just
outside of the city of Chihuahua; for the reason, that by so
doing it evades the payment ol a transit tax, levied by said
city on all articles entering or passing through its incorpor-
ate limits. Passing over this road from El Paso one arrives
at Chihuahua in the early morning, just iu time to see the
sun aa it casts its first rays ou the sharp, ragged, weird-like
peakes that crown the low mountain rauges Burrounding the
city. Stepping upon the platform one inhales the fresh
morning air, at an elevation of 4,500 feet above the sea.
cool, crisp and dry — the air not the traveler — and gazes upon
tne pretty little mountain ranges that surround the hand-
some valley, now tinted wilh those delicate touches of gold
and brown aud the haze of early morning, that the painter
with all his cunning has failed even to approach in the most
masterly efforts of his brush. But the traveler is not allowed
much time to feast his eyes on the beauties of this scene, or
his lungs with the inhalation of this crisp, cool air, until he
is beset by a swarm of that greateat of pests — yet, necessary
evils — the omnipresent hackmen. But of all hackmen the
Chihuahua Jehus take the "culinarv condiments" by an over-
whelming majority. With one word of Spanish and two
words of alleged English — which neither you nor they could
interpret — they swarm around you like stock brokers on Pine
street, intent on securing "all that the traffic
will bear.'1 Commencing with about S*2, they, one
after the other, run down through every note in the gamut until
the amount gets so infinitesimally small that you begin to think
that there would be more "tone," if not so much comfort,
in walking, and a glance at the vehicles almost settles you iu
adopting the latter method. Such carnages, hacks, coaches
or mud wagons only can be found in the enterprising (?)
Republic of Mexico. Patterns as ancient as the pyramids of
Egypt, each seeming to have been the first effort of the factory.
Coaches such &b might have made semi-monthly trips, before
the Christian era, between Dan and BeerBheba. Such car-
riages as Shem, Ham and Japheth might have used in taking
their best girls riding o'er the thin crust of the yet undel-
uged earth, or Mrs. Noah might have proudly used in making
her fashionable ten-minute calls. Vehicles whipped, lashed
and tied with the indispensable rawhide, until the original
construction is almost lost iu the patches. Enteriug one of
thefce whilom carriages the lucky driver ties the door with a
rawhide thong, mouuts the boot, winds up his arm for the
trip and vigorously plies the lash to a pair of small and bony
mules, in his futile eudeavor to save being distanced by the
few whose time being valuable hurried on, on foot. After
a drive of about a mile you enter the low and compact city
of Chihuahua, with its narrow streets and loug, low adobe
houses, all of the same pattern, and flush with the walk.
Here and there, sitting upon the narrow sidewalk or leaning
against the doorjams, are seen nutnerous/Jtifsanos, wrapped in
their striped scrapes, motionless as statues, taking their appe-
tizer of morning air and sunshine. As you pass by they
lazily turn their heads to gaze a moment on the newly im-
ported gringo, then assume their stolid aud statuesque atti-
tude. But as far as any activity is concerned — even as late
as seveu or eight o'clock — one might easily imagine the low,
flat-roofed, whitewashed houses to be as many vaults in the
silent city of the dead.

There are two hotels in the city kept by Americans, at which
good accommodations can be had. There are also a number
of American tradesmen, mechanics and smugglers — and for a
Bhort time one California tramp — making in all an American
colony of about two hundred. Chihuahua, like all Mexican
cities, is composed of one story, flat-roofed nouses, built com-
pactly, the streets being narrow and very irregular, though
well paved with cobble Btones and kept scrupulously clean.
The sidewalks are from three to four feet iu width, and barely
distinguishable from the street. The houses are all built out
even with the walks, each containing one or more small
doors and one large double door opening into a roomy and
well-paved court, surrounded bv a wide corridor. But few
windows open to the street, aud those that do are heavily
barred. Business houses and residences are all alike; show-
windows are luxuries yet to be introduced. Near the centre
of the city is the plaza, containing a quite pretentious foun-
tain, well-paved walks and considerable shrubbery and trees
— almost the only ones to be seen in the city, Around this
plaza is a stone sidewalk eighteen to twenty feet in width,
lined upon both sides with iron benches. Upon the west
side is the new cathedral, an extensive building of preten-
tious architecture and finish, with two high towers in front
and dome in the rear. The front is of elaborately carved
stone with statuary and au illuminated clock. Of course it
contains the customary chime (?) of bells common to Mexi-
can churches, from which there is a clamor at nearly all
hours — by day to harass the ears of the poor siuuer, by night
to fill his dreaniBwith visions of the tortures of the unregeu-
erated, wbo cau get to his duck marsh iu a couple or three
hours on Saturday, but takes him until late Sunday night to
drive back, on account, we suppose.of the back road being up
hill. Taking any of the narrow streets that lead from the
plaza iu all directions, aud pursue a course resembling that
convenient article that all Califoruiaus are said to carry, you
fetch up all at once at the end of the street of solid houses,
and at the same time, at the limits of tbe city. There are no
suburbs, no "villa lots," no stately residences with
large grounds whereon the landscape gardener has
exhausted his skill, and nearly the purse of the proprietor.
Where the solid rows of houses end, there begins the native
soil, uncultivated and undisturbed. The festivegoat in large
bauds, kept for their milk, browse upon the meaguit brush

and the garbage of the city, tended by urchins clad in the
cool costume of a sombrero and, possibly, a shirt.

The city of Chihuahua has its standing army, composed of
its convicts, an efficient police, and withal, is a clean and
orderly city. It has its mint, its schools and its hospitals —
both male and female — where all indigent Bick, or others
with loathsome or contagious disease are compelled to go.

About eight o'clock in the morning the first symptom of
life begins to show itself in the arrival of little squads of
burros with their monster packs of grain, vegetables and
wood, sent scurrying through the city in all directions with a
sche-e-e from their drivers. The citizens also begin to flock
to the market to purchase the wherewith for their breakfasts,
and a handful of small sticks of wood to cook it. For be it
understood that the large majority have not yet learned the
"lesson from the ant," etc., but buy only as the appetite
craves.

Tbe market house is a large court, surrounded by a wide
corridor, where each huckster seats him or herself on a piece of
matting, with their wares piled up in little piles around them.
Half a dozen small twigs of wood for a qitarlia (three cents),
three or four small potatoes for a tlaco (one and a half cents),
a small pile of corn to be ground into tortillas, for an a/media
(six cents). The purchaser throws all of his purchases loose
into his bandana, a sack worn around the loins, or the
corner of his scrape, and carries them home for breakfast.
Wrapping paper is another luxury yet to be introduced. Not
even the best stores in the city pretend to wrapup the articles
sold, and whether you purchase an adamantine cake of
sugar or a dress pattern, you must carry it home in your
hand, unwrapped. We had occasion to purchase some
tobacco — for a friend — and the dealer handed us a plug about
a yard long. Upon mildly suggesting that he run it through
the mill, reduce it to cord lengths and wrap it up, he, after
catching his breath, remarked, in a much injured tone, that
he was not running a stationery store.

About half-past eight or nine o'clock, the milkman, the
autocratic dispenser of the lacteal fluid, comes sailing along
with his large, fancy sombrero and gaily-colored attire, seated
amidships of the meek and patient donkey, with a large
earthern jar swung like a wheelhouse to his port and
starboard beams. He boldl3" rides up on the sidewalk
without fear of the police, hammers the door with his tin cup,
and screams ' 'lacfie fresco" in a lordly and inimitable toue.
The door is quickly opened; without dismounting he dips
the white, but not hairless fluid from his jar, belts his burro
over the ears with his cup, and passes on to the next door.
Think of this, ye American dairymen; ye disturbers of the
midnight sleep; ye noisy goblius of the back porch, and envy
the lordly ease of your Mexican contemporary.

The business houses open about ten o'clock, and then
close again for a midday siesta between twelve and two. The
stores are small, crammed full of goods, everybody dealing
in eTerything; no show-windows, and but few showcases;
dingy, littered and dirty.

But it is not until evening that Chihuahua is seen in its
glory. 'Tis not until the sun has sunk behind the tall crest
of the Sierra Madres, and its last crimson and gold pencilings
have faded beneath the silvery touches of ihe moon, or the
flickering glare of the gasoline lamps that surround the
plaza, that the life and gaiety of the city can be seen. Then
it is tbat the military band, renowned for the streugth of
its lungs, if not for the sweet consonance of its music,
marches forth to its stand on the plaza and plays till
eleven. Then the whole city turns out, bent upon the fullest
enjoyment of the hour, and promenades around the ulaza, or
lounges with sweet abandon on the benches that surround
it. The hum of vivacious conversation and the ring of
merry laughter nearly drowns the double bass of the portly
individual that presides with such distinction over the big
horn.

The gray-haired Don and his Donna, fat, fair and forty, by
his side, glides by with happy step, tempered iu its elasticity
by the accumulation of years. The gay Caballcro, the very
quintessence cf politeness and gallantry, basking in the ap-
proving glances of his "dark-eyed senorita." The gaudy
vaquero with his wide, tinsel-embroidered sombrero aud
fhishy attire; the peon wrapped in the folds of his serape;
bevies of girls in their teens, casting roguish glances here
and there, while from their cherry lips flows in ceaseless
rhythm the enriched Mexican idiom of the already sweet
Spanish language; all mingle in one bewildering maze of mer-
riment, without a thought of care or the duties of the coming
morrow, until the bells in the church tower admonish them
of the approach of midnight. P,

Los Angeles, Jan. 17, 1SS6.

Mr. E. T. Alleu kindly sends notes of a recent shooting
trip to the Sau Joaquin. The trip was made in company
with Messrs. P. W. Robinson and Willie Pfeiffer, of Gilroy.
The party drove from Gilroy through Pacheco Pass into the
San Joaquin, to one of the ranches owned by Mr. Henry
Miller. During their stay of two weeks they were part of
the time entertained at the Canal Farm, by its genial fore-
man, Mr. H. G. Tanner, and during several days at Santa
Rita Farm by the Major Domo, Mr. Charles Warfield; while
the remainder of their time was spent at Dos Palos Farm,
where Mr. E. S. Davis, the manager, did all that could be
done to make their stay enjoyable.

Mr, Allen reports very good shooting; mallards, widgeon,
aud green-winged teal in abundance, and a goodly number
of snipe; besides quails at Santa Rita, aud gray geese in all
the irrigating canals.

While quail shooting at Santa Rita Mr. Allen made the
largest bag that we remember for one day's quail shooting,
getting over six hundred pounds of eatable meat.

He was hunting iu a thicket of wild rose bushes, and hav-
ing good shooting, when he heard the brush crackle near
him, and looked around just in timeto Bee a wild-eyed, half-
breed steer, right at hand in -full charge. Luckily the
animal's horns struck the guu stock aud knocked Mr. Allen
over without disabling him. As soon as possible
he arose, aud found the steer preparing for an-
other charge. Mr. Robinson heard the gentle plaints,
like calliope shrieks, emitted by Mr. Allen, and called to the
latter to lie dowu, which advice he followed barely iu time to
allow the steer to pass over his prone form. As soon as the
brute had goue over him Mr. Allen agaiu scrambled to his
feet aud there again saw the fierce creature bracing itself for
a third attack. It then dawned upon the observant mind of
the sportsman that the steer was after him, and it became a
question whether Mr. Allen, to use a stereotyped phrase,
could steer clear of the threatening horns or not. In an in-
stant the shooter decided that he would prefer to pay for the
steer and buy out Mr. Miller's whole vast possessions than
run the risk of another onslaught; so he let the ugly brute
hrtve a charge of quail shot in the face, and was fortunate
enough to knook him over dead.

1886

Sta.ltoestur.-mtti ^pmistrrar*.

71

dn. returning to the house and reporting Mr. Allen, -was
informed that he had done the ranch a service. The steer
was one of two which the vaqueros had been unable to drive
out of the brush, and was known as a vicious and dangerous
beast.

Messrs. C. L. Benton & Co., of stall No. 67, California
Market, sent to us last week a pair of black brant, Berni-
cula Nigricans, sent to him from Humboldt Bay, as one of
a series of regular consignments of the birds, for which he
has arranged. The birds were in line condition, fat and
solid, and weighed near five poundB each. We turned one
of them over to the tender care of the senior editor, who had
it stuffed with celery and baked, and reports that it was de-
licious. The other we discussed in company with Kamon
E. Wilson of the State Sportsman's Association; ours was
plucked, drawn and wiped, no water touching it, then roasted
twenty-six minutes over a clear fire, and served with some
"fizz." It was very "gamey," more so than any bird we
could recall, but sweet and delightful in flavor. The opinion
of Director Wilson was, that nest to a fat, fresh-water canvaB-
back, the brant were entitled to precedence, and Mr. Benton
to consideration for making it possible to procure them
frequently. We advise readers to try them; they are very

fine.

^.

Last Saturday Chas. Barnes and L. F. George went duck
hunting to the bay. In the courseof their tramp Mr. George
discovered a fine wing shot, and in a Becond had his cannon
aimed at the same. He happened to be on the edge, or bank,
of a slough, and whether the gun kicked or he lost his
balance in the excitement is not known to us, but at any
rate he fell backwards into the water, getting a genuine bath,
not in the small bills. He managed to reach the shore, and
not long afterwards they pointed for town. — Haywards
Journal.

Jackson & Wooster of the Napa Soda Springs, took the
first prize at the Sacramento Citrus Fair for the best varied
exhibit. — Vallejo Chronicle.

The gentlemen referred to in the foregoing are Messrs.
Andrew Jackson and Fred Wooster, well known to local
sportsmen. We learn that they are well pleased with their
change from city employment to the management of the
Napa Soda Springs Hotel and property.

When a wild duck is forced to the ground, the wind must
be very severe. Wednesdaj Wm. Pearce discovered a wild
duck completely exhautsed and unable to fly. It was of the
diver species. William took the bird home, clipped its wings,
and is trying to get him to become reconciled to his new
home.

An Oregon old-timer says the first "poem" ever "idited" in
that country was by a Yamhill woman. It reads:

The Willamette Valley is the prettiest place that ever was made.

It lies between the Coast range and the Cascade;

In the Spring time after it rains,

There are lots of wild geese and a few blue cranes.

Netting Black Ducks.

At Cape Griz-nez on the French coast, a few miles from
Boulogne, this method of Bnaring the wild black ducks for
market was much in vogue a few years since; and many of
the fishermen there devoted the greater part of their time to
this calling during the Winter season. It is not very profita-
ble, only some few dozens being taken at each tide; and these
only realize about five pence each, but then it is compara-
tively easy work, and a French peasant with a few francs in-
variably fancies himself a millionaire. So much for frugality
and contentment.

The coast here is a long, seemingly endless stretch of sand
on the right, while on the left rocks are piled high, one above
the other, forming quite a cliff, and at the baBe straggle far
out to sea.

The level expanse on the right is the ground for the nets.
The nets used are two in number, one a long, large, fine,
meshed net, and one somewhat cuarser. The man gathers
these over his shoulder, and a fair load it makes, a load that
none but an adept could carry, for of all troublesome burdens
to a novice, a net is, probably, the worst. The other imped-
imenta are several dozens of stakes, each about three feet in
length, and a hank of cord. All else that is required for suc-
cess is mild, calm weather and some duckB.

Arriving at a Bpot some distance below high water mark,
where there iR a piece of sand somewhat flatter than the
surrounding portions, and which is covered with an abun-
dance of mussels and other shell fish, the fisherman proceeds
to drive the stakes firmly into the sand, at distances of about
five yards apart, forming an egg-shaped enclosure.

He then fastens the net to the tops of the stakes, so that
when finished the net lies flat on their tops with about two
feet between it and the sand, and is, of course, parallel
to it.

He next takes the long, narrow net, and places it on the
seaside, standing perpendicularly, and forming a semi-circle
round the flat net. This is to catch any ducks that maybe
washed off the flat net by the receding tide, and also to catch
fish that venturing too close in shore, are washed within its
radius, as they go back with the tide. He then leaves the
place, the nets remaining to take care of themselves.

Some of the men go along the shore to add to their bag by
shooting; others who are not lucky enough to possess a gun,
go back to the little villlage and busy themselves at mending
or making spare nets; doing odd jobs, or lounging at the
apology for a cafe that the village boasts.

As Boon as he thinks the tide has risen sufficiently high
for his work, he betakes himself to his nets.

The sea has, probably, covered the flat net with two or
three feet of water, and you see the ducks come sailing along
with the current, diving here, diving there, in quest of food
with which the sandy bottom is well supplied.

Nearer and nearer yet they draw to the net, until at last
the leader of the flock is almost up to where the net is spread.

He has just come up with a bonne-boucke, and is evidently
enjoying it.

A gulp with his eyes turned skyward (if one could see
them) and it is gone.

It was so good he muBt have another from the same spot.
Down goes his head, a whisk of his tail, and he disappears
—to appear no more for the present. The tide has carried
him some distance further in shore than at bis previous
dive; and by this time his neck is safe in the meshes of the
treacherous trap.

Four or five others are close behind. They do not seem to
notice their comrade's disappearance, or if they do they
think he is enjoying himself at the bottom, and want to join
in, for whiBk go four black tails, and they are gone.

Two re-appear, but only to be caught at their next dive,
and so it goes on, some sailing safely over the fatal spot,
others quietly disappearing without creating alann, and in
all probability are never missed.

By this time the tide will have reached high water and
soon begins to ebb.

The fisherman now walks along the verge of the tide with
his dog, generally a poodle, anxiously scanning the surface
of the water.

Suddenly he sees a black spot surging hither and thither
in the waves. He points it out to his dog, in he goes fre-
quently turning his head for directions which way to swim-
his master waving his arm to the right or the left as the
case may be. At last the doggie grabs it and brings it ashore.
Ihis duck was washed off the flat net, and passed the
second one.

Thus it goes on, until the net can be reached by wading,
then the man goes in and gathers together his catch and
net and stakes.— Wilf. Pocklington, in the Shooting Times,
London.

Lots of Rabbits.

Indirectly, we learn from Mr. John Welsh, that parties
hunting rabbits in the country west of this place killed 5 000
Sunday, and 10,000 Monday. Mr. Welsh is a gentleman
whose veracity is unimpeachable.— Gridley Herald.

We do not doubt the above yarn; we know it is a campaign
lie, and are glad to nail it before the editors of the London
Shooting Times, Melbourne Sportsman, Calcutta Asian or
others of our provincial exchanges clip it and gravely com-
ment upon the fecundity of the Leporidoa, and the superla-
tive skill of the American shot. But in return for despoiling
the grave and distinguished editors of an item, we offer them
a true story, to be credited strangely enough to the same
Gridley Herald man, we believe. He says that a gentleman
in his neighborhood after persistent but futile efforts to shoot
a rabbit, discovered a way of getting them; viz.: by hunting
about for fallen logs, and when fonnd, sawing the ends square
and painting upon them with black paint, round spots six or
eight inches in diameter. After painting a number of logs
in a locality frequented by rabbits, the gentleman takes hie
dog and making a detour drives numbers of the animals to
the place where the painted logs lie. The bunnies, running
wildly, hard pressed by the dogs, attempt to dart into what
they believe to be holes in the logs, and before they learn
that what look like holes are merely black spots, they have
brained themselves and are picked up at leisure. We believe
the story, but when the Herald writer adds, that in one
afternoon two men loaded a four horse wagon with rabbits,
our faith is strained and we suspect that his readers are lean-
ing on a broken Heed.

THE EIFLE.

Clean Scores.

We learn that the table of clean scores, published two
weeks since, which was clipped from The Rifle, was incorrect as
to California records. We have not looked up all the records,
but have already found two clean scores by Californians.
On November 23, 1884, at Shell Mound Eange, during the
meeting of the California Kifle Association, Lieutenant Fred
Kuhnle, of Petaluma, shot a clean score. It was in match
No. 7, styled the "Governor's Medal Match," for a gold
medal presented by the Governor, Hon. Geo. C. Perkins.
Entries unlimited, ten rounds, at 200 yards, with any mili
tary rifle, under the C. R. A. rules. Lieutenant Kuhnle's was
the first clean score made up to that time in the history of
the Association, and the score, with two previous winnings
of the same medal, made it his personal property. Lieutenant
Kuhnle's second clean score was made at Petaluma, on April
4, 1885, in an "endurance match," with Mr. John D. Houx,
of "C" Company, Fifth Regiment, Infantry, N. G. C. It was
a one hundred shot match, at 200 yards range, military rifles.
In his first ten shotB Kuhnle scored 46 out of possible 50; in
his second string of ten, he scored 46 also; in the third,
scored 47; in the fourth, 46, and in his fifth string of ten, he
shot ten bull's-eyes, scoring 50 out of a possible 50. His
thirty-ninth, fortieth, and the ten succeeding shots were
bull's-eyes, and he shot sixteen "eyes," out of seven-
teen shots. The match was for a purse, and the loser had to
pay for marking and for targets. As we secure authentic
records we should be pleased to add the clean scores made
in this State.

In Hemoriam— Geo. H. Ferris.

An esteemed friend of mine sent me the Syracuse
Standard, of Jan. 1st, containing a short notice of the death
of Geo. H. Ferris, the celebrated mechanic and rifle manu-
facturer, of Utica, N. Y. It says: "George H. Ferris, who
died in Utica last month, located there about thirty-five
years ago and began the business of gunmaking, in which he
became famous the world over, and has had few equals in
any country. He was famous as a maker of mazzle-loading
rifles and received orders from all over the country, fre-
quently receiving as high as S200 for a single piece. His
guns were very accurate and many famous strings have been
shot with them. One of his rifles made theshortest string on
record in ten shots at forty Tods, being only four and one-
half inches. The target was shot by Dr. Pardee, of Oakland,
Cal. Mr. Ferris was a fine marksman, and shot many famous
matches. He always contended that while breech-loading
rifles were better for hunting or fighting, they were not equal
to muzzle-loaders for accuracy."

I have had the honor of being a correspondent of Mr. Fer-
ris for the past twenty years. He was a man of quick percep-
tion, and had a brain well stored, through the advantages of
an early education, which gave him a great advantage over
his co-laborers in carrying out his deductions in the higher
branches of mathematics. Mr. Ferris was one of the four
who distinguished themselves as master mechanics in the
manufacture of the American target rifle. Edwin WesBon, of
Roxborough, Mass.; George H. Ferris, of Utica, N. Y.; Mor-
gan James, of Utica, N. Y., and Wm. Billinghurst,
of Rochester, N. Y., had not only rational reputations
but were known the world over as masters in their profession,
and thirty years ago a sharp rivalry began among these four
renowned champions of the rifle, when Mr. Ferris silenced
all competition in his celebrated match with Morgan James,
in 1858, in a string of forty successive shots, the aggregate
measuring from center of bull hole to center of target 55§
inches, while the string of Mr. James measuredSl 6-8 inches.
The target of Mr. Ferris was recognized for years as the
champion target of the world, and I feel honored in having a

fee-simile, lithographed by Mr. Ferris, ornamenting the
walls of my billiard room.

All four of the gentlemen mentioned above have joined the
large majority on the other side; Mr. Wesson died in 1858
Mr. James in 1S6S, and Mr. Billinghurst in J880, and now
trie spirit of Mr. Ferris has just taken flight, to join those of
his friends who went to prepare the wav for him. Mr
Ferris was truly an American mechanic, and the generous
instincts of his manly nature have been recognized by hundreds
of gunmakers in the United States, after receiving from him the
results of his experiments and deductions. He had nothing
to disguise, nothing to withhold, nothing to ask for that was
not just; and with the straightforwardness and dignity that
ought always to characterize the educated American me-
chanic, he stood among the gun makers of the world, as Paul
stood among the prophets, the noblest, the wisest, and the
best.

Mr. Ferris never borrowed thoughts of others. Free
from artifice and disguise, his every thought and instinct
waB good. Jtot to advantageous circumstance, not to the
chances of birtVor fortune, not to the society into which he
was thrown, was he indebted either for the distinction to
which he rose m life, or to the graces which adorned his
private character.

"Lives of great men all remind us
We can make our lives sublime,
And departing, leave behind us
Footprints on the sands of time."

Good friend, peace be with you; your memory will live
radiant with light and crowned with immortality.
_ ■ , E. H. Pakdee.

Oakland, Jan. 25, 1886.

Schuetzen Park.

At Schuetzen Park, Alameda, Sunday, there were a good
many sharpshooters getting their hands in on the 200-yard
range.

A match is talked of between Lieutenant Fred Kuhnle and
Howard Carr, 100 shots each at the 200-yard target, to take
place nest month. Both these gentlemen Btand unequaled
in "endurance" contests, Mr. Carr having a record of 471
points out of a possible 500, and Lieutenant Kuhnle one of
469, another of 468, and several more above 460. The shoot-
ing will be with military rifles, and the 12-ring target will be
used.

Colonel Ranlett, of the Fifth Infantry, is out in a challenge
to shoot a team of ten men from his regiment, against a like
team from any regiment of the State National Guard, at 200
and 500 yards. This challenge is thought to be aimed espec-
ially at the First Infantry. Colonel Ranlett is going to be
accommodated.

The Nationals' regular shoot comes off at Shell Mound on
Sunday next.

Next Sunday week the California Schuetzen Club will have
its first medal shoot at Schuetzen Park, Alameda. The
twenty-men match that this club is to have with the famous
Carson (Nev.) Guard is attracting wide attention, and it is
believed, as the Washoe sharpshooters are well-nigh invinci-
ble with the military rifle, that Philo Jacoby has undertaken
a big job to try and get away with them.

Standard American Target.

We gladly give space to the following circular being sent to
rifle clubs by the publisher of The Rifle, and trust that local
clubs will send their votes as requested-:

Office of The Rifle, 4 Exchange Place, 1
Boston, Jan 19, 1886. f
To American Rifle Clubs—

The recent vote for a Standard American Target resulted
in 1,161 out of 1,865 votes being polled for the Hinman
Target. It is considered desirable by some clnbs, whose
targets are used for 6mall bore shooting, as well as by the
State military for qualifying marksmen, to change the radius
of the outer ring from 22:4S to one of 23 inches, which would
be retaining the old Creedmoor three-line and count, which
iB insisted upon by a number of State authorities.

You are requested, at an early day as possible, to forward
the choice of your club upon the point in question.

Yours respectfully, A. C. Gould, Publisher.

Shell Mound.

Some of the members of Company B, First Infantry, were
over to Shell Mound Sunday, putting in their time practic-
ing. The medal contest of the company takes place in four
weeks.

Ed. Hovey and A. Johnson had a double string match at
the short range, with the following result, Johnson using a
Springfield rifle, Hovey a Sharp-Burchard:

Hovey 200 yards— 5 645544564

454544466 6—91

Johnson 200yards-5 644455644

644455544 4—89

These gentlemen have arranged a 50-shot match at 200
yards, with Sharp-Burchards, which will come off some day
next month.

TRAP.

The sportsmen of Auburn, Placer Co., are arranging awing
shooting tournament for February ?lst and 22d next, and
the prospects are that grand sport will be had. Both live
birds and clays will be ou hand, and as the time chosen is a
holiday time we hope many will attend fmm a distance. We
promise to be on bund if the mumpers will add to their pro-
gramme a half day's quail shooting ou some of the good
ground near Auburn.

There is some talk among Marysville sportsmen of secur-
ing a large number of birdu and inviting members of the
State Sportsman's Association to participate in a tournament
of Beveral days' duration sometime in the Spring. — Sutter
County Farmer.

Such a project meets our hearty approval. The Yuba City
Guo Club might get up a very oujoyable shoot. We wonder
if the managers of the club know that Judge Dibble, Mr. r
A. Roberts, and Mr. Geo. Fletcher are memberB of the :.-
ciation! And Mr. Bvrne, of Grass Valley, whose bc<
Chico, excited Birch wonder! If Hon. Tom Sherwood
Mr. KobertB can be present a nice quiet time will be in^u;

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Good Advice.

There is so much good counsel embodied in an editorial
which appeared in the January number of Wallace's
Monthly, that it is copied entire. It is not only applica-
ble to those who are commencing in the business of
breeding trotters, as the oldest can profit by a careful
perusal. Every paragraph contains "points" which
cannot well be controverted, all of them forming an ad-
mirable treatise on the safest plan to pursue. As in the
breeding of racehorses that of producing trotters has
been reduced to a science, and the person who forsakes
tried paths for those which belong to the realm of ex-
periments must expect to meet with disapointments.
Not that there is a "royal road" which leads to constant
success. Were that the case the greatest charm would
be lacking. Were fast trotters as easily turned out as
good watches, and their production governed by rules
mathematically correct, there would be an end to the
fascination. The money resulting would then be the
chief element to consider. Were diamonds gathered as
readily as pebbles the gems would be more highly valued
than ordinary pebbles on account of the uses to which
they could be put, but would lose favor as ornaments
though shining never so brilliantly. Rarity gives value,
and trotters which a few years ago would have com-
manded thousands of dollars, at the present time are only
thought of as roadhorses. This has resulted from greater
care in breeding, greater skill in training, better tracks
and lighter vehicles. The advice which is given with so
much clearness in the article copied can be called a prac-
tical synopsis of the lessons of the past thirty years. It
is founded on what has been established by actual ex-
perience; on what has been removed from the realms of
theory by demonstrating that what was once theory is
now worthy of a different classiticaiion. Conjecture has
given place to reality, and though there may remain the
element of uncertainty, heretofore alluded to, that has
been so much reduced as to give a fair promise of suc-
cess to those who follow the teachings with a degree of
intelligence.

Although we have differed so widely with Mr. Wallace
on the question of the value of thoroughbred blood in fast
trotters, there is not a statement in the article that we do
not fully endorse. There is not a great deal to add to
the advice in order to put beginners on the right track,
the only important omission, iu our opinion, being that
which would guard against overstocking. This has been
the bane of so many, who have entered into the pursuit
with all the enthusiasm imaginable, and which changed

enthusiasm to disgust. It does not matter a great deal
if even the wealth is sufficient to stand the losses which
are sure to result from too many broodmares. W'uen the
person is prepared to meet this drain, expects it, in fact,
there are other reasons which lead the owner to become
dissatisfied with the situation. That which was of ab-
sorbing interest grows tiresome, as the numbers increase
and increase, until there is a necessity for a greater
number of acres of pasture fields, and yearly additions
to the stabling. The few were admired, the many are
bores which try the temper. At first there was no dis-
turbing element; from the time there was an anticipa-
tion of progeny until the foals came, hope painted with
the brightest colors. The union of the strains selected
must result in success, and when the youngsters gam-
boled around their dams there was no lack of promise.
So well pleased with the appearance of the juveniles,
that it is resolved there must be more of them by the
next glad Springtime. He has his own fancies to gratify;
he is filled up with the advice of those who feel compe-
tent to tell him just what he needs, he falls into the snare
which is so cunningly laid by men who expect to profit
from his anxiety to add to his stock. Even in these days
of early training it takes time to develop, whether he has
started right or not. When that time comes there are
disappointments, and many geese, few swans, a big out-
lay and yet no return. With a fair proportion even of
good animals for the number bred, there are so many of
an inferior class that the enjoyment falls far short of
balancing the tribulation. With two good colts in twelve
bred the medium and under the standard can be endured,
while forty or more which will not repay the expense of
training are an annoyance, beside the necessary outlay
to keep them.

To those who expect to make the business reasonably
profitable, the surplus which cannot be disposed of at
prices that will repay the cost of rearing is more than
an annoyance. Unlike an overstock of merchandise,
there is just as much expense incurred in breeding, and
in rearing, up to the time they are thrown out of train-
ing, as those which promise a good return, and they can
only be "shelved" so far as to make the expense of feed-
ing as light as is compatible with keeping them in a con-
dition of growth and health. The wealthy owner is not
entirely devoid of regret at the discrepancy between the
debit and credit side of the account, and though his mind
was made up to accept loss, and to look on his breeding
farm as he does on his picture gallery or yacht, the
pleasure of ownership palls when a few of the good are
completely overshadowed by the failures of the many.

There are few men who have the tact of the proprietor
of Fairlawn to make a large stud pay, and with all his
good management, he could not have commenced on the
scale of his present establishment and made the venture
a paying one. His beginning was on a comparatively
Bmall basis, and the start was a few animals of recognized
merit. The few multiply rapidly. The progeny of a
dozen mares present quite a company when the oldest
have arrived at an age when colthood ends. And with
half that number as a starting point, it will not bCmany
years until the training department will give plenty of
work to be done. That a few good mares are worth a
regiment of those which are inferior, is generally ad-
mitted, though that admission does not express the
difference. The few will pay; handicapped with the dead
weight of inferiority the race is lost which would have
been won without the emcumbrance. It requires a strong
resolution to get rid of the inferior regardless of the sacri-
fice. Caution in making the original selections will do
away with the necessity, and though a great deal of
resolution is necessary to overcome the propensity to
purchase. It is easy for those who have money to buy,
to sell is a more difficult job. Therefore, we add, breed
only such a number that a lack of buyers will not dis-
courage, and keep always in miud that there are plenty
of purchasers for the best.

At no time in the past twenty years have there seemed to
be so many young men embarking in the business of breeding
the trotting horse. It is an encouraging fact that most of
these new men are young in years as well as in experience.
Men advanced in years are more liable to be hemmed in by
the boundary of their own personal experiences, and are less
able to see over the fence of their own barnyard. In such
cases the prospects of success are never encouraging and gen-
erally end in failure. There are some notable exceptions,
however, to this rule among old men embarking in a iihw
business, but they are limited to that class who are disposed
to study the experiences of others. The young men have a
very great advantage over the old ones iu the fact that their
opportunities for education have been vastly greater. Ther
are not afraid of "book larnin" as their fathers were, and
they have already mastered the fact that any one man's ex-
perience is as but a single grain of sand in the mighty whole.
Many of these young men are already so well informed iu the
records, lines of blood and the principles of breeding, that
ten years ago they would have been considered experts in all
that pertains to the business. The young men have studied
the geography of the whole country before they start on their
journey, while the old men know nothing of it except the
tittle crooked road they have passed over. But to bo many
beginners, whether old or young in yeurs, we will try to
make some brief and simple suggestions that may help them
in their way.
The first thing to do is to divest your minds of all theories

that do not rest upon a preponderance of facts. A fact here
and there may seem to support a certain theory, but no
theory is worth a cent that is not supported by theprepond-
erance or great mass of facts. We like sentiment and we like
attachment to old "family pieces" that have served you well
for generations, but sentiment will not produce trotters.

Iu selecting your breeding stock, have nothing that is not
within the standard. Don't undertake to right the pnblic
judgment of the whole country by proving that a non-stand-
ard stallion is better than a standard one. You may do it,
but it will be at a fearful cost. To sell you must be in the
fashion. Be careful to start right, and then you will not be
compelled, as many have been, to clean out unwise selec-
tions.

The mere matter of being inside of the standard is good so
far as it goes, but there is a great deal beyond that which will
demand your best judgment and skill. Many a thorough-
bred of the highest lineage is not worth a dollar for stock
purposes, and so it is and will be with many a standard bred
trotting sire. You must get the fastest and best and his in-
heritance must be from the fastest and best, and then you
will be all right.

Arithmetical rules will not tell you just what a horse is
going to be or do, but tney will tell you what he ought to be
or do. While the transmission of qualities is certain in fact,
it is uncertain in degree and uncertain as to which of
many ancestors may be reproduced in the greatest strength;
hence the supreme importance of an undivided and unbroken
inheritance of trotting speed through each and everychannel
by which qualities may be transmitted.

As absolute certainty cannot be Becured in the mysterious
processes of generation, you must pursue such a course as
will secure the greatest approximate certainty. To do this
you must not fool away your time and money by going to the
brother or sister or uncle or aunt of a great performer and
producer, but you muBt go directly to that animal. Don't be
content with mere reflected greatness, but get close up to the
greatness itself.

It is a very nice thing to draw out a pedigree in tabulated
form showing three or perhaps four generations complete and
every animal standard. This is the true way to study an in-
heritance, and everybody should adopt it. But although it
may extend to four generations complete, it may not repre*
sent much of an inheritance after all. What did the sire and
the dam each do or produce? What did the two grandBires
and two granddams each do or produce? What did the four
great-grandsires and the fonrgreat-granddamsdo or produce?
These are questions that must be asked and answered in
studying the value of an inheritance.

Many beginners are led astray by will-o'-the-wisps away in
the distance and are lost in the bogs. They see a line infin-
itesimnlly small leading away back to Messenger or possibly
to the Godolphin Arabian, and they suppose that is going to
do them some good. If we could concentrate the winds of
heaven in one voice we would send it out in thunder tones:
"Look ic&ll to the immediate crosses and never mind the remote
ones."

Next to the element of speed, and even more important, is
the consideration of the quality and soundness of limbs and
feet. It must be conceded that a very large percentage of our
fastest trotters are deficient in these points; and it must be
conceded also thnt our present system of trotting is exactly
adapted to increase and intensify this wide tendency to un-
soundness. Nothing but the very best legs and feet can
stand the concutsion of a high rate of speed. Keep away
from bad legs and bad feet, no difference what the rata of

About the first blunder a beginner makes is to provide him-
self with a colt that will grow into a stallion. If he is rich
he can afford to take this course, but if he is dependent upon
the receipts of his enterprise he cannot afford it. If he ex-
pects to sell his foals at prices that will pay him, he must
breed bis mares only to horses of established fame. It makes
no difference how well-bred a young stallion may be — he
must prove to the world that he is a trotter himself before his
progeny will be sought after.

This is the point in the management of breeding establish-
ments at which so many men, old and young, get their hardest
falls. On every hand we see men with patience and pluck
tugging away against fate, year after year and year after year,
to make some tenth rate stallion achieve a reputation, but all
in vain. The reanlt is his colts don't sell, he loses money and
quits the business, and all because he undertook to have a
stallion of his own. It costs something for a beginner to send
his mares away to a horse of established reputation, but it
will cost far more to keep them at home in the vain attempt
to make a reputation for an unknown colt.

In considering the policy of a beginner keeping a stallion
of his own, we have practically assumed that he is young,
well-bred, but undeveloped in his speed. Developed and
recorded speed is the turning point. A good colt with an
undivided inheritance and a fast record will take care of him-
self and make a market for his progeny. With a fast record
his fortune in the stud is already more than half made. This
record influences and determines the price of everyone of a
thousand foals, if he should get so many.

The influence of the stallion upon the prices which his
progeny will bring embraces and sums up the whole question
of prolits. No breeder, therefore, whether veteran or beginner,
can afford to have a second-c.ass stallion at the head of his
establishment. Other thiDgs being equal, bis profits or his
losses will be in exact proportion to the quality and capacity
of his stallion. If you must have a stallion, be content with
nothing but the best.

In choosing your broodmares, don't Jose sight of the fact
that every foal must have two parents, aud that its inherit-
ance comes equally from those two parents. It is undoubt-
edly true that some mares assert their own individuality in
their offspring more emphatically than others. The line of
wisdom, then, is to select such mares that, whichever side
may predominate, the foal will be a desirable one and a
trotter. Place full fuith in the lnw£ of heredity and let other
people look after what are sometimes called "nicks."

With so much importance placed upon the developed speed
of the stallion, and with the self-evident truth before the
mind that the inheritance of the foal is the joint inheritance
of both sire and dam in equal proportions, the importance of
developed speed in the dam becomes apparent without formal
presentation. The faster the mare is, other things being
equal, the better she is, and no mare should be put in the
harem until she has shown, at least, a fast, natural step.

In the business of breeding the trotter money is to bemade
or it is to be lost; aud which it will be depends wholly upon
the intelligence aud industry of him who embarks in it. In
some men there is what seems to be a natural adaptation or
fitness for the business which othei'B can never acquire.
When we get down to the bottom of this adaptation, however,
it will be found to be only a reai love for the horse. The
hearts of such men are in the;r business, and if they keep
abreast with the experiences aud thoughts of the day, they
will grow in intelligence with their years.

1886

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Futurity Stake for Trotters.

Stockton Colt Stakes.

"Whatever the motive that induced our esteemed con-
temporary, the N. Y. Spirit of the Times, to offering a
stake for future trotting colts, no one -will question the
advantages which will follow. That the only thought
was to benefit the sports of the track, and those who are
interested, is evident to anyone who is at all conversant
with these affairs, as it entails a vast amount of labor, a
lot of free advertising as well as the lump sum of $1,000
for the Cup which is added. Unfortunately there are
people who have a propensity to account for praise-
worthy actions by ascribing to others the same feelings
which govern themselves, and hence no matter how
much the gift is free from sordid expectations of a money
return, they measure others by their own yard stick,
and that is so untrustworthy a standard that it never
give3 a correct return. "We speak of this in connection
with the stake which appears in full in another part of
this paper, as heretofore such charges have been made.
There is little chance to impose on people with the same
old story, as it does not require a very intimate knowl-
edge of trotting affairs to see that there cannot, by any
possible chance, be other reward than the thanks
of those who are so much interested in increasing trot-
ting attractions. There is litttle doubt that the wonder-
ful success of the Futurity Stakes of the Coney Island
Jockey Club induced Mr. Buck to offer something of the
same kind for trotting colts. Our acquaintance
with Mr. Buck is nearly of twenty years' standing,
and that acquaintance up to the time we came
to California was what would be called intimate. A more
unselfish man we never met; a man more ready to assist
others, even beyond what his own circumstances would
warrant, there is not in the whole scope of our acquaint-
ance, and a warmer promoter of trotting sports there
could not be. The stake on its intrinsic merits is well
worthy of support, and in thus calling attention to
matters outside of it, we are prompted by the admiration
we have for the man who has gotten it up.

That the stake will secure a long list of nominations
in the East, is a '-foregone conclusion." "We would not
be surprised if it reached a thousand entries from the
other side of the mountains; we will be very much dis-
appointed if there are less than one hundred from the
Pacific Slope. It is not the money alone which is to be
the guerdon. Large as the amouut is seen to be, there
will be a struggle for the possession of the cup which
will over-shadow the dollars, inasmuch as that is a
trophy certain to be highly valued by the whole people
of the State where the victor is born and reared. The
day of trotting is so far off, there can be no excuse on
the plea of a lack of time to prepare. Very few of the
colts have yet been foaled which will [take part, and,
consequently, there could not be a better opportunity
for getting them in order. Those who believe in com-
mencing the education at the earliest period can follow
the plan which was described last week in the history of
Beaconsfield, by giving the first lessons while they are
still sucklings. Those who are sure that Pope was
wrong in his advice to bend the growing twig, can wait
until twenty-four months have given more stamina, and
then have over a year to put the finishing touches on,
though we are just as sure that the cup will grace the
sideboard of a believer that the earliest impressions are
the strongest. California must accept the challenge in a
way that will be universally expected, or lose the prestige
already gained. A few nominations will not be the
anticipated response, neither will that course be justified
by the position this State holds as the trotting-horse
region par excellence of the world. It is a close contest
between California and Kentucky, with other States
pressing forward, and to win the battle there must be an
opportunity to select the champion.

In a produce stake the large breeding establishments
have no advantage over the smaller, or even a better
chance than the owner of one mare of the right sort of
breeding, coupled with the proper sire. The nomina-
tions having to be made before the foal is seen, in a large
majority of cases there will be only the form, breeding
and performances of the parents to guide. If all the
California mares are named which have those requisites,
our anticipations will be far below the mark. The
article referred to gives all the conditions.

"We again call attention to the trotting colt stakes
which are to be decided at the San Joaquin Fair this
Fall, and which will close on the 1st of February. They
are for two, three, and four-year-olds, and take the
place of the purses for these ages hitherto given by this
association. It is so manifestly to the interest of breed-
ers to have stakes in lieu of purses that it is a waste of
time to offer arguments. But those very people who are
benefited are liable to lose sight of an important feature,
and that is the necessity for sustaining stakes by engag-
ing in them, if even they are somewhat scared by reports
of wonderful youngsters. It is a long time between the
1st of February and the latter part of September when
the fair will be held, and colts which are thought little
of now may be at the top of the heap then. There was
a good illustration of this in "Wildflower. In a trial of
yearlings late in the season at Palo Alto she held about
the seventh place, and if our recollection is right the
mile was 3:23. A year after she trotted in 2:21, and this
seems likely to hold the first placs in the two-year-old
record for some time to come, as it has for the years past
Then there is another thing which has a bearing on
these stakes, that being the positive assurance that there
will be liberal purses for all classes of horses. As has
heretofore been stated, the managers of the San Joaquin
Fair are worthy of a great deal of credit for keeping up
"big purses," and the influence has been potent all over
the State. This liberality should be reciprocated, and
the best manner of exhibiting proper appreciation is by
making entries. Do not forget that on Monday next,
the 1st of February, the stakes will close.

Old Lancet.

Palo Alto.

"We have been forced to a break in the series of articles
on Palo Alto, in order to present statistics, which we have
not had time to compile. It is an essential part of the
plan sketched that the information be as full as possible,
and that the history should show what the methods were
that brought about such surprising results, and in order
to do that it was better to wait than present an incom-
plete description. "We have been busier than ever for
the last two weeks. A colt which we value very highly
has been so sick that ten days ago we did not think
he had one chance in ten thousand to live. He
has improved so much that there are well-grounded
hopes of his recovery, and in that case the plan of treat-
ment adopted will be of interest to those who have colts
affected with similar disease.

Thrown Out.

It is not necessary to use any more space relative to
H. B. (his San Francisco confederate is not worthy of a
line) in order to show to our readers, heretofore unac-
quainted with him or his paper, what sort of vermin he
is. The few who read his venomous lies do not require
other evidence than that presented by himself to corrob-
orate what we have furnished in order to fully under-
stand that he is without a redeeming quality. We have
proved him to be a liar, treacherous, sycophantic,
utterly mean from every point of view, hypocritical to an
extent that is almost beyond belief. He forced us to a
line of reply that was far contrary to our practices or
feelings, and in revealing what was obtained from
intimate personal acquaintances and letters, for the
first time in our life, descended to what would be ab-
horred in other cases. That done there is no.^ further
necessity for lowering ourselves — we nearly wrote to his
level, though that could not be done without losing all
self-respect, and hence we make this declaration.

The Turf, Field and Farm has been struck off the X.
list. We have chastised H. B. and so the matter is
ended. Had we been in New York the chastisement
might have been more in keeping with the offence.
That part of the castigation can be deferred, however,
and henceforth our pages will bo free from the pollution
associated with his name.

Some time ago a subscriber in the northern part of the
State wrote us for the pedigree of Lancet, one of the Cali-
fornia trottiDg sires of twenty-five years ago. We had no
record at hand and wrote to Wilber F. Smith, of Sacra-
mento, for particulars, knowing that his father had once
owned the horse. Wilber could not be positive as to the
breeding, but his letter is eo full of interest that we give it:

Beplying to yours of the 5th inst., this day received, I
would say that since 1S63 I have never had occasion to think
or speak of the pedigree of Lancet. Of course, theD, I rely
upon my memory for my version of Lancet's pedigree, and
though I have found my memory tenacious and usually to
answer me well, still I may be miatakea in boyhood recollec-
tions of twenty-two years ago.

This is what I remember: Lancet was bred in New York,
and brought here by J. G. McCracken in 1S60 or 1861. Sired
by McCracken's Morgan Black Hawk (as McCracken called
him), dam a trotting mare called Green Mountain Maid. I
do not remember her sire, if it was given; and it struck me at
the time that Lancet's pedigree was a short one. Mc-
Cracken's Black Hawk (Wallace leaves the Morgan out in hia
register, Vol. 4), was certainly by Hill's Vermont Black
Hawk. McCracken used to publish certificates of D. Hill's
to that effect, and the statement was underlined that he re-
sembled old Black Hawk more in appearance than any colt
he ever sired.

McCrncken's Black Hawk is the sire of Lady Dooley, Flora
Emmet, Sorrel Ned, and others I cannot recall on the spur of
the moment. I do not think that the short history of Mc-
Cracken's Black Hawk is exactly correct as published by
Wallace. I am at work now trying to find out what I can of
McCracken's horses, and in my researches I will remember
Lancet, and communicate with you. In the meantime you
might write to Sam L. Daniels, Chico, Butte Co., Cal., as he
owned the horse Lancet, and made some seasons with him in
Butte Co. after my father sold him.

I was jnst thinking that Mr. Daniels said something to me
about Lancet when I last saw him. Lancet was a high
strung horse; trotted on his courage and went a distance
well. He beat a horse called Trustee a ten-mile race at the
old Louisiana course. The time was near thirty minutes.
Lancet was beaten by young Tecnmseh a five-mile race at the
same course, in 14:13. My father drove Lancet a mile in
2:48, but his average was a little b»low 3:00.

After my father disposed of him he got savage in his temper,
but when I was ten years old I used to catch him up from the
paddock and he would stand by the fence, while I climbed to
the top rail to put the halter on his head that he never knew
how to lower. I used to feed and take care of nim, and I
regret that time and varying fortanes and "many removes"
have left me nothing but the memory of Lancet.

Sincerely yours, Wilber Field Smith*.

Since the above letter was received in delving in old files of
papers published "before the war" we have found a rude
wood cut that purports to be a portrait of Lancet, and with it
this brief description.

Lancet was sired by Morgan Black Hawk, dam by Imp.
Emigrant, he by Defence, he by Unfortunate. He is 15
hands, 3 inches high and 5 years old.

The naper from which the above was taken was dated July
7, 1S60, which would make the year of Lancet's birth 1855#
It also appears from these files that he made a record of 2:56
on Dec. 22, 1S60, at Sacramento, in a match race with Morgan
Battler, when Lancet distanced his competitor in the first
heat.

Proxies.

'Declaring to Win.'

Owner— When any owner runs more than one horse in a
race each horse shall be run upon its merits. No plea of
declaration shall entitle an owner to prevent one of hishors«s
winning in order that he may win with another.

The above is cut from the answer to correspondents'
column in the Melbourne Leader. "Without doubt it is the
rule of the T. J. C. and should be adopted by every rac-
ing association. Declaring to win, is an English prac-
tice which has given occasion for a good deal of scandal,
even from a batting point of view, while there is a still
more serious objection. That is the effect it has on a
majority of the spectators. One horse is seen to be pulled
double in order to permit another to win, and the dis-
trust is not much lessened when the information is ten-
dered that they both belong to one stable. Quite a
breeze was raised at Saratoga when J. B. Keene directed
that Spendthrift should be pulled behind Dan Sparling.
There was long odds against the victor, comparatively
short offerings that the great son ot Australian would be
beaten. In one respect Mr. Keene made amends after
the newspapers took hold of it. D. Swigert, who sold
him to Keene, reserved a percentage on his winnings,
and this was paid on the lost race.

The San Jose Associations.

It appears that the difficulty between the local society and
the District Association at San Jose has not been adjusted,
and the old society has concluded to hold a fair of their own
this year. We have received the following memorandum
for publication:

The Board of Directors of the Santa Claia Valle . Agricul-
tural Society, at a meeting held January 28th, decided not to
lease the fair grounds to the district society this year, but to
hold a fair on their own account. Aug. 23d to 28th inclusive
was fixed as the time for holding the fair, being the week
receding the Oakland fair.

The following circular explains itself, and we feel sure that
the California members of the National Trotting Association
will heartily endorse the appointment of Mr. Carr as their
proxy. The business could not be in better hands.

California State Agricultural Society, ~\

Secretary's Office, Sacramento, Cal., Jan. 20, 1S86. J"

Dear Slr: Hon. Jesse D. Carr, Bresident of this Society,
will attend the Biennial Congress of the National Trotting
Association, to be held at Chicago, Illinois, on Wednesday,
February 10th.

He will take pleasure in representing the Pacific Coast at
said meeting, as he fully understands our wants, I am sure
that our interests could not be placed in better hands. I en-
close you a blank proxy; if you deem it advisable, please
have the proper officers sign the same, and return to me by
first mail. Our representation at these meetings generally
has been small, and it our purpose to have as many Pacifio
Coast members represented at thi6 Congress as it is possible
to get. Should yonr Association have any particular busi-
ness they desire presented, have the kindness to make the
same known, and I will transmit it to our representative.
Very Truly, Edwts F. Smith, Secretary.

Foals.
At Palo Alto. Properly of Hon. Leland Stanford.

THOROCG H BREDS .

Jan. 11, I8S6, bay filly, by Shannon, dam Nova Zembla, by
imp. Glengarry, from Nevada, by Lexington.

Jan. 19, 1SS6, bay colt, by Flood, dam Fanny Lewis, by
imp. Buckden, from Bay Dick Mare, by Bay Dick.

TROTTERS.

Jan. 18, bay colt, by Electioneer, dam Mamie C, by imp.
Hercules.

Jan. 21, bay filly, by Clay, dam Esther, by Express.

Jan. 23, black filly, by Clay, dam Lizzie Whips, by En-
quirer.

Jan 23, bay filly, by Benefit, dam Laura C, by Electioneer,

Jan. 27, bay filly, by Woodnut, dam Flower Girl, by Elec-
tioneer.

Special Notice-
Any horseman wishing to engage a first-class driver and
trainer, (that wishes to make California his home, to avoid the
cold Winters of the East), will do well to cddress as below.

This man has had long experience on stock farms as trainer
and superintendent. He has managed and driven cam-
paigners very successfully. This man has been employed
for past four years by F. Hosington of North Lewisbnrp,
Ohio, to whom any can write for references. Any gentle::,
in want of a man that they can depend on, that is hou
and one that never drinks a drop, unaertauds his bti-
and is up to the times, should lose no time in addressiL_
Driver a>t> Tracter.
Box 24, Bochester, N.

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Jan 30

Betting by "System."

Betting on the races has become so general with the public
in recent years that it is not to be wondered at that numer-
ous plans and "systems" have been evolved by its votaries,
and some of them decidedly ingenious. We greatly fear that
our fellow countrymen are only treading in the beaten path
of several generations of their English kinsmen in devising
plans to ''come out ahead, "and that they will find they are
no wiser in the end than they were at the beginning.
" 'Tis but to know how little can be known."
But for everyone who becomes discouraged and abandons
the problem, there will always be a dozen to take his place.
As a rule, bettors wager on public form, or on what they con-
sider reliable information, or both. But who is the man who
has not met some one who had evolved "a system." A phil-
osopher has told us that patriotism is the last resort of rogues,
and we have found that betting on a system is the last resort
of those who have tried all other means in vain. Still, the
man who has evolved a system generally falls in love with it,
qb the sculptor of mythology did the- statue of Galatea of his
own moulding, and sounds its praises and argues its reliabil-
ity with reasoning so cogent as to shake the doubts of the
.most skeptical.

During the past season we have met several men who had
""a system," The most frequent is he who urges the old gam-
bling principle of "doubling up" on every race, win or lose.
This is, of course, out of question, It requires greater means
than the average "punter" possesses, and besides would swamp
a national bank. There are some who back jockeys' mounts;
in England thousands follow Archer, no matter what he
rides, and McLaughlin has a similar but smaller following
here. Then there are men who back certain stables without
regard to what it starts. Finally we have met a couple of
horsemen who make it a practice to back the post favorite in
every race, and they have reported it as the safest system
they have tried, and claim to have won or "come out ahead"
over it. The other evening we had the curiosity to run over
the records of the year and test a few of these systems. First,
taking the system of backing jockeys' mounts, we took Mc-
Laughlin, who, in point of success, is the leading American
jockey. We find that McLaughlin rode in 311 races, of which
he won 9S. Now, supposing five dollars had been put on
each of his mounts, his 213 losing mounts would have cost
hiB backer §1,065. Taking his 98 winning mounts at post
odds in the books, except at Brighton Beach, where we take
the mutuel pools, a five-dollar investment an each mount
would have yielded $1,023.80 — a loss of §41.20 on the entire
.season.

Now, in regard to the system of the following a certain
stable and standing by it thick or thin. We have heard of
men doing it, and that they won money, but about that we
have our own doubts. Still, we gave it the same investiga-
tion that we gave HcLaughliu's mounts. Last season Mr.
Pierre Lorillard's stable was about the most successful, and
it brought off some of the longest chances, his Suvanac and
Pontiac both won seven to one chances at Monmouth; Un-
rest, eight to one at Coney Island; Pontieo, eight to one at
Jerome, and fifteen to one at Baltimore, and Unrest, ten to
one at Jerome. Yet, had anyone backed his stable to the
extent of §5 in every race during the season he would have
won §456 and lost $520, a los3 of §64. Lastly we took up
the system of backing the post favorite in every race through
which we having been informed some persons had "come out
ahead." Resolving to test it, we first took up the Monmouth
Park meeting, taking the post odds in "Goodwin's Guide"
as our basis. We found that a $5 investment on the favorite
in each race in the books would have yielded $451, while
.$475 would have been expended, a loss of §24. The same
investment in the mutuels, however, would have yielded the
backer §516.55, while he would have expended §475, a gain
of §41.55. At the Coney Island Fall meeting in the books he
would have won §157 and expended §215, a loss of §58. In
the mutuels he would win §170.75 and expended §215, a loss
of §44.25. Thus a §5 investment on the favorite in the
mutuels in each race at Monmouth is the only instance of a
system yielding financial results. But the Monmouth Park
meeting was exceptionally favorable, as one-third of the races
were won by favorites. — Vigilant.

do their work. It is, therefore, expedient to keep milk in
the 6hade, not necessarily in a dark room, but away from the
light of a window. Butter and eggs, too, are injured, though
less quickly, by a strong light; and they should not be ex-
posed to its influence.

It is generally considered advisable that milk-rooms should
be well ventilated; but the air must be as pure as we can
have it, otherwise they are better without the ventilation.
Whatever the air is, so will be the milk, after a time. If it
is tainted with any sort of an odor, the odor of flesh, of vege-
tables, of mint-sauce, of paraflane, of smoke, anything, in
fact, the milk will taste of it. Intelligent people who make
butter are aware of this, and keep their milk in clean vessels,
in a pure atmosphere, in a cool room, while the cream is ris-
ing. This is absjlutely necessary in order to keep a pure-
flavored butter that will keep as long as it ought. A stuffy
atmosphere in a room is abominable; ventilation with im-
pure air is equally so; and in either of these cases, if they
are unavoidable, it is better to keep the milk corked up in a
bottle, previously cooling it well, and stirring it as it cools.

It is of the first importance that milk should be put into
vessels that are scrupulously clean, and they need cleaning
after milk as much as after almost anything else. By putting
new milk into a vessel that has been more or less soured
with old milk, the new is at once introduced, so to speak, to
the old leaven, that will turn it all sour very soon. Before
such a vessel is employed to contain a fresh supply of milk,
it should be washed in boiling water, to kill all the germs of
sourness, both the lactic acid and the bacteria that it may
contain, and then in cold water, to cool it. It is hardly nec-
essary to say that the water itself must be clean; this is ob-
vious on the face of it.

And again: The room must be cool, say not more than 60
degrees, if possible, or it is not of much use to cool the milk,
which will "always rise or fall to the temperature of the air
that surrounds it. At the same time, it is true that cooling
the milk to 55 degrees or so will preserve it the longer, even
in a room that is 60 degrees or upwards. Cooled milk in
clean veseels, and in a cool room whose air is fresh and
sweet, will keep well for a day or two. The cream, however,
wlrich is in mechanical rather than in chemical combination
with the milk, will rise to the surface unless the milk is fre-
quently stirred. — Science News.

The Way to Make Cheese.

product. By growing his own cows a good farmer can have
them to be gentle, orderly and kind. If vicious traits are
developed, the best course is to turn the heifer over to the
butcher as soon as she can be fattened. Then try again, and
when a good cow has been produced on the farm do not part
with her until too old for profitable keeping. — American Cul-
tivator.

HEED AND SWINE.

How to Keep Milk.

Milk was not intended by nature to be exposed to air, but
to be conducted as directly and speedily as possible from the
milk-ducts of the parent to the stomach of the offspring. As
a liquid containing a good deal of the element nitrogen, it is
liable to early decay, or, in other words, to changes in its
chemical and mechanical condition. The temperature it has
when milked from the cow is favorable to its decomposition.
Above or below blood-heat its decay is more or less retarded;
-and, by passing a volume of oxygen through it, it is made to
keep the longer. Left alone, it is a suicidal sort of thing,
•constantly inviting its own destruction, so to speak. It drinks
in greedily foul odors from the atmosphere, and provides
just the food that bacteria delight in. It is determined not
to remain in its original form, for it begins to throw off its
cream at once on coming to rest. To chemists it is known
■bb a "transition compound," seeking fresh conditions
And combinations. It is congenial food to the fermen-
tive germs that float in the air, and contains within itself a
principle that is an aid to digestion, which is only another
-word for decomposition.

Such being the case, milk requires intelligent treatment if
we want it to remain as it is when we get it. Assuming that
it is sweet and freBh when we first take it in hand, the first
thing to do is to cool it; and for this reason, by lowering the
temperature, the ferments to which it is exposed operate
much slower, or do not operate at all. These ferments get
hold of it best at the heat it is at when it comes from the cow.
They need warmth, as most things do, for their fruition; and
as we cannot get rid of them, because they float about in em-
Tbryo in any place where air is, the next best thing is to de-
prive them of warmth.

If we boil milk, and immediately enclose it in an air-tight
■ressel, it will remain sweet for years; but it will sour when
it is re-exposed to the air at 60 degrees F. and upwards.
If we freeze it, and keep it frozen, it will remain sweet as
Jong as we like; but, when it comes to thaw, the effect of the
ireezing is to hasten its decomposition. This, indeed, holds
good with butter and flesh and vegetables, with any perish-
able article, in fact. It is their mechanical combination
which the freezing has interfered with, and this is an aid to
mechanical decay.

The effect of a strong ray of light falling on milk is to de-
velop the fermentive organisms that lead to the decomposi-
tion of the liquid. They are of a vegetable character, and
need light as well as warmth to enable 6them to thoroughly

Mr. F, D. Holmes, of Owatonna, Minn., in a prize essay at
Bed Wing on i(Cheese-Making," held that to make good
cheese it is necessary to have good milk to begin with, and
good milk cannot be got from poor, half-fed cows. One bad
mess of milk may spoil a whole vat of cheese. Care and
cleanliness, if tho cows are healthy and have proper food,
will insure good milk always.

After the milk is in the vats the heat may be started at
once and raised to about S2 degrees or 84 degrees, as to the
condition of the cheese-room. If we 6et the milk below S2
degrees the rennet works too slow; if set above 82 degrees it
works too fast while the temperature is being raised. The
rennet should not be added until the temperature stops
rising. Enough rennet should be stirred in and agitated at
least fifteen minutes, and coagulation should begin in about
twenty minutes. The stirring after the rennet is in is to
prevent the cream from rising and wasting. If you want a
quick curing cheese more rennet should be added than one
to be cured slow and kept some time. As a rule, the more
rennet used the lower the temperature should be at which
the milk is set and curd worked. There should be no raising
of the temperature after the rennet is added and the milk
comes to a standstill until the curd is cut fine. The curd
should be cut as soon as it will break clean across the finger
when placed in it and raised gently upward. Early en tting is
very necessary. The clearest whey is always obtained by
cutting early. The curd should be cut with both a horizontal
and perpendicular knife.

The cutting done and the curd settling, turn on the heat
and stir the mass to keep the curd from packing together,
and keep a more even temperature through the vat. As the
heat rises the harder the curd gets, and the less liable to in-
jury; but keep up the stiring until the curd is heated to 98
degrees, where it should be at least one hour after the heat is
turned on. This temperature should be kept until the curd
is cooked, because the action of the rennet is more perfect
than at any other degree. Before the curd is done cooking
some of the whey may be drawn off, as it is more easy to
handle the remainder in the vat. After the curd is cooked
the whey should be drawn off before the acid generates, as
this takes off with the whey the finest part of the cheese.
Have the curd cooked before the acid comes on, and be sure
and dip the curd sweet. If you do not have a curd-mill,
Bait at once, li you have a curd mill let it lie until the acid
comes on — only stir once in a while to expose to the air.
After the acid comes on grind and salt, and put to press at
about 80 degrees — as at this heat you may get a good face—
and press well together. Let it stand twelve hours in the
press, then remove to the curing room.

Seventy degrees to start with is about the right temperature
for the curing room. After ten days the room should not be
over 65 degrees. If cured in a dry, well-ventilated cellar at
65 degrees cheese cures slowly, but it is all the better for it.

Management of Young Heifers.

There is a wide divergence as to the best age to allow a
heifer to drop her first calf. The old-fashioned idea was to
wait until she was two and sometimes three years old to de-
velop greater size. But if she is three years old when the
first calf is dropped, the tendency to convert food into suet
fat, rather than into milk and butter, has become too strong
to be easily overcome. Iu the light of recent experience
which makes the insignificantly small Jersey the best of all
cows for dairy purposes, it is not clear that very large size is
to b6 desired. It certainly is not at the expense of ability to
produce milk and butter.

The time of year that a heifer calf is born has something
to do in determining the age at which she should breed. It
is best to have a heifer fresh in milk in the Spring, and if
she was herself a Spring calf it would usually make her about
two years old. But with a heifer born in the late Summer or
Fall it is better to let her farrow at eighteen or twenty months
rather than to wait a year later. If this makes the cow
Bmaller than is desirable, the neifer may be kept farrow one
year and allowed to grow. She will give milk most of tho
time until nearly ready to calve again, and this trait of con-
tinued milk production is even more valuable iu a cow than
is the ability to produce a large quantity for a short time.

A heifer grown and always kept on one farm will make a
more satisfactory cow than one purchased from a distance.
There is a great love of home in a cow, and any change is
almost always attended by diminution of the milk and butter

STABLE AND PADDOCK.

Bad Habits of Horses.

One of the most perplexing habits of the horse is the prac-
tice of shvmg at objects in the road. It is sometimes caused
by defective eyesight, but generally is the effect of nervous
timidity, through an excititable temperument. It is aggra-
vated by improper handling when young. The driver uses
too much brute force. He punishes the horse for shying, by
what he calls a good whipping, which introduces a new cauBe
of fear. The horse will be more alarmed and Bhow more
determined resistance to the prospect of a whipping than he
did to the imaginary object of danger in the road. Hence
one bad habit iB confirmed by the introduction of another.
It is impossible to whip terror out of a horse or pound cour-
age into one. Kindness and gentle persuasion are the best
weapons to break up the pernicious habit of shying at imag-
inary dangers on the road. When the horse shies at Borne
harmless object on the road, stop him for a moment to look
at the object of fear; he will Boon be convinced that it is
harmless, and pass it without serious alarm. The less fear
exhibited by the driver, and the Icsb notice taken of the ehy-
iug by using harBh means, the sooner it will be broken up.
Kindness, patience, and perseverance will so modify the dan-
gerous habit of shying as to prevent its endangering life or
limb. Balking or refusing to draw on a load is another
vicious habit, which is sometimes brought on by balky driv-
ers overloading or working the horse with sore shoulders.
When the acquired habit gets confirmed, it is difficult to be
removed from stubborn dispositions. It is an aggravating habit
that tries the patience of the driver to thejutmost extent, and
depreciates the value of the horse. Any remedy that will take
the sullen habit out of the balky brote would be a valuable
contribution to human knowledge. Any invention that would
ameliorate the vicious animal propensities is worth preserv-
ing. When the horse first refuses to draw, examine the har-
ness and see that the collar is adjusted to fit the shoulders,
and other parts of the body are at ease in the harness. Pat
the animal gently on the neck and he will often respond to
the second call to go, and work kindly through the day. If
he should stubbonly refuse to start, take him out of the shafts
and strap up one foreleg. Whirl him round on three legs for
a short time, and then hitch him up and command him to go.
He seldom refuses after this kind of training. A few leBSona
of this kind, or throwing him, upon the Barey system, every
time he balks, will soon take the sullen spirit out of him and
break up the habit of balking.

Kicking in harness is one of the most dangerous habits in
the catalogue of vices. The kicker iB not only liable to
smash up the carriage, but endangers the lives of all who
have the misfortune to get in behind him. He is an intoler-
able scourge to the community, and nearly worthless for all
practical purposes. If he could be blotted out of existence,
it would be a relief to those who have the care of him or
come in reach of his heels. An act of confiscation would be
hailed as a harbinger of security by those who are
forced to come in contact with the kicking brute. The only
way to use him with safety is to gear him up with kicking
straps. Take an extra bit, buckle a half-inch strap into each
ring, pass them over the head, between the earB, irrthe shape
of an over-check, passing through the terrets in the saddle,
to a ring in the harness on the rump, and then bring them
down at right angles acrosB the quarter, and hitch them to
the shafts on both sides. When the horse kicks it tightens
the check straps and give a sudden jerk upon the head, pun-
ishing the kicker for his own faults by his own vices. He
will soon get sick of the sudden jerk upon his head, and give
up the habit of kicking.

Stumbling is a disagreeable habit that destroys the legs
and dimishes the value of the horse. It is sometimes the
result of low, close-stepping, lazy, careless action. When the
horse is aroused from his lethargy into a faster pace, he be-
comes sure-footed and free from danger. When the habit ia
caused by indolence, the whip or spur may prove a remedy.
If the habit springs from lameness or weakeness of the legs,
they must be restored to soundness to remove the cause.
When the cause of stumbling proceeds from an imperfect
construction of the shoulders, it is a natural deformity that
cannot be removed by artificial means. Upright shoulders
and straight pasterns will cause stumbling. Checking np the
head may throw thecentreof gravity back from the shoulders,
and give the horse balance of power to recover from the trip,
and prevent the whole weight of the body falling upon the
knees. — Live Stock Journal.

Roaring, Thick- Winded Horses.

Among horses used for speed this is a common form of
trouble, and not only is it from the unpleasant sound elicited
in traveling, but as well from the distressing efforts of the
animal in breathing that attracts the owners attention. It is
more often found in horses intended for fast work than in
others. There are, however, some animals that from their
form are predisposed to this form of trouble, as for instance,
animals with short, thick, and arched necks, as the high-
bred coach horse, or hunter, in the majority of cases. How-
ever, it is from a mechanical obstruction in the larynx, or
windpipe. There is another variety of cases termed wheezera,
or whistlers, which is often caused by a thickening of the
lining membrance of the nasal cavities, and again from nasal
polipi. With the last variety the difference is more apprecia-
ble in the breathing, which is more-distressing to the animal,
and takes longer to recover from the effects of it than in the
roarer. Again, there is a difference in the sound in the
roarer. It is deep-toned, and can be beard in some oasea,
100 yards off, while in the thick-winded horse, the sound
partakes more of a smothered one and the distressed efforts
by the nostrils and flanks in breathing proolaims the trouble.
Some horses will not roar unless put to sharp or severe work,
while others the sharp crack of a whip, or a blow on the side
of the chest, will at once cause them to do so. As to the
cause of the trouble, in a previous issue we stated that it
often followed as a complicoilon to sore throats or distemper,
and is always dreaded by horse-owners. It arises from any
change in the windpipe in its entire length, such as a thicken-
ing of the membrane lining it, or a stricture of it; again from
paralysis of the vocal cords of the larynx, or from ossification
of the cartilages of the same. In this latter form of trouble
the elasticity of the cartilage by the change in the texture ia
destroyed, and not beiug able to yield as nature intended it
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air in inordinate inspiration, and the air passing down a
channel of diminished calibre, henca the sound. Again, it is
fonnd in horses that have enlarged tfiroat glands, and thereby
pressing on the sides of the windpipe (larynx), acts as a
mechanical obstruction and causes the sound. It is now an
accepted fact that roariDg is hereditary, so, therefore, it is
not wise to breed from them. In the way of treatment very
little can be done. In the early stages there is some hope,
especially if due o enlarged glands. Here the application of
compound iodine ointment, and the sweating would often
materially aid the animal, or a good sharp fly blister is good
treatment; for if the roaring is due to a thickening of the
membranes, or bands of coaguable lympa, by blistering there
will be caused a breaking down of the false membrance, and
a clearing of the pipes, but in the majority of cases little in
the way of a cure can be looked for. By attaching a piece of
leather to the nose band of the bridle, so that it will press
on the cartilage of the false nostril, will in some horses cause
them to speed without roaring. It is, of course, but a palla-
tive form of treatment, and acts by limiting the supply of air,
so that the larynx is not overdistended, and can act on the
volume of air without the distressing efforts in breathing
seen in the confirmed roarer. — N. Y. Sportsman.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAT HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT "WHITE; FOALED MAT
6. 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BY EUECTIOSEEK.
First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland,
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.
Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charlea.
Sixth dam, Realitv, by Sir Archy.
Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.
Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.
Ninth dam, yy Mark Anthony.
Tenth dam, by Imp. Janus.
Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey:
Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and voj, 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June I, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
S160 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
Is of the choicest, and in point of form he Is as nearly the model of a
trotter as aDy horse living. He has earned a record of 2:1 CJ during
the year I885J being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OF CREE,

1523 A. O. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown, Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maister (18461; sire, Merry Tom (536); sire, Market. The Maister (1846),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (3«6), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam, Merry Tom (536), -was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of -whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending^ Oct. 1.1886.S20; single leap, $15.

ANTEVOLO

Four-year-old Record, 2:19§-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place In
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot white
He is a trifle over 16 hatids high, long-bodied and uf immense muscluar

?ower, and taken in all is as finely shaped as any trutting-lired stalliou
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1331.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling In 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three years
in 2:293£, at four yearB in 2:19jj. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when firstissued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that so easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4 :50.
andif anyone should think differently I will wager $1,WW that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 11th, and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2:lt>!^ the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled In 1S7J, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying it to
the gTeat Fashion, without qnestion the best mare of her day.
Antevolo or. c. foaled May 12, 1S81, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELEtnOSEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. "W. Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland,
Third dam, Youny Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, the season, with the privilege of return the nest season, if I then
iwn Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

TRUMPETTE.

Tmmpette is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on him— foaled
in May, 1879, and is 16* hands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 2865, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
PontJac, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is muoh
admired for bis high form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth , well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is weU broke, and is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. I, 1886, $20; Single leap 815.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility for es-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

I.DETLBK. President,
Santa Rosa, Cal.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OP 1 886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Commencing February 5tii and Enclins

Jnne 13th. 1886.
TERMS FOB EITHER OF THE ABOVE STAIXIOXS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at 510 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address JOHN M4CKCY, Superintendent,

Sacrainentn.Cal.

PACIFIC COAST

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 10th.

Thoroughbred
STALLIONS for HIRE.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

By Mambrino Wilxes, by George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonlan.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mamurino by Mambrino Chiei,
2ddaro by Pilot, jr. George Wilkes' dam by Henry Clayjby Andrew
Jackson, bv Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay. six years old, fifteen hands three inches
In height, weighs 1,176 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finiBb,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in 2:48; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 34 seconds, aud last Full just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fouroC
the greatest trotting Bires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay

George Wilkes has won upwards of §50,0OOin match races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twenty-one with records of 2:25 or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
fourof 2:13 or better, and inthe sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who trotted one of the best if not the best race m the worm
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief ha3 produced, among
many others, Ladv Thorn, record of 2:18X. P»'ot. Jr.. has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S-, Jay-h.ye-see,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, bis blond being found in snch performers ana
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer. .

Alpheus will make the season of 1886 at the Btable of the undersigned
at Seville, at KO the Beason. ^ R emrwrIH. Asent.

STAKES and PURSES to Close
"Wednesday, February 20th.

Three Cheers and X X.

The above stallions are offered for hire the coming season, viz.:
-om February 6th to July 1st, 1886.

Both are desirable in many respects. Three Cheers I have alwayB
■onBldered one of the very- best racehorses I ever saw. His breeding
s unexceptionally fine, and bis form admirable. He is a powerfully
ouilt horse on short legs , and of the finest color, a dark bay.

His short legs are immensely strong, bones and tendons snch as
are rarelv seen on the largest of thoroughbreds, and altogether, his
makeup cannot fail to please a competent judge of form. Being a
half-brother of Hock-Hocking is another point in his favor. Not only
to him as their dam. Young Fashion, was the dam of Scotland, the sire
of Mentzer one of the great colts of the year, and her family for genera-
tions back have enjoyed just celebrity. His oldest produce, Lady
Viva, can be seen at my place, and I do not hesitate to pronounce her
one of the finest mares in the State.

XX is a "double Bonnie Scotland." his sire Malcolm, by Bonnie
Scotland, from Lady Lancaster, his dam Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland ,
from Young Fashion. He has. therefore, as much of the blood of that
noted sire as if he were a son, and cannot fail to be a good producer,
fbose who own bis colts— there are only a lew of them— esteem them
very highly. These horses will be rented to proper parties at a low
figure, especially to Berve some thoroughbred mares. Apply at this
office, or 2111 Adeline street, Oakland, where the horses ore kept.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY— Saturday, April 3d.

First Race, No. 1. -INTRODUCTION PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse; for all ages; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of 1884; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 18S6, with $JG0 added ; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug. 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

Third Race, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STARES, for all ages; $25 entrance;
§10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $-750 added, of
which $50 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 6
pounds; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race. No. 4.— THE WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
$100 each, 325 forfeit, with $300 added; second horse to receive $150;
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
II entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse, for all ages; fixed valuation $2,000; two pounds allowed
for each $100 below, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY, Tuesday. (April 6th.

First Race, No. 6.— PURSE, S400, of which $50 to the second horse ;
for aU ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight; aU others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No . 7.— THE VERNAL STAKES for two-year-old fillies
$20 entrance ; $10 if declared out on or before March loth, 1$H6, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the second. Five-eighths of a mile.

Thted Race. No. 8.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, S25
each; $10 if declared out on or before MarchlOtb, 1886, with $600 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No 9.— SELLING PURSE. $400. of which $50 to the
second horse; forallages; conditions as to weights the same as in No.
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAY-TIinrsday, April 8lli.

Ftrst Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE. $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile beats.

Second Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds. foals of
1884, $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1, 1886, with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano'a time (1:15) is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Thted Race. No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ages.
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit: $10 if declared out, with $600 added, second
horse to save stake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a.m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in th» entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m. , of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three- year-olds ; $100 entrance, $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive $150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries .

FOITBTH DAY, Saturday, April iOth.

First Race, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; 810
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which $50 to the second
horse. Winners of the Calitornia, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet*
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Haifa mile.

Second Race, No. 15.— THE RESACA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillies; $25 each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10. 1886, with
$500 added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to cany 5 pounds
extra. Weighis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Third Race, No. 16.— THE PACIFIC CUP, a sweepstake for all ages;
$100 entrance, $50 forfeit, with $1,000 added; second horse to receive
$150; third to save stake; three- year-olds to carry 00 pounds; four-
year-olds ,108 pounds; five- year-olds and upwards 114 pounds. Two
miles.

Fourth Race, No. IT. -CONSOLATION PURSE, $250, of which ?60
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 76
pounds. One mile.

COSDITTONS.

Starters In all eaces must be named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m., of the day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from this rule.

parties not having colors already registered will be required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and after record will rot be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free for starters in purses. Non-starters can declare ont at
6f m. the day preceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case ten
per cent, on amount of purse must be paid.

The Association reserves the right to postpone races on account of
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cause.

All entries to stakes and purseB must be made on or before Saturday,
February 20. 1886, with the Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room 6. 508 Mont-
gomery street. San Fnincisco. To be valid they must be delivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of closing,
Feb. 20th.

J. t. BATHBONE, President

ED. S. CTXVEK. Secretary.

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OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

Palo Alto's Trotters to be Sold in New York

—California Nominations to the Futurity

Stakes— General News, Etc.

What will probably inaugurate a new system of transac-
tions between the breeders of fine stock in California and
bnyers in the East, and vice versa, will be the great sale of
California trotters, to take place in this city in May, under
the direction of Kellogg & Co., of New York. No sneh ship-
ments of fine stock has ever left your State, if memory serves
me, to be sold East, and that the consignment, which as re-
ported will include 100 or more animals from Palo Alto, will
demand the attention of buyers far and wide, goes without
saying. Electioneers get have received such a boom by the
achievements of Anteeo, Hinda Eo.se, Wildflower, Eonita,
and scores of others, that they will be eagerly bid on here, to
say nothing of the Young Eentons, Piedmonts, etc.

Futurity Stakes nominations total up 760 marea. Of these
some fifty odds are from California, viz.: J. B. Haggin 17,
Leland Stanford 16, E. J. Baldwin 13, E. P. Ashe 3, and
W. B. Todhunter, J. C. Simpson, J. B. McDonald, H. C.
Judson, E. S. Paddock, J. Arnett, and L. W. Benson, 1 each.
The moat noticeable absentee from your State is Theodore
Winters, and all breeders on the Pacific Coast and elsewhere
who have failed to nominate their foals for this great stake
will find out their mistake when they come to sell their year-
lings in 1S87. These have, however, another chance to en-
gage their youngsters in a great stake, for the Coney Island
Jockey Club, not content to rest on their Futurity laurels,
have opened another great stake, as a sequel to that
event. The Realization Stakes, for three-yuar-olds, one
mile and five furlongs, will have S 10,000 added, and will close
nest July for foals, and a year after that time for year-
lings. The race will be run in June, 1SS9, and the condi-
tions are appended:

"The Realization Stakes, for three-year-old foals of 1886. A
Bweepstakes by the following respective subscriptions: Those
entered as foals by July 15, 1SS6, S100 each, S25 f., if struck
out by July 15, 18S7, and §50 f., if struck out by July 15,
1SS8. Those entered as yearlinga by July 15, 1SS7, when
the stakes shall be closed, $200 each, S100 f-, if struck oat
by July 15, 1SSS.

"All starters to pay $250 additional, which shall go to the
second and third horses, as further provided. The Coney
Island Jockey Club to add $10,000. The second to receive
$2,000 of the added money, and two-thirds of the starting
money; the third, SI, 000 of the added money, and one-thivd
of the starting money. Colts to carry 122 lbs.; fillies and
geldings 119 lbs. Non-winners, at any time, of $5,000 al-
lowed 4 lbs.; of S3.C00, 7 lbs., of $1,000, 10 lbs. Handicap
and selling races not reckoned as races. The produce of
mares or stallions which have not produced a winner prior
to January 1, 1SS6, to be allowed 3 "lbs.; of both, 5 lbs. The
produce to be entitled to such allowance in all cases, at time
of starting, whether claimed or not in the entry. By riling
with the Coney Island Jockey Ciub an accepted transfer of
the foal's entry, the original subscriber will be released from
any liability as to the engagements of said entry, except as to
the first forfeit of $25. leaving the ^purchaser liable for the
same unless duly struck out. One mile and five furlongs."

A very moderate estimate of 250 foals nest July, and 50
yearling3 in July, 1887, with 15 starters, would make the Real-
ization Stakes worth $35,000, but it is sure to go a long ways
beyond this figure, as many owners who are averse to short
two-year-old spins, will enter for a three-year-old event over
a distance of ground. The same argument will no doubt
bring entries from Europe and Australia to this great event,
which will almost ceriainly be made an annual event.

The other stakes of the Coney Island Jockey Club that
closed on the 1st, 24 in number, show 1,509 entries, average
of 63. No less than 123 from California are entered iu these
events, the principal nominators being, J. B. Haggin, E. J.
Baldwin, E. P. Ashe, Garland & Goldsmith, J. C. Simpson,
J. & J. Christy, Palo Alto Stock Farm, and others. Beacons-
field, Alf, Estill, Alta, Tyrant, Hidalgo, Ban Fox, Preciosa,
Baronga, Silver Cloud, Santa Anita Belle, Bathbone, Ori-
fiame, Modesta, Shasta, Vera, Elwood, Wallace, Gardey,
Guenn, Bel Norte, Torvasta, Ban Kura, Goliah, Grisetta,
King of Norfolk, Ed. Corrigan, Minuet, Ben Ali, Tyranny,
Ingleside and others are some of your horses entered at
Sheepshead Bay, and on paper they look to be a formidable
lot.

Suburban handicap weights, which appear in about a
week, will fairly inaugurate the Winter betting market,, which
is absolutely stagnant at present. That the great event of
the Spring season has filled exceedingly well, notwithstand-
ing its loss of twelve as compared with last year, can best be
understood when reference is made to the English race run
at Epsom — the City and Suburban. This former great event
is gradually dwindling in importance, the entribs that closed
on the 1st, only amounting to 55, and the animals repre-
sented are of ordinary class as compared with the fields of
other years. Glancing over the nominations for the Coney
Island Suburban Handicap the names are met of some of the
best performers we have on our turf. Freeland will almost
certainlyget the top weight, with Pontiac, Barnum, Beacons-
field, Pearl Jennings, Modesty, Rataplan, Joe Cotton, Eng-
lish Richmond, Bersan, Col. Sprague, Pardee, Lizzie Dwyer,
Tyrant and Hidalgo in the highest estimation of the older
division. Among the three-year-olds Dewdrop and Ban Fox
will undoubtedly be given the pride of place, with Bankrupt,
Quito, Pontico, Cyclops, Walter H., Charity, Inspector B.,
The Bard, Savanac, and Luminous at weights more or less
varying. The handicapper has before him to bring together
the Q6 nominations, a problem not inferior to either of his
previous tasks in this race, and if he succeeds as well, i. e.
produces a great betting race with a large field, his mission
will have been well done. People talk about close finishes
being the true test of handicapping. To our mind that is all
right as far as it goes, but the main aim of handicapping is,
first, to bring out a large acceptance, and, second, to produce
heavy betting and a large field, which being done the handi-
capper's judgment is vindicated, whether one horse wins
away off or not.

Gray horses on the racing turf have not, as a rule pioven
world beaters, although the senseless prejudice against them
existing in some quarters is, on the other hand, foolish and
unreasonable. Gabriel and Lizzie Lucas are the best to be
called to mind of recent years, and now the last named has
"thrown a two-year-old colt, also a gray, and is regarded as be-
ing one of the best Mortemer has yet got. Singularly enough
on your side of the continent at Baldwin'6 Santa Anita Farm,
near Los Angeles, Cal., the best two-year-old they have,
judged by the entries of Baldwin, at Louisville, is another
gray colt El Monte, by Rutherford, out of Ophir, by Baywood.

Will the incidents of the current year, which are nothing if
not unexpected, show two gray youngsters taking high rank
tiamg the champions of the T. Y. C?

>Vinter sportB at Summer resorts have been enjoyed to the
full during the past week at Orange, Saratoga, Pelham, and
Little Falls, where toboganning occupies the attention of all
to the exclusion of all other matters. Saratoga's slide is
rather the longest of any, with those in Jersey next in order;
but at each place jollity and enjoyment has ruled supreme
day and night, the feature about tne sport seeming to be that
after the first mad rush through illimitable space, the gen-
eral wish is for more, it being rather a decided sensation the
first time it is tried. The start is made, you catch your
breath, hold on to your fair neighbor like grim death, wish
you were home and it *as all over, and you return only to
try it again, until you conclude there is no sport like it.
Your correspondent went down the slide at Orange Valley a
few days since, which is a little short of a quarter of a mile
long, in close to twenty seconds, which is pretty rapid going
on an initial attempt.

Nashville bettors had something to ponder over last week,
the occasion being a recent decision of the Supreme Court in
the case of Burkholtz vs. The State. Burkhoftz made book
bets with several parties on horseraces run outside of Ten-
nessee, and they were indicted in the criminal court of Dav-
idson county, and punished with a small fine, the case being
a test one. In the Supreme Court Judge Cook, delivering
the opinion, decided that the act of the Assembly legalizing
such betting was unconstitutional and void. The act recites
that it shall not be unlawful for any person, company, asso-
ciation, or corporation, owningt and keeping up a bona fide
racetrack or racecourse in this State, to bet or wager by mak-
ing pools, combinations and book bets on trotting, or pacing
or running races, trotted, paced or run thereon, or on any
track or course in the United States made and kept for that
purpose; nor shall it be unlawful to buy such pools, combin-
ation, and book bets. Judge Allen held that the act was un-
constitutional, and the Supreme Court affirms his judgment.
It now results that the act of betting within the State on a
race run outside of this State is indictable.

Green Morris is said to have laid out his racing campaign
for the months of May and June at least, by a start at Mem-
phis, thence direct to Washington, D. C, and from there
across country again to Chicago. He is very sweet on his
new purchase, the three-year-old Con Cregan. This brother
to Drake Carter has been declared to be a roarer, but G. B.
M. scouts the story, and4 thinks he can win the American
Derby with him.

Among the entries to the stakes of the Washington Park
Club that closed on the 15th, at Chicago, were no less than
110 from E. J. Baldwin alone. Among these was Fallen Leaf
in the Washington Park Cup and other all-aged events. The
total had aggregated 604 up to the 17th. This is an average
of near 40 to each of the 16 fixtures of the Washington Park
Club, and when the mails arrive from distant points these
totals will, no doubt, be substantially increased.

Lexington, Ky., is just now the Mecca of thoroughbred
buyers, the most recent sale there being that of the three-
year-old filly, Bonnie Bine, by Great Tom, out of Buff and
Blue; second dam Balloon, by Yorkshire, etc. The pur-
chasers of the filly, who was a smart two-year-old, are J. & J.
Swigert, who are said to have paid T. W. Moore $2,800 for
her.

Loftin, Powhatan, and the rost of Col. R. A. Johnson's
horses are doing well. The former has been fired and
blistered, and is expected to train on, Adrian, Miss. Bowler,
three-year-olds, and Unit and Eemple, two-year-olds, by
Onondaga and St. Martin, respectively, will form the balance
of the string. _

Cape Charles (Va.) advices Bay that Hon. W. L. Scott's
Algeria stable, numbering twenty-one head in all, arrived
there on Saturday last, direct from Erie, Pa. Byron Mc-
Clellan is very sanguine of the future of his charges who
stood the journey in good shape.

St. Louis' Fair Association offers to add $10,000 to a Free-
laud — Miss Woodford sweepstakes if the race is run at their
Fair Grounds, and the Dwyer Bros, of this city have received
a letter to that effect. The Globe Democrat of the 13th says
on the subject: "President Charles Green of the St. Louis
Fair Association stated yesterday that he would give $10,000
added money, or as much more as any association in the
United States, to a Freeland-Miss Woodford sweepstake."

Minnesota's twin cities, St. Paul and Minneapolis, having
been growing at a wonderful rate during the last ten years,
and from a combined population of less than SO, 000 in 1SS0,
now show by the last census some 260,000 souls. For towns
not dependent on ephemeral growth, such as that of the
mining or oil cities, this is an unprecedented showing, and
the increase made last year in most sections, one of financial
depression, shows it to be both solid and lasting. And now
racing has secured a foothold in St. Paul, and it seems that
the project of the new Jockey Club having an 1SS6 meeting
is not entirely abandoned. The Pioneer Press of the 12th
says that "the leading business men of St. Paul and Minne-
apolis are to be interested in the proposed Minnesota Jockey
Club, and the officers of the club aTe to be equally distributed.
The leading spirits in the movement are Colonel King and
Colonel Lowry of Minneapolis and Dennis Ryan, C. Degraff,
and W.R. Merriam of St. Paul. Colonel Jack Chinn of
Harrodsburg, Ky., who left for his home Saturday night, has
donemuch to further the enterprise. Notwithstanding the
extention of the St. Louis and Chicago meetings, an effort
will be made to have a meeting the coming season — if not in
the Spring, then in the Fall. Dennis Ryan and Colonel
Lowry are making personal canvass among the leading men
of the two cities to interest them in the proposed club. A
meeting will probably be held to-morrow evening, when a
temporary, if not a permanent, organization will be effected,
and some* steps taken looking to the erection of a club house.
It ia generally understood that the club will hold its meet-
ing at the State fairgrounds.

Jerome Park's future received a shock in the report cur-
rent last week that it was to be seized at once for reservoir
purposes. The fact that the Department of Public Works
were making a survey at the time in that vicinity doubtless
gave rise to the report, which has not been substantiated.
Doubtless, there is nothing in it as the Villa Company have
recently leased the ground to the American Jockey Club for
ten years. Yours, Pacific.

A Good Move.

A Kentucky reader writes: "The following remedy for
bloody warts on horses or mules I know to be very fine and
of easy application: Fill a quart bottle with coal oil, insert a
quill in the cork of the bottle so as to throw what oil will be
wanted on the wart; saturate the wart with the oil twice a
day by dropping it from the quill. In five days it will show
signs of drying up; in ten days it will be almost well, and in
three weeks no vestige of the wart will be seen. Such has
been my experience with warts on mules' legs, and I have
heard of others succeeding as well elsewhere."

The followiug is the advertisement, and an editorial in re-
lation thereto, which appears in the N. Y. Spirit of the Times
of last Saturday. It is a good move to forward the trotting
interests, and cannot fail to secure the co-operation of breed-
ers:

The Spirit's Futurity Stakes, for trotting three -year-olds,
payable by subscriptions of $10 each, with nomination, Feb.
20, 1886, for mares covered in 1885, and 15 each for the pro-
duce of such mares, payable Jan. 8, 1887, and $100 each, pay-
able July 1, 1SS9. Race to be mile heats, best 3 in 5, in
harness, and to be trotted between August 1 and, October 1,
1889, over a mile track, to be selected by a majority of the
nominators or owners making final payments. The winner
to receive a Cup of the value of $1,000, to be given by the
The Spirit of the Times, and the stakes and the money
added by the track over which the race is trotted shall be di-
vided as follows: Seventy per cent, to winner, 20 per cent,
to second horse, and 10 per cent, to third horse.

The following are the conditions:

Rules of the National Trotting Association in force at time
of race to govern, except as hereinafter provided.

If a mare entered in this stake has a dead or more than
one foal, or is barren, the entrance money will be returned
and entry cancelled.

An accurate description and name of foal, if possible, and
pedigree of sire and dam to be forwarded to the Spirit of the
Times within sixty days after foaling.

Should more horses than can be fairly started make final
payment and appear at the track on the day before the one
fixed for the race, a majority of the nominators or owners
shall meet at the office of the Secretary or Manager of the
track at 8 p. m., and divide the probable sturters into two or
more classes, each of which shall trot a preliminary race of the
same conditions as herein named, and only the best four of
each class (distanced horses excluded) shall compete in the
final race for the Cup, Stake and added money, which shall
be trotted three days after the termination of the prelimin-
ary races, subject to the customary postponements, though
the same may extend into another week. Should the scores
of two or more horses be equal for fourth place in either of
the preliminary races, a heat between them shall be ordered
by the judges, to decide which shall be entitled to start in the
final race.

Mares to be nominated on or before Saturday, Feb. 20,
1886, and the amount of entrance ($10) to accompany each
entry.

Nominators not making all payments forfeit former ones,
and the entire amount of this forfeit money shall be added to
the stake.

Address nominations to Spirit of the Times, 101 Chambers
street, New York. P. O. Box 93S.

In the interest of breeders of trotting horses in the United
States and Canada, we open The Spirit Futurity Stakes, the
race to be trotted in August or September, 1S89. We have
made a race for three-year-olds, in the belief that it is the
earliest period at which a trotter can be safely subjected to
the ordeal of a contest and make an interesting race. The
past year developed thirteen three-year-old flyers with records
of 2:30 or better, which is a degree of speed-development far
surpassing that of any previous year. The list comprises
Aquarius, 2:29*; Eagle Bird, 2:23|; El Monte, 2:29; Green
lander, 2:30; Iolanthe, 2:29£; Jeanette, 2:26J; Lord Nelson,
2:26i Manzanita, 2:23^; Nelson, 2:26:1-; Patron, 2:19A; Silver-
one, 2:24i; Stamboul, 2:26}, and Williams, 2:27£. "This list
does not represent one section, but many, proving that the
"frozen North" can develop speedy youngsters as well as the
sunnier climes of Kentucky and California.

In connection with the conditions of The Spirit's Futurity
Stakes, we would remind those interested that the bona fide sale
of any entry more than ten days prior to the race would entitle
it to start against any other colt entered by the same nomina-
tor. By this legal provision nominators may reap a profit or
advantage from the engagement, in case of public or private
sale of their colts, or to retain two or more from which to
select a starier. In this way owners have the advantage of
naming a number of mares, thereby enhancing the value of
their produce.

We have made provision in case of an extraordinary num-
ber of starters, by which preliminary trials will determine
those deserving to compete for the prizes. It is hardly prob-
able, however, that it will be found necessary to adopt such
an arrival at conclusions.

As these stakes will certainly be of great interest, the As-
sociation securing the event will make a large money addi-
tion, thereby adding greatly to the value. The opportunity
to trot in a rich stake is a great inducement to a buyer, who
would infinitely prefer to own a promising youngster to an
older and better-known horse which had nearly or quite
reached the limit of his speed. The stake will also be valu-
able to breeders as an advertisement, as the event will fre-
quently be referred to, and naturally great interest will be
felt in the colts engaged. Nominations of mares must be for-
warded to this office, on or before Feb. 20, 1SS6, accompanied
by S10 entrance.

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Horses in the Soudan.

An interesting statement is made by Col. Barrow, who was
the chief organizer of mounted infantry in the British cam-
paigns in the Soudan. The horses for the 19th Hussars were
Arab stallions of 14 hands, whose average age was between
eight and nine years, bought in Syria and Lower Egypt.
Out of 350 horses, during nine months in a hard campaign,
only twelve died from disease. This he attributes, firstly, to
the climate of the Soudan being most suitable for horses,
and, secondly, to the Syrian horse having a wonderful con-
stitution. The distance marched, irrespective of reconnois-
ances, etc., was over 1.500 miles, and the weight carried aver-
aged 196 lbs. The weather during the last four months was
very trying, food was often very limited, and during the
desert march water was very scarce. When Gen. Stewart's
column made its final advance, the 155 horses the 19th had
with them marched to the Nile without having received a
drop of water for 55 hours, and only one pound of grain.
Some.15 or20 had no water for 70 hours. At the end of the
campaign, and after a week's rest, the animals were handed
over to the 20th Hussars at Assouan in as good order as when
they left Wady Haifa nine months previously.

Stony Batter, one of the best two-year-olds in the West
during the early part of last season, died a few days ago at
Nashville, Tenn., from strangulation, caused by the attempt
of his trainer to give the colt a drench.

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Vanderbilts and Astors.

The recent death of Air. W. H. Vanderbilt
left each of his foar sons millioonires, and the
two elder sons are each supposed to be worth
over $50,000,000. One of these, William KM
has been seen so often about the differen"
racecourses that he is regarded as one of its
habitues. He is a 6ne, athletic young man,
about thirty-three or four. Yon can always
find him at Sheepshead Bay and sometimes at
Jerome Park, and generally in the betting
ring, as he is not above the human weakness
of backing "a good thing." Since he came in
possession of enormous wealth there are many
who say he will, now that he is master, drift
actively into racing and keep a stable of race-
horses. But people who talk this way don't
know the Vanderbilts. They are big specula-
tors when they can control the market as they
have in Wall street; in short, when they have
"a sure thing." Young William K. went into
Wall street a few years ago, on his own hook,
and dropped two millions. It learned him a
lesson.

William K. Vanderbilt follows racing, yes;
but it isn't so much from a love of the sport;
it's more as a purely business transaction.
He is one of the largest stockholders in the
Coney Island Jockey Club, of which he is Vice-
President, and the stock pays bigger dividends
than any railroad stock he or his father have
ever owned. He won't go into racing; not he.
There's too much risk in it. How he feels on
the subject is shown by the answer he once
made a gentleman. The gentleman, notic-
ing his freqaent attendance at Coney Island,
and mistaking it for love of sport, asked him
why he did not purchase a stable of race-
horses. "Oh, no," replied young Vanderbilt
laughing, "let some one else have the care
and expense of horses, I can find out all I
want to know when I feel like bettiDg."

The Astors have long been the great rivals
of the Vanderbilts in the race for wealth, and
the turf has a much stronger hold uponjilr.
William Astor than it ever had upon the Van-
derbilts. Mr. Astor is supposed to be woith
$160,000,000, and with his income he could
indulge in all the experiments of breeding
and racing he desired. He has the taste, and
about ten years ago set out to gratify it. He
purchased the Kentucky Derby winners, Van-
guard and Baden Baden, and won many val-
uable stakes w th them. He also had Diana,
Frederick the Great, and Pride of the Village.
From 1S76 to 18S0 he had a flourishing stable.
He founded a stud at his country seat, Fern-
cliffe-on-the -Hudson, and the first colt he
bred was Ferncliffe (a son of Leamington),
who won the Withers, Lorillard and other big
stakes. Mr. Astor was getting deeply into
racing, but his family threw cold water upon
it.

You see the Astors had never been a sport-
ing family. They were averse to speculation.
They made their money through the rise of
real estate values, and the practice of econ-
omy, and looked upon the Wall street aris-
tocracy as nouveau riche, although they were
themselves the descendants of a German emi-
grant. They had queer ideas about the turf.
Hr. Astor is a very mild, domestic man, and
yielded to the pressure of his family to with-
draw, his name from racing. He has a
stud of young mares by Glenelg, Virgil, King
Alfonso, etc., and has Baden Baden for a sire
and is breedingracehorses. He still races a few
under the name of his agent, Mr. Ehlers,
and has sis in training at Monmouth Park,
under Midgely. Should they do well, his
coming out under his own name is only a
question of time. Racing needs just such
men. He is liberal, without extravagance,
and a man of culture, modesty and self-res'
pect. — Chicago Horseman.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

-On his Banch at-

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

91R. ARIEL LATHBOP.Room 69. CPJfi.Il.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco*

Bulls! Bulls!

To parties in want of Range Bulls, I desire to call
their attention to my herd in Santa Clara County,
I have a surplus of about 125 head of yearling balls,
and offer them at £50, in lots of ten or less, and ?40
in all lots larger than ten. Having no dairy, these
calve3 have had the advantage of all the cows'milk,
combined -with good pasturage. They are bred from
high grade Shorthorn cows, better known as "The
Bankin Cattle," crossed with young Devon and Short-
horn bulla ; they are mostly dark red in color,

MORGAN H I*X,
lladrone Station, Santa Clara Co. Cal.

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park,

ASSOCIATION.

TROTTING COLT «TAKES:

To be Trotted at the

ANNUAL FAIR, 1886,

AT SANTA ROSA.

OPEN TO THE STATE.

For foals of 18S5; dash of one mile; $25 entrance,
of which $5 must accompany nomination; 310 mnsi
be paid May 1,1836, and $10 August 1,1886; £200
added.

For two-year-olds and under; 350 entrance, of
which $10 must accompany nomination; S15 to be
paid 3l3y 1, 1886, and $25 to be paid August 1, 1886;
$250 added. One mile and repeat.

For three-year-olds or under; $80 entrance, of
which $20 must accompany nomination; $20 to be
paid May 1, 1886, and $40 to be paid August 1. 1886;
£300 added. Best 3 in 5.

For four-year-olds or under; $100 entrance, of which
$25 must accompany nomination; $25on May 1, 1SS6.
and $50 on August!, 1836; $350 added. B*st3in5.

Entrance to all the above to close with E. W.
Davis. Secretary, March 1, 1886. Five to fill; three or
more to start; two moneys of which, 65 per cent, to
first horse, and 35 per cent, to second horse. Son
starters forfeit all money they hive piid. If but two
start, they may trot for forfeit, divided as above. In
all other resp'ec ts the National Trotting Association
rules to govern.

E. W. Davis. I. 0£ TTRK,

Secretary. President.

DON

(Vandevort's )

(Xohani's Bang.
i Price's Vesta.

I Peg..
I

( Garth's Drake.

(Sail. 1236 E.K.C.S.B.

IN THE STUD. FEB $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

R T. Vaiidevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

DITKE^

( Montague
! Gypsy.... i
1^ (Nora.

IN THE STUD. PB $25.

CH AS. K AEDI>TG, 538 Washington St., San Francisco

Marin County Kennels.

Doge taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, address

GEO. t. AXLEXDES. Sansalito.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a fall stock of the celebrated
J- FennelTs Cythiana Boots,

Which are now in use by ALL the principal Breeders
and Trainers throughout the United States. I shall
offer them at low prices, and from their superior fit-
ting qualities and the excellent materials used they are
pronouneed by experts the cheapest boots made.

J. O'KASE, 36 7 Market SU,

"Wholesale and retail dealer in Harness and Saddlery
Goods of all kinds.

The "Weekly

Breeder
and

Sportsman.

One Year, $5.00

Advertising Rates made known

on application.
No. 508 Montgomery St.,

BAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
P.O.Box 3603.

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Horse G:

MPROVBD HORSE bLOTHIN

Is

Secured by Letters Parent SL^W8^.

The above cut represents the body-piece, the patent also covers
ing the improvements in the hood. The following are the claims
granted :

1 An improved blanket or covering, conslstingof the
bn<»y-piece A, hap C, and the extension B, formed or
united together, so as to cover the body and legs of tho
antmal, substantially as herein described.

2. The blanket or covering A, having the flap C, and
thf extensions B, to fit the fore and hind legs of the
ariimal.fjrpnt fastenings FG, and the permanent straps
or bands E. substantially as and for the purpose hereiu
described. , _

3. Tht blank..- 1 orcov- ring A, with its extensions B,
permanent securlng-bands E, and the front fastenings
FU. in combination I with the elastic neek-exi-jnsionH,
substantially as and for the purpose herein described.

I. The blanket A and hood J in combination with the
elastic connecting-strip I, substantially as described
and for the purpose set forth.

5. The close-fitting hood J, having the elastic band Lt
beneath the jane, Si» that they mav be allowed tu move
without disturbing tin- fit. and adapted to be secured
to the cover by means of straps, substantially as herein
described.

6. The improvement In 1 *-'ring-b].inkets for ani-
mals, consisting of the i having the dap C,

rmanent straps at banae ^ iit*> it to secure it
around the body, whereby the 080 of loose ■urclnffles
is avoided, substantially as herein described.

Manufactured and for sale by

L. D. STONE & CO.,

4tS and 494 Battery St., SAX IBASClsc , (

78

3£lte Sfcedfet nuti gpmfismm*

Jan 30

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RAOE HORSES.

Secnred by letters Patent. July S/i, I88S.
Having thus described ruy invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure in v lettei s patent, iB:

1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the trout having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and waBher E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
Bet, suhstantiallv as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

Sieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
and H. connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and haviiii: tin' adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as anl lor the purpose herein
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com" ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle bo us to be mova-
ble about the point of Bapport, the adjustable fronl
straps or bands G and H, and tbe i ear hand I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are tho claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftectonthe action follows as
Is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the «nee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For hridleB of all descriptions apply to

.10 HA A. SIcKERROX,

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

Ashmont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWSfEKS «>F

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tlie Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Heney Patot.

IsAAG UPHAM.

Payot, Upham & Co.,

WHOLESALE All) I.Hl'OitTINU

Booksellers,

STATIONEES,

Commercial Printers,

A.ND

Blank Book Manufacturers,

304 Saiisome Street, Near Pine*

BAN FRAN0ISQ0

FAIRLAWN
S T O CK FA R M .

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares

and 170
Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to mluce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1885, and up to the last of January,
1SS6. All thf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees aDd
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1SS5, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely o ecu rB.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to 6 ve -year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ABE OFFERED FOR SAIE AT FAIRLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-IT ASS, STASDABD-HXED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

HPTTT? ft "NTH1 PPTf!T? PTi A"KT Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
J- -U--LJ \J±\ J-i A J-t J.U JJ A JJZ1.1? pnee of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if tbey do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information, address

STOCKTON

FAIR.

NEW DEPARTURE

FOR SEASON OF 188G.

Trotting Colt Stakes for
1886.

Lock Box 3915.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky

60 HEAD

GREAT

60 HEAD

Sale of Trotters,

PARIS, KENTUCKY.

TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 1886.

STRATHMORE, Sire of 17 Performers Better Than 2:30.

by Woodford Mamorino, 2:21fc, dam Miss Russell,
(dam of Maud S., 2 ;U8J, Nutwood, 2:183), by Pilot, Jr.

MAMBRINO RUSSELL

"VTTTT T'O'Nr record 2:30 in sixth beat, (own brother to Albert France 2:20J) by George Wilkes
• * J— I— I J- V^-LN , dam Alley, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

BEDFORD

STUART,

TAKINA,

3-year-old record 2:30 in
Manibrino Patchen.

fourth heat, by Stratomore, dam Kate Patchen. by

3-year-old record 2:20$, by Stratnmore.
4-year-old record 2:35 overa half-mile track.

The best noun OIRVSOVK'S HAMBEETONIAK, WOODFORD MAMBRFNO, GEORGE
WILKES, and STRATHMORE under the hammer,

HAYING DETERMINED TO CHANGE MY LOCATION, I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, WITHOUT
reserve, in Paris, Ey., on February 9, 1886; STRATHMURE. isire of Santa Claus 2:17*,) MAMBRINO
RUSSELL, WILTON, BEDFORD; about forty head of young stallions and fillies, one, two. three and four
years old, by the above stallions, out of marps by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, Volunteer, Stratbinore. Sentinel,
Happy Medium, Alexander's Abdallah, Belmont, Solicitor, Manibrino Patchen, Clark Chief, Forrest King,
Manibrino LeGrand, Daniel Lambert, etc.; also about twenty fashionably bred broodmares in foal to
Stratnmore, Manibrino Russell, Baron Wilkes and Wilton. In addition to these, some mares and geldings
ready to go upon the turf and win money.

This stock will be sold to the highest bidder, rain or shine. For catalogues, which will be ready by
January 8th, apply lo me or ED. A. TIPTON, Paris, Ky.

E. G. STONEE.

HAZARD'S

DE AND RE-CAPPER,

This Implement for Paper or Brass
Shot Shells. Using Wesson or Win
Chester No- 2 Primer.

Will »e and Re-Fap One Hundred Shells in
Five Minutes.

Indispensable to Tliosc I sin:; Brass Shells.

Sent by mail on receipt of price, $2.50

"BOSS" KVST preventive, a sure prevention
against rust In uulis cxpoM'cl to moisture.

PRICE PER 2 OZ. BOTTLE, 25 CENTS.

DISCOUNT TO TRADE.
CLABEOUGH & GOLCHEE,

030 and 632 Montgomery St.

OPEN FOR THE STATE.

For 2-Year-Olilsaiid I'nder $400 Added to

Entries.
For 3-Tear-Olds and I'nder $400 Added to

Entries.
For 4-Year-Olds and Vnder $400 Added to

Entries.

To be trotted for at the
STOCKTON FAIR OF 1886.

Enlrtes to close February 1, 1886, with J. M. La
Rue, Secretary, at office in Stockton. $25 must accom-
pany nomination; $15 additional to be paid July 1st,
and $50 additinal September 1, 1880, or entry and
money forfeited

Five to fill, three or more to start. Four moneys,

A colt winning a race entitled to first money
only, except when distancing the field, then to first
and third moneys.

Two-year-olds, best two in three.

Three and four-year olds, best three in five.

No added money for walk over. If only two Btart
they must contest for stakes paid in and divide two-
thirds and one-third.

Otherwise, National Trotting Association Rules
to govern.

I,. U.SHIPPEE. President.

J. 31. LA RIE* Secretary.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, black points, coming seven years old,
about 15* hands high. Sire Electioneer, dam by
McCracken's Dave Hill, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a severe sprain of one hind ankle
when three years old, tbis horse ban not been on the
track, but he is vehy fast. It is confidently believed
that his ankle is all right now, and that be will be In
racing condition next Fall

The few celts gotten by this horse are marvels of
perfection and have the trotting instinctin a marked
degree. They demonstrate that their sire is a stock
horse of the very highest order. Properly placed
this horse will more than pay for himself this

Also for sale, a two-vear-old colt, sired by above
horse, and out of a St, Clair mare. In color, form
and action this colt is a duplicate of his sire, and 1b
as rare in quality as in breeding.

For price and particulars inquire of

BREEDER AM) SPORTSMLAA.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

P. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PIKE STREET. Cor. M on (-oilier y.

—SAN FRANCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines, Brandies, "Whiskies,

and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wiues. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

IJv Boots, (be by Hercules, etc.,) dam Lady Stacy, by

Wildiille, out of a Norfolk mare, etc.
she is a blood bay with black points, a veryhand-

.-.'iiii' form, well muscled mid strong quartered;

Qirtb (it Inches. Entered in the stakes of 1888-7.
Bus was foaled March, 1881: ban only had eight
I'i'ks training. In four weeks from time she was
rst mounted, sin- ran one-elghtb oT a mile iu twelve
id one-half seconds. Aiiplv to

KItW.UtD K. ALSIP.

i7ii N Street,, Sacramento.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. p HEALD President. O. 8. HALEI, Sec'y.

larsead for circular, "*a

1886

^pxe fgrseasr. and ^r^istmm.

79

J. E. MILLER, General Manager.

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bird is a Sure Flyer. Bain or Dampness Does>ot Affect Them.

riies More Like tbe Natural liircl.

Is Une-lialt Cheaper than Auy Oilier Target.

FOR SALE BY ALL GTTS DEALERS. Ask to see the American Clay Bird and Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Mglilli Street A Gicuway Avcunc, Cincinnati, Oltio.

Important
Notic

I -will have on consignment from the Eastern States
in six weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls,
Southdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
jive stock of any breed or age can have them come at
same time by giving me rwo or three week's notice.
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

ROLLIN P. SAXE,

Importer. Exporter and Commission

Merchant.

636 Eighteenth ?*., Oakland, or Euss House, S. B'

SHORTHORN

-OB—

DURHAM CATTLE.

•Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

— APPJL1T TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co..

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Clydesdale ^Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian teamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and Mares, imported by Thomas
Brooklesn. Can be seen at Bay. District Track.

FOR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Uye Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Montgoniey St, San Francisco.

FOR_SALE.

Thor ough.br eds

OF ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

HOBY WALSH,

gap't Running Horse Dept,
Palo Alto Stock Farm.

Tips and Toe Weights.

A Natural and Plain Method of
Horse Shoeing

.....WITH AN APPENDIX

Treating of Uie Action of the Race Horse and Trotter
Instantaneous Photography.

-'own br

By Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portraiture.

"Bound-lioof'd, short-jointed, fetlocks shag and long."

— Shakespeare,
o

Tips and Toe Weights.— We have received from Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Editor and Proprie-
tor of the Beeedeb and Sportsman, San Francisco, Gal., a copy of his book entitled "Tips and Toe
"Weights; A Natural and Plain Method of Horse-shoeing, with an appendix treating of the action of
the racehorse and trotter as shown by instantaneous photography. Toe and Side-Weights." Mr. Simpson
has had many years of experience in training trotters and runners, and iB besides a most able, pleasant
writer on matters pertaining to the horse. His "Horse Portraiture" was one of the first and best
works on "training" we ever read. For several years he has been experimenting with tips in the hope
that they might be made to serve every purpose of a full shoe and act as a preventive of the many hooi
ailments entailed by the ordinary method of protecting our horses' feet. These experiments have
alreads demonstrated that tips 'will accomplish all he had hoped for, and we believe every horseman
who reads the result of his experience will conclude with us that Mr. Simpson has inaugurated a revolu-
tion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable benefit to both horse and master. We are a willing con-
vert to tips as against fuU shoes, and reading the plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by the author
of "Tips and Toe Weights," together with the knowledge that tbe common system of shoeing has caused
more suffering and done more damage to horses than can be traced to any other source, has had much to
do with our conversion. We would not take S50 for for this book and be without it, and on behalf of the
"most faithful friend to man" would urge every reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
and test the value of its teachings. Price, in paper, §1; cloth, §1.50.— Western Sportsman and Live Stock
Journal.

••Tips and Toe 'Weights," a natural and plain method of horseshoeing, is the title of a very
clever, ingenious and practical hook from the pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
the Beeedeb and Sportsman. The author in his introduction presents "his little volume with apolo-
gies ;" he had no need to do so, every chapter gives evidence of careful thought, his arguments are well
worked out, the results of bis experiments are placed in the most perspicuous manner before his
readers, and his researches into the past show that he is at once an enthusiastic and veracious student
of the horse. His great argument on tips receives its strongest cndorsation from his famous colt
Anteeo, whose history from his first shoeing to the time of publication is exhaustively treated. The
opening chapter is a plea for a better system of shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step on
the ladder towards that final conclusion which the author has arrived at. He brings history, theory and
experiment into play to support his argument, and whether the horseman believes in his conclusions or
not, he will not quit the book till he has read it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
the horse which the author possesses, he surrounds it with a literary charm, which holds the audience to
the last sentence. We heartily commend "Tips and Toe Weights" to the attention of the public. — Chicago
News. *

Tips and Toe "Weights.— J. C. Simpson has been prominently identified with trotters for many
years, not only as a writer on the subject, but as an expert handler and developer. He has given a great
deal of study to horses' feet, and the best way to improve their action. After experimenting for a
number of years, he has put the result of his researches and practice in book form. This work,
entitled "Tips and Toe Weights," claims to be a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treats
of the action of the racehorse and trotter, as shown by instantaneous photography, and gives the sub-
ject of tips and toe weights a thorough ventilation. The work is meeting with a large sale, and is
deserving of a place in every horseman's library, no matter whether he agrees with the ideas advanced
or not. Send orders to the San. Francisco News Company, or to the Breeder akd Sportsman, San
Francisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson is the Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman, which i3 a weekly journal
devoted to tbe interests of breeders of fine horses, etc., and the advancement of all legitimate Bport,
It is the chief medium and representative of the breeding interests on the Pacific Slope.— N. X.
Spirit, May 10th.

Tips and Toe Weights.— Jos. Cairn Simpson of San Francisco, California, has just published a book
byabcv- ^*ie which is almost worth its weight in gold to every horseman. He does not believe in the
rigid, unyie*., '.£ iron shoe that gives no play or expansion to the horse's foot. He has found that shoes are
unnecessary, and everybody knows they are hurtful. He is a Deliver in the use of iron or steel tips to pro-
tect the toe of the foot. By their use, and without ever having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
years old in 2:20*. He claims that for ordinary use even on macadamised roads tips are all that are re-
quired; that that fearful cause of lameness, contraction, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. We are
going to use them, and advise others to do it in the manner he recommends. Send 51.50 to him and he will
send you the hook and it will be a3 good an investment as you ever made for the money. — Coleman's Bural
World.

Since the book was published, Anteeo gave still more convincing proof of the efficacy of the system*
trotting a public trial in 2:20J, and showing half-miles in 1:08 and furlongs in 16 seconds while a
four-year-old. The best evidence of tho genuineness of the trials was his sale for 810,000, wi^h other
parties ready to take him at the price. Antevolo, two years younger than Anteeo, never wore a shoe, and
owing to an injury to his foot when a foal it was the universal impression that he never could trot fast.
He did well as a yearling and two-year-old, and this past season, when three years old, he won the Occident
Stakes, 51,221, in which he got a record of 2:291, last half in 1:I3J; first money in purse at Sacramento,
6500; second money at Stockton, S250; the Stanford Stakes, 31-672; and the Embryo, 5870, makingacash
return for the season of 54,514. I am satisfied that if he had been shod with full shoes when first put In
training he would have been hopelessly crippled.

In the Breeder and Sportsman will be given a complete history of the treatment of Antevclo, show-
ing with exactness the trials and results. I have made arrangements with an eminent microscopist to
make full examinations of the horny deposit in wall and sole, and all the tissues which compose the foot
of the horse, which will be incorporated in the forthcoming articles in the Breeder and Sportsman.
Fully convinced by practical results, that this part of the anatomy of the horae is not understood as
thoroughly as the other portions of the frame. * anticipate valuable accessionsof knowledge from the
revelations of the microscope. Jot>. Cairn Simpson.

PRICE RETAIL: In Paper Covers, $1.00. In Cloth, $1.50
TRADE SUPPLIED ON USUAL TERMS.

Mailed to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt o£ price. Send orderf t<

San Francisco News Company, or

Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco.

The above treatise will be sent free to yearly subscribers, wbo send
orders direct to the office.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary Infirmary. 371 "Natoma St

Besideuce, 966 Howard St., Sau Francisco,

W

make #5 to *4 * Uj easily at their

iwn BjBim, Work »tal 1-t mall. I«o caamssing. Address
wllh sump, frown Mfg. Co* »1 Vine St., Cia'lt, O,

Notice.

Herueut H. Brown, M.P. I
Nugejti W. Brown,

Oeo. H. Holmes,
0. Brdce Lowe,

trading as

BE0WN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Irnenca to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies: or they will undertake to receive
i ^i?ose. ot s,ock from America; or act as Agents
forCaliforrua firms.

References kindly permitted to .T. 8. Haeein Eso

and Major Eathbone of San Francisco ■—"»

BBOHV UKOS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAIO TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell In All title, auci Counties of
tbe State.

REFERENCES.

J. 8. Cabby. Sacramento. J. D. Cabr, Salinas.

B. P. Sabgekt, Gllroy. j,mx b.iggs, Colusa.

P. A. Ftxigan, San Fraucisco.

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
i. £af"8B"'1S",e-V,u,"bl5"tl'ose ot Messrs. Whip,
pie, Colgrove. Diejz, C'ontts, Dougherty, Newland 4
Hammond, Daniel Cook and others, we feel assTired
our ability to rave satisfaction in all business iu-
SiS„edt^0"Tc';Je-, s»'«will be made in aUcities
and counnes in the State . We lave in contemplation
* series of combination or breeders' sales, siniil.r to
those so successfully held at the East. We will be
pleased to enter into correspondence with parties de.
!^a"«gf° PM'JC'Pate In suchsaies. Private purchases
and sales of unproved bve stock of all descriptions
win be made oil commission and siock shippeu with
KS?£care- /eTeral fme mncl.es at private sale.
Purchases and sales made of land of every descrip-

BIIXIP A CO.. n6Montgomerystreet.

DR. A. E.;BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, V. S. Army, Fort Whipple. A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur.

geons, Dondon, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22, lffro).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle doen
etc can have advice and prescriptions per reti rn of
mail, by sending foil particulars of disease and il.

Send for Bnzard'slWorni Powders for
borses, and Ills Worm Mixture lor dogs.

by'Su'lo" |?" ln 'hel1 aCtion- WU1 seilda package
Special attention given to the diseases of: dogs.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Je-seys of both sexes for sale. Postoffice address.
Sat, Francisco. Cal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Banning, and
Koad horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL PRIEDHOFER,

351 riii.-,i st.. sau Frandaro.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

I have now on hand, and offer for sale at n
prices, at my stock-farm. Oak Grove, E ■
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to 1
months old, bred from the best strain*
stock, which 1 import yearly from Emrl I
Apply to Wm. CorM,,.

318 Califon.:
San 1

80

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Jan 30

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(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
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San Francisco.

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..Milton.

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)' El Paso and East. ( Emigrant

Niles and Haywards

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Bed Bluff via Marysville

Sacramento, via Benicia

" via Livermore.,

" via Benicia

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From San Francisco l>aily.

TO EAST OAKLAND— *6:00— •6:30—7:00— 7:30— b:'M~
8-30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— U:30— 12:00— 12:30
—1:00— 1-30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30 — 5:00
— 5:30— 6:W) — 6:30 — 7:00— 8:00— 9:00 — 10:00 — 11:00 -
*12;00,

TO FRUIT VALE— *6:00— '6:30 — *7:0O—*7:30 — •8:00 —
•8 :30-*3 :30— ** :00-*4 :30— *5 :00— *5 :30 — *6 $0 — *6 :30 -
9:00.

TO FBUIT VALE (via Alameda)— *9:30— 6:30— 111:00
— *12:00. „

TO ALAMEDA— '6:00— •6:30—7:00— *7:30— 8:00 — *S:30 —
9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 110:30— 11:00— $11:30— 12:00— 112:30-
1-00— +1:30— 2:00— 3:00— 3:30—4:00 — 4:30 — 5:00— 5:30 —
6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— *12:00.

TO BERKELEY— *G:00— •6:30— 7:00— *7:S0 — b:00— *8:30
—9:00— ±9:30— 10:00— 110:30— 11:00— $11:30 — 12:00— 1:00
—2-00— 3:00 — 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7 :00—
8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— n2;00.

TO "WEST BERKELEY- -6:00 — •6:30 — 7:00— *7:30 —
18-00— •8:30— 9 :00— 10 :00 — 11 :00— $1 :00— 2:00— 3 :00— 4 :00
_«4-30— 5:00— "5:30— 6:00— *6:30— 7:00.

To San Frauciitco I>ailv.

FROM FBUIT VALE— *6:23— •6:53— *7:23— *7:53— *8;2E
•3 : 53— *9 :23— *10 : 21— *4 : 23— *4 : 53— **5 : 23— *6 : 53— *6 :23 —
•6:53— 7 £5— 9:50.

FBOM FKUIT VALE (via Alameda) — *6:l& — *6 :4a —
$6:45— $9:15— *3:16.

FROM EASTOAKLAND— *5:30— •6:00-6:JrO— 7:00—
7:30—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 — 11:*
12:00— 12:30— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30—3:00— 3:30— 4 ;00 —
4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00 — 7:57 — 8 ;57— 9:57 —
10:57- t .

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 7 mlnute3 later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— «5:22— •5:52 — *6:22 — 6:52— T:22 —
7:52— •8:22—8:52— 9:22— 9:52 — $10:22 — 10:52 — $11:22—
11:52— $12:22— 12:52— 11:22— 1:52— 2:52— 3:22— 3:52—4:22
—4:52—5:22—5:52—6:22—6:52—7:52—8:52—9:52—10:52.

FROM BERKELEY— *5:15— *o:45— *6:15— 6:45— *7 :15—
7:45— •8:15_8^5— $9:15— 9:45— $10:15— 10:45 —$11:15—
11:45—12:45 — 1:45 — 2:45 — 3:45—4:15—4:45—5:15—5:45
—6:15-6:45—7:45—8:45—9:45—10:45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY— •5:45— •6:15— 6:45— *7:15
— 7:45-8:45-$9:15- 9:45-10:45— $12:45— 1:45— 2:45 —
3:45— 4:45— *5:15— 5:45— *6:15— 6:45— *7:15.

CBEElk ROUTE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO— *7:15— 9:15— 11:15— 1J5—

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •6^5—8:15—10:15— 12^5— 2:15—

4:15. ^_^^_^__

•Sundays excepted.

JSnndays only.

Standard Time f nrnislied by Randolph & Co. S. F.

. N. TOWNE,

Gen. Manager,

T. H. «OOI»I AJV,

Gen. PaBS. ATtk. Agt.

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

EAI>Y TTVA. bm, 5 years, by Three Cheera,
her dam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SIR TH AD, b g, i years, by Norfolk or Tbad
StevenB, his dam Lady Amanda. '

TOO SOON, ch m, foaled December 31, 1867, by
Norfolk, her danTLady Davis', by Bed Bill, the dam of
Dashaway. Stinted to X X and Antevolo.

EX IEMPI.O, ch f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Unbroken,

TROTTERS.

PITRISSIMA DAMSEL, cnm, foaled 18G7, by
Whipple's Hambletonion, her dam by Oornplanter.
Stinted to Antevolo.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double cross of Newminster blood, now so
"fashionable" in Eugland, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare. Every one of the family had an inheritance
of Bpeed. Malcolm, Ontario, Regent, Lady Amanda,
Lady Middleton and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a half-brother of Hock- Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Beaconsfield, Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Thad Bbowed a wonderful trial when a yearling :
he hart bis leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now he is perfectly sound.

Too Soon is the dam of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashaway, an old-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood is valuable.

Ex Templo is a Gue-looking filly of good size and
fori*. She has not, been broken.

In the trotting stud the daughters of Whipple's
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian In the
2:30 list, and the mares by him are superior brood-
mares.

My only reason for selling is a lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated so as to keep them I would
not Bell for double the price now put upon them.

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

Apply to BRBEDEB AND 8POKI8HAN Office,

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Selhy Smelting & Lead Company,

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tarauf bcftetyen bicfelbcn 511 erbaltcn unb ficb, pojttis roeigerit ftijecbjerc Sffiaarc,
bie falf$li$cr SSSeife „9JJafd)inen*©elaben" gettaiint roerben, anjimebmnt. Die
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bie buvcb, anbere Sabung6»cifa&ren ^ergefletlt jtub.

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3u tjafcn Bet alien |Jaiiblern.

BScKerron's

H-O-R-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HAENESS.

RACING OUTFITS.

HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full line of everything used by trottera and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

,-Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

* At Lowest Market Kates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. K. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York

J. A. McKBRRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Oal.

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of Gold Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Out Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot bo surpassed for
mirity. and excellence. Only the purest nee paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846 14 FIRST PRIZE MEDALS.

WM. S. KIMBALL & CO.,

PBBELBSS'.TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHESTER, N. T.

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
(Toivnseud Street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
San PranciSco.

Commencing Oct. 18,1885.

t6:40An
8:30
10:40

San Mateo, Redwood and
Menlo Park.

6:28 A
•8:10 a
9:03 a

•10:02 a

8:30a 1 (\ 9:03 A

10:40 a (Santa Clara, San Jose and J I *10:02a

•3:30 p f Principal Way Stations, "l | 8:36 P

4 ;3Q p J Q ti:08P

Salinas and Monterey.

■i

•3-30 p' [ Hollister and T™ Finos- ■} |

lil:4u a I S Watson ville, Aptos, Sonael i Camp 1 i R «B „
•3:30 plj Capitol a') and Santa Cruz. Jn b:W e

10:40 a i Soledadand Way Stations

6:08 p

a— Morning. p.— Afternoon.

'■Sundays excepted. tSundavs only (Sportsmen's train.)

Standard Time furnished bv Randolph A Co . S. F.

Staqk connections are made with the 10:40 a. m.

Train, except Pescadero Stages vis San Mateo and

Redwood, which connect with 8 :30 a. m. Train.

Spkcial RoiiND-TRtpTicKETF.dt reduced rates— to

Monterey, Aptos, Soquel and Santa Cruz; also, to

Paraiso and Paso RohleB Sprines.

£XCCRSI4>M TI<KLI>.

fc'nr ennHflVR nniv $ Sold Sunday Morning; good
*or Sundays only,^ for TetuTn same day

ForSaturday, ( Sold Satueda i- and Sunday only;
Sunday and-' good for return until following Mon-
Monday, ' QaT,inclin=iive, at the following rates:

Round Trip

from San
Francisco to

San Bruno

Mi libra*.*

Oak Grove

San Mateo

Belmont

Redwood

Fair Oaks

Menlo Park...
May field

Mun,
Tkt,

Batto

Mon
Tkt.

t

J 50

65

90

75

1 10

1 00

1 25

1 00

1 40

1 25

I 50

1 25

1 60

1 2S

1 75

Round Trip

from San
Francisco to

Mount'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San Jose

Gilroy

Aptos

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Monterey

Satto
Mon.
Tkt.

?2 00
225
2 50
2 50

4 00

5 00
5 00
5 00
5 On

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot, Townsend
Btreet, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market
street. Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H, R. JUDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. & Tkt. Agt,

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

BESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THH

SUPEEIOE FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVTSION'
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort tho
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Snooting and Fishing.

TBAINS LEAVE SAN" FBANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CEABSnNO

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several stream b
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may he had in season.

THE BAT OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish wliich
abound in Its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish'Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractionSj in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE." have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

ARE UNSURPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sandfor surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Place3,

APTOS, SOQUEL AMD SANTA I'KVZ.

IS VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the conntleB

of Sun Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz

and Monterey ,each of wliich abounds in game in great

variety. Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, l>uck. Geese, i>ecr
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. (Stages connect with trains daily
at San Mateo for those w-.-11-known Retreats, PURIS-
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. Wo
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are hut a short distance from San
Francisco and oiler Bpeclal inducements to tl e lovers
of this manly sport,

SPECIAL NOTICE.

SoortBmen and others presenting Passage Tickete
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of
Train liiiLriMici'ini'ii, Train r.;u:;;a),--'iMi>n arc hint r in: ted
to issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

Ciffln order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in transit, It Is necessary that thev he provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Guns taken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend
Btreet. Valencia Station, and No 613 Market St., Grand
Hotel.

A. O. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAH,

SnpeHntendtnt, Asst. Pass, ami Tkt, Arl

^^^^j&'>^i*iv^%

VoJ. VIII. No. 6.
NO. 508 XIONTGOMKBY STREKT.

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1886.

The Oakland Trotting Park.

The present opportunity to purchase the Oakland Trotting
Park is so important to the turf interests of California, that it
cannot be passed by without another effort on onr part to
secure it for the purpose it is so admirably adapted. The
chance now is much better than heretofore, as under the
present condition of affairs the whole of the Wiard property
can be bought for little more than the portion embraced in
the track is worth. The chance to get it now lies in purchas-
ing the "equity of redemption." The property was sold a few
days ago by the sheriff, on the foreclosure of mortgage to
Judge Mee, for a little less than $85,000. It embraces, in
addition to what is shown in the plat, all the land lying
between Horton street and the railway, and, with the excep-
tion of two acres sold to the Judson Manufacturing Company,
that portion of the place between the railroad and the bay.

bilities are strong that very few days would see the project
consummated. There can be so little question of the scheme
being plausible, that it does not require long statements to
prove it. Taking every feature of it into consideration,
there is not a locality in the neighborhood of San Francisco
that presents so many advantages for track and fair pur-
poses. Apart from those which are recognized thero are
others of great value; stock can be shipped from nearly all
parts of the State and landed within one hundred yards of
the entrance gate, and, of course, re-shipped from the same
point. The only section which has not this opportunity is
the country which is served by the Northern Pacific K. R.,
and from that the steamers which convey them land in ad-
joining slips to the ferry boats. This is important in race
and trotting meeting, and to fairs is of vital necessity.
When stock can be delivered within a few yardB of the stalls

heavy rain bronght down a mass of gravel and fine soils frum
the hills. As the channel was cut deeper and deeper, the
gravel lodged in the bottom, the lighter wash beiug distrib-
uted over the surface. In some places this deposit is so
deep as to give a good chance to load wagons within fifty
yards of the stretches, and better material for track purposes
cannot be found in any country. The supply of gravel is
practically unlimited, and whatever amount may be needed
to make drives, walks and to spread in yards, etc., is avail-
able. The natural soil is very rich so that the area within
the park affords so much and so good pastarage, that it rented
for $900 the last season. The lots which lie between Hor-
ton street and the railway are high, and the creek affords per-
fect drainage. That they will be eagerly sought for at a
much higher price than the estimate, as soon as steps are
taken to improve and beautify the park, is beyond

On the latter is the picnic grounds of Shell Mound, one of
the most popular of such places in the vicinity of San Fran-
oisco; and we understand that the picnic grounds, and the
other lands west of the railroad, in all about nine acres, can be
sold for $30,000 or $35,000. There are some four hundred
lots beside the track allotment on that mentioned, and it
would be a low valuation which rated them at $200 per lot.
For the amount which these parcels will undoubtedly bring
in a short time, the whole property can now be purchased.
As we understand the situation, the price offered for Shell
Mound and adjoining land west of the railroad will be paid
in cash. It seems, then, to be a feasible project to organize a
company for the purchase, which will secure the stock being
taken in a short time, with the proviso that it be held for race-
course and fairground for a stipulated number of years. This
stipulation would be themeansofinduciDg subscriptions from
men who do not care to go into a speculation in real estate,
but who are ready to assist in building up the live-stock in-
terests of California. A compauy organized, with a few of
our energetic wealthy men to take the lead, and the proba-

they will occupy, and remain in comfortable quarters until
the cars are ready for their reception, there will be less reluc-
tance to send valuable animals than if the risks of passage
through crowded and slippery streets were part of the jour-
ney. So far as our kuowledge extends there is not a race-
track or fairground iu the United States which can equal the
Oakland Trotting Park in this respect. The track has no
superior in any country. By this we mean that the race-
course proper cannot be bettered when two substantial
bridges take the place of those which have served the pur-
pose for the years it has been used. Originally part of the
circuit was "adobe"; by the use of manure, sand and sedi-
ment this has been corrected, so that it harrows up as friably
as can be desired, and little work is necessary to put it in the
best condition for either racing or trotting. The soil has
been corrected by the applications mentioned so that it can
be made firm or softus the case requires, and should further
dressings be needed, there are thousands and thousands oi
tons of sediment which have been deposited by the creek <
Prior to cutting a ditch the creek was shallow, and every

contradiction. They are contiguous to two stutions on
the Berkeley road, and the furthest a way will bo
within an easy walk, not to exceed five minutes.
The street which is mapped as Bortou street is
a continuation of a street tu the south, a portion
of which is macadamized, viz.: from lVraha to LJ
street. Wi'.h that carried through to where the entrance
gait should he locuted, it will be one of the finest drives in
Oakland. Half-hourly trains from the city during a great
part of the day, with only thirty-five minutes loss of time
in making the trip, ensure easy access to the course, and
make the extra lots as desirable for residence purposes as the
most-favored parts of the city on the eastern side of the bay.
Were the property without improvement of any kind it
would be eagerly Bought for at the price offered. With a
comparatively smull sum udded iu other improvements, a
rental cau be obtained which will pay a fair rute of iuterest
on the whole cost, and the appreciation in the value during
the years it is held out of the market bo a haiuUonie remun
eration. More than that, if the company be organ
as to hold race meetings and fairs as well as the pan !
the ground, in a short period, with proper ninn a : m
will be "big dividends," as well as tho rise in vain
*eal estate, to reimburse the investors and the apocul
prove as remunerative as like associations in the East

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Jgfoe f&mdey.&tul Mpovtsmsceu

Feb 6

Antevolo and Tips.

[Fourth Paper.]
Iii the last paper the history was interrupted by a short
dissertation on boots. There could not be a more important
digression, as it cannot he too often reiterated ;the bearing
that these adjuncts have in the education of trotters, colts
especially. Granting that a horse is bo much the better from
not being compelled to wear appendages of any kind in order
to trot fast, and with safety to his legs and feet, to obtain
this perfect action, there are few cases where boots can be
dispensed with during the period of tuition, and, in my opin-
ion, still rarer will be the instances when full shoes are worn.
There are sound reasons for claiming that the protection
which shoes afford necessitate further protection, and that
when the metal extends from toe to heel, and generally
further back than this where the wall aud bar joins, the danger
is greatly increased . When wearing full shoes a valuable trot-
ter should never be driven fast without guards at all points.
With tips we have had two cases when the boots could be dis-
carded with comparative safety, and that when at a rate con-
siderably better than a 2:20 gait.

The history was continued in the preceding paper to
January 12 and 13, 1883, when, for the first- time, tips were
put on the front feet. It was then noted that shin boots in
front, ankle and scalping boots behind, were worn, and all
of them "marked, "and on the 16th of that month quarter-
boots were also worn, and the entry reads: "From that or
some other cause, he did not trot so well, 'hitching' with
the off hindleg the pastern of which was slightly cut. He
was driven for a few days on the road in order to get the
benefit of nearly straight work, and, as was expected, he
went more squarely. When returned to the track he still
hitched when driven at any rate of speed, and the old remedy
of 'rattles' and rolls did not work any improvement." The
5th of February he was rigged with toe-weights of 3£
ounces each, and the journal states that in places he trotted
well, though he resumed the propensity to hitch. Ou the
9th of February the tips were reset, after rounding (he toes,
but this was also ineffectual, and toe-weights of 5j ounces
each were unavailing. Ou the road he "acted" better, and
by keeping up the practice, with occasional drives on the
track, there was some improvement. It wou'd be tiresome to
follow as minutely as the daily record would give the history,
and therefore the plan will be to present a general summary
with the more salient points copied as they are given. The
colt was in a measure "let up," tips pulled off, and occasion-
ally short brushes, in some of which he would show a good
deal of speed. April 10th front tips were put on weighing
2i ounces each, and with the boots and toe-weights, as worn
before, there was some improvement in his gait, though I
became convinced that toe-weights were not likely to prove
as efficacious as I anticipated. Onthe5thof Maylputtipson
his hindfeet, the first time any metal was used on them. They
weighed 3 ounces each, the outside branch being longer, the
inside wider, in order to equalize tbe weight. I thought that
he went somewhat better in them, though I was not satis-
fied, and on the 19th of May pulled the front tips off'
rounded the edges of the horn, and he "went better." Two
days after the hind tips were taken off and he was driven
barefooted and without shoes of any kind. Desiring to test
a tip that was shortened at the toe so as to present a square
fiont, and that and the horn rounded, a front pair of that
form, weighing four ounces each, were put on January 1st,
and I was gratified with a decided improvment in his gait.
These were reset on the 27th of June, the weight being
reduced to a little over three ounces each, and on the 30th
let him step half a mile, the first time in 1883 a watch was
"held on him," making the half in 1:24. The 7th of July he
was given an easy mile in 2:51, after which he trotted a quar-
ter in 41 seconds. This was not bad for a colt only two years
and two months old, that had been prone to be bothersome,
though soon after he sprained a hind ankle from playing in
hiB stall. Though the iujury was slight, there was some
swelling; little was done with him buth on that account and
my absence at the fairs until October 8th, and from that time
on he went reasonably well. Little "timing" was done as I
was satisfied with what he was doing without the aid of the
watch. He was driven barefooted in front, and with light
tips— 2), ounces each behind. On the 30th of October I
repeated him in 2:46, and ou the 3d of November trotted him
in the Embryo. Carrie C. was in it, and as she had trotted
in 2:27-} a second heat of her race in Sacramento, and at Oak-
land in 2:30], it was a foregone conclusion that she would
win. The other starters were Antevolo, Mockiugbird and
Pinole. As was expected Carrio 0. won the first heat in
2:42|, the head of Antevolo on his sulky wheel, and the
second heat in 2:33$, Antevolo as second, timed as the rule
directs, in 2:41. A description of the race will not be out of
place in this conuection.

The second race was for two-year-olds, in which there
were four starters, Pinole, Jr., Antevolo, Mockiugbird aud
Carrie C. The positions were awarded in the order their
nameB are written, but although Carrie C. had to Btart on
the outside, her capacity was so well known that the only
speculation was as to which would get the Becond place.
Carrie 0. belongs to the victorious tribe of Palo Alto Election-
eers, aud wears the pruud distinction of having made the fast-
est time ever scored by a two-year-nld in an actual race. She
is also a sniooth-gmte'l, level-headed filly, and although small
has all the elemeuts of a promising trotter. There wbb con-
siderable scoring for the first heat, and when the word was
Kiven Autevolo was moving fastenough to take the pole before
^oiug one hundred yards. Mockingbird made a disastrous
break and Antevolo retained the lead to the half-mile pole
when Carrie C. deprived him of the advantage, compelling
idea to go outside of her on the further turn. From "thence

the filly had the best of it, although by sufferance the colt had
his head on her wheel at the score, the time 2:42;], Pinole
third, and Mockingbird outside the distance. In the second
heat it appeared as though the driver of Carrie C. intended
to serve the same sauce to the two which started against her.
He switched her lightly going round the first turn, and at
the quarter she was a good six lengths in the lead. He kept
her going down the back stretch, and at the half there were
nearly thirty yards between her and the second. The brown
oolt was trotting fast and steadily, however, and there was
no further opening of the gap, and when half way down the
stretch the filly was eased up and she jogged under the wire
in 2:38$. Antevolo trotted in 2:41, and as he was barefooted
in front and with only 2$-ounce tips behind, it is safe to as-
sert that no two-year-old ever trotted so fast under like con-
ditions.

From the day of the race until November 15th he was
"jogged," when he trotted a mile in 2:43}, and on the 23d
in 2:47, 2:39^, the last heat coming from the half in 1:18$-.
December 1st drove him three heats in 2:47, 2:40, 2:39}.
The last was his fastest trial for a mile during his two-year-
old form, his fastest quarter 3S$ seconds, though I felt cor
fident he could reduce these figures if called upon. The
main attention during the latter part of 1883 was given to
Anteeo. He was improving rapidly in every respect. On
the 29th of November he trotted a third heat in 2:23, the 6th
of December in 2:21, after a first heat in 2:34, and two miles in
5:07, and on the 15 of December three heats in 2:32, 2:27$,
2:20}, and that outside of ground harrowed deeply for a
running race which was run on the same afternoon. He
trotted so easily the last half in 1:09, the last quarter in :34
and the last furlong in 16 seconds, that I felt the utmost con-
fidence in driving him two or three seconds faster with the
track properly prepared so as to have it hard on the inside,
but the rains came ou the 21st, the 22d was the day set for
further trials, and the trotting for the year came to an end
That this estimate was justified by what he had done must be
admitted, as the ground lost by keeping outside of the har-
rowed part was at least equivalent to two seconds, and the
only part of the mile in which he was driven up to his full
rate was the last furlong. A great stress has been laid on
his trotting in 2:16} in full shoes, but as this was accomplished
when a six-year-old, most people will agree with me in giving
the four-year-old performance in tips the highest place
Maud S. trotted a public trial when at the latter age in 2:17$,
at six in 2:103; Jay-Eye-See in 2:19, 2:10; Director, 2:27$.

2:17.

In renewing the training of Autevolo for the season of
1883, it will be seen that there was a good deal of trouble,
and it will be well worthy of an endeavor to account for it.
As I have before remarked, I never had ahorse or colt, which
I succeeded in educating to trot fast, which did not at some
period of the schooling bother me in the way of gait. It is
unquestionably true that there were causes which, in a ma-
jority of instances, could have been sooner overcome had
the proper course been followed. In old days, when by far
the largest number of fast trotters were obtained which had
exhibited a tendency to fast trotting in ordinary driving, the
habit of "hitching," "singlefooting," or "running behind,"
was attributed to pulling weight. When colts, which have
never pulled anything heavier than a light breakiug-cart,
fall into the habit it cannot be ascribed to that, and the most
plausable conclusion is that it is due to either an anxiety
to go faster than they are capable of trotting square, or an en-
deavor to avoid injury. I am fully in the belief that to the
latter cause is attributable by far the largest proportion of
cases, and when proper steps are taken to guard against these
injuries we will be able to control the action with a great
degree of certainty.

Antevolo was driven barefooted longer than he would have
been if his feet had not been injured. Owing to the depressions
heretofore described the benefits which resulted to the feet
were somewhat counteracted by the grit from the macadam-
ized streets filling these depressions, aud the act of cleaning
them out with a footpick wore the cavities deeper. This
was peculiarly the case in the Winter time when the broken
rock was wet, as it packed into the crevices so hard as to
make it difficult to remove, and it also pressed the wall and
sole farther apart. This was the cause of the tips being put
on at first, and the precaution was taken of filling the de-
pressions under the tip with oakum saturated with balsam of
fir. The depressions on the sides necessitated tips with
longer branches than otherwise would have been used, aud
thus the points to cut and bruise were extended. It will be
observed that the most rapid improvement was towards the
latter part of the season, when Antevolo was driven with tips
only on his hiudfeet. It may appear anomalous to those who
are not familiar with the requirements of fast trotters that
the hiudfeet should present widely different conditions than
the front. So many of the fast trotters wear the outside of
the hindfoot far more rapidly than the front, that it may be
called the rule. With Auteeo and Autevolo there is so little
wear on the inside of the hindfeet, from a point just back of
the toe to the heel, that the growth far exceeds the loss, and
when the inside of the hind tip is two inches long the rear
portion of it will be scarcely worn while the outer is ground
away to the thickueBs of a knife blade. The wear on the in-
side is not as far as the heel, and when a three-quarter shoe
was worn on the hindfeet of Anteeo there was as little wear
at the heel as on the iuside branch. It is evident that when
a full shoe is worn the rapid weariug away of the metal ou
one side must throw the foot out of balance, aud this cauuot
be remedied.in any other way than by replacing the worn-out
shoe on one side by one that is level.

The unilateral tip guards the part worn, while by leaving
the horn exposed on the side that does not wear, it can be
kept level by rasping it down every few dayB, and thus the

"balance" iB never loBt. The forefeet wear more equally, but
when there is a tendency to scalp, the benefit of having an
opportunity to round the toe will be apparent. Every day.
if necessary, the edges can be rounded, whereas, the wearing
of the tip which leaves a sharper edge than when first put on
cannot be remedied otherwise than by resetting.

The first trouble, in -the way of shoeing trotters, is the
idea that more or less weight on the feet is an absolute re-
quirement. This has been so firmly imbedded in the mind
that it is hard to get rid of even when ready to admit that
there is no "protection" in metal battering into the heel to
the great detriment of the feet and legs.

Glen view.

[Kentucky Stock Farm.]

Last week, in company with Colonel E. S. Strader, Secre-
tary of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association, I
visited Glen view Stock Farm. At every turn we met evi-
dences of the far-seeing wisdom of its late proprietor. His
means were ample and his expenditures, with a view to
making his ideal breeding establishment a practical reality,
were princely. There is no absolute rule by which certain
fixed results can be attained in breeding. This fact is illus-
trated by the thoroughbred horse. Though selected, bred
and used for racing purposes for more than a century, com.
paratively few of them are great performers, even if measured
by the standard of long ago.

In view of this uncertainty, and the further fact that the
production of the trotter was, if not an untried problem, at
least an undemonstrated one, the calm confidence with
which the owner of Glenview invested a great fortune on the
faith of his conviction — that desired results in this new field
could, by adapting the means to the end, be attained with
reasonable certainty — stamps him as an extraordinary man.
He reasoned about the breeding problem, and was thoroughly
well-informed as to what certain combinations of character
and blood had produced; but he oftener, apparently from
intuition, struck out boldly and against the protest of
prudent counsel on a line that had not been blazed by any
other investigator, and in this way achieved in many in-
stances the most gratifying and prohtable results.

Business principles aud methods alone are not sufficient to
ensure eminent success in a field where well-established
ideas are being superceded almost daily by others that are
new. The bold spirit of the pioneer was a necessary element
of success, when the broad foundation upon which the Glen-
view establishment stands was laid.

The present owner is familiar with the processes and ex-
penditures which have led to its high position — has shared
the wise counsels that generally preceded any important step
— and is admirably fitted for the work in hand. It is pre-
dicted that the interest will move on with more vigor and
system than ever before, though for the present, at least, the
chances are that he will pursue the methods already demon-
strated to be the best now practiced, rather than seek to
make new discoveries by original and experimental depart-
ures. The farm of S00 acres is situated six miles from Louis-
ville. A large proportion of it is level, rich and well-adapted
to all the purposes of grazing or cultivation.

The residue, along the river, is somewhat hilly, beautifully
wooded, and especially adapted to grazing. The broodmares
were mostly in this woodland pasture, containing two or
three hundred acres. Besides the protection afforded by the
rolling ground, they were provided with ample shelter when
they stood to hay, at will. Under, and all round, fodder had
been fed abundantly, making dry, clean bedding. Every
mare was at her best, healthy ana strong. It is thought at
this establishment that the preparation of the trotter for
great performance beginB at this stage. While over-feeding
is not indulged, there is never a loss of condition that ex-
pense and attention can obviate. The care of the mares,
breeding, foaling, etc, is intrusted to our old friend Tommy
Britton, so well and favorably known here years ago before
he went to Glenview. He does not drive now, accidents
rather than age have retired him from the sulky. His posi-
tion, however, is of the first importance, and is filled with a
loving solicitude for the welfare of his charge that renders
his services valuable.

Fuller remains in charge of the flyers. He is asBisted by
Jim Chrystal who in the past drove a number of good horses
in this section.

Nutwood, 2:18£, the acknowledged king at Glenview, is 15
years old, by Belmont, out of the dam of Maud S., 2:08}; he
is a chestnut of extra size aud finish, stands come inches
higher behind than in front. This conformation is worthy
of note, when we remember his own great performances and
see the uniformity with which he transmits speed to his get.
His peerless sou Nutbreaker, yearliug record 2:42j, two-year-
old record 2:29, has filled out a good deal since his race with
Bermuda, though he still looks like a colt and is as frisky as
a boy home for a holiday; he has no blemish or other trouble
from his work, and promises to continue to illustrate the cor-
rectness of the theory that judicious early training is advan-
tageous. Nutwood's stud fee will be $250 the coming season,
and hiB book is filling rapidly.

Pancoast, 2:21$, by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21$, dam by
Harold, the sire of Maud S.; 2d dam the dam of Nutwood,
by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's Bellfounder— is at-
tracting widespread attention not ouly from his individual
excellence and superb breeding, but as the sire of Patron,
2:19], the greatest three-year-old performer the world has
yet "produced, of Aquarius, 2:29}, and of Issaqueena,
2:28|. There are two others that are claimed to be 2:30
performers, but the figures have uot-yet been plaoed on the
blackboard. The count shows that up to this time he has
had but 30 foals to his credit. Ho is now eight years old,
and from this time forward, if his reputation increases in
proportion to his opportunities, he will eolipse all other
horses in the stud while yet in his prime.

Cuyler is an inbred Hambletouian, and while I preler
either Nntwood or Paucoast, the fact romains that he has
sired Day Dream, 2:23i|, Algath, 2:23, Elvira, 2:1S$, and
Orient, 2:30, all as four-year-olds, and a host of other fast
ones. His mares have alBO proven themsulveB of extra value
in the stud.

The demand for Nutwood fillies, both for track and stud pur-
poses, at long prices, exceeds the supply; yet Mr. McFerrau
has reserved IS yearlings of the highest finish and breeding
for the stud. These will be bred as three-year-olds. My
visit to Glenview was rather from the standpoint of a breeder
thau a newspaper man. I have, therefore, given general im-
pressions rather thau the details which would be more inter-
esting to our readers on such an important Bubject.

1886

2Ptje ^vcsasx m\& ^pwrisrnatu

83

New Club House on the St. Louis
Fair Grounds-

SIZE OF THE BUILDING AND LOCATION*.

The new Club House is placed on the east
end of the Grand Stand, and one hundred feet
east of the same. The main or principal floor
will be on the same level as the first floor of
the Grand Stand, and a colonnade fifteen feet
wide, having a promenade on top, will connect
the porches of the Club House with first floor
of the Stand, so as to allow the club members
to pass from one building to the other, and

main building is carried up two stories over
the outside stairs and vestibule, and has two
large gables of different construction and
finish; one of them enclosing a large cir.
cnlar archway, with recessed balconies at
each side of a handsome bay window, the lat-
ter being corbelled out over the basement,
and terminating under the arch of the gable.
The east side is divided into three sections,
the center section being recessed, giving the
north and sooth ends prominence, as the
north end of this front contains the ladies'
parlors. There is a large old-fashioned

kitchen, pantry, refrigerator, elevator, ser-
vant's stairway, etc , on the west side of the
building, while in the east side and a portion
of the north side h*s the bowling alley, Ul-
lard room, bur room and gent's closets, and
all so isolated from the culinary or working
part of the building, that there is no connec-
tion whatever.

The first story being the principal one, con-
tains the ladies' reception rooms, public and
private parlors, toilet rooms on the east side>
and also has a separate entrance for ladies,
with staircase connected; while the main en-

The north front will be very imposing dar-
ing race times, with its two lines of porches,
or galleries, sixteen feet wide, extending along
the fronts, and around the circular end ou the
west side. The columns supporting these
galleries stand back five feet six inches from
the front line of porches, and handsome
brackets project from the columns to outside
of these porches. The second line of balcony
and porch has its floor stepped from the face
of the porch back to wall of building, like the
grand stand, for the purpose of obtaining a
better view of the races.

NOKTH
view the races, if so desired, from the floor of
the colonnade.

SIZE OF THE BUILDING.

The principal front on the north side, and
opposite the racetrack, will have a frontage of
ninety-seven feet. The principal entrance
will be on the south front, which will have a
frontage of seventy feet. The east side will
have a frontage of one hundred and nine feet,
and the west side a frontage of ninety-seven
feet. Externally the outline of the building
■will be irregular in shape from the many pro-
jections, towers, gables, galleries and porches
introduced in its design. In height it will be
two stories over the basement, and the floor
of the latter will be over the carriage drive on

PKOKT.

Queen Anne fireplace built on the front, or-
namented with terra cotta tiling, and as the
fireplace extends seven feet outside the walls,
curved angles extend from the chimney breast
to the walls of building, perforated by handsrme
three-light windows at each side of the chim-
ney breast. The projections for the fireplace,
^ nd curved windows are covered by a hand-
some gable, while the circular windows ier-
ruinate with open balconies on a level with the
altic floor. The chimney shaft towers above
its auxiliaries in grotesque fashion. The
southern projection on the east front is semi-
cctagon on its facade up to the level of the
attic floor, where it looses its shape and as-
sumes another, the whole being enclosed by
a poiDted gable.

LAiMhb'

trance has its office, gents' private club rooms,
and a general dining-room, connecting it with
the ladies' parlors, on the north end of the
building.

The second story is arranged for private
parlors and dining-rooms, or lunch rooms, as
there are large and small rooms for the pnr-
pose, besides a dancing hall or private billard
room for ladies. The main hall or corridor is
spacious, and has the principal staircase re-
cessed in it. This staircase is a very han^-
some and spacious one, and enclosed by
arches, and lighted by a skylight from above.
The following is a view of it.

GENERAL REMARKS.

Externally the Club House will present a
fine effect and will be the handsomest and
most substantial building on the grounds, and
will, when finished, afford amusement and

VAttLUh.

An imposing feature ou the circular end o*
the building, northwest corner, is a handsome
lantern, the roof under it is bell-shaped. It
serves not only as an observatory, but also as
a ventilator.

ELECTRICITY AND HEATING.

The building will be heated thoroughly by
steam, so that it can be not only used for a
Summer, but Winter club house, and will
have electric bells and speaking tubes, con-
necting each room with the office.

COST OF THE BUILDING.

The building, when completed, will cost
fifty thousand dollars, and it is to Mr. Cbas.
Green, Julius Walsh, John Scullen and L. M.
ttnmsey, who are backed by the whole Board
of Directors, that the ritizens of St. LotiH are

SOUTHEAST VIEW.

the south front, making it a complete story.
Under the basement, and at the southern por-
tion of the buildings there will be spacious
cellars for coal, steam boiler, store rooms,
refrigerator, etc. Sleeping rooms will be
arranged in the attic for gentlemen desiring to
spend their Summers at the Club.

The south front is very attractive, as the
main stair is enclosed by a large open arch-
way, while the stair landing terminates in a
round tower perforated by lunettes. The
vestibule of the main entrance is carried up
one story high over the basement, and forms
a spacious landing for the stairs, and lights
the main hall by a clustered window.. The

On the recessed front is an oriel window
corbelled out over the basement story, which
is continued and terminates with the line of
the main roof, and has a bell-shaped roof over
it.

STYLE OF ARCHITECTURE.

The style of architecture selected by the
architect, Mr. Thos. Walsh, is Queen Anne,
and is a combination taken from the best
English examples of that style of architecture
during the reign of that lady.

INTERNAL ARRANGEMENTS.

The basement, which has its floor over the
carriage-way of the south front, contains the

I'HE STAIRCASE.

place for exercise to every member of the club
and their families, as two bowling alleys and
three billiard tables are provided, and exercis-
ing rooms for gymnastics, besides the facili-
ties for being public or private as may be de-
sired by the many private dining or lunch
rooms.

The floors will be laid with the best quality
of yellow pine polished, and the finish of the
bisement, first and second stories of hard
wood. The ceiling of the dining-room will be
panelled with hard wood and polished. The
walls of the ladies' reception rooms are rough
cast, rtnd brouzed with gold bronze, aud every
other department throughout the building will
be finished in an exquisite manner.

indebted f.-r (his beautiful building, whii li
ciiu be used at .ill seaaona of tite yar. In
Summer for outdoor exercise, us plunk walks
encircling the outside of the race- track will be
laid foi pedestrian?, while tlie im->i«!e of the
track can be used for the training or driving
of hnrsfs owned by the dun members.

If the people of this city do not appreciate
what has been done for their happiness nd
: i lit. and fail lo support t! - ■ 1

opportunities given luem, "
fault, us the Fair Associate d I
thing for their complete enjoy d
interest of ibis city, and to
tli.il the building* and grounds n
unrivalled ou this contiueot.

84

%\xz fgmxtey.&tul Qfamttswvm.

Feb 6

BOD.

The Minor Tribulations of an Angler.

[By Bed Spinner.]
The angler who would set himself the task of writing a
work describing all the miseries, disappointments, the vexa-
tions incident to his sport, it has often occurred to me would
strike upon a paving vein. Few are the sportsmen who pre-
sent the dark side of the shield. And, upon second thoughts,
why should thev? It assuredly is not for the angler to cry
slinking Hsh The needless reader who makes nis little
iok» because the printed records are mostly of gigantic suc-
cesses bright scenes and entrancing delights, should think
of this What the world wants to be told is not of failure,
but success; not the disgust of the defeated so much as
the triumphs of the spoiler. Wherefore the angler in print
is silent upon the whips ard scorns of ill-fortune, and makes
the most— being after all but human— of the best that has
been done, and that cau be said. Modern sporting literature
nevertheless, would not suffer from the salt that a crabbed
grumbler an unsuccessful operator, a cynical believer in his
inveterate ill-luck, could supnly. He would have abundant
material to work upon, and he oonSd not fail to be iunnslng.
H.rf the entertainment iu lite to many men, ftnd soyte
women, is filched from the minor tribulations of their fel-
lows- and in the matter of small woes, I would back the
au°!er against the whole creation of sportsmen.

Everyone of us must be acquainted with angling brothers
with whom everything seems to go wrong. Nay, a pretty
heavy percen'.ige of even the very filst rank have their bad
days and believe iu them with a species of fata ism, that of
course, helps on the result they dread. Endless are the
ander's troubles if he will but devote his mina to developing
them ^he worst victim is the man who does not take things
patiently, who is ever turning the tup of impetuosity on at the
main who begins the day with a rush, goes through it iu a
flutter aud ends it iu alternations of dejeotion and rage.
What a charming man So-and-So is, but what a nuisance he
is to himself and everybody from this too common failing.
The train is actually moving, aud, as usual, like a whirlwind,
he is projected iu by the guard, panting aud irritable. You
know perfectly well how it has happened; ho got up too late,
spluttered over the hot coffee, chivied the cabman all the way,
charged through the porters on the platform, and here he is.
Naturally he discovers that he left his waterproof in the
hansom; he searches iu vaiu for his pipe; he fumes and frets,
aud swears he is the most unfortunate devil on earth. The
song birds the flowers, the fields, the c ear atmosphere touch
him never a whit, and the chances are that he continues
through the livelong day as he began. In running his hue
through at the waterside, he will miss one or two rings, and
only Hud it out when the foot line has been affixed. This
mistake remedied, he essavs a cast or two, aud away goes half
of his rod; he neglected to tie the joints together, and attrib-
utes the mishap to the tackle makers, who do not provide
easy ready-matie fasteners. These blunders, miscalled ill-
luck, do not soothe the temper. As a matter of course, our
friend smacks hard at the first lish which rises, and hails the
returning collar, minus point and fly, with a sarcastic grin, asif
sonieevil genius outside himself had done the deed. Hence-
forth he will be "on the go" all round. In climbing a stile he
wili tickle the hawthorn hedge with his rod top, swing his
suspended landing net into the thorns, ond perhaps shake his
fly-book out of his pocket iu his angry descent on the other side.
It there is a clump of furze anywhere in the parish, or a tall
patch of meadow sweet in the rear, or an inconvenient bram-
ble handy, be sure his flies will Hud them out. Another man
would coolly proceed to extricate them; he pulls and hauls,
and swears, carrying away his gear, and is lucky if his rod is
left sound. In wading, he goes in sooner or later over the
tops of his stockings, cracks off his flies through haste in re-
turning the line, and altogether fills his day full of small,
unnecessary grievances. That this is possible, I know full
well. I have done it all myself.

But the minor tribulations I had in my mind when! began
to write this modest essay were not precisely of this kind,
'which are the heritage of those habitual unfortunates who
are, in a measure, beyond hope of redemption. I had the
pleasure of curing one of them, however, by pointing out to
him the cause ot his chronic irritation, producing haste, and
a loug train of inevitable ills. Anything iu the shape of a
burden about bis body chafed him, aud this being so, I need
scarcely add that his equipment was always on the largest
scale. The obvious suggestion was that he should hire a
boy to carry his great creel, superfluous clothes, spare rod,
aud laudiug net. By proving to him that the expense would
be less than the amount of losses and breakages of both
tackle and temper, he was induced to take my advice, and he
was thenceforth a converted character. My theme is, rather
than palpably preventible disasters, the small accidents that
may happen 'to the most careful anglers, especially if they
put off their preparations to the last moment. Provokiug is
scarcely tko word for the calamity of traveling a loug distance
by rail and road to realize that you have brought everything,
iucinding odds aud euds that you will never use, but have
left au important factor, say wiuch and line, behind you. To
have brought the wiuch that does not Ht your rod may be
got over by binding on with a piece of your line; but the
general variety ot wiuch littiugis certainly a standing trouble
for all anglers. Nor is it any good to boast of bringing your
handle if you have overlooked the net; nor to take gigantic
pains to buy live baits iu Loudon only to Hud that the water
has leaked out loug before you leave the train iu Leicester-
shire. I have known a fly-fisher wretched for a whole day
because he had not brought the bit of iudiurubber with
which he was iu the habit of straightening out his cast; and
a roach-fisher refuse to be comforted because his plummet
was not.

You caunot control the wind and weather, yet some men

seem to be uudera climatic ctlrse. Auy landowner whose crops

require raiu has only to invite them down for a day's fishing;

there will be rain euough aud to spare. No uankerer after

au east wind should be without them. It shall breathesouth-

west balm wheu they start for the river; they will bo met at

the waterside by a vile north-easter. Yesterday the wiud

wottld take the fly where wanted; to-morrow it will do the

same; to-day it is dead down stream or iu the angler's face.

This is. uo donbt, inveterate ill-luck, and the patient is to be

commiserated with. Yon can quite believe him when he

says that ii lo- takes a fishing for August there will be no

water; if for September, perpetnal flood; and when, the week

■ :» Iiis return to town, lie greets you with a sickly smile,

i volanteers the information that the day succeeding his

parture the river at once got into ply, you deal gently with

yotiug man. for this verily is tribulation major, and it

your turn tu meet it round a corner cext year. 1

;jpose there are meu in all {grades of sport, as in all grades

. work, to whom the cards invariably fall awry, and the

worst of the case is that there is only one piece ul advice to

tender— forswear the cards, or grin and bear. The angler
ought to hold by the latter clause. The retrieving chances
that mayhappen; the thousand aud one worthy goods turned
up even wheu the philosopher's stone is never reached; the
assets to the right if there are deficits to the left — these may
be philosophically set off against what I have elected to call
the minor tribulations of an angler.— Ex.

The trap shooting season is near at hand, and clubs are
looking about for the best targets. They should not fail to
see and try the Macomber target advertised by Messrs. Cla-
hrough & Golcher. Mr. Golcher has used the target and
recommends it as a handy, cheap and pleasant substitute for
live birds.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication tbe earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in tbeir kennels, iu all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Visits.

Dr. W. H. Curd's liver Spaniel Jennie to W. S. Eittle's
Irish Water Spaniel Brian Boru, by Champion Mike — Mol-
lie, on January 27, 1SS6.

Mr. John B. Lucas' Setter bitch Bessie, by Fred — Gypsey,
is laid up with a broken leg. She was rabbit-chasing and
tripped .

California Coursing Club.

At the regular monthly meeting of the club, held on Wed-
nesday evening last, it was decided to hold the spring meet-
ing at Newark Park, on March 6th and 7th next. It will be
au open meeting. Two stakes will be run; the 6rst open to
all;! for thirty-two dogs, all ages. Entrance $5.

The second a Veteran Stake for sixteen dogs; open to dogs
aged six years or over in March. Entrance So. In this
stake, Mr. John Dugau, proprietor of Newark Park, adds a
silver cup, value §25, to first money.

The Veteran Stake will bring out Paul Jones, Chief of tbe
Canyon, Lady Franklin, Speculation and many other well-
known old stagers.

The Value of Show Honors.

p*o. m.]

Kesuming the line of thought interrupted last week, tbe
article by Dr. Kowe, elicited by a passing remark in this
paper, may be analyzed. Dr. Kowe excepts to our expressed
belief that from the average English Setter litter, the breeder
cannot rely upon getting a fairly powerful, courageous, able
field dog.

In reply to Dr. Kowe, we remarked that in so far as theory
is concerned, the difference between us might be summed up
by saying that he believes thoroughb reeding will certainly
devitalize, while we believe it will vitalize. He would sup-
port his theory by instancing the fact that the ordinary pure
English Setter is devitalized, which is precisely the proposi-
tion which we enunciated, aud to which Dr. Kowe professes
to except. But the Doctor names a few dogs, a very few, a
mere moiety of those bred, which have shown capacity at
American field trials, and from their proven quality argues
the soundness of his theories.

Dr. Kowe oites the Gladstone — Sue's. Where are they?
Where are the pups of her four litters by Gladstone? A few
weeks since, a valued correspondent of this paper gave Sue's
blood proportions a little inaccurately. Sue was 7-16 Laver-
ack, 4-16 Duke, and 5-15 Khoebe.

Gladstone was i Laverack, £ Duke aud \ Khoebe, and the
Gladstone — Sue pups, consequently, were 15-32 Laverack,
S-32 Duke, aud 9-32 Khoebe. It will be admitted that if a
cross of tbe Duke — Khoebe upon the Laverack is likely to
produce good, desirable dogs, Sue's puppies should have been
good. Now what is the fact? If our memory serves us, Sue
threw forty-one pups to Gladstone. All of the litters have
been whelped within four years, and of the number, barring
accidents, a fair proportion should be alive to-day, if the
essential, vital strength of the animal is whet it should be,
judging from analogy. Yet, in a recent article upon Sue,
Judge Post, of Sacramento, wrote that of the first litter but
one was living, of the second, two are alive, of the third,
three living, one of them incurably affected with chorea.
Judge Post added that of twelve dog pups out of
Sue the Messrs. Bryson had nut been able to raise one to
maturity.

We are not in possession of all facts that could be wished
in relation to the pups last mentioued, but it is possible to
generalize a little. It is safe to say, the Messrs. Bryson are
thorough dog men, both in a knowledge of what is to be
learned from books aud iu a practical way.

If favorable conditions aud skillful care could have insured
the preservation of the Sue puppies, they would not have
died. The fact that they did die is proof either that the
whole number were most strangely singled out by fate for
accidental deaths, or that they perished because of some in-
trinsic iuiibility to pass through the ordinary ills of puppy-
hood. We cannot believe that any large proportion of the
twelve met violent deaths, aud are forced to the conclusion
thiit some iuuate weakness contributed to destroy most of
them. Now, tbe weukness could not well have been one re-
sulting from lack of food, care, or proper hygienic surround-
ings. To suggest that it was a result of the operations of
those possible factors, would be to impugn the knowledge,
good sense aud humanity of the Brysons, to say uothiug of
the lack of business capacity, which would be shown iu per-
mitting immensely valuable property to be lost. So again
we revert to inherited constitutioual weakness as the proba-
ble cause of death, in combination with aud aggravation of
BUOta ailiuonts as almost invariably attack the young dogs.

Our remark that it was rare to get one first-rate English
Setters from each litter bred, iucluded iu its scope, not alone the
impossibility of selecting a first rater from each litter of
English Sutter pupfl which roaches maturity, but also the
comparative infrequency with which such litters are carried
over flic first two years <>f life. Our writing for a long time
baa been in fuvor of a minimum of Laverack blood erossod
with as much of the Duke or Phuube, or both, us is to be had;
IL«- hiePling to be with dogs which show field merit on both
sides, so that iu depreciating mere bench breeding we are at
one with Doctor Howe. But such knowledge of the resultsof
English Setter breeding, as we have been able to gain, seems
to indicate a radical delicacy iu constitution which militates
strongly against the practical usefulness of the auimuls and

the Gladstone— Sue litters, cited by Doctor Kowe, rather bear
us out in the opinion.

It may be urged, that with rare exceptions, such of the
dogs bred from Sue as have lived have been superlatively
good, and we willingly admit the fact, coupling with it re-
grets that all could uot have lived, and possibly added, yet
brighter lustre to their famous progenitors, but we cannot
lose sight of the fact that about all of the pups died, and, if
our reasoning is sound, died from inherent weaknesses, trace-
able alone to their breeding.

While proud of the magnificeut results reached by the dogs
iu the hands of Americans, we ye* feel compelled to ask if
when properly estimated, they are such as to justify a con-
nance of the means. An authority on breeding has said that
"In attempting to secure the highest development of some
particular quality, a gradual, and it may be an undesirable
change is so often observed in the qualities depending on the
functional activity of some other part or parts of the system,
as to lead to the belief, that the quality that is retained is
incompatible, with a high development of the function that
is impaired in his activity."

The authority further says "An equilibrium of the organi-
zation can only be obtained by an arrangement of its ele-
ments, in strict accordance with the law of correlation. Any
modification of even a single character may therefore involve
corresponding changes in other parts of the system, and a
consequent arrangement of the dominant characteristics.

These quotions are directly in the line of what we think
may justly be said of the average English Setter breeding of
the day.

It is not the poiut to urge the fact, thst from one, two or a
dozen English Setters, good field dogs have been produced.
Our proposition was, that taking the whole number of litters
bred, the rule was, that only from exceptional litters conld a
good, sound field dog be raised or selected.

Nor do we go as" far as Dr. Kowe, in condemning breeding
to bench dogs. It is a curious anomaly that the Doctor should
so unreservedly condemn bench breeding, and so unquali-
fiedly abjure the use of bench dogs as sires, while at the
same time one of the litters cited by him as all good, bred by
himself should be grand-sired by a winner on the bench ex-
clusively. None will question the excellence in her day of
Dr. Kowe's favorite companion, old Peg, yet Peg was sired
by Leicester, whose fame and winnings were derived from
the bench alone.

So also, Dr. Kowe cites the Count Nobles ex Sanborn's
Nellie, Peep o' Day and Twin Maud as all good, yet in Jan-
uary, 1SS4, in speaking of Count Wind'em, the sire of Count
Noble, the Doctor said, "To breed a dog which is likely to
get worse looking specimens (as well as many worthless field
dogs,) than his less pretentious relatives, is not in our mind
the height of excellence in breeding."

It certainly is not, aDd the remark indicates the belief of
Dr. Kowe to be similar to our own, viz.; that, even in the
kennel of the man whose name for a time was given to Eng-
lish Setters, breeding has been more a lottery than a scienti-
fic procedure. There is no satisfactory way of learning how
many dogs have been bred by Mr. Llewellin, from which to
select the few good ones which he has shown, but, basing an
opinion upon such facts as have appeared, from time to time
in the American Field, it is safe to say, that of the whole num-
ber bred, a mere fraction has been raised, of the latter a
very few have been uncommonly good, and of the remainder
many have failed to show even mediocre excellence.

This state of affairs, if it existed among other genera of
stock subject human oversight, would set a multitude of
thinkers and experimenters at work, searching for the reasons
and devising remedies.

Suppose Mr. Kowe was asked about Marchioness Peg's
litter, of April 11, 1SS3, by Cambridge, he might reply in ex-
planation of the fact that none of the litter are first raters,
that purely fortuitous conditions defeated the probabilities
in that instance. In charity we might be silent, but in be-
half of the interests of field sport we must suggest that if
they were strong in vital energy as a result sound breeding,
they should not all have perished.

Iu the first six months of the year 1SS4, nearly one thou-
sand English Setters were bred in America, that were re-
corded, and many more that were not put on record. One
paper alone, the American Field, recording some two hun-
dred and thirty visits by English Setter bitches, to English
Setter dogs, during that time, and also recording a little more
than seven hundred puppies whelped, averaging about seven
to the litter. A large proportion of these puppies were bred
by actual Bportsmen, in the hope of securing good field dogs;
and next week we shall trace, in so far as we can, the results
of their efforts.

Another Dor Story.

Editoi: Breeder and Sportsman : As the kenuel notes of
the Breeder and Sportsman have lately been embellished by
the humorous and interestingletters of "Sirius" and "Esau,"
the former of whom graphically describes the generous
instinct of his pet pug, aud the latter recounts the exploits,
by flood aud field, of his faithful "Shep" of miscellaneous
ancestry, I feel emboldened to write you a short history of
the varied feats and performances of one of tbe grandest
little specimens of that princely breed of terriers, the "true
as steel" and "hard as nails," the gentlemanly Fox-terrier, it
was ever my lot to come across, aud of whom for many years
I was the proud owner; I say proud, aud I mean it, iu every
sense, for the reason that he never disgraced me during a loug,
eventful aud useful life; was ever possessed of that happy
faculty of displaying some uew trait of doing something to
excite admiration, aud of affording sport iu some shape or
other, at all times aud under all circumstances when least
expected. Aud be it remembered that iu this very pride,
somewhat selfish as it may appear, lies the essence of every
dog owners' attachment to his dog, and the gratification of
which, to a greater or lesser degree, marks its value. Beiug
possessed of an unbounded belief iu blood aud breeding as
the one great desideratum to be airived at in the purchase of
any description of stock, dogs more especially, I bought
from Mr. Burbidge, of Loudon, one of the most successful
Fox-terrier breeders in England, two three-months'-old pup-
pies, a dog aud bitch, the former of whom the subject of this
letter was, by Champion Buff (champion of all England in
1SS0), out of Spice, a daughter of old Champion Tyke, out of
Spiooy, a Champion Bitters bitch. Bull' was by Champion
Buffet (a fniuous winner on the show beuch everywhere, aud
sire of many winners), out of Swan, by Dazzler. Fox-terrier
fanciers will readily recognize these mimes as among the
foremost iu the stud-book of the breed. Iu duo time the
puppies were landed safe aud sound at my home in Australia,
aud \\<jiu duly christened by the euphouetic aud suggestive
names of Wriggle aud Twist, respectively. Wriggle soon
developed into a compact, cobby, little dog of about eighteen
lbs. weight, of excellent disposition, proportions and mark-
ings, active and intelligent to a degree, but, in strict truth,
hardly up to the standard required for a bench winner, where
he never appearod, for that reason.

1886

3E*te Igmotr area gpiMtismm,

85

At six months old be killed his first iguana, a creature very
similar to the crocodile, but of from two to three feet long,
indigenous to Australia, haimle«s, but a tough customer for
a small, inexperienced puppy to handle. With plenty of ad-
vantages in the way of 'possum hunting, he soon ran up to
his credit a goodly death score of wiley "fhift'erins," which in-
fested my vineyard, and played sad havoc with the grape crop,
and of a night would often go on his own account, bringing
home dead victims as evidence of his prowess, proudly drag-
ing them sometimes long distances.

This retriving propensity was also shown in the apt way
in which he soon learnt to perform the ordinarj stick act,
and later the finding and fetching of articles hidden for the
purpose, handkerchiefs dropped along the road, and all the
performances, usually the province of the Spaniel or re-
triever, were executed by him with certainty, precision, and
the tenderest care. Up to this time the little dogs' accom-
plishments were the outcome of natural instincts, encour-
aged and promoted without any restraint on my part and
with no attempt at discipline, but an event now occurred
which made me think it would be judicious to put Master
Wriggle through a course of drill which would give me a
much necessary control over him and make him bidable to
command. It was in this wise, I had started down the river
Murray to a point about a couple of miles from the house, and
was noting the angry, swirling torrent of snow water with which
the river was unduly swollen, when a flock of white cocka-
toos came, screeching, over my head. In sheer wantonnesss I
raised my gun, a light single barrelled breech-loader, and
fired. Down came one of the birds, evidently hard hit, and
after vainly trying to reach the other side of the river dropped
and settled on a snag out about mid-stream; the snag stood
probably about eighteen inches or two feet out of the water.
At once there was a plunge and a splash alongside of me,
and to my astonishment Wriggle was on his way out to
bring Cocky to shore, the little fellow had all his work cut out
to reach the snag, the current taking him far down below it;
but with determined gamenes3 he fought his way inch by
inch up stream, and seizing the snag with his teeth held on
for a moment or two, as if for breath, meanwhile looking up
at the bird, who, with down-stretched neck and his beautiful
yellow plume all on end, screeched loudly, and seemed to be
pouring forth a volley of the choicest aborginal oaths at the
devoted head of his daring antagonist. Wriggle now let go
his hold in order to make a grab at the bird, which, ol course,
he missed, being just beyond his reach and was borne away
down stream, only to struggle up once more. This, tome, at
first interesting performance was gone through again and
again, until at last to my utter horror I saw the game little
dog was failing in strength, and that on the other hand the
bird was still sufficiently strong to hold out for some time
to come. No amount of calling or whistling on Wriggle
had any effect, and I could see the poor little fellow was com-
pletely exhausted from his continued and plucky exertions,
and probably the intense cold of the water added thereto.
Suddenly, he seemed to have made up his mind, for, after
gasping and almost going down in his endeavor to work his
way up for another attempt, he turned and, to my amaze-
ment, made for the opposite bank, reaching it almost in his
last effort, staggering into shallow water but with eyes fixed
on the cockatoo. INow, had I had another cartridge on me,
or had Wriggle been under proper control, all this would not
have happened; but I relate the incident to show the dead
pluck of the dog, persistent in his efforts almost to bis last
breath, and, as the sequel will show, victorious in the end,
for Cocky, after nearly two hours of evident severe illness,
gradually ceased his profane language and dropped grace-
fully into the water. Wriggle had not lost a move of the
bird, which had barely touched the water before he was on
his way across and after him, eventually landing him at my
feet, with that unmistakable air of self-satisfaction in his
bearing that ever added a comical turn to his most trifling
act. The few, much-needed lessons required to bring him
under tolerable discipline soon after followed, and I was
agreeably surprised to find how readily he became amenable
to command, a motion of the hand bringing him to heel at
once, while another would bring him to a dead stop or give
him direction in ranging, etc. Full of indomitable energy, no
day appeared toolong for him, and he became so desperately
attached to a gun that the very sight of one drove him into
a frenzy of joy. Retrieving seemed to be innate in him, and
though a terrific hard fighter, giving and receiving the
severest punishment with any kind of vermin, would yet
retrieve "most tenderly anything with feathers on. Night
after night he has been my sole companion in duck^shooting
expeditions on the lagoons of the Murray, bringing to bag
hundreds during a season, and that in a thoroughly work-
man-like manner. Placed on one occasion where there was
some excellent rabbit shooting, I found Wriggle invaluable,
for, with an exhibition of science entirely his own, he would
range the rush beds steadily and noiselessly, coming to
almost an unmistakable point as he struck a rabbit, looking
round to me for the word, and thus giving me due warning
and sufficient time to be on the lookout for bunny, as he
bolted oftentimes almost from under the dog's feet. Take
the ordinary, country-raised dog to a large city, and he will
mostly be found a nuisance in every way, both to his master
and the public in general, losing his head and his where-
abouts at everv turn; and Wriggle was no exception to the
rule, for when first introduced to the, to him, bewilldenng
scenes of the thronged streets, he was all abroad but the
novelty soon wore off, and the matter-of-fact manner in
which he took to his new life was a treat to witness. It was
an easy matter for him to make friends, and friends he made
everywhere, at the same time keeping an eye to business,
all the while hunting systematically for the only game avail-
able, the bete noire of his existence, the humble rodent,
scarcely a day passing without one or more deaths rewarding
his unremitting zeal. At local pigeon shooting Wriggle fur-
ther distinguished himself and was in great request, putting
in many a useful afternoon's retrieving at the traps; but bis
greatest successes were yet to come, and to them may be
ascribed the celebrity to which he attained in the latter years
of his life. Rabbit coursing with terriers was just being in-
augurated in Australia, and the meetings, run as they were
at that time on the old Sheffield rules of "catch and hold,
(now, I believe they aTe run under the Standard rules, gov-
erning all Greyhound coursing matches) were often largely
patronized, and terriers of all breeds were entered to run
to weight in the various stakes, with entrance fee Tanging
from S5 to $10 each. In these 30 or 40-timers usually paid
up. Plenty of betting was indulged in, and the promoters of
the events, in order to draw good fields and consequently
large attendance, contributed to the stakes in the shape of
added money, silver cups, collars, etc. These minature
coursing matches proved usually dead gifts to Wriggle, so
much so that he was often barred from the open Terrier con-
tests. Later the Australian Fox-terrier Club took the matter
in hand, and projected and brought off numbers of meetings
for Fox-terriers alone, of any weight; in these again the little
imported demon proved boss, time and time again, and won
trophies sufficient to stock a sideboard, claiming

championship of the colony as a rabbiter. A word here,
descriptive of thesportas givenat these meetings. Theentries
being made in due form with the Secretary at an appointed
place and time, the draw was proceeded with in regular
coursing style, the stakes apportioned, judge, slipper and
stewards appointed and all matters arranged for the carrying
out of the meeting, usually held the following day on suitable
grounds in the near proximity to the hotel premises of some
suburban sporting publican, who acted the part of caterer
and general getter-up of the event.

Saturday was usually our field day, and as it is a pretty
general half-holiday in that country for all classes, by one
o'clock in the afternoon crowds would be in attendance at
the tryst. The Club Fox-terriers and those engaged in the
various stakes were the center of attraction, and a more
lively scene could scarcely be imagined; pretty as pictures,
the little white, black and tan beauties, well aware of tbe sport
in store for them, were all excitement, and the discussion of
their breeding, shapes and condition occupied the fancy, while
the preliminaries were being arranged. In true orthodox
coursing manner, the judge, mounted on an active pony, and
he slipper take their positions and the slip steward orders
the first pair of dogs to slip; each of the little contestants
appears with a red or a white kuitted collar on correspond-
ing with his positionon the card, the dog on the right or
first-drawn wearing the red, the one on the left the white.
Meanwhile, an official, technically called "the putter down,"
draws a rabbit gently out of one of the crates, aud holding it
firmly by the flank, runs forward to a point about 25 yards
ahead of the slippers, where he deposits it at a word fiom the
judge, giving it a send-off towards the middle of the open
field, and now the funcommences. Thetwo terriers areslipped
in full view and away they go in eager pursuit; red leads
by a short length and making sure of his game almost throws
himself at the rabbit, who, however is only just now alive
to the danger by which she is threateued, doubles short and
throws her pursuer far away behind her. By the movement of
the rabbit, white collar is soon placed in command, but the same
tactics on the part of bunny once more saves her life. The
respite, however, is only momentary, for the dogs are at her
again, hammer and tongs, first one, then the other, all three
almost in a bunch. No breaking away or doubling now, all
is close work; red reaches out, and smothering his game in
a quick succession of short wrenches, runs into her, picks
her up, and the judge decides in his favor, waving the red
handkerchief by which the excited crowd is informed of the
verdict. The dogs are then brought back, their moutha care-
fully sponged out, and the winner subjected to the moat
approved treatment after his exertion, in order that he may
come up fit and well when required for the next succeeding
ties. Meanwhile, the best pair on the card have gone to
slips, and course after course is run in rapid succession;
each an individual event in itself, and each a separate
medium for betting and excitement. And so the game rolls
on until the card is run down and the stakes won, the interest
culminating in the final course, by which the winner becomes
possessed of the trophy. There may be some, of ultra
humane notions, who would be inclined to frown down such
exhibitions as being unworthy the name of sport, but who,
nevertheless, I venture to say, if placed so as to witness the
performance of a couple of smart Fox-terriers on a good
rabbit, fair law and an even slip been given, would appreciate
it as I did, and consider it one of the prettiest of sights,
always remembering that the rabbit in. that country is out-
lawed from the list of game, and is classed a3 vermin of the
most pronounced kind. And now, Mr. Editor, after this
long digression, I must needs crave yonrpatience to hear me to
the end, not that I have by any means exhausted the theme,
for that were impossible where tbe many uses and good
qualities of the Fox-terriers are under notice, and let it be
understood that the aim of this alreadj- far too lengbty com-
munication lies in that direction, rather than the setting
forth of the glowing account of Wiggles' exploits therein con-
tained, which must be accepted as but an example of what
may be expected and obtained from almost any fairly intelli-
gent sample of the breed whose claims as the gentleman
sportsman's dog rank second to none. Wiggles' end was
peace, as is ever that of the true and faithful. And naught
now remains of the gallant little champion but his stuffed
effigy, which, though but an apology for his better self, is
held in greater veneration as time rolls on, and season after
season produces fresh evidences of the grit and quality
imparted to his progeny by the illustrious dead. Butfet.

San Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Buy horse, black polnt3; weight, 1,100 pounds; record, 2:18^:, in fifth
lie.it; Sired by Ceorfie Wilkes, record ,i:'J*J, with 42 in the -i:30 list. a
greater number than anv other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patchtin, the best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thorne. recosd 2:1V.,'; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2 MlM-i.bv Seeley's American star; third dam the
Capt. Kobert'a mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, butshe was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end June 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
marcs besides ury.own.

LE GRAND.

Gun Club.

Too late for insertion under its proper head, comes the
newsthaton Thursday last the Guu Club heid its annual
meeting.

The officers elected for the ensuing year were, President,
Ramon E. Wilson; Vice President, Howard Black; Secretaiy
and Treasurer, T. S. Butler. The Club decided to hold its
initial trap shoot of tbe season of 188G at oan Bruno, on
February 22d, next. Tbe Gun Club shoots are always
enjoyable, and attract numbers of spectators.

SALE OP

RANCOCAS

EACING STABLE.

Owing- to pressure of business, Mr. P. Lorillard
has concluded to Sell at Public Auction
his Entire Racing Stable, con-
sisting- of the following
Superior Racehorses.

DRAKE CARTER, b g (6), by Ten Broeck, dam Platina.
EJIPERUR, br h (5), by Enquirer, dam Vesper Light.
IMKVn A<\ blk b [5), by Pero Gomez, dam imp. Agenoria.
HEIMDA1,. ch c <4), by imp. Mortemer, dam Vandalite.
t'SfBIEST, cb f (4), by imp. Mortem* r, dam Letola.
GREENFIELD, ch c |4),by imp. Glen Athol, dam Lotta.
HERCIXES, chc (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Ontario.
4'1fCI*OI*S, ch c i3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Lizzie Lucas.
HOES ATONIC, be (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Vandalite.
SAVAXAC, cb c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Sly Boots.
WI.tFREI), ch c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Minnie Minor.
POXfICO, b c (3t, by imp. Mortemer, dam imp. Agenoria.
I>EWI>UOP,b/(3). by Falsetto, dam ExploBiou.
XAIAD, ch f (3i, by imp. Mortemer, dam imp. Highland Lassie.
WALTER H., b c (3), by Voltigeur, dam Beware.
DARVSA, ch f i2). by imp. Mortemer, dam Explosion.
ERQVIMAIT, b c 12), by Duke of Magenta, dam imp. Second Hand-
CANBY'SES, gr c (21, by Imp. Mortemer, dam Lizzie Lucas.
AMES, b g (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Bonnie Doon.
KISMET, ch c (2), by imr- Mortemer, dam Lou Lanier.
I'l'ZSSLE, cb f (2), by imp". Mortemer, Jam imp. Matchless.
SII AWA'EE, b c (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Sly Boots.
HVPASIa, ch f (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Ontario.
CATILINE, b c (2>, by imp Mortemer, dam Fanny Ludlow.
"VKOJJDA, b f (2>, by Duke of Magenta, dam imp. HortensG.
KEY A, ch f (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Squeeze'em.
S1A>^"IKAB,, ch g(2), by imp. Mortemer, damBenlah.

The sale will be held at Kancacas Farm, Jobstovn, X. J., on

SATURDAY, Feb. 27, at one o'clock P. M.

Th*> sale will be without reserve. The stock will bt= on exhibition at
tbe farm for ten days prior to the sale. Inspection invited. Trains
leave New Yors via Cortlanit aud Desbrosses street Ferries at 11:10 a.
m. (change cars at Trenton and tin kora>, returning same day, giving
ample time for inspection of tbe stock.

Special train on day ot sale, of wliicli tine notice will
be given.

Catalogues will be ready in a few days, and can be had on appllca'
tion at the office of this paper, or irom

S. I>. BRt'CE, Auctioneer,

No. 41 Park Row, New York City.

In June tbe Rancocas yearlings will be sold, without reserve, ol
which due notice will be given.

The Hambletonlan— Mambrino Stallion

av horse, b years on is, weiem 1,-410 pounds. Sired by

Alrnont.the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond Jam bv Sidi Hamet. son ol Virginian, he by Sir Axcby,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the WlckUffe mare, said to he by B. r-
naby's Diomed, eon of Hancock's Hambletonlan. Aim. ml by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dun Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr.; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont'a fame as a aire ih world -wide.
He died July 4,1884, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way In
which he conferred bis prepotency upon his get ia att<st<d bv the fart,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners oi public races I.e
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, ab a three-year-old he could show ::ti <>r betw.
In tlvabwnlntH nerferrhm of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse had not
lost its descrh th<- Fignificance bv ton frequent usage, 1 sln.ubl certainly
claim it for I.e Grand. His breeding Is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonlan, Mambrino Chiefand Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeatovera four-mile curse, was ess n- (
tial toa successful race-horse. H18 colts all show well, and are verj
promising, both in speed and style. -«.-,, , , . ■„.

Terms >7.-) tbe season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. let.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season ir I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 10 maris.
Both of tneBe stallions are exceptionally sore foal-getters.
Pasturage, 36 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.
Payment in all cases must be made before tbe mare leaves the place.
MareB consigned to me at San FranclBCO will be cared for and for-
warded to tbe ranch,

Address

WH, CORItlTT,
8an Mateo, or 213 California St., San Francisco.

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK RTALLKtN. SIXTEEN HANDS IN BRIGHT, HV GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonlan, bred by B J Treacy. ol
Fayette Connty, Kentucky Dam Lady Ohrlslnian bi Tod hunter 8
Mambrino* son ol Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mombrino Chief, his dam Rlpton's dam by

This IB tbe largest and one of the beat colts of George Wilkes
[weighing I.2C0 pounds), coml iuing tbeHaniM.dnnr.n. Clay and Mam-
brino -trains, ami also several thoroughbred ■ !l ■ ■

George Wilkes boa 42 representatives in the 3:90 llel "t ■■.
have records of 2:26 or better, Bol ittl oi belter, and lof'J I E or I • II i l .
These are all the get of lieorg Wilkes, OAd do ool Inclll
Thompson, William it , aud other foi i ind granddaugh-

ters of this prepotent sire ,_ _ _ .

The owner will give a purse of MOfl "itb entrance added, during toe
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-yeor-olda Blred by Mambnno U likes.
wnii len entries this purse will amount toS40'.

Mambrino Wilkes will make tbe season of 1886, coinmencmn I"U,
1st. at Stockton.

Terms.

$40 for tbe reason, or 325 single service.

This low rate brines tbe service of this horsi
breeders, but does not orgueony Inferiority to the
vices are held atOneor Two Hundred Dollars. l--r
ular8addres3 ,,AV1D BKVSOS. S.

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Feb 6

ATHLETICS.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

A Brief Account of the Present Condition in
This State.

[By Arcturus.]
If there is one department of amusements generally neg-
lected and abused on this Coast, it is that of sporting, and of
all generic terms popularly misconstrued, the most dismal
example is the word "sport." And if there is any one branch
of sporting affairs more thoroughly misunderstood and unap-
preciated than another, it is the department which forms the
subject of tuis article. All of the leading daily papers cer-
tainly have a weekly column devoted to "sporting," etc., but
thev are little read outside of those directly interested, and
in 'these articles dubious professional escapades and the
achievements of young amateurs are mixed up in the direst
confusion. Most people either cannot or will not appreciate
this difference, and are apt to look upon any young man,
showiug a tendency to engage in these athletic amusements,
as degenerating into a "sport." Partly for the benefit of
such people are the following preparatory explanations and
descriptions written, and if they will carefully notice the
character of, uud widespread benefits resulting from, these
amusements, it may do considerable towards correcting a
decidedly erroneous impression.

The great horn'? of amateur athletics is England (and also
her Colouies), although as this country grows it is largely
imbibing the same enthusiasm, to such au extent, indeed,
that a team of young American amateurs has just returned
from the mother country, after successfully contending on
Euglish ground for the laurel wreaths, (which nowadays
usually take the shape of prettily constructed gold and silver
medals). Iu that country a boy's education is almost equally
divided between the school room and open-air exercise, and
iu how happy a combination— let the proverbial hardy con-
stitution and acknowledged mental ability of ihe modern Eng-
lish gentleman answer. The trouble is that iu this active and
progressive country, where the pursuit of "wealth" is unfor-
tunately now made dominant over that of "health and hap-
piness," every moment spared from the school room and
study book to the ball game is considered wasted by the
parent, and every half-holiday (scarce as they are), devoted to
the open air, is begrudged by the busy merchant. The natural
result is that the country's material progress is phenomenal,
but the race of men will, if this state" of affairs is continued,
become more and more deficient in ibe hardy nature of our
Euglish brethren. And in this connection it may be re-
marked that iu contests requiring great speed the American
performances will compare tavoiably with those iu any part
of the world, but in the races requiring great endurance our
records are far behiud those across the water. To continue,
however, with the Euglish course of education and
physical' training, from the time a boy enters the grammar
achool the hard work commences in both departments. In
that with which we are now interested it may be summar-
ized as follow*: Football from November to April, cricket
from April to November, and participation iu these games is
encouraged to such au extent that it becomes almost com-
pulsory. Then each school has every year, and, perhaps,
twice a vear, its field day of athletic contests, besides which
are the* combined grammar-school meetings. By way of a
chauge, several times iu the colder season of the year are
held "paper chases," t\yn or ten-mile, runs across any sort
of rough country. When it comes to the University the
same programme is cou tinned with Ihe addition of boat-
ing, and now every class of each college has its annual field
day, preparing the way for the college meet-ng, and finally
the Inter University meeting And the end is not yet, for
the names of the University winners may often be traced
through the records of the L. A. C. and other meetings in
succeeding years. Now look at the stale of affairs in Amer-
ica. The giammar-sehool contests are entirely lacking; a few
straggling attempts at baseball, aud still more at football
are discouraged by both press and public; the former game,
not long since the popular national sport, having degenerated
into a mere money-making exhibition by professional players,
and it is only a few weeks since a complaint appeared editori-
ally in one of the University of California papers that the col-
lege nines could find no Gentlemen Amatkcr oppoueuts.

We are particularly unfortunate iu San Francisco in having
no ground for the practice and encouragement of ont-door
games. In-doors we are better situated, since the Olympic
Club of this city possesses a gymnasium probably second
only to the world-famous New \'ork Athletic Club. Still,
I think hygieuists will generally agree that one Saturday after-
noon with bat aud ball in the open air is productive of more
lasting and thorough good to one's health, than mauy even-
ings' work iu a gymnasium. The officers of the Olympic
Club are, it is understood, making praiseworthy efforts to
supply this want; but for the benefit of outsiders, 6i xoAXoi,
the power rests in the bauds of the Park Commission-
ers; and I believe if the case were properly presented
to the gentlemen forming this Commission, they would pro-
vide aud keep iu order, out in the Park, a tract of ground on
which the members of all legitimate and respectable clubs,
whether Baseball, Cricket, Lacrosse or Lawn Tenuis, could
amuse aud benefit themselves and the spectators by the
practice of their favorite pastime. And my word for it, every
dollar spent for this purpose would be repaid a thousand
fold in the healthy amusement afforded to the people. A
public ground like this should even take precedence over a
Public Library. And while the remark may read like the
lucubration of a mouomauiacon the subject, still, it does seem
to me that one should have been laid out ou the sjte of one
of the many existing "plazas" which at present appear to be
maintained mainly for the benefit of tranipB and Chiuamen.

To leave this branch for the present aud return to the
original subject of this article, these remarks ^ire mainly
intended as au introduction to a resume of the present coudi-
tiou of amateur athletics ou the Pacific Coast, principally
involving a tabulated statement of the degree of excellence
attained, as shown by the existiug records. Following,
therefore, is givfn a carefully prepared list of the best well-
authenticated performances hitherto achieved by our amateurs:

PACIFIC COAST RECOEDS.

RUNNING.

Seventy-five yards, 7 4 5 b. — Jos. Mastersou, 0. A. C, Oak-
land Grounds, Nov. 30, 1883.

^ne hundred yards, 10 s.— K. S. Haley, O A. C, Oakland
Grouuds, Sept. 23, 1882; 10 1-5 s.—W. C. Lubbock, Nov.
30, 1883; 10 2-5 s.— Jos. Mastersou, Jan. 10, 1883; 10
2-5 s.— H. J. Lucas, C. A. C, Nov. 27, 1SS4; 104 a.— J.
W. Flynn, N. A. C, May 30, 1S84, and S. M. Heller, M.
C. C, Sept. 9, 1885.

[B. B. Jones -was returned as running one hundred
yards in 10s., at Placerville, Sept. 8, 1881. The perform-
ance, however, was not under the supervision of any
amateur athletic club or association, nor on a properly
measured course. W. Lubbock was also timed in 10 s.
at the O. A. C. games of Nov. 30, 18S3, on the final heat,
but the starter allowed him to get some four yards on the
nistol.]

Two'hundred yards, 20} s.— R. S. Haley, O. A. C, Bay
District Track. Nov. 30, 1881.

Two hundred twenty yards, 22 3-5 s.— E. S. Haley, O. A. C,
Oakland Grounds, Sept. 23, 1S82.

Two hundred fiftv yards, 2S s.— \V. E. Stewart, O. A. 0.,
Oakland Grounds, July 4, 1S83.

[A. E. Verrinder, O. A. C, in a match |race ran 250
yard*, flying start, in 27 4-5 s., Nov. 30, 1383.]

Three hundred yards, 32} s.— E. S. Haley, O. A. C, Oakland
Trotting Park, Sept., 18S2.

Three hundred fifty yards, 38^ s.— E. S. Haley, O. A. C,
Oakland Trotting Park, 1881.

Four hundred fortv yards, 50 3-5 s-— J. T. Belcher, O. A. C,
Oakland Grounds, Oct. 9, 1880.

Eight hundred eighty yards, 2 m. 8 1-5 s.— M. M. Martin,
O. A. C, Oakland Grounds, Nov. 27, 1884.

One mile, 4 m.45s — Thos. Jennings, O. A. C, Stockton Bace-
track (M. C. C. games), July 4, 18S4; 4 in. 46$ s.— W. A.
Scott, O. A. C, Oakland Grounds, Sept. 9, 1885.

Two miles, 10 m. 46 s.— E. Locke. Oakland' Grounds, May
30, 18S4.

WALKING.

Quarter-mile, 1 m. 27$ b. — D. Eisemau, O. A. C, February

22, 1884, Eecreation Grounds.
One mile, 7 ra.lOis.— C. B. Hill, M. C. C, Oakland Grounds,

Sept. 9. 1885.

HURDLING.

One hundred twenty yards, over ten hurdles, 3 ft. 6 in. high,
with turn, 19£ s.— E. B. Jones, M. C. C, Oakland
Grounds, Dec 8, 1883.

BICTCLE RIDING.

Quarter-mile, 37 3-5 s.— Fred Euas Cook, B. C. W., San Jose

Track, May 10, 1885.
Half-mile, 1 m. 29| s.— F. R. Cook, B. C. W,, Oakland

Grounds, May 30, 18S4.
Oue mile, 3 m. 04 4 5 s.^F. E. Cook, B. C. W., Oakland

Grounds. Nov. 27, 18S4.
Two miles, 6 m. 25 s.— F. E. Cook, B. C. Vv\, Mechanics

Pavilion Building, S. F., July 25, 18S5.

[Three miles, 10 m. 4 s.; four miles, 13 m. 23 s.; five

miles, 16 m. 46£ s.; six miles, 20 m. 6h s.; seven miles,

23 m. 29 s.; eight miles, 26 m. 5l£ s.; nine miles, 30 m,

15£ s.; 10 miles, 33 m. 33i s.— F. E. Cook, B. C. W.,

Mechanics' Pavilion Building, April 4, 1885; on boards.]
Five miles. 17 m..00s.— H. C.Fiukler, O. A. O., May 30, 1884,

Oakland Grounds.
Twenty-four hoursriding— J. E. Gibson, July 1885, 211 miles;

F. E. Cook, May 1885, 207£ miles.*
* At the time they were made these were both world records.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Running high jump, 5 ft. 5 in. — J. T. McGilivray, U. C.
Standing high jump, 4 ft. 2i in. — H. Powers, U. C, Uni-
versity Grounds, Nov. 17^ 1883.
Standing long jump (with weights), 12 ft. 6£ in. — W. S.

Lawtou, O. A. C.,May 13, 1876.
Running long jump, 19 ft. 104 in.— E. S. Halev, O. A. 0.,

Oakland Grounds, May 30", 1S82.
Kickiug football, 1564 ft. — F. B. Peterson, Eecreation

Grounds, Feb'y 22," 1883.
Pole vault, 9 ft. .01^ in.— C. H. Slater, O. A. C, Oakland

Grounds, Nov. 30, 1883.
Throwing cricket ball, SO yards, lOin. — A. Waterman, O. C. C.
Recreation Grounds, Feb'y 22, 1S83.
In addition to these records, which are all of well-
authenticated performances, the following supplementary
list is given of records which are probably the best for this
Coast to date, o* various performances not included among
the standard events alone:

At the Championship Meeting held last September, C.Stone
of the Brooklyn A. C, threw the 16-pound hammer 6S ft.
5 in., and put the 16-pound shot a distance of 33 ft 9 in.
These are probably the best Pacific Coast records. Alva
Hylton, of the same club, as is well known, has the world
record for elevating the 50-pound dumbbell, with a total of
90 times, April 24, 1885. [The present writer considers this
an even better performance than his 94 times made at the
Pavillion, May 19, 1885, the latter having been not strictly
according to rules.] At the sports of the Los Angeles Athletic
Club, held in that city, Sept. 10. 1883, E. G. Weyse threw the
8-pouud hammer adistauce of 74 ft.

In cricket the records have not been carefully kept. The
game is still in its infancy on this Coast, and the performances
of the "crack" players of the Australian and English teams,
which visited us in 1S7S and 1881 respectively, of course,
completely throw in the shade all others before and since.
Of the achievements of the local players within the last few
years, the following may be mentioned. A. Waterman, O.C.
C, scored 51 runs vs. an eleven of the M. C. C, June 14,
1884, carrying his bat throughout the innings. B. S. Beu-
jamin scored 52 runs for the M. C. C. vs. Capitals of Nevada
City, at Grass Valley, Aug. 31, 1885. E. B. Deane, O. C. C,
45 not out, vs. M. C. C, Sept. 29, 18S3. I. H. Spiro, M. C.
C-, 40, vs. Union of Grass Valley, at San Francisco, May 15,
1884. Of "legendary" cricket in the "seventies," H. A.
Webster, O. C. C, Bcored 80 not out, vs. M. C. C, and B. S.
Benjamin, 77 not out, for High School vs. Trinity School.
(Both of these scores have appeared in the Olympian.) The
present writer can only recall the following "centuries," or
scores of 100 or over: Meriou, 111 vs. Grass Vallev, Sept. 3,
1883, (173 for ten innings); Occident, 107 vs. M. C. C, Sept.
29. 1883; Meriou, 103 vs. O. C. C, Aug. 9, 1884 (in this
match J, Miller and I. H. Spiro put ou 71 runs for the ninth
wicket). On May 10, 18S4, A. Waterman and H.H.Cookson,
for the Occident Club, performed the remarkable feat of dis-
posing of an eleven representing the "British Mercantile
Marine," for a total of no runsfrom the bat, 2 being scored in
"extraB." It will, of course, be understood that these figures
are not representative, owing to lack of past records; thev
are only given in order that this department of athletics may
not be overlooked, and as a mark for our players to aim at in
future.

While some of these records are of an extraordinary high
character, there are mauy which are quite the reverse, and
in all probability the latter will be severely "cut at" in nearly
each succeeding meeting. For example, Mr. E. S. Haley's
short-distance records nr* on a par with the best in the
world; but in the long-distance events, the bicycling, etc.,
there is as yet plenty of room for improvement. In the case
of the cycling records, the lack of a good track is mainly re-

sponsible for their present status. But the quarter-mile
bicycle time is also the world record. It is not likely that
the sprinting performances recorded in the days of Messrs.
Haley, Belcher, Sime, etc., will be approached at all, within
the near future. Another Pacific Co^st record, which is also
the world record, is that for the standing long jump, with
weights.

Now a word of explanation in regard to handicap races. A
large number of the spectators at an athletic meeting seem to
consider a handicap race a species of lottery, the man "draw-
ing" the longest start having the best chance to win; and
with the spirit of fairness which, as a rule, characterizes the
American people, the more recent spectator is mainly struck
by the apparent injustice of such an arrangement. But the
system of "handicapping" serves an admirable purpose in
bringing out and encouraging new men. And, moreover, a
well-handicapped race frequently affords the best contest of
the day. Naturally a novice would not feel much encour-
aged to enter a race wherein he would have to encounter, on
level terms, men, say with the same physical advantages but
with many years more practice. And there is no finer spec-
tacle to the true lover of sport (and I use the term in its original
purity of meaning,) than that of the "scratch man" in a long
race, step by step and inch by inch overcoming the advan-
tages accorded to his less capable rivals, and bounding to the
tape a winner in the last few yards.

There seems to be a rather encouraging outlook on this
Coast for the progress and advancement of purely amateur
sport. An association composed of the few athletic clubs
now in existence has been doing good work, especially in
the way of barring from our meetings those athletes who
have lost their amateur standing by competing for a money
prize, or in other way transgressing the rules. ["An ama-
teur is any person who has never competed in an open com-
petition, or for a stake, or for public money, or for gate
money, or under a false name, or with a professional for a
prize, or where gate money is charged, nor has ever at any
period of his life taught or pursued athletic exercises as a
means of livelihood." Eule of the National Association of
Amateur Athletes of America, amended in 1885 bo as to be
even more strict and comprehensive].

The P. C. A. A. A. held a "Championship Meeting" last
Admission Day, the record of which was quite satisfactory.
Some of the performances were slightly behind and many far
ahead of the corresponding records at the first New York
Championship Meeting. But for the future success of the As-
sociation other things besides a ground are needed. Foremost
among these is the co-operation of our leading citizens. The
San Francisco correspondent of an Eastern athletic paper re-
cently moralized as follows: "The 'root of all evil' is loth to
cast its baneful influence over amateur athletics on this
Coast. We rather wish the root would try it on for a change.
Why does not some Pacific-Coast W. R. Travers arise to
advance matters with his wealth and influence?" But to do
justice to those gentlemen who have hitherto borne the lion's
share of encouraging amateur athleticson this Coast, it would
not be invidious to mention W. G. Harrison, Esq., President
of the P. C. A. A. A., Col. Geo. C.Edwards, of the University
of California, and M. J. Flavin, Esq., President of the
Olympic Club. Moreover, the greatest indication of future
success is found iu the large and constantly increasing
attendance of ladies at the various meetingB.

Do you feel inclined, dear reader, to sneer at all this "stuff,"
written about a very commonplace looking array of figures?
Then come with me out to the track and I will hold the
watch for you, while you attempt to rival any of the perform-
ances. Do you doubt the efficiency of an afternoon's exer-
cise in the open air as a foe to headaches and dyspepsia?
Then shoulder your bat, and apply for admission at the gate
of one of the best modern sanitariums — the cricket field.
(Pardon me, my dear juvenile member of the "Roaring
Rovers" baseball club, and forgive the wild utterings of an
enthusiast; but cricket is a far more refined aud scientific
recreation than your pet game, and not only because "it's
English, you know!") Experto crede, in this, as in all other
matters; you may, if you will, have faith iu the utterances of
one who has experienced the great benefits resulting from
plentiful and judicious training, and who consequently knows
whereof he speaks.

San Francisco, Cal., February, 1SS6.

AQUATICS.

Beach v. Matterson for the Championship.

Both men weie at the starting point by 4:30. The cham-
pion rowed in his own boat, the "Jack Smith," his weight
being 12 st. 4 lb., Matterson turning the scale at 10 st. 6 lb.
The youngster rowed in a boat built by Donnelly and Sulli-
van. The condition of both men was good, and Beach was
rather thinner than when he rowed Banlau. Both men
rowed without jerseys. About twelve minutes were wasted
in getting a start after the men were in position. Matterson
was on the southern shore. At length the men got away
together, rowing at 3S to the minute, Matterson slightly iu
front. Half way to Uhr's Point they had slacked down to 34,
and here Beach, with a few powerful strokes, passed his oppo-
nent, and it became evident that the championship would
not change hands. At Uhr's Point, Beach led by nearly
half a length, the time occupied being 2 min. 6 sec. Beach
was now rowing in perfect style, aud like a piece of well-or-
ganized machinery. Matterson was also pulling in good
form, and held his own manfully. NeariugBlacklaud's Point,
both oarsmen steered out of the wind and tide, which were
greatly against them. Here Beach took a lead of two lengths,
and when a mile of the course had been covered, odds of ten
to one were freely laid ou Beach without takers. Matterson
showed signs of tiring, and at Beacon, Beach led by five
lengths, his time for the mile being Ojnin. 37 sec. Matterson
commencee to splash and Beach, rowing at 32, was paddling
along as though nt exercise. At Putuey he had increased
his lead to fourteen lengths, his time being 10 min. 20 sec,
Matterson 28 sec. later. Crossing to Tennyson, Matterson
steered a very bad conrse, getting the full force of wind nud
tide. The point named was reached by Beach in 13 min. 25
sec. Here Beach had au advantage of 150 yards, and at
Carbarita, Beach's time was 16 min. 55 sec , Mattersou's 17
min. 45 sec. Gladesville was reached iu IS min. 27 sec, and
the champion was received with loud cheers. Oue Man's
Wharf was passed in 21 min. 21 sec. Matterson quickened
up, bu t his case was hopeless, and he quickly died away
again. Beach eased oft' and paused the winning post paddling
in 24 min. 11} sec, Matterson being then fourteen lengths
astern. The victory was a very easy one for Beach, and
Matterson, though he rowed pluskily throughout, will require
more weight aud stamina before he can hope to compete
successfully with so powerful an opponent. — Melbourne
Leader.

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The shooting season, now jast about finished, has been
unusually productive of accidents in the way of injuries from
unexpected gun explosions. Most of them that we now recall
were self- inflicted, but a number have given reason for last-
ing remorse, because they have resulted from the carelessness
of friends who happened to be shooting together.

It is not every gun accident that can be so chaffingly passed
off, as one that happened in our experience a few weeks since.
Together with four friends, we were skirting a steep, chemise-
covered sidehill, two of the party being above, and the rest
lower down. A. bevy of quails was found by the dogs,
between the two parties, and, as usual, flushed wild and
swung down hill. One member of the upper squad, a good
shot and an experienced hunter, killed a bird, and was sur-
prised to hear a cry of alarm from below him. Examination
showed that no harm had been done, beyond an abrasion or
two and the burying of a half dozen shot in the superficial
fascia of the injured one.

The gentleman who fired the shot held his peace until
assured that he had done no serious harm, when he insisted
that the shot was not accidental, but that he had fired so as
to kill his bird and at the same time sting his friend a little
in order to prevent said friend from "breaking shot." The
expedient was effective, certainly, bu t was to a degree hazard-
ous, not to say inexcusable. Despite the jollity in which all
but the punctured hunter joined, it is safe to say that all
members of that party will be sure hereafter that they are not
plkely to shoot into fellow sportsmen.

To shoot with knowledge of the whereabouts of another,
so that the charge is likely to wound him, is indicative of one
of two or three characteristics, any of which should cause
their possessor to reflect gravely upon the propriety of his
going" shooting at all until the objectionable weakness is
removed. It is a poor argument to say that the excitement
incident to seeing a handsome dog draw and point, and walk-
ing up to shoot, so completely enthralls the shooter as to
make him oblivious to all else. It is not the part of a well-
balanced, considerate man to permit any feeling either of
exaltation or sorrow to becloud his reasoning powers, or
overcome his thoughtfulness. That he is overcome at times
indicates childishness, and a child should not handle fire-
arms.

If one shoots when liable to injure another, deliberately
taking the chances of injury, he is so deficient in apprecia-
tion of what is due himself and his fellow members of society,
that he should never be permitted to go out with a gun.

It seems hardly credible that any human being can be so
much a law unto himself as to send a charge of shot flying
toward a friend, preferring the bird in sight, even if it costs
bis friend an eye, to refusing the shot; yet we can all call to
mind some men so constituted that a shooting trip in their
company is an invitation to danger, and a fool-hardy
exposure of life and bodily soundness.

The best way to teach such men wisdom is to taboo them
utterly when hunting trips are arranged. A few rebuffs of
the sort will do more to correct them than any amount of

argument.

For the large class, who injure only themselves, we can
have no feeling but one of pity and commiseration. Pity
for their mental weakness, and sympathy in their suffering.
The only excusable injury from firearms is one resulting from
bursting barrels or weak actions, and these only when the
utmost prudence could not have prevented them. One can-
not help execrating the man who injures himself or others
accidentally, when the accident results from his own lack of
care; yet it is not uncommon to find scears, so worn as to
make the pull of the gun practically a hair trigger, or
actions- so unjointed by heavy charges and long use, as to
make them mere rattle traps, uncertain in shooting and un-
safe to handle. We all know the man whose gun is "the
finest stub-twist," the hammers of which engage at full cock
only intermittently and at short intervals descend unexpect-
edly, with the effect of discharging the rotten old piece, to
the dismay of those behind it, and the irritation of such as
chance to be anywhere within fifty yards in front of it, and
are compelled to dig about in themselves for Galena.

Those who draw guns from boats or wagons muzzle first,
must be of suicidal tendencies, and the same might be said
of people who climb fences with loaded weapons, oftentimes
cocked. Doctor Malthas would argue that such foolishness
is a wise provision of Providence for ridding the earth of
these unfit to live and multiply; but such argument is poor
consolation to those bereaved.

On February 1st, near San Jose, Michael Cahalan had a
hand badly injured by the accidental discharge of a gun.
That is the bare fact. Necessary implication makes it clear
that his hand was over or near the muzzle while the gun
was loaded. Also that the gun was discharged either through
defective mechanism in the weapon, through accidental pull-
ing of the trigger, or through force applied to the hammer
while resting upon the cap. There is no possible excuse for
either of the causes, and while Mr. Cahalan doubtless feels
himself entitled to excusatory sympathy, we can only offer
the hope that he will religiously refrain hereafter from all use
of guns.

On January 29th, also near San Jose, Mr. W. Hodge was
accidentally shot by a friend while hunting, and amputation
of his left arm became necessary. He was also wounded in
the abdomen and his condition is critical. While we regret
the circumstance, and would not say anything that might
bring added bitterness to the sorrow of his friends, we yet
feel that the friend, whose carelessness in attention to proper
precautions caused the accident, should henceforth live in
the shadow of a great grief. The details of the occurrence
are not at hand, but they are not necessary. The fact is,

that having in hand a gun, the friend accidentally imperilled
the life of Mr. Hodge, and if the latter does not die, he will
yet go through life maimed and miserable.

One Lion More Than Appeared in the Bill.

In 1S46 a Mr. Elliott came with his family to California.
He made no profession of piety, but was too sturdy an
American "to crook the pregnant hinges of the knee
where thrift might follow fawning" for a grant of land.
Such a spirit was not altogether approved by the powers
then regnant, and consequently the brave man with his
boys, "chips of the old block," found it expedient to make a
home in the mountains. I think I was tuld that he was the
first white man who saw the Geysers. When I first enjoyed
a brief acquaintance with the family, in May of 1851, they
were living in the Bodega country, near the opening
toivard the Santa Eosa plains. This opening was a pass be-
tween the ranges of hills which rapidly rose into mountains.
Across this pass the California lions appeared to have afavor-
ite runway, and here was the scene of rather exciting adven-
tures, one or two of which I am about to describe.

Boys, reared as the young Elliotts were, are apt to be
quick-sighted, quick-witted, and quick on the trigger in
the times of danger. The Elliott boys had all these quali-
ties, and, withaU, a natural daring which sometimes verged
on recklessness. One of them, then seventeen or eighteer
years old, was crossing the pass, rifle on shoulder, one day,
when he discovered a female lion under a spreading oak, and
broke her back the first shot. Reloading as quickly as pos-
sible he walked up within a few paces of the disabled beast,
and was in the act of taking aim at her head when a growl
above him turned his hunter's eye that way, just in time to
see a huge male springing upon him from a limb. Quick as
lightning he leaped backward and struck the ground as the
lion landed where he had stood an instant before. The gun
was ready, and thrusting it against the creature's side he
blew a hole through him about as large as the gun barrel. It
wa& a deadly shot, but none too deadly for the young hunt-
er's safety, for, as it was, the dying beast struck near enough
to strip him of most of his pantaloons and leave an ante-
mortem signature in sundry long scratches on his legs.

A fancy sportsman would have thought so narrow a shave
a "cooler," but the lion-killer appeared to take it as a very
natural incident of pioneer life. At any rate he was ready
to try again, as he soon afterward had a chance to show.
Out with horse and riata after the cows one morning he espied
a lion starting across the pass by the favorite route; without
an instant's hesitation he spurred after it, coiling his riata
as he flew. The chase was so hot that the frightened feline
took to one of the spreading, deciduous oaks. It is known
that the huge panther usually called the California lion,
whan alone, is cowardly for so powerful a beast. This one
lay close on an out-reaching limb. Elliott's blood was up.
The lion he was after, and the lion he would have. To leave
it and ride home for his gun would be to lose it. No alterna-
tive was left but to try the riata. This he did for sometime
with rather discouraging success. The head lay so close to
the limb, and it was so expert at striking away the "string"'
with its paws, that the case began to appear dubious. Deter-
mined not to be balked he forced his horse within short
range, and as the lion raised its head in a sort of surprise, or
with the instinct of flight to some safer point, the riata went
fairly over and tightened about the neck. To take a turn
round the horn of his Mexican saddle and jerk his game to
the ground was but the work of an instant, and away went
horse, rider, panther and all, the horse in a keen run and
the victim of strategy leaping, tumbling, rolling, choking,
gasping behind. When the life was nearly out of it Elliott
espied a rawhide which some predacious "Missourian" had
left lying where he found some wild beef (an incident not
rare in those times); springing to the ground he took
quick, secure turns around the lion's legs, rolled it upon the
hide, made it fast to this novel sled with the same rope, and,
remounting, reached home in triumph.

The sequel proved disappointing. With the thought that
a ready and profitable sale could be found in "Frisco" for
so lovely a pet, the boys knocked out its tusks, made a strong
cage, loaded it upon an ox wagon and started bayward. But
alas for the best- laid schemes of mice and men! Either from
injuries received in the first rough handling, or because of
mortification at having been so ingloriously captured, or
through diffidence at the thought of appearing in city society
without the teeth it had lost through such disastrous den-
tistry, it up and died before they reached Petaluma. Thus
faded the dream of sudden enrichment, but the memory of
the unique hunt remained, and probably yet remains.

I close with the hope that my little story, which is all fact,
mav not set some inexperienced dude nimrod at sighing for a
cha'nee to show the astonished natives how he could perform
such feats as these, and not more than half tiy. Hayseed.

A Long Tramp.

Sunday morning at 3 o'clock a young man with a gun, fol-
lowed by Pete Johnson's thoroughbred retriever, loaned for
the day, took the rail towards Fairfax, his thoughts intent
on game. He intended, when the train overtook him, to
ride to Hewlett's, who would take him out with a fonr-in-
hund, and bring in his deer and bears and lions, and load
them on the cars for home. But by reason of the washouts
no train came along, and the lad Whittled on and on, never
seeing a beast, nor even a bird, until, weary and disgusted,
he had hoofed it to Taylorville. Here he remembered his
girl in San Eafael, and sent her a dispatch that he would be
gone over night, but he addressed it imperfectly, and it failed
of delivery. Next morning, while he was out in the woods,
stringing his belt with Indian scalps, and filling his bag
with bear (bare), both trains for the d"ay came down, and he
had to take the same conveyance home that he rode up on.
By this time his friends here and his father in the city, and
the owner of the dog, had become alarmed, and brisk inquiry
was afoot. Monday afternoon Bob Warden and Wm. Koy
set out on his trail, fearing all sorts of evils. They stopped
at John Roy's to inquire, and there they found the yonng
man, with his dog and gun, stopped to rest over night. They
brought him in and quieted his friends, and even Pete
Johnson was glad to see him. — Marin County Journal.

No little sport was occasioned by the rabbit hunt of last
Thursday. There were fifteen hunters, and they killed 450
of these numerous little pests, making an average of thirty
each. If a large party would make regular weekly hunts,
these troublesome little animals would soon be almost all
killed or driven away.— Adin Argus.

They killed 450! Might hare killed 449, but did not.
They left some for another day. In behalf of the rabbit-
devoured fanners we urge the Modoc exterminators not to
stay their slaughter at 450, next time. Eight hundred and
thirteen sounds better than 450, and tne dozen or so rabbits
necessary to make up the difference m^ght as well be killed
as not.

LFor the Breeder asd Spobtsitan.1

A Boyless Boy, or a Manleas Man.

I've floated adown life's broad river long,

Have aaen how the right mast contend with the wrong,

And the weak joineth battle for aye with the strong:

been the good and the bad, and the young and the old,

Sheep without shepherds, and lambs without fold.

Vice in furs, and shy virtue left out in the cold;

Poverty robbed of the piitaace it earned.

Wan want front the doors of the prosperous turned.

And woe ana repentance from pride's palace spurned;

Have wept with the weepers of many a tongue,

Have joined at the tomb in the requiems sung,

Stood in halls where the swords of dead heroes were bung;

Seen mothers bend over their babes as they gasped,

Hands ruthlessly severed that fondly had clasped,

And hope drop the prize it had eagerly grasped;

But, say, does the world'a panorama present.

Among all its pictures of deep discontent.

Of lives maladjusted and forces misspent;

Just show 'mong the sights of our life's brief span

Another so sad and misshaped if you can,

As a boyless boy, or a m unless man.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

The fog that hung over this vicinity was particularly thick
at Shell Mound Sunday, at times hiding the 500-yard target,
and even the short range was obscured so that it made good
shooting a difficult matter. The dark weather did not
diminish the attendance, however, as the turnout of marks-
men was by far the largest of the year.

The Nationals' Club inaugurated their year's shooting —
this meeting being intended to get records for classification.
There was a large attendance, a gratifying feature being the
number of young gentlemen to whom rifle shooting was a
new thing. The best scores of the day were:

A.Johnson _ 200 yards— 4 44454454 4 — 42

£00 Yards— 5 "54555555 4 — 18—90

T. E. Carson. — _ 200 yards— 4 55554344 5—44

500 yards— 4 54555454 4— 45— %9

Capt. J. E. Klein 3W yards— 5 44544*44 5 — 13

500 yards— 4 44355445 3 — II— M

P.Robertson. 200 yards— 4 44345454 4—11

500 yards — i 45444445 4 — 12— S3

C. Lodds - afl yards— 1 43343444 4—37

500 yards— 5 4 5 534455 4— 44— 31

A. J. Ruddock _ „....200 yards— 3 43444334 5—37

500 yards— 5 54525454 4—43— 80

The club members afterward were diviided into two teams,
fourteen on a side, and shot a match at the 200-yard target,
under the direction of A. Johnson end Captain Klein. Air.
Johnson's side won with a total of 233 out "of a possible 350
points, Captain Klein's team getting 229 points. Considering
the day and the fact that some of the men on either side had
never sighted a rifle before, the match was thought a good
one.

The Nationals' Club is composed of members of C and G
Companies, First Infantry, its object being the promotion of
marksmanship. The membership is numerous, andinclndes
some of the best shots in the National Guard of the State.
The club would be glad to hear from any other elnb or any
company — or regiment either, for that matter — in the militia
of the State for a match with military rifles. The officers for
the next year are as follows: President, A. J. Ruddock; Vice-
President, A. Johnson; Secretary, J. A. Disperry; Treasurer,
Y. A. Dodd: Shooting Master, Captain J. E. Klein. The
regular day will be the last Snnday in the month, and the
nest meeting will be for medals and prizes.

C Company, Second Artillery — the San Francisco Fusileers
— also held their regular contest for medals, and it was at the
same time the 6rst quarterly prize shoot of the year. Follow-
ing are the prize winners, the first named getting the class
medal as well as the first cash prize.

CHAMPION CLASS.

Fred A. Kuhls 200 yards— 4 55544 45 5 5—45

Charles Thierbaek ,2u0yards— 5 44435444 4—41

FIRST CLASS.

Lieut. D. Wulbern 200yards— 4 45445544 4—13

L. Haake 200 yards— 3 44444444 4—39

C.Lemcke „„ 200yards— 1 45434444 3— :■>•>

P.Koch. 20C yards— 3 53344344 5—39

SECOND CLASS.

H.Brooks 200 yards— 3 34434435 5—33

H. Petrie _ _ 200 yards— 1 44044434 4—35

C.Young „ 200 yards— 3 53403333 4—31

W. Tobln...

THIBD CLASS,
...200 yards— 3 4

4 4 3 4 3 3-33

W. Wessling 200 vards— 4 23343443 2—32

Schubach _ ....200 yards— 3 33334343 2—32

Ed Hovey made his usual 90 per cent, in a double string
at the short range. A. Johnson made 47 at the same target,
which gave him the best strings at the 500 aud 200-yard
targets made during the day. Tom Carson tired four strings
— one at 500, the others at 200 yards, making in all 179, or
within a point of 90 per cent. Robertson made 45 at 200
yards with a new Sharp-Buchard, the first time he had used
the gun.

The Pleasure of Target Shooting-.

"A visit to the range is a pleasure full of exhilarating keen-
ness, and one which many riflemen have learned both to love
and enjoy. There is a certain fascination about target-
shooting which might pro^e a powerful mental restorative to
numbers of men. especially those engaged in sedeutary occu-
pations. Indeed, they could hardly rind a better way of
obtaining change of air and scene, and at the same time
indulging in that element of sport which adds so much zest
to outdoor pursuits, aud which is especially keen, in the
qoiet, steady aiming at a far-off bull's eye. The body is then
taking needful exercise, while at the same time the mind is
actively engaged. The shooter soon findsont that the chance
of becomiug a good shot rests entirely with himself. If he is
in good couditioo, or in tiue form, the chances are that his
score will be good; but auy little dissipation ou the night
before comes back to him at ouce in a slipping away from the
bull's-eye and a falliDg off in his average. The best man
wins on the range in the great majority of cases; and it is
this fact which encourages meu to persevere, even when they
find themselves far down in the list on their first essay before
the target. Rifle shooting has in it the delightful element of
uncertainty, which makes every sport enjoyable. Victory is
possible; but it must be worked for. It is a perpetual strugcle
from the firing of the first shot until the final one is safely
lodged."

Rifle-shooting may be engaged in by men whose physical
imperfections debar them from other sports. I have known
several one-armed men, aud others afflicted with laniei
and many who were physically weak, all frequent-
Creedmoor, and excellent shots, and I believe
knowledge there is a sport open to all would be a
many.— The Rifle.

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return. Their terms are S7 per year, which includes a
semi-monthly record during the racing season and the
Annual. Address Gordon Bros., 241 Broadway, New
York.

Liorillard's Reasons.

Boston, Feb. 2. — The Herald's "New York correspondent
says: Pierre Lorillard, whose retirement from the turf has
been the talk of Bportiog circles, says his action was precipi-
tated by the fact that the plans to drire professional gamblers
from the racecourse of this neighborhood have failed. "So
long as horse-racing was a recreation for gentlemen I was
fond of it," he explained, "but 1 can find no pleasure in com-
peting or associating with business gamblers." Lorillard
was the chief promoter of the device which last summer was
tried at Coney Island track as a substitute forpoolsellingand
bookmaking.

The above does not, in all probability, correctly re-
port the views of Mr. Lorillard, and it is more likely
that his antagonism arose from men using horses in the
same way as others do a false faro box, or doctored
roullette wheel. He has been a large speculator on the
turf, backing his horses to an amount which would have
been called "plunging" in a mp-n who had not the im-
mense wealth of the "master of Rancocas." He could
not well mean that as gambling was an adjunct of the
turf he renounced it, but rather that owing to methods at
present in vogue, there were such objectionable features
that it did away with the pleasure of his participation in
actual racing. So long as large amounts are to be won
there are people who will purchase race-horses and run
them, too, with the sole purpose of making money.
Just as long as they run honestly little fault can be
found. With them it is a business venture which is
expected to be profitable, and the fears are that in case it
does not prove as expected they will endeavor to make it
return a remuneration if even reprehensible practices
are put in force.

This may not be the class to which Mr. Lorillard re-
fers, though the telegram will bear such a construction,
and from what we have learned from those who are
acquainted with Mr. L., and particularly from a gentle-
man who met him a few weeks ago, his chief objection is
based upon the system of betting, which now prevails in
the East. He has been impressed with the idea, that
uDder the present circumstances little confidence can be
placed in those he employs, and that with such tempta-
tions as are placed upon them it is idle to expect an honest
discharge of duties. This idea may be based on grounds
which are not solid, and that he overrates the power
which he thinks is so potent to corrupt. But if even he
is wrong in this instance there is no question that book-
betting gives an opportunity to make rascality profitable
beyond any or all other system of wagering on races.
The business of a book-maker is to bet against horses.
He can "pepper" as much as he pleases, and his motives
are unknown. When an owner finds that the odds are
longer than what is justified by what^his horse has shown,
his suspicions are aroused. He may think that trainer
or jockey has been brought under a foreign influence,
he may imagine that there is a shrewdly concocted
scheme to make "robbing" effectual. In either case his
mind is troubled. Very likely without just reasons. If
the odds are shorter than he expects, then some one has
divulged the stable secrets, and trials have been reported
which should have been held inviolate. That there is a
great temptation to use underhand means to obtain in-
telligence on the part of men who expect to profit by
the knowledge gained, is beyond dispute. The tempta-
tion is not restricted to book-makers, as pool-buyers and
bettors "out of hand" are alike interested in finding out
all they can. But when a person is in a situation that
will bring customers to him, in place of searching for
them, he is in a better position to render his knowledge
available. The pool-buyer has to play a comparatively
open hand. There are eager watchers to learn how he is
playing his cards and ready to follow his lead. The bid-
ding is open. When much money is going into the box,
either in favor or against a horse, it attracts attention.
The bettor against the book lays down his money,
whispers his choice, the ticket is given him, and, perhaps,
the nearest bystander is entirely ignorant of what the
transaction was. That it is much easier to get a cue
which will load to detection of frauds when the betting
is open than when concluded, must be admitted. The
strongest proof is oftentimes presented by the record of
tho pool-sales. All that the book will show, if even an
examination is vouchsafed, is that so much money has
been wagered, and one book may tell a different story
from that which is shown by others. We are not prone
to believe what is so generally charged against the hon-
esty of races; we are far from thinking that book-mak-
ing and subordination of trainers and jockeys are neces-
sarily connected, but we can see a tram of evils which
may follow the advent of the "metallicians," and which
will be well to guard against.

Whenever an owner, especially an owner who has a

large stable of racehorses, loses confidence in the men he
employs, there must aho be a loss of interest. When he
connects derelictions of duty with those who are in a
business which can be made profitable br offering bribes,
there is an end to his enjoyment, and though there may
be ODly the faintest odor of taint it will poison the air,
and he seeks relief by withdrawing from the contamin-
ated atmosphere. Once under the impression that there
has been a combination, a confederacy inimical to his
interests, and the slightest indications will be received as
absolute proof, confirmed beyond the power of argument
to the contrary. "He will not be convinced," and stub-
bornly resists all attempts to show him that he is in error.

It is an unfortunate feature of turf sports that there
Bhould be so much difficulty in proving charges to be
false, when there is scarcely a filament, frail as the woof
of a spider-web, to hang these accusations upon. Men
would rather believe others to be rascals than admit an
error of judgment, and although there is scarcely one
owner of a racehorse in a hundred who does not overrate
those he particularly fancies, he will ascribe defeat to
everything else than a lack of speed or endurance. It is
fortunate if those who have the charge of conditioning
and riding are let off with the imputation of incapacity
or blundering. A far more serious indictment is filed
against them, and preconcerted roguery the crime of
which they are accused. It will be well for all parties,
when steps are taken to do away with that much of the
suspicion which rests on a compact between book-makers
and jockeys. It may not be necessary to abrogate the
system in order to bring about result, and that some
kind of restraint, or rather safeguard, be adopted which
will effect the purpose. But should it be necessary to
prohibit to correct the evil, there cannot be a moment's
hesitancy in deciding between racing as a recreation,
and racing as adjunct to gambling enterprise. When it
comes to an issue between these antagonistic elements,
there will be little trouble in arriving at a conclusion.
It may be that our well-known opinion in regard to
book-betting partakes of prejudice, and that the "Eng-
lish s3Tstem" is not so bad as we imagine. We hope that
may be the case, but as there appears to be a general
distrust, a determination to rid a country of it where it
has been in vogue for years, as has been done in France,
and niuoted in other places, our belief will not be
changed until there are stronger proofs of the harmless-
ness of book-making.

The telegram errs in associating Mr. Lorriliurd wilh
a scheme to replace pool-selling as well as book-making.
Pool-selling is prohibited by law in the State of New
York, and when there was a bill before the legislature
to repeal the law, Mr. Lorillard publicly stated that if
not repealed he would withdraw from racing. This may
have been the cause of offering his magnificent string of
racehorses at public auction, as well as his antagonism
to book-making. Very probably, neither was the induce-
ment, and that "owing to pressure of business," the sale
was ordered.

Sale of Kancocas Racing Stable.

There will be a marked gap in the colors on the
courses of the East the coming season, owing to the ab-
sence of the "cherry and black" of Eancocos, which has
so often flashed in the lead. Th« withdrawal of Mr.
Lorillard will.be seriously felt, though this will, in a
measure, be remedied by the horses going into a variety
of owners' hands, thereby bringing them into competi-
tion and adding to the interest of the races they are
engaged in. There has never been a sale of such magni-
tude held in this country. The stretch occupied the first
place in the records of 1885, and that, too, with a good
share of bad luck attending the training. The old horses
are so well known that a reference to their names, which
is in the advertisement, is description enough.

There are twelve two-year- olds, of the rarest breeding,
and this, too, must be acknowledged when the list is
studied. Ten of them are by imported Mortimer, two by
the Duke of Magenta; and it "goes without saying" that
'hey are engaged in all of the principal Eastern stakes.
There is not an animal which would not be a grand
acquisition to California stock, as there are lines which
are wanted here, and which cannot fail to bo of vast
service. The sale is to be held at Kancocas, February
2"th, and will be conducted by S. D. Bruce.

Oakland Trotting Park.
One of the greatest mysteries to us, in the way of real
estate speculations, is the trouble there appears to be in
th.e disposal of the Oakland Trotting Park, especially
when it can be purchased for a sum approaching sacri-
ficial prices. The only reason wo can see is that part of
it is used as a racetrack, as lands bar.- of improvement
in the vicinity, and nothing like so eligibly located, are
selling for far larger prices. People who offer objections
to becoming part proprietors of racetracks lose sight of
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ensuring a rental that will pay taxes and a fair rate of
interest on the investment, while they do not retard the
appreciation of value.

Owing to present circumstances the property can be
secured for a sum that means, with anything like proper
management, the ownership of that portion on which the
track stables and other buildings are erected for prac-
tically nothing. It is safe to claim still further, that in
addition to securing a valuable property for little money,
and with a certainty of paying a good rate of interest, few
years will elapse until dividends will be declared, which
will send the stock above par, irrespective of the value
of the real estate.

Beaconsfield and the Handicapper-

From the following telegram, which appeared in the
Evening Bulletin of Tuesday last, it will be learned that
Beaconsfield has been paid the somewhat dubious compli-
ment by the handicapper of carrying the top weight in
two of the Coney Island handicaps, and next to the sum-
mit in the most important of the spring events of that
class. Until the weights appear it will be out of the
question to give an opinion on what has been done,
though one cannot see how it was possible to arrive at a
conclusion which placed him on so high a pedestal, when
all of bis races were duly considered. That he is a good
horse for the distance to be run, there is no doubt, but
that he is so nearly in the top-notch is not so clear. His
last race proved that be could not carry heavy weight
on a heavy track, and it also showed that at least two of
the California horses, which had not made any very
brilliant display on Eastern courses the past summer,
were superior at the difference of weight as adjusted, on
that day.

In all probability the handicapper was guided by
what some of the enthusiastic turf scribes have written,
or it may be that he is governed only by performances
which he has personal cognizance of, and, in the case of
horses which ."have not run in the East, is prone to put
them out of the race for previous non-appearance. Until
the weights are known, however, there can only be con-
jecture.

New York, Feb. 2d. — The Mail and Express says: The
interest in the racing season has fairly begun with the an-
nouncement of weights to be carried by candidates for honors
in the Suburban, Bay Ridge and Sheepshead Bay handicaps,
all of which will be decided on the course of the Coney Island
JoekeyClub. Nearly every sporting paper in the country
and all the Pacific Slope papers will condemn the handi-
capper, Lawrence, for making Beaconsfield, son of Hock-
Eocking and Aileen Allanah, top weight in the Sheepshead
Bay and Bay Kidge handicaps, and second weight in the
Suburban. The fact that Beaconsfield has never been last
has nothing to do with the case. He has shown himself to be
the speediest, stoutest piece of horeflesh on the Pacific Coast,
and when we remember some of the best stock in America is
in California stables, Beaconsfield's reputation stands high

The Blood Horse Association and Book-
Making" •

The Trustees of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Asso-
ciation may be a trifle in advance ot the times, but the
position they have taken is one that all the racing asso-
ciations of this country will come to ere long. At a
recent meeting of the Board the following resolution was
unanimously adopted:

JResolred; That no person engaged in book-making or
pool-selling under license from this Association shall
enter or run any horse, or be interested in any horse
running at any meeting of this Association at which
such person is licensed to make books or sell pools.

By resolution of the Board the number of books per-
mitted at the coming spring meeting was limited to
three, and the fee was fixed at $200 per day for each
book. Sealed applications for book-making privileges
will be received by the Secretary up to and including
March 15th.

Elector.

Since writing the short account to accompany the cut
of Elector which appeared in the last number of the
Breeder and fyxtrttoyian, we have obtained some informa-
tion- in regard to his dam, which will add to his value in
the stud. His granddam, Lady Gilbert, was brought
from the East, and our informant stated that she was a
remarkable fine mare and could trot below 2:30 hand-
ily. The dam of Elector, Gilberta, by Fred Low, had
one valuablei quality to our knowledge, that being en-
durance. At the time the Palo Alto colts made such a
wonderful display on the Bay District Course, she was
driven with all of them, and though there were over two
hundred pounds in the sulky she never gave an inch, and
came again and again with the pluck of a thoroughbred.
This was pretty strong proof that her dam had some good
backing in the way of ancestry. It may be that the
granddam of Elector was the Lady Gilbert, which was
trotting in N"ew Tork, in 1S65, against Honest John. So
far, as we have heard, the history would sanction such a
supposition. Elector is owned by Mr. L. A. Richards
Grayson, Stanislaus Co., Cal.

The Stockton Colt Stakes— Entries.

TWO-YEAR-OLD STAKE.

J. A. Goldsmith's b c Shamrock, by Bnccaneer, dam Fern

Leaf.
L. TJ. Shipnee's b c, by Hawthorne, dam by McCracken's

Black Hawk.
L. U. Shippee's b c, by Hawthorne, dam by Morgan Rattler.
L. M. Morse's b g Prince Albert, by Dexter Prince, dam by

Sparkle.
G. W. Trahern's b f Etna, by Nephew, dam Fanny.
L. J. Rose's blk c Soudan, by Sultan, dam Lady Babcock.

THREE-TEAK- OLD STAKE.

Holley & Sullivan's b e Senator, by 4Echo, dam Jones Mare,
by Winthrop Morrell.

L. J. Rose's b c Alcazar, by SultaD, dam Minnehaha.

L. TJ. Shippee's b m Tempest, by Hawthorne, dam by Chief-
tain.

F. A. Jones' g g Sensation, by J. P. S.

J. A. Goldsmith's s h Yalensin, by Crown Point, dam Mittie
Lambert.

FOTJR-YEAROLDS.

L. TJ. Shippee's b m Tempest, 3, by Hawthorn*, dam by

Chieftain.
L. J. Rose's b c Stamboul, by Saltan, dam by Hambletonian.
Wm, Corbil's b c, by Sultan, dam Huntress.
Holley & Sullivan's ch c Wood nut, by Nutwood, dam Addie.

The Dam of Rustic and Norman.

Editor Breeder axd Sportsman : Brother Wallace, of 212
Broadway, New York, writes me to know all about the breed-
ing of Norman, Rustic's full brother. The dam of Rusticand
Norman we called Lady Suffolk. Abe Johnson, of Chico, who
owned Lady Suffolk, said in answer to an inquiry by John
Mackey that she was by Henry Belmont. As to the breeding
of Henry Belmont I am ignorant, except, of course, he was
by old Belmont. The mare Lady Suffolk was one of a road
team belonging to Capt. Whitney, of the California Steam
Navigation Company. Perhaps some of your readers may
know the breeding of Henry Belmont, his color, where he
stood, and other particulars. I will try and get time to write
yon of a recent trip to Petaluma. Will the Park Com-
missioners commence their speed-mile this year. Yours in
the faith that blood will telL P. J. Shafter.

Olejia, Jan.2Sth.

Since Mr. Shafter's note was received we have had a con-
versation with Mr. W. M. Williamson, who is well-posted as
to the descendants of old Belmont, but he never knew of this
Henry Belmont. If any of our readers have any data regard-
ing Henry Belmont they will confer a favor by forwarding it

to this office.

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Foals of 1885.

The following foals of 1SS5 have not been previously re-
ported.
Property of J. T. Dale, Visalia, Cal.

April 13, bay colt, by Hubbard, dam Santa Clara Belle, by
Woodburn, from Cricket, by Rifleman. The name of
Ka>"eah is claimed by this colt.

May 19th, bay colt, with star, by Hubbard, dam Mary
Watson, by imp. Hercules, from Peri, by Independence,
(Boston, Jr.). The name of Yokohl is claimed for this colt.

Poalsof 1886.

At Eancko del Rio. Property of Theo Winters.

Jan. 6, chestnut filly, white face, hind legs white, by Joe
Hooker, dam Puss by Norfolk, from Nettie \V., by Belmont.

Jan. 10, bay filly, small star, by Norfolk, dam Jessie R.,
by Hubbard. Mare owned by P.Robson, San Francisco.

Dates Claimed.

Up to this writing, dates for Fall meetings have been
claimed as follows:
Bay District, Aug. 7th to 14th.
Santa Rosa, Aug. 16th to 21st.
San Jose, Aug. 23d to 28th.
Golden Gate Fair, Aug. 30th to Sept. 4th.
State Fair, Sept. 6th to ISth.
Glenbrook Park, 17th District, Sept. 20th to 25th.

A Son of Cresco.

Samuel Gamble and George Wiley, Danville, have pur-
chased of Leo Linch, Esq., San Ramon, Cal., the bay colt
Hidalgo, foaled 1SS5, got by Cresco, dam by Capt. Webster;
second dam said to be by Belmont. Price $250.

Cresco by Strathmore (408); first dam by Almont (33);
second dam by Mambrino Prince (77). Record, 2:29£.

Mr. E. F. Fallon, of Oakland, has purchased from Palo
Alto the bay gelding Mozart, 3, by Flood, dam Mozelle. by
Monday, from Camilla Urso, by Lodi. Mozart is reported
to be fast, and if no accident befalls him will make his
maiden appearance at the post this spring.

Mr. H. M. Johnston, of Los Angeles, in a business note to
this office, asks this pertinent question: 1 have a lot of
maresbred lite Columbine, i.e., by Richmond(<outof Crichton
mares. Why cau't I sell tbem to some one to breed to Ham-
bletonian horses?

Palo Alto has sold to Ira L. Ramsdell the bay colt Garland,
4, by Shannon, dam Sallie Gardner, by Vandal , from Char-
lotte Thompson, by imp. Mickey Free. This colt is a maiden
and will probably be trained in Mr. Ashe's striDg.

J. T. Mcintosh, of Chico, has parted with the pacer Fred
Ackerman, having traded him to C. H. Gilman, of Sacra-
mento, for the grey pacer Foss, and SI, 000 in cash. Mr. Gil-
man will drive Ackerman on the road.

F. A. Jones' three -year- old gray Sensation, and J. R. Hod-
son's Brigadier four-year-old mare, Grotis Maid, are to trot a
race, mile heats, best three in five, at Agricultural Park, March
17th, the day being selected because both of the trotters are
"green." The race is to be for $250 a side. Each owner has
deposited $125 with W. O. Bowers, as a forfeit. — Bee.

Charles Sherman has sold the Chico Driving Park property,
containing oo acres, to Henry Sanborn, a well-known resi-
dent of Chico, formerly engaged in the stage business. The
price paid was $8,000. Mr. Sherman has also disposed of his
interest in the property of the Chico Stage Company to his
partner, John Veal, and will remove to San Jose.

At a recent meeting of the Vacaville Driving Park Associa-
tion the following officers were elected: President, D.K.Corn;
Vice-President, M.D.Cooper; Secretary and Treasurer, Ed.
Fisher; Directors, W. H. Hill, J. M. Bassford, Jr., Fred
Robben, O. Garlichs, Ray Bennett, Ed. Fisher and D. K.
Corn.

Work is progressing very favorably on the grounds of the
Dixon Driving Park Association. The trees are all out, and
the high fence completed, and carpenters are now at work on
the new grand stand. It is expected that the track will be
ready for use by the time the rainy season is over.

The Ukiah Park Association has elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Directors— L. F. Long, J. S.
Reed, L. T. Day, W. A. Hagans and J. M. Mannon; Presi-
dent, L. F. Long; Treasurer, J. S. Reed; Secretary, L. T,
Day.

Up to last evening the Washington Park Club had received
over eight hundred entries to its sixteen stakes that eloBed
on the loth instant. Corrigan heads the list with one hun-
dred and fourteen entries, while Baldwin stands second with
seventy, Porter Ashe third, with tifty-five, and J. B. Haggin'a
fourth, with fifty-one. The California representation is a
particularly strong one and embraces the very pick of the
colts and fillies bred upon the Pacific Slope. The sensation
of the season, judging from all reports, is likely to be "Lucky
Baldwin's" famous mare Fallen Leaf, by Grinstead, out of
Molly McCarthy, which "cut such a dash" here in the Spring
of 1SS4, prior to her break down at the West Side track. She
is entered in all of the great all-aged stakes to be run in the
West this season, and rumor says that she is "just as good
as she used to be." If this is the case wnat a heap of money
will go into the pool box when she and Lizzie Dywer come
together in some of the great stakes. Whew! It will be all
California against the Corrigans and some one will have to
stand from under. — Chicago Horseman, Jan. 21.

Mr. P. Loriliard, Will Retire from the Turf.

Mr. P. Lorrillard, who has contributed so much to the de-
velopment of raciDg in America, has decided to retire from
the turf. His colors have been so conspicuous for so many
years that the mere announcement of his withdrawal from
track competitions will produce a sensation throughout the
land and the world. The fame of Mr. Loriliard is not
bounded by a continent. His victories with Iroquois made
his name familiar to all ears in Europe. He is the only
American who ever won the commanding races of the Eng-
lish turf, the Derby and St. Leger; and he won them with a
horse bred in the United States. No name has figured more
largely in the entry lists at Jerome Park, Sheepshead Bay
and Monmouth Park, and it will be odd not to find it there
when future stakes close. Racing, however, will continue to
flourish. It has grown to such vast proportions as not to be
dependent on the efforts of any one man. Mr. Loriliard will
sell his racing stable under the hammer at Rancocas, on Sat-
urday, February 27th. It includes the great six-year-old
Drake Carter; the two five-year-olds, Pontiac and Emperor;
three four-year-olds, among them Unrest; nine three year-
olds, one of which is the flying Dewdrop, and twelve two-
year-olds, the get of Mortemer and Duke of Magenta.
The famous Wanda will not be offered, as she has been re-
tired for breeding purposes. The growth of his breeding
establishment and the development of his commercial enter-
prises make such heavy demands on the time of Mr. Loril-
iard as to compel his retirement from the turf. He cannot
do justice to it and his business. In the future he will be
able to give more attention to Rancocas, and we predict that
he will continue to score triumphs as a breeder.

Americans in England.

The New Tork World contains the following interesting
article regarding the performances of American horses abroad
in 1885.

The performances of the few American-bred horses iu train-
ing in England and on the Continent last year were not, as a
whole, very creditable. It may be said that they are only the
leavings of Mr. Lorillard's, Mr. Keene's and the late Milton
H. Sanford's ventures, and that they had each in turn been
tried and found wanting. Of the baker's dozen whose names
figure in "Ruffs " index Mr. R. Craig's Blue Grass was the
principal winner, with Jolly Sir John second. Each
won three races those won by Blue Grass were
run on the flat, while Jolly Sir John showed his
heels to some fairly good jumpers between the flags under
the "pink and gold spots" of Mr. Frederick Gebhard. The
full record of the lot is as follows:

Blue Grass. 5, by Pat Malloy

Jolly Sir John, aged, by Glenelg.,

Bolero, 5. by Bonnie Scotland

Idea. aged, by Glenelg

Eola.aged.by Eolus ,

Potosi. 5, by King Alfonso

Abbotsford, aged, by Waverly.

Invalid, aced, by Glenelg

Aristocrat, aged, by Monarchist..

Paasalc . aged , by Longfellow

Vixtrix.4, by Glenlyon

Sachem, C, by "War Dance

Oliver, 5, by Ill-Dsed

Total 5113 7 6| $23,982.63

,699. 7 B

,035.37
X>4.26
.473.60
.001.25
871.78
763.87
275.73
217.03

Note. — The uges are those of 1885.

A Kentucky Stable at Auction.

On the 25th inst., the day preceding the Loriliard sale, at
Easton'a Exchange, New York, the entire racing stable of
T. J. Megibben, President of the Latonia Jockey Club, and
owner of the Edgwater Stud, Lairs, Kentucky, will be sold at
auction. Eighteen head of horses of the highest quality
will be catalogued and sold without reserve.

Clipper Annual.

The New York Clipper Annual for 1S86 has just
hand, as usual being accurate and complete in it
There is no better authority.

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HERD AND SAVINE.

Some of the Teats of Merit.

The peculiarities of formation appear in the growth of
young cattle stock, fortunately in such manner as to direct
attention to the useful, no matter what the line of usefulness
may be. The connection between the formation of a cattle
beast, and the particular purpose for which a given sort is
bred and reared, is exceedingly close, and the indications of
adaptability can never be misleading. They are, in a very
striking degree, uniform. There are, of course, certain in-
nate, hidden influences, as in the case of some running and
trotting horses, that can not be measured or estimated by
any plan of analysis applied to the external form or the re-
corded lineage. Thus, with two horses bred closely alike, of
corresponding age, and reared alike, under all the tests by
measurement, and estimate of lung power {wind), the closest
observer may be baffled in the endeavor to explain why one
horse is able to outfoot and outlast the other. This does not
■vitiate the rule. It only points to the necessity of some-
thing more than mere guessing, or basing faith upon evi-
dences apparent.

In the cattle beast bred for flesh-making, there may be cer-
tain specific forces that are brought to bear in the digestive
and assimilative functions in one animal, which will not be
manifest in another of like appearance. The evidences of
this appear, from day to day, upon the ribs; and a resort to
the scales shows greater gain in one animal than in another of
like age, breeding, and appearance; showing that all things
are not precisely equal in the two. Hence, the process of
feeding becomes a test, absolutelyrequired that wemay know
the cost of production. The standard of beauty in a fatten-
ing animal is, to quite a degree, in accordance with the high-
est standard for profit. Yet it is easy to picture to the imagi-
nation an animal so largely developed in the best parts as to
appear deformed. Thus, there is an extent in width of hip
in an animal of a given size, in keeping with symmetry and
beauty, yet if that limit could be greatly exceeded, the ani-
mal would cut up to greater profit, because of a large relative
increase of high-priced meat. Nature, except when long con-
tended with, resists efforts made in the direction mentioned,
in the endeavor to preserve the equilibrium between the fore
and the hindquarters; and the general proportions cannot be
■very greatly changed and held to the changed form, except
by breeding with that especial view continuously for several
generations. There was once a class of cattle reared in a
■certain locality in Eagland having very large hams. This
■was rendered possible by the farmers of a neighborhood
uniting upon that form and adhering to it. The result was,
that through undue size of hindquarters in the calves, a good
many cows were lost in calving, leading to a change of bulls
not having this peculiarity, and in this way the difficulty was
soon overcome. A horse formed in every way to meet our
views of symmetry, that is, symmetry in the class to which
he belongs, is well-adapted for creditable performance in his
particular line of work, whether thiB be speedingor draught.
Yet it is easy to imagine that by long concert of action in one
direction, as in the case of the cattle referred to above, horses
could be bred, having much more than the average size of
muscles in the loin and hindquarters, with hock and bone in
keeping, thus giving enormous power, though symmetry
would be lost.

The true tests of merit, therefore, must remain on medium
ground, because any extraordinary departure, either way,
brings its penalty. In raising animals ot the fattening breeds
the best test of merit is found on middle ground, for when
fat accumulation is obtained too easily, there is very likely
to be too much of it, and, unluckily, t»t times when it inter-
cepts reproduction and consigns animals of promise to the
feeding lot. Cattle deeply inbred, accumulation of fat being
the end aimed at, will, from the very strength and depth cf
the tendency, sometimes show violent results — miscarriage,
tendency to disease and short life. As the mariner's skill is
put to the test in a lesser degree where the ocean is of
medium depth, so the breeder's skill is less tried in maintain-
ing the breeding qualities of a cow that fattens fairly easy,
than one that becomes excessively obese on moderate keep.
Hence, when we estimate the value of a cow that has cost
several hundred dollars, the value will be found to rest
mainly in the reliability and long continuance of the breed-
ing Btate. This is where returns upon the investment are
Becured, and it requires more than ordinary discernment to
select a cow that possesses the tendency to fatten up to the
limit of safety, without incurring the danger of going beyond
it. Losses have frequently arisen from not taking warning
in time, permitting flesh (fat) to gain the better of an animal
before the danger was properly weighed, and barrenness once
setting in is rarely recovered from. When we can point to
half a dozen or more meritorious animals from a given cow,
as the tangible evidences she furnishes, setting opposite these
another cow of exceeding symmetry, and well-descended, but
that has ceased to breed after dropping a calf or two, it is
not difficult to perceive that the one has been a source of profit
and the other of loss.

Another important test of merit in an animal bred for flesh-
making is found in the size of the bones. One of the first
discoveries made by Bakewell — for we can designate it by no
other term bo well— was the general presence of an aptitude
to take on flesh promptly where moderate-sized bones were
present as one of the accompaniments. Based upon this fact,
.he steadily sought for breeding animals having small bones.
All the evidences since his time point in the same direction;
and he is a dull farmer who has not, through all his experi-
ence in feeding common and grade cattle, learned that an
undue weight of bony frame antagonizes thrift and sym-
metrical developement. Small bones being a peculiarity of a
given beast of a fattening breed, the muscular development
is quite likely to be relatively large. With dairy cattle this
does not hold good, nor is it essential that it should. The
flesh of heavy-boDed feeding cattle is generally coarse, in
keeping with the bony frame, and there is likely to be undue
weight of the fore as compared to the hindquarters. Of
equal, if not of greater importance than all, is the fact of
want of due distribution of the fat, the meat of such a beast
not being, as a rule, well marbled. Among the many indica-
tions of merit that are always discoverable in an auiinal or
herd, where prompt development of the flesh-making ten-
dencies is present, not the least important are those seen in
and about the eye, and in the formation of the head, includ-
ing its mode of junction with the neck. While we can safely
look upon the placid, full eye and broad face, with its natural
accompaniment, a short head and fairly fine muzzle, as one of
the indications of tendency to fatten, we can, withe^ual confi-
dence that we will not be misled by the sign, look upon the
small, sunken eye, and the long, narrow head, as a ringer-board
that tells pretty clearly of absence of full constitutional
stamina and clever feeding qualities. — Live Stock Journal.

American Devon Cattle Club— Transfers.

Bonnie Doon 5026. Truman Baker to S. H. Willcox, Smyrna, N. Y.
Quiet II- 4140, S. W, Bidwell to Albert Dowel. Collins-ville, Conn.
St. Byno 3163, Mrs. Belle Blake to H. L. Carrier, Brookfield, Mich.
Resi'lent 3145. M. C. Brookover to P. Palmer k Son, Whipple, O.
Easter Sunday 6561, J. A. Bnrnside to W. H. Keyes, Dresden, 0.
Belle of the Meadow 3377, F. W. Chiles to J. H. and T. T. Johnson,

Orange C. H. Va.
Guiuette 4360. W. C. Coulter to Ales. Sanderson, Bremen, O-
Windsor 3427, Geo. F. Davis to A. A. Dickerman, Pittsiord, Vt.
Becky B. B. 4094, M. Erwin to R. A. Love, Chester, S. O.
Pinchgut 3137, G. B. Giddings toJ. P. Cummings, Brookfield, Conn.
Sam Lawton 2971, S. Griswold to C. D. Perkins, East Litchfield, Conn.
Ohio Chief 2957, Falstaff 31 Tj, Phallaa 3475, Mrs. A. C. Howard and Son

to P. Palmer & Son. Whipple. O.
Prince of Caroline 3557, J.H. and T. T. Johnson to J. "Waller, Goodloes,'

Va.
Osceola 3492, Nymph II. 5777, "W, B. Jones to J. A. P. Campbell

Jackson, Miss.
Enchantress G132, W. H. Jones to M. W. Oliver, Conneantv ille , Penn.
Easter Sunday 6561, W. H. Keyes to B. F. Power, Zanesville, O.
Bets*- W. 4i>93, T. D. Lewis to Andrew Scott, New Paris, O.
Joe Cosgrove 2952. J. B. Longenecker to Robt. Boyd, Colliers, W. Va.
Jupiter 3174, Duke's Puritan 325C, E. D. McCartney to P. Palmer & Son,

Whipple, O.
Leontes 3451, Mona 4850, J. M. Miller to Seth Wilson. Service, Penn.
Leola Sharon G549, W. H. Moore to John Motherspaugh.Neward, O.
Baron Lynnhurst 2929, J.D. Nevices to W. H. Jones & Son, South Mon-
trose, Penn
Augusta 485, Beatrice 6557, M. B. Pomeroy to J. A. Pomeroy, Sydney

Center, N. Y.
Surprise 3548, O. Richard to "W. H. Jones & Son, South Montrose,

Penn.
Ireton3297, Fairfax 3298, I. W. Putnam to P. Palmer & Son. Whipple, O.
Lot 3384, E. D. Richards to ffm. G. Callendar, Brentwood, Tenn.
Artor's C285, Wot 6288, E. D. Richards to O. T. Craig, Brentwood, Tenn .
Silky Bet 4540, Satinette 6482, E. D. Richard to E.D. Hicks, Nasb-

"ville.Tenn.
True Briton 2471, Rumsey Bros, to Edwin Congdon, Clarendon, Vt.
Pool 6581, Crocketess 6582, Alex. Sanderson to W. S. Johnston,

Bremen, O.
Jessie ;Fremont 4651, L. P. Sisson & Son to H. B. Erskine, "West Alex-
ander, Penn.
Symphony 6538, Diapason 6539, Storrs' Agricultural School to Amos

Wheeler, North Stonnington, Conn.
Genteel 2981, S. F. Weller to Alex. Sanderson, Bremen, 0.
Cicero 2773, W. D. Wetmore to M. W. Oliver, Conneautville, Penn.
Verbena 6691, Duchess HI. 6592, Pansy 6593, Geo. Whitefield to Rumsey

Bros., Westfield.N. X.
Burgess 3442, D. J. Whitmore to E. T. and H. W. Doney, Jackson,

Mich.
Bryant 3515, Berta T. 6585, D. J. Whitmore to K. Sewall, Marlin, Texas.
Barton 3514, Rosf bud Waterloo 6297, D. J. Whitmore & Co. to James

Sorget, Natchez, MisB .
Naxcissa 6077. S. J. Wooley, to R. E. Payne, Parkman, O.
TomBoon3154, S. C. Work & Son to G. T. Work, Buffalo, Penn.

The Sow and Her Offspring:.

[Jas. Long's Book of the Pig.]

The period of gestation in the pig varies from 110 to 116
days, although in many instances we have found sows with
their litters upon the U2th day, by which day certain animals
have invariably brought them. There is no domestic animal
which, in our judgment, is so true to time in this respect as
the sow. The French breeders have a rule in which they
implicitly believe, that a breeding sow goes three months,
three weeks and three days with her young; but, as will
immediately be seen, this may mean almost anything, for a
month is a term with a somewhat wide margin. The indica-
tions which aTe shown by a sow about to farrow are numerous,
but there are three which are sufficiently prominent for the
guidance of those who are quite unused to stock. In the
first place, the udder develops largely, every teat being
apparently filled with milk. The gradual development can,
indeed, be seen for some days by the accomplished hand. In
the nest place, the vagina also develops in a most onusual
manner, and is a certain sign, even to the nnpracticed, that
parturition is near. In the third place, the sow generally
makes her bed, and will be s.en carryiDg mouthfuls of straw
to the spot she has selected in which to deposit her young.

Unfortunately, persons who have no knowledge of stock-
breeding give themselves trouble and excite themselves un-
necessarily when they expect an addition to their stock; but
if they have taken note of the day of service they may rest
assured that, accidents excepted, all will go well, and that on
the 112th or 113th day they will, if they let the sow alone,
find her safe and happy with her newly-born litter. The
excitement, however, which these events create in the miDds of
novices in pig-breeding does not stop here; for they insist
upon their stockman sitting up all night with the sow — some-
times even for two or three nights — watching her every
action and feeding her liberally with most improper food, so
that their excitement is communicated to the animal herself,
and she finishes either by lying up6n and crushing a portion
of her litter, or, what is worse still killing and perhaps
devouring two or three in her frenzy.

It has long been a maxim among old breeders that bows
are best attended to at farrowing time when they are not
attended to at all; for if they have a warm and dry sty it
matters very little if they are not fed for twelve hours, and
they are much better left alone to pass through the operation
without any assistance whatever. Naturally enough, there
are cases in which assistance is necessary; but of all animals
the sow is the one which requires it the least. There are
some stockmen who insist upon the necessity of their
presence, and who not uncommonly make a bungle, such as
cutting the cord too closely, thereby causing excessive hem-
orrhage. Visitors to the [sty of the farrowing sow should
be rigidly excluded, and even the owner himself should make
a practice of keeping away and leaving the management to
the man who usually feeds the animal, and whose face and
presence are known and recognized by her. In this way she
will not be disturbed at all, although the voices or presence
of strangers will be certain to unduly excite her. If it is
requisite to watch the sow at all, a hole should be made iu
some convenient place in the sty, so that ihe can be seen
without discovering the presence of the observer.

After farrowing.— After farrowing it is the custom with
some people to give the sow a little treacle, either mixed with
water or poured into her ordinary wash; but this is rarely
necessary, and if, in a large breeding-yard, a person makes a
practice of adopting any one of the nostrums so frequently
recommended, "he will find that the additional expense is an
item of some consequence, to say nothing of the trouble which
is occasioned by their composition, mure especially upon a
farm where drugs are seldom at hand when they are wanted,
and when they can only be obtained by sending to the nearest
town. If a sow, after farrowing, shows any signs of constipa-
tion, it is then time to administer an aperient or a purgative,
according to the severity of the attack, for the complaint is
one which must not be neglected, resulting, as it does, iu
serious cases, in inflammation of the bladder and sometimes
in death.

Sometimes it happens that a sow is provided with very little
milk, and is physically incapable of feeding her yonng. Iu
such a case they will rapidly lose condition, unless something
is done to supplement the 6mall quantity of food they obtain.
If possible, the sow shouldbe given warm milk of some kind,
or whey, in which some bran, pollard or fine oat-meal is
mixed. The little pigs should be encouraged to take some of

this; if they are very young they may have, in preference,
warm new milk thickened either with a little ground rice or
corn-meal. A very small quantity will suffice to keep them
going until they feed better by themselves; but this they
must have if they are to be saved, for if a young pig is not
kept well up to the mark during the first three weeks of its
existence, it scarcely ever thrives.

Weak pigs— Bad breeders. — It occasionally happens that
two or chree pigs iu a litter are unusually weak, and it is
almost invariably the case tuat there is one muoh smaller and
more delicate than the rest. We would scarcely advise that
a sow should be retained iu milk after the healthy pigs are
weaned from her; but where, for example, there are three or
four youngsters which stand in need of further nursiDg, it
is a good plan to let them remain with their dam for another
fortnight, when they will derive considerable benefit from the
extra food which she affords them.

In addition to suggestions which have been made in this
chapter, we would advise the breeder, if he wishes to main-
tain a high character for his stock, to dispose of every breed-
ing sow which brings him less than eight pigs at a litter;
indeed, we question very much whether this number should
be admitted. As previously remarked, we should prefer an
average of ten, regarding a less number as unsatisfactory;
whereas a higher number demands considerably more
nourishment from almost all sows, and can only be appre-
ciated when they are brought by those which are thoroughly
able to rear them. It is an entire mistake, and one which is
very common, for persons to suppose that large litters are
more profitable than such moderate ones as we have suggested.
In the majority of cases they are less profitable, for nothing
feels more the advantage of a slight addition to its normal
food than the pig; and, on the contrary, no animal so quickly
loses health and condition when that food at all falls short.
This it generally does when the litter is a laree one, for few
sows secrete a sufficient quantity of milk to satisfy from a
dozen to fifteen determined little youngsters which are con-
tinually tugging at the udder.

Remaining items. — Another point to remember — and this
has much to do with the general health of the pig — is to see
that a small quantity of cinders or small coal, with a little
lime rubbish, is put in one corner of the sty at least once a
week. The pig has a great partiality for anything in the
shape of coals, and, what is, more, these greatly conduce to
the maintenance of a healthy condition. The same may be
said of salt, which should be used in the food, and which
gives it a relish, although it must be admitted that it is
seldom necessary to add anything to pig's food of any kind.
Water should always be provided, and where pigs are allowed
to run loose in the yard, or in a field, an iron vessel of some
sort filled with watei should invariably be within their reach.
Breeders frequently complain that their young sows do not
thrive or attain such a respectable size as their boars; but it
often happens that these persons, either from ignorance or
want of room, rear both sexes together. This is quite con-
trary to rule and experience, and unless young pigs are run-
ning loose in a farm-yard, where all can shift for themselves,
and where each has an opportunity of obtaining its proper
share of food, they should be separated after weaning, other-
wise the boars, being stronger and generally larger, will
obtain a greater share of the food than the yelts, and the
latter will consequently lose condition in a serious degree.
The pig is such a rapid eater that, where a number are feed-
ing from a single trough, and one or two fail to get their
heads into it during the first minute or two, they stand a very
bad chance of getting any food at all, for the whole is usually
consumed in very little more than this space of time. The
farm-yard system has its advantages in this respect, for the
feeder, as a rule, scatters upon the ground or among a quan-
tity of straw some whole grain, peas or beans, when every
youngster obtains hiB proper share.

Whenever a young pig dies while the litter is with their
dam, it should be removed and buried deeply, for the sow will
eat almost anything, even to her offspring; and once having
tasted the flesh, she is liable to acquire a relish which has
not unfrequently proved dangerous to the lives of the other
pigs or to her future young ones.

Scrub Bulls.

Scrub bulls cannot be made to pay. They are a curse to
the farm, to the dairy, to stockmen on the ranch and range,
to breeders for labor or beef stock, to the general public, and
to the country. Everywhere and always they are a nui-
sance. The farmer's good cows are ruined in their progeny,
for the scrub dilutes the good blood in the heifer calves with
half of his own base, bold, black blood and worthless breed-
ing. To the dairyman, they rob him of his future hopes
and profits in the scant returns of scrub -begotten cows, which
do not pay scarcely their cost of keeping. It is of these that
at least forty per cent, are an utter waste to the owner in
keeping — a tax and a burden. To the stockman on the ranch
they are always oozing out of the little end of the horn, so
far as profit is concerned, for beef or labor. I'or breeding,
they cause' a never-ceasing declension from bad to worse.
Iu this way the country is by rapid degrees impoverished in
the successive decrease in values in every succeeding gen-
eration.

Similar mistaKes have been too often made in the selec-
tion of females by young breeders in entering upon this im-
portant business. Poor, cheap, doubtful pedigreed, halt,
lame, blind, broken-down or diseased females have been bred
to from fair to medinm male animals.

Breeders of any of the valuable breeds of stock have long
since taught the country that the best breeding animals are
none too good to make a successful business of breeding. In
by far too many Jersey herds, even of to-day, there is too lit-
tle genuine, studious, philosophical selection and coupling
of breeding animals. There seems a strange sort of hopeful-
ness among such breeders, that from their inferior breeding
herds, by some chance or good luck, there may come a Mary
Auue of St. Lambert, Princess or Oxford Kate, a Canada's
John Bull, a Kufa or an Albert Bex, or some others of the
grand Jersey herds of the country. Breeding up is doubtless
creditable, but the highest, purest and best breeding for
superlative animals only, is that which forever leaves out of
view every posibility of inferiority of progeny in choice
Jersey herds. Scrub Jerseys are only less discreditable to
breeders, than are the miserable scrubs that disgrace and im-
poverish the dairy, the family nnd the country.

Scrubs, common scrubs, Jersey scrubs, scrubs of any of
the breeds, ara too scrubby to be tolerated in any herd in
this present day of intelligence, possibilities and magnificent
tests. — Cor. Jersey Bultttm.

Skim milk is estimated to be worth one cent per quart to
feed to pigs. This can be made from the milk besides the
usual profits from the butter. The milk should always be
thickened with brau or meal to reach the best results.

1886

glte grxcxier <nul J^m-tstrom.

91

Cowboy Dexterity,

The following are the conditions of a match which, accord-
l ing to the Stock Growers' Journal, Miles City, Montana, con-
cluded a recent round-np at the Capital X ranch, to deter-
imine the merits of the different cutting horses: "Each
contestant was to cut oat ten steers from the round-up, and
a man was put into the herd to show the contestants the
j particular steer to cut, and in all cases the steer should be
at least twenty feet from the edge of the round-up. The
prizes were to be awarded to the men who should cut the
required number of steers in the smoothest and easiest man-
ner, with the least amount of running. The time in which it
was done not being the deciding point, but simply one of the
points to be considered in deciding the match." The fastest
time was four minutes, 30 seconds, and the slowest ten min-
utes. The time made by the cowboy to whom the first prize
was awarded was five minutes, ten seconds; he of the fastest
time receiving the second prize. A roping match was held
at the same place a few days earlier to decide who could
throw and tie a steer in the shortest time after the animal
was cut out of the round-up. The best time was two minutes,
ten seconds; the nest best two minutes and thirty seconds;
but in this case the cowboy had to rope the animal twice;
Ms first rope breaking, he had to untie a second from his
saddle.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'
I Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAT HORSE, NEAR HTND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5. 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
13 V ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Bine, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mart Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 31)7, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June], 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
8150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2 J.64 during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
FJast,he will stand frum February loth to June 1st at my place in
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot white
He is a trifle over 16 hands high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar

fower.aud taken in all is as iin l-. shaped as any trotting. bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute withont being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1331.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three years
in 2:293£, at four years ba 2:1931, Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when firstissued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that so easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4 :50,
andif anyone should think differently I will wager SI, uOO that he can
trot in 4 :o0, or better, on a fixed day between no w, Januarv llth.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo. "

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2 rlblj the fastest stallion ever hied on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros.is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter iu 41 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tne most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1S7J. there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying it to
the great Fashion, without qnestion tbe best maze of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, lSSl, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third rlam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Brace's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

£100, the season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black leg3; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, 'Wigtown, Scotland; imported 3883, by Robert
HaUoway, Alexia, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
MaisteriI84C); sire, Merry Tom (536); sire, Market. The Maister (1846),
the aire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (386), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam, Merry Tom (536), was
Parmer (2841, or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

1S86, $20; single leap, £15.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OP 1886.

For the season, ending! Oct. 1,

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet blnck— without a white hair on him— foaled
In May, 1879, and is 16* hands high. He i3 registered in the National
Korman Register as No. 2865, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
PonUac, IU. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is muoh
admired for his high form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is well broke, and is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20; Single leap $15.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility fores-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

1.DETIKK, President,
Santa Rosa, Cal.

PACIFIC COA8I

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring .Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th:

SATURDAY, April 10th.

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie 'Minor, by Lexington.

LONG-FIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Commencing February 5th and Ending

Jnne l.iili. 1886.
TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOTE S TAI.I.IONS.

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at £10 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address JOHN MACKEY, Superintendent,

Sacra men to, Cal.

Thoroughbred
STALLIONS for HIRE.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

By Marabrlno Wilkes, bv George Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian,
Alpheus' dam by Major Mb no, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam bv Todhunter's Mamurino by Mambrino Chief,
Mdamby Pilut, jr. ueorge Wilkes* dam by Henry Clay,|by Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteen hands tliree inches
In height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-vear-old he won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in2;43; has bad no regnlar work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
Id 34 seconds, and last Full just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full milt- in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fouraC
the greatest trotting sires, Hauibletouian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr.

George W.Ikes has won upwards of $50,000 in match races alone; has
arecord of 2:22, and has thirtv-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twenty -one with records of 2:2.i "or better, seven of 2:20 or better.and
four of 2:15 or better, and in the sire of Harrv Wilkes, with arecord of
2:lo,who trotted ONE of the best if not the beat race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief has produced, among
many others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:18!*. Pilot, Jr., has produced
uevttn with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S.. Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being fonnd in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1886 at the stable of the undersigned

at MarysviUe, at £40 the season.

F. F_ GRIFFITH. Agent.

Three Cheers and X X.

The above stallions are offered for hire the coming season, viz.:
-om February 5th to July 1st, 1886.

Both are desirable in many respects. Three Oheers I have always
onsidered one of the very best racehorses I ever saw. His breeding
6 unexceptionally fine, and his form admirable. He is a powerfully
ouilt horse on short legs , and of the finest color, a dark bay.

His short legs are immensely strong, bones and tendons such as
are rarelv seen on the largest of thoroughbreds, and altogether, his
makeup cannot fail to please a competent judge of form. Being a
half-brother of Hock-Hocking is another point in his favor. Not only
to him as their dam. Young Fashion, was the dam of Scotland, the sire
of Mentzer one of the great colts of the year, and her family for genera-
tions back have enjoyed just celebrity. HJs oldest produce. Lady
Viva, can be seen at my place, and I do not hesitate to pronounce her
one of the finest mares in the Slate.

X X is a "double Bonnie Scotland," bis sire Malcolm, uy Bonnie
Scotland, from Lady Lancaster, his dam Columbia, by Bonnie Scotland,
from Young Fashion. He has, therefore, as much of the blood of that
noted sire as if be were a son, and cannot fail to be a good producer.
Those who own his colts— there are only a few of them— esteem them
very highly. These horses will be rented to proper parties at a low
figure, especially to serve some thoroughbred mares. Apply at this
office, or 2111 Adeline street, Oakland, where the horses axe kept.

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

PROGRAMME:

FIRST DA 5f-Saturday, April 3d.

FrasT Race, So. 1. -INTRODUCTION PURSE, $400, of which £50 to the
secondhorse; foraUages; maidens allowed 6 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of 1SS4; S50 entrance, £25 forfeit, or £10 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 1886, with £4fi0 added ; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

Thted Race, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages ; $25 entrance ;
510 if declared out on or before March 10th, 18S6, with £750 added, of
which 550 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 5
pounds; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race. No. 4. -THE WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
8100 each, £25 forfeit, with £300 added; second horse to receive 5150;
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, witbi
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, 5400, of which 550 to the?
second horse, for ail ages; fixed valuation £2,000; two pounds allowed
for each £100 below, and three pounds added for each 5100 above fixed;
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY. Tuesday. April 6tb.

Fiest Race, No. 6.— PURSE, £400, of which £50 to the second horse;
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight ; all others allowed o pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No. 7.-THE YERNAL STAKES lor two-year-old fillies
520 entrance; 510 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1PS6, with
£400 added, of which £50 to the second. Five-eighths of a mile.

Ththd Race, No. 3.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, £25
each ; £10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886. with £600 added,
of which 550 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race, No 9.— SELLING PURSE, £400, of which £50 to the
second horse ; for all ages ; conditions as to weights the same as in No,.
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAY- Thursday, April 8th.

Fiest Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE, £400, of which 550 to. the see-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Second Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds.foals of
1884, £50 entrance, £25 forfeit, or £10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1, 1886, with £400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after-
winner, if Gano's time il:15iis beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Tbtkd Race. No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ages.
£50 entrance, £25 forfeit: £10 if declared out, with £600 added, second
horse to save stake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m. , of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three-year-olds; €100 entrance, £25 forfeit, with £300 added, second to
receive £150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries.

FOURTH DAY, Saturday. April loth.

FiestRace, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; £10
each from starters only, with £400 added, of which £50 to the second
horse. Winners of the California, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet-
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds,
extra . Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 15. -THE RESACA STAKES, for three-year-*Jc*
fillies; £25 each; £10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1886. -with*
£500 added , of which £50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pouad&i
extra. Weighis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

ThtjidRace.No. 16.— THE PACIFIC CUP, a sweepstake fo* all agts-
£100 entrance, £50 forfeit, with £1,000 added; secondhorse to receive-
£150; third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 00 pounds; four*
year-olds 108 pounds; five-vear-olds and upwards 1] 4 pounds. Two.
miles,

Foubth Race, No. 17. -CONSOLATION PURSE. 8250, of which S5ft
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 73
pounds. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters in all backs must be named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m., of the day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from this rule.

parties not having colors already registered will be required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and after record will rot be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free .'or starters In purses. Non-starters can declare out al
6p m. the day preceding the race, by paying 6 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case ten
per cent . on amount of purse must be paid .

The Association reserves the right to postpone races on account of
unfavorable weather or olher sufficient cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must lie made on or before Saturday,
February 20. 1886, with the Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room 6. E06 Mont-
gomery street. San Fmncisco. To be valid they must be delivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of closing,
Feb.20tb.

J. I* K YTIU.om. President.

ED. S. CIXVER, Secretary.

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California Entries at St- Louis.

Spring Meeting— 1S86.
Carriage Builders1 Stakes, for two-year-old
colts and tillies (foals of 1SS4) of $30 each,
half forfeit, or only $10 if declared on or
before April 1, 1SS6; all declarations void unless
accompanied with the money, with $1,000
added, of which $150 to second, and third to
save stake. Winner of any stake of the value
of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs.; if two or more such
stakes to carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed
5 lbs. Starters to be named at the secretary's
office on the track by 6 o'clock p. ai., the day
previous to the race. Three-quarters of a
mile. To be run on the first day of meeting;
61 subscribers,
g'nta Anita Stable —
G c El Monte, by Rutherford — Ophir.
Br c Pendennis, by Virgil — Persia.
B f Loretto, by Lever — Return.
B c Goliah, byGrinetead — MaggieEmerson.
J. B. Haggin —

B c Alcalde, by Reform — Flora.

B c Silver Bow, by imp. Fechter — Bell of the

Meade.
Ch o Zoroaster, by imp. Fechter — Wissa-

hickon.
B f Bankura, by imp. King Ban — Booty.
B f Cayama, by imp. Glenelg — Lightfoot.
Palo Alto Stock Farm —

Gr c Oriflamine, by Flood — Frolic.
Ch f imp. Fun, by Fiddler — imp. Amalia
Sale and Livery Stable Stakes for two-year-
old tillies (foals of 1SS-1) of $30 each, half for-
feit, or only $10 if declared on or before April
1, 1SS6; all declarations void unless accom-
panied with the money, with $700 added, of
■which $150 to second and third to save her
stake. Winner of any stake of the value of
$1,000 to carry 3 lbs., of two more such stakes
to carry 5 lbs. extra. Maidens allowed 5 lbs.
Starters to be named through the entry-box
on the track by 6 o'clock p. M., on the fir=tday
of the meeting, at the Secretary's office on the
track. Three-quarters of a mile. To be run
on the second day of the meeting; 61 sub-
scribers.
BBnta Anita Stables —

B f Grisetta, by Glenelg— Malta.
Br f Areta, by Virgil — Lava.
B f Qloretta, by Lever — Return.
J. B. Haggin-
B f Bankura, by imp. King Ban— Booty.
B f Cuyania, by imp. Glenelg — Lightfoot.
B f Ezza, by Joe Hooker — Kitten.
B f Tulare, by Monarchist — imp. Bon Eon.
Palo Alto Stock Farm—

Ch f imp. Fun, by Fiddler — imp. Amalia.
Ch f Plantress, by Flood — Planetia.
Ellis Wainwright Stake, for all ages, $30 en-
trance, h. f., with $500 added by Ellis Wain-
wright, of St. Louis, Mo., of which $100 to
second and third to save stake; maidens at
closing of this stake allowed 5 lbs., witho lbs.
additional if maiden at starting. Winners of
any stake after closing of the value of $1,000,
to carry 3 lbs.; of two or more such stakes to
carry 7 lbs. extra. Starters to be named
through the entry-box on the track, by 6
o'clock p. m., on the first day of the meeting.
One mile and a quarter. To be run on the
second day of the meeting; 33 subscribers.
Santa Anita Stables —

B h Gano, 6, by Grinstead— Santa Anita.
Ch g Rapido, 4, by Grinstead — Experiment.
Ch c Yerano, 4, by Grinstead — Jennie D.
Br gGlen Almont, 3, by Grinstead — Glenita,
B f Estrella, 3, by Rutherford — Sister Anne.
E. P. Ashe—

B c Valiant, 4, by Monday — Lady Evangel-
ine.
B m Binette, 5, by Billet— Mirah.
B c Garland, 4, by Shannon — Sallie Gard-
ner.
Merchants' Stakes, a handicap sweepstakes,
for three-year-olds and upwards, $50 each,
half forfeit, or only i$10 it declared.
Weights to appear March 1, 1SS6, and
declarations to be made on or before April 1,
18SG, all declarations void unless accompanied
by the money, with $800 added-; $100 to sec-
ond; $50 to third; winner after the appear-
ance of the weights of any race of the value of
$1,000, 5 lbs.; of $1,500, 7 lbs.; of $2,000 and
upwards 10 lbs. extra. Starters to be named
through the entry-box at the Secretary's office
on the track by 6 o'clock p. m., on the third
day of the meeting. Mile and a quarter. To
be run on the fourth day of the meeting; 54
subscribers.
Santa Anita Stables —
B h Gano, 6, by Grinstead — Santa Anita.
Ch c Verano, 4, by Grinstead — JeDnie D.
Ch g Rapido, 4, by Grinstead — Experimont.
B c Mollie McCarthy's Last, 3, by Ruther-
ford— Mollie McCarthy.
B g Glen Almond, 3, by Grinstead — Glenita.
B f Estrella, 3, by Rutherford— Sister Anne.
R. P. Ashe—
B c Valiant, 4, by Monday — Lady Evan-

-De-

B m Binette, 5, by Billet — Mirah.
J. B. Haggin —

Ch h Jim Brown, a, Foster — Flush.

B % Duke of Monday, a, by Monday-
mi rep.

Ch c Tyrant, 4, by imp. Great Tom —
Moselle.
W. M. Ayres —

Gr g Ichi Ban, by Joe Hooker— Queen.

St. Louis Hotel Stakes, for two-year-olds
(foals of 18S4), $50 each, half forfeit, or only
$10 if declared by April 1, 1SS6; all declara-
tions void unless accompanied by the money,
with $700 added; $100 to second and $50 to
third. Winners of any stake of the value of
$1, 000 or upwards to carry 3 lbs.; of two such
stakes of any value 5 lbs. extra; maidens

allowed 5 lbs. Starters to be named through
the entry-box at the Secretary's office on the
track, thirty minutes after the last race on the
third day. Three quarters of a mile. To be
run on the fourth day of the meeting; 54 sub-
scribers.
Santa Anita Stable —

G c El Monte, by Rutherford— Ophir.

Br c Pendennis, by Virgil— Persia.

B f Glorita, by Lever — Return.
> Be Goliah, by Grinstead — MaggieEmerson.
J. B. Haggin —

B c Alcalde, by Refomi — Flora.

Be King Fox, by imp. King Ban— Maud
Hampton.

Ch c Zoroaster, by imp. Fechter — Wissa-
hickon.

B f Bankura, by imp. King Ban — Booty.

B f Cuyama, by imp. Glenelg — Lightfoot.
Palo Alto Stock Farm—

Ch f imp. Fun, by Fiddler — imp. Amalia.

Ch f Plantress, by Flood — Planetia.

Bankers' and Brokers' Stakes, for three-year'
olds (foals of 1SS3), $100 each, half forfeit, or
only $10 if declared out on or before April 1,
1886; all declarations void unless accom
paniea with the money; $1,000 added, $200
to second, $100 to third. Winner of any
three-year-old stake raceof the valueof $2,000
to carry 5 lbs. extra. Non-winners in 1886
allowed 5 lbs. and maidens allowed 10 lbs.
Starters to be named thirty minutes after the
last race on the sixth day at the Secretary's
office on the track. One mile and an eighth.
To be run on the sixth day of the meeting; 44
subscribers.
Santa Anita Stables —

B g Glen Almond, by Grinstead — Glenita.

B f Maricopa, by Lexington — Althola.

B f Mollie McCarthy's Last, by Rutherford
—Mollie McCarthy.

B f Santa Anita Belle, by Grinstead — Santa
Anita.

Ch c Solid Silver, by Grinstead— Jo sie C.
R. P. Ashe—

BfGuenn, by Flood — Glendew.
J. B. Haggin—

B f Fortuna, by Wheatley — Rebecca.

B g Epicure, by Enquirer — Benicia.

Br c Ben Ali, by Virgil— Ulrica.

B f Preciosa, by imp. Glenelg— Stamps.

Mechanics' Stakes, for two-year-olds, $30
each, half forfeit, or only $10 if declared on
or before April 1, 1SS6; all declarations void
unless accompanied by the money, with $700
added; $150 to second, and $50 to third.
Winners of any two-year-old stake race, of the
value of $1,000 to carry 5 lbs. extra; two or
more stakes of any value to curry 7 lbs. extra.
Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Starters must be
named through the entry box at the Secre
tary's office on the track thirty minutes after
the" last race on the sixth day. Three-quar-
ters of a mile. To be run on the seventh day
of the meeting. 65 subscribers.
Santa Anita Stable —

G c El Monte, by Rutherford— Ophir.

Br f Anita, by Virgil— Lava.

Ch c Laredo, by Grinstead — Hermosa.

B. Haggin—

B c Alcalde, by Reform — Flora.

B c King Fox, by imp. KiDg Ban — Maud
Hampton.

B c Silver Bow, by imp. Fechter — Belle of
the Meade.

B f Cuyama, by imp. Glenelg — Lightfoot.

Br f Ezza, by Joe Hooker — Kitten.
Palo Alto Stock Farm--

Gr c Oriilame, by Flood — Frolic.

Chfimp. Fun by Fiddler — imp. Amalia.

Real Estate Agents' Stakes, for all ages, of
$50 each, half forfeit, or only $10 if declared
on or before April 1, 1SS6, with $1,000 added;
$200 to second, $100 to third. Winners of
any race in 1S86 of the value of $1,000 to
carry 5 lbs. extra; of two or more such stakes
of like value to carry 7 lbs. extra. Starters
will have to be named through the entry-box,
thirty minutes after the last race on the sixth
day of the meeting, at the Secretary's office on
the track. One and three-quarter miles. To
be run on the seventh day of the meeting; 20
subscribers.
Santa Anita Stable —

B h Lucky B., 6, by Rutherford— Maggie
Emerson.

Ch c Verano, 4, by Grinstead— Jennie D.

B c Volante, 4, by Grinstead— Sister Anne.
R. P. Ashe—

B o Valiant, 4, by Monday— Lady Evan-
geline.

B c Alta, 4, by Norfolk— Ballinette.

B m Binette, 5, by Billet— Mirah.
J. B. Haggin —

Blk c Hidalgo, 4, by Joe Daniels — Electra.

Ch c Tyrant, 4, by imp. Great Town-
Moselle.

Street Railway Stakes, for three-year-olds
(foals of 18S3), $50 each, half forfeit, or onlv
$10 if declared out by April 1, 1SS6; all
declarations void unless accompanied with
the money; $1,000 added, $200 to second,
$100 to third. The winners of any race in
1S86 of the value of $2,000 to carry 5 lbs. ex-
tra. Non-winners in 1SS6 allowed 5 lbs. and
maidens allowed 10 lbs. Starters to be named
through the entry-box, thirty minutes after
the last race on the seventh day at the Secre-
tary's office on the track. One and three-
eighths miles. To be run on the eighth day
of the meeting.
Santa Anita Stable —

B f Mollie McCarty's Last, by Rutherford—
Mollie McCarty.

Ch c Solid Silver, by Grinstead— Josie O.

B c Lijero, by Rutherford — Jennie D.

B f Santa Anita Belle, by Grinstead — Santa
Anita.

BE Estrella, by Rutherford— Sister Anne.
R. P. Ashe—

B f Guenn, by Flood— Glendew.
J. B. Haggin —
Br c Ben Ali, by Virgil— Ulrica.
B f Fortuna, by Wheatley — Rebecca.
B f Preciosa, by Glenelg — Stamps.
B g Epicure, by Enquirer — Benicia.
Gas Companies' Stakes, a handicap sweep-
stakes for all ages, $50 each, half forfeit, or only
$10if declared. Weights to appear March 1. and
declarations to be made on or before April 1,
1SS6. All declarations void unless accom-
panied witb the money, with $1,000 added,|the
second to receive $200, and the third$100 out
of the stakes. Winners after the appearance
of the weights of any race of the value of
$1,000 to carry 5 lbs.; $1,500 7 lbs.; $2,000
10 lbs. extra. One and one-eighth mile.
Starters to be named through the entry-box,
thirty minutes after the last race on the
seventh day, at the Secretary's office on the
track. To be run on the eighth day of the
meeting; 31 subscribers.
Santa Anita Stables —

B h Gano, 6, by Grinstead — Santa Anita.
B g Glen Almond, 3, by Grinstead— Glenita.
Ch g Rapido, 4, by Grinstead — Experiment.
B f Maricopa, 3, by Lexington — Athola.
B t Estrella, 3, by Rutherford— Sister Anne.
J.B. Haggin —

Ch c Tyrant, 4, by imp. Great Tom-
Moselle.
B g Duke of Monday, a, by Monday —

Demirep.
B g Epicure, 3, bv Enquirer — Benicia.
. P. Ashe—

B c Valiant, 4, by Monday — Lady Evan-
geline.
B c Alta, 4, by Norfolk — Ballinette.
Palo Alto Stock Farm—

B c Garland, 4, by Shannon— Sailie Gardner.
W. M. Ayres —
Gr g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker — Queen.
Cotton Exchange Stakes, for two-year-olds»
$30, half forfeit, or only $10 if declared out
on or before April 1, 1SS6, with $700 added,
$150 to second and $50 to third. Winners of
any stake to carry 5 lbs. extra; of two or more
stakes 7 lbs. extra. Starters to be named
through the entry-box, at the Secretary's office
on the track, thirty minutes after the last race
on the eighth day. Three-quarters of a mile.
To be inn on the ninth day of the meeting;
56 subscribers.
Santa Anita Stable —
Ch c Laredo (formerly Grimaldi) by Grin-
stead— Hermosa.
Br f Arita by Virgil — Lava.
Br f Pendennis by Virgil- Persia.
J. B. Haggin —
B c King Fox by imp. King Ban— Maud

Hampton.
B c Silver Bow by imp. Fechter — Belle of

the Meade,
B f Cuyama by imp. Glenelg — Lightfoot.
Br f Ezza by Joe Hooker — Kitten.
B f Tulare by Monarchist — imp. Bon Bon.
Palo Alto Stable—

Ch f imp. Fun by Fiddler — imp. Amalia.
Ch f Plantress by Flood — Planetia.

Adolphus Busch Stakes; a sweepstakes for
three-year-old fillies (foals of 1883), $25 to
each, half forfeit, with $200 added by Mr.
Adolphus Busch of St. Louis, Mo. The second
horse to receive $100 out of the stakes.
Winners of any three-year-old stake race of
the value of $1,000 to carry 3 lbs.; of $1,500
5 lbs.; of three or more races of any value, 7
lbs. extra. Starters must be named through
the entry-box, thirty minutes after the last
race on the ninth day, at the Secretary's office
on the track. One mile and one-eighth. To
be run on the tenth day of the meeting; 50
subscribers.
Santa Anita Stable —

B f Mollie McCarty's Last, by Rutherford—
Mollie McCarty.

B f Estrella, by Rutherford — Sister Anne.

B f Maricopa, by Lexington — Althola.

B f Bonita, by Grinstead — MaggieEmerson.

B f Santa Anita Belle, by Grinstead — Santa
Anita.
R, P. Ashe—

B f Guenn, by Flood — Glendew.

St. Louis Brewers' Cup, a sweepstakes for
all ages, $100 each, half forfeit, or only $20 if
declared on or before April 1, 1S86; all" declar-
ations void unless accompanied by the money,
with $1,500 added, of which $200 to second,
and $100 to third. Three-year-olds to carry
90 lbs.; four-year-olds, 10S lbs; five-year-olds
and upwards, 114 lbs. Sex allowances. Win-
ners of any cup in 1SS6 to carry 5 lbs. extra;
of two or more, 7 lbs. extra. Maidens at time
of starting allowed 5 lbs. Two and a quarter
miles. To be run on the tenth day of the
meeting; 21 subscribers.
E. P. Ashe—

Che Alta, 4, by Norfolk— Ballinette.

B m Binette, 5, by Billet— Mirah.

B c Valiant, 4, by Monday — Lady Evange-
line.
J. B. Haggin—

Blk cflidalgo,'4, by Joe Daniels— Electra.
Santa Anita Stables —

B h Lucky B., C, by Rutherford— Maggie
Emerson.

Ch o Verano, 4, by Grinstead— Jennie D.

B c Volante, 4, by Grinstead — Sister Anne.

Brf Fallen Leaf, 5, by Grinstead— Mollie
McCarty.

SrRixG Meeting 1S87.

St. Louis Fair Derbv, for three-year-olds
(foals of 1SS4), at $100 'each, half forfeit, or
only $20 if declared by April 1, 1SS7, with
$3,000 added; the winner of any three-year-
old Btake race of the value of $2,000 to carry

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5 lbs.; the second to receive S500; third, $1

out of the stakes. To be run at the spr

meeting of 1S87. One mile and a half; ]

subscribers.

Santa Anita Stable —

G c El Monte, by Rutherford— Ophix.

Br c Pendennis, by Virgil — Persia.

B c Goliah, by Grinstead — Maggie Emers*

Ch c Laredo, by Grinstead — Hermosa.

B f Glorita, by Lever — Return.
J. B. Haggin —

B c Alcalde, by Reform — Flora.

B c Bambridge, by imp. KiDg Ban — Dixi
War Flag.

B c King Fox, by imp. King Ban — Ma
Hampton.

B c Klamath, by imp. Glenelg — Alix.

B c Silver Bow, by imp. Fechter— Belle
the Meade.

Ch c Zoroaster, by imp. Fletcher — Wisi I
hickon.

Ch c Milton, by Onondago— Nana.

Ch c Ontario, by Enquirer — Vanilla.

B c Terah, by imp. Glenelg — Anna Busc

B c Vishnu, by Wheatley — Rebecca.
R. P. Ashe—

Ch c Elwood, by Norfolk— Ballinette.

B c Wallace, by Hooker — Countess Zeka

B f Vera, by Norfolk — Marion.
Palo Alto Stock Farm—

Gr c Oriflamme, by Flood — Frolic,

Ch f Plantress, by Flood— Planetia.

Ch f imp. Fnn, by Fiddler— IniD. Amal
W. L. Pritchard—

B f Annie Porter, by Leinster — Addie A.

St. Louis Fair Oaks, for three -year-old fill
(foals of 1SS4), at $50 each, half forfeit,
only $10 if declared April 1, 1S87, with %\£
added; the winner of any three-year-old sta
race of the value of $1,000 to carry 5 lb ■
second to have $300, and third $200 out K?
the stakes. To be run at the spring meetii ■
1887. One mile and a half; 74 subscribers Tl
3. B. Haggin —

B f Bankura, by imp. King Ban — Booty,

Br f Ezza, by Joe Hooker— Kitten.

B f La Mascotte, by Spendthrift— Janet.

Ch f Marigold, by Luke Blackburn — An
Augusta.

Br f Touche Pas, by Spendthrift — Imp.
Nannie O.

B f Tulare, by Monarchist — Imp. Bon Bo

B f Cuyama, by imp. Glenelg — Lightfoot

Br f Napa, by Enquirer— Bandana.

B f Firenzi, by imp. Glenelg — Florida.

B f Yolande, by Wheatley— Electra.
E.P.Ashe—

B f Vera, by Norfolk — Marion.
Santa Anita Stable —

Bf Grisette, by Glenelg— Malta.

B f Arita, by Virgin — Lava.

B f Glorita, by Lever — Return.
Palo Alto Stock Farm—

Ch f Imp. Fun, by Fiddler — Imp. Amal

Ch f Plantress, by Flood— Planetia.
W. L. Pritchard—

B f Annie Porter, by Leinster — Addie A,

Charles Green Stakes, for three-year-ol L
(foals of 1884), at $100 each, half forfeit,
only $20 if declared April 1, 1SS7, with $1,6
added by Mr. Charles Green of St. Louis; t
winner of any three-year-old stake race of t
value of $2,000 to carry 5 lbs.; the second
have $300; third, $150 out of the stakes,
be run at the spring meeting of 1887. O
mile and a quarter; 91 subscribers.
J. B. Haggin —

B c Alcalde, by Reform — Floro.

B c Banbridge, by imp. King Ban— Dixii
War Flag.

B c King Fox, by imp. King Ban — Mai
Hampton.

B c Klamath, by imp. Glenelg— Alix.

B c Silver Bow, by imp. Fechter — Belle
the Meade.

Ch c Zoroaster, by imp. Fechter— Wiss
hickon.

Ch c Milton, by Onondaga — Nana.

Ch c Ontario, by Enquirer — Vauila.

B c Terah. by imp. Glenelg— Anna Busc

B c Vishnu, by Wheatley — Rebecca.
Santa Anita Stable —

G c El Monte, by Rutherford — Ophir,

Br c Pendennis, by Virgil — Persia.

B c Goliah, byGriustead — Maggie Emerso '-■-.:

Ch c Laredo, by Grinstead — Hermosa.

B f Grissette, bv Glenelg — Malta.
E. P. Ashe—

Ch c Elwood, by Norfolk — Ballinette.

B c Wallace, by Hooker — Countess Zeka.

B f Vera, by Norfolk — Marion.
Palo Alto Stock Farm—

Gr c Oriflamme, by Flood — Frolic.^

Ch f Plantress, by Flood — Planetia.

Bl f Regina, by Shannon — Riglin.

Ch f imp. Fun, by Fiddler — imp. Amalia
W. L. Pritchard—

B f Annie Porter, by Leinster — Addie A.

St. Louis Fair Stallion Stakes, spring mi
ing of 1887*. Nominations for sires clo
January 15, 1S86; colts and tillies to clo
January 15, 1SS7.

For two-year-old colts and fillies (foals
1SS5), at; $50 each, half forfeit, or $10
declared by April 1, 1SS7, with $1,500 adde
the winner of any two-year-old stake race
the value of $1,000 to carry 5 lbs.; the secol
to receive $300, and the third $150 out of t
stakes; to be run at the spring meeting
1887. Three-quarters oi a mile.

J. B. Haggin, b h imp. Kyrle Daly, $100.

Santa Anita Stables, b h Grinstead, $100,

Palo Alto Stock Farm, b h Monday. $50.

W. B. Todhunter, b h Wildidle, $50.

Spring Meeting, 1SSS.

St. Louis Fair Futurity Stakes, a swe

stake for two-year-olds (foals of 1886), by Bl

scriptions of $28 each, for mareB covered

1S84; $10 each to accompany the nominat'

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'4t by Jnly 15, 1SS7, in -which case the' only

Ability shall be the $20 subscription of the

lire. Starters to pay S 150 additional, -with

1,000 added; the second to receive $500 of

|e added money and 30 per cent, of the sub-

Jriptions, entrance and starting money; the

^lird, $300 of the added mouey and 20 per

at. of the subscriptions, entrance and start-

g money. Winners of a stake of $2,000 to

rry 3 lbs.; of two such stakes or one of

^000, to cany 5 lbs. extra. Mares to be en-

* red by persons not their owners, owners
,ving the prior right. If a mare entered has

^ lead, or more than one foal, or is barren,
e entry of such mare is void, and entrance
>ney paid -will be returned. The produce
mares or stallions which have never pro-
iced a winner prior to January 1, 18S6,
a owed 3 lbs., of both 5 lbs.; maidens 7 lbs.;
rich allowance shall not be cumulative,
arters will have to be named through the
,try-box,at the Secretary's office on the track,
e day previous to the race. Three-quarters
a mile. Closed with 419 subscribers.
B- Haggin—

Annie Laurie, Kyrle Daly.
Electra, Kyrle Daly.
Faustina, Kyrle Daly.
Joy, Kyrle Daly.
Lady Middleton, Virgil.
La Favorite, Kyrle Daly.
-^Lina, Kyrle Daly.
[Madrigal, Prince Charlie.
J-:Mura, Kyrle Daly.
--My Love, Kyrle Daly.
L(Nana, Kyrle Daly.
JBosabeila, Kyrle Daly.
•(■Sweetbriar, Longtield.
;* Winnifred, Kyrle Daly.
:;t Young Flush, Kyrle Daly.
aiBettie, Frogtown.
i[ Flower Girl, Wanderer,
(inta Anita Stables —
jlJannie B., Grinstead.
' (Blossom, Grinstead.
. I Jennie D., Grinstead.
jJClaraD., Grinstead.
[Athola, Grinstead.
ID. Sister Anne, Grinstead.
[Josie, Grinstead.
uHermosa, Grinstead.
ualo Alto Stock Farm —
Imp. Amalia, Wildidle.
[Fortress, Wildidle.
Frolic, Wildidle.
Precious, Wildidle.
, Katharion, Joe Hooker.
Imp. Queen Bess, Joe Hooker.
1 Imp. Mutiny, Grinstead.
Imp. Cornelia, Grinstead.
Imp. Flirt, Flood,
i Imp. Goneaway, Flood.
liGlendew, Flood.
I SaUie Gardner, Flood.

Lady Evangeline, Flood.
l| Imp. Fairy Rose, Shannon.
. Imp. Petroluese, Shannon.
'■4 Bettie Bishop, Shannon.
i. Cairn Simpson —
;f Lady Yiva, Joe Hooker.
mn. Bihler —

,t Belle of the Lake, Leinster.
'Ir. L. Pritchard—
,t Tiby Dunbar, Leinster.
-* Ada H., Leinster.
I Lizzie P., Joe Hooker,
j Avail, Lightning.
I . P. Ashe—

4 Cousin Peggy, Kyrle Daly.
; Fannie D., Kyrle Daly.

* Lillie Ashe, Jocko.
I Pet, Jocko.
U.B. Todhunter—

Y Augusta E., Norfolk.
1 anta Anita Stables —

* Glenita, Gano.
[at Storn —

[ Priscilla, Joe Hooker.
I.B. McDonald—
sf Lexington Belle, Joe Hooker.

hesitated and said "he would lay it before the
j committee." The matter rested, but Mr.
Jerome renewed the pressure. Finally Mr.
j A. Lorillard, Mr. Cassatt and others of the
j Monmouth Club said they were willing, Sara-
I toga was a nice place, they liked to race at
Saratoga, etc. But Mr. Withers said they
mast count him ont. He found racing was
j making greater demands upon his time than
| he could spare from his private affairs, and he
! couldn't undertake additional burdens. That
killed the scheme, the other members of the
I Monmouth syndicate decend upon Mr.
: Withers to do everything, and they will un-
I dertakenothing'withoutbim. Many say the old
gentleman's reasons are allgammon. To take
up Saratoga would curtail the length of the
Monmcnth meeting. The old man loves
Monmouth; it is near his home, and an ox-
team wouldn't draw him from it. The Sara-
togians are still trying to induce the leading
turfites to come to the rescue, and they
should, for Saratoga is one of the most charm-
; places in the world for racing.

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Saratoga Nervous.

The announcement of the Washington Park
lab that it will hold a meeting lasting
jreuty-three days, covering July and half of
.ngust, has struck the Saratoga Association
ith terror. You remember that for the last
nee or four years the big stables of the East
ave not raced at Saratoga. The Lorillards,
Ir. Kelso, Mr. Withers and a few more have
iced at Monmouth. Last year the Dwyers
bandoned Saratoga for Monmouth, and the
Tonmouth Club has taken Mr. Scott, Mr.
lalway and Mr. Belmont in as shareholders,
nd of course they will race at Saratoga no
lore. Commodore Kittson's stable will not
o either, as the manager, Mr. Hubbard, is
ffended at the way the Saratoga people acted
bout his jockey, McCarthy, last Summer. In
ict, Saratoga has been as good as one of the
'estern circuits for four years past. Nearly
II the stables were from the West and South,
fow, if Chicago is to have an all Summer
leeting in 18S6, the chances are that nearly
11 these stables will remain at Chioago, and
B Saratoga will have precious few Eastern
orseB, the prospect is not bright.

At all events the Saratoga Association is
larnied. I happen to know that when the
Chicago programme was announced, Saratoga
lade a new move. They saw they had lest
-early all hold upon the western stables and
aust regain the eastern. They must make
erms with Monmouth. Mr. L. W. Jerome
ras asked to act as mediator. He was sent
o Mr. Withers, who is the real head of the
ionmouth Club. The control of the Sara-
oga Association was offered the Monmouth
teople on reasonable terms. Mr. Withers

Roadster Wanted.

A road horse that can tTOt in from 2:25 to 2:36;
from 5 to 8 years old; 15J to 16 bands high: dark
color; free driver; no puller; disposition suitable
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Address F. «. Malone.

212 Sutter St. , San Francisco .

WML EASTOJff,

Auctioneer.

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BASTON'S NATIONAL

Horse and Cattle Exchange

(LIMITED),

Announce the sale of the Entire Racing Stable of

ME. T. J. MEGIBBEN,

Consisting of 18 Head of Horses in training, com-
prising such well-known racehorses as

Orlando. Yallsia, Electro. Winona, Ston-
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Together with Two and Three-year-olds by Spring-
bok, Longfellow, imp. King Ban, and Warwick.

WIIX BE SOLD BY

Public Auction

WITHOUT RESERVE,
AT

Madison Square Garden,

FEB. 26, 1886, at 2 P. M.

Catalogues will be ready shortly.

WM. EASTON, President.

SALE OF THE

BELLE MEADE

YEARLINGS.

EASTONS NATIONAL

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(LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Has been favored with instructions to sell the

Bulls! Bulls!

To parties in want of Range Bulls. I desire to call
their attention to my herd in Santa -Clara County,
I have a surplus of about 125 head of yearling bulls,
and offer them atS50,inlots of ten or less, and -?40
in all lots larger than ten. Having no dairy, these
calves have had the advantage of all the cows' milk,
combined with good pasturage. They are brea from
high grade Shorthorn cows, better known as "The
Rankin Cattle," crossed with young Devon and Short-
horn bulls ; they are mostly dark red in color.

.MORGAN Si IE E,
Madrone Station, Santa Clara Co. Cal*

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIK-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

Fro:.i Hnr 1 of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On bis Ranch at

YIN A, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MB. ARIEE EATHROP, Room 69. C.P.R. B.

Buildiug. cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

Marin County Kennels.

Does taken to train and hoard. For
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BELLE MEADE YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

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and Enquirer, at tlie

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M'.IK JiASHVIIAE, TEN> ,

BY PUBLIC AUCTION;

WITHOUT RESERVE, ON

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At 11 A. M.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
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J_ An improved blanket orcovennp.consistlnfiof the
boriy-piece A, flan C, and the extension B, formed or
united together, so as to cover the body and legs of the
animal, substantially as herein described.

Z. The blanket or covering A, having the flap C, and
the extensions B, to fit the fori.* :t ml lii ii' i legs of the
animal, f runt tasteninsB FG, and the permanent straps
or bands E, substantially as and rot the purpose herein
described,

3. The blanket or cov.-ring A, with lis extensions B,
permanent BScnring-bands E, and the front fastenings
FG.tn en mbi nation with the elastic ueek-exteiiBion H.
substantially as and for the purpose herein described.

1. The blanket A and hood J In combination with the
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andfor the purpose Bet Forth.

5. ThecIose-flttinR hood J, having the elastic bund X*

beneath the ja^'s. mi th.H lh..-y uhh be allowed tO nuive

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FOR RAGE HORSES.

Seemed toy letters Patent. July 18 ft, 1882}.
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1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
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opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
ae herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
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herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
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and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
Bet, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bndle, and in combination with the cheek-

Sieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
and £L, connectingthe branches or extensions above
and below the eyes.aud hayisie the adjusting, slides or
buckles, substantially as an l for the purpose herein
described.

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supported ard pivoted to the bridle so as to be mova.
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throat-latch or lash connected with tlm blinds, and ad-
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The above are the claims allowed by the patent
offlce, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. Ev throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same efteet on the action follows as
is induced bv toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
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feet. •

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FAIRLAWN
S T O CK FA R M .

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

Trotters.
OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that ro
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sole at reduced prices during the Fall of 1885, and up to the last of January,
1886. All tbc mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ARE OFFERED FOR SA*JE AT FAIRLAWS.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
: tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG EOADSTEES, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS. STASBARD-KREO TROTITNU STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTITi1 OMTT P"RTf!T? PT A AT Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
J.U..III 'JllJ-l J. JaiXJJ-LI A JJ211X price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information, address

WE T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

60 HEAD

60 HEAD

GREAT

Sale of Trotters,

PARIS, KENTUCKY.

TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 1886.

STRATHMORE, Sire of 17 Performers Better Than 2:30.
MAMBRINO RUSSELL, XSfESSBSgSiSSi dam Miss """"•

, Nutwood, 2:183), by Pilot, Jr.

record 2:30 in sixth heat, (own brother to Albert France 2 :20J) by George Wilkes,
dam Alley, by Rysdyk's Hanibletonian

3-year-old record 2:30 In
Mambrino Patchen.

WILTON
BEDFORD

olU xi-Xu X , 3- year-old record 2:20 J, by Strathmore.

TAKINA

fourth heat, by Strathmore, dam Eate Patchen. by

^-j 4-year-old record 2:35 over a half-mile track.

TIio iH'st sons oiKYSUVKS 11 AJIKI.KTONI \>, WOODFORD M AMBRINO, <10E;«.l
WILKES, aiHiSTKAilUIORE muter tlie Hammer.

HAVING DETERMINED TO CHANGE MY LOCATION, I WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, WITHOUT
reserve, in Paris, Ky., on February 9, 1886; STRATHMORE, {sire of Santa Clans 2:174,) MAMBRINO
RUSSELL, WILTON, BEDFORD; about forty bead of young stallions and fillies, one, two, three and four
years old, by the above stallions, out of mares by Rysdyk's Hanibletonian, Volunteer. Strathmore, Sentinel,
Happy Medium, Alexander's Abdallah, Belmont, Solicitor, Mambrino Patchen, Clark Chief, Forrest King,
Mambrino LeGrand, Daniel Lambert, etc.; also about twenty fashionably bred broodmares in foal to
Stratbmore, Mambrino Russell, Baron Wilkes and Wilton. In addition to these, Borne raareB and geldings
ready to go upon the turf and win money.

This stock will be Hold to the highest bidder, rain or shine. For catalogues, which will be ready by
January 8th, apply to me or ED. A. TIPTON, Paris, Ey.

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TROTTING COLT STAKES

■ To be Trotted at the

ANNUAL FAIR, 1886:

AT s A MA ROSA.

OPEN TO THE STATE.

For foals of 1885; dash of one mile; $25 entrance
of which £5 must accompany nomination; £10 mnsi
be paid May 1, 188G, and $10 August 1, 188ti; $'M
added .

For two-year-olds and under; 550 entrance, ol
which -910 must accompany nomination; 515 to be
paid May 1, 1885, and SI'S to be paid August 1, 11
•$2511 added. One mile and repeat.

For three-year-olds or under; $80 entrance,
which $20 must accompany nomination; $20 to be
paid Mav 1, 1886, and $40 io be paid August LIT"
S300 added. BeBt 3 in 5.

For four- year- olds or under ; $100 entrance, of which
$25 must accompany nomination; $25 on May 1, 188(1,
and£50 on August 1, 1886; $350 added. U-st 3 in 6.

Entrance to all the above to close with E. W,
Davis, Secretary, March I, 1886. Five to fill; three or
more to start; two moneys of which, 65 per cent, to
first horse, and 35 per cent, to second horse. Non-
starters forfeit all money they have paid. If but two
start, they may trot for forfeit, divided as above. In
all other respects the National Trotting Association
rules to govern.

£. W. Davis, I. D£ TURK.

Secretary. President.

CYNTHIANA

Just received a full wtock of the celebrated
J. Fennell's Cythiana Boots.

Which are now in use by ALL the principal Breeders
and Trainers throughout the United States. I shall
offer them at low prices, and from their superior fit-
ting qualities and the excellent materials used they are
pronouneed by experts the cheapest hoots made.

J. OliAM:. 767 market St.,

Wholesale and retail dealer in Harness and Saddlery
Roods of all kinds.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, black points, coming seven years old,
about 15£ hands high. Sire Electioneer, dam by
McCracken's Dave Hill, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a severe sprain of one hind ankle
when three years old, this horse has not been on the
track, but he is very past. It is confidently believed
that his ankle is all right now, and that be will be In
racing condition nest Fall

The few cits gotten by this horse are marvels of
perfection and have the trotting instinct in a marked
degree. They demonstrate that their sire is a stook
horse of the very highest order. Properly placed
this horse will more than pay for himself thia
season.

Also for sale, a two-vear-old colt, sired by above
horse, and out of a St. Clair mare. In color, form
and action this colt is a duplicate of his sire, and la
as rare in quality as in breeding.

For price and particulars inquire of

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 I'INE STREET, tor. Montgomery.

—SAN FRANCISCO. —

California and Foreign Wines, Brandies, Whiskies.
and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

By Boots, (he by Hercules, etc.,} dam Lady Stacv, by
\\ lldidle, out ol a Norfolk mare, etc.

she is a blood hay with black points, a very hand-
so mo form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth (17 inches. Entered In the stakes uf 1888-7.

Bhe was foaled March, 1881: has onlv had eight
weeks training, in four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she run one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Apply to

KDWAItD K. A LSI P.
1711 N Street., Sacramento.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

-San ' Frauciaco.-

The most popular school on tho Coast.

E, P HEALD President. 0. 8. HALEY, Seo'y,

ja/Send for circular.' tEl

i

1886

^Ixc fpreeoer md ^-yxtemm.

95

J. E. MILLER. General Manager.

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bird is a Sure Flyer. Rain or Dampness Does Jiot Affect Tliem,

Flies More Like the Statural Bird.

Is One-half Cheaper than Any other Target.

FOR SALE BY ALL GUN DEALERS. Ask to see the American Clay Bird and Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Eighth Street a uivnwuy Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Important
Notice.

will have on consignment from the Eastern States
In six weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls,
Southdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
live stock of any breed or age can have them como at
same tiine by giving me two 01 three week's notice.
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

KOLT.IN P. N AXE.

Importer. Exporter and Commission

Merchant.

RJ6 Eighteenth P*., Oakland, or Russ House, S. H1

SHORTHORN

-OK—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

—APPLY TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co..

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Clydesdale /Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian teamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and Mareg, imported by Thomas
Brooklesa. Can be seen at Bay- District Track.
FOB SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Uyc Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Mootgomey St, San Francisco.

FOR_SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OP

HENRY WALSH,

Sup't Running Horse Dep't,
Palo Alto Stock Farm.

Tips and Toe Weights.

A Natural and Plain Method of
m Horse Shoeing

.....WITH AN APPENDIA ..

Treating of the Action of the Race Horse and Trotter u ^own by
Instantaneous Photography.

By Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portraiture.

"Hound-hoof 'd, short-jointed, fetlocks shag and long."

— Shakespeare*
o

Tips and To© Weights.— "We have receive! from Mr. Joseph Cairn Simpson, Editor and Proprie-
tor of the Bbeedeb and Spobtsiian, San Francisco, Cal., a copy of his hook entitled "Tips and Toe
Weights: A Natural and Plain Method of Horse-shoeing, with an appendix treating of the action of
the racehorse and trotter as shown hy instantaneous photography. Toe and Side-"Weights." Mr. Simpson
has had many years of experience In training trotters and runners, and is hesides a most able, pleasant
writer on matters pertaining to the horse. His "Horse Portraiture" was one of the fixst and best
works on "training" we ever read. For several years he has been experimenting with tips in the hope
that they might be made to serve every purpose of a full shoe and act as a preventive of the many hoor
ailments entailed by the ordinary method of protecting our horses' feet. These experiments have
alreads demonstrated that tips will accomplish all be had hoped for, and wo believe every horseman
who reads the result of his experience will conclude with us that Mr. Simpson has inaugurated a revolu-
tion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable benefit to both horse and master, ffe are a willing con-
vert to tips as against full shoes, and reading the plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by the author
of "Tips and Toe Weights," together with the knowledge that the common system of shoeing has caused
more suffering and done more damage to horses than can be traced to any other source, has had much to
do with our conversion. V7e would not take 550 for for this book and be without it, and on behalf of the
"most faithful friend to man" would urge every reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
and test the value of its teachings. Price, in paper, §1; cloth, §1,50.— Western Sportsman and Live Stock
Journal,

"Tips ind Toe Weights," a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. Is the title of a very
clever. Ingenious and practical book from the pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
the Bbeedeb and Sportsman. The author in his introduction presents "his little volume with apolo-
gies;" he had no need to do so, every chapter gives evidence of careful thought, his arguments are well
worked out, the results of his experiments are placed in the most perspicuous manner before his
readers, and his researches Into the past show that he is at once an enthusiastic and veracious student
of the horse. His great argument on tips receives its strongest cndorsation from his famous colt
Anteeo, whose history from his first shoeing to the time of publication is exhaustively treated. Tho
opening chapter is a plea for a better system of shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step on
the ladder towards that final conclusion which the author has arrived at. He brings history, theory and
experiment into play to support bis argument, and whether tho horseman believes in his conclusions or
not, he will not quit the book till he has read it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
the horse which the author possesses, he surrounds it with a literary charm, which holds the audience to
the last sentence. We heartily commend "Tips and Toe Weights" to the attention of the public. — Chicago
News. ,

Tips and Toe Weights.— J. 0. Simpson has hoen prominently Identified with trotters for many
years, not only as awxiter on the subject, but as an expert handler and developer. He has givenagreat
deal of study to horses' feet, and the best way to improve their action. After experimenting for a
number of years, he has put the result of his researches and practice in book form. This work,
entitled "Tips and Toe Weights," claims to be a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treats
of the action of the racehorse and trotter, as shown by instantaneous photography, and gives the sub-
ject of tips and toe weights a thorough ventilation. The work is meeting with a large sale, and is
deserving of a place in every horseman's library, no matter whether he agrees with the ideas advanced
or not. Send orders to the San Francisco News Company, or to the Bbeedeb and Spobtshian, San
Francisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson is the Editor of the Bbeedeb and Sportsman, which is a weekly journal
devoted to the interests of breeders of fine horses, etc., and the advancement of all legitimate sport.
It is the chief medium and representative of the breeding interests on the Pacifio Slope.— N. X,
Spirit, May 10th.

Tips and Toe Weights.— Jos. Cairn Simpson of San Francisco, California, has just published a hook
byabc'/1- WUe which is almost worth its weight in gold to every horseman. He does not believe in the
rigid, unyie*.! tig iron Bhoe that gives no pi11!* or expansion to the horse's foot. He has found that shoes are
unnecessary, ami everybody knows they are hurtful. He is a beliver in the use of iron or steel tips to pro-
tect the toe of the foot. By their use, and without ever having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
years old in 2:20^. He claims that for ordinary use even on macadamised roads tips are all that are re-
quired; that that fearful cause of lameness, contraction, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. We are
going to use them, and advise others to do it in the manner he recommends. Send $1.50 to him and he will
send you the book and It will be as good an investment as you ever made for the money.— Coleman's Rural
World.

Since the book was published, Anteeo gave still more convincing proof of the efficacy of the aystem,
trotting a public trial in 2:20$, and showing half-miles in 1:08 and furlongs in 16 seconds while a
four-year-old. The best evidence of the genuineness of the trials was his sale for §10,000, wim other
parties ready to take him at the price. Antevolo, two years younger than Anteeo, never wore a shoe, and
owing to an injury to his foot when a foal it was the universal impression that he never could trot" fast.
He did well as a yearling and two-year-old, and this past season, when three years old, he won the Occident
Stakes, $1,221, in which he got a record of 2:293, last half inl:13£; first money in purse at Sacramento,
8500; second money at Stockton, 5250; the Stanford Stakes, 31.672; and the Embryo, 5870, making a cash
return for the season of 54,514. I am satisfied that if he had been shod with full shoes when first put in
training he would have been hopelessly crippled.

In the Breeder and Sportsman will be given a complete history of the treatment of Antevolo, show-
ing with exactness the trials and results. I have made arrangements with an eminent microscopist to
make full examinations of the horny deposit In wall and sole, and all the tissues which compose the foot
of the horse, which will be incorporated in the forthcoming articles in the Breeder and Spobtsmax.
Fully convinced by practical results, that this part of the anatomy of the horse is not understood aa
thoroughly as the other portions of the frame. * anticipate valuable accessions of knowledge from the
revelations of the microscope. Jos. Catbn Simpson,

PRICE RETAIL: In Paper Covers, $1.00. In Cloth, §1.50
TRADE SUPPLIED ON USUAL TERMS.

Mailed to any part of the United States or Canada on receipt of price. Send orders to

San Francisco News Company, or

Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco.

TtTeiabove;treatise"will be sent free to yearly subscribers, who send
orders direct to the office.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. 3.,

Houorary Graduate oi
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege. Toronto, Canada,

Veterinary Infirmary, 3?1 ;Natonm St

Residence, 9<5C Howard St., San Francisco.

TrlOS. H. CHUBB.

■>t PfllCLLlSI. J"J/1 P»OST MILLS.VT,

W

ANTED

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN wLo

■h to mafcp 1*8 to *4 a ilm- easily at their

t «eut hr mall. No canvas- Inn. Address

With stomp, Crown MJff. Co,, K>* V iu .. St., Cia'U, O,

Notice.

Hebbeht H. Bnowx, M.P.
Nugent W. Bbqwn,

Geo. H. Holmes,
C. Bruce Lowe.

trading as

BROWN BEOS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Imenca to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of «rnek from America ; or act as Agents
for Calif ornia firms.

References kindly permiited to .T. B. Hapxvin Esc .

and Major Kathbone of San Francisco gEln' ***"

1SK<>V\_\ liK<». A tO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South WaleB,

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCT1UNEERS,
118 lion isomer) street. San I rai„l<™

weKL'lAL ATTKXTIi.N PAID To

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell iu All <itie» ami comities of
the Stale.

R EFEB EN CMS.

it I- §,?? 3 Sacramento. J- U. Cakr, Salinas.

R. P.SARGK.vT.Gilroy. John Boons, CoIumI

1 . A. finiqan, San Francisco.

TTAVINfl CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
iii !"fcessll,i sales, autably those ot Messrs. Wl.i
pie, Colgrove, Dieiz. Courts, Dougherty. Ne '
Hammond, Darnel Cook anfl others, we feel
our ability to uive satisfaction in all bnsi
trusted to our care. Sales « ill be made in i... „

t"'i";.""VC" ''.'i"'1' ,*'"•• ,"'e "aVe "'contemplation
a series of combination or breeders' sales, si mil -,r to
S"f"'' B"00essl'„lly Held at the East. We will be
pie i,ed to erne, into correspondence with parties de-
siring „ participate m such sales. Private purchases
an sales of improved live stock of all descripHpiS
wiU be made on commission and stock shipped with
utmost care, .several hue ranches at private sale
Htm "" "a of land o£ei<iry descrip.

KILI.IP A tt>.. 116 Montgomery street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U..S. Array, Fort Whipple, A. T
Member of the Royal College of Veterinarv Sur-
geons, London. England.

(Diploma dates April. 22. 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses. cattle. does.

etc can have advice and inscriptions per return of

mail, hy sending full particulars of disease anu$l.
Send lor KuzardNi Worm Powders for

horses, and his Worm Mixture lordo^.
Thev never fail in their action. Will senda pa -ka-e

by mail for ;$1. e °

Special attention given to the diseases of- dof s.

BREEDERS* DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Regisiered
Je-seys of both sexes for sale. Fostoilice address,
Sai. Kranciflco. Cal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

3SI Thlril St.. San Franclwo.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pig£.

1 have now on hand, and offer for eale at reasonable
prices, at my etock-farm, Oak Grove, San Mati
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two t.< I
months old, bred from the best strains of Pn
flock, which I import yearly from England
Applyto Win. <-orbllf.

318 California SI.
San Francisco,

96

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4:15.

•Sundays excepted.

{Sundays only.

Standard Time furnished by Randolph & Co. S. F,

A. K. TOMXE.

Gen. Manager,

T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. PaBB. ATtk. Agt.

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

EAI>lf VIVA, b m, 5 years, by Three Cheers,
her dam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SIR THAI), h g, 4 yeara, by Norfolk or Thad
Stevens, his dam Laiy Amanda.

TOO SOOX. ch m, foaled December 31, 1867, by
Norfolk, her dam Lady Davis, by Red Bill, the dam of
Dashaway. Stinted to X X and Antevoio-

EX TEfflUPXO, ch f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Unbroken.

TROTTERS.

PCKISSIMA DAMSEL, en m, foaled 1867, by
Whipple's Hambletonion, her dam by Cornplanter.
Stinted to Antevolo.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double cross of Newruinster blood, now so
"fashionable" in Eugland, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare. Ever; one of the family had an inheritance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Regent, Lady Amanda.
Lady Ulddleton and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a balf-brother of Hock-Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Beaconsfield, Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Thad showed a wonderful trial when a yearling ;
he hurt bis leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now he is perfectly sound.

Tuo Boon is the dam of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashaway, an old-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood is valuable.

Ex Tomplo is a fine-looking filly of good size and
form. She has not been broken.

In the trotting stud the daughters of Whipple's
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian in the
2 :30 list, and the mares by hi in are superior brood-
mares.

My only reason for selling is a lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated so as to keep them 1 would
not sell for double the price now put upon them.

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

Apply to BKEEDEB AND SPORTSMAN Office.

tUTCf)

MomfltifrJjc aWofdjinctt gefabeae

gabrijirt oon Hx

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
ITownseiul .street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
S.in Francisco.

nmencing Oct. 18, 1885.

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Memo Park.

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Hi :40 a i Soledad and Way Stations

a— Morning. p.— Afternoon.

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Stage connections are made with the 10:40 a.m.

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■Spkcial R< ic.nt-trip Tickets, .it reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos. Soquel and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso Robles Sprbi£8.

EXCITRSIOK TICKETS.

Sold Sunday Mobsko; good
for return same dav.

For Sundays only,

ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturda v and SoNDAVonly;
Sunday and-! good for return until following Mon-
Monday, ( day, inclusive, at the following rates:

Round Trip

sun.
I'kt.

f

Franc.sco to

San Bruno

Millbrae

Oak Grove

75

Belmont

1 00

Redwood.

1 00

Fair Oaks

1 25

Menlo Park...

1 25

MllYlk-ld

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VuJ. VIII. No. 7.
NO. 508 MOMruOMKKV STJREBT.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1886.

California Entries at Chicago.

The slakes of the Washington Park Club, whichclosed Jan.
15th, contain the following Californians among the entries.
We include also some horses not now owned in this State,
but bred here, and their doings will always be of interest.

The Washington Park Cup, for three-year-olds and upwards,
$1U0 each; $25 forfeit; $2,000 added. Two miles and a quar-
ter. 27 entries.

K. P. Ashe's b c Alta, 4, b c Valiant, 4, b m Binette 5.

Garland & Goldsmith s b h Beaconsfield, 5.

J. B. Haggin's blk c Hidalgo, 4.

R. J. Lucas' b h Philip S., 5.

Santa Anita Stables' b h Lucky B., 6, b c Volante, 4, eh c
Verauo, 4, br f Fallen Leaf, 5.

M. A. Walden's bg AbStemler, 5, (Leinster— Ada A.)

The Palmer House Stakes Handicap for all ages, $100 each;
525 forfeit; $2,000 added. One mile and a quarter. 27 entries.

R. P. Ashe's b c Alta, 4, b c Valiant, 4, b m Binette, 5, ch o
Ed. Corrigan, 3, ch c King of Norfolk, 3.

W. M. Ayre's g g Ichi Ban, 4.

Garland & Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 5.

J. B. Haggin's ch c Tyrant, 4, ch f Tyranny, 3, b gDuke of
Monday, aged.

E. J, Lucas' b h Philip S-, 5.

Santa Anita Stable's b h Gano, 6, br m Fallen Leaf, 5, ch g
Eapido, 4, b g Glen Almond, 3, b f Mollie McCarthy's
Last, 3.

M. A. Walden's b g Ab Stemler, 5.

The Competition Stakes, for three-year-olds and upwards, $20
entrance; §50 additional from starters; $1,000 added. One
mile and a half. 19 entries.

B. P. Ashe's b c Alta, 4, b c Valiant, 4, b m Binette, 5.

Garland & Goldsmith s b h Beaconsfield, 5.

Santa Anita Stable's b g Glen Almond, 3, b h Lucky B., 6,
ch c Verauo, 4, b c Volante, 4.

The Columbia Stakes, for all ages, $50 each; h. f.; §1,000
added. One mile and three-quarters. 26 entries.

B. P. Ashe's b c Alta, 4, b m Binette, 5, b c Valiant, 4.

Garland & Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 5.

J. B. Haggin's blk c Hidalgo, 4, ch c Tyrant, 4.

Santa Anita Stable's b h Lucky B., 6, b c Volante, 4, ch c,
Verano, 4, br m Fallen Leaf, 5, b c Silver Cloud, 3.

The Boulevard Slakes, for o.l\ ages, §25 each; §10 forfeit;
S750 added. One mile and a quarter. 40 entries.

R. P. Ashe's b c Alta. 4, b m Binette, 5, b c Valiant, 4, ch c
Ed. Corrigan, 3, ch c King of Norfolk, 3, ch f Guenn, 3.

W. M. Ayer's gg Ichi Ban, 4.

Garland & Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 5.

Palo Alto's b c Garland, 4.

Santa Anita Stable's b g Glen Almond, 3, b f Maricopa, 3,
b h Gano, 6.

The Great Western Handicap, for all ages, §50 each; h. f.;
$1,000 added. One mile and a half. 52 entries.

R. P. Ashe'B b c Alta, 4, b c Valiant, 4, b m Binette, 5, ch c
Ed. Corrigan, 3.

Garland & Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 5.

J. B. Haggin's ch h Jim Brown, aged, ch c, Tyrant, 4, ch f
Tyranny, 3.

It. J. Lucas' b h Philip S-, 5.

Santa Anita Stable's ch g Eapido, 4, b h Lucky B., 6, ch c
Verano, 4, bf Bonita, 3.

The Oakioood Handicap, for all ages, S50 each; h. f.; $800
added. One mile and a furlong. 84 entries.

E. P. Ashe's b c Alta, 4, b c Valiant, 4, bm Binette, 5, ch o
Ed. Corrigan, 3, ch c King of Norfolk, 3, b f Guenn, 3.

W. M. Ayres' g g Ichi Ban, 4.

Garland & Goldsmith's b h Beaconsfield, 5.

J. B. Haggin's b g Duke of Monday, aged, b f Fortuua, 3,
ch h Marc Daly, 5.

E. J. Lucas' b h Philip S., 5.

Palo Alto's b c Garland, 4.

Santa Anita's Stable's ch g Eapido, 4, bf Mollie McCarthy's
Last, 3, b f Estrella, 3, b g Glen Almond, 3.

The Hotel Richelieu Stakes, for three-year olds, $50 each;
$20 forfeit; $1,000 added. One mile and three furlongs.
31 entries.

R. P. Ashe's ch c Ed. Corrigan, ch c King of Norfolk, b i
Guenn.

J. B. Haggiu's b f Precioso, b c Ben Ali, ch f Tyranny. |

Santa Anita's b o Silver Cloud, ch c Solid Silver, b c
Lijero, bf Sauta Anita Belle.

The Woodkaon Stakes, for three-year-olds, $50 each; $15
forfeit; $800 added. One mile and n half. 24 entries.

E. P. Ashe's ch c King of Norfolk, ch c Ed. Corrigan, ch f
Guenn,

Santa Anita Stable's ch c Solid Silver, b c Silver Cloud, b f
Mollie McCarthy's Last, b g Glen Almond.

The Dearborn Handicap, for three-year-olds, $50 each, $15
forfeit, $S00 added. One mile and a furlong. 47 entries.

E. P. Ashe's ch c Ed. Corrigan, ch c King of Norfolk, ch f
Guenn.

E. J. Lucas' ch c Porter Ashe.

Palo Alto's ch c Gardey.

Santa Anita Stable's b g Glen Almond, b f Bonita, b f Mari-
copa, b c Lijero.

The Maiden Stakes, for three-year-olds that have not won a
race previous to Jan. 1, 1886, $50 each, $15. forfeit, $750
added. One mile and a furlong. 64 entries.

E.P. Ashe's bf Guenn.

J. B. Haggin's b g Epicure, b f Fortuna.

Palo Alto's ch c Gardey.

Santa Anita Stable's b g Glen Almond, b f Maricopa.

The Leland Hold Slakes, for two-year-olds, $50 each, $20
forfeit, $1,000 added. Three-quarters of a mile. 73entrieB.

E. P. Ashe's ch c Elwood, b c Wallace, b f Vera.

J. B. Haggin's b c Alcalde, b c Banbridge, b c King Fox,
b c Silver Bow, ch c Zoroaster, b f Bankura, b f Cuyama, br f
Ezza, b f Dkia.

Palo Alto's ch f imp. Fun, g c Oriflame, blk f Regina.

Santa Anita Stable's g c El Monte, b f Grisette, blk or br o
Pendennis, b or br f Aritta, b f Gloritta, b c Goliah, ch c
Laredo, (for. Grimaldi).

The Iremont House Stakes, for two-year-olds,'$50 each, $20
forfeit, $1,000 added. Seven furlongs. 58 entries.

R. P. Ashe's b c Wallace, ch c Elwood, b f Vera.

J. B. Haggin's b c Alcalde, b c King Fox, b c Silver Bow,
ch c Zoroaster, b f Cuyarra, br f Ezza.

Palo Alto's ch f imp. Fun, ch f Plantress.

Santa Anita Stable's b c Goliah, g c El Monte, b f Gloritta,
br or blk c Pendennis.

J. C. Simpson's br c Rathbone.

The Society Staks, for two-year-olds, $50 each, $15 forfeit,
$750 added. Three quarters of a mile. 52 entries.

R. P. Ashe's b f Vera, ch c Elwood, b c Wallace.

J. B. Haggin's b c Alcalde, b c Silver Bow, ch c Zoroaster,
b f Cuyama.

Santa Anita Stable's b f Grisette, b or br f Aritta, b f
Gloritta, ch c Laredo.

The Lakeview Handicap, for two-year-olds, $50 each, $15
forfeit, $800 added. Three-quarters of a mile. 69 entries.

E. P. Ashe's b c Wallace, b f Vera, ch c Elwood.

J. B. Haggin's b c Alcalde, b c King Fos, b c Silver Bow,
ch c Zoroaster, b f Bankura, b f Cuyama.

H. Lowden's b f Leap Year.

Santa Anita Stable's g c El Monte, b f Grisette, br or blk c
Pendennis, b or br f Aritta, b f Gloritta, b c Goliah, ch c
Laredo.

The Quickstep Stakes, for two-year-olds, $25 each, $10 forfeit,
$750 added. Half a mile. 96 entries

E. P. Ashe's b c Wallace, ch c Elwood, b f Vera.

J, B. Haggin's b c Aldalde, b c Banbridge, b c King Fos, b c
Silver Bow, ch c Zoroaster, b f Bankura, b f Cuyama, br f
Ezza, b f Dkia.

H. Lowden's b f Leap Year.

Palo Alto's blk f Eegina, ch f imp. Fan.

Santa Anita Stable's b or br f Aritta, b f Gloritta, ch c Lar
edo, g c El Monte, b f Grisette.

J. C. Simpson's br c Rathbone.

The Edgwater Sale.

The auction sale of the racing stable of Hon. T. J. Megib-
ben, which will be held at Madison Square Garden, New
York, on the 2Gth inst., is attracting attention from racing
men and breeders all over the country. From a perusal of
the following list of the horses to be sold it will be seen that
several stuke winners and trial horses are included, and the
whole lot are highly and fashionably bred.

Sparlund, b g, 4, by Springbok, dam Lorena.

Stonington. ch c, 4, by Springbok, dam Lavena.

Orlando, br g, 4, by imp. Billet, dam iEolia.

Vallisea, br f, 4, by Virgil, dam Mollie Gad.

Rockwell, ch c, 3, by Springbok, dam Lavena.

Endover, br c, 3, by Strathmore, dam Annie Love.

Polly N., br f, 2. by Springhok, dam Pollie H.

Ludington, ch c, 3, by Strathmore, dam Anrelia.

Winona, ch f, 3, by Springbok, dam War Lass.

Lady Hambletou, b f, 3, by Longfellow, dam Mollie Ham-
bleton.

Ordway, ch c, 2, by Springbok, dam Venora.

Tripple Cross, b c, 2, by Warwick, dam Ziugarelli.

Leipsic ch c, by Warwick, dam Clipsa,

Courtland, b c, 2, by Warwick, dam Electrical.
Miss Charmer, ch f, 2, by Springbok, dam War Lass.
Alva, ch c, 2. by Warwick, dam Auielia. ,

Eldora, b f, 2, by Warwick, dam Elemi.

George Doherty passed through town yesterday with some
fine stock that he purchased while below. A line, black mare,
six years old, sired by General Reno, dam by Warner's
Rattler, and a two-year-old tilly, a regular beauty, by
Prompter, dam Starlight, by Waylan's Forrest, son of Alex-
ander's Edwin Forrest. George proposes to make the trotter*
fly next fall. — Quincy National

The combined saddle and harness stallion, Jack Eandolph,
is offered for sale at a bargain, in our advertising columns this
week. This horse is a high-bred fellow of fine form aud
color, perfect in all his gaits, and is offered at aprice that
ought to tempt some of our California breeders to try the ex-
perimant of raising saddle horses.

Mr.G. J. Griffith, of the Los Feliz ranch, Los Angeles Co.,
has purchased from C. S. Crittenden of this city, the black
stallion General Crook, by Champion Knox, for breeding
purposes.

Of the twelve horses that have made records of 2:15 or bet-
ter all but one, Goldsmith Maid, are alive.

The Science of Horse-Breeding.

J. B. Lippincott & Co., of Philadelphia, have just pub-
lished for Eandolph Huntington, of this city, a fine quarto
giving a history of Leopard and Linden, General Grant's
Arabian stallions presented by the Sultan of Turkey in 1879,
and their sons General Beale, Hegira and Islam, bred by Mr.
Huntington, and also a reference to the famous horse Henry
Clay. This volume is in gilt with fine paper and broad mar-
gins, and is illustrated with very tine engravings of all of the
horses described, from drawings by H. S. Kittretlge. The
engravings show that Mr. Kittredge was a master. The
mechanical work of the volume is of the best, and Mr. Hunt-
ington may take just pride in the volume.

The subjects taken up in the volume are admirably treated.
While giving valuable information and descriptions of the
Arabian horses, a philosophy of breeding is unfolded. This
is founded on the experience of France, England and Russia
in rearing thoroughbred horses. Mr. Huntington shows
that the original stock was Arabian in every case. A very
interesting list of the royal stud in the time of Cromwell is
given. This list and historical sketch are derived from orig-
inal documents in the archives of the British government.
The history shows that the British government long ago
urned its attention to the improvement of the breed of
horses, and that the royal stud was kept intact for the pur-
pose of keeping the blood up to the original standard.

The influence of this foresight has been felt throughout
England. Through the courtesy of General Grant, Mr.
Huntington has himself entered upon experiments in breed-
ing from Arabian stock along lines which he has carefully
determined from a study of horses and their ancestry ;n this
country. Perhaps the most interesting portion of the book
is that which gives breeding to General Giant's Arabian stal-
lions. In this is contained a review of the system which Mr.
Huntington has adopted in his experiments, and which he
believes will produce horses that will have all the good quali-
ties of those which are reared abroad and imported into tins
country. The difficulties attending the experiment are
pointed out. The greatest is that no sales can be made for
some time to come, without breaking the continuity of the
system, and renderiug judgment as to practical results dif-
ficult.

Those who rea-l Mr. Huntington's book must be con-
vinced of the value of the experiments he is making, aud
struck with the forcible character of the reasons advanced
for .entering upon them. It occurs to us that his experi-
ments might properly be conducted at the state experimental
farm in Geneva. We trust t.hnt our suggestion may be con-
sidered by those in charge of the farm. It is a fact that we,
as a people, are notably deficient in organized effort to im-
prove breeds of cattle and horses. Wo import both to a
large extent. Both might be bred to advautage in this conn.
try. Foreign governments have taken care of such matters.
The most that has been done in this country has been the
establishment of a few agricultural colleges and state farms.
The state farms .tic mostly devot d to the cereals, root crops
and fruit. The reason, perhaps, for negli cting the bri ■■ ]
oi" h'>rs'-s w probably that no one connected with thes. I
has well-doliued ideas on the subject. We believe Mr. Hu i
ington can give good reasons for the faith that is in him,
we believe he ought to have a chance to carry his e\i
ments to the ultimate at the state farm. — Democra'
Chronicle, Rochester, N, Y.

98

<glxe Sfceefc; ami Sportsman.

Feb 13

OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

California Nominations to Racing Stables at

Chicago and St. Louis— Over Two Hundred

Sntries at Each Place— Eastern Stakes

to Close March 1st— Monmouth Park

Increases Its Added Money and

Purses — Pierre Lonllard to

Sell All His Horses in

Training— Easton Sales.

The lists of Dominations to the Western stakes, closing on
January 15th, are all in, and, as was to be expected, the
totals are very heavy, evidencing the progress of the turf boom
all over the country. That 1SS6 is certain to be the greatest
year the American turf has ever seen, is now a certainty, the
increase of horses in training giving plenty of material to
work in. The full lists of entiies to the Washington Park
Stakes, that closed on the 15th, total up 827 to the sixteen
fixtures, an average of over 50. Adding to this the 522 nom-
inations in the seven stakes closing last fall, they have an
aggregate of 1,349 entries to the stake events of the twenty-
three days' meeting. ThiB should insure a successful season
at Washington Park, in spite of the strong attractions in the
«HSt at the same time, many prominent western owners
having evidently a dual campaign in view, viz., to have por-
tions of their stables racing in two places at once.

Of those who have entered in the stakes recently closed at
Chicago, a noteworthy fact is the large response from. Cali-
fornia, Four owners from your section contribute nearly
one-fourth of the entire total between them, E. J. Baldwin
making 70 entries, R. P. Ashe 55, J. B. Haggin 51. and Palo
Alto (ex-Gov. Stanford's) 21. Other Californians represented
make the total nominations from the Golden State over two
hundred altogether, ample evidence that Chicago's favorite
racing association is deservedly popular with California racing
men. Of other sections, Missouri furnishes heavy metal in
the shape of over one hundred nominations from E. Corrigau
aluue, while Kentucky, Tennessee, Illiuois, Alabuma, Louisi-
ana Texas, and other racing points in the west and south-
west, are well represented.

That a series of great races will take place at Chicago
between June 20 ana Aug. 1-4, the character of the contest-
ants iu these fixtures renders certain. In the all-aged events
great sectional interest is sure to be aroused. The Washing-
ton Park Cap, for instauce, has engaged Freelaud, Beacons-
Held, Modesty, Fallen Leaf, Binette, Atta, Lizzie Dwyer,
Hidalgo, Tom Martin, Bersau, Volaute, Verano, Kosciusco,
Troubadour, Philip S., and twelve others, making up in
quality what the race lacks in quantity as compared with last
year's renewal. If Baldwin's mare, Fallen Leaf, daughter of
Grinstead and Mollie McCarty, has recovered her form of
ltiii, when she was one of the best of her year, she will
trouble any of the cracks to beat her over the route where
her dam proved victorious in 1S79, when the Garden City
Cap proved the sensation of the year at Chicago. Reports
from Los Angeles are favorable to this mare's well-doing, but
the future alone will solve this and other anxiously-mooted
turf problems.

The Lake View Handicap has 69 entries, Society 52, Leland
70, Tremont 55, Quickstep 95, Great- Western Handicap 52,
Oakwood Handicap SI, Dearborn 45, Woodlawn 24, Hotel
Richelieu 31, Maiden 03, Columbia 20, Boulevard 37, Com-
petition 17, Washington Park Cup 20, and the Palmer House
Stake 03, and Palo Alto's 21 additional entries (not classified)
make up the total named above.

Chicago's powerful rival at St. Louis, the Horse Depart-
ment of the St. Louis Fair, also draws up head and head with
them in the great raco for turf supremacy.

The old adage that turfmen will naturally take their horses
where the most money is hung up, is borne out to the letter
in the entry lists to the St, Louis fixtures just closed. To the
thirteen stakes which will be run in June next 634 entries
have been recorded, while the 18S7 fixtures, four iu number,
have received 28S nominations between them, or an aggregate
list for seventeen events of 922 entries. Add to this the
remarkably emphatic response under the circumstances
made to the St. Louis Fair Futurity Stakes, for which the
large number of 419 mares have been entered, and the whole
'iit foots up 1,341, a grand average to eighteen stakes of over
74.

As at Chicago, the California entry is a prominent feature
of the showing. Outside of the Futurity Stakes, for which
55 mares have been entered by Eancho del Paso, Palo Alto,
Santa Anita, and seven other owners, and the Stallion Stakes,
which has four California representatives, Pacific slopers are
responcible for no less than 1S2 nominations, or over one fifth
of the whole total. Among the two-year-old nominations is
the Palo Alto Farm's imported chestnut filly Fun, by Fiddler,
out of Amelia, by Westminster. As this filly's graudsire was
none other than the expatriated Preakness, now deceased,
her debut on the American turf will be noted with peculiar
interest.

Other states in the west and southwest are so well repre-
sented at St. Louis that some exceptionally great struggles
are certain in the all-aged classes, as well as in thosefor three
and two-year-olds.

The St. Louis Futurity Stakes for the spring meeting of
18SS is likely to be wortu, taking the entry of mares as a
certainty, nearly §20,000. The mares' subscriptions, less a
fair allowance for void entries, should value $9,000; public
nominatiniis $2,000 more; starters, aay 25 in number, at$150
each, $3,750; and the added money, §5,000. Total, §18,750.
Among the nominations to the St. Louis Futurity are 40
mares from Mr. Lucas Turner's Kiulock Farm, 37 from
Major Thoni;is' Dixiaua, 27 from McGrathiana, 21 from
Fleetwood, 20 from Kunnymede, 17 from Pmncho del Paso,
16 from Palo Alto, 10 from Mr. T. J. Megibbou, 14 from the
Magnolia Farm of Capt. Wm. Cottrill, 10 each from J. S.
Clark, Belle Meade, and Elmeudorf, and some 85 other
owners, while the produce engaged represents 83 different
stallions.

The stakes of the Monmouth Park Association, that close
on the 1st of March next, will be made public in yourcolumns
next week; and horse owners on the Pacific slope will see
that this liberal association offers them the greatest induce-
ments of any in America. The meeting will begin this year
on July 1st, and continue to August 24th, with three racing
days a week (Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays), and six
races a clay will be run. The added money to the stakes,
which last year footed up the maguificent amount of $125,000,
ha.H btai incTt-osed, and the purses have all been raised to
§750. This outdoes, "by a large majority," any offers of the
kind elsewhere, for with stakes a^ui'cgat,ii^ many tuousauds
iu value, and no purse less than S75U, horses tbat can win will
have a chance to earn much money at Monmouth Park,
where races will be given suited to all classes of performers,
That horse owners on the Pacific slope will appreciate the

enterprise and liberality that prompts such outlays, is a moral
certainty.

Pierre Lorillard will sell all his horses in training by
auction, at Rancocas, on Saturday. The lot, about thirty
head, will include a dozen or more two-year-olds, the get of
Mortemer and the Duke of Magenta, that have yet to make
their debut, with such three-year-olds as Dew Drop, Walter
H., Savanac, Cyclops, Pontico and Housatonic, while among
the older lot is Drake Carter, Pontiac, Emperor and Unrest.
Various causes are assigned for Mr. Lorillard's decision, but
some ten days ago he plainly said tbat he would probably
have to take such action; that he found it difficultto give his
various enterprises due attention, and that the development
of the Truxedo Park, in Orange County, where he had nearly
a thousand men at work, was such as to virtually take up all
his time. Since then, Mr. Lorillard has been so unwell, from
a cold and other causes, that his rmyeieiaus have ordered him
to give up all thoughts of business, for a time, and take a few
weeks' rest in Florida. In compliance with this order Mr.
Geo. L. Lorillard's cottage at San Augustine has been leased
for the remainder of the winter. The result is no doubt the
determination to reduce the number of exciting interests, at
least for a time, especially as Mr. Lorillard's second sou, Mr.
Griswold Lorillard, is now abroad, and that the business in
Jersey city requires the attention of Mr. Pierre Lorillard, Jr.
It is also said that Mr. Lorillard will give up, at least for this
year, his contemplated trip to England, and that among the
two-year-olds to be sold "are those entered for the Guineas
and "Derby in 1887. There will be no curtailment in the
breeding interests at Rancocas, but rather an increase than
otherwise. The sale is fixed to take place on the 27th pros.,
so that buyers may have a chance to enter their purchases in
their own names for the events to be run at Jerome Park,
Saratoga and Monmouth Park, which will close, as usual,
about March 1st.

Mr. Wm. Easton and his capable associate Mr. W, G.
Brien, Jr., have accomplished a very creditable business deal
iu obtaining control of the Belle Meade saleof yearlings. Any
student of racing statistics cannot help being struck with
amazement at the vast amounts of money each year won by
the produce of such renowned stud farms as Belle Meade,
Woodburu, Elmeudorf, Runnymede, and Dixiaua, at all of
which regular yearling sales are held. With so much money
to be won with these yearlings, it ought not to be a matter of
surprise to see such buyers as the Dwyers and other heavy
purchasers take the entire product of a stud-farm, somewhat
similar to the practice pursued by Mr. P. Lorillard with the
chestnut Hill yearlings season after season. It was thus that
he got Iroquois, to say nothing of many other excellent per-
formers. But with an auctioneer of Mr. Easton's ability,
it will be uo easy matter for auy one firm of owners to get
more than a fair share of the Belle Meade yearlings. General
Harding's yearlings will be sold at the farm on April 27th;
and in thif'ty.on June 10th, and succeeding days, will be sold
by Mr. EiBtyO the vearlings bred by Capt. Franklin, Chas.
Reed, W Dun.'W. L. Scott, and P. Lorillard. In the

aggregate, this will be the largest lot of thoroughbreds ever
offered at one sale, and it will undoubtedly create a furore in
raciDg circles. Prior to this sale, however, on the 26th of
February Messrs. Easton & Brien will sell at Madison Square
Garden, this city, eighteen head of horses in traiuiug, the
property of Mr. T. J. Megibben, of Edgewater, from Ky. The
date is well chosen, as the Bancocas sale will also attract
buyers from all over the country. Amongst those to be sold
at the c'arden are Orlando, by Billet; Sparlaud (brother to
Markland and Strickland); Voilisia, by Virgil, out of sister to
Hindoo's dam; a three-year-old filly, by Longfellow, out of Mol-
lie Hambledon, by Kuight of St. George; Kirklin, by King Ban;
six two-year-olds by Warwick (son of Leamington and Wanda's
dam) out of well-bred mares; Winona and Oldway, both by
Springbok; a full brother to Elgin; a winner over sticks,
Stonington; another brother to Snowbok, etc. The Spring-
boks did not show up as well last year as the year before, but
if Laura Garrison, Ben Pryor, Jackson, Goano, and others
do not retrieve lost laurels, many are mistaken. For Laura
Garrison a large sum has been offered, and she is the most
improved mare in training, as far as looks go. Mr. Easton
also announces that the Belle Meade yearlings will be sold at
the Gardens on Monday, April 27. Pacific.

New Toek, 30, 1SS6.

Coney Island Jockey Club — Handicap
Weights.

THE BAY JUDGE HANDICAP.

A handicap sweepstakes of $50 each, h. f., and only $10 if
declared by February 20, 18SG, with ©1,250 added; the second
to receive $250 of the added money and twenty per cent, of
the stakes, and the third ten per cent, of the stakes. Weights
to be anuounced February 1, 1SS0. Winners, after publica-
tion of weights, of f,wo races of any value, or of one of SI, 000,
4 lbs.; of two of 91,000, or of one of $2,000, 7 lbs.; of three
of SI, 000, or of two of $2,000 or of the Suburban, 10 lbs.
extra. One mile and a half.

Beaconsfield, 5 124

Eole, a 124

Bataplau, 5 124

Pontiac, 5 122

Mikado, 5 120

Col. Sprague, a 117

Geu. Monroe, a 11

Dutch Boiler, 5 115

Bob Miles, 5 115

Joe Cotton, 4 114

Ten Booker, 4 113

Unrest, 4 11

Pardee, 4 112

Lougview, 4 112

Thackeray, 5 112

EastLyuue, 4 HO

Fosteral, a HO

Alf Estill, 4 HO

Euclid, 6 HO

St. Augustine, 4 110

Heel and Toe, 6 109

Ch h, 4, by King Ernest, . 108

Richmond, 4 108

Markland, 0.

Lennox, 4.

107

ion

Goano, 4 100

105
104
103
103
101
101
100

Valet, a

Exile, 4

Albia, 5

Enigma, 5

Walter H.. 3

Bankrupt, 3

Wicliham, 4

Referee, 0 100

Cloumel, 6 100

The Bard, 3 100

Tolu, 5 100

Nettle, a 98

Arnericn*, 5 98

Huron, 5 98

WarEagle.C 9S

Brown Duke,3 9S

Heartsease, 4..

Tornado, 5

Savanac, 3

l'alimmis, 5

Maumee, 4

Masher, 4

Charity, 3

Bonanza, 4

Winfred, 3 ,

Sayre, 4

Florence Fonso, 3.

Natalie, 4

KiugB., a

Lovely, 3

. 97

. 97

. 97

. 97

. 96

. 96

. 95

. 95

. 95

. 95

. 93

. 93

. 92

. 90

Farrel, 3.. 00

Bahama, 4

tipriogtielil, a. . . ,

'■ ldt'ellow, 4

Naiad, 3

Housatonic, 3. . . .

Jim Guest, 4

Sister Monica, 3. .

Falconer, 4

Lottery, 3

Mollie Walton, 4 .
Kinsman, 4

THE SUIJITKEAN IIAXDICAP.

A handicap sweepstakes of $100 each, h. f., and only $25 if
declared by February 20th, with $2,500 added; the second to
receive $500 of the added money and twenty per cent, of the
stakes; and the third ten per cent, of the stakes. Weights to
be announced February 1st. Wiuners, after publication of
weights, of two races of auy value, or of one of $1,000, 4 lbs.
extra; of two of $1,000, or of one of $2,000, 7 lbs. extra; of
three of $1,000, or of two $2,000, 10 lbs. extra. One mile and
a quarter.

Freeland, a 130 Valet, a 103

Beaconsfield, 5 125 The Bard, 3 102

Pontiac, 5 125 Quito, 3 102

Rataplan, 5 123 Pontico, 3 101

Barnum, a 120JInspector B., 3 101

Avalon, a 119'Savauac, 3 100

Col. Sprague, a H9jAmericus, o 100

Bersan,4 118 Fon-du-lac, 6 100

Joe Cotton, 4 117 Enigma, 5 100

Modesty,o 117 Royal Arch, 5 100

Tyrant, 4 110 Grenadier, 4 .

Tecumseh, 4.
Tornado, 5 . . ,
War Eagle, 6.
Weasel,

100
100
100
100
100

Hidalgo, 4 110

Troubadour, 4 115

Pearl Jennings, a 115

Imp. Richmond, 5 114

Ten Booker, 4- 114]Brambleton, 3

Bob Miles, 5 114 Masher, 4 98

Pardee, 4 114lMauniee, 4 9S

Gen. Monroe, a lHlChaiity, 3 97

Unrest, 4 113lLumiuous, 3 97

Lizzie Dwyer, 4 113 Bonanza, 4 97

Swiney, 5 113

Dutch Roller, 5 112

Alf Estill, 4 112

Himalaya, 5 112

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... 112

... 110

... 110

... 110

.... 110

.... 110

... 109

... 108

... 10S

... 108

... 107

.... 107

... 107

... 106

.... 106

.... 105

... 105

... 105

Thackeray, 5

Favor, 4

East Lynne, 4 . .
Long Knight, 6.
Richmond, 4. . .

Goano, 4

St. Augustine, 4

Pericles, 5

Markland, 6....

Lennox, 4

Wallflower, 6. . .

Swift, 6

Forrest, 5

Dew Drop, 3 . . .

Herbert, a

Euclid, 6

Exile, 4

Bankrupt, 3
Ban Fox.

96
96
95
95
95
95

O'Fallon,

Wiufred, 3

Bess, 3

Florence Fonso, 3 .

Pegasus, 4

Pettier. 5

Natalie, 4 95

Housatonic, 3 93

Mute, 3 93

Saluda, 3 92

St. Paul, 5 90

Vinton, 5 90

Charlie Russell, 4 90

Mentmore, 4 90

Pocomoke, 3 90

Mollie Walton, 4 90

Sancho, 3 90

Farrell, 3 90

Springfield, a 90

Delaware, 3 90

Mystery, 3 90

Naiad, 3 90

Jim Guest, 4 90

105'Falcouer, 4 .

3

Walter H., 3 105|Falcouer, 4 90

Albia, 5 I05i Amalgam, 3, 90

Wiukham, 4 104|Bauner Bearer, 3 90

Cyclops, 3 104!Polly Yates, 4 90

THE SHEEPSHEAD BAY HANDICAP.

A handicap sweepstakes of $50 each, h. f., and only $10
if declared by February 20th, 1SS0, with $1,250 added; the
second to receive $250 of the added money and twenty per
cent, of the stakes, and the third ten per cent, of the stakes.
Weights to be announced February 1st, 1SS6. Winners, after
publication of weights, of two racer* of any value, or of one
of $1,000, 4 lbs.; of two of $1,000, or of one of $2,000, 7 lbs.;
of three of $1,000, or of two of $2,000 or of the Suburban or
Bay Ridge, 10 lbs. extra. One mile and an eighth.

Beaconsfield, 5 126iPontico, 3 , 102

Pontiac, 5 126lFon-du-Lac, 6 102

Rataplan, 5 122 Tornado, 5 102

Avalon. a 120

Little Miuch, 6 US

Joe Cotton, 4 117

Pearl Jennings, a 116

Imp. Richmond, 5 116

Pardee, 4 116

Thackeray, 5 116

Ten Booker, 4 115

Pink Cottage, a 115

Long Knight, 6 114

Himalaya, 5 114

Richmond, 4 114

Burch, 6 114

Alf Estill, 4 113 Tartar, 3

Favor, 4 113 Natalie, 4

Buckstone, 6 113 Refrain, 3.

Dutch Roller, 5 112 Sayre, 4..

St. Augustine, 4 112jChoIula, 4

Pericles, 5 1 lO.Saluda, 3 .

Ch h, 4, by King Ernest.. 110 Rupert, 4

Goano, 4 110

Wallflower, 6 110

War Eagle,. 6 102

Tattler,5, 101

Savanac, 3 101

Brambleton, 3 100

Frankie B., a 100

Richard L., 5 100

Delilah, 6 100

Brown Duke, 3 100

Maumee, 4 100

Charity, 3 98

Bettler, 5 98

Pegasus, 4 97

Florence Fonso, 3 97

97
97
97
97
95
95
<».->
95

Gen. Monroe, a 110

Markland, 6 109

Swift, 6 109

Heel-aud-Toe, 6 108

Farewell, a HIS

Ferg Kyle, 6 107

Lennox, 4 107i

Moua, 5 107|Bill Owens, 4..

Exile, 4 lOOjBlazeDuke, 3.

TelieDoe,4 106 Springfield, a.,

Bankrupt, 3 106 Oddfellow, 4

Walter H., 3 106

Albia, 5 106

Elgin, 4 105

Housatonic, 3

Vinton, 5 90

Bass Viol, 3 90

Mentmore. 4 90

Garnet, 3 90

Pocomoke, 3 90

Mollie Walton, 4 90

Eudymion, 5 90

Sancho, 3 90

10;
103

103

Reveller, 5

Quito, 3

Enigma, 5. . .
Masher, 4.. .
Grenadier, 4

Bonanza, 4 103,Polly Yates,(4

Pampero, 5 103 Laura Garrison, 3

Stonebuck, 4 103]

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. 90

. 90

Miss Higbie, 4 90

Masterpiece, 3 90

Iuka, 3 90

Spiunette, 3 90

Amalgam, 3 . . . 90

Lansdowue, 3 90

lOSlStrategy, 3 90

103 Jim Ca'rr, 3 90

. 90

. 90

"Uucle Jack" Batchelor has placed his good race mare,
Princess, in training again, and if she stands the preparation
Princess will be a hard one to beat at any distance under a
mile and a half. Should she break down she will bu bred to
Longfellow.

The two yearlings purchased not long ago by Green Morris
— a full brother to Drake Carter and a sister to Bersau — have
been placed in training at Memphis, and are doing well.

Hopeful, 2:142, having past the days when his services as a
trotter ure of any value, is to be disposed of by raflle. His
wagou record of 2:16] is still the best.

1886

2Pts fESriJeoer mid ^atismmu

99

Anent Healdsburg-.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — With yonr permission,
I will "touch the harp gently," and give you and the paper's
readers a few stray ideas that I have gathered together, and
thought may be of service to some.

The country at present, as you may imagioe, is simply
beautiful. Oar heaviest rains, it is to be hoped, are past,
and we revel now in the midst of seemingly Indian summer;
lazy, languid, beautiful days! Grass grows wonderfully, and
a carpet of green stretches away as far as the eye can see.
Stock of all kinds must certainly do well, as every passing
day makes feed better.

We are still talking track in this town, although with
what ultimate success I know not. I absolutely believe this
town to be the only place of the size in the State that has not
a race-track or driving park. We claim the banner county
of the State, and justly, I think. We have the finest of soils,
the most perfect of climates, a varied scenery, a prosperous
people, and two good mile tracks in the county. If we could add
another track, this county would be the Mecca of racing and
trotting men.

During a recent visit to Santa Rosa I noticed that the
windstorm of three or four weeks ago blew down some of
the track fencing and quite a line of box stalls. I under-
stand they are to be rebuilt soon. The track is to be placed
in elegant shape for the August meeting. Santa Rosa ia one
of the most popular meetings among horsemen who travel
the circuit.

I drove to Anteeo's stable and found him looking better
than ever. He seems to me in more perfect shape and con-
dition than any time in his history. He is in the hands of a
very expert young man, who possesses the requisites of
carefullness and politeness. The latter trait is all the more
admirable and commendable, inasmuch as it is seldom met
with in the keepers of fine stallions. Gus is the right man
in the right place. We expect great things from Anteeo,
both as a breeder and performer. I understood Mr. Murphy
of Santa Rosa lost an Anteeo oolt, foaled some four or five
days ago. I also heard that a gentleman named McFadden
was offered §1,000 for a yearling colt by Anteeo. There are
several good green horses in this county, and some of them
may be heard from before the season is through. A grand
son of Almont, owned in Santa, Rosa is said to show well.
He is a fine-looking big, horse. Mr Truitt, of this place, has a
horse by Alexander, that is very handy, and may be trained
the coming season. I have a mare by Jno. Nelson, that, if I
was not breeding to Anteeo, I would enter in the slower
classes, and could make somebody beat :40 to bent her.

Santa Rosa and Petaluma have issued circulars for a colt
stake in this county. Our people have never given much
attention to training yearlings, and too mnoh must not be ex-
pected, but, I dare sty the showing will be creditable. Mr. Zane,
of our town, hasafilly by Capri, out of amare by A. W. Rich-
mond, that is big, rangy, and has a slashing gait. She may
make our yearlings do their prettiest to defeat her.

I have been amused, and to a certain extent surprised, at
the immaculate effrontery of a gang of alleged horsemen who
are "doing" San Francisco. I have watched their advertise-
ments in the Chronicle for the last two or three months.
They are located in three different parts of San Francisco,
and all pursue the same tactics. They advertise mares sired
by Almont, Volunteer, etc; sound, kind and gentle; can trot
in from 2:35 to 2:40, for from $150 to $200. They also ad-
vertise horses sired by Happy Medium, Wilkes, Harold and
Chieftain; sound, kind, gentle; (perhaps some slight blemish
is mentioned); can trot in from 2:35 to 2:40, for from $150 to
$200. About three weeks ago, they advertised a young trot-
ter by Seeley's American Star. As Seeley's American Star
died in 180 1, a matter of twenty-five years ago, this individual is
probably mistaken. I have been daily expecting them to
advertise a two-year-old by Geo. Wilkes, out of Maud S. for
$125. Their past actions certainly show that they have an
article variously termed cheek, impudence, nerve and gall,
that surpasses the most stupendous liar ever discovered. I
await with oalm confidence the appearance of this two-year-
old by Geo. Wilkes, dam Maud S-, and have every reason to
believe my patience will be rewarded. I received a letter
from a gentleman of San Francisco, a member of a wholesale
liquor firm, saying that he had been victimized by the gang,
and he wants to send them to San Quentin, as I learn from
hiB advertisement in the Chronicle. I warn every man in the
city or country, that their advertisements are extremely
"rank," and in case he wants a road horse, to go elsewhere
to find him. Their pedigrees are fearfully and wonderfully
made, and the animals cannot show within 20 seconds of the
given time. Perhaps not within 50 seconds.

I wish I could make this letter three or four columns long
(if you would not throw it into the waste basket), so I could
crowd out some of the multitudinous dog stories, field trials,
kennel clubs, etc. The paper is getting very "doggy." The
Kennel Editor must be an aggressive fellow, as he certainly
sighs for more territory. As the Anglomaniaos say "Deah
chappie, doncher know, I:m deuced fond of horses, doncher
know, but weally a doggie makes me fatigued."

Sincerely, H. W. Peck.

Healdsburg, Feb. 8, 1886.

An Honorable Retirement.

Matthew Dawson has retired from active life as a trainer,
and his nephew, George T. Dawson, has been entrusted with
all the Heath House horses. It is a peculiarity of the tem-
perament of this undeniably eminent man that no demonstra-
tion of any kind has been made in his favor, solely because he
seems to deprecate it. He has slipped out of the ranks as
trainer of Derby and Leger winners as noiselessly as the
practiced diver cleaves the azure seas in midsummer. No
ripple disturbs the surface of the turf world. Yet we cannot
say that this method of retirement would suit our ideas.
Here is the one man whose faithfulness and ability have done
more to keep the turf an honest institution than any English
trainer who has lived In fifty years. His ability has been
demonstrated over and over again, most recently with Melton,
a horse who was never thoroughly sound, it is said, yet who
has been beaten but once in two seasons on the turf. It is
insulting to reiterate that he was honest, because the mere
assertion of it implies that his honor was impeached at some
time or other.

The Dawson family have long been known as the most
eminent in this arduous profession, but the present subject
of remark has probably done more than any other member of
that family to hand the nameunblemished down to posterity.
As trainer for Lord Falmouth, principally, has Matthew
Dawson earned most fame in his nineteen years at New-
market; but it should not be forgotten that Thormanby, "the
iron horse," was trained by Dawson for Mr. Merry; and for
the last-named gentleman, also. Matthew Dawson trained
Dundee, winner of the Two Thousand Guineas, but who
broke down in running for the Derby, For Lord Falmouth

he won two Derbies — Kingcraft and Silvio ; for Lord Hastings,
one Derby— Melton. For Lord Falmouth he won three St.
Legers— Silvio, Jannetle, Dutch Oven. For Lord Hastings
one St. Leger— Melton. For Lord Falmouth he won three
Oaks— Spinaway, Jannette, Wheel of Fortune; three Two
Thousaud Guineas— Atlantic, Chaiibert, Galliard; two One
Thousand Guineas— Spiuaway and Wheel of Fortune. For
the Duke of Portland he trained St. Simon, the best of his
year — in fact, none knew how good he was. Last year Mr.
Dawson trained Minting and Modwena, two very high-class
performers, and both in strong demand for their respective
engagements— Derby and Oaks. Truly, a noble list of great
winners! — Sportsman.

Wounds.

Under this head, the varieties most frequently met with
in the race-horse are the lacerated wounds, those occasioned
by being cut down in a race or from falling at a jump, and
are consequently of that variety that requires the most care
and attention and practical knowledge of their treatment on
the part of their attendants, for in the whole domain of sur-
gery there is, in our opinion, no diseased condition that re-
quires more practical experience, or of whioh more erroneous
notions are entertained by horsemen, than in the care of con-
tused or lacerated wounds, for often the treatment resorted
to is contrary to that which should be, as, for instance, the
use of oaustic in the inflammatory 3tages, and the different
healing remedies resorted to, healing ointment, etc., before
nature has sec up a reparative action by separating the dead
from the living tissue, which must take place before a repair
of the loss of substanoe can be looked for, and by the use of
which agents the inflammatory action is kept up, and new
structures are involved, which often destroy the usefulness
of the limb, whereby many a promising two or three-year-old,
by injudicious treatment, has to be sent to the stud, wherein,
had proper care and less meddlesome surgery been adopted,
they would be to-day valuable animals to their owners.
Again, the unsightly looking scars and thickening of the tis-
sues surrounding them, as seen on horses in some of our rac-
ing stables, is appalling, and evokeB the sympathy of the
looker-on toward the animal, who has by ignorant and pre-
tentious individuals been left in such a maimed condition,
and calls forth the censure of the lovers of this noble animal.
Against such bungling botchers, and while onthis theme, we
would wish to state that, the more powerful the agent em-
ployed the greater the virtues thereof seems to be the pre-
cepts of these individuals, as, for instance, the system of firing
or blistering in vogue among trainers for some slight strain of
the tendons or strain of muscles in other regions of the body,
or for some imaginary weakness in som6 region, these astute
and very knowledgeable individuals must subject the poor
animal to the torture of the red-hot iron, or to some power-
ful vesicant, and have them suffer the tortures of the Inferno;
wherein mild and refrigerant lotions are what are called for,
and prove by far more efficacious. Now, to revert back to the
subject of wounds and their treatment, it becomes necessary in
a paper such as this to explain the nature of these names
first, so that the reader may intelligently follow us. By
lacerated woundB we mean that variety wherein the skin and
flesh under it are torn, and presents a ragged, gaping wound,
such as iB oooasioned by being jumped or (cut down); or,
again, as seen ir. accidents occurring to horses used as jump-
ers, where, stumbling at hurdles, they fall and tear their
flesh, or the horse following them jumps on them, and pro-
duces a laceration or tearing of the flesh. Now, by a con-
tused wound we mean an injury to the tissue without a per-
foration of the skin, such as might be occasioned by a blow
of some blunt instrument, inch as the handle of a broom or
fork, or bolting and running against a fence, or in falling. In
this latter variety you may have a slight abrasion of the skin,
with the contusion of the deeper-seated tissues; with this
variety of trouble the extent of the lesion is not readily made
out, much will depend on the area and vitality of the tissue
involved in the region of large blood vessels, a certain struc-
tural injury may be expected, whereby a rupture of some of
the smaller blood vessels takes place, and a flooding of the
neighboring soft tissues takes place; hence, we often find
after such an injury that a circular swelling — serous cyst —
containing blood and water (serum) occurs, or possibly if the
injury has been severe enough to cause a devitalization of
the tissues to abscesses form, therefore on the severity of the
injury will depend the structural changes, and also the time
taken for the tissue to undergo repair, as in the case of a
serious cyst, the lesion is not a structural one; that is, the
integrity of the tissue is not permanently injured. It is true
that there Is a foreign body present (serum), but this can be
evacuated, while in case of abscesses forming in the parts the
injury has been so severe that a death of the parts has oc-
curred, and a consequent breaking down and formation of
pus. The treatment of contusion is that calculated to sup-
press inflammation and prevent sloughing. The local treat-
ment must be directed to soothe and prevent pain. Warm
fomentations or poultices are to be employed, and after the
pain has subsided (as in the case of a cyst if not
too large) stimulating liniments — those containing some
preparation of iodine — are used; but should the cyst
be a large one and bulge out from the neighbor-
ing tissue, an incision had better be made into it
at its most dependent point and drain out the contents, and
bathe with cold water as an astringent. In the case of ab-
cesses forming, the pain evinced on pressure will to the
attendant be the principal symptom as differing from a cyst.
This should be opened and treated with some antiseptic dress-
ing, such as carbolic acid, one part; glycerine, one part; and
water, three parts; to be syringed into the opening made
twice a day, and a cloth wetted in the above solution to hang
over the seat of abcess; parts to be kept cletn, and good, nu-
tritious food given to tbe animal to sustain his strength. If
there is much constitutional disturbance, such as a complete
dropping off of feeding, and increase of fever heat of the body
— if immediately after the injury — it will be due to a shock
to the nervous system, when wine or whisky should be ad-
ministered, and the system supported for from 4S to 72 hours,
when a reaction maybe expected. Then agents to reduce
the fever that will set in are called for, suoh as quiuine or
nitrate of potass. The latter is a very good agent, given in
ounce doses in a half-buoket of water to drink. Lacerated
wounds are those when the skin is divided or torn, and the
edges of such wounds, whether depending upon tearing and
dragging, or contusion and bruising, are ragged and uneven,
the parts being torn rather than cut, and accompanied by
mucb straining of the surrounding tissues. This dragging
and bruising weakens the vitality of the parts. This loss of
vitality, and the depression of the nervous system, often pre-
vents the manifestation of pain until reaction has been estab-
lished. It is here where experience is necessary ill the treat-
ment of such cases, as we explained in tbe foregoing part of
this paper, in treating of contused wounds, thatif the shock
sustained by the tissues was severe, a loss of vitality or partial
death of the tissues follows, and a breaking down and formation

of pus ensues. This is now precisely what takes place here,
but in this variety we have a loss of substance, a portion of
flesh gouged out, as it were, and depeudiug on the severity
of the cause will depend the area of tissue surrounding the
injury that will die, or slough, therefore the treatment
should be that best calculated to cause a speedy separation
of the dead from the liviug tissues. It in at this
stage of the disease that we find fault with the
application of healing salves, and caustics; of wbat
possible use are they? By their use the dead tissue
caunot be revitalized. They act as a barrier to that which
nature is endeavoring to bring about, namely, the separation
of the dead from the living tissues. In this stage the irrita-
tion with warm water, slightly carbolized, is called for to
promote the separation of the 6lough, and induce the growth
of healthy granulation: the dead separated from the living
tissues, and we find the bed of the wound tilled up with gran-
ulations (commonly termed proud flesh). This is nature's
reparative material, and the manner by which this loss of
substance is to be restored; here again our meddlesome
friend is busy with his caustics and powerful string:-nts, such
as burnt alum or bine stone, or nitrate of silver; his care is
given, to use his own expression, to burn out the proud flesh,
to destroy that which nature is supplying to repair a loss.
Let him keep his caustic in his pocket, it is not wanted at
present; that granular material is all right, if bathed in creamy
matter, aud will, with the slighest pressure bleed, and in the
bed of the wound presents an appearance of a cluster of
grapes, all is doing well. Keep the parts clean. Wash with
tepid, carbolized water, and wait until the new-formed
material attains the level of the surrounding parts, then the
judicious use of nitrate of silver to the edges will keep the
granulation in check. The whole care should now be to
hold the exuberant granulations in check, and induce a
growth of the skin from the edges of the wound. Watch the
edges of the skin; they will at times turn inward. Again,
there may be a lowered vitality of the borders. Give a rea-
sonable time, and if there is no appreciable closing noticed,
with a sharp knife scrape the edges of the skin until it bleeds,
and with a powder composed of iodiform one part and pul-
verized charcoal, six parts, keep the sore covered by dusting
it on. See that the new-formed material in the bed of the
wound doas not rise above the level of the neighboring parts;
on this will depend the appearance of the 6car. Should
the tendency be that way, you can keep it down by the care-
ful use of a little caustic, and when the sore has become cov-
ered by a new skin of sufficient density, the swelling that is
left can be reduced bv showering cold water, moderate fric-
tion and the use of tincture of iodine. — N. Y. Sportsman.

Strains of the Sheath of Tendons— Bowed
Tendons.

To the race-horse trainer or owner this is a serious affair.
It means to him that mouths of time and patient skill has
gone for nought. His best energies, perhaps, have been put
forth in the preparations of the animal for a race; and in his
work prior to, or perhaps at the post, or during the race, he
has gone lame, aud the swelling in the line of the tendon re-
veals the trouble. The horse probably may have been dickey
on his leg for some little time prior to the mishap, the tendons
had been observed to have tilled out after, work; but with
work, and walking in the sea, or the U6e of some embroca-
tion, the swelling left, and it was thought that he would stand
a preparation. But now all is over, and he is brought to the
stable lame, on three legs, in fact. To the experienced horse-
man the lesion is very perceptible; the swelling of the leg
from knee to fetlock (the region of the back tendons) is readily
seen, and speculation on the possibility of again fitting him
for a race is next indulged in, together with a desire to know
exactly the extent of the lesion and the structures involved.
The large majority of our trainers, who are experienced men,
know that a strain of the back tendon is what they have to
deal with, and from their familiarity with horses in training,
and that close observation by which their experience has
been obtained, they are often able to judge of the utility of
treatment, looking toward again preparing them for racing
purposes. But again, to the inquiring mind of those men a
desire often occurs of a more thorough knowledge oi the
changes that have taken place in this lesion differing from
the normal condition; they, possibly to satisfy this desire,
will pursue their studies in such works as may be at their
command, and though they may gleau some information on
the subject, there is yet a something that they do not under-
stand and desire further information upon, or, perhaps, tech-
nical phrases used are such that not having a medical lexicon
at hand they cannot fully comprehend the drift of the sub-
ject. To this end we have taken this subject as our theme,
and will endeavor to explain the changes that take place in
this lesion, together with the most appropriate treatment
for the care of the same. In treating of a subject like this an
anatomical description of the tendon is, we believe, not out
of place, so, in a brief manner, we will describe them. To ex-
plain the structure of the tendons it will be necessary for us
to first explain the muscular structure, and by these means
be better enabled to explain the minute structure of the ten-
don without which we cannot treat the subject intelligently.
By muscular tissues we mean that part of the soft tissue of
the system termed flesh, but by anatomists termed muscles,
and depending on their situatiou and their action will depend
their names. Thus, a muscle situated iu the front part of a
foreleg, which, by the contraction of its fibres, assists the
carrying forward of the leg, is termed an extensor, and one
situated in the back portion of a leg, whose property it is to
bring the leg upwards toward the body, is termed a flexor,
and, likewise, the different motions of the body have certain
sets of muscles, which, by contraction and relaxation, pro-
duce such motions. All motions of the body are, therefore,
to be understood to be the result of muscular actiou, stimu-
lated by nerve influence. Now, to understand the structure
of tendons it is necessary to understand the minute structure
of the muscle from whioh the tendon originates, and of which
it is but the termination or fixed point of insertion. Now,
by a close examination of a muscle we find that it is com-
posed of bundles of fibres, and that each fibre is composed of
an aggregation of smaller filaments, which are made up of
cells (sarcous elements), the true seat of contractile power.
Now, surrounding each fibre, and separating one from the
other, is an investing sheath termed sureolemrua. There-
fore, we find that an aggregation of cells (sarcuus elements)
forms the fibrilke, that a uumber of these fibrillin ni:ik< s the
fibre, that each fibre is encased in an investing envelope (the
sarcolemmu). These fibres are then united parallel '
other, and form larger buudles or faciculi, and 11
ply ever, until the fleshy helly of the muscles i-
So much for the composition of muscle. Now, what
us the most is the tendous, aud how tbey ure i
understand this, we will have to ask you to renu >
has been said of the investing sheath of the
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until the contents (namely the smaller filaments and sarcous
elements) are lost, and we have a coalescence (a uniting of
the walls) of the parts. Now, what change takes place in an
individual fibre takes place in all of the fibres entering into
the composition of that particular muscle, therefore, we are
to understand that the composition of tendons are a conden-
sation of the sarcolemma, or investing sheath of the fibres of
the muscles.

This subject having taken more space than was expected,
will be continued in the next issue.— Dr. S. A . Finlay.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

"Waltonian" Snowed In.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman :— As I write, the snow is
laying inches deep, aud more falling. The little Kobin Red-
breast is bopping about on the window-sill picking up bread
crumbs, while others, of various breeds, are jumping about
from branch to branch ready to make a dive as soon as Cock
Kobin get his fill, for he is boss of the situation. It is rather
laughable to see both old and young people coming
down on their nether ends. It is rather a grand sight
jo see the country clad in her white robes, the like I
have seldom seen since I first trod the streets of San Fran-
cisco, thirty-live years ago. Of course, all out-door sports
are knocked ou the hi ad; that makes the days long and weary
for a m-in like me, willi small pretentions for general sports-
Thanks, I have a warm fireside, a cheery wife and "twa sma'
bairns" aged twenty-one aud nineteen, and my old favorite
Scotch Terrier "Topsey" by my side; that helps to drive dull
care away and makes things a little lively under the present
circumstances; yet, I am like a tisb out of water at the non-
arrival of my dear Breeder and Sportsman, which is now a
long time over-due. I cauuot prevent queer thoughts trip-
ping up, such a*, the Breeder and Sportsman busted, press
broke, dowu, gout, ou a tour seeking pastures new in the
neighborhood of Burmah, newly annexed to the British
Indiau Empire, or ;i Hying visit to the S-mdan, as there is
some little skirmishing going uu there just now; however,
wheu it does turn up I hope it; will be loaded down with ken-
nel items and — will be itself again. After the last Ridgway
(Lytham) coursing, the trustees of the Clifftou estates gave
notice that no more coursing was to be held, as the
farmers were grumbling that hares were destroying their
crops. Every lover of tbe leash was taken aback, as it was
one of the oldest uieetiugs in tbe country, which brought
together the best kennels aud a large following that made
the towu of Lythain anything but dull, as the tradespeople
and hotel-keepers reaped a rich harvest. They got up a
monster petition and signed by a majority of the farmers, and
presented it to the trustees, prayiugfor the old-time meeting to
be continued, which was granted; aud I am happy to see thai
it takes its usual place amongst the fixtures, so we all feel
gay and breathe ireely. King Frost soon made his appear-
ance this season; that caused many meetings to be abandoned,
notably the Aristocratic Altcar Club postponed theirs for two
days, and finally brought it off with diminished numbers, as
many of the "cracks" were withdrawn. Amongst thelot was
Mr. Crosses' Clamour, the favorite for the cup; he has only
been out once this year, when he went to Ireland the first of
the seasoD and won the Kilmorey Cup iu a canter. I am
told he will not appear again in pul lie until he contests for
the blue ribbon of the leash. I had him shadowed, but will
now fight shy, as he has taken possession of Mr. Crosses,
drawing-room. I am down on bottling up (a la Mineral
Water last year). The running was moderate, the ground
slippery, so that the late Altcar did not show up to Waterloo
form. I am always pleased to note the strong muster at
Lockerbie (Scotland) to rally round that grand old Scotch
sportsman, Sir. Robert Jardine. The weather was thick and
foggy, so that the judge had it all his own way; nevertheless,
all was satisfactory, and, as usual, Sir. R. provided lunch
for those who wis bed to partake, no doubt a God-send to
many. The beginning of Xmas week was rather dull, o~ing
to frost, but a change set in, and the Haydock Park Com-
mittee issued a strong card of four-days coursing, asa farewell
to 18S5 aud a welcome to 1886. It must have been gratifying
and encouraging to the association to see the large crowd
turn up at this popular meeting; it was astonishing to see the
hares run so strong, as they were slightly handicapped, the
ground being heavy; nevertheless, there were some rattling
good trials, aud tbe best dogs saw theend of all the stakes. I
am beginning to look at the enclosed system of coursing with
more favor than I did on my first introduction. When this
style of coursing began, hares were strange to the place, as
when let into the running field they did not know where tne
escape wa^; a fast dog was wanted, as he could run and pick
her up at short notice. Now, a dog, if he is not a flyer, but a
close worker, has a ebauee to hoist a flag, because hares are
bred on the grouud aud know every inch, hence they stand
up better and often give the dogs all they can do to pull them
down; at the same time, a fast dog that makes the early
points in a course, it requires bard work to rub out. The
Xmas Produce Stake had 26S entries, 75 acceptors; winner,
S750; second, $350; third, $237, aud divided back to nine
winners of two courses, $17. Mr. Gladstoue's Greater Soot
and Mr. Stone's Struugbow divided the first and second
money. It was rather singular those two dogs, of a trio,
should have doue the same thing iu the Champion Stakes,
over the same grouud, at the begiuuiug of tbe season. Along
with Mr. Fawcett*B Frightened Fawu, this dog would have
been on the carpet, but went dead amiss, therefore, it only
wanted the Fawu to coujplete the programme of lighting their
battles over again. The great Waterloo is drawing near,
very little betting is going ou; the book-makers are laying
back. There are some cipital kennels; mauy have two or
three strings to their bow, such as Messrs. Lea, Hinks,
Miller, Ringkilton, H-jrnby, Stone, Crosses, Dent, Fawcett
aud Gladstone. Tbe latter gentleman is a nephew of the "grand
old man, "and is as popular; I would say he is the only
sportsman of that breed. Scotland has notlm;g particular this
year, so the Cup won't cross the. border. Ireland is in about
the same fix. tu the first of the season an Irish dog, Donald
"Macartney, took my fancy, but I have never seeu him run
^iuce; perhaps he will he the dark dog if he does turnup,
f'il bet he will make some great gun take a back seat. Now
idjcmt the "tip" for the great event to my 'Frisco coursing

'ii Is. I believe I have seen the winner run, aud a ticklish
job it is to name the hero. But here she goes, neck or noth-
ing, and i pinniyfauhon "Greater Scot." Waltoniax.

Liverpool, Jan. 11. 1880.

The Value of Show Honors.

[No. IV. ]

In remarking that English Setters, as ordinarily bred, were
not good dogs, we, of course, had in mind, those which we
knew, because they were bred in our own vicinity. The
gre.it number of letters received since Doctor Rowe's article
appeared confirm us in the belief that we might safely have
used stronger terms. If we had said that no good setter of
the sort commonly styled English had been bred in Califor-
nia, we might, perhaps, have been justly accused of over-
stating the case; but if we had said that of those bred here,
not one of each thirty-five had shown itself reasonably strong,
vitally, aud fairly well adapted to the requirements of the
practical sportsman, we suspect it would have been hard to
controvert the statement. Local doggy men can easily recall
about all purely-bred litters that have been whelped in this
Slate since Mr. Knox brought Belton II. and Belle to San
Francisco. Several litters were bred from that pair. Where
is the good one? Dash grew to maturity, showed very fair
nose, pluck and power, but, unfortunately, died when four
years old.

Of how great field worth were Sam and Joe, also by Belton
II.— Belle? We apprehend no one will claim that they were
fairly good. Queen, a sister of the three preceding, has never
shown good held quality. Juno, sister to Queen, never met
the demands of her owner. Don, of the same breeding, has
never shown merit of a high order. Nor did Belton II., when
bred to other bitches here, get dogs of positive merit.

What was Sport, by Belton II.— Nellie, worth as a field
dog? Nothing. Did Romeo of the same Inter ever do work
worth one feed? What of the other puppies ot the litters
noted? Not a good one in the lot. What has Macgregor, by
Rob Roy — Queen Mab, done for the State in the way of get-
ting good, sound, shooting dogs? Nothing. True, nis pup-
pies out of Lulu Laverack were beautiful, but they did not
live. Where is the pup by Macgregor, out of a pure bitch,
that would be chosen by a man of any experience for Held
use? Even when bred to Posha, by Druid — Pocahantas, the
puns were not good.

Where are the fairly good dogs for actual use, represent-
ing Dau ex Priuce— Dora, or Guuner by Adam's Rock— Dora,
or Sybil by Leicester — Doll? They are not. Some of them
matured, and perhaps three of the whole number might have
been good dogs if properly handled; but nearly all are dead.

The Dashing Berwyn— Queen Dido, sent out several years
since by Burges, died, as did three others purchased from
that gentleman by a Califoruian. Who owns a sound, able,
good-nosed, plucky, matured dog by Regent ex Royal Duke
— Gift, from a pure English Setter bitch? But two.

What shall be said of the success of Carl by Leicester-
Dart, in the stud to English Setter bitches? He has been
bred to several of that description. Who owns a pup of
either litter that is good for field use? Nobody.

Whittiei'i Rock by Ailams Rock— Sybil, was a good dog,
and was utilized in the stud, with pure bitches. There
should be at least one son or daughter of Rock alive to do
credit to the fine old fellow, but fate has willed it otherwise.

What good was done by the importation, at large expense,
of Prince Laverack and Lulu Laverack: Crossed with pure
stock they have produced no good dogs. Fred by Riuk—
Mollie, bred to Gypsey, got Fannie, a sturdy bitch, aud a
good one if broken; and also got Bessie, a hearty animal. But
what must be said of the average Fred — Gypsey pup? If
anything, that they have not been good.

The descendants of some of the dogs named have been
bred together, but without encouraging results. Thus.Drake
by Dan— Sybil stinted to Queen, by Belton II— Belle, got
Marks and other pups. Not a good one in the lot.

Count Warwick, by Gauze's Warwick— Belle, himself a
waistril, has been bred to several pure bitches without get-
ting a good dog, to say nothing of a very good one.

Daizette by Regent — Waddington's Daisy, threw a hand-
some litter to Carl, the Leicester— Dart. All died but one,
and that one, we were recently told, was shot purposely.
"Big West" by Brussels, a Leicester — Dart, out of Norcom's
Daisy, has sired some fair puppies; but as Big West is not a
pure-bred dog, he is excluded from consideration in this con-
nection.

Rob Roy, by Jo — Queen, has been bred several times with-
out producing" a good field dog. It will be urged that we
cannot know all of the dogs mentioned well, and some may
further urge that several of those mentioned are winners at
California field trials.

To the first objection, it maybe answered, that in so far as
anyone in the State can know the dogs, our opportunities for
seeing and knowing them have been superior. To the
second objection, it is a sufficient answer to aay that field
trial winnings do not fix the absolute value of a dog for shoot-
ing use, but merely determine its quality as related to that
of the other animals engaged iu the trial. So that a field
trial first does not necessarily stamp the winner a superla-
tively good dog, auy more than to win second or third place
indicates absolute badness. This was well illustrated at
the Pacific Coast Field Trials of 1S83. The All-Age Stake was
won by Dorr, second by Beautiful Queen, and third by Belle.
The casual reader would conclude that the three dogs named
were the three best dogs in the stake, and would be right.
But if he concluded that the three were about or nearly
equal in merit, he would be wholly wrong. Dorr won first,
but the winner of second was a long, long way removed, in
breaking and excellence, from Dorr; and the winner of third
place was by no means as good as the winner of second. So we
hold that the fact that some of the dogsuuder discussion have
won in our trials, does not fix their value as field dogs abso-
solutely, and we apprehend that when we say that of those
mentioned as purely-bred English Setters, not one, unless it
be Whittier's Rock, has shown much merit all those at all
competent to judge will agree with us, except, perhaps, some
of the owners. How is this astonishing condition of things
to be explained?

Dr. Rowe may suggest that the dogs have been iu poor
hands, have heeu neglected iu puppyhood, and badly han-
dled as they matured, but we cannot admit the facts as to all
of them. In fact, many of them have been owned by men
who believed iu their futures, aud who willingly expended
care, time and money iu the effort to carry them along be-
yond common illnesses, and up to a trained condition. It
cannot be that California owners are far different from owners
elsewhere, and a convincing proof is, that eastern owners of
English Setters, except as to a few families, have really doue
no better in seenriug first-rate field dogs from their very
many litters. It is not our purpose to belittle the efforts of
Califoruiaus; we have every incentive to do otherwise, but
we should be ashamed of our Setter men if they could not
look squarely at cold facts, and we know them well enough
to know that all, except a very few who desire to profit by
the sale of animals, which they have every reason to believe
will prove worthless for field use, will willingly canvass
the ground, and if they find that we are correct iu our
opinions about English Setters, bred like many of tho^e

mentioned have been, will as willingly set about getting better
dogs.

Dr. Rowe will urge with great force, the opinion that no
Setter breeder could expect most of the crosses, hitherto made
in California, to produce good field dogs, and he will be about
right. But some of them should have been good, and the fact
that there are to-day so very few even fair dogs of pure Eng-
lish Setter blood in the State, bred here, argues to our mind,
radical weaknesses in the blood of the strains us6d, which
must be eliminated if the dogs are to be bred and used for
anything but the bench or the yard.

Dan by Prince— Dora, brother of Druid, Drake aud Dart,
should have produced excellent dogs crossed with Juno by
Macgregor — Lulu Laverack. Macgregor being a son uf Rob
Roy out of Queen Mab by Llewellin's Dan — Nelly, aud Lulu
Laverack being a half sister of Gladstone.

But, in so far as we know of the litter from Juno by Dan,
the pups have not met the expectations based on their breed-
ing. In fact, one of the litter is reported as being "hope-
lessly gun shy and worthless." How will Dr. Rowe account
for the lack of vital strength and force in these puppies?

The dam of one of the dogs most used by California breed-
ers was thought good enough to be owned by Doctor Rowe,
and as the Doctor writes that he would not give one meal to
a dog that was poor in the field, we must infer that Gift was
not only bred to suit him, but was also, at least, a fair hunt-
ing dog. Regent, her son, to pure bitches nas not produced
good pups. Crossed with cross-bred bitches he has sired
very strong, courageous dogs, that have resisted distemper,
are keen-nosed, full of hunt, and show great seuse. In so
far as one or two litters go, one might infer that the goodness
of the puppies is due to the foreigu blood in them. Thus,
Regent, bred to Fannie, a bitch with a recent Gordon cross,
got eight puppies, seven lived, and are all keen, lasting hunt-
ers. Regent crossed with a Belton II. — Belle bitch gotRoyal
Duke II., au able dog, of good nose, and strong hunting in-
stinct. Where is there another pup of the litter? Where is
another pup by the same dog, out of a pure bitch, that is the
equal of Royal Duke II.

Regent out of another Belton II. — Belle bitch got Bion, a
dog of very ordinary natural qualities. Where is another of
the litter as good or half as good as Bion ?

Duck a Drake — Queen, pure bitch to Archie, by Roderick
Dhu — Dimity II. threw, a strong, hearty litter, which grew
up, we are informed, without especial care, into strong dogs,
of good bird sense. Archie is half-native Setter. Dimity
II. being by Danforth's Tom— Waddell's Nelly. Add this
litter to the Regent — Fannie litter mentioned, and we are
more disposed to think that judiciously selected
foreign blood improves the English Setter. It is
is of course impossible to generalize from the few facts
ascertained by California breeders, but from tbe little ex-
perience gained, we may tentatively bold the opinion ex-
pressed in the beginning of this discussion, viz: that it is
rare to get a good dog from each English Setter litter bred.

Pacific Coast Coast Field Trials.

From a paper, which in early days was reputable through-
out, we clip some stuff, relative to the lately-run field trials,
meri ly because it points the moral heretofore enunciated by
us, viz.: that the criticisms upon tbe judging done at the
trials have been made by dishonest, disreputable creatures,
whose "touch is contamination, and whose affiliation is social
death."

Merely premising that every positive statement in Ihe ex-
tracts given, except statements of opinions of the writer, are
deliberate, malicious lies, written partly to gratify the lust of
lying, and partly with the hope of influencing others ad-
versely to trie PaciticCoast Field Trial Club. Tne club seems
to bear up well under the infliction, probabl)', because unless
copied into other journals, the article clipped would not have
reached more than the insignificant number of like creatures
to whose attention it would have been personally called by
the writer.

If anyone is interested enough to ask either of the gentle-
men present at the trials for an opinion, it will doubtless be
gladly given, and to such arbiters we willingly leave the
whole matter, apologizing to our readers for asking them to
read the lying trash which follows:

"pacific coast field trials.

* * * "A report of the late field trials appeared * * * writ-
ten by one signing himself 'Outsider,' who was present at
the trials, and who had no interest in the dogs running otbt r
than his inherent love of field sports. The report differs so
widely from that published in another sporting paper that
the public are desirous to know which to believe. 'Out-
sider' states facts which give much plausibility to his report
for truthfulness. He states that two parties who had dogs
running were so much disgusted at the palpable — not simply
erroneous — but premeditated unfair judging, that they ex-
pressed their opinions publicly, and withdrew their dogs from
further participation in the contest. For sending this
account, 'Outsider' is stigmatized by a sporting editor as 'au
irresponsible black-guard,' and 'a blatant, presumptuous
and contemptible lying person." Webster defines a black-
guard as 'one who uses abusive and scurrilous language.'
There is not a word iu 'Outsider's' report either abusive or
scurrilous, but the language applied to him by said editor
exactly suits the definition. Then the question suggests
itself, which is the blackguard? Said editor also says that
'the reports of the trials sent to the daily papers were 'little
squibs' intended to prejudice sportsmen against the Field
Trial Club.' The reports sent were by the authorized and
paid agents of the daily press, and were short but truthful
accounts of each day's proceedings. He then gives us also
much oracular discourse iu detached paragraphs, after the
manner of Pixley. I select a few extracts. Speaking of the
judges, he says: 'They do not assume infallibility, nor do
they arrogate to themselves any degree of doggy knowledge
superior to that possessed by others.' This modest de-
claimer on the part of the said editor shows a elight improve-
ment, as he has hitherto claimed to be omniscient in all
canine matters. Of the various amateur judges who acted at
the trials, we have uothiug to say. They decided, no doubt,
according to their couvictiou. But there is au unpleasant
suspicion that one ot the judges, whose experieuce at field
trials would naturally sway the other two, was partial and
biased, aud was predetermiued as to the dogs that should
win. A-gaiu he says: 'It is a matter for congratulation that
sportsmen and sportsmausliip cannot be seriously injured by
the few vindictive, malicious creatures, who han^ou the skirts
of better men, and quarrel over the rejected fragments thrown
them as brokeu meat to dogs.' After much effort to divine
the meauiug of the above ^-eutc-uce, I have to admit that
'hanging ou skirls' and 'rejected fragments' are too mys-
tical for a common reader. Again: 'One cauuot help being
suspicious of a wheedliug. flattering, back-biting, wholly self-
ish person, who harps alone upon improper motives in a
judgment to which ho objects, aud has nothing to say about

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the reasons for suspecting that the judgment was prejudiced. '
His reasons tor suspecting that the judgment was prejudiced
are from plain and obvious facts, evident to all who witnessed
the trials. Take the cases of the dogs Bion and Lemmie B.
and Tom Pinch and Solano B. It was clear to every one but the
judges that to Bion and Solano B. should have been awarded
theheats. Eventhe judge, inhisofficialreport, givesBionfour
points to Lemmie B.'s three, with the demerit of one false
point. Again: ''The personality of a newspaper writer is of
little interest to a reader," True, and that is why
a newspaper writer, more particularly one intrusted
with the management of an influential paper, should
not cause that paper to be disgraced by using its
influence exclusively in favor of a few of his own
kennel friends. He should devote his talents to elevating
the character of the sporting press, to treat all persons with
fairness and impartiality, to know neither friends uor foes in
the strict performance of his duties, to cease calling vulgar
names and imputing improper motives to those who differ
with him, and who probably knows more than he does, and
to conduct his department with an uprightness of purpose
that will give it weight and authority on all sporting subjects,
whether equine or canine."

Pointers and Pointers.

"Blees'ee, a rabbit can hear'ee if you only winks your eye,"
said a poacher, who was lying in wait for a shot, to enforce
silence on a boy beside him. And really the sense of hearing
in animals is so cute that the words are not so hyperbolical
as thev sound, as any showman who makes it his business
to train them can testify. The learned pig, the conjuring
pony, or the fortune-telling dog. who picks out a given card
or a* certain person, as we have all seen him do at a fair or in
a public house, simply depends npon his ear. First of all he
is taught to walk in acircle, then to stop at the snict of the
thumb and finger-nail, so lightly as to be inaudiable to any
bat the animal— and the instant he hears it he stops dead
or points at the card or individual he is then in front of.
Talk about pointing, a Mr. Tanner, who lived in the Xew
Forest, trained a pig to beat for game, and stand and back as
staunch as the best pointer flog. Just before his death, this
same gentleman had even made considerable progress in
breaking in a deer to a similar performance.

There was a man named John Parsons, who was called
"Glass-leas," from the brittleness of those indispensable
members," of which he ultimately lost the use, and who was
drawn about the fields in a light gig by a donkey which he
used to declare would find a hare and then stand like a
pointer-dog. A certain horse-dealer, hearing of this, took a
pony to a neighboring Squire and declared that, like John's
"donkey, it would find a hare and stand to it. The Squire,
curious to see the experiment tiled, lode with the dealer to a
place where the latter knew hares to abound, and being very
quick at finding them, Spavin soon espied one. The pony
had been carefully trained to pull np sharp at a touch of the
spnr, and, this being given, he came to a dead stop and
pricked up his ears. "There's a hare close by, " cried Spavin,
and sure enough, just at that moment out sprang puss from
among some thick grass. The experiment was repeated, and
the Squire was so well-pleased that he pur-
chased the animal there and then, and mounted him
to ride home upon, lending his horse to the
dealer. In going over a bridge that rose toward the centre,
the Squire tonched his steed with the spnr to quicken his
pace; in a moment the pony halted with the precision of a
soldier at the word of command. "What does that mean,"
said the Squire, doubtfully . "By gum, sir, he stood a trout,"
answered the quick-witted and artful Spavin. "If I'd knowel
he'd stand a trout I wouldn't ha' sold him for double the
money." After that the Squire, indeed, thought he had got
a wonderful bargain. But you may have too much of a good
thing, and when the pony pointed hares or trout in the most
unaccountable places his owner very soon discovered the
trick. Spavin was not again seen in that part of the country.
—Lie. Vict. Gazette.

A Smart Dog.

followed by hydrophobia. Of this fact a corresDondent men-
tions two instauces, namely: Mr. M— y, late of" the B. C. S.,
was very badly bitten by a greyhound which had become
furiously rabid; the dog then bit the swerper (mthter), and
afterwards a donkey; the two latter both died raving mad
with hydrophobia, but Mr. M— y never haf the slightest
symptom of an attack. The second instance was that of a
brother of mine, the late A. G. W. of the B. N. C. S. He was

entrance, and a double staircase winding np on ei h r si t
To the right are the reading-rooms, writing-rooms cafe and
billiard-rooms: to the left the drawing-rooms and dining-
rooms, and m a. rear extension is the beautiful, octagonal
ball-room. The woodwork and carvings are all troui designs
furnished by Mr. Braes Price, wh . has had general super-
vision of the bnildlugo,por.,tions. A broad piazza to be in-

siins"oi tti^^^^b^SS*5

maaness, my brother felt no anxiety in the matter. A few
days afterwards, however, the dog become unmistakably
rabid and was killed. Some weeks after this the wounds
caused by the bites suddenly bec-iie inflamed and angry
looking, and the doctor (a native) WBS SclJt ;ur, wh... without
delay, cut out and cauterized the parts effected. Ilr. W— n
entirely escaped an atlack from this dreadtul ma1- ly. We
have mentioned these two cases in the BO] ■- 'bat it mav be
the means of preventing fear and despondency in any person
who may have the misfortnne tjbe bitten by anyammsl
suffering from rabies, for we have heard ibat anxietv, [eai
and despondency have been known *o btiug on symptoms
very analogous to hydrophobia, althonch, of course, not
actually the disease itse'f. We have never heard of a human
being being seized with hue hydrophobia spontaneously.

In conclusion, we think it as v,e!l to mention what many
persons are not aware of, that dogs suffering from rabies have
no dread of water, but will driuk"it with avidity. ~"
bia, therefore, as applied to dogs.
Asian.

is a misnomer

A Duel Between a Mare and a Bull-Dog.

.--„' I2S persons at tie
'.me time, lhe kitchen arraignments are on a corresuoud-
mgsce'e. Upstairs there are UK) V completely

aT 1 testhetically famished as a woman'* b .udoir. Adjoining
the club-house are the bowiing-allevs, with bachelor auan-
rreuts overhead. « . ,-

A broad terrace fringe 1 uith trees nine •utou" the nor'h
shore of Tuxedo Lake is t . be usel a promeikide; and it is in.
tended that a baud shall play [here in summer weather
Grouped about behiu.i tue l rrace are some fifteen* or twentv
cottages, of varied and picturesque design, vet all uarniouiz
ing with the architecture of the inaiu buildinoa.

Such, in brief, aie the elaborate ami _ i eul for creature
eomfo.-ts indoors, but the real aim and Object of the club is
to afford its members the best obtainable facilities for sport
with gun and rod. To this eud the entire prone- ty hes been
surrounded by a barbed wire fence eight feet higb the four
lower feet being cat and dog proof. The list of game includes
Hy.lropho- | deer, English pheasants. English partridges, woodcock, quail
.-Calcutta and hare. The best woodcock ground in the countrv the
■ W arwrck Swamp, is jast to the south o' the like Game-
keeper s cottages are scattered throaghoul the preserve^ and
some of the stock is already in line condition.

Tuxedo Lake was stocked by Mr. Loril ird s father mauv
yeais ago with small-mouthed black bass, which have dour-

A bull-dog and a young mare, belonging to a farmer, be- ;
came engaged in a tight, in which the mare succeeded, after . "shed and multiplied until the fisbing is famous. The paads
a hard-fought battie, in killing her adveisary. The two ani- ! and a section of the Kamapo river, which pa',-es thr.
mals were stable companions, but the mare had a great dis- ' P3rl,> "'U be stocked with English grayling auj rainbow
like toward the dog, and worried him in every way she could. 1 Too', while other waters will be utilized for breeding Ger-
One day the mare broke her halter, and seizing the dog with ma0 ?arP i°r '"it and food. Every kind of boat wiiT be at
her teeth she began to shake it viciously. The dog, not lik- ! tDe disposal of sportsmen, with trained fishermen and boat-

ing this kind of treatment, seized its enemy by the nose, and
then followed a terrible fight. The dog shook itself loose
from its foe and sprang at it, only to be kicked to the end of
the barn.

At last the dog succeeded in getting a grip on the mare's
nose, and that was not loosened until the larger ani un-
placed its forelegs on the body and tore itself away. A !ar:,e
crowd had assembled to witness the fight, drawn by the wild
neighs and barks of the combatants. The fight continued
for about fifteen minutes, when suddenly the dog sunk its
teeth in the foreleg of the mare, and in the latter's vain efforts
to reach it with its mouth the horse fell directly on its foe
and crushed the life out of him. As the mare rose from the
body of the dog she gave a shrill neigh, and turned round
and kicked the body into a shapeless mass. When informed
of the fight the owner of the mare went immediately to the
barn, and found his mare lying in its stall nearly dead from
the loss of blood. The legs and neck of the brute were terri
bly lacerated, aud its nose was entirely gone. It was impos-
sible for the animal to live, and so she was shot.

Conditioning Canines for Exhibition.

A subscriber asks: What care and treatment should a fox-
terrier receive to fit him for a show — as regards diet, treat-
ment of coat, etc.? He is good looking, and I want to do him
justice. How long before the show must I get to work on
him? Answer. — We wonld advise two compound cathartic
pills to be given in the early part of the day — say, two weeks
prior to exhibition. When their action has been expended,
keep under coarse beef soup, in which break up crackers,
composed of one part linseed meal and eight parts graham
flour, with bread and milk for a change, and an occasional bone.
It would be advisable to give a warm water bath once a day,
taking care to dry thoroughly with a soft towel; then brush
lightly, and keep in a warm room for a conple of hours to
secure freedom from taking cold. A short run during the
warm part of the day would complete the treatment neces-
sary, and insure sprightliness.

men in attendance, andpriiate slaves, wagonettes, baggies
and buck-boards can be ordered in a moment. In addition
to the gamekeepers, a thoroughly organized police force will
patrol the property, and a lock-up has been considerately
provided for the accommodation of disor.le.lv characters. All
the employees on the estate are to be appropriately uniformed.
A charming little church overlooking tl - prevent

Nature from being unduly worshippe . . L ler's orchestra
has been engaged to furnish swc*;; at s to the

sound o! running waters. T ._ ■ .. , k-eboating,

and all kinds of winter sports are to beprovi 1, an.i arrange-
ments for pigeon shooting polo and 'awn tennis have been
entrusted to competent h.-uds.

The Tuxedo Park Association is a coi puration, and Mr.
Lonllard the owner of most of the stocs. He leases the
house, grounds aud sporting privileges to the Tuxedo Club,
and guarantees the members against loss f..r live years. The
club is, therefore, a propriety club, with the rwnership
vested in Mr. Lorillard. The membership is divide! into
two classes, resident and non-resident members. The cor-
teges referred *o are to be let to members oolv, and lau.! in
fee simple will also be sold to members who des.ie to bud I.
This sort of proprietorship constitut = a i ident member,
aud their number is practically unlimited. Xau-r
members are those who only use the clnb aotst re
and their nnmberis limited to 200, and the li-tisalr<
The initiation fee is S 100 and the aunual dues 8100. Lev. n
hundred men are now at work, aud the total upeudirnre
will be nearly $l,C0O,C;3. The clnb will open ou Mav 20th,
the end of the close season for black bass rishing.

Capital Turf Club.

A dog packing a lunch pail away from the school-house
attracted the attention of one of the pupils in the grammar
department the other day. The dog, which is the property
of J. A. Whitaker.was observed to carry the pail down to the
front gate of his master's premises, a short distance from the
school-house, aud there set down his burden, claw the lid
off and proceed to eat the contents of the pad. As it was
after the lunch hour, the bucket contained but little— not
sufficient to satisfy his dogship's hunger. Taking the empty
pail again in his mouth, he carried it into his master's yard
and pnt it under the house. A second time he visited
the school-house, and presently emerged with a
second bucket, which he treated as the first. Stall
not satisfied, he made a third trip and again
took a bucket from the hallway and proceeded home-
ward. Emboldened by his former success, he did not wait
till he got home this time, but stopped on tue way to investi-
gate the contents of his load. Tne lid of this bucket tit
tightly and the dog clawed at it in vain. In the meantime,
the pupil, who had been watching the performance from a
window informed his teacher that a dog was carrying off all
the dinner pails, so he was sent down stairs to see about it.
In the hallway some thirty pails had been left by the pupils
in the different departments, and among these the dog had
evidently made his selections very carefully, picking out the
heaviest ones, which was evidenced by the tact thjt a half
dozen light pails had been carried as far as the front door and
there left. The dog evidently knew he was doing wrong,
else why should he hide the pails after eating their contents.
He didn't want any evidence of bis guilt laying around.
Smart dog! — lone Valley Echo.

Prevention and Cure of Hydrophobia.

Several articles have appeared in various papers regarding
the prevention and cure of hydrophobia by inoculation with
the virus of rabid animals, recently discovered by Professor
Pasteur and there appears to be no doubt as to the succe-s
which has attended his experiments. But in no case does a
bona Me cure seem to have been effected when hydrophobia
has become developed without the interven'.on of inocula-
tion The two cases mentioned as having been cured can
scarcely be considered satisfactory proofs. In one instance,
the patient— a boy of nine years of age— was brought for
treatment 60 hours only after being bitter mnch too short a
time for theimvady to have developed; and in the second case,
althon-b the man had been bitten tor a longer period silH he
was not actually suffering from hydrophobia when brought
for treatment; and both of them might have entirdy escapsd
an attack, without recourse to inoculation, for, we imagine,
it is well known that the bite oi a mad dog is not infallibly

Dog owners will be glad to learn from Mr. Allen's adver-
tisement, printed elsewhere, that they can procure "Spratt's"
patent dog cakes. The biscuits are carefully prepared from
beef meal aud beet root, or other laxative vegetable matter,
and have proved excellent both for ordinary keunel use, and
for shooting expeditions. By the addition of refuse soup,
sour milk, whey or other stuff, the diet can be varied aud
made attractive. Send to Mr. Alien for some of the cakes
and try them.

Mr. Lorillard's New Enterprise,

The retirement of Mr. Pierre Lorillard from the turf calls
general attention to a gentleman of whom it may be said that
"the best is good enough for him." Many Americans have
had equal opportunities with Mr. Lorillard for spending
money, but he remains/Vc-iY-; princeps as an adept in knowing
how to spend it. It has been second nature with him to have
the best houses, the best yachts, the best cooks, the oest
wines, the best horses, and the best lock on the turf.

So much has been said and writteu about the Tuxedo Club
which is incorrect, that the Star takes pleasure in giving the
first correct account of this sportsmen's paradise that has
been published. The remark of that farceur, Mr. Henry
Draper, "that Tiffiuy has the contract for the fence," is a
slight exaggeration but it will serve as a text in a description
of an enterprise upon which money aud goad taste are being
lavished ga'ore.

Tuxedo Park is thirty-five miles from town, on theEiie
road, and lies in the midst of most charming aud picturesque
scenery, diversified by mouutiiu streams, bold bluffs, and
long reaches of lake and pond, quite suggestive of the Adi-
rondacks. The whole estate comprises 6.000 acres, and the
site of the clab-house. which stands close to the lak*. is
about 700 feet above the sea. The little village uf Tni
which nestles under a mountain standing iminediatt ly i n .-,
of the station, contains an English-looking inn in miniature,
about fifteen Qaeen Anne cottages for the employees of the
estat2s, a variety of shops, aud an elaborate stable wiih
accomodations for 100 loorses. twenty-five of which are saddle
horses, now in process ..f training. The lodge-gate stands
near, and a winding macadam drive of a mile and'a quarter
leads by gentle slopes np to the club-house. Tne grounds
have beeu laid out by Mr. Bowditch, tbe well-known land-
scape architect of Boston, who has been most Bnccessfnl iu
preserving the Inxuriani wililness ol imtnre, iutersecti
variety of well kept drives aud bridle-paths.

The club-house itself is an elaborate three-story structure,
built on massive stone buttresses, which are covered with

Tbe Capital Turf Club of Sacramento is undergoing a re-
organization. At a meeting held last Saturday evening.it
was decided to reduce the membership fee to $10, and invite
the citizens generally to enroll themselves as members. A
Committee ou Canvass, consisting of A. J. Ehoades. Thos.
Fox, H. M. Bernard, Frank Smith, A. J. Stemler, Geo. W.
Carey, Col. Jas. McXasser, W. O. Bowers, E. G. Blessing
and J. W. Wilson, was appointed, and the work thus fairly
inaugurated. It appears to have been what theatrical
managers call an "instantaueous success." At an adjourned
meeting, held last Wednesday evening, the committee reported
13S names, with several districts yet to be heard from. A
meeting will be held this (Saturday) evening, when officers
will be elected aud prelimiu ry steps taken towards a spring
racing meeting.

For Sale.

The Trotting-bred Stallion

PRINCE ST3WART.

Soil i.l A.

. STKWAKT.

Prince m v. irti. i I, ■ . leh white hind

■ ■ ■

One roadstar; I .-.

m*. in in-, i p-liall hands high, and wel I -

[tre-i by D. i Hi rris, ol P i] el ■

Hambrino; Blrrdbj Mambrtno Patchen, fall brother
record, 2:18M: sire of Katie Middle tun, 2:23, and nine in J

moss, the upper stories being finished in tbatchwoik and the | a Belmont mare; well bred, and could

roof symmetrically gabled. The main ball in the centre is i Stewart oervt-i •

forty feet square, with an enormous fireplace opposite the

uares Uet season, and Is ■ -

Enquire eFO. I), si.

Norfolk Stable, 1S6 KM

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S&0 J&auc&x and j&partsm*fc

Feb 13

ROD. ;

Up-Stream vs. Downstream.

Editor Breeder, and Sportsman:' ' 1 Lave not been in the
least convinced, still less extinguished by your sarcastic ob-
servations on my notions on do,rt7i; stream vs. up stream fish-
ing, but have not bad time to write you anything like an
effective reply on the subject .VKeither will I do so now, but
send you instead what I sonsider a "squelcher" from the
pen of Mr. Horace D. Dunn, who, you will admit, if, at least,
your prejudices will, allow your natural candor fair play, is
about the best authority on that and all other angliDg sub-
jects on this CsasJr— not even, excepting your worthy self.
Yours down-streamly,

A. M. K. Gordon.
P. S. rJ subjoin Mr. Dunn's article.

I'p vs. Down-Stream
Considerable discussion has at times taken place among
anglers as to the respective advautages of casting np or down
stream when fly-h'shing. As a rule the advocaces of casting
up-stream are those who have fished in English and certain
Scottish waters, while the down-stream advocates are of
American birth and have fished only in American waters.
That each style is good under varied circumstances of stream
and surroundiugs is true, but the particular point of conten-
tion relates to the best practice in American waters. In
these last streams, on the Pacific Coast in particular, the
circumstances, iu my opinion, are adverse to casting up the
stream. Most, if not all of our trout streams, are quite rapid,
narrow, and, as a rule, are bushy, and weedy on bank and
shore. The rapid water, when casting up-stream, brings the
fly home so as to cause short casts only. These have to be
recovered quiekl}' while the bushes, weeds and gliut of
falling water makes casting both dangerous and deceptive.
No angler in rapid or shady streams can tell the depth of
water when casting against the current, nor can he hook the
trout its surely, as the latter almost invariably runs down
stream and towards the rod. With a slack line the trout has
longer time and is more prone to find out the deceptive-
ness of the fly and spew it from his mouth, while on the
other hand the angler by his own instinctive action, and that
of the current, tightens his line as soon as the fly has been
taken.

The trout streams in England are mostly quiet, slow-flow-
ing, broad and shallow, jidci free from brush; they maintain
an even depth of water, owing to summer raius, which we do
not have in California. Under these circumstances casting
up stream the line does nol come home so quickly, and the
trout lying head up current do not see the angler who is
behind them. Iu broad open streams with even, rapid water,
casting up stream may prove successful, as the width will
permit tension of line by drawing it crosswise of the current
before recovery. H. D. Dunn.

Webber lake never yet bore upon its wind-ruffled bosom a
more attractive company, nor one more skilled in the gentle
art, and we hope the fish will appreciate the honor attaching
to a bold strike at the casts to be offered them, a vigorous
play, and a graceful relinquishment of life and hope in the
interest of the frying pan and Mr. Bassford's unappeasable
appetite.

We have wondered why the fly fishermen of San Fran-
cisco do not meet for friendly trials in casting, and for inter-
change of notions about rods, flies and tackle. There are
good places, easilv accessible for such meetings, and they
might be made very interesting and profitable.

Present prospects are that the streams will be so full and
muddy on April 1st, that fishing will be poor.

A good deal of sport is being had along the dooks, and some
large strings are caught. A few grilse have been hooked
and lifted out like so many porgies.

The Mean Man and the Angrier.

[For politeness' sake, we consider ourself "squelched, ''and
it appears that we Lave a companion in that predicament,
because Mr. Dunn's article proves conclusively that up-
stream casting and down-stream casting are best, and as Mr.
Gordon is an undeviatiug adherent to the latter, Mr. Dunn
has overcome him as well as ourself. We shall be glad to
receive from Mr. Gordon an article in support of fishing
down stream, in average California trout brooks, and hope
others will favor us with the resuUs of their experience.
Despite the "squelching" we shall fish up-stream on April
1st. Ed.] ^

We are informed that some of the trout streams are being
fished at this time by Indians, under the belief that statutory
provisions exempt them from the operation of the game and
fish laws. Notably the creeks anout Napa. The legal ques-
tion has been submitted to an attorney whose personal tastes,
together with great experience in conducting prosecutions
under the game laws, have made his opinion doubly valuable.
He writes: "As to the question of the right of Indians to fish
during the close season, I have examined the law and find
that when the Code was adopted California Indians were ex-
empted from the penalties prescribed by the then game laws,
but the Legislature of 1S75-6 repealed the exemption, and I
find nothing in the statutes which authorizes Indians to catch
fish during the close season."

Any sportsman who may chance to learn of fishing done by
Indians can proceed against them, under the opinion quoted,
with confidence, and we hope the attempt will be made.

The Indians are very successful fishermen, and they basket
all they catch, irrespective of size or fitness for the table.
The exemption noted iu the legal opinion quoted was made
when the Indians had no visible means of support, but lived
aB they had always lived, by fishing, hunting and picking
wild fruits. The concessions made by the aborigines to the
early settlers were very great, and so long as the Indians re-
mained uncivilized and preferred their nomadic, savage life
to any other, merely huuting and fishing to au extent suffi-
cient to feed and clothe them, there could be no objection to
their exemption. But the theu conditions are all changed
now. There are few or m Indians in the State who live as
they formerly did. They work on farms, cattle ranches, or
at wood-cutting or bark-peeling, receive regular wageB, and
dress and eat like any other laborers. When they hunt now
they do so merely to earu money by the sale of deer hides.
When they fish at odd times they either sell their catches to
their employers, or hawk them about iu the nearest towns.
There is no longer any reason why they should be free from
any of the restrictions applicable to whites, and a great wrong
is done when they are permitted to gut the streams of spawn-
ing fish, as they are doing now.

Mr. Stiles, proprietor of the Webber Lake H( tel, called on
us a few days ago in company with Mr. McShane. He says,
prospects are good for a first-rate fishing season at Webber,
and he is enlargiug his hotel to 'meet the yearly increasing
travel to that beautiful spot. Messrs. J. M. Adams, "Ramon
E. Wilson, A. P. Williams, J. M. Bassford, Jr., and other ex-
ponents of fly-fishing are going up iu June, and we propose
to be there, if for nothing else, to see Mr. McShane's success
in his new departure. Heretofore he has trolled for trout,
but this year he will take up fini- fly tackle, an 1 abjure the
other style. Add Judge Dibble to the party, and what infinite
adaptability is suggested by its make-up. Mr. Williams is
able to tell of t routing from Purissima to the Kangely lakes
in Maine. Iu fact, Mr. Williams goes on from Webber to
Kangely on bis regular bi-annual visit. Mr. Adams is full
of quaint fishing lore. Mr. Wilson, read of all men in tackle
and expedients. Judge Dibble, prone to beguile the feeding
fish with the hymns of the early church. Joe Bassford, a fly-
lisher because its sportsman-like, but yet hankering a little for
the flesh puts and fish belly of early, dapping days.

Mr. McShane, antique and courtly, apologizing to every
fish struck for the inconvenience occasioned and the gross
weakness called hunger.

The above heading is suggestive of no comparison. There
is evidently no analogy whatsoever between those individ-
uals.

The mean man avails himself on every occasion of the em-
barrassment or honesty of his nearest friends. He insinu-
ates himself into favor, not through the merit of his virtues,
but because of an egotistical end to be gained.

The angler recognizes with cheerfulness the occasion on
which he is enabled to benefit his friends either by his
timely aid, or by his generous instruction and advice. The
mean man, if he angle, kills when nobody else could kill, and
carries car loads to admiring friends with the greatest care,
and then laughs to scorn the humbler angler who contents
himself with modest facts, while the other banters him for
the emptiness of his creel. The angler never resorts to
falsehood; first, because -his generous, open and frank disposi-
tion forbids such means to color or exaggerate his actual ex-
periences; secondly, because he prides himself on what he
kills, and, as he generally does kill, he more often provides
himself -with the direct and best means of giving proof of his
skill. Should he fail to fill his creel, Jit is to him no defeat;
to the menn man it is a loss which his pride cannot swallow,
.and he prefers losing honor in a way which will not bring
upon himself the immediate ridicule of bis companions, and
escapes it (as he thinks) by the screen of falsehood.

To incite the mean- man to shameless exaggeration is easy.
To tempt the true angler to diverge from the truth is
impossible.

Another factor which leads the mean man into exaggeration
is his inability to kill. This is never the case with the true
angler, for, feeling confident in his piscatoiial skill, he
fears no failure. The true angler, uniting sympathy of heart
to a generous natural impulse to share his amusements and
pleasures with others, endeavors to awaken in them a passion
for angling which, almost as a duty, claims him as one of its
devotees. The mean man knows no such motive; he im-
parts his knowledge unwillingly, and never without gaining
thereby more advantage than the merit of offering perhaps a
pleasure to others.

The occnpaion of the angler generally creates in his mind
a strong desire to impart to others a knowledge which has
proved so much comfort and satisfaction to himself. He
knows no pretense for abstaining irom offering his mite to
the general fund of piscatorial knowledge. The mean man
only imparts his by contract, and then with reluctance and
unwillingness.

There is as great a difference between the true angler and
the mean man as there exists between the sport and the gen-
tleman. The one under all circumstances is a cherished
friend; the other a person to abominate and discard from the
liBtof your outing companions. What bread and butter is to the
poor man, what the flashing watch chain and high-colored
necktie is to the coxcomb, falsehood is to the mean man who
pretends to be an angler. But he is not only amenable to
this charge.

There is noredeeming trait in a mean man's life which can
compensate for the disgrace he brings upou the community. No
noble or cultured sentiments stir his breast; no genuine and
pure feelings elevate his mind. Are those gifts wanting in
the true angler? Can any one bring such an accusation
against him? I trow not!

The entire life of the angler removes him from the influ-f
ence of all ignoble sentiments and incites all the higher traits
of his nature into action. Therefore, those petty, fraudulent
means which the mean man is known to use to gaiu for
himself approbation or esteem would be to the angler con-
temned instruments with which to build a reputation for
skill or veracity.

There is another prominent feature in the character of the
trae angler which is often wanting in the mean man, and
that is temperance — not temperance of deed only, but temper-
ance of mind and of speech. The angler is generally an en-
thusiastic admirer of natnre, and this leads him into studies
which in themselves incite temperance and in no way inordi-
nate appetites. The occupations of the mean man estrange
him from such pursuits rather than to the desire of them.
The angler then is not a mean man, nor should the latter be
considered as an angler — a wide gulf lies between them.

Deyeux excuses the angler by an interrogation, when
accused of falsehood, but he does not draw a line distinct
enough between his "distorter of facts" and the true angler.
According to Webster's dictionary, the angler is "one that
fishes with an angle." The "distorter of facts" is, "A
person who knowingly utters falsehood, one who de-
clares to another as a fact what he knows to be not true,
and with au intention to deceive him. The uttering of false-
hood by mistake and without au intention to deceive does
not constitute one a liar."

Perhaps this latter individual is the gentleman Deyeux re-
fers to, for our author seems ignorant of the disposition of
the real genuiue angler. — Ex.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

For the first Sunday in the month the attendance nt Shell
Mound was exceptionally numerous. The conditions for
shooting were not first-class, and the practice consequently
was not as good as usual.

Battery A, Second Artillery, held its monthly shoot for
badges and medals, with carbines and revolvers. The badges,
carbines, were won in the following order of merit by Sergeant
Cummings, Lieutenant Beatty, Sergeant D'Arcy, Sergeant-
Major Monahan and Private Wickenhauser. The medal
contest, revolvers, distance thirty yards, resulted as follows:
First-class, Sergeant-Major Ewell, 47 out of a possible 50
points; second-class, Wm. M. Sime, 44 points; third-class,
Frank Meachem, 40 points.

Teams from Companies A and F, Fifth Infantry, were out
practicing for the match for the regimental trophy, which
comes off on Sunday next.

C. F. Waltham and f. Eobertson and Ed. Hovey and H. B.
Slocomb had two matches at the 200-yard target, twenty
shots for each man. The sides each won a match, but the
grand aggregate of both contests footed up exactly tbe same
number of points— 350 out of a possible 400, or S7i per cent.
— for such a day more than creditable. The scores:

FIRST MATCH.

Hovey 200yards^l 54454566 4—45

_. . 446454644 4-43—88

blocomb 200 yards — 4 44654545 5—45

_ „. 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6-42-87-176

Waltham 200 yards— 4 44444556 5—44

_ . . 546444644 4-43—87

KoDertson 200yards — i 44444545 4 — 42

444544554 4-43—85—172
SECOND MATCH.

■Waltham 200yards— 4 44555444 4-43

„' , 455554654 4—46-80

Eobertson 2u0 yards— 5 65454444 5—46

„ '■ 466444546 4-44-89—178

Hovey 200 yards— 4 56645565 4—47

„, . 464545555 4—46—93

blocomb 200 yards— 4 64444444 4—41

444444464 4—41—82—175

A return match was made, which will be shot by the same
sides on the 14th instant.

Sunday, March 7th, Captain L. Siebe, the proprietor, opens
Shell Mound for the season with a grand rifle-Bhooting con-
test, open to all kinds of rifles, with $250 in cash prizes,
under the supervision of Philo Jacoby and Captain Fred A.
Kuhls. There will also be a prize tenpin contest, with $100
in cash to be rolled for.

Inter-State Rifle Match.

Some weeks ago Philo Jacoby, President of the California
Schnetzen Club, and Colonel George Thaxter of Carson,
Nevada, arranged a rifle match between a team from the Club
and a team of the Carson Guard. The teams will be composed
of twenty men from either organization, of course, the best
men from each, selected after long and exhaustive practice.
The distance will be 200 yards, and each marksman will tire
twenty shots, under Creedmore rules, allowing of a possible
100 points, or a possible aggregate of 2,000 points for a team.
The terms have all been arranged by Mr. Jacoby and Colonel
Thaxter, and the match is to come off on the 2Nt instant.
The Schuetzen Club will shoot on its range in Ahum.- I.i ami
the Nevada team on its on grounds in Carson City— ulBci.il
representatives of each competitor being appointed to judge
the others' shooting. It is conceded to the Carson team, how-
ever, that if the day prove too strong to shoot, their part of
the contest may be postponed to a favorable time. It
has been agreed also that no member who has joined either
the club or the military company since December 1st last
shall be eligible to belong to the teams. The guns to be
used are military rifles, under the Creedmore rules of six-
pound pull of trigger, open sights, off-hand, etc. No match
between riflemen since the last inter-state contest, between
Nevada and California teams, a year and a half ago, has ex-
cited the interest among marksmen that this coming contest
has. The Washoe sharpshooters are known as very excel-
lent shots, and have made official records unequaled else-
where; and the Schnetzen members embrace the pick of Cali-
fornia riflemen. The match will be for gloiy and honor—
the Club and the Guard both feeling that victory will be a
prize of sufficient value to be worth a hard struggle.— Alia.

TRAP.

Kerrigan vs. Funcke.

The sense of self-preservation and that nf reproduction aro
extraordinarily pronounced iu fishes. The first is easily
proved by the tenacity with which fishes hold to life. The
latter is very observable iu the aniouut of eggs which a Bingle
fish will produce during a seasou. Thus, "the carp, perch,
etc., will produce from 15,000 to 20,000; tbe herring from
20,000 to 36,000; a mackerel from 400,000 to 500,000, while a
cod will produce the extraordinary amount of from 3,000,000
to 4,000,000." We must remember, however, that a great
portion of these eggs are destroyed; numbers of the fry per-
ishing before attaining tiny great size, either from being de-
voured by other fish, dying from disease, or other natural
causes. '

If a large fish breaks your line "don't cry about it;" go to
work again, and ten chances out of fifteen you will hook him
again, and perhaps regain your best Bpoon,

The Wing shooting match between Messrs. John Kerrigan
and Edward Funcke, which has been talked of for a few days
past, was brought off on Sunday last, February 7th, at Bird's
Point. The city had been flooded with posters advertising
a match for a large stake, and doubtless some attended ex-
pecting to see a bonajide shoot. The fact is, that the affair
was an exhibition simply. Not a dollar iu stake money was
put up, and under analogous rules, governing other like com-
petitions, the scores shot at Bird's Point lost Sunday do not
constitute n record. It is unfortunate that the
gentlemen should consent to participation in a
deliberate effoit to humbug the public. Iu Mr. Funcke's
case particularly, it is to be regretted, for the reason that he
is a very young shot, just coming into prominence, nud of course
with a clean record. He has shot superbly and nil have been
glad to see bim win, but so soon as it is kuowu that he is
disposed to irregular practices the interest in him and his
shooting will woue.

The birds were a good lot, and the day jnst right. Funcke
was a little nervous, as was natural in shooting ngaiust an
experienced aud successful mau like Kerrigan. The scores
were very fair. The spectators numbered several hundred
more than have been seen at n wing shoot for many mouths'

SCOKE.

At 50 live birds each, 30 yards rise, Hurlinghani rules No
prize. Eeferee, Hale Ilix. Bird's Point, February 7, 1SS0.

Funcke.

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We learn that Mr. Al. Donaldson is arranging a trap shoot
for some day iu March, at Fairfield, Solano County. It will
engage a large number of entries, and a pleasant time is
assured to those who attend.

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THE_GTJK

Wins' Shooting Tournament.

The Garden City Gun Club, of San Jose, has arranged a
grand wing shoot for Feb. 21st and 22d, nest. It is open co
all, at both live and clay birds, and it will draw the largest
gathering of shots seen for mauy a day. The live bird shoot-
ing will be done from plunge traps, at 21 yards, aud from
ground traps, at 31 yards; one hundred dozen birds- have
been provided. The rise for clays will be 15 yards for
doubles, and IS yards for singles. We hope Al. Ingolsby,
Frank Uoykendall, and Joe Delmas will tie for the moneys in
every shoot. Entrance to the various matches runs between
$2.50 and $20. Vacaville and Sau Francisco should send
delegations. There will certainly be a representative from

Fairfield.

♦

A favorable opportunity to purchase a well-established
and good gun and sporting goods business is offered in the
advertising columns. The firm offering to sell has done
well in the business, and the location is in a rapidly grow-
ing city of sportsmen.

Messrs. Clabrough and Golcher have just received a sup-
ply of the recently invented "Heady Light," very ingenious
and useful little pocket contrivances for obtaining a light
when ueeded.

In mentioning the Gun Club election last week, the name
of the Secretary and Treasurer elect was printed T. S. in-
stead of F. S. Butler.

Capital Stock Heavily Increased.

The Chamberlin Cartridge Company, operating one of the
prominent industries of the city, held a meeting a few days
since and elected the following Board of Directors: D. W.
Cross, Harvey H. Brown, Thos. Axworthy, Charles J. Shef-
field, Thos. Jopling, A. T. Osborn, J. Palmer O'Neil and F.
S. Chamberlin. The Directors then elected the following
officers: President, J. Palmer O'Neil; Vice-President, D. W.
Cross; Secretary and Treasurer, F. S. Chamberlin. Another
meeting was held yesterday, and the company decided to
increase the capital stock from $250,000 to $1,000,000, and
also to purchase the rights to the patents for the Chamberlin
cartridge loading-machine in England, France and Germany.
The financial statement was very satisfactory, showing the
comnany to be in a flourishing condition. A dividend of ten
per cent, was declared. The patent loading-machine is one
of the most important inventions of the age, and the com-
pany is to be congratulated on the extension of their busi-
ness.— Cleveland Leader.

dangerously ill at his residence. It is to be hoped he will
soon recover.

The result of the Pool and Billiard Tournament completed
last week at the Olympic Club was: J. G. Hulse won first
prize at pool, champion cue; Dr. O. B. Burns, first prize at
billiards, gold medal; J. W. Baatty, second prize at billiards,
billiard cue.

Fred Baldwin is no longer the victim at billiards. He does
not "see" William so often for a check. He attributes his luck
to Tolle's cue.

Corbett takes the result of the last exhibition very hard.
He says he is still on top, and "u friend" is willing to
prove it.

Jim Hulse, winner of the Champion Cue for pool playing,
says he will also be the best billiard-player, "burring none."
Matt Weed will forsake the whist-table to enter the maiden
race on the22d.

Professor Watson's labors are increasing since the last box-
ing match.

Ike Deutch is to take fencing lessons from Capt Jennings,
and exhi it with J. F. Larkiu at the next Indies' night.

Oscar Tulle, the coxswain of the "Painters' Crew," will for-
sake the club to train for his wherry race.

Jim Harrison, the pool critic, is envious of Jones* success
at pool.

Charley Bosworth is aspiring to beat Tolle's recird in the
crew, so that he may carry the gold medal. Keferee Craig
says he may accomplish it.

Monday night was the commencement of a reign of quiet-
ness. Whist !

Joe Kelley and T. Craig are the dark horses, but Oscar
Day 3ays, "Let them go."

It. Ballinger will also join the class, having a desire to
learn wrestling.

Among the dark horses to enter the maiden race are Craig,
Baldwin, H. Eix aud F. Lees.

San Francisco, February 10, 18S6. O. A. C.

STABLE AND PADDOCK.

Points in Horse Breeding.

ATHLETICS.

Pacific Coast Records.

Editor. Breeder and Sportsman: — Allow me to supply
three omissions to your "Pacific Coast Records," published
in your issue of Feb. 6th.

At the Occident C. C. Sports, held at tne old Kecreation
Grounds on Feb. 22, 1879, Peter Mclntyre was returned as
doing the half mile in 2 min. 7 sec, and the mile in 4 min.
43 1-5 sec, both of which he won with ease over a hard-ma-
cadamized track that was always rated fully 5 sec. slow to
the mile.

At the Olympic Club Fall Meeting, Sept. 22, 1883, Jos.
Masterson won the open, scratch, 300-yard dash in 10 1-5.

The above records were made some time before either
Mclntyre or Masterson joined the professional ranks.

Sacramento, Feb. 7, 1886. W. H. Wood.

Another Correction.

Editor. Breeder, and Sportsman: — In the excellent article
on Pacific Coast Amateur Becords, which you published last
week, I note a slight error as to the time in which Mr. B. S.
Haley, of the Olympic Athletic Club, rau one hundred yards
on September 23, '82, at the Oakland Kecreation Grounds.
Haley indisputably, ran in 9 4-5 seconds, instead of 10 sec-
onds. O. A. Tolle.

San Francisco, Feb. 10, '86.

[In thin connection, we wish to say to those who have
written for the issue of last Saturday, that they must procure
copies from news stands. All of those reserved by us have
been sent out, and we cannot fill orders before March 10th.
Ed.] _

"Arcturus,"in his excellent article on amateur athletics,
could not have used Greek text with purpose aforethought.
If our friend Weiss, at 525 Commercial street, had not in his
omnium gatherum of types had what we needed, we should
have been compelled to translate the ,ldl TtoXXoi" of "Arctu-
rus" into the United States "great unwashed."

Olympic Club Notes.

O. A. Tolle, of the Olympic Club, and A. L. Langford are
matched to row a two-mile wherry-race on Washington's
Birthday, for a gold medal. Tolle gives Langford a four-
length start.

Entries forthe OlympicClub games on Washington's Birth-
day at Central Park are now open at the Clnb rooms; the en-
tries close Thursday, the 18th iust. The following are the
events:

100-yard Maiden race for members only.

100-yard Handicap race, open.

220-yard Handicap race, open.

440-yard Scratch race, for members only.

One-half mile Handicap race, open.

One-mile Handicap race, open.

Pole Vaulting,, open.

JEtuuning-long jump, open.

One-mile Handicap walk, open.

Putting the Shot, open.

One-mile Bicycle race, open.

Two-mile Bicycle race, open.

Five-mile Bicycle race, open.

100-yard Handicap race, for non-winners of the meeting.

Kunning high jump.

Open 220-yard scratch race against Haley's record.

Sword and lance combat, open, mounted.

Entrance fee of 50 cents for each event.

Gold medal to winner of 1st; silver medal to wiuner of 2d.

The next ladies' night at the Olympic Club will be given
on Friday evening, Feb. 20, 1886.

An evening dress party will be given in the Club room
-on Thursday evening, Feb. 18, 1886.

R. S. Haley, the well-known sprinter of the O. C., is lyiug

[Pittsburg Stockman.]
In discussing this subject I do so understanding this essay
to apply to horses for draft and road purposes, or general
purpose horses — horses that any careful farmer may breed
and raise — more than to apply to raising pure-bred animals,
solely for stud, sale, or road purposes. In the first place, we
will suppose that the colt selected for a stallion is from sound
and well-developed parents — if not a pure-bred colt, as near
so as possible, as the nearer a full-blood the more he can be
relied upon for a breeder to transmit his good qualities to
his offspring. A cross-bred animal from parents not differ-
ing greutly in size and jwrpose you intend to breed for (I
mean it would not be well to select a colt got by one parent
of the heavy draft breeds, the other a small trottiug-bred
parent, as his colts would not be uniform, as they would par-
take of the characteristics in some cases of oue parent, in
some of the other) would, I think, be preferable to a grade.
We will suppose, also, that he stands squarely on/our good,
sound feet, has clean, smooth, flat legs — no crooked, curby
hocks — that his legs are well set under his body, that his
front legn are clean and not set too far back under the body
of the cult, and a good breast, aud large, roomy chest, thereby
giving plenty of room for the lungs and vital organs. A
horse with a narrow, contracted body cannot stand active
service and get vigorous, healthy colts.

Next in importance cuines the head. And we will suppose
his head not too large, as that would denote a loggy, stubborn
disposition; yet a moderately heavy jaw denotes strength and
a hearty feeder. We will say we are sure he has goo I eyes,
and is from parents having sound eyes. If not, or if his eye i
are dull aud weak, reject him for a stallion.' I am of the
opinion that using a weak-eyed or blind stallion should be
prohibited by law, as it is truly pitiable to see the abuse a
faithful horse will get from a brutal driver when he becomes
bliud. I have speut considerable time in describing the colt,
as a strong, healthy horse, that will do vigorous, lasting
service, and get healthy colts, cannot be raised from anything
but a strong, healthy colt, no matter how fed and cared for.
Taking it for granted that th" colt possesses enough good
points to decide to keep him for a stallion, we come to con-
sider the points, as laid down, to pursue.

(1) How should the colt intended for a stallion be reared?
He should be allowed to run with his dam until five mouths
old. The mare should not be worked too hiird, but should
run in a good pasture as much as possible, with free access
to clean, fresh water. She should also have some grain feed,
of a nature that will increase the flow of milk, and also to
keep up her condition. An impoverished mare cannot give
as rich milk as one in good flesh, fed on good flesh and milk-
formiDg food. Oats and bran middlings are better than corn,
as they are not so heating, and are better bone and muscle
formers than corn. Yet a small feed of corn may be given,
occasionally, for a change. The colt should be taught to eat
grain as soon as possible. He will generally learn to eat
both grain and grass by seeing his dam eat. Haven stall and
box fixed for him, by the side of the mare's stall, where he
may go in and out at will. This should be kept fresh and
clean, and is where his feed, which need not differ from that
recommended for the mare, should be put. Both should
have salt in easy reach, as salt has a tendency to keep him
free from worms.

During all this time yon should be training your colt. The
old system of letting a colt go until grown, and then "break-
ing" him, is not a good one, Be kind, yet firm with him.
Pet him. Lift up his feet, and let him know from the start
that you are his master, friend aud protector. Put a halter
on him, and learn him to lead and turn around, and to be
tied by the side of his dam. Don't pull him along by his
halter, but coax him at first. When about five months old
he should be weaned. Let him go in the pluce fixed to feed
him in. Tie him, and the mare in her place, by his side, a
partition between them, so that all will be as natural as
possible. Let him suck twice a day for two days, and once a
day for two days more; then stop letting him suck. In the
meantime the mare should be milked, and her bag washed
two or three times daily with suds mude of soft soap aud cold
water. Give her less grain for the time being. Turn the
colt on grass part of the time and keep fresh "water in bis
reach constantly. Feed him liherally with oats and bran
middlings, so as to keep him constantly growing. During
the first Wiuter he should have plenty of clean hay, early-cut
corn fodder, strnw and n grain feed, mainly of outs, and an
occasional feed of corn, and fresh water regularly. He should
have a good warm stall, well-bedded, and be allowed to run
out in the field or yard every day when not too stormy. The
writer does not believe in wintering colts by a straw stack,
but still insists on them having out-door exercise.

The next summer he should be turned in a pasture. If
turned with gelded colts he will not be apt to get "cagy" or

make any trouble. He should have some grain feed, similar
to that recommended for the previous summer. The next
winter's care need not differ much from the first, except his
training must be seen to more. He is now two years old,
and has been handled and led by the halter and bridle, so
that he can be led about and knows his place. He will now
be the most trouble, as he cannot safely be turned in a pas-
ture. Bight here is where many a good colt is ruined. He
is either tied in his stall, fed on high feed, and loaded down
with fat and given no exercise, treated as if he were a wild
beast, caged for safe keeping, or else the temptation to make
him pay for himself is too great to make him wait longer,
and he is allowed to serve mares to too great an extent, and
his development is hindered, and his procreative power is
destroyed, aud in a few years the ccmplaiut is raised that he
is not a sure foal-getter. Feed him bone aud muscle-forming
food. Feed him no coru this Summer, but clean, bright hay.
When grass lias grown large enough feed him new-mown
grass, green-cut , oats, clover, etc. Give him clean, fresh
water and a constant supply of salt. Keep his stall and him-
self clean, give him dailj exercise, and don't let the flies eat
him up too badly. It will make him restless aud get him in
the habit of breakiug his stall aud manger. Keep off his
back. A young stallion should not be ridden. In the fall
he may be driven or worked moderately on the farm, either
singly or with another horse. The best mate for a young
stallion is a steady quiet mare, one in foal.

(2) At what age should a stallion begin his duties, and to
what extent may his energies be taxed, both before maturity
aud after? He may be allowed to serve four or five mares at
two years old. Of course plenty of time must be given him
between each service. Here he must be taught right. Have
a good bridle and a light, sbnrp whip. Make him wait until
you are ready to let him tease the mare. Don't let him tear
around and bite and chew her. Keep him steady and in his
place. If be will not mind, give him a sharp cut on his legs
with your whip, and make him wait till you are ready for
him. Make him go steady and uot lunge and tear around.
Many a mare is scared so she will not stand by having a stal-
lion act so wildly, that would stand under other circum-
stances. The third year, if he has been wintered properly,
his feed and care not differing much from the previous win-
ter, he may be allowed to serve twenty mares, but not to
exceed three per week. After each service wash the scrotum
and sheath with cool water. See to it thathedoes notbecome
foul, aud an application, after cleaning, of a few drops of
sweet or olive oil will be of benefit. At four years old he
may be allowed to serve forty mares, but in no case more
than one a day. But all the time he is in the stud obey the
fourth commandment, aud bear in miud that it applies as
fully to working a stallion on the Sabbath, as an ox or an ass.
At \ive I would name sixty mares *as the limit, as some of
them will require more than oue service. After five years, if
he is rightly handled, he may serve a few more. The writer
once knew a stallion fourteen years of age to make in one
season 160 mounts, and get 90 colts. He was sold in the
fall, so I do not know how he did afterward.

(8) Treatment when off duty. — This should consist, first,
in getting him quieted down and rested. He should be
placed where he will not see too many other horses. He
should be well-rnbbed aud the parts bathed with cool water.
His feed should be changed to less nutritions and to more
cooling feed. Give him out-door exercise. Feed him grass.
Give him salt and fresh water. After he has rested for a few
days he may profitably be put to work.

(4) Treatment when fitting for active service should begin
in the winter, by giving him vigorous exercise and good
grooinios, rubbing him well at least twice daily. Five miles
drive, or its equivalent in work, is not too much. Don't ride
on his back — drive him.

(5) Treatment duriug the breeding season should consist
in thorough grooming, regular feeding on solid, nutritious
food, plenty of fresh water and access to salt. He should
have a roomy box stall, a good clean bed, bright clean hay.
His stall should be sprinkled frequently with diluted earboiio
acid, and the floor with quicklime. As he comes in contact
with all kinds of mares, this will fortify him against diseases
they might have. Give him regular exercise, but he need
not have as much as before the breeding season.

(6) Do mares require special treatment before breeding?
The directions giveu above in parts 4 aud 5 with regard to
exercise and winter care, may be appropriately applied to
mares for breeding. They need not be fed so highly as rec-
ommended for a stallion. No mare kept constantly loaded
with fat, and kept idle uearly all of the time, is fit to bleed.
Give her exercise, light work if possible, or let her run out,
whenever the weather is fit. If she is not worked in spring
turn her out in pasture. It is claimed by some thftt an ex-
clusive clover pasture is injurious to brood-mares, but if they
are accustomed to clover I doubt the assertion. A mare
should not be worked down tired before beiug served. It is
better to give her a day's rest before breeding, or breed her in
the morning aud le«ve her idle oue day. It is sometimes
necessary to "open" the mare by inserting the clean oiled
hand and gently opening the neck of the womb before allow-
ing her to be served. A tablespoonful of hemp seed given
once a day in her feed, for 2 or 3 weeks before service, is ben-
eficial for mares that do uot catch readily. Bight here I will
say, never get your stallion ox mare mad. or highly excited,
at the time of coupling. Lead them upait aud get them paci-
fied aud cooled down before service. It will do no good,
while they are excited, besides being apt to get the stallion,
if a young one, in the habit of withholding his semen.

(7) Is it profitable to feed extra stimulating food, such as
beans, wheat, eggs, etc.. in order to increase the sexual vigor
of the horse for the time being? If the person feeding knows
how to feed them judiciously, an 1 knows how and when to
stop feeding them. I answer, Yes If lie dues uot know bow
to feed and stop, I answer. No. If fed at all. they should be
given only in small quantities. Over stimulating food, com-
bined with over-use, only tends to ex bun At his vigor aud les-
sen his years of usefulness. F- ed bin) strong food, but feed
and use him to last and fordo good service in the future, and
his colts will be stronger aud better, and in time will be more
numerous.

(8) Is yard exercise sufficient fur a spirited horse during
the breeding season? Yea, if yon see to it that he exercises
properly. But I am nt the opiui m *h <t road exercise is bet-
ter, as be exercises then as fust or --1 »w as yon want him to,
and y >n always know how much exercise he gets.

(0) Is farm work he tier, in moderate allowance, thau
either yard or road exercise? If the stallion in to be confined
to but one kind of exercise, I would pref. r light farm work.
It is steadier, and in morn of a varied nature than either of
the other modes. I won Id prefer the three forms ->f exercise,
as "variety is the spice of lire," and the object is t.» keep the
horse in good life and give him au opportunity b> e:
every part of his body, and also his brain aud instinct n i
as well. By following the above rules, combined u itl
common sense aud kindness, farmers and others will !
rearing aud care of the horse, the noblest aud besl
God ever gave to man, a source of pleasure as well as

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Righteous Penalties.

One cannot help sympathizing with criminals when
the penalties appear harsh. It may be that there is
something of the same feeling when punishment is in-
flicted for offences which heretofore have been condoned.
"We are always sorry when a driver or jockey brings
upon himself the penalties for transgression, and, unless
in the case of hardened offenders, ready to do all in our
power to have the judgment mitigated. But there are
cases where sympathy must not come in the way, and
where it would be misplaced. There are duties which
judges of races can only shirk to the detriment of sport,
and their decrees demand a full and emphatic endorsement
by those who are interested is sustaining the turf, on
a basis which will ensure its continued well-doing. The
last instance in which the extreme penalty was invoked
on the Bay District Course was a clear case — as we have
heard it stated — of transgression, and which could not be
dealt with otherwise than was done without injury to
the interests at stake, and which, if not guarded, would
soon be irretrievably ruined. If the judges erred, it was
in not being severe enough, as the other driver merited
punishment for the part he played in the transaction.
Judging from all that we have learned, the race was got-
ten up for the purpose of winning the money of the bet-
tors. There could not have been any desire on the part
of the driver of Willie S. to win the first heat; the pilot
of Gaston acknowledged that he "laid up" in the second.
"With only two horses in a race, it is evident that all that
can be gained by such tactics is to influence the betting.
In a field of horses there is oftentimes sound policy in
biding the proper time, and races have frequently
been won by judicious management in this re-
spect. In heat racing one of the greatest objections is
that it permits of combinations to defeat the best horse
by alternating competitors. In a match there is a "single-
handed" fight, and wheuever one of the contestants does
not do its best, there is that much of fraud. There has
become a general feeling of distrust in trotting races, and
drivers art: frequently falsely charged. But when it comes
to such an exhibition as that which was presented in
last Saturday's race, the evidence is so strong that it
cannot be overlooked. The management of the Bay
District coarse is to be commended for taking steps
which will put an end to jobs of that character, and if
seconded by other associations it will not be long until
public confidence in trottiug races is restored. It may
appear harsh to punish so severely what has heretofore
been considered venial, but it is the only way of correct-
ing the evil. There are vast interests at stake. Every
race which bears the impress of fraud is an injustice to
breeders as well as the public, as it depreciates the value
of their stock, and though not so direct a loss as it is to
associations by limiting the attendance, it will eventu-
ally end in such a lowering of value of track trotters as
to make rearing and training an unprofitable business.
Those drivers who bjcouie a party to fraud are taking
an effectual method of "cutting their own throats," and
bringing discredit upon the whole fraternity. Honest
men surfer from being engaged in a business which is
looked upon with suspicion, and the only effectual pro-

tection is by getting rid of those which are the cause
of the trouble.

If so blind to their own interests they must be coerced;
if they are determined to prefer a few dishonest dollars
to legitimate gains, and will not take warning, the axe
must fall. It is an unpleasant duty, but an imperative
obligation on the part of judges to do all in their power
to correct the evil, and we will be extremely gratified
when there is no necessity for words of reproach.

A Natural Query.

Mr. joseph Cairn Simpson,

Box 2603, San Francisco.

Dear Sir:— I take the liberty of addressing you further in
reference to tips, knowing that your interest in the subject
is such that you are always ready to hear from eveu novices
like myself concerning it.

The wea'her here is such, that the trial I am making—
which is simply wearing tips on horses that are being jogged
— is, of course, giving no special result, other thau the
horses' feet look healthy and their frogs are getting large, etc.,
which every one will acknowledge to be the natural result.
The question with all my friends, and somewhat myself, is
whether, when we come to drive the horses in the usual sea-
son, and starting with a level foot by letting in the tip, the
growth at the toe will not be so much greater than at the
heel (being protected) that it will make the toe higher than
the heel, thus bringing an extra strain upon the back ten-
dons, So far as I have read in your book, and in the arti-
cles I have read in your paper, I have not noticed any
special reference made to this; and in discussing the subject
with my friends, who are greatly interested, this question
arises very often, and I cannot combat it, for I do not know
what to say. My friend, Mr. W. B. Smith of Hartford, the
owner of Thomas Jefferson, and who may be known to you,
is a great believer in tips and low heels, and he has had in
some instances, remarkable success in the tise of what he
calls a thin-heeled shoe. He makes the shoe thin at the
heel, thus letting the frog come to the ground. He claims
that having so littie thickness at the heel there is but very
little daDger of bruising from concussion. Of course he
lowers the toe to correspond with the extra thinness of the
shoe. In that case the heel and toe grow together and a per-
fect balance of the foot is maintained. I would very much
like to have your opinion on this, if you will so favor me. 1
should be very glad to furnish you with the results of my
experience, such as it may be, in the trials of your method
of tips and toe-weightB I shall certainly make this summer.
Yours truly, E. T. B.

New York, January 30, 1SS6.

Many queries of something the same import as that
given have been received of late, and by answering
through these columns there will be a general reply. It
is certainly pertinent and worthy of a full reply. To a
person who had not used tips, or to one who was limited
to a comparative short period of trial, it would present
an obstacle which would be difficult to overcome. It is
not sufficient to say that no such trouble has been met in
his practice, as it is highly important that reasons should
be given to reconcile the seeming anomaly. The results
of long-continued trials are better than reasoning, though
without corroborative testimony it might be set down as
a fortunate occurrence, unlikely to happen with other
horses under similar conditions. In our ten years' ex--
perience there has not been one instance where there was
so much wearing away of the heel as to throw the foot
out of balance on the fore feet; though, in the case of
XX, the horn of his hind feet require frequent shorten-
ing at the toe to keep them in proportion. All others
have worn the toe away with the greatest rapidity, and
when driven bare-footed the heels would frequently re-
quire loweriug. By far the largest proportion of the
work we give during the winter is confined to the streets
of Oakland and the gravelled drives in its vicinity.
Livino- some distance from the track, and part of the
way a street which becomes so muddy as almost to pre-
clude driving, even aft< r the track is iu order it will be
difficult to reach it, and hence there is a greater propor-
tion of exercising done on hard surfaces. Not only hard,
as when wet the coating of broken rock or gravel will
wear tip and horn much faster than when dry. Metal
is effected much like holding it on to a wet grindstone,
and in addition to an increase of wearing capacity iu the
roadbed, the horn is softened by contact with mud and
water. This has been an exceptionally wet winter so
far. There came heavy rains early in November, and
there has been few intervals of dry weather since. For
the reasons above stated, Antevolo has been given nearly
all his exercise on the streets — only a few days when
he was left in the stable, and quite frequently he was
sent along at a good pace, once in a while what could
be called a lively bruBb. Within three months, three
new sets ot hardened steel tips were put on, front ones
weighing five and one half ounces each, hind ones four
ounces each. Whenever a change was made the heels were
cut away in order to keep the foot in shape. Last
Wednesday, the 10th inst., a lighter pair was put on
the fore feet, not more than half the thick-
ness of those worn previously, though a trifle
wider, as they were three ounces each, and when
the toe was cut down to receive them, thn heels had to
be taken off a good deal. Without taking time to refer to
a daily journal, it is safe to assert that in ninety days,
sixty-five were entirely given to roadwork, and that
from four to nine miles per diem. In summer time,

when the course is reversed, the growth at the heels far
exceeds the wear, and after returning from a five weeks'
tour of the fairs, his heels had to be cut away nearly
three-eighths of an inch, and that, after setting new tips
which weighed six ounces each. The four-year-old
brother to Antevolo, Auteros, wears his heels still less,
and among the few horses that we have had to experi-
ment with, while there have been variations, not one
has given any trouble of the kind alluded to iu the
inquiry. It may be, that daily drives on streets which
are top-coated with sharp material will effect some
horses prejudicially, though with those which have been
properly prepared for the test, we have the utmost con-
fidence that the result will be satisfactory. By proper
preparation we mean that due care must be taken
when first changed from full shoes, but, in order to give
advice on this point it will be necessary to take more
space than can be afforded at present.

Now for the theory which will "jibe" with our practice.
That a hard material like steel, tempered to such a
degree of hardness that a file will searcely mark it, can
be firmly nailed to one part of the ground surface of a
horse's foot, leaving the remainder exposed, and still
have the foot retain nearly the position when first pre-
pared, so strongly favors a paradox, that it is not sur-
prising that explanations should be demanded. We will
first direct attention to a blacksmith shop where fast
trotters are shod. Pick up a fore-shoe from the heap of
those that have been thrown aside, one that is so
decidedly worn at to present a forcible illustration of
what you desire to learn. The toe is worn to a "feather
edge." In some of them the bend is abrupt, in others there
is more of a slope. The smith will inform you that
when first made it was of nearly uniform thickness,
though better evidence is a new shoe of the same pattern.
Then you will discover that at least three-fourths of the
wear is found on the anterior portion of the shoe, with
most horses comparatively little at the toe. There is
still another point to consider. A heel-calk on the front
shoe of a fast trotter would not be tolerated, and if that
heel is made as thick as it is at the toe the frog will not
touch the ground. Without heel-calk to catch, without
the assistance of frog, wall and bars to check the
momentum, there will be a good deal of sliding forward,
which will wear the heel of the shoe more than if the
foot were held in place. Mr. Smith's plan of low heels
is therefore a decided improvement on an ordinary shoe,
by giving the frog a chance to perform its functions.
With the wear so much greater at the toe and from the
point of the frog forward, there is one sound reason for
the heels remaining so nearly intact as to retain the
"balance." In the unshod foot it is lost from wearing
away at the toe, necessitating constant attention to the
posterior part in the way of cutting, and this is also the
case — though in a lesser degree — in the shod foot.

But there is another which has a potent effect in doing
away with what appears to be so objectionable. This is
the greater growth of horn due to the stimulus of exercise.
This is a compensation which equalizes the wear of metal
and horn, furnishing the softer material as fast as it is
wanted; faster, in fact, than required in our practice.
Exercise is not the only factor. The supply tubes are
not sundered by driving nails, and that by far the most
important portion of the foot is left to perform its duty
as nature intended.

Beaconsfleld in the Eastern Handicap.
There is little question of Mr. Lawrence having been
governed by honest convictions in his allotment of
weights in the Coney Island handicaps, and since the
receipt of the lists we cannot see a great deal to find
fault with, if even we do think that Beaconsfieldhas been
burdened with too much. Too great an impost without
taking into consideration the long, trying journey, al-
though the latter would hardly come within the scope of
the haudicapper. The "City and Suburban" affords a
better test than the others, that being at a medium dis-
tance, nearly between the Bay Ridge and Sheepshead
Bay handicaps, and engaged in it are several horses
which gained distinction last year. At the head
stands Freeland, and there will be a general acquiescence
in the justice of awarding him that place. With 130
pounds, he has 7 pounds moro than rule weights. Bea-
consfleld and Pontiac with 125, have three pounds more
than the schedule imposes. Freeland rati thirteen races,
winning eight, three of his defeats being his first races
of the seasou. At Chicago, with 117 pounds, he won the
Boulevard Stakes one and one-quarter miles in 2:09, and
that iu a canter. At the sanij distance, the same weights,
at Saratoga, he won in the samo time. He was beaten
by Bottler at Saratoga one and one-eighth miles in 1:57£.
The only defeat during the rest of the season was by
Miss Woodford at Monmouth Park, and that only by a
head, one and one-fourth iu 2:00£. He had previously
beaten Miss Woodford one and one-half miles in 2:36,
and in a special race in which Miss Woodford and

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Pontiao started against him there was another great
victory in 2:09, for one and one-fourth miles. His
hest race, however, was at Brighton, as, when
gauged hy the time test and the quality of those beaten,
it may he termed at the head, the top notch, in fact, for
the distance. Freeland, 6 years, 115 pounds; Miss Wood-
ford 5 years, 115 pounds; Modesty, i years, 115 pounds;
Monogram, 6 years, 110 pounds; Richmond, 3 years, 108
pounds; Bersan, 3 years, carried 110 pounds. The pace
was a clinker from the start. Quarter :24J, half :-i9,
three-quarters, 1.15, mile 1:414. Soon after the
mile was run, Freeland passed Miss Woodford,
and the "Guide" tells that he passed her very easily and
won in a canter by four lengths. Time, 2:08. From
even as slight a sketch as this it is evident that Freeland
has not been harshly dealt with, and that at one and a
quarter miles he is fairly entitled to the championship
for 1885. Beaconsfield, while he has shown the posses-
sion of a fine turn of speed, has not yet demonstrated
that he was within five pounds of Freeland's class, and,
although his being rated with Pontiac and giving
weight to Rataplan will likewise appear to be too high
an estimate, xt must be conceded to be better than the
receipt of four pounds from Freeland. He also gives
Tyrant and Hidalgo five pounds and Estill nine pounds.
People here can give a closer guess between these two
than when eastern horses are compared with those they
have seen run. "Leaving out" Estill's tendencies to act
badly, and few would consider him nine pounds inferior
to Beaconsfield. When Estill was behind Beaconsfield
and Binette in the "Welcome Stakes," the first day of
the Fall meeting, he was nearly a crazy horse. In his
races, thereafter, different treatment mollified his ill-
temper, and he ran the good horse that he surely is. He
heat Alta at even weights in the Farm Stake, and when
Beaconsfield essayed the .task, conceding him seven
pounds from rule weights, he was not capable of the job.
While it is true that the course was very heavy on that
day, which made the seven^pound penalty on Beacons-
field boie heavily, that is very likely to be the case at
Coney Island in June. That, however, cannot be taken
into consideration by the handicapper. He forms his
estimate on what has been done under favorable circum-
stances, and it cannot be expected that he- will be gov-
erned by probabilities. With that one exception we re-
gard the allotment of weights in this City and Suburban
as very fair. With the immense amount of high-talk
and newspaper eulogies there has been, it is not surpris-
ing that the place awarded to BeaeDnsfield was nearly at
the top of the ladder.

Eastern Thoroughbred Sales.

'Great Expectation Trotting Stakes'

The Chicago Horseman offers stakes which it will be
well for our California breeders to give attention to.
The trotting stake under the above comes in admirably
with the Futurity offered by the Spirit, as it is to be
trotted when the colts are four years old. Inasmuch as
they do not close until March 1st, there will be time to
treat them fully hereafter.

Early Thoroughbreds in California.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I observed in a recent
number of your very excellent paper, a Btatement as to the
blood of the early horses of California. I propose to jot down
from memory (having no data to refresh it), a few points in
regard to a certain family of thoroughbred horses, which
must have contributed very largely to the improvement of
the blood of this State, brought here in the Fall of '51 or '52,
by Francis J. Dunn, from Wisconsin or Illinois. When I
arrived at Marysville, on the 21st day of March, 1853, I
found Mr. Dunn there practicing law in the firm of Rowe &
Dunn. He came across the plains and brought with him the
chestnut horse Winnebago (by Glencoe), having four white
legs to the knees, and, I think, a white face. His age was
about 20 years. [Foaled in 1843. — Ed.] He stood for several
seasons in Yuba county.

Also Gaudilute, a very large mare, which fell on her back
in a ditch and died the first winter after her arrival in this
State. She was said to be 17 hands high and quite as fast as
the great Peytona, but she was lost to California.

Also the four-year-old colt Watt Jones, by Winnebago,
which ran at Marysville and was taken to Los Aogeles and
turned out with a band of Spanish mares. He was said to be
a great four- mile horse. Dick Bellows owned a little roan
mare, and trotted her here in this valley late in the '50's in
3:17, by Watt Jones, out of a Spanish mare. It may be that
Watt had something to do with Tommy Gates on the side of
his dam.

Dunn also brought the bay mare Eradne, by Winnebago,
afterward owned by Theo. Winters, and the dam of several
foals.

Also a bay mare by Winnebago, with ears disfigured,
caused by frost or otherwise, and called the "crop-eared
mare."

Also a chestnut colt about five years old, by Winnebago,
out of the celebrated race-mare Red Morocco. He stood for
mares a long time, near Bear river, Yuba county.

Also a bay colt, three-years old, by Winnebago, and called Jim
Brown. He was knocked around in Yuba and adjoining coun-
ties for along time.and got a great many good colts. One.a large
roan, stocking-legged, bald-faced, mixed-gaited, fast gelding,
bred by Uncle Ben Blivens on the Honcut creek, and han-
dled by Dick Bellows, finally went to San Francisco, I think.
Jim Brown sired the dam of Hazel Kirke; indeed, all of his
colts could trot. At one time there was a large number of
them about Grass Valley and Nevada used at roadsters.

Lancet, the trotting stallion, was owned in Indian Valley,
Plumas county, by a joint stock company to whom Daniels
sold him. He got but few colts; the last one that I know of
died last Summer. '53.

Greenville, Feb. 6th.

Notes Prom Del Rio.

Foals.

At Palo Alto. Properly of Hon. L. Stanford.

February 1st, bay filly, by Shannon, dam imp. Fairy Rose,
by Kisber, from Hippolytu, by King Tom.

February 3d, bay cult, by Flood, dam Lady Evangeli: ■■■, by
Leinster, from Tibbie Dunbar, by imp. Bonnie Scotland
At Vina. Property of Hon. L.Stanford.

Jan 24th, bay colt, by Flood, dam Robin Girl, by Enr lirer,
from Cynthia Sue, by Joe Stouer.

February 8th, bay filly, by Shannon, dam Rivulet, by Riv-
oli, from Bosio, by imp. Eclipso.
At Rancho del Bio. Property of Theo. Winter*.

February 1st, chestnut colt (dead), by Joe Hooke; dam
Mattie Glenn, by imp. Glenn Athol, from Mattie Gr<: s, by
Lexington. Mare will be bred back to Joe Hooker.

February 7th, bay colt, two small spots in forehead, by Joe
Hooker, dam Illusion, by Alarm, from Mary Hadley, by
O'Meara. Mare will be bred back to Joe Hooker.

Febrnary 10th, chestnut colt, broad stripe in face, four
white feet, near hindleg white to hock, by Norfolk, dam Bal-
linette, by Monday, from Ballerina, by imp. Balrownie.

TROTTERS.

At Palo Alto. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

January 28th, chestnut filly, by Woodnnt, dam Maybell, by
Electioneer, from Mayflower, by St. Clair.

January 28th, chestnut filly, by Piedmont, dam Prima
Donna, by Mohawk Chief, from Mater Occidentis, the dam
of Occident.

January 28th, bay filly, by Clay, dam Marshra, by Planet,
from Vandalia, by Vandal.

February 1st, bay filly, by Gen. Benton, dam Mattie, by
Rysdyk's Hambletonian, from Lucy Almack, by Young En-
gineer.

February 2d, bay filly, by WhiDS, dam Gipsey, by Paul's
Abdallah.

February 5th, chestnut filly, by Piedmont, dam Mamie, by
Hambletonian, Jr., from Gilda, by imp. Mango.

February 7th, bay colt, by Gen. Benton, dam Gazelle, by
Rysdyk's Hambletonian, from Hattie Wood, by Sayre's Harry
Clay.

February Sth, bay filly, by Eros, dam Lizzie, by Wildidle,
from Lizzie Milier, by Fred Low.

February 9th, bay filly, by Clay, dam Evangeline, by Long-
fellow, from Robin Girl, by Enquirer.

February 9th, chestnut filly, by Piedmont, dam Lizzie H.,
by Whipple's Hambletonian, from Lizzie Harris, by Comus.

At Vina. Properly of Hon. L. Stanford.

Jannarv 30th, bay filly, by Whips, dam Lady Zeitler, by St.
Clair.

February 6th, chestnut colt, by Benefit, dam Miss LanciBter„
by Don Victor, from Lady Lancaster, by Jim Brown.

At Sacramento. Properly of E. H. Miller, Jr.

February Sth, black filly, star, left front pastern white, by
Berlin, dam Arabia, by Fred Low, from Lady Hubbard, by
Benicia Boy.

Trotting at the Bay District-

The auction sales of P. Lorillard and Mr. MeGibben
of thoroughbred horses are important affairs in the turf
world. We cannot recall an instance in this country
where there was such an opportunity to secure stock of
such high class. It can be truthfully said that every
animal is worthy on the score of breeding, and a majority
of them that have the further backing of fine perform-
ances. California cannot become overstocked with horses
of tie quality offered at these sales. Were there one
hundred thoroughbred mares on this coast, where now
ten are counted, there would be a better remunerative
for those who breed them. Eventually, the best market
will be in the East, or, at least, the main purchasers will
be men who buy to race them on the other side. With
large stocks to chose from, there will be an incentive to
undertake the journey which does not govern at present,
and whereas a few breeding farms, with only a limited
number of animals to attract, will not pay, an aggrega-
tion will make the investments remunerative. While so
much benefit will follow increasing the numbers, it
must be borno in mind that one really good mare is bet-
ter than several that are a shade inferior. The main
dependence is on the blood lines, and it will be a hyper-
critic who finds fault with the genealogy of those that
are to be offered at these sales.

Fred Collier, in a letter from del Rio, notes the following
items of interest od the ranch:

All of the stock is looking well. Norfolk, when turned
out in his paddock, is as playful as a two-year-old. He is a
remarkable horse for his age. He bounds around like a
rubber ball. Hooker is looking grand ; both doing well. The
yeaTlings are growing finely, and all that is wanted now is
clear weather, and no more rain, for a while.
Mr. Winters arrived here on the 2d inst.
Mattie Glenn had a chestnut colt by Hooker, on the 1st,
but I am sorry to say it was born dead. She will be bred
back to Hooker.

Illusion dropped a bay colt by Hooker on the 7th.
Puss, Illusion and Callie Smart will be bred to Hooker
again. Marion will be bred back to Norfolk. Jessie R. has
been bred to Duke of Norfolk.

The storm last month made things lively in this valley. I
never Baw anything like it in this State. We couldn't go to
town for over a week, on account of the roads being covered
with water. I've had enough for this year. Fred.

February 8th.

Henry Belmont.

The "Spirits" Futurity Stakes.

Bear in mind that the above state will close on Satur-
day next, and, if California sustains her reputation, there
must be, at least, one hundred nominations for this
coast. The following are the conditions:

The "Spirits" Futurity Stakes, for trotting three-year-
olds Payable by subscriptions of $10 each, with nom-
ination, February, 1886, for mares covered in 188o, and
£15 each for the produce of such mares, payable January
8 1887 and $100 each, payable July 1, 1889. Race to
be mile heats, best three in five, in harness, and to be
trotted between August 1, and October 15 1889, over
a mile track, to be selected by a majority of the nomina-
tors or owners making final payments The winner to
receive a Cup of the value of §1,000, to be given by Tto
Spirit of the Time*, and the stakes and the money added
by the track over which the race is trotted shall be
divided as follows: Seventy per cent to winner, twenty
per cent, to second horse, and ten per cent, to third
horse.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Iu regard to Henry
Belmont, I would say that he belonged to Mr. Wm. Merrill,
who lives at Willows, Colusa Co. He was a dark bay horse,
about sixteen hands high, of very fine style, and, if I remem-
ber right, had a record of 2:50. He was sired by Williamson's
Belmont, and I think" his dam was by Langford. He stood at
Colusa for several seasons, was the sire of the best road
horses I ever saw in Colusa County, aud got a colt for Mr.
Merrill that could trot in 2:32. Inquiry of Mr. Merrill at
Willows might give you full information about the horse.
.Respectfully yours,

Marysville, Feb. Sth. Henry Gore.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mall ortelegiapb.

H. K. G., Watsonville. .

Bonner is by Whipple's Hambletonian, dam Maria Mink,
by Black Warrior, by Tippoo, by Ogden's Messenger, by imp.
Messenger. Second dam a half thoroughbred mare. Maria
Mink was bred in Canada where, if we mistake not, Mr.
Colegrove bought her. The pedigree here given is from his

catalogue.

S. B., San Francisco. ,«•_,,,

Boots, by Imp. Hercules, dam Emma Barnes, by Norfolk,
from Evadine, by Winnetago. Emma Barnes is in vol. 3 of
the American Stud Book, page 101.

L. M. E., Lancha Plana.

Budd Doble, by Geo. M. Fatchen, Jr., dam Lady Wood-
ward; second dam Lady Utley.

The afternoon of Saturday, at Bay District track, was as
favorable for trotting as the most exacting could desire. The
atmosphere was tempered to a nicety, and an eastern visitor
would have been justified in thinking he had lost his reckon-
ing of the months, and in place of frigid February he had
struck the merry month of May or leafy June. The grass
plats in the park were never more verdant; there could not
be a brighter hue in the parterres, and the water in the straits
and ocean sparkled with the borrowed rays of an unclouded
sun. The course, too, was at its best; firm, and yet elastic,
smooth and with a velvety surface which softened the cadence
of the horses' feet without causing a heavy draft of the
wheels.

There was a fair attendance, the attraction bein^ two
matches. That between Empress and Kitty L. was made
some time ago, the rains having caused postponements. It
was for §500 a side, and when the contract was entered into
it was thought by the experts that Empress had the best of it.
This was also the opinion of the bettors, as before the start
the odds were $50 on her to $12 on Kitty L. As the latter
won in straight heats, and that without much apparent
trouble, there is little necessitv for description furthe: than
to give the time, which was 2:39, 2:37$, 2:3Si.

Eay District Course, Feb. 9th.— Match for $500 a side.

Kitty L., l>rm- H. McCoim - I 1 1

Empress ch id— C. A, Brown _. 2 2 2:

Time, 2:39, 2:37^, 2:38}$.

The second race was a match purporting to be for S'JOO be-
tween Willie S. and Gaston. The former was the favorite in
the pools, the rate being S25 to $S. The first heut Gaston
won in 3:00-V, and the second Willie S. won in 2:5!^.. Thia
was so evidently gained by permission of the driver of Gas-
ton that he was ordered to surrender his seat in the sulky to
Tim Kennedy, and the change in pilotage resulted in < iaston
winning the third heat in 2:37£ and the fourth in 2:39 - This
was held to be incontrovertible proof of the intention of his
first driver, Henry McConn, to commit fraud, and the judgea
expelled him, and the justice of the punishment was acqui-
esced in unanimously by disinterested spectators. iJnder
the present management drivers will either learn to go b1 raight
or take the consequences.

Same Day.— Match for ?2QCi.

Gaston. ch g— H. McConn 12 11

Willie S., b g— J. Green. 2 I 2 2

Time, 3:00i. 2:66*, L':37i, 2:39*.

Broken Up.

J, H., Chicago.

' Inquiry of the young lady who christened the daughter of
Norfolk and Ballerina elicited this reply: "The Countess1
name is Countess Zeka."

Mr. Salisbury's stable, which has been for sevoral years a
prominent feature at the Oakland TrottiDg Park, hasten for
the time, at least, broken up. Mr. Salisbury started for Ken-
tucky last Saturday by the Southern route, taking with him
Director and twelve mares. The black horse will make the
seasou in the ijlue-grass region or may be sold. .Monroe
Chief will make the season at H. M. Johnston's Eta Hills
Farm, Los Angeles, where he now is. The young oi s are
8U;11 at the Fark. Mr. Goldsmith will probably train his
trotters this year at San Mateo, where he is offered the privi-
lege of the fine track on Mr. Alviuza Hayward's lam,, where
the appurtenances and surroundings are so admiral 1 that
h>- will be pleasantly situated. He will likely j»rep» h Guy
WiLkes for another campaign after the stallion season -.-loses,
as Mr. Corbitt has decided to have the horse trtiiueil -r one
more circuit.

The Directors of the Thirteenth District Agri
Society — comprising the counties of Saoramento, Sutl
and Yuba— have resolved to hold a fair at Marysvil!
mencing Tuesday, August 31st, and continuum

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fau-Mtjc ixud j&mfismavL

Feb 3

ANTEVOLO.

Pour-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Havino resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he » ill stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one bind foot white.
He is a trine over If. hands hiirli, lonc-boilied and of immense muBCluar
nower, and taken in all is as finely shaped as any trottlllg-bred stall on
fever saw. His dis|...silion is nearly perf.-ct. resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to dowliatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12. 1881.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two .year! I in 2:41, at three years
In •'■•■'.-., at f.iur years iir::i:.'.. Although trotted in races and worked

from the ti lie wastliirteeiimoiitlisuld until the present tune, IS as

sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint, and without soot
or blemish. He lias shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:S2. and that so easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:ffl.
Slid if anvone should think differently f will wager SI, uoo that he can
trot in 1:^0, or better, on a fixed day between now, January llth.a lid Feb-
ruary 7th. g 1 day and track, or I will match liiiu against any stallion,

heats ot two miles', with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES." •

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
Shinto Anteeo'. 2:11', the fastest stallion ever hied on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in II seconds, i heir sister, a two-year -
old fillv. gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given ah opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tne most careless ob-
server. Coll ,ine is the only mare with entire sons winch have beaten

""'n and as she was foaled in 1873, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam. that carrying it to
thegTeat Fashion, without qnestiontlie best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY E1JECTIOSEER.

Firstdam, Columbine. by A. W.Kicbmond.
Second data. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 30,.

TERMS.

S100, the season, with the privilege of return the next season. If I then
own Antevolo and be is making a season in the stud. Address

,IOS. <'AIRJf SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'
Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, SEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. 'W. Richmond.
Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion by imp. Trustee.
Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.
Sixth dam, Realitv, by Sir Archy.
Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.
Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.
Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.
Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.
Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.
Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

TLirteen dam, by Spanker, See Bruces American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. y<j7, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February iBttoJunel, 18BG,

at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.

S160 for the Beacon. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association. „, , ,,, _,. __ .. _

Anieeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, -well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form be is as nearly the model of a
trotter an any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:1CJ during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 11, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew 'Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland: imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maisteri*lH4C,i; sire, Merry Tom (530); sire, Market. The Maister (184G),
the sire of l'ride of Cree.'was sired by Honest Davie (3Bfi), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (530), was
Farmer <284i, or Bob Boy (714). (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, ?20; single leap, ?15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trnmpette is a gln^y jet black -without n. white hair on him— foaled
in May, 1879, and is 1CJ hands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 28GI5, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,

i,, in, ii. ioa 0 remarkable eye and a long mane, and is much

admired for Mb bl«h form and beauty. H< is ver> deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful still., ami weighs l.CSO pounds. He is well broke, and is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.
For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1890, $20; Single leap §15.
All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility for es-
' \.,ius or accidents. For further particulars address,

EDETERK, President,
Santa Rosa, Cal.

The Harnbletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACE STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GFORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Harnbletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Harnbletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 6 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, aad do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and otberfamous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire.

The owner will give a purse of 6200 with entrance added , during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to $400.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S40 for the season, or $25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DAVID BRYSOS, Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bav horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:1S><, in fifth
heat! Sir^dhv George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list. a
greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, bv Mambrino Patchen.ibe best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Ladv Thorne, recosd2:18;: ; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:19!.;, by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert'B mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has nol beenDOBitlvely ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, i2'M the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end June 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own,

LE GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16^ hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond dam bv -Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian, lie by .sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; t'lurd dam the Wiekliife mare, said to be by Btr-
nabv's Diomed, sou of Hancock's Harnbletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to he thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died Jnlv 4, 1**1. with 25 in the 2:30 list, and tiie remarkable way in
which be conferred his prepotency upon his get in attested by the tact,
that no less than 3:J of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has wvur been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost i*s descriptive significance bvtoo frequent, usage, I should certainly
claim it for I-e Grand. His breeding is royal. He curries direct crosses
of Harnbletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, $75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and cuds Aug. 1st.
MareB not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage. $6 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
Btimed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

MareB consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

AddreBs

WM. CORRITT.
San Maceo, or 213 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED III IE SLAVS.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
Thir.i dam Bonn* ta o' nine, bv Sir Charles.

Fourth dam, Itealitv, by sir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud Book.
Thr -e Cheer" \vill niake tiie ensuing season, from February l'Jth to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, .tin the season.

l\:istor»ge ;it v"i per month in the enclosure inainv the tr;ick, in which

There Is a line conbiiiiition of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers Ills sire, llnrrib, waa three- quart ere ot tne nnilio blood as
Hermit by far the most popular sire in Kngluiid. Tlw union of New-
minster Bav Mlddleton and Comus blood with that ol Priam, the
"stout rut ton."' and Sir Archy, Is practically as good ;is can bo. For the
limited number of mare? llurrni
very great; am
which lsemine
Cheers Is notri.
a big horse on Bhortlegi

restricted to, Ids si

to high racing form is good looks,

■trristic of the Hurrahs, The form of Three
'he only fault that can be round is that he is
Intffns day, when there is such a tendency

to""7e~intlnoeBM and llglii llrabB, this can scarcely i ailed a Fault, lie

has as much bone and tendon as in a majority of horses ol 1,'JOO i mis,

and muscles In like proportion. With all ol this power he is h horse ot

the finest finish, his l,.<a.l being .■sp.-eh.llj l",u,.il„l He l,eiirs a sink-
ing reseiobh.nee lo liee^M i,g . t he dam ol N en 01 1 rtSl or, .1 ml | BtHl greater

tolier sire, Dr. Syntax, one ol the greatest i op horses ol Ids day in

England There is nearly n certainty that Three < 'beers H ill get r;

horses ol the highest class, and he also promises to be a producer of

trotting spent His daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady Annmdii, when
scarcely broken lo harness, trotted S mile in 3: II, which proves Unit sho
has the'f.ist trotting Step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.

THOMAS JONES, Agent
Oakluml Trotting Park.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OFl 886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Alare, by Lexington.
Season Commencing February 5th ami i:-.itliiit:

June lSUl. 1886.
TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE STAIXIONS.

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at s'lfl per month,
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address JOHN MAEKEY, Superintendent,

Sacra mento,Eal.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George "Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Harnbletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d" daiu bv Roval George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
2d dam by Pilot.jr. (ieor'ge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay J by Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rose ,iood bay, Bix years old, fifteen hands three inches
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in 2:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stiui until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 34 secondB, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fourof
the greatest trotting sires, Harnbletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
and Pilot, Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of £50,000 In match races alone; has
a record of 2:22. ami ban thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
tweDtv-one with records of 2. 2o or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four of 2:1* or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2: 15, who trotted one of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief has produced, among
manv others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:1SK- Pilot. Jr., has prodnced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay Is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes ami Electioneer.

Alpheus v ill make the season of IbBtiat the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at 510 the season.

E. F, GRIFFITH, Agent.

SALE OP

RAIGOCAS

RACING STABLE

Owing to pressure of business, Mr. P. Lorillard
has concluded to Sell at Public Auction
his Entire Racine" Stable, consist-
ing of the following Superior
Racehorses With Their
Engagements

DRAKE CARTER, b gid.by Ten Broeck, dam Platlna.
EMrEROK. br h (5) by Enquirer, dam Vesper Light.
PONTIAE, blk h (5). by Pero Gomez, dam imp. Agenoria.
1IEIMDAL, cb c (4), by imp. Mortemer, dam Vandalite.
ENREST, ch f (4), by imp. Mortemer, dam Letola.
UREENFIELR. ehc(4),byinip. Glen Athol, dam Lotta.
HEREELES, ch c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Ontario.
EYt'LOPS, ch o (3t, by imp. Mortemer, dam Lizzie Lucas.
HOES ATOM It', b c (3), bylmp. Mortemer, dam Vandalite.
SAVANAE, ch c (31. by imp. Mortemer, dam Sly Boots.
WES'FRED, cb c (3J, by imp, Mortemer, aam Minnie Minor.
POXTIfO, b c (3), by imp. Mortemer. dam imp. Agenoria.
DEW DROP, bf (3). by Falsetto, dam Explosion.
>A1A1». ch f (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam imp. Highland Lassie.
WAETER H„ b c (b), by Voltigeur, dam Beware,
DAREN A, ch f (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Explosion,
ERQEIMAE.bc ('it, by Duke of Magenta, dam imp. Second Hand-
CANBYSES, gr c (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Lizzie Lucas.
A MI'A, b g (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Bonnie Doon.
KISMET, ch c (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Lou Lanier.
PEZZEE, ch f (2). by imp. Mortemer, dam imp. Matchless.
SHAWNEE, b c (2), by Imp. Mortemer, dam Sly Boots.
HYPASlA, ch f (2), by imp, Mortemer, dam Ontario,
r.VTlI.lM:, b c (2), by Imp. Mortemer, dam Fanny Ludlow.
V.\OMlA, b f (2), by Duke of Magenta, dam imp. Hortensc
RFYA, ch f i21, by imp. Mortemer, dam Squeeze'em.
IIAWIKAL ch g (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Beulab.

The sale will ho held atRancocas Farm, Jobstown, N. J., on

SATURDAY, Feb. 27, at one o'clock P. M

Tb*1 sale will be without reserve. The stock will be on exhibition at
the farm for ton days prior to the sale. Inspection Invited. TralnB
leave New York via Cortlandt and DesbronseB street FerrieH at 11:10 a.
U. (change earn at Trenton and Kin kora). returning same day. giving
ample time for Inspection of the stock.

Sppclnl trnln oil <l»y ol sale will leave New Vorlc via
lorimiHit ami DesiiroNseH Streets Ferries, at 9:50 A.M.

Catalogues can bo had on application at the ofllce of this paper, or
from

S. I>. IIRIEE, Auctioneer.

No. 41 Tark Row, New York City.

The Rnneoeas yoarllii-»* will He sohl. without reserve-
liy EaMton'N National Horse ami Cattle Exchange (llmite*!'
In .lime next. Place and date oI'mhIc will be announced
later. Uy order ol Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

(

1836

^ixe prettier mxa ^povtsnmn.

10?

POULTRY.

Diseases of Poultry.

The three principal diseases which the poultry keeper has
to contend with are gapes in the young chick, and roup and
cholera in adult flocks. There have been a great many rem-
edies suggested for these disorders, but while some find one
remedy efficacious, another pronounces it a failure. The
old rule that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure, applies with great force in poultry diseases. If filth,
dampness and vermin are avoided and fowls are well-cared
for, the flock will not suffer much from disease. Keep the
chicks free from lice and you will not be bothered with gapes.
The best remedy for this disease is to give the chickB affected
three or four drops of turpentine and put them in a bos and
sift lime over them till they sneeze and expel the worms from
the throat. Watch closely leBt the chicks be suffocated.
Roup is to fowls what heavy colds are to humans. In some
forms it is contagious. The first thing to be done is to get
the flock into dry, warm quarters. Cleanse the heads and
throats of diseased birds with a solution of carbolic acid and
yellow root, one drop of acid and ten of yellow root to a half
gill of water. Also inject some into the nostrils and pour
some into the throat. Repeat the operation according to the
severity of the disease. Cholera is a bacterial disease, the
germs of which enter the system and rapidly multiply, caus-
ing blood poison. The first thing to be done when the dis-
ease makes its appearance is to completely disinfect the
premises. This may be done by using carbolic acid,, copperas
water, or lime. Sprinkle freely over the yards, roosts, nests
and floors. Remove sick fowls from the flock. Give them a
teaspoonful each of the following mixture every hour till re-
lieved: Hyposulphite of soda four parts, boracic acid two
parts, mandrake root one part, and red pepper, rosin and
rhubarb each one part. Feed only soft food until the fowls
are strong enough to move about.

How to Keep Esrers.

and general vagabondage of appearance, these are some of
the consequences of criminal neglect in regard to fowls kept
with the vain hope that in some way they will prove a sonrce
of profit. As a mere matter of policy it payB in dollars and
cents to be kind. — Planter's Journal.

The person who reads the various receipts for keeping or
preserving eggs, published from time to time, must notonly be
surprised but bewildered at the variety of information offered
to the pubilc under this head. The average seekerof inform-
ation must feel at sea in the multitude of cures placed before
him. The strangest feature of the case is that the only pract-
ical and profitable course to pursue in carrying eggs through
the summbr so they can afterwards be sold for fresh eggs, as
practised by the principal egg dealers and speculators in all
the large cities, has never been published. There is only one
route to success in this business. Whether limed or pickled,
whether put away in a liquid substance, lime or salt, or
other preparation, the shell will Bhow the imperfection of the
process, and if the surface of the shell fails to reveal it the
interior will readily do so when examined.

Then the only method that ensures success is that of cold
storage. A cold temperature must be secured to save the
egg and have it marketable six or eight months later. A
temperature ranging from 38 to 40 will do this — such as the
average ice houses can furnish. The eggs, however, must all
be placed on end and the regular case, with paper fillings,
used. If any of the eggs are so small that they fall over in
their little apartments, a piece of paper may be wrapped
around them to fill up with. A better plan is to throw out
such and use only the regular sizes. The eggs must be turned
upside down at least twice a month. This can readily be
accomplished by inverting the cases, which must have the
covers fastened or nailed on to facilitate the work. Eggs can
also be safely packed in oats in cold storage, but turning the
eggs must not be overlooked. The egg that remains undis-
turbed during the winter, no matter in what sort of prepara-
tion or temperature, will open badly and the contents be
found settled down and fastened to the lower side of the
shell.

How to Make Hens Lay.

A writer in the Ohio Farmer has the following: "Put two
or more quarts of water in a kettle, and one large seed pep-
per or two small ones, then put the kettle over the fire.
When the water boils stir in coarse Indian meal until you
have a thick mush. Let it cook an hour or so; feed hot.
Horse radish chopped fine and stirred into mush, as pre-
pared in the above directions, and for result we are getting
from five to ten eggB per day; whereas, previous to feeding,
we had not had eggs for a long time. We hear a good deal
of complaint from other people about not getting eggs. To
such we would warmly recommend cooked food fed hot.
Boiled apple skins, seasoned with red pepper, or boiled pota-
toes, seasoned with horse radish, are good for food; much
better than uncooked food. Corn, when fed to the hen by
itself, has a tendency to fatten rather than to produce the
more profitable egg laying. A spoonful of sulphur stirred
into their feed occasionally will rid them of vermin and tone
up their system."

[Wheat and wheat bran make a substitute for corn or
cornmeal.]

Kindness to Fowls.

COOK FAR

STALLIONS.

Season of 1886.

STBINWAY.

Thxee-year-old Record, 15:25 4 -IB.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15>£ hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, (408), sire of Santa Clans, record2:17&;
Tucker, 2;iax, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

FiTBt dam, Abbess, by Albion, (.sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:21, he bv
Halcorn.ho by Virginian, a son of Sir Arr.hy.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney, be by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand, a son of sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:283-:, Vivette and Soprano are full
Bisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway, Col. Stoner
prizeB Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highlv. Col. Wiener,
Bysdyk Stock Farm, Preseot, Canada, prizes Solo very high as a brood-
mare, and alBO her produce, steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2 :50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mareB? Terms,
975 for the Beason, or ?100 to insure.

It makes a very great difference whether fowls take wings
and cackle and nutter on the approach of their keeper, or, on
the contrary, gather about him expecting some new favor at
his hand, in which they are rarely disappointed. It is best,
in arrangement of your buildings, to have this idea of quiet
ornament. By beginning aright with your chickens you will
soon have this contented, happy family about you. The
pecuniary advantage to be gained by this method is no small
item. It will take less feed to pnt and keep them in condi-
tion thau when the opposite method is used.

A thoroughly good farmer knows well enough that his
horse, cows and young animals are better in heart every
way, besides giving less trouble, if they have been trained
so gently and carefully that they know his voice and his step,
and expect a pat from his hand instead of a blow from a cud-
gel, whenever he comes into their neighborhood; while the
flocks and herds of a cruel man— one who is not "merciful to
his beast"— learn bad tricks, become unruly and inclined to
"break pasture," just as a boy constantly scolded at and pun-
ished, and allowed no opportunity to indulge his boyish love
for fun and frolic, runs away to sea and becomes a profligate.

This rule holds good even among the smaller creatures
that have u place in the out-of-door community, and claim a
share of the owner's daily care and kindness. Fowls half
kept, who have to steal from all unguarded places to keep
life within them, become demoralized and contemptible.
Mean, Bly ways, territied flight from the presence of the cruel
and neglectful owner, deftly hidden nests which yield small
harvests of eggs, lank, careworn visages, unsightly plumages

CLOVIS.

Black horse, lB>i hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1882.
BY SUI/rAN.

Record2;24, sire of Ruby, 2:19Y. Sweetheart, 2:22^, Eva, 2:23%, Kismet,
three-year-old, 2:25%, Stamboul, l-My., Alcazar, two-year-old, 2":29>£.

First dam, bvThorndale, record 2:22%, sire of Edwin Thorue, 2:16W,
Daisydale,2:19&'.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record ,2:22, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, he by Mambrino, son cf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward, 2 :25K.

Clovis haB size, style and finish, and with age will make a faBt and
game horse. He can speeda 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well Known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him a horse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
3100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1881, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont, four-year-old, 2:28&,
Superior, four-year-old, 2:29,

First dam, bT Woodford Mambrino, 2:21%, sire of AbbotBford, 2:19^,
andPancoa8t,2:21^,he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19 **:.

Second dam, bv Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
RoBalind, 2:21 V. Thornedale, 2:22%, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy, 2:16!;. Convoy, 2:22%.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, hv Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by "Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, bv Rvsdvk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Ca'mptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 2:20,

Second dam, Mies McCloud, the dam of Lord Kelson, three-year-old
stallion,2?26, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet.

Foarth dam, Virgo, by Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam, Catbird, by Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most succeBBful young trotterB
out last season, 1885. Patron, three-year-old- stallion, record 2:19%,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three -year- old Btallion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms ?50,
for the Beason, or $75 to insure.

CRBSCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1881, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

St V STRATHMORE,

Sire of Tucker 2*19%

First dam, by Almont, Bire of Fanny Witherspoon,2;16&.

Second dam, by Brignoli, 2:29, sire of the damB of King YVJlkes, 2:22%,
Lady Turpin, 2:23.

Third dam, bv Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Uuroc, he by imp. Diomed.

Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, aire of Goldsmith Maid. 2:14.

First dam, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thome, 2:18%.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud -S. and Jay-Eye-
See. *

Brignoli.by Mambrino Chief, Bire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21%.

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three coltB, and all show speed, size, finish and
style. HiB breeding 1b royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother, Col. R. G. Stoner Bays can heat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont, Almont mareB have produced Catchfly, 2;18Jj, McMahou.
2:19%, and Durango,2:23. Cresco in his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stifle sur-
passes that of either Strathmore or Almont. Terms, $10 for the season.

Duke of Wenlock.

Pn r« -p.nd 4 level a ml Bay.

Brown horse.no white, tan about the nose and flanks; foatcd 1881; 17
hands high, weight l,3.r>o pounds.

wired by Young Domino, he by Domino, ho by Dew Drop .

First dam, bv Karly lilnf.

Second dam, by Dictator.

Third dam, by Comet.

Imported from Cleveland, England, t" Springfield, 111,, by Stericker
BroUierB, and by Geo. Wiley for the Cook Farm, California.

mis is a horse to breed for carriage and market horses for the profit
for the farmer. This family )b noted for size, style and color.

The duke is very handsome, with reputation lor Imparting to his get
beauty, Btvlo, finish, and Hurpiisfdng that of any other large Btock of
horses. He is symmetrical in furm, and an attractive liorBe. His dis-
position is kind. Terms, $30 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present Beasou, commencing February 1st, and
ending August iHt.l^sn, at trie Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
AH bills payable Invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
proving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Hambletonian can be returned
free the next season, that is, where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, CreBCo and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided th
SethCook, Esq.

Pasturage, Si p( —
liability for accidents nr escapes. Mares nent in rare of McCleverty ,fc
Nohlett, Fashion Stable, Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or D. S.
Smalley's Stable, Hay wardB.will immediately be forwarded to the Farm.

Address Samuel Gamble or Geo. Wiley.

Cook Farm, Danville.

PACIFIC COAST

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th:

SATURDAY, April 10th.

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAX-Saturday, April 3d.

Fntsr Race, No. 1 . -INTRODUCTION PURSE, $400, of which .950 to the
second horse; for all ages; maidens allowed 5 poundB. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foal b of 1884; S50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or £10 if declared out on or
before Jan. lat 1886, with $400 added ; Becond horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug. 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

Third Race, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages; S25 entrance;
$10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with 8750 added, of
which $50 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 5
poundB; if i years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 4.— THE "WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
$100 each, $25 forfeit, with $300 added; second horse to receive $150;
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which 850 to the
second horse, for aliases; fixed valuation -?2, 000; two pounds allowed
for each S100 below, and three pounds added for each 8100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY, Tuesday. April 6th.

Fikst Race, No. 6.— PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the second horse;
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight ; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No, 7.— THE VERNAL STAKES tor two-year-old fillies
S20 entrance; ?10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 18S6, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the second. Five-eighths of a mile.

Thtbd Race, No. S.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, S25
each; $10 if declared out on or before MarcblOth, 1886, with $000 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Foobth Race, No 9. -SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $60 to the
second horse; for all ages; conditions as to weights the same as in No,
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAY-Thursday, April 8th.

Fisst Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE. $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horBe; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Second Race, No. II.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds,foals of
1884, 850 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1 , 1886, with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano's time (1:15) is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August IB, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Thled Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all agea.
850 entrance, S25 forfeit: S10 if declared out, with $600 added, second
horse to save stake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock r. ai. , of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

FouhthRace, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three-year-olds; S100 entrance. $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive 8150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries.

FOURTH DAY, Saturday. April I Oth.

First Race, No. 14.— THE ECBEKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; $10
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which $50 to the second
horse. Winners of the Calitomix, Vernal or Gano Stakes at tble meet-
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

SECOND Race, No. 15. -THE RESACA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillies; $25 each; ?lfl if declared out on or before March 10. 1880, with
§500 added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pounds
extra. Weigbis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Thibd Race, No. 16.— THE PACIFIC OUP, a sweepstake for all ages;
S100 entrance, 850 forfeit, with sl/tOO added; second horse to receive
$150; third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 00 pounds; Four-
year-olds 108 pounds; five-vear-olds and upwards 111 pounds. Two
miles.

Fodiith Race, No. 17.-CONSOLATION PURSE. 9250, of which $50
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed fur
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 75
pounds. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters in axt. baoes must he named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock r. m., of the day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from this rule.

Parties not having colors already registered will he required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and after record will vot be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free *or starters in purses. Non-starters can declare out at
6r M. the day preceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case tea
per cent, on amount oi purse most bfl paid.

The Association reserves the right to poBtpono races on account of
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on or before R
February 20, 188G, with the Secretary, Ed. s. Quiver, Room 6,
gomery street, San Fruncisco. To be valid they must he di h*
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of < 1-
Feb. 20th.

.1. L. KATIIBONE. Preahlvi

ED. S. CULVER, secretary.

108

jiantii' aud J^jcrctenrati.

Feb 3

Amongr the Kentucky Studs-

[5Ir. Eastonin N. Y. Spirit. J
Well, I have been 10 Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana,
etc. I did not intend to extend my trip over ten days at the
outside, but I bave been away just une month, and during
that time have visited nearly every ]. -eminent breeding es-
tablishment in the country.

I timed my going so as to get to Lex:ngton in time for Mr.
Milton Young's sale. On arrival in that festive town (where,
for the life of me, outside of those two genial and good busi-
ness men, Messrs. Treaey & Wilson, i whom I am indebted
for innumerable courtesies and kind i'avors, I could not see
that anyone had anything to do, except take his ease and pleas-
ure, and make himself as agreeable and entertaining to the
stranger sojourning there) the evening before the sale, I found
such a collection of well-known rae-ug men that I at once
made up my mind that Mr. Young w< uld have a good sale.
I was not the least surprised, therefor', when the bids rattled
in so fast as to fairly astonish the very able auctioneer, Capt.
Kid, and cause him every nowand then to assume an ex-
pression of serious wonderment, almost amounting to pity,
for the plucky and not-to-be-denied bidders.

Oh! how it made my mouth water to see such bidding, and.
how I wished that I had had that Jot of horses and that
audience, augmented by the numerous other buyers in this,
city, who will not or cannot attend sales held at a distance
from here, in front of me in Madison Square Garden.
There is no knowing, under such circumstances, what this
sale would have realized. It was a very good one, as it was,
though, and as Mr. Young offered, the morning of the sale,
so he informed me, to take S35,0U0 fur bis lot of horses, he
no doubt was well satisfied with his prices, if not with his
judgment.

The good attendance and prices I think are very easily
accounted for. The sale took place at a time when profes-
sional racing-men, trainers, etc., have nothing to do. There
were a number of trained and tried race-horses, with great
reputations, to be sold. Almost every iacing-man present
(and some who were absent sent bids, which they would have
doubled and trebled in some cases had they been present)
wanted these horses, and bid liberally for them. They
couldn't all get them; bo, when the well-grown, well-bred,
carefully-broken and tried yearlings that came up with good
rtports and reputations as to trials, etc., helped also by the
report that a filly by Onondaga was the best of a big lot
owned by a very prominent eastern stable, these yearlings
being in reality two-year-olds, or would be m a few days, the
buyers just took the money they had brought to buy the old
horses with and piled it on to the young things. Then, too,
a new stable was starting, aud was bound to have horses at
any price. I cousider Bankrupt (a very nice horse) the pick
and bargain of the sale; Ten Booker and Euright next.

Mr. Young was, of course, greatly pleased at the result of
the sale, and received many hearty congratulations. Any
man offering such a lot of horsesin such admirable shape aud
condition as he did on this occasion, at public competition
unreservedly, deserves success. This sale goes very far to
prove the superiority of auction over private sales.

The next morning (Sunday) I received a message that car-
riages were waiting at Messrs. Treaey & Wilson's to take my-
self and several others over to Elmendorf and Dixiana. The
party consisted of Messrs. Cassidy. Sam Bryant, B. J. Treaey,
G. Wilson, Dr. Woodroffe, and vour humble servant. On
our arrival at Elmendorf we were very cordially received by
Mr. B. Swigert, Jr., and his uncle, and were at once taken to
Prince Charley's paddock, where we took a good look at the
great "Prince of the T. Y. C," and found him looking well
and hearty. He seemed to be on the very best of terms with
Mr. Swigert, who played and took moro liberties with him
than I should care to do with any thoroughbred stallion.

Memories of poor Tom French, whom I knew intimately,
and who, up to the time of his last illness, rode Prince Charlie
in all his races, came back to me as I looked at this horse,
the fastest, poor Tom often told me, that he ever put his leg
over. Tom French was, to my mind, an ideal jockey; there
was not, in his day, his equal. I doubt if, even now, his
superior exists; his seat in tne saddle was simply the perfec-
tion of grace. No man lives, or ever lived, I believe, quite
like him in that respect, and such a well-mannered, quiet
little gentleman, too, liked by everybody, and fit to be re-
ceived in any company. Well do I remember, in Kingcraft's
year, when poor Tom and I stopped together in the same
house at Epsom, and walked, the morning of the race, from
the town through Squire Heathcote's (now Lord Koseberry's)
grounds, to the Downs, his telling me that he thought King-
craft would run well aud get a place, but not win, and vexed
he was, poor fellow, that he had put me off. After he had
won the Derby we drove in a hansom, the crowd cheering
him as we went along back to Epsom. He told me that he
must make amends by putting me on to a real good thing the
next day. He told me not to touch it until I saw its number
up and himself in the owner's colors in the dressing-room.
Alas! the number went up, the colors were up on him, too;
he put a "monkey" on of his own; at the bell it looked 100
to I on him, but distance with a rush on one of Captain
Machell's, and, after a terrible finish, poor Tom got done a
very sbort head just on the post. Our good thing didn't
come off at all, with all our knowledge, you see.

A ter Prince Charlie we were introduced to the famous
Glenelg, who looked us over, up and down, in a quiet, well-
bred kiud of way, and when he thought he had been looked
at and discussed sufficiently, he quietly turned his back
upon us and walked away. I had never seen this horse be-
fore. I liked him much, aud do noi wonder that be gets
race-horses. He is bred to doit, too, isn't he?

Last of oil we were introduced to Virgil. There was a little
more ceremony here, however, and it was plain to see that
the old horse was considered the aristocrat of the establish-
ment.

The next thiug was a walk across the fields to the wean-
ling boxes. Here, one after the othe,, the youngsters by the
respective Elmendorf sires were brought out for our inspec-
tion, and duly looked over and discussed more or less learn-
edly. I could not help thinking, th< ugh. all the time, how
very far away we should all probably bts later on, when the
real test should come.

A very even well-grown lot of young things we saw at El-
mendorf, the Virgilsshowing lots of quality, and, perhaps, on
this account, looking a little small wb>?u comparad with some
others seen afterwards. Most «>f them take after the sire in
color and many other respects. Tb„' Glenelgs look hard,
wiry, and like business, and the Prince Charlies — well, there
were but few of them; but two of tiiese — a long, low, deep
filly, with lots of character, and a good, old-fashioned racing-
like look about her, and a strappiug bay colt, that looked as
though he must grow into a race-horse (he was the last we
looked at in the last box) — took my fancy the most. I am
sorry that I did not make notes as I went, so that I could
give you the dams of such us took my fancy. Sorry, too, as
it would be interesting later on to set how far my judgment
was worthanytbing.

After thanking Mr. Swigert for his courtesy and bidding
him farewell, we turned our horses' heads in the direction of
Major Thomas'. We stopped at tbe entrance to read the
quaint notice to lightning conductors, book-agents, sowing-
machine people, and others, to pass by without calling, and
then drove up to the house where the handsome, genial old
Major came forth to greet and welcome us; and welcome us
he did. His toddies, all made up in decanters, are most se-
ductive. I am not a judge of whisky. Major Thomas is,
though, I am assured, as I know that he would not own any-
thing that was indifferent. Be this as it may, however, I
know (whether it was from too frequent intercourse with it,
or not, I cannot say— possibly so — for the Major keeps you
going whtn once he gets you to Dixiana) that, by the time I
got back to LexiDgton. I had a terrible headache. I imparted
this in formationto a friend. This friend assured me that when-
ever a Kentnckian got " a head" on him he drank Blue Lick
water, and urged me to try it — said it acted very quicklj' and
surely on the liver, stomach, etc. In a moment of weakness
I yielded. My Kentucky friend ordered a glass of Blue Lick
forme. I had it placed near me, and I at once thought that
something had happened — a drain or sewer-pipe burst, or
something — anything that could be worse and more awful,
when I suggested to my friends who were with me that we
had better go out into the fresh air — that I feared such an
overpowering odor of concentrated essence of drains and
sewer-pipes, etc., might bring on some sudden an^ dreadful
dibease. They smiled, and told me to drink that glass of
water and the smell would then immediately disappear.
I took! the inoffensive-looking goblet in my hand, but, as I
put it to my mouth, -'Shades of my departed ancestors!'' the
smell so overcame me that I nearly lost consciousness. J
hastily thrust the glass from me, and begged them to let us
leave at once. My friend, however, insisted upon my drink-
ing that water, aud, as he began to look warlike, and hint
that I was doubting his word, "By God, sir," etc., and as I
was feeling nervous and ill, aud in no mood for a "difficulty"
with pistols or bowie-knives, I consented to have another try,
and, with the aid of my friend, who tightly held my nose, I
drank that water. Merciful God! l think of it with horror
even now. M3' throat and palate seem even now to reek of it.
Did it act upon my liver and atomach? It did. For twelve
hours from that time it acted so persistently and vigorously
that at each violent and fearful effort it seemed as though
everything that was inside of me that was not made fast must
break away and come up, and it was not until worn out
\ with my frantic efforts to keep my liver in its proper place
(I expected every moment to see it), and drowsiness overtook
me at daylight, that I had the slightest hope of living to see
New York again.

The afternoon at Major Thomas' will not soon be forgotten
by those who were present. As the good, hospitable old
Major handed round the toddies, and we "repeated" again
and again, our spirits aud our color rose. Stories and anec-
dotes were told until Sam Bryant capped the climax, and
caused us nearly to choke with laughter by giving us, in his
own graphic aud inimitable manner ;»nd language, an account
of the time when the trotting-horse business got bad, and he
went to California to retrieve his fortunes; how lie did so,
and his subsequent return to and interview with a certain
lady of his acquaintance, who was going to "swar" him about
it on the "Good Book." It was a great story, and well told,
I wish I could repeat it, word for word, as he told it.

But to return to business. We paid a visit to King Ban,
of whom the Major is justly proud, for he is not only a grand-
looking and grandly bred horse, but has also made his mark
very plainly at the stud, as all the King Toms must do in
this country.

Fellowcraft, too, so like the pictures of the Godolphin
Arabian, at first sight, was looking well, and is a model to
look at.

The young things and some two and three-year-olds we
inspected in the paddocks, in which there was the most
abundant grass. The weanlings were pronounced by all
present to be a rare, good, racing-like looking lot, with lots
of size, quality and substance.

My next visit was to Eunnymede. I spent two nights at
the hospitable and substantial mansion of Col. Clay, and am
much indebted to that genial and good gentleman for many
courtesies. We took a whole day to look over the horses.
In the morning Col. Clay, Dr. Woodroffe (a young English-
man well known to me, who was formerly veterinary surgeon
in the English Army — the Fourth Dragoon Guards — and was
brought over here by the Hon. C. M. Ramsey, but who now
has a large practice at Lexington, where his skill in his pro-
fession is rapidly bringing him into high repute,) and myself
paid a visit to the stallion quarters, where are located four
no less celebrated animals than Bilh t, Hindoo, George
Kinney and Barnes, whilst, not a hundred yards from their
boxes, stands that game, good race-mare, Miss Woodford,
who, when we saw her, was standing in it, having her legs,
which she had slightly cut and bruised by running through
some ice, bathed by a boy. Old Billet looks well and hardy,
and likely to last some time >et. Messrs. Clay & Woodford
have certainly good right to feel proud of him. Hindoo is a
very aristocratic-looking fellow. He has, of course, thickened
and" let down considerably, but he never will be a horse that
will carry a lot of flesh and lumber. I should think he must
resemble his father at the same age. At any rate he is a
perfect gentleman to look at. He certainly was a great horse,
and he ought to make a good sire. Time will prove this.
Barnes and George Kinney are looking well, particularly
Kinney, who is a very handsome, peacocky fellow, full of
muscle even now, and in quality a race-horse all over. I
liked him greatly, and could not help thinking, though you
will say it is sacrilege, how I should like to see him going for
the Liverpool Grand National with about 140 pounds on his
back.

After inspecting the stallions, we paid onr respects to Miss
Woodford, who, as you know, was sent down to Ruuuymede
a few weeks since, for the purpose of giving her a run at grass.
I know that what I am going to say will not meet with general
approval; nevertheless, my large practical experience with
hoisesTather inclines me to believe that horses, more especially
race-horses, are more frequently injured than benefitted by
the sudden, severe, and radical change from the purely
artificial to the natural life, to say nothing of the chances of
accident, and a ihousaud other things.

There is nothiug that can take the place of the careful
attention, cleaning, regular exercise, aud food that a race-
horse should get, in easy times, nt the hands of a good trainer.
Some people will say. "Oh, the eoft, wet grouud is so good
for their feet and legs, and the grass is a natural medicine for
them, and they get cooled out," etc. Why will not staudiug
in a box ou wet clay a few hours every day answer, aud more
than answer, the tirst question? Wby isn't sea-water (we
have plenty of it here) tbe best thing in the world to freshen
their legs up with? Why, if you want mild medicine, are
there not a hundred and one simple specifics known to every
trainer that will beat grass a long ways off? Why will they
not be much more contented and better in every way when
with their companions? Horses, especially race-horsos, love

company and fret without it, and their food, even if they do
not refuse it. does not do them half the good it otherwise
would. Why, too, when tbe time comes for hard work
again, will not their organs, flesh, and muscles be in a far
better condition to go to work upon than when thev came up
from grass, all llabby, fat, and out of condition?

The other day I was going through some stables at the
Lexington track. I had been looking at a lot of horses that
were under veterinary treatment for some ailment or other
colds, wounds, strains, lumps, bruises, etc., and that one
and all looked poor, pinched, and hard in their coats, when
I came to a filly by Virgil, belonging to B. J. Treaey, of
Lexingtou. This filly looked in the pink and bloom of health.
She was not clothed, yet her coat was as fine as satin and
shone like broDze, showing that she was in good health; her
eye, too, was bright, clear, and lively; her legs hard, cool,
and clean as they could be; and, altogether, she was the very
picture of health and vigor. I exclaimed when I saw her,
and asked the trainer how it was that she was in such very
different trim to all the rest. "Ah, sir," said he, "they have
all been turned out, but Mr. Treaey knows too much for
that. His filly has been kept up all the time, and just see
what a difference it makes. She is in rare form to train, but
how long it will take me to get the others where she is now."
And he was right. Many a good horse I have known almost
ruined by this mistaken notion of turning out to rough it.
If a horse has to have a very long rest, say, for a year, or
many months, to recover from accident or" what not, why
the case is different, but even then he wants to be brought
to the change quite gradually.

They used, in my time, to turn hunters out to grass in
England, to rest them and freshen them up. So many good
aud valuable horses were absolutely ruined by it, however,
that they soon gave it up; and now, when a hunter is let up,
he is provided with a good, loose box, and a straw-yard to
walk about in. If his feet are wrong he is made to stand on
damp clay so many hours a day; if his legs are wrong they
receive proper attention; he gets vetches or other green food;
is regularly fed, watered, and exercised sufficiently to keep
him in good, sound flesh and muscle, instead of growing
gross, fat, and flabby, so that when he comes up for work he
soon comes to hand, and his legs are not knocked to pieces
in getting him there. This is quite a digression from my
subject, but it is, I think, an interesting one, and I hope you
will excuse it on that ground.

From Miss Woodford we drove over to Mr. Woodford's
farm where tbe weanlings are kept, and I found a great treat
in store for me. Mr. Woodford was on hand, ready and
proud to show his pets, and well he might be proud of them,
for a better or smarter lot it would be hard to find. We
looked them all over first of all, and then the fillies, in
batches of six, were turned out into the paddocks, aud it
made one's hair hiirly stand on end to see the way they went
careering around. It is wonderful that they do not more fre-
quently meet with accidents.

Here, again, I regret that I did not take notes as to the
dams of these fillies and colts. Notably, however, I remem-
ber three fili»es — by Billet, I believe — one a dark chestnut,
out of Cumniie F., a perfect gem; another, a full sister to
Barnes, aud so much like him, «icept that she shows more
quality in front, that I exclaimed upon the likeness the
moment I saw her. She is a grand filly, with a back aud
loins just like her brother's that look like carrying me, and T
weigh 190 lbs. now. Whoever gets her will have to pay for
her, I should Fay. Another very striking animal is the filly,
I think ont of tbe dam of Blazes, a great, lengthy, reachy,
racing-like looking filly, full of character and quality,
aud one that, if looks go for anything, will some day pay her
way. There were some slashing good colts, too, most of the
Billet's taking, I thought, very much after him, but I cannot
remember them now. The three fillies, however, impressed
me greatly, and so did a chestnut colt by *Hindoo, who,
when he was turned out, sailed round and round his paddock
with his flag up and head and tail nodding, just as Hindoo
used to carry his, and with that easy, daisy-cutting sort of
four-mile "lick" so peculiar to great stayers, and which was
so characteristic of his sire.

Everything about this establishment bespeaks great care
and good management. Even the oats that they were feeding
weighed some 6 lbs. to the bushel more than those I saw else-
where in Kentucky. Mr. Woodford is on the best of terms
with every one of his youngsters, and they show his skill, at-
tention, and careful handling. A healthier, hardier, better-
grown lot it would be hard to find. I predict for Messrs.
Clay & Woodford a good average, and should not be sur-
prised were it to be the best of the year in Kentucky.

From Eunnymede I returned to Lexington, and from
there I drove over to Dr. Norwood's, where the Spendthrift
yearlings and their dams are located. The day was a very
wet and miserable one, and I was unable to see this cele-
brated stud to the best advantage. This stud is fairly, I
think, entitled to be styled "celebrated." A more choicely
bred lot of mares does not exist on this continent. Spend-
thrift himself was a great race-horse, and he proved himself a
first-class stallion the very first time of asking, though his
son Bankrupt, who, before he went amiss, was undoubtedly
the best two-year-old out, and who, uu'ess better judges than
I am are much mistaken, will yet outdo anything he has
hitherto done. Then, too, think of the magnificent lot of
colts sold by me from this stud last June, and the grand aver-
age, the best yet made in America, their breeding, good looks,
aud performances obtained for them.

If report be worth anything, as you know, one colt by
Spendthrift, out of Doubt, sold ou that occasion for $0,109,
will make this stud more valuable and famous still this com-
ing season, and prove himself to have been worth four times
$6,000, perhaps. Who can tell? J. Kowe, perhaps.

At any rate, the Spendthrift, if sent op in the same mag*
nificent form that they were in last year when I sold them,
will create another sensation here next June.

The brother to Bankrupt looks a race-horse (much more so
even than Bankrupt) from the tips of his ears to his heels.
Long, low, reachy, and smooth as an icicle is he, with plenty
of substance, but not an ouuco of superfluons lumber, just as
full of quality as he can be, with a beautiful and most intelli-
gent head, long, strong, muscular neck, shoulders well
placed, and legs well under him — not a large colt, but quite
large enough; in fact, an exceedingly high-class colt as far
as looks go, with every promise on this score of becoming
actually bo us a race-horse.

The fillies, too, pleased me greatly, and will be a graud-
looking lot by Juue next, if properly cared for tins winter. I
here good reports of nearly all those sold last year. Spend-
thrift was looking very well indeed.

My next visit was to Milton Young's McGrathiana Farm.
Here I saw Onondaga, aud a good-looking horse he is. His
temper, I was informed, is very bad. He can still see a little,
Mr. Young says, but they keep cloths tied over his head and
eyes to prevent him from seeing anything. He did not show
any temper, particularly, whilst I waslookingat him. Dnkeol
Montrose. Mr. Young's other stallion, who has grown and
thickened greatly, I should not have known.

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t for the fact that he has engaged to train
. A. Belmont's stable the coming season,
no two to one that Jacob Piucus would
purchase a couple of Mr. Loril lard's two-
ear-olds, at the coming sale. It is a fact well
nowu among Pincus' best friends that he
ias a strong desire to take a first class Aineri-
an-bred oolt to England, to start for the
Juineas, Derby, St. Leger, Hardwicke, or
Jambridgeshire. Probably some of our read-
rs will say his head has been turned because
ie happened to be lucky enough to win the
)erby and St. Leger, and came within an ace
f winning the Guineas, with Iriquois. Those
?ho say so doirt know Jacob Pincus He is
he least susceptible, of all men, to elation or
lepression. His brain is so perfectly balanced
hat he is the last man to get the "big head."
"•incus has more common sense than any
uan we ever encountered in the racing world.
Ie spent two years in England which was full
if honor to him, and in which, true to him-
.etf, he kept his eyes and ears wide open, and
lis mouth shut. He saw aud heard enough
o convince him that a colt of Derby form is
sheaper to purchase here than in England,
ind that the possession of such a colt, in the
lands of a close-mouthed man like himself,
woold win him enough money to keep him
lor the remainder of his days in comparative
lfliuence. Most of the Lorillard two-year-olds
ire in the Derby and Leger of 1SS7, and there
ire oue or two well worth Jacob's attention. —
Vigilant,

A curious character of the Northern Eng-
lish turf in days gone by, was a bookmaker
oamed Kichards, or "Short Odds,"as the man
was nicknamed. He made a queer figure on
ike course dressed in brown kerseymere
breeches, brown drill gaiters, a brown coat
ind an ola-fashioned sort of jacket, called a
3pencer, which was white in summer, and
always with a choice flower in his button hole.
Richards began life as a stocking-maker, and
first took up with betting at the door of a
cockpit; being shrewd aud lucky, he soon ad-
vanced to higher things, and made a book for
some of the northern races, progressing, until at
last he became a big pot. But he was exceed-
ingly eccentric in all he did; when going to
Newmarket he would drive one horse and lead
another behind his gig. One of them was a
brown, seventeen hands high, aud after going
a stage he would change them about, putting
them alternately between the shafts. His own
corn always went with him in the gig, and a
regular cargo of stockings as well.

The awful depths of asininity into which a
man can descend, when he tries real hard,
was amply illustrated in the Times of Monday
last. The intelligent young horse reponer of
that respectable sheet has for some time been
engaged in a heartrendiug struggle with his
inner consciousness as to the veracious why
and wherefore of the decadence of long dis-
tance racing. On Monday morning he arose
in all his brainy arrogance aud declared that
"short races are so popular because they are
run off in less time than longer ones, thereby
allowing more events to he placed on the
card." This is a gem. What a wondrous
intuitive faculty is shadowed forth in the
assertion that it takes longer to run two miles
than one! What an exalted opinion of the
inestimable value of time! It takes SO sec-
onds longer to run a race of a mile and a half
than it does to run one of three-qnart«rs. We
have five races a day. That's 400 seconds
saved, In about a year we'd have about
enough time put by to enable us to enjoy an-
other race. What exquisite rot!

One feature of western stake entries, which
has not existed heretofore except to a limited
extent, is the powerful invasion from the
Pacific slope. Indeed, the leading stables
cut there have entered at Louisville, Chicago
and St. Louis in such large numbers, some of
their representatives being veritable cracks, it
is only reasonable to infer that they will carry
away a considerable slice of the stake-money.
First making a bold bid co capture the Ken-
tucky Derby, they afterwards lay claim to
every leading western stake by the liberality
and strength of their nominations. Last year
Baldwin had that sort of thing nearly all to
himself, but now Haggin goes him several
points better, while other California stabies
are also well represented. Haggin, I hear, has
more horses in training than any other man in
America, agoodly portion of the number being
purchased in the east. — N. Y. Spirit.

Abe West, it is announced, will be trainer
of the Corrigan stable of runners this season
Rogers who looked after the string last year,
having gone into the employ of S. S. Brown,
the Pittsburg millionaire who has taken up
racing as a pastime. The Corrigan lot of
horses will be a large one in 1SS6, no less
than twenty-five being now in preparation for
training. It is probable that before all their
engagements are filled it will be necessary to
divide the stable, in which case Corrigan,
who is an old-time driver of trotters, will as-
sume personal charge of one contingent. He
looked after Freelaud when that horse was
running his memorable races with Miss
Woodford last season, and like most men
who have bad the care of trotters is far supe-
rior to the average trainer of thoroughbreds
at this business which the latter assumes ■
know so much apart.

The jockey Garrison, who bas.beconie one
of the most successful boys in his profession,
and whu is also one of the few riders who take
care of the large sums they earn, has gotten

into a serious difficulty with his mother over
financial matters. He has been in the habit
of giving his mother a large share of the
money earned by him. She is a widow, and
not long ago expressed a determination to
marry again, whereupon the jockey son fell
out with her, the end of the quarrel being a
demand on his part foi several thousaud
dollars which he had placed in the maternal
care for safe keeping. This was flatly refused,
and as Garrison is a minor, his claim cannot
be enforced, so that he finds himself minus
money, and with the unpleasant prospect of
a step-father in the family who will continue
to take bis earnings.

Boadster Wanted.

A road horse that can trot in from 2:25 to 2:35;
from 5 to 8 years old; ISA to III band? high: dark
color; free driver; no puller: disposition suitable
for pole work. Price unlimited.

Address F. s. Malone,

212 Sutter SI., San Francisco.

DENMARK STALLION.

For Sale.

The single-foot (saddle* and trotting [harness)

stallion

Jack Randolph

Imported from Kentucky. . nd cost $2,000. Is now
at Pumyeas Stable, Seventh aud Broadway, Oakland.
WillbescU for SGOD. It not sold before .March 1st. will
make tba season at above placi Pedigree and Testi-
ti t.i la are with the bors*. tie belongs to a family
of natural single-footers and iun>bined horses, and
can't bi; excelled for style, co'oi, disposition, size,
und breeds true. Owners of riorgau, "Elmo and Mc-
Lellau Mares should read tins notice twice.

Pumyeas' Stable,

Seventh akd Broadway, Oakland.

Tips and Toe Weights.

A Natural and Plain Method I of
Horse Shoeing

.....WITH AN APPENDlA ...

Treating of the Action of the Bace Horse and Trotter a. -own h>
Instantaneous Photography.

By Jos. Cairn Simpson, Author of Horse Portramira

"Eoimd.-b.oofc., short-jointed, fetlocks shag and long."

— SJiafaspearOm
o

Tips and Toe WelffhtS.— "We have received from Mr. Joseph Calm Simpson, Editor an3 Sroprfe.
tor of the Bbeedeb and Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal., a copy of his book entitled "Tips and Toe
Weights; A Natural and Plain Method of Horse-shoeing, ■with, an appendix treating of the action of
the racehorse and trotter as shown by instantaneous photography. Toe and Side-Weights." Mr. Simpson
has had many years of experience in training trotters and runners, and is besides a most able, pleasant
■writer on matters pertaining to the horse. His "Horse Portraiture" was one of the first and best
works on "training" we ever read. For several years he has been experimenting with tips in the hope
that they might be made to serve every purpose of a full shoe and act as a preventive of the many hooi
ailments entailed by the ordinary method of protecting our horses' feet. These experiments have
alreads demonstrated that tips will accomplish all he had hoped for, and wo believe every horseman
who reads the result of his experience will conclude with us that Mr. Simpson has inaugurated a revolu-
tion in shoeing that will prove of incalculable benefit to both horse and master. We are a willing con-
vert to tips as against full shoes, and reading the plain, unbiased reports of actual trials by the author
of "Tips and Toe Weights," together with the knowledge that "ihe common system of shoeing has caused
more suffering and done more damage to horses than can be traced to any other source, has had much to
do with our conversion. We would not take S50 for for this book and be without it, and on behalf of the
"most faithful friend to man" would urge every reader of the "Sportsman" to secure a copy of it
and test the value of its teachings. Price, in paper, SZ; cloth, 51.50.— Western Sportsman and Live Stock
Journal.

44 Tips and Toe Weights,'* & natural and plain method of horseshoeing, is the title of a very
clever, ingenious and practical book from the pen of Joseph Cairn Simpson, the Editor and Proprietor of
the Beeedee and Spoktsman. The author in his introduction presents "his little volume with apolo-
gies;" he had no need to do so, every chapter gives evidence of careful thought, his arguments are well
worked out, the results of his experiments are placed in the most perspicuous manner before his
readers, and his researches Into the past show that he is at once an enthusiastic and veracious student
of the horse. His great argument on tips receives its strongest indorsation from his famous colt
Anteeo, whose history from his first shoeing to the time of publication is exhaustively treated. The
opening chapter is a plea for a better system of shoeing, and each succeeding chapter is a step on
the ladder towards that final conclusion which the author has arrived at. He brings history, theory and
experiment into play to support his argument, and whether the horseman believes in his conclusions or
not, he will not quit tho book till he has read it through, for in addition to the perfect knowledge of
the horse which the author possesses, he surrounds it with a literary charm, which holds the audience to
the last sentence. We heartily commend "Tips and Toe Weights" to the attention of the public. — Chicago
News,

Tips and Toe Weights.— J. C. Simpson has been prominently identified with trotters for many
years, not only as a writer on the subject, but as an expert handler and developer. He has givenagreat
deal of study to horses' feet, and the best way to improve their action. After experimenting for a
number of years, he has put the result of his researches and practice in book form. This work,
entitled "Tips and Toe Weights," claims to be a natural and plain method of horseshoeing. It treats
of the action of the racehorse and trotter, as shown by instantaneous photography, and gives the sub-
ject of tips and toe weights a thorough ventilation. The work is meeting with a large sale, and is
deserving of a place in every horseman's library, no matter whether he agrees with the ideas advanced
or not. Send orders to the San Francisco News Company, or to the Breeder and Sportsman, San
Francisco, Cal. Mr. Simpson is the Editor of the Breeder and Sportsman, which is a weekly journal
devoted to the interests of breeders of fine horses, etc., and the advancement of all legitimate sport.
It is the chief medium and representative of the breeding interests on the Pacific Slope.— U. Y.
Spirit, May 10th.

Tips and Toe Weights.— Jos, Cairn Simpson of San Francisco, California, has just published a book
byaDCv- ■■'♦'e which is almost worth its weight in gold to every horseman. He does not believe in the
rigid, unyie..> t.g iron shoe that gives no rlay or expansion to the horse's foot. He has found that shoe3 are
unnecessary, aud everybody knows they are hurtful. He is a beliver in the use of iron or steel tips to pro-
tect the toe of the foot. By their use, and without ever having put a shoe on Anteeo he trotted when four
years old in 2:20$. He claims that for ordinary use even on macadamised roads tips are all that are re-
quired; that that fearful cause of lameness, contraction, is entirely avoided by the use of tips. We are
going to use them, and advise others to do it in the manner he recommends. Send $1,50 to him and he will
send you the book and it will be as good an investment as you evermadefor the money. — Coleman's Sural
World.

Since the book was published, Anteeo gave still more convincing proof of the efficacy of the .
tnotting a public trial in 2:20i, and showing half-miles in 1 :08 and furlongs in 1G seconds wiiie a
four-year-old. The best evidence of the genuineness of the trials was his sale for $10,000, with other
parties ready to take him at the price. Antevolo, two years younger than Anteeo, never wore a shoo, and
owing to an injury to his foot when a foal it was the universal impression that he never could trot fast.
He did well as a yearling and two-year-old, aud this past season, when three years old, he won the Occident
Stakes, $1,221, in which he got a record of 2;29^, last half in 1:53$; first money in purse at Sacramento,
$500; second money at Stockton, S2c3; the Stanford Stakes, §1,672; nnd tho Embryo, $870, making p. cash
return for the season of $4,514. I am satisfied that if he had been shod with full shoes when first put lu
training he would have been hopelessly crippled.

In the Breeder and Sportsman will be given a complete history of the treatment of Antevolo, show-
ing with exactness the trials and results. I have made arrangements with an eminent microscoplst to
make full examinations of the horny deposit in wall aud sole, and all the tissues which composo the foot
of the horse, which will be incorporated in the forthcoming articles in tho Breeder and Sportsman.
Fully convinced by practical results, that this part of tho anatomy of the horso is not understood as
thoroughly as the other portions of the frame. _ anticipate valuable accessions of knowledge from the
revelations of the microscope. Job. Cauin Suitsok.

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Address WALKER .V SMI I H.
3 J >inuli Spring St., I.ijs Amnios. «al.

»a. EAsior..

IMPORTANT SALE

OF

Thoroughbreds

EASTON'S NATIONAL

Hoese and Cattle Exchange:

(MJfi rEn .

Annonuce tue sole of the Entire :.,„.. .; |, . ,

MR. T. J. MEGIBBEN,

Orlando. Vali.i,,, Electro, w-nona. Sto i.
instun. Einlover. etc..

Together wUk Two and Three-year-olds, by Surf, -
bok, Longfellow, imp. Km; Ban, aniwirw

WI2.L ee sol:) sy

Public Auction

WITHOUT RESERVE,
AX

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PES. DC, icGC, at 2 P. M.

Catalog ies will be ready shortly.

W1I EASTON, President.

FOE SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN

CATTLE,

From Her 1 <>f

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On bis Banc!] at

V NA, TEHAMA CO..

Cali(o:n;a. For prices and catalogue address

MR ARIEL I, ITintor, Room 6». «. I'.K. It.

BnlHIIng, cor. 1th and Townseud, San Francisro.

Bulls! Bulls!

To parlies in want of Kange Bulls. I desire to call
their attention to my herd In Sauta Clara County,
I have a surplus of abont 125 bead of yearling Lulls,
and offer them at s5u. in lots of ten or less, aul --it)
ini.ll lots larger than ten. Having no dairy, these
calves have had the advantage of all the cows' milk,
combined with good pasturage. They are bred from
nigh grade Shorthorn cows, belter known u "Tne
Rankin Cattle/' crossed with young Devon and Short-
horn bulls; they are mostly dark red in color.

MORGAH HILL,
Madrone Station, Santa Clara Co. I ll.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

, (be bj Heron lea, etc.,1 dam I ..<:■. si .
■■ out ol r Norfolk mare, etc.

blood bay w it b erj hand-

in, wi ll muscled in i uttered;

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Mie was timlrd March, 1 88): hae on!) ha

■ lining, hi four weel he vas

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Feb 13

MONMOUTH PARR,

LONG BRANCH, N. J.

SEASON OF 1886.
ADDED MONEY, $150,000.

The Racing will begin on Saturday, July 3, and continue on Monday,

July 5, and on each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

thereafter until Tuesday, Aug. 24.

NOT LESS THAN SIX RACES EACH DAT.

Tlie folloivine: Stakes are Now Open.

to Close and Name March 1 next
FOR FIRST SUMMER MEETING, 1886.

The Fourth of July Handicap, a Bweep-
stakes of S50 each, h. f., or only Sin if declared by
6-30 p. m. on July 3d with 91,000 added ; the second to
receive §250 out of the stakes; weights to he pub-
lished by July 1st; the winner of any handicap after
publication of the weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one
mile.

The I*ong Branch Handicap, a sweepstakes
of §50 each, h. f.. or only $10 if declared by 4 p.m.
on July 2d, with $1,250 added; the second to receive
Saoooiit of the stakes; weights to be published by
July 1st; the winner of any handicap after putlica-
tiod of the weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one mile
and a quarter.

The Shrewsbury Handicap, a sweepstakeB
of $50 each, h. f ,, or only $10 if declared by 6:30 p. m.
on July 3d, with 81,500 added; the second to receive
$350 out of the stakes: weights to be published by

July 1st; the winner of any handicap after publica-
tion of the weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one mile
and a half.

The Independence Stakes, for two-vear-olds,
of $50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, "of which
$500 to the second ; a winner of $2,500 to carry 5 lbs. ;
twice, 7 lbs.; thrice, 10 lbs. extra; those not having
wonS2,0C0 allowed 5 1 s.; maidens allowed 10 lbs.;
three-quarters of a mile.

The Oeean Stakes, of S100 each, h. f., or only
$25 if declared by June 25th, with $1,500 added, of
which $500 to the second ; one mile and an eighth.

The Monmouth Cup, a sweepstakes of $100
each, b. f.. or only $25 if declared by June 25tn with
$2,000 added; of which $500 to the second; the win-
ner of the Coney Island Cup for 1886 to carry 5 lbs.
extra; one mile and three-quarters.

FOR MIDSUMMER MEETING, 1886,

The Atlantic Stakes, for two-year-ols, of $50
each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500 to
the second; those not having won $2,000 allowed 5
lbs.; maidens allowed 10 lbs.; three-quarters of a
mile.

The Seahright Stake.**, for tworyear-olds, of
$50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to the second; a winner of $2,000, when carrying
weight for age or more to carry 3 lbs. ; twice, 5 lbs ;
thrice. 7 lbs. extra; those not having won $1,000
when carrying weight for age or more allowed 3 lbs. ;
maidens allowed 7 lbs . ; three-quarters of a mile.

The Red Bank Stakes, for two-year-olds, of
$50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to the second: a winner of $2,000 when carrying
weight for age or more to carry 5 lbs.; twice, 7 lbs.;
thrice. 12 lbs. extra; maidens allowed 7 lbs.; three-
quarteis of a»mile.

The t'amden Stakes, for two-year-olds, of $50
each, >15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500 to
to the second; those having won a stake of $2,000
(handicaps and selling races when carrying leBS than
weight for ape not counting) excluded from starting;
those not having run second for such stake allowed
3 lbs.; maidens allowed 7 lbs.; winner* not quali-
fied to start not to pay forfeit; three-quarters of a
mile.

TheOptional Stakes, for two-yoar-olds, of $50
each, $15 forfeit, with $1,000 added; the second to re-
ceive $250 out of the stakes; the winner to be sold at
auction for $5,000 or to carry 7 lbs. extra; if entered
to be sold by 4 p. M., on *he day before the day
appointed for the race for $2,500, allowed 7 lbs., or if
for $1,000, 14 lbs.; maidens allowed 51bs; allowances
cumulative; three-quarters of a mile.

The Barnegat Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
S50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to the second; the winner of the Belmont, Coney
Island Derby. Stud Stakes or Lonllard StakeB to carry
5 lbs.; of two of those stakes, 7 lbs. extra; those not
having won a stake for three-year-olds of $2,000 when
carrying weight for age or more allowed 5 lbs,;
maidens allowed 10 lbs. ; one mile and a half.

The Raritan Stakes, for three-year-olds not
having won a stake, for two-year-olds of $2,000 when
carrying weight for age or more, of $50 each, $15 for-
feit, with $1500 added, of which $500 to the second;
a winner in 1886 of $2,000, when carrying weight for
age or more, to carry 5 lbs.; twice, 7 lbs.; thrice, 10
lbs. extra; those not having won in 188G (handicaps
and selling races not counting) more than $1,000
allowed 5 lbs., or if not more than $500 7 lbs., or if
they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.; maidens allowed
15 lbs. ; one mile and a quarter.

The Elizabeth Stakes, for fillies three years
old not having won a stake for two-year-olds of $2,000
(handicaps and selling races not counting) of $50 each,
$15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500 to the
second; a winner in 188G of $2,000 when carrying
weight for age or more to carry 5 lbs. ; twice, 7 lbs. ;
thrice, 10 lbs. extra; those not having won in 1886
(handicaps and selling races not counting) more than
$1,000 allowed 5 lbs., or if not more than $500, 7 lbs.,
or if they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.; maidens
allowed 15 lbs. ; one mile and an eighth.

The Newark Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
$50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to the second; a winner in 1886 of $2,000 when carry-
ing weight for age or more to carry 7 lbs.; twice, 10
lbs.; thrice, 12 lbs. extra; those not having won in
1886 (handicaps and selling races when carrying lesB
than weight for age not counting) more than $1,000
allowed 5 lbs., or if not more than $500, 7 lbs., or if
they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs. ; maideus allowed
15 lbs.; one mile.

The Palisade Stakes, for three-year-olds, of $50
each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500 ko
the second; winners iu 1886 when carrying weight
for age or more of $2,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; twice, 5 lbs. ;
thrice, 7 lbs. extra; of not more than $1,500, allowsd
3 lbs.; of not more than $1,000, 5 lbs.: of not more
than$50u, 7 lbs.; non-winners in 1886 allowed 12 lbs.;
maidens allowed 15 lbs.; one mile and an eighth.

The Treulon Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
$50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,000 added ; the second to
receive $250 out of the stakes ; the winner to be sold
at auction ior $5,000 or to carry 7 lbs. extra; if en-
tered to be sold by 4 p. m. on the day before the day
appointe for the race for $4,000 allowed 3 lbs • if for
$3,000, 7 lbs ; if for $2,000, 12 lbs.; if for $I,00u, 20
lbs.; one mile and an eighth.

The Eatontown Stakes, of $100 each.h. f.
or only $25 if declared by July 15th, with 81,500
added, of which $500 to the second; horses three
years old and upward, not having won when carry-
ing weight for age or more in 1886 more than $1,000
allowed 5 lbs.; orif not more than $500, 10 lbs.; or
if they have not won in 188C, 16 lbs. ; maidens' al-
lowed, if three years old, iO lbs; if four years old
or more 25 lbs.; one mile.

The Freehold Stakes, of $100 each, h. f , or
only $25 if declared by July 15th, with $1,500 added,
of which $500 to the second; horses not having won
when carrying weight for age or more in 1886 more
than $2,000 allowed 3 lbs.; or if not more than $1,000
7 lbs.; or if they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.;
maidens allowed, if three years old, 15 lbs.; if four
years or more, 20 lbs.; one mile and a half .

The Passaic Stakes, for three vear-olds and
upward, of $50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,000 added;
the second to receive $250 out of the stakes; non-
winners in 1686 allowed 10 lbs., and If raaidens,15
lb3.; three-quarters of a mile.

The Mitlsn miner Handicap, a sweepstakes
of $50 each, h. f.. or only $10 if declared b> 4 p.
M. on the day before the day appointed for the race,
with SI ,000 added; the second to receive $250 out of
the Btakes; weights to be published two days before
the race; one mile.

The Harvest Handicap, a sweepstakes of $50
each, h. f., or only $10 if declared by 4 p. m. on
the day before the day appointed for the race; with
$1,250 added; the second to receive S300 out of the
stakes; weights to be published two days before
the race; one mile and a quarter.

The Navesink Handicap, a sweepstakes of
$50 each, h. f., or only $10 if declared by 4 p. ai.
on the day before the day appointed for the race,
with $1,500 added; .the second to receive $350 out
of the stakes; weights to be published two days
before the race; one mile and a half.

FOR SECOND SUMMER MEETING, 1886.

The Champion Slakes, of $250 each, h. f., or

only $25 if declared by July 1st, or only $50 if de-
clared by August 1st. with $2,500 added; the second
to receive $500 out of the stakes, and the third to
save his stake; one mile and a half.

The Delaware Handicap, a sweepstakes of
$50 each, b. f., or only $10 if declared by 4p.m. on
the day before the day appointed for the race, with
S1.250 added; the second to receive $300 oui of the
stakes; weights to be published two days before the
race; one mile and an eighth.

The Monmouth Handicap, a sweepstakes
of $100 each, b. f ., or enly $25 if declared by 4 p.
m. on the day before the day appointed for the
race, or $10 if, declared by August 1st, with $2,500
added, of which $500 to the second; weights to be
published after the Champion, Choice and Omnibus
Stakes are run, and two days before the race; one
mile and a half.

TBe Select Stakes, for two-year-olds, of $100

each, h. f., or only $15 if declared by August 1st,
with $2,500 added; the Becond to receive $250 out of
the stakes; those not having won a stake of $3,000
when carrying weight for age or more allowed 5 lbs. ;
beaten maidens allowed 10 lbs.; three-quarters of a
mile.

The Choice Makes, for three-year-olds, of $100
each, h. f., or only $15 if declared by August 1st, with
$2,5 i0 added; the second to receive $250 out of the
stakes : tboso not having won a stake for three-year-
oldB of $3,000 when carrying weight for age or more
allowed 5 lbs. ; maidens allowed IU lbs. ; one mile
and a half.

The Mod A Chaiidon < hampague Stakes,

for two-year-oldw, of $25 each, p. p., with s6U0 added
by Messrs. Moet & Chandon, of which 81 uO to the
second; the winner of a stake of $2,000 to carry 5 lbs.;
twice, 7 lbs.; thrice, 12 lbs. extra; maidenB not hav-
ing run Becond for a Btake of $2,000 allowed 7 lbs.;
three-quarters of a mile.

N. B. — Winner of a certain sum ineanB winner of a single race of that value,

Weight for age means standard weight, according to the Rules of the Course where .the race Is run, or
its conditions.

Nominations to be addressed to the Secretary, Twenty-Beventh street and Madison avenue. New York.

J. n,VOSTEBf Secretary, VEOllUjE I,. LOBULAR!)' President,

FOR SALE.

Fine lem. and w. Setter dog pup, staunch on
game, and retrieves ; 8 months old . By Sam ex Bell.
Sam by Weaverman's Ponto, ex Nobel's Nellie. Bell
by Morris' Pete ex Morford's May. Weaverman's
Ponto, by Aldrichs' Macgregor ex Gales' Nellie. Also
English beagles of guaranteed purity. Also fine lot
of game fowls bred for the pit.

.IOHK KNIGHT.
Placerville, El Dorado Co. Cal.

r (Elcho

[Pat <

(Nell.

DTTKE^

I Gypsy... .-J

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IN THE STUD. PE $25.

CHAS.KAEDING, 538 Washington St,, Sau Francisco

( Montague

DON

(Vandevort's.)

c Coham'B Bang.
( Price's Vesta.

("Garth's Brake.

I Peg ■<

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IN THE STUD- FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

B. T. Vandevort,

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

Marin County Kennels.*

Dojj§ taken to train and board. I
terms, particulars, address

GEO. T. AILODER. Satisalito.

New Dog Pood.

genuine:

Spratt'a Meat "FIBRINS" Bog Cakes.

TheBe "Fibrine" Dog Cakes are used at all the
principal Bench Shows and Kennels in America and
Europe, and at the Royal Kennels at Ascot, Windsor
andSandringham. The sale of these '-Fibrine" log
Cak«s in England exceeds two hundred tonB each
week. Five large cakes for ^85 corn*,

CHALLENGE DOG FOOD.

A combination of food elements of which fifty per
cent, is meat, thoroughly cooked and canned. The
nutritive properties of the meat are preserved; it is
always moist with its rich juices, ever ready for
use, and easy of digestion. Two-pound cans,
*5 cents. Eight-pound cans 7 5 cents.

For Sale by

E. T. ALLEN,

Agent for the Pacific Coast,
416 Market St., San Francisco,

,-

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM. I

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares

and 170
Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1S85. and up to the last of January,
1SS6. All ihf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in ISSo, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ARE OFFERED FUR SALE AT FA1KI.AWX.

It is confidently believed that no fiuer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
r tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG KOADSTEKS, as well as those who want

FERST-CIASS. STANDARD-BRED T OTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTTT filVTTf PPTflE PTiAlST Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
1 n II V/1»JJ X XbJ.VJ.lJ X XIXHI price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further infonnation, address

tock Box 39S.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

THE MAC0MBER METAL FLYING TARGET.

The only Flying: Target
yet Invented which,
when hit, resembles a
wounded or winged bird.

II In Hie only target
which Will Seore Every
Time when tnfrly hit.

We challenge anyone to
produce its equal in lllglit
.coring qualities, cheap,
ness, and all oilier point*
necessary to a perfect
target.

Our Target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
used, and at 15 cemts each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
one-quarter cent per shot.

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR.

CLABROUGH & GOLCHER,

630 and 632 Montgomery St., S, F.

SOLE AGENTS

fob

PACIFIC COAST.

1886

IHxc

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Ill

J. B. MILLER. General Manager.

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bird is a Sure Flyer. Rain or Dampness DoesXot a fleet Then

Flies More Like the Natural Bird.

Is O tie-halt' Cheaper than Any Other Target.

FOR SALE BY ALL GUN DEALERS. Ask to see the American Clay Bird and Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Eighth Street A tileuvray Avenue. Cincinnati, Ohio.

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park,

ASSOCIATION.

TEOTTIXG COLT STAKES,

To be Trotted at the

ANNUAL FAIR, 1886,

AT SAXTA ROSA.

OPEN TO THE STATE.

For foals of 1885; dash of one mile; $25 entrance,
of which ?5 must accompany nomination; $10 must
be paid May 1. 18SC, and £10 August 1,1886; $200
added.

For ' two-year-olds and nnder; $50 entrance, of
■which $10 must accompany nomination; $15 to be
paid May 1, 1886, and $25 to be paid August 1, 1886;
$250 added. One mile and repeat.

For three-year-olds or under; $80 entrance, of
which $20 must accompany nomination; $20 to be
paid May 1,1886, and $40 to be paid August 1. 1886;
£300 added. Best 3 in 5.

For four-year-olds or under; $100 entrance, of which
£25 must accompany nomination; $25 on May 1, 1886,
and §50 on August 1, 1886; §350 added. B»st3ino.

Entrance to all the above to close with E. W.
Davis, Secretary, March 1, 1886. Five to fill; three or
more to start; two moneys of which, 65 per cent, to
first horse, and 35 per cent, to second horse. Non-
starters forfeit all money they have paid. If but two
6tart, they may trot for forfeit, divided as above. In
all other respects the National Trotting Association
rules to govern.

E. W- Davis, I. BE TURK,

Secretary. President.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a full stock of the celebrated
J. FermeLTs Cythiana Boots.

Which are now in use bv ALL the principal Breeders
and Trainers throughout the United States. I shall
offer them at low prices, and from their superior fit-
ting qualities and the excellent materials used they are
pronooneed by experts the cheapest boots madet

J. O'KAVE, ?67 Market St.,

Wholesale and retail dealer in Harness and Saddlery
Goods of all kinds.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, black points, coming seven years old,
about 15^ bands high. Sire Electioneer, dam by
McCracken's Dave Bull, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a severe sprain of one bind ankle
when three years old, this horse has not been on the
track, but he is vert fast. It is confidently believed
that bis ankle is all right now, and that he will be in
racing condition next Fall

The few oc-lts gotten by this horse are marvels of
perfection and have the trotting instinct in a marked
degree. They demonstrate that their sire is a stock
horse of the very highest order. Properly placed
this horse will more than pay for himself this
season.

Also for sale, a two-vear-old colt, sired by above
horse, and out of a St. Clair mare. In color, form
and action this colt is a duplicate of his sire, and is
as rare in quality as in breeding.

For price and particulars inquire of

BREEDER AM) SPORTSMAN.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PINE STREET, < or. Montgomery.

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Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
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needs of sportsmen.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Secnred bv letters Patent. Jnly 3,'i, 1883.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new. and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the bund is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as Bhaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye whale circnmscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination witi the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
aud washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination witli the check-

Kieces l> and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
I and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, ami bavins; the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as an I lor the purpose hereir
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ai d pivoted to the bridle so as to lie mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the lear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the bhnd up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced by toe- weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the inee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERRON,

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

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own homes. Work sen* by i
Vita clamp, Crown ilfg.

AXD GENTLEMEN who
#5 to (Si* day easily at Ihetr

mall. No canvassing. Addresa
Co., 29* Viae St., Cia'ti, 0,

Harry E. Carpenter, \7\ 3.,

llouorary Graduate oi
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada,

Veterinary Infirmary. 3 71 >atoiua S i

Residence, 966 Howard tit., San Francisco

mportant

Notic

will have on consignment from the Eastern States
in sis weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls
Sonthdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
live stock of any breed or age can have them come at
same time by giving me two 01 three week's notice.
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

ROIXI> P. SAXE,

1 tn porter. Exporter and Coinmissio '
fllercliant.

536 Eighteenth :

Oakland, ur Russ House, S. D '

H0RTH0RN

-OR—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APP1V TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

—OR—

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Clydesdale Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian teamer

FOUETEES HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and Mares, imported by Thomas
Brookless. Can be seen at Bay District Track.
FOR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Live siock and General Auctioneers, 116
Montgoiney St, San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

IIILMt V WALSH,

Sup't Huniiing Horse Dep'l,
Palo Alto stock Farm,

Notice.

Heubeot H. Brown, M.P. I
Nugent W. Bbows,

(jeo. H. Holmes,
C. Bbcce Lowe,

TEACIKG AS

BE0WN BROS. & CO,,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Ymerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
ind dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifcrnia firms.

References kindly pernniied to 3. B. Hagjrin. Esq,,
-ml Alaj* r Rathbooe of San Francisco

bkou> ijkov a <«>..

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New So nth Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Hoiilgomery Street. San I'raiuh™

SPECIAL ATTBXTIOK PAID TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties ot
tlie State.

REFER E SOES.

J. S. Caret, Sacramento. J. D. Cakb, Salinas.

it.±*.bABQKNT,Gilroy. John Buogs, Colusa.

p. A. Frs-iGAX, San Francisco.

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably those of Messrs. Whip,
pie, Colgrove, l>ietz. Courts, Dougherty, Newland £
Hammond, Daniel Cook and others, we teel assured
our ability to give satisfaction in all business in-
fcrugtedtoourcare. Sales will be made in all cities
and counties in the state. We have in contemplation
a series of combination or breeders' sales, similar to
those so successfully held at die East. We wili he
pleased to eutei into correspondence with parties de-
suing to paiticipate in snch sales. Private purchases
and sales of improved live stock of all descriptions
will be made on commission and stock shipped with
utmost care. .Several fine ranches at private sale
Purchases and sales made of land of even descrip-
tion. r

KHXIP A CO„ 116 Montgomery street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, TJ. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22.1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs.

etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of

mail, by sending full particulars of disease and 31,
Send for Buzard's Worm Powders for

horses, and his Worm .Mixture tor doss.
They never fail in their action. Will send a package

by mail for $1.

Special attention ^ven to the diseases ol ■ '•■■. a.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jt-seys of both sexes for sale. Postoffice address,
Sai> Francisco. Gal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. San Franefaro.

Thoroughbred Berkshire figs.

I have now on band, and offer for sale -it r- - nabla
prices, at my stock-far?::
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs
months old, bred from the beel ■;
slock, wbicb I import yearlj fn
Apply to Win. CorMtl

08 C

San 1.

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. Red Bluff via Marysville

....Sacramento, via Benicia ;,

" via Livennore..

" viaBpnicia

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TO EAST OAKLAND— *6:W>— *fl:3u— 7:00— 7:3U— a:W—
8:8lH-lt:Q0— 9:30— 10:00— 10:80— 11:00— 11:30— 12:03 -1 1:30
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•8: 30— •3:30-*4:00— *4:3a -*5:00— *5:30-*6:0O — *6:30 —
9:00.

TO FKUIT VALE (vi^ Alameda)— «M:30— 6:30— J11:00
—*12:00.

TO AJJAM.EDA— •6:00—*6:30— 7:00— •7:30— 8:00 — *S:30 -
9:00— 9:30— 10:u0— J10 :3U— 11 :00— Jll :a0— 12:00— J12 :30-
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±8:00— •8:30— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— ±1:00—2:00— 3:00— 4:00
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To San Francisco Daily.

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•8:53— *y:23— *10:21— *4:23— *4:S3— •5:23— »5:53— *6:23 —
•6:58—7:25—9:50.

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t6:45— ±9:15— *3:15.

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10:57-

FRO-'l BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 7 minutes later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— *5;22— •5:52 — *6:22— 6:52 - *7:ii -
7:53— •8:23— 8:52— 9:22— 9:52 — ±10:22— 10;52 — Jll:22-
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MM

Automatic Machine-Loaded.

SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES.

MANUFACTURED BY

melting and Lead Go.

Sportsmen whose gun dealers do not carry a stock of these
cartridges should accept no others, and thus avoid the possibility
of having inferior, so-called machine-loaded cartridges forced
upon them. The accumulated experience of admitted experts
proves that the "STANDARD" Chamberlin Cartridges are superior
to cartridges loaded by any other method.

Astoria, Oregon.
Selby Smelting and Lead Company, San Francisco.

"GENTLEMEN-.— Please find enclosed* * *. I have used your
"Standard" Chamberlin Cartridges on a four days' hunt, two days
on Clatsop Plains and two days up the river in the tide lands, and,
mind you, all this in a "regulation" Oregon storm. I am pleased
to say I had no miss-fires, and no tight shells, something very
common with paper shells in our climate. I think the "Standard"
will in time overcome Oregon prejudice against paper shells. This
four days' test shows me that your "Standard" Loaded Shells are
certainly all that is claimed for them. A. Gr. SPEXARTH.

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot

(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
San Francisco.

L^f.K I Commencing Oct. 18, 1885. I A*B*VS

San Mateo, Redwood and
Monlu Park.

(\ 9:03 a

10:40 a [Santa Clara, San Jose and J I '10:02a

•3::j0p f Principal Way stations. 1 | 3:36 p

1 :30 P J V, i 6 ;<J8 p

ID HO a ) Gilruy, Pajaro, Cantrovilln, ( ,
*3:30ijl t Salinas and Monterey. ( I

HolllBter and Tres Pinos.

10:40 a , ( Watsonville, Aptus, Suquel i Camp I ,

•3:30 p| } Capitolai and Santa Cruz. .4)1

lu HO a 1 Soledad and Way -Stations f

M»p

a— Morning. y -Afternoon,

•sunia-vs excepted. tSundavs oiilv (Sportsmen's train.)

Standard Time furnished by Randolph & Co , -S. F.

Stage connections are marie with the 10:40 a.m.
Train, exeept Pescadero Stages vi^ San Mateo and
Hedwooil. which connect with 8:30 a. m. Train.

CEEEEBv KUUTE.

FROT.r SAN FRANCISCO— •7:15-9:15— 11:15-1:15-

3:1.".— 5:15.
FRO:; OAKLAND— •6:15— 8:15—10:15— 12:15 — 2:15 —

4:1S.

Sundays excepted.

$ Sundays only.

Standard Time furnished by Randolph & Co. S. F.

4. S TOWNE.

■Jen. Manager,

T. H. OOUDMAN,

Gen. Pass. ATtk. Agt.

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

IjAUIT VIVA, bm, 5 years, by Three Cbeen,
her dam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SIR THAD, bg,4 years, by Norfolk or Thad
Stevens, his dam Lady Amanda.

TOO SOON, ch m, foaled December 31, 1867, by
Norfolk, her dam Lady Davis, by Red Bill, the dam of
Dashaway. Stinted to X X and Antevolo.

EX TEMPI.O, cb f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Unbroken,

TROTTERS.

II Itissinv DAMSEL, cum, foaled I8G7, by
Whipple's Hambletouion, her dam by Coruplanter.
Stinted to Antevolo.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double cross of Newminster blood, now so
"fashionable" in England, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare Every one of the family had an inheritance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Regent, Lady Amanda.
Lady Middlelon and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, 1 always considered a racehorae of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a hair- brother of Hock- Hock-
ing, .-ire of St. David, Beacons field, Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Thad showed a wonderful trial when a yearling;
he hurt his leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now he is perfectly sound.

Too Soon is the dam of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashaway, an old-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that tbc blood is valuable.

Ex Templo is a fine-looking filly of good size and
form. Sue has not been broken.

In Hi" trotting stud tb<; daughters of Whipple's
Ham Letoni "i have gained distinction.

ti ■ ri ten by Whipple*! Sambletonlan In the
. .;jn list, and .■'■■"■

marc .

it; 1 i . .-..,■- .

tion 1 ■ 1 situated so as bo '■■■■ p 1 hem 1 would

iot ii for double the price now put upon them,

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

pplj :o BREEDER AND SrOKTSMAN Cfflce,

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

For Sale by all Dealers.

special Kumn r. -trip Tick kts, ..t reduced rates— to
Monterey, A pros. Soquel and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso Robles Springs.

EXCURSION TICKET.

For Sundays oniy^^^Sj^^^8*™0: £°od

ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturday and SUNDAYonly;

Sunday and-1 good for return until following Mon-

Monday, t day, inclusive, at the following rates:

Round Trip

from San
Franc!sco to

San Bruno

MiUbrae

75

1 00

[tedwood., ....

1 00

1 25

\fenlo Park...

1 25

May field

1 25

Siltti)

Mon.

Tkt.

Round Trip

from San

FranciBCO to

Mount'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San Jose

Gilroy

Aptos

Snquel

Santa Cruz

Monterey

1 50
1 75

1 75

2 75

Sat to
Mon.
Tkt.

$2 00
2 25
2 50
2 50
400
5 00
5 00
500
5 00

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot, Townoend
street, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market
street, Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. A Tkt. Agt.

McKerronY

H-O-R-S-E B-O-O-T-S.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.

HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full line of everything used by trotters and runnei'B. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Eates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. K. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York

J. A. McKERRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco. Cal.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TBAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

summer and Winter Resort ol the
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from t/ie several streaniB
In the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may be had In season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notab'.v Salmon Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
thelowrateB of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BA THING FACILITIES

AT THS

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

ARE UNSURPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming bathe, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,

APTOS, SOQUEX AN1> SASTTA I'RFZ.

IS VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

I SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)
The Northern Division ruiiB through the counties

.•I Sun Mateu, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz
ami Mon toroy, each ot \vliii;l] abuundu hi game in great
variety. Notably

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of, held Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES. .

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

0 3igai ttus werje never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
I iuril y r nd e \cellonce. On! y . t he purest rice paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. 1-1 FIRST PRIZE MEDALS.

WM. S. KIMBALL & CO.,

PEERLESS TOBAQQQ WQB-KS, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 1

Quail, Pigeoii, Snipe. im< k, Gerse, l>eer
and Bear.

Lakes PTLARCITOS. and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this lino. Stages Connect with trains dally
it san Mateo tor those well-known Retreats, PUBIS-
SI MA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the. unlimited ex-
tent of range at ami about SAN BRUNO and MoMA-
EON'S f..r RIFLE PRACTICE.

These reBorts are but a Bhort distance from San
Frauciscu and oiler special inducements to tie lovers
1 ol this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will he entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF TnEIR DOGS
when earrled in Baggage Cara and put lu charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are Instructed'
Ut Issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage

,»-*-In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
whllelntransir.lt Is neee^sar\ that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Taekle will be carried f re.; of charge. Guns taken apart
and Becurelv paeked in wou<l or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Tow use nd
street, Valencia Station, and No 613 Marketer,., Grand
Hotel.

4. O. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Qnperintendent, Asst. Pass, and Tkt, Agt

Vol. VIII. No. S.
NO. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR

^X>(,eMK

ANTEROS.Jby Electioneer— Columbine

Owned by G. W. MORRISON, Oakland, Cal.

Anteros

We mast acknowledge a good deal of pride in the progeny
of Colnmbine, and in presenting the third brother in the
Breeder and Sportsman there is an amount of gratification,
which breeders of horses will realize. In the first place we
must acknowledge onr indebtedness to Governor Stanford,
had it not been for his kindness in proffering the ser-

vices'of Electioneer there could not have been the trio which
Wyttenback has so faithfully delineated. That it has proved
a happy combination must be admitted, as it is the first in-
stance of two "full" entire brothers obtaining records "in the
teens." Those who have seen the members of the Election-
eer-Columbine family will also admit that for beauty and
symmetry (they are hard to equal, and still more can be
added, that being that the "points" will meet the approbation
of the most critical.judges of equine form,

It is of vast importance to breeders that animals which are
used for procreation purposes should be of families which
excel generally. That is, that a good member of a good
family is superior in the breeding stud to one of still higher
powers when these are not family characteristics. This
principle is so generally acknowledged tnat it is rot necessary
to spend time in argument, and therefore the relationship
which Anteros bears to Auteeo and Antevolo is a point ;
his favor which will not be overlooked. But we mu:

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Feb 20

pass over his individual merits while considering those of the
family. He is a remarkably well-formen colt, and from
muzzle to croup, and from feet to withers, cannot fail to
please. In muscular development he is remarkable, and
with the quality of a fine thoroughbred. His color could
scarcely be improved, a rich brown with white hind feet,
•nd his coat glossy. There is a wiry look, a come and come
again appearance which is endorsed by his actions, as he
never seems to tire with the longest drives. Had
he not met with misfortunes it would not have
been necessary to make predictions regarding his
fast trotting powers, as there would surely have been estab-
lished. Sir. Marvin informed us that he drove him a quarter
in his yearling form in 41 seconds, and this was certainly an
augury of great speed in the future. When Mr. Marvin went
east those who drove him failed to carry out the promise
exhibited, and in order to give him a chance to recover from
treatment which had proved detrimental, he was turned into
a paddock. In the endeavor to jump the fence, which was
quite high, he got caught on the top rail and hung there for
some time before he was relieved, the result being a serious
injury to his stifle. The was so severe that he could not put
his foot to the ground for a long time, and it was thought
that he would never recover. Mr. Morrison bought him the
14th of last July, and, though still lame, he was so much im-
proved as to give hopes of entire recovery. We accom-
panied Mr. Morrison to Palo Alto, and feeling just as
much interest in the colt as if we still were his owner, agreed
to take him. Commencing to drive him about the middle of
July, he showed, after a few weeks' work, a return of the
lameness aud he was kept as quietly as he could be in a box
stall for about two months. When the driving was resumed
it was confined to slow road work with occasional brushes.
Since that there has been no indication of a return of the
lameness, with the still more pleasing show of coming back
to ike form of his early youth. Thinking it would be better
to give him more time, we advised his owner to let him make
a seasou, during which period he should uever wear a har-
ness, but be given the freedom of a corral for exercise.
Though anxious to see his education progressing, the advice
was acted upon, and a friend haviug just the proper place,
he will be given a vacation of four months. It is
somewhat hazardous to prophesy positively about the
future of horses, fast trotters especially, but if Auteros does
not put another very fast sou to the credit of Electioneer
and Columbine, we will bo "awfully" disappointed. His dis-
position is as good as can be. No matter how long tho inter-
val of idleness, he is as docile as though in daily work, and
though spirited and anxious to be "given his head," will give
his driver as little trouble to control him as any colt we ever
drove under the same circumstances.

From Palo Alto come reports that the two-year-old daugh-
ter of Columbine is tlie "bright particular star" of the family,
and those who have seen her driven claim that she is very
likely to take the lead of her brothers in the race for the top-
notch in the record. This is the first filly, and unless the
foal for this year has come, the four are all the progeny so
far. The mare was not bred the year Anteeo was born; she
was barren iu 1SS3, and again in 1SS5.

As she is only thirteen years old there is a reasonable ex-
pectation of many foals in the future, and judging from the
past,- it is also reasonable to expect that there will be many
to add to the lustTe of this branch of Electioneers. In addi-
tion to the pictorial representative, it may be as well to add
that Anteros is over 15£ hands bare-footed, and weighs
l,007i pounds. His weight on the 8th of last July was an
even 900 pounds, so that when fully matured, he is likely to
weigh over 1, 100 pounds. He was foaled the 3d of May, 1SS2.

The following is a reported speech of His late Majesty
King William IV., made in 1836, on a deputation from the
town of Esham, waiting on him to "express their thanks for
Hie Majesty's munificent gift of a free plate of 100 guineas."

"I feel most deeply the dutiful attention that induced this
acknowledgement of an act, promoted on my part by a
desire to show that I am sensible of the munificence and
loyalty of a parliament and a people that have not only en-
abled me to possess asaresident that ancientand magnificent
castle — the pride of Englishmen, and the envy of foreigners
— but to follow the dictates of my heart in furthering the
wishes and promoting the happiness of every class of my peo-
ple, whether of the gentleman of large fortune or of that
class which I always consider as forming that most impor-
tant connecting link iu a chain that binds the heart of a sov-
ereign to the interests and enjoyment of his people. I con-
sider this to be a national sport — the manly and noble sport
of a free people; and I deeply feel the pride of being able to
encourage these pastimes, so intimately connected with the
habits and feelings of a free country. I cannot help advert-
ing to the spot on which we are now assembled to enjoy an
amusement so truly national— a spot which derives such a
peculiar claim to our veneration from the circumstance that
here arose that first dawning of liberty, so dear to my heart —
so dear to the hearts of every one of my people. Neither I
nor anybody can be present without calling to mind that
here it was our liberties were obtained aud forever secured,
and that we are here lo enjoy those liberties and sports which
I will, with my utmost power, ever protect and foster, and,
in so doing, never lose sight of the welfare and enjoyment of
every class of my people from the highest to the lowest."

The National Trotting Association— Seventh
Biennial Congress.

Report says that Jay-Eye-See will be put in training as soon
as spring opens. He is wintering in Racine, and takes his
exercise regularly upon the snow, as does Phallas, who is
still his stable companion.

Mr. R. B. Conklin, of Sound View Stock Farm, Greenport,
Long Island, bears the palm as a getter of high prices for
trotters. He sold Ranis for 530,000, Wedgewoodfor $22,500,
:md has just refused §20,000 for King Wilkes, H1b price is
330,000.

A. D. West, of Grass Valley, has purchased the thorough-
bred stallion Nick of the Woods, by Leinster; dam Little
Sophie.

The following report of the proceedings of the National
Trotting Association is collated from the Chicago dailies.
The Congress convened on Wednesday, the 11th, and was in
session two days:

The Seventh Biennial Congress of the National Trotting
Horse Association met at the Grand Pacific Wednesday after-
noon. Judge James Grant, of Davenport, la., presiding.
Representatives of turf affairs from every state in the Union
were in attendance. The present headquarters of the associa-
tion are in Hartford, Conn., including 250 race- tracks.
Among the most prominent horsemen in attendance were
J. I. Case, Racine, Wis.; David Bonner. New Xork; Judge
James Grant, Davenport, la.; D. H. Wheeler, Omaha, Neb.;
Charles M. Smith, Earlville, 111.; M. J. Payne, Kansas City,
Mo.; Fred Talcott, Providence, R. I.; D. J. Campan,
Detroit, Mich.; L. G. Antisdale, Benton Harbor, Mich.;
U. C. Blake, Cedar Rapids, la.; J. J. Snaufer, Cedar Rapids,
la.; H. G. Haucock, Chicago; T. O. King, Hartford, Conn.;
B. K. Dow, Chicago; General W. S. Tilton, Boston, Mass.;
Major P. B. Johnson, Lexington, Ky.; E.H. Webster, Kansas
City, Mo.; Edward Laurie, Mendota, 111., and George Wilde,
Polo, 111.

President Grant stated that the object of the meeting was
to effect certain modifications of the rules and regulations of
the association, for the better government of the tracks em-
braced in the association. He expressed the hope that the
next congress would be held at Hartford, Conn., as the books
and papers of the corporation are all there, and have grown
so voluminous that it now requires an entire car to transport
them. In conclusion, he called for the report of the Commit-
tee on Rules.

"By whom," asked Delegate O'Connor, springing to his feet,
"was this committee appointed?"

"By the Chair," responded the President. Mr. O'Connor
protested vigorously against the President usurping the
power of the congress, but was soothed when he discovered
the report asked for was from the Committee on track Rules,
and not on the rules governing the Congress.

One of the changes in the rules is the limiting of the time
which track associations may hold an entry under postpone-
ments of events, the change providing that this time
shall not extend beyond the week for which the meeting is
announced, and that any race not called by 4 o'clock on the
Saturday of the week mentioned shall be declared off and the
entrance money refunded. A change of rule No. 46, section
1, as to decorum, says: "If any owner, trainer, rider or at-
tendant of a horse, or any other person, at any time or
place use improper language to the officers of the course or
the judges in a race in connection with any act or thing
ordered by the judges in the discharge of their duties, the
person so offending shall br punished by fine or expulsion."
In connection with the matter of adopting a rule tending to
the equalization of horses at the post, the committee stated
that the matter was of too delicate a character to warrant the
recommendation of any rule governing it.

The Secretary and Treasurer's report showed that during
the year 1S85 the general receipts amounted to §20,929, and
disbursements $19,626, leaving a balance on hand of §9,303.
Mr. Bemis said, in the report, there was no mention made of
the sums received by the Secretary for suspensions. "I
have an order for $30 that I've been trying to collect from
Secretary Vail for more than a year," and he produced a
letter from the Secretary, announcing that Mr. Bemis was
entitled to S30 as fourth money in a race at the Ohio State
Fair, Sept. 16, 1S83, and would promptly receive the money
if he would send his address to Secretary Vail.

"That order has never been presented for payment," Mr.
Vail responded curtly, "'and such moneys are made up into
a trust fund."

The announcement of the existence of a trust fund was a
surprise to the members, and created a breezy ripple of ex-
citement. There has been a great deal of complaint at Secre-
tary Vail for the dilitory payment of many such claims, and
a motion was made to adjourn until this morning, in order
to permit of a careful inspection of the Treasurer's accounts
and the method of bookkeeping, but it was finally decided to
hold an evening session.

The principal business in the evening was the introduc-
tion of a resolution to appoint a committee of three, with
power to employ an expert to examine the books and accounts
of the Secretary and Treasurer. This resolution was adopted
and the committee appointed included, David Bonner of
New York, W. S. Tilton of Boston, Mass., and E. S. Ed-
wards of New Jersey. Mr. Bonner declined to serve. An-
other resdlution was passed instructing the Treasurer and
Secretary lo report on the first days of May and November,
in each year, to the various members of the association a de-
tailed account of all the receipts and disbursements. The
rest of the evening was spent in a heated discussion as to
whether officers should be nominated by committee or in
open congress, and it was finally decided that the president
and two vice-presidents will be nominated in open congress,
while other officers may be nominated by the committee, in-
cluding General Tilton of Boston, for the Atlantic district;
George W. Archer of Rochester, for the Eastern; P. P. John-
ston of Lexington, for the Central; A. G. Hancock of Chica-
go, for the Western; and J. D. Carr of California for the
Pacific district. The convention then adjourned.

When the association met for the second day's proceedings
President Grant called for the report of the committee ap-
pointed to select names to be placed in nomination for the
office of Board of Review members. Chairman Tilton began
to make his report, wheu Mr. O'Connor of La Salle, 111., ob-
jected, declaring that the amended report of the Secretary and
Treasury should be heard before any other business came up.
This was ordered by the Chairman. Secretary Vail then
stated that with all the books and accounts in his charge
at Hartford he could not, perhaps, give the information de-
sired as accurately as he wished. He would state, however,
that the money received from suspensions had remained in
hie hand from time to time, as a sort of trust fund, because
it could only be so regarded. It certainly did not beloDg to
the association, and only the action of the Board of Review
could decide whether it should be returned to the depositor
or to the association claiming it, or what other disposition
should be made of it. The total amount of what might be
called the account of obstructed funds was S4.62S. Of this,
S731 was to be acted upon at the next meeting of the Board
of Review, and §2,127 had yet to be paid by members from
which it was due. Mr. Vail himself had a claim upon this
fund of something over Si, 600 for money which he had ad-
vanced for the adjustment of claims. There might have been
one or two or perhaps more instances in which creditor, mem-
bers had not obtained their settlements as promptly as they
desired. Perhaps the association's Secretary might be justly
called to uccouut for this, but such matters were not easily
adjusted, and there was a great deal of business of this nature
to take up the time of the Secretary and. his assistants. It

was the wish of the Secretary, however, to handle this ac-
count, as all others of the association, to the satisfaction of
the members, and when any claims now pending were de-
cided settled, by the proper authorities, the Secretary was
ready to draw a check in accordance with such settlement.
It had never been the custom to account for this fund before
a congress of the association, but before the Board of Review
and this the Secretary was ready to do at any and every meet-
ing of the Board. Much discussion followed Mr. Vail's state-
ment, and several members remarked, after the close of the
session, that such freedom of speech and such open and harsh
criticism of the work of the association's officers had never
been known at any previous meeting of the organization.

Mr. O'Connor, representing the La Salle Driving Park
submitted the following letter, written to Secretary Vail by
Secretary Skelly of the La Salle Association, as an example
of what he termed the methods of the present officers of the
Association:

Dear Sir;— Ol the list of suspended men and horses sent us
by you but two horses were here, viz.: Westmont and Iris.
These two horses were entered and started through the
whole circuit— at Joliet and Ottawa— before they came here.
At Joliet and at Ottawa Charles Smith, of Earlville, and M.
M. Morse, of Pawpaw, 111., members of the Board of Review
were judges, and they passed upon the questions which you
raised against Westmont and Iris. They allowed them to
start and ordered their winnings paid to them. I suppose
yon have their reasons for so doing from Joliet and Ottawa.
In addition to the affidavits of Joseph Rea and Lewis New-
grass, the driver and owner of Iris, which were held at Joliet
to be sufficient, they presented to us the affidavits of the
Secretary of the Jennings County Association and that of
the judges of the race in which it is claimed time was sup-
pressed, copies of which affidavits we herewith send you.
Under the action of the other associations, and with such
authorities as Smith and Morse, we could not do otherwise
than treat them as did Joliet and Ottawa. Now, we desire to
be distinctly understood as willing and anxious to live up to
the rules of the National Association, but we insist upon be-
ing fairly and properly dealt with. It is to our mutual interest
to protect each other and render to each other its proper
dues, and your exposition of the law is probablv correct:
"that you allow no credits for deposits retained in possession
of those who are not creditor members." We have notified
you of all moneys collected and retained by us, and for four
years we have sought to ascertain whether we are "creditor
members" or not. Why can't we get a statement from you?
If we are in your debt, we want to pay you. If you are in-
debted to us, we expect you to pay us. We notice irom time
to time horses which we have suspended start at other places.
We cannot ascertain from you whether they have settled our
claims or not. We are not fault-finders, but we submit to
you if this is proper, business-like treatment. It is unjust to
us and to horse-owners to be so annoyed on account of our
differences, for which you are alone responsible, as we now
stand and have always stood ready to settle with you. More
than a year ago our directors discussed this matter, and, be-
ing unable to understand the meaning of your conduct
toward us, resolved not to remit you a cent of money until
you rendered a statement showing whether we owed you or
not. If we owe you, we will remit. If we don't, we won't. If
wo are derelict, it is the result of your dereliction, and an in-
spection of the rules which you apply to others should induce
you to a performance of your duty. We desire to maintain
friendly relations with you, but our relations can never be
smooth and business-like as long as you insist on having
everything your own way.

COMPLAINING OF SECRETARY VAIL.

"This letter," continued Mr. O'Connor, "upon its face tells
the important nature of the matters to which we had called
Mr. Vail's attention. In order that he should surely receive
the letter we registered it at the La Salle Post-Office. It was
mailed Aug. 22, 1885, and not until Jan. 22, 1SS6, did Mr.
Vail reply, and his reply was simply a statement of the ac-
counts existing between himself and our association, refer-
ring in no way to the Iris or Westmont matters, or to our
statement that horses suspended on our course had been per-
mitted to trot elsewhere before we had been notified of any
settlement of our claims. Now this is not right. It is not
business. If members of the association cannot receive the
protection, recognition, and satisfaction which they have the
right to expect from the officers of the association, of what
use is their membership?"

President Grant finally interrupted Mr. O'Connor in the
midst of that member's attack upon the methods of the asso-
ciation's officers, and the manner in which they had con-
ducted the affairs intrusted to their charge. The President
stated that any complaints which members might have
should be filed with the Board of Review. He had been
Chairman of that board, and all cases that had come before
him he had promptly ordered investigated, and this had been
done.

"Will you then order any cases I may submit to you in-
vestigated? asked Mr. D. H. Wheeler of Omaha.

"Yes, sir."

Mr. Wheeler then submitted papers in two cases in which
the Omaha Trotting Association claimed S60 and interest on
the same, said to have been collected by Secretary Vail in
1884.

John Splan, in speaking upon the same subjeot, stated
that he knew of one owner who had intrusted S150 to Secre-
tary Vail. This amount, he said, must certainly have fallen
iuto the sinking fund, for it took eighteen months to
recover it.

Mr. Wheeler of Omaha then submitted a resolution re-
quiring the Investigating Committee to publish a detailed
report of its investigation of the Secretary's accounts before
July 1st next. Mr. Beaman of Iowa submitted a substitute
providing for the holding of a special congress at Cleveland,
O., in November nest, to receive -the accounts of the com-
mittee.

ELECTION' OF OFFICERS.

The resolution and its ameudents were-both laid over
until after the election of officers, which was then declared
next in order. This resulted as follows. For the Board of
Review:

Eastern District — George M. Stearns, Chicopee, Mass.;
John Shepherd, Boston, Mass.; Morgan G. Bulkeley, Hart-
ford, Conn.

Atlantic District— David Bonner, New York; Paul H.
Hacke, Pittsburg, Pa.; Elias Wilkinson, Newark, N. J.

Central District— M. J. Payne, Kansas City. Mo.; Thomas
Axworthy, Cleveland, O. ; H. C. McDowell, Lexington, Ky.

Western District— M. M^ Morse. Paw Paw, III.; U. O.
Blake, Cedur Rapids, la.; D. J. Campau, Detroit, Mich.

Pucific District — N. T. Smith, San Francisco; L. J. Rose,
Sun Gabriel, Cal.

For the offices of President or Vice-Presidents the elec-
tion resulted iu the choice of Judge James Grant of Daven-
port, la., the present incumbent, for President; Gen. W. S.

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Tilton of Boston for First Vice-President, and D. A. Martin
of St. Louis for Second Vice-President. Following the elec-
tion of officers the meeting adjourned until 2 p. m.

BACK AT THE ACCOUNTS QUESTION.

When the afternoon session was called to order the resolu-
tion of Mr. Snauffer of Iowa, providing that the report of the
Investigating Committee relative to the Seeretary:s accounts
be referred to the Board of Review at its nest regular meet-
ing, with Mr. Beaman's amendment, that the present con-
gress adjourn to meet at Cleveland for this purpose, on the
third Tuesday in November next, was brought up for consid-
eration. It was put to vote without discussion, and the
amendment providing for the adjourned meeting carried.
Mr. D. L. Hall offered a resolution, which was adopted, pro-
viding that the special committee appointed to examine and
report on the books and accounts of the Secretary and
Treasurer be authorized to draw upon the Treasurer for all
their necessary expenses, and the Treasurer be instructed to
pay such drafts when properly signed by the Chairman of
the committee.

The discussion of the by-laws and rules of the association,
as they had been revised by the special committee, was then
declared in order, but attention was drawn by Mr. Giles, of
Detroit, to Art. 21 of the by-laws, providing that the by-laws
could only be repealed, altered, or amended by a vote of a
majority of two successive congresses of the members, and
not otherwise. The view was taken by many members that
this rule handicapped the members in making necessary
provisions for or against contingencies that were, from time
to time, arising in connection with the administration's
affairs and those of the tracks under its control.

REVISING THE RULES.

After nearly two hours of debate, discussion of the rales,
as revised, was begun. The rules, as revised, were read by
the Secretary and adopted or rejected, according to the sense
of the congress. The most important changes made were as
follows:

Section 3 of Kale 7 was made to read that any premium
which is withheld from a disqualified horse or man, and
which is not distributable, under the rules, to another entry
in the race, shall revert to the member, instead of the National
Association. Section 1 of Bule IS, under the head of
"Powers of Postponement," was amended to read as follows,
and the change will remove a source of annoyance that
horsemen have long suffered from:

Section 1, Bule IS — In case of uufavorableiweather.or other
unavoidable cause, each association or proprietor shall have
power to postpone to the next fair day and good track (omit-
ting Sunday) all purses or sweepstakes, or any race to which
they have contributed money, upon giving notice thereof;
and they may exercise this power before or after the race has
commenced. But no postponement shall be allowed beyond
the last day of the week withiu which the member has lim-
ited its meeting; and in any class that has not been started
by 4 o'clock p. m. of the last day of the time so limited, the
race shall be declared off and the entrance money refunded,
provided that the limitation herein shall not apply to stake
races.

Sec. 5 of Bule 2S was changed to read: "If the judges be-
lieve that a horse is being or has been 'pulled,' or has been
ridden or driven in other respects improperly, with a design
to prevent his winning a heat or place whiehhe was evidently
able to win, and that such act was done on the part of the
rider or driver for the purpose of throwing the race, or to
perpetrate or aid a fraud, they shall have power to substitute
a competent and reliable rider or driver for the remainder of
the race, who shall be paid 10 per cent, of the amount
awarded the horse in the race, provided he betters the posi-
tion of the horse in the race."

Among the most important of the changes and amend-
ments adopted is the following:

Sec. 1, Bule 46. — If any owner, trainer, rider, driver, or
attendant of a horse, or any other person, at any time, and in
any place, use improper language to the officers of the course
or the judges of a race, or be guilty of any improper conduct
toward such officers or judges, or persons serving under their
order*, such improper language or conduct having reference
to acts and things connected with the administration of the
course or of any race thereon, the person or persons so offend-
ing shall be punished by a fine not exceeding §100, or by
suspension or expulsion.

Sec. 2. If any owner, trainer, rider, driver, or attendant
of a horse, or any other person, at any time or place, shall
commit an assault, or an assault and battery upon any rider
or driver who shall ride or drive in a race by order of the
judges, or shall threaten to do bodily injury to any such
substitued rider or driver, or shall address to such rider or
driver language outrageously insulting, for or on account of
his services as aforesaid, such person so offending shall be
punished by expulsion.

Mr. P. P. Johnson offered an amendment to Sec. 4 of Rule
52, the adoption of which remedies another source of great
injustice to owners, and makes the track the responsible
instead of the irresponsible agent of the National Association,
as has heretofore been the case. The section reads as follows :

Sec. 4. In any case of deposit with any member of this
association for account of any claim of another member,
or on account of any claim of which notice has been furnished
from the office of this association, the deposit shall be for-
warded, within one week of the close of the meeting, to the
office of this association, for custody of its Treasurer, pend-
ing appropriate action thereon; and it shall be the duty of
the member receiving any such depositto notify the Secretary
of this association of the same, by telegraph when possible,
otherwise by mail, wichin forty-eight hours from the receipt
of the deposit.

Col. Johnson's amendment as adopted, reads:

Such deposit shall immediately relieve the party from said
suspension, and tne officer receiving said deposit shall give
therefor a duplicate receipt, one of which the depositor
should send by mail to the Secretary of this association, and
the other shall, upon presentation to any other mem be i', be
conclusive evidence that the claim mentioned therein has
been settled. If said member fails to forward such depositto
the National Trotting Association as required herein, the
said member, the track, and all of its officers shall be sus-
pended until the amount is accounted for, together with a
penalty of 25 per cent, thereon; said suspended track shall
not be eligible to membership under any organization while
said suspension shall continue.

Following the adoption of the rules as revised, resolutions
of thanks to the officers of the convention and to the presB
were adopted, after which the congress adjourned, to meet at
Cleveland, O., the third Tuesday in November next.

At Belle Meade.

The bay colt Valiant has given way again in his dickey leg,
and the outlook is very dubious for his ever seeing the post.

IWm. Easton. in X. Y. Spirit.:
I wandered about the streets of Louisville, which were
thronged with holiday people and itinerant venders of every
conceivable article of food, and everything else, well nigh,
until, in passing the doors of a theatre, I saw the name of
Mr. H. M. Pitt, the well-known actor of New York, upon the
bills of a play entitled "In the Swim" (afterwards when I
had seen it, I wondered why it ever did "swim" one yard;
its heaviness and general hollowness ought to have cau&ed it
to sink instanter). So, knowing Mr. Pitt, in I walked; that
gentleman drew, therefore, on this occasion, to the tune of
75 cents. I soon found myself "behind" in Mr. Pitt's dress-
ing-room (and what adressing-rooni!),and, after the play and a
little supper, I started off for Nashville, the capital of Ten-
nessee, a thriving city, apparently well kept, and abounding
in handsome residences and buildings. This brings me to
that part of my trip (its real object, in fact) which afforded
me, I must confess, one of the most pleasant experiences of
my life. I refer to my visit to General Jackson and Belle
Meade, the well-known ancestral home of the Hardings, a
great Tennessee family, the present head of which, General
Harding, has been, for considerably more than a half a cen-
tury, one of the pillars of the American turf, and known, not
only here, but in other lands, as a staunch, true and
thoroughbred sportsman of the Lord Falmouth, Lord Glas-
gow, Admiral Bous aud George Payne type.

Alas! poor gentleman, though but a little over 70 years of
age, and at heart as keen a sportsman as ever, in full pos-
session of his faculties, and loving the race-horse and the
turf as well as ever, affliction has overtaken him in the
shape of partial paralysis, compelling him to retire from any
active participation in the sports he loved so well and fol-
lowed so honorably and ardently. So greatly revered is the
name of General Harding in Tennessee, that, although un-
able to do much more than intimate by sign his approval
or otherwise of what might be going on, he has, this year,
been re-elected President of the Tennessee Blood Horse
Association. They told me when I was in Tennessee that
the time was, and it would be so even now, that in any rac-
ing dispute, no matter how turbulent or apparently incapable
of adjustment, the cry would be raised, "Let General Hard-
ing settle it, " and his verdict, whether for or against the mul-
titude, would always be accepted as positive, just and final.
Why don't such men live forever? Let us hope that their
good example does. At any rate General Harding's mantle
has fallen upon worthy shoulders — those of his sons-in-law,
General W. H. Jackson, and tne latter gentleman's brother,
Senator Howell E. Jackson, who lives but a short distance
from Belle Meade, though I take it the entire management
of the famous Belle Meade breeding establishment and mag-
nificent estate has, for some years past, entirelv devolved
upon General W. H. Jackson, a graduate of West'Point, and
a tried soldier. The traditions of a great and honorable
family will certainly be strictly upheld in the hands of this
good soldier, gentleman and natural sportsman, who, in his
turn, will be succeeded, if the boy survives hirn, by his son
(an only one), now a bright, hearty, vigorous, manly and
well-grown lad of about 12 or 13 years, who, true to Mb breed-
ing, can even now hunt a pack of hounds and ride to them,
too, like a littleman; breaks hisownponies and drives them
single,[double, tandem, or any way; unaided, lassoes and brings
home occasionally a wild goat from out of the flocks, for
which the estate is famous, and is in every other way a jollv
and well-mannered boy.

I had been told in Kentucky that I should find Belle
Meade a magnificent place, and its owners right royal hosts.
I had been told there, also, that it was about the most unique
establishment of its kind in America; in fact, one of the very
few, if not the only one in the country, where the old southern
plantation rules and customs were carried out without the
slightest change— just as they were before the "late little
difficulty." With all this, however, I was not prepared for
an introduction to quite such an entirely new phase of
American life, nor to see so grand an estate and country; nor
did I imagine that a visit undertaken primarily for business
would, in other ways, result so pleasantly and happily to me
as to make it forever after one of the pleasantest memories of
my life. To understand all this, and what a grand old place
Belle Meade is, one must go there and see for one's self. I
am not equal to the task of doing justice, by any word-picture
of mine, either to the place or its hospitable owners, and the
good old-fashioned way (prevalent still among well-bred
people) they have of making their guest feel that he is a
sacred charge, to be honored, entertained and taken care of,
before all else, whilst under their roof.

I will do the best I can, however, to describe this grand old
American home, whose owners are just as much grandees and
lords of the soil, in their way, as are the holders of titles and
great landed estates in other countries in theirs. Belle
Meade is situated about five miles from Nashville, on a good
and well-kept turnpike road, and the most noticeable of the
several fine buildings, passed on the way from Nashville to it,
is the immense pile known as the Vanderbilt University'
erected and endowed, I understood, by the late Mr. William
H. Vanderbilt.

The country round about Nashville is the richest, most
picturesque, and finely timbered I have ever seen in America.
The estates through which we drove on our way to Belle
Meade belong mostly to historical and honored native
families, whose fine, old-fashioned mansions, which can be
seen from the road, buried amidst graud primeval tTees, indi-
cate by their general surroundings that their owners are
people of wealth and good taste.

The Belle Meade mansion, a quaint, old-fashioned looking
house, stands some distance back from the road, between
which and the house runs what in England would be called
a river, but is there modestly styled a creek, of rapidly flow-
ing, sparkling, clear water. The house stands on high
ground, in the midst of fine trees and shrubs, and is sur-
rounded by a lawn of splendid velvety grass, which runs into
aud forms part of a beautiful park of some 500 acres, in
which some 250 head of deer, besides a herd of Shetland
ponies aud a flock of wild goats, roam at will. This park is, in
reality, a primeval forest, and, with its magnificent trees, its
bright, dancing streams of clear water, its hills, dales and
plains, covered with a rich, thick sod of grass (as clear of
undergrowth and rnbbish as the floor of a room), with the
deer, thoroughbred horses and Jersey cows grazing and gam-
boling over it, forms a picture such as would make the
mouth of an artist water, and quicken the pulse of anyone,
were he ever so indifferent to the beauties of nature. General
Jackson told me that, before the war, they had quite a herd-
of buffalo and elk in the park, but during the war they were
all killed or driven off, as were a large number of deer, by the
northern troops, who were constantly quartered on the place.
The entire estate covers some 5,000 acres of mixed arable and
pasture land (the blue grass, much to mj astonishment, as I
had been given to understand that it existed onlv in Ken-
tucky, equaling anything in the way of grass that I had seen

in the latter state), splendidly watered by fine, running
streams, and beautifully timbered with a magnificent growth
of original forest timber, the cultivatible part of it lying, as
it were, in a sort of a huge basin, surrounded by picturesque
hills, with finely wooded slopes, all being enclosed by a
splendidly built stone wall, or "rock fence, " as they call it
down there, upwards of twenty miles in length.

The house, inside, has a most comfortable and inviting ap-
pearance, with its fine, open tire-places and glowing tires,
solid comfortable furniture, well-trained, polite, and attent-
ive servants, and so many other things that go toward mak-
ing up a well-ordered, luxurious, and comfortable home. The
walls of the various rooms are adorned with the portraits of
departed ancestors of the family, more or less famous in their
day; and iu the hall hang the pictures (by Herring, Hall,
Troy, Scott, Stuil, aud other celebrated artists) of famous
race-horses, bred, raised, and owned by the Hardings. There
are, of course, too, innumerable racing relics— one large and
massive cabinet being filled with family plate, racing cups,
and numerous other valuable trophies, all of which, Mrs.
Jackson told me, were, with other articles of value, taken by
a colored woman and her husband (then, of course, slaves) at
the risk of their lives, wheu the Northern troops were ap-
proaching, to a place far distant from Belle Meade and buried,
but brought back by them three years afterward, when all
the trouble was over, piece for piece, cleaned and restored to
their places, without thought of commendation or reward on
the part of the faithful servants, who simply thought that
they had bat done their duty.

Just as Mrs. Jackson had finished telling me this most
touching and interesting anecdote, so illustrative of the love
aud devotion of which one has read so often of the slave to
his master, an exceedingly good-looking, neatly, and nicely-
dressed old colored woman (not a black woman, by any
means, but quite bright in color) entered the room in which
Mrs. Jackson and her children, General Harding, General
Jackson, and myself were sitting. Mrs. Jackson at once said:
"This is Aunt Susan (I think that was the name), Mr. Easton,
the old servant who buried our silver, aud who has never
left us, and is now my nurse, housekeeper, and everything, at
times." I need not tell you how readily I rose from my seat
and took that brave and noble woman's hand, and told her (I
thought at the time to the no little pleasure and satisfaction
of those present) that I was proud to have the chance to do
so, and why. "Ah," she said, "old Mistiss is always tellin'
that on me." Then, turning to the children, the two charm-
ing daughters aud jolly young son of the General and Mrs.
Jackson, all of whom seemed to have the greatest love and re-
spect for "Mammie," she said, as she lovingly stroked the
hair of the younger girl with her hand, as though she wished
to change the subject, "You can't show such beauties as these
where you came from, can you? Does you think he can,
Honey?" she continued, to the little one, and sneaking to the
fhild as though she was something more than precious to
her.

There are upon Belle Meade, I understood, upward of one
hundred negroes who were Gen. Harding's slaves before the
war, and who have never left the place since. Many of these
are old men and women past work, who have to be supported,
almost entirely, by their old owners. What surprised me
more than anything was to see the mixture of perfect respect
and deference paid by these colored servants to those who
they served, with the absolute freedom and childlike trust
with which they would approach them, either upon their
own funny little personal matters (and there seemed to be
nothing of their own affairs too personal or trivial to be
brought to the immediate notice of "de Gen'l or old Mistiss"),
and wants, or the duties tbey had to perform.

I referred to Gen. Jackson just now as a "natural sports-
man." By this I mean that he is a sportsman by breeding and
instinct, and that it is not an "acquired taste" with him. In
fact, I don't think they breed drawing-room sportsmen in
Tennessee; if so, I did not meet or see any of them. At any
rate, they introduced me to what they said was but a fair
sample of sport, in the way of fox hunting, that they en-
joyed, and the wonder is that I am now alive to tell the
tale. I enjoyed it. Yes; I can ride, too. Time was, and
not so long ago, either, when no man could "pound" me, or
dare do, on the back of a horse, anything that I would not.
I was no stranger to the "cap and jacket," either, Accidents
and the sight of my wife and children, as the latter began to
increase and multiply, on the "other side of the fence," at
last stopped me, however.

No fault was found with my horsemanship in Tennessee.
Quite the contrary. But it was a new experience to me to
ride in the middle of the night, in inky darkness, up and
down precipices and through a dense thicket of trees, whose
every twig and branch were covered all over with thorns, as
sharp, strong and deadly as steel bayonets, through which
one's experienced horse, ducking his head, would madly
plunge and dodge in and out, taking good care of himself,
but regardless of the hapless and unaccustomed stranger
upon his back, whose hands and arms, instead of gniding
the quadruped he bestrode, would be actively engaged in
warding off the deadly braucbes, and saving his own scalp
and head from being torn off, and his eyes from being pierced
to his very brain.

General Jackson was apparently much amused by my
remarking that the ducking and dodging one had to do, to
avoid being killed by those pitiless and terrible thorns,
would be A 1 practice for a man in training for a prize or
glove fight. It would, I am sure, make him perfect in the
ducking and dodging part of it. At any rate, I was not sur-
prised to hear from the General that when Lord F , of

England, was his guest, he remarked to him (after just such a
hunting experience as mine with his host, who does not seem
to mind it, though the thorns do run an inch or so through
his hat and into his scull,) that the "infernal thorns nearly
pulled his blasted head off, you know."

I did not want to die in that way, and the loss of my eye-
sight, which was in imminent peril every moment, even had I
survived a thrust of one of those awful thorns, would have
been quite a serious drawback to me, the sense of sight being
one of the greatest importance in my business.

I was not, to be strictly truthful, entirely happy whilst the
gallop through that thicket lasted. It was not the sort of
fox-hunting I had been accustimed to. General Jackson
said it was natural hunting. It was altogether too natural
for me. I prefer it, I uui sure, a little more artificial. There
is quite as much fuu iu it in the latter case, and the artificial
htis the advantage of comparative freedom from the many
peculiar unpleasantnesses and dangers incident to theentirely
natural method. Iu the natural way one's faculties, energies,
and time are so entirely taken up with the frantic efforts at
self-preservation that one becomes (it is so with the one new
to the style, at any rate,) utterly oblivious to sport, the
hounds, or the fate of the varmint one is supposed t -
suing. One might save horseflesh, therefore, and thi
auce and inconvenience to Beynard of being hunted,
seems to me, accomplish nil the unnatural and ddc-
able results of "natural hunting" by beiug placed snm<_
dark night iu a barrel filled with sharp spikes, aud

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down a hill, and then, -when the barrel stops rolling, no
matter how seriously and painfully lacerated one might have
become during the journey, crawling out and listening,
if one's ears are not left among the spikes, with breathless
attention for something like unto the distant baying of a
wakeful and unhappy hound at the moon. That you may
the better understand all this, I must tell you that General
Jackson keeps an Al pack of some 15 or 20 couples of hounds,
with which he delights to hunt the wily fox and to afford
sport to his friends and neighbors.

On being informed, therefore, that I was fond of minting,
he determined upon having a meet at Belle Meade on the day
after Christmas Dav, and he accordingly telephoned and
otherwise notified numbers of his neighbors of the fact, and
invited them to join the hunt. I, fortunately, went to Ten-
nessee prepared with riding-breeches, gaiters, etc., and the
General having mounted me on a very clever, well-bred mare, I
soon found myself on good terms with her and feeling quite
at home and voung once more; the darkey who gave me "a
leg up," remarking as he did so and -as I shortened my stir-
rups and settled down into my saddle, "You's bin dar befo,'
boss." Young William, General Jackson's son, could not go
with us, the good things of Christmas Day having been too
much for him and made him ill. He was dreadfully disap-
pointed, his mother told me, as he was so terribly anxious "to
see that Englishman ride and have a go at him." Red foxes
abound at Belle Meade, and General Jackson expected to
find one for certain, close ut home. The morning was very
frosty, the ground was cold, and there was rather a high, cold
wind, making thescent bad, or Master Reynard had not ven-
tured abroad, so we returned to dinner about 3 p. M., having
drawn everything blank.

The General wauted me to see his hounds hunt, however,
and as there is nothing I love so well, I jumped at his propo-
sition to try again after dinner, for a gray rascal, which, he
said, we should be sure "to find and would give me the best
kind of chance to see the hounds hunt.

About 4:30 p. m., therefore, off we all went again, and after
ride of some three or four mileE, the hounds were thrown
into a big wood with lots of "cane brush" and other cover in
it and very soon Bramble {I shall never forget that word), a
graud hound, began to "feather," and then to "acknowledge"
it, in a beautifully deep and inimitable voice. Then, one
after another, that splendid little pack, all hunting and work-
ing like bees, drew to him, and sticking to it inch by inch,
each one would, in turn, "acknowledge," in his own pecu-
liar voice, the truthfulness of their leader's challenge, until,
with heads and sterns up, away they went with a rush, al
together, so that a sheet would have covered tbem, and we
never saw them again that night. They hud struck an old
red instead of a gray.

How we remained, after that terrible ride through that
awful thicket, from 6 p. m. that evening, with the thermom-
eter at 20 degrees, and a cold wind blowing, on the windward
side of a mountain, until about 1:30 in the night— the hounds
miles away from us, and running like fiends the whole time
— how we told "suppositions" and every other sort of stories,
until the words begau to freeze in our mouths; how I, having
only thin clothes on, and no top-coat, nearly perished on
that mountain side; how we sent a darkey to look for some
lire at last, and the light we told him to go to proved to be in
another state, almost; how well "Joe," the General's excel-
lent huntsman, behaved, and how anxious he was for his
"dogs;" how we subsequently arrived at Belle Meade, frozen
to death nearly: minus the entire pack of hounds, and found
ourselves locked out on that bitter Sabbath morning, have
now become matters of huntiug history in Tennessee.

"What Mrs. Jackson, who is not very fond of hunting, and
who certainly does not approve of it as a Sunday amusement,
said about "wishing the old dogs would never come back,"
or something like that, had perhaps better belef t unsaid here.

OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

The Death of George Lorillard and Sale of
Pierre Lorillard's Racing Stud— Mon-
mouth Park Offers $150,000 to
Turfmen, this Summer, in Stakes
to Close March 1st— Purchase
of the Prospect Park Tract
—Betting in New York.

The death of Mr. George Lorillard following so soon after
the announced turf retirement of his brother Pierre, and the
setting of a date, February 27th, for the sale of the latter's
horses, has formed the substance of endless debates during
the cold evenings of the past week. The blotting out of the
two great names from the annals of the turf — the one by sick-
ness, and the other by death — and the probable fate of the
animals which had made the cherry and black and the orange
and blue "famed and feared on every strand, "here formed sub-
jects of which the people seemed never to tire. It seems to
be the belief of some, that Prince George's champions will
be disposed of about the same time as the sale at Rancocas,
though on what grounds I fail to see. A few others, who are
seemingly in a position to know, intimate that the establish-
ment will go on the same as usual under the direction of Mrs.
Lorillard herself, but this, too, is most unlikely. I expect to
see the horses sold, but not for some time yet.

^Yesterday the Monmouth Park Association elected Mr.
Pierre Lorillard as President, in place of Mr. George Loril-
lurd, and also Mr. James Galway as a Director, vice Mr. G.
Lorillard. The association's announcements for their summer
race meeting are found in your regular columns, and with
$150,000 added money, increased purses, and new stakes,
they fairly head the list of American turf organizations.
Their rich stakes, given to all classes of horses, close on the
1st of March, and California owners, if they have the material,
can win more money in one race at Monmouth Park than they
could in half a dozen events going on elsewhere in July and
August. So, if you Pacific Coast horsemen who contemplate
an eastern trip are wise, they will enter largely at the new-
markets of America. The Coney Island moe-courses, at
Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach, are likely, by this time
next year, to have a third rival at their doors, the old Pros-
pect Park track having been purchased this week for $90,000.
The present lease does not expire until November, but by
18S7 the new purchasers (Hyde and Belmont, of Brooklyn,)
will have an opportunity to develop their new property.

Thestables and kennels owned by the Meadow BrookHunt,
nt East Meadow Brook, L. I., were totally destroyed by fire
shortly after 3 o'clock yesterday morning. There were over
thirty horses in the staules, twenty-four of which perished in
the flames. The horses and dogs were owned by Mr. August
Belmont, Jr., Mr, Belmont Purely, Mr. Morgan and other
meu.beiB of the hunt.. The origin of the tire has not been
detibiie y ascertained, but it is believed to have originated
horn a stove in one of the stableman's rooma. The loss on
stock and building will not fall short of §12,000.

The horses destroyed include some of the best-known cross-
country horses in the eastern circuit, such as Trombone,
Harrigan and Hobson's Choice, owned by Mr. Stanley Mor-
timer, who is at present in Europe; Jericho, first prizewinner
in the last horse show; Laurelwood, winner at Pelham last
fall, and about twenty hunters and polo ponies belonging to
the various members. The hounds were saved.

Kentucky Derby betting in Gotham is livening up some-
what, one of the two firms now doing business on the race,
having taken in some good money since last week. Such
bets as $2,000 to $100 Sis Himyar, $750 to $50 Blue Wing,
$1,000 to $50 Preciosa, $500 to $25 Con Cregan, $1,000 to
$20 Frank Morris, $750 to $25 Jim Gray, $500 to $20 Free
Knight, $600 to $30 Enright, $800 to $20 Longlight, and
others in smaller amounts show about a dozen backed thus early
in the betting. As yet, however, no money seems to be in the
market for Ban Fox, who is now authoritively declared to be
all right, the rumors of his unsoundness to the contrary,
notwithstanding. If this is true, the odds of ten to one
against the son of King Ban which are now on offer here,
should not go begging long, for they are just aboutfour times
as much as he would see at the post, no matter what the
character of the opposing field may be. In the matter of
stables, Haggin's is a decided favorite, though a small wager
did transpire a few days since at evens as between the Cali-
fornian's and the Melbourne stables, in which is Blue Wing,
Pure Eye and Syntax. Baldwin's stable comes third in
public estimation, although more money has lately gone on
Sis Himyar, the Kentucky filly, and the Missouri colt Jim
Gray, than anything else. The accounts from Kentucky say
tnat Major Thomas' filly is wintering splendidly, and this
daughter of Alarm, a full sister to the great Himyar, was run
very judiciously last year. She was not hammered off her
pins in the spring and early summer, but held in reserve
until September, the mare's month, when she made her turf
debut at Lexington. Her form, in the five races she took part
in last fall, was of a nature to commend her strongly for
prominent three-year-old honors this year, for she won three
of them, and the chances of her compensating her popular
owner for her brother's defeat for the Derby in 1878, look
very rosy, if she can go the distance Himyar could, and there
is no reason why Sis Himyar cannot, her races of last season
rather confirming than discouraging this impression. Cer-
tainly a victor of the "maroon, salmon hoops, and scarlet
cap," in this year's Kentucky Derby, would be a niostpopular
one, though the stake has never yet been won by a filly.
With Preciosa also in the lists, the probability of such an
event is materially strengthened. This California filly, bred
in Kentucky, is considered by many good judges as the pick
of the Haggin basket in this race, and though in one quarter
here Ben Ali, her stable companion, is at shorter odds than
she, in another book just three times the odds quoted,
or thirtv to one can be obtained . Haggin has
also a fourth candidate in the race, Epicure, a half-brother to
Bombast and Bayard. This son of Enquirer is an unknown
quantity as regards public form, never having started in a race
yet. Blue Wing finds favor in all quarters for his Derby en-
gagement, and the colt was a good two-year-old, while, though a
trifle undersized, he is likely to win his share of the three-
year-old spoils for which he is pulled out. To win at a mile
and a half, however, against such a field as Blue Wing is
certain to meet in the Kentucky Derby, probably a better
class lot than the rac* has had for some years, is a feat re-
quiring endurance as well as Bpeed, and Blue Wing is likely
to have "a hard row to hoe*' when he meets the Californians,
Sis Himyar and others. Preciosa and Ban Fox, on last year's
form, look both to hold Blue Wing safe in the Derby. They
both beat him in the Stallion Stakes, for which Ban Fox was
first and Preciosa third, and on other occasions as well. Pre-
ciosa was also a close third, only a length behind Ban Fox
when Portland just beat the pair in their desperate race for
the Select Stakes, run in 1 :14£. Both these races place Preci-
osa in a very favorable light, to say nothing of her September
win at Sheepshead Bay and her other good races, and if the
sister to Louisette is pulled out in the Kentucky Derby to
represent her stable, she shall have our vote over any named
colt or filly, and of the others outside of the Haggin division
we like best the chances of Sis Himyar, Silver Cloud, and
Jim Gray, tne latter being a much improved colt. Western
money has lowered his price to 20 s.

Delaney's and Daly's reinstatement by the Coney Island
Jockey Club brings back again to memory the occasions
where jockeys have "lost their heads" during the running of
a race. Those most generally cited have been the cases of
pulling up(thinking the race was over when it was not). The
cases of Acrobat at Jerome Park, Barrett on Heretog at Balti-
more, McLaughlin on Glenmore at Sheepshead Bay, etc.
None have, however, mentioned a case that antedated these
over 20 vears, which occurred on the old National Course,
Long Island, afterwards the Fashion track. In 1S56, on
Sept. 26th, One-eyed Joe and Ellen Bateman
were running a four-mile heat race there. One-
eyed Joe was a gray gelding, foaled 1848, by
Prince George out of Maria Louisa (dam of Register), by Mon-
sieur Tonsou; and Ellen Bateman (afterwards the dam of En-
chantress), was a chestnut mare, foaled 1850, by imp. Glen-
coe, dam by Trustee. One-Eyed Joe had in 1S52, '53, '54,
and '55, won a number of long-distance races, at two, three,
and four mile heats, while the mare had also established a
leputation as a good stayer. In the betting on therace Ellen
Bateman's superior speed made her the favorite over the old
gelding at 3 to 1 on, notwithstanding that Ellen Bateman had
the day before run a race of three-mile heats against Miss
Julia, 4 years, by imp. Glencoe out of Sally Ward, etc. Iu
the race in question One-Eyed Joe won the first heat in S:00,
and he was at once made favorite over the mare before the
second heat was started. Here came the fatal mistake of
Joe's rider, to which allusion was made above. After run-
ning two miles and a half, Joe made his run from the rear,
and, as he reached the mare, offeTsof 100 to 30 on his winning
were freelv made. To the wire the two horses came locked,
there being little difference between them at the end of the
three miles, when, before reaching the turn, Joe's jockey
eased him up to come back to scale. His backers at once
shouted and signaled to him his mistake, and after Ellen
Bateman was fully a furlong in advance, the old gray was
set agoing again, and under the whip and spur gained all the
way home, saving his distance amid great excitement. The
time of the heac was S:03, and after a contest in the fourth
heat in which a blanket would have covered the pair the
whole distance, Ellen Bateman won by a neck in S:25A. In
au old book on the English turf, written by Captain (after-
wards Admiral) Rous, in 1S52 or 1853. a race is commented
on, however, that more closely parallels the Delaney and Daly
case than any other. In the latter part of the last century
the contest is" said to have taken place, aud it was a dash of
four miltB. At the end of four miles none of the riders ap-
parently finished out, going on for another mile, when a
hardlv-ridden finish took place. The jockeys were called up,
aud testified tfat they had mistaken the time and place for
the finish, or, in other words, that they had "lost their bear-
ings." The juc'ge, of coarse, decided the race by their posi<

tions at the end of the four miles. All these cases go to show
that in a race like the one at Sheepshead Bay last fall, there
is a possibility of jockeys making mistakes, not criminal, but
stupid, and the recent action of the C. I. J. C, in virtually
giving them the benefit of this doubt, is to be commended.

Futurity mares in the grand list of the Coney Island
Jockey Club's great race as recorded, have nearly one-twelfth
of the grand total from California. One of these Pacific slope
matrons has the distinction of being the first of her compet-
itors to give to the Futurity Stake its first foal, Glenita, the
mare in question having, on Jan. 3d, foaled a bay filly to Gano,
at Los Angeles, which is the first of the year as well. If Mr.
Baldwin should happen to have turned out at Santa Anita, in
this first Futurity foal, a youngster able to run as befits its
breeding, it might be among the glorious uncertainties of
the turf for a Californian to win the great race. First to show
a foal for the Futurity, may it not that California will also be
first at the outcome? The future of this filly will be closely
watched, considering the perhaps lucky star under which
she first saw the light.

A correspondent sends me the following: "Major B. G.
Thomas' beautiful breeding farm, Dixiana, located on North
Elkhorn Creek, never looked a grander place for the rearing
of thoroughbreds, than now. From the paddocks of Dixiana
have gone forth many of the fleetest racers on the American
turf. In his beautiful bachelor home the Major is always
rejoiced to meet his friends. He dispenses an elegant hos-
pitality, and shows his string of flyers with pleasure to all
who desire to see them. There is one class of people, how-
ever, whom the Major does not care to see. They are agents
for patents, such as sewing machines and lightning rods. A
conspicuous sign at his gate warns all such persons to keep
away. Mr. Ed. Corrigan, the noted turfman, has just sent
the Major a splendid pair of elk horns from the far West.
They will be placed over the stable door of King Ban."

Yours Pacific.

New York, Feb. 10, 18S6.

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The Realization Stakes.

The officers of the Coney Island Jockey Club f ally realize
the honor paid to its Futurity Stakes by breeders and owners,
and, in return, they have decided to open a stake for three-
year-olds, with $10,000 added, to be run in 1SS9, which shall
be known as the Realization, the conditions of which are
framed with such nicety that not only every nominator to
the Futurity but every breeder in the country has a chance
to realize the hope that his colt or filly will win the Realiza-
tion, and, in doing so, become the champion three year-old
of the year, and the sire or dam, as the case may be, of a
family of winners equal in frame to any yet bred in this or
any other country. Certainly no stake was ever more aptly
named, especially if the winner of the Futurity should prove
of such sterling merit as to be able to train on, and, in June,
1889, win the Realization Stakes, the conditions of which
are as follows:

The Realization Stakes, with §10,000 added, to be run at
the June meeting in 1SS9, for then three-year-olds. Foals of
1S86 to be entered by July 15th; yearlings of 1SS7 by July 15,
1SS7, as follows: Foals of 1SS6 at $25 each, $50 forfeit, unless
declared out by July 15, 1SS7; $100 forfeit unless declared
by July 15, 1SSS; yearlings entered by July 15, 1SS7, when
the stake shall close, to pay $100 each; $200 forfeit unless
declared by July 15, 1SSS. All starters to pay $250 addi-
tional; the second to receive $2,000 of the added money and
30 per cent, of the starting money; the third, $1,000 of the
added money and 20 per cent, of the starting money. (Start-
ing money to mean the total amount, at $250 each, paid by
starters.)

Colts to carry 122 lbs., fillies and geldings 119 lbs. Non-
winners of $5,000 allowed 4 lbs., of $3,000 7 lbs., of $1,000
10 lbs. Handicaps and selling races not reckoned as races.
The produce of mares or stallions which have not produced
a winner prior to Jan. 1, 1886, to be allowed 3 lbs., of both 5
lbs. The produce to be entitled to such allowance in all
eases at time of starting, whether claimed or not in the entry.
By filing with the Coney Island Jockey Club an accepted
transfer of the foal's entry, the original subscriber will be re-
leased from any liability as to the engagement, except as to
the first forfeit of $25, leaving the purchaser liable for the
same unless duly struck out. If the entry be accompanied
by the entrance money, there shall be no disqualification on
account of death of nominator or for other cause. In such
cases the first subscription to be paid when making the en-
try, and this provision shall continue to apply if the subse-
quent amounts be remitted as they fall due according to the
dates of declaration. Mile and five furlongs.

Rarely have breeders, especially those who sell their year-
lings at auction, been offered two such chances as the Futur-
ity and Realization to enhance the value of their youngsters
at such little cost. For $50 nearly every yearling to be offered
for sale in 18S7 has a chance to win two stakes aggregating
$S0,000, which fact will certainly tell in the prices bid for
youngsters of size and promise, especially for those from
select running families. While, should the youngsters from
accident or other causes prove worthless, they can be de-
clared out in the middle of July, 1SS7, a month or more after
the great May sales, at the small cost of $25 for the Futurity
and $25 additional if engaged in the Realization. Should
they not have been engaged for the latter, their then own-
ers can make entrance at an amount no larger than usual for
any of the great three-year-old stakes, with a chance to win a
stake of the estimated value of $35,000, Mr. Lawrence calcu-
lating that the stake will receive 250 entries as foals,
fifty entries as yearlings, and have fifteen starters,
which, with the added money, will make a total of
S35.000, of which the wiuner will be entitled to receive $30,-
125, the second $3,125, aud the third $1,750. The clause
relating to non-disqualification by reason of death of nomin-
ator, or for other causes, if the several amounts due are kept
paid up, will also recommend the stake, for whoever owns
the horse when the stake is run can start by paying the start-
ing stake, unless they are personally otherwise disqualified.
The weights are also very lenient, except for the winner of
the Futurity, and a few other of the richest stakes worth over
$5,000, those winning under that amount being allowed 4
pounds, those not having won $3,000 being allowed 7
pounds, and of $1,000, 10 pounds, which, with the breeding
allowances of 3 and 5 pounds, will give the produce of young
stallions and mares now iu the hands of small breeders, a
big chance for the race, while from a speculative standpoint
the placed horses in the Futurity, if eligible for the Realiza-
tion, will be the wiuter favorites for that event, with a prob-
ability that there will be as much speculation on the race aa
there is iu England on the 2,000 Guineas and the Derby.

The conditions of the Realization, with entry blanks, will
be sent to all subscribers to the Futurity with the produce
blanks for that race, and the chances' are that Mr. Lawrence's
estimate of 250 subscriptions lo the Realization will be as
pleasantly erroneous as was his estimate of 400 for the Fu-
turity, which received a_total of 758.

1886

gHfc ^vttaev nml jSpjowlsttroti.

117

THE KENNEL.

in tbeir fcermels , in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Visits.

Mr J M. Bassford, Jr.'s, liver and white Pointer bitch
Beaul'iiul Qaeen, by Kanger-Queen to ^r K T.Yande-
vort'a liver and white Pointer dog Don. by Bang-Peg, at
Pasadena, February 13, 1S86. Breeder, H. H. Bngga.

Whelpa.

Mr S B. DiUey's Pointer bitch Trix Eoyal, by Vande-
vort's Don-Jean Eoyal, whelped January 30, 'S6, nine hve
dogs, to same owner's Pointer dog Banger Croxteth, by
Crox'teth— Eoyal Fan. %

Through the kindness of Mr. J. M. Bassford, Jr., we have
been permitted to breed his well-known Pointer bitch Beauti-
ful Queen, and have done so with certain well-defined pur-
poses, some or all of which we are confident of subserving,
bv having had her stinted to the stud dog chosen.

Beautiful Queen is, perhaps, the most generally known
dog in the state, her notoriety being due m part to her having
appeared in each of the three Pacific Coast Field Trial Clubs'
trials, and in part to her having accompanied her ownel on
numberless shooting trips, in almost all directions from his
home The opinions of the bitch, held by the various doggy
men who have seen much of her, vary considerably, borne
do not admit that she shows anything of the Pointer type,
and rather scoff at the form of the bitch Others profess to
see in her a well-formed Pointer, of good quality. With the
opinions we have nothing to do, nor any incentive to urge a
chanoe of mind in anyone who either likes or dislikes her

A?t°er all is said of her form or lack of form, and even for
the sake of the argument, admitting those to be : right to hold
her in contempt, there yet remain some facts about her
which cannot be laughed away, and which, to candid minds,
condone in her a multitude of sins. _ .,,,,„„„„

We do not wish to be understood as saying that old Queen
is by any means our ideal pointer in form; she is far from
being so. But succeeding seasons of experience with her
have taught us that ideal form is by no means essential to a
high degree of field excellence. No one who knows Beauti-
ful Queen can truthfully claim that her nose is not fair,
and in our opinion.it would not be exaggeration to say
that it was good. Her pluck has been shown so often,
whether in long hours of hunting in private or in hard-
fought public competitions when she pounded along, mile
after mile, over sharp ground, with thin and tender soles
never flinching, and never relaxing, that she may safely be
said to be a bitch of good pluck or courage. Her stamina is
indicated by her ability to endure tne severe and prolonged
exertion to which her high courage incites her, and it is
likely that the elderly bitch can go as many hours a day, for
as mauy davs, as any dog m our state.

Her nose," courage and stamina are guided and controlled
by great "bird sense" and overpowering hunting instinct,
which enable her to "get there" about as quickly and surely
and often as any dog she is likely to meet. _

From what has been said it will be concluded, and justly,
that in our opinion Beautiful Queen, in natural qualities is a
good hunting dog. We might even say a very good dog
But almost with her inherent qualities we must stop in
speaking well of her. It is true sheretneves with certainty,
and in so far is broken, but we fear for any one who tries to
find in her any other acquired quality She has always been
staunch on point while a bird would lie, and is perfectly so
now. But when a bird flushes wild or is flushed by her
owner, Queen is uncontrollably moved to break in She is
not amenable to command, and when she is hunted, the bitch
cuts out the work to suit herself. Her owner, relying upon
her staunchness, is content to let her do as she likes, and she
has so long been humored that the probabilities are she will
never be broken. "But all's one for that," for our purpose
We wish a good hunting dog, first. We must have sound
constitution5, strong hunting instinct, and the other natural
qualities that go to makeup the good, untrained hunting dog.
Then if the dog is not perfected m breaking, the
fault will be ours alone. We shall not be handicapped
by "radical weaknesses in the puppies, which will be strong,
hearty creatures, both on the side of the sire and of tne dam.
Nor will their probable goodness be due alone, or in grea e
part to Queen. In breeding her, we have selected, what v , e
consider: the best hunting dog in the State as the sire of her
litter is to his being best in blood, there might be argu-
ment'fro"m Messrs. Kittle, Barney, Schreiber, Fo* Brown
andE W.Briggs, all of whom own purely-bred Pointers.
But al of the gentlemen mentioned will admit that Don's
breeding is as good, at least, as that of any Pointer alive, and
when to such heeding is added _ the proved super-

dinarily." If they can win fairly, the owners will not be un-
moved by the success. If they are beaten, it will not be for
lack of effort fo handle them properly and develop to the ut-
most their inborn qualities. We think we have good reasons
for expecting good, sound, pluckj, good-nosed dogs from the
cross, but if we are disappointed shall not hesitate to say so

.4. .

Fred Bryant has the Greyhound Oakland Boy, a thorough-
bred, who has won many matches. Fred has allowed him to
live too high and he is now exceedingly fat. Wednesday
morning the "Boy" started up a hare in Manuel Garcia's lot
on Juana avenue; the recognition was mutual, and the hare
got down to a good run; the dog jumped a picket fence and
was fully fifty yards behind when the rabbit struck Hayward
avenue; the race was a good one, and before the hare had
run two hundred yards the dog had him. The "Boy" is a
beauty, and his running is superb. — San Leandro Reporter.

opinion of nearly all those who watched the bout was that
Mr. Jeff Martin had bested Mr. Van Court. As soon aa
this popular verdict Teached Mr. Van Court, he enclosed the
emblem to the directory of the club with a letter refusing,
with due respect to the judges, to retain it until he had won
it so clearly that no unprejudiced mind could question the
fact. Such a spirit is creditable, both to the gentleman and
to the club in whioh it has been inculcated and fostered.

rxceUenceorthe dog as& a field worker, due both, and in
^ual measures, to his strongly marked, natura good [quali-
ties, as well as to his excellent training, we shall readily ^ be
nardoned for saying that m our opinion, Don is the best
hunting dog in the State. The fact that he is perfectly
broke" adds greatly to his value as a sire in our opinion.
Evenu-' be « not an uncommonly good dog, naturally we
should breed to him, because of his breaking before choos-
ing one perhaps better naturally, but unbroken. In the
op1n°on of several reputedly good judges, Don is the best
Pointer dog alive at this time, but we are not prepared either
to support or deny that position. Whether he is he best or
notT has proved himself a good dog in the held, which,
with his breeding, makes him available for our use.

the breeder and the owner of
will not be dragged about for

-" proper* anf 1^^ ^rag
until old I enough to stand systematic training when Jhey wil

after all have been
for the use of
the bitch. They
submission to the

ATHLETICS.

Olympic Club Notes.

The games under the auspices of the Olympic Athletic
Club at Central Park, corner Eighth and Market streets, on
Monday, nest will begin at one oclockp. m. sharp, and will be
brought off in rapid succession, so those who are interested
in seeing them should be on hand in time.

The officers of the dav are: Referee, Col. G. C. Edwards;
Judges, C. L. Ebner, O. A. C, R. Gibson, M. C. C, P. Gaff-
ney; Starter, W. C. Brown, 0, A. C; HandieapDer, W. C.
Brown, 0. A. C; Timers, P. Melntyre, O. A. C, Chas. B.
Hill, M. C. C, H. Cook, O. A. C. Judge of walking, Isaac
Burnette; Clerk of course, R. T. Stombs. The entries to the
various events, with the handicaps alloted by Mr. Brown.are
given below. General appreciation of the meeting should be
shown by a large attendance, and the Olympic Club confi-
dently expects to see the grounds crowded with ladies and
gentlemen.

ENTRIES AND HANDICAPS.

100 Yards, Maiden race; for members only. — E.G. Rodolph,
0. A. 0.; A. F. Bouse, 0. A. 0.; G. C. Rouse, O. A. C.

100-Yard Handican, (open). E. G. Eodolph, O. A. C,
7 yards; O. A. Tolle, 0. A. C. 10 yards; E. B. Freeze, M.
C. C, 3 yards; Wm. McConnell, M. C. C, 6 yards; E.
Lamping, A. A. C, 7 yards; G. W. Jordan, M. C. C, 6
yards; J. W. Flynn, M. C. C., scratch; W. J. Kenealey, A.
A. C, 7 yards; A. F. Rouse, O. A. C, 7 yards; A. W.
Brown, 7 yards; P. C. Kelly, M. C. C, 7 yards.

220- Yard Handicap, .(open). E. G. Rodolph, 0. A. C,
14 yards; E. B. Freeze, M. C. C, S vards; J. W. Flynn, M.
C. C, scratch; Wm. McConnell, M. 0. C, 12 yards; W. J.
Kenealey, A. A. C, 14 yards; G. W. Jordan, M. C. C, 12
yards; A. F. Rouse, O. A. C, 14 yards.

440- Yard Scratch, (open). (Hammersmith Medal).
W. A. Scott, 0. A. C; M. M. Martin, O. A. C.

Half-mile Handicap, (open). W. A. Scott, A. A. C,
scratch; Ed. D. Long, unattached, 25 yards; T. Jennings,
0. A. C, scratch; G. W. Jordan, M. C. C, 30 yards; R.
Hober, E. A. C, 50 yards; C. E. Cron, E. A. C, 50 yards;
Geo. W. Hupers. Albion A. C, 35 yards; M. M. Martin, O.
A. C, scratch; Robert Gibson, M. C. C, 25 yards; J. W.
Flynn, M. C. C, 10 yards.

One-mile Handicap, (open). W. A. Scott, O. A. C,
scratch; T. L. Mein, O. A. C, 100 yards; Wm. Gall, E. A.
C. 90 yards; Ed. B. Long, unattached, 80 yards; A. A;
Hylton, B. A. C, 75 yards; C. E. Cron, E. A. C, 100 yards;
Matt. McBwaine, M. C. C, 100 yards; R. H. Holroyd, A.
A C, 80 yards; C. Lester, E. A. C, 100 yards; Geo. \v.
Hupers, Albion A. C, 60 yards; H. Coffin, 0. A. C, 80
vards.

Pole Vaulting, (open). E. G. Rodolph, O. A. C, scratch;
M. H. Loheide, A. A. C, scratch; R. Weckerlie, E. A. C,
scratch; C. 0. Schuster, O. A. C, scratch.

Running Long Jump, (open). G. Stulz, B. A. C, 3 feet;
A. Lean, E. A. C. and M. C. C, scratch; R. Weckerlie, E.
a'. C, 3 feet; Robert Gibson, M. C. C, 2 feet.

One-mile Handicap Walk, (open). T. L. Mein, O. A. C,
125 yards; H. Coffin, O. A. C. 75 y;>rds; C. E. Cron, E. A.
C, SO yards; C. Lester, E. A. C, 80 yards; C. M. Yates, A.
A.' C, 20 vards; S. C. Hunter, O. A. C, scratch; Matt.
McIlwaine,*M. C. C.100 yards.

Putting 16-lb. Shot, (open). A. Lean, E. A. C, scratch;
G. W. Hupers, A. A. C, 3 feet; F. W. Menzer, E. A. C, 4
feet.

Two-mile Bicycle Race, (open). C. A. Biedermau, un-
attached, scratch: T. L. Hill, B. A. C, scratch.

100-yard Handicap race for non-winners of meeting.
Running High Jump, (open). E. G. Rodolph, O. A. C, 6
inches; A. Lean, E. A. C., scratch; A. F. Rouse, O. A. C.
5 inches.

Sword and Lance Combat, (open). J. F. Larken, O. A. C;
L. Sweetzers, O. A. C.

The full dress party given in the club rooms on Thursday
eveuing last was a delightful affair. The apparatus was re-
moved from the exercising hall, which made as tine a ball
room as could be desired, when the floor was well canvassed.
Balleuberg's music, as usual, was exquisite, and appropriate
refreshments were at command. Enough were present to
till the great hall comfortably, and the scene presented as
looked upon from the running gallery was charming.
The halls, library and reception parlors furnished space
for promenades, which was well utilized by devoted
Olympics and trustful fair ones. Such gatherings are charming
incidents in the life of the Club, and being unexceptionable
in every respect, the invitations are highly valued. The
immediate management of the reception rested in the hands
of Mr. R. P. Doolan as Floor Manager, Messrs. W. D.
O'Kane, T. M. Pennel and F. O. Wegener, aa Floor Com-
mittee; W. H. Seymour and Dr. R. I. Bowie, as Reception
Cuuimitte.

Rigid space limitations prevent our printing the names of
the ladies present, but it can be truly said that if San Fran-
cisco has among its haul ton, forms of surpassing grace, faces
of bewildering loveliness or taste that is perfect, all were
shown at the reception. The Directors of the Club deserve
commendation for their success iu furnishing entertainments
for the members.

On February 16, an athletic entertainment was given in
the club rooms to members only. Several scientific bouts
with the gloves furnished amusement for an hour. After
the progrmme Mr. Vanderlynn Stow, of the Club Directorate,
presented the emblem indicative of the Heavy Weight Cham-
pionship to Mr. J. J. Corbett; of the Feather weight to Mr.
Tom McCord, and of the Bantam Weight to Mr. E. S. Van
Court.

One of the finest boxers of the Club, Mr. J. McCarthy, has
incurred the parental displeasure by having his name men-
tioned as an adept with gloves, and does not exercise as usual.

Mr. Craig is posing as the "bad man from Idaho," and tells
thrilling yarns of encounters with house cats and things in
that terra incognita.

Mr. Dennison has practically won the Wbist Tournament,
having beaten his instructor, Mr. Henry Souther.

Mr. Louis P. Ward occasionlly takes the floor for an hour's
exercise. "The little old man" is himself again, and good
as ever.

Mr. W. C. Brown has at last gone into "sawsiety." He
made his debut at the party on Thursday evening, spending
several minutes in the gallery in good style.

Mr. Larken is said to have broken-in seven horses for the
broad sword contest on Monday.

Mr. Charlie Bosworth is the hero of the latest Balliuger
ballad, "Charlie Four Blocks Away."

Mr. W. H. Seymour, of the House Committee, will arrange
another whist tournament in March, and desires all members
who know the game to enter.

Messrs. Keil and Day now exercise at Golden Gate Park
every Sunday afternoon, in preparation for their coming
thirty-day go-as-you-please, to the Yosemite and back.

William is receiving applications for the place of assistant
book-keeper, under the new check system in the billiard
room.

Mr. W. Jones has the inside track for the place, and will
add to its duties, those of Instructor in Pool.

It is said that Mr. Tolle caunot play whist \ h v. i

is Southerly.

College Crews for '86-

fas' akenrnhardbVhrbelt trainer available, and given fair
oOTOrturi Uies to show their worth If there are a-yc early-

quite indifferent to the pra.se of such as fancy the animals
and perfectly regardless of the criticisms of those who hold
them in disfavor.

Athletes will be pleased to learn that Mr. R. S. Haley, O.
A. 0., has passed the critical point of hisillness, and, barring
accidents, will recover, He is very weak, but on the safe side.

Mr. Eugene Van Court, O. A. C, is to be credited with
an act which bespeaks his essential manliness and fairness
with emphasis.

On Friday evening, February 12th, he was awarded the
Club emblem of the Bantam Weight Championship in epar-
The judges decided in his favor, and there is no dh

They will be entered in the Pa°ific, ^fJ; »™ hunted ^position to 'question the candor of their judgment, but the
hunted in them by their owners, ]ust as they are hunted or i p

Messrs. Mumfovd, and Jburiauu, and Cowles and Ames,
representing respectively, the Harvard and Yale crews, and
others interested in the annual races on the Thames course,
met at New London, Conn., Jan. 30th. The agreement be-
tween the crews aud citizens, which has existed for live
years, having expired, the representatives of the former asked
for a renewal of the same with a few important additions,
notably a clearer course. For the past two years the crews have
been annoyed by steamers following too close in their wake.
The whole matter was thoroughly discussed, aud satisfactory
arrangements will be made at afuture meetiug. Itis generally
understood that the Yale-Harvard races will be rowed on the
Thames course for the nest five years.

THE HARVARD CREW.

The candidates for the Harvard crew for 1S86 are getting
up their form for the Yale race of next June. They row 300
strokes every day, besides exercising steadily upon the chest
weights, and taking a short run in the open air. At 10:30
they must be in their beds, and they are required to abstain
from the use of tobacco and stimulants. They have not yet
begun to use the slide, but are working to get down the
stroke and the correct method of holding the body. The
make-up of the crew for the race is, of course, indefinite, but
there are a few men who will almost certainly be upon the
boat at New London. Of the eleven candidates, five are old
oarsmen, aud practically sure of a place in the boat. These
are, Colony (L. S.), Mumford fS7), Burgess ('87), Keyes ('87)
and Brooks ('87). Colony is one of the strougest men iu
college, and is at pieseut stroking the crew iu thegymuasium.
The others mentioned were in the '87 football team this fall,
and are veteran oarsmen. Of the new candidates, Woodbury
('86} is plucky and strong, aud will soon learn how to row,
but he has never before handled an oar; Porter ('SS) is the
captain of the 'SS football team, and stroked his freshman
crew; Bradlee (,'88) and Butler ('SS) were numbers 7 and 3 on
the '88 freshman crew; Remington ('S7) stroked the sopho-
more crew last year, and Wood ('SS), whose experience as uu
oarsman has been confined to the preparatory schools, is
energetic and strong. Yocum, of last year's crew, who is iu
the Medical School, may come in the boat this mouth, and
Bryant ('84), also now in the Medical School, a former 'Varsity
man, may become a candidate later iu the year. If these two
men last named come into the boat. Harvard cau send to
New London next year a boat with seven veterans iu it, aud
the only question will he, who shall be the eighth man.
vai.k's crew.
At Yale College more thau 200 students are now'iu training
for the various athletic contests which occur here during the
next few months. The gyniua-duui is crowded from morning
till night, and the enthusiasm, especially amor g the lower
classes, is unbounded. As regards th« 'Varsity crew, if hard
work can effect anything, the disastrous experience of last
year will not be repeated. Every miiu now in truiuiug will
be kept strictly wilhiu the traces up to the very hour of the
race with Harvard. It is, and has long been, an open secret
that some of the members of last year's crew disgraced them-
selves aud the college by their conduct just before the race,
and such occurences are not likely to happen again. This
year's crew, with one exception, will lie an entirely uew one.
It will be captuiued by Cowles, of la-t year's crew, who is
one of the best oarsmen Yale has ever turned out. Bob
Appletou, who was a substitute lust year, will w stroke-
He is an exceptionally good oar aud has great my oppowern,
but has heretofore been thought too light to row in the
'Varsity crew. Professionals who have seen bin in practice
pulls say that he will prove one of the best str) s Yale has
ever had. It i* hard to say at this time who will i wie remain-
ing places in the boat. There are fourteen mei j trail
They are beiug looked after by Daniel Galium b, of r
delphia. At preseut they nre diotiug very lit lb- ...
rowing on the machines two hours a day. They I '
walk of from three to live miles, varied by runs of a
two. It is thought that there will be two "Sheff" nu
one Academic freshman on the crew.

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Feb 20

THE GUN.

Chancing to meet Doctor S. E. Knowles on the train the
other day, we -were interested in learning the very peculiar
way in which the Doctor loads his shells for use at the trap.
Instead of following the common habit, .and using some one
powder suited to his taste, he loads each shell with powder
of three different numbers or sizes of grain. By preference
he uses the Eagle Duck, numbers 1, 2 and 3. In loading, he
first places in the shell precisely one and one-half drams
of the coarsest of the three numbers mentioned, and, after
settling it well, he adds the same quantity of the next smaller
size of grain, also settling well, and finally pours into the
shell on top of the previous portions, a dram and a half of
the smallest-grained of the three sizes iudicated.

Doctor Kuowles' theory is that by having different portions
of his powder charge of different quickness in exploding, he
utilizes to the utmost the power to be gained by the burn-
ing of any given quantity of powder in a gun barrel.

There are certain doubts which will arise in the minds of
those who think about the matter, but against all such
doubts and theoretic exceptions Doctor Kuowles places his
carefully made experiments, and the results of his many ven-
tures in the way of trap-shooting. When tested at penetra-
tion-pads, the shells loaded in the new style show an average
of nearly two-fifths better penetration than those loaded as
usual, and there is no noticeable change in pattern. Doctor
Kuowles uses five wads over the powder; a tar wad, then a
pink edge, another tar, a pink edge and a tar over all.

We should like to have such trap-shots as experiment in
Doctor Knowles' style of loading send us their results.

By a pleasant coincidence, while we were noting the pecul-
iar method of loading adopted by Doctor Kuowles, the post-
man brought in, with the compliments of the author, a little
book on Rational Loading, by Lewis Clement, ("Wild-
fowler") editor of the "Shooting Times and Kennel News,"
London. The book is made up of twelve tables of loads
suitable for use in guns of 2S, 20, 16, 14. 12, or 10 bore, at
the various sorts of English, Irish, and Scotch game, such as
snipe, rabbits, partridges, grouse, duck aud wild fowl. The
author modestly says, "The loads I have mentioned in these
tables are the resultB of endless experiments on my part,
added to considerable practical experience on all kinds of
game. I do not dogmatically assert that the loads therein
mentioned will suit every individual gun, but they will
pretty nearly do so. Every gun has its own idiosyncracies,
which should be studied, but within a fraction the loads have
suited several guns of the same bore and are, therefore, pretty
near the mark." Most of the loads recommended are about
those commonly used by Calif orniaus, but the powder is,
throughout, much fiuer in grain than has beeu
found effective and comfortable by such shots as we happen
to know. Thus for use in 12 bores Mr. Clement suggests
Curtis and iiurvey, Nu. 4, which is vtry much fiuer powder
than auv number of Eagle Duck, Hazard Duck shooting, or
other of the better powders, and is smaller grained tbau
the ordinary FFFG, which is about as fine as is much used
here. The powder most used lor all souud shooting in this
State is either Hazard FFG or Dupout FFG unglazed, rather
dirty powder and not quite so strong as those oi higher price,
but, all things considered, perhaps better for ordinary use.

The common belief is that in strength the EFG is to the
better grades about as 7 is to S which wo aid make the loads of
Mr. Clement correspond with the loads of, say three and three-
fourths drams of FFFG for 12 bores for ordinary snipe
shooting, and about five dramB of the same powder in ten
bores for the same shooting. The shot loads are curious
affairs. In 12's, for the right barrel, we are advised to place
it ounce of No. 8 shot over the powder, then a card wad,
then | ounce of No. S's, a pink-eJged wad or two; for the
left barrel, LJ- ounce No. 7's and a piuk edger.

Two points will impress our snipe shots. First, the seem-
ingly needless quantity of shot used; and second, the ex-
traordinary size thougut best for snipe. We have seen a
good many snipe killed, and most of the work has been done
with 9's, 10's aud 12's, or dust shot. As to whether it is
necessary to send an ounce and an eighth of shot hurtling
after a single snipe, when a half-ounce would do the worii
quite as well, is not au open question in our mind. Few
cylinder barrels are sent out now-a-days, unless specially or-
dered, and we take it that the highest ends, subserved by
choking, are first to enable good execution to be done with
less ammuuition, and second at longer range.

Think of shooting suipe, as Mr. Clement suggests, with one
and one half ounces of shot from tho left barrel of a choke-
bore. At fair range, say up to forty yards, the bird would
be badly cut up if centred, and at much less range would be
rendered eutirely unfit for the table. In the first few tables
of the book the author advises lesser loads for choked barrels
than for cylinders, but in other portions of the work the
loads given are about the same for both open and choked
guns, an error, to our notion.

We do not advocate the use of choke-bores for field shoot-
ing. A good cylinder, fairly well used, will get as many birds
in better order than any choke, but if there is any virtue in
choking it should be indicated by a diminution of the loads

necessarv in a cylinder.

«.

Trial Shoot.

Mr. J. E. Miller and the writer, accompanied by Andy
Flickinger, the boy who traps for the American Clay Bird
Company, went to the grounds of the Price's Hill Gun Club
to give the Americau Clay Bird a thorough trial. Instead of
rising his 10 lbs. 10 guage gun, Mr. Miller made the trial with
a light cylinder-bore 12 guage gun, loaded with 2$ drams of
powder and 1J ouuces of No. 8 chilled shot. The reason
that he used such a light load and light gun was to satisfy
himself whether these new birds were perfect breakers, even
if struck by only from 1 to 3 pellets. The birds were thrown
from the 2d and 3d notch, flying about fifty yards, while we
stood from 18 to 20 yards from the traps. The birds were
thrown at angles, which gave thn most difficult shooting, and
over two hundred birds were thrown iu this manner. After
gathering the birds which had not been broken in the air, it
was found that only one single bird showed a shot mark and
was not broken; however, it was cracked to the centre. The
result of this trial seemed to be very satisfactory, considering
the light gun aud loads used; aud it also proves that Mr. Miller
does not rush into the market with his goods before he has
thoroughly satisfied himself that his targets are perfect flyers
and breakers, and there are few men who are better qualified
than Mr. Miller to conduct a trial of guns aud flying targets.

This test certainly satisfied me that the new American
bird is one of the most perfect flying targets offered to trap-
shooters. — P. H. in Sporting and Dramatic Journal.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

A large number of marksmen visited Shell Mound yester-
day, and the crack of the rifle was almost incessant. The
conditions were favorable, and some good scores were made.

C and G Companies. First Infantry, held their regular
monthly medal shoot, with the following result:

CHAMPION CLASS MEDAL.

C. Locls 200 yards— i 44344544 4—40

500 yards— 5 45545554 4—46—86
FTBBT CLASS MEDAL.

A. J. Ruddock 200 yards— 4 444464 5 4 4—42

500 yards— 3 5 3 5 4 5 5 5 4 3—42—84
SECOND CLASS MEDAL.

C.W.Meyer 200 yards -5 34445434 6—41

SOU yards— 4 53465552 4—42—83
THIRD CLASS MEDAL.

O. Nolte 200yards— 4 44544454 2—40

FOURTH CLASS MEDAL,
J.Calvert 200 yards— 3 33232454 0-29

The February badge winners at 200 yards, ranking in the
order named, were: Simpson, Ruddock, Robertson, Julius
Klein, Johnson, Disperry, Pembroke, Captain J. E. Klein.
Lods, Nolte, Carson, Diers, Dunn, Myers, Sloan, Lehn, S\o-
comb, Palm, Jaudin and English. Captain Klein exercised
a platoon in volley firing at 100 yards, with excellent results.
Three volleys were fired. In the first, with nineteen men,
every shot hit the target; in the second, with twenty-
one men, eighteen hits were made, and in the third,
with twenty-two men, there were twenty-two hits — a total of
fifty-nine hits out of sixty-two shots. Of these hits, five were
bullseyes; thirty-two centers, eighteen inners and four
outers.

A Company, Fifth Infantry, was represented by a team of
six men, who shot for the regimental trophy, which was
offered by the staff to the company making the best scores.
The distances were 200 and 500 yards, ten shots at each
target, under the usual conditions, Springfield rifles. The
scores:

R.C.Moore 200vards— 4 43445445 4—41

500 yards— 3 43445454 5—41—82

Corp. R. J. Cavasso 200y*rds— 4 44445444 4—41

500 yards— 3 25342553 5-37—78

Bert Brazelton 200 yards— 3 35543443 3—37

500 yards— 2 3 2 2 3 5 3 5 3 5-33—70

Sergt. C. H.Ellis 200 yards— 3 4 4345444 4—39

500 yards— 2 50052352 5— "9-68

J. M. Page 200yards--J 43434345 3—37

500 yards— 3 244o3322 2—30—67

Corp. Whitcomh 2n0yards— 4 4433543 4 4—38

500 yards— 3 33442230 4—25—63

Aggregate 428

F Company's, same regiment, team shot on Saturday, mak-
ing an aggregate of 405 points. The teams of both of these
companies were mostly young men unfamiliar with rifle
shooting.

Ed. Hovey shot a string, getting in ten good shots at the
200 yard target— 5 55545455 4—47-

Police Officer Wittman had a squad of eight members of
Captain Douglass' military squad over at Shell Mound on
Thursday, instructing the men in the use of the magazine
Winchesters, with which the command is furnished. The
men were wholly unacquainted with the use of the rifle, but
under Officer Wittman's capable instruction, before they left,
the range could make 30s and 32 s in ten shots at 200 yards,
with forty-grain cartridges. It is the intention of Captain
Douglass to drill his military company of forty-eight men in
shooting until every one of them will be able to nit the size
of a man every shot at ordinary distances. On Sunday next,
at Schuetzen Park, the California Schuetzen Club team will
shoot against the Carson Guard team — the latter to fire. over
their own range in Carson City, Nevada. — Alia.

Fairfield Tournament.

N. R. A.

The board of directors of the National Rifle Association
met February 2d, Gen. Wingate presiding. The resignation of
Capt. Clarence H. Eagle from the board was received and ac-
cepted, and Capt. L. C. Bruce was elected to the vacancy.
There are two other vacancies to be filled at the next meet-
ing. The range committee recommended that the range be
leased anew for two years, beginning May 1st. The owner of
the property, which has hitherto been rented for S100, offers
it for $250 a year, with the option to the association of pur-
chasing the entire ground for $200 an acre. The association
now uses about twenty acres of the ground. The matter was
referred to the range committee, with power. The former
range committee, consisting of Gen. Bobbins, Col. Story and
Lieut. Zalinski, was reappointed. The other committee will
not be appointed till the next meeting.

Nevada Versus California.

Colonel Hub. G. Parker, of Carson, Nevada, is in San
Francisco, as the representative of the Carson Guard, in the
inter-state rifle match, to be shot to-morrow by teams of
twenty men from the California Schuetzen Club, and the
Carson Guard, each team shooting on its own range. The
California Team will shoot at Schuetzen Park, and as it has
beeu carefully selected, some fine shooting may confidently
be looked for.

It is always a pleasure to note the visits of Colonel Parker,
whose heartiness and whole-souled cordiality have won for
him very many friends on both sides of the mountains.

TRAP.

Bird's Point.

February J 1th, at 10 single clay pigeons, 18 yards rise; $2.50 entrance.

Ftmcfae 0 10 10 10 0 0 0-3|Fanning 1 1110 0 111 0—7

Dunshee 1 1 1 1 0 1 I 1 1 I— 9 1 McGregor o 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0—3

Roman I 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 (Ml— 1 1

BKCOND HATCH,

Same conditions.

Funcke 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 0 i — SI Kimball ...1 110 0 10 10 0— "j

Fanning 1 1 1 0 1 1 u I n 1-7 Konmn 0 1 1 1 0 I 1 1 0 1— '

Dunshei.' 1 11110 111 l-'.i|

I'll MID MATCH.

At 3 pairs of clay pigeons. Ifi yanlB rise.

Funckc 11 U 11— f>| Fanning in 10 01 — 3

Dunsliee 01 10 ID— 31 Kimball in in It — 4

PODBTH MATCH.

At Olive birdB.31 yards rise, Kurllngham rules. S^-Oo entrance.

Funcke 0 10 11 1-1, Fanning l 0 0 11 0—3

Dunshee 1 0 0 11 1 — 4 '

t'lKST TIEB.

Fnncke o l l | Dunshee.... l o l

SECOND TIES.

Funcke 1 I Dunshee o

Major I. S. Kellogg kindly sends a notice of the wing shoot
to be held at Fairfield, Solano county, on Friday and Satur-
day, March 12th and 13th next. Three matches will be shot
on each day.

On Friday, at 15 live birds, Hurlingham rules, entrance
©15; at 12 birds, 21 yards rise, plunge trap, entrance $7.50;
and at 12 birds, Hurliugham rules, entrance $10.

On Saturday, at 12 birds, Hurlingham rules, entrance $10;
at 6 pairs, entrance S7.50, and at 15 birds, 21 yards rise,
plunge traps, entrance §15.

All purses will be divided into 50, 30 and 20 per cent, of
entrance moneys. Mr. A. L. Donaldson is sparing no effort
to insure a pleasant time.

San Jose Tournament

We again call attention to the wing'shooting tournament to
be given by the Garden City Gun Club, at San Jose, on to-
morrow and Monday. The city is a very beautiful one, and
its residents are noted for their genial entertainment of visit-
ors, particularly when sportsmen. Quite a party is going
down on Saturday af ternooa for the shoot, and it promises to
be a fine affair. The L;ck House, presided over by Mr. C. H.
Corey, a member of the San Jose Club, will be headquarters
for those attending the tournament.

Pleasanton-

Still another wing shoot is projected for nest Monday, at
Pleasanton. The recent shoot given there was so enjoyable
that many of those then present will be glad to attend this
second meeting of the newly-formed Pleasanton Gun Club.
The president of the club, by the way, is Mr. Will Crelliu, a
member of the Alameda County Sportsmen's Club.

Gun Club.

On Monday next, February 22d, the Gun Club shoots its
first regular club match of the season at San Bruno, and we
trust many friends of the club will be able to go down at 10:40
a. M., from Fourth and Townsend street depot.

Monaco.— International Match.

The annual pigeon shooting carnival at Monaco began on
Saturday, Jan. 16th, and up to last advices none of the
English or American shooters had won anything important.
The well-known shot, Mr. Edgar Murphy, represents Amer-
ica. The Poule d'Essai (two birds at 24, two at 26 and two
at 27 metres) resulted in seven killing all the birds, among
the number being Mr. Edgar Murphy. There wore fifty-four
contestants. In shooting off the ties at 28 mttres Mr.
Murphy seems to have been absent. The first prize was won
by a Mr. Mongorge, the second by Sig. Mamette Ghido. the
third by Mr. Seatou and the fourth by Mr. Maskeus. The
second event of importance was the Prix d'Ouverture, at live
birds at 25 metres. It had sixty-three shooters, of whom
twenty, including Mr. Murphy, killed their five birda. In
shooting off the ties, "miss and out,"M. de GudLi ..

won first prize, with a total of fifteen killed. Sig. Ghidu uud
M. Luzzani tied for second and third prizes with fifteen
killed; they afterwards shot off and Sig. Ghido won the
second prize, M. Luzzani the third and Count de Kobiano
took the fourth prize with twelve killed. Mr. Murphy
missed his eleventh bird. The Loudon Sjwrlsman's report
of the shoot describes Mr. Murphy as "a rattling good shot."
The Grand Prixdu Casino, the event of the meeting, was begun
on the 24th. It is a two-days event, contestants shooting the
first day at five birds at 26 metres, and on the second, seven
at 27 metres, three misses to retire. There were seventy-five
competitors. The weather was cold, with rain. When the
Sportsman's report closed on the first day four rounds had
been shot, with twenty-seven contestants, each killing four,
Mr. Murphy's name not being in the list; of the others,
twenty-nine had each killed three birds. Of the "loreigners"
in best form the French were first and the Italians next. The
bad form shown by the Ehglish shooters is attributed to the
very little shooting now done at the fashionable London clubs,
pigeon shooting, owing to the opposition of the Princess of
Wales, being decidedly unfashionable.

The late George Lorillardwas one of the best pigeon shoot-
ers that ever faced the traps iu this country or Europe. In
1872, he won the Grand Prize at Monaco. After his return
home he beat all the crack shots of the Jerome and Long
Island gun clubs, including Mr. Howard Jaffray, they shoot-
ing three matches, one each at 30 yards, 35 yards and 40
yards, which Mr. Lorillard won by one bird, and which cost
Mr. Jaffray nearly $20,000. Mr. Lorillard also beat Mr.
James Gordon Bennett in a match for $10,000 a side, which
was shot at Weatbrook.

ROD.

Book Notice.

The Angler and The Loop-rod, by David Webster, Wil-
liam Blackwood & Sons, Edinburgh and London, 1S85.

This is, so far as known to the writer, the latest aid to, aud
instructor of the angler, that has issued from the press. It
is the successor of a perfect library of such works written by
followers, more or less worthy, of the man who, some centu-
ries hereafter, will be canonized .as the patron saint of the
fisherman in brook and river, as St. Peter is of the man who
plies the trade in the deep sea— I mean, of course, dear old
Izaak Walton.

Whether the author has added much to the sum of the
knowledge we already possess on the subject of trout and sal-
mon fishing, is, I think, opeu to doubt. Indeed, I am not
sure that I have run against auy absolutely new "wrinkle"
in my perusal of the volume, but this much credit, at least,
is undeniably due to Mr. Webster that he puts what he has
to say to us in remarkably clear and forcible English, aud,
however much one may feel at times inclined to differ from
his premises aud conclusions, there is never any room for
dubiety as to his meaning. The volume is neatly printed
and bound, as all Blackwood's publications are,
and the illustrations are exquisitely executed. The
portrait of the author, which forms the trontispiece, you can
tell at a glance to have all tho fidelity to the original, of a
photograph, and I own that my heart wormed at the eight of
such a faithful reproduction of the kindly Scotch face, and
the familiar suit of grey tweed, which is the invariable and

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most sensible dress of the practical angler m Scotland. I
have known, looked np to, and loved scores, m my younger
davs, exactly like Mr. Webster, costumed that is to say as be
is 'in his portrait, wearing the same half-thoughtful half
"drwBv" expression on their faces, and carrying in hand and
on shoulder justsucha rod and "creel," without which imple-
ments of their trade, in the summer months, they were hardly
ever seen. Another point of resemblance which those semi-
professional (and semi-amphibious) old anglers had and
doubtless stilt have, to each other, I fully expected to find
in Mr. Webster, when I should come to peruse his book and
that was an obstinate adherence to certain ideas, which, by
sheer force of long-continued and unquestioning adoption
had become what psychologists called "fixed, and out of a
belief in which no power of merely human logic could ever
move them. With all due deference to Mr Webster s forty
years' experience "on the Tweed and Clyde," I take leave to
say that he exhibits a good deal of the narrowness in his
ideas which a limited experience-limited that 1= in the
sphere of its acquisition-can hardly fall to beget and not a
little, too, of the somewhat illogical impatience with the ideas
of others, which is, perhaps, more characteristic of the
angling fraternity, than of any other race of sportsmen. But
this is only saying that Mr. Webster is human and illus-
trates the old saw that "it is hard to teach an old dog new

'"The "loop-rod" is manifestly the pet idea with Mr Web-
ster of all that he advances in his work. The description of
this favorite implement of the venerable angler maybe briefly
put thns: A spliced rod of three pieces, the butt being o
Lhor green-heart, the middle of hickory, and the point ot
lancewood, has a loop (of an inch or two in length) , of twisted
hair whipped to the tip. To this the line a heavy hair one
tapering towards the gut cast, is attached by another and
longer loop. The gut cast is also tapered, and on it are
fastened from six tannine flies. For this arrangement several
advantages are claimed, such as greater power over the line
in casting greater accuracy, a certain degree of independence
of the wind, and the possibility of covering a much greate
extent of water than can be commanded by the ordinary reel

anThne'idera0 is not a new one. The writer, when a boy, fished
altogether with the loop-rod, and killed many a good basket
of speckled beauties with it in the mountain burns and tarns
of the Highlands; but he is, nevertheless, compelled to hold
that, while admitting the advantage it has over the jointed
rod for casting in 0* hand, of a beginner, that advantage
not perceptible in the hands of a practiced fl y-fisber > and : s
more than counter-balanced by the disadvantage of not being
able to lengthen or shorten the line at will. The idea also
of nine met on one cast is, I am free to own anything but
suggestive to me of sportsmanlike work, and savors to my
(possibly prejudiced) mind very strongly of "otter and
"double rod" fishing, which modes of catching trout are
regarded by all except "pot" anglers as the veriest poaching
Three or at most four, flies on the line should satisfy any
fair-minded angler who is willing to give ^ >b ^ °^-
country sportsmen call "law," or what, in this country, we
know as "a fair show." . . .,

Another "fad" of Mr. Webster's is up-stream fishing with
the flv I think his reasoning on this subject very illogical,
and may take an opportunity of dealing with his arguments
in detail in these columns on a future occasion bumce it
for the present to say that he is of opinion that the difference
between a "wet" and a "dry" fly (or, in other words, a live
and a "dead" one) is a matter of the sublimest indifference to
the trout, a position which he would, I think, find it rathei
hard to maintain in the case of any other bait-say a worm
or a minnow. He or any other angler will hardly assert
that an appearance of life is not essential to success with both
these lures, and the analogy surely holds good with fly. A
"dry" or floating fly is the only one that looks life-like, and,
naturally the nlarer it is kept to the surface the more life-
like; and therefore, by Mr. Webster's own reasoning, else-
where adopted in his book, the more deadlv it is likely to be.
But in fishing up stream it is simply impossible to present to
the fish a "drv" fly, except for the first second or two of the
east Ergo, for the balance of the cast, Mr. Webster and
those who adhere to his ideas offer to the hsh a drowned fly,
which, indeed, "floats naturally with the current bn only
in the sense that any other corpse would. But with the
exception of these two "crochets ' of Mr. Webster s, the vol-
ume is an excellent one, and the instructions it gives are of
the highest practical value. The work is not an exhaustive one
in the sense in which sundry other treatises on the subject
claim to be. No elaborate description is given of the nat-
ural history of the various kinds of fish, a,.d on y so much is
told of their tastes and habits as may be of practical value to
the angler in compassing their capture. We are not treated,
for example, to a long and labored disquisition on the very
doubtful affinity of the parr-that vexed piscatorial conun-
drum-to the salmon, for which act of forbearance we are
profoundly grateful to the author. But we are told suc-
cYnctly and sensibly how to tie our own fl.es, what kind of
insects to copy, and the seasons in which each k.nd is a
killing lure. Very valuable information is also given with
regard to worm and minnow fishing, as well as hints of the
utmost practical value on the best methods of setting about
the capture of the salmon, pike and other hsh "of lower de-
gree " When it is added that the book is written in a pleas-
ant, gossipy tone, like a "crack" after a successful day on the
river, and in a literary style very considerably above the
average, it will be inferred that it is deserving of a place n
everyBangler's library, and the information it gives w,U be
found of the highest practical value to those of our Cali-
fornia anglers who have the time and sufficient will to the
sport to visit the mountain streams of the State towards
their source in the snowy Nevadas. To such I can confi-
dently Commend Mr. Webster's "Kesult of fortyjears hsh-

A Thrilling: Adventur

Our genial fellow-townsman Dr. Gimp was called from
his bed at 2 o'clock in the morning to attend a patient suffer-
ing from a most extraordinary complication. He found Mr.
John Junkin almost dead with glanders, and at the same
time horribly bitteu and macerated. After relieving the in
human sufferings of his patient, Dr. Gimp succeeded in ex-,
tracting from him the extraordinary circumstances under
which he narrowly escaped death.

Mr. Junkin was driving home in his gig about 3 o'clock
in the afternoon, after spending the day gathering horse-
chestnuts in the hills. His horse became very restive, and,
thinking the noble animal might be thirsty, Mr. Junkin
sought out the Hoxawottamie tarn, a deep pool surrounded
by gloomy cliffs. On one side only is there an approach for
wheeled vehicles, and when Mr. Junkin drove down the
shelving bank, his beast snorting with delight at sight of the
translucent water, the shades of evening were already falling
rapidly over the hills.

When the horse had waded in until the water came up to
his belly and was eagerly swilling the crystal fluid, the animal
suddenlygave a snort of mingled pain and terror and plunged
violently to one side. His uneasiness increased, and in a
moment the agonized beast gave vent to a shrill shriek. By
this time he had plowed the water into foam, on which dark
red flecks of blood were seen, had so far slipped into the tarn
as to be in danger of drowning his master. Ever and anon a
shadowy mass would rise to the surface, and a gleam of
white teeth could be seen. It was a monstrous Dutch carp.
Mr. Junkin was thoroughly alarmed; suddenly the great fish
swam to the surface, and leaping over the dash-board bit a
large fat piece out of the man's calf. The taste of human
blood seemed to infuriate the gigautic fish, which lost all
control of itself and bit off one of Mr. Junkiu's fingers, lacer-
ated his left . leg in eleven places, swallowed the heel of his
right boot, and gashed him in the side. The wretched man
defended himself as best he could with his buggy whip, which
he applied so desperately that the carp roared with rage. All
the while the horse stood stock still, uttering low moans of
fear. Half dead, Mr. Junkin dragged himself to shore, leav-
ing the gig and the now expiring steed to the mercy of the
ferocious fish.

Hosea Perkins, Hans Apfelbaum aud Inigo Smith will
dTain the tarn soon. They will be well armed, and expect to
find a beautiful gold ring in the carp's nest, into which it is
believed Mr. Judkin inadvertently drove. In consequence
of the appropriateness of his name, Inigo Smith will enter
the water first.

Cattle Breeding.

'Skunk Bait' for Trout.

"Speaking of trout bait," said the guide, "I once killed a
skunk before the smelling bottle was emptied, aud it is
delicious meat for eating. Threw the entrails out in the
lake; I took hold of one end, hauled, and felt a fish; gave a
sharp and long pull, and threw on shore a big trout; threw
them back three times, aud caught four fine trout." Told
with apparent truth, this will pass for last and biggest fish
story. I had been telling about large baits to get large trout.
The "king of the roost bait," prepared from chicken's head
skins, seemed the more taking bait for larger speckled
beauties, as proved by three hooks on one line — first one was
a worm, next a good brown hacklefly, the end hook baited
with the large-feathered chicken skin got the largest and most
fish; worms got the small trout. I then tried a green frog,
alive and half the size of one's hand. As it struck the water
kerslap, a pound-and-a-half trout jumped two feet out of
the water, and, with a terrific lunge, went off with his "tit-
bit." A tug and a second yank, with a thrill only given by
active trout and indescribable, a steady hauling in up the
rapids, when lo! two fine fat beauties were landed; the mate
took the fly. The frog was mutilated, but after careful ex-
traction from the stomach of the trout, was used successfully
in getting three more large trout.

This was in the rapids of the river emptying the surplus
water from the twenty-five lakes, where four of us malaria-
pested New Yorkers were spending a week. In two hours I
took thirty-eight trout and only stopped because the load
was getting too heavy to back into camp, two miles above,
over roads and through brush. When one can get a big
basketful of trout, half weighing about a pound each and
several exceeding this weight, what's the seuse of "minnie
fishing?" These thirty-eight trout weighed as much as_ two
hundred average trout got by the writer in Western New
York last year. The exciting sport needs to be felt to be ap-
preciated, and when the piscatorial ardor of an enthusiast is
satisfied in two hours' sport, such as I had, and the arms get
tired, I call that place paradise. Then the unique luxury of
a bed of hemlock boughs, with buffalo robes to cover one, a
snoring neighbor, biting fleas, sound sleep through all, next
day up at daylight traveling on the lake with a spoou on our
line and "cock-of-the-roost bait;" on the other, heavy sinkers;
expectancy awake just as an experiment; a jerk, right line
again, chickens for breakfast; lauded a pounder; now spoon
has it— whew! what a pull! Too steady, haul slowly, up
comes a small trout entangled in a brush; deep water trolling
didn't catch a five pounder anxiously sought for — it's not
unusual to get two to four-pound trout even with worm bait
and still fishing on one of these lakes.

The muscular power of the whale is tremendous. It can
descend to the deepest recesses of the ocean, where, to resist
the pressure of water, at the depth of say 500 feet would re-
quire a body capable of sustaining a weight of nearly 2,000
pounds to the square inch.

ing for a livelihood on the head waters
Clyde."

of the Tweed and

He is not "Morally Hopeless.'

A well-known English divine, whose long and wide con-
nection with the youth of his country makes his opinion in-
teresting, and who is himself no fisherman, is fond of affirm-
ing ttiat no one who is addicted to hshing canbe intellectual y
or morally hopeless, as may be the case with he most con-
sistent devotees of the more gregarious «?« /bowy sp, orts
that the mere fact of his being an angler is evrienc » "■ ■ h«
favor; and that no irretrievably dull soul, no one withoi
some mental stamina or food for reflection, could stand his
own company through the long solitary days, by ake or
river thTthJ anglers' life entails. In support of this opin-
ion! fishing undoubtedly may be cited as the on y one of our
leading pastimes that is almost entirely free from allvmng
glitter6 aPnd from spurious attractions. No one except ,s
weak-minded person here and there for salmon fishes tor
Sect "orta any oAer reason than the love of the sport and
its natural surroundings.— Macmillans Magazine.

HEKD AKD SWINE.

American Devon Cattle Club-— Transfers.

L0Ean3429, F. H. Andrews to C. S. Turner, Chaplin, Conn.

Dolhariu I'.uJ. W. A. Bailev to H. 8. Conner, Columbia, Teun.

Dick Tunm. 2IH17. Chorus >nfi, Circle- IMfiy. Daylight 5ttfi3, Deception 5669,

Truman Baker to John K. Calhoun, Cornwall, Conn.
Beauty 5'JK, Carrie TU'.i, Truman Baker to N. F. wholes, KarWille, K. ^ .
KehW-i-^T B. L. Brush to \V. II Jones A Son, South Montrose, reim.
Visible a-=i73. Jusev Jav 5234, Cherry Dandy 5236, Chapman Bros, to D. W.

Gallup, t.ineon'ta, W.Y,
Beauty of Green Mount 8521, Charles <>( Hre-n Mount -Jj22, M. 9. Crull to

Samuel schloaser. Newberrvtown, Poun.
Jim Jam 31UI. J. L. Harris to J. B. Levert, New Orleana. La,
Prince Hilton 3.>74, Job. Hilton to W. M. stnrk. Northampton, N. Y.
Lor.ust Kin- 33VJ. I.. B. H.»lt L<. Jan. A. Urymi. Newhem, N. C.
Bob Gee 2768 K. D.Ives to F.Stoughton, Bethlehem, Conn.
Mav Queen 1*. II. 5302, \V. H. Jones ,t Hon to B. L. Brush, Flk Dake,

Pride6!!1 2265 Edith 0. 3693 Temperenco Quick 1509. Doris <vm, Excellent
CI12, The PrideB 6114, \V. II Jones A Hon to M.S. Crull, Newb-rry-

Maud K.' fjitjlt. Timely 5891, W.T. KaBSOnto Frank Judd, Watertown,

Mav Queen P.10C2, Lena Prichard 1276, May Queen P. II. 5302. Ladv
I.ynhurst COM, J. D. Nevins to \V. II. Jones A Kon, .smith Montrose,

Main Top 2826, N. F.Sholestu D.J. Howard, Sherburne, N, Y.
Dlovd S ;t.r>72. W, M. siuoot to E.J. Lawyer, Westminster, Md.
Boyal32.2, Valley Prick- 5031, Madam Vern 5013, D. Wait 4 Won to D, W.
Gallup, Oneonta, N.Y.

Improvements in agricultural and other sciences must be
taken with some grains of allowance. Agriculture, more than
any other industry, is affected by circumstances. We areapt
to make mistakes in applying science to farming, so we need
intelligence in its application. Unthinking application of
principles is as much to be deprecated as their rejection.

In regard to cattle, some advocate one breed, some another,
but the claim can never be demonstrated that any one breed
will take the place of all others. Men often ask me, "What
is the best breed?" I don't know. Each man must deter-
mine for himself, and take that which is suited to his circum-
stances. The fact given oy one will not apply in all other
cases.

The man who has been successfully handling Shorthorns
will be apt to fail with Jerseys. This personal factor is an
important figure. This is the key to the thought of what I
shall say. Take this suggestion and apply it intelligently.

"Scrub" is a general term applied to miscellaneously
bred animals, just as "weed" is the name of all plants the
virtues of which have not been found out. Under some cir-
cumstances the sciub may be the best. When a man who
has been used to raising scrubs undertakes to raise improved
stock under the same conditions, he will be likely to fail.

Most of the good breeds of animals have come to us from
Great Britain, which has a great diversity of topography of
land and climate.

The Shorthorns originated in the northwestern part of
England. They have a large frame, soft coat of hair and thin
skin, and are suited to a land of abundant herbage and not
of severe climate.

If we pass to the north of the Island, we find the small
Highland and Galloway cattle of strong constitution and
great vigor. Precisely the conditions suited to the produc-
tion of a breed are best suited to maintain it. Some years
ago a man introduced into Massachusetts some Kerry cattle
from Ireland. On their native hills they were small, poor
for beef and milk, and took a long time to mature. Under
new and improved conditions they got larger and better.

If we take a larger breed and place under poor treatment it
will deteriorate. A man brought a herd of Shorthorns into
Kansas and allowed them to run down so that now this herd
is reputed as poor. The mistake is often made of not selecting
the breed suited to the existing conditions. In place of the
Shorthorns should get the Galloways or other breed.

Early Shorthorns were coarse, not strong constitutionally,
and in fact scrawny, and all poor Shorthorns seem to assume
this poor quality. You may ask how has the breed been
improved? By good fare, treatment, etc., and in this way
are all the breeds brought about. How are the good quali-
ties fixed? By selection, until theybeccme a part of the
breed.

In regard to pedigrees, there is one class of persons who
decry all pedigrees, and another who care for nothing else.
The true position is midway between. No matter how per-
fect the form, the good qualities will not be transmitted un-
less the animal has certain hereditary qualities, or in other
words, has a good pedigree.

You all have seen some grades chat looked as good as a
pure-bred animal. Why was it not as good? Because it
could not fix and perpetuate its good qualities. A pedigree,
to be good, must be one where the good qualities have been
transmitted fur generations, hence, to have animals with good
pedigrees we must trace back and see that it has inherited
good points from a long line of ancestors.

Many farmers, on being shown through a herd of cattle, go
into ecstacies over an animal of solid red color. ThiB is a
fatal mistake. There is no merit in color. In selecting
animals select for valuable and not trivial points.

There are two classes of points which should engage the
attention. 1st, .points useful in themselves, .and 2d, those
which point to useful qualities. When a buyer is buying
cattle he puts his hand on the animal and feels the hide.
Why? The hide is not what he is buying the cattle for.
Because the character of the hide points to the character of
the animal, the "feel" of the animal tells what kind of a
feeder it is. He looks at the flank, and if it is large he re-
joices, because, though of little value in itself, it iudicates a
good feeder, and that the nieut will be well marbled. A full
eye is always a good judicative point. Other poiutB possess
value in themselves, as, for example, a deep loin aud full ham .
In judging an animal the points of value should be marked
the highest, and those that indicate good qualities lower.
A system of marking cattle in competition for premiums, as
illustrated by the Kunsas City Live Stock indicator, in a No-
vember issue, based on this idea, if adopted by judges of
cattle, would obviate many unjust rewards aud much unjust
criticism, for if a judge could take his scale of points aud
show that an animal only aggregated so many points, noth-
ing could be said.

How can the minor defects of an animal be improved? A
general answer is, use sires well built in this particular.
There is a difficulty here. When an attempt is made to cor-
rect one fault another is produced. So what can we do?
There is ouly one way, aud that is by selecting males whose
general chaiacter is good; that is, get males that are even.

Of course, the chief business of farmers is the raising of
grades. In the selection of sires the question of crossing
comes up, and this principle should always be held in miud,
never briug together wide extremes.

Great improvement in stock hasbaen made with undersized
males. Medium aud under-sized males seem to be the most
powerful for good, aud not without reason, for in this case
there is less offal and waste. The same is true of hogs.
Improvement should be slow; some say they should not use
a pure-bred male on common stock. Why does this wide
separation hp.ve a bud effect? Atavism results, and it is also
apt to give a poorly-balanced condition.

An over-grown male should not be used on an under-
sized female, for it is said it is tipt to cause trouble iu par-
turition. I don't think this is true, however, and I men-
tion it for many are using the Clydesdale and. other heavy
draft horses ou our small mares, and I have seen no bad re-
sults; but the bad effect u.eniioued hy Dr. l'nquiu, that a
large bull coupled with a small cow or heifer may cause
abortion, may well be considered.

In regard to pure-bred slock breeding as a business, if a
man begins with a large herd and no experience, he will
likely soon have experience but no cattle. Tbe most suc-
cessful breeders have been general farmers who began breed-
ing in a small way and grew into the business. Bates was a
butter maker. This ought to iuspire farmers with hope that
they can build up a good herd.

If a young man would start with a herd of grade--:, by c
ing and selecting good sires, he will, at the end of i.
have a mine of wealth. This cau be done incoouectioi:
the ordinary farm work. I am wholly opposed to sp.
in farming. A farmer Bhould have several lines of bu:

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General Grant's Arabians.

Under the title of "General Grant's" Arabian horses,
Leopard and Linden Tree, and their sons, Beale and
Hegira, Randolph Huntington, of Rochester, New York,
has published a very interesting book. In the way of
mechanical execution it is superior, illustrations and
typography being of the highest excellence. The pict-
ures are remarkably well done, being, undoubtedly,
faithful representations of the horses, and without the
crudities which artists are so prone to incorporate into
their work. They look like portraits of horses, and not
fanciful reDresentations, as the proportions harmonize
with what is seen in life. Beside pictures of horses men-
tioned in the title, there is one of "Old Henry Clay,"
and though the imported Arabians and their sons will
awaken interest among the trotting-horse lovers of the
country, the history of the horse which has figured so
prominently will be perused with the greatest attention.
Both departments of the book are well handled. The
description of the Arabs is very good, and though we
may differ with the author in some of his conclusions,
none can withhold the praise which his work so well
merits. That Arab blood is a good mixture in a trotting
pedigree, will not be gainsayed by those who are passa-
bly well informed, and there is little doufct that the two
sires presented to General Grant are a high type of the
race.

Although Mr. Huntington offers an apology for intro-
ducing Henry Clay into the work, which he intended as
a tribute to the memory of General Grant, it is a valua-
ble feature. The picture of the "old horse" is especially
so. as it gives a better idea of his form than could be ob-
tained from pages of printed description. It is the work
of the late H. S. Kittredge, who gained such deserved
distinction for animal portraiture, and was partly copied
from an old painting by Van Zandt, and corrected under
the advice of former owners of Henry Clay, and others
who knew the horse intimately. As Henry Clay lived
to be thirty years old, dying in 1867, he would, of course,
change in his later years. The picture presents him in
his most vigorous form, and from that we should cer-
tainly judge that the author is justified in the eulogies
he so frequently writes. Win. T. Porter described An-
drew Jackson, the son of Henry Clay, as the most blood-
like trotting stallion he ever saw, and next to him he
placed Abdallah. The union of their blood has assuredly
done a great deal for trotting interests, and taking the
two together can be ranked the equal of all other breeds.
While writing these few lines a letter came from
Pomona, California, requesting information in regard
to the work which E. Huntington had lately published,
its full title, where published, price, etc. It was pub-
lished for the author by the J. B. Lippincott Co., so that
orders directed to him, 82 Scio street, Rochester, N. T.,
will ensure attention. It is in quarto form, which per-
mits a good -sized engraving, and, as has been stated here-
tofore, it is one of the handsomest volumes ever issued
on the subject of the horse. The price is $u, and that is
low enough in all reason, when the character of the
work is taken into consideration.

Twelve years are quite a portion of a lifetime, though
were the number quadrupled there would be vivid rec-
ollections of what February was in our old home. About
holiday time it might be that the thermometer showed
the extreme cold of the season, or from Christmas to the
middle of January the mercury sunk the lowest. Then
came the "January thaw," and snow water ran rapidly
through every ravine, and creeks boomed, and smaller
rivers burst icy bands; sleigh runners '■ut into the soft
snow so as to let the beams drag where formerly the
sleighing was superb. In countries where sugar maple
trees grew there might be a "run of sap," and in that
case there was no trouble in "sugaring off," as the syrup
would readily crystallize when brought to the proper
stage. Springtime signs, however, were an illusion.
Before that first month of the calendar named there was
likely to be a change; with the advent of February came
blizzards and frigidness which put a stop to the antics of
streams, big and little, and roads were horribly rough
and horses sorely troubled to find a foothold. Nearly as
intense the cold wave as its predecessors, and more eager
and nipping the air after the blandishments which were
so shortlived. Fifty degrees fall of Fahrenheit, in as
many hours, and beards matted with ice, and it might
be icicles hanging from eyelashes. Cattle moaning on
the ice of a straw stack, and horses shivering in stables,
which were regarded as comfortable. Foals would be
altogether out of keeping, and the man who had so little
regard for the fitness of things than to have them ap-
pear at such an inclement season, would be held worthy
of a cell in a prison, unless charity recommended a place
in a lunatic asylum. We have seen chickens hanging in
a reversed position from branches of trees, frozen stiff
and pendant by the deathclutch of the toes, and bevys
of quail huddled closely together in a frozen bunch
among the hazel bushes in an Iowa February. When
mercury sinks twenty or more of these little divisions
below wher" a mixture of snow and salt will bring it,
people who have dwelt all their lives between the moun-
tains and ocean in California have no conception of what
it means. How different from Februaries they have
been accustomed to! How very different from this Feb-
ruary "f 1886! There was a good deal of growling at
the rains and fogs which prevailed for a time, and even
these were so great an improvement on weather which
the wires brought intelligence of that grumbling we
felt to be a sin, and if there came a feeling at all akin
at an obscureed sun, a thought of the days which
were so vividly remembered, though twelve years gone,
was an instant corrective. While the rain fell and
when fog banks, dense though they were, hovered over
bay and shore, the grass was growing apace and flowers
blooming on all sides. There might be a shadow of dis-
pleasure when waiting in the depot at the slip for "hour
boats," the half-hour being restrained so as to leave a
clear way, when a glance at the big thermometer hang-
ing in full view chased the gloom from the brow as the
column stood opposite 70 degrees, so plainly marked on
the margin. "Temperate" several marks below, was a
monitor not to be held at naught by those who had seen
a round hundred below that figure, and yet there were
growls, and from some incorrigibles anathemas hurled
at the "glorious climate" which they were unable to
appreciate. But for two weeks past there has not been
a day which could be much improved, for a majority of
days in the last fortnight the claim could be truthfully
entered of perfection. We are in a position to know, as
before the sun rises breakfast has been sometime out of
the way, amd we never miss seeing Tamalpais wearing
its golden crown. It throws back warmth from its
ruddy peaks, and though San Rafael may be in shadow
for several minutes thereafter, the water between that
and the Oakland side is glittering in the reflected light.
Grandly the sun breaks over the crests of the Contra
Costa ranges, and by the time it is high enough to gild
the roof of the University at Berkeley, a confirmed vale-
tudinarian will find as bland an atmosphere as could be
desired. A fine June day in Iowa we formerly held to.be
climatic perfection. This opinion has not been changed
in the main, though this day in California, being the
18th of February, will not suffer by the comparison.
There might be a trifle more warmth in the sunshine,
though with light clothes and barehanded a long drive
— part of the way at an altitude of several hundred feet
above high water mark — if there were any discomforts
it was from too great a supply of caloric. The horse
appeared to enjoy it, as he would saunter along among the
foothills where there were cozy nooks, with grass knee-
high to attract his attention, and then he would knock
off a merry tune until the foam fell in flakes from collar
and breeching, and he would "reach for the bit" and
toss his mane in the exuberance of his joyous feelings,
A high-bred fellow — son of Thad Stevens and Lady
Amanda — and yet, going down the grade of Alcatraz

avenue, he appeared desirous of emulating the gait of
some of his stable companions, "mocking a trotter" in
so realistic a manner as to suggest keeping him at that
way of going; if not so aristocratic as that which his
genealogy would entitle him to follow. Doubtless, the
display of speed was due to the inspiriting influences of
the afternoon, and, realizing that he would not be per-
mitted to gallop, he had to work off the buoyant feelings
by rapid movements of some kind.

The almanac says that the moon would be full on the
I8th, at 10:15 a.m. It was a little past the full then,
when, it, too, broke over the summits of the Contra Costa
range this evening. It certainly had that appearance,
huge-looking at first, and then diminishing and growing
to a more silvery brightness as it made its way to the
Zenith. The February full moon of the east may be
surrounded with a halo of frozen filaments of air, and it
gleams cold, while the steel shoes of the sleigh screech,
and the horses are enveloped "with a coating of rime
blown from their nostrils. Here Luna is shining tran-
quilly, giving a warm hue to the yellow roses, the red
nearly as rosy as by daylight. The stand on the porch,
still comfortable in apparel which would be appropriate
in the advanced springtime of the east, and though the
smoke from the city settles over the bay, Tamalpais is
distinct, and its canyons and gulches plainly visible.
Then comes the cadence of the footfalls of fast trotter
from the hard and smooth surface of Peralta street, and
the voices of their drivers urging them on, which plainly
tells that a "trial of speed" is the moonlight recreation.
At 1 p. m. to-day the signal service officers posted a
bulletin, part of which is as follows: "The temperature
has remained about stationary. The winds have been
light and variable in California. Indications for the
succeeding thirty-two hours, for California, continued
warm, clear weather; light, variable winds." The con-
trast could be carried further, though this slight sketch
will be enough to prove that some of the advantages we
have claimed are based on good grounds.

Another Brother.

We learn that Thursday morning, the 18th inst., Col-
umbine had another foal by Electioneer. It is another
"full" brother, and of the color and markings ofAnte-
volo, viz.: brown, with one hindfoot white, and star in
forehead. It is said to be the largest foal the mare has
had, and fully as fine as the others. We are pleased ti
learn that Columbine will be bred to Ansel. While i
would not be good policy for a man who was lookini
entirely for a money return to change from Electioneer,
the experiment is well worthy of trial by Governor Stan-
ford. Ansel is by Electioneer, from Annette, thorough-
bred daughter of Lexington. When a four-year-old w<
saw him trot a mile in 2:29, and had it not been for tl
overshadowing influences of the phenomenal youngst
at Palo Alto, he would have been held in very high esti-
mation. Columbine is fully three-quarters thorough-
bred, and without counting the "blood" which Ansel
derives from his sire (and that figures to quite a propor-
tion) a foal from the two will have a good share
of the blood which Fanny Kemble said, "only did it
quite well." There is a prevailing impression among
breeders that it will not do to keep up infusions of
"high" blood in trotters, and even those who concede the
value of one near cross reprehend further additions.
Those are ready to concede that Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
and so^e others owe much of their superiority to their
thorougbred granddams, but argue that more of that
strain will work injury. There are no unsound reasons
for advancing that argument as so far in the history of
trotting-horse breeding there is not data enough for an
authoritative dictum on either side. A good deal has
been written and said of the potency of Pilot, Jr., and
other stallions in "controlling the action" of thorough-
breds. Had it not been for mares of that blood Pilot,
Jr., would have been comparatively unknown. His-
fastest son, John Morgan, his fastest stallion son, Tat-
tler, and his, by long odds, best daughters, Miss Russell
and Midnight were from thoroughbred mares.

Oakland Trotting Park.

The suggestion that each share of stock for the pur-
chase of tho Oakland Trotting Park carry a deed in fee
simple of a lot, is received with so much favor that we
feel a great deal of confidence in tho scheme being carried
through. Five hundred lots can be utilized, without in-
cluding the ground for the track and all necessary ad-
juncts, or that portion known as Shell Mound. At a
low valuation these lots will aggregate tho whole sum
necessary for the purchase, aud leave an interest to the
stockholders in property, which will be worth at the
lowest calculation, as much more. In the Breeder and
Sportsman of next week there will be published a full
explanation.

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Closing of Stakes.

Keep it in remembrance that the stakes and purses for
the Spring Meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association close to-day.

Also bear in mind that the Spirit of the Time Futur-
ity Stakes, for trotting colts and fillies, likewise close to-
day. A letter plainly postmarked with date of closing
will be valid. In P. C. B. H. A. Stakes direct to E. S.
Culver, at this office, in the other E. A. Buck, Spirit of
the Times, New York.

Santa Rosa Colt Stakes.

A week from Monday, viz., March 1st, will close the
trotting-colt stakes of the Sonoma County Agricultural
Park Association. There are four embracing all the
ages of colt-hood, those for two, three and four-year-olds
also have a clause which permits the younger to com-
pete. The added money is liberal, and should be a cor-
responding liberality in making entries. The advertise-
ment gives full particulars.

A Slight Change.

The Trustees of the Blood Horse Association have
stricken out the Pacific Cup from the programme of the
Spring Meeting, and substituted, therefor, the Pacific
Stakes with the same conditions as in the Cap. It
amounts to simply a change in the name of the stake,
which is not over the regulation Cup distance and not in
any sense a Cup race.

Foals.

At Rancho del Rio. Property of Theo. Winters.

February 11th, chestnut colt, strip in face, both forelegs
and left hindleg white, by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeka,
by Norfolk, from Ballerina, by imp. Balrownie. Mare will
be bred back to Joe Hooker.

At Ranch of John Gries, Compton. Properly of H. L.
Samuels.

February 15th, dark bay filly, black points, star in fore-
head, by Grinstead, dam Jennie G ., by Wheatley, from
Black Maria. Mare will be bred to Bachelor.

At Palo Alto. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

February loth, bay colt by Shannon, dam imp. Gonla by
Exminster, from Goura by Beadsman.

February loth, bay colt by Flood, dam Glendew by imp.
Glengarry, from Glenrose by Lexington.

TE OTTERS.

At Palo Alto. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

February 11th, brown colt by Electioneer, dam Consolation
by Dictator, from Belle by Alexander's Norman.

February 12th, bay filly by Electioneer, dam May by Wild-
idle, from Mayflower by St. Clair.

February 14th, bay filly by Electioneer, dam Lizzie Collins
by Stansifer's Wofnl, second dam by Berthune.

February loth, brown filly by Norval, dam Elaine by Mes-
senger Dnroc Green Mountain Maid bv Sayre's Harry
Clay.

February 17th, bay colt by Alfred, dam Miss Peyton by imp.
Glengarry, from Romping Girl by Jack Malone.

February 17th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Columbine by
A. W. Richmond, from Columbia by imp Bonnie Scotland.
At Vina. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

February 12th, bay filly by Clay, dam Adelaide by Black
Donald, second dam by Capt. Beard.

February 13th, bay filly by Piedmont, dam Pearl by George
Lancaster, from Melinche by St. Clair.

February 14th, bay filly by Whips, dam Fidelia by Vol-
unteer, second dam by Roe's Abdallah Chief.
At San Francisco. Properly of D. Sexton.

February loth, brown filly, star in forehead, by Antevolo,
dam by Capt. Webster; second dam by Argyle.

Notes from Sacramento.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only throng
mail or telegiaph.

h these columns. No replies by

J. E. L., Santa Rosa.

1. Is a colt of the following pedigree standard? Bay colt
sired by Anteeo; 1st dam Josie B., by Speculation; 2d dam
Elizabeth, by Alexander (Unkless); 3d dam Nora, by Glencoe.
2. What was Glencoe, runner or trotter? 3. What was Glen-
coe's pedigree, record, and by whom owned? 4. Has Eliza-
beth any record, and what was it?

Answer — 1. The colt is standard, and eligible to registra-
tion. 2. Gleacoe was a thoroughbred running horse. 3. He
was bred in England by Lord Jersey, and imported to Amer-
ica in 1836 by James Jackson, of Florence, Alabama; taken
to Kentucky in 1S4S, and died there in 1857. He never ran
in America, but won many important races in England,
among them the Two Thousand Guineas and Goodwood Cup
1834, and the Ascot Gold Cup in 1S35. 4. Elizabeth has no
record.

C. D. Carrollton, 111.

Will you please inform me whether the horse Bob Ridley,
that was taken to California by Robert Evans, in 1863, ever
sired anything of any note, or the horse Bull Pap, taken to
California by Bill Billings? The latter was owned in your
city, by Robert Beatty, as both those horses were well-bred on
the dam's side, and both by January St. Lawrence.

Answer — Neither of the horses named are heard of in this
State now. They were good ones in their class, but have been
left behind of late years by the speedier blood of other lines.

Editoe Breeder a>t> Sportsman: — Knowing that you are
desirous of obtaining the latest and most noted events of the
turf for your valuable and popular paper, I trust you will
not consider my addressing you on this subject amiss. I en-
close a memorandum of the races to take place at Agricul-
tural Park on February 22d, which will be the opening day
for the new management and lessees.

The Capital Turf Club held its second meeting on Saturday
night, and elected their permanent officers for the ensuing
year. They will meet on the 16th to arrange the purses for a
five-day's spring races, to commence Tuesday, April 20lh;
three days devoted to running, one trotting and one pacing.
The club has been newly organized, and comprises many of
our best business men, who mean to make the meetings held
here a success. There are enrolled tally two hundred mem-
bers, at $10 each, with a good prospect of forty to fifty more.

The match race between J. R. Hodson's four-year-old filly
Grotto Maid and F. A. Jones' three-year-old grey gelding
Sensation, that was arranged to take place March 17th, is
now set for February 22d, the stake is $250 a side, with S100
added money, by the lessees of the track. This race will be
interesting, asthecolts are owned by parties well-known here,
and they are said to be very evenly matched.

A match race for $50 a side will take place the same day
between three well-known roadsters. Owners to drive.

February 16th. _ Marcus.

A Cleveland Bay for Oregon.

' Last Wednesday, Mr. S. G. Reed, of Portland, purchased
from the Cook Farm the imported Cleveland Bay stallion,
Duke of Wenlock, and will ship the horse to Oregon at once.
The Dnke was imported from England by the Stericker Bros.,
Springfield, Illinois, from whom Geo. Wiley bonghthirato add
the stock of the farm. He isa fine specimen of his breed, and
for coach, carriage, or general-purpose horses he is probably
the best all road horse ever brought to California. He will
be popular with the farmers of Oregon.

J.C. C, Pioneer.

Can you give me any information concerning the pedigree
of a stallion called Nordale, that stood in Santa Barbara some
four years ago ? He is supposed to be by Norfolk, and his
dam by Owen Dale.

Answer — Nordale, b h, foaled 1867, by Norfolk, dam Blue-
dale, by Owen Dale, son of Belmont and Maria Downing, by
Eclipse .

Sales from Palo Alto.

Messrs. H. B. Blagrave and G.R.Buchanan arrived in
this city on Thursday of last week, and, in the interest of
A. F. Walcott of New York, have made the following purchases
from Palo Alto:

Chestnut colt Gardey, 3, by Flood, dam Sallie Gardner by
Vandal, from Charlotte Thompson, by imp. Mickey Free.

Brown colt, 3, by Shannon, dam Riglin by imp. Glengarry,
from Rigamarole by imp. Australian.

O'rey colt Oriflame, 2, by Flood, dam Frolic by Thunder,
from imp. Siskin by Muscovite.

Bay colt Shasta, 2, by Flood, dam Demirep by Melbourne, Jr.,
fromMathilde by imp. Scythian.

Chestnut filly Plantress, 2, by Flood, dam Planetia by
Planet, from La Henderson by Lexington.

Mr. Blagrave left last Wednesday for New York, and
Buchanan and his charges will be quartered at Sacramento,
pending further orders from his principal.

Capital Turf Club-

The Capital Turf Club met at the Golden Eagle Saturday
night. The Committee on Organization reported 200 mem-
berships, at $10 each. The club elected permanent officers
as follows: President, J. W. Wilson; Vice-President, Theo-
dore Winters; Secretary, Curtis H. Todd; Treasurer, Thomas
Fox. An Executive Committee of seven was appointed as
follows: H.M.Bernard, Colonel Ed. R. Hamilton, Frank
Smith, Christopher Green, A. L. Frost, J. W. Wilson, Theo-
dore Winters. It was decided to hold a five-day's racing
meeting, commencing Tuesday, April 20th. Running races,
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday; trotting and pacing,
Wednesday and Friday. H. M. Bernard and Curtis H. Todd
were appointed a Committee on printing and advertising.
The Executive Committee will meet early this week and ar-
range the programme. — Bee.

season. Hardly can this have been so in the present instance,
for here we have Rataplan, who went off after he won the
Coney Island Cup -in June, and did not run afterwards,
handicapped up to 123 lbs., his best possible form, and
Pontiac, beaten badly at Baltimore, in October, ditto. There-
fore, in these and other cases that might be named, the
inconsistency is apparent of giving some horses weights fully
up to their best form of the year, regardless of loss of form
later, and in others taking exactly the opposite policy of
handicapping them by their latest form, without regard to
the previous great races. The latter seems tokavebeen done
with Modesty and imp. Richmond. Suppose when Parole
went to Eugland the English handicapperB had weighted him
up to the best horses in the old world, what strong protests
would have arisen against such an unsportsmanlike proceed-
ing? Aud yet, in the case of this horse Beaconsfield,
unfashionably bred, unknown to fame until this last year,
and a little over a month ago injured by an accident, from
which it is said he has not yet recovered, is a parellel in
every respect. Too much stress has evidently been laid on
the vapid utterances of the western press on the subject of
a match with Freeland, notwithstanding a card from the
owner disclaiming any offer of such a match.

Taking up the four-year-olds in the Suburban, a few incon-
gruities are also met with of handicapping some on their best
form of last year, regardless of the loss of form with which
they closed up their season, while others, who wound up
their season well, are handicapped below others on most
form their inferiors. The cases of Tyrant and East Lynne
are probably the most noticeable. Tyrant could not get a
place in one of his last races with only 9S lbs. up, yet he is
given 116 lbs. in the Suburban, while, contrariwise, East
Lynne, who won almost everything at the meetings in
October, from a mile and a half (beating Unrest) up to her
head defeat at three miles, gets in at 110 lbs., 3 lbs. less than
Unrest. The latter's three wins at Jerome last fall from a lot
of ordinary horses cannot begin to compare in merit with
East Lynne's southern races. At least, that is the way most
persons will look at it. Richmond and Goano at 110 lbs.
each is certainly hard on the latter, taking a comparison of
their races; for handicapped as Bersan, Joe Cotton, Tyrant,
Troubadour, etc., are, the'Dwyer's horse should have had at
least 7 lbs. more in the Suburban. Exile is another who in
his Raritan victory, a mile and a quarter in 2:12J, with 113
lbs. up, gets off surprisingly light with 105 lbs., especially as
his after form was good, he winning two out of his four starts
afterwards. Why he should be in receipt of 13 lbs. from
Unrest, is a mystery. Both are ex-stable companions, both
are by Mortemer, and when trained together as two-year-olds,
Exile was said to be pounds better than Unrest, and his form
of last year was nearly, if not quite, as good as hers.

Dewdrop is, as expected, top weight among the three-year-
olds. The weight is not excessive in view of her record, and
the imposts of Ban Fox, Bankrupt, etc., are also just, in
view of their best form. But here, again, arises the same
argument adduced above. Why should some three-year-olds,
who finished up their season strong, be rated so far inferior
to Bankrupt and Ban Fox who finished very poorly? Lumin-
ous is a case in point in this case. She gets off with only 97
lbs. in the Suburban, after having beaten in her last race at
Monmouth one of the strongest fields of the year.

That the race, however, will lead to a large acceptance,
heavy betting, and a good-sized field is very likely, in spite
of the possible incongruities we have pointed out, and those
results attained, the handicapper's work will have been ful-
filled. When the declarations appear on the 20th more will
then be known, and by that time we shall be able to speak
further concerning the great race. — 2T. Y. Sportsman.
■+■

Shipping Race-horses.

Trotters at Auction.

Next Tuesday, the 23d, Killip &Co. will sell, at the Fashion
Stable, some well-bred stock by order of Mr. Thomas Tobin.
The list will be found in their advertisement, but a word
may be said further regarding the animals offered. Lily
Shear was the best three-year-old of her year, by long odds,
and is trotting-bred from the bottom up. Her dam Alicia
Mandeville will be remembered by most of the old habitues
of the California tracks, as a campaigner of merit. Alicia was
by Boston Boy, out of the Canada mare Peggy Magee, dam of
Paddy Magee, Peanuts and several others. Boston Boy was
by Vermont Black Hawk, out of Boston Girl, a trotter of the
early '50's, who has an honorable place in the records of that
time. The Whipple's Hambletonian cross is potent and
topped with Elmo and Sultan it ought to be a safe invest-
ment either for stock or driving purposes.

Exceptions to the Suburban Weights.

Beaconsfield and Pontiac have both been given the same
weight, 125 lbs., and while few will question the justice of
this estimate as regards the black Englishman, most persons
will be surprised at the rating of the Californian, who has
beaten nothing of any account (except Alta and Binette when
they bad their Eastern trip still in them), while Pontiac van-
quished some of the best horses in the con ntry. But even still
greater incongruities present themselves in rating Beacons-
field as the suoerior of Rataplan, Barnum, Col. Sprague,
Modesty, Pearl Jennings, and imp. Richmond, of the older
division in the Suburban, all of whom have to their credit
in 18S5 better performances in better company than the Cali-
fornian has ever shown. Take Modesty, for example. Until
she went off in August she won ten out of eleven starts,
including a mile and a quarter. 118 lbs. up, in 2K)S|; same
distance, 113 lbs. up, in 2:09}; one mile and three furlongs
iu 2:23J, a mile and three quarters in 3 :03-\, one mile in l-A\\,
etc. And yet Beaconsfield, who has no such performances,
either from a standpoint of time, weight, or company, is
made to give her Slbs., including 5 lbs. sex allowance! Again,
take the English horse Richmond, who ran second to Pontiac
in the Suburban, and afterwards, in first-class company, won
at this distance at Monmouth at weights up to 123 lbs., and
yet Beaconsfield isapportioned 1 1 lbs. more than he. Barnum
and Col. Sprague have also beaten better horses at this
distance than the Californian has, and so the list might be
indefinitely extended. The argument may be advanced, how-
ever, that spring handicaps are based onfall form, i. c, the
supposed calibre of the candidate at the close of the racing

Capt. Humphreys, in his book on "The Steeplechase
Horse," gives these hints on shipping horses that are in
training.

At this time race-horses require the utmost care and watch-
ing, otherwise they are greatly upset. The change, when at
the height of condition, from regular work and perfect and
quiet rest during the day, to the continual jolting and noise of
a train, is most injurious. The ill-ventilated and uncleaned
horse-boxeB are in the daytime very hot, and at night very
cold, from the pace the train goes through the cool night air.
All this tends to bring on fever and colds, therefore, the
horse's health and comfort should be most carefully watched.
His food should be a little reduced and bran mixed with it,
and nitre of alterative powders given. Never work horses
the day after a railway journey; their joints are stiff and
muscles weary from standing; and they will be all the better
for the rest. Don't use bandages while traveling. Have
bandages and kneecaps put on while going into the box, but
take them off directly he is safely in. The legs are apt to
swell, and then the bandage becomes tight and the leg* swell
still more, until sometimes serious injury is done. It is a
good plan with big horses to put on a padded head-stall and
a tail-bag. Unless they are accustomed to railway traveling,
horses are apt to throw their heads up and hit themselves
against either the top of the box or of the partition in front
of them. This is not only dangerous, but it frightens them
so much that they are always difficult to put in on subse-
quent occasions. I have sometimes, with very large, long
horses, used a padded bag for the tail with advantage. It ia
put on for a day or two previously in the stable, they soon
get accustomed to it, and it saves the hair from being rubbed
off. On one occasion a very big mare that I had just pur-
chased was much iDJured, and a large abscess formed on the
tail, which took a long time to heel. She had not been in a
train before, and every time the train went off with a jerk
she was thrown backwards, and her tail and rump came
against the back of the box. A little padding remedies this.

See that your horses get plenty of water on a journey, and
if they are going by slow train, and, as is often the case, are
detained for a night ur for several hours at a station, get the
station master to put them along a siding, and take them
out and let them go for a short walk. It relieves them much,
reduces the swelling in the legs, and is beneficial in many
ways. Some horses, for instance, are disinclined to stale on
a railway journey, so this gives them a chance.

Trottine at the Bay District.

Feb. 13th— Purse $300.

B.B.,blkg— O. A. Hickok 4 2

Slagdallab, ch to — J. W. Donatban 1 1

Jane L., b m — L. B. Llndsey 3 3

Maud W. W. W„ blk nj— C. H. Brown 2 i

Bell Spencer, b ni-J. A Goldamltb dlB

Time, 2:261, 2:27i, 2:27, 2:27,2:28.
♦

WilberSmith, being permanently located at Sacram
decided to open a public training stable whero
colts and train trotters. Wilber is a steady hand, a
to his business, competent and thoroughly rcliul
ought to do well, and we believe he will.

122

Jpue %tiz&kt &«&* jftrortemmt.

Feb 20

Roadster Wanted.

A road horse that can trot in from 2:25 to 2:35;
from 5 to 8 years old; 15$ to 16 hands high; dark
color; free driver; no pnller; disposition suitable
for pole work . Price unlimited.

Address F. s. Ma lone.

212 Sutter St., San Francisco.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. C. 8. HALEY, Sec'y-

£5TSend for circular. "uvl

MONMOUTH PARK,

LONG BRANCH, N.J.

SEASON OF 1886.
ADDED MONEY, $150,000.

The Racing will begin on Saturday, July 3, and continue on Monday,

July 5, and on each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

thereafter until Tuesday, Aug. 24.

NOT LESS THAN SIX RACES EACH DAY.

Tbe following Stakes are Now Open,

To Close and Name March 1st next
FOR FIRST SUMMER MEETING, 1886.

Tbe Fourth of .Inly Handicap, a sweep-
stakes of ?50 each, h. f., or only 310 if declared by
6:30 p. m. on July 3d with $1,000 added; the secoDd to
receive 8250 out of the stakes; weights to be pub-
lished by July 1st; the winner of ans handicap after
publication of the weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one
mile.

The Long Branch Handicap, a sweepstakes
of 350 each, h. f., or onlySlOif declared by 4 p.m.
on July 2d, -with 31,250 added; the second to receive
S300out of the stakes; weights to be published by
July 1st; the winner of any handicap after pnt-lica-
tiod of the weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one mile
and a quarter.

The Shrewsbury Handicap, a sweepstakes
of S50 each, h. f., or only 310 if declared by 6:30 p. m.
on July 3d, with 31,500 added; the second to receive
8350 out of the stakes: weights to be pubUsbed by

JulylBt; the winner of any handicap after publica-
tion of the weights to carry 5 lbB. extra; one mile
and a half.

The Independence Stakes, for two- year-olds,
of S50 each, 315 forfeit, with 81,500 added, of which
§500 to tbe second ; a winner of 32,500 to carry 6 lbs. ;
twice, 7 lbs.; thrice, lOlbB. extra; those not having
won82, 000 allowed 5 1 a.; maidens allowed 10 lbs.;
three-quarters of a mile.

The Oeean Stakes, of $100 each, h. f., or only
325 if declared by June 25th, with 31,500 added, of.
which 3500 to the second; one mile and an eighth.

The Monmouth Cup, a sweepstakes of S100
each, h. f., or only 325 if declared by June 25tn with
32,000 added; of which 3500 to the second; the win-
ner of the Coney Island Cup for 1886 to carry 5 lbs.
extra; one mile and three-quarters.

FOR MIDSUMMER MEETING, 1886,

The Atlantic Stakes, for two-year-ols, of $50
each, 815 forfeit, with 51 ,500 added, of which $500 to
the second; those not having won S2.000 allowed 5
lbs.; maidenB allowed 10 lbs.; three-quarters of a
mile.

The Seabright Stakes, for two-year-olds, of
$50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to tbe second; a winner of $2,000, when carrying
weight for age or more to carry 3 lbs. ; twice, 5 lbs ;
thrice, 7 lbB. extra; those not having won $1,000
when carrying weight for age or more allowed 3 lbs. ;
maidens allowed 7 lbs.; three-quarters of a mile.

The Ked Bank Stakes, for two-year-olds, of
350 each, $15 forfeit, with 81,500 added, of which $500
to the second: a winner of 32,000 when carrying
weight for age or more to carryolbs.; twice, 71bs.;
thrice, 12 lbs. extra; maidenB allowed 7 lbs.; three-
quarters of a mile.

The Camden Stakes, for two-year-olds, of $50
■each, 815 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which 8500 to
to tbe second; those having won a stake of 32,000
(handicaps and selling races when carrying lees than
weight for ape not counting) excluded from starting ;
those not having run Becond for such stake allowed
3 lbs.; maidens allowed 7 lbs.; winners Dot quali-
fied to start not to pay forfeit; three-quarters of a
mile.

The Optional Stakes, for two- yoar-olds, of $50
each ^15 forfeit, with 81,000 added; the second to re-
ceive ^250 out oi the s^lies; tne winner to be sold at
auction for S5, 000 or to carry 7 lbs extra; if entered
t/i bft no W by 4 p. m., on the day before the day
appointed for the race for $2,600, allowed 7 lbs., or If
for si 000 i*lbs.; maidens allowed 5 lbs; allowances
cumulative; three-quarters of a mile.

Tlie Barne *?** Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
850 each *15 forfeit. ^itn §1.600 added, of which 8500
to the second; the" ™nner °/ "J? Belmont Cone*
Island Derby Stud .StakeB or Lorillard Stakes to carry
5 lbs ■ of two of tbos^ stakes, 7 lbs. extra; those not
having won a stake foi' three-year-olds of 82,000 when
carrving weight for a^e or more allowed 6 lbs.;
maidens allowed 10 lbs.; *>n© niile and a half.

The Barltan Stakes, for three-year-old a not
having won a stake, for two-year-olds of 32,000 when
carrying weight for age or more, of 850 each, S15 for-
feit, with 31600 added, of which 8500 to the second;
a winner in 1886 of 32,000, when carrying weight for
age or more, to carry 5 lbs. ; twice, 7 lbs.; thrice, 10
lbs. extra; those not having won in 1886 (handicaps
and selling races not counting) more than 31,000
allowed 6 lbs., or if not more than 8600 7 lbs., or if
they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.; maidens allowed
16 lbs.; one mile and a quarter.

The Elizabeth Stakes, for fillies three years
old not having won a stake for two-year-olds of §2,000
(handicaps and selling races not counting) of 850 each,
815 forfeit, with 81,500 added, of which 3500 to the
second; a winner in 1886 of 82,000 when carrying
weight for age or more to carry 5 lbs.; twice, 7 lbs.;
thrice, 10 lbs. extra; those not having won in 1886
(handicaps and selling races not counting) more than
81,000 allowed 6 lbs., or if not more than 3500, 7 lbs.,
or If they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.; maidens
allowed 15 lbs. : one mile and an eighth.

The Newark Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
S50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to the second ; a winner in 1886 of S2,000»when carry-
ing weight for age or more to carry 7 lbs, ; twice, 10
lbs.; thrice, 12 lbs. extra; those not having won in
1886 (handicaps and selling races when carrying less
than weight for age not counting) more than $1,000
allowed 5 lbs. , or if not more than $500, 7 lbs., or if
they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.; maideus allowed
15 lbs.; one mile.

The PalisadeStakes, for three-year-olds, of 850
each, 315 forfeit, with 31,500 added, of which $500 .o
the second; winners in 1886 when carrying weight
for age or more of $2,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; twice, 6 lbe. ;
thrice, 7 lbs. extra; of not more than $1,500, allowed
3 lbs.; of not more than $1,000, 6 lbs.; of not more
than $50o, 7 lbs. ; non- winners in 1886 allowed 12 lbs. ;
maidens allowed 15 lbs. ; one mile and an eighth.

The Trenton Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
$50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,000 added; the second to
receive $250 out of the Btakes; the winner to be sold
at auction lor $6,000 or to carry 7 lbs. extra; if en-
tered to be sold by 4 p. m. on the day before the day
appointe ■ for the race for S4.000 allowed 3 lbs. ; if for
83,000,7 lba.; if for $2,000,12 lbs.; if for Sl.OOo, 20
lbs.; one mile and an eighth.

The Eatontown Stakes, of $100 each.h. f.
or only S25 if declared by July 15th, with Sl,60o
added, of which $500 to the second; horses three
years old and upward, not having won when carry-
ing weight for age or more in 1886 more than SI, 000
allowed 5 lbs.; or if not more than 8500, 10 lba.; or
if they have not won in 1886, 16 lbB. ; maidens al-
lowed. If three years old, 20 lbs; if four years old
or more 25 lbs.; one mile.

The Freehold Stakes, of $100 each, h. f., or
only $25 if declared by July 16th, with $1,600 added,
of which $500 to the second; horses not having won
when carrying weight for age or more in 1886 more
than S2.000 allowed 3 lbs.; or if not more than 81,000
7 lbs.; or if they have not won in 1886, 12 lbe.;
maidens allowed, if three years old, 15 lbs.; if four
years or more, 20 lba.; one mile and a half.

The Passaic Stakes, for three year-olds and
upward, of 860 each, 816 forfeit, with 31,000 added;
the second to receive 8250 out of the stakes; non-
winners in 1886 allowed 10 lbs., and If maidens, 16
lbe.; three-quarters of a mile.

The Midsummer Handicap, a sweepstakes
of $50 each, h. f.. or only $10 if declared b> 1 p.
m. on the day before the day appointed for the race,
with 81 .000 added; the second to receive $260 out of
the stakes; weights to be published two days before
the race; one mile.

The Harvest Handicap, a BweepstakeB of S50
each, h. f., or only 810 if declared by i p. m. on
the day before the day appointed for the race; with
81,250 added; the second to receive $300 out of the
Btakea; weighta to be published two days before
the race; one mile and a quarter.

The Navesink Handicap, a sweepstakes of
850 each, h. f., or only $10 if declared by 4 i\ m.
on tbe day before the day appointed for the race,
with 81,600 added; .the second to receive 8350 out
of the Btakes; weights to be published two days
before the race; one mile and a half.

FOR SALE.

Fine lem. and w. Setter dog pup, staunch on
gfcme, and retrieves: 8 months old. By Sam ex Bell.
Sam by Weaverman's Ponto, ex Nobel's Nellie. Bell
by Morris' Pete ex Morford's May. "Weaverman'e
Ponto, by Aldrichs' Macgregor ex Gales' Nellie. Also
EngliBh beagles of guaranteed purity. Also fine lot
of game fowls bred for the pit.

IOIIN KNIGHT.
Placerville, El Dorado Co, Cal.

FOR SECOND SUMMER MEETING, 1886.

each, h. f.,or only 815 if declared by August 1st,
with $2,600 added; the second to receive 8250 out of
the Btakes; thoee not having won .i stake of $3,00u
when carrying weight for age or more allowed 5 lba. ;
beaten maidens allowed lo lbs. ; three-quarters of a
mile.

The Champion stakes, of 8250 each, h. f., or
only 826 If declared by July let, or only 860 if de-
clared by Auguat 1st, with $2,500 added; the second
to receive $500 out of the Btakea, and the third to
save his stake; one mile and a half.

Tbe Delaware Handicap, a sweepstakes of
§50 each, b. f„ or only $10 if declared by 4 p.m. on
the day before tbe day appointed for the race, with
$1,250 added; the second to receive $300 out of the
etakes; weights to be published two days before the
race; one mile and an eighth.

The Monmouth Handicap, a aweepstakes
of 8100 each, b. f .. or only 825 If declared by 4 p.
u. on tbe day before the day appointed for the
race, or 810 if declared by Auguat lat, with 32,600
added, of which 8500 to the second; weights to be
published after tbe Champion, Choice and OmnlbuB
Stakes are run, and two days before the race; one
wile and a half.

The Select Stakes, for two-year-olds, of 3100

N. B. — 'Winner of a certain sum means winner of a single race of that value.

Weight for age means standard weight, according to the Bules of the Course where the race Is run, oi
its conditions.

Nominations to be addressed to tbe Secretory, Twenty-seventh street and Madison avenue. New York

J. u, COSTER, Secretary. PIERRE l.OillLLAlti), President.

The Choice Stakes, for three-year-olds, of 8100
each, h. f„ or only $16 if declared by Auguat iBt, with
82,5 10 added; the second to receive $250 out of tbe
stakes; those not having won a stake for three-year-
olde of 83,000 when carrying weight for age or more
allowed 5 lbs.; maidens allowed 10 lbs.; ono mile
and a half.

The Moet A Chandon Champagne Stakes,

for two-year-olds, of $25 each, p. p., with $600 added
by Messrs- Moet & Chandon, of which $1U0 to the
second ; the winner of a stake of 82,000 to carry 6 lbs. ;
twice, 7 lbs. ; thrice, 12 lbs. extra; maldeua not hav-
ing run Becond for a etake of 82,000 allowed 7 lbs.;
three-quarters of a mile.

Marin County Kennels.

Dogs taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc, address

GEO. T. AI,U;XDEK.

Lower Lake. Lake Co., Cal.

New Dog" Food.

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CH AS. K AEDING, 538 Washington St„ San Francisco

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To a limited number of approved bitches.

R. T. Vandevort,

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These "fibrine" Dog Cakes are used at all the
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Europe, and at the Royal Kennels at Ascot, Windsor
andSandringham. Tbe sale of these '-Fibrine" Tog
Cakes in England exceeds two hundred tons each
week. Five large cakes for IB 5 cents.

CHALLENGE DOG FOOD.

A combination of food elements of which fifty per
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For Sale by

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Agent for the Pacific Coast,
416 Market St., San Francisco.

FAIRLAWN
S T O CK FA R M .

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares

and 170

Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1885. and up to the last of January,
1886. All th( mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1S85, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ARE OFFERED FOB S.iU: AT I VIK1.VWV

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
ftock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS. STANDARD-BRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTT"F! 0"NTR! PPTHTf1, PL AN Is strietly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
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catalogue. Pcrchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock Bold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

Lock Box 397.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

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ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot white.
He is a trine over Hi hands hifih, long-bodied and of immense muscluar
power, and taken in all is as hotly shaped as an; trotting-bred stallion
I ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1881.

PERFORMANCES .

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three years
in2:293£\ atfour years in2:i!M.. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he wasthirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that so easily aB to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4;50,
andif anyone should think differently I will wager §I,uoo that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January llth.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

•

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a Btock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2:lbJ4 the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of heme able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four ot Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tiie most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in IS* 3, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth, dam , that carrying it to
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn SimpBon.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
.Second dam , Colum bia, by imp. Bonnie .Scotland.
Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Brace's American Stud Eook, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, the season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND EOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
6. 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BIT ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam, Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
$150 for the seapon, Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as aDy horse living. He has earned a record of 2:1G£ during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, AlexiB, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maister (1846); sire. Merry Tom (536); sire, Market. The Maister (1846),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (386), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam , Merry Tom ( 586) , waB
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1,1886,820; single leap, si 5.

TRUMPETTE.

Tmmpette is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on him — foaled
In May, 1879, and is 10i hands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 2865, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
Pontiac, 111. He has a remarkable eye and -a long mane, and is much
admired for his high form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is well broke, and is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20 ; Single leap 815.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, hut no responsibility fores-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

I. DE TURK, President,
Santa Rosa, Cal.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac .

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2 :25 or better, 9 of 2 :21 or better, and 4 of 2 :18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil."
Thompson, William H, and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to $400.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

$40 for the season, or §25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
hreeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
yices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars addresB

n.VVU) ISRYSON. Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18><, in fifth
heat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list.a

greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
anker, by Mambrino Patchen, the best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd 2:18&; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2 :!«>.,', by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, #200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if I still own the horse- The season commences Feb.
1st and end June 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16-Y hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont.the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; second Jam by Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian, lie by Sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by Bi r-
nahy's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Ahdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam "Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July •), 188-1, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which, he conferred his 'prepotency upon his get is attested by the tact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners uf public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stalliou living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Lb Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and Btyle,

Terms, 375 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage, 3(i per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place,

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. CORBITT.
San Maceo,or213 California St., San FranclBCO.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark hay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED HURRAH.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Neconddain, Fashion, by imp- Trustee,

Third dam. Bonnets o" Blue, bv Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, by .sir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud Book.

Throe Cheers will niaki' the ensuing season, from February 13th to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, 910 the season.

Pasturage at 35 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there in nl-.-ntv ol grass and water.

There is a line combination of w limine blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. His sire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England. The union of New-
minster, Bay Middleton and Comus blood with that of Priam, the
"Stout Cal ton." and Sir Axchy.ls practically as good as can he. For the
limited number ot mares Hurrah was restricted to, IiIb success was
very great; and next in importance to high racing form 1b good looks,
which is eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form of Threw
Cheers 1b nearly a model. The only fault that can be found in that he ie
abighCTflB on snort i>-g*. In this day, when there is such a tendency
to "legglnesB" and ligh- limbs, this can sriircely he called a fault, lie
hits as much bone and tendon as in a majority of horses of 1,200 pounds,
and muscles in like proportion. With all of this power he Is a liurm- of
the flneBt finish, his bead fclns especially beautiful, Etc bears a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam of NewmiiiHter, and still greater
to her sire. Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of bin day In
England. Therels nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will get race-
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to be a producer of
trotting speed. His daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a in lie in 8:40, Which proves that she
has the fast trotting Bteji.dud her filly by Anteeo ir of great promise.
THOMAS JOKES. \~< in.
Oakland Trotting Park.

Ranclio Del Paso.

SEASON OPl 886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington

LONGFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNBR,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Leiington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Commencing February sth and Ending

Jnne fSlli. 1886.
TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE STALLIONS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares dnring the season, at S10 per month.
No responsibility assnmed for escapes or accidents.

Address

JOHN MACKEY, Superintendent,
Sacramento.C'al.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHETJS

By Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian
Athens' dam by Major Mono, son of Pac fie. SfE by Rot'h Georre
!S,?„b,T0,W".t?S'dam by Todhunter's Mamiiino by flaSSrjno ChlS
jtctooK^ou'ng ,S WIlk«• tom "" Henr/c.ay^'bTASare^

symmetry anr8trength; as a two-year-old be won second money at
Stockton .lapping the winner out in2:ffl; has had no recular 'work "5LK
being m the stud until late in the season, but can show uuarter?anv^S?
the lull mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheue represents foiirnf
andSotf Jr'Dg 8i^eB• Han">leton'»». Hainbrino Chief ?Henry Clay

arSo^nf''^8h1|8,TnU.P^^d?.0f *50'000 in match ra«>s "lone; has
areeord of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2 -.10 list
twenty-one with records of 2:25 or better, seven of 2 20 or better and
four of 2:18 or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes with a record of
2:lo, who trotted one of the best if not the best race in the «o,u
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief his produced 1 among
many othere, Lady Thorn, record ot 2:18*. Pilot Jr tos ™J3
seven with records below 2:30, and the dans of Maud s Jay.E?e-Seo
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2 30 Henrv cfav ?a
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in sn'ch performerslnd
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer periormers ana

atA1iParys?inel,^mta51oetheBs8eeaas8o0m0f 1S86at "" BtaWe °£ the ™*"»Uned
F. F. GRIFFITH, Agent.

SALE OF

RANCOCAS

RACINGr_STABLE

Owing to pressure of business, Mr. P. Lorillard
has concluded to Sell at Public Auction
his Entire Racing- Stable, consist-
ing of the following Superior
Racehorses With Their
Engagements.

DRAKE CARTER, b g (6), by Ten Broeck, dam Platina.
EMcEROR, br h (6) by Enquirer, dam Vesper Light.
PONTIAC, blk h (5), by Pero Gomez, dam imp. Agenoria.
HKIMDAL, cb c (4), by imp. Mortemer, dam Vandallte.
UNREST, chf (4), by imp. Mortemer, dam Letola.
GREENFIELD, ch c (4), by imp. Glen Athol, dam Lotta.
HERCULES, ch c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Ontario.
CYCLOPS, ch c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Lizzie Lucas.
HOUSATONIC, b c (3), byimp. Mortemer, dam Vandalite.
SAYANAC, cb c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Sly Boots.
WINFRED, ch c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam Minnie Minor.
PONTICO, b c (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam imp. Agenoria.
DEW DROP, b f (3), by Falsetto, dam Explosion.
NAIAD, cb f (3), by imp. Mortemer, dam imp. Hfghland Lassie.
WALTER H„ b c (3), by Voltigeur, dam Beware,
DARUNA.ch f (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Explosion.
EROl'IMAU, b c (2), by Duke of Magenta, dam imp. Second Hand •
CANBYSES, gr c (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Lizzie Lucas.
ALIEN, b g (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Bonnie Doon.
KISMET, ch c (2), by Imp. Mortemer, dam Lou Lanier.
PUZZLE, ch f (2). by imp. Mortemer, dam Imp. MatchlesB.
SHAWNEE, b c (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Sly Boots.
HYP ASIA, ch f (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Ontario.
CATILINE, b c (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Fanny Ludlow.
YNONDA,bf(2), by Duke of Magenta, dam Imp. Hortense.
REYA, ch f (2), by imp. Mortemer, dam Squceze'em.
HANNTRAL, ch g (2), byimp. Mortemer, dam Beulah.

The sale will be held at Bancocas Farm, Jobstown, N. J., on

SATURDAY, Feb. 27, at one o'clock P. M

Top sale will be without reserve. The Btock will bo on exhibition at
the farm for ten days prior io the sale. Inspection Invited. Trains
leave New York via Cortlandt and Desbrosscs street Ferries at 11 io a
m. (change cars at Trenton and Kin kora), returning same day, giving
ample time for Inspection of the stock.

Special train on day ot Male will leave New York via
CortlaiMll and De*bro*ws Street* ivrries. at 9:flO A. M,

Catalogues can be had on application at the office of tbiB paper or
from

S. D. BRUCE, Auctioneer.

No. 41 Park Row, Now York City.

The RancocnN yearllngH will be sold, without reset
by EastOli'S National Horwe and tattle Exchange i If m
In June next. Place and date of Male will bcanuoun
later. By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

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Feb 20

PACIFIC COAST

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th:

SATURDAY, April 10th

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

FIRST »AY-Saturday. April 3d.

Fihst Race No. 1. -INTRODUCTION PCBSE.SIOO, of which S50 to the
second horse; for all ageB : maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race No 2 —THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foaleof 1884; S50 entrance, 825 forfeit, or §10 if declared out on or
before Jan 1st 1886, with EHM added ; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

ThiedRace No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages ; S25 entrance;
«10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with 8750 added, of
which §50 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old. allowed 5
pounds ; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race, No. 4.-THE "WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds ;
8100 each, 825 forfeit, with 8300 added; second horse to receive $150;
third to save state. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, S400, of which S50 to the
second horse, for all ages; fixed valuation S2,000 ; two pounds allowed
for each 8100 below, and three pounds added for each 8100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SfXOM> DAY, Tuesday. April 6tb.

FntsT Race No. 6.— PURSE, S400, of which 850 to the second horse;
for all aces Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight; all otherB allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No . 7.— THE YERNAX STAKES lor two-year-old fillies
320 entrance- sio if declared out on or before March 10th, 18H6, with
3400 added, of which 850 to the" second. Five-eighths of a mile.

Thtbd Race No. 8.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, $25
each ■ 810 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with 8600 added,
of which 850 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Foukth Race, No 9. -SELLING PURSE, $400, of which S50 to the
second horse ; for all ages ; conditions as to weights the same as in No.
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAY— Thursday, April 8th.

First Race No. 10.— SELLING PURSE. 8400, of which 850 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Second Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds. foals of
1884 $50 entrance, S25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1 1886 with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner if Gano's time (1:15) is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Third Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ageB.
850 entrance, $25 forfeit; S10 if declared out, with $600 added, second
horse to save stake. "Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m., of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three-year-olds; $100 entrance, 825 forfeit, with $300 added, Becond to
receive $150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries.

FOUBTH DAY, Saturday, April 10th.

First Race, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; 810
each from starters only, with 8400 added, of which $50 to the second
horse "Winners of the Calitornia, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet-
ing to carry 3 ponndB, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 15. -THE RESACA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillies' $25 each; 810 if declared out on or before March 10, 1886, with
8500 added of which 850 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pounds
extra. "Weighis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Thihd Race, No. 16.— THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all ages; 8100
entrance, $50 forfeit, with 81,000 added; second horse to receive
S15U- third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pounds; four-
year-olds 108 pounds; five-vear-oldB and upwards 114 pounds. Two
miles,

Foubth Race, No. 17.-CONSOLATTON PURSE. S260, of which 850
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 76
pounds. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters in all races must be named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m„ of the day preceding the
race There will be no deviation from this rule.

Parties not having colors already registered will be required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and after record will not be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free /or starters in purses. Non-startera can declare out at
6pm the day preceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case ten
per cent, on amount or purse muBt be paid.

The Association reserves the right to postpone races on account of
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cauBe.

All entries to stakes and purses must bo made on or before Saturday,
February 20, 1886, with the Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room 6. 608 Mont-
gomery street, San Francisco. To be valid they muBt be delivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of closing,
Feb. 20th.

J. I* RATHBONE, President.

ED. S. CULTS B, Secretary.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS.
Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Three-year-old Record, 3:£5 1-fc.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15J* hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, (403), sire of Santa Clans, record2:l/5,';
Tucker, 2:1a!-.', and 17 in all. with records below 2:30.

First dam,' Abbess, bv Albion, (.sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:21, he bv
Halcorn.be by Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

Second dam, by Marshal Key, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand.a sonof Sir Archy.

Solo record at four vearB old 2:26}^, Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for bis new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. WiBner,
Rysdvk Stock Farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Solovery high as a brood-
mare and also her produce, Steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; onlv four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all. and four of them beat 2 :30 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving Buch producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms.
$75 for the Beason, or 5100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, 1«M hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 18S2.
BY SULTAN.

Record2;24, sire ofRuby,2:19^,Sweetheart,2:22^,Eva,2:23M, Kismet,

thrpe-vear-old,2:25W, Stamboul, 2:2b1...;, Alcazar, two-year-old, 2:29)*.
Firstdam, by Thoindale, record 2:22>£, sire of Edwin Thorne, 2:16>f,

Die3condedam,lJl8teraueen,the dam of Volmer, 2;29, and Breeder's
record 2-22, by Rvsdvk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mamhrino Paymaster, he by liambnno, son of imp.

Thormfale by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
First dam, Dolly, by Mamhrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,

CUrvis'has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
earae horse He can speed a2:30 gait, andlie being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
ofsneed how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider' him ahorse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
$100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled ISSl.near lore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
B. West, Kentucky.

BV EGBERT (1136),
Sire of Bgalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont. four-year-old, 2:28«,

SFPl?si°dan?."h; \voodiord1Lrnbrino, 2:21* Eire of Abbotsford, 2:19*.

and Pancoast,2:21»;. be the sire of patron, three-year-old stallion , 2:19s;.

Second dtrn by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid. 2:11.

Bosalind,2:21iii.Thornedale,2:22*,andthesireofthe dams of Jerome

ETturd dam. by EoDer^Sruce. he by Clinton, son of Sir .Archy.
Fourth dam, by Muchle John, be by Sir Archy. he by imp. Diomed.
Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.
Sixth dam, by Stamboul. .

Eebert bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dainl Camp town, by Messenger Duroc U06), sire of Prospero,

2:I0e'conddam:2SiissMcCloud,tbe dam of Lord Kelson, three-year-old
stallion 2:26, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse , Bon of Hoyts Comet.

Fourth dam. Virgo, by Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, by Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertbolf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook"s Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotters
not list season 1SS5 Patron, three-year-old stallion, record 2:19><,
Epaulet 2 19. LoruNelson. three-year-old stallion, record 2:26 This
Tounc horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show forrn^ Btamina
Ind speed The "get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms 850,
for the season, or 575 to insure.

CRESCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1681, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATHMORE,

F?rst°daTmCby Alm'St. sire of Fanny Witherspoon, 2:16-X.
SeeondTamfh| Brignoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22K,

LThird'e2m!,by Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.
Fmirthdam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp Diomed.
Am,ont"by Alexander's Abdallah, sire ,,t Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
First dam, bv Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thorne 2:18*
Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-

SBri<rnoll,by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21*.
fSS dam by Woodford sire of the dam of wedgewood, 2:19.
Second dam, by Hunt'B Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
stvle His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
ItVathmore Spartan, bis full brother. Col. R. U. Kroner says can beat
9 ™ C undo" 2 28, a four-vear-ol.l, Is by strathmore. Urst dam by
A?mont Alnon mares have produced Catclilly. 2:1»«, 5 cMauon,
*l". ,,d Datango, 2:23. Cresco in his gait is mixed, but when on a

Duke of Wenlock.

Pure-Bre«l 4 levelautl Bay.

Brownhorse.no white, tan about the nose audnanks; foaled 1881; 17-
ltaniin bicrh weight \, '■'■■'() pounds. ^_ •

sTredby i'unng Domino, he by Domino, he by Dew Drop .

Firstdam, by Karly Bird.
Second dam. by Dictator.

Imported tr^fc.evel«nd, England to SpringfleW 111. by Stericker
nrntWH andbvOeo.Wibv for tin- Cook Farm, California.

ns 'Xr • to breed lor carriage and market Jmtb.-m f..r the profit
for the farmer. This family is noted for size, style and color.

Tied ke is Wrv handsome, with reputation ftr imparting to hli i get

heautvBtvl<-. finish, aiid surpassing that of »»>• other large stock of
horses 'Ho is BVinnietrical in form, and au attractive borne. His ills-
JoBltion la kind? Terms, $30 for the season.

The Horses at Sheepshead.

The recent arrivals of the Dwyers from Kentucky were the
cause of another overflow in the main establishment, and five
more' two-year -olds have gone to the care of Allcock. The
entire stable now numbers forty-two. McCabe has twenty-
two of them and Allcook the remainder.

There is no horse news to record from here this week.
Everything is doing well, or at least is so reported. Thepubli-
cation of the Suburban weights has awakened a general in-
terest in affairs, though, the more so that Sheephead Bay 'is
pretty well represented in the race. I find among the fra-
ternity here a decided feeling of respect for £d. Heffner's
pair, imported Richmond and Markland, though the opinions
expressed in their favor are always qualified with a "that ia
if they come to the post." I saw both of them to-day. They
look remarkably good, and are at present doing as well as
could be wished, but as one trainer remarked, "all the
horses on the track look well now; two months may tell a
different story."

The Withers is looked upon here as a foregone conclusion
for Portland. The colt presents a splendid appearance, in
fact the Dwyer horses taken throughout show a degree of
health that must be pleasing to both owners and trainers.
The Messrs. Dwyer are constant visitors to the track, and
regards the black son of Virgil and Finework, I learn that
they »re what is sometimes termed "dead stuck" on him.

I was somewhat surprised to-day to be told by one of thi
trainers that it is a matter of extreme difficulty "to get light-
weight exercise boy, but he assures me that such is the case,
and cited one trainer here who is in great need of some and
finds it impossible to procure them. He has written to Ran-
cocas since the announcement of the sale, but none of (heir's
are to be had, and he has now tried to bespeak some from
"The Locusts" in anticipation of a break-up there. Con-
sidering the usual state of the "boy" market in New York, it
would seem that there ought to be plenty for all purposes,
but this does not look like it.

I have on more than one occasion been requested to say
something about the row of stables on this track known as
"Irish Row," and to-day it was again spoken of in my hear-
ing. The place alluded to is on the main road, and certainly
does no credit to the stabling accommodations of the Coney
Island Jockey Club. Originally the structure was used for a
long wagon shed, but a press for room caused it to be divided
into stalls. Since that time it has been so used, and has
probably caused more dissatisfaction than any other one
thing about the place. In fact there are very few who will
stable there at all. The stalls are small and low, the pro-
tection from rain is insufficient, and altogether they are not
only unpleasant for the horses, but positively unhealthy. It
would be a great and not very costly improvement to the
grounds if they were either torn down or made habitable.
— Sporting World.

:

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeoand Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, l£S2;bred by Jos. Cairn Simpsox.

bv ixEci toxfer.

Firstdam, Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.

second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Yount; Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Brace's American Stud Book.

Anteros will make the season of ISSRat the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, San Joaquin County, Cah; season to end the 15th
of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is 15% hands high, and weighed on 10th
of February l ,0:>7 w: pounds. He is a colt of immense power, and yet so
highly finished as to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
gives promise of trotting as fast as his celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an accident would have already shown the f ami Iv capacity.
Mr, Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 41 sec-
onds. The injurv came from jnmplnga fence and hurting his Btifle,
which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be pat la
training as soon as the season is closed,
TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probahilitv, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term.

Good pasture at?2 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
bntno responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Breeder AND
Sportsman of February 2Cth.

Address «. W. MORRISON. Oakland, Cal.,or

G. CARPENTER. Hill's Ferry.

For Sale.

The Trotting-bred Stallion

mHE STANDARD-BRBD AND CLEVELAND BA\ STALLIONS
T will serve inur.-i.thi- present season, commencing February lst.nnd
endlneAWist 1st, lSM.nl 'the Cook Far,., Danville. CorUTuT&sta Co.
aiii,in.T.,.v ,1,1.- invarial.lv before the animal 1b removed. Mures not

* -' ,b vVi ,u , ,Mol,,v,-..y or Cook's II a .,.1.1.-1<» , ean he reh.rne.l

!■,...£ ..,-vlse .son that Is. where the. parties hreetl hy the Benson.
Thsaam. V' U U.'-K % nte.l with clovis. Creseo ..,.,1 the Dnke of Wen-
7ock?nrovFd»,l they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the present owner,

Spas«™,«e?"i'i,er month. Extra care taker, of marcs an d colts, but no
Mil lit /for t-c dents or escapes. Mare; sent In care of MeClcverty A
liollelt Fashion stable, Oakland; S. J. Dennett, Martinez, or I). B
SmSley'f Stable. Hay wards.wlll immediately bo forwarded to the Farm

Son ol A. T. STEWART.

Audreys

SiiintK'l UauiMe. or tteo. Wiley.

Cook rami. Danville.

a Belmont mare, well l.re.l. .
Stewart served ten mares la„t ,

PRINCE STEWART.

Prince Stewart is a handsome, coal niacK stanioii: win. w.o.e .......

ankles, sixteen hands hlph. and weighs 1,200 pounds: lout years <».

splendid disposition, well broken In simile a.,.1 no. arness.uuda

n no roadster- larse mane and tall. Sired by A. T. Stewart, a dark brown

line loai.si. . . ....^ , ,,..,, .,u ..„.., 1 inil ...uinds.

KiKf^

s.cord,2:18Xi,lxe^

is a sure foal getter.
Enquire UK». 1>. SHEARER.

Norfolk stable, 12li Ellis St. Sun Fraucisco.

1886

<3pte Hfceeoer *wd ^prclsromi.

125

The Stoner Sale.

785

6S5

1,500

6S0

At the sale of the trotting stock of Col.K. G.
Stoner, at Paris, Kentucky, on the 9th,
Strathmore, the sire of Santa Clans and Stein-
way, and for many years the head of Col.
Stoner's stnd, sold for $2,150. He is twenty
years old. Mambrino Russell, the half-brother
to Maud S., was bid for by Bowerman
Brothers, who offered S5,000, but Mr. Stoner
gave them $1,000 to withdraw their bid. The
49 head realized $26.2S0, an average of about
$536. This does not include the bid for
Mambrino Russell. The best sales were as
follows:

Roulette, b c, 3, by Mambrino Rnssell
— Miss Belmont, by Belmont. A. J.

Cassel, Correctionville, Iowa $660

Rustic, ch c, 2, by Mambrino Russell —
Samara, by Strathmore. H. C. '

Lindner, Richmond, Ind

William H. Whitney, b c, 2, by Mam-
brino Russell — Mary A. Whitney.

J. H. Cartright' Oregon, HI

Takina, b m, 5, by Strathmore — Belle,
said to be by Rysdyk's Hamble-
tonian. Bowerman Brothers, Lex-
ington, Mo

Bivouac, ch c, 3, by Strathmore — Miss
Simms, by AbdallahMambrino. J.

H. Zell, Peoria, 111

Samara, ch m, 6, by Strathmore — Sally
Duke, by Balsora, bred to Baron
"Wilkes. E. M. Embry, Centerville,

Md

Sallie D., b m, foaled 1S7S, by Strath-
more, dam by King William, in
foal to Baron Wilkes. F. O. Riley

& Co., Junction City, Kan S75

Stuart, b g, 6, by Strathmore — Fannie
Clay, by Coaster. M. A. Nithsin,

Dayton" Ohio 1,250

Strathmore, b h, 20, by Rysdyk's Ham-
bletonian — Lady "Waltermire, by
North American. H. C. Rockbill

&Bro., Fort Wayne, Ind 2,150

Alley Russell, b c, by Mambrino Rns-
sell— Alley, by Rysdyk's HamWe-

tonian. F. O. Riley & Co 1,0S5

Spartan, b g, 6, by Strathmore — Alia, by
Almont. G. W. Goodall, Chey-
enne, Wyoming Territoay 1,500

Sunset, ch m, foaled 1876, by Strath-
more—Lady Spaulding, by Spauld-
ing's Abdallah., in foal to Baron

Wilkes. K.L.Sharp

Mollie Russell, bf, 3, by Mambrino Rus-
sell— Molly Shawhan, by Alexan-
der's Abdallah. H. C. Rockbill. . . .
Wilton, br h, 6, by George Wilkes —
Alley, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Bowerman Brothers 3, 650

A Stout Pour- Year- Old.

The Jockey Club of Mexico will hold their
Spring Meeting April 25th and May 2d and
9th. Their programme is a novel one and
covers a wide range, including thoroughbred a,
crossbreds, trotters "to buggy with single
horse, form and weight unrestricted," etc.
The chief event is the Jockey Club prize,
$1,500 to first, $150 to second; weights, three-
year-olds, 111 lbs.; four years, 133 lbs.; five
years, 139 lbs.; six years and over, 142 lbs.;
English saddles; distance, one mile and a
half. As an inducement to foreign owners
they add a condition that in case a horse or
mare wins no premium they shall be indemni-
fied by the Jockey Club for their transporta-
tion from Vera Cruz or Paso Del Norte to the
City of Mexico. As they don't include trans-
portation back to those points it is reasonable
tc suppose that they hope to purchase foreign
racing stock at bargains. In one race, for
stallions and mares three years old and over,
they make a condition that the premium shall
remain on deposit, with the Jockey Club until
the owner of winner shall show that his
horse or mare has remained in the Capital of
the Republic three months after the race.

quarter in 31 2-5 seconds; and if that is
not enough proof to make a fellow think that
he can go a mile in 2:12, or better, I don't
know what is. If I had my say about it, I
would not fit him to go in races, for he has
fully proved that a gamer horse never started
in a race. But I would just take him to a good
mile track — Cleveland track, for that is the
beBt and fastest track in the world — and tit
him just to go one mile. If such a thing
should happen, you would see 2:12 beaten,
and close to 2:10 marked on the board."

S50

600

570

The jockey Garrison, who has become one
of the most successful boys in his profession,
and who is also one of the few riders who take
care of the large sums they earn, has gotten
into serious difficulty with his mother over
financial matters. He has been in the habit
of giving his mother a large share of the money
earned by him. She is a widow, and not
long ago expressed a determination to marry
again, whereupon the jockey son fell out
with her, the end of the quarrel being a de-
mand on his part for several thousand dollars
which he had placed in the maternal care for
safe keeping. This was flatly refused, and
as Garrison is a minor his claim cannot be en-
forced, so that he finds himself minus money,
and with the unpleasant prospect of a step-
father in the family who will continue to take
his earnings.

Edwin Either still has an abiding faith in
Phallas, as the following extract from a letter
I recently received will show: "Our stock are
wintering fairly; never saw Jay-Eye-See and
Phallas looking so well and healthy at this
season of the year. I wish that Phallas was
my horse; he would not go in the stud till he
had one more chance to knock out the record
of Maxy Cobb. I am sure that he can beat the
stallion record, and beat it easily; for he showed
me a half mile in 1 :042-5, and went the second

One feature of Western stake entries, which
has not existed heretofore except to a limited
extent, is the powerful invasion from the
Pacific slope. Indeed, the leading stables out
there have entered at Louisville, Chicago and
St. Louis in such large numbers, some of
their representatives being veritable cracks,
it is only reasonable to infer that they will
carry away a considerable slice of the stake-
money. First making a bold bid to capture
the Kentucky Deiby, they afterwards lay
claim to every leading Western stake, by the
liberality and strength of their nominations.
Last year Baldwin had that sort of thing
nearly all to himself, but now Haggin goes
him several points better, while other Califor-
nia stables are also well represented. Haggin,
I hear, has more horses in training than any
other man in America, a goodly portion of
the number being purchased in the East. — N.
Y. Spirit.

The Weekly

Breeder
and
Sportsman.

One Year, $5.00

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on application.

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CATALOGUE

OF

High-Bred
Trotting Horses,

THE PROPERTY OF

THOMAS TOBIN, ESQ.,

To be si.lii at 1 1 A. St.,

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 18b 6,

AT

FASHION STABLES,

Ellis Street, between Mason and Taylor.

No. 1. Sorrel Mare, foaled April 20, 1880; by
Elmo.

1st dam, Lilly Shear, by Whipple's Hambletonian.
2d dam, Alicia Mandeville, by Boston Boy.
3d dam. Peggy Magee (dam of Paddy Magee,
Peanuts, ate).
No. 2. Sorrel Gelding, foaled April 26, 1881, by
Elmo.

1st dam, Lilly Shear, by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian. (See No. 1.)
No. 3. Bay Stallion, star and one hind foot white •'
foaled May 5, 1882; by Snltan.

1st dam, Lilly Shear, by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian. (See No. I.)
No. 4. Bay Filly, foaled May 8, 1883; by Snltan.
1st dam, Lilly Shear, by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian. (See No. 1.)

No. 5. Bay Stallion, foalea May 5, 1882; by Sultan.
1st dam, by Jack Hawkins (thorough bred).

It is seldom such an opportunity is offered at
public sale to purchase animals so fashionably bred.
The colts and fillies, by Sultan out of Lilly Shear,
have two strains of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, long
considered the most potent of all trotting crosses.
The sale will be positive, as a change of business
will require Mr. Tobin's almost continual residence
East. The stock may be seen at the Fashion Stables.
For catalogues and other information, apply to

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers,

D. W. Evans, the veteran V. S. of Watson-
ville, sends us the following memorandum of
the sale of a healthy four-year-old:

"I will report the sale of the sorrel colt In-
dependence, bred by O. H. Willoughby, and
probably the finest stallion colt ever raised in
the Pajaro vallev. He was foaled July 4, 1SS2,
hence his name Independence. Last week he
was sold to a Mr. White, a New York man,
for SI, 000, and will go from here to Mexico.
Independence was sired by Little Dan, he by
Dan Voorhies, he by McClellan. Little Dan's
dam was Mary Blane, by Gen. Taylor, from a
thoroughbred mare imported from Kentucky.
Independence's dam was by Whipple's Ham-
bletonian, from a thoroughbred mare. The
measurments of this colt are as follows, and
you will see he is hard to excel:

Height of Withers 62£

Girth 73"

Flank over Loin 74

Arm 22

Round Knee 14

Cannon Midway 81-

Hock 17*

^Hip to Hock 43|
Hock to Ground 24£
Shoulder to Buttock 66£
Round Stifle 40
Round Tibia lSj

Independence has action that only requires
cultivation to place him in the front ranks.

. GLENVIEW.

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OR 11.

But for the fact that he has engaged to train
Hon. A. Belmont's stable the coming season,
it is no 2 to 1 that Jacob Pincns would not
purchase a couple of Mr. LoriJlard's two-year-
olds, at the coming sale. It is a fact well-
known among Pincus' best friends that he has
a strong desire to take a first-class American-
bred colt to England, to start for the Guineas,
Derby, St. Leger, Hardwicke, or Cambridge-
shire. Probably some of our readers will say
his head has been turned because he happened
to be lucky enough to win the Derby and St.
Leger, and came within an ace of winning the
Guineas with Iroquois. Those who say so
don't know Jacob Pincus. He is the least
susceptible, of all men, to elation or depres
sion. His brain is so perfectly balanced that
he is the last man to get trie "big head
Pincus has more common sense than any man
we ever encountered in the racing world. He
spent two years in England which are full of
honor to him, and in which, true to him-
self, he kept his eyeB and ears wide open and
his mouth shut. He saw and heard enough
to convince him that a colt of Derby form is
cheaper to purchase here than in England,
and that the possession of such a colt, in the
hands of a close-mouthed man like himself,
would win enough money to keep him for the
remainder of his days in comparative af-
fluence. Most of the Lorrillard two-year-olds
are in the Derby and Leger of 1887, and there
are one or two well worth Jacob's attention.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15f hands high ; weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2:2lf, 2:21 \, 2:18f.

Sire Felix, 2194- Manon. 221: Menlo. 2:23; Belmont Boy (pacer), 2:2Ji; Wormwood, 235; Dawn, 2:251; Jim MnlTcne,
2:27i; Trousseau, 2:28i; Bonnie "Wood, 2:323; and the two year old

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest eolt of his age, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

"^wFoT^no^

116 Montgomery St.

San Francisco

the 2-30 list is more than double that of Hambletonian to that time.

" years of age, for a total of £4o,I3a, an average of $1,120. Jfi

of his present crop
TYo^the' promise of the yoinigth^gs coming on at the

sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to _ , _.

of weanlings have been sold for §7 000. an average of ^UOO.rro^-.-^^ w* b£aa7~SisRVi« ^ -

Si?^^ «■ "** "** "*

the limit will be strictly observed.

PANCOAST,

2:21|. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high ; weight, 1,165 lbs.

so far as we can lcarr, have keen worked for speed at .all. ^«gg "barters iu 40 to 12 seconds. Another. 3

SSolT with 3 Weets" ^Wtlrfir^ £j°&S^3 rrffi gait The balance of his get, So far as

we can trace, are either in thv st.id. undeveloiKsd or „\',"»"' u'^''™,1-| ,,,„ to McCurdy's Hambletonian. 25611. by

F.\y'^-^^^^''^''Vl^'mh""S'%m^^^-S&'^l&B^SS^ Ho will stand at 8150,

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYLBR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Ed win C. record 2:271 (trial 23H); St. Arnaud. record 2291, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-2; Acquarius. 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

» igfJSS rtZStotPAfvSoS mSSKS m Bm Foam, 2:211; Major EdaalL 22) (sire of Robert
SlcGregor2':i;i); John Stewart, 2:30. Service fee. «100.

Allstad fees are due at time of service; no insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided mares not parted

with and stallions live.

Wm. Eastern, - - - Auctioneer.

Easton's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(LIMITED).

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Lake Blackburn, Bramble, Great Tom,

and Enquirer, at the

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

> i: A K > ASH Mil, i:. I IX\ .

On April 27, 18*6.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEN. W. H. JACKSON,
Nash vile, Tenn., Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers .

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Rancocas Yearlings,

By order of Itlr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June next, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

The Spendthrift Yearling including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Falrvlew Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin. Tenn.

The Kennwaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black-
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn.

The Edcewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 301) head of the pick and
cream of all the thotougbbred yearlings bred In the
United States .

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to eater
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
■•Mige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Easton's Katlonal Horse and Cattle Ex.
change L'd), also announces It* Annual
Combination Auction Sale of Troltliijr.
Trottli.jr-bred, Hl«h. class Harness and
General Purpose Horses, Cobs, Ponies, etc .
at Madison Square Harden, \ou Vork .
irom 3d to 1 4 1 It March next, for wbi
entries of valuable horses are already in hand.

Further entries for this sale will be r.
daily by Wm. Easton, Madison Square Garden. :
York.

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Feb 20

J. B. MILLER. General Manager.

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bird is a Sure Flyer. Rain or t'ampness Does Not AiTcet Them.

l'lh's More Like the Natural Bird.

Es one -hall Cheaper than Any Other Target.

FOR SALE BY ALL GUN DEALERS. Ask to see the American Clay Bird and Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Eighth Street A Ulenway Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park,

ASSOCIATION.

TROTTING COLT STAKES,

To be Trotted at the

ANNUAL FAIR, 1886,

AT SANTA ROSA.

OPEN TO THE STATE.

For foals of 1885; dash of one mile; $25 entrance,
of which $5 must accompany nomination; 810 must
he paid May 1, 188G, and S10 August 1,1886; S200
added .

For two-year-olds and under; S50 entrance, of
which S10 must accompany nomination; §15 to he
paid May 1, 1886, and 525 to be paid August 1, 1886;
8260 added. One mile and repeat.

For three-year-olds or under; ?80 entrance, of
which S20 must accompany nomination; S20 to be
paid May 1, 1886, and $40 to be paid August 1. 1886;
(■300 added. Best 3 in 5.

For four-year-olds or under; S100 entrance, of which
825 mUBt accompany nomination; 325 on May 1, 1886,
and $50 on August 1, 1886; 5350 added. B*st3in5.

Entrance to all the above to close with E. w.
Davis, Secretary, March 1, 188G. Five to fill; three or
more to start; two moneys of which, 65 per cent, to
first horse, and 35 per cent, to Becond horse. Non-
etarters forfeit all money they have paid. If but two
start, they may trot for forfeit, divided as above. In
all other respects the National Trotting Association
rules to govern,

£. W. Davis. I. »E TURK,

Secretary. President.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a full stock of the celebrated
J- Fennell's Cythiana Boots.

Which are now in use by ALL the principal Breeders
and Trainers throughout the United States. I shall
offer them at low prices, and from their superior fit-
ting qualities and the excellent materials asea they are
pronouneed by experts the cheapest boots made.

J. OK am:, 96? Market St.,

Wholesale and retail dealer in Harness and Saddlery
Goods of all kinds.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, black points, coming seven years old,
about 15& hands high. Sire Electioneer, dam by
McCracken's Dave Hill, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a severe Bprain of one hind ankle
when three years old, this horse has not been on the
track, but he is veht fabt. It ib confidently believed
that his ankle is all right now, and that he will be in
racing condition next Fall

The few celts gotten by thiB horse are marvels of
perfection and have the trotting instinctin a marked
degree. They demonstrate that their Bire is a stock
horse of the very highest order. Properly placed
this horse will more than pay for himself this
season.

Also for sale, a two-vear-old colt, sired by above
horse, and out of a St. Clair mare. In color, form
and action this colt is a duplicate of his sire, and is
as rare in quality as in breeding,

For price and particulars inquire of

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PINE STREET. 4 or. Montgomery,

—SAN FRANCISCO. —

California and foreign u 'ines, iinmin-.s Whiskies.

and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

W

AUTCn LADIES AN1> GENTLEMEN who

All I tU"1'1' '" ,l,rvU" #8 •» #■* a ■'"■ easily ot tticlr
own homes. Work teal hr mall. No cnuvaisiog. Arldrcsa

with stamp, Crown Hfe. Cq„ rji Yiau 8V-, Cin'tl, O.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Seen red i>v Letters Patent, Jnly IB ft, 1883.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, ib:

1. The part D.supported by the Bide straps of the bri-
dle, extending hack as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as Bhaped, to give full freedom and venrilation to the
eye while circumscribing the visiou, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and Bide straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

&ieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bandB
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as and for the purpose herein
described.

5. In a bridle, andin combination with the blinds F,
supported and pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
strapB or bands G and H, and the l ear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the Bame eftect on the action follows as
Is induced by toe-weights, ThiB is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the jtnee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERRON.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

Astrmont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Hookseilers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Luring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada,

Veterinary liilirmary. 371 Natoma

Residence, 066 Howard Bt,, Bun Francisco.

Important;
Notice.

will have on consignment from the Eastern States
in sis weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls,
Southdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
jive stock of any breed or age can have them come at
same time by giving me two or three week's notice.
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

ROIXIN P. S AXE.

Importer, Exporter and < 'om iius.su ■»

Merchant,

536 Eighteenth P*„ Oakland, or Kuss House, 9. a '

HORTHORN

-OK—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APP1Y TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Clydesdale Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian teamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and Mares, imported by Thomas
Brookless. Can ue seen at Bay District Track.
FOR SALE BY

EILLIP & CO.,

lave Stock and General Auctioneers, U6
Montgomey St, San Francisco.

FORJ5ALE

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

KNQUIRE OF

HDXIH MAI Ml.

gnp't Running Horse Dcji't,
Y tilo AHo stock Farm,

Notice.

HEnBEBT H. Brown, M.P. I
NUGE.N1' W. Biiown,

CjEO. H. Holmes,
0. Bbuce Lowe,

TRADING AC

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

A uctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
SalesTnen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
\merica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia linns.

References kindly permuted to J. B. Haggin, Esq.,
and llajor Rathbone of San Francisco

BKOHS BKOS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
• 16 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell in All cities and Counties of
the State.

REFERENCES.

J. S. Carey, Sacramento. J. D. Cabb, Salinas.

K.P.SABGENT.Gilroy. John Boggs, Colusa

P. A. Fjnigan, San Francisco.

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful nales, notably those of Messrs. Whip.
Iik-, Colgrove. Dk-tz, Coutts, Dougherty, Newland A
Hammond, Daniel Cook mid others, we feel assured
our ability to give satisfaction in all business in-
trusted to our care. Sales will be made in all oitiefl
and counties in the State. We have in contemplation
a series of combination or breeders' sales, simitar to
those so successfully held at the East. We will be
pleased to entei into correspondence with parties de.
siring to participate in such sales. Private purchases
and sales ot unproved live stock of all descriptions
will he made on commission and stock shipped with
utmost care. Several fine ranches at private sale
Purchases and sales made of land of every descrip".

KIIX1P it CO.. 116 Montgomery street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal Collego of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London. England.

(Diploma dateB April, 22,1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs.
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and?l.

Send lor B lizard's Worm Powders lor
horses, and his Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will send a packaco
by mail for Si.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jt-seys of both sexes for sale. Postollice address,
Sai. Francisco, Cal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

3SI Third St.. San Frnnrl.ro.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

I have now on hand, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak drove, San Mateo Vo.
:i choice lot Ot pure Hirksbire Pigs from two to twelve
months old, bred from the best strains of PremllUu
clock, which 1 import yearly from England direo

Apply to Wm. Corbitt,

318 California St.,
San Francisco,

1886

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(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)

rains leave, and are dne to arrive at
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DENMARK STALLION.

For Sale.

The single-foot (saddle) and trotting (harness)
stallion

Jack Randolph

Imported from Kentucky. i:nd cost 52,500. Is now
at Pumyeas Stable, Seventh and Broadway, Oakland.
Will be sold for f 600. If not sold before March 1st. will
make the Beason at above place. Pedigree and Testi-
monials are with the horse. He belongs to a family
of natural single-footers and combined horses, and
can't be excelled for style, color, disposition, size,
and breeds tine. Owners of Morgan, Elmo and Mc-
Lellan Mares should read this notice twice.

Pumyeas' Stable,

Seventh and Broadway, Oakland.

WM. EASTON. Auctioneer.

IMPORTANT SALE

OF

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A. Si. TO WNE,

Gen. Manager.

T. II. (JOODJIAN,

Gen. Pass. ATtk. Agt.

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

LADY VIVA, b m, 5 years, by Three Cheera,
her dam Lady Amanda, by imp. Hurrah. Stinted to
Joe Hooker.

SIR THAD, lig,4 years, by Norfolk or Thad
Stevens, his dam Lady Amanda.

TOO SOON, cb m, foaled December 31, 1867, by
Norfolk, her dam Lady Davis, by Bed Bill, the dam of
Dasbaway. Stinted to X X and Antevolo.

EX TEMPfcO, ch f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, ber dam Too Soon. Unbroken.

TROTTERS.

I>1 RISS1MA DAMSEL, chm, foaled 1867, by
Whipple's Hambletonion, her dam by Cornplanter.
Stinted to Antevolo.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double croBs of Newminster blood, now so
••fashionable" in Eugland, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare. Every one of the family had aninberitance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Regent, Lady Amanda,
Lady Middleton and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inside of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a half-brother of Hock-Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Eeaconsfield. Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Thad showed a wonderful trial when a yearling ;
he hurt his leg in that trial, but so far as can be seen
now he is perfectly sound.

Too Soon is the dam of Cito, and a half-sister to
Dashaway, an old-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood is valuable.

Ex Templo is a fine-looking filly of good Bize and
form. She has not been broken.

In the trotting stud the daughters of Whipple's
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian in the
2:30 list, and the mares by him are superior brood-
mare B.

Bly only reason for selling is a lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated so as to keep them I would
not sell for double the price now put upon them.

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

Apply to BREEDER AMD SPORTSMAN Office.

Thoroughbreds

EASTON'S NATIONAL

Horse and Cattle Exchange

(E1MITED),

Announce the sale of the Entire Racing Stable of

MR. T. J. MEGIBBEN,

Consisting of 18 Head of Horses in training, com-
prising such well-known racehorses as

Orlando, Valisla, Electro. Winona, Ston-
ington. Endover, etc,

Together with Two and Three-year-olds by Spring-
bok, Longfellow, imp. King Ban, and Warwick.

VIIX BE SOLD BY

Public Auction

WITHOUT RESERVE,
AT

Madison Spare Garden,

FEB. 26, 1886, at 2 P. M.

Catalogues will be ready shortly.

WM. EASTON, President.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

-From Herd of—

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. ARIEL LATHROP, Room 69, C.P.R.R.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

By Boots, (he by Hercules, etc.,) dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out of a Norfolk mare, etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a very hand-
some form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth Winches. Entered in the stakes of 1886-7.

She was foaled March, 1881; has onlv had eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ran one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Apply to

EDWABD K. ALSIP.
1711 N Street., Sacramento.

Bulls! Bulls!

To parties in want of Range Bulla, I desire to call
their attention to my herd in Santa Clara County,
I have a surplus of about 125 head of yearling bulls,
and offer them at §50, in lots of ten or less, and 340
in all lots larger than ten. Having no dairy, these
calves have had the advantage of all the cowb' milk,
combined with good pasturage. They are bred from
high grade Shorthorn cows, better known as "The
Rankin Cattle," crossed with young Devon and Short-
horn bulls ; they Eire mostly dark red in color.

IUORGAIS II ILL,
Madrone Station, Santa Clara Co. Cal.

FOR SALE.

A 'WELL-ESTABLISHED

Gun and Sporting Goods
Business.

Bright new stock, with A No. 1 fixtures. Good
shop connected. Also Lathe, Loaders' Tools, &c.

Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Can be
purchased at a bargain, if applied for immediately.
Address WALKER A SMI I II.
37 South Spring St., Eos Angeles, Cal.

McKerron's

H-O-R-S-E B-O-O-T-S.

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LYNWOOD

By Nutwood, dam Hattie Morrison by Ethan Allen, Jr.

Owned by P. V1SHER, Stockton.

Lin-wood.

There is little likelihood at the present day of overrating the
benefits which followed the importation of Xntwood to Cali-
fornia. Good as the public performances of his get have
been, there are reasonable expectations that better will be
recorded in the future, and that, in addition to the immedi-
ate offspring of the illustrious half-brother to Maud S., the
family reputation will be enhanced by the doings of future

generations. Manon, Menlo. Dawn, Jim Malvenna, Worm-
wood and others have already done enough to give a sire a
good send-off, and with promise of excelling any mark
hitherto made, though there .ire others coming along which
will make vigorous efforts to deprive them of the lead. That
this will be a difficult task is conceded by all those who are
in a position to form a correct judgment. Manon is likely
to knock off a good many seconds from her record of 2:21
when all things are favorable, and Jim Mnlvenna has speed

enough to emulate the top notch for entire horses. Dawn
showed himself a great colt in his yearling form, and last
year, while still carrying his baby teeth, gave emphatic
demonstrations of being able to go at a lively rate and keep it
up for plenty of heats. Menlo issurely one of the improving
kind, and Wormwoo 1, too, is anything but a laggard.
Among the Nutwoods which have yet to make their first ap-
pearance in a public race, Brown Jng occupies a proi
place. He possesses a "world of speed, "and at times •.

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work as steadily as an old campaigner. Whenever the ten-
dency to erraticism is overoome he will be a troublesome
customer in any field of entire horses. There is a young
Nutwood horse at Pleasanton that can show remarkable
speed, but he had the misfortune to have a severe attack of
epizooty, which affected his throat. Although the guage is
very properly set for public performances, in making esti-
mates of the value of a family well-established private
trials must be taken into consideration. Nutwood, it will be
admitted, has the first consideration to depend upon, but it
certainiyadds to his merit to have the backing of well-attested
speed in those of his piogeny which are without technical
records. Were all of his California sons and daughters,
which "show well," brought before the public, it would sur-
prise even those who are reasonably well-posted on the stock.
There are comparatively few instances of a Nutwood which
does not show trotting speed, and a list of those capable of
"trotting close to thirty" contain quite a long list of names.
There is another thing in their favor, that being size and
good looks. As a rule, they are above the average size, and
a majority of those which we have seen are of high form.
Now that the Nutwoods have gained distinction, such high
renown as to silence those who are ready to cavil and to
question the merits of all other stock they are not interested
n, we may be pardoned for referriug to predictions made
when Nutwood went into the stud in California. From the
first we never doubted his ultimate success, and there were
good grounds to base the predictions upon. His breeding
was of the beBt. It is supererogatory to dwell upon the
blood of the direct paternal line, Belmont, Alexander^ Ab-
dallah, Rysdyk's Hambletoman, Abdallah, Messenger. The
dam of Belmont by Mambrino Chief, which brings in another
great trotting strain, and t]jen the dam of Nutwood by
Pilot, Jr., who figures to-day as the sire of the dams of the
two fastest trotters of this or any preceding age. When the
prophesies alluded to were made, Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See
were unknown, but there was so much of the royal blood in
the dam of Nutwood as to sanction still rosier vaticinations,
and, according to our well-known preferences for thorough-
bred blood in fast trotters, and pleuty of it at that, to have
failed would have been virtual stultification.

Without calling upon the eastern representatives, and their
aid is not discarded from want of potency, those reared in
California are sufficient to establish the soundness of the
views expressed so many years ago. With the exception of
„ Manon, all were bred here, and from dams which were bred
here. Beside Manon, 2:21, Menlo 2:23, Wormwood 2:25,
Dawn 2:25|, Jim Mulvenna 2:27| — Dawn and Jim getting
these records when four-year-olds— and so many others that
have trotted in public, or shown trials close to 2:30, that it
would require a good deal of research to present them.
Among the eastern representatives are Felix, 2:19£, and the
great two-year-old, Nutbreaker. There is another feature of
the clan worthy of note, that being whenever a Nutwood
paces it paces fast. Belmont Boy gained a record of 2:23,
though that was no measure of his speed, as we have seen
him go at a rate which would knock off a whole handful of
seconds from that figure, and had it not been for a "leg" it is
quite likely that he would have marked very near the top-
notch. The filly by Nutwood, from the dam of Albert W.,
was also right pert at that method of progression, and there
may be others to hear from. The best possible proof of the
value which is put on the Nutwoods east are the sales.
Forty of them have been sold from Glenview for §45,130, an
average of $1,120, and five weanlings for §7,000, an average
of §14,000.

So much for the family in general, and now it will be in
order to say something respecting Lynwood, which is so
truthfully portrayed on the first page. He is a horse we have
always thought well of, and have not the least hesitation in
claiming that had his education been continued he would
have trotted fast by this time. He is a very evenly made
horse, so "well-balaned," as to give him the appearance of
being smaller than he really is, and his action is capital. It
is a pure trot, not unlike that of a horse which figures prom-
inently in his pedigree, and though to frequenters of the old-
time trotting tracks, it may seem presumptuous to compare
the gait of almost any horse of the present day with that of
Ethan Allen, there is a resemblance. Although the watch
showed more than a fair rate of speed when he was exercis-
ing, it always appeared as though he was only driven for such
fractions as made it difficult to harmonize the seconds as
shown by the dial and the rate awarded by au eye-estimate.
On every occasion when we saw him driven he would go some
parts of the "road" fast, slacken up and go again, and this
was so tantalizing that "timing" was abandoned as not
affording any clue to his capacity. We learn that the inten-
tion is to give him a chance hereafter, and furthermore that
John Williams is to be his tutor, and in that case we have no
hesitancy in prophesying that he will be heard from. His
fo-ui and action good, his sire Nutwood, with proper back-
vg from his dam there should be little risk in making such
Aprephecy. So far as known the pedigree ol his dam will
strengthen the position. She was by Ethan Allen, Jr., the
aire of Prince Allen, 2:27, and her dam was very much inbred
to Sir Archy. Ethan Allen, Jr., was by Etban Allen, his
dam by Hairis' Hambletonian, and his grandam by Long's
Eclipse. These strains are so well known that it will be un-
necessary to amplify, as it would be a super-critic who did
not acknowledge their value. We have seen the papers which
establish the breeding of his dam, and they present evidence,
strong and conclusive, of the truth of the claim. So far as
description is required it is only necessary to add that in
color he is very handsome, shade of bay, with black points,
the only while being a small star in forehead, and that be
weighs 1,025 pounds. His get are uniformly fine and very
promising.

The Blood Horse Association— Entries for the
Spring Meeting.

No. 1. — Introduction Purse, §400, of which $50 to the
second horse; for all ages; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One
mile.
W. L. Appleby, b m Nielson, 5, by Wildidle, dam Susie

Williamson.
R. P. Ashe, b h Garland, 4, by Shannon, dam Sallie

Gardner.
R. P. Ashe, b m Binette, 5, by Billet, dam Mirah.
K. S. Fallon, b g Mozart, 3, by Flood, dam Mozelle.
G. Friedhofer, b h Gen. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam by

Lodi.
J. B. Haggin, b f Fortuna, 3, by Wheatley, dam Rebecca.
J. B. Haggin, b f Preciosa, 3, by Glenelg, dam Stamps.
Palo Alto, ch g Helloa, 3, by Shannon, dam Marshra.

P. Robson, ch g , 3, by Norfolk, dam Jessie R.

Santa Anita, chgRapido, 4, b yGrinstead, dam Experiment.
Santa Anita, b f Bonita, 4, by Grinstead, dam Maggie

Emerson.
Santa Anita, b h Gano, 6, by Grinstead, dam Santa Anita.
Theo. Winters, b f Miss Courtney, 3, by Norfolk, dam

Ballinette.
W. M. Ayres, g g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.

No. 3. — The Trial Stakes, for all ages; §25 entrance; §10
if declared out on or before March 10, 1SS6, with §750 added,
of which §50 to the second horse; maidens, if 3 years old,
allowed 5 pounds, if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One
mile and a quarter.

R. P. Ashe, b m Binette, 5, by Billet, dam Mirah.
R. T. Ashe, b h Alta, 4, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.
■W. M. Ayres, g g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.
Garland <& Goldsmith, b h Beaconsfield, o, by Hock-Hocking,

dam Aileen Allannah.
J. B. Haggin, ch c Tyrant, 4, by Great Tom, dam Moselle.
H. C. Judson, blk h John A., 5, by Monday, dam Lady

Clare.
H. C. Judson, b f Patti, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.
J. C. Simpson, ch f Ex Teraplo, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam

Too Soon.
Theo. Winters, ch h Dnke of Norfolk, a, by Norfolk, dam
Marion.
No. 5. Selling Purse, §400, of which $50 to the second
horse, for all ages; fixed valuation S2,000; two pounds
allowed for each §100 below, and three pounds added for
each §100 above fixed valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.
R. P. Ashe, ch c Ingleside, 3, by Norfolk, dam Illusion.
Wm. Boots, b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gipsy.
W. B, duff, b g Curry, 5, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight, Sr.
Garland & Goldsmith, ch g Fred Collier, a, by Joe Hooker,

dam Puss.
J. B. Haggin, b g Duke of Monday, a, by Monday, dam

Demirep.
J. B. Haggin, ch g Marc Daly, 5, by Kyrle Daly, dam Cor-
delia.
H. C. Judson, b f Gerster, 3, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie Brown.
Kelly & Lynch, b f Moonlight, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam

Twilight.
A. J. Stemler, ch ^Planter (for. Ned. Cook), 4, by Flood, dam
Plane tia.
No. 6. — Purse, §400, of which §50 to the second horse, for
all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to
carry rule weight; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven-eighths
of a mile.
W. L. Appleby, b m Nielson, 5, by Wildidle, dam Susie

Williamson.
R. P. Ashe, b c Garland, 4, by Shannon, dam Sallie Gardner.
R. P. Ashe, b f Guenn, 3, by Flood, dam Glendew.
W. M. Ayers. g g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.
W. B. Cluff, b g Curry, 5, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight, Sr.

E. F. Fallon, b m Skipaway, 4, by Wildidle, dam Vixen.
Garland &, Goldsmith, b h Beaconsfield, 5, by Hock-Hocking,

dam Aileen Allannah.

J. B. Haggin, b f Fortuna, 3, by Wheatly, dam Rebecca.

J. B. Haggin, b f Preciosa, 3, by Glenelg, dam Stamps.

Kelly & Lynch, b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything.

Palo Alto, ch g Hello, 3, by Shannon, dam Marshra.

Santa Anita, br f Bonita, 4, by Grinstead, dam Maggie Emer-
son.

Santa Anita, b h Gano, 6, by Grinstead, dam Santa Anita.

Santa Anita, ch c Verano, 4, by Grinstead, dam Jennie D.

Theo. Winters, ch h Duke of Norfolk, a, by Norfolk, dam
Marion.
No. 7. — The Vernal Stakes, for two-year-old Allies; §20

entrance; $10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1SS6,

with §400 added, of which §50 to second. Five-eighths of a

mile.

W. L. Appleby, ch f Laura Gardner, by Jim Brown, dam
Avail.

F. Depoister, ch f, by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

J. B. Haggin, b f Ukia, by Joe Hooker, dam Bay Kate.

J. B. Haggin, ch f Glendora, by Glenelg, dam Susie Linwood.

J. B. Haggin, br f Ezza, by Joe Hooker, dam Kitten.

J. B. Haggin, br f Graciosa, by Glengarry, dam Bessie Bell.

H. Lowden, b f Leap Year, by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

Palo Alto, blk f Regina, by Shannou, dam Riglin.

Palo Alto, ch f imp. Fun, by Fiddler, dam imp. Amalia.

Palo Alto, b f imp. Getaway, by Balfe, dam imp. Goneaway.

Santa Anita, br f Arita, by Virgil, darn Lava.

Santa Auita, b f Glorita, by Lever, dam Return.

H. I. Thornton, b f Clyte, by Wheatley, dam Lillie Reis.

H. I. Thornton, b f Narcola, by Norfolk, dam Ada C.

Theo. Winters, b f, by Enquirer, dam Bribery.

Theo. Winters, ch f, by Enquirer, dam Orphan Girl.

No. 8. — The Ocean Stakes, for three-year-olds, §25 each;
§10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1SS6, with §600
added, of which §50 to the second horse. One mile and a
quarter.

R. P. Ashe, b f Gnenn, by Flood, dam Glendew.
R. P. Ashe, eh o Kiug of Norfolk by Norfolk, dam Marion.
R. P. Ashe, bh c Ingleside by Norfolk, dam Illusion.
R. S. Fallon, b g Mozart by Flood, dam Mozelle.
J, B. Haggin, b cBan Fox by King Ban, dam Maud Hampton.
J. B. Haggin, b c Ben Ali by Virgil, dam Ulrica.
J. R. Heiulen, b c Hermes by Bayswater, dam Hercladai.
H. C. Judson, b f Patti by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.
Kelly & Lynch, b c Plato by Sbanuon. dam Planetia.
P. Robson ch g by Norfolk, dam Jessie R.
Santa Anita, b e Silver Cloud by Grinstead, dam Experiment.
Santa Anita, b f Lijero by Rutherford, dam Jennie D.
Santa Anita, b f Estrella by Rutherford, dam Sister Anne.
H. T. Thornton, b f Cataliua by Wheatley, dam Lily Reis.
Theo. Winters b f Miss Courtney by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.
No. 9. — Selling Purse, §400, of which §50 to the second
horse; for all ages; condition as to weights the same as in-
No. 5. One mile and an eighth.
R. P. Ashe, ch c Ingleside, 3, §1,000, by Norfolk, dum Illu-

Garland & Goldsmith, ch g Fred Collier, a, §800, by Joe

Hooker, dam Puss.
J. B. Haggin, bg Duke of Monday, a, $1,000, by Monday,

dam Demirep.
J. B. Haggin, ch h Marc Daly, 5, §1,000, by Kyrle Daly, dam

Cordelia.
H. C. Judson, b f Gerster, 3, §1,000, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie

Brown.
Kelly & Lynch, b f Moonlight, 3, §2,000, by Thad Stevens,

dam Twilight.
J. C. Simpson, ch f Ex Templo, 3, §1,000, by Thad Stevens,

dam Too Soon.
A. J. Stemler, ch c Planter (for. Ned Cook), 4, $1,100, by

Flood, dam Planetia.
No. 10.— Selling Purse, §400, of which §50 to the second
horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile
heats.

R. P. Ashe, ch c Ingleside, 3, §1,000, by Norfolk, dam Illu-
sion.

R. S. Fallon, b g Mozart, 3, §1,500, by Flood, dam Mozelle.

Garland & Goldsmith, ch g Fred Collier, a, §800, by Joe
Hooker, dam Puss.

J. B. Haggin, b g Duke of Monday, a, §1,000, by Monday,
dam Demirep.

J. B. Haggin, ch h Marc Daly, 5, §1,000, by Kyrle Daly, dam
Cordelia.

H. C. JudBon, b f Gerster, 3, §1,000, by Wildidle, dam Liz-
zie Brown.

A. J. Stemler, ch c Planter, (for, Ned Cook), 4, $1,100, by
Flood, dam Planetia.
No. 12. — The Cuyama Stakes, a handicap for all ages; §50

entrance, §25 forfeit; §10 if declared out, with §600 added,

second horse to save stake. Weights announced on the

second day of the meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations

to be made to the Secretary, or in the entry box at the track,

on or before 6 o'clock p. m. of the day preceding the race.

One mile and a quarter. »

R. P. Ashe, be Garland, 4, by Shannon, dam Sallie Gardner.

R. P. Ashe, b c Alta, 4, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.

R. P. Ashe, b m Binette, 5, by Billet, dam Mirah.

W. M. Ayers, g g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.

Wm. Boots, b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coomb6, dam Gipsey.

G. Friedhofer, b hGen. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam by Lodi.

Garland & Goldsmith, ch g Fred Collier, a, bv Joe Hooker,
dam Puss.

J. B. Haggin, b g Duke of Monday, a, by Monday, dam
Demirep.

J. B. Haggin, ch c, Tyrant, 4, by Great Tom, dam Mozelle.

J. B. Haggin, b f Fortuna, 3, by Wheatley, dam Rebecca.

J. R. Heinlen, b h Bayonet, 4, by Bayswater, dam Garrison.

H. C. Judson, blk h John A., 5, by Monday, dam Lady Clare.

H. C. Judson, b f Patti, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

Santa Anita, b h Lucky B., 6, by Rutherford, dam Maggie
Emerson.

Santa Anita, ch c Verano, 4, by Grinstead, dam Jennie D.

Santa Anita, ch g, Rapido, 4, by Grinstead, dam Experiment.

Santa Anita, b c Volante, 4, by Grinstead, dam Sister Anne.

J. C. Simpson, ch f Ex Templo, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam Too
Soon.

H. I. Thornton, ch f Sunlit, 3, by Monday, dam Lillie Reis.

Theo. Winters, ch h, Duke of Norfolk, a, by Norfolk, dam
Marion.

No. 14. — The Eureka Stakes, for two-year-olds; §10

each from starters only, wi#h §400 added, of which §50 to

the second horse. Winners of the California, Vernal or

Gano Stakes at this meeting to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5

pounds, of the three 7 pounds extra. Half a mile.

W. L. Appleby, ch f Laura Gardner, by Jim Brown, dam
Avail.

R. P. Ashe, ch c Elwood, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.

R. P. Ashe, b c Wallace, by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeka.

R. P. Ashe, b f Vera, by Norfolk, dam Marion.

R. P. Ashe, ch c Matt Allen, by Hyder-Ali, dam Greenback.

F. Depoister, ch f , by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

Garland & Goldsmith, ch c C. H. Todd, by Joe Hooker, dam
by Norfolk.

J. B. Haggin, b f Ukia, by Joe Hooker, dam Bay Kate.

J. B. Haggin, ch f Glendora, by Glenelg, dam Susie Lin-
wood.

J, B. Haggin, b c Alcalde, by Reform, dam Flora.

J. B. Haggin, br f Ezza, by Joe Hooker, dam Kitten.

J. B. Haggin, br f Graciosa, by Glengarry, dam Bessie Bell.

H. Lowden, b f Leap "Sear, by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

Palo Alto, blk f Regina, by Shannon, dam Riglin.

Palo Alto, ch f imp. Fun, by Fiddler, dam imp. Amalia.

Palo Alto, b f imp. Getaway, by Balfe, dam imp. Goneaway.

Palo Alto, b c Diavolo, by Shannon, dam Dame Winnie.

Santa Anita, b c Pendennis, by Virgil, dam Persia.

Santa Auita, b c Laredo, by Grinstead, dam Hermosa.

Santa Anita, b c Goliah, by Grinstead, dam Maggie Emerson.

Santa Anita, b f Arita, by Virgil, dam Lava.

Sauta Anita, b f Glorita, by Lever, dam Return.

J. C. Simpson, br c Rathbone, by imp. Young Prince, dam
Lady Amanda.

H. I, Thornton, b f Clyte, by Wheatley, dam Lily Reis.

H. I. Thornton, b f Narcola, by Norfolk, dam Ada C.

L. H. Todhunter, b c Safe Ban, by King Ban, dam Herzego-
vina.

N. B. Whittaker, ch f, by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

Theo. Winters, ch c Dynamite, by Joe Hooker, dam Chest-
nut Belle.

Theo. Winters, ch f , by Enquirer, dam Orphan Girl.

No. 15. — The Resaca Stakes, for three-year-old fillies; §25

each; §10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1SS6, with

$500 added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any

stake or three-year-old race other than handicaps at this

meeting to carry 5 pounds extra. Weights not cumulative.

One mile and an eighth.

R. P. Aehe, b f Guenn by Flood, dam Glendew.

Wm. Boots, b f Leda by Nathan 'Coombs, dam Gipsy.

F. Depoister, b f Edelweiss by Joe Hooker, dam Yolona.

J. B. Haggin, b f Preciosa by Glenelg, dam Stamps.

J. B. Haggin, b f Fortuna by Wheatley, dam Rebecca.

H. C. Judson, b f Gerster by Wildidle, dam Lizzie Brown.

H. C. Judron, b f Patti by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

Kelly & Lvnch, b f Moonlight by Thad Stevens, dam

Twilight.
Sauta Auita, b or br f Bonita, by Grinstead, dam Maggie

Emerson.
Santa Anita, b f Estrella, by Rutherford, dam Sister Anne.
Santa Anita, b f Maricopa, by Lexingtor, dam Athola.
J. C. Simpson, ch f Ex Templo, by Thad Stevens, dam Too

Soon.
H. I. Thornton, b f Cataliua, by Wheatley, dam Cnrrie C.
H. I. Thornton, ch f Sunlit, by Monday, dam Lillie R.
Theo. Winters, b f Miss Courtney, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.
No. 16.— The Pacific Stakes, for all ages; §100 entrance;
§50 forfeit, with $1,000 added; second horse to receive §150;
third to 6ave stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pounds;

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four-year-olds, 10S pounds; five-year-olds and upwards, 114

pounds. Two miles.

E. P. Ashe, b e Alta, 4, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.

E.' P. Ashe, b m Einette, 5, by Billet, dam Mirah.

J. B. Haegin, blk c Hidalgo, 4, by Joe Daniels, dani Eleotra.

J.' E. Heinlen, b h Bayonet, 4, by Bayswater, dam Garrison.

H. C. Judson, blk h John A., 5, by Monday, dam Lady

Clare.
H. C. Judson, b f Patti, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.
Santa Anita, b h Lucky B., 6, by Eulherford, dam Maggie

Emerson.
Santa Anita, b c Volante, 4, by O'rinstead, dam Sister Anne.
Santa Anita, ch c Terano, 4, by Grinstead, dam Jennie D.
Theo. Winters, ch h Duke of Norfolk, a, by Norfolk, dam

Marion.

The Belle Meade Yearlings.

[N. Y. Spirit.]

The annual sale of the Belle Meade yearlings will take place
at Belle Meade, near Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, April 27th.
Mr. William Eastou, formerly of Tattersall's, in England, but
now General Manager of the National Horse and Cattle Ex-
change, of New York City, will conduct the sale, and, from
wnatVe have seen of his capacity as an auctioneer, we take
it for granted that he will get their fall value, for Mr. Easton
is the most accomplished auctioneer who has held a gavel in
this country since the death of Doctor Underwood. But the
Belle Meade yearlings need not the persuasive eloquence of
the auctioneer to make them realize handsome prices. They
are the produce of a breeding establishment whose reputa-
tion is national; they are bred from the most fashionable
strains of blood in the world, and, in point of growth, devel-
opment and health, will compare with any lot ever offered in
the United States.

Belle Meade is the oldest of American thoroughbred nurser-
ies. It consists of 3.S00 acres. The soil is the finest in the
world and heavily timbered, which is one of the best tests of
a soil's fertility. The land is well watered by a beautiful
stream called Eichland Creek, while the great meadows
stretching out from either side of this creek have given the
farm its very appropriate name, Belle Meade — "beautiful
meadow." It was settled by Mr. John Harding, in 1804, and
in 1S0S in a cabin near the present princely mansion, its
present ' proprietor, Gen. W. G. Harding, was born. He in-
herited the homestead, and by energy and foresight added to
it until it has reached its now baronial extent. The luxuri-
ance of its grasses (the finest blue grass growing in abund-
ance) and the fertility of the soil makes it naturally adapted
for the breeding of the thoroughbred, and for sixty years it
has enjoved a national reputation as a nursery of the race-
horse, the mighty Priam, the English Derby winner, also
the imported horses Eagle and Bluster, were at the head of
the Belle Meade Stud, and their bones are laid at rest beneath
its mighty oaks. Here, too, the great Vandal held court and
is buried, as is Jack Malone, Sir Eiohard, Highlander and
Childe Harold, and these lords of the manor were succeeded
by Bonnie Scotland, who died full of years and honors in
1SS0. John Morgan also stood at this harm. But all these
have passed awav, and Enquirer, Great Tom, Luke Black-
burn and Bramble reign on the throne of Priam and Vandal.

The number of great race-horses bred at Belle Meade is
legion. Here was foaled Gamma, th6 mighty gray mare who
dominated the turf of forty years ago. But we would
enumerate the more modern celebrities it has produced, as
they are more familiar to our readers— Vandalite, Voltiguer,
Bramble, EUand. Bazar, Euchre, Vidette, Ventilator, Sentinel,
Planchette, Nellie Eansom, Camarge, Belle of the Meade,
Bombast, Bushwhacker, Bancroft, Bootjack, Barnum, Barrett,
Gen. Harding, Balance-All, Inspector B., Biggonet, Tyrant,

In order to give the reader some idea of the scope of Belle
Meade's operations as a nursery of race-horses, we have been
at some pains to compile the following table, showing the
result of its annual sales of thoroughbred yearlings since 1S74.

1875..
1876..
1877..
1878..
1870..
1880..
1881..
1882..
1883..
1884..
1885. .

YEARLINGS. TOX.il.,

18

87,630

17

8,580

22

11,755

25

6,400

28

13,835

28

9,205

34

38,530

37

23,355

42

27,440

48

23.385

4(1

22,325

After the above splendid exhibit, it may be interesting to
show the amount of money won on the turf in stakes and
purses by the get of the stallions which have stood at Belle
Meade since 1S70.

Winnings of the Belle Meade Stallions on the Turf.

Vandal.

Jack Malone.

30NNIE

SCOTLAND.

I

tACES

Winnings.

Races

Winnings.

Races

Winnings.

13
16
15
16
22
36
32
11
11
9
7

188

84,180

5,400

6,615

11,280

30,902

15,890

7.610

2,030

1,490

2,035

2,625

1

16
20
15
14
0
9

9

8
5

2

8160

8,755

8,195

4,625

6,775

5,090

5,410

1,365

915

975

745

365

18
28
34
30
12
10
20
31
84
79
137
116
161
104
58
58

86,160

10,475

15,259

8,490

4,000

3,990

11,203

15,140

49,552

47,855

135,700

66,580

1883

36,127

880,037

108

843.965

980

8017,960

ESQUTHEE.

Gk

:at Tom.

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4 Morgan.

Races

Winnings.

Races

WINNING*.

Races

Winnings.

2
14
12
21
15
51
25
19
48
49
31
05

352

1,310
4,525
6,290
10,130
10,710
43,005
8,780
10,099
18,383
21 ,602
27,061
44,684

8200,639

14
35
40
56

5.403
32,125
27.KI5
45,650

13
3
7
3

'e
ii

27
27
21

511
24
11

9,145

1871

18-2

4,348
4,350

1374

145

8111,173

2U5

892,405

1SS5. .Bramble's (first season) get won nine races and
$12,090.

From the above it would appear that the sons and daughters
of the seven stallions who have stood at Belle Meade since
1870 had won upon the turf 1,9S4 races, and no less than one
million one hundred and sixty-three thousand ehjht hundred
and sixty-nine dollars (§1,163,869) iu stakes and purses.
This is a magnificent showing, and one which few public
breeding establishments in the world con equal.

Of the yearlings to be offered at the coming sale there are
twelve by Luke Blackburn, son of Bonnie Scotland and
Nevada, by Lexington, grandam of Lightsome, by imp.
Glencoe. Luke Blackbnrn was one of the best race-horses
ever seen iu this country. The late M. H. Sanford, a man of
the greatest experience both here and in England, unhesitat-
ingly pronounced him the best race-horse he had ever seen.
As a two-year-old he won the Breeze Purse and Ocean Stakes.
At three he started in twenty-four races and won twenty-two,
among these being the Tidal Stakes, Coney Island Handicap,
Ocean Stakes, United States, Summer Handicap, Grand
Prize of Saratoga, KeDner Stakes, Champion Stakes, Great
Challenge Stakes, Long Island St. Leger, Kentucky St. Leger,
Great American Stallion Stakes. He injured himself in the
last race, and, after winning a purse as a four-year-old, was
retired, having won $49,460. He had beaten all the great
race-horses of America, aud General Harding gave $17,500
for him for use as a stallion. The oldest of his get are now
two-year-olds, and have not started yet.

There are sixteen yearlings by Enquirer, son of imp. Leam-
ington and Lida, by Lexington; 2d dam Lize, by American
Eclipse; 3d dam the renowned mare Gabriella, by Sir Archy.
Enquirer was, by manj, considered the best son of Longfel-
low. He won the Elliot Stakes at Memphis, as a two-year-
old, beating Hamburg, Lynchburg and others. At three, he
distanced Longfellow at mile heats; won the Citizens' Stakes,
two-mile heats, in 3:352-, 3:44^, beating Lyttleton; won sweep-
stakes, two-mile heats, beating Conductor andKestless; won
Continental Stakes, at Monmouth Park, beating Lynchburg,
Maggie B. B. and Susan Ann; won Bobbins' Stake, two-mile
heats, beating Kingfisher, and the Kenner Stakes, beating
Hamburg, Telegram and Remorseless, his winnings in all
reaching over $22,000. In the stud he has been a great suc-
cess. He got Falsetto, Harkaway, Searcher, Fortuna,
McWhirter, Solicitor, Blue Eyes, McHenry, Goodnight, Geta-
way, Pinafore, Enquiress. Lizzie D., Ascot, Ecuador, Eulogy,
Inspector B., Burch, Equipoise, Lute Fogle, Edgefield, Ed-
itor, Clay Pate, Executor, Emperor, etc. General Harding
purchased him in 1S79 for $10,000. His blood is very valu-
able, as he brings in crosses of Lexington, Eclipse and Med-
ley, in addition to that of Leamington.

There are eleven by Great Tom. This horse was bred in
England, in IS73 by Lord Falmouth, and is a full ^brother to
Kingcraft, winner of the Derby in 1870. He is by King Tom
(sire of Phaeton, King Ban and King Ernest), out of Wood-
craft, by Voltigeur (sire of Billet), grandam by Venison.
Great Tom was unplaced in the Two Thousand and Derby.
He ran second to Petrarch, for the Prince of Wales' Stakes,
at Ascot. He then divided the St. James' Palace Stakes,
after a dead heat with Glacis. He won the Doncaster Stakes,
a mile and a half, beating Coltness and Morning Star. At
four, he was unplaced for the Champion Stakes, to Spring-
field, but he won the Winding Up Handicap, over the Row-
ley Mile, beating Augusta, Sheldrake, Chevron, and others,
to whom he gave weight. He was purchased at a high figure
in 1S7S, and brought to America. Among the best of his get
are Tyrant (winner of the Withers' and Belmont), General
Harding (the best two-year-old of 1883), Tennyson, Tally-
rand, Telie Doe, Swift, Thackeray, Trombone, Tarquin, Ta-
bitha, Whizgig, Tartar, Thistle, Belle Pate, etc. He is a
horse of the enormous size (16.2) and substance of the Hark-
aways, and in point of speed his sons and daughters cannot
be excelled.

Bramble is the sire of nine of these yearlings. He is a bay
horse, bred in 1875, at Belle Meade, a son of imp. Boanie
Scotland, dam Ivy Leaf by imp. Australian; second dam Bay-
flower by Lexington; third dam Bayleaf by imp. Yorkshire.
Bramble", as a two-year-old, won the Young America Stakes
at Nashville, and the Saratoga Stakes at Saratoga. He was
second to Duke of Magenta for the Withers' and Belmont, but
he won the American Stallion Stakes at Louisville, the Max-
well House Stakes at Nashville, and other races. At four
years old he won the Baltimore, Westchester, Monmouth,
Saratoga, and Brighton Cups — a feat uever equaled. He also
won the Ocean Stakes, Seaside Handicap, and Congress Hall
Stakes. At five, he won the Centennial Stakes at Nashville.
Bramble's total winnings on the turf reaehed $32,060. He
was then chosen by Gen. HardiDg to return to the place of
his birth and succeed his sire as the premier of Belle Meade.
Last season was the first of his get on the turf, and they have
taken a front rank with Biggonet, Brambleton aud Bordelaise.

COLTS.

Bay (March 25), by Enquirer — Brunette, Bonnie Scotland.
This colt is a full brother to Executor. From this family
came Boulevard, Beatitude, Bliss, Swift and Brambleton. '
Brown (April 5), by Great Tom — Bonnie Belle, by Bonnie
Scotland; second dam Telie Doe's dam, by Hiawatha.
Tyrant, Telie Doe, Barrett, Brooklyn, and Mollie McCarthy
all came from this family.

Bav (April 17)*byLuke Blackburn — Melita, by Muggins.
The well-known Barnum came from this family.

Brown (March 29), by Enquirer — Faunie Mattingly, by
Hunter's Lexington. From this family came Sensation,
Onondaga, Girofle, Acrobat, Glenmore, Creosote, Medoc, etc.
It is a family of great racing prowess.

Bay (April 5), by Luke Blackburn — Bella Donna, by Brown
Dick. Such noted horses as Bootjack, General Harding,
Longview, Bonnie Carrie, etc,, came from this strain.

Brown (March 15), by Enquirer— Bonnie Meade, by Bunnie
Scotlaud. General Monroe, Bob Miles, Stampede, Zoo Zoo,
Panic, etc., are of this tribe.

Chestnut (Feb. 23), by Bramble— Benicia, by Jack Malone.
Himyar, Bombast, Flight, Bayard, etc., are of this family.

Chestnut (March 31), by imp. Great Tom— Bandana, by
Bonnie Scotland; second dam Evadne, Bulwark's dam.
Bandana was the dam of Equipoise. Luke Blackburn,
Sultanna, Leonatus, Tom Martin, Levity, Monitor, etc., are
of this family.

Bay (May 14), by Luke Blackburn— Euchre, by Brown
Dick. Euchre was the dam of Euology. Tyrant, Alta, and
Hidalgo all belong to this strain.

Chestnut (April 30), by Bramble— Gossip, by Leamington.
The famous Narragansett belongs to this strain.

Bay (Mav 2), by Luke Blackburn — Vauilla, by Jack Malone.
Vanilla is " half-sister to Highland Vintage, the dam of
Pegasus.

Bay (April 11), by imp. Great Tom— Charity, by Lever.
This is the same family that produced Blue Grass, Spartan,
Virgiuius, etc.

Bay (April 25), by Bramble— Tom Boy, by imp. Great Tom.
Tom Boy is out of Euchre, whose sister (Planchette) pro-
duced Bancroft.

Bay (April 3,0), by Luke Blackburn — Duchess, by Leam-
ington. Duchess is out of the famous Morlacchi, sister to
Annie Bush, the dam of Bushwhacker, Natilee, etc.

Chestnut (March 30), by Bramble— Janet Norton, by
Leamington. Janet Norton was one of the fastest milers of
her time. It is a celebrated family, as Janet Norton is out
of Carrie Atherton, the great four-mile mare.

Bay (May 2), by Enquirer — Satinet, by Bonnie Scotland.
This is the same family that produced Vassal, Lynchburg
and many good race-horses.

Bay (May 17), by Luke Blackburn — Ivy, by imp. Aus-
tralian. Ivy Leaf was the dam of Bramble, Bye-and-Bye,
Brambaletta, etc. Preakness, Bayonet and others are of
this family.

Bay (May 6), by Bramble— Tidy, by imp. Great Tom,
Helmit, Mariposa, Bliss, Boulevard, Brambleton, Boatman
aud Belle of the Highlands came from this family.

Chestnut (March 13), by Great Tom — Mohur, by Gilroy.
Mohur was the dam of Jase Philips. Such good horses as
Bay Dick, Plenipo, Ventilator and Picayune, trace to this
tribe.

Bay (April IS), by Bramble— Daisy Hoey, by Tipperary.
This is the family which produced Aristides, Topsy, Bessie
B., etc.

Chestnut (March 12), by imp. Great Tom — Saxony, by imp.
Saxon. Luke Blackburn, Leonatus, Louisette, Katrina and
others are of this family.

Bay (March 2), by Luke Blackburn — Planchette, by Brown
Dick. Planchette was the dam of Bancroft, the great cup
winner.

Bay (March 28), by Bramble — Tullahoma, by imp. Great
Tom. This filly combines the double cross of Lexington and
Bonnie Scotland.

Chestnut (April 13), by Luke Blackburn — Tallapoosa, by
imp. Great Tom; second dam the dam of Orphan Girl, by
Wagner. Mamie Fields, Juliet and Edgefield are of this
strain.

Bay (May 30), by Enquirer — Tarantula, by imp. Great
Tom; sesond dam Tallulah, by Planet; third dam Zoo Zoo's
dam. A great racing family.

Bay (March 29), by Luke Blackburn — Castilla, by King
Alfonso; second dam Bay Flower, the dam of Ivy Leaf
(Bramble's dam).

FD LIES.

Chestnut (March 31), by imp. Great Tom— Blondiua, by
Bonnie Scotland. Vicksburg, Baton Kouge, and other good
ones, belong to this family.

Bay (April 7), by Luke Blackburn — Buttercup, by imp.
Glen Athol; second dam Bayrlower, dam of Ivy Leaf (Bram-
ble's dam).

Brown (April 27), by Bramble — Bobinet, by Brown Dick.
This is a full sister to the famous Biggonet, who last season
won the Clabaugh Memorial and Spinaway Stakes, and ran
second for the Great Champion Stallion Stakes.

Bay (April 29}, by Enquirer— Colossa, by Colossus. This
is a full sister to the Dwyer Bros.' noted colt Inspector B.,
and Getaway, who has the best record at one mile and a
quarter.

Chestnut (April 11), by imp. Great Tom — Mozelle, by Jack
Malone. This filly is a full sister to the great California colt,
Tyrant, who last season won the Withers, Belmont and
Stockton Stakes. She is marked like Tyrant and otherwise
resembles him.

Brown (April 10), by Enquirer — Bonnie Park, by Bonnie
Scotland. This lilly comes from the same family that pro-
duced Falsetto, Dewdrop, George Kinney, Grey Planet,
Chimera, Cyclops, Ferida, Aella and Parole.

Bay (May 20), by Luke Blackburn— Tribulation, by Jeff
Davis; second dam Fanny Washington, the dam of Eolus,
the sire of Eole and St. Saviour.

Chestnut (March IS), by imp. Great Tom — Alaska, by
Hiawatha; second dam Bapid Ann, the full sister to the
renowned Muggins. General Duke, Katie Pease aud Lizzie
Dwyer also come from this strain.

Bay (Jan. 7), by Luke Blackburn— Silver Maid, by Bonnia
Scotland. This is one of the best of the old Tennessee racing
families, Bookmaker being its best recent representative.

Bay (Feb. 26), by imp. Great Tom — Queen of the West, by
Bonnie Scotland. Queen of the West is the dam of Manitou.
She was a granddaughter of the celebrated Fashion, who
defeated Boston.

Chestnut (Feb. 26), by Enquirer — Martica, by Daniel
Boone. This is a full sister to Geo. Lorillard's Economy.
The family is the same that produced General Monroe and
Bob Miles.

Chestnut (May 1), by Enquirer — Eersheba, by Bonnie Scot-
land; second dam Lautana, the dam of Liatunahand Balance
All. Bouita, Bushwhacker, Natilee and others, are of this
family.

Bay (April 29), by Bramble— Tallulah, by Planet. Tallulah
was the dam of Barbary. She was the daughter of Mazurka,
the dam of Zoo Zoo.

Chestnut (April 14), by Enquirer— Edna B., by Breathitt,
a son of Lexington and Spinola, by Australian, out of Spi-
letta, by Stockwell. Edua B.'s grandam was a full sister
to the grandam of Springbok.

Bay (May 11), by Bramble — Quartette, by Jack Malone;
second dam Duet, the dam of Voltigeur, sire of Walter H.
ThiB is a racing family of great merit, Tyrant, Neta, Hidalgo,
Mollie McCarthy, Privaieer, Joe Hooker, Kinglike and
Mikado coming from it.

Chestnut (May 7), by Enquirer— Planche, by imp. Great
Tom. Planohe is the daughter of Planchette, the dam of
Bancroft.

Bay (March 29), by Euquirer— Tassel, by Great Tom. This
is the family which produced Timoleon, the sire of Boston,
not to speak of many more modern horses of note.

Chestnut (March 20), by Enquirer — Bonuie Lawn, by Bon-
nie Scotland. Bonnie Lawn was a full sister to Bombast,
winner of the Withers Stakes in 1877.

Chestnut (April 22), by GreatTom — Marchioness, by Mon-
archist. Marchioness was one of the fastest mares in the
east. Mistletoe the fourth dam of this filly, was the gran-
dam of King Alfonso. It is a family of marked prepotency,
Unrest being its most recent representative.

Bay (March 23), by Euquirer — Bribery, by Bonnie Scot-
land. This is the same cross that produced the great
McWhirter. From the female line Zoo Zoo, Stampede,
General Monroe and other good ones came.

Chestnut (May 4), by imp. Great T<>ru — Clara L., by Bon-
nie Scotland. Bootjack, Lynchburg, Sarah Bladen, and many
fine racers trace to this line.

Brown (May 14), by Euquirer— Blue Gown, by Bonnie
Scotland. Blue Gown is a granddaughter of Bonnet, dam of
Pleasureville aud Lochiel, aud full sister to Lightning, Load-
stone, Lancaster, Thunder and Nebula, the dam of Asteriod.

Mr. E. H. Miller's stable of trotters, in charge of 1 >i
vey, have been brought clown from Sucruniento,and ore
the Oakland Trotting Park.

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Feb 27

TRAP.

San Jose Tournament.

The wing shoot arranged bv the Garden City Gun Club lor
Feb 21st and 22d, was a great success. The Executive Com-
mittee deserves praise for the perfection of the arrangements.
The birds were clean, Btrong flyers, and took lots of stopping.
Mr Crittenden Robinson and Mr. A. L. Donaldson went
down from this city, and Messrs. P. W. Robinson and M.
Rountree came up from Gilroy. No hitch or dispute marred
the affair. Mr. C. H. Corey, of the Lick House, San Jose,
took on himself the duty of looking especially after the com-
fort of visitors, and his kindliness is remembered gratefully.
San Jose is in her spring appanage of green, and the gardens
are just blushing into beauty and fragrance. Few more
beautiful cities. The Club ground is at the Bridge House,
just within the southern limits of the city. Level, clean and
in every way fit for wing shooting. The shooting averaged
well, considering the fact that but few of the participants had
before shot over traps. Hereafter it will be little trouble for
the San Jose Club to give large meetings, and we hope it
will repeat its wing shooting programme before the season
closes. Mr. Frank E. Coykendall shot well, but he is apt to
grow exoited in a close finish. Mr. C. H. Corey, shooting a
fourteen-pound twelve-bore, was rather out of luck at first,
but retrieved his fortunes later. Mr. Joe Delmas was quite
off in his shooting, as was Mr. D. Tisdale, both of whom
rank among San Jose's best shots. Messrs. W. B. Hobson,
W. Richardson and Joe Faull are hard men to beat, and with
a little more experience will be even harder to down. Con-
siderable betting was done and Borne pools sold, Mr. Crittenden
Robinson being barred in the latter. For once a newspaper
man had a little good luck. Mr. C. M. Shortridge, editor and
publisher of that excellent San Jose Mercury, came on to the
grounds, neat as a pin and fresh as a daisy, with a large
sum of money, more than a dollar, to help the boys liven up
a little. He wagered recklessly, and within an hour had
lost at least two quarters, but his star was in the ascendant
and he began winning in a way likely to rattle ahead less
sound. He won five bits in succession from Mr. Robinson,
then magnanimously refused to take the few he had left.
With Mr. Frank Coykendall he was Iobs generous, abso-
lutely breaking that gentleman by a serieB of wins which
could not have aggregated less than sixty-five ceutB. Mr.
Shortridge seemed a very midas. Every bet he made was
won, and when the day ended, after paying for a heavy
luncheon and a lot of tea, he had more than enough left to
pay car fare back to town. We can imagine the joy of the
Mercury staff over the silver plating their chief received, and
wish we could be on hand to quaff a few of the mugs of
Fredericksburg which be will surely pass around. We shall
expect long editorials in the Mercury on the Christianizing
influence of trap shooting.

SCORES.

February 21st— At l21ive birds, 30 yards rise, 12 bores at 28 yards; Hur-
Jinebam rules; $5 entrance. Prizes, 50, 30 and 20 percent. Judges, H.
F. Phimnier, I. D. Howe, H. E. Briggs. Mr. Robinson first Mr. Flem-
ing second.

F.E. Coykendall..0 11 1 1 1 1 1 11 0 ll A. Donaldson 1 110 10 1 110

Joe Faull 1 1011111010 C. H. Corey 0 01010

Joe Delmas ...1 It l 0 1 1 1 0 \V. B. HobBon 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

C. Fleming l 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 11 1 1 S. A. Taylor 11 11010110

T. Disdale n o 1 1 0 R. Coykendall 0 1 1 0 1 1 10

C. Robinson 1 11111101111'

Ties on 11 at 4 birds. „ , , ,

C. Fleming 1 1 0 0 | C- Robinson. 0 111

SECOND MATCH.

At 8 birds, same conditions and judges. A. L. Donaldson first, C.
Robinson second, W. B. Hobson third.
J. Richardson 1 0 11110 liO. Robinson 0 0 111111

C. Fleming 0 0 1 j J. Faull 01U01011

F. Coykendali 0 111110 0W. B. Hobson 1 1 1 1 U 0 1 1

J. Delmas 1 10 110 0 A. L. Donaldson 1 1111111

C F. Corey 1 1110 10 0 G. Anderson 0 110 0 0 1

D. Tisdale 0 0 0 |

Ties on 6, at i birds, for second and third.

Richardson J. 0 0 liHobson 110 1

RobinBon 1 1 1 1 1

THIKD MATCH.

At 5 live birds; S2:50 entrance; same conditions. Referee, H. M'
Briggs; S. A. Taylor first, R. Coykendall second, J. Delmas third.

1 1

1 1

Richardson 0 1 0

H.Bosken 1 0 10

C. H. Corey 0 0

J.Delmas 1 111

Rountree 0 1 0

F.Coykendall 1 1 1

J. Faull 0 1 1

R. Coykendall 1 1 1

8. A. Taylor 1 1 1

H. Lipsett 0 0

Ties on 5, at four birds.

F. Coykendall 1 1

R. Coykendall 1 1

Second ties.

F.Coykendall 1 0

R. Coykendall 1 0

FOTTBTH MATCH.
At 2 pairs, plunge-traps, 18 yards rise, $250 entrance. Prices, $12.50
and 95. The birdB ran out, and the ties divided.

F. CoykendaU 1 1 0 0|S. A. Taylor 01

J, Faull 11 l 1 J. Delmas 01

C. Robinson. 1 1 1 1 M. Rountree 10

A. L. Donaldson 11 1 11

FIFTH MATCH.

At 10 clay pigeonB,3 traps, 18 yards riBe. 82. SO entrance, Becond

0IS. A. Taylor 1

]|J. Delmas 1

IS. A. Taylor 1 1

0J. Delmas 1 0

Plummer, F. E. Coykendall won,

111

1 1
1 1

0 110 0
11111

110 111

1 I

1— 8

0- 7

1- 8

1—10

man Baves stake. Referee H.
H. H. Briggs second.

F. Coykendall 1

J . Delmas 1

A. Anderson 1

G. Anderson 0

J Faull 1

M . Rountree 1

R. Coykendall 1

H. H.BriggB 1

TIES ON NINE, FREEZE OUT.

Coykendall 1 1 1 1 1 ljRountree 1

Delmas 1 1 0 BriggB 1

A. Auderson 1 0

SIXTH MATCH.

Monday, Feb. 22d — At 10 clay pigeons, 18 yards rise: 3 t»ps,
Anderson first, G. Anderson second, F. E. Coykendall third.

F. E. Coykendal 1 10 11110

R. Coykendall 1 1110 111

(1. Anderson ] 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

A.Anderson 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 1

Ties on 8 for 2d and 3d ; freeze-out,
F. Coykendall 1 0 | G. Anderson 1 1

SEVENTH MATCH.

At 6 live birds, Hurlingham. C. Robinson first, F. E. Coykendall
second.

F. E. Coykendall... .1 110 1 1—5IA. Donaldson 1 1

C. Fleming 1 110 1 1 — i

J.Delmas 0 0 w

TieB at four birds.
Coykendall 1 l 0 1 1 Fleming..

EIGHTH MATCH.

At 6 live birds, Bame condition. C. Robinson and J. Delmas divided.

F.E. Coykendall I 0 1 1 w |A. Donaldson I low

Clemming l l l 0 w J.Delmas 1 1 1 1 1 1

C. Robinson 1 1 1 1 1 l|

NINTH MATCH.

At 6 live birds, Hurlingham. F. Coykendall first, Robinson, Becond.

■■-Robinson, 1 10 11 01 (J. Fleming 1 0 0 w

. , , iielnias ...1 0 111 (A. Donaldson 0 0 w

■.CoykendaU 1 1 l 1 0 ll

0 | Robinson.

TieB on 4 for 2d.
Robinson 1 1 1 1 ] Delmas 1 0 11

TENTH MATCH.

At 6 birds; same rules, one prize.

C. Robinson....! 1111 1-610. Fleming 0 w

J.Delmas 0 w A. Donaldson 1 0 w

F. Coykendall... 1 0 w

ELEVENTH MATCH.

At 6 birds, same rules. Fleming first, Donaldson second.

F. Coykendall. 1 110 1 0—4 I A, Donaldson... 0 1111 1—6

J. DelmaB 1 0 1 1 0 W j C. Fleming 1 10 11 1— 5

Ties on 5, at 1 birds.

Donaldson 1 0 1 1 | Fleming i 1 1 1

TWELFTH MATCH.

At 6 live birds, same rules. Robinson first, F. Coykendall second.

C.Fleming 0 w iC. Robinson 1 11111

A.Donaldson "1 1 1 Ow J. Faull 1 1 1 1 Ow

J.Delmas... Ow C.H.Corey 1 1 1 1 Ow

F. Coykendall. ...„ 1 1 1 1 1 ll

Ties on 6.

F. E. Coykendall 1 1 0 1 | Robinson 1 111

THIRTEENTH MATCH.

At 6 live birds, Hurlingham rules, one prize.

C. Robinson.- 1 1111 01 J. Faull 1 0 w

F.Coykendall 0 0 w J.Delmas 1 0 1 w

A. Donaldson 1 low |R. Coykendall 1 0 0 w

FOURTEENTH MATCH.

At 6 live birds, same conditions, two moneys. Robinson first, J. Faull
second.

C. RobinBon 1 1111 l1 A. Donaldson 1 110 11

J.Delmas 0 1 1 Ow 'F.Coykendall 0 11111

J. Faull 1 1 1 1 1 01

Ties on five for second.

J. Faull 1 1 1 liF. CoykendalL 1 0 w

A. Donaldson 1 1 1 o'

FIFTEENTH MATCH.

At 10 clay pigeons, 18 yards rise, three traps. SI. 50 entrance. G.
Anderson, first; J. Delmar, second.
J. Delmas 1 1011110 IF. Coykendall . .1111011100

G. Anderson I 1111111 A. Anderson 1 111110110

R. Coykendall 0 1 o 1 0 w

SIXTEENTH MATCH.

At 10 clay pigeons, same conditions, F.E. Coykendall first, J. Kim
ball second.

F. Coykendall. . .1 0 1 11 1 1 1 I C

A.Anderson 1 10 0010

F.Stone 1 110011100

J. Delmas 00 0 0 w

J. Faull ....1 0011011 00

•^.Anderson 1 00 01 10

G. Fleming OOOOOOlOw

J.Kimball 1 101110110

SEVENTEENTH MATCH.

At 5 clay pigeons, same conditions. G. Anderson and R. Coykendall
divided.

F.Coykendall 0 111 1IG. Anderson 1 1111

F.Stone 1 0 11 1 J. Delmas 1 0 10 1

Y.Jackson 0 0 0 1 o|R. Coykendall 1 1111

EIGHTEENTH MATCH.

At 5 clay pigeons, same conditions.
F.Coykendall 1 10 1 0|G. Anderson 1 0 111

1 IT. Jackson 1

0 1 1

J. DelmaB.

F.Stone 1 1

Ties on 4, at 3 doubles.

J.Delmas 11 11 1 1IG. Anderson 10 10 10

F.Stone 01 01 OlJY.Jackson 10 01 11

Eyre— Kerrigan.

A whole lot of journalists have been passing through the
valley of the shadow of death from starvation, for a week
past, by reason of having lost their little all backing W.
Lovell Eyre at the trap, against Mr. John Kerrigan, on Sun-
day last, at Bird's Point.

"Friar Tuck, :1 of the Alia, may not have had anything to do
with the match, but he lunches now at some place other
than the W. C. T. V. eleemosynary food dispensaries, which
have so long pointed with pride to his well-kept appearance.
Dan O'Connell has lost two ounces, by estimate, in the week.
Mr. Eyre's own cheeks no longer suggest the Indian peach,
by their bloom. It takes a pretty good hand to draw even
the suggestion of a dried Hungarian prune from Eyre's wrink-
led front now. The match was forglOO a side, and was won
by Mr. Kerrigan.

BCOB.E.

Singles— Thirty Uve birds, 30 yards rise, HurUngbam rules.

Eyre _«- 1 100011111

l 1 1 0 1 J l l l l
0 110 0 110 1 1—22

Kerrigan 1 111010010

1111111111
0 11111111 0— 2«
TEN DOUBLE BIBDfa— PLUNGE TBAPS.

Eyre ll 00 10 ll 10

00 00 11 10 0 0—9

Kerrigan 11 10 01 11 11

11 01 0 1 11 0 0—14

■+

Gun Club-

The Gun Club held its opening Bhoot of the season at San
Bruno on Monday, February 22d. Fourteen members and
some fifty friends went down, and passed a pleasant day.
The birds were good ones; too good, it seems, judging by the
very bad scores made. The club medal was won by Mr.
Thomas Ewing. Mr. Orr shot a new Leeson gun, belonging
to a friend, which accounts in a measure for his poor record.

SCOBE.

At 12 live birds, Hurlingham Rules, 100 yards boundary. Referee,
Robert Liddle.

Rutler 30 yards— 0 1 1 1 0 I 1 0 0 0

Golcher 30 yards -0 010100111

Gordon 30 yardB— 0 111111000

JeDett 30yards— 1 100010111

Ewing 30 yards— 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1

McShane 26 yards— 0 111 100001

Kilgariff 30 yards— 1 101100001

Howard 28 yards— 1 10 0 110101

Hamilton 28 yards— 0 111000110

Hanson 30 yards— 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 l l

Havens 30 yards— 0 111011001

Orr 30yards— 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 l

Laing 30 yards— 0 001110101

Shorb 20 yards— 0 100011101

TieB on 10 at lour birds.

Ewing 1 0 1 1 ] Hanson o o t

bweep no, 1.

At 5 birds; §2.60 entrance. Won by Jellett, second divided by
Gordon and Orr.

11—7

10-8
10—7

0 0— fl

1 0-10

0 1— fl

1 0— fl
11—8

0 0—6

1 1-10

0 0—6

1 1- 8
11-7
0 0—5

Jellett 1 1111

Hanson 0 0

Laing 1 0 0

Ewing 0 1110

Howard 1 0 0 0

FREEZE-OUT.

82 60 entrance.

Jellett 1 1 1 1

Hanson 1 1 0

Laing 0

Ewing I 0

Howard 1 110

Gordon 1 0

Orr I 1 1 1

Kilgariff 1 1 0

Liddle 1 1

Gordon 1 1

Orr 1 1

Havens 0 0

Kilgariff 0 1

FBEEZE-OUT.

0 0
0 1

.1 0
.1 1 1
.111

Clay Pigeon Tournament.

The first clay pigeon tournament of the season, under the
auspices of the Pacific Gun Club, will be shot ou Sunday,
March 7th, at Bay View. It is open to all.

First Match. — 15 single birds, 18 yards rise; five screened
tvaps; International rules. Entrance fee, $2.50; purse,
divided into 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent, of entrance.

Second Match. — 5 pair of doubles, 15 yards rise. En-
trance, $1.00; purse, divided same as above.

Shooting to commence at 10:30 a. m.

Bay City Gun Club.

The first medal shoot of the Bay City Gun Club was held
yesterday atColma, with the following result:

FIBST CLASS.

E.Jones 0 1111011110111 1—12

E.Kennedy 1 1011010010110 1—9

J. Molan 1 1110101100110 1—10

J. K. Prior. Jr 1 0111111111111 1— u

E.Sandford l 10101110000110—8

SECOND CLASS.

E.Carroll _ 1 10000110111110—9

E. Catlow 0 00111011101110—9

E.Kaufman 1 1111110001111 1—12

F.Kennedy 0 11010001001110—7

H. Lightner 1 110101O111011 0—10

C. Hayden 1 1100010111111 1— 11

J. K. Prior, Jr.,took the gold medal. E. Kaufman wins the sUver
medal.

Clay Pigeon Match.

On to-morrow February 2Sth, at the Pacific Club Grounds,
Bay View, South San Francisco, Messrs. Ed. Funcke and E.
Dunchee are matched to shoot 100 clay pigeons each, 60
singles and 20 pairs, for a purse of §50. The match will
begin at 1 o'clock p. m.

Sweepstake shooting will also be done.

ATHLETICS.

Death of R. S. Halev.

Haley — In this city, February 23, Robert S. Haley, son of
M. E. and the late Captain It. S. Haley, and brother of
Mrs. M. G. Dougherty, a native of San Francisco, aged 27
yearB, 1 month and 27 days.

All deaths are saddening to some, but it is only the excep-
tional visit of the grim destroyer that causes more than pass*
ing comment and limited sense of loss. Such an exception
is the passage from life of Robert S. Haley. Wholly beloved
by those of nearest kin, he also centered the affections of a
great circle of friends and admirers, who, while not blind to
possible imperfections, yet saw in him so many of the quali-
ties that go to make the man, that their love for him passed
common bounds, and bordered on impassioned fervor.
Nor was the affectionate regard without return in kind.
Haley was a man of generous impulses, warm heart, free
hands, and without guile. Never selfish, never grasping,
never self-assertive, but always the kindly gentleman whose
natural desire to excel was ever tempered by his devotion to
fairness and his unswerving regard for justice. In earlier
years he was marked among his boy friends for aptuess at all
sports requiring running and jumping powers, but until 1879
had gained no special notoriety as an athlete. On March
19, 1879, Haley, then book-keeper at the City and County
Hospital, joined the Olympic Athletic Club, and at once took
precedence as a sprinter and jumper. He was jast under
five feet eight in height, and usually weighed about one
hundred and forty pounds, but seemed fitted by Nature for
pre-eminence in those forms of outdoor athletic sport in
which he afterward became famous.

At the club he developed fair skill as a boxer, and became
a very good player at billiards, but he was more given to
out-door exercise, and did not give much time to gymnastics.
Of his spare hours he spent many in the club-rooms, where
his amiable disposition made him always a welcome
visitor. Nothing, even under the most trying circumstances,
seemed to rouse his temper in the least, and he was ever
ready to hold out a hand for the help of a friend, and every-
body was his friend.

When he entered the club he was unable to do 100 yards
better than 11 seconds, but he rapidly improved, and when
in condition could go 100 yards in 10 seconds. He often
said he was certain he could do 220 yards in even time, and
on one occasion, after scoring 19 feet, 8A- inches, in a running
wide jump, he ran 200 yards, scratch, in 20£ seconds. At
any time, with a week's notice, he could do 10£ seconds at
100 yards, and his endurance was in keeping with his speed.
In the opinion of all foot-racers he was one of the fastest
natural runners that ever put on a shoe. His easy superior-
ity did not in the least influence him adversely, and up to
his last moment he was ever the sunny, approachable, lov-
able, considerate man, able to do all things well that he at-
tempted, but glad to endure unmurmuringly for the sake of
those he loved. All that was mortal of Haley was laid to rest
in the "windowless chamber of death" on Thursday, from St.
John's Church, in the presence of a large gathering of family
friends and fellow members of the Olympic Club, but the
essential Haley still lives in the minds aud hearts of many,
and his virtues and good deeds will not soon cease to be re-
counted when athletes meet. With Robert Haley's grief-
stricken mother the members of the Olympic Club deeply
sympathize, and would gladly bear her heavy burden if it
could be so willed. Hail, good friend! Farewell, great
athlete!

HALEY'S RECORD.

A somewhat imperfect record of Mr. Haley's winnings is
all that can be offered at this time, but, as information is re-
ceived, we shall correct and amend the record until we can
present an accurate resume of the events in which poor, peer-
less Haley showed to advantage those wonderful physical
endowments which made him sui generis among athletes.

August 7, 1SS0, 440 Yard, Scratch Run.— Haley first, in 51 J
sec. John T. Belsher, second. Race run down hill four
ft. in 440 yards, with wind at backs of-men.

September 11, 1880, 220 Yards, Scratch Run.— Haley first,
iu 23 sec. Haley penalized one yard for bad starting.

Same day — 440 'Yards, Scratch Run. — Haley first, in
52J sec

September25,jlS80, 100 Yards, Soratch Run. — Haley second
to J. T. BelBher, who won in 10 2-5 sec.

Same day — Running Wide Jump. — Haley first, 19 ft.
9£ in., at third triul, in which Mr. Haley's heel broke
at 20 ft. 1 in., and as a consequence he did not get a record
at that distance. *

Same -day — 120 Yards, Hurdle Race Ten Hurdles. —
Haley second by 1 yard, to J. T. Belsher, who won in
20 2-5 sec.

October 11, 1880, 220 Yards, Scratch Race.— Haley first
in 23 sec

Same day — 440 Yards, Scratch Race. — Haley second by
1 yard to J. T. Belsher, who won in 50 3-5 sec.

November 11 1880, Running High Jump. — Haley first,
4 ft. ll^in.

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Same day— Pole Yanlt.— Haley first, 6 ft. 1 in.

Same day — One Mile. — Haley second by 5 yards to J.
T. Belsher, who won in 5 min. 17J sec.

Jane 27, 1881, at Mechanics' Pavilion, 220 Yards Handi-
cap Run. — Haley, scratch, first in 24^- sec.

November 24, 1881, Eunning Wide Jump. — Haley first,
19 ft. J in.

Same day — 200 Yards Handicap Eun. — Haley, scratoh,
first in 20£ sec.

May 30, 1882, Banning Wide Jump.— Haley first, 19 ft.
Si in.

Jaly 22, 1882, 100 Yards Handicap Eace.— Haley, scratch,
first, in 10£ sec.

Aagast 5, 1882, E. S. Haley ran three heats, within an
hour, to break the Amateur record at 100 yards. First heat,
scraftch, 100 yards, in 10J sec. Second heat, scratch, 100
yards, 10 1-5 sec. Third heat, scratch, 100 yards, in 10^ sec.

September 23, 1882, 100 Yards, Scratch Bun.— Haley first
in 9 4-5 sec. Jadges, Col. Geo. C. Edwards, C. B. Brown,
W. E. Melville; Timers, Hiram B. Cook, Peter Mclntyre,
It. Eiseman.

Same day — Banning Wide Jump. — Haley first, 18 ft.

Olympic Athletic Club— Spring Meeting.

Perhaps the most pleasant of the many entertainments
offered on Washington's birthday was that under the aus-
pices of the Olympic Athletic Club.

Central Park had not been especially prepared for the exer-
cises, and the track was badly pitted by the recent heavy
rain storms, beside being packed into flinty hardness, both
of wh'ch features operated to make slow times the rule.

The day was well suited, being cool and pleasant. The
attendance, while not so large as the Club rightly expected,
was yet flattering, particularly in the number of ladies who
braved exposure to the nipping air in their desire to encour-
age and please their athlete friends. The programme was
gone through promptly, and without a hitch or delay, thanks
to the executive ability of the Athletic Committee, Messrs.
John A. Hammersmith, E. P. Doolan and T. M. Pennel.
But one little unpleasant episode occurred to merit censure.
During the mounted single stick contest, in which points
were alternately scored by the competitors, some thoughtless
gentleman, in fun, persisted in yelling "Hippodrome" to the
great embarrassment of the contestants, and the annoyance of
spectators. The patience of the referee, Capt.E. N.Jennings,
was finally exhausted, and he spurred his horse over some
benches, up to the seats of the noisy ones, and forcibly re-
minded them of what was due to propriety. The yells were
in bad taste, and wholly uncalled for, as well as unexpected
from Olympics. The mounted contest was an interesting
affair, because it combined so many elements of physical cul-
ture and high appreciation is due Captain Jennings and his
pupils, Messrs. J. F. Larken and L. H. Sweetser.

The handicaps were generally satisfactory, but, as to one
or two, they might well have been different. Thus, in the
Eunning Long Jump, the scratch man jumped 18 ft. 8J in.,
while the winner jumped 18 ft. 3 in. and received a handi-
cap of two ft., a marked advantage. The style in walking
of Mr. S. C. Hunter gave rise to discussion, some claiming
that the gentleman does not do a heel and toe. The uncer-
tain footing, due to inequalities in the path, may explain in
a measure what did seem to be an unfair walk, but, after all
concessions are made, we think Mr. Coffin's style better than
Mr. Hunter's.

Mr. W. A. Scott's running was very fine. He has learned
his paces thoroughly, knows his distances well, runs within
himself and finishes strongly. He is an easy winner over
any amateur in the State. The starting was somewhat
balked by the wretched pistol used by Mr. Brown. The
thing missed fire repeatedly. No recordbreaking was done,
but an enjoyable meeting was nevertheless had.

The officers of the day were: Eeferee, Col. G. C. Edwards;
Starter, Wm. C. Brown, O. A. C; Judges, M. M. Martin, O.
A. C, V. C. Driffield, O. A. 0.. P. N. Gaffney, A. C. C;
Judge of walking, Isaac Burnett; Timers, Hiram B. Cook, O.
A. C, Peter Mclntyre, O. A. C, Chas. J.Bosworth, O. A. C,
H. H. Briggs, O. A. C; Clerk of the Course, Bichard T.
Stombs.

In the 880-yard handicap, Mr. J. W. Flynn, M. C. C, was
overcome by lack of condition and fainted on the track in
the third lap, but soon recovered. The prizes in each event
were a gold medal to first and a silver medal to second.

The initials used, signify; O. A. C, Olympic Athletic
Club; B. C. W., Bay City Wheelmen; B. A. C, Brooklyn
Athletic Club; M. C. C, Merion Cricket Club; A. A. C,
Acme Athletic Club; A. A. C, Albion Athletic Club; E. A.
C, Eintracht Athletic Club. As a whole, the games were
keenly contested and well won.

One Hundred Yards Maiden Eace, for members only. — A.
F. Bouse, O. A. C. first, in 11 seconds; E. G. Bodolph, O.
A. C. second.

Four HundredForty Yards Scratch Eace.— For the Hammer-
Bmith medal, for members only — W. A. Scott, O. A. C,
walkover, in 60 beconds.

One Hundred Yards Handicap (open).— First and second in
each heat to compete in final. First heat: J. W. Flynn, M.
C. C, scratch, first, in 10£ sec; Ed. Lamping, A. A. C,
7 yards, second. Second heat: W. J. Kenealey, A. A. C, 7
yards, first, in 10 2-5 sec; E. G. Bodolph, O. A. C, 7
yards, second; E. B. Freeze, M. C. C, 3 yards, 0. Third
heat, A. F. Eonse, O. A. C, 7 yards, first, in 10J sec;
W. McConnell, M. C. C, 6 yards, second. Final heat, E. G.
Bodolph, O. A. C, first, in 10 2-5 sec; W. J. Kenealey,
A. A. C, second; J. W. Flynn, M. C. C, 0; Ed. Lamping,
A. A. C, 0; A. F. Bouse, O. A. C, 0; W. McConnell, M.
C. C, 0.

One Mile Bicycle Bace, (open).— C. A. Biedermann, unat-
tached, first, in 3 min., 36| sec; H. S. Blood, B. C. W.,
second; H. W. Melendy, B. C. W., 0.

One Mile Handicap Walk, .(open).— Horace Coffin, O. A.
C, 75 yards, first, in 6 min., 55£ sec; S. C. Hunter,
O. A. C, scratch, second; O. Lester, E. A. C, 80 yards, 0;
T. L. Mein, O. A. C, 100 yards, 0.

Pole Vaulting, (open).— M. H. Loheide, E. A. C, first, 8
ft., 8 in.; E. G. Bodolph, O. A. C, sec, 8 ft., 3J in.; K.
Weckerlie, E. A. C, 0.

Two Hundred Twenty Yards Handicap, (open).— W. J.
Kenealey, A. A. O, 14 yards, first in 23J sec; E. G.
Eodolph O. A. C, 14 yards, second; J. W. Flynn, M. C. C,
scratch, 0; E. B. Freeze, M. C. C, 8 yards, 0; W. McConnell
M. C. C. 12 yards, 0; A. F. Bouse, O. A. C, 14 yards, 0.

Single Stick Contest, Mounted, (open). Best of fifteen
points— J. F. Larken, O. A. C, first 8 points; L. H. Sweetser,
O. A. C, second, 7 points.

Eight Hundred Eighty Yards Handicap Bace, (open).— W.
A. Scott, O. A. C, scratch, first in 2 min., 8 sec; G.
W. Hupers, Acme A. C, 25 yards, second; Fred Becker, E.
A. C, scratch, 0; J. W. Flynn, M. C. C, 10 yards, 0; C. E.
Cron, E. A. C, 50 yards, 0; B. Horber, E. A. C, 50 yards, 0.

Two Mile Bicycle Eace, (open). — C. A. Biedemann, B. C.
W. Walkover, in 7 m., 41 4.5 sec.

Eunning High Jump Handicap, (open).— A. Lean, E. A.
C., scratch, first, 5 ft. 3* in. A. F. Bouse, O. A. C, 5 in. 5
ft. 2J in; E. G. Eodolph, O. A. C. 6 in., 5 ft. J in.

Eunning Long Jump, Handicap (open).— E. Gibson, M. C.
C 2 ft., first, 20 ft., 3 in.; A. Lean, E. A. C, scratch, second,
18 ft., 8} in.; E. Weckerlie, E. A. C. 3 ft., IS ft. 8 in.

One Mile Handicap Eace, (open).— W. A. Scott, O. A. C.
scratch, first, in 4 m. 55 1-5 sec; Horace Coffin O.AC 80
yds., second; E. H. Holroyd, A. A. C. 80 yds. 0; Wm. Gall
E. A. C. 90 yds., 0; T. L. Mein, O. A. C, 100 vds„ 0; C E
Cron, E. A. C, 100 yds., 0; C. Lester, E. A. C. 100 yds., 0.

Puttingl6-poundShot,HandicaD(open).— A.Lean E.A C
scratch, first, 32 ft., 7 A in.; Wm. Gall, E. A. C, 3 ft., second!
31 ft. A. in.; F. W. Menzer, E. A. C, 3 ft., 30 ft. 7 in., 0;
G. W. Hupers, A. A. O, 2 ft., 30 ft. 6 in. 0.

One Hundred Yards HandicapKace, for non-winners of the
meeting (open).— E. B. Freeze, M. C. C, 5 yards, first in 101
sec; G. W. Jordan, M. C. C, 5 yards, second; W. O'Kane
O. A. C, scratch, 0; W. McConnell. M. C. C, 9 yards 0.

California Athletic Club.

°° Tuesday evening last, this recently formed Athletic
Club gave its opening reception, and a pleasant affair it was.
The Club is well officered, and all details are in the hands of
Messrs. Sam. Matthews and J. C. Seymour. Commodious
rooms have been secured at 216 Dupont Street. The mem-
bership has reached one hundred and twenty and is fast
increasing. The best available instructors in gymnastics,
fencing, sparring and wrestling have been secured, and we see
no reason why the institution should not meet generous sup-
port. Beside being afforded the opportunity for purely social
pleasures, those present at the reception were entertained by
good exhibitions of Graaco-Boman and catch-as-catch-can
wrestling, foil and single-stick eyercise and scientific boxing
by members of the Club, and volunteers from other Athletic
Clubs of the City.

»

On February 22d a wherry race, two miles with a turn, was
rowed at Point Tiburon, by Messrs. O. A. Tolle, O. A. C,
and A. L. Langford, a New York amateur. Mr. Tolle had
previously beaten Mr. Langford, and was required to five
four lengths handicap. From the start, Tolle gained slowly
and made a good turn, Langford going wide. Both did good
work, but Tolle came home a length and a half to the good,
in 3 min., 11 sec, some thirteen seconds slower time than
was made by the winner when he last beat Mr. Langford.
The race was for a medal, but neither contestant did much
training.

THE RIFLE.

Inter-State Match— California vs. Nevada

This very interesting competition was successfully brought
off on February 21st last, each team shooting on its own
range, and having a representative present at the shootiDg
done by the other. Col. Hub. G. Parker, representing the
Carson Guard team, shot with the Californians at Schuetzen
Park. The California representatives at Carson were Col-
onel E.D.Boyle and Major H. C. Galusha. From notes
kindly furnished by Captain Wells Drury we compile the
report of the shooting done by the Carson gentlemen.

Private Geo. W. Richard,of the Carson team, did not shoot
as well as usual, for the reason that sickness in his family
had deprived him of rest for two nights preceding the match.

The California Schuetzen Club team shot its part of the
match on the club's range in Alameda, Sunday, and made the
best average percentage, for the number of men, ever made
in this State. Twenty men took part, using military rifles,
with open sights, six-pounds pull on the trigger, off-hand,
under Creedmoro rules. Philo Jacoby, President of the club,
superintended his team, and Col. Hub. Parker of Carson,
acted as representative of the Carson team. The Colonel and
President Jacoby, being gentlemen, and both anxious only
for the honors of the contest, had no difficulty in arranging
all the conditions <*f the match, which were readily agreed to
by all, and it proceeded, from beginning to end, without a
hitch of any kind, or a word of dispute. H. B. Slocomb
was scorer for the Carson Guard, and Jacob Bearwald for
the Schuetzen Club. E, H. Colver and Henry Meyers were
markers for the Washoe Company, and F. Frasier, F. Bolck-
man and L. Rodovich for the home team. T. E. Carson, one
of the famous "Big 6," of C Company, First Infantry, was
official referee, but his place was a sinecure. Two targets
were used, two men firing over each range, making four at
the targets in a phalanx. Only one man fired at a time, but
shot succeeded shot quickly, and four hundred and forty
were fired in four hours — quick work.

CALIFORNIA TEAM.

Conditions — Weather clear; no perceptible wind; warm;
firing began at 1:45 and ended at 5:45. "Military rifles, open
sights, six-pound trigger pull, off hand, at 200 yards, no
sighting shots. Creedmore rules. Philo Jacoby Captain.

SCORE.

C. D. Ladd * 46545445445464665 56 6—92

S. I. Kellogg * 65544 45554565544446 4—91

H. Carr* 4445444554544455654 6—89

S. Beaver t 6 4 5444 554 64 64445544 4—88

J. Utscbig* 65544444444545444546— 87

A. Strecker t 3465655544444456444 4—87

F. A. KuhlB % 4445544444444466546 4—86

K. Wertheimer » 44 54 544 4 44 65444 4 645 4—86

A. Johnson * 4445444444554444464 5—85

H.C. Smith* 4444544444445445544 5—85

J. Doinbier* 4466445444444446444 5—85

H. J. Mangels * 4444545 644444466444 4—86

J. Stanton * 4 65444 4 4 4444 6645444 4—85

J. Robertson * 5454444344454654544 4—86

J. Lohman t 4444344543464454655 4-84

P. Jacoby * 4464544664354444445 3-84

F. Kuhnle * 45454 6464454544344 4 3—84

3. Bachman • 3345345544445544144 6—83

C.C. Rohlffs* 4544443454444444534 4—81

A. Rahwyler- 3644443344434444434 5—77

Aggregate 1709

* Denotes Sharp's rifle, t Hotcbkiss, 0, Springfield, \ Peabody-
Martinl.

CARSON GUARD TEAM.

Conditions — Clear weather, not a cloud in sight; wind
scarcely perceptible, but what there was being from the enst,
an unusual direction on the Carson range; latitude, 39 deg.,
9 min., 51 sec. north; longitude, 119 deg., 45 min., 42 sec.
west from Greenwich; elevation ubove sea level, 4,630 feet;
atmospheric pressure {barometer constant for reduction to
sea level, plus 4.800), barometer 30.12; temperature, 40 deg. .5
Fahr. Firing began at 11:05, and ended at 2:55. Military
rifles, six-pound trigger pull, open sights, no sighting Bhots,
off-hand, 200 yards, Creedmore rules. Samuel 0, Wright
Captain.

Q-mrSerg*t Jonathan Saffell 3 45444545 4—42

First Lieut. Geo. W. Cogwin 4 6 3 4 3 3 2 4 4 4-S"84

Private F. Raycraft .4 44444434 til"79

Private John M. Dormer 4 45433444 ■i^-80

; 1 ! \ \ A -1 1 J Jfl TO

Private Geo. W.Cowlng 4 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 4 4-13

Private Geo. C. Thaxter , 4 54445554 t^"88

_ . . _ -,„,,.* 445444554 4-ia-87

Private Geo. W. Hichard ...4 45544044 4—33

444444400 6—33—71

Private Peter Doyle 3 44543444 4—39

„ , „ 443445454 4-41—80

Private Homer Thaxter 4 4 54444444 3—10

444444543 4—40—80
Private C. F.BiekneU 5 34464444 4—41

444445465 4—43—84

Private C. H. Haish 4 55444444 4—42

„ , 356444554 4—43—85

Private Z.F. Alley 4 54465465 4—45

445454654 4-44-89

Private George Hark 4 44454445 4—42

454455444 4— 43— 36

Third Serg't. Thos. AUey 4 44444544 4 — 11

455554484 4—43—84

Private W. il. Little 4 64454444 5—43

445444544 5—13-86

Private E. S. Dougherty 4 34544554 4—42

544444445 4—42—84

Private Geo. B. Cowing 5 44544445 5 — 14

444444544 4—11—85
Private H. G. Parker* 3 44544545 4—42

454444544 4—12—84

Private Sam. C. Wright 4 54443544 3— 10

344543444 4—37—77

•Sharp's rifle.

Aggregate 1652

The aggregate, 1,709 out of a possible 2,000 points, is an
average of a fraction over 85 per cent. — more than creditable
for a number of men who never shot together before, some of
whom handled a military gun for the first time when they
began practicing for this match.

The best bull's-eye during the day was made by Colonel
Kellogg, and the last bull's-eye by Mr. Johnson, apd it was
the last shot of the day also.

Messrs. Jacoby, Kuhls, Johnson and Kuhnle were the last
four to Bhoot. Before they had finished the sun set and it
grew so dusky that the bull's-eye was very much obscured.
This will not only account for the records of these first-class
marksmen, but for the smaller average than the team were
expected to make.

Col. Hub. Parker, by agreement, shot his score on the
range, the record to go into the Carson team's.

Captain J. E. Klein shot with Colonel Parker, and his
score was
Klein (Sharp) 4444454544444555544 4—86

Messrs. Heath, Browning Jr., Kadovich, Baeckman, Klotz,
Freeze, Klare and A. TJtschig were the reserve members of
the California Schuetzen Club team.

At the close of the shooting, Col. Hub. G. Parker, in, his
usual happy manner, responded to a request for a speech.
He said that in coming to San Francisco as the representa-
tive of the Carson Guard team, he had come prepared to find
a cordial reception and generous treatment, but that even
his high anticipations had not measured adequately the
warmth and kindness of the Californians to an opponent.

His team had rather expected to be beaten, but were con-
soled in defeat by the thought that only such magnificent
shooting as that done by the Schuetzen Club could defeat
them. The Nevada marksmen had entered into the match to
stay, and would in future be found ready for a repetition of
the contest, and the Colonel hoped many such friendly tests
of skill misbt be enjoyed in the near future.

He invited the Schuetzen Club and all California iparks-
men to meet the Nevada men half way, as they proposed to
make it as lively for riflemen here as they had in the past.
They did not say they could shoot better than Californians,
but were perfectly willing to try and come out first. He pro-
posed three cheers for the Schuetzen Clnb team, which the
Carsonites and the large crowd joined in with a will.

Philo Jacoby, in response, met the Colqnel fully half way.
He could not say enough in praise of the Carson men— par-
ticularly Colonel Parker — all of whom he knew to be gentle-
men whom it was an honor to meet and a credit to beat.
About victory, however, he was not so certain. Mr. Jauoby
closed his friendly remarks by proposing answering cheers
for Colonel Parker and the Carson team, and the invitation
was responded to heartily time and again.

It was dark before the speeches and talk over the shooting
were through with, and, iu response to an invitation from the
proprietor of Schuetzen Park, all sat down to a well spread
and healthy lunch, which was doubly acceptable, as the rifle-
men had been on the range for many hours.

Lieutenant Fred Kuhnle was so much interested in the
affair that he came down from Petaluma to take a hand in it.

Philo Jacoby was congratulated, and the team was much
complimented for the excellent shooting. Mr. Jacoby has
gotten up several team matches, and has never been beaten
in them.

C. D. Ladd, making the best score, was awarded the gold
medal of the California Schuetzen Club Military team.
Howard Carr had worn the trophy of honor, having won it in
a match between a Club team and a Police team, with a total
of 138 out of a possible 150 points.

Another Clean Score.

It is with pleasure that we add to the list of clean scores
compiled by The Rifle, another made by a Californian. On
August 21st, 18S0, at Shell Mound, in a competition for
places on the Oakland Light Cavalry team, Quartermasters
Sergeant Nicholas Williams made the following score, at 200
yards, off hands, with an open sighted Borchardt ritle, six-
pound pull— 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5—50.

Other scores made by Sergeant Williams have been:

Oct. 10th, 79, at Oakland. 200 yards, offhand, with U. S.
Carbine— 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 5, 4, 5—47.

August 1st, '80, at Shell Mound, with Borchardt rifle
same conditions — 5, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5, 5 — 48.

AngUBt 8, '80, at' Sbell Mound, with Borcbardt rifle, same
conditions— 5, 5, 5, 5. 5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5—49.

August 1st, 'SO, at Shell Mound, in a match with Major S.
I. Kellogg, with S. B. Military rifles, 200 yards off baud, 100
shots. Sergeant Williams made— 43, 47, 49, 45, 47, 43, 47, 41,
43, 46—451.

On Nov. 13th, '81, at Shell Mound, a like match was shot
against Colonel Sam Beaver, and Sergeant Williams made
—49, 43, 44, 48, 44, 45, 43, 46, 47, 43—452.

Shell Mound-

On Sundry last, Ed Hovey and Lientenaut Fied. Kuhole
tried conclusions at the short range at Sbell Mound, and Mr.
Hovey, in four 10-shot strings, proved the victor. Scores:

Hovey 20)yar<l8— 6 6 4 4 4 5 5 14 6- 15

5 5 6 4 4 4 i> -I 4 4-41

6 6 4 5 4 5 6.'.
456544464 1

Knhnle 20Qvarda— fi 5 6 6 4 4 6 1

6 4 5 6 5 4 4 fi
64644664 T.
464444444

134

3£tee ^jt^fet mitl j^jcrmttt&f*.

Feb 27

THE KENNEL.

Doe owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels , in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

We hear it whispered in coursing circles that a well-known,
deservedly popular aud solid supporter of the sportis quietly
preparing a most agreeable surprise for his friends and the
sportine public generally, by the establishment of a first-class
sporting hostelry, to which will be attached, in order .to form
a leading feature of the same, an extensive and elegantly
appointed club room for the exclusive use of the members of
the various coursing, shooting and other like associations.
It will contain tiles of sporting periodicals from all parts of
the world, and be available for meetings, etc. Such an
institution should be welcomed by all, and will, doubtless,
be substantially appreciated.

Last week, in response to a cordial invitation, we s ct
Sunday at thehomepf the owner uf Forest and Davy Crock tt,
the well-known sous of Lord Bakerslield. "Forest Hou&e,'
as Mr. Samuel 0. Gregory stvles his place, is at Alma, in the
Santa Clara foothills. The Los Gatos runs by the door, and
Mr. Gregory's broad acres slope gently up to the rear, di video
by several mountain brooks, and dotted with great oaks and
laurels. A beautiful spot, and a cozy and charming place for
the summer visitor to while away the rest days, in being so
situated as to be free from wind and fog. We expect to
become acquainted with every riffle and hole in the Los Gatos,
and to spend many pleasant hours with the Gregorys, during
the summer.

— — o

California Cou sing lu

The Spring Meeting of the California Coursing Club, re-
tofore set for March 6th and 7<u, has been postponed. The
reason is that there are not hares enough at Newark to run
off the meeting, and Greyhound owners do not care to be at
the expense of a trip to Merced for the small prizes usually
offered at spring meetings.

San Francisco vs. Stockton.

A select and -well-heeled party of city coursers lately ac-
cepted a sporting invitation issued by a few Stockton gentle-
men, brothers of the leash, to pay them a visit and "bring
the best they'd got" accordingly, and let it be duly recorded to
the everlasting credit of all concerned, a properly arranged
match was entered on, the dogs drawn on the ground in good
old orthodox coursing manner, a judge appointed, and, by the
way, a local one, too. a clipper, etc., and the running was pro-
ceeded with with the following results:

FIRST BOUND.

T. J. Cronin's w bk d Killarney Boy

beat

J. King's bd w d American Cash.

- D.Claik's bd w b Lizzie D.

beat

T. J, Crontn's bb w d Mayor.

J. B. McCarthy's w d Santa Clans

beat

J. Robinson's be w d Bunko.

J. Ingle's bk w d Black Bart

beat

.1. B. McCarthy's bk w b Daisy.

FIRST TIES.

Killarney Boy beat Lizzie D. | Santa Claus beat Black Bart.

SECOND TIES.

Santa Claus beat Killarney Boy and won the match after an unde-
cided.

The ground coursed over was on Clapp's ranch, near
French Camp, and the hares proved flyers of the first grade.
All enjoyed the day's sport to the utmost, the city contin-
gent especially, and none the less so for the royal manner
in which they were entertained by their genial hosts, whose
efforts in that direction were only equaled by their desire to
beat them. Santa Claus ran a cracker and fairly bore away

the honors of the day.

— ♦ ■

Enclosed vs. Open Coursing.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— An afflatus, divine or
otherwise, is now upon me, and whatever may be the fate of
the following effusion, which I must indite, whether it goes
to the devil in the waste-basket or the devil in the press room,
you must determine. My mood is somewhat after that of
Pat, desirous that someone would tread on the tail of his coat
just for "divarsion loike.*' So, if you will give it space, and
should it have the effect of provoking some of your constant
readers but seldom contributors who are well versed in
coursing lore to discuss the subject in your columns, it may
lead to the settlement of a question over a late argument on
which I am somewhat "raised." Like your periodical and
welcome contributor Waltoniau, "I am beginning to look
at the enclosed system of coursing with more favor than I
did on my first introduction," as likewise are doubtless mauy
others who witnessed the glorious trials, so gallantly contested
and so stoutly run both by the hares and dogs, at the late
Waterloo Meeting at Newark, and whose true interest in cours-
ing is to see the best Greyhound on the day win under the most
favorable conditions to bring such about and to witness the
same. I say Greyhound advisedly, aud in the full meaning
and acceptation of the word, for there are Greyhounds and
there are Greyhounds. What has ever been accepted as a
GreyhouDd is the fast, clever, death-dealing dog, "the one
that does the most toward killing the hare," according to the
laws of coursing; and that also, in the most approved, vigor-
ous, and least knowledgeable manner. Now, if it can be
proved that in enclosed coursing, where the absence of flukes,
caused by cross or uusigtited slips, uneven ground aud other
obstacles, are at a minimum, the dog can best display
his powers, and the hare has a fair field and no favoring
patches of cover wherewith to blink her pursuers by the way,
and yet cau, if stout enough, escape to her natural covert.
Surely no other arguments need be used in its favor, and if
so, is not a winner on such ground to be classed as the very
essence of what we accept as a Greyhound ? Such being the
case, I desire to know what type, strain, or style of Grey-
hound, and to what degree of condition, by judicious training,
must he be brought, in order to be most suitable aud effective
on enclosed coursing '! for that that system is bound to bring
the sport of the future to the same standard in popular favor
in California that it has reached in England aud elsewhere,
where it has been adopted, is my sure convictiou aud as I
intend to be there or thereabouts in the finals of next season's
event, I crave the benefit of the consensus of opinion which
the appearance of this letter in your influential columns will
doubtless evoke. Prophetically yours,

"Greater Scot."

Tulare Dogs.

Breeder and Sportsman:— In your valuable journal I
read many accounts of dogs "an* sich," and while I have an
hour I thought I would drop you a note regarding our Tulare
dogs. In the county there are lots of Greyhounds, but there
are but few hunting dogs — or bird dogs, as they are com-
monly called. In Hanford there are two fine Pointers,
brother and sister, obtained from imported stock, and in
Tulare are a fine pair of Setters, which comprise the blooded,
L e. pure-bred, stock of the county, as far as I am aware of.
On the Tulare pair, I wish to make a passing comment.
They are owned byThos. Helm, an ardent follower of field
sports. The bitch. Flora, is a Llewelliu Setter, dam
imported aud owned by a Mr. Peacock of San Francisco
or Oakland. She is now two years old, white with black
spots. Jack is a retriever, white aud liver colored, from
young Dr. Toland's kennel. He weighs sixty-live, the slut
forty pounds. On October ISth, Flora brought forth twelve
pups, eight of which were males. Of this litter six were
raised, owned as follows: Thos. Helm, Sam, white and liver
colored like sire; Tom Flynn, Jumbo, ditto; Guy Oilman,
ditto: Dick Horton, Jack, ditto, and Lemme, white and
black like the mother, owned by H. Wallace Atwell, formerly
of the Democratic Free, Press. They are bright, nervy fellows,
alive to birds, and will form a nucleus from which good-bred
dogs can be obtained in this part of the country. I think
the fecundity of the mother somewhat remarkable for her
early years. What do you think of it ? Would you mind, for
the information of many, giving a note regarding the manner
in which owners of thoroughbred dogs can have them re-
corded by their names, and what the expense of such work
amounts to, where pedigree is known.

Tulare, Cal., Feb. 21st. Bill Dad, the Scribe.

[A note at the head of the kennel department invites dog
owners to send notes of whelping, etc., which are printed as
news. We can furnish accurate pedigrees of any dogs, in so
far as they can be compiled from records. The American
Kennel Club Stud Book is published in quarterly parts.
Entry blanks can be had at this office. Fee for each entry,
fifty cents. The cost of printing an extended pedigree can be
learned by application to us. Ed.]

Walto an's Coursing- Notes.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Since I last bothered
you with my feeble attempt at letter writing, we have had
some queer weather down here, from the sublime to the
ridiculous, hail, snow, frost, rain, and sunshine, all in forty-
eight hours. I am pleased to record another revival of an
old coursing club, at Rufford, which is held over the estates
of Sir Thomas Hesketh. How it came to be abandoned, Iknow
not, as it was always well-patronized with an orderly crowd,
and drew together some fairly good dogs. I can vouch for it
being good coursing ground, with plenty of strong running
hares, as I had a dog there six years ago, aud won three
courses, but had to lower my flag at the fourth time of asking.
The meeting just held was quite a success. When the pro-
gramme was issued, the stakes filled immediately, so it is
likely the Kufford meeting will take its place as of yore. It
looked like any odds against tk^ second meeting this season
of the crack Altcar Club coming off, as the Sunday before the
fixture snow lay two or three inches deep. Monday a thaw
set in. Tuesday it rained. Oh, Great Scot! Slush and mud
are mild names. Tuesday a strong northwester blew, that
made the plains of Waterloo bleak and uncomfortable.
Nevertheless, it did not deter old veterans of the leash from
putting in an appearance in strong force on the opening day.
There is a great deal more ploughed land to go over than at
anytime before, which does not suit some dogs. However, they
must take the good with the bad and trust to luck in the com-
ing great event. It cannot be said that all the decisions were
satisfactory, inasmuch as the judge could not keep up with
his dogs; oftentimes his horse got mired up to the knees, and
quite rightly he judged what he saw, aa, I am sure could he
have seen the finish of two or three courses, a different flag
would have been hoisted, as it fell rather hard on backers.
It was a pity, for Judne Steward's sake, as he never judged
the meeting before. It was a feeler, on the part of the club,
to see how he could get along over the plains of Waterloo, in
case the "Premier," Judge Headly, suddenly handed in his
checks. Thursday was a glorious day, the sun came out in
all its splendor, a very agreeable change after the cold, biting,
wintry blasts of the opeuing day. The ground was in fairly
good condition, so that the dogs could steady themselves
better. The running was up to the mark.' Friday, although
there were but few courses to a finish, it brought out quite a
respectable crowd to seethe member's cup run for. When Mr.
Pilkington's Penelope II.. by Macpherson, out of Stitch in
Time, and Mr. Robinson's E. Halliday, by the celebrated
Irish crack Alec Halliday, out of Glenrosa, went to slips; all
was excitement. Betting on the first turn was on Halliday as
favorite. From one of Tom Wilkinson's best slips they were
sent on their journey; the dog seemed to be infront, but soon
her ladyship gathered herself together aud came spinning
along, a couple of lengths in front when the hare was reached,
coming nicely round with puss; she scored the next two or
three points before placing his lordship, but he had not time
to do much mischief before she raced past for another two
or three drives; then the dog got another chance, with a
wrench and the death ^hich lost him the course, and Mr.
Pilkington's clever bitch was hailed the winner of the first
money with an additional $250 and a S250-cup thrown in.
The Croxteth Stake, for thirty-two dogs, was divided between
Sir W. C. Austruther's Altcar, by Clyto, out of Speedwell,
and Mr. Brisco's Swiss Boy, by Lochinch, out of Mountain
Maid. In the Seftou Stake, for sixteen dogs, last four left in
were Sir T. Brocklebank's Busaco, Mr. Anderson's Arum
Lily, Mr. Horusby's Hushmouey, and Sir .T.
Brocklebank's Beta. From slips the Lily g' ' t away,
and seemed to almost have the run-up in ntu grasp.
Busaco put on steam, forged past on the outside, and, jump-
ing the drain, sent Puss round to the Lily, but before she could
avail herself of the opening Busaco shot past, raced clean
away with Puss, run up a tremendously long score with a
clever kill, beating Lily pointless. Hushmoney, from a nice
slip, drew out two lengths for the turn, but went wide; Bela
got in. scored two or three points, then exchanged; Hush-
money then took the bare away, aud never allowed Bela
another smell, a splendid performance for Hushmouey.
Thestake was divided.

In the Molyneux Stake, for sixteen dogs, Mr. Brnndritt's
Bracknell, by Leader out of Boudoir; Sir R. Jardine's
Miranda, by Misterton out of Promotion; Mr. Pilkington's
Porosa, by Paris out of Glen; and Mr. Lister's Leofric, by

Hubert out of Sister to Commerce, were the last four left in
to finish; Miranda led up for first turn two lengths in advance,
going wide from his turn, aud placing Bracknell, who never
left the scut until he killed a clever -win. Porosa just got
clear of Leofric for the turn, nicely steadying herself, ran up
a long sequence before giving way to Leofric. only for the
latter to effect the death which lost him the course. The stake
was divided. A Veteran Stake was made up, and four old
stagers came on the carpet. Mr. Dixon's Dieppe, by Hubert
out of Miss Walker, beat Mr. Bruudritt's Beam, by Colossus
out of Flywheel; Sir T. Brocklebauk's Bellorita, by Barrabas
out of Blanch Epine, beat Capt. Archdale's Aunt Hecla, by
Surprise, out of Aunt Fleda. Dieppe beat Bellorita and won.
Thus ended the famous Altcar meeting, just in time, as Jack
Frost began to sneak in; on Saturday he had a firm grip.
Sunday, snow fell thick and fast, as though all the old wiveB
in the kingdom were clearing out their feather beds, so that
the country now is in her white drapery. It has so happened
that for the last three Sundays snow has fallen aud pre-
vented all church-goers from attending their usual devotions,
and missionary boxes have so suffered that a team of smaller
dimensions tlian Rube Morton's would suffice to carry the
coin to its temporary abode. Monday, a thaw, Tuesday*
frost; Wednesday, a mixture of everything that the building
overhead contains. Now, some pious people offer up thanks
and praisesfor all that comesfrom thatquarter. I, myself, can
do without such mixtures as these dreadful wintry days, and
would allow the Divine Giver to keep them to himself . Hear
what Miss Sinclair says:

We praise thee, O God of nature, for Spring and Winter time,
By Thy Almighty power they move, their Author is divine.
In mercy thon hast spared 113, to crown another year,
Be present still with us and we Thy Holy name shall fear
And journey to that, hetter land, from changing seasons free,
And dwell forever with the Lord, Amen, so let it be.

Allout-door work has been suspended; the only persons
doing any business are members of the Ambulance Corps;
they are driving a roaring trade, and no mistake. Thursday,
January 17th, brought a complete thaw and slippery
streets. Amid slush and mud I ventured out, after
being penned up for four days, with a cautious step, but soon
my feet flew sky high and down I came with such a clatter
as made the slush fly in all directions. Arising from my
sprawling position, I uttered a few high-toned ex-
pressions to the effect that such a case would
not have happened in my beloved San Francisco, and
took refuge in a street car that landed me at the North Hay-
market, where was held the Dog, Rabbit, Poultry and Pigeon
Show. On entering the monster building I saw a great differ-
ence from last year- Everything looked bright and clean; a
thick layer of white sawdust covered the floor. The benches
had white pine divisions, three-quarter galvanized iron frame,
and strong net-work between the dogs. A dozen of men
with red caps on, as keepers, marched up and down, attend-
ing to the wants of doggy. St. Bernards, Newfoundlands and
Mastiffs were a grand lot. Often we see these kinds of dogs with
bad, crooked legs; this arises partly from their bodies beiDg
too heavy for their tender legs, and partly from being chained
up when young, but I must confess they were the best lot I
ever cast eyes on. Bloodhounds were tine specimens, blnck
and tan. They put me in mind of Homer Flitch's Fox-
terriers. Great Danes or Boarhonnds,'a fancy breed admired
by genial Stuart M. Taylor, were tall, heavy brutes, with long,
thick ears, cropped, that called to memory Frank Pix1e.v*a
mule. Scotch Deerhounds a better class than usually m-hu.
Greyhounds few and nothing particular. Retrievers pretty
good. Pointers few and perfect pictures; the first prize
winner was Duchess of Montroy, a liver aud white, owner
H. T. de Trafford, a noted breeder. Three or four jet black
ones were very handsome. I never knew anyone in California
to have the like except J. R. Orr, who had one some years
ago; he did not keep it long, however, as some person
thought he had a better right to it than the owner and hooked
it. Irish Red Setters were fair. Those I have seen in San
Francisco would compare very favorably with them. The
others (English) a tip-top lot, white, black and ticked, a few
of the old-fashioned color, white with lemon ears. The win-
ner of first prize and cup was Mr. Chapman's Dolly II., by
Champion Royal out of Dolly. Spaniels were good in num-
bers and quality, particularly the Clumbers. Basset hounds
in strong force; pretty little fellows and that's all. In the
Dachshunds the head is the only part to look at, the balance
seeming deformed. Of Collies there was a regular regiment,
from the dog of the Midland counties of England to the com-
pact Scottie from the Grampian Hills. They are intelligent
dogs that the shepherd cannot do without, and put me in
mind of a man trying to pen a few sheep in the cattle market
one day, and, as he hadn't a dog, he found great difficulty in
effecting his purpose. Seeing a farmer at some distance from
him with a Collie lying at his feet, he shouted: "Here, man;
lend us a bark 0' yer dog forfive minutes!" Bull dogs, oh the
brutes! with lower jaw two inches longer than upper! Bull
Terriers rather handsome. Fox Terriers a large exhibit, and
much thought of by the ladies. All other Terrier breeds a hard
aud game lot. I was rather astonished to see neither Otter-
hounds, Fox-hounds, Harriers or Beagles present. Poultry!
Weill should have had Mr. White of Sacramento by my side to
explain points. All I know is that they were as big in body
as a ten-gallon lager keg. Bantams about the size of larks.
Pigeons a large entry, but I am not posted, and would require
a man like Professor Brown or Al. Havens to point out
tailers of the kind he so often sends Selby's Cartridges after
without drawing blood.

Well, I am thinking it is about high time I was cutting my
yarn short, but I must wind up with a few words on the
Waterloo, as by the time this reaches SOS Montgomery St.
the candidates for the bine ribbon will be mustering up.
Betting men fight shy, as they are afraid some "dark" one
might be sprung on them from behind the curtain. Miss
Glendyne, the co-divider of last year's honors, has never ap-
peared" in public since, but I hear she is doing good work
and may repeat her victory. Clamour, another dangerous
customer, is doing well. The Lancashire Kennels were never
better heeled, and, in my opinion, the cup will not go out of
the county. Sink or swim, I have backed my champion,
"Greater Scot/' Waltonian.

Liverpool, Jan. 29, 1SS6.

Lady Franklin.

Friends and brother coursers of the popular President of the
California Coursing Club, Mr. John Hughes, will heartily
welcome that genial sportsman back to health and strength.
But congratulations in that respect will be somewhat
tempered with commiseration for the loss he has lately sus-
tained by the death of his favorite and beautiful bitch Lady
Franklin, whose career and pedigree, as given below, rank
her as one of the first Greyhounds on the Coast; and, although
she had arrived at. an age when many of her coutempories
are in the "sere and yellow,'' yet her haudsome form aud
wonderful vitality gave her moro the appearance of a well-

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matured puppy than that of a fifth-season Greyhound. Lady
FrankliD, be and w b, 6 years, by Monarch (Meare's) ont of
Branch. Monarch, by imp. Speculation, out of imp. Queen's
Messenger, (late Belfast Maid), Branch, by imp. Spot, out of
Minette, by imp. Master Cartwright, out of imp. Lady Bessie.
She was one of the famous litter from which came Monarch (Car-
rol's), Speculation Jr., Stonewall Jackson, Blue Jacket and
Lady Gay, all "first flight" Greyhounds of their day. The
career of Lady Franklin may be shortly summed up as
follows: She never ran as a puppy; ran up to Sierra for the
All-Age Stake at the P. C. C. C. spring meeting atMerced, in
1882. Took third money at the fall meet of the Cal. C. C. at
Merced, in 1SS3, being put out by Monarch, the winner; Mas-
ter Pippin runner-up. Won first money and claim on the
gold cup at the fall meeting Cal. C. C. 1SS4, beating Wee Las-
sie for the final. It is much to be regretted that so grand a
bitch should have passed away without leaving progeny to
perpetuate the high qualities she possessed, but, though it
was her owner's intention to have availed himself of her ser-
vices for that purpose on the first opportunity, his unbounded
faith in her field qualities, even np to this season, has pre-
vented his using her hitherto.

■*■ ■

Setters (English).

On the form shown at field trials, it has not been a very
great yearfor English Setters, as, although eighteen came out
for the Puppy Stake at Shrewsbury, they were all, bar the
winner, a very poor lot, and at the Kennel Club trials it was
the opinion of nineteen people out of twenty, that an Irish
Setter should have beaten all the English division hollow.
There are reasons for all this falling off in Setters, as the
season was very bad everywhere for breaking them, and
secondly several breeders have been experimenting on old
Laverack's breed in trying to improve it, and the further they
Lave got on in the process the greater mess they have made
of it. Great, helpless brutes have been bred, that can do
nothing but creep about and false point in every hundred
yards, and that sportsmen are tired of them is well-proved by
the miserable prices they have realized at Aldridge's sales.
There was no great advantage in crossing with Gordons for
size, as the Laverack's could have been maintained by selec-
tions, and beginning by losing the beautiful Setter head and
shape and fall of the ear in exchange for a fiddle-headed
brute with a vulgar expression, there had been a loss of range
and dash, and other field qualities. When a good breed is
established, whether it be in race-horses, Greyhounds, or
Pointers, or Setters, the wisest course is to keep it. The
Shrewsbury winner, Edward Armstrong's Princess Ida, made
rings round everything, and she was bred very much after old
Laverack's last advice, as he told people to use Mr. Hollin's
Tory, a dog of his own breeding, and he used it himself, and
there is no doubtlthat Emperor Fred was by Tory. Princess
Ida was by King Ned, son of Emporor Fred, and I could ad-
duce further reasons to show that King Xed gets exceptionally
good stock. Edward Armstrong says he is out of a pure
Laverack bitch, own sister in blood to champion Rock. The
Setter puppies cut up so badly at Shrewsbury, that only nine
(or the smallest number yet seen for the event) came out for
the Field Trial Derby, and here again the heavy-headed
division went down, and the finish was left to the Irish Setter.
Aveline, and Mr. A. P. Lonsdale's Woodhill Beta, and the
Irish bitch almost lost by a fluke, as the trial should have
been much longer. The All-Aged Stake had some better
Setters in it, as Ranging Aaron, who won a small All-Aged
Stake at Shrewsbury, was in it, but he was drawn at the last
moment, or he should have cantered through this event, as
he is a real good Setter, and better than his half sister Little
Bess, in that important quality in a Setter, range. As it was,
the Pointers beat the Setters in nearly evt-ry trial. Brave
Bijou, Christobel, Duke of Wellington and Polly Peacham,
being winners in the first round, and at the finish Mr. Lons-
dale had the wiuningSetter Woodhill Bruce, and the winning
Pointer Polly Peacham, and he divided the honors between
them.

Some people have been condemning the show Setters lately
by suggesting that they are no good for work, but on what
grounds have these libels been published on the best-look-
ing Setters at present in England? The best-looking ones
have certainly not been seen at field trials; but as these
events are exceptionally expensive in entry fees, hotel bills,
railway tickets, etc., it is quite reasonable that nine English-
men out of ten would think twice about going deeply into
field trials. Then, throughout all the northern counties it is
impossible to break for spring field trials, but there is much
to incline one to believe that the north country owners shoot
a great deal more over dogs than the southerners. Messrs.
Shorthose, Cockerton, Ptogartb, Flemming, Garland and
Burrow, have been the most successful exhibitors this year,
and all their stock are interbred to champion Ruck, through
the latter's son and grandson, Tarn o'Shanter, and Sir Alister.
They have been mostly by Sir Alister, out of Rock bitches
and Sir Alister has proved much more useful in this a carter
than anywhere else, as owing to the old Kate cross he has got
them too tall out of moderate-bred bitches, and it is more
than likely that the north country-bred bitches, irrespective
of their relationship to Rock, were as good aspureLaveracks,
as Cumberland and Westmoreland were the original homes
of old Laverack's breed. So that in going down south for
blood these northern breeders were perhaps getting back their
own, which had been kept purer and better-preserved by old
Laverack. At the Crystal Palace Winter Show Mr. John
Doyle officiated as judge, and his careful judging brought
out two north country-bred ones, first and second, in two
brothers by champion Royal IV. out of Fernie by champion
Rock, the two, Osman VI. and Young Rock III., belonging to
Mr. T. Garland, of Glasgow, and Birket Foster, a son of Sir
Alister and a Rock bitch, won the third prize. Then Meg
Merrilies and Wild Rose, both by Tarn O'Shanter, were first
and second in bitches, and Mr. G. Potter's Count Howard
and Sir Gilbert, sons of Sir Alister, were first and second in
puppies. Thus every prize went to descendants of champion
Rock. At the Palace Summer Show, Mr. Douglas Duncan
was the judge, and although a strange bred one called Kock
of Ages won in the Open Dog Class, the second was a son of
Sir Alister, and so was the third, and in bitches Elias Bishop
won with Bonny Bell, quite a pure Laverack, by Rogue,
brother to Tarn O'Shanter. There have been good shows of
Setters this year at Warwick, Darlington and Birmingham,
and the same strains have been successful everywhere, the
principal winners being Rock III., King Ross, Prince Rupert,
Count Howard, Birket Foster, Royalty. Meg Merrilies, Wild
Rose, Bonnie Bell, Belle of Fnrness, Belle of Ravensbarrow
and Wild Belle. Here are a dozen, and these are all imme-
diate descendants of champion Rock. Poor Rock was once
nearly doomed, as an opponent of theLaverack breed sent a
■commissioner to the Hemming Sale to buy Rock, and it was
the intention then to shoot him. I was talking to the com-
missioner only a short time ago, and he told me he was the
last bidder, but Mr. Shirley got him, I think, for ninety

shot? As events have turned out it would have been a sport-
ing calamity, and the President of the Kennel Club, who has
done so much for dogs and dog shows, has another honor-
able action to be recorded to his name. He saved the Lav-
erack breed.— Kennel Review.

ROD.

As April 1st draws near, the tackle shops are growing more
attractive daily. It mnst be that anglers are increasing in
nnmber as well as refining in taste, it one may judge bylhe
quantity and qnality of the new goods offered.

At Clabrongh & Golchers there are boxes on boxes of re-
cently built rods, new reels, flies by the gross, and other
tackle, enongh to catch alltbegood fish left in the sea.

Mr. E. T. Allen also is displaying a great line of angling
necessaries, beside innnmerable little Injuries, all of which
conduce to the comfort and enjoyment of the fisherman.

In split bamboo rods a great diversity of styles and weights
are shown, of prices suited to all purses. A better bamboo
can be had now for twelve or titteen dollars than could be
procured five years ago for twice the money. There is little
to be said in favor of the high-priced rods, over those of mod
erate cost, in so far as actual worth is concerned. The fit-
ting, glueing, balance and play of the rods now sold for fifteen
dollars are as near perfect as a jointed and ftrruled rod can
be. We have seen several of them subjected to very rough
usage, recently, while being shown in the shops, and thev
stood the abuse without manifestation of defective workman-
ship or unsound principles in manufacture. Few men give
a rod as much work as it will bear safely, and, but for care-
lessness and accidents, a man once fitted out with a split rod
of fair quality would need but the one for many years fish-
ing.

Most of them are ruined by lack of care in carrying, when
passing through brash. The tips being snubbed against tree
trunks, or wrenched loose after being caught bv over-hano-
ing branches. Or they are left standing, after a day's fishing,
under a tree or leaning against a house wall, which soon
warps them and starts the joints. There seems to be no
good reason why rods should not be rubbed with a dry,
woolen rag, disjointed, and put in their cases after use, as
carefully as a gun. They are really finer pieces of mechan-
ism than any gan, and more susceptible to injury from
neglect.

The flies average smaller than last year's orders, a good
thing for the fishermen, who will find their profit in using
light tackle for all ordinary fishing.

Fly-Fishine for Trout.

We give the following excerpt from the Fishing Gazelle of
London, to show the stream methods of our English brethren
of the craft.

Having overcome the difficulty of throwing the fly, the
angler will now look out for a fish on the rise; and he will
wait quietly till he sees this repeated, at any rate, two or
three times, in the same place. He must especially avoid
treading heavily on the ground, as this alarms trout more
than anything else. The best position for the first attempt
will be over a fish rising some eight or ten yards up-stream
from the angler, at an angle of about forty-five degrees from
the line of the bank on which he stands — that is, so that he
has to cast neither straight up-stream, nor across, but half-
way between the two. Let him keep as far from the water
and as much out of sight of the fish as possible, and with this
latter view it will often be found advisable to kneel iDStead of
standing upright. When kneeling, more care is required to
prevent the line in the backward extension from touching the
ground. The object now is to throw the fly as lightly as
possible, so that it may fall on the water some
two or three feet above the spot where the fish
was last seen to rise, and it should then float
down over its nose. The eye should be kept on the fly
as it comes down, when, if the fish is seen to come at it, my
advice is. don't strike. This I always think is an expression
indicating a great deal too much violence, and which has
caused the loss of more fish than any other mistake which
can be committed; bnt raise slightly the point of the rod,
keeping the fingers of the right hand carefully off your line —
a caution always necessary, at any rate, with a stiff rod, and
which our editoroften refers to as "striking from the reel."

If the fish refuses the fly, then successive easts are to be
made, till it either leaves off rising or till yon think it advis-
able to change the fly. Between each cast the fly is, of course,
dried as previously described. If, however, on raising the
point of the rod the fish is found to be hooked, the subse-
quent proceedings depend on its behaviour. It will very
probably make a rush, and take ont more or less line, which
must be at first freely given; but should it approach the
angler, he must as quickly as possible take m all slack line
bv turning the rod reel upwards, and winding in, and, if
necessary, by making a few steps backwards from the edge of
the water. Should it come in under the bank, the point of the
rod must be held out so as to keep the fish away, or it may
get under roots and become entangled. Under any circum-
stances the top of the rod mnst always be kept well
up, but not back over the shoulder, which salmon-fishers
call *'givingthe butt." No such violence is necessary. Itshould
be held up just enough to keep the elastic spring top of the
rod always telling on the fish, and no more. With the hand
on the reel, any slack should be immediately wound in, but
the handle must be held lightly, so that any sudden rush of
a strong fish will not be checked for the first few minutes.
If a fish springs out of the water, drop the point of the rod a
foot or so as he does so, and recover it immediately that he is
down again, otherwise he will be lost. Keep opposite the
fish as much as possible, and try to steer him clear of weeds.
As his struggles begin to grow weaker he may be drawn
quietly in towards the bank down-stream; bnt never hurry a
good fish, nor let him see the landing-net till he shows ex-
haustion by beginning to turn on his side. Then, the Hoe
being shortened in, so that with the rod in the right hand and
the fingers now holding the line against the rod, the fish can be
brought close in to the bank; with your left hand take the
landing-net off its suspending strap, and quietly put it into
the water below the fish (i. e. down-stream), draw him over
the edge of it, and lift him ont. Kill him with a blow on the
back of the head with the landing-net handle, as he lies on
his side on the bank. This is easy when there is a joint in
the handle, and finally extract the ll v from his mouth with
the disgorger.

I have said that a fish at an angle of forty-five degrees or so
from the bank is the most easy position for a beginner. This
is because that in such a case it is easier to throw the fly so
that the last yard or two of the foot-line shall not come down
on the water too near the fish, and in floating down the fly is

not so much dragged out of its course by the stream. A fish
gurneasTwhat a loss It would° have been if Kock had been '• rising on the further side of a stream at such a distrnce that

the angler can stand nearly opposite to him is still more easy
to cast over, but then the drag on the rlv caused by the action
of the stream on the rest of the line "often gives it an un-
natural appearance and prevents a fish from taking it. Fish,
however, rising close to either bank generally take the fly
more readily than those out in the open, so the difficulties in
casting over them must be overcome. In fishing for a trout
rising close to the bank on the angler's side of the river,
light casting is the main consideration, as the line has to fall
nearly or quite over the nose of the fish. The best plan is. I
think, to cast as quickly as possible after the rise of the trout,
as the disturbance in the water thereby caused makes him
less liable to see or feel the falling line. The nearer to his
nose the fly falls the more likely he is to take it; but if the
angler can get a little to one side of the fish— that is, not quite
in a straight line behind him— he will be able to throw his fly
so that the gut has not to fall on or over it, and then, if the
fly be carefully cast a foot or two in advance, it will float
down nicely, and probably he taken. The point of the rod
should, of course, be gradually raised as the liue comes down
after the cast, and no greater length of line than is absolutely
required should be used. These two rales should be ob-
served always in upstream fishing. The angler should by
the bye, frequently examine his fly to see that the hook has
not been bent or broken— he may even find it missing alto-
gether.

Wind may sometimes render it impossible to cast up-
stream. In this case, fish that are rising well may be taken
by standing, or, better still, kneeling, as far as possible above
them, and then, with a very long line, casting short, and
allowing the fly to float down to them. By casting short I
mean, letting the fly fall on the water before lowering the
point of the rod much, so that when it is gradually lowered
the fly floats down to its destination to the full extent of the
line. In fishing down in this way the angler must be more
especially careful not to strike too suddenly; should he do
so, the hook will nearly always be pulled out of the mouth of
the fish.

Occasionally, trout which appear to be rising freely refnse a
dry fly floated down over them. They are then often taking
the larva as it rises from the bottom before it arrives at the
surface, and will sometimes come at the artificial fly if it is
allowed to sink a few inches. It may be thrown above them, *
as in dry fly fishing; or they may be fished for down-stream)
with a good length of line out, the angler keeping as much
out of sight as possible. A larger fly is advisable when fish-
ing in this manner, and, of course, it is not dried between the
casts.

With regard to choice of flies, so much has been written
concerning this matter in the pages of this journal that I
need hardly add auything. My own experience leads me to
think that the flies absolutely necessary may be reduced to a
very smalLnnmber. On Hampshire rivers I find that nearly
every fish Hake during the first two months of the season is
caught by the hare's-ear dun and the olive dun, with an oc-
casional Wickham or blue dun. After the end of May the
gray and red quill gnats are especially useful; and latterly
the small black gnat and yellow dun. In tire summer the
Wickham is often a good evening fly. All these require at
times to be dressed on very small hooks, esnecially for the
latter half of the season— ;rom 00 to 1, and" seldom larger
than 2. For evening fishing at dusk the common or silver
sedge, the coachman, and the Wickham, again, are the most
to be relied on; and I should have mentioned for early even-
ing summer fishing, the spinning jenny. From one end of
the season to the other, the angler, provided only with the
flies I have mentioned, will uot do badly, and they will be
found effective anywhere in England, Wales or Scotland, with
the addition of the March brown for the spring months and
a few red and black hackle flies for the summer. A greater
variety may undoubtedly be found occasionally useful, but I
am convinced that success in filling the basket depends, in
the long ran, not so much on the fly used, as on the care with
which the first cast over a fish is made. The young angler
should pay especial attention to this. Let him keep well out
of sight of his fish, put his fly on the water above it as
lightly a", possible, so that the gut creates no disturbance,
and he will become a successful fisherman, and I shall be
glad if the few hints I have given in these columns will help
to make him so.

Eating Living Pish at a Japanese Feast.

The niaiko advanced in a broad line, with the two radiant
beauties in the centre, bearing a large tray on which lay a
magnificent carp, breathing and with his scales sLining as if
just drawn from the water- The master of eereniouies ad-
vanced, and receiving the tray from the niaiko set it on the
mat and turned it slowly around that all might see the living
picture. As the maiko retired all leaned forward to watch
the noble carp as it lay quivering on its bed of moss and
cresses, with a background of greenery like a true Japanese
garden.

This featnre of serving the living fish at a feast is one of
the rare old customs of Japan that foreigners seldom experi-
ence in this era of change, and we had thrills of satisfaction
at witnessing the grand scene, at the same time with humane
shivers at watching the slow breathingof the dying carp. In
the deftest way morsels and flakes of raw fish w'ere lifted from
its back and passed to the company, and with fear of Mr.
Bergh before me, I lifted up the shreds of clear, pinkish.vellow
flesh, dipped them in soy aud ate them. It was worse than
c nuibalism, in a sense, aud we tried to think that the earn
before us had not been touched with a knife, but that bits
from the back of another fish had been cunningly concealed
behind it and passed to us.

The epicures, meanwhile, made all the Japanese noises ex-
pressive of appreciation as they lingered "on the delicious
morsels. A sudden turn or jar of the tray, or as was inhu-
manly insisted in discussing this feature of the feast after-
wards, a spriukle of salt, caused the carp to suddenly writhe,
double and quiver with agony, and show the great hollow in
its back from which the flesh had been slowly cut. Con-
vinced that we had been eating that very carp I'drooped my
chopsticks guiltily, and felt that fish's eje Mxed reproachfully
on me for as long as it remained in the room, and haunting
me afterwards. — Globe- Uemocrat.

In the year 1S23 a whale navigated the St. Lawrence River
to the City of Montreal, or about GOO miles iuland, when,
being unable to return to the sea. aud becoming s. veral times
stranded in its straggles to stem the current, fell a victim to
the late Captain Brush, who, after having ha-' proper har-
poons manufactured, succeeded in its capture. It was a large
specimen and measured about seventy feet in length.

A sole being served for dinner, an active imagination in-
quired: "What is the essential difference between this fish
aud a departed spirit?" Pause — "Why, "said the
"this, you see, is a sole with bones, while the other ie a
without 'em."

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Saturday, Feb. 27, 1886.

"Our" Stallions.

It cannot be called unjustifiable pride when we ac-
knowledge a feeling of great satisfaction when looking
over the list of stallions advertised in the EJaBLHR asd
Sportsman. The trotting progenitors, arranged alpha-
betically, are as follows, and it is yet so early in the
season that niany names are sure to be added:
STALLIOJSS— THOROLHBBREO.

Longfield, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

Mil HL-T. Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

Three Cheers. Tbos. Jones, Oakland trotting Park.

Warwick, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STALLIONS— TROTTERS.

Attbotsford. Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.

AlpheuH, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.

Anteros. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.

Clovis. Cook Farm, Danville.

Cook's Hambletonlau, Cook Farm, Danville.

Cresco. Cook Farm, Danville.

Cuyler, J. R. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Guy Wilkes* Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.

I.e Grand, Yfm. Corbitt. San Mateo.

Mambriuo Wilkes, David Eryson, Stockton.

Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Pa lie- oast, J.B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Stein way, Cook Farm, Danville.

STALLIONS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I, De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Now, this is a great array, and one which is not likely
to be equaled in any other paper during this season.
Five of them have beaten 2:20, and, what is still more
important, all are of rare breeding. As was to be ex-
pected, Hambletonians predominate, though the Mam-
brinos are represented by two which must be classed
as the worthiest representatives cf the race. As the in-
tention in this number is only to call attention to them
as a whole, the presentation of individual characteristics
will be deferred until hereafter. In answer to several
inquiries we can only state that a man must be hard to
please who cannot find a sire to suit him among those
which are offered, and, had he the pick of the whole
country, could not have a better chance. Every family
of note is represented. Hambletonians, Mambrino
Chiefs, "Vermont Black Hawks, and with such a mino-Hncr
of strains in collateral branches as to insure the paternal
line having the proper backing.

The coupling season in California has now fairly com-
menced. People are becoming better posted regarding
the advantages which follow having foals come early;
and a majority of breeders are striving to make the most
of climatic aids. And it is well that they be°in to
realize how important it is in the race for supremacy to
secure all of the good things Nature has done for this
section, not the least of which is that foals can come
during the months of January, February and March,
and with good weather to greet their appearance. This
has been a grand month for the advent of coming race-
horses and trotters. January was damp decidedly,
deacededly damp, as our good friend W. would say,
and though the temperature was all right, there was
mud under foot and pouring skies above. But as most of
our breeders have well-arranged boxes and paddocks
which are on dry land the drawback was lightly felt,
and from all the stud farms come reports that foals are
doing well. Still, with all the advantages which follow
one or two months' extra growth in yearlings and two-
year-olds, take the run of seasons together, and our

preference would be for February, and March will do
very well. For that matter, there are April and May
foals which compete successfully with those which date
their birth from what are classed as winter months; and
the fastest trotter of his age, so far as we have heard, is
a colt which will not be two years old until the coming
May. As we saw him trot a quarter in 35 seconds,
while still rating as a yearling, most people will con-
sider that "speed enough," though still faster trials
were reported.

"We have left the stallions in this talk about seasons,
and in "harking back" take up the trail to say a few
more words in general. To those who have even a
slight acquaintance with track affairs their names are
sufficient to impress their value forcibly on the mind.
To students of breeding problems, their lines of blood
will be appreciated, and those who give a fair amount of
study to what has followed a combination of strains will
endorse the claim that taken together the showing is
surprising. Home stallions of renown are backed by
those whose fields of labor are far away from here, and
it may be that, in some points, those at a distance will
wear the brighter garland. We shall endeavor to pre-
sent all their claims as fairly and clearly as lies in our
power, and this is made much easier from there being
so much to commend, and so little to condemn.

Entries for Spring Meeting-

The list of entries for the stakes and purses of the
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association, which closed on
Saturday last, is the best possible indication of a "grand
success." In the previous history of the "California turf
there is not a single instance where so many were named
and there will not be a dissenting voice to the proposi-
tion that in quality there is a greater superiority than in
numbers. There is such an array of "cracks" that it will
puzzle the most acute of tur+men to select a trio in sev-
eral of the races which are likely to furnish the winner,
and even in those which have the least number of entries
it would be considered rash to stand three at even money
against the field. For instance, in the Pacific Stakes
there are Alta, Binette, Hidalgo, Bayonet, John A.,
Patti, Lucy B., Yolante, Yerano, and Duke of Norfolk.
"What three can be selected in this lot that would war-
rant an equal wager against all the others? Suppose
Hidalgo, Alta and Yolante were selected, and there is a
strong array left, though if we were forced to make the
choice of any race on the bill this would be selected and
the above trio taken. The others are such puzzles that
there is so much hazard that we will leave it to others
to prophesy, and whoever will pick three now to win
the Ocean Stakes, we will be pleased to stand dinners for
four the evening after bis "ti^i" is proved correct. Here
are the names to select from: Guenn, King of Norfolk,
Ingleside, Mozart, Ban Fox, Ben Ali, Hermes, Patti,
Plato, Norfolk, Jessie R. colt, Silver Cloud, Lijero
Estrella, Catalina and Miss Courtney. Ban Fox, Silver
Cloud and King of Norfolk would, doubtless, be a strong
team, and with them for champions there is no "sure
thing" to capture our offer. The Cayuga Stakes, with its
twenty nominations, will try the skill of the handieapper,
and in the selling races, where the owners have selected
the weight, there is a grand chance for a lively dispute.
It is hardly possible that the past success of Duke of
Monday can be repeated another season. Last year he
ran six races and won five, only one of them being an
exception to a selling race. He was beaten by Ned
Cook, at equal weights, both being put in at the same
valuation, and Ned was second to him in the others, giv-
ing and taking the best of the weights. In No. 9, sell-
ing race, he will meet seven, should all the entries start,
and Fred Collier is the only horse in at a lower valua-
tion. Duke gets twenty pounds off and Fred twenty-four
pounds less than the rule weight, so there is likely to be
trouble between these two to leave out the others, and as
his old antagonist Ned Cook — now called Planter — has
only two pounds, the worst of it he will also have a
hand in the controversy. We scarcely ever essay the
task of prognosticating winners, and " in the present case
the job would be more arduous than is usually presented.

As will be seen, all of the big stables have come in, and
with Rancho del Paso, Santa Anita, Eancho del Rio.
Palo Alto and R. P. Ashe, it may appear preposterous to
claim aught for the others. Nevertheless, with Beacons-
field, John A., Neilson, Ichi Ban, Plato, Jou Juu, Edel-
weiss and others, "the outside" may do better than is
anticipated. There are rumors of good two-year-olds in
all of the main strings, and also reports of one or two
fair gallopers beside, and as the proverbial uncertainty
of turf events is more than doubled by in the first races
of youngsters these are likely to attract as much interest
as those in which the older horses participate. In the
Eureka Stakes, which was the only one open to all two-
yette-olds, to close Saturday, there are twenty-eight nomi-
nations. This Bhows that there are a large number of

two-year-olds in training, as in the two "fixed events"
for that age there are several not named in the Eureka.
As a partial exemplification of the variety of thorough-
bred strains in California the sires are worthy of note.
Joe Hooker has 6 in, Norfolk 4, Virgil, Shannon, and
Grinstead each 2, and the following are represented
by singles: Jim Brown, Hyder Ali, Reform, Glengarry,
Fiddler, Getaway, Lever, Young Prince, Wheatley, King
Ban, Wildidle and Enquirer. Fiddler and Getaway are
in England, their representatives being imported by
Governor Stanford. Hyder Ali, Reform, Glengarry,
Virgil, Lever, King Ban and Enquirer are in the East.
When to the above are added those in the other stakes
and purses, it will be seen that California is well sup-
plied with the best blood of Europe and America.

Beside those which closed on Saturday are the fixed
events for two and three-year-olds, so that the pro-
gramme is a full one, and all that is now necessary for
the coming meeting to be the most brilliant ever run on
this side of the mountains is fair weather.

Endorsed.

New York, Feb. 23d.— The Mail and Express says: The
propostion to retire bookmakers from running horses orig-
inated in this column, and has been steadfastly maintained
for years. It is pleasant to say that the Pacitic Coast Blood
Horse Association adopted the suggestion and passed strin-
gent rules providing for the exclusion of bookmakers' horses
from the tracks of the association. This means a long stride
toward the party of reform, and the young California Asso-
ciation is to be commended.

The above was telegraphed to the Evening Bulletin, and
is a gratifying endorsement of the action of the associa-
tion in excluding the main layers against horses from
actual participation in the running. But, if necessary to
guard against fraud, in this way, why should it not be
proper to take still more effectual steps and banish a
system of betting that requires such guards';' When it is
granted that bookmakers should not be allowed to run
horses on account of the temptation to run them in the
interests of the owners, there must also be a temptation
to control those which do not belong to them.

A bookmaker is forced to give up one or the other of
his resources. Should he elect io surrender his colors, is
it not likely that trainers and jockeys he has "done busi-
ness" with will still be under the influence of his bland-
ishments? If it has proved profitable for him to run his
own horses behind it will certainly be a greater benefit
if he can control those of others. He races under sus-
picion, and men are not so ready to back horses which
are under a cloud of suspicion as those belonging to men
who are known to be straightforward. Honest owner-
ship does not amount to much when trainers and
jockeys can be handled. We are far from believing that
many are corrupted, and in ten cases charged to be
fraudulent there may be only grounds for one. That
one case, however, gives warrant for a general indict-
ment, and works more injury to turf sports than can be
overcome by the total benefits of book-betting.

Time of Holding Fairs.

It is of the greatest importance to all who are inter-
ested that, there should be no clashing in the dates
selected for holding the fairs. This is especially impor-
tant in those which are held in the neighborhood of San
Francisco. Owners of horses are not alone interested, as
the managers cannot afford to meet the loss of entries
which a clash inflicts.

Heretofore, the order has been Bay District, Santa
Rosa, Petaluma, Oakland, Sacramento, Stockton, San
Jose. There has been several times when rain damp-
ened the prospects of the Santa Clara exhibition, and in
order to guard against that there is a desire to hold the
meeting earlier in the season. There has been some cor-
respondence looking to the Sonoma County Agricultural
Park Association taking a week earlier than their regu-
lar order, but this, it is claimed, would have a disastrous
effect. As it now stands the display of fruit is not what
it would be later in the season, and one week earlier
would almost do away with a department of vast conse-
quence to the people of that region. They claim that the
climate of San Jose is at least two weeks
earlier in ripening fruit, and that a precedence
of a week's time could be born by southern horticultur-
ist much better than in a country one hundred miles
further north. Then, if San Jose occupies the Petaluma
week, that would necessitate both Sonoma county fairs
being "expedited." Balancing all the claims, it
strikes us that to commence with the Bay District, go
from there to San Jose, then Santa Rosa, Petaluma,
Oakland, etc., will be the best all-around arrangement
that can be made. This will certainly suit the owners
of horses and exhibitors generally, and if some come
earlier tian suits horticultural interests, this cannot be
remedied when so many are held previous to the State
Fair exhibition.

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Unanswered Correspondents.

It will require, the employment of a shorthand and
type writer, to answer all the letters we receive making
inquiries, "by far the largest proportion of them being in
regard to tips and their proper setting. Those which
contain inquiries of general interest are answered
through the paper, and should the querist not be a sub-
scriber, a copy is mailed him. As soon as our artist has
more time at his command, we will have drawings made
in addition to those which have been published, giving
such representations as cannot fail to be understood, so
that any smith of average intelligence, can properly
execute the work.

These illustrations will also be printed on a circular
for convenience of making early replies to letters re-
ceived. There are many requests to send tips and accom-
panied by outlines of feet. Much as we would like to
fill these orders, the same obstacle — lack of time to
attend to them — is in the way. "With drawings and ex-
planations, such as are contemplated, parties can have
them made. "We use several patterns; some of them
adopted lately, proving satisfactory. For several months
past we have set them on all of our horses, and giving
daily attention to the feet has enabled us to determine
what changes are necessary.

Oakland Trotting Park-

"We expected to have been able to present, this week,
definite plans and the exact amount that will be required
to secure the Oakland Trotting Park. In this we have
been disappointed, as the time could not possibly be
spared to obtain the necessary information. Approx-
imating as nearly as we could the amount of purchase
money and the situation, all with whom we have con-
versed consider the scheme so plausible that it is sure to
obtain enough support to carry it through. It not only
meets with approval in words, as many have signified
their willingness to take stock in the enterprise, and had
it not been for previous disappointments, we would have
the utmost confidence that it would terminate in success.
The present scheme has many decided advantages over
those which have been promulgated before. It virtually
secures the track as a bonus, the remaining property, on
the valuation of adjoining lots, being worth the whole
sum asked.

Trotting at Sacramento.

The following is the Record Union's report of the races at
the Capital city on the 22nd.

The announcement that two matched trotting races would
take place at Agricultural Park Monday afternoon, brought
together a large number of people. The day waB pleasant,
a slight breeze blowing from the south, and the track in very
good condition. The Judges were Christopher Green,
Maurice Toomey and Horatio Hurd. Timers, J. W, Wilson,
W. Gardner and Ed. F. Smith. Distance Judges, Frank Du-
poister and John Barrett.

The first event of the day was a match race between F. A.
Jones' grey gelding Sensation and J. R. Hudson's bay filly
Grotto Maid. Jones was mounted in a cart behind his own
horse, while Dan Dennison handled the ribbons behind the
filly, in a sulky. Both animals appeared in fine condition,
the gelding being the favorite in the pools at $10 to $7.

After several attempts the animals had a good start, but
both broke badly on the first turn. The Maid led until near
the score, when Sensation forged to the front, winning easily
by several lengths. The filly broke several times during this
heal, and seemed to be a better runner than a trotter. Den-
nison's voice, as he halloed to the mare, and the crack of his
whip, could be heard from every point on the track. The
judges, when Dennison weighed in, read him the rule relative
to whipping a running horse, and told him if they heard his
"whoop-la" again it would cost him §10 a whoop.

The second heat was won by Grotto Maid, who crossed the
score several lengths in advance of Sensation. Many
claimed that the heat should have been awarded to the
horse, from the fact that the mare gained considerably by
running around the upper turn.

The third heat unexpectedly decided the race. Dennison, by
running the mare, kept her in the lead until near the three-
quarter pole, when Sensation went to the front and won the
heat in a jog by several open lengths. The judges announced
that Grotto Maid was distanced for running, and awarded
the race and money to Jones.

SCM1IAKT.

AGSicrxTTTRAi. Pare. Sackasiento, February 22, 18S6.— Matched
trotting race, for ?250 a side, 3100 added money; mile heats, bestthiee
in five.

Sensation, g g— F. A. Jones 12 1

Grotto Maid, b f— J. R.Hodson 2 ids

Time, 3:0) 3f, 2:59,3:00.

The next was a match trot between Fidelity, Phil, and
Washboard. This proved a very interesting race. The time
made by the winning horse was a surprise to all, and it was
evident that he could do very much better had he been re-
quired. Washboard trailed behind in each heat, until on the
homestretch, when he forged to the front and won easily.
He never broke nor made a skip in either heat. He is a large,
brown, rangy horse, and for some months was used in the
delivery wagon of Well's, Fargo & Co.

SUMMARY.

Agricultural Park, Sacramento, February 22, 1886.— Matched trot-
ting race; 550 a corner; mile heats, three in five.

Washboard— M. Callahan Ill

Fidelity— J. R.Hodson 2 2 2

Phil— V. Sullivan 3 3 3

Time, 2:52, 2:49, 2:i4.

Score Another for Sultan.

The Cleveland Bay.

Trottine Colt Stakes.— Santa Eosa and Peta-

luma.

It must not be forgotten that the trotting colt stakes,
to be decided at the Santa Rosa and Petaluma fairs
this season, will close on Monday nest March 1st, ex-
cept the free for all two-year-olds at Petaluma, which does
not close until the loth. The doubling of the chances
to trot should induce a full list of nominations.

At Petaluma there are two classes, viz., open to all
two or three-year-olds, and for yearlings and two-year-
olds owned in the district. Whoever is lucky enough to
have a colt that can win at both places, will be well
remunerated for the trouble of making the trip, and, as
-Drovisions are made for second and third, there will be a
chance to pay expenses outside of coming first to the
post. ^^^______

Capital Turf Club.

I gained my first information regarding them about 1S72,
and in 187-1 visited England on purpose to investigate them,
and finding them all I had anticipated, made my first impor-
tation that year, and two importations the year following,
which may be considered the beginning of a remarkable his-
tory for the breed.

The elegant young stallion, Criterion, which I imported in
the spring of 1875, was, no donbl, the first Cleveland Bay ever
shown at any of our western state fairs, and though but two
years old he took, that year, first premium, and sweepstakes
over all ages at different fairs in Illinois and Iowa, and at-
tracted much attention from all classes of hoisemen-

In the autumn of 1S75 I made another importation, and
among them was the celebrated stallion Leo, which was
shown extensively and never beaten in any ring, either in
his own class and age, or in sweepstakes, or;"for stallion and
five colts;" a record that can be show but by few stallions of
any breed.

From the small beginning above mentioned our business
has steadily increased, till now the demand requires us to
keep a supply of over one hundred head, and this is more
the result of the unqualiSed satisfaction given by the stock
imported by us than from our own efforts.

The demand is now coming from all Quarters, from New
England to California, north to Washington Territory and
south to Texas, and from practical horsemen who have tried
the different heavy breeds as well as trotters, and still find a
great and growing demand for a medium general-purpose
horse as well as a grand coacher, which the Cleveland Bay is
known to be, the world over.

That the high cost of these horses in Europe has operated
against them and induced importers to give their attention to
other breeds affording a more profitable margin is true, but is
no argument against the breed, for imported Cleveland Bay
stallions are being sold here at about the same range of
prices, and standing for the same fee as those of other breeds,
while their get is in great request and selling at fancy prices
for gentlemen's city use.

A great point that has been made by the Cleveland Bays,
is in transmitting their beautiful, rich, bay color with black
points, full flowing mane and tail; uniformity in size and
form, consequently are easily matched, making elegant
carriage and coach teams, while for farm purposes they are
the finest horses living. The half-bloods range in weight
from 1,150 to 1,300 pounds, depending upon the size and
weight of the dam. My twelve years' experience with them
has shown that the most satisfactory results for carriage pur-
poses have been obtained from gamey mares weighing from
900 to 1,100 pounds; when heavier mares are used, the get, at
maturity, is sometimes too heavy for carriage work, but make
first-class express horses.

In advocating the cause of the Cleveland Bay horse I have
never found it necessary to detract from the value of other
breeds — each has its rights and proper sphere — my object in
this "is simply to defend the one, and not infringe on the
other. — Geo. E. Broicn, in Rural World.

The advertisement of the races of the Capital Turf
Club of Sacramento, did not reach us in time for ex-
tended comment in this number, but as the entries do
not close until March 13th there is no time hereafter.

From a hasty glance, there is no risk in saying that
the programme is a very good one and must bring out a
fine list of entries. The meeting will be held from April
20th to 24th inclusive, and this will give the horses
which run at the spring meeting here a chance to round
to. Two of the five days are given to trotting and pac-
ing; liberal purses being offered.

Margaret by Sultan, dam by The Moor, won a race at
Los Angeles, on the 20th, and dropped into the 2:30 list,{the
first newcomer of the year. This makes nine on the list for
Sultan. He is well in the lead of all stallions of his age, and
his ultimate number seems to only be governed by the num-
ber of his get, for all appear to be trotters. The following is
the record of the race:

Los Angeles, Feh. 20; Purse $2,00.
Margaret, b m by Sultan, dam by The Moor- L. J. Rose, Jr. . . 1 1 2 1

Charlie D, d g— X. A.Covarmbiaa 2 2 12

Time, 2:28, 2-.29J, 2:32, 2:29.

Foals.

Captain A. J. Hutchinson has been very ill for the
past three weeks at his home near Los Angeles. One of
the Captain's mementos of his army life is a perforated
lung shot through during the Sikh war. It troubles him
Deriodically, but this present attack has been exception-
ally severe. "We hope to hear of his convalescence in
the near future.

At Palo Alto. Property of Son. L. Stanford.

February 19th, bay filly by Electioneer, dam Lady Scully
{the dam of Vanderlynn) by Joseph; second dam by Easton's
Black Hawk.

February 20th, bay colt by Woodnut, dam Wildfiower by
Electioneer, from Mayflower by St. Clair.

February 20th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Edith by
George Wilkes, from'Edith Carr by Clark Chief.

February 21st, brown colt by Electioneer, dam Lilly B. by
Homer, from Maggie Lee by Blackwood.

February 21st, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Glenne by
Messenger Duroc, from Glenella by Woodward Star.
At Vina. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

February 20th, bay colt by Whips, dam Maybird by Fred
Low, from Mayflower by St. Clair.

Namea Claimed.

By H. L. Samuels, Los Angeles, Cal.

Ed. McGrjrais, for bay colt foaled 18S5 by Grinstead, dam
Jennie G., by Wheatley.

Novia, for brown filly foaled Feb. 15, 1886 by Grinstead,
dam Jennie G. by Wheatley.

Sales.

The sale of Sultan to "W. H. "Wilson, who acted for
other Kentucky parties, has finally been consummated.
Mr. Rose, who is now in this city, informs us that he
sent what he regards as the final telegram last Thurs-
day, accepting the proposition, which was $15,000.

Sam Jones' mare Blue Mountain Belle has slipped her foa
to Joe Hooker, and the promise of a race-horse has turned to
ashes. Sam's luck with horses has been discouraging, and
we hope the evil star has set now.

Messrs. Kiilip & Co. have sold to R. Murphy, Santa Rosa,
the following mares owned by Wm. Graves:

Maud, ch m, 5, by Nutwood, dam Princess by Echo (rom
Queen by Kentucky Hunter (Skenandoah).

Daisy, ch m, 6, by Nutwood, dam Buth Ann by the Menden-
hall Horse; second dam by Gen. Taylor.

Mr. Murphy is one of the owners of Anteeo, and the mare
will be bred this year.

Messrs. Kiilip & Co. also negotiated the sale of the
Cleveland Bay, Duke of Wenlock, reported last week.

A Quarter Race.

Mr. HinchmaD, the lessee of the Bay District track, an-
nouces a purse for quarter horses, the race to be run on Sat-
urday, March 20th, entries to close March 10th. There are
several of this class of racers within reaching distance of the
track, and a field of these sprinters will make good sport and
speculation. _

The Sonoma County Stock Breeders' Association of Santa
Rosa, owner* of Anteeo and the draft stallions Pride of Cree
and Trumpette, have purchased sixty acres of choice pasture
land for the exclusive use of mares sent to Anteeo.

Exceptions.

"The saying, a good horse cannot be of a bad color is, as
we have seen, susceptible of a double interpretation; so is
that other saying, a good horse cannot be of a bad shape. A
borse may be perfect to a hair's breadth in every proportion,
yet thoroughly worthless as a hunter; on the other hand,
many first-rate hunters have been qneerly shaped, 'rum 'una
to look at, but devils to go,' as the old song says. Mr. Sid-
ney gives in his book a portrait of a famous hunter, Un-
known, who had carried the thirteen stone of his master, Mr.
John Bennett, for many seasons with the QuornandPytchley
without a fall, and was declared by Sir Richard Sutton, then
hunting the former pack, to be one of the best animals he
ever saw cross Leicestershire. If the portrait tell truth, no
man certainly would have bought Unknown for his shape,
to say nothing of the fact that he was under fifteen hands
high. One of the first points a buyer looks at in a horse re-
quired to carry weight is the back. When the nature of the
horse's anatomy is considered, and the position of the saddle,
it will be clear that a back disproportionately long is, to say
the least, not the one thing needful. Yet Whyte Melville tells
us that the best hunter owned by each of the three heaviest
men he ever saw ride perfectly straight to hounds had that
fault. These were Sober Robin, owned by Mr. Richard
Gourney, who rode twenty stone; a bay horse belonging to
Mr. Wood, of Brixworth Hall, who was no lighter,
and used to vow his horse 'had as many
vertebras as a crocodile;' and a black mare be-
longing to Colonel Wyndham, at least three inches
too long behind the saddle. T remember also,' he adds,
'seeing the late Lord Mayo ride fairly away from a Pytchley
field, no easy task between Liibourne and" Cold Ashby, on a
horse that, except for its enormous depth of girth arguinguu-
failing wind, seemed to have no good points whatever to
catch the eye. It was tall, narrow, plain-headed, with very
bad shoulders, and very long legs, all this to carry at least
eighteen stone; but it was nearly, if not quite, thoroughbred.'
Certainly, no good horse, no horse at all, one might say, could
well have a more extensive collection of bad points tban this.
The bad shoulders, for instance; what man, unless he 'knew
something,' would buy a horse to ride, let alone to ride to
hounds, with bad shoulders, the very first qualification, as a
universally agreed, for carrying a saddle with comfort and
safety to its occupant? Emblem, that famous steeple chasing
mare, was saved by her shoulders. With her light middle-
piece, and badly ribbed up, she was anything but a promis-
ing beast to the eye. Yet she won the Biimingham, Derby,
Liverpool, Doncaster and Cheltenham Steeplechases in 1S63,
and in 1S65 the Leamington and Cheltenham grand annuals.
'She won her steeplechasers, wrote her owner at her fences; and
I attribute her extraordinary quickness in jumping to her
shoulders.' Gayman, the favorite mount of the giant Tom
Edge, Assheton Smith's silent friend, was, in Dick Chris-
turn's graphic phrase, 'a queer-looking creature, thin neck,
large head, raw hips, and a rat tail, for all the world like a
seventeen hand dog-horse; yet, in a famous Leicestershire
run, thirteen miles from Botany Bay to Slawston Windmill,
only four men saw the fox killed, and Edge on Gayman was
one of the four." — Asian.

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Mr.IrvinAyres, the owner of Mambrino Wilkes, has opened
the Mambrino Wilkes stake, to be given during the Sep*
tember meeting of the San Joaquin Valley Agricultural
Association, at Stockton, Cal., under the control and manage-
ment of said Association, for two-year-old colts sired by that
horse; $20 entrance; S200 to be added by the owner of
Mambrino Wilkes. Entrance fees must accompany nomina-
tions, which close August 1, 1SS6, with J. M. LaRut,
tary at office, in Stockton. Three or more bona fide bt
required to make the race. National Trotting Associ.
rules to govern.

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Shorten the Distance.

There has been a great deal said in these columns of late
on the subject of whether or not the policy of training two
and three-year-old trotters for races of mile heats is a proper
one to be pursued. That the methods of training and driv-
ing colts have undergone a remarkable change in the past ten
years, and especially in the last five, is unquestionably true,
and that the point at which progress must cease has been
nearlv, if not quite, reached, is also apparent, but as to the
ultimate result of the policy now being pursued there is a
wide difference of opinion.

It is not so many years ago that Lady Stout, the first trot-
ter to beat 2:30 as a three-year-old, placed that mark to her
credit, the performance taking place at Lexington, Oct. 1,
1S74, and from that date the systematic training of young
trotters may be said to have begun. Dr. Herr, the breeder
of Lady Stout, was one of the pioneers among the advocates
of early development, and being in a position to test his
theories in the most complete manner, it is to his credit that
he has always practiced what he preached, although he can-
not be said to have met with a great measure of success.
Lady Stout was the first phenomenally fast young trotter,
and although her race as a three-year-old was the one which
brought her into prominence, she had been trained a year
previous to that, winning a race at Lexington in the fall of
1873, at wbicli time she went a mile in 2:4S:}. That Lady
Stout never made a material improvement over her three-
year-old form is well known, and she is but one of many
trotters the promise of whose youth has never been fulfilled;
while on the other hand the two fastest representatives of
that class of horses — Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See— were placed
in training at a very early age, both beiag able to beat 2:30
as three-year-olds, and both beating 2:20 at the age of four
years, the performance of Maud S. in 2:17-1, although not a
technical record, being a public trial so well-authenticated as
to leave no doubt of its genuineness. But although both
these star performers trained on, it cannot truthfully be said
that they were not injured by the severe strain to which
their physical organizations were subjected, at an age when
neither the bones nor muscles were fully developed, and the
argument that they would have done better if handled more
moderately in their youth is one deserving of the careful at-
tention of breeders. That Maud S. has always been troubled
with an ailing leg, is well known. Mr. Robert Bonner, who
owns the mare, is free to acknowledge the fact, but attributes
her former lameness and consequent inability to stand severe
races to the false methods employed in shoeing her, and that
under his treatment both her speed and soundness have im-
proved, is beyond doubt true. Jay-Eye-See did not last as
long as Maud S., and althought there is the usual talk about
his appearing on the turf next season in better form than
ever, it is doubtful if such an event occurs. That the little
black gelding always nodded when being jogged is known to
all who have noticed him closely, and although when any-
thing of that kind occurs, there are never wanting people to
assert that it is only a habit or a trick, it is noticeable that
horses having the habit of "nodding" one season generally
go lame the following one.

That a phenomenal amount of speed can be developed in
the trotter at two, three and four years of age is well known,
but although MaudS. and Jay-Eye-See have trained on in a
manner which must be highly gratifying to the advocates of
the forcing process, there are scores of others that have not
done so well, and even when their cases are placed in the
most favorable light it can only be said that they reached the
limit of their speed at a much earlier age than is ordinarily
the case, and that, therefore, nothing more was to be expected
of them. This is especially true of the colts raised at the
Palo Alto Farm of ex-Gov. Stanford, of California. Hinda
Rose heads the list of fast yearlings with her 2:36£, and at
three years of age she went in 2:19£, which figures have never
been lowered by a trotter of that age, but in her four and five-
year-old form she did not show any increase of speed. Wild-
flower's 2:21, made when she was two years old, is still the
best, but Wildrlower never trotted in 2:21 again, although
several seasons have come and gone since the news of her
wonderful work was flashed across the continent. Instances
of this kind could be multiplied almost indefinitely, but there
?s no lack of evidence going to show that in many instances
the early training of trotters is productive of evils which will
in time become constitutional, and, therefore, hereditary.
And it is at this point that the breeder must stop and think.
It is unquestionably to his interest to develop, at as early an
age as possible, the get of the stallions or stallion at the head
of his establishment, and in doing this he expects to sacrifice
the future usefulness for road and turf purposes of a large
percentage of the stock so trained. Should the result be the
production of a few that become able to enter the 2:30 list,
and thereby prove a constant advertisement of their sire, the
breeder is satisfied, and if the matter could be brought to an
end at that point, no great harm would be done. But the
fever for fast-trotting youngsters is one that burns more
fiercely every day it progresses, and the culmination has not
by any means been reached. To stimulate the craze rich
stakes and purses are now off ered in almost every state in
the Union in which only yearlings and two and three-year-
olds may compete, and so intense has become the rivalry
between the owners of stallions, that to every one of these
eventB nominations are received by the score.

Were these races arranged with the sole view of exhibiting
the speed of the contestants, no great harm would be likely
to ensue, but under the present administration of affairs they
have become the most severe and killing races known to the
turf, especially when the age of the contestants is taken
into consideration, and the more thoughtful breeders are
already aware that unless something is done to cause a radi-
cal reform in this matter of colt stakes, the inevitable result
will be a decided deterioration in the constitutional sound-
ness of our roadster and trotting stock — a result which
ishould, at all hazards, be avoided. The idea of asking two-
year-olds to trot mile heats, two in three, and three-
year-olds mile heats, three in five, is absurd, and
jet this is what was done last year, and is already
advertised to be repeated in 1S8G all over the country.
With colts that do not have phenomenal speed at the ages
mentioned, it is possible that this plan could with safety
foe adopted, although not probable; and in cases where one
■of the starters out-classes the others so much that there is
a*eally no contest for firstplace.no great harm is done, but
wheu the best ones of the whole country come together,
lcilliug work is sure to be done. This was plainly shown
last season in more than one instance. The two fastest two-
year-olds, for instance, were Xutbreaker aud Sphynx, the
former bred in Kentucky and the last-named in California.
These colts trotted three races together, and in two of them
three heats of a mile each were required to be gone before
the race was over. Each of the colts made a record better
than 2:30. Now does any one suppose that so tender uud
immature a thing as a two-year-old colt can be trained to the
point necessary for such an exhibition of speed and endur-

ance, and then take part in such killing races without being
in some degree injured by the terrible strain which must be
undergone? It is all weil enough to put forward the time-
worn argument that a 2:30 gait represents only the natural
speed of these youngsters. Perhaps this is so, but it is not
and never willbe natural for a two-year-old to trot a full mile
in 2:30 or better when hitched to a sulky in which sits a man
weighing 150 lbs. This matter of talking about doing things
in a "natural" manner is largely overdone, and the loose
manner in which soiahistical statements are put forward, and
often accepted as truisms, is not so frequently checked as it
should be. One of the men whose hobby is following nature
in everything relating to the training and driving of trotters,
met his match one day in the person of John Splan. That
driver had just succeeded, after months of patient toil, in
rigging Fanny Witherspoon in such a fashion that she would
score fast, act well, and go a mile at her best rate, and the
result of it all was that he drove her a mile in 2:16], pulling
her up in the last hundred yards, in order to avoid getting
her out of the 2:17 class. After the time had been announced
and Fanny taken to her stall, one of the "natural" theorists
came along and examined her carefully, paying particular
attention to a standing-halter which she wore, and which, in
connection with an overhead check and several other appli-
ances, was absolutely necessary in order to make her hold
her head straight.

"You have made a mistake there, Mr. Splan," said the
theorist. "Ahorse should always be allowed to carry its
head in a perfectfully natural manner, whereas you have got
Witherspoon's head tied on all sides so that she can scarcely
move it."

"Sober head is in an unnatural position, is it?" asked
Splan.

"Yes," replied the theorist.

"Well," said the driver, "perhaps you think it is natural
for that old mare to trot a mile in 2:16, but I don't, aud if
you turn her head loose you will find her on a run or in the
air most of the time."

The three-year-old trotters of last season were the best
ever seen, and they were about as cruelly butchered as ever
horses were. At Chicago, Williams, Jennette, Lord Nelson,
and others of the age mentioned, were made to go seven heats
—all fast ones, and ranging in time from 2:26;} to 2:30—
before their race was ended. They were all northwestern-
bred colts, and when the other three-year-olds came out two
days later, they had a five-heat race, all the heats being in
2:25 or better. At' St. Louis, the following week, these same
youngsters went six heats in one afternoon, the average time
of the miles being better than 2:25. This race was won by
Patron, a calt that afterward trotted a third heat at Lexing-
ton in 2:19£.

A 2:20 colt is much more easily injured than a 2:40 one,
the difference between them being akin to that between a
jack-knife and a razor, and if extreme speed, which it is the
desire of every breeder to produce, is secured, there is always
an added liability of break-downs and even more serious in-
juries. The distance in colt races should be shortened.
No two-year-old should be asked to start in anything but a
dash race, and for three-ygar-olds a mile and repeat is plenty.
— Breeders' Gazette.

It is often asserted that farmers cannot afford to breed for
speed, owing to the cost of training and developing trotting
stock. This might have been true twenty-five years ago,
but it is certainly a mistaken idea at present. The farmer
who breeds the right kind of stock can sell his foals for good
prices, even before they are taken from tbeir dams. At the
New England Fair last fall a weanling colt by Harbinger
(first dam by a son of Gen. Knox, second dam by the old
Drew Horse) was sold for $500, and for a yearling, full brother
to this youngster, S600 was paid a short time previous to the
sale of the latter. Northern breeders who use sound judg-
ment in the selection of broodmares and stallions never need
go to the expense of buying a dollar halter for their foals.
There are always plenty of men with ample means who are
willing to pay good prices for promising colts bred from
choice road and trotting stock, thus relieving the farmer from
the expense of raising and breaking them. It is much safer
for the farmer of average means to sell when a good offqr is
obtained, unless he wishes the foal for a broodmare, than to
wait for a fabulous price; and those who follow this course
will realize greater profits in the end. — American Cultivator.

J. F. Caldwell has refused an offer of S1,000 for Panique
that he paid the Dwyers $200 for last fall, the Brooklyn men
supposing the horse to be broken down. His injured leg is
now all right, however. Panique has.a curious history. He
was bred by Com. Kittson, and after running successfully in
that gendeman's colors was sold for 515,000 to the Dwyers,
who let him go for $200 after he was supposed to be played
out.

HERD ANDSWINE.

The Granular System of Butter-Makingr, and its
Advantages.

It is some ten or twelve years since the granular process of
butter-making was brought to public attention. It was first
talked of as a patented process, and it was at first claimed
that butter kept in the granular state and covered with brine
would keep indefinitely. But this claim proved to be falla-
cious. Other conditions, such as exclusion of air and low
temperature, are essential. Many, at first, disputed the possi-
bility of washing butter properly in the granular condition,
and insisted that working was essential in getting out the
buttermilk, just as some now dispute the possibility of salting
bntter evenly without working the undissolved salt into
it. Every new thing has to meet the Btupid opposition of
iguorance. Some men put great stress on negative testimony;
they or somebody else have failed to do a thing, therefore, in
their estimation, it can not be doue. They will stand up
and boldly assert this, notwithstanding they have the posi-
tive testimony of others that it has been doue. They do not
seem to be aware that the fact that one man has done a thing
shows that it cau be done. The first voyage around theearth
settled the question of its rotundity, and the voyage would
have remained a fact forevei*, although the voyage might not
have ever been made again. The fact announced by Galileo,
that the sun is the centre of our solar system, was not changed
by the denials of the bigots of his day, nor by his forced
recantation.

All advanced butter-makers now work by the granular
process; yet there are still those who work by the old method
of churniug the butter into a solid mass and then working it
to get out the buttermilk, and probably another generation
will pass away before the granular process will become uni-

versal, and another generation still before salting without
working will become the universal practice, so hard is it to
get men to forsake old habits and prejudices. The rule now
is to churn until the butter appears in granules as large as
mustard seed or wheat kernels, but not larger than the
latter. Some say that they cannot secure even salting and
the greatest freedom from buttermilk if the granules are
larger than mustard seed. Others assert that their butter is
too spongy or porous if they stop the churning when the
granules are as small as mustard seed. This contradiction
can be satisfactorily explained only on the supposition of
different conditions producing different results. Probably a
difference in temperature would explain all, if we had anv
exact experiments to determine this point. I suspect tha't
with a low temperature the granules may be much finer and
yet pack into a firm mass, than they can be if the tempera-
ture is higher. It is well to cool the whole mass down to 55
degrees, by the judicious use of cold water, as soon as the
churning is completed; but the butter must not be so cold
that the grannies will not adhere "enough to prevent crumb-
lug when the butter is cut from the package fornse. I have
heard complaints of this kind. The trouble must have been
too low a temperature when the butter was packed, or lack
of sufficient pressure to close up the interstices. Undoubt-
edly, the cooler the granules are the greater pressure will be
required to compact them. To make sure, it is best not to
try to compact too large a mass at once. Especially should
care be had in this direction when the compacting is done at
the time of putting the butter into the package. Thin layers
will make the work easier, safer and surer.

Wheu the churning is Btopped, it is claimed by some that
throwing a handful of salt into the churn hardens the gran-
ules and effects a better separation of the butter from the
buttermilk. Hon. Hiram Smith tells a story on himself,
which will be appropriate here. When he first tried the
granular process, on the recommendation of a friend, he had
trouble to get a clean separation, and Mrs. Smith voted the
process a failure. Meeting the friend sometime after-
ward, he did not like to confess to a failure, and so told
the friend that a neighbor had tried the new method and
found trouble in freeing the butterfromthe buttermilk. The

quick reply was: "Why didn't the d .n fool throw a little

salt into the chnrn?" He tried this and found no more
trouble. This is objected to by some, because they do not want
to salt the buttermilk. Except for drinking, probably the com-
paratively small amount of salting will not injure the butter-
milk. But, withontthe useof salt, I suspect the churning will
hive to be carried a little farther than with its use— say to
the size of wheat kernels. It should be borne in mind,
however, that the more the granules are combined, the more
caseous and albuminous matter will be incorporated with the
butter. Once enclosed, these can not be washed out without
working, and even then but imperfectly. By pouring water
into the butter, after the buttermilk is drawn off, giving the
churn a slight agitation, and then drawing off the water-
repeating the operation until the water runs clear—all the
buttermilk adhering to the granules may be washed off and
run away; but what is enclosed in the granules remains un-
touched. Hence, will appear the advantage of having the
granules as fine as practicable, and also the disadvantage of
gathering the butter in the buttermilk. It is the practice of
most butter-makers, who follow the granular process, to give
the butter one washing in brine. Some say the butter should
be allowed to stand in the brine fifteen minutes or half an
hour; others say that if it stands over ten to fifteen minutes
in the brine itmakes thebuttershinyandsalvy. Here, again,
I suspect temperature, if not other conditions, has something
to do with the matter.

When the washing is done and the weight of buttei ascer-
tained, salt may be sprinkled over the butter in the churn,
and stirred in with a paddle or fork. When dissolved, it
may be rolled into a compact mass by giving the churn a few
turns; or it may be taken into a worker, and carefully
pressed, not worked, into a solid form; or it may even be
put into the package directly from the churn, care being
taken that it is pressed solidly together. A butter-packer
should be used, and a moderate amount of butter put into
the package for each layer. Begin by pressing down the
middle first, then work carefully in all directions toward the
sides of the tub, driving all air out and finally up the sides of
the package. Do not try to do the packing with the ladle.
It cannot be properly done, unless the butter is quite soft.
The wrists and fingers are too weak for good packing with the
ladle, and it is almost impossible to avoid giving it a drawing
or rubbing motion. Do not spat the butter with the ladle
nor pound it with the packer.

In factories and large dairies, after the butter is washed
and drained, it may be taken out of the churn and placed on
a table or worker for salting. The salt should be sprinkled
evenly over the surface, after the butter is spread out, and
then carefully stirred in. A common hay rake, made smooth
by sand papering, is a good tool for this purpose. The but-
ter should be properly drained before salting, letting all the
water run off that will. If there is too much water, there
will be either a great waste of salt or too little salting. Every
one must regulate this matter for himself. After the salt is
all dissolved, which should be in a few minutes, pack
directly into the tub, pressing it firmly down, or first press
the butter into a solid mass aud then pack. Every one can
follow whichever method he thinks best or most convenient,
but there should be no working of the butter.

The salt shonld be pure, fine and even-grained, and dis-
solve freely. No coarse, irregular-grained salt should be
tolerated. No intelligent man will take the risk of using
cheap salt of any kind. It does not cost over a mill a pound
to salt butter with the best, thus not ouly avoiding all risk of
loss, but probably adding to the market price of the butter,
especially if it should be kept any time before being sold.
Be careful to get salt that has not come in contact with any
bad-smelling substance, as salt is very sensitive to bad odors,
aud absorbs them as freely as any of the fats. Salt should
also be handled with care, that djrt be not dusted through
the bag, and it should be kept in a dry place and with as
much cleanliness as is bestowed upon the keeping of flour or
auy other sensitive article of food. If auy first-class dairy
salt has a disagreeable odor, it may be known that it has
absorbed it from something with which it has come in con-
tact. Dealers are often to blame for not bestowing sufficient
careon the storiug of salt, and purchasers often ruin their
salt by jouncing it home in a dirty wagon, or putting it in an
unfit place when they get it home.

I have somewhat got ahead of my subject, aud said nothing
about churning. This, however, does not necessarily come
within the ronge of my subject, "The Granular System of
Making Butter aud its Advantages," which begins where
churning ends. I will say that the range of temperature for
churniug is much wider than has been supposed. Major
Henry E. Alvord, of Houghton Farm, New York, puts the
range from 55 to 70 degrees. Some creams, of a ropy, viscous
character, are best churned at a temperature as high as 70
degrees. The butter can be cooled down to 55, for washing

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and salting, after it is churned. Such a cream may be made
to churn more easily by diluting it with, warm water.

Creams of a more limpid character, and coutairing a large
proportion of oils — and especially if churned sweet or nearly
so — are best churned at a temperature below 60 degrees, and
even as low as 55, in some cases. Usually 58 is low enough,
and 65 or 66 higli enough. It is well for each dairyman to
experiment a little on temperature, and find which one gives
him the best results, for different conditions call for diffetent
temperatures, within the range named. If too low, the'butter
globules will not cohere; if too high, they are only broken
and beaten into finer ones, going farther and farther away
from uniting in the form of butter. Look well to tempera-
tures.

To sum up, the advantages of the granular system of but-
ter-making are:

1. The butter encloses less buttermilk the finer the gran-
ules.

2. The buttermilk is drawn off more completely, leaving
the butter with less caseous and albuminous matter in it.

3. The butter can be more completely freed from cheesy
matter by washing.

4. All working of the butter is avoided, and hence all in-
jury to the grain is avoided.

5. The grain of the butter is not injured by over-churning.

6. By observing a low temperature, at the close and after
churning, the salt can be stirred into the butter, avoiding the
serious injury of grinding undissolved salt into it.

7. It secures an evener salting of the butter than is possi-
ble by working undissolved salt into it, and avoids grit.

8. By securing a better grain, evener salting, and purer
butter, the keeping quality and market value of the butter
are enhanced.

9. It saves labor, and gives better satisfaction every way.
—Col. T. D. Curtis.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, clam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNBR,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Commencing February 5tli and Ending

June 15th. 1886.
TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE STAIUOSS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at -?10 per month.

No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidentB.

Address JOHA fllACKElf, Superintendent,

Sacra mento.Cal.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, sou of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
2ddamby Pilot, jr. ueorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson, bv Youns Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteen bands three inches
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and Btrength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in^:43; has bad no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can Bhow quarters any day
In 34 seconds, and last Fall juBt after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fouroE
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of $50,000 in ma^ch races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2;30 list,
twenty-one with records of 2:25 or better, seven of 2 ;2o or better, and
four of 2:18 or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who trotted one of the beBt if not the beBt race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief ha3 produced, among
many others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:18^'. Pilot. Jr., haB produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
»1bo equally celebrated, bis blood being found in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1886 at the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at 840 the Beason.

F. E. GRIFFITH, Agent.

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, V82 ; bred by Joa. Cairn Simpson.
BY EUE*.TIO>EER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. M.Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth darn, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, Bee Bruce's American Stud Book.

Anteroswill make the season of 1886 at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, San Joaquin County, Cal.; Beason to end the 15tli
of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is 15IY hands high, and weighed on 10th
of February ], on" !■<■ pounds. Heisacoltof immense power, and yet so
hluhly finished as to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
gives promise of trotting as fast as t-is celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in H sec
Onus. Tin injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training as aoon as the season is closed.
TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term.

Good pasture iit*2 per month. The best care will be taken of marcs,
but no responsibility lor escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Bbeedee asd
Sportsman- of February 20th.

Address «. W. MORRISON, Oakland, Cal. , or

G- CARPENTER, Hill's Ferry.

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino. 6on of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George "Wilkes
(weighing 1,200 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and. do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and otherfanious grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to $400.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1896, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S40 for the season, or 325 single service.

This low rate brings the Bervice of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses -whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

RAVI!) UKYSOS. Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:i8y, in fifth
heat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list.a
greater number tlian any other trotting Bire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker.by Mambrino Patchen, the best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thorne, recosd2:18!:j ; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2 :iy;.,', by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse- The season commences Feb.
1st and end June 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own,

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 163£ hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond. dam by Sidi Ramet, son of Virginian, he by Sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by B ir-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief ; seeond dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont 's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1884, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public racea. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and Bpeed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish lie is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Le Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial toa successful race-horse. His colts all show well, andarevery
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, $75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage. $6 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will he cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. CORISITT.
San Maieo.or 213 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark hay horBe, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTER Hl'RRAH.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, bv imp. Trustee.

Third dam, Bonnets o' Blue, l>v sir diaries.

Fourth dam, Reality, by sir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud Bcok.

Throe Cheers will malt" the ensuing Reason, from February i:«h to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. TerniR, $10 the season.

Pasturage at $5 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there is plenty of grass and water.

There is a fine combination nf winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. His sire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the Bame blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire In England, The union of New

..minster, Bay Middbton and Counts blood with that Of Priam, the
"Stout Catton." and Sir Arch V, is practical 1} as good as can be. FOE the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to, bifl Buccess was
very great; and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,

which 1b eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The ror i Three

Cheers is nearly a "model. The only fault that can.be loo ml is that be is-'
a big horse on short legs. In this day, when there is such a tendency
to "legginess" and ligh' limbs, tliis can seir.ely he called a fault, lie
has as much bone and tendon :ia in a majority of horses of l,2i)i) pounds,
and muscles in like proportion. With all or this power he is a horse 01
the finest finish, bis head being especially beautiful, lie hears a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam of Newtninster. and still greater
to Iter sire, Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of Ills flaj In
England, There is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers win get race-
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to be a producer of
trotting speed. His daughter Lady Viva, lie r dam Lady Amanda, whim
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile In 3:40, which proves that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.

THOMAS JOKES. Agent,*

Oak land Trolling Park,

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19£.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East.be will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot white.
He is a trifle over 16 hands high, long-hodied and of immense rauscluar

power, and taken in all is as tio.lv shaped as any trotting-bied stallion
I ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to tlo whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12,1881.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three vears
in2;29&, at four years in2;iyu. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he wasthirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when firstissuedby the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 1:52, and that so easily as io
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:E0.
andif anyone should think differently I will wager Si.ciki that he can
trot in 4 :o0, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 11 th.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or r will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo,2:lti!.; the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a. two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all tour of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careleBB ob-
server. Columbine la the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20,aud as she was foaled in lfeTIi, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying it to
the great Fashion, without qnestion the best mare other day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. "W.Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Thirddam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol, I, page 307.

TERMS.

6100, the season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stnd. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
6, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland. California.
BTT ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. "W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam, Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sfr Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker, See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 188C,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
?150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
nest season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
iB of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:16$ during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OF CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs: bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maister(184G); sire, Merry Tom (536); Blre, Market. The Matater (184G),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (3P0), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (536), was
Farmer (2811, or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of whom
were faniouB sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, I68G, .?20; single leap, JIB,

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on Mm— foaled
in May, 1870, and is lGi bands high. He Is registered iu the National
Norman Register as No. 28GB, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
Pontlac, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is touch
admired for his hleh form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large In girth , well shaped back, broad across the hipsr
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,680 pounds. He Is well broke, and Is
pronounced as flue a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886,320; Single leap ?I5.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept In any manner tin
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility for
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

I. IU II It Iv. President,
Santa Rosa, Cal.

140

%\xz gttsedtee.'mtft ^serttsmmt.

Feb 27

Canvass Hats.

FOR SALE BY

E. T. ALLEN,

416 MARKET STREET.

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbotsford will make tlie season of 1886 at tne Oak-
land JRace Track. Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; bia dam Columbia, by Yonng Colum
bus. 'Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford,
son of Kosciusko, by Sir Arcby .

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine , daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horae,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in tbe stud, that
outranks by what he haa accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
•ifhty-mine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino mads a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolla. a record of 2:21$. He haa thirteen eons and daughter!
that haTe trotted in 2:30 or better— Abbotsford 2:19J, Malice 2:1»£,
Manetta 2 JQJ, Mambrino Dudley 2 :20J, Convoy 2:224, Magenta 2:24i,'
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:211 (aire ofJPatron, 3-year-old record 2;194),
Rachel 2:2b2, Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29J. Geo. A.Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princepa, the sire of
Trinket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named Btallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals out of selected mares
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2 :30 list, and only two of them , Dex-
ter amd Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within- a fraction of one in seven. I
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity tbe basiB of ca
culation, 1b five times greater than Hambletonlan.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus, wai
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllii 2:15}, Adelaide 3:192. Com-
monwealth 2;22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief ^-25, Faustina 2 -28*
Phil Sheridan, Jr. 2:29^, Tom Malloy 2:30.
Terms.

Seventy-five dollars the Beason, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
free of charge , if the horae 1b still in my possession.

For further particulars, addresa C. W. SMITH, 629 Market 8t„ San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGENT,
Oakland Rice Track, Oakland, Cal.

For Sale.

The Trotting-bred Stallion

PRINCE STEWART.

Son of A. T. STEWART.

Prince Stewart is a handsome, coal black stallion; with white hind
ankles, sixteen hands high, and wti^liH 1,2<ju iiounds; four years old
.Splendid disposition, well broken to single and .imil.k- harness, awl a
fine roadster; large inane and [all. sired hy A. T. Me wart, a dark brown
Btalhon, sixteen and one-half hands high, ami weighs over 1,300 pounds
ttred by D.h. Harris, of Fayette < ouniv, Kentucky, and waB an inured
Mambrino; sired by Mambrino Patchen, full brother cCLudy Thorn
record, 2: Itt'i; sire of Katie Middlet.ni, 2; 23, nod nin-. In 2:ao Hat Dam
a Belmont mare, well bred, and couH show hi-u-r than 2.-30 Prince
Stewart served ten mareB last aeason autllsa n ire foal getter."

Enquire '«iO.D. SHEARER,
Norfolk Stabl",i20 Ellis St. San Francisco.

Excelsior Dog Food.

FOR SALE BY

E. T. ALLEN, 416 Market St.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS.
Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Three-year- old Record, 2:95 i-«.

Bay horse, bind ankles white, 15^ hands high, weight 1075 ponnds;
bred by Col. R.. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, (408), sire of Santa Claua, record2:l7i£;
Tucker, 2;1SK, and 17 inall, with records below 2:30.

First dam, Abbess, bv Albion, (.sire of Vanity Fair, record2:24,be bv
Halcorn.heby Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney, he by imp. .Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand.a Bonof Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:283^, Vivette and Soprano are full
Bisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizeB Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. WiBner,
Ryadyk Stock Farm, Preacot, Canada, prizes Solo very high as abrood-
mare, and also her produce. Steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of marea; only four of them, so far as we' can learn, have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2 ;50 at two years old.
With bis natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving auch producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
375 for the season, or §100 to insure.

PACIFIC COAST-
BLOOD HORSE]

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY. April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th:

SATURDAY, April 10th

CLOVIS.

Black horse, 16K bandB high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 18S2.
BY SUK.TAN.

B.ecoTd2:24,sireofRubv,2;l9^, Sweetheart, 2:22 ^,,Eva,2:23K, Kismet
three-year-old, 2:2a>;, Stamboul, 2 ;2i>>.;, Alcazar, two-year-old, 2:29^.

First dam, bv Th.orndale, record 2:22 y, sire of Eclwin Thorne, 2:16#,
Daisydale, 2:19^.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2;29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, son cf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah.sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Solly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward, 2:26 %.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speed a 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known aB producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and Bpeed? We
consider him a. horae of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
3100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled l$Sl,near fore and near Mod legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),
Sire of FJgalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont, fonr-y ear-old, 2:2B&,
Superior, four-year-old, 2:29.

First dam, by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21><, sire o£ Abbotsford, 2:10^,
and Pancoast, 2:21?i, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19^.

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdalhih, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
Rosalind, 2:215i, Thornedale.2:22>;, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy. 2:16J'i. Convoy, 2:22^.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, by Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Uiomed.

Fifth dam, by Trurapetor, he by Stainboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (10G), Bire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three-year-old
stallion,2:2G, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hoy t'B Comet.

Fourth da m, Virgo. bv Roe's Abdullah Chief.

Fifth dam, Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroe, son of imp. Dionied.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotters
out last season, 1885. Patron, three-y&ir-old stallion, record 2:19J4,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, record 2:2fi. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. TeruiB $50,
for the season, or §75 to insure.

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

OEESOO.

Bay horse, two hind ankleB white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1881, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY NT RATI I MOKE.

Sire of Tucker, 2 :19K.

First dam, by Almont, sire of Fanny Witherspoon, 2:165^.

Second dam, by Brignoli, 2 :29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2; :22K.
Lady Turpin, 2:23.

Third dam, by Cripple, eon of Medoc, be by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, lie by Duroc, he by imp. Dlomed.

Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire <>f Goldsmith Maid. 2:14,

First dam. by Mambrino Chief , siru of Lady Thome. 2:18^.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
See.

Brignoli, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21>£.

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horae has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
style. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother, Col. R. G. Stoner Bays can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old. Is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catcbtly, 2:18><;, McMahon,
2:19W, and Dnrango, 2:23. CresOD in his gal t 1b mixed, but when on a
trotting gait be Is rajd'i and nervy. His action in knee and stifle Bur-
pasBes that of either stratlnuore or Almont. Terms, WO for the season.

THE STANDARD-TIRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will Berve mares Hie present season, commencing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, lH.sii, at the Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All billB payable invariably before thtj animal is removed. Mares not
proving with foal to steinway or Cook's Hambletonian can be returned
free the next season, that is, where the partiea breed by the seaBon.
The same privilege granted with C'IovIh, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provider! they are owned bv the Cook Farm, or the present owner,
Seth Cook. Esq,

Pasturage, 31 per month. Extra care taken of marea and colts, but no
liability for accidents or escapes. Mares sent in care of McClevertv A
Noblett, Fashion stable, Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or D. S.
Smalley's Stable, Haywards.willimmcKlltitely bo forwarded to the Farm,

Address

Samuel Cut nihil-, or Geo. Wiley,

Cook Farm, Dan i HJe.

FIRST DA\ -Saturday, April 3d.

Fibbt Race, No . 1 . - INTRODUCTION PURSE, $100, of which $60 to the
second horse; for all ages; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of 1884; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 1886, with 9410 added ; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

Third Race, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages; $26 entrance^
$10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $760 added, of
which $50 to the Becond horse; maidens if 3 yearB old, allowed 6
pounds ; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Fotjbth Race. No. 4.— THE "WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds.
8100 each, $25 forfeit, with £300 added; second horse to receive $160;
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. let, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 6.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse, for all ages; fixed valuation $2,000; two pounds allowed
for each $100 below, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY, Tuesday, April 6th.

Fibst Race, No. 6.— PURSE, $400, of which $60 to the second horse;
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
ruie weight; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile,

Second Race, No. 7.-THE VERNAL STAKES tor two-year-old flllleB;
S20 entrance; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the second. Flve-eigbtba of a mile.

Thied Race, No. 8.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, 325
each ; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $600 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No 9. -SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse; for all ages; conditions as to weights the same as In No,
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DA \ -Thursday, April 8th.

First Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE. $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Second Race. No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds, foals of
1884, $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1 , 1886, with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano's time (1:16) is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entrieB, of which 11 declared.

Third Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ages.
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit; S10 if declared out, with $600 added, second
horse to save stake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m., of the day
preceding tbe race. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three- year-olds; $100 entrance, $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive SI60; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries.

FOURTH DAY, Saturday, April «Oth.

First Race, No, 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; $10
each from Btarters only, with $400 added, of which $50 to tbe second
horae. WinnerB of the Calitornia, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 15. -THE RE9ACA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillies; $25 each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1886, with
$500 added, of which $60 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pounds
extra. Weighis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Third Race, No, 16.— THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all ages; $100
entrance, $60 forfeit, with $1,000 added; Becond horse to receive
$150; third to save atake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pounds; four-
year-olds 108 pounds; five.vear-olda and upwards 114 pounds. Two
miles.

Fourth Race, No. 17.-CONSOLATION PURSE. 8250, of which $60
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed foe
each time beaten, but no borse permitted to start with lese than 76
pounds. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters In all. races must be named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock r. m., of tbe day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from this rule.

Parties not having colors already registered will be required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and after record will not be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free for starters in purses. Non-starters can declare out at
6 r. m. tbe day preceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in auch case ten
per cent, on amount or purse must be paid.

The AeBociation reeerves the right to postpone raceB on account of
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cause.

All entries to stakes and purees must ho made on or before Saturday,
February 20, 1886, with the Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room 6, 608 Mont-
gomery Btreet, San Francisco. To be valid they must be delivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of closing,
Feb. 20th.

J. Im RATHDONE, President.

ED. S. CTLTER, Secretary.

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Capital Turf Club

Sacramento, Cal.

Spring Meeting,
1886.

April 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Entries Close Saturday,
March 13.

i'K<m;ka.iimk.

FIBST DAY— TUESDAY. APRIL 2UTH.

No. 1. Flash Stakes, for all ages, §25 each, $10 forfeit;
1300 added; second to save stakes. Maiden allowances,
for three-year-olds, 5 lbs; four-year-olds and over, 10
lounds. Dash of one mile.

No. 2. Select Stakes for two-year-olds, $25 each,
110 forfeit, $250 added, the second to save stakes. Win-
ters of fixed, events at P, C. B. H. A. meeting penal-
zed as follows: Of one stake, 5 pounds; two, 7
rounds. Dash of half a mile.

No. 3. Railroad Handicap, for all ages, $25 each, $10
J declared, 3250 added, second to saveBtake; money
nust accompany the declaration, or entry will be held
Jor the whole amount of the entrance; weights to be
tnnounced April I5th, declarations April 19th. Dash
if one mile and a furlong.

No. 4. Selling purse, §200, of which $25 to the second
lorse; for all ages. Fixed valuation, $1,000, two
lounds off for each $100 below, and two pounds added
'or each $100 above fixed valuation. Horses entered
lot to be sold to carry five pounds above rule weights.
DaBh of seven furlongB.

SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 218T.
No. 5. Trotting; purse, $500; 2:25 class.
Ko.fi, Trotting; purse, $300; 2:40 class.

THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 22D.

No. 7. Merchants' StakeB, for all ages, $25 each, $10
orfeit,$300 added, second to save stakes; winner of
he Flash Stake, on the first day, five pounds extra;
lon.winners at the F. C. 11. H. A. meeting allowed 10

ounds. Dash of one mile and three furlongs.

No. 8. Choice Stakes for three-year-olds, $50 each,
26 forfeit, or only $15 if declared April 1st, $300 added,
econdtosave stakes. Winner of any three-y ear-old
take at the P. C. B. H. A. meeting, three pounds
ixtra; of two, 5 pounds extra; of three, seven pounds
xtra. Dash of one mile and a quarter.

No. 9. Misses Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, $25
ach, $10 forfeit, $250 added, the second to save stake.
)ash of five furlongs.

No. 10. Selling purse, $200, of which $25 to the sec-
nd; for all ages; conditions same as No.4. Dash of
ne mile and a furlong.

FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 23D.

No. 11. Trotting; purse, $400; 2:30 class.
No. 12. Pacing; purse, $400; free for all.

FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH.

No. 13. Free purse, $250; conditions and -distance to
a named the day preceding the race, and to close at
i o'clock the night before.

No. 14. Youthful Stakes, for two-year-olds, $25 each,
15 forfeit, or $5 if declared by April 5th, $250 added,
he second to save stakes; winners of any two-year-
Id stake, three pounds, of two stakes, five pounds, of
hree stakes, three pounds extra; maidens that have
tarted and never won allowed five pounds. Dash of
uree-quarte rs of a mile.

No. Li. Capital City Stakes, handicap, for all ages,
100each,$50forfeit, or $25 it declared bv April 20th,
6u0 added, $150 to second, $100 to third; weights to be
nnonnoed April 15th. Dash of one mile and three-
quarters.

Ho. 10. Consolation purse, $200, of which $50 to sec-
nd, $20 to third. Horses beaten once at this meeting
llowed five pounds; twice, seven pounds; three times,
m pounds. Dash of one mile.

CONDITIONS.

Trotting and pacing purses divided into three
iSflnonevB, 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

Trotting and pacing races, 3 in 5 to harness; 5 to
nter; 3 or more to Btart. "When less than 5 enter, the
lub reserves the right to deduct the amount equal to

entries from the purse.

All trotting and pacing races to be governed by
,i National Associative rules.
^' Running races under State Agricultural rules.

Starters in all races must be named to the Secre-
iry.orin the entry box at the track, on or before

o'clock p. m., of tht day precedingthe race. There

!'\|B7ill be no deviations from this rule.

"^ Parties not having colors registered will be required

a record colors at the time of making entries, and

Iter record will not be allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free for starters in purses.

Non-starters can declare out at 6 p. M. the day pre-
eding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
hne can only be excused by presiding judges, and in
ach cases 10 per cent, on amount of purse must be
aid.

Association reserves the right to postpone races on
ccount of unfavorable weather or other sufficient
ause, ,

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on or
efore Saturday. March 13, 1886, with Secretary.

To be valid they must be delivered to the Secretary
r plainly Dost marked on or before the day of closing,
f arch 13,1886. By order of

J. W. WILSON, C. H. TODD,

President. Secretary.

P. O.Box No. 422, Sacramento.

Admission to track and grand stand 50 cents. Ladies

BAY DISTRICT

Association

RUNNING RACES.

—ON—

Saturday, March 20, 1886.

J lotlce tor Entries for Quarter-Mile Dash.

"If

ku1 Free for a11 Quarter Horses. Six or more to enter.
" hree or more to start.

Purse $300,

] EntrieB close March 10th. 1886, with the Secretary

W. H. HINCHMAM,
Secretary,

1436 California St., San Francisco.

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
remises lately occupied by the stock of E. H. Mil-
irJr.E3q., at Sacramento, where he is prepared to
ork horses for the public.

WILBER FIELD SMITH,
Twentieth St., bet. f acd Q StB., Sacramento,

Fetaluma Fair.

TrottingColtStakesfor 1886.

To be trotted at the Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural Association Fair of 18S6,
at Petalnma.

FREE-FOR-ALL.

Three-year-olds, mile heats, 3 in 5. S200 added to
entries.

Two-year-olds, mile and repeat. 5200 added to
entries.

DISTRICT COLT STAKES.

For yearlings, mile dash. S150 added to entries.

For two-year-olds, mile and repeat. S200 added to
entries.

Entries to close March 1st, 1886, except Free-for-
all Two-year-olds closes March 15, 1886, with W. E.
Cox. Secretary, at office in Petaluma.

S50 entrance, of which S10 must accompany nom-
ination. £25 additional to be paid July 1st, and 315
additional Aug. 1st. 1886.

In all races 5 to ente^, 3 to Btart.

Stakes and added money divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to first colt, 30 per cent, to second, and 10
per cent, to third.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

A colt winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

If only two start they must contest for the stakes
paid in, to be divided 66g to first, 33£ to second.

In all District races colts to be owned in the Dis-
trict prior to January 1, 1886.

W. E. COX. J. H. "WHITE,

Secretary. President.

FOR SALE.

The Trotting Stallion

W. S. LYLE.

By Roach's American Star, dam Lady Black Hawk.
by McCracken's Black Hawk second dam the Billings
mare.

He stands 15i hands, very stylish and showy; no
record, but can trot better than 2:30, and go a dis-
tance. He can be seen at the stable of the under-
signed corner Point Lobos and 23d Avenues.

M. RYAN.

Nutwood Mare For Sale.

Chestnut mare, foaled April 7. 18£:0; 152 bands, by
Nutwood.' First dam by imp. Hercules; second dam
by Green's Bashaw. Sound and kind, thoroughly
broken double and single; a well-gaited trotter. Is
now in foal to Abbottsford , due March 25th ; and has a
colt 10 months old by Capt. Webster. (See Bbeeder
and Spohtsmajj May 27. 1885.) She will be sold for
less than her value, as the present owner has no uBe
for her. Address

Wm. A. Parkhurst,

Real Estate Agent, Room 2, Knox Block, San Jose.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

By Boots, (he by Heroules, etc.,) dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out of a NorFolk mare, etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a very hand-
some form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth 67 inches. Entered in the stakes of 188(5-7.

She was foaled March, 1884; has onlv had eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ran one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Apply to

EDWARD K. ALSIP.
1711 N Street., Sacramento.

FOR SALE.

A 'WELL- ESTABLISHED

Gun and Sporting Goods
Business.

Bright new stock, with A No. 1 fixtures. Good
shop connected. Also Lathe, Loaders' Tools, &c.

Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Can be
purchased at a bargain, if applied for immediately.
Address WAIKER A SMITH,
3 7 Sou tli Spring St., Eos Angeles, Cal.

1886. GLENVIEW. 1886.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut fcorse, 15f hands high; weight, 1,190 lbs. Recordv2:21^, tf;21|3£r^-

Sire Felix, 2 J.9J; Manon. 2-21; Menlo, 2:23; Belmont Boy (pacer), 2^3J; Wormwood, 255; Dam S^JsJlmjMuIvenD,
2j27J; Trousseau, 2;28J; Bonnie Wood, 2:322; and the two year old

NTJTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his age, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the ahove, there are a number of other very promising ones, Tjz: Brown Jne trial 2:17. A mare
owned by Mr. Carter, 2:263; quarters in 33 seconds. Another paced a mUe in 2:27J; quartersm 32 seconds. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 seconds, Lelaps was second to Wormwood m 2:365, and
many others as eood. „ , , ,„_ „ L.

^NUTWOOD had not above 120 foals all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentaira gCbis repre-
sentatives in the 2S0 list is more than double that of Hambletonian to that time. Forty °f his Bet maU have been
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2 years of age, for a total of $-15,135. an average of SI, 120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings have been sold for 87,000, an average of $1,100. From the promise of the young things coming on at tho
farm and elsewhere, I feel justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom has just begun. bra.vici. F£E S^o
strictly limited to 40 publio mares. Those desiring to breed will have to he prompt, as Ms boot is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

PANCOAST,

2:21|. Rich bay horse, 151 hands high ; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Klra of PATRON three-year-old record 2:20,2:25,2:19§; last quarter of third heat 32} seconds, a2:09 gait; ACOUAEITJS,
^^^^m^^^^^^W&mE^LttwSyesr-oliKXOiam, distancing her field in third heat;
PEEIOLE3 foS?yetrVdreSrd2Sli; could trot in2:30. PANCOAST HAS oytv 3 ! M™o FOAM only 8 of Iwhicll
fo faVas we can learn, have been worked for speed at all Four of them are named above One other at Jim*
mum trnt in 2:58 and show bursts a 2-30 gait. Another. 2 years old, showed quarters in -10 to 42 seconds. Another, 3
ySs ofd,Sth 3 weeks' v?oTk trotted in 2:12. Another could show a 3 minuto gait. The balance of Ms get, so far as

we can trace, are either in the stud, undeveloped, or remam unbroken. w.,-_,n„ o.ocn u„

PANCOAST. by Woodford Maml.rino, record 2:211, dam Eicara (sister to McCurdys Haniblotonian 235S). by
HaroM; 2d . dam kite (dam of Eelmont), by Mambrinc HCMef ; 3d dam by •Brown s B -llfounder Ho wdl stand at $150.
SriVtliliimtedto 40 mares. His hook is fast filling. Those desiring to breed will have to hook promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYLER, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Bire of Lucy Cuvler- trial for Mr Bonner. 2:15*: half-mile, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira i four-year-old record 2:18!; Day
IrSim foS-yS"l'dKcori fifth beat. 2:213; Halcyon, trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:21i; Algath, foui-yeaMld record 2:2*;
Edwin C, record 2:272 (trial 2213); St. Arnaud, record 229i, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-2; Acquarius, 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse 158 hands, foaled 1863. by Rysdyk's Hambletonian dam Grey Rose (dam of SHlson. sire i of Alvira, record
S '„, z'o0 record 2-32M by Harris' Hambletonian (Bile ol Lady Shannon, record 2:281; Hero (pacer) 2201 VTO
or on wan 3 Annie Si! 2 Sranic 2:23; Nelly Holcomb, 223; Sea Foam, 224J; Major Edsall, 2:29 (aire of fcoiert
McGregor, 2:17i); John Stewart, 2:30. Sebvicb fee, §100.

AH Btnd fees are doe at time of fjervice; no insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided mare»*»t parted
VtitMud stallions live.

J. IB- ^C^'ZEIR/iR/.AJSr, E2EOTTTQB.

Wm. Eastern, - - - Auctioneer.

Eastern's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(LIMITED).

NEW YORK,

Aunouncea the following important sales, by auction
op

THOROUGHBRED YEARLIflGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Luke Blackburn, Bramble, Cireat Tom,

and Enquirer, at tlie

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

Milt SASHVIULE. XEWM.,

On April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEN. TV. h. JACKSON
Nashvile. Tenn.. Easlon's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garten, or the
New lork, Chicago and San Francisco sportina
papers . °

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Raucocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June next, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

TlieSpentlttirii'l Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

Tlie Fairview Stud yearlings, the propert? of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin. Tenn.

Tlie Kenuesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin ithe breeder of Luke Black-
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin
Tenn. '

The Edge-water Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

Tke Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
ilr. w. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all the tboioughbred yearlings bred in the
United States .

Breeders and owners aad trainers, desiring to eater
yearlings or race-horses m tbeBe sales, will greatly
-''lige us by sending jn particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Eastern's National Horse and Cattle Ex.

change (L'd), also announces its Annual
Combination Auction Sale of Trottin"
Trotting-bred. Higli-elass Harness and
General Purpose Horses, Cobs, Ponies, etc .
at Madison Square Garden, Sew York
irom 3d to 14tli March next, for which many
entries of -valuable horses ire already in hand

Further entries for this sale will be received
daily by Wm. Easton, Madison Square Garden, New
York.

DENMARK STALLION,

For Sale.

The single-foot (saddle) and trotting (harness)

stallion

Jack Randolph

Imported from Kentucky, : nd cost $2,600. Is now
at Pumyeas Stable, Seventh and Broadway, Oakland.
Will be sold for 5600. If not sold before March 1st, will
make the season at above place. Pedigree and Testi-
monials are with the horse. He belongs to a family
of natural single-footers and combined horses, and
can't be excelled for style, color, disposition, size,
and breeds tine. Owners of Morgan, Elmo and Mc-
Lellan Mares should read this notice twice.

Pumyeas' Stable,

Seventh and Broadway, Oakland.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On bis Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. ARIEL I.ATIIROP, Room 69. f . T.R. R.
Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

Bulls! Bulls!

To parties in want of Range Bulls, I desire to call
their attention to my herd in Santa Clara County,
I have a enrplus of about 125 bead of yearling bulls,
and offer them at $50. in lots of ten or less, and $40
in all lots larger than ten. Having no dairy, these
calves have had the advantage of all the cows' mtlk,
combined with good pasturage. They are bred from
high grade 8borthorn cows, better known as "The
Rankin Cattle," crosned with young Devon and Short-
horn bull-- ; they are mostly dark red in color.

1IOKCAV HILL,
Madrone station, Santa Clara Co. Cal,

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Feb 27

Roadster Wanted.

A road horse that can trot In from 2:25 to 2:35;
from 5 to 8 years old; 15A to 10 hands high: dark
color: free driver; no puller; disposition suitable
for pole work. Price unlimited.

Address F. *. JIaloue.

212 Sutter St., San Francisco.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. C. 8. HALEY, Sec'y.

jtSTSend for circular. "SI

MONMOUTH FARE,

LONG BRANCH, N. J.

SEASON OF 1886.
ADDED MONEY, S150,000.

The Racing will begin on Saturday, July 3, and continue on Monday,

July 5 and on each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

thereafter until Tuesday, Aug. 24.

NOT LESS THAN SIX RACES EACH DAY.

The following Stakes are Now Open.

To Close and Name March 1st next
FOR FIRST SUMMER MEETING, 1886.

TUe Fonrtli of July Handicap, a sweep-
stakes of S50 each, h. t.. or only SIO if declared by
6-30P M on July 3d with 51.000 added; the second to
receive S250 ont of the stakes; weights to be unb-
lisnedby July 1st; the winner of any handicap after
publication of tie weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one
mile.

The ton" Braneli Handicap, a sweepstakes
of 550 each. h.f.. or only 510 if declared by i P.M.
on Jnlyd. with 51,250 added; the second to receive
6300 ont of the stakes; weights to be published by
July 1st; the winner of any handicap after pullica-
tiodof the weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one mile
and a quarter.

The Shrewsbury Handicap, a sweepstakes
of 550 each, h. f ., or only 510 if declared by C;30 p. M.
on July 3d, with 51,500 added; the second to receive
£350 out of the stakes: weights to be published by

FOR MIDSUMMER MEETING, 1886

The Atlantic Stakes, for two-year-ols, of $50
each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500 to
the second; those not having won *2.000 allowed a
lbs.; maidens allowed 10 lbs.; three-quarters of a
mile.

TUe Seabrignt Stake**, for two-year-olds, of
*50 each, ^15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
lo the second; a winner of $2,000, when carrying
weight for age or more to carry V lbs. ; twice, 5 i lbs i ;
thrice 7 lbs. extra; those not having won $1,000
when carrving weight for age or more allowed 3 lbs. ;
maidens allowed 7 lbs . ; three-quarters of a mile.

The Ken" Bank Stakes, for two-year-olds, of
«50 each $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to the second: a winner of $2,000 when carrying

July 1st; the winner of any handicap after publica-
tion of the weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; one mile
and a half.

The Independence Stakes, for two-year-olds,
of $50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which
$500 to the second; a winner of $2,500 to carry 5 lbs.;
twice, 7 lbs.; thrice, 10 lbs. extra; those not having
won$2,0C0 allowed 5 1 s.; maidens allowed 10 lbs.;
three-quarters of a mile.

The Oeean Stakes, of $100 each, h. f., or only

$25 if declared by June 25th, with $1,500 added, of
which $500 to the second ; one mile and an eighth.

The Monmonth (up. a sweepstakes of $100
each, h. f.. or only $25 if declared by June 25tn with
£2,000 added; of which $500 to the second; thewin-
ner of the Coney Island Cup for 1886 to carry olbs.
extra; one mile "and three-quarters.

weight for aie or" more to carry 5 lbs.; twice 7 lbs.;
thrice, 12 lbs. extra; maidens allowed t lbs.; three-
quarters of a mile.

The Camden Stakes, for two-year-olds, of $50
each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which t500 to
to the second; those having won a stake of t2.000
.handicaps and selling races when carrying less than
weieht for a?e not countine) excluded from starting ;
those not having run second for such stake allowed
3 lbs ■ maidens allowed 7 lbs.; -winners not quali-
fier! to start not to pay forfeit; three-quarlers of a
mile.

TheOptional Stakes, for t«-o-yoar-olds, of S50
each, $15 forfeit, with 81,000 added; the second to re-
ceive $250 out of the stakes; the winner to be sold at
auction for $5,000 or to carry 7 lbs- extra; if entered
to be sold by i p. m., on *he day before the day
appointed for the race for $2,500, allowed , lbs., or if
for£l 000, 14 lbs.; maidens allowed 5 lbs; allowances
cumulative; three-quarters of a mile.

The Barne**at Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
£50 each, 516 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which *500
to the second; the winner of the Belmont Coney
Island Derbv. Stud Stakes or Lonllard Stakes to carry
5 lbs.; of two of those stakes, 7 lbs extra : those not
having won a stake for three-year-olds of ?2,000 when
carrving weight for age or more allowed 5 lbs.;
maidens allowed 10 lbs.; one mile and a half.

The Raritan Stakes, for three-year-olds not
having won a stake, for two-year-olds of $2,000 when
carrying weight forage or more, of $50 > each, S15 for-
feit 'with $1 BOO added, of which £500 to the second;
a winner in 1886 of $2,000, when carrying weight for
age or more, to carry 5 lbs.; twice, 7 lbs ; thrice, 10
lbs extra- thOBe not having won in 1886 (handicaps
and selling races not counting, more than $1,000
allowed 5 lbs., or if not more than $500 7 lbs. or if
they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs. ; maidens allowed
15 lbs. ; one mile and a quarter.

The Elizabeth Stakes, for fillies three years
old not having won a stake for two-year-olds of ^2,000
(handicaps and selling races not countine) of S5U each,
*15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500 to the
second- a winner in 1886 of £2,000 when carrying
weight for ag? or more to carry 5 lbs.; twice, 7 lbs;
thrice 10 lbs. extra; those not having won in 1880
(handicaps and selling races notcounting) more than
81 000 allowed 5 lbs., or if not more than t500, 7 lbs.,
or'if they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.; maidens
; one mile and an eighth

The Xewark Stakes, for' three-year-olds,
$50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,500 added, of which $500
to the second ; a winner in 1880 of s2,0OO when carry-
ing weight for age or more to carry 7 lbs. ; twice,
lbs.; thrice, 12 lbs extra; those not having won in
1386 (handicaps and selling races when carryicg less
than weight for age not counting) more than $1,000
allowed 5 lbs. , or if not more than $500, 7 lbs., or if
they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.; maideus allowed
15 lbs.; one mile.

The Palisade Stakes, for three-year-olds, of S50
each, $15 forfeit, with $l,.c.o0 added, of which $500 .o
the second; winners in 18&6 when carrying weight
for age or more of $2,000 to carry 3 lbs. ; twice, 5 lbs. ;
thrice, 7 lbs. extra; of not more than $1,500, allowed
3 lbs.: of not more than $1,000, 5 lbs.; of not more
than £500, 7 lbs.; non-winners in 1886 allowed 12 lbs.;
maidens allowed 15 lbs. ; one mile and an eighth.

The Trenton Stakes, for three-year-olds, of
$50 each, £15 forfeit, with $1,C00 added; the second to
receive $250 out of the stakes; the winner to be sold
at auction i or $5,000 or to carry 7 lbs. extra: if en-
tered to be sold by 4 p. m. on the day before the day
appointe for the race for $4,000 allowed 3 lbs. ; if for
$3,000, 7 lbs ; if for $2.000, 12 lbs.; if for $l,00ij, 20
lbs.; one mile and an eighth.

The Eatontown Stakes, of $100 each.h. i.,
or only $25 if declared by July 15th, with Sl,50o
added, of which $500 to the second; horses three
years old and upward, not having won when carry-
ing weight for age or more in 1886 more than $1,000
allowed 5 lbs.; or if not more than $500, 10 lbs.; or
if they have not won in 1886, 15 lbs. ; maidens al-
lowed, if three years old, 20 lbs; if four years old
or more 25 lbs.; one mile.

The Freehold Stakes, of $100 each, h. f , or
only $25 if declared by July 15th, with $1,500 added,
of which $500 to the second; horses not having won
when carrying weight for age or more in 1S86 more
than $2,000 allowed 3 lbs.; or if not more than $1,000
7 lbs.; or if they have not won in 1886, 12 lbs.;
maidens allowed*, if three years old, 15 lbs.; if four
years or more, 20 lbs.; one mile and a half .

The Passaic Slakes, for three Tear-olds aud
upward, of $50 each, $15 forfeit, with $1,000 added;
the second to receive $250 out of the stakes; non-
winners in 1886 allowed 10 lbs., and if maidens, 15
lbs.; three-quarters of a mile.

The Midsummer Handicap, a sweepstakes
of $50 each, h. f.. or only $10 if declared bj 4 p.
m. on the day before the day appointed for the race,
with $1,000 added; the second to receive £250 out of
the stakes; weights to be published two days before
the race; one mile.

The Harvest Handicap, a sweepstakes of $50
each, h. f., or only $10 if declared by 4 p. M. on
the day before the day appointed for the race; with
$1,250 added; the second to receive $300 out of the
stakes; weights to be published two days before
the race; one mile and a quarter.

The Xavesink Handicap, a sweepstakes of
$50 each, h. f., or only $10 if declared by 4 e. si.
on the day before the day appointed for the race,
with ^-1.500 added; .the second to receive $350 out
of the stakes; weights to be published two days
before the race; one mile and a half. *

allowed 15 lbs .

FOR SECOND SUMMER MEETING, 1886

FOR SALE.

Fine lem. and w. Setter dog pup, staunch on
game, and retrieves; 8 months old. By Sam ex Bell.
Sam by "Weaverman's Ponto, ex Nobel's Nellie. Bell
by Morris' Pete ex Morford's May. Weaverman's
Ponto, by Aldrichs' Macgregor ex Gales' Nellie. Also
English beagles of guaranteed purity. Also fine lot
of game fowls bred for Ihe pit.

JOHN KMI.TIT.
Placerville, El Dorado Co . Cal.

r i Elcho.

|Pat Uu.

DUKE!

( Montague
1 Gypsy....-
^ (Nora.

IN THE STUD. FEE $25.

CHAS. E1AEDING, 538 Washington St., Sau Fraucisco

I Bang..

( Coham's Bang.
| Price's Vesta.

(Vandevorfs ) I (Garth's Drake.

[_Peg \ Sail, 1286 E. K, C. S. B.

IN THE STUD- FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

B T. Vandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

Marin County Kennels*

Doss taken to train aud board. For
terms, particulars, etc. address

CJEO. I. AI.LODER.
lower Lake. Lake Co., Cal.

New Dog" Food.

GENUIHE"

SPRAffS>

IPATENT.IS

iSKMRED-
Spratfs Meat "FIBRINE" Dog Cakes.

These "Fibrine" Dog Cakes are used at all the
principal Bench Shows and Kennels in America and
Europe, and at the Boyal Kennels at Ascot, "Windsor
and Sandringham. The sale of these '-Fibrine" Tog
Cakes in England exceeds two hundred tons each
week. Five large cakes for *S5 cents.

CHALLENGE DOG FOOD.

A combination of ^food elements of which fifty per
cent, is meat, thoroughly cooked and canned. The
nutritive properties of the meat are preserved; it is
always moist with its rich juices, ever ready for
use, and easy of digestion. Two. pound cans,
•J 5 cents. Eight-pound cans 75 cents.

For Sale by

E. T. ALLEN,

Agent for the Pacific Coast,
416 Market St., San Francisco.

FAIRLAWN

S T O CK FA EM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares

each, b. f., or only $15 if declared by August 1st,
with >'2,5u0 added; the second to receive ^25 it out of
the stakes; those not having won a stake of $3,00u
when carrying weight lor age or inure allowed 5 lbs.;
beaten maidens allowed 10 lbs.; three- quarters of a
mile.

I he Choice, Slake*., for three-year-olds, of -100
each. h. f., or only $16 If declared by August 1st, with
$2,5 *0 added; the second tu receive 8250 out of the
those not having won a stake for threc-yeir-
olds of 83.O0D when carrying weight for age or more
allowed 5 lb3. ; maidens allowed 10 lbs.; one mile
and a half.

The Sloel A < handon Champagne stakes.

for two-year-olda, "i 925 eat h, p. p. . with 9600 added
by Messrs. Moet &. Chandou, of which MuO to the
second; the winner oi a stake of $2,000 to carry 5 lbs.;
twice, "lbs.; thrice, 12 Ldb. extra; moldeiiB not hav-
ing ran second for a stake of #2,000 allowed 7 lbs.;

ll.rei'-quarters of a mile.

x b Winner of a certain sum means winner of a single race of that value.

Weight for age means standard weight, according to the Eulea of the Course where the race is run, or

ItS Nominations to be addressed to the Secretary, Twenty-seventh street and Madison aveuue. New York.

The Champion Stakes, of 8250 each, h. f., or
only-*25if declared by July 1st. or only 86011 de-
clared bv August 1st. with 82,500 added; the second
to receive >500 out of the stakes, and the third to
save his stake; one mile and a half.

The Delaware Handicap, a sweepstakes of
«50each h. f.. or only £ 10 if declared by 4 p.m. on
the day before the day appointed for the race, with
«1 ->50 added; the second to receive sMOO out of the
stakes; weights to be published two days before the
race; one mile and an eighth.

The Monmouth Handicap, a sweepstakes
of flOO e"ach. b. f., or enly 826 n d< i lared by 4 r.
M on the day before the day appointed for the
race or *I0 if declared by August 1st. with £2,500
added of which $500 to the second; weights to be
published after the Champion. Choice and Omnibus
Stakes are run, and two days before the race; one
mile and a half.

The Select Stakes, for two- year- olds, of 8100

and 170
Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1886 All thf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be initial. . .■-.,- j- j
A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices with name of stallions they were bred to in 1S85, and dates of service, has been
printed and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity toobtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ABE OFFERED FOB SAIE AT F.UB1AWS.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and rehablo
YOUNG BOADSTEKS, as well as those who want

FIBST-CIASS. STA5DABD-BBED TBOTMXG STOCK

For bre purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

mil Ll ni^Tl? PPTPT7 PJ . A "\T Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
iHHi OVi J-l JTJAjXUJ-J X JJiil.1 price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1S85, or further information, address

took Box 392.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

THE MAC0MBER METAL FLYING TARGET.

The only Fly ins Tar-ret
yet inveiitetl which,
when hit, resembles a
wounded or wiused Mr<l.

It is the only target
which Will Score Every
Time when fairly hit.

Me challenge anyone lo

produce its equal in il&ht

Hcorlng qualities, cheap,

/ nesv. anil all other points

necessary to a pcrieet

target .

Our Target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
ueed, and at 15 c raft each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
one-quarter cent per BhoL

J. H, COSTER, Secretary,

WEBBS LOllLLJLAlUl, President,

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE

CLABROUGH & GOLCHEE,

©30 aaci 632 Montgomery St., S. F.

CIRCULAR.

SOLE AGENTS

FOB

PACIFIC COAST,

1886

glte fBrecucr and ^-yxtsmwau

143

J. B. MILLER, General Manager.

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bird is a Sure Flyer. Rain or Dampness Does 'Sot Afreet Tliera.

Flies More Like the JEatural Bird.

Is One-half Cheaper than Any Other Target-

£ FOR SALE Br ALL GUN DEALERS. Ask to see the American Clay Bird and Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Eighth Street AGlenway Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.

SONOMA COUNTY

Agricultural Park,

ASSOCIATION.

TROTTING COLT STAKES,

To be Trotted at the

ANNUAL FAIR, 1886,

AT SASTA ROSA.

OPEN TO THE STATE.

For foals of 1885; dash of one mile; ?25 entrance,
of -which 35 most accompany nomination; 310 most
be paid May 1, 18S6, and 310 August 1,1886; 3200
added.

For two-year-olds and under; 350 entrance, of
-which 310 must accompany nomination; 315 to be
paid May 1,1886, and 325 to be paid August 1, 1886;
§250 added. One mile and repeat.

For threfe-yeax-olds or under; 380 entrance, of
■which 320 must accompany nomination; 320 to be
paid May 1, 1886, and 340 to be paid August 1. 1886;
3300 added. Best 3 in 5.

For four-year-olds or under ; 3100 entrance , of which
§25 must accompany nomination; 325 on May 1, 1886,
and 350 on August 1, 1886:3350 added. Best 3 in 5.

Entrance to all the above to close with E. W.
Davis. Secretary, March 1, 1886. Five to fill; three or
more to start; two moneys of which. 65 per cent, to
first horse, and 35 per cent, to second horse. Non-
starters forfeit all money they have paid. If but two
start, they may trot for forfeit, divided as above. In
all other respects the National Trotting Association
rules to govern.

E. V* . Davis, I. 1)1 Tl'KK.

Secretary. President.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FO RCE HORSES.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a full stock of the celebrated
J- Fennell's Cythiana Boots.

■Which are now in use by ALL the principal Breeders
and Trainers throughout the United States. I shall
offer them at low prices, and from their superior fit-
ting qualities and the excellent materials used they are
pronouneed by experts the cheapest boots made.

J. O'KAXE, S6J Market SU

Wholesale and retail dealer in Harness and Saddlery
Goods of all kinds.

Electioneer Stallion
FOR SALE.

Solid bay, black points, coming seven years old,
about 15i bands high. Sire Electioneer, dam by
McCracten's Dave Hill, Jr. Second dam by Owen
Dale. Owing to a severe sprain of one hind ankle
when three years old, this horae has not beeu on the
track, but he is veet fast. It is confidently believed
that his ankle is all right now, and that he will be in
racing condition next Fall

The few celts gotten by this horse are marvels of
perfection and have the trotting instinctin a marked
degree. They demonstrate that their sire is a stock
horse of the very highest order. Properly placed
this horse- will more than pay for himself this

Also for sale, a two-vear-old colt, sired by above
horse, and out of a St. Clair mare. In color, form
and action this colt is a duplicate of his sire, and is
as rare in quality as in breeding.

For price and particulars inquire of

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN.

Important
Notice,

will have on consignment' from the Eastern States
in six weeks a selected lot of yearling Durham Bulls,
Southdown and Oxford sheep. Parties desiring any
live stock of any breed or age can have them come at
same time by giving me two or three week's notice.
Prices moderate for first-class stock.

ROIXiN P. SAXE,

Importer, Exporter and Commission
Merchant.

536 Eighteenth S*-„ Oakland, or Euss House, S. b

Secnred by Letters Patent, July 3/i, 1889.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eve wlulecireumscribingthe vision, substantially as
herein described.

3 . In a bridle , and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, sobstantiallv as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
nieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
U and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as anrl for the purpose hereir
described. , ._,,--,,

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the bunds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the iear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, andad-
jostable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood. . , .

It meets with universal approb?.tion, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
whenvoung colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the jenee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERKON.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

H0RTH0RN

-OR—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

—APPI.lt" TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Clydesdale Horses!

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PEXE STREET. Cor. Montgomery,

— SAX FBASCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines, Brandies, "Whiskies,

and Liquors,

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

Ashniont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Ar rived Ex Australian teamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES and Mares, imported by Thomas
Brookless. Can be seen at Bay District Track.
FOR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Iaye Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Montsoniey St, San Francisco.

■

ANTED-

LADIES AM) GENTLEMEN w&°

rishto male if S U> $4 a day easily at their

owtfchom^. Work ;eni hv mail. No canvassing. Address

Kiibsump, crown lUfc. Co., --'t Viae St., Cin'ii, 0,

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate ot
Ontario Veterinary col-
lege, Toronto, Canada,

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 !>"atomn St

Beaidence, 96C Howard St,, 8a uj Fran Cisco.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

HlMt V WALSH,

Snp't Running Horse Dep't,
Palo Alto Stock Farm.

Notice.

Herbebt H. Beows, M.P.
Nugest W. Bnows,

Geo. H. Holmes,
C. Becce Lowe,

tbadlvq as

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
SalksTnen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies: or tbey will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permiiied to J. B. Haggin Esq..
and Major Bathbone of San Francisco.

BR«W.\ I'.KON. A COu

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Svdney,
New South Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCTIONEEBS,
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell In All lilies and
the State.

Counties ot

REFERENCES.

J. S. Caret, Sacramento. J. D. Cars, Salinas

A. P. Saegent, Gilroy. Job?,- Bo«gs. Colusa

P. A. Ftkigax, San Francisco.

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably those of Messrs. Whip-
ple.OolgTOve.Dietz.Coutts, Dougherty. Nt-wland A
Hammond, Daniel Cook and others, we" feel assured
our ability to give satisfaction in all business in-
trusted to our care. ?-;iIes will be made in all cities
and counties in the State. We have in contemplation
a series of combination or breeders" sales, similar to
those so successfully held at the East. We will be
pleasedtoentei into correspondence with parties de-
siring to pairicipate in such sales. Private purchases
and sales of improved live stock of all descriptions
will be made on commission and stock shipped with
utmost care. Several fine ranches at private sale
Purchases and sales made of land of every descrio-
tion. F

KIIXTP A CO- 116 Montgomery street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22, 18(0).

Parties having sick or injured horses. cattle, does,
etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and 91.

Send for B lizard's Worm Powders for
horses, and Ills Worm Mixture lor dogs.

They never fail in their action. WiUsendapackace
by mail for 91. b

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Je-seys of both sexes for sale. Fostoffice address.
San Francisco. Cal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

33t llilr.i st.. sbii Frmndno.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

1 have now on hand, and ofler for sale at reasonable
prices. «t my stock-fun . too Co.

Pigs from two i. -
months old, bred from the best strains of Pr
Ptock, which I import yearly from BngUn
Apply to wno. torbitt.

31b California S'
San Ft

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(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
Trains leave, and are due to arrive ai
San Francisco.

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TO EAJST OAKLAND— •6:00— *6; 30— 7:00-7:20— 8:J0-
8-30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:03— li:30
—1-00— 1-30— 2*0— 2:30— 3:00 — 3:30 — 4:00— 4:30 — 5:00
— 5:30—6:00—6:30 — 7:00—8:00—9:00 — 10:00 — 11:00 —
*12'00.

TO FRUIT VALE— *6:00— '6:30 — *7:00—'7:30— *8:00 —
*8:30-*3:30-*4:00— *4:30- -*5:00— *5:30— "6:00 — *6:30-
9:00.

TO FRUIT VALE (via Alameda)— •9:30—6:30— til: 00
— *12:00.

TO ALAMEDA— *6 :00—*6:30-7 :00—*7 :30— 8:00 — *8 :30 -
9:00— 9:30— 10:00— tlO :30-ll:00-tH:30-12:00—tl2:30-
1-00— il-30— 2:00— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30 — 5:00— 5:30 —
6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— *12:00.

TO BERKELEY— •6:00— •6:30—7:00— *7:30 — 8:00— *8:30
_9 .00— +9 :30-10 :00-tl0 :30— 11 :00— til :30 — 12 :00 —1 :O0
—2-00— 3-00 — 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00—
8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— *12:00. _

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J8-00—*8-30— 9:00-10:00— 11 :00-tl:00— 2:00— 3:00— 4:00
_*4:30— 5:00— •5:30— 6:00--*6:30— 7:00.

To San Francisco Daily.

?BOM FRUIT VALE— *6:2i— •S:58— *7:23— «7:53— *8 3ffi
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FROM FRUIT VALE (via Alameda) — *5:l6 — *5:45 —
16:45—19:15— *3:15.

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7-30—8:00—8:30—9:00-9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 — 11:30
12:00—12:30—1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00—3:30—4:00 —
4:30—5:00-5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 7:57—8:57—9:57 —

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 7 minntes later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— '5:22— "5:52 — *6:22 — 6:52- *7:>l -
7:52— •8:22—8:52— 9:22— 9:52— tl0:22 — 10:52 — tU:2a-
11-52— 112:22— 12:52— {1:22— 1:52— 2:52— 3:22-3:52— 1:22
—4-52—5:22— 5:52— 6:22— 6:52— 7:52— 8:52— 9:52— 10:52.

FROM BERKELEY— *5:15— *5:45— *6:15— 6:45— "7:15—
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3:45_^l:45_*5:15— 5:45— •6:15— 6:45— *7:15.

1KEEK ROUTE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO-*7:lS- 9:15— 11:15— 1:15-

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •6:15-8:15—10:15— 12:15— 2:15-

4:15.

•SundayB excepted.

t Sunday b only.

Standard Time furnished by Randolph & Co. B. F.

A. N. TOWSE,
Qen. Manager,

T. H. GOODHAN,

Gen. PasB. ATtk. Agl.

Horses for Sale.

Thoroughbreds.

SIR THAD, b g, i years, by Norfolk or Thad
Stevens, bis dam Lady Amanda.

TOO SOON, ch m, foaled December 31, 1867, by
Norfolk, her dam Lady Davis, by Red Bill, the dam of
Dashaway. Stinted to X X and Antevoio.

EX TEMPLO, ch f, foaled 1883, by Thad
Stevens, her dam Too Soon. Unbroken.

TROTTERS.

PVRISSIMA DAMSEL, chm, foaled 1867, by
Whipple's Hambletonion, her dam by Cornplanter.
Stinted to Antevoio.

My main reason for selling these horses is lack of
room. Lady Viva is a very handsome mare, and
showed a great flight of speed when in training.
Having a double crosB of Newminster blood, now bo
"fashionable" in Eugland, that, and the perform-
ances of her near relatives, insures her being a good
broodmare. Every one of the family had an inheritance
of speed. Malcolm, Ontario, Uegent, Lady Amanda.
Lady Middle ton and others of the progeny of Lady
Lancaster, had this first qualification of a racehorse
in an eminent degree. The sire of Lady Viva, Three
Cheers, I always considered a racehorse of the highest
class. He could run a quarter inBide of 24 seconds,
and so far as could be told from his work, no race was
too long for him. He is a half-brother of Hock- Hock-
ing, sire of St. David, Beaconefield. Arthur H. and
others.

Sir Thad showed a wonderful trial whan a yearling ;
he hurt bis leg in that trial, but bo far as can be Been
now he 1b perfectly sound.

Too Soon is the dam of Olto, and a half-sister to
Dasbaway, an old-time celebrity.

The Norfolk mares have proved such good breeders
that the blood iB valuable.

Ex Temp to is a fine-looking filly of good size and
form. She has not been broken.

In the trotting stud the daughters of Whipple's
Hambletonian have gained distinction.

There are ten by Whipple's Hambletonian in the
2:30 list, and the mares by him are superior brood-
'. lares.

My only reason for selling is a lack of accommoda-
tion. Were I situated so as to keep tbem 1 would
not sell for double the price now put upon tbem.

Jos. Cairn Simpson.

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Redwood, which connect with 8:30 a. m. Train.

SPECIAL Roust -trip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos. Soquel and Sai
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EX1TR8IOX TW'KE-15.

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Santa Clara

1 75

2 60

San Mateo

75

1 10

San Jose

1 75

2 50

Belmont

1 00

1 25

Gilroy

2 75

4 00

Redwood

1 00

1 40

5 00

125

1 25

150
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1 25 1 75

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Btreet, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market

street, Grand Hotel.

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Superintendent. Asst. Pass. 4 Tkt. Agt.

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A full line of everything used by trotters and runnels. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Eates. Also,

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Eastern Agents, A. E. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New l'ork

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Summer and Winter Resort of the

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with ita beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
In abundance can he obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may )<e had in season.

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Ib noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in Its waterB, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The aoove-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

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variety. Notably

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and Bear.

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at San Mateo i<>r those veil-known Retreats, PURis.
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tent of range at aiid about NAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'N for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and off er special inducements to tie lovers
of this manly snort,

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will be untitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogB received In Baggage
Cars.

I'.nin order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while hi transit, i( is necessary that tliev be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
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and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken iu Passenger Cars.

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Imported Holstein Cow, LENA WIT (1469 N. H. B.)f

Winner of First Prize, North Holland Cattle Show, Ackmaar, March, 1885. Property of P. H. BURKE, Menlo Park.

Imp. Lena Wit.

We this week present a very life-like cut of this now

celebrated cow, winnerof the 6rst prize at theNorth Holland

Cattle Show, held at Ackmaar last March.
This grand cow gave 22 quarts at one milking at that Show,

and has a Holland record of 88 pounds of milk per day.
In July last, while in quarantine, she gave between sis and

seven gallons per day, on dry feed.
She weighs over 1,600 pounds.
Her sire was the "District Bull of ScheUingout."
Her dam "Lena" has a record of 7S pounds of milk per day.
This was one of a number of animals booght by Mr. Frank

H. Burke of Menlo Park, and which have jnst arrived.
Among his animals he has brought out representatives of
e most fashionable milk and batter strains: Lincoln,
iolet, Aggie, Jacob and Twisk families, as well as a number
* the best milkers of the Beemster, Friesland and North
olland butter strains. Also a number of cows and heifers

now safely in calf to the most celebrated eastern bulls.
His advertisement, offering a portion of these animals for
will be found in the appropriate column.

.,

Harris Olney, the popular young jockey who has gained
sucn enviable notoriety in the Eancocas jacket, has received
a tempting offer of a mount of one of the favorites in the
Kentucky Derby, and enough other mounts to make his
visit to Louisville worth the journey. It is not certain that
he will go, however. Olney will remain with his friend
Matt Brynes, and be first jockey in Halt's new public stable,
which promises to be one of great strength, not in numbers,
but in quality. Apropos of Olney, Mr. Lorillard made him
a present of 82,000 at the conclusion of last season's racing.
This, in addition to his regular salary and his earnings, made
the voung jockey very comfortable. Mr. Lorillard's action
speaks most unmistakably his opinion of the lad. Certainly,
Olney has had great opportunities by his connection with
the stable, but. unlike most youngsters, his opnlence did not
spoil him. He did not lounge about bar-rooms or pool-rooms
and strive to act like a blackguard, as we see many do. He
kept himself to himself, had a civil answer for every one,
and minded his own business. Gradually, he has come to
great demand among the gentleman owners, on account of
his excellent habits and freedom from suspicion. Should he
continue in this path he may attain a distinction eqnal to
that enjoyed by the late Constable, over whose crave Lord
Eoseberry cast a tear, and who earned the title of the gentle-
man of jockeys. I

That Mr. Pierre Lorillnrd has seen fit to retire from racing,
is a hard blow to Bryne, hi6 trainer. I know one of the own-
ers of the largest stables last fall made Byrne a big offer to
leave Lorillard and come to him next season. Byrne's
answer was memorable. Said he: "If Mr. Lorillard had
only one horse, and that one a selling plater, I wouldn't leave
him." From this you can see what sort of feeling existed
between Lorillard and his trainer. It's fnnny, too, as a few
years ago all the trainers were afraid to go to Lorillard. None
of them pleased him. and he chaDged every year. He had
Bill Prvor, then old Brown, then Littlefield, then Pieeino, and
finally Tony Taylor. He discharged Pyror right in the mid-
dle of the season, so he did Littlefield. who had a law suit
with him over it. Trainers felt tempted to refnse the big
salaries he offered, for, as they said, he discharged
a man suddenly, impaired his character, and mined
him. Lorillard cnt Taylor adrift, and almost accused
him of fraud. He couldn't get any one and was
obliged to take np Byrne, who was then second trainer.
Byrne was so frightened at bis own good luck, that he work. >d
like a slave. He had great success, but his sense of
sibility gave him gray hair refore he was thirty. It ni
him a' comparatively rich man. but a prematurely old
Lorillard has rewarded him well, and given him a big
a public trainer.

146

ggfee %xzz&tx &t*fl J> ycrrtsman.

March 6

OUR NEW YORE LETTER.

L Lorillard's Nominations— Betting in

Gotham on the Kentucky Derby-Lists

of the Fairview and Spendthrift

Yearlings to be Sold in

New York by William

Easton— General

News, Etc.

There is general satisfaction in racing circles here at the
news that Mrs. G. L. Lorillard will probably ran some of her
ktrhnsband" horses. It is not known as yet whether the
houses were transferred to her before his death If they were,
fte transfer would probably be accepted by the jockey clubs
here and the entries for the stakes would hold good. Ihe
most" interesting feature of the Withers was to be the meet-
Sg of Portia" a and Electric, and if the transfer has been
made these two cracks will probably meet Mrs Lor. lard
has always taken au interest in racing and a good story ^is
told of her indignation last summer atAlcock, who won Id not
start St Augustine, because he had been scratched. M.s
Lorillard it is said, declined to accept Alcock's reason for not
stating, and said- "The horse ought to be started whether
hp had been scratched or not." .

Kentucky Derby wagers have not developed in any new
features this week in the three books now open in the city
The last oenciller in the field is vory liberal to the backers of
IanFotPoffeingthe largest price yet laid (15 to 1) against
fhe California-owned colt, and 20 to 1 each against any of
he other favori.es, Blue Wing, EnngK. ^ H.m™r, Oo»
Cregan Silver Cloud, Preciosa, Ben All, and Jim Cray.
These are the longest figures ever offered in a winter book on
the Derby and shoWhow profitable a race for the pencillers it
must prove when the present diversity of opinions insures
the breeding of so many horses. In former years, on th s and
other future events we have heard the old story of the "pub-
lic will only backing a half-dozen horses, the others go ng
begging," etc.; but with over 90 remaining in the
Derby it now looks as if nearly one-third of this number
have credentials worthy the sustained support of ™ngaine
backers. The Jim Gray commission from Chicago where
the owners are, had forced the price down to 20 to 1 filling
one book without getting all the money on either The com-
missioner would have put on a thousand at , 3o to 1, but he
had to be contented with placing less than half his order at
an average of 25 to 1. All the talk about 50 to 1 having been
la°d here against Jim Gray is a mistaken idea The biggest
price laid was 35 to 1 for small money, and that was only
obtainable in one quarter for about twenty-four hours. L he
truth of the matter is that the colt's improvement was an
open secret before a book was opened here, and more than
one was ready to intrust him with their ducats at the long
odds Jim Gray, however, in his two-year-old running hardly
classes with several of his other competitors. Still he is as
well-bred as anything, and was Ten Brock's largest two-year-
old winner in 1S85, and should find the trip more to his lik-
ing than some of his competitors. Ennght had beeninquired
after pretty often of late, and the news from Kentucky is
favorable to the son of Enquirer and Matagorda. He is cer-
tainly in good hands, and Kogers will eradicate his quitting
propensities, ifench a thing is possible Longlight s owner
has taken the fall book from one penaller. This brother to
Longview has the advantage of being in the same stable as
Kirkman and is said to have recently come creditably out of
a trial with the crack. If so, he will be a dangerous colt in
the Derby. Ferona HI., the sister to Fenda, now at Sheeps-
head Bay, is a Derby candidate no one mentions. _ And yet
it is not at all improbable that she may fill her Louisville en-
gagement. She is a very different looking filly from last year,
has put on several hundred pounds of flesh, and will surprise
those who only remember her as the little "rant, onfall.
Late prices are $5,000 to $166 Longlight, $4,000 to $200,
Silver Cloud, $1,300 to $65 Jim Gray, etc. , . .

North Hudson Driving Park's prospects for early racing in
New Jersey are good, judged by the prospectus of the lessees,
Messrs Carr & Co. The success of the December meeting
there has naturally stimulated the lessees to offer still greater
inducements to horse owners for their April meeting at Gut-
tenburg, and with the improvements contemplated there, an
increase of fifty per cent, in the purses and the opening of
stakes with libera) added money (not less than $500), horse-
owners will find the meeting a profitable venture for them
If the system of a cash entry, say $10, with *15 additional
for starters, be pursued in the stakes, it is linely to please all
parties concerned and meet with better favor than the lorfeit
plan The courseris certainly the best track in the country,
the drainage being simply perfect, underlaid as it is with a
stratum of stone and brush, through which all moisture per-
colates as through a sieve. It has been thoroughly covered
this winter, and will be ploughed up for the runners about
the first of March. A recent visit there this week showed it
to be in prime order, the frost being apparently all out of the
around More stables have been erected, and there ib now
ioomfor fully 200 horses. Transportation will be much
quicker, and the other improvements will include toe open-
ing of a new gate at the Bouthern end of the held, which will
lessen the distance to be traveled nearly half a mile. A
plank walk will be laid down from this entrance to the grand
and pool stands, and will be covered in. It is expected to
have a preliminary meeting to begin March 17th.

Futurity mares in the Coney Island Jockey Club s great
race for 1888 were headed, as we announce! recently, by the
California mare Glenita, who dropped a fine filly fcal at Mr.
Baldwin's Santa Anita Banch last month. Conversely, an-
other Califnrnian mare, Augusta E., by Norfolk, was unfort-
unate enough to slip her foal by Norfolk. The mare, which
:s the property of W. B. Todhunter, is thus the first one
r snorted whose entry iB made void in the Futurity Stakes.
Augusta E was entered at St. Louis as well as Coney Island.
Jim Kenwick, the California sprinter, is wintering finely
near Orange, N. J. His game leg is apparently as sound as
could be desired, and all indications point to the son of Joe
Hooker being able this year to trouble the cracks of the T.
Y. C. to beat him. Kenwick has run five furlongs in 1 :00j, at
ban Francisco in 1883.

Goblin 4 years, by Mortemer, who won a race at Gutten-
burg lastDecember, is turning out to be a natural jumper.
He is said to be a greatly improved animal in every respect,
and with little or no schooling to have shown an ability to
"jump over the moon."

Kockawav handicaps, as made public, show, as expected,
Bourke Cochran and Charlemagne the top weights. Quebec,
McGowan Major Pickett and Bucka rank next in public
estimation and of the middle weights Wellington, Tilford,
Glenarm Judfe Griffith look well in on some of their raceB.
\moDg the light weights the new candidate Referee, Eohst,
Rica etc are in well, if they can jump, and the Western
horse St Patrick has the bottom weight (137 lbs. in each

race) The cremated animals Trombone, Harngan and Lau-
relwood were not handicapped. Altogether the weights are
well adjusted and should bring out a large acceptance.

Spendthrift's yearlings will be sold here at Madison Square
Garden in June, by Mr. Wm. Easton, along with the Fair-
view Kennesaw, Edgewater and Oak Forest youngsters.
Spendthrift's yearlings, by reason of Bankrupts perform-
ances, sold for high prices in June last. This year there are
ten fillies and one colt by him which will be sold at auction
as noted above; they are as follows: Chestnut colt, brother
to Bankrupt, dam imp. Authoress by Favomus; chestnut
filly, sister to Stockton, the $6, 100 colt, dam Doubt oy Eclipse
or Cavalier; chestnut filly, dam Maid of Sker by Brother to
Strafford; bay filly, dam the great race mare Janet, by Light-
ning; bay filly, dam imp. Cestus II., by George Frederick;
brown filly, dam imp. Potash II. by Lord Clifden; bay fally,
dam Phoebe Mayflower by Phaeton; chestnut filly, dam imp.
Kapanga, dam of Keene and Kalula, by Victorious; brown
filly dam imp. Pell Mell mare, by Pell Mell, sou of Young
Melbourne; brown filly, dam imp. My Nannie O, by Ihe
Palmer- bay filly, dam imp. Constantinople, dam of JJutcn
Roller by Lorn Lyon; brown filly, dam imp. Bombazine, by
Uncas, son of Stockwell, and a chestnut filly, by imp. King
Ban dam Ladv Caroline, half-sister to Joe Cotton by imp.
Australian. Such a well-bred lot as this should excite keen
competition. _ .. ,

The World sayB about the Fairview yearlings to be sold at
the same time: "Among other lots of thoroughbred year-
lings to be sold in New York in June by Mr Easton of the
National Horse and Cattle Exchange, are those bred by Mr.
Charles Reed, at Fairview, near Gallatin, Tenn. Heretofore
Mr Reed's youngsters -have nearly all been the produce of his
English stallions, but this'year he will offer, barring accidents
four colts and three fillies by Long Taw, and ten colts and
two fillies by Duke. The latter is a son of Leamington, out
of the famous Lexington mare Carrie Atherton, whose grand-
sires in the direct line were imported Sovereign imported
Glencoe and American EJipse. Long Taw, as will no doubt
be remembered by those who saw him run, was by Longfel-
low out of Slipper; she by Planet, out of Yonng Essler by
imported Yorkshire. Those who saw Mr. Reed s youngsters
last autumn pronounced them to be as promising as any in
Tennessee, and as they are having the best of care this win-
ter they will no doubt hold their own in the averages of
those sold during the sale." In breeding the lot is as follows:

BY LONG TAW, HE BY LONGFELLOW.

Bay colt (Feb. 20), Dam Athlene by Pat Malloy.
Chestnut colt (April 29), dam Income by Revenue.
Bay colt (April 15), dam imp. Pisa by Parmesan.
Chestnut colt, (March 31), dam Certiorari by Anstides.
Bay fillv (April 2), dam Bounce by Bonnie Scotland.
Bay filly (May 10), dam Belle of the Meade by Bonnie Scot-
land.
Bay filly (April 16) dam Violet by Vauxhall.

BY DUKE, HE BY LEXIXGTON.

Bay colt (Feb. 28), dam Slambang by Virgil.

Bay colt (April 14), dam Algeria by Abd-el-Kader.

Bay colt (April 22), dam imp. Dry Toast by Brown Bread.

Bay colt (May 5), dam Bradamante by War Dance.

Bay colt (April 5), dam imp. Contessa by D'Estournel.

Bay colt (March 21), dam Annie G., by Phaeton.

Chestnut colt (May 25), dam Kate McDonald by Mickey Free.

Bay colt (May 19), dam Acquittal by Calvin.

Bav colt (May 24), dam Gray Nun by Aster. _

Bay colt (May 20), dam Imperatrice by Warminster.

Bay filly (March 31), dam Faustina by Glenelg.

Bay filly (April 29), dam imp. Athenais by Blair Athol.

BY IMP. ROSSIFEB, HE BY ROSIfJRUCIAN.

Bay colt (Feb. 22), dam Lady of the Lake by Bonnie Scot-
Chestnut' colt (April 23), dam Wissahickon by Leamington.
Chestnut colt (May 21), dam Glencavine by Glenelg.
Chestnut colt (April 16), dam Minnie D. by Longfellow.
Bay filly (April 3), dam Shamrock by Buckden.
Bay filly (April 21), dam Round Dance by War Dance.
Bay filly (March 6), dam Maggie Hunt by King Ernest.
Bay filly (April 18), dam Holmdel by Leamington.

BY IMP. HIGHLANDER, HE BY BLAIR ATHOL.

Bay colt (March 30), dam Alice Bruce by Fellowcraft.
Chestnut filly (March 31), dam Miss Dance by War Dance.

BY IMP. FECHTER, HE BY BEL DEMONIO.

Chestnut colt (March 20), dam Maritana by Leamington.
Bay colt (May 10), dam Etiquette by Enquirer.
Bay colt (May 17), dam Brenna by Kt. of St. George.
Bay fillv (Feb. 26), dam imp. Star Actress by Siderohte.
Bay filly (May 6), dam Henlopen by Aristides.
Brown fillv (March 29), dam Pique by Leamington,
filly (Feb. 20), dam Helen by Vauxhall

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Brown filly (March 29), dam Empress by Leamington.

Memphis is likely to come well out of the clash with .Nash-
ville and Lexington, judging by the horses centering there.
Ed. Corrigan was expected to leave St. Louis this week for
the Bluff City, in personal charge of twelve of his formidable
stable. The list is as follows: Freeland, bay gelding, aged,
by Longfellow— Bell Knight; Pearl Jennings bay mare, aged,
by Lelaps— Mary Howard; Modesty, chestnut mare, 5 years,
by War Dance— Ballet; Swiney, bay horse, 5 years, by Ten
Brack— Nora Creina; Irish Pat, chestnut horse, 4 years, by
Pat Malloy— Ethel; St. Patrick, chestnut horse, 4 years, by
Glenelg— Yenturia; Hattie Carlisle, bay filly, 3 yeats, by
Longfellow— Ventura; Mary Payne, chestnut filly, 3 years
by Lelaps— Mary Howard; Sister Monica, chestnut filly, 3
years by Springbok— Aime; Peacemaker, chestnut colt, 2
years by Lisbon— Peaceful; Jennie T., bay filly, 2 years, by
Falsetto— Queen Victoria; Rose, bay filly, 2years, by Falsetto
— Lily Duke. Hattie Carlisle is said to be as much improved
as anything in the lot. W. McGuigau, the ex-trotting horse
trainer, also leaves this week for Memphis. His lot will con-
sist of the bay horse W. R. Woodward, 5 years, by Ten Brceck
— Ida Kinney; gray mare Hortense, 4 years, by Lucifer-
Annie D.; bay filly Mary Ellis, 3 years, by Lelaps— Mary
Howard; bay filly Sunbeam, 2 years, by Hindoo— Manahatta,
and black filly Little Hopes, 2 years, by Onondaga— Black
Maria. Robert C. Pate was to have left St. Louis for Mem-
phis on Monday last, with fifteen horBes. R. J. Lucas
Missouri stable, C. F. Best trainer, goes to Memphis also,
and is said to be in very forward shape. Porter Ashe, the
California-bred three-year-old colt, by Joe Hooker, is said to
be a clinker, as far as looks go, aud Philip S. to have forgotten
much of his rougish propensities. These stables will add
greatly to the prospects of the Memphis meeting.

Mr. Robert A. Swigert will have a racing stable this spring.
In his striug are Sir Joseph, Lombard aud Insolence, trans-
ferred to him from the stable of J. & J. Swigert. Bob will
assume the old colors of his father, Mr. Dan Swigert— blue
jacket, white sash aud cap. .

Fort Pillow wild horses are said to exist in respectable
numbers at the scene of that famous war episode. Traditions

River bottoms, of the existence of a fine breed of wild horses
and cattle in the neighborhood of Fort Pillow, seventy-five
miles above Memphis, have, in a measure been confirmed.
Newly recruited colored troops of the United States were
almost exterminated twenty years ago by Forrest's command,
that battle to this day bearing the uncanny title of "The
Forrest Massacre." The command of the famous rebel Gen-
eral was splendidly mounted upon blooded thoroughbreds,
gathered from thoroughout the South, and, at the time, also
had a liberal supply of fine cattle in charge of the commis-
sary. During the bloody carnage which ensued, many of
these fine animals escaped into the swamps and wilds which
are located, dark and forbidding, in the neighborhood. Old
residents of the locality have for years contended that large
droves of horses and cattle, wild and untamed, roam through
the strip of country which extends miles back and up and
down the river, thought to be flat and well calculated for
grazing, but which is separated from civilization by impene-
trable sunken lands or swamps, and that they are lineal
descendants of the lineal descendants of the animals which
Forrest lost. The danger of exploring these treacherous
lands has thus far deferred any "elaborate search, but it is
now a settled fact that all obstacles will be overcome, and the
mystery connected with the neighing steeds and flying
bovines be solved.

Messrs. J. E. McDonald and George Dalton, bookmakers
of this city, arrived in St. Louisjlast week, on their way to
the Hot Springs. Mr. McDonald has been a bit sick for
some time, and after doing the Hot Springs and New Orleans,
will seek change of air and scene on your Pacific Coast.

W. A. Brown has just returned from Mobile, where he has
purchased from Cant. Cottrill the running qualities of Lord
Coleridge, chestnut horse, 4 yrs., by Buckden out of Carina,
and bought outright Hattie H. chestnut mare, aged, by
Buckden out of Lily Ward, and Lancaster, bay colt, 3 yrs.
bv Buckden out of Mary Clay. They arrived yeBterday.
They were purchased for "Pop" Berry, and will run in the
name of C. F. Saunders.

Sunday racing at New Orleans does not appear to meet
with unanimons favor among horsemen there. The public
seem to demand it, but the managers of the meeting there
must remember that if any complications should arise, any
rulings on Sunday would hardly be recognized by other
associations. It would be well were Sunday racing discon-
tinued.

A recent visitor to Glenview (Kentucky) Stock Farm, thus
notes his visit: "One of the most interesting days of my life
was devoted to a hurried inspection of the stock of Glenview.
In a quiet, unassuming manner, Mr. Fuller showed us Nut-
wood, Pancoast and Cuyler, and their colts. Which are the
best, did you ask? I don't know. I give it np. They all
have excellent bone, good, clear, intelligent eyes, strong
backs and stifles, fine heads and necks, and amiable temper,
and there seemed to be bred in all of them the instinct to trot,
and that fast. The hand of death has been laid heavily on
Glenview. The master mind which projectod and planned
this great enterprise is forever at rest; with him breeding
was a science, and he lived to see Nntbreaker and Patron
place to the credit of Glenview the honor of the fastest two
and three-year-olds of the year. If I am not greatly mis-
taken there are within the borders of Glenview more of the
same sort." Yonrs, Pacific.

Struck the Wrong Man.

In my last letter to you I wrote a great deal about the curi-
ous resemblance between Walton, the plunger, and Mr. James
N. Galway, the proprietor of tbePreakness Stables, and some
of the ludicrous blunders it had occasioned by people mis-
taking one for the other. I heard another one the other
day that struck me as absurdly comical. The story goes
that three or four years ago, when Walton was in the prime
of his power, he was introduced to a man who did him some
sort of a good turn in a business way, and, learning that the
party dabbled a little on horse-racing, told him to "come over
to the track some day," and he would put him "on to a good
thing." The offer was intended as a return for the man's
kindness, and nothing could so completely have won him.
He had heard the sensational reports of Walton's immense
winnings, and that he had all the trainers and jockeys under
his thumb, and, in the plunger's kind offer, he saw fortune
looming up before him. Accordingly, he hied him over to
Coney Island. Somehow he couldn't find Walton in the
crowd, but meeting several friends he began to imbibe rather
freely. At last he espied a stout gentleman in the paddock
talking to a jockey in a black jacket with yellow sleeves. He
had only met Walton once or twice, but thought he remem-
bered his face perfectly well, and, hastening to his side, put
out his hand.

"Ah! glad to see you looking so well," he began. "You
see I'm here — I took you at your word."

"Yes," returned the gentleman, "but— I don't' —
"You don't know anything yet; of course not, no hurry,
you know; only when you do, don't forget to put me on."

"I beg your pardon, but, as I was going to say," returned
the stout gentleman, "you have the advantage— I can't place
you exactly." , . , ., ,a

"Can't place me? Why only the other night you said it
I'd come over you'd 'putme on a good thing'. Come, Walton,
none of your joking."

"Walton? My name ain't Walton, its Galway; besides,
I'm not in the business of putting people onto good things,"
returned the Preakness proprietor, as he moved away with
an injured air to conceal his inward amusement.

It was quite a set back for the man from town. He had
heard of Mr. Galwav, and knew he was the owner of a racing
stable, and felt rather cheap. But he again set out in quest
of Walton, and at last thinking he saw him coming out of
the restaurant, what did he do but again rush plumb into
the arms of Mr. Galway. , , ■ ,

"Hello, Walton!" he roared, "Here s a go! I was lookin
for you the whole blessed day, and who should I mistake
for you but old Galway, aud ask him for the tip. He got on
his high horse, and give me a devil of a layin' out."

The lives of men of acknowledged genius, from the earliest
period until the present time, show a strong partiality for
horses. Napoleon, the first, had a horse which distinguished
him from all others, and a bond of affection existed between
them, broken by death only. Gen. Grant loved horses in
battle and on the road, and we have heard bim express the
highest admiration of Dexter and Maud S. Ex-Governor
Tilden has a favorite old mare named Topic, that is most ten-
derly cared for in a luxurious stall. He takes delight in
showing her to gentlemen aud ladies visiting Greystone. He
rode Topic during his official life in Albany. Topic is now
twenty-three yearsof age, and Mr. Tilden says "she will enjoy
a pension while she lives." It is reported that Mr. Frank
numbers at the scene of that famous war episode. Traditions Work has made ^provision /" b" *>" : '^ °°mf0tt °f
that have long existed among the denizens of the Mississippi 1 Edward and Swiveller, should they survive hun.

1836

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National Trotting- Association.

In our report of the late session of the National Trotting
Association, which was taken from the Chicago Tribune, the
name of Judge Shatter did not appear as a member of the
Pacific Board of Appeals, as it should have done. The old
Board was re-appointed, viz.; Capt. N. T. Smith, Judge J
MeM. Shatter, and L. J. Kose.

Pacific Coast members were represented as follows:
Agricultural Association, District No. 1, Oakland, T. J. Vail.
Agricultural Association, District No. 3, Chico, J. D. Carr.
Agricultural Association, District No. 4, Petaluma, J.D. Carr.
Agricultural Association, District No. 5, San Jose, J. D. Can.
Agricultural Association, District No. 6, Los Angeles, A. g!

Hancock.

Agricultural Association, District No. 7, Salinas, J. D. Carr.

Agricultural Association, District No. 11, Greenville J D

Carr. ' ' '

Agricultural Association, District No. 17, Nevada Citv J D

Carr.
Bay District Association, San Prancisco. T. J. Vail.
Capital Turf Club, Sacramento, J. D. Carr.
Contra Costa Agricultural Society, Pacheco, J. D. Carr.
Embryo Trotting Stakes Association, San Francisco, J. D.

Carr.
Fresno Fair Ground Association, Fresno, C. H. Smith.
Sonoma Park Association, Santa Bosa, J. D. Carr.
State Agricultural Society, Sacramento, J. D. Carr.
Oregon State Board of Agriculture, Salem, Or., J. D. Carr.
The following are the amended rules finally adopted:
Knle 3; Section 1, amended to read:

Rule 3. — Entrance-Fee.
Sec. 1. The entrance-fee shall be 10 per cent, of the
purse, unless otherwise specified; and any person failing to
pay his entrance-dues, or in stake races his declaration, for-
feit, or entrance, may, together with his horse or horses, be
suspended until they are paid in full, which shall be with an
addition of 10 per cent, penalty, and interest on the whole at
6 per cent, per annum until paid, the penalty, percentage
and interest thereon to go to the National Association.
Same Bule, Section 2, amended to read:
Sec. 2. No suspension for non-payment of dues as afore-
said shall be lawful unless ordered within one week of the
close of the meeting, and no suspension shall be imposed for
non-payment of such dues contracted in a class wherein the
horse was permitted to start, and in any case when the mem-
ber has applied for membership subsequent to the closing of
its entries, such suspension shall be unlawful unless notices
of intended membership have been given prior to the closino
of the entries.
Bule 7 amended to read:

Rule 7. — Identification.
Sec. 1. The residence and post-office address, in full, of
the person or persons in whose name an entry is made, must
always be given, and if the name or residence is falselv
stated, for the purpose of deception, the entry may be ruled
out with forfeiture of entrance-money, and the offender may
be punished by a fine not to exceed §100, or by suspension
or expulsion.

Sec. 2. If the nominator is not the owner, he shall state
the name and residence of the owner with the nomination
or he shall be subject to a fine if the owner is disqualified^
such fine to be not less than $50, nor more than S100.

Sec. 3. Wherever the nominator is personally unknown to
the officers of the course, if required he shall establish his
identity, by sufficient reference or evidence. And alwavs,
when demanded, or in case of protest, the identity of every
entry shall be established to the satisfaction of the judges
and member. Drivers, owners, and others, shall have the
right at all times to give information to the judges of frauds
or wrongs perpetrated or attempted against the Association,
without incurring penalty for such action. And if the
judges are not satisfied in regard to said identity, before or
after the start, all pools and bets on said horse may be declared
off, and if so declared off it. shall be publicly announced
from the stand; and in such cases, if the horse is not identi-
fied within twenty-one days, he shall be barred from win-
ning. Any premium which is withheld from a disqualified
man or horse, and which is not distributable under the rules
to another entry in the race, shall revert to the member.

Sec. 4. Any member or any officer of this Association may
call for information concerning the identity of any horse that
is or has been entered on the grounds of a member, and may
demand an opportunity to examine such a horse, with aview
to establish his identity, and if the owner or party controling
such horse shall refuse to afford such information or to allow
such examination, the horse and the said owner or party may
be suspended or expelled by order of the members or of the
President or Secretary of this Association.
Rule 13 amended to read:

Rule 13. — Purse or Money Wrongfully Obtained.
Sec. 1. A person obtaining a purse or money through
fraud or error, shall surrender or pay the same to the
Treasurer of the National Trotting Association, ;/ demanded
within one year, by the member, or by the President or Secre-
tary of this Association, or by order of the Board of Appeals,
or he shall be punished as follows: He, together with the
parties implicated in the wrong, and the horse or horses,
shall be suspended until such demand is complied with, and
such purse or money shall be awarded to the party justly
entitled to the same.
Bule 14, Section 2, amended to read:
Sec. 2. Any horse that shall have been painted or dis-
guised, to represent another or different horse, or shall have
been entered in a class in which he does not belong, shall
forfeit the entrance-money and be ruled out, and the guilty
party and horse may be suspended or expelled or they may
be fined not to exceed one-half the amount of the purse with
suspension until the fine is paid.
Bule 16, Section 1, amended to read:
Rule 16.— Protests.
Seel. Protests may be made verbally before or during a
race, and shall be reduced to writing, and shall contain, at
least, one specific charge, and when required, a statement of
the nature of the evidence upon which they are based, and
they shall be filed with the judges, association, or proprietor
before the close of the meeting; and the protesting party shall
afterwards be allowed to tile additional charges with evidence.
Same Bule, Sections 7 and S, amended to read:
Sec. 7. "When a protest has been duly made, or any in-
formation lodged with the judges in support of a protest,
alleging an improper entry, or any act prohibited or punish-
able under these rules, the same shall not be withdrawn or
surrendered before the expiration of three weeks, without
the approbation of the association or proprietor of the course
upon which snch protest or information was produced; and
if any member shall permit snch a withdrawal of protest or
information, with a corrupt motive to favor any party who
shall be affected by the same, the member so permitting, if

convicted thereof by the Board of Beview, shall be expelled
from all connection with the National Trotting Association.
Sec. S. Members shall be warranted in withholding the
premium of any horse, during the time herein mentioned
without any formal protest, if they shall receive information
m their judgment tending to establish that the entry was
fraudulent or ineligible. Premiums withheld under this
rule to be forthwith sent to the Treasurer of said National
Association, to be by him retained, awaiting the result of an
investigation by the member or by the Board of Appeals and
if the eligibility of the horse is not established within three
weeks, he shall be then barred from winning, unless the case
is appealed or referred to the Board of Appeals.
Bule IS, Section 1, amended to read:

Rule 18. — Power of Postponement.
Seel. In case of unfavorable weather, or other unavoid-
able cause, each member shall have power to postpone to the
next fair day and track (omitting Sunday) all purses or
sweepstakes, or any race to which they have contributed
money, upon giving notice thereof; and they may exercise
this power before or after the race has commenced But no
postponement shall be allowed beyond the last day of the
week within which the member has limited its meeting- and
in. any class that has not been started by 4 o'clock p. m of
the last day of the time so limited, the race shall be declared
off, and the entrance-money refunded, provided that the lim-
itation herein shall not apply to stake races.
Bule 20, Section 2, amended to read:

Rule 20.— Weights and Weighing.
Sec. 2. Eiders and drivers shall weigh in the presence of
one or more of the judges or their assistants previous to start-
ing for any race, and after each heat shall come to the
starting stand, and not dismount or leave their vehicles with-
out permiosion of the judges, and those who are deficient in
bodily weight shall be reweighed after each heat. Any rider
or driver not bringing in his required weight shall be distanced
unless such decision shall be deemed to favor a fraud. But a
rider or driver thrown or taken by force from his horse or vehicle
after having passed the winning-post, shall not be considered as
having dismounted without permission of the judges, and if
disabled may be carried to the judges' stand, to be weighed,
and the judges may take the circumstances into consideration
and decide accordingly. And the riders or drivers who shall
carry during the heat and bring home with them the weights
which have been approved or announced correct and proper
by the judges, shall be subject to no penalty for light weight
m that heat; provided, the judges are satisfied the mistake
or fault was their own, and that there has been no deception on
the part of the rider or driver who shall be deficient in'weight-
but all parties shall thereafter carry the required weight.
Bule 24 amended to read:

Rule 24. — Judges' Stand.
Sec. 1. None but the Judges of the race in progress, the
Clerk of the Course, or Secretary, and their assistants, shall
be allowed in the Judges' stand during the pendency of a
heat, and it shall be deemed a dereliction of duty for any
member not to enforce this rule.
Bule 25, Section 1, amended to read:

Rule 25. — Selection of Judges.
Sec. 1. In every exhibition or race, over the course of any
member, the presiding officer or manager of the member shall
choose or authorize the selection of three (3) competent
Judges, for the day or race, who shall understand the rules
of the said National Association, and shall rigidly enforce the
same, and all their decisions shall be subject to and in con-
formity with said rules.

Bule 2S, Section 5, amended to read:

Sec. 5. If the judges believe that a horse is being or has
been "pulled," or has been ridden or driven in other respects
improperly, with a design to prevent his winning a heat
or place which he was evidently able to win, and that such
act was done on the part of the rider or driver for the purpose
of throwing the race, or to perpetiate -or aid a fraud, they
shall have power to substitute a competent and reliable rider
or driver for the remainder of the race, who shall be paid 10
per cent, of the amount awarded the horse in the race,
provided _ the said substituted driver shall better
the position of the horse in the race, which
shall be paid by the member, and the member may return the
amount paid from the purse, if any, which said substitute
driver shall win; and any professional rider or driver who,
without good and sufficient reason, refuses to be so substi-
tuted, may be fined, suspended or expelled, by order of the
judges and upon approval of the Board of Appeals; and the
judges may declare such heat void, if it be a deciding heat
of the race; and if the result and circumstances of the race
shall confirm their belief, the rider or driver so removed may
be fined not to exceed the amount of the purse or stake com-
peted for, or he may be expelled by the judges. And if the
owner or person or persons controlling the offending horse
shall be a party or parties to such fraud, he or they may be
punished by a similar fine; or he or they, together" with the
horse, may be expelled. [See also Bules 22 and 4S.J
Bule 29, Section 11, amended to read:
Sec. 11. In any heat wherein there shall be a violation of
any of these restrictions, the offending horse shall not be en-
titled to win the heat, and he shall be placed behind all the
unoffending horses in that heat. And if the judges believe
the forbidden action was intentional on the part of the rider
or driver, his horse may be distanced, and such rider or
driver may be fined not to exceed the amount of the purse or
stake contended for, or he may be suspended or expelled.
Bule 30, Section 3, amended to read:

Sec. 3. In case of any horse (in a trotting race) repeat-
edly breaking, of running, or pacing, or performing in a
mixed gait, while another horse is trotting, the judges shall
punish the horse so at fault by placing him last in the heat
or by distancing him.

Bule 32, Section 2, amended to read:
Sec. 2. When horses make a dead heat, which heat would
have terminated the race if won by either of them, only said
horses making such dead heat shall start again.
Bule 41 amended to read:

Rule 41. — Suppression of Time.
Sec. 1. In any public race, if there shall be any intentional
suppression or misrepresentation in either the record or the
announcement of the time of any heat in the race, it shall be
deemed fraudulent. And any horse winning a heat or mak-
ing a dead heat wherein there was such a fraudulent sup-
pression of time, together with the parties implicated in the
fraud, shall, by operation of the roles, be henceforth dis-
qualified from the right to compete on the grounds of the
members; which disqualification may be removed only by
order of the Board of Beview, when, upon investigation, the
Board shall believe that the constructive fraud was not pre-
meditated, but only then upon a restitution or return to the
custody of the Treasurer of this Association of any premiums
that under any circumstances have been awarded snch horse
on the grounds of members daring the time of disqualifica-

tion, and upon the payment of a fine of S100, to go to thia
Association, the fine to apply to the horse, regardless of any
change in the ownership.

Sec. 2. A fine of $100 shall be imposed upon any member
of this Association on whose grounds there shall be allowed
any suppression of time, as aforesaid, one-half of said fine to
be paid to the informer upon recovery.

Sec. 3. Any person who shall, as judge or timer, be guilty
of fraudulent suppression of time in any public race shall be
expelled from the courses of all members.
Bale 46 amended to read:

Rule 46. — Decorum.
Sec. 1. If any owner, trjiner, rider, driver, or attendant of
a horse, or any other person, at any time and in any Dlace
use improper language to the officers of the course or the
judges of a race, or be guilty of any improper conduct toward
such officers or judges, or persons serving under their
orders, such improper language or condnct, having reference
to acts and things connected with the administration of the
course or of any race thereon, the person or persons so
ottendiug shall be punished by a hne not exceeding §100 or
by suspension or expulsion. [See also Bule 48.]

Sec. 2. If any owner, trainer, rider, driver, or attendant of
a horse, or any other person, at any time or place shall
commit an assanlt, or au assault and battery upon any rider
or driver who shall ride or drive in a race by order of the
judges, or shall threaten to do bodily injury to any such
substituted rider or driver, or shall address to such rider or
driver language outrageously insulting, for or on account of
his services as aforesaid, such persons so offendiug shall be
punished by expulsion.
Bule 51 amended to read:

Rule 51. — Suspensions and Expulsions.
Seel. Whenever the penalty of suspension is prescribed
m these rules, if applied to a horse, it shall be construed to
mean a disqualification dnring the time of suspension to com-
pete in any race to be performed on the course of a member-
and if applied to a person, it shall be construed to mean a'
conditional withholding of all right or privelege to compete
either directly or indirectly in any manner, or to ride, drive
train or assist on the course and grounds of the member, pro-
vided that an entry made by or for any person or of any horse
so disqualified shall be held liable for the entrance-fee thus
contracted, without any right to compete unless tho suspen-
sion is removed or the claim involved therewith is provided
for m accordance with the Bnies and Regulations and
further provided, that no horse shall have the right to com-
pete while owned and controlled, wholly or in part, by a sus-
pended person, and that any suspended person who shall
ride or drive in a race on the grounds of a member while the
suspension remains in force and unprovided for, shall be
fined not less than S50, nor more than S100, for each offense-
one-half of such fine to go to the informant upon conviction
and recovery.

Sec. 2. If no limit is fixed in an order of suspension and
none is defined in the rule applicable to the case, the penalty
shall be considered as limited to the season in which the
order was issued. [See Sec. 7.]

Sec. 3. Whenever the penalty of exonlsion is prescribed in
these rules, it shall be construed to mean unconditional ex-
clusion and disqualification from any participation either
directly or indirectly, in the privileges and uses 'of the
course and grounds of a member.

See. 4. No penalty of expulsion for fraud shall be removed
or modified after confirmation by the Board of Beview, except
for error, but expulsions for offenses not fraudulent may be so
modified or removed. On an appeal to the Board of Beview
for removal of expulsion, the burden of proof shall be on the
applicant.

Sec. 5. Any member allowing the use of its track by an ex-
pelled man or horse, after notice from the Secretary of the
National Trotting Association, shall be subject to a fine not
exceeding S100 for each offense.

Sec. 6. Whenever either of these penalties has been im-
posed on any person or horse on the grounds of a member
written or printed notice thereof shall immediately be for-
warded to the Secretary of said National Association, giving
the name and residence of the person, and the color, sex and
name of the horse, and stating the offense and the character
of punishment, when said Secretary shall transmit the in-
formation to the other members; and thereupon the offender
thus punished shall suffer the same penalty and disqualifica-
tion with each and every member. When such notices of
suspensions relate to unpaid entrance dues, the notice shall
be accompanied by the original entry.

Sec. 7. All suspensions imposed on horses for non-pay-
ment of entrance dues shall cease and become void by limit-
ation, at the expiration of six years from the date of their
imposition, as per the records of this Association; but such
release of the horse shall not operate to release the owner or
the person who was suspended with the horse.
Bule 52, Section 4, amended to read:

In any case of deposit with any member of this Associa-
tion for account of any claim of another member, or on
account of any claim of which notice has been furnished at
the office of this Association, the deposit shall be forwarded,
within one week after the close of the meeting, to the office
of this Association, for custody of its Treasurer, pending
appropriate action thereon; and it shall be the duty of tho
member receiving any snch deposit to notify the Secretary of
this Association of the same, by telegraph when possible,
otherwise by mail, within forty-eight hours from the receipt
of the deposit. Such deposit shall immediately relieve the
suspended person and horse from said suspension. The
officer receiving said deposit shall give therefor a duplicate
receipt, one of which the depositor shall send by mail to the
Secretary of this Association, and the other shall, upon pres-
entation to any other member, be conclusive evidence that
the suspension mentioned therein has been removed. If the
said member fails to forward such deposit to the National
Trotting Association, as required herein, the said member,
the track and all of its officers, shall be suspended until the
amount is accounted for, together with a penalty of 25 per
cent, thereon; said suspended track shall not be eligible to
membership under any organization while said suspension
continues.
Bule 61 amended to read:

Sec. 2. In case of private sale, the written acknowledgment
of the parties that the horsy, was sold with engagements, is
necessary to entitle the buyer to the benefit of this rule.

Sec. 3. When a horse is sold with his engagements, all
penalties thereafter growing out of said engagements shall
attach to the horse and to his purchasers; provided that full
information of such eugagemeuts be given by thi
the published conditions, if the sale is to the faighf -■
or in a written bill of sale if the Bale is private
furthermore without delay notify each association w I
horse is engaged, of the date of sale, to whom Bold,
under tnis rule, he claims exemption from fartL
for said engagements.

148

gPite Itefc mxil gpoxUmun.

March 6

A Call on the Sire of Tyrant.

[Wm. Easton, in N. Y. Spirit.]
Last week I left you waiting outside the door of Great
Tom's paddock while I chatted with Gen. Harding. Bob, in
due course, unlocked the paddock-gate and bos-door, and let
Tom run out loose, so that we might have a good look at him.
I said just now that the proprietors of Belle Meade always
bought what they thought the best breeding animals in
America, regardless of cost. I might have gone on to say
that their practice was the same with regard to foreign pur-
chases. At any rate, having made up their minds to buy an
English horse, they wrote to Lord Falmouth and begged him
to select lor them the horse he thought best suited to their
requirements, and to have him shipped and draw on them for
his purchase money. Lord Falmouth, admitted by everyone,
I take it, to be the best judge and most successful breeder of
modern or ancient times, selected Great Tom. He was an
untried sire at the time, it is true; but had the nobleman
who advised his purchase for America, kept him and used
him iu his own stud, and he had produced for him under
lesser disadvantages even, as many good horses as he has
done in this country, I am iuclined to think that he would
have been fully satisfied with him. There has not been a
year since he has been in the stud that he has not got some-
thing first-class. He has got but four lots of horses that
hav6 run, and these, between them, have won close upon
©112,000, or an average of §30,000 a year. What young sire
has done any better? He has labored, too, under the disad-
vantage, since he arrived here, of a severe sickness, which
not only laid him up for a long time, but nearly killed him.
As to* the breeding of Great Tom, that is a matter that has
already been gone into and explained by writers whose
opinions are worth far more than mine. I need only say,
therefore, upon this point, that I quite agree with them when
they say that his breeding, embracing as it doeE almost every
strain of blood in the EDglish stud-book that is excellent and
famous, cannot be excelled. "Like produces like, or the
likeness of some ancestor," is a well-known axiom in breeding.
Therefore, even if one has been unwise enough to breed to a
horse that has proved himself in every way deficient as a
race-horse, is faulty in conformation, and in other respects
individually undesirable, the above axiom has been so often
proven, that one has some hope, at least, that the produce
may partake of the good characteristics of the remote, rather
thau of the undesirable ones of the immediate ancestor.
Now as to Great Tom he is descended from a line, not only
remotely, but immediately great and famous — none more so,
in fact, in the English stud-book. He, himself, was very
nearly, if not quite, entitled to the appellation of "first-class."
But fur accidents and sickness, he might have been ranked
with the great horses of the world. With all this in his
favor, is it strange that he produces animals possessed not
only of miny of his own good qualities, but also some of his
ancestors?

As I stood and looked at this grand beast in his paddock,
I could not help asking myself why it is that one hears so
much in America about the lack of bone aud substance in
English, as compared with Ameiican horses. GreatTomhas
been very frequently described. I will merely say of him,
therefore, that as.faras a combination of immense size — bone,
substance, quality, general good points, character, and racing-
like appearance go, he certainly cannot be excelled by any
horse in America, except it be by Bayon d'Or or Mortenier.
For my part, I have so far failed to observe the deficiency of
bone, size and substance in English horses as compared with
those bred here, whether in stallion or mares. In fact, I
may say that my observation has led me to rather the con-
trary opinion.

Every one knows, of course, that Great Tom's brother
(Kingcraft) won the Derby in 1S70. He (Kingcraft) was,
perhaps, not the best horse that ever won a Derby. Still, he
won it! And he won it very easily, too. Apparently, as far
as I can remember (I was present and saw the race), without
much of an effort. What a surprise that Derby was, and
what immense sums of money were lost over it! If you
remember, MacGregor was an immense favorite. I think
they laid 5 to 2 on him, freely, to win. Never shall I forget
the shout that went up when it was first seen that he had
"cracked up" in the race. I was particularly interested, as
I had seen King o' Scots. Camel, Kingcraft, aud other horses
that were running, do all their work prior to the big event,
and I and T. French, who rode the winner, had traveled to
Epsom, and, by previous arrangements, had taken rooms
together. It was poor Tom's first Derby, but he accepted
his honors and good fortune with that quiet modesty and
good taste so thoroughly characteristic of him, and did not
betray, by any outward sign, the slightest elation. He really
had achieved, though, the acme of his (as well as of every
other English jockey's) ambition, and in his quiet, nice way
was the proudest and happiest man, on that day, in all Eng-
land.

To thoBe who do not know what "Derby Day" is in Eng-
land, all this may sound strange and tame, but to others who
do know, not so! As we drove back to Epsom afier the race,
our cab was hemmed in by thousands, and French was
saluted and cheered by hundreds of thousuuds, I might
almost say, during the whole route. I asked him if he did
not feel immensely elated and a very great man, not only on
account of what he had done that day, but also at the great
ovation he was receiving. I was a good deal younger then
thau I am now, and the love, spirit and instinct of sport was
very strong in me. I must confess, therefore, that at the time
I was more proud, conceited and elated, probably, at riding
with and sitting by the side of the great jockey, the winner
of that day's Derby, than he, poor fellow, was at winning it.
I would not have changed places — at any rate, as I felt then
— to ride by the side of the Prince of Wales.

The hero of the hour, however, in reply to my questions,
modestly said that he was naturally pleased; that, of course,
he knew that it would do him good iu more ways than one,
bu t that he did not intend to allow himself to be carried away
or unduly purled up and elated for havirg done what any
other experienced brother jockey could have done had he
been in his place. What pleased him more thau all else, he
faid, was the pride and satisfaction Lord Falmouth and
Matthew Dawson felt at winning, when they hardly expected
to do so. I was present and heard the last conversation
between Lord Falmouth and French before the race. The
instructions, if he even intended them in that light, his lord-
ship then gave his jockey, showed the entire confidence he
had in the latter's integrity and ability. To repeat what I
heard would not interest anyone. I little thought, as I saw
Kingcraft saddled over near the Derby starting place, and
Tom have his "leg up" (he did not take the usual preliminary
winter, if my memory serves me correctly), that the two of
l. Hin would so soon be hailed the winners of the "Blue
bbon" of 1870.
u;tt seemed to amuse aud please French more thau auy-
i iung, after his win, was a fellow with a bundle of silk hand-
k^chiefs, with the pictures of Kingcraft aud jockey printed

on them, coming up to us a few moments after we got back
to Epsom, and as we were standing in the doorway of our
lodgings, and shouting out, "Ere y'ar, gents, ere's a genu-
yine silk ankercher' for yer with krect likenesses and 'istorieB
of the great jockey, Tom French, and the famous 'orse King-
craft, winners of to-day's Derby, both took from life. I
pledge you my word I saw it done myself. If yer doubts it,
and yer hever set heyes on the man or the 'orse, look and see
for yer bloomin' selves. Ere y'ar, only a bob; buy a couple,
an' yer'll learn more about racin' in five blessed minutes than
hall them bloomin' clever coves as thinks they knows hevery
think and don't know nothink hever knowd." All this was
said while the "ankerchers" were being unfolded and dis-
played to us. We bought a couple, and I have mine now,
somewhere.

What Tom French did not receive the next morning (to say
nothing of a handsome douceur from Lord Falmouth) in the
way of presents, on entering the jockeys' dressing-room in
the Epsom grand stand, would be hard indeed to tell. Other
memories of that Derby crowd upon me as I write. One in
particular, in reference to John Daley (who rode the famous
Hermit home to victory in the Derby of 1S67) and the
celebrated George Fordham.

John Daley, you will remember, also rode Macgregor in
Two Thonsand Guineas, and won it on him. He naturally
supposed that he would ride him in the Derby also, and, as
he was such an immense favorite, he looked upon the race as
all over, "bar the shouting." Hefelt not a little jubilant in
consequence, and, as he was getting a little heavy, about
that time, he " wasted " and kept himself "in trim" in anti-
cipation of bringing off his second Derby, He was rather
delicate, too, just then, haying several slight hemorrhages
from the lungs, or something of that sort. His wasting and
severe exercise, therefore, imperilled his life, but that waa a
secondary consideration compared to winning another Derby.
On the mornina of the race he told me that he would have to
"do a sweat," and asked me if I would walk with him. I
wss a bit of an athlete in those days, so I readily consented.
We went for quite a severe and long walk — severe on Daley,
as he had the "sweaters" on. He had several slight hem-
orrhages during its continuance and after he got home, and
was, of course, totally unfit for any such trying exercise.
However, we retnrned from our walk all right, and Daley
had his " scrape," etc., was dressed, and was about to start
for the course, when, without the slightest previous intima-
tion that there would be any change of jockeys, a message
was brought him that his services wonld not be required, as
George Fordham would ride Macgregor. I never shall for-
get Daley's blank and bitter disappointment. He was fairly
stunned with vexation and chagrin. I am not at all sure
that he did not shed tears. In fact, I think he did. He was
an exceedingly nice, well-educated, well mannered fellow of
the Tom French type of jockey. He met with much sym-
pathy, therefore, and everybody (I, who knew him well
and liked him greatly, among the number) tried all they
could to console him. Until that race was over, though,
he was a very nnhappy man: When Macgregor "cracked
up " so completely, however, he took quite a different
view of life and things generally. Well, now, about
George Fordham. I knew him, but not so intimately as I
did some of the other great jockeys. He was at the height of
his fame about that time, but, up to then, although he had
won almost every race in England, he had not numbered a
Derby among the lot. George Fordham's continued ill-luck
or inability, to get first home in great event, had become a
very general topic of conversation. Of course when it was
known that he had the mount on Macgregor, everyone looked
upon it as a dead certainty that the "Mighty George" would
soon be enrolled among the list of "blue ribbon" winuers.

Just before starting with Tom French for the race-course,
I had occasion to go to my room for something, and, on the
way up, I met Fordham on the stairs, coming down already
to start for the Downs. I stopped to congratulate him on
his mount, and said to him: "You can't help doing the
trick to-day, George. You will be sure to pull it off at last,
don't you think?"

Fordham had always a funny way of expressing himself.
On this occasion he looked immensely pleased and confident,
and after acknowledging my congratulations in a very cheer-
ful manner, he replied to my question as follows: "Well,
you know, don't you see, I think it quite likely that I may
do it this time, don't you know. You can't tell, though,
don't you know, before it's all over, you know. We shall
know more about it then, don't you see? I shan't be sorry,
don't you know, if I do pull it off, you know."

With that away he went. Well, he didn't win, don't you
know! Not by a great big lot, and some of the people who
had piled it on to the great favorite, don't you see, hardly
knew, don't you know whether they did or did not know
as much as they thought they did, "you know."

Now, for the little anecdote of the "Mighty George. "That
night, after the Derby, we had quite a racing dinner at Epsom.
The party consisted, to the best of my memory, of the late
Mr. McGeorge, the starter; Mr. Manning, clerk of the course
and scales; Judge Clarke, I think.though I am not quite cer-
tain as to him; Tom French, J. Morris (another famous
jockey who afterwards steered Galopin home first for the
Derby), G. Fordham, J. Daly, your humble servant, aud one
or two others. Fordham, owing no doubt, to the big disap-
pointment and apparent fatality attending his Derby chances,
was not iu the best of spirits. Daley was! Of course the race
was much and very learnedly discussed, as you may imagine
it would be by such a crowd.

In the course of conversation Mr. McGeorge suddenly said,
turning to Fordham, "George, I heard a queer story about
you to-day. I was tpld that when you were quite a lad you
had your fortune told by a gipsy woman, and that she
crossed your hand, as usual, with a piece of silver, and told
you that you would be a great jockey, and win every race,
pretty nearly, in England that you would everstart for except
the Derby. But that you woufd not win the Derby, though
you would get first past the post for it, as you would fall
dead, off your horse, before coming back to weigh iu, and
your mount would, of course, be disqualified on thataccount.
Is there any truth in this?"

Of course, everybody had listened attentively, and Ford-
ham immediately became the centre of attraction. He hesi-
tated a moment and then said, "Well, don't you know, it
did all happen, don't you see, just as you have told it, you

know; but, you know, its all d d nonsense, don't you

know."

Now, whether pour McGeorge was chaffing him, and Ford-
ham knew it, aud answered him. accordingly, I know not.
I only know that I have told you what actually occurred in
my hearing, almost word for word. At any rate, as he sub-
sequently won a Derby on Sir Bevys, and did weigh in all
right, and is alive still, the gypsy's prophecy did not alarm
the Bubject of it. The only thing it might have done. Had
such a thing happened to some superstitionsly inclined men,
it might, there is no doubt, have had quite a serious effect
upon their nerves when the occasions came rouud, aud, in
this way, have interfered perhaps, vith their judgment and

skill. It was not so with Fordham, however. Even had the
yarn been a true one, it had no effect on him. His memor-
able set-to on Lord Clifden, in Macaroni's year, when so
many thought, and still think, the former won, proved very
conclusively that he meant getting '-first past the post,'1 drop
dead afterwards or not, long before the Sir Bevys win.

Speaking of superstition, I am reminded of a circumstance
related to me by my father-in-law, an old gentleman now
close on to ninety, who was born at Newmarket, and has
lived there, chiefly, all his life. His father before him lived
there for upwards of 100 years, and so on further back. You
may imagine, therefore, that the family has, in its time, seen
quite a little racing and a few good race-horses, and manv of
the historical sporting events that have taken place in "the
town of Newmarket and elsewhere. My father-in-law used,
at one time, to give a sort of annual racing dinner at his
Newmarket place, and many of the celebrities of the world,
most of them now dead and gone, but not forgotten, would
be his guests on those occasions. At one of these dinners,
the old gentleman relates that, as he and his guests sat over
the dessert and wine, discussing the approaching Derby of
1S41, hr, in the course of conversation, remarked that he
had, the night before, a very singular dream about that race.
He related some of the incidents of the dream, and then, to
use his own words, went on to say: "Alas for dreams! I have
looked for it, but I do not find the name of the horse of niv
dream— the winner — among the nominations."
"What was the name?" asked some one.
"Coronation," replied the dreamer.

At this, one of the party sprang from his seat, exclaiming
most excitedly as he did so: "By Jove! that is the strangest
and most remarkable thiug ever heard of in this world. Do
you know I named my colt Coronation this very mornine?"
Success was, of course, drunk to Coronation in many
a bumper of good wine that night, aud some money went on
him, aud was won on account of that dream. Everyone
knows that Coronation won the Derby of 1841,

THE GUN.

Bay View.

Singles, 18 yards rise;

The scores at clay pigeons, made at Bay View on Sunday
last, have been kindly furnished by Mr. E. W. Funcke.
They were as follows.

At 60 single clay pigeons, and 10 doubles.
doubles, 15 yards rise; S25 a side.

E. Dunchee 11 10 11 01

li lo oi on

£. Funcke 11 li oi 11

10 11 10 11

E. Dunchee 10111 11110 111U

11111
Ed. Funcke 11111 01011 lonoi

01

1 1

1 1
11

11

1111

10 01 01

iiioi inn
omi imi

11011 11110

mio inn omi

1 1

Funcke 82, Dunchee 81.

Ten single birds, 18 yards rise, ?2 first, .91 second.

01 00
11 11 11—30
11 11 11
1 1 1 1 0 1—33
I'llll 10010

11111—51

11101

11111—49

01111
11111
01111

0 1

1

0

0 1

1 1

1 0

Ed. Funcke

J. Fanning i

Scott o

Garms i

Dickmann o

Taylor o

Six double rifles, 15 yards rise.

E. Funcke 0 1

J. Fanning 1 l i o

Sweepstake, 10 single clay pigeons, 18 yards rise, S3 to first.

Ed. Funcke 1 0 ti 1 i i i j

W.Scott 1 110 0 110

E. Dunchee 1 1 1 1 1 l i o

Ties two pairs, 15 yards rise.
E. Funcke 11 1 1 — 4 1 E. Dunchee i x 1 0—3

Speepstakes, 3 pair of doubles, S2 first, SI second.

Ed. Funcke 11 11 1 0— SjGarms • li jo 10—4

Fanning 10 10 0 1—3 Dickmann li oi ni i

Scott 11 10 00— S|Taylor 00 00 11—2

1 1—8

0 1—7

1 1—6
0 1-C

0 1-4

1 0—6

1 1-10
1 1- 9

1 1-8
1 1—7
0 1—8

Tulle Belle Game Score.

The Tulle Belle Shooting Club, which moved from Sher-
man Island to the Suisun marsh last Spring, has kindly
furnished a copy of its record of game killed during the sea-
son just passed. A study of the record, together with those
made at Sherman Island, shows that the club did wisely in
moving. Several years ago, immediately after the levees
about Shermitn had broken, that island afforded shooting as
good, perhaps, as any ground in the State. We know of
several morning shoots which resulted in bags of over two
hundred birds each. Mr. L. B. Cooper shot two hundred
aud thirteen widgeon in one forenoon . Mr. Crittenden
EobinBon brought in two hundred aud eight birds on one
day, aud other like bags were so often made as to convince one
that at the time mentioned Sherman Island was as good as
any shooting ground. But for several years the shooting has
not been up to the mark. The feed on the island has been
scant and poor, owing to the killing influence of the river mud
deposited from the ever inflowing flood of mining silt
brought down by the Sacramento. The ponds are still beau-
tiful aud convenient, but the birds hare deserted them.

For the season of 1SS3-S4 and 1SS4-S5 the scores made by
the Tule Belle members were as follows:

Teal

Sprig

Mallard

Gadwall

Cauvasbacks . .

Widgeon

Blackjack

Spoonbill

Wood Duck....

Honkers .. .

Gray Geese

Brant

Swan

Mink

Beaver

English Snipe..
Curlew

1883-4
70

79

202
7

Totals 1,356 758

Compare the shoot had at the Thickbroom ponds with those
published above, aud there is little reason to wonder at the
self-gratulation indulged iu by members of the club. The
shooting at Thickbroom will be much better nest year, for
the reason that the ponds have but recently been planted.

At Thickbroom for the season of 1SS5-86 the score is as
follows: *
Swan

Honkers

Brant 1

"ray OeeBe 2

White Gtese 5-1

Canvas back 164

Mallard 10G

Gadwell 37

Sprit; 25'

Widgeon 372

Spoonbills 505

Butterballs 89

Bloobjaob imm'm gg

Wood Duck " 2

Goldeneyes ,,... jg

Redheads 7

Merjansers 2

Toal [i27

English Snipe; j 75

Curlew, etc , '.'.'.'.HI

Total.

.2,321

1886

Tm fprnflcr nmi jgjwrtsmatt.

149

Iu the season one hundred and sixty-six shoots
had, summing up all the shoots of all of the members
guests. The scores of all the members are appended.
Shoots. Birds. I Sboota

Charles Josselyn 15 156 A. L. Bancroft .16

O. K. Hopkins 3U 365 E. F Preston 5

J. Sinclair 21 466 Mervyn Donahue 1

E. H. Holmes 30 412

0. H. Bogart 15 272

RamonE. Wilson 15 240

Totals . 166

An average of fourteen birds to each man for each
shooting.

Wild Animals Destroyed.

were
and

Birds-
235

P. J. Donahue 1

Guests 14

2,324
day's

Since the County Court established the bounty or wild
animals, last year, the following scalps have been presented to
the Jackson County Clerk and destroyed: Panthers, 55;
cayotes, 170; brown bear, 79; wild cats, 132. It will thus be
seen that 435 "varmint," which have been destruction to
stock, have been exterminated under the provisions of the
bounty law, at a cost of about SI, 200. — Democratic Times, Or.

Pacific Gun Club Tournament.

We aeain call attention to the clay pigeon tournament of
the Pacific Gun Club, to be held to-morrow at Bay View.
Shooting will begin at 10:30 a. si.

The following paragraph appealed in last Tuesday's Chron-
icle. Comment is needless, except to invite the attention of
Messrs. Yount. Hansen and Pugh to the fact that they are
criminals, and to suggest to the District Attorney of San
Mateo County the advisability of adding their photographs
to his "rogue's gallery."

F. Yount killed two deer near the Spring Valley lake last
week. W. Hansen killed one buck back on T. G. Phelps'
ranch. H. Pngh killed a buck weighing 180 pounds, three
miles fromBelmont.

Guns Worked by Steam, Gas and Compressed
Air.

vent its congelation and maintains its power to the end of
the discharge.

"What gunpowder and guncotton do is really to provide a
reservoir of gas and a' fire to heat it simultaneously, and in
the same chamber. In the case of gunpowder, the fire is fed
with charcoal; in the case of guncotton, the fire is fed with
guncotton wool— another form of carbon. In gunpowder,
large quantities of carbolic acid gas are generated , possibly in
the liquid state, and are heated by the internal furnace of
the charge, possibly red hot. In like manner, a guncotton
charge, red-hot water or steam is introduced with other
gases, possibly also liquids, together with an internal fur-
nace of flame; and thus the work is done— first, by the release
of the gases themselves, and secondly, bv the continuance
of the elasticity of those gases by the internal supply of heat.
This is how gunpowder and guncotton really do the work of
a steam gun, a carbolic acid gun, or any other kind of a gas
gun."

In Richardson and Watts; Chemical Technology we find the
following: ,

"High pressure steam is exceedingly well adapted to the
performance of this kind of work; unluckily, it would require
high pressure steam of 400 atmospheres, or 5000 pounds
pressure on the square inch, to perform this duty, and as such
steam could only be generated in a fnrnace intensely heated,
it is scarcely probable that boilers will be found sufficiently
strong and durable to work continuously under such pressure.
If they were found to be practicable, nothing more would be
necessary than to bring a steam pipe from the boiler to the
breech of every gun In a fortress or a ship, and the admission
of the charge of such steam into the chamber by a valve
would be sufficient to discharge the missile of the 6S-pounder
with a speed of 1,600 feet a second.

"The well-known Mr. Perkins studied this subject care-
fully, but applied it somewhat differently. He found that
steam of this pressure could be generated only by water nearly
red-hot; and instead of throwing the steam into the breech
by a pipe, he threw the red-hot water into the breech of
his gun, allowing it when there to expand ifself into steam
and expend its force in giving speed to the ball.

"This expedient of Perkins is well worthy of study. It
has both the defectsand advantagesof a gunpowder gun. The
red-hot water thrown into the barrel would have the fault of
being too powerful at the beginning of its expansion and too
weak at the end. The barrel would be filled partly with
water and partly with steam; and as the water grew into
steam it would lower its temperature and its pressure, so
that the explosive force would fall off very much toward the
end of the stroke. This is the inevitable evil of allowing the
water to become vapor in the gun. When the steam is gen-
erated in. a separate boiler, and freely admitted into the
breech of the gun, there is reservoir enough of heat and
steam to maintain the even pressure in following up the ball
from the breech to the muzzle. It is the evil of charges con-
verted into gas within the breech of the gun that their
temperature and pressure are too high at starting and too low
at the end. The steam gun would in this respect be the best
of our projectile forces.

"Compressed air has many of the advantages and some of
the defects of steam; and the frequent use of the air gun has
shown its convenience as well as its efficiency. Air can be
compressed into a reservoir by mechanical force, just as
steam can be raised in a boiler by heat; and by compressing
400 times the natural quantity of air into a given space, a
pressure of 400 atmospheres might possibly be obtained in
this wav. If an air pipe communicated from thiB reservoir
to the breech of our gun, air of 400 atmospheres pressure
would certainly be able to follow up the 60-pounder shot,
with pressure and velocity able to discharge it with a speed
of 1,600 feet per second, and, therefore, to do our work; but
the apparatus would be full of mechanical difficulties.

"Liquid gases are known to be receptacles of enormous
mechanical power. Carbonic acid gas, liquified and shut up
in a reservoir, generates large volumes of gas with great
rapidity the moment it is permitted to expand. Other gases
expand with still greater rapidity and force; and if we could
conceive liquid gases to be easily made, safely carried, and
comfortably handled, a charge of liquid gas bottled up in the
breach of a gun would be a very effectual propelling power,
and quite able to generate the force we want, and to apply it
within the time we require. This system, however, is also
beset with mechanical difficulties.

"The preceding illustrations of steam, compressed air and
liquid gases lead us on very instructively to the manner in
which fire has become necessary to do the work of a gun. A
supply of heat is essential to the expansion of a gas, and a
rapid supply is indispensable to the rapid performance of the
work. In steam, the tire is not only external to the gun, but
external to the boiler in which the steam is generated. In
gunpowder, the fire is introduced into the inside of the gun
for the purpose of supplying the heat that is wanted to raise
the gases to their elastic pressure, and to maintain them at
that pressure while expanding. Bed-hot steam introduced
into the breech of a gun rapidly cools down and loses its heat
and power in expanding.

"If we could introduce fire into the breech of the gun at
the same time, to maintain the heat of the steam and the
water, the steam would become an admirable prnpelliug force.
Carbonic acid gas, expanding radidly from the liquid into the
gaseous state, cools down so suddenly as not only to lose its
mechanical power, but to freeze into solid flakes of snow. If
we could charge the breech of the gun with fire as well as
■with liquid gas, the fire would give it the heat it wants, pre-

BOD.

Fish Commission.

We clip from a daily, portions of the business done at a
meeting of the Fish Commission held on February 27th.

To the Board of Fish Commissioners of the State of Cali-
fornia— Gentlemen: I am compelled, by reason of late
engagements by me made, requiring my absence from the
State, to resign my position of Deputy *Fish Commissioner,
by me held under your appointment of August 1st, 1SS3.
Yours truly, Wm. C. Jones.

Secretary Dibble offered the following:

Resolved. That while the tendered resignation of W. C.
Jones, heretofore an acting and efficient Deputy Fish Com-
missioner, is regretted by the Board of Fish Commissioners
of the State of California, that said resignation be accepted.

The resolution was unanimously adopted.

The reading of communications was next in order, and the
application of J. H. Hartin for the position made vacant by
Jones' resignation was read. The application was indorsed
by Jones and others.

Judge Dibble said he was satisfied Mr. Hartin would make
an efficient Deputy, and he moved his appointment. Carried
unanimously.

Grass Valley, January 2S, 1S86.

lion. W. W. Morrow— Dear Sir: Many of your constitu-
ency, indeed nearly all of the people of the State, desire the
enactment of a congressional law prohibiting, under severe
penalties, the exportation of dried shrimp, and dried fish of
any kind under six inches in length. You are personally
informed of the fact (such it is) that the Chinese, by the use
of small mesh nets, and other illicit ways, have been and are
robbing the waters of some of the States— especially California
— of thousands of tons of small fish. These are dried and
shipped to China. Countless millions of young, immature
fish, that should remain in our waters to mature and become
food for our people, are annually thus taken and deported.

The object of the suggested Act is to prevent this kind of
water piracy, and in order to do so, to lock the gate against
exportation; you people desire, and the fish industry of the
State demands, the needed protection.

The Commission, of which I have the honor to be a member,
urge early and favorable action. Bespectfully yours,

A. B. Dieble.
morrow's reply.

House of Representatives, United States, "I
Washington, D. C, February 6, 18S6. J
A. B. Dibble, Esq., Grass Valley, Cal.— Dear Sir: I am
very much gratified to have your letter of the 28th ultimo,
with reference to the exportation of young fish by the Chinese
I am impressed that if the practice is permitted to go on, in
the course of a very short time it will work a most serious
injury. I will take your suggestions, which strike me at the
moment most favorably, under advisement, and will consult
with other and older members of Congress, and especially
with our own delegation, and see what is best to be done,
or what is practicable to do in the premises. I may have
occasion to write to you again for further details. Meantime,
if you have the leisure and facilities to make something of a
more definite statement with reference to the extent of these
Chinese fisheries for exportation, the data would be of great
use to us in presenting the question to Congress.

Very truly yours, W. W. Morrow.

Up or Down Stream?

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Dear Sir — It is not by
any means from lack of will, but altogether from lack of time
and opportunity that I have not replied before now to your
comments on Mr. Dunn's letter, published in your columns
two or three weeks ago, which letter was on my side of the
vexed question whether an aDgler, in fly-fishing for trout,
should fish up or downstream.

Permit me to say that your attempt to claim Mr. Dunn as
an advocate of your system, equally with the one which I
support is an inference wholly unwarranted by the very
clear and emphatic declaration of that gentleman, that "in
certain (presumably exceptional) circumstances up-stream
fishing may have its advantages, but, as a rule, general and
all-but-universal in its application, fly-fishing for trout, in a
fairly rapid stream, should be down-stream." This was the
gist of the position taken by Mr. Dunn.

In your editorial note, appended to his letter, you added, if
you remember, that on the 1st of April yon would fish up-
stream. Well and good, Mr. Editor. You will do so on the
anniversary of a festival which — you will pardon me for say-
ing— will not be entirely out of keeping with the act by which
you will celebrate it.

Coming down, however, to serious discussion of the
question, I wish to place before you, and, through your
columns, before your readers, as briefly as possible, my rea-
sons for preferring to fish down rather than up-stream.

1. A fish feeds with his head up-stream, i. <?., he expects
his food, whether "ground" or "surface," to come to him
with the current, and, so far as this one point is concerned, it
may be at once conceded that, if other things were equal,
both systems of fishing would be prettv well on a par. In-
deed, they may be said to bn entirely so in the case of worm-
fishing. Nay, I will go further and admit that, if anything,
the advantage in the ense of any kind of what is called "bait"
fishing is with the up stream fisher. Why? Simply because
the action of the current helps to obtnin for him one of the
chief objects he aims at, viz, the sinking of his lure. Bnt
in the case of fly-fishing, this is the very thing, above all
others, which the angler seeks to avoid, and exercises his
best skill and judgment to prevent.

To all the learned and closely argued discussions with
which many manuals on angling ara filled, on the dispute
between the "formalist" and the "colorist" in the matter of

artificial flies, I attach far less importance than I do to the
instructions (few and meagre, as a rule) which are given to
the tyro as to how he shall best manipulate his flies after
they are on the water, so as to give to their appearance and
movements the closest possible resemblance to those of the
natural insect. Iapprehend (andlspeakfrom the experience
and close observation of thirty years,) that the color (though
perhaps not so much the form) of the artificial fly is a mat-
ter of secondary importance in comparison with the manage-
ment of it after it has struck the water. I have seen, over
and over again, flies of the most primitive shape and formed
of what, from the "theoretical anglers"point of view would
be considered the most unnatural colors, kill ten trout to one
that the " store " insect could bring to time, the reason being
that the man who wielded the primitive tackle knew how to
give to his fly, when in the water, the proper because the
natural, movement and action, while the other was compar-
atively deficient in that essential qualification of the success-
ful fly-fisher. 1 fancy every angler of any experience has
seen the some thing happen in more than one instance.

2. The feeding trout sees the fly approach him most natur-
ally when the angler is at a point further up the stream, than
where the fly is, and brings it with, and gradually across, the
current over or towards the place where the fish is lying in
wait. I base this assertion on the fact that the fly must
float on or very near the surface to look nat-
ural to the fish. This, in turn is based on
two facts, viz. first, the natural fly ahcays floats
when alive; and, secondly, trout, and all fresh-water
fish, for the matter of that, show a most decided preference,
in all cases, for live instead of dead prey; that is fc> say, they
like to capture as well as swallow their food. Now,I hold
it to be a fact, so well-founded on natural laws as to be
undeniable, that the only way an artificial fly can be made
to float sufficiently near the surface of a stream to appear
natural and life-like, is to so combine the effect of the force of
the current with the resistance of the rod in the angler's hand
as to bring the direction of the resultant (the position of the
fly) as nearly co-incident with a line in the plane of the sur-
face of the stream as possible. This it is simply impossible
to do fishing up-stream— impossible, indeed, in any other
way than by 'bobbing" with a short line, as is sometimes
done when the natural fly is used as a lure. When the angler
casts up-stream, his fly is at the surface only for a period
whose duration is precisely in inverse ratio to the force of the
current and the length of "the line thrown. At the end of
that time the current and the weight of the line naturally
sink it towards the bottom of the stream, and the trout is
tempted with "the counterfeit presentiment" of fly
carrion, which, if he is a properly brought-np fish, and is not
famished, he will reject at once, or rather pass by with
dignified contempt.

3. In fishing up-stream with the fly the angler not only
is unable to communicate any life-like movement to his fly,
but his power over it diminishes every moment as it
is carried nearer and nearer him by the current, and
he is deprived, by the consequent slackening of his line,
from giving to the trout that measure of help to hook him-
self which we call "striking." This must be evident to any
one who has tried to hook a trout under such circumstances.
Indeed, it it always an extremely awkward situation for an
angler to find himself into haveatish, either rising or hooked,
at the end of a slack line.

As for the objections which someanglers have to "striking"
their fish, I cannot help thinking it the merest absurdity, for
it is only occasionally that a trout (I do not say a salmon) will
be found complaisant enough to hook himself merely to oblige
his would-be captor. The "striking" (I cannot say I like the
term) is not at all a "stroke," but is the result of a very slight
and instinctive movement on the part of the practiced angler
which just serves to "fix the hook," and never runs the risk
of tearing away the hold.

I remark, that, as a rule, all up-stream fishermen object to
"striking," for the very obvious reason that it is next to
impossible for them to practice it; for the length
of slack line they would have to recover before they
could do it would render the act too late to be of any
real service. Either the trout would have hooked himself,
which he could hardly effect without swallowing the fly right
down, or he would have detected the imposition and spat it
out, as I have more than once seen trout do.

4. It is generally asserted, by more than one advocate of
up-stream fishing, that a trout is more apt to hook himself, or
be hooked in their way of presenting the fly to him, than in
the other, simply because the fish invariably (as they main-
tain) dashes at the fly up-stream, and they argue that the
mere impetus of his forward rush at the lure must, in nine
cases out of ten, run the hook into him. From this opinion
I emphatically dissent. First, because a trout dots not iuvari-
obly, nor even sufficiently often to moke it a general rule,
dash forward to take the fly. This would argue either that
he can only see what is right ahead of him, or that when he
sights a fly he alters his position so as to come directly below
it — i. e., directly in a line with it, but further down-stream —
before rising to it. Either hypothesis is. I submit, too absurd
to b6 seriously maintained bv any augler who knows any-
thing of the habits of his game. The fact is, that a trout,
when in a mood to "take," stands not on the order of hig
going for the fly, but goes for it by the shortest route, and
without "running parallels" and "taking observations" like
a general of the last century approaching an enemy's fortified
position, or "tacking about" like a sailor making for port
against a head wind.

And, furthermore, to speak of a trout hooking himself by
the impetus of his own dash forward, or sideways, or anyhow,
is another absurdity. The fish is a better judge of -distance
than to be carried past his mark, as onyoue can tell who has
observed the sharp turn downward*, which follows the light-
ning-like dash at the fly. If he hooks himself at all, it will
be in "sounding," os the whalers soy. and never by any
chonce iu the forward dash.

Bight here I tuiu the tables on onr up-stream friends and
maintain that the down-stream fisher has niue chances of
hooking his fish to one that the exponent of the other theory
has, for the reason that his line is comparatively taut, rendered
so by the action nf the on i rent, — at any rati' he has no slack
to recover — and his tackle, like a gond sentinel, is ever on
the qui Vive, and his hnok is constantly in a modified state
of "strike." I ienve it, then, to the i andid remlfr, which
system, other things being, of course, equal, iu likely to
nsnlt in the capture. of most fish.

But I find the subject growing on my hands, and lest I
trespass too much on your space this week, I will leave the
balance "f the qnestiou to be disensssd iu a future isBue, if
you will have the goodnes* to permit me to do so.

Youth, A. M.B. Gordon.

March 4, 188G.

[We shall be pleased to receive further comtn
from Mr. Gordon on the point so ably discopsed I;
hope to hear from other expert fly-fishers. Ed.1

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March 6

ATHLETICS.

A Professor of Running.

Editok Beeedee and Sportsman -.-In a l£e iarae of yoni
raiDer "Arcturns," in His resnnie, remarks that our snoit-
£» records are eqnal to the best but that our long-jhs-
tance records could stand a great deal of improvement The
quarter, half aud mile at the Olympic Club Games, on Feb.
2°d were good illustrations of the correctness of his remarks,
as Scott of the 0. A. C. won all three events in a canter, after
having ceded long starts to his competitors in the two last
named events. In my experience, it is as easy for a man to
do his mile in 5i as 6 minutes, provided he is a good judge of
j and rnns in form. But it is a matter of education, and
s-ell as boiers, fencers and

pace t

why not educate our runners as

' Permit me to suggest the following to the officers

Assess each Club of the

wrestlers

of the P. C. A. A. Association.

Association a pro rata per membership, secure the services ?f
a good professional distance runner, and have him on certain
-evenings give instructions in starting, long-distance running,
how to judge pace, and, most important of all, how to run in
form; also how much or how little work each man should do
to get in good condition. «. H. wood.

Sacramento, Feb. 23, 1886. _

Myers and George.

There has been so much banter between W. G. George and
L E Myers, since the former turned professional, that it
was almost to be expected that the American would follow
suit and jump into the gulf of the men who work for money,
so as to have a shy at his English rival of old. Moreover, it
may be added that Lou Myers' amateur status has received
such severe shakes in the arguments which have arisen out
of his English percentages, and of his retiring benefit at
Madison Square garden, that he has no great height to step
down from. George went, at least, as far as Myers now pro-
poses to do when he accepted the "pro" so as to meet Cum-
niings. the reputed best man in England. Leaving the
niceties of status out of the question, the whole athletic
world is to be congratulated on the treat which the decision
of Myers offers them. He has world's records from 2o0
yards to half a mile, has tuirty championships on his shield
and his plain firsts run into hundreds. He has shown in
England as brilliantly as in his native America, and m his
ei°ht years of athletic career he has succumbed but toBrookB
ofTale and W. G George, the English (then) amateur cham-
pion Myers and George have met before in three races, all
run in November, 1SS2. On November 4th, they had a half-
mile bout, and Myers won easily in 1 min. 56 3-5 sec. On
November 11th. George beat him as easily at one mile, in 4
min 21 2-5 sec!, and in the decider of three-quarters of a
mile run on the following Thanksgiving day, the English-
man'won by thirty yards in 3 min. 10} sec, both men being
thoroughly all out. The two men have now matched them-
selves to meet in Madison garden late in April or early in
May at 1,000 yards, 1,160 yards and three-quarters of a
mile' each race for $1,000 aside. George will train at the
New'Xork Athletic Club traok at Mott Haven, while Myers
will put in his work on the Manhattan athletic track. The
action of Myers is thoroughly explained in the following
letter to the New York World. ■

New York Cm", Feb. 16.— [Editor W odd. ]-T accept the
challenge of W. G. George, published in the Spirit of January
30 and have deposited S250 forfeit. I have notified him of
this action, and will meethim at the office of the Spirit, Thurs-
day, February 18, at 10 A. M., to sign articles and make
arrangements for the races.

To my true friends among American amateur athletes I
wish to say a few words of explanation. I am naturally un-
willing to leave the amateur world, in which 1 have won so
many honors, made so many new records and enjoyed so
many pleasant associations; and I am still more loath to sever
my connection with the Manhattan Athletic Club, whose
cherry diamond I have been so proud to wear for several
years, aud whose members had couuted on my assistance in
future defense of the inter-club amateur championship, won
by them for six successive years, and which they do not pro-
pose to yield withont a manly struggle.

On the other side are also strong arguments. Amateur
athletic sports has now little or nothing to offer me. I have
won prizes and honors enough to satiate any man's ambition.
I hold the world's best amateur records at all distances from
250 yards to 1,000 yards; within those limits no amateur will
now oppose me, except in a handicap, and lam tired of giving
starts so long that I cannot win unless I beat all former
records.

George openly deSes America to produce an opponent for
him, and evervone would be sorry to see so plucky a chal-
lenge remain unaccented. Moreover, I have a special and
personal motive in this matter. In 1882 I ran a series of
races with George, and after each of us had scored one vic-
tory, sickness prevented me from doing myself justice in the
final and deciding contest. Subsequently I went to England,
but failed in my attempt to arrange a second series of races
with George. He has now ceased to be an amateur, and I
have determined to follow him into the professional ranks in
search of the races I have so long coveted.

During the past three years several persons have expended
much time, money, industry and ingenuity in investigating
my amateur standing. This occupation is now gone, but I
trust they may be able to find more honorable, if not more
congenial, employment. L. E. Mtees.

But one word more need be said, and that is, that from the
moment Myers becomes a professional every effort should be
made to bring off a sweepstakes between himself, George and
Cnmmings. The athletic world will not be satisfied until
the three have met, and it may indeed be believed that Cum-
mings' offers to come across and race George on this side of
the water mav have had something to do with the joining of
the ranks of Myers. It is very certain that if America does
not arrange such a sweepstakes as that mentioned, it will be
secured very shortly by England. — St. Louis Republican.

Another "Professional."

has run, and have gathered in groups to listen to personal rem-
iniscences of the "little wonder, "say from Mr. W. B. Stewart
the favorite Olympic and N. Y. A. C. amateur, Mr. M. W.
De Jonge, the Merion — Staten Islander, or any other favored
individual who had been honored with a defeat by the cham-
pion. We have felt a national pride in him as an athlete,
purely American and purely amateur — and a world beater at
that — and have joined with, his clubmates and New York
friends in the general indignation when an English press
and public attempted to blacken his private character and
amateur standing by imputing to him professional motives
and exploits; and this is why I think we should all feel a
deep regret to hear that Mr. Myers contemplates dimming —
perhaps entirely effacing — the brilliant lustre of his amateur
achievements, and entering a career of, to say the least,
doubtful standing, and one filled with possibilities too dark
for mention in connection with his hitherto fair name.
March 2, 1SS6. ARCTUBrs.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire tnddam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Sale.

E. Leavesly has'sold Lola Montez by Bartlett's Bob Boy—
Anzar's Ola, o w bitch, to C. N. B. TliompsoD, Victoria, B. C.

Harvard Athletic Association.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— The announcement
that Lawrence E. Myers, the world-famous and invin-
cible medium distance runner of the Manhattan A. C,
of New York, would forfeit his amateur standing and
again compete with his old opponent, the quondam amateur
W. G. George, will, without the least doubt, create a far
«iore pronounced and widespread feeling of regret than was
oven aroused last year when it was given out that "Lou"
Meyers firmly intended to retire from the track for good.

Ont on this Coast, where we only know Meyers by reputa-
tion, this feeling will, I am sure, outweigh the curiosity which
-, iUneturally be excited as to the result of the races. We have
followed Meyers in every tour he has made, and every race he

The first Winter meeting of the Harvard Athletic Associa-
tion takes place in the Hemenway gymnasium to-day, March
6th. As has been usual in past years, the programme is
almost entirely made up of events in wrestling and sparring.
And in the second Winter meeting, on nest Saturday, sparring
has the most prominent place. So it is seen by this that the
manly art of self-defence is put in the foreground in indoor
athletics at Harvard. This has always been the most inter-
esting and exciting part of the meetings, and promises to be
as lively and well-contested this year as ever. It is the
regular practice for candidates in these events to put them-
selves in charge of some teacher and train for, at least, a
month before the meeting. In previous years Billy Frazier,
Jake Kilrain aud Ed. Ferris, the regular Hemenway gymna-
sium instructors, have had a monopoly of the business.
Ferris is the onlj one of these three who has any men under
him who propose to enter the coming meetings. But Mur-
phy has a couple of men who are considered favorites in
their events.

Of the contestants in the feather-weight sparring last year
only one, F. P. Clement, '88, will go in. He is under Ferris'
instruction. Beside him E. W. Grew, '89, andL. S.Thayer, '88,
both of them also under Ferris, will probably enter. Clement
won this event last year with ease. He has improved much
since then, and is set down as a sure winner. He weighs
about 116 lbs., is about 5 feet 6 inches tall, and is very
plucky and game. Clement intends to spar for the amateur
feather-weight championship of America at the meeting of
the New York Athletic Club, Saturday, February 27th. If
he cannot get down to the required weight, 115 lbs., he will
enter the meeting of the Institute of Technology Athletic
Association, which comes on the same day, and face Jack
Williams, whom he is desirous of meeting. Grew is quick
and active, but is young and wants experience. He will
make a good boxer in time. Thayer is also a new man. He
has a weak neck, which causes his head to give easily, and is
not a scientific sparrer.

Of the men who were in the light weight last year only the
winner, W. H. Paine, L. S., intends to enter. Beside him,
Ferris has in his care Messrs. Mitchell, '89, and Hillebrand,
'87. G. M. Ashe, '87, has also been trained by Murphy for
this event. This will probably be the most exciting of the
weights, especially the set-to between Paine and Ashe, if they
come together. Paine is a very stocky-built man, weighing
just 140 lbs., clear up to the limit, and is a hard, clean hitter,
beside having a creditable amount of science. He intends to
enter the Technology meeting next Saturday. Ashe is tall
and slim. He has never done much boxing before this year,
but has been in athletics more or less since entering college.
He won his class championship in sprint running freshman
year, and was only beaten by a yard in a quarter-mile run
with TJ. H. Goodwin, '84. He is considered the favorite by
the sporting men at college, who will back him heavily.
Mitcliell is a well-built fellow, of medium height. He is a
hard hitter, knows how to use his right Hand, and is pos-
sessed of much endurance. His chief fault is slowness. He
nas never sparred before, but is the captain of his class tug-
of-war team. Hillebrand is a good boxer, but doesn't seem
to have the pluck to come out before 1,200 persons in a reg-
ular bout.

In the middle weight only one of last year's men intends
now to enter, J. E. Thomas, 'SS. Hall McAllister, '86, who
won this, has some trouble with his eyes which keeps him
out. Other men who will probably go in are W. S. Scott, '89,
F. S. Goodwin, 'S9, and J. W. Appleton, 'SS. The first two
are Ferris' men, the other is under the charge of Murphy.
Thomas rows in his class crew, and is powerfully built. He
is a fair boxer, and has plenty of grit. Scott is also strong
enough, but is not a very clever sparrer, and is neither quick
nor active. Goodwin was the captain of his class football
eleven, and is a solid-looking fellow, weighing about 155
pounds. He is a hard hitter, without much science. Apple-
ton is a brother of "Bud" Appleton, the well-known athlete
of the class of 'S4, and is considered a promising man. The
best sparrers in college are not going in this event, forvarious
reasons. Wendell Baker, '86, E. D. Smith, Jr., '86, and
Gordon Woodbury, '86, are all better men than any of those
named above, and have sparred in previous meetings. Baker
injured his ankle severely recently, which prevented him
from entering the meeting of the Manhattan Athletic Club in
New York, last night, as he had intended. Smith is too busy
as president of theathleticassociation and captain of the Mott
Haven team, and Woodbury doesn't care enough about it to
take the trouble of training.

The heavy-weight sparring will probably be a walk-over
for W. A. Morrison, M. S. J. J. Colony, '85, had intended to
enter, but has been forbidden by Capt. Mumford of the Uni-
versity crew, of which the former is now rowing stroke,
much to his and his teacher's disappointment. Ferris con-
siders him the. coolest sparrer ever at college, and a match
between him and Morrison would be well worth seeing.
Burgess, 'S7, also prevented from contesting on account of
rowing in the 'Varsity, would be a strong competitor.

H. B. Gibson will take the'place of F. G. Balch as anchor
of the 'S8 tng-of-war team. W. G. Borland, '86, is a candi-
date for anchor of his class team. All the teams work daily
in the basement of the gymnasium on the cleats. Great
interest is being manifested in this event, which promises to
be well contested in the meetings of the Athletic association.

Henry S. Brooks, Yale's champion runner, has retired from
active participation in track athletics. Brooks has covered
100 yards in 10 seconds, and 220 yards in 22 2 5 seconds. At
the latter distance he defeated L. E. Myers. His one fault
has been that he invariably got away at the start rather
Blowly. He is a large, heavy man, and this has always been
against him in a quick start. His speed when under way,
however, is tremendous. Brooks' favorite distance has been
220 yards, and no one except Baker of Harvard has ever beaten
him at this distance.

Visits.

Mr. W. S. Kittle's lemon and white Pointer bitch Surf by
Bow — King's Maid, to Mr. J. JJ_. Bassford, Jr.'s, lemon and
white Pointer dog LemmieB. by Prince Banger— Grade Bow,
on February 23, 1S86.

Whelpa.

E. H. Farmers' b w bitch Queen by Eelton II.— Belle,
whelped February, nine, seven dogs, to Capt. Messic's Jeff.

In relation to the Queen — Jeff litter, Mr. Leavesly writes:
"This is a new departure in breeding — for experiment. Jeff
is in no way connected with either Laverack or Llewellin,
but is from the Ealston stock and a dog brought to this state
by Sir Eichard Hesketh. In color he is lemon and white.
His field qualities are of the first order, with fine nose and
great lasting power. On point he is immovable, and although
courageous enough to kill a wild cat and coyote single-handed
— which feats he has actually performed — he is as gentle in
the mouth with a bird as any sportsman could wish. What
these dogs will turn out the future will tell.':

Death.

liver

Mr. A. M. K. Gordon lost, by poison, Nora, curly,
colored English Water Spaniel, March 3, '86.

Mr. Gordon's Nora was a rare illustration of the wonderful
capacity of the dog to receive instruction. We have never
seen her equal in intelligence, and in the number and diffi-
culty of the little tricks she would perform. She fairly
seemed to understand English, and, beside being" a trick dog,
was a plucky an indefatigible field worker.

Lost Doff.

A gentleman of this city received the following letter on
Monday last, and we publish it, in the hope of aiding the
owner to recover his animal.

My Dear Sir. — I have in, my possession a dog that has
evidently strayed away from its owner, and, knowing you to
be a true sportsman, I write you to try and ascertain to whom
he belongs, as I have no desire to keep another man's dog,
although I am a lover of a good dog, which, Iassure you, this
one is. He is about eight or nine months old, I shuu a &av,
and I think he has considerable Irish Setter m niin,
could not say what the other cross is. In color he borders
on lemon. The owner has evidently paid the tax on him,
for he wears a tag. He came into my possession in this
manner. Yesterday afternoon I was down town, and in con-
versation with some gentlemen discussing dogs, when a party
came up and said he had a fine dog that had followed him
from the city a few days before. That he was going to send
him to the country to-day, but would sell him to me for five
dollars, if I wanted him. I asked him to let me see the dog.
When he brought the dog out I at once decided to purchase,
and try, if possible, to find the owner. Now, I hope you
will endeavor to rind the owner for me. If you can find any-
one that has lost such a dog, and can send me the number of
his tag, I will send the dog. Hoping to hear from you very
soon, I remain yours, etc., J. E. Hall.

Santa Eosa, Sonoma Co., Cal. Lock Box 22.

Sacramento Notes.

Editor Breeder axd Sportsmax: — "Long time I no see
yon." Hope you are well, and "doggy" as ever. Heard you
were to be up here last Saturday, and regretted you didn't
come. I wanted to show you the boss Pointer pup in the
State. Have had him out once after snipe, and one day on
quail. He fairly loves the gun — no slinking behind a fellow
when he bangs away. I tell you he is the merriest worker
yon ever saw for a seven-months old pup. He made several
lovely points for me, and, as a retriever, I am not afraid to
put him alongside any two-year-old dog on the Coast. In
short, he is a dandy. I learn that another of the same litter
has been doing nice work on quail, since he was four months
up in Nevada. Not a pup of that litter (Bow Jr.-

old,

Mollie Ash) has been sick a day, and every one of the four
or five that are out are said to be fine, bright youngsters. It
seems to be a fine "nick," thatcross. Mollie is nowin whelp
to the same dog. 1 saw her to-day and admired her more
than ever. Her owner is not well, and is burdened by busi-
ness to such an extent as to prevent his caring properly for
his bitch. He told me he saw nothng to do but part with the
bitch, and I told him I would write you and see if you know
of any one who wants such a good brood bitch for $50. He
has promised one pup to Ash, of Colusa, one to Bobbins (of
whom he got the bitch), one to the owner of the stud dog,
for its services, and one to a friend — all gifts. Beyond these
he is willing the buyer should have the litter, which should
far more than pay for the bitch. He is not so situated as to
get purchasers for the pups — that is, to advantage. Mollie is
by Boyd ex Jessie Belle. Boyd is by Sleaford ex Jessie
Belle, and Jessie is by Sancho ex Queen, one of Waddell's
best bitches. Although by a half-brother. Mollie is a strong,
sturdy bitch, and her pups are all handsome. I think mine
the pick of the litter. He will be of medium size, but is a
picture of symmetry. He never, from the first, flinched at
the gun, and never — in yard or field — has refused to retrieve.
He is as full of life as his sire, aud I thiuk has as good judg-
ment on birds to-day. No $75 could touch him, and I
wonld't thank any man to lay down $100 for him. I should
hate to part with him for that sum. General
Cosby thinks his bitch puppy all that could
be desired, and she does promise well. Bobbins has
his (the one you saw when you were here last) in a breaker's
hands— an old German game-keeper — aud they say he is a
fine pup. I mention these facts to show what the Bow Jr.
and Mollie cross will do. Mollie might do even better if bred

1886

£tta ^xttdzc mrti ^pm-tstmm.

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to Don. She has not Bow Jr.'s light eyes, bat very dark
brown and lustrous ones. Nobody conld hope to get a better
bargain than ilollie at 550, and she is likely to have five or sis
pups more than her owner promised. Please let her owner
know whether you know of anybody that would like to get
her. I don't believe there is a better one on the Coa6t as a
brood-bitch, judging from the litter I know of; and you may
be interested enough in the matter not to regard this com-
munication in the light of a bore. If nothing happens I
shall name my youngster for the next Derby, and I don't
care what they may bring against him. If the Derby were
to-morrow, I would enter bim (with his sis hours' work on
quail in a brushy country) against all the yearlings or one-
season dogs this side of the Missouri. That is loud talk, I
know, but I feel that much con6dence in him.

By the way, can't you get some definite information about
birds and ground from some one down about Newhall? I
have heard that there are myriads of birds there and good
ground. We can't always expect to have good field trials in
front of our doorsteps.

Has anybody heard of the coming of Tucker, the big-
footed ? He has always written in advance until this year,
and he must be close at hand. How Eobinson did maintain
his reputation at San Jose!

You may say, if you want to, in your gun column, that
there has been "a great abundance of birds left over in the
foothills of Sacramento, Placer and El Dorado, for the next
season's breeding. I found about ten coveys within a
mile of Loomis (Pino) last Monday, and I hear birds are very
plentiful along the foothills. Wen*.

Sacramexto, March 1, 1886.

Coursing' on the Plains.

The coursing match arranged for last Sunday came off
according to announcement. The Ioneites left town about
8:30 in the morning and proceeded to Stacy's where they were
met by delegations from Plymouth and Amador City. The
entire party then proceeded to the coursing grounds, arriving
at which the pairs were drawn and preliminaries arranged.

The first run-up resulted as follows: House's Julian beat
Haley's Monarch; Hearty's Euler beat Burk's Buckskin; the
Echo's Draco beat Thomas' Maud S.; Honeychurch's Fraud
beat King's Maud; Martin's Flash beat Scoville's Hark;
Honeychurch's Betty beat Kennedy's Brick; House's lone
ran a bye. Before running the second ties Betty was with-
drawn.

In the second run-up Buler beat Fraud; Draco beat Julian;
Flash beat lone.

In the third run-up, Draco beat Buler. In this race Mon-
arch and Fraud were also slipped. The run was a very long
one, the dogs chasing the bare three or four miles.
To finally decide to which dog the first honors belonged, it
would have been necessary for Flash to run a bye and then
contest with Draco, but as the last named dog failed to return
with the others after running the third tie, and as it was be-
coming late in the day, the meeting adjourned and those pre-
sent struck out for their homes, all voting that they had
enjoyed a day of fine sport. — lone Echo.

A Sportsman and his Dogs.

A sportsman of experience gu es the following valuable
hints on the treatment of field dogs:

It is a recognized fact among those who have broken and
shot over Setters and Pointers that the nrstgame upon which
a dog is hunted remains his favorite in the field or forest. A
dog that has been broken on quail, when taken into the
woodcock or ruffed grouse cover persistently draws away
toward the open field, where his experienced eyes tell him
there is likely a covey of the buzzing brown beauties. Or
the wary old" canine, whose education has been commenced
and completed among the tangled vines and matted thickets,
where the booming ruffed grouse most do congregate — see
how stealthily he steals away from the choicest stubble
toward the wooded ravines or fence rows. It seems to me
that every dog becomes more fascinated with the first aroma
of game that tickles his nostrils than with subseqcent scent
that may be borne to his olfactories. So it appears to me
that the dog always obeys best the first voice that bids him
"Down! Charge!"

I know it is becoming all the rage, especially among eastern
sportsmen, to place all their likely puppies in the hands of
breakers at as early an age as possible. This, in many
cases, cannot be avoided, as the owners live, in populous
localities, where room for even, a small kennel is the excep-
tion. Indeed, many owners of good dogs cannot work them
in the field with any satisfaction to themselves or credit to
theanimaL but rely entirely, when off for a week's sport, upon
a professional breaker to work the dogs. This may be sport
to some, bat to many it will afford but meagre amusement.
I believe that where it is possible, a sportsman should keep
his puppies about him until at least nine months old, teach-
ing them at odd moments all the initiatory words of com-
mand, and seeing that his pupil obeys them; then, if the
owner has not the time or inclination, let him choose a pro-
fessional breaker to send the puppy to for the finishing of
the education thus begun. In choosing a breaker endeavor
to employ one who uses almost, if not exactly, the words you
have taught your puppy to obey.

When the dog is returned to the owner as "broken," let
him then use his best endeavors to discover the weakest
point to the dog's nature or breaking. H it is discovered,
after repeated trials, that he does not possess a good nose,
dispose of him at once, for no breaking, speed, style or en-
durance can offset this one bad feature. I say after ' 'repeated
trials," for one or two trials with a dog may not show up his
scenting power in a fair manner. Dogs are but flesh and
blood, and have their "off" days as well as their masters.
After you have learned wherein your dog fails most, for every
dog has a failing, endeavor by every means to improve him
in that particular, for, if neglected, the fault will increase,
and may eventually render him worthless.

Before taking a dog into the field he should be taught that
the word of the handler is to be obeyed implicitly and
instantaneously. Most sportsmen are too apt to counte-
nance a gradual pause, when " to ho " is ordered, or a slouch-
ing show of obedience to the words "down, charge." If
these two commands be taught a dog thoroughly, so that he
obeys them instantly, stopping in the one instance as if par-
alyzed, and in the other dropping as if shot, then you have
the animal under instant control, and can hope for sport
without vexation of spirit, ocasioned by waiting the return
of a chasing dog.

The commonest faults among dogs are to be unsteady to
wing and gun, and it might be proper to say that these are
also the most common faults among the dogs' masters, and
to the latter cause might be attributed much of the dog's un-
steadiness. Whenever you see a sportsman who is over-
zealous in getting a " count " of birds, you may safely wager

his canine companions are not always, if ever, dropped to
shot or wing. In every instance, when a bird flushes in
sight or hearing, the dog should be "down, charged, " and
this also should be done whenever a gun is fired in his
immediate vicinity. This is undoubtedly the essential point
in keeping dogs steady, and if a dog is kept steady, it is an
easy matter to handle him. There is only, on the average,
one out of five sportsmen who can or do properly control and
handle their dogs, but each and even- one of the five thinks
ne is the one. This one is too careless, permitting his dogs
to run riot; this one too severe, cowingthe dog by over-harsh-
ness: this one two excitable or boisterous, and another, who
only handles his dogs by theory, having little practical
knowledge of the subject, and only one theory by which to
work every dog. The less noise the handler makes in work-
ing him, the better work will the dog do; noise excites him
and throws him off.

The sportsman should endeavor never to get excited in the
field, for if he does, just so sure will the dog become so, and
poor Don gets many a thrashingfor breaking shot or chasing,
when, if justice were done, the chastisement would be
divided between master and dog, with, likely, the larger pro-
portion awarded the master.

A dog should be well dressed down when he does some-
thing yon are convinced he knew ought not to have been
done, and one good trouncing is better far to break him of
his fault than a dozen taps on as many different occasions;
yet a dog should never be beaten until his spirit is broken;
he may ever after range and act in that cringing, crawling
manner, which is so distasteiul to a good sportsman.

A sportsman should give to his dogs all the benefits of his
knowledge of the habits of the birds, and, wherever it is pos-
sible, let them have the advantage of the wind. Some may
say "this is finding the game for the dog." So it might seem
at first sight, but to the true lover of the field and dog, does
not the excellent field work of his canine companions render
him as much pleasure as the killing of manv more heads of
game over dogs doing their work in a slovenly manner' And
more than this, does not every sportsman, when out for a
day's sport, go to the likeliest places he knows to find birds?
When in that locality the dogs can more readilv locate the
birds, in less time and in better style, if human judgment
assists them in their movements. "The sportsman and his
dogs should work together; the master need not descend to
the level of the servant, but should strive to elevate tke ser-
vant to a higher intelligence. Study the character of each
dog, for no two are of like temperament, and conform vour
handling to suit the dog.

I know that nothing stated in the foregoing article is en-
tirely new, and, therefore, can lay claim to little originality;
yet it has been taught me by the best teacher — experience —
and if it benefit but one individual, the labor is repaid.

Miss Glendyne Wins the Waterloo Cup.

A cablegram from London, bearing the date of Feb. 19,
announces that Mr. C. Hibbert's Greyhound, Miss Glendyne
(Paris — Lady Glendyne), won in the great coursing event of
the season, the contest for the Waterloo Cup, at Altcar. Miss
Glendyne divided the stake last year with Bit of Fashion.
She is one of the best Greyhounds that have coursed the
hares at Altcar since the famous Master McGrath carried off
the trophy in 1868 and 1869. The winner's share of the
stake, made up of sixty-five subscribers, at £25 each, is S500.
As before stated, Miss Glendyne and Bit of Fashion, both by
Paris, coming together last year in the final round, it was
agreed by their owners to divide the stake. At the time Miss
Glendyne was looked upon as a puppy of more than common
promise, she having previously divided the Gosforth Park St.
Leger with Fisherman. For the Waterloo Cup, decided as
above, she was given a special preparation, and at Gosforth
Park (in Northumberland) she ran a semi-public trial on the
29th ult., when she beat Glengarpool with the greatest ease,
and he, a week later, ran into the third round for the
Kempton Park Great Champion Stakes — an event worth
£1,000 to the winner and £400 to the second. The Waterloo
Cup, although worth only £500 to the winner and £200 to
the second, is, however, the event that owners of Greyhounds
are most anxious to win. In breeding, Miss Glendyne comes
of a wonderfully successful family, especially on her sire's
side. Paris beiug by Ptarmigan, out of Gallant Foe, the
winner of the Waterloo Plate in 1S74. In the same litter
with Paris was Princess Dagmar, the winner of the Waterloo
Cup in 1SS1, together with Pathfinder and Peter, both of
which are successful sires.

THE BIFLE.

Shell Mound.

The cold weather did not diminish the attendance at Shell
Mound last Sunday, and there was an average crowd in
attendance at the targets. The conditions were very unfav-
orable for shooting, a strong hsh-tail wind blowing every way
in puffs, that made men miss the 500-yard target who are not
in the habit of doing things of that kind.

The National's Shooting Club held its regular monthly
contest. Following are the highest scores made in the differ-
ent classes.

CHAMPION CLASS.

T. E. Carson 200 yards— 5

500 yards— 4
Capt. J. E. Klein 200 yards— 5

500 yards -5
A. Johnson 200 yards— 5

500 yards -5

4 4 4 4 5 S

5 3 5 4 4 4

44454544

4—44

5—43-87

3 5 4 3 4 4 5

4 4 4 4 4

5 5 0 5 2

4 3— 10— 84

5 5—13

5 5—40—83

FIBST CLASS.

P. M. Diers 200 yards-

500 yards -

S. J. Pembroke 200 yards-

500 yards -

C. Myers 2C0 yards

5u0 yards-

-5 44444545
-5 553545 3 4
4 4 5 4 4 4 4

4—43
4—43-
5—44
44543534 5-42-

4 44444444
3 45536555

86

■86
3—39
5—45—84

SECOND CLASS.

J. 3. Disperry 200 yards — 4 4 4 3 4 4 4

500 yards— 4 4 4 5 4 3 4

V A Dodd 200 yards— 3 3 3 4 3 4-

500 yards— 3 3 3 3 5 4 C

O Nolte 200 yards -4 4 4 4 4 4 4

500 yards— 0 3 0 3 4 2 4
IH3BD CLASS.

T. W. Perry C00 yards— 4 5 4 4 3

J F Norton 200 yards — 4 3 4 4 0

P. E. Yandor 200 yards— 3 0 4 4 3

FOUDTB CLASS.

W. H. Boryer 20L> yards— 3 3 4 4 6

W E. Brown 200 yards— 2 4 3 3 3a

E.N.Boyle 200 yards— 3 42340333 0—25

The monthly medal shoot of C Company, San Francisco
Fusileers, Second Artillery, resulted as follows:

CHAMPION XEDAL.
I C Thierbach 200 yards— 4 44445444 4-41

4—39

5-42—81

4—36

3—3(1-66

4-41

0-20-61

4-34

4—37

FIRST-CLASS MEDAL.

F- Koch 200yards-5 54444445 4—43

SECOND-CLASS MEDAL.

H.Brooks 200yards— 4 45434463 4—40

THTRD-CLABS MEDAL.

Mr.Scbuback 200 yards— 4 03335425 4—33

In the afternoon, A. Johnson and Captain Klein organized
two teams, of eleven men each, and shot a match at the 200-
yard target, ten shots to a man. Johnson's team won with
401 points out of a possible 550, Captain Klein's team get-
ting 396 points.

On Sunday nest Captain Siebe will open Shell Alound Park,
for the season, with a picnic and a grand shooting festival*
open to any rifle. The Eintracht Schuetzen Section and Cal-
ifornia Schuetzen Club have postponed theirreeular monthly
contests to take pare in the event, which promises to be one of
the features of the year. Prizes to the amount of $250, to be
won by the thirty highest scores, in sums of $30, $25, $20,
and so on down to §1, with SI for each first and last bull's-
eyes in the forenoon and afternoon.

Chico Guard.

The Guard were out in goodly numbers la=t Sunday.
Their mancenvres through the street show a proficiency of
drill quite creditable. The following is the score made at
their target practice:

Geo. Woods 3 4 5 5 3—20

5>. Madigan 0 0 4 2 2— &

'E. A. Allen 0 2 3 2 2— &

-Grant Seawaru 3 n 0 0 2— 5

(A. J. Brown 0 0 0 0 0—0

fDave Williams 3 2 2 4 4—16

VanVlack 0 0 0 2 2—4

A. W. RhieL 0 3 4 3 4—14

W. H. Waddams 3 4 4 4 4— li

W.A.Wright 2 2 4 4 4— It

S.Daly „ 2 2 4 4 8— IS

C. W. Camper 4 5 3 4 4— a

J. H. Gunby 4 5 2 4 3— It

fc- Williams 4 4 3 2 2— If

Ed. Allen 4 3 3 4 4— It

*C. J. Price 3 3 4 4 4— 11

J. M. Terrill.._ 2 3 2 2 3—12

B. F. Young 2 2 2 !

Geo. Birdsay .2 3 3 :

J. H. Allen 3 3 4 :

A.Allen, Sr 2 2 4 4

C. Tripp 2 0 0 0 0—2

F.E.Walker 2 3 2 4

A. Rooerts 0 4 3 I

W.Broadwater 2 0 2 0 2—6

J. A. Tyler 0 2 3 0 4—9

C. H. swearingen....3 4 3 3 2—15

W. S.Hall l 4 4 3 0-13

R. M. Junes _ 2 3 3 4 3— lj

if OSS 2 2 2 4 3 — 13

L. L. HubbeU. 4 3 2 2 3—14

[.McDonald 4 3 3 4 2—16

Wm.Turasher 4 4 2 4 3-17

H. Burrows 0 2 0 0 2 — 4

ieo. Wilson 4 4 5 4 3— 2U

C. V. Allen 3 3 4 .4 4—18

W.Earl 2 4 4 4 3-17

B.F.True 3 3 2 3 4—15

A. K. Ball 3 3 4 4 3—17

Capt. batchelder 4 0 0 0 2— 6

Lieut. CoggiriB ....2 4 3 4 5 — is

Sergt. Swain 3 4 4 5 3-19

C. N. Willia-ns 2. 2 2 2 3—11

Newell Hall 2 3 2 4 2—13

Gen. Cadwallader. —.3 4 5 2 3—17

-Major Montgomery. 2 5 2 3 i — 17

Major Rya n 2 3 2 3 4 — 14

Capt. Williams 0 2 3 0 2—7

Gen. Cadwallader 2 4 5

TIES.
4—14 | Major Montgomery 2 4 5 S— 16

— Butte Record.

Use and Abuse of Veterinary Medicine.

The careful discrimination between the use and abuse of
medicine is a subject of great importance to all persons who
are interested in live stock, and we propose making a few
remarks with a view of causing those who have not studied
the actions and uses of medicine sy sterna tically, to reflect
before administering medicine haphazard, thereby often doing
more harm than good. It is a common practice tu give large
and dangerous doses of medicine which are never required,
and mixing a number of medicines together, the action and
effect of which no one can tell. We are indebted to homce-
pathy for having in a great measure reformed the pill and
bolus days of ancient allopathy, but we regret to see an
indication of relapse back to the old system of saturating the
system of the patient with medicine instead of relying on
correcting error of diet and management, and only using such
medicine as will assist nature instead of retarding her unalter-
able laws. It would be well if two-thirds of the medicine in
use were reserved for human subjects who have some power
of protecting- themselves, but veterinary patients have no
option but swallow what is rammed down their throats.
It is an old saying and a true one — "To know the
disease is half the cure." The first step in adopt-
ing rational treatment is to observe the deviations from
health, such as defective or excessive secretions, the exalted
or depressed action of the different vital organs; and our
efforts should be directed to restore the healthy i alance upon
which health depends, and we must look to rest as the great
restorer, next diet, next sanitary surroundings, demand
attention. If we expect medicine to do any good, we must
give it a fair chance, to rely upon it alone leads only to fail-
ure and disappointment. Good nursing effects cures with-
out medicine, but medicine without nursing is powerless to
more than relieve for the time; but the temporary relief is
often followed by an aggravation of the complaint, if the
cause is neglected or allowed to continue. The food of the
animal should always be regulated by the work performed,
taking care to give food that will supply the requirements of
the system without taxing the digestive organs to get rid of
deleterious materials or excess of quantity. Better to err on
the safe side, as animals like men often dig their graves
with their teeth. Food moderate in quantity, of good qual-
ity, and given regularly, is the golden rule never to be for-
gotten. Those medicines should be selected that will mildly
stimulate healthy function without producing violent action,
which is followed by re-action which is calculated to retard
instead of effecting a permanent recovery. Better to repeat
than give u large dose as a rule, and to
give single medicines combined only with others
that will assist the action of the medicine on which we rely
to effect the purpose intended. Indigestion in graminivor-
ous animals is prone to resnlt in acetous fermentation which
leads to irritation of the bowels, and the rapid formation of
carbonic acid gas, «tc. In all such cases an alkali is
indicated snch as bi-carbunate of soda, or ammonia in di-
luted solution, combined with ^ingeror gentian; this followed
by copious drenches of warm water, or allow the patient to
drink of chilled or cold water, will effect a cure of coliu with-
out the common remedies of turpentine, oil, etc. When
there is torpidity of the bowels or overloading, a nitld physic
ball is uecessury; the administration of aloes in solution, oil,
etc., is objectionable, and causes the horse much annoyance,
and by the oronouueed and nauseous taste left in the mouth
causes the "animal to resist future drenches and drinking
fluid which would assist the action of the medicine, and
would have to be forced upon the putieut, who has sufficient
to contend with without rough haudling, and giving repeated
doses of medicine instead of beiug allowed frequent drinks
in small quantities of cold water, which is most grateful to
the animal, and expedites a cure. The followiug story is
suggestive, and although not referring to veterinary medicine,
by transposing the work "lady," it might be m;»de to apply
to the lower animals: " A lady of ripe age recently died in
America and willed a large chest to her physician. The
doctor, with great care, had the chest removed, believing it to
contain valuables, judging from its heavy weight. On open-
ing the chest it was found filled with all the medicine inta< -
that he had prescribed for his patient during thirty
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STAfclJOSS— THOROUGHBRED.

LongfieM, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
MUiier, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three Cheers, Thos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STAJLIJOSS— TROTTERS.

Abbots lord. Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.

Alpheus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.

Anteeo, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Anteros. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.

Antevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.

Clovis. Cook Farm, Danville.

Cook's Hambletonian, Cook Farm, Danville,

Cresco, Cook Farm, Danville.

Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Hy.

Gny Wilkes, ffm. Corbitt, San Mateo.

I* Grand, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.

Mambrino Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.

Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ey.

Pancoast, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ey.

Stein way > Cook Farm, Danville.

STAIXIOKS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trampette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Desired Information.

New York, February 24, 1SS6.

Me. Joseph Cairn* Simpson: De.ar Sir — Please accept my
thanks for yours of the 24th. I shall be very glad to get one
of the hoof-paring machines, auu all other thiugs pertaining
to the proper use of tips. I am glad to be able to report that
two horses in my stable, Kittie Patchen and Lady Dolphin,
that have been put in tips, show marked improvement.
When Kittie Patchen came to me, although she bad exceed-
ingly good-looking feet, they were sore, and she did not stand
or rest npon them comfortably. That was easily noticed
from the fact that she kept shifting and pointing, first one
foot and then the other. Peek, who had her, wrote me that
he nsed pads and sponges — I forget the proper name given to
this patent— and advised my using them. She was crabbed
on the stones, and it was very difficult to drive herover them.
I drove her Monday, Washington s Birthday, and was aston-
tonished at the manner in which she went and the speed she
showed, and the freeness with which she jogged over the
stones. Her feet do not seem to grow very fast, so that I have
had to put most of my tips on the outside. This morniugl in-
sisted upon theblacksmithsinkiuginthe tip, and stayed at the
shop while he prepared one of her forefeet. But in getting
something less than the thickness of the tip you sent me, we
drew blood, and I fear she will have a tender foot for a little
while.

Some of my friends who have been watching my experi-
ments in this direction, have decided to follow in the same
line. One of the best of our horses, called the Richmond
Colt, owned by Mr. Barnes-, will have tips put on to-day.
This colt needs considerable weight forward. It is a ques-
tion with us whether he will be able to go at all in tips. He
has been wearing an 18-ounce shoe, and sometimes as heavy
as a 24-ounce. I will report to yon how the experiment
turns out. I am quite convinced that our blacksmith does
not understand the principle of putting on tips. Still, he
believes in them, having seen the benefit we have derived
from their use. If I can be of any sorvice to you in this
or any other matter, I shall be very glad to be, in return for
the kindness you have extended to me.

Yours truly, E. T. B.

Our correspondent's enquiries are so nearly like many
others received, and are so clearly stated withal, that an
answer to them is of general interest. In the case of
Kittie Patchen the tips were rather too thick, though the
blood following cutting may not entail soreness. The
small blood vessels of the foot extend into the non-sensi-
tive part, and though it would be better not to cut so
deeply, we have known many instances in which there
was quite a flow of blood, without any perceptible sore-
ness resulting. If our remembrance be correct, the tips
sent were a pair which Antevolo had worn, and would be
too thick for a foot which had not a fair growth of horn.
"We have used them of less than an eighth of an inch in
thickness, but made wider in order to stand the wear.

They should also be made shorter for such cases, and,
from late experiments, we are of the opinion that the
use of shorter, than those heretofore described, are likely
to be an improvement in a majority of cases. Just as
soon as time can be found to give it necessary attention,
we will publish cuts and descriptions of later patterns,
and these will afford more information than it is possible
to embody in written descriptions alone. It does not
follow that because heavy weight was essential when
full shoes were worn that it will also be required with
tips. In the case o? shoes weight was needed to give
action which would overcome some defect in the gait, in
a large majority of instances the trouble arising from
striking the hoof, coronet, pastern or shin. In the pro
posed essays this will be elucidated. In the case of
Richmond we would recommend a very thin tip, beveled
at the toe and also the sides, being set back a little so as
to permit of bending — or rather rounding — the horn;
and in place of the toe of the tip being curved, made
straight — an arc with a chord of about a quarter of an
inch. In order to bevel the sides the nail holes must be
punched so me distance from the edge. In consequence
of there being so many enquiries akin to these of E. T. B
we will endeavor to publish the illustrations at an early
date.

Royal Blood.

If trotting horses can be termed royally bred under
any circumstances, surely these stallions which are
advertised in this paper are entitled to the appellation
There is scarcely an exception, and the most captious of
critics will concur in rating them as "A 1." It would
be a waste of time to argue the question of Hamble-
tonian versus all other trotting strains, when the verdict
is to be given on a high rate of speed, or it might be said
the highest, as to this family belong all of the first
places in the record, either in direct descent or through
collateral branches. Maud S. and Jay- Eye-See in one
class, Maxey Cobb and Phallas in another, all of the fast-
est trotting colts from yearlings to four-year-olds in the
male line from the ''Hero of Chester," with one exception
and that from a granddaughter. While this blood must
be awarded the first place, it must be borne in remem
brance that there was a happy combination of other
strains. Mambriuo Chief, Pilot Jr., American St
Clay. Bashaw, thoroughbred, pacing families, etc., have
had much to do in assisting to bring the fast trotter of the
present day to such a wonderful standard, and, when due
credit is given, it will be discovered, that granting
Rysdyk's Hambletouian to be the arch-patriarch of
trotters, there are quite a number which have lent
efficient aid in putting him on this pinnacle of hippie
fame. But to follow this to anything like a conclusion
and show by the records every battle against eld Tern-
pus, and where the forces were -mustered, chapters and
volumes would be needed. Even to exemplify fully the
combinations in the few horses which are the basis of this
article, would necessitate copious extracts and a good
deal of research. But it will not require long statements
to convince those who have a slight acquaintance with
the genealogy of fast trotters that, in the main, our
horses, as to breeding, are in the front rank. It will also
be conceded that blood is a foundation of the greatest
consequence, and when coupled with individual merit,
rarely fails. By blood, we mean family characteristics,
and the nearer to an individual the better. Thus,
while it is of vast importance that remote ancestry be of
a desired type, it is still more desirable that the nearest
of kin are of the kind that is wanted. Taking for
starting point Rysdyk's Hambletonian, we find one son —
Cuyler; eight grandsons — Anteeo, Guy Wilkes, Antevolo,
Steinway, Mambrino Wilkes, Anteros, Cook's Hamble-
tonian and Cresco. There are three great grandsons
Nutwood, Alpheus and Le Grand. Mambrino Chief has
two grandsons — Abbotsford and Pancoast — deriving that
blood through Mambrino Chief's best son, Woodford
Mambrino, and the Clays, though restricted to one
representative in the male line — that one Clovis, inherits,
through Sultan, who has done enough in the few years
he has been in the stud to add to the credit of any line
however illustrious. It is a notable point that in four-
teen trotting stallions advertised, there is only one,
Abbotsford, which is without Hambletonian blood, and
now that there is so much in-breeding in that direction,
au outcross so desirable will be valued. Were a vote
taken by a ballot representing the cognoscenti in trot-
ting affairs of the whole countries, as to which son of
Rysdyk's Hambletonian should be given first place, it
would show a diversity of opinion. There would be evi-
dence of a queer bias, if reasons were appended to the
ballot. Not a few would select Harold on account of
his daughter wearing the diadem of "Empress of the
Tracks." Dictator would deservedly stand well up in
the pool with Jay-Eye-See, Phallas and Director; Happy
Medium would score many votes, not merely from hav-
ing the fastest entire son to his credit, as he has a long

list of distinguished progeny. Alexander's Abdallah
would make a good race, his bright particular star,
Goldsmith Maid, being so worthily backed by Almont,
Belmont and a myriad of descendants of deserved prom-
inence. Electioneer has set the "world afire" with the
doings of his colts from yearlings uy, Strathmore has
gained great renown, and still the candidates could be
extended by other names. Taking his own perform-
ances and the performances of his get as the ground
to make an estimate upon, and George Wilkes could not
be beaten. There is little question that he would poll a
large number of votes, as his record of 2:22, made so
many years ago, is equivalent to one that is several
seconds faster in these days of lighter vehicles, better-
kept tracks, and improvements in training and hand-
ling, and he has forty-two sons and daughters in the
2:30 list which is only exceeded by the Indiana phenom-
enon Blue Bull. To possess the best entire son of this
great horse is something for California to be proud of, and
in Guy Wilkes, the claim that he is entitled to that
position has justice to sustain it. The record of Guy,
2:lSj:, made in a fifth heat, is not a full measure of his
powers, as he has exhibited a rate which would knock
quite a hole in that, fast as it is. Through his sire, he
inherits Hambletonian and Clay blood; through his
dam, Mambrino Chief and American Star. His maternal
grandsire, Mambrino Patchen, has gained distinction
in his own immediate progeny, and still more in the
produce of his daughters. The blood appears to "nick1*
particularly well with that of Hambletonian, and to say
that so does that of American Star, is to repeat an often-
times told tale. We are not given to publishing
sanguine prophecies unless there are very strong grounds
to base them upon, but from what we saw of the Guy
Wilkes colts on the farm, of Mr. Corbitt, have no hesita-
tion in predicting a glorious career for them in the
future. The other son of George Wilkes, Mambrino
Wilkes, has everything in his favor excepting Individ-'
ual performances, and to offset that his get are showing
remarkably well. In addition to Alpheus, so well
portrayed in his ad., there is a large bay gelding in
training on the Oakland track which we saw trot last
season, after a few weeks handling, in 2:30£, and there
are many others of promise. Mambrino Wilkes
brings in Mambrino Chief and Pilot Jr. blood, so
that there is nearer kinship to Guy than that of
having the same sire. We have forsaken the regular
order in giving the grandsons preference over the
son, not from any lack of merit, as Cuyler has a
record to show which, in many respects, is superior to
those sons of Hambletonian noted above. He is the
sire of Elvira, who gained a four-year-old record of 2: 18£,
then the top notch and only beaten by Sallie Benton-
He is also the sire of Lucy Cuyler, who trotted a public
trial in 2:ld£, and to a road wagon in 2:17$; of Day
Dream with a fifth heat to her credit when four years
oldin2:21|; of Algath, another four-year-old to mark
2:23, and better yet the sire of Beatrice, the dam of
Patron. We will further deviate from what might be
considered a more regular course, by leaving for another
article, the other descendants of Hambletonian, and give
a brief account of the two sons of Woodford Mambrino.
As stated previously, Abbotsford is the only trotting stal-
lion advertised in this paper which has not a strain of
Hambletonian, and, as the old rule still holds good of
''twice in and once out," wherever there has been in-
bieeding to the dominant line the value of an outcross
of the right sort can scarcely be over-estimated. That
Abbotsford was a great horse, must be admitted by every
one familiar with his career. Had it not been for the
injury to his leg, it is fair to infer that he would have
made a lower mark than 2:19£. Those of his colts which
we have seen give promise of speed, and are more than
usually good looking. The dam of Abbotsford being by
Young Columbus, the grandsire of Phyllis 2:15}, Adel-
aide 2:19$, CommoD wealth 2:22, and a good many others
below 2:30, there is another potent strain to add to his
value. As to the other Woodford Mambrino— Pancoast—
it may be thought that we are too radical in our prefer-
ances, and in giving him so high a place have not been
as conservative as is our wont. We may differ with his
owner in awarding a more prominent position to
Patron than Nutbreaker, and this is done fully cognizant
of the merits of one of the most wonderful youngsters
ever seen on a track. The claim of Mr. McFerran that
^'Nutbreaker is the greatest two-year-old by pub-
lie performances that has yet appeared," is sustained
by the record. But Patron is so far in advance
of all three-year-old stallions that there is a
gap of six seconds in his favor, and until
this season the four-year-olds were three sec-
onds behind him. As it stands he gives the next fastest
young stallion a year, and this in trotting affairs is also
a wide gap. Reasoning from what others have doce,
and there are solid grounds to warrant the prediction
that he will lower the stallion record by the time he be-

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comes full in the mouth, and with a fair chance, when
his education is perfected, to have his diploma decorated
with figures below 2:10. Jay-Eye-See, when a year
older only, led him half a second, Maud S., with so many
months to the good, was two seconds the faster, there-
fore, to look for something inside of the time of Haxy
Cobb and Phallas from Patron in 1SST. Paucoast has
two crosses of Mambrino Chief, and traces to thorough-
bred Mambrino through four channels, and Patron
briDgs in two more Mambrino strains. Our old friend,
who has done so much to please and enlighten the
trotting world, over the name worn by that son of Mes-
senger— by all odds the most potent devisor of a trotting
legacy — has firmly held for many years that a union of
blood similar to what is found in the genealogy of
Patron would be on the top. And now we feel like
offering him congratulations on the clearness of his fore-
sight. "We will have a grand array in following articles.
Nutwood with his rapidly increasing family of stars,
Anteeo the fastest trotter ever reared on the sunny side of
the mountains. Steinway, who held tLe post of honor so
long in the three-year-old stallion class, and all the rest
with something good to back them. In the meantime
those who desire definite information can consult the
advertisements, and a person who does not find a sire to
suit him must be too critical for any sort of use.

The Call on the Spring Race Meeting-.

Capital Turf Club-

The stakes of the Capital Turf Club close next Satur-
day the 13th inst. The club has been liberal in the
apportionment. If added money and purses and has a
reserve fund in the treasury to provide for all contin-
gencies. All classes of. horses will find a place in the
programme and it ought not to be necessary to suggest
to the racing men of the State, how important it is that
they give the club a hearty support. The club has been
recently reorganized with a large membership of
the substantial people of Sacramento, and mil do its
part toward making the venture a success. If a first-
class Spring meeting is not established as a permanency
at the Capital City it will be the fault of the horsemen
themselves, for we do not doubt the ultimate result if
there is a concert of effort. The long gap between the
meeting of the Blood Horse Association and the opening
of the Fair Circuit may be at least partially closed, and
employment given for the idle races who lose form from
lack of opportunity. The home contingent will see this
plainly enough, and the stables that usually go abroad
for game should halt at Sacramento for a few days, for
we opine that as years go on they will abandon the idea
of running in the early Kentucky meetings. They will
stay in California till May at least, and the more jockey
Clubs there are to give meetings the more the season's
balance sheet will show for the owner and trainer. "We
expect them all to second the enterprise of the Sacra-
mento Club this year. The details of the programme
will be found in our advertising department, and any
further information may be had by addressing the Sec-
retary, C. H. Todd, Sacramento.

The date of closing entries for the quarter-race at the
Bay District has been changed to March loth.

Foals.

At Wildidle Farm, SantaClara. Property of H. C. Judson,

January 14th, brown or black filly by John A., dam Ella
Doane by Wildidle from Nettie Brown by Rifleman.

January 18th, bay filly by Wildidle, dam Dy Monday;
second dam Mary Givens by Owen Dale.

February 8tb, bay colt by Wildidle, dam Duchess by Ante-
lope, from imp. Lady Egerton by Batan or Bran.
At Palo Alto. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

March 1st, bay filly by Flood, dam imp. Flirt by The
Hermit, from Romping Girl by Wild DayreU.

TB OTTERS.

At Palo Alto. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

February 25th, brown colt by Electioneer, dam Lady Ellen
by Can's Mambrino from Ida May, Jr., by Owen Dale.

February 25th, chestnnt colt by Whirs, dam Gilterti by
Fred Low, from Lady Gilbert.

February 26, chestnut colt by Ansel, dam Mary by Fred.
Low, from Rio Vista Maid by John Nelson.

Febraary 27th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Miss Gift
by Wildidle, from Kate Gift by Lodi.

February 27th, bay filly by Gen. Benton, dam Odette by
Electioneer, from Queen by Young Consternation.

February 28th, chestnut colt by Electioneer, dam Sontag
Dixie by Toronto Sontag. from Dixie by Billy Townes.

March 1st, bay filly by Gen. Benton, dam Abbie by Almont,
from Norma by Alexander's Norman.

March 2d, bay filly by Benefit, dam Violet by Electioneer,
from Victress by Belmont.

March 3d, bay filly by Ansel, dam Gleneora by Mohawk
Chief, from Lady Gilbert,

March 3d, bay filly by Clay, dam Piney Lewis by Long-
fellow, from Lew Lewis by Endorser.

March 4th, bay colt by Will Crocker, dam Grisette by
Wildidle, from Gazelle by Primus.
At Vina. Property of Hon. L. Stanford.

February 22d, bay filly by Eros, damTheora by Gooding's
Champion, from Lady Beecher by Reserve.

Febraary '226., bay filly by Whips, dam Pra68ian Maid by
Signal, from Lady Jasper.

February 25th, light bay filly by Benton Frolic, dam Sul-
tana by Sultan, from Gulnare by The Moor.

At Yolo, Yolo County. Property of Jno. W.Martin.

February C6th, bay colt by Alexander Batton, dam Kale
Beamey by Jonh Nelson.

Since the publication of nominations and entries in stakes
and purses in Thursday's Call for the Spring meeting of the
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association there have been lively
discussions in every coterie of horse fanciers. Never before
on this slope has appeared such a brilliant array of names;
never so many numerically; assuredly never such an assem-
blage of talent, when that term is applied to an aptitude to
cover a course in brief time.

It was prophesied by some that the warfare, which resulted
from the choice of a new board of trustees, would militate
against the success of the race meeting, but such vaticina-
tions were only vagaries which have been rebuked in an
emphatic manner by owners of horses and by those who have
the horses in charge.

A good move was made at the very first convocation of the
trustees. There was a fall attendance, every member being
\ present, and by an unanimous vote it was resolved to pay up
the shortage of the Fall meeting, and every dollar added for
that of the SpriDg, any deficiency being met by assessment.
Heretofore there had been a clause in the conditions that in
case of receipts falling short there was to be pro rata division,
and in some cases there was quite a deduction from adver-
tised amounts.

While it was the best that could be done under prevailing
circumstances the new regime made friends, and now with
anything approaching good weather there is small danger of
a levy. The high character of the horses engaged will attract
people from all sections of the Pacifie Slope, there will be
many eastern visitors, and not a few who are wintering in
California will delay their departure until after the close of
the race meeting. Quite a proportion of horses engaged will
make an eastern campaign, and as racing is recognized to be
the only reliable test of form, their coming together will be
eagerly watched in all parts of the country. In this respect
it will rival the big eastern affairs when horses of different
sections meet for the first time. Owners and trainers will be
extremely anxious to obtain a line which can be depended
upon before starting on so long a journey. And there is an-
other advantage gained by rutining at home. To endure the
fatigue of a railroad journey, covering thousands of miles,
without injury, "condition" is the first consideration. The
races will perfect the order which is such an absolute neces-
sity, and the trip be made with the least possible risk.

But the talk which is heard in horsey circles is not as much
in relation to future eastern doings as to which will win at
our own meeting. There are always opinionated individuals
ready to solve the most obtuse of turf problems, and these
make predictions with will the confidence imaginable. Older
and wiser heads in lien of prophesying are very chary about
selecting probable winners.

Something like the following will be heard when the topic
is discussed: The first race is called the Introduction purse,
for one mile, in which are fourteeu entries. On being asked
to pick out three names which are most likely to contain the
winner, A selects Neilson, Preciosa and Ichi Ban. B takes
Binette, and Gano with Neilson. C is sure that Rapido is
entitled to a place, quoting his seven victories in the east,
and D claims that Garland can do them all with his five
pounds allowance for being a maiden. £ calls attention to
Helloa, with the same advantage, and so it runs until only
two of our fourteen are voted to be without a show. But
if the Introduction purse raises an argumentative breeze,
there is nearly a hurricane when the next race is brought up
Well-worn supplements of the Call are consulted, each
devotee being provided with a copy, and the Trial Stakes,
one and one-quarter miles, with nine nominations, is the
text. There are maiden allowances in this, though as eight
of the nine have gained brackets, and the ninth voted to have
no show, this feature does not come into the argument.

It is not surprising that opinions are various, and that each
advocate espouses the cause of his clients with ardor.
Binette, Ichi Ban, Alta, Beaconstield, Tyrant, John A., Patti,
Ex-Templo and the Dnke of Norfolk are the entries, all of
them, with the exception of Ex-Templo, being pronounced
likely to win, four of the eight said to be a "dead, moral cer-
tainty" to be first. The old adage that when two men ride on
one horse one must rid 0 behind, is not heeded in this case.
In place of selecting three, from which the champion will
spring, the sanguine disputants are ready to take one against
the field. Tyrant must win, as the victor of (he Withers
and Belmont, when pitted against the pick of the east, will
have a comparatively easy thing of it against California-bred
race-horses, but there is only one man who is rash enough to
make srch an assertion, implying, as it does, that oar colts
are inferior, and there is such an anxiety to chastise him for
the presumption, all speaking at once, that it is some time
before the tumult is .quieted.

Alta of home breeding is instanced as the champion who will
lower the colors of the great son of Great Tom and his seven
victories, particularlythe capture of the Sheridan stakes a
Chicago and the special stakes &% Coney Island, as prooft
sufficient. Beaconstield has a warmadvocate, and his twelve
wins in sixteen starts, some of them in very fast time, a
second heat of three-quarters of a mile in 1:14£, a mile in
1:42, and one and one-fourth miles in 2:09, is advanced with
so much gusto that proves the relator has unlimited faith
in the horse he fancies. John A. and Patti, being in the
same stable, are coupled, and with the younger to cut out
the work and the game old black to come on at the trying
point, there were votes in the conclave in their favor. Bin-
ette and Alta are also under the same ownership, though,
should the former have a hard run in the Introduction, she
may not start in the second.

The greatest puzzle, however, is Duke of Norfolk. He
has been retired from the turf for several years, and it was
generally thought that his racing days were ended. He has
been used in the stud, too, and when the publication of the
entries disclosed that he was named to run every day during
the meeting, there was a good deal of surprise, and then a good
deal of speculative talk. It is well known that his owner
has had long experience in turf affairs, and though liberal iu
making engagements, Ce is not prone to make them without
some show of a return. Dake of Norfolk is the oldest son
of the dam of a noted racing family, every member of which
had the gift of speed, and one, at least — Duchess of Nor-
folk—could go any reasonable distance at a great rate. She
ran two and a quarter miles faster than has ever been done
by one of her age at time of making, and though the smull-
est iB accredited with being the best.

The "selling races" are bones of contention, pulled one
way and another, but yet so hard as not to show the marks
of the teeth of those who would fain claim the ownership.
In these, weights are apportioned by the valuation fi
owners, and the rating for rule weights being fixed al
with two pounds allowance for each $100 below that figure,
a lump of weight could be gotten off and still leave a fair siiiu
for a recompense, should the animal be sold.

There appears to have been a singular unanimity of opinion

at SI, 000 each, one at $2,000, one at $1,100, and one
Duke of Monday— phenomenally successful in these kind of
races last season— is in at $ 1,000, and Fred Collier at $800.
Moonlight is the high-priced one of the division, ^o that she
will have to concede Dnke of Normandy twenty pounds, and
Fred Collier twenty-fonr pounds.

tntiithe weights are announced the handicaps do not
enter prominently into the conversations. The three -year-
old races, however, are eageriv commented upon and the
weighing of chances of Ban Fox, King of Norfolk, Silver
Cloud, Guenn, Miss Courtney, and the others bring out the
usual debates.

As the two-year-olds will make their first public appear-
ance in the California stakes, there is little chance fordiscuss-
ing their merits authoritively. Form, breeding, and reports
of what they have shown in exercise are the only points to
guide, and these are insufficient to warrant such spirited
controversies as are elicited by those which have more reliable
data to build opinions upon.

One point is unanimously agreed upon, that being that the
prospects for a grand meeting could not be improved.

Little Brown Jug.

It not infrequently happens, in the vicissitudes of human
affairs, that we see the boy born of humble parentage and
reared in poverty, by his own unaided exertions and true
merits, succeed in attaining the highest position in our social
and political life; our governmental history is full of such ex-
amples. But it is rare in the history of turf celebrities that
we rind an animal born in obscurity, and subjected to the
hardships imposed upon the subject of this sketch, by force •
of his own prowess rise to the eminence attained by him.

In Giles county, Tennessee, lives Mr. Five, whose Chris-
tian name escapes my memory, a well-to-do farmer, some-
what of a breeder, and a great admrier of the pacer. Near
him lived a man who owned the dam of Brown Jug. Chanc-
ing to meet his neighbor one day, Mr. Frye suggested to him
the propriety of breeding bis mare to the then unknown pac-
ing stallion Tom Hal, then standing in that section, for six
dollars the season. The neighbor did not favor the scheme,
and said he had concluded to breed his mare to a Jack, as he
could get $35 for a mule when a yearling, which was more
than he could make otherwise. Finally, Mr. Frye said to
him that if he would breed to Tom Hal he would
pay for the service of the horse and give him
$30 for the colt when a yearling. To this proposition the
neighbor finally consented, and the following year Little
Brown Jug was foaled. W7hen the cole was one year old the
owner promptly demanded of Mr. Frye the S30, and pro-
posed to deliver to him the (Jolt. When the colt was exhibited
to Mr. Frye he presented a very sad and dilapidated appear-
ance. The mules with which lie ran had eaten oft' his mane
and tail; he was literally alive with lice, and, of course, as
poor as a church mouse. Mr. Frye declined to pay §30 for
the colt. While he admitted the contract, he claimed that
his promise contemplated that the colt should be in some
kind of a presentable condition, and as he was not, he did
not feel obligated to take him. A compromise was effected,
however, and Mr. Frye took him for §27.50. He kept him
und.1 two years old, and then sold him to another neighbor,
not of an enterprising character, for $50. This man broke
the coir, and the year he was two years old plowed with him,
alone all summer, and then, for fear the colt would not get
sufficient exercise, his whole family would ride him about the
country, thus imposing upon him burden enough to kill any
ordinary horse. The following season this man's wife was
taken sick, and the physician refused to attend her unless Mr.
Frye would become responsible for his bill, which he did.
When the physician's bill reached S30 the wife died, and as
the man refused to sell the colt, and as he had nothing else
with which to liquidate, Mr. Frye paid him $30, paid the
physician $30, and again became owner of the colt. Noth-
ing was done with him until the next season when he waa
given into the hands of a local horseman to handle. His
speed developed rapidly. Before many weeks he could show
very close to a 2:20 gait. Mr. Frye refused what was then
thought to be an excessive price for him ($500), and the next
season started him in the circuit, and while at Jackson,
Mich., sold him for S2.600, and the following year, when six
yearsold, he made the greatest record yet made to harness,
in three heats. In the following March. 1SS2, he was bought
by Commodore N. W. Kittson for 6 IS, 000. The following
May, Commodore Kittson allowed his good nature to con-
trol his better judgment, and while the horse was in no con-
dition, to please a few hundred farmers, allowed him to go
to Red Wing, Minn., and on a half-mile track he paced a
full mile in 2:10; but the strain was too much,
and in accomplishing the great feat he strained
a tendon of his fere leg, from which he never
has and possibly never will fully recover. From that
period his career as a race-horse was ended, and he now, at
an age when most horses arrive at full maturity and achieve
their greatest distinction on the turf, is retired to the palatial
stable of Com. Kittson, at Midway, where he will probably
spend the remainder of his days, surrounded by every com-
fort that ingenuity can devise or money purchase, and where,
under the watchful eyes of Com. Kittson and Manager Wood*
mansee, his every want is jealously attended. Thus we see
the wondrous career ended as suddenly as it was brief and
brilliant. In the suddenness with which he came from ob-
scurity and dazzled the world by his unequaled perform-
ance, we can only compare him to the brilliant meteor which,
unheralded, comes forth and shoots across the heaven, and
then disappears forever from public vision. Mr. Frye still
lives in his quiet home in Tennessee. The sire of this mar-
velous horse is now the property of Mr. F. Q. Buford, at
Buford, Tenn., and although he has since become famous as
a sire of fast pacers, having to his credit amoug others the
horse Brown Hal, owned by Major Brown, about 50 miles
below Nashville, and said to be the fastest combined horse
living, yet it is doubtful if, among his eutire get, he produces
any that shall equal the wonderful performances ot Little
Brown Jug. And who, knowing the hardship of his younger
days, will not rejoice in the thought that his declioii
are to be spent in palatial quarters at Midway? — Dunton Spirit.

A Bigr Stake or St. Louis.

in pricing, as in one of them, with eight entries, rive are rated t0 ci0SQ ,rj] ijtUj isSG

The St. Louis Fair Horse Department, has added another
new stake of its programme, the conditions being as follows:

The Great Eclipse Stakes, a sweepstake tor all ages $100
entrance $500 additional for starters; $10,000 added by the
St. Lonis Fair Hor?e Department: of which ^2.000 to second,
§1000 to third, condition: if Freeland and Miss Woodford
start the above sum will be added, and in case Free land and
Misa Woodford do n it Btort, $5000 only will be ad
starters will pay only .Sl.lO additional to theentr di
to the second, 500 to third. Weight for age; one mil
half. To be run at the Spring Meeting of 1886.

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March 6

Mr. Corrigan 's Stable— A Rather Doleful Story.

[St. Louis Republican, Feb. 24.]

Ed. Corrigan made up his mind last Saturday to take the
Memphis contingent of his stable down south next Monday
under his personal charge. Abe Perry remains in St. Louis
in control of the division which it is proposed to tit later on
for their labors of the season. No jockey has yet been en-
gaged, but Ed. Corrigan may be trusted not to be found nap-
ping, and we niay be assured that none but artists will be
treated to a leg-up under the green and white sash this
season. With a view to seeing what sort of a string our
western magnate has to start on, a very early visit was
paid to his stable yesterday morning, where Abe Perry was
found superintending the sharp walking and trotting of ten
two-year-olds, some time before 7 o'clock. The straw ride,
which is laid under the verandas of three sides of the
quadrangle that make up the Fair grounds stable-room, is
ample for exercise, and gives horses nearly a third of a mile
walk before they have to come about. When the Corrigan
stable came into Winter quarters it showed signs of very
severe campaigning, in fact it looked as if it was in desperate
state for this year as far as the older horses were concerned,
but the change that has been effected by a Winter's care is
little short of marvellous. There is no need to waste time in
preface, as it is better to go straight to analysis of the state of
each horse, and, as candid confession is good for the soul, it
may be as well to say just here that the cripples of the stable
have, as a whole, come far better through the Winter than was
anticipated by the writer, in print, last Fall.

Freeland— The crack is deserving of a separate paragraph,
on the strength of his past performances, but were such not
the case he would be so on his present appearance. Free-
land never started out for a season's training looking within
fourteen pounds of his present form. He has always been a
great horse, but he has never looked as good as he does to-day.
He is now one of the grandest thoroughbreds that can be
imagined, and has thickened in a style more usual to a three-
year-old than to a campaigner. He is now a deep mahogany
bay in place of his pale-ale stripe of the past, and carries more
meat than he ever carried before. He, in the past, has
always commenced a season rather as one of Pharaoh's lean
kine, than on the stalled-ox pattern, but he is now really as
big as a bull, while his flesh is hard and firm withal. His
coat wears the bloom of health, and the old fellow is full of
life and spirits. A nip at a coat button or a knuckle of the
back of the hand puts him on terms at once with an inter-
viewer, and his play succeeding shows that he is in rare good
fettle all over. When be starts out from his stall he is a bit
careful a^out his manner of g5ing, and minces along for the
first few minutes in the way that a gouty old New Yorker
travels down the steps of his club, but he soon warms up and
walks away in quite a jaunty style. The heat has left his
fetlocks at the sessamoids, though its recurrence is a cer-
tainty when he commences work. He stands over a bit
more, perhaps, than he did last season, and his forelegs are
not altogether free from that tremulous motion which
always is to be seen in a bowed old horse. All of the Belle
Knights are, however, declared to stand over comparatively
early in their racing life, and yet to stand up as long as the
rest of them; and it may be hoped that this peculiarity will
extend to Freeland. To sum up his condition at the starts of
:86, he is in better fettle to begin on than he ever was before,
but he has worse legs on which to carry more horse than the}'
ever carried before. His training is a sort of Marguerite
question— he stands up — he stands up not — and the writer
believes that the latter sentence will be the truth before the
end of the Chicago meeting.

Modesty is a female Lazarus. She was terribly under the
weather when she came here last Fall, but she is now big and
lusty and in splendid health. Her Winter coat bears a
polish worthy of late Spring, and if the thickening over her
thorax has done her wind no harm, she should quite act up
to the best of her last year's performances. Swinej, 5, by
Ten Broeck — Nora Greina, has come wonderfully well through
the Winter. He has been well-fired, and shows the advan-
tage of the "bandage by fire," as his back sinews are again
like harp-strings. Irish Pat came very backward some short
time ago from Ottawa, 111., and has picked up very fast
indeed. He is healthy and well, and, if not bustled at the
beginning of the season, will be a better colt than he was last
year.

There is no hope for Lizzie Dwyer. Her near hindleg
was full of heat yesterday, bowed and swelled, and she has
also been fired on the inner side of the off-hock for bursal
enlargements. Pearl JenDings is all to pieces, and looks as
if more fitted to act as a rail on which to ride a malefactor
out of a parish, than as a race nag. That very useful cus-
tomer Hazaras is a bit poor, a matter, no doubt, of stable
regret, as he was a horse that could always be used as a
stop-gap last season, when he seemed able to win in almost
any company at a pinch. The speedy Tartar 1b also a bit
backward, but Abe says that he has taken the wished-for
turn, and this clever trainer expects to have him cherry ripe
before the St. Louis meeting comes on. The three-year-old
fillies Hattie Carlile and Mary Payne have done well during
their hibernation. They are of very different stamps, and
■will race best in differing shapes and not at the same dis-
tances, but both should score, and though Mr. Corrigan may
not appreciate the making of sach prophecy, it is quite likely
that Hattie Carlile will dispose of most of the stuff that
tackles her. She is a bit on the small side, perhaps, but
what there is of her is all good horse, an I she is in splendid
shape to work on. She is a bit of the urder of Chiy Pate,
though showing, perhaps, a trifle more fashion. Sister
Monica looks healthy and well, but her value as a race-horse
will probably always consist in her looks. Her exceedingly
mean gaskins leave no hind power to propel her really almost
faultless forehand. Bluestone has come well through his
firing, and should be a bit better horse than he was last year,
and the raking St Patrick should give a good account of
himself among the junipers. There is no better-looking colt
in the stable than Pat Corrigan's Free Knight, a half-brother
to Freeland, and by Ten Broeck. He is a bay with black
points and the faintest of stars. If make, shape, good car-
cass, breeding and perfection of action make a race-horse, he
is bound to be pretty near the Kentucky Derby, his five
defeats and the 20 to 1 of to-day against him notwithstanding.
Ancther three-year-old in the stable is a chestnut filly Eloise
by Enquirer— Buttercup, she by Glen Athol, the property of
Abe Perry. She is a smart-looking youngster enough, and
wound up last season by a very clever win from a lot of good-
class two-year-olds at Latonia.

Of the two-year-olds the most taking to the eye remains
Peacemaker, the chestnut colt by Lisbon — Peaceful, so much
fancied last Fall. The colt is full of life and spirits, has
developed a powerful quarter and is box-bnilt to carry any-
thing. Sun Ban is another good-styling colt, but the fillies
outlook the balance. The bay Plaything by Hindoo, from
Manahatta, is a very sweet piece of horseflesh, and Beauty,
the own. sister to Pearl Jennings, is remarkably good looking

— almost too much so, perhaps, to race. The roan-flecked
Falsetto filly, that last year promised to be the smartest at
the beginning of the season, has been kept back of late by an
issue from her off ear, which has pulled her condition to
pieces, and she may have to be thrown up altogether until
later on. The own sister to Lizzie Dwyer is very much on
the small side, and a cribber to boot, so that she is not over
likely to tread in the hoof tracks which would have been
made so remarkable by her illustrious sister but for accident.
The most improved youngster in the stable, if indeed not the
most improved of all, is the two-year-old own sister to Free-
land, Unite. She came here last Fall, a runt from Nan-
tura, but has by now recovered from the Harper diet, or
lack of diet, and" has grown into a splendid filly. She has
risen nearly three inches at the withers, and has furnished all
over the while, and if looks count, should give Mr. Corrigan
something to succeed Freeland. She, however, should be
given plenty of time, and if not wanted this year may be all
the better for it, and develop in 1S87 into something quite
the equal of Thora or Miss Woodford.

Prospective Decline of Brighton Beach.

There seems to be some doubts whether Brighton Beach
will give as much racing next season as it has, and a great
many have doubts if there will be much racing there at all.
The Guttenberg track over on the New Jersey side of the
river is getting to be a rival of Brighton, and there is talk of
having racing at Waverly Park, which is also in New Jersey.
But this is not the true reason of the trouble at Brighton.
From all one hears, Brighton Beach has no easy time of it.
It is bled to death by the Brooklyn politicians, and Engeman,
the manager, is getting sick of it. Ever since the politicians
found out Eugeman was making money, they have levied
tribute on him by holding the betting law over "his head and
threatening to shut him up if he didn't "come down with the
dust." Last summer they refused to let him sell pools unless
he paid them SI, 000 a day to keep their hands off. He
kicked, and they arrested bis men. For several days there
was racing without betting, but there was next to nobody
there, and Engeman was obliged to make terms. A compro-
mise was effected, he paying them SS40 per day for a certain
number of days. Thenthe sport went on. When the num-
ber of days expired it was late in the fall. Engeman was
making money and the political gang knew it. They cooly
informed him that the contract had expired and he must pay
SI, 500 per day hereafter or shut up. He showed fight; bat
they held all the cards, for they proceeded to indict him
before the grand jury, and he had to bring his racing to a
close three or four weeks before he intended.

Now, the question is, what will be done next year? If
Engeman races at all, he will have to give the Brooklyn poli-
ticians any price they ask, for they can enforce the betting
law against him whenever they please. Some say Enge-
man is looking for a track in Jersey where the law doesn't
prevent betting on the track. But I don't believe this. No
track in Jersey can be made to pay like Brighton; it's the
best location in the world. Thousands of people come to the
seashore through the summer, and they are pleasure-seekers
who spend money freely, and like to "take in the races."
But they wouldn't go to Jersey forracingalone, and there are
no other attractions. But there will, no doubt, be a dozen
places spring up on the Jersey side, cheap places where men
will invest a little capital, hoping to make some money out
of the racing craze, and as they won't have to pay a tax to
the politicians, all they get will be their own.

The only thing to be feared is that these cheap race-tracks,
and the large crowds they draw, will get to be such a nuisance
that the Jersey people will pass a pool bill to wipe them out,
and in so doing might affect Monmouth Park. A year ago
the Coney Island Jockey Club called a conference of the big
clubs to stamp out these small meetings by passing a law
which would not allow horseB to race at the big tracks which
had raced at tracks which did not give purses of over §500 in
value, or less than S3,000 a day in added money. The blow
was aimed to get rid of Brighton, but it fell throagh because
Monmouth, not being troubled by the outcast ne;ghbor,
wouldn't interfere. But if these small tracks spring up in
Jorsey, it is likely that Monmouth will have the thing
brought home to them and gladly join Coney Island in a
crusade against them. It's simply a question of the big fish
eating the little ones. There is such a law as that proposed
by the Coney Island people in force in England, which shuts
out the small meetings which are noi noticed in the Racing
Calendar, and I shouldn't be surprised to see a similar step
taken here. The big clubs of the west. will some day have to
take just such a step against the "skin" meetings that will
spring up.

I see it stated that Johnny Campbell will go to Saratoga
next season instead of Brighton. Why this is I can't under-
stand, as Campbell told me that he thought a man could win
more money at Brighton than any place in the Union. They
say around town, however, that Campbell was ordered away
from Brighton last fail, that there was too much scandal
about his stable, that the judges were appealed to, and, while
they couldn't prove anything, they felt all wasn't "straight,1'
and rather than rule him off or make a fuss, they told him his
presence was not needed. I guess the real truth is that the
Brighton management got down on Campbell because he
wouldn't let them in. It is common gossip that if an owner
expects to get along there he must let the management and
the political ring into all his good things. The judges are
personally very decent fellows, but they cannot act without
the consent of the management, aud if they cut loose and
rule amau'off, the politicians will step in and order his
being re-instated. — Chicago Horseman.

Performers as Breeders.

[American Cultivator.]

Mares which have had their speed developed are meeting
with excellent success in transmitting that valuable quality
to their offspring. Sultana was in the bauds of a trainer
during the season of her three-year-old form, and showed a
mile in 2:37. An offer of $5,000 was refused for her at that
time, and the next year she was brod to The Moor, the result
being Sultan, 2:24, which at the close of last season was
credited with eight performers in the magic circle, including
Ruby, 2:19,}, a showing that has never been approached by
any other stallion at that time of life. The Moor was handled
some for speed, and made a record of 2:37 the year he got
Sultan. Clay Pilot, sire of The Moor, also trotted a few
races, and won a record of 2:47. Mr. Randolph Huntington
states that Clay Pilot trotted a trial mile as a three-year-old
in 2:27.1.

Lady Rodgers, 2:29|, dam of King Philip, 2:21; Tackey,
2:26, dam of Naiad Queen, 2:20}; May Fly, 2:30.], dam of
Bouita, four-year-old 2:18^; Beautiful Bells, 2:29.], dam of
Hinda Rose, three-year-old 2:19}; May Flower, 2:30.], dam
of Wild Flower, two-year-old 2:2l; Addie Lee, dam of Adair,
2:17.1; Columbine, dam of Anteeo, 2:15.} and Antevolo,

2:19A, were all handled for speed and contested for turf
honors before producing the above trotters, every one of
which, it will be noticed, won records several seconds faster
than that of itsdam.

Princess acquired great distinction upon the turf, and won
several hard-fought battles, once beating Flora Temple, then
queen of the turf, in a race of two-mile-heats to wagon, and
finishing next to that wonderful trocter when she astonished
the world by scoring a record of 2:19$. At San Francisco,
March 2, 1S59, Princess won the largest amount that was
ever staked upon a trotting match, $36,500, beating Glencoe
Chief ten miles to wagon, which she trotted in 29:10$; and
the following day beat the same horse ten miles to harness
in 29:16], winning $5,000. Duringher trotting career, which
terminated in 1S59, Princess won $49,500 in purses. In
1S63, four years after her retirement from the turf, she pro-
duced Happy Medium, which, as a six-year-old, won a record
of 2:32£, distancing all his competitors, and is now credited
with twenty-four sons and daughters with records of 2:30 or
better, including the stallion Maxey Cobb, 2:13.}, whose
record has never been equaled by any other entire horse.
The fastest record to pole, 2:15$, now stands to the credit of
Maxey Cobb and Neta Medium, the latter being a daughter
of Happy Medium.

The noted pacing mare Pocahontas is another instance
where an animal whose speed was devsloped sufficiently to
beat the fastest pacers of her day, and make a wagon record
of 2:17.}, produced trotters with wonderful uniformity, and
endowed her offspring with the power to perpetuate speed
through succeeding generations. In 1852, Pocahontas, then
five years old, .was used in a four-horse team for hauling logs
to mill. In 1S54 it is said that she was got in foal by Pugh's
Aratus, and in June 1855 made her famous record to wagon.
A few months later she dropped Tom Rolfe, the only trotter
that Pugh's Aratus ever got. Tom Rolfe won a trotting
record of 2:33.!. He is the sire of the pacers Sleepy
Tom, 2:12i, and" Gem, 2:13$, also of four trotters below 2:30,
including Young Rolfe, 2:21}, sire of Nelson, three -year-old
on half-mile track 2:26$. Pocahoutas Boy, another son of
Tom Rolfe, has already produced three trotters and four
pacers with records from 2:12£ to 2:30. In 1858 Pocahoutas
was bred to Ethan Allen, the result being the famous trot-
ting mare Young Pocahontas, which, after getting a record
of 2:26$, was sold to Robert Bonner for $35,000. This
mare is credited with a trial mile at Fashion Course in 2:18
aud a half at Fleetwood in 1:04^, Pocahontas's next foal was
May Queen, by Ethan AllenT The latter bred, to Daniel
Lambert, son of Ethan Allen, produced May Morning,
which after getting a record of 2:30, was bred to Smuggler
and produced Revenue, 2:22}.

May Flower, full sister to May Morning, bred to Smuggler,
brought Huguenot, which has shown quarters in thirty-four
seconds. By Miles Standisb, son of Vermont Black Hawk,
Pocahontas threw May Day, which was bred to Daniel Lam-
bert and broughtNancy, winner of sixteen heats below 2:30
and ft record of 2:22£. In 1S62 Pocahontas was bred to Black
Hawk Telegraph, and the next season dropped Strideaway,
which was entered in the great stallion race at Mystic Park
in 1S74, but died in June of that year. Strideaway was a
remarkably speedy horse. He is credited with having shown
three trial heats in 2:19, 2:174, 2:15£.

It is true that some of the fastest trotters are from sires
and dams that have never gained distinction upon the turf,
but the present tendency among breeders is to use suchaDi-
mals for stock purposes as have shown sufficient capacity for
speed, pluck and endurance to carry them to victory in races
among other trotters. It must be borne in mind, however,
that Pocahontas was not used for turf purposes after the sea-
son she was eight years old, and Princess' last season upon
the turf was the season of her thirteenth year. It is con-
trary to reason to expect the best results by breeding from
animals which have been worn out in service, whether used
upon the track, the road, or for breeding purposes.

Untimely Moves.

Probably Mr. Lorillard knows his own business best, but
we certainly think that, than the present, no period of his
career could have been more ill-timed for his retirement from
racing. In the spring of 1S83 Mr. Lorillard remarked to
us: "During the time I have beeu on the turf there was
only one year in which 1 came out ahead." He did not men-
tion the year, but we suspect it was 1877, the year Parole
beat Ten Broeck. But he certainly "came out ahead" last
season. He won heavily on the Surburbau, and §15,000 on
Savanac's Sapling, and again on Cyclops' -August aud Dew-
drop's Great Eastern. Of course, we do not mean to insinu-
ate that his "coming out ahead'' determined his action. If
it did, he would remain, as his stable has never, in all his
career, been so strong as at present. In Pontiao he has the
best horse in the country, with Freeland out of the way, and
Miss Woodford the least amiss. In Unrest he has a mare
that is rather an uncertain in-and-out one, it is true, but at
her best, one which will win a score of races, and her
in-and-outing makes her better for handicaps. In Cyclops,
Dewdrop, Savanac, Winfred, Pontico, Housantonic, and
Walter H. he has the most promising lot of three -year- olds
that were ever in one stable, aud his two-year-olds have been
tried as good as anything out.

Somehow, it is chronic with owners to sell out at the wrong
time, and leave somebody else to reap the harvest they have
grown. The late Sir Tatton Sykes said it was better to sell
and repent, than to keep and repent. Many instances prove
this. In 1869, Mr. McCouuell refused Mr. Lewis G. Morris'
offer of S 12, 000 for Vauxhall, aud he broke down two days
later. Mr. Galway refused 810,000 for Macduff, who injured
himself immediately after, and never won again. But a great
many have sold too soon. Mr. John Hunter, for instance.
He had experienced poor luck for a few years; Mr. Minor,
his trainer, died, aud Mr. Hunter sold out. Yet, among
those he sold were Rbadamautnus, the real "Prince of the T.
Y. C," Olitipa and Sultana, two fillies who carried all before
them in consecutive years. Had Mr. Hunter only waited
another year, he might have beeu spared the mortification of
seeiug them winning all the stakes under other colon*. Mr.
Cameron, another of the good old sort, had a discouraging
time of it and sold out, aud among those sold were Inspiration
aud Reform. Most of our readers will remember the recent,
case of Mt. Beimout. The year he sold out, his horses made
quite a furore by winning in other colors — Forrester, Turco,
Woodtlower, Rica, Jack of Hearts, Jacobus, etc. Mr. Astor,
too, retired at a time when he was strongest, for Ferncliffe
came out immediately and won the Withers, Jersey Derby, m
etc.

Auy one conversant with English racing history must know
that it affords many eminent parallels of the above. The
Duke of Richmond lost the opportunity his life craved of
having his name enrolled among the owners of Derby heroes
by too hastily selling Wild Dayrell back to Mr. Popham, who
bred him, and has not Mr. Disraeli told us of the "splendid

1886

Qlxx ifcentuv and ^jjxrmiirati*

15t

groan" of Lord George Bentnick when the news from Epsom
leached him that his discarded Surplice had won the Derby,
which he had struggled for years to attain, in another's
colors. The Marquis of Exeter came within an ace of selling
the mighty Stockwell and his entire stud, previous to the
Leger of 1852. Did not the present Sir Tattou Sykes sell
Doncaster, whose subsequent Derby would have capped the
climax of his family's ambition of generatians? Mr. P.
Lorillard offered Iroquois to his brother, the late Mr. George
L. Lorillard, for $7,000, and it was the regret of the brother's
life that he refused it. Had he done so, however, America
would not have boasted a Derby winner, and the brown colt
would have met Hindoo, Crickmore, and Thora, insteadof
"trimming his plume of cheery feathers" at Epsom and Don
caster. — Vigilant.

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbots ford will make the season ol 1886 at the Oak-
land Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By "Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Young Colum
ma. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
•ayniaster; dam 'Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford,
ion of Kosciusko, by Sir Archy.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine , daughter of tborough-
»red Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
aking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
ratranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
lignty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn, not more than
leventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
or speed. When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
dinneapolls, a record of 2:21$. Be has thirteen eons and daughters
.hathave trotted in 2:30 or better — Abbotsford 2:19$, Malice 2:19£,
danetta 2:19$, Mambrino Dudley 2:20$. Convoy 2:22$, Magenta 2:24$,
lanfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:21j (sire ofJPatron, 3-year-old record 2;19$),
tachel 2:2bJ, Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29$. Geo. A. Ayer
:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps", the aire of
'rinket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
■nd Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
amily, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals out of selected mares,
'hirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them, Dex-
er and Nettie beat 2 :20. Bambletonian's percentage of 2 :30 performers
fl within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's par-
entage of 2:30 performers is within' a fraction of one in seven. I
ther words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity the basis of ca
ulation, is five times greater than Bambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black- Maria, by Harris'
rambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus, was
he sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15$, Adelaide 2:19$, Com-
aonwealtb 2:22, Eiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2:25, Faustina 2 -28i
'hilSheiidan, Jr. 2:29$, Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms,

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
aal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
reeof charge , if the horse is still in my possession.
For further particulars, address C. W,
'rancisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGE3JT,
Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cal

SMITB, 529 Market St., San

For Sale.

The Trotting-Bred Stallion

DRINCB STEWART.

Son of A. T. STEWART.

Prince Stewart in a handsome, coal black stallion; with white hind
kles, sixteen hands Inch, and weighs 1,200 pounds; four yearB old.
'lendid disposition, welf broken to single and double harness, and a
'e roadster; large mane and tall, .sired by A. T. .Stewart, a dark brown
illion, sixteen and one- half hands high, and weighs over 1,;)U(| pounds,
•efl by D. L. Karris, of t'avette County, Kentucky, and was an inbred
ambrino; sired by .Mainlirino Patchen, full brother of Lady Thorn,
cord, 2: 18',; ; sire of Katie ftfiddleton, 2:2a, and nine In 2:30 list. Dam
Jelmout rnare, well bred, and could show better than 2:30. Prince
swart served ten mares laDt season, and Is asnre foal getter.

Enquire WEO I>. SHEARER,

Norfolk Stable, t26 Ellis St. San Francisco.

Miss Woodford '8 return to the east, after wintering in
.Kentucky, Las awakened new interest in her which the pos-
sibilities of another meeting between she and Freeland has
stimulated, and her stable door has become almost unhinged
in showing her to her many visitors. The general impres-
sion of all who have seen the mare is unfavorable. She looks
poor in flesh and her hide is tight. Her rough, lustreless
coat I do not take into account, as any horse turned out gets
that, but I had a deal rather see her with a little more flesh.
Its all right to talk about the trouble flesh gives in the Spring
preparation, but you must have some flesh to work unon
otherwise a horse under heavy work will "run light,"" as
trainers call it, which means in plain Euglish a physical
breaking down, and which doesn't happen a horse who has
recuperated from a previous season's work.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS*

Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Tliree-year.old Record. 2:35 1-2.

brBea/oy°Co1.'Kin!. ItoSlrJaril'^ ^ "^ ™ight 1075 >°™*»

T^k^a^nd^iS^^

First dam. Abbess, by Albion, (sire of Vanity Fair, record2-24 he bv
Halcorn.he by Virginian, a son of air Archy.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney, he bv imp. . Emancipation

Third dam. bv Bertrand.a eon of Sir Archv.

Solo, record at four years old 2:28M, Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay four-vear-old
record fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stone"
prizes Vivette and btelnette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock .barm, prizes Soprano and her produce verv highlv. Col Wisner
Rysdyk Stock Farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Solo verv"hi"h as'a brood-
mare, and alBO her produce, steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2 :o0 at two years old
With Uib natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sifters'
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trottinc mares'' Termq
875 for the season, or §100 to insure. * '

CLOVIS.

Black horse, lfi^ hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1882.
BY SULTAN.

Eecord2;24 sire of Bjiby,2:19ai-, Sweetheart, 2:22 gj-,Eva,2:23K.Kismet
three-year-old, 2:VS. staml>oul,2:2ti>.,. Alcazar, two-year-old 9T,,9K

First dam, by Thorndale, record 2:22k:, sire of Edwin Thorne 2-16''
Daisydale,2:193£. ' " '

Second nam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2-29 and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, he by Mambrino soncf lmn
Messenger. *,

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid 2-14

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director '2-17
Onward, 2 :25#.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
gamehorse. He can speed a 2:30 gait.andhe being by such a sire.and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, Btyle and speed' We
consider him ahorse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season or
8100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1881, near fore and near hind legs white Bred by Col
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Eealite, three-year-old, 2:33, FJgmont, four-year-old 2-28W
Superior, four-year-old, 2:29. ' '

First dam. by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21K, sire of Abbotsford, 2 '19^
andPancoast, 2:211V, he the sire of Patron, three-vear-old stallion. 2-ifK

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid 2-li'
Rosaliod,2:21^',Thornedale.2;22>.. and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy. 2:16'.,, Convoy. 2:22^.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy,

Fourth dam, by Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp, Diomed

Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dain.Camptown, by Messenger Duroe (10G). sire of ProsDero
2:20, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three-year-old
stallion,2:2ii, by Kvsdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet.

Fonrthdam, Virgo, bv Roe's Abdallah Chief,

Fifth dam, Catbird, by Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc.son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the moBt successful young trotters
out last season, 18S5. Patron, three-year-old stallion, record 2:10>4,
Epaulet. 2:19, Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, record 2:26. This
young horse haB two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms ?60,
for the season, or 875 to insure.

CRESCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1881, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATH310RE,

Sire of Tucker, 2 :19K.

First dam, by Almont, sire of Fanny Witberspoon,2;16X-

Second dam, by Brignoli,2:29, sire of the daoiB of King Wilkes, 2:22'/,
Lady Turpin, 2:23. #

Third dam, bv Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp. Diomed

Almont, by Alexander's Abdullah, sire of Goldsmith Ma)d,2;M.

First dam, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Ludy Thome, 2:18^.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
See.

Erignoli, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21^.

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
Btyle. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Ahnont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother, Col. R. U. Stoner says can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, 1b by Strathmore. first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catcnfly, 2:18'-;, McMahon
2:lflK, and Durango, 2:23. Cresco In hie gait is mixed, but when on a
trottfng gait he in r.ipifl an.l nervy. HiB action in knee and stitle sur-
passes that of either Strathmore or Almont. TerniB, $40 for the season

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present HCiieon, commencing February let, and
ending August 1st, lyS'i.attlie Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co
All bills payable invariably before the animal 1b removed, Mares not
proving with foul to Steinway or Cook's Hambletonian can be returned
free the next season, that is, where the parties breed bv the season
The same privilege granted With Clovis, Cre6Co ami the liuke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or (he present owner
SethCook, Esq.

Pasturage,?! per month. Extra care taker, of mares and colts, but no
liability for accidents or escapes. Mares sent in care of McCleverty Jk
Noblett, Fashion Stable, Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or D S
Smalley's Stable, Hay wards.wlll Immediately be forwarded to the Farm'

Address

Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley.

Cook Farm, Danville.

PACIFIC COAS

T

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring ."Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 10th

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

FIRST DA Y-Saturday, April 3d.

FiestRace, No. l.-rNTKODUCTIONPCRSE,$400, of which *50 to the
secondhorse; forallages; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds
foals of 1884; $50 entrance, 825 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 1886, with $4no added ; second horse to save stake Half
a mile. Closed Aug 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

Thied Race, No. 8.— THE TRIAL STAKES, forallages; $25 entrance-
$10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with 8750 added of
which S50 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 6
pounds ; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Foueth Race. No. 4.-THE WINTERS STAKES, for tbree-year-olds •
$100 each, $25 forfeit, with $300 added; second horse to receive $150*
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884 with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, S400, of which $50 to the
second horse, for all apes; fixed valuation $2,000; two pounds allowed
for each $100 below, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY, Tuesday. April 61b.

Ferst Race, No. 6.— PURSE, §400, of which $50 to the second horse-
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry-
rule weight; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No . 7.-TBE VERNAL STAKES tor two-year-old fillies -
$20 entrance; $10 if declared ont on or before March 10th, 1866, with
S400 added, of which $50 to the second. live-eighths of a mile. '

Thied Race, No. 8. -THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, $25-
each ; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $600 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Foueth Race, No 9.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
secondhorse; forallages; conditions as to weights the same as in No,
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAY-Tiiursday, April gill.

First Race, No. 10,— SELLING PURSE. $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse ; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Second Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds. foals of
1884, S50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or$10 if declared out on or before Jan
1, 1886, with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano's time (1:151 is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 1] declared.

Thied Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all aces
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit: $10 if declared out, with $600 added, second
horse to save stake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. ai. Declarations to be made to the Secretary
or in the entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. si., of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

FoubthRace, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES for
three-year-olds; ¥100 entrance, $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive S150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, with 16 entries.

FOURTH DAY, Saturday, April lOtli.

Ftebt Race, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds- $10
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which $50" to the second
horse. Winners of the California, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet-
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 15. -THE RESAOA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillies; $25 each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1886, with
8500 added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three-
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pounds
extra. Weighis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Thied Race. No. 16. -THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all ages- 8100
entrance, $50 forfeit, with $1,000 added; second horse to receive
$160; third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pounds- four-
year-olds 108 pounds; nve-vear-olds and upwards 1)4 pounds' Two
miles,

Foueth Race, No. 17.-CONSOLATION PURSE, 8250, of which $60
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 76
pounds. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters in all nACEs must te named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before o o'clock p. U., of the day preceding the
race. There will be no devlatfon from tbiB rule.

Parties not having colors already registered will bo required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and alter record will i>ot be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrauce free ."or starters in purses. Non-starters can declare ont at
6r M. the day preceding the race, by payiDg 6 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and In such case ten
per cent, on amount of purse must be paid.

The Association reserves the right to postpone races on account of
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cause.

All entries to stakf* and purses must be made on or before Saturday
February 2n, 18HG, with the Secretary. Ed. S. Culver, Room 6, Cu8 Mont-
gomery street, San Francisco. To ho valid they must be dulivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of cloalnc
Feb.20tb. B*

J. I.. RATHIIONE. President
JED. S. CULVER, Secretary. "*

156

fhe gtefedi* mttt J^wismatt.

March 6!

The Season is Over.

put the trusty tfun back in its case again,

Tbe qoail shooting season is o er.
Give tbe dugs a rest (they have done tbeir best)

'Till October comes round once more.

Yet stay! there's the pigeon, the many who care

Forsbooting at birds from a trap,
Can Btill bave some fun and use for the gut,

In giving tbe bluerocks a rap.
It's true 'Us but alow, when compared with tbe sport

Of shooting the duck or the quail,
And will hardly compare with the chase of the hare,

Or even the potting of rail.

Still, for irial ol nerve and quickness of eye,

No shot can tbe pigeon despise,
For even great Crit is not "certain to hit

A good one, at thirty yards rise.

Tbe best shots may fail when a "tailer's" let loose,

\b the Gun Club found out toils cost,
"When even John Orr, with his douole choke-bore,

Counts four in a dozen as lost.

If Ewing and Hansen can only get ten,

San Bruno you'll find is tbe place
To try a man's mettle, and quickly to settle

The shooter who can't stand the pace.

Rancko Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Bine Gown, by Planet.

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, uy Lexington.
Season Commencing February 5«h and Euclins

June 15th. 1886.
'TERMS FOB EITHER OF THE ABOVE STAOJOMS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will he taken of mares during the season, at 810 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address JOHN MACKETf, Superintendent,

Sacramento.Cal.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

iddarnby Pilot, jr. oeorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew

J*l$S?Al™<SJoot'SZi.*K years old, fifteen bands three inches
In lieiBht.weigbs 1.173 pounds, .ind is unexcelled lor beauty of finish,
symmetry and streiiR li: as a two-ye:ir-old lie won second money at
Stockton? lapping the winner out inlM'J; has had no regular work smce
being in the stud until late in the season, but can allow quarters any day
in 34 seconds, and last Fall Just after being taken out ot the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Aluheus represents fourot
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay

""George Wilkes has won upwards of S50.000 In match races alone: has
a record of 2:22. and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twenty.one with records of 2:2.", or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four of 2:18 or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
215 who trotted nan of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief has produced, among
many others. Lady Thorn, record of 2:1V.,. Pilot. . r has produced
seven witli records below 2:110, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, bis blood being found m Bnch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the .season of 18SGat the Btable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at Wthe season. ^ R „„„,,,„.„_ A„eut.

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.
Brown colt, foaled May 3, iPS2;bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Colnniltine, by A. M. Richmond.
Hecond dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, F;i»hion,b> - imii. Trustee.

Fox continuation of pedigree, see Bruce's American Stud Book.
Anterns will make the season of 1 886 at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Cal.j season to end the 10th of .lime.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros iB in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo with bind feet white. He is l.Vi,' bunds high, and weighed on 10th
of February i.0'17' ■ pmiiulH. 1 lr in a I'ull ol' immense power, and yet so
highly finished as to give him tbe appenranre of :l thoroughbred. ][,.-
glveB prouilsi' of trotting as fast us bis celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an acehleut would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr Marvin drove him When a yearling a quarter of a mile in it sec-
onds The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his slide,
which necessitated throwing htm out of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed,

TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
rriin he obtained for mi low a li-rui.

Good pasture at $2 per month. 1 lie best care will he taken of mares,
hut no responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see BaUKDiiu and
SniuTSMAN of February 2Ctli.

B Address «- W.MORRISON, Oakland, Cal. . r

C CARPENTER, Hill's Ferry.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19-|.

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdvk's Hambletonian, bred hy B. J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christnian by Todbunter'a
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 poundsi, combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2 ;30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and i of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, ajid do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire.

The owner will give a purse of S200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten eutries this purse will amount to £400.

Mambrino Wilkes will mako the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S40 for the season, or 525 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

J1AVID BKYSON, Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18X, in fifth
heat Sired bv George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 liBt.a
ereater number tlian any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker by Mambrino Patchen, the best son of Mambrino Chief , and
fullbrother to Lady Thome, recosd 2:183-4 ; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2: in1,, by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances tor
many years in New York. Her breeding has not beeu positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, *2yuthe season. Mares not provme with foal may be retuinett
the next season, if I still own the horse- The season commences Feb,
1st aud end June 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LE GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16-X hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond Jam by Sidi Hainet, son of. Virginian, he by Sir Archy,
sun of imp. Diurnal; third dam the Wickliife mare, said to he by Bir-
uahv's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almout by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July J lw-l, with 25 in the 2: SO list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his suns have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand lias m-vrr U-<-n trained, but shows tin- actum and speed .'harae-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and iinish he is not excelled hy
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse had npt
lost i's desn-ir UvV significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for T,e Grand. 1 1 is breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, bi.tli in speed and style. —,_-,, , , . ,„*

Terms, $75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st,
Mares not proving with foal may he returned the next season ll I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to Id marea.

Botli of these stallions are exceptionally sure t'oal-getters.

Pasturage, $6 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the in are leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will he cared for and lor-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. COKBITT,
San Mateo, or 218 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio,
BY IMPORTED III ItKAlfl.

First dam, Young Fashion, hy imp. Monarch,
Becond dain. Fashion, by imp. Trustee,
'I'hir.i dam, llouiK-lso' Illue, by sir Uharh'K. _

Fourth dam. U.-ality. by sir Archy. See Hruce's American Stud Bcok.
Thr -e Cheers will iiiak>- the i-nsulng season, iroin February 13th to
Tiiiv 1st at the i laklaml Trotting Park. Terms. * In t he season.
Pasturage at.*o per mouth In the enclosure Inside the track, III which

'^^//Isa'im.'eS

Cheers. His sire. Hurrah, was t

Hermit, bv far the most i ularel

minster, Ray Middlclon and Lou
"Stout Carton," and sir Archy, is p
limited numb

cry great;

md i

I Imp.:

nly fa

very

which is eminently

i fheerfl is nearly a nmuei

a big horse on short legi

to "legglness" and Ugh' limbs, this 06

has as much bone and tendon as In am

and muscles In like proportion. With

tbe finest finish, hteliead beliigeB]ieej

ing resembl.

blghr
he itu

The union of New-
i that of Priam, the

id as can be. For the

i to, IiIb buooobs was

■ form Is good looks,

.. The form of Three
be fount) is Umt he is
fjdency

ailed I

nil.

II.

horses Of 1,200 pounds,
power lie is a horse Ot
iful. He bears a slrik-
linster.aml still greater
p horses Of bis day u.

has thVfast"tr-.ttii;..;st.r .;r_'l h.r filly by 3.ct333 is .f giant proicles
THOMAS JOKES. Ajxent.

Oakland Trotting I*tirk.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking hll
East, he will stand from February' 10th to June 1st at my place *
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

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ll

Antevolo Is a 'rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whitt
Fie is a trifle over Hi hands high, long-bodied and of immense musclui ;rj

fower, and taken in all is as finely shaped as any trotting- bred stallio
ever saw His disposition 1b nearly perfect, resolute without belt (J*
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He W6
foaled May 12, 1881.

PERFORMANCES-

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three yea)
in 2-29V, at four years in 2:l'J'.. Although trotted in races and workt
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is I
sound as a double eagle when firstissued by the Mint, and without Bp.
or blemish. He has shown in hie work a capacity to go any reasons!
distance fast, having trotted two miles in '1:62, ami that so easily as I
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:(
and if anyone should think differently I will wager $1,M» that he C8
trot in -1 :50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January nth. and I-e
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any Btalllm
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo,

'NEAR RELATIVES.'

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relatio
ship to Anteeo', 2 :1s1., the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of tl
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, ai
when a yearling scored a quarter in 11 seconds. Tbeir sister, a two-yea
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, whe
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny arc so form*
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless 0
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beats
2:20, and as she was foaled in 187K, there is strong likelihood that mat
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying It
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
A ntevolo hr. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Job. Calm Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam , Columbine, by A. W. Richmond .
Second dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam. Young Fashion, hy imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, the season, with tbe privilege of return the next seaBon, if I th
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. AddresB

,IOS,r.AIRX SIMPSON.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland

u-

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

D

ARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT -WHITE; FOALED BL
5, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BV ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam, Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by Imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce s American Stud Book, '
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February lstto-Junel, |
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.

S150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be retnri
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the Cni
States, well worthy of the family to which be belongs. His breed:
is of the choicest, and in point of form be is as nearly the model i
trotter as anv horse living. He has earned a record of 2:10.1 dur
the year 1885; being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face. Mack legs: bred by Jai
Drew Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; Imported 1888,byItol
Hallowov, Alexia, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire '
.Maisteri'lslGi; aire, Merry Tom (5861; sire, Market. The Maleter (18
the sire of Pride of Cree, was elred by Uonest Davie ibtC), wbo won
bus District premium In 1877. -The sire of dam. Merry Tom (530),
Farmer [284), or Bob Boy (711), (mare served by both), each of wo
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For tbe season, ending Oct. 1, 1880, S20; single leap, S15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trunipotte la a glosBy Jet black -without a white hair on him— fo
in May 187'J, aud la 1BJ handa high, lie Is reglatered In the Natli
N'ramiu Register aa No. 28C5, vol. 8. Imported by J. C. MorrK
Pontiac. 111. Ho has a remarkable eye and a loug mane, and fa m i
admired for his high form and beauty. He Is very deep through «
(lie BhoulderB, largo In girth, well shaped back, broad across the h
powerful silfle, and weighs 1.000 pounds. Ho is well broke, and
pronounced as fine a driving horse as ouo could wlah.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1880, S20; Single leap SIS.

All billa payable during the season. Marcs kept lu any manner tl
owners desire, and at reaaouable rates, but no responsibility for
capes or accidents. For fnrthor particulars address,

J. DE I ' It K . Prealdent,
Santa Rosa, Oa

1886

Srmtfct and ^ytismaxL

157

I When Billet landed in New York, a three-
I .ar-old in 1S6S, he was absolutely hawked

i'ont the streets for salo by his importer,

,ex. H. Thompson.

|xhe Washington Park clnb has already
Iclined an offer of $57,000 for pool and
l.okmaking privileges and will stick out for
5li0,000.

Icalifornia is one man in the opinion that
Ijaconsfield is overburdened for the Snrbur-
I.n. California is correct.— St. Louis Mepub-

an.
Ipierre Lorillard has presented the jockey
llney with $2000 at the close of each of the
Bisons in which they have been connected.

llBr. Baldwin has given the name of Futnr-
lp to the filly by Gano from Glenita, the
st born eligible to the Fnturity Stakes.

I Modesty was the only stake winner for War
lance lsst year. She landed $14,955 out of
lie total $27,S40 earned by his get.
I The bookmakers operating at New Orleans
live agreed not to lay over 10 to 1 against any
l)Tse in any race.

I Fred Archer is assessed on an income of
10,000 a year— all made in the saddle.

The Weekly

Breeder
and
Sportsman.

One Year, - $5.00

Six Months, 3.00

Three Months, - - 1.5o

Advertising Rates made known

on application.

No. 508 Montgomery St.,

SAN FEANCISCO, CAL.
P. O. Box 2603.

Petaluma Fair.

BRIGHTON BEACH
AGING ASSOCIATION.

Stakes to Close March 20, 1886.

Trotting Colt Stakes for 1886.

To be trotted at the Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural Association Fair of 18S6,
at Petaluma.

FREE-FOK-Atl..

Three-year-olds, mile heats, 3 in 5. $200 added to
entries.

Two-year-olds, mile and repeat. $200 added to
entries .

1USTUH T COLT STAKES.

For yearlings, mile dash. £150 added to entries.

For two-year-olds, mile and repeat. S200 added to
entries .

Entries to close March 1st, 188G, except Free-for-
all Two-year-olds closes March 15, 168G, with W. E.
Cox, Secretary, at office in Petaluma.

$50 entrance, of which -910 must accompany nom-
ination. .-?25 additional to be paid July 1st, and $15
additional Aug. 1st. 1890.

In all races 5 to enter, 3 to start.

Stakes and added money divided at the rate of 00
per cent, to first colt, 30 per cent, to second, and 10
per cent, to third.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

A colt winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

If only two start they must contest for the stakes
paid in, to be divided G6g to first, 33', to second.

In all District races colts to be owned in the Dis-
trict prior to January 1, 1880.

W. E. COX. J. H. WHITE.

Secretary. President.

JUNE MEETING.

Fii"Yin:iii Memorial, a sweepstakes for all
»es S25 each, S10 if declared out by Monday. May 21;
500 added- $100 to second; tnird to save stake;
•eichts 5 lbs. under the .scale of the American
ssociation; winners of two or more races of any
alue in 1886, to carry full weight according to the
MneruleB; to be run on or about Monday. May 31
Decoration Day); one mile and a furlong.

Bri-lilon KeacU Stakes, for three-year-olds,
25 each S10 if declared by Wednesday. June 2..M.0H
dded *100 to second, third to save stake; winners
t one race, 3 lbs. ; of twc. or more races of any value.
lbB. extra; to be run on or about Monday, June 7;
ne mile.

i Brooklyn Easle Stakes, a sweepstakes for
our-year-olds, $25 each, 510 if declared by\\ednes-
oiy June 2; $500 added; $100 to second: third to

ve its stake; weights 5 lbs. under the scale or the
American Association ; winners in 1886 of one race of
ay value to carry libs; of two, 7 lbs.; of three or
oore races, 10 lbs. extra; horses having started at
trfohton Beach in 188C, without being placed second,
..lowed 3 lbs.; to be run on or about Wednesday,
(nne 9, 1886; one mile and a quarter.

Hotel Brighton Stakes, a selling sweep-
takes for three-year-olds and upward, $25 each, ^10
f declared by Wednesday, June 10; $500 added; 5100
osecond; third to save stake; weights 20 lbs. above
he Bcale ; horses entered to he sold for $3,000 to carry
till weight; then lib. for each $100 less, down to
i50U- any surplus to be divided as usual ;(to be run on
ir about Monday, June 14 ; one mile and a furlong.

Brooklyn Handicap, a sweepstakes for tbree-
,-ear-olds and upward, $25 each, $10 if declared; $500
Hided- $100 to second; third to save its stake:
(Wights to be announced Wednesday, June 9; declara-
ions to be made by noon, Monday, June 14; winners
>f two or more races after publication of weights to
jaxry 5 lbs, extra; to be run on or about Wednesday.
tune 16; one mileand a quarter.

Coney Island Stakes, for three-ye^r-olds,$25
each, $10 if declared by Friday, June 11 ; $500 added;
$100 to second; third to save stake; winners of threa
or more races of any value, or of the Brighten Beach
Stakes. 5 lbs. extra; horses having started in three or
more races at Brighton .Beach in lc86, and not having
won a race, allowed 5 lbs,; to be run on or about
Friday, June 18; one mile and a quarter.

Manual tan Hotel Stakes, a selling sweep-
stakes for three-year-olds and upwards. $25 each, $1U
if declared by Monday, June 14; $500 added; $100 to
second; third to save stake; weights 15 lbs. above
the scale; horses entered to be sold for $3,000 to
carry full weight; then 1 lb. for each SlQu less, down
to $1,000; to be run on or about pdonday, June 21; one
mile and a quarter.

Gravesend Handicap, a sweepstakes for three-
year-olds and upwards, 825 each, $lu if declared ; $700
added; $200to second; $50 to third: weights to be
announced Wednesday, June 16V declarations made
by noon, Monday, June 21 ; winners of one or more
races after publication of weights to carry 5 lbs.
extra; to be run on or about Wednesday, June 23:
on? mile and a hah'.

Brighton Beacli Kailvoad Stakes, a selling
sweepstakes for three-year-olds and upward, $25
each, $10 if declared out by Friday, June 18; $70U
added: $200 to second; $50 to third; weights 10 lbs.
above the Brale; horses enteied to be sold for$3,000to
carry full weight; then 1 lb. for each $100 less, down
to $500; to be run on or about Friday, June 25; one
mile and three furlongs.

Sea Beacli Railroad Stakes, a sweepstakes
for two-year-olds, $25 each, $10 if declared Monday,
June 21 ; $500 added, of which $100 to second ; third to
save stake; maidens beaten two or more times when
carrying full weight, allowed 5 lbs.; to be run on or
about Monday, June 28; five furlongs.

PASTURAGE.

VOLUNTEER PASTURE, 83.00.
HOLSTEIS FARM (Lit SIESTA RANCH),

MENLO PARK.

Only one hour by Railroad from San Francisco,
Spring water, and four miles frontage of never-fail-
ing creek water. Fenced and cross-fenced into fields
of from 60 to 600 acres each, giving unusual facilities
for rotation of pasturage. No fogs or cold winds.
Even' temperature, and best climate in the State.
Cheap and safe railroad transportation. Chance to see
your stock and Gov. Stanford's famous horse ranch
(adjoining mine) and return to San Francisco the
same afternoon. Special paddocks and arrangements
for broodmares and fine animals when desired. Good
fences and care, but no liability assumed for acci-
dents or escapes.

Applyto FRANK. H. Itl'HKE,
Of Madison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S. F.

JULY MEETING.

Kin«-"«( County Cup, a sweepstakes for three-
Fear-olds and upwards, $50 each, h.f.; $1,000 added,
if which $200 to second; $100 to third; three-year-
Bjlda,05 lbs.; four-vear-olds, 108 lbs.; five and up-
t wards, 114 lbs.; winners of any two cup races in
* 1886, 5 lbs. extra; horseB having run at Brighton
1 Beach in 1886, without winning at any distance,
I Ulowed 5 lbs,; to be run on or about Thursday, July
I I; two miles.

I Brighton Handicap, a sweepstakes for all
f iges, S10 each at time of entry; $15 additional for
''starters; -J500 added; $100 to second; third to save
i3takeB; weights to appear Friday, June 25th, and
'declarations to he made through the entry box on
t Wednesday, Juna 30; to be run on or about Friday,
f Jtuy2; one mile and an eighth.

Independence Stakes, a sweepstakes of $25
each, only $10 if declared by Friday. July 2 ; $500 added
(100 to second; third to save its stake; light welter
weights; to be run on or about Monday, July 5; one
mile and a quarter,

Dwyer Stakes, a selling sweepstakes for tbree-
year-olds.$25 each, $10 if declared by noon of Mon-
day, July 5 ; J60Q added ; 8100 to second ; third to eave

its stake; horses entered to be sold for $3,000 to carry
full weight; if for less, allowed I lb. for each $110
down to $1,000; any surplus to he divided as usual;
to be run on or about Tuesday, July 6; one mileand
a half.

Boulevard Stakes, a sweepstakes for two-year-
olds, $25 each, $10 if declared Wednesday, July 7;
$500 added; $100 to second; third to save s.ake;
maidens beaten three or more times when carrying
full weight allowed 7 lbs. ; *o be run on or about
Friday, July 9; three-quarters of a mile.

July Cup, a sweepstakes for all ages, $50 each,
h. f., $700 added; $200 to second; $100 to third;
three-year-olds, 100 lbs.; four and upwards, 110 lbs.;
no allowances ; to be run on or about Monday, July
12; one mile and three-quarters.

Iron Pier Handicap, a sweepstakes for all
ages, $25 each, $10 if declared; $700 added; $200 to
second ; third to save stakes ; weights to be an-
nounced Mondar, July 12; declarations to be made
Wednesday, July 14; winners of one or more races
after publication of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra;
be run on or about Monday, July 19; one mile and a
half.

To be run under the American Racing Rules, which requires all entries to be named.
MAIiMXi FREE OF CHARGE,
Racing Season will commence May 22, and continue three or more days eaeh week during the

i season
TrainerB and Jockeys contemplating following their vocations at Brighton Beach must take out
Licenses in pursuance of Rule 102 A, of the American Turf CongreaB.

Nominations and all communications to be addressed to the Secretary, Post Office Box 41, Brooklyn,
N 5., or office of the Association, 406 Jay Street, Brooklyn, N, y.

JAMES McGOWAN, Secy. B. KOBIXSON, Pre*'*,

HOLSTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK II. BURKE,
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

A choicely bred colt (stallion) three years old, by
Inca, 2:27, (be by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21 J, dam
Gretchen dam of Del Sur, 2:24, by Mambrino Pilot).
First dam by Arthurton; second dam by John Nelson
(son of imp. Trustee out of an Abdallah mare); third
dam by Jim Brown (son of Winnebago by imp.
Glencoe): fourth dam by Old St. Clair. This colt is
just broke and promises well, but must be sold.
Enquire at this Office.

Capital Turf Club

Sacramento, Cal.

Spring Meeting,
1886.

April 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Entries Close Saturday,
March lb".

t-ROGRAMME.

FIRST DAT— TUESDAY. ,M*RIL20TH.

No. l. Flash Stakes, for all ages, $25 each, $10 forfeit •
?3U0added; second to save stakes. Maiden allowances',
for three-year-olds, 5 lbs; four-year-olds and over 10
pounds. Dash of one mile.

No. 2. Select stakes for two-year-olds, $25 each
Sl0 forfeit, $2.10 added, the second ro save stakes. Win. '
ners of fixed events at P. C. B. 11. A. meeting penal-
ized as follows: Of one stake, 5 pounds; two 7
pounds. Dash of half a mile.

No. 3. Railroad Handicap, for all apes. $25 each, $10
if declared, 5250 added, second to save stake; money
must accompany the declaration, or entry will he held
for the whole amount of the entrance; Weights to be
announced April loth, declarations April 19th, Dash
of one mile and a furlong.

No. 4. Selling purse, *20d, of winch $25 to the second
horse; for all ages. Fixed valuation, 51,000, two
pounds off for each 5100 below, and two pounds added
for each 5100 above fixed valuation. Horses entered
not to besold to carry five pounds above rule weights
Dash of seven furlongs.

SECOND DAT, WEDNESDAY, APBIL 21ST.
No. 5. Trotting; purse. 5500; 2:25 class.
No. 6. Trotting; purse, $300; 2:4itclass.

THIRD DAT, THURSDAY, A1'KIL22d.

No. 7. Merchants' Stakes, for all ages, 525 each 3|0
forfeit, $300 added, second to save stakes; winner of
the Flash Stake, on the first dav, five pounds extra ■
non-winners at the P.C. 11. H. A. meeting allowed 10
pounds. Dash of one mile and three furlongs.

No. S. Choice Stakes for three-year-olds, $50 each
$25 forfeit, or onlv $15 if declared April 1st, S200 added',
second to save stakes. Winner of any three-year-old
stake at the P. C. B. H. A. meeting, three pounds
extra; of two, 5 pounds extra; of three, seven pounds
extra. Dash of one mile and a Quarter.

No. 9. Misses Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, $25
each. $10 forfeit, 525m added, the second to sa\estake
Dash of five furlongs.

No. 10. Selling purse, $200, of which $25 to the sec-
ond; for all ages; conditions same as No. 4. Dash of
one mile and a furlong.

FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL, 23D.
No. 11. Trotting; purse, $400; 2:30 class.
No. 12. Pacing; purse, $400; free for all.

FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH.

No. 13. Free purse, $250; conditions and distance to
be named the day preceding the race, and to close at
0 o'clock the night lie fore.

No. 14. Youthful Stakes, for two-vear-olds 825 each
$15 forfeit, or $5 if declared by April 5th, $250 added)
the second to save stakes; winners of any two-year-
old stake, three pounds, of two stakes, five pounds, of
three stakes, three pounds extra; maidens that have
started and never won allowed five pounds. Dash of
three-quarters of a mile.

No. 15. Caoit.tl City stakes, handicap, for all ages
$100 each, $50 forfeit, or $;5 if declared by April 20th
$6'.i0 added, $15n to second, $10J to third; weights to be
announced April loth. Dash of on- mile and three-
quarters

No. 10. Consolation purse, S200, of which $50 to sec-
ond,$20to third. Horses beateuonce at this meeting
allowed five pounds; twice, seven pounds; three times
ten pounds. Dash of one mile.

CONDITIONS,

Trotting: and pacing purses divided into three
moneys, (JO, 3u and HI per cent.

Trotting and pacing races, 3 in 5 to harness; 5 to
enter; 3 or more to start. When less than b euter, the
club reserves the right to deduct the amount equal to

5 entries from the purse.

All trotting and pacing races to be governed by
National Associative rules.

Bunningraces understate Agricultural rules.

starters in all races must be named to the Secre-
tary, or in the entry box at the track, on or before

6 o'clock p. m., of tht day preceding the race. There
will be no deviations from this rule.

Parties not having colors registered will he required
to record colors at the time of making entries, and
after record will not be allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free for starters in purses.

Non-starters can declare out at 6 p. ir. the day pre-
ceding the race, by paying 5 per cebt. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judges, and in
such cases 10 per cent, on amount of purse must be
paid.

Association reserves the right to postpone races on
account of unfavorable weather or other sufficient
cause, ,

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on or
before Saturday. March 13, l$$fi. with Secretary.

To be valid they must be delivered to the Secretary
or plainly nost marked on or before the dav of closing,
March 13,1886. By order of

J. W. WIESON, C. H. TO]>l».

President. Secretary.

P. O.Box No. 422, Sacramento.

Admission to track and grand stand 50 cents. Ladies
free.

FOR SALE.

The Trotting Stallion

W. S. LYLE.

By Roach's American Star, dam Lady Black Hawk,
by McCracken's Black Hawk second dam the Billings
mare.

He stands 15} hands, very stylish and showy; no
record, but can trot better than 2:30, and go a dis-
tance. He can be seen at the stable of the under-
signed corner Point Lobos and 23d Avenues.

M. RYAN.

Nutwood Mare For Sale.

Chestnut mare, foaled April 7. 1880; 15J hands, by
Nutwood. First dam by imp. Hercules; second dam
by Green's Bashaw. Sound aud kind, thoroughly
broken double a»d single; a well-gaited trotter. Is
now in foal to Abbottsford, dne March 25th; and has a
colt 10 months old by Capt. Webster. (See Bbeeder
and Sportsman May 27. 1885.1 She will be sold for
less than her value, as the present owner has no use
for her. Address

Wm. A. Parkhurst,

Beal Estate Agent, Boom 2, Knox Block , San Jose.

BAY DISTRICT

Association

RUNNING RACES.

—ON—

Monday, March 15, 1886.

Notice Tor Entries lor Ouarter-Mfle Dash.

Free for all Quarter Horses.
Three or more to start.

Six or more to enter.

Purse $300.

Entries close March 10th, 188C, with the Secretary

W. H. HINCHMAM,
Secretary,

1435 California St., San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

The best brood-mare in the State. Chestnut. H"
bands high, 12 years old, out of Miami by Belmont,
sire Paul's Abdallah, ho by Ryadyk'fl HaiuH- '
out of an Abdallah mare. Now In foal, the coll in
reserved. Sold for want of money only. Sold
was bought from Wm. Hall, at a COBl Of 81. 'J' .
she was two years old. Apply at tills office.

158

3£1xe %xt£&sx mid gpoxismmx.

March 6

1886. GLENVIEW. 1886.

sun u m n

FOR SALE.

Fine lem. and v. Setter uog pup, staunch on
game, and retrieves; 8 months old. By Saro ex Bell.
Sam by Weaverman's Ponto, ex Nobel's Nellie. Bell
by Morris' Pete ex Morford's May. Weavenuan'B
Ponto, by Aldricbs' Macgregor ex Gales' Nellie. Also
English beagles of guaranteed purity. Also fine lot
of game fowls bred for the pit.

JOHN KNIGHT.
Placerville, El Dorado Co. Cal.

NUTWOOD,

Cliestnut^orse, -15} handa high; weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2-21}, 2-21J, 2:1SJ.

Sire Felix, 2:1.9; ; Manon, 2:21: Mc-nJo, 2:23: Belmont Boy (naoer), 2:23i; Wormwood, 225; Dawn, 2:252; Jim Slulvene,
3272; TrouBaeau, 2:28}; Bonnie Wood, 2:322; and the two year old

NTJTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his age, public performance the teat, that has*yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a number of other very promising ones, viz: Brown Jug, trial 2:17. A mare
owned by Mr. Carter, 2:26 j; quarters in 33 seconds, Another paced a mile in 2:273; quarters in 32 seconds. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 seconds, Lelaps was second to Wormwood in 2:36£, and
many others as good.

NUTWOOD had not above 120 foals all told previous to hlfl return to Kentucky. The percentage of his repre-
sentatives in the 2:30 list is more than double that of Hambletonian to that time. Forty of his get in all have been
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2 years of age, for a total of §45,135, an average of $1,120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings have been sold for 87.000, an average of SI, 400. From the promise of the young things coming on at the
farm and elsewhere, I feel justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun. Service Fee, $250,
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as his hook la rapidly filling, and
the limit will he strictly observed.

PANCOAST,

2:21}. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Eire of PATRON, three-year-old record 2:20,2:2512:194; last quarter of third heat 32$ seconds, a2:09 gait; ACQTJAEJJJS,
three-year-old record, 2:29*; trial 2:24}; ISSAQUENA four-year-old record 2:28}, distancing her field in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:391; could trot in 2:30. PANCOAST ttaj? only 32 LiTOfG FOAiB, only 8 of which,
60 far as we can learn, have been worked for speed at alL Four of them are named above. One other at 3 years old
could trot in 2:50. and show bursts a 2:30 gait Another, 2 years old, showed quarters in 40 to 42 seconds. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in 2:42. Another could show a 3 minute gait The balance of his get, So far as
we can trace, arc either in the stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST. by Woodford Mambrino, record 2:21£, dam Bicara (sister to McCurdys Hambletonian, 2:265), by
Harold; 2d dam Belle (dam of Belmont), by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's Bellfounder. He will stand at $150,
strictly limited to 40 mares. His book is fast filling. Those desiring to breed will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUTLER, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Marin County Kennels'

Does taken to train and board. Fo
ten UN. particulars, etc.. address

GEO. T. AL1J&TOER.

Lower Lake. Lake to.. Cal.

DUKEH

fElcho.
(Kell,

( Montague

I Gypsy.....

^ ( Nora.

IN THE STUD. FEE $25.

CHAS. KAEDING, 538 Washington St„ San Francisco

Bang..

DON

(Vaudevort's.)

I

("Cohara's Bang.
("Price's Vesta.

Eire of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:15J; half-mile, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2:18i; Day
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth heat, 2:21j; Halcyon, trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:21i; Algath, four-year-old record 2:23:
Edwin C, record 2:272 (trial 2:212); St Araaud, record 229J, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-2; Acquarius, 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse, 152 bands, foaled 1863, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, dam Grey Rose (dam of StDson, sire of Alvira, record
2:30, and Zeno, record 2:32£), by Harris" Hambletonian (sire of Lady Shannon, record 2:28i; Hero (pacer), 2:201, AND
or the dams of Annie G.. 2:23; Panic, 2:28; Nelly Holcomb, 2:23; Sea Foam, 2;24J; Major Edsall, 2:29 (sire of Robert
MoGregor, 2:171); John Stewart, 2:30. Sebvice fee, $100.

AH stud fees are due at time of service; no Insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided, mares not parted
with and stallions live.

J\ IB. ^CO^BE/E/J^nST, EXBCTTTOB.

( Garth's Drake .

I Peg i

[_ (Sail. 1286E. K.C. S. B.

IN THE STUD. PEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

K T. Vandevort.

Mo line. A venue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

New Dog- Food.

rGErcurnF
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: PATENT lo

(STAMPED'..
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These "Fibrine" Dog Cakes are used at all tb<
principal Bench Shows and Kennels in America ant!
Europe, and at the Royal Eennels at Ascot, TVindsoi
andSandringham. The sale of these '-Fibrine" Toi
Cakes in England exceeds two hundred tons eaol
week. Five large cakes for 95 cents.

CHALLENGE DOG FOOD.

A combination off" food elements of which fifty pel
cent, is meat, thoroughly cooked and canned. Th(
nutritive properties of the meat are preserved; it ii
always moist with its rich juices, ever ready foi
use, and easy of digestion. Two. pound cans
«5 cents. Eight-pound cans 7 5 cents.

For Sale by

E. T. ALLEN,

Agent for the PaciBe Coast,
416 Market St., San Francisco.

FAIRLAWN

STO CK FA R M .

Announcement for Fall of 1885,

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

OFFERED

and 170
Trotters.
AT PRIVATE

SALE

McKerron's

H-O-R-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.

HOESE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A fall line of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Rates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern AgentB, A. E. Tan West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York

J. A. McKERRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of Gold Cigarettes
[STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
purity and excellence. Only the purest rice paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. 14 FIRST PRIZE MEDALS.

WM. S. KIMBALL & CO.,
PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHESTER, N. T,

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

1 Are offered for sa le at reduced prices during th e Fall of 1885, and up to the last of January
1886. All the mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal. ■

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing.' Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding

ARE OFFERED FOB SAIE AT FAIRLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
s tock has ever been offered for Bale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS. STANDARD-BRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

THFj ONE P*RT(TR PLAN *» strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and th>
XJ.J.XJ \J£H±J lltlUUlUIli!l price of every animal for sale is printed in tlu.
catalogue. Pcrchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as i
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up U
the descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information address

Lock Box 39£.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky,

THE MAC0MBER METAL FLYING TARGET

The only Flying Target
yel Invented which
when hit, resembles a
wounded or winged bird,

It is the only target
Which Will Score Every
Time when fairly hit.

We challenge anyone to
produce Its en uu! In (11 ■•hi
scoring nnalltle*. cheap.
■ less, ami nil other points
necessary to a perfect
target.

Our target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
used, and at 15 cemts each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
one-quarter cent per shot. tf

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE

CLABROUGH & GOLCHER,

630 and 632 Montgomery St., S. F.

CIRCULAR.

SOLE AGENTS

Fon

PACIFIC COAST.

1886

Whz fpreeuier mtl grixtswvaaau

159

J. E. MILLER, General Manager.

The American Clay Bird.

Every Bird Is a Sure Flyer. Rain or Dampness Does Sot Affect Them.

Flies .More Like the Natural Bird.

Is One-halt' Cheaper than Any Other Target.

FOR SALE BT ALL GUN DEALERS. Ask to see the American Clay Bird and Trap.

The American Clay Bird Company,

Eighth Street A Gleuivay Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Wm. Eastern, - - - Auctioneer.

Easton's National Horse and

Cattle Exchange,

LIMITED:.

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, byauction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Luke Blackburn. Bramble. Great Tom,

and Enquirer, at the

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

SEAR XASHVIILE. TEXN.,

On April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can he ob-
tained on application to GEN. W. H. JACKSON,
Nashvile, Tenn., Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited i, Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers.

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Rancocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June nest, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

The Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Fairview Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin, Tenn.

The Keuuesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn. __

The Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T.J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably SOU head of the pick and
cream of all the thoioughbred yearlings bred in the
United States . .

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses m these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Easton's National Horse and Cattle Ex-
change (L'd), also announces its Annual
combination Auction Sale of Trotting.
Trotti iie-bred, Hish-elass Harness and
General Purpose Horses, Cobs, Ponies, etc.,
at Madison Square Garden. New York,
irom 3d to 14th March next, for which many
entries of valuable horses *re already in hand.

Further entries for this sale will be received
daily by Wm. Easton, Madison Square Garden, New
York.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

FOR SALE.

A WELL-ESTABLISHED

Gun and Sporting Goods
Business.

Bright new stock, with A No. 1 fixtures. Good
shop connected. Also Lathe. Loaders" Tools, kc

Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Can be
purchased at a bargain, if applied for immediately.
Address WALKER .'. SMITH,
3? Sontli Spring St.. tos Angeles, Cal.

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H. Mil-
ler Jr. Esq., at Sacramenlo, where he is prepared to

work horses for the public.

WILBER FIELD SMITH,
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Secnred bv Letters Patent. July flfi, 1883.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
epeninginto which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described. .„_■,-_ ,-.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F. secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described. ...

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, sulistantiillv as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
G and H. connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjostiner slides or
buckles, substantially as and for the purpose hereir

described. . _ .".... ,_,. , r,

5 In a bridle, and in com ination with the bunds i- .
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so as to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable fronl
straps or bands G and H, and the l ear band I and the
throat -latch or lash connected with tbr; blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood. • ,_ _

It meets with universal approbation, dome away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the inee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERBOK.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

By Boots, (he bv Hercules, etc..) dani Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out of a Norfolk mare. etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a verv hand-
some form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth Winches. Entered io ibe stakes of ISS6-7,

She was foaled March. 1891; has onlv had eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ran one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Applvto

KDW'ARDK. ALSIP.
1711 N Street., Sacramento.

Notice.

GEO. H. Holmes,
C. Bbccz Lowe.

CYNTHIANA

Horse Boots.

Just received a frill stock of tlie celebrated
J- FennelTs Cythiana Boots

Which are now in use bv ALL the" principal Breeders
and Trainers throughout the United States. I shall
offer them at low prices, and from their superior fit-
ting qualities and the excellent materials used thev are
pronouneed by experts the cheapest boots made.

J. O'KAJEF, 767 Market St,

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E, P HEALD President. C.S. HALEY, Sec'y.

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SHORTHORN

_OF_

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
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—APPLY TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Herbert H. Brown, M.P. |
Nuge:«t W. Brows,

TRADING AS

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Vmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
for California arms.

Beferences kindly pemiiiied to J. B. Haggin, E--;,,
and Major Bathbone of San Francisco.

JJK»\1.\ UKOV A (I)..

Wright, Ueaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Moutgoinery streel. San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties of
the Slate.

REFERENCES.

J. S. Carey, Sacramento. J. D. Cars, Salinas.

H.P.SABGKNT.Gilroy. John; Boggs, Colusa.

P. A. Ftnigajs-, San Francisco.

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably those of Messrs. Whip-
ple, Colgrove, Dietz. Contts. Dougherty. Newland k.
Hammond, Daniel Cook and others, we feel assured
our ability to {rive satisfaction in all business in-
trusted to bur care. Sales will be made in all cities
and counties in the State. We have in contemplation
a series of combination or breeders' sales, similar to
those so successfully held at the East. We will be
pleased to entei into correspondence with parties de-
siring to participate in such sales. Private purchase a
and sales of improved live stock of all descriptions
will be made on commission and stock shipped with
utmost care. Several fine ranches at private sale.
Purchases and sales made of land of every descrip.
tion.

KILLIP A. CO.. 116 Montgomery street.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

-From Herd of-

FAUTFn LADIES AND GENTLEMEN *t.°
owabomea. Work wot t>y mail. Hocanvuring. Address
with stamp, Crown AU*. Co,, KH Viae it., Cin'li, 0.

Harry E. Carpenter, V.S.,

Honorary Graduate ol
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 [Saionw St
Residence, 96ti Howard St., SanjFranciaco.

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

JIK. ARIEL LATHROP. Room 69. C.P.R.R.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, TJ. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22. 1670).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail., by sending full particulars of disease and Si.

Send for B lizard's Worm Powders for
horses, and his Worm Mixture lordogs.

They never fail in their action. Will senda package
by mail for 81.

Special attention given to the diseases of: dogs.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registeied
Jt-seys of both sexes for sale. Postofl.ee address,
Sai* Francisco. Cal.

Bulls! Bulls!

To parties in want of Range Bulls. I desire to call
their attention to my herd in Santa Clara County.
I have a surplus of about 125 head of yearling bulls,
and offer them at $50, in lots of ten or less, and 840
in -.11 lots larger than ten. Having no dairy, these
calves have bad the advantage of all the cows' milk,
combined with good pasturage. They are bred from
high grade Shorthorn cows, better known as "The
Rankin Cattle." crossed with young Devon and Short-
horn bulls ; they are mostly dark red in color.

MOKt.AMlII I,.
Madrone Station, Santa Clara Co. Cal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third SI.. San Franrlaco.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pig£

I have now on hand, and offer for sale at n
prices, at my stock-farm. Oak Grove. San Mati
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from r-
months old, bred from the best strains
stock, whlcb I import yearly from El
Apply to Wm. Corbltl,

318 Califon..
Ban i-

160

Jgfcc breeder and ^pmTsmatk

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{Sundays only.

Standard Time f nrniBhed by Randolph & Co. S. F,

4. N. TOWSTE.

Gen. Manager,

T. H. WOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. ATtk. Agt.

Clydesdale Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian Steamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOHOUGHBRED CLYDES-
DALE HORSES ami .Mares, imported by Thomas
Brookless. Can be seen at Bay District Track

EUR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Iaye Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Bfontgomey St, San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

> KE OK

HENRY WA1SH,

Rtip'r Itu lining' IToreoDcp't,
P»lo Alto Stock Farm.

Selby Smelting and Lead Go.

MANUFACTURERS OP

"STANDARD" * CHAMBERLIN,

Machine-Loaded.

SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES.
416 Montgomery Street, S. R

Office of A. L. Bancroft & Co., 721 Market Street. |
San Francisco, Cal, Dec. 8, 1886. j

Mr. Kellogg—

PEAR SIR: T beg leave to acknowledge receipt of marked
paper, for which accept thank;?. I find the article quite interest-
ing. A few weeks ago I took a trip to Sonoma County and
found fair quail shooting. At first I used shells loaded in the
old way and bought at a low price. After shooting about twenty
shots, and killing seven birds (many others were hit, but man-
aged to get away), I got disgusted and changed the shells in my
vest and commenced shooting your Excelsior 2s o. 7 and 8 shot.
In twenty-five shots. I retrieved twenty birds, and know it was
all owing to the difference in the shells. I am more than pleased
with them, and believe that in the long run they are cheaper in
every respect and their even SllOOting gives the shooter
more confidence so that he can do better work, and shooting be-
comes a genuine pleasure. You have won me over to them
entirely and I shall use no others.

(Signed.) Yours truly, ED. C. GRAFF.

TIME SCHEDULE.

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San FranciGco.

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Special Rih-nh-trif Tickets, ^t reduced rates— to
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Paraiso and Paso Robles Springs.

£XflKSIO\ TICKETS.

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J- or Sundays only, ( for return 8ame day
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Monday. I dav, inclusive, at the following rates :

Round Trip

from San
Frauc'-Bco to

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Millbrae

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Belmont

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from San

Francisco to

Mount'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San Jose

Gilroy

Aptos

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Monterey

Sat to
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Ticket Offices. — Passenger Depot. Townsend
Btreet, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market

The Cheapest are the Best.

BEWARE OF IMITATIONS.

For Sale by all Dealers.

Btreet, Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT,

Superintendent.

H. R.JTJDAH,

Asst. Pass, k Tkt. Agt.

RACE GOODS.

LAKUEST ASD BEST STOCK 0> THE COAST.

J.O'IANE.

767 MARKET STREET.

Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
HARNESS and SADDLERY.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

1 AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
; of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
| best places in the State for
I Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY,

oi the

AGENTS FOE

FEKNELVS CYNTHI-

ANA BOOTS.

J. H. FENTON'S

SPECIALTIES.

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DITION PO WDERS.

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BALSAM

JOCKEY'S SADDLES,

SUITS,

BOOTS,

WEIGHTS,

BRIDLES,

WHIPS,

BANDAGES

SHEETS,

HOODS,

SCRAPERS,

RUBBING

CLOTHS,

SPURS.

SWEAT AND

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort
Pacific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Tront
In abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may )<e had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of flsh which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar*
aenda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men,

TEE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ARE TTNSUBPASSED,
havinii s MAGNIFICENT BEACH ot pure white
sand for surf batliinK. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming batliB. with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

to those well-known

DSHD IN BBTPPIMQ HoitSF.H.

COOLING BLANKETS.

LINSEY WOOLSEY SUITS.

SEND FOR PRICES.

THE FAVORITE ROUTE
Watering Place3,

APTOS. SOQUEL AND SANTA CKTJZ

IS VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE.

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties

of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz

and Monterey .each of which abounds in game in great

variety. Notably

QnalJ, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daily
at Sim Mateo a»r those-well-known Retreats, PTJ1US-
SIMA, SAN' (iRKl.'OniO and PEsCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of ran^e at .and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tl e lovers
of thifl manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
whencarriet! in Baggage Cars and put in charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage.
, Cars.

i iWIn order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in triuislt, it Is necessarv that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried fre^ofcliarge. Gunstaken apar
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
i^taken in PasBenger Cars.

i TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend
1 Btreet, Valencia station, and No 613 Market St., Grand
Intel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. «id Tkt. Agt

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLABS A YEAR

The First Withers Stake.

In the spring of 1S74 there was much anticipation in turf
circles regarding the new stake at Jerome Park to be run on
the first day. Named after the genial master of Brookdale,
Mr. D. D. Withers, the stake had closed on Jan. 1, with 31
nominations, including manv of the best youngsters of the
year previous. Run over a mile course the Withers stake
was the subject of considerable winter betting, and some
goodly amounts had been wagered with Morrissey at the
Jockey Club subscription rooms. As early as February
several of the candidates had been heavily backed. Mr. Lor-
jlard had taken $10,000 to $1,000 against his filly Vaultress,
by Vandol, and the same bet about imp. Saxon for the Bel-
mont stakes. King Pin had also been backed for SI, 000
against $10,000 to win the Withers, while other large wagers
thas early in the year were S10, 000 to SI, 425 Beatrice, $10,000
to $1,425 Astral, $10,000 to 81,900 Grinstead, and $5,000 to
$500 Hacarcon. Later on through the spring months the
fo'lowing bets were made in the same books: $3,150 to $350
Dublin; $3,000 to $200 Saugamona; $2,400 to S300 Regard-
less; 82,100 to $300 Countess; $5,000 to $250 Thunderbolt
colt; $4,600, to $500 Dublin; $5,000 to S450 Sangamona;
$4 000 to S460 Weathercock; $3,000 to $200 Persuader; $5,600
to $800 Steel Eyes; 83.000 to $400 Battle Axe; $5,000 to $500
Josie B.; $6,000 to 8600 Reform; $3,000 to S150 Wild Duck
filly, and $2,250 to $250 Dublin. Some of the others, Cul-
pepper, imp. Saxon, King Amadens, The Ghost, Sue Wash-
ington colt, Dan O'Hara, Carlina, Vandalite, Planter, Harry
Felter, Bay Rum, and the Hoaxer, had also been strongly
supported, the Look being a much better "all round" one
than bookmakers generally get nowadays.

Of the lot backed. Astral by Asteroid out of Laura White,
had, in the fall of 1S73, run and won at Lexington a mile in
1:44^-, and a few weeks later, at Nashville, won again at the
same distance in 1:46$-, closing the year with an unbeaten
record. Sangamona, another western candidate, had also
won at a mile in 1:46 in her two-year-old form. Weather-
cock had been taken to California with True Blue and
Wheatley, but had returned in apparently good order for
this, his first engagement, while of the eastern-bred candi-
dates none of the favorites had run np to the first week in
June, and King Pin, Messrs. Hunter and Travers' brother
to Kingfisher, had broken down. The only public per-
formers of 1874, in the Withers, were Dan O'Hara, King
Amadeus, Dublin, Culpepper (who had all run at Baltimore
two weeks before), Bay Rum and Vandalite, who took part in
the southern meetings that spring. Of th6 Baltimore division,
the Donohue pair, Culpepper and Dublin, had shown the
best. The former had won the Preakness Stakes in the mud,
beating King Amadeus, Saxon, and three others, while
Dublin had won a first heat of a mile-heat race in 1:44 (Fad-
ladeen subsequently winning the race) with his head pulled
back to the saddle. This caused many to back him for the
Withers, and an amusing story is told of how Joe Donohue
met John Morrissey on his return from Baltimore, and, by
feigning ignorance of the bookmaking methods, got on $250
with the late Senator at odds of 9 to 1. Many persons, at
that time, still thought that Culpepper was the best of
Douohue's pair, which enabled "Joe" to get his money on to
better advantage. Vandalite had won, that spring, at the
Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee meetings, but it was thought
that a mile was too short for her, and she was little fancied.
As the 6th of June came round, however, the list lessened
from the accidents insepazable to tne training of race-horses,
many fancied candidates going amiss. Still, the field of colts
and fillies at the post was a large one, fourteen starters sport-
ing silk, and they looked a good lot as they mustered on the
track. Mr. Belmont's Beatrice by Kentucky (Evans), was
the favorite, closely pushed in the quotations by T.
Puryear's Grinstead by Gilroy (N. Haywood). Next in favor
was S. H. Jones' Illinois filly Sangamona by Billet; the
Lorillard Pair, Persuader by Revolver (Feakes), and Vaultress
by Vandal (Barbee); and the Donohue pair, Dublin by Ken-
tucky (Donohue), and Culpepper by Revolver (Palmer). The
others were Lewis' Vandalite by Vandal (Houston); Littell's
Reform by Leamington (Swin); McDauiel's Josie B. by
Asteroid (Clark); Withers' imp. Macaroon by Macaroni
(Hollo way); Chamberlin's The Hoaxer by War Dance
(Hughes); Cottrill's Harry Felter by DanielBoone (Lakeland);
and Blandy's Dan O'Hara by Woodstock (Tiffin). In the
pools Beatrice and Grinstead sold even up at $600 each,
Sangamona $250, Lorillard's pair $150, Donohue's pair
$145, field $220, and in the hour's delay at the
post many thousauds additional were wagered on
the result. Capt. Conner, the starter, certainly had his
hands full on that eventful June afternoon. The track was

heavy and slippery next the rails, from the rain of the night
previous, and in one of the breakaways Culpepper slipped ,and
fell against Dublin, both going down, and injuring young
Donohue, the latter breaking his collar bone. Joe Donohue
was given a few minutes to find another jockey to ride
Dublin, which was rather a hard matter as most of the jocks
present had amount in therace. Just as he wasgoing to draw
Dublin he spied Pontin, a jockey of fair ability, and hur-
riedly mounted him on the colt. While this was going on
nearly all of those who had backed Dublin were trying to
hedge their money, but few succeeded, and were compelled to
"stand" them, as they got the flag in short order after the
accident noted above. Josie B., Reform and Vandalite were
the leaders as they passed the pool-stands, while Beatrice
was in the middle, aud Grinstead, the other favorite, nest to
last. On the turn Josie B. and Reform were running en
nearly even terms, while Grinstead was making up his lost
ground rapidly, so that at the bluff he showed fifth. Here
Reform led Josie B. half a length, Dublin and Vandalite next,
and as they came in view on the lower turn, this quartette
had all the others beaten. At the head of the stretch Dublin
and Reform had drawn away from Josie B., and the former's
jockey taking the outside of the track where the going was
good, had the race won half way up the straight, where Van-
dalite took second place. She could not reach Dublin, how-
ever, though had the distance been a little further she might
have done so, and the "green, black cap" scored the first
Withers by two lengths, Vandalite as far in front of Reform,
Culpepper a close fourth. The time was not fast, 1:50, but
on a good track it would have been several seconds quicker,
beyond a doubt. The favorites were nowhere, though had
Grinstead got away better he would certainly have made a
close fight for it. And thus ended the first Withers.

Later years have shown in this stake the victories of Aris-
tides. Fiddlestick, Bombast, Duke of Magenta, Dan Spar-
ling, Ferncliff, Crickmore, Forester, George Kinney, Panique,
and Tyrant, with some closer finishes, perhaps, and more
excitement than in Dublin's year, but the latter's win from the
next to the largest field in the history of the race, was, con-
sidering the knocking about he received before the start,
most creditable. Dublin was a highly bred youngster, being
a grandson of Lexington, though his sire Kentucky and his
dam Zaidee was by imp. Belshazzar out of Victoria, by imp.
Margrave, etc. Dublin only won once after the Withers, the
Oneida Stakes at TTtica, that same year. He ran the next
year, 1875, a number of times without success, generally
being asked to go beyond his distance, which was a mile and
no further. In the fall of 1S75 Joe Donohue sold him to
parties who took him to the West Indies or South America.
— Old Timer, in N. Y. Sportsman.

Difficulty to Foretell Speed.

Many of the trotters that have acquired great distinction
upon the turf, says the American Cultivator, gave but little
promise of their sterling qualities in early life. Only two
years ago last April, Epaulet, 2:19, for which Mr. Robert Steele
lately paid $22,500, was bought at public sale for $4S0. The
wonderful three-year-old Patron, 2:19A, was sold when a
yearling for only a fraction of the price that some others of
the same age brought, and Pilot Knox, 2:19f, was bought in
his four-year-old form by Mr. Dutton, of this city, for $350,
The noted little Maine-bred trotter, Blackstone Belle, was
another of the same class. Mr. B. D. Whitcomb, of this
city, who knew her well before she was educated by
J. J. Bowen, states that he frequently beat her on thr roacl
with a horse which he rated good for about three minutes,
and Mr. Bowen says that only a short time before coming to
his stable she was beaten in a race where the fastest heat was
trotted in about 3:10.

After her speed was developed by Bowen she was one of
the best of her time iu this vicinity, and report says that cer-
tain Boston parties, who'were anxious tosee her beaten, sunk
several thousand dollars trying to get a trotter that could
down her. In 1865 a match was made with Sorrel Dan for
$1,000 a side. The latter was a horse that couldbedepended
upon to do as much rnnning in a trotting race as the rules
allowed, and Sam McLaughlin was selected to drive him. It
was a great betting race. The backers of Sorrel Dan were
confident that his handy way of breaking under the tactics
of McLaughlin would result in the defeat of the little mare.
The first heat was taken by Blackstone Belle in 2:31£. In
the second heat McLaughlin managed to manipulate Dan so
as to finally take the pole from Bowen. After quite a run
on the back stretch, when he caught his horse and brought
him to a trot, Bowen headed Blackstone Belle for the pole,
McLaughlin sung out to him to keep out or he would run
over him, and suiting the action] to the word started in the

attempt. His sulky struck the fence, however, throwing him
out and left Sorrel Dan to finish in a "go as you please"
style. One wheel of Bowen's salky passed over McLaughlin,
and Blackstone Belle came on and finished in 2:36 with Sor-
rel Dan distanced. The next season the parties whose ambi-
tion was to see Blackstone Belle beaten, engaged Turner to
come on from Philadelphia with Fanny Allen, a daughter of
Ethan Allen, dam by old Abdallah. She was known to be
very speedy, and her friends thought that under the skill-
ful management of Turner the defeat of the little black mare
in the hands of the countryman was assured. The race
came off July 2, 1S66, and was taken by Blackstone Belle in
straight heats; time, 2:28A, 2:30£, 2:31.

One day in the Spring of 1S67, when Blackstone Belle's
owner, Tom Treat, was in a happy frame of mind, several
parties who professed to be in a similar condition, but had a
sharp eye for business, matched the noted long-distance
horse John Stewart against Blackstone Belle, for a race of
three-mile heats, Treat to put up $5,000 against the other
party's $2,500, the race to occur some time in June, the time
to be named fifteen days previous to the race. Papers were
drawn up and signed. The signature of Treat was sufficient
evidence of his condition. Bowen says that it bore no resem-
blance to a name, but looked as though a fly had crawled out
of the ink and dragged himself along on the paper. After
coming to his senses Treat went to the other parties and tried
to compromise, but they insisted upon having the contract
fulfilled to the letter. Treat then came to Bowen and stated
the case, when the latter assured him there was no cause for
regret, as he could win the race.

During the last week of May, Blackstone Belle was given
three miles and repeated in slow time, and Bowen suggested
that the day might as well be named at once, as he could
have her in readiness. The time fixed upon was June 11th.
The next morning upon going to her stall the mare was
found with her face badly swollen, the effect of an ulcerated
tooth. A bag of hot hops and vinegar was applied to the
swelling and changed three times daily. During the next
ten days the little mare never left her stall, but wore the hops
day and night. This gave but five days for the final prepar-
ation. She was on hand, however, at the time appointed,,
although there was a bunch as large as a hen's egg under her
ear. John Stewart went to saddle, and was ridden by the
noted New York trainer and driver John Murphy. The par-
ties who had drawn Treat into the match were in high glee,
confident of victory. Bowen, who knew the characterists of
the horse he was to drive against, was equally as confident
that he would win. After getting the word he trailnd Black-
stone Belle for two miles, keeping her head opposite her
antagonist's quarter. Bowen, who claims that in those days
he could generally succeed in making a horse with ordinary
ears hear him, began to cluck in tones distinctly audible to
John Stewart, which, stimulated by the staccato clucks that
came from the rear, took the bit with renewed vigor, and
Murphy was soon sliding over his withers towards his ears.
There was no intermission in the clucking, however, and
the horse soon broke, when Bowen passed him, and did not
see him again until after reaching the wire, winning the heat
easily in 7 :5S£. The nest heat was a repetition of the first,
excepting the" time was 7:56 and Stewart nearly a hundred
yards away at the finish.

Blackstone Belle was a small black mare, bred by
Washington Treat of Canton, Me., foaled in 1S56 and got by
Whalebone, son of Sherman Morgan. Like most of the
Morgans she was a wonderfully intelligent animal, but, like
many other turf performers, snowed no indication in early
life of the trotter she proved herself in the hand6 of Bowen,
who says that when in her prime he never turned into the
homestretch on even terms with any trotter that he could
not beat at the wire. No doubt many men have been ruined
by trying to develop speed in low-bred colts that could show
big open gaits in the lot when young, but failed to inherit
from its ancestors, which did not themselves possess the
nerve force and other essential qualities of a trotter or fast
gentleman's roadster. On the other hand, scarcely a season
passes that does not bring to light some fast ones that the
best of horsemen have overlooked. The eastern farmer,
who raises a few well-bred colts and sells whenever a good
offer is made, runs much less risk than the one who attempts
to develop the speed of his colts unless he, understands the
business; but it will often pay to break and educate those
that are bred from families noted for speed, even though,
like Maud Messenger, 2:16], by Messenger Chief, Midnight,
2:18^, by Peacemaker, and many others, they are so
promising when youDg that nobody wants them,
breeders, who have heretofore sold all their produce nn>
veloped, are preparing to have their stock handled in tL
future, hoping, doubtless, to find prizes among thos1
at first glance, might impress tho casual observer as bein ,
ordinary animals.

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March 13

St. Louis Fair Handicaps-

The following table Bhows the weights assigned to the
horses entered in the Gas Company and Merchants' Handi-
cap Sweepstakes, to be rnn at the spring meeting of the St.
Louis Horse Department. The conditions of the stakes are
that weights must be announced March 1st, and declarations
made by April 1, 1SS6. All declarations void unless accom-
panied by the $10 declaration fee for each entry.

Freeland, b g, by Longfellow, a

Modesty, ch m, by War Dance, 5

Tyrant, ch c, by Great Tom, 4

.Freeman, b c, by Ten Broeck, 4

Pearl Jennings, b m, by Lelaps, a

Gano, b h, by Grinstead, 6

Monogram, b g, by Buckden, &

Alta, b c, by Norfolk, 4

Kosciusko, b c, by King Kyrle, 5

Lizzie Dwyer, ch f, by King Alfonso, a

Boatman, b g, by Bonnie Scotland, a

Swiney, b h, by Ten Broeck, 5

Conkling, b h, by Hyder Ali, 5

W. K. Woodward, b s, by Ten Broeck, 5

Editor, g g, by Enquirer, 4

Clay Tate, b c. by Enquirer, 4

Ligan, ch g, by Bob "Woolley, 5

Binnette, b m, by Billet, 5

Topsey, b m, by Ill-Used, a

Rapido, ch g, by Grinstead, 4

Duke of Monday, b g, by Monday, a

Lof tin, b h, by Monarchist, 5

Joaquita, blk h, by Lucifer, 5

Hazaras, ch g, by KiDg Ban, 4

Mona, ch m, by Buckden, 5

Kiohba, ch h, by Long Bow, 6

Philip S ., b h, by Leinster, 5 ■

Gray Clond, g g, by Hyder Ali, 4

Bob Cook, bh, by Ten Broeck, 5

John Sullivan, b g, by Monarchist, a

Ichi Ban, g g, by Joe Hooker, 4

Monarch, ch g, by Monarchist, a

Verano, ch c, by Grinstead, 4

Punka, ch h, by Ventilator, 4

Col. Clark, ch c, by Glengarry, 4

King Kyrle, b g, by Kyrle Daly, 5

Ten Stone, b c, by Ten Broeck, 4

O. B., ch c, by Buckden, 4

Matinee, b m, by Buckden, 5

Jim Brown, ch h, by Foster, a

Hiflight, ch m, by King Ban, 5

Expert, ch c, by Enquirer, 4

Wanda, b m, by Billet, 4

Jim Nave, bg, by Lucifer, 4

Celsns, ch g, by Faustus, 4

Exile, ch f, by Enquirer, 4

Imp. Keene, b h, by Dutch Skater, 5

Garland, b c, by Shannon, 4

King Eobin, ch g, by King Ban, 5

Too Late, ch m, by Bob Logic, a

Valient, b c, by Monday, 4

Finality, blk h, by West Roxbury, 6

Sayre, b c, by Joe Hooker, 4

Mamie Hunt, b f, by Frogtown, 3

Porter Ashe, ch c, by Joe Hooker, 3

Glen Hall, br g, by Glengarry, 4

Tattoo, ch g, by Great Tom, 5

Rock, ch g, by Woolley, 4

Eeed, br g, by Glengarry, 4

Estrella, b f, by Rutherford, 3

Mystic, b c, by James A., 4

Tartar, ch g, by Great Tom, 3

Fanchette, g g, by Thunderstorm, 4

Sam Powers, b h, by Billet, a

Ella Glenelg, b f, by Glenelg, 4

Orlando, b g, by Billet, 4

O'Fallon. b c, by Harry O'Fallon, 3

Mollie McCarty's Last, b c, by Rutherford, 3.

Father John, ch c, by Glenelg, 5

Felicitor, br c, by Virgil, 3

Tipsey, b f, by Buckden, 4

Poet, br g, by Longfellow, 5

Winona, ch f, by Springbok, 3

Kalata, ch i, by Scotland, 4

Hattie Carlisle, b f, by Longfellow, 3

Masterpiece, b c, by Ella Mantell, 3

Blaine, b c, by Brigand, 3

Epicure, b g, by Enquirer, 3

King Bob, b c, by King Ban, 3

Eloise, ch f, by Enquirer, 3

Glen Almond, b g, by Grinstead, 3

Lenanio, br c, by Longfellow, 4

Puffer, b f, by King Ban, 3

Alfred, b g, by Voltiguer, 3

Vinisti, b g, by Virgil, 4

Maricopa, b f , by Lexington, 3

Kenebec, b f, by Glengarry, 3

Shadow, b f, by Virgil, 3

Mary Payne, ch f, by Lelaps, 3

Jim Guest, b g, by Buckden, 4

Fannie B., ch m, by Andy Johnson, 3

Osgood, b g, by Elias Lawrence. 5

Sister Monica, ch f, by Springbok, 3

112

135

113

111
11-2

ii2

112
112
112

'112
in

110

110
110
110
110

ios

10S
in;
107
107
107
107
107
105
105

105
105

102

100

97

97
96
96 95

90

Good Prices for Trotters.

The Brasfield combination Bale began to-day, and was,
beyond a doubt, one of the beBt sales of trotters ever held
here. It was essentially a breeders' sale, and prices were
laree accordingly.

The best prices were for Pactolus, brown colt, three years
old, by George Wilkes, dam Belle Patcben by Mambrino
PatcheD, bought by Bowerman Brothers, of Lexington, for
$7,100; Georgia, brown mare, seven years old, by Genrge
Wilkes, daui by Ericsson, sold to J. S. Ferguson, of New
York, for SI. 450; Remembrance, bay mare, eight years old,
by George Wilkes, dam by Corbeau, to Rundle & White, of
Danbury, Conn., for SI. 500; Elizabeth, brown mare, eight
years old, by George Wilkes, dam by American Clay, to
William C. Goodloe, of Lexington, for $1,650; Sophia, bay
mare, ten years old, by George Wilkee, dam by American
Clay, to "William C. Goodloe, foi $1,325; NutBbell, chestnut

stallion, three years old, by Nutwood, dam Lady Patcben by
Mambrino Patchen, to F. G. Babcock, of Hornellsville, N.T.,
for $1,630; Pattie Patchen, black filly, four years old, by
Mambrino Patchen, dam by Black Hawk, to Joshua
Wilkins, of East Braintree, Mass., for SI, 000; Mamie
Patchen, sorrel filly, three years old, by Mambrino
Patchen, dam by Strathmore, to Joshua Wilkins, for
SI, 600; Medora, bay mare, four years old, by Governor
Sprague, dam by Ashland Chief, to R. G. Brooks, of Bruns-
field, 111., for $1,005, and George W7ilkes, bay stallion, nine
years old, by George Wilkes, dam Neilson by Mambrino
Pilot, to F. G. Babcock, of Hornellsville, N. Y., for SI, 605.

The total amount realized for sixty head was $32,860.

The following were the best prices obtained on the second
day, February 24th. Maud Russell, bay mare, two years
old, by Mambrino Russell, dam by Strathmore, to Thomas
Jefferson, of Lexington, Ky., for $1,150; Roseberry, bay
stallion, record 2:27£, by Strathmore, dam by McConnell's
Mambrino, to John H. Thompson, of Centreville, Iowa, for
$2,100; Susie D., chestnut mare, four years old, by Alcyone,
dam Lady Carr, to W. J. Gordon, of Cleveland, Ohio, for
$1,800; Regal, bay colt, three years old, by Alcyone, dam by
Regular, to Lafayette Brothers, of Pierce City, Mo., for
$1,700; black filly, two years old. by Dictator, dam by Mam-
brino Boy, to L. M. Reynolds, ot Baltimore, Md., for $1,100;
Foxwood, chestnut colt, two years old, by Nutwood, dam
Lady Foxie by Daniel Lambert, to W. Sisson, of Crown Point,
N. Y., for $810, and Damewood, chestnut 611y, two years old,
by Wedgewood, dam Fancy, to W. Sisson, for $1,005.

The total amount realized for the two days' sale is $51,2S5.

Wiley Buckles, of Champaign, 111., sold at Lexington, Ky.,
Feb. 24, nineteen head of throughbredsfor $10,100. Among
them were the imported stallion London, sold to Higgins .fc
McCorkle, of Lexington, Ky., for $1,S10; Harkaway, brown
stallion by Enquirer, dam Raurica, to Louis and Gus Straus,
of Lexington, for $400; Lizzie Vic, bay mare, by Uncle Vic,
dam Maga, to Milton Young, of Lexington, for $555; Prairie
Rose, chestnut mare, by Uncle Vic, dam Prairie Bird, to
Barney Treacey, for $800, and Bay Bee, bay mare, by imported
Billet, dam Lizzie Vic, to same buyer for $1,350.

The Rancocas Sale— Prices Unprecedented in
America.

The great sale of the Rancocas racing 6table at the farm,
Jobstown, N. J., February 27th, has been reported in brief by
telegraph. The full catalogue and prices are as follows:

ALL AGES.

Drake Carter, b g, foaled 1S80, by Ten Broeck—

Platina by Planet. Emory & Cotton $2,500

Emneror, br h, foaled 1SS1, by Eoquirer — Vesperligbt

"by Childe Harold. W.H. Fearing, Jobstown, N. J. 700
Pontiac, blk h, foaled 1SS1, by Pero Gomez— Agenoria

by Adventurer. Dwyer Bros., Brooklyn 17,500

Heimdal, ch c, foaled 1SS2, by Mortemer — Vandaliteby

Vandal. T. W. Doswell, HanoverCourtHouse, Va. 300
Unrest, ch f, foaled 18S2, by Mortemer — Letola by

Lexington. C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott) 4,500

Greenfield, ch c, foaled 1SS2, by Glen Athol— Lotta by

Hunter's Glencoe. H. Cohen, New York 3,650

THREE-YEAR-OLDS.

Dewdrop, b f, by Falsetto — Explosion by Hampton
Court. Dwyer Bros

Cyclops, ch c, by Mortemer — Lizzie Lucas by Aus-
tralian. C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott)

Savanac, ch c, by Mortemer — Sly Boots by Rivoli. C.
McCoy, Charleston, S. C

Winfred, ch c, by Mortemer — Minnie Minor by Lex-
ington. Dwyer Bros

Pontico, b c, by Mortemer — imp. Agenoria by Ad-
venturer. Dwyer Bros

Housatonic, br c, by Mortemer — Vandalite by Vandal.
C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott)

Walter H., b c, by Voltigeur— Beware by Billet. B.
Goodwin, New York

Naiad, ch f, by Mortemer — Highland Lassie by Blair
Athol. L. A. Ehlers, Rhinebeck, N. Y

Hercules, ch c, by Mortemer — Ontario by Bonnie
Scotland. C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott)

TWO-TEAE-OLDS.

Cambyses, gr c, foaled March 10, by Mortemer — Lizzie
Lucas by Australian. W. H. Fearing

Shawnee, b c, April 12, bv Mortemer — Sly Boots by
Rivoli. C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott)

Kismet, ch c, March 24, by Mortemer — Loulanier by
Lever. P. H. Ryan, Newark, N.J

Daruna, ch f, March 6, by Mortemer— Explosion (Dew-
drop's dam) by Hampton Court. Dwyer Bros

Esquimau, b c, Feb. 23, bv Duke of Magen'a— Second
Hand by Stockwell. 'C. F. Hill, New York

Puzzle, ch f, April 10, by Mortemer— inrp. Matchless
by Stockwell. C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott)

Hypasia, ch f, April 29, by Mortemer — Ontario by Bon-
nie Scotland. C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott)

Cataline, b c, May 3, by Morcemer — Fanny Ludlow by
Eclipse. C. Reed (for Mr. Walcott)

Ynonda, bf, May 7, byDukeof Magenta— imp. Hortense
by Knight of Kars. H. S. Moise

Reva, ch f, May 14, bv Mortemer— Squeez'em by Lex-
ington. W. McMahon, Parkville, L.I

Hannibal, ch g. May 21, by Mortemer— Beulah by Lex-
ington. W. Olney, Washington, D. C

Alien, b g, May 21, by Mortemer — Bonnie Doou by
Balrownie. E. O.Phelps

29,000

10,500
3,750

13,000
S,000
6,500

10,000
2,000
LS00

4,000
4,200
1,700
2,500
3.S50
3,100
3,500
3,000
3,600
3,400
.1,850
C50

Total $149,050

Average (27 head) 5, 52q

The Sporlinq World comments on the sale as follows:
The secret of the phenomenal success of the Rancocas sale
iB simpiy this, that as far as the tried horses were concerned
several parlies possessed of money wanted them, and the
Dwyers needed them to protect their already existing prop-
erty. The Dwyer stable is so powerful both iu the
quality of its horses and the extent of its engagements that it
can ill-aflbrd to run the chance of the powerful opposition
which horses like Pontiac, Dewdrop and Winfred could make
for them. The management of a campaign, such as the
Dwyers have mapped ont, requires the nicest calculation, the
clearest foresight, aud the hiking of everypreeantiou. Under
the circumstances the Brooklyn turfmen were almost com-
pelled to buy, if not Winfred, certaiuly Pontiac and Dew-
drop. I do not profess to speak authoritatively, but I heard
from people iu a position to know, that $20,000 for Pontiac
and $30,000 for Dewdrop, had it been bid against them,
would not have stopped the Dwyers from going on. They
are worth that amouut of money to them, even if they never
start again. To any other man outside of Mr. Haggin,

perhaps, they would not have been worth that sum of money.

The California syndicate, represented by Mr. Walcott, with
Mr. Charles Reed as spokesman, came out strong enough,
but when it felt the pace the Dwyers were setting, it soon lost
heart. As it happened, however, it got the cream of the lots
beyond the three cracks, and if the Fairfax stable, as, accord-
ing to report, the new concern will be called, does not meet
with ill-luck, George Barbee, its new jockey, will be nearer
the front rank of winning jockeys than he has been for some
years.

It was a generous, and at the same time sensible step on
the part of the Dwyers to leave their purchases to be trained
by Mat Byrnes — generous, because such a mark of confidence
from careful men like the Dwyers, is equal to a flying start
for a man who makes his debut as a public trainer; sensible,
because Byrnes fully knows the horses and is therefore more
competent to train them than almost anybody else, and, too,
because McCabe and Allcock, the present trainers for the
Brooklyn stable, have already more horses than they can
comfortably look after, in being obliged to superintend the
care of twenty-two and twenty animals respectively.

Considering the prices the tried horses brought, the sale
of the two-year-olds, good as it was, lagged. In fact Man-
ager Cool was somewhat disappointed, and there certainly
was reason for it. The young ones had not alone been
all highly tried, but they showed size and substance and
clearness of limb downright remarkable. Then, too, they
were nearly all brothers and sisters or half brothers and half
sisters to famous winners. Taken as a lot they were the
grandest set of youngsters ever bred at Rancocas, and yet
the highest-priced one only brought $4,200. The Dwyers
paid $29,000 for Dewdrop. Her half sister Daruna, a better
shaped filly in every respect, out of a better and more
reliable sire, with a host of valuable engagements, went for
$2,500- What a contrast!

According to the trials last fall, it is understood that the
order in which the principal two-year-olds ranked were as
follows: Puzzle, Cambysses, Esquimau, Daruna, Ynonda,
Reva. Puzzle at that time was what Mr. K. K. Alcoek, in
his vigorous and expressive metaphor, calls a "he filly,"and
for half a mile could make everything else in the stable " sit
down." She did not grow as rapidly as the rest, however,
and moreover threw out a splint which may trouble her.
Cambysses, underthe circumstances, was perhaps, the crack of
the lot, and Mr. Pierre Lorillard Jr. no doubt is very happy
that he secured possession of the gray.

The scene in the yearling house, where the sale took place,
was a remarkable one. Prominent racing men from all parts
of the continent were present. Kentucky, Tennessee, Mary-
land, Washington and California, in fact every state where
the racehorse has admirers, were represented. The bidding
was spirited, and of the racing order. Men were there to buy,
and they knew if they wanted to buy they had to pay full
value. Nobody expected bargains. The sale was by all odds
the largest of horses in training ever held in this country, and
with the exception of Lord Falmouth's in England, the most
successful one in the world.

Morgan Hayes, Jefferson, q., has pnrchased from L. B.
Wing & Sou, Bement, 111., the stallion Northumberland, bay,
21 years old, full brother to Norfolk, by Lexington out of
Novice by Glencoe; her dam Chloe Anderson by Rodolph.

STABLE AND PADDOCK.

Preparing a Stallion for Stud Purposes.

The question is frequently asked; "What preparation doeB
a stallion require to fit hiin for the purpose intended?" The
question is one of considerable moment, and we desire to
place the matter in a proper light before the mind's eye o*
our patrons, that they may derive all the benefit possible
which educated intelligence places at our disposal.

To those interested in the care and service expected from
the entire horse (stallion) in the stud, whether for private or
public use, the question of how to prepare him at this season
for the procreative work expected from him when the season,
now fast approaching, comes around, calling for a variety of
work that brings into play the active organisiniul elements of
the generative apparatus, whose functions, having lain dor-
mant since last season, have, in a great measure, lost their
tone, vigor and ready abeyance to the will essentially requis-
ite for th6 thorough performance of creative work in their
particular field of usefulness. This condition of enforced
idleness for the season of desired service on the part of the
owners of mares having ceased, the horse has been made sub-
servient to the wishes of his owners, so far as the exercise of
those functions for which he is especially kept is concerned,
and result is an impaired function. Physiologically speaK-
ing, a quiescent state has been reached, where the demand
for nutritive material, blood containing elements, which, by
reason of a selected affinity on the part of the germinal points
of life, of which the tissues constituting the sexual apparatus
is composed, has not been iu existence to the extent neces-
sary tor their proper nourishment. They have received suf-
ficent to support their life, but nothing more than what would
be classed as hibernating.

Let us, for a passing moment, take a common-sense view
of the matter. Suppose an athlete should suddenly go out of
training and lead, for one-hiilf the year, the quiet, humdrum
life of an ordinary individual (a clerk, for example), what
would his chances of being in condition after a mouth's train-
ing be, compared with the one who had judiciously exercised
all his muscular powers through the whole year? Why, the
general opinion would be expressed as follows: You can
safely bet an apple against an orchard ho would have no
staying power; hence, the need of regular exercise of every
organ, whether muscle, brain or sexual, if they are to be kapt
iu perfect health. That law in agriculture that the true
repose of the soil lies not in a dormant condition, but in a
change of its production, has a forcible bearing on the life
aud welfare of auimtil bodies aud organs. We would ofler it
as a means of promoting the usefulness of the stallion, that
he be allowed intercourse at intervals, conducive to the
health of those organs. The orgaus known as the vesicles
semiuales are but a reservoir for the reception and holding of
seminal fluid, aud when the supply has reached a certain
amount, there will be a desire for intercourse, which, if not
allowed, will take expression iu some other way, as emisi^iou,
induced artificially or otherwise, witnessed so often, aud at
times leading to vicious habits, which, once formed, are posi-
tively injurious when indulged in to the extent we find them,
aud ofteu lead to irreparable injury.

Individuals iu the organic kingdom possess the faculty of
reproduction; by this process tbey perpetuate the species to

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which they belong— a beautiful law of vital force, having tor
its object the preservation of the organized world. In the
mammiferous, the generation of a new being demands the
joint action of two beings, as male and female, who, having
intercourse under certain reciprocatory circumstances, the
female furnishing the ovum, or germinal point of life, the
males the vitalizing fluid, coutaiuing spermatozoas, which,
during the act of copulation, becomes implanted on the
ovum or germ, vivifies and renders it capable of development.
It will be seen, therefore, that reproduction requires the
study of the male and female organs of generation.

Our province at present being the study of the preparation
of the stallion for procreative work, and in order to explain
intelligently to our readers what is required for the purpose,
we naturally digress, for the time being, sufficient to eluci-
date the functions of the male generative apparatus, which
consists of the secretory apparatus, the testicles, two lobular
glands, each of which contained in a serous pouch, situated
on each side of the penis, have for their object the formation
of the semen, coutaiuing spermatozoa. These glands con-
tain an excretorv duct (canal), doubled on itself a great many
times, forming the epididymis: thence extending as a simple
canal (the vas deferens), which carries the fecundating fluid
upwards into the vesicuto semiuales (reservoirs with con-
tractile walls where it accumlates), and from whence it is
expelled during copulation by passing outwards and down-
wards through the ejaculatory ducts. The impetus is
derived by reason of the contraction of the walls.of the reser-
voir and its passage through the ejaculatory ducts into the
urethral canal. This canal has a double function, namely,
for the passage of the urine and at other times seminal fluid,
and is provided with accessory glands— those of cowpers and
the prostrate, whose secretions are forced out and, entering
into the canal, aid the flow of the seminal fluid. The fluid
is white, viscid, odorless, and slightly alkaline fluid, con-
taining a small quantity of liquid matter (liquid seminis), in
which is found large numbers of spermatozoa, which, under
the microscope, present to view living bodies, having a worm-
like motion. They possess a flattened, lancet-shaped head
and tiiiforni extremity terminating in a point. They are
from one-sixth hundredths to one-eight hundredths of a line
in length. They move by undulations of the tail, and their
motion lasts iu the female genital organs for several days.
Their motion is accelerated iu alkaline fluids, but are sud-
denly arrested by water acids and the electric current; their
motion ceases when a temperature of 120 degrees F. is
applied. Their bodies are developed in the cells of seminal
tubes bv a modification of their contents; the cells, or what
are classed as the visicles of evolution, become round in the
center of these canals, and possess from one to ten nuclei
(germinal points of life). The latter are elongated and throws
out a prolongation that gradually extends and forms the tail
of the spermatozoon, when they allbecome thus transformed.
The cell wall ruptures and liberates the spermatozoa, which
swim about in the fluid resulting from the destruction of
some of the cell elements.

We have endeavored to carry the mind's-eye of our read-
ers to the priucipal points of interest in the formation of the
vitalizing fluid. Having accomplished this, they will be in
a better position to understand what is necessary in the way
of preparation of the stallion in a future edition. — Dr. Find-
ley, in N. T. Spirit.

To Prevent Galled Shoulders.

Horse and Man.

The following "'Happy Thoughts" are produced by Rev. J.
G. Wood, in rather a facetious way, yet containing some good
criticisms:

The Creator has taken the greatest care to make the whole
hoof as light as possible. "Happy thought," says man.
"Let us hang a pound or so on each hoof, and make the horse
waste his strength in lifting it."

He has made the wall exceedingly strong. "Happy
thought! Let us weaken it by cutting it away."

He has made this wall nearly as hard as iron. "Happy
thought! Let us soften it by 'stopping.'"

He has furnished the hoof with an elastic pad called the
"frog," so as to prevent any jar when the horse steps.
"Happy thought! Let us cut away the pad and make the
horse's weight come upon a ring of iron."

Again, the sole of the hoof has been formed archwise, of
successive layers of exceedingly hard horn. It bids defiance
to hard and sharp-edged objects.

So the sole inspires man with another happy thought.
"Let us pare it so thin that it not only cannot resist the
pressure of the horse's weight upon a stone, but that it yields
to the pressure of the human thumb."

The coronary ring, from which the fibers of the wall are
secreted, is guarded by a pent-house of hair which causes
wet to shoot off as it does from the eavos of a house. "Happy
thought! Let us snip away the hair, and let the water make
its way into the coronary ring."

So, after working his sweet will upon the hoof, man
wonders at its weakness, and lays down the stupid axiom
that "one horse can wear out four sets of legs," which is
equivalent to saying that the Creator did not know how to
make a horse.

Longevity in Horses.

A

It has been about ten years since I learned how to prevent
galled shoulders. Since then I have had teams at farm work
every year, and not a horse has had a sore neck or shoulder.
The preventive measures I take are so simple and inexpen-
sive, and the good resulting from them so great— for a horse
with galled shoulders loses flesh and suffers greatly— that I
think them among the very best, and will briefly state them.
First, four or Bve weeks before spring work for the horses
begins.'l take an old tin can, throw a handful of salt iu it,
and then add a quart of- water, stirring until the salt is dis-
solved. With this I bathe the shoulders of my work horses
each evening. The best way to apply it is to tie a cotton rag
around the end of a corncob. Dip this in the water, and
with it thoroughly wet the shoulders. In this way the water
can be kept off your hands. I keep up this bath during the
work season. As the horses are brought in each evening
and their harness removed, their shoulders are flrst washed
clean, and then the saltwater bathis given. This treatment,
given some weeks before work begins, toughens and hardens
the flesh made tender by the winter's inactivity, and during
the work season it cools the heated flesh, allaying all tendency
to irritation and inflammation.

It may be well enough to state that salt water has as great
merit as a cure, as it has as a preventive of sore shoulders.
Nothing else that I have ever tried will so rapidly reduce in-
flammation. Though the flesh be exposed I would recom-
mend its use. For galls, the application of grease of any sort
is an evil as long as the animal is at work. Greese keeps the
flesh so tender that it will not heal as long as the collar pulls
against it; but salt water allays the inflammation, stops sup-
puration and hardens the flesh. The sore "dries up"— but
for good. .

Next after the salt water application to prevent galls, 1
place the selection of well-fitting collars. Salt water, nor
anything else will prevent a very badly fitting collar making
a shoulder sore. If you have ill-fitting collars on hand,
throw them away, unless you can make them St properly by
the following means: Opposite to the place where it pro-
duces a ?all cut a narrow slit in the groove where the hames
fit. Through this remove part of the stuffing, and then
pound the face of the collar until it is smooth. The slit in
the place described will not injure the collar.

When a collar is to be bought for a horse, take him with
you to the harness shop. Each horse has shoulders of a
peculiar conformation, "differing from shoulders of other
horses, and the chances are against a good fit unless you
have the horse with you and try the collars on till you get
one that fits well. Many collars are harder upon one side
than the other. Such a collar will make one shoulder— the
one that the hard side pulis against— sore in the course of a
season's work. Be particular to get a collar of equal firm-
ness throughout.

Another point to be observed is to get a collar with a broad
flap of leather to go over the neck. If the flap is narrow, or
of poor leather, a sore on the neck will likely result.

After the collar has been selected, keep it clean and pliable.
Oil it lightly once a week, using pure neat's foot oil. Get
the genuine (there are many imitations). You may have to
pay a good price, but it will pay in the end. One-fourth
part tafiow may be added. If enough castor oil is used to
scent it, mice will rot nibble the harness.

If the above directions are followed, it will be something
phenomenal if one of your horses suffers from a galled
shoulder. And from a money point of view alone, it will pay
to take these measures to prevent galls.— Planter and Stock-
man.

The longevity of horses depends greatly upon the care
they receive when young. A horse that passes the age of 25
or 30 years, and is sound and fit for service, is rather a curios-
ity now, and yet naturalists tell us that the natural life of a
horse should be more years than these. An English writer
refers to one he knows which lived to -47 years, having all the
time a ball in his neck, received in the battle of Preston Pans,
in the rebellion of 1715, which was extracted at his death in
1758; thus, judging him to be 4 years old at the time he re-
ceived the wound — and it was probable he was more — he
must at his death have been 47. But even these venerables,
he says, were mere babies to the barge horse of the Mersey
and Irwell navigation, which was well known to have been
in his sixty-second year when he died. It will be noticed by
the observing that the horses which attain these ripe old
ages are not those which have been pampered and have lead
an idle life, but in most instances they are horses that have
had steady employment from one year's end to the other. It
will also be observed that they have generally been in the
hands of men who have given them proper care and attention
and have been regular as well as careful in their attentions.
This sustains the idea that more horses "rust out" and are
killed by hard management than die at the expiration of a
natural lifetime. By careful observation it will also be
noticed that horses which live to a ripe old age and retain
their vitality, action and usefulness to the end, are generally
well-bred, or at least have some warm blood in their veins.
If, then, we are enabled to add five or ten years to the life
and usefulness of a horse, and that too at the time he can
be most useful and safe, it should be apparent to all that it
pays well to breed and raise the best classes possible, and to
treat them properly after they are raised.

A writer in the K. Y. Tribune says: Farmers in feedm
horses give nearly twice as much hay as city people do, and
yet city horses are in the best condition for the road. My
father was never satisfied unless hay was continually present
in the manger. I am satisfied that this is a mistake, and that
grain is cheaper than hay, and yet it is necessary to have
hay or other coarse fodder to keep the horse in good health.
A wealthy farmer here does not give his horses a particle of
hay; he simply cuts straw and mixed ground feed with it,
and his horses are in excellent condition and do good service.

HEKD AND SWINE.

The Jersey as an All-Round Cow.

At a recent meeting of the Pennsylvania Association Hon.
J. S. Sibley, of Franklin, presented a paper entitled "The
Jersey, the Family and Dairy Cow,:' which may be summar-
ized as below:

It is seldom that people stop to consider, and few really
know anything of the volume of the dairy or agricultural in-
terests of the country. We of the Oil .Regions of Pennsyl-
vania justly consider how important the production of
petroleum has been to the commerce and wealth of the state.
Yet the total value of all the petroleum produced in the state,
since the striking of the first well to the present time, does
not equal the combined agricultural products of the states of
New York and Pennsylvania for a single year.

He had great hope of the final success of our industry, as a
result of the teachings of the agricultural press. As well
might a lawyer expect to succeed without reading Blackstone
and Chitty, as the farmer expect to succeed without reading
the current agricultural literature. No person can read those
papers pertaining to his calling, without gaining knowledge
worth ten times the cost of the paper. Experience is a dear
school; and he who will profit by the experience of another,
as given in his agricultural papers, is the truly wise man.
The fool of the family is no longer made the farmer, but is re-
served to be the speculator and the politician. The farmer who
would snceeed must keep up with the times; and the eastern
farmer must double the products on the same acres. The
experiences of a third of a century prove that the Jersey cow
can perform the task of doubling the products of the dairy.
He advised people to "look into the churn." It was by doing
this that the Jersey cow came into prominence.

They (Miller & Sibley) have many cows, which, by short
tests several times during each month during the year, or
milking season, have indicated a capacity of over 600 pounds
of butter per year. They have one cow, Matilda 4th, that for
the present twelve months they expect will make between 900
and a 1,000 pounds of butter without forcing. It is urged
that the Jeresy is too small to be of any value for beef; well,
he has failed to 6nd the owner of a Jersey cow who was
desirous of converting her into beef. As long as she will
breed, she is more valuable for other purposes. If he coald
get a Jersey cow dry, he could make beef as quickly and
as cheaply as with any other breed; aad that beef will be of

delicious quality. They grew tired of hearing the talk that
the Jersey cow was of no use for beef, and gave it a practical
test. They took a cow which was no longer a breeder, and,
on a feed of 350 pounds of cornmeal, increased her live weight
200 pounds in eight weeks. The Jersey excels all others as a
butter producer, because of her perfect organs of digestion
and assimilation, which extract the tat from her food and
deposit it as butter in her udder. That which in the ordinary
breeds is laid on the carcass, is, by the Jersey, put into the
churn. When the Jersey cow is dry, you have to reduce her
allowance, and use the greatest care that, in the interval
before calving, she does not become too fat for safety. He
does not, however, advocate her as a beef cow; she is too val-
uable; the first cost is too high. He thinks the Jersey above
the average in amount of milk yield, judging from their own
herd. One of their cows gave as high as 67 pounds, and
averaged 65 pounds of milk per day for a week. Another
has given 60 pounds of milk per day, and averaged over 57
pounds of milk per day for a week; another has given 56
pounds per day. and averaged 53 pounds for a week; many
of their cows 40 to 48 pounds per day. All their milk
is weighed as soon as milked, and a record of eacn cow is
kept. From the figures, he would call the Jersey a milk cow,
as well as the best butter cow. One great point is her per-
sistency in giving milk; often it is impossible to dry her off;
even if she diminishes in milk flow, the butter yield does
not seem to diminish. It is often found that a cow giving
12 quarts of milk per day is making more butter
than when she was giving 16 quarts per day. He
does not believe, as some say, that other breeds,
if fed the same, will yield as well as the Jerseys,
because they cannot assimilate their food as well as the
Jersey. The food it is possible for a Jersey cow to consume,
digest and assimilate, would kill the average cow. Of course,
he would not advise such high feeding. Many of the largest
tests have been made on ordinary dairy feed. To prove that
it was the breed and not the feed, he quoted from an address
of Prof. Jordan's: "The percentage of total solids in milk is
greater with a rich ration than with a poor ration; on the
other hand, the composition of solids is little influenced by
the amount aud character of the food." If one-fifth the total
solids in a cow's milk is fat when she is poorly fed, one-fifth
the total solids will be fat when she is well fed. Yon cannot,
by any feeding, obtain Jersey milk from a Short-Horn cow.
The speaker astonished many when he related experiments
made by Prof. William Brown of the Ontario Experiment
Farm, whereby it was proved that of twelve breeds tested, the
Jersey came out ahead as a cheese cow, as well as the butter
cow.

A Heifer With a Broken Leg.

A correspondent of the Journal tells the following story of
how a cow got her leg broken, and how a little home surgery
spliced it again and made it as good as new without much
trouble, a useful hint, perhaps, to many owners of valuable
stock. He says:

"A farmer showed me, a few days ago, a handsome Jersey
cuw which was so anfortnnate as to get a leg broken iu the
pasture a year ago last Summer. He did not know how it
was done, as she was found upon as smooth a field as he had.
As a foot-path crossed the field, and as she had a slight cut
upon the inside of the leg opposite to the break, it was quite
possible that it was done with a stone, thrown by some care-
less or malicious person. The break was in the hindleg,
about five inches above the gambrel joint.

"The neighbors all advised him to kill her immediately.
It conld not be set. It was hot weather. She was forward
with calf, and it was no use to try it, was the universal opin-
ion, and he said he did tell the boy to bring the axe and he
would kill her, but her patient look and licking his hands as
if appealing to him for sympathy, when he went up to her,
was too much. He decided to try and get her to the barn
and see if he could set the leg and save the cow. With the
assistance of the neighbors she was put upon a sled and
drawn to the barn. Then with ropes and meal bags a sling
was made, in which she was hung up so as to stand upon the
three sound legs, while the broken one hung in a hole made
for the purpose.

"The splints and bandages he made and put on himself,
although not pretending to know much of surgical skill, but
he had scarcely hope enough of saving the cow to venture to
employ a doctor to do the job, for he was a poor man, and
thought the loss of a cow would be enough without spending
any money on her. I think he is one of that sort who think
they can do what other people can, or, at least, have confi-
dence enough m themselves to try to do what other people
can do, if they have occasion to do so. Having secured the
cow in her sling in the shed, and set the bone as well as he
could, he made a practice of wetting it with a liniment made
by steeping wormwood and smartwood together, and mixing
it with cider brandy.

"When he thought the bone had time to knit together, he
used to take the bandage off two or three times a day, for a
little while each time, and bathe and rub the leg. After a while
the bandage was gradually loosened, and about nina weeks
after the accident it was taken off altogether and the cow let
out of the stable. During this time she had not lost a single
feed, and had improved in flesh, aud had enjoyed her position
as an invalid much better than human patients do. The leg
was, when I saw it a year after the accident, as perfect as
any leg, and the cow promises to be, as she is now, a very
valuable cow for many years. I have told of this because
many farmers have the idea that it is absolutely necessary to
slaughter any animal which is so unfortunate as to get a
limb broken. Some animals may not be worth the trouble
of setting the leg and taking proper care of it. Some may be
so wild as to render the taking care of them more trouble
than it would be if lame, but if the animal is worth the
saving there is no more need of killing them, because of a
broken bone than of killing a man for the same reason." —
Hoard's Dairyman.

The Bait used in salting butter should be very fine, with-
out any hard lumps whatever. The butter should be washed
in the churn and allowed to stand either in the churn or on
the table until nearly all the water is drained out and without
being handled or packed in any way, as it will take salt much
more evenly and readily in the granular state. Butter
should be pressed and worked a6 little as possible, as much
handliug injures the grain and gives the butter a greasy,
slimy appearauce. Many dairymen omit the "second work-
ing," and pack the butter directly into the tubs. It is possi-
ble by a second working to work out a large portion of the
brine, thus leaving the butter too fresh. But it may be 0.
the plan adopted by some dairymen, of placing t
batter into strong brine and allowing it to remain until
absorbed sufficent salt to preserve it, i-* one of the bL-.-
to salt butter. In this way there is no danger that th. I
will not be salted evenly and thoroughly, without 1
any hard, gritty pieces of salt in it to disgust the contr

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March 13

The Trotting Congress.

It would be idle to argue that the result of the Trotting
Congress held in this city last week has not been to prac
tically antagonize the entire western contingent of tracks
which are members of the Kationa! Association, and now
that this condition of affairs, so long feared by some and
noned for by others, has been brought about, tnere remains
but one course for the parties who are not in accord with he
Present administration; and who feel that their vested rights
as members of a corporation toward the support of which
they have long and liberally contributed, have been ignored,
to pursue aud that is to in the future manage their own
affairs by forming an association of their own.

I am well aware that these are strong words, pregnant with
great possibilities, but I am also well aware that when dis-
eases of a malignant type reach a certain stage of progression
surgical operations of the most radical character are the only
means of effecting a care, and it is precisely to such a state
that I believe the National Trotting Association has been
brought. With fully one-half its members thoroughly dis-
gusted with the manner in which its affairs are managed,
and at the same time prevented, by a gag-law and a viciously
managed system of prosy voting, from having the will of the
associate members fairly and honestly expressed, it is small
wonder that even the men who have on previous occasions
saved the life of the National Trotting Association by strenu-
ous personal endeavor, should abandon the concern in dis-
gnst at the illegal, inequitable and shameless manner in
which at least, half its members have been throttled by a
coterie of men whose leader should, above all others, have
been the last one to engage in a course of action from which
his position, as a paid officer of the association, should have,
in decency, if nothing else, forever debarred him.

It is of" course, unpleasant to be obliged to refer in such
manner to one whose personal relations with the writer
hereof have always been of the most pleasant character, but
now that a direct issue has been made on the questions
referred to, that issue being made possible only by Secretary
Vail securing the proxies of a large number of tracks and
voting them repeatedly in his personal interest, there is no
use in juggling with words in order to sugarcoatplain truths
which mnst, of necessity, be distasteful to some people. The
facts are that the biennial congress of the National Trotting
Association, held in this city last week, was, by the use of
unfair and wholly indefensible tactics on the part of Secretary
Vail and a few of his personal friends, gerrymandered into a
select committee whose sole business was to suppress all
attempts at an investigation of alleged scandalous remissness
on the part of the Secretary in conducting the business of his
office, and to so amend a certain rule of the association that
further vengeance may be wreaked on a driver who was
guilty of disrespect on the public highway to the President
of the Cleveland Club, and who has already been unjustly
punished for an offense which had its remedy at common
law. That was practically all that the Trotting Congress
accomplished, if we except the amending of afew unimportant
rules, and all this was done by gagging the majority of the
delegates present by means of the committee system (said
committees being carefnllv selected), and by the overwhelming
influence of the half-hundred proxies which Mr. Vail carried.
Two other gentlemen, one of them from the east, were aiso
liberally endowed in the proxy line, and these three con-
stituted the Trotting Congress so far as an absolute control
of its acts was concerned.

Oi course, if the two gentlemen, to whom reference has
been made, chose to assume the attitude they did, no valid
criticism of their action can be made, but the position of Sec-
retary Vail was wholly indefensible, no matter from what
standpoint it is viewed". He is the paid servant of the tracks
which comprise the National Trotting Association, and
under no circumstances would it be permissible, under the
dictates of ordinary delicacy, for a man so situated to be the
most powerful voting factor in a congress composed of the
associations which hire and pay him. How much more fra-
grant, then, is the pursuance of such, tactics at a meeting at
which an effort was to be made by a large number of his em-
ployers to secure an investigation of this servant's methods
of doing business! This is and can be no defense of the man-
ner in which the suffrages of half the tracks in the National
Association were by means of the proxy system prostituted to
the private schemes of the three men who held them, and as
the western delegates were spit upon at every opportunity by
those who opoosed them and their wishes concerning every
important measure brought before the congress nUerly un-
disregarded, I am not at all surprised at the unanimous sen-
timent which exists among them that their hope of obtaining
justice in the very place where they have a right to ilemaud it.

There is, as I have said above, but one course for the dis-
satisfied western tracks to pursue, and that is to allow their
memberships in the National Trotting Association to lapse,
and to form au association of their own. There is not the
slightest difficulty in the carrying out of this plan, and I
believe it to be the only feasible one. There need be no com-
plicated machinery, simply an association of tracks which
recognize penalties inflicted by each other, and which wonld
allow no horse indebted to one of its members to start over
the track of another. There need be no office costing 51,000
a month to run, no meetings of half a dozen different boards
of appeal several times a year at a cost of about $3,000 each
time, and there need be no sinking fund or trust fund, or
whatever it is called, of over 89,000, concerning
which nobody appears to know anything. There also need
be no stifling of an honest expression of opinion
by members, in case they hold a meeting, and the com-
position of committees or similar bodies would not necessar-
ily be governed entirely by private prejudice. On this point,
by the way, an instructive little tale was told me by a dele-
gate to the recent Congress. He is a Wisconsin breeder, of
prominence, and naturally thought that his fe'low, breeder,
Mr. John L. Mitchell, a man ot wealth, edncation, and prac-
tical knowledge of tnrf affairs, would make a good member
of the board of review for the western district. On men-
tioning the matter to one whom he knew to be deep in the
councils of the eastern clique, he was promptly told that Mr.
Mitchell would not do for the place, the next remark being:
"Why, he is a friend of Dunbar!"

"My God!" exclaimed the Wisconsin man, who is of rather
an excitable temperament, "is there no otherobject in view by
this Congress than the conviction of Tom Dnnbar?"

The eastern man did not reply, but when his committee
reported the list of names for members of thedifferent boards
ot review, they were careful to apply the gag-law rule pro-
hibiting the men being voted on in detail, and then their
proxies elected tbe entire batch. It was the same clique
that nut on an important committee a person of the name of
Hancock to repiesent the western district. Hancock does
:..jl live anywhere in narticnlar, has not a dollar's interest in
any track, and, as one member aptly said, "he represents
nothing but a big mue' iche and a horse laugh."

The course pursued by the eastern men has been effective
in more senses than one. They have accomplished their pur-
pose, but they have also alienated from the National
Association a number of tracks whose loss wih be felt.—
Fair Play, in Breeders' Gazette.

Death of Stockwell's Jockey.

We have to announce the death of Norman, the jockey,
which took place at the Eons Hospital, Newmarket yester-
day morning. To the present school of racegoers the name
even of " Jockey " Norman is probably unknown, but some
of the older members can well remember the sensation that
was created when Lord Exeter, for whom he haa ridden sev-
eral winners, put him up on Stockwell for the Si. Legei -of 1So2
Norman had steered the horse to victory in the Two Thousand
Guineas: but there was a decided prejudice against his riding.
Lord Exeter declined to listen to the adverse opinions about
his jockey. How his generosity in sticking to Norman was
rewarded is matter of history, for does not the 61e of Bell tell
ns that the subsequent Emperor of Stallions came away after
crossing the road and won in a canter by ten lengths? \\ hue
the late Marquis of Exeter was alive Norman never wanted a
friend- but his early triumphs rather upset him, and injudi-
cious friends caused him to neglect his business. Beginning
life as we believe he did, as a postboy, his sudden rise to
what was then a fashionable jockey— though he aflected none
of the manners of the present school— was too much for his
youthful brain, and he gradually lost all his patrons. Recently
he was employed in the stable of Edwin Martin, at Newmarket
and for some time he got on well there, indeed. He donned
silk again, and was more than once successful in the white
and gold braided jacket of Mr. Morton on the diminutive but
game little bay horse Sandwell, etc. That poor Norman was
the equal of the professionals that were riding in the heydey
of his career, it would be nonsense to assert. He could not
be compared to some of his compeers, such, for instance, as
W. Scott, Jem Kobinson, Frank Butler, A. Day, Sim Temple-
man, Job Marson, Charlton, Wells, S. Rogers, T. Aldcro ft
and others, all of whom he outlived very many years. Still,
Norman rode honestly, but when it came to a finish he was
all abroad. In the Ascot Cnp of 1S53 Job Marson on Tedding-
ton just beat him. The result would have been different had
the jockeys been reversed. — BelVs Life.

The new stable of Mr. Wolcott will be known as the Fair-
fax Stable. Mr. Buchanan is its trainer, and his success with
Jim Eenwick has made him well and favorably known.
George Barbee is to be first jockey, and it is understood Mr.
Blagrave will look after the management of the
stable. At all events, Mr. Blagrave ordered a complete stable
outfit of a prominent dealer on Monday last, and a stable has
been engaged at Sheepshead Bay. The stable promises to be
quite a strong one with the rest, Cyclops, Catalme, Housa-
tonic, Hercules, Shawnee, Hypasia. Valissea, etc. and the
batch of California-bred youngsters recently purchased by
Mr. Buchanan. — Vigilant.

A cable from England last week says that the English
Jockey Club, which has hitherto refused to take cognizance
of betting, has announced a rule that Tattersall's Committee
willsettle betting disputes, and willreDort defaulters andptr-
sons guilty ot malpractices to the club. This rule virtually
constitutes the club a Supreme Court to make and administer
the laws of betting, aud" places turf dealings abroad on a
business footing.

AtLexingion, Ky., Treacy & Wilson are buying a lot of',
large smooth coach horses for shipment to Withers ic Co.^
London, Eng. The English do not take kindly to Kentuckyl
saddle gait horses. They want nothing but a horse that can
trot and gallop.

THE KENNEL.

Dob owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels , in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Whelps.

Fred. A. Taft, Truckee, Cal.— Dorris by Dorr, Gordon
Selter field trial and bench show winner, whelped March 3,
1SS6, rive dogs and five bitches, all black and tan. Dorr is
the sire of Dorris.

Sale.

Mr. I. Upham has sold the English Setter Grouse by Dan
—Sibyl to Mr. James J. Miller, Los Angeles.

Brentwood Coursing.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Brentwood, near Jersey
Landing, takes the cakes and all the medals for coursing.
About four months ago my old coursing friend A. S. Beaty,
of San Jose, sent me a beautiful Greyhound slut pup, then
five months old, which I named Maud S., w-ith instructions
not to run her until nine months old. But at seven months
she caught her first hare, and has never missed one since.
Last week she was nine months old, and killed twenty-two
hares in one day. She is out of Menlo Park Belle, owned by
Mr Doyle of Menlo Park, by Mr. Greer's dog Boze, of May-
field; he being a brother to Kitty Clover, owned by Mr. Con.
Mooney. Any information in regard to the above coursing
can be had of the coursing clnb at Brentwood, or of Col. J.
C. Smith, No. 1 Howard St., S. F.

N. B. Harris, owner of pup Maud b.

number of dogs as in the Waterloo Cnp, and for a very
valuable stake. Of course there is all the difference between
running over a smooth park-like track like that at Kempton,
and encountering tbe ditches, drains, and other impediments
that are to be found at Altcar; and hence it is stated that the
dogs successful at the former rendezvous would perform but
indifferently in the rougher trials necessitated at the latter.
At Kempton, it may be recollected that the final course lay
between Gay City aud Phoebus, neither of whom was included
in the list of dogs nomiuated for the Waterloo Cup. Lights
o' London won at both meetings, but was beaten in the first
tie at Kempton by Phoebns, and at Altcar the dog also suffered
defeat in the first ties by Ballangeich.

The question, however, as to quality of greyhound suitable
for either enclosed or open coursing grounds, must be left
for debate when more space is available than in that reserved
for this notice, and, therefore, it is necessary to make a few
remarks on the subject of the Waterloo Cup; and just on
that very common-place topic, the weather, it must be stated
that the gathering has been favored, for many and many a
sporting fixture has, during this inclement winter, suffered
either postponement or abandonment. Of course, it is never
safe to halloa until yon are out of the wood, but it seems, at the
time of writing these lines, that all would be couleur de rose as
regards atmospheric conditions. Of course, those who
journeyed down to Liverpool on Monday evening made it
their business to visit Formby on Tuesday, to take stock, as
far as possible, of the various canine candidates. There some
preliminary exercise was given to several, and the cognoscenti
were well pleased with them. Miss Glendyne was described
as a trulv magnificent bitch, and Clamour as being in the
bloom of "perfect and robust health. Then War Eagle was
pronounced a "tight little dog." La Mascotte a "prettily
moulded bitch," and Luther was reported a sure "ditcher,"
but to run through the list of dogs more or less complimented
would be to court a charge of verbosity. Of course, the event
of Tuesday is the draw, and after this has taken place the
betting is no longer on nominations but on dogs. Of course,
as we view the betting now (Thursday evening), when we are
60 near the final struggles of the great contest, it is very easy
to criticise it, and to wonder why this or that animal was
selected for support in preference to another. Thus we find
Ballangeich and Lights o' London, both of whom were well-
backed candidates, aTe knocked out, and Clamour, too, who
was much fancied (aud as Mr. Crosse's nomination), was
favorite in the London market, has had to succumb to Pene-
lope II. The Irish dog Judge was done with first round, but
Miss Glendyne has managed to live through all the rounds,
and remains in the final quartette. Greater Scot lasted
through three rounds, and was then beaten by Miss Glen-
dyne. War Eagle, who has already been referred to, after
beating Jealous Squaw and Beaufort, was bowled over by
Birmingham, and the latter in turn was beaten by Luther.
Bit of Fashion managed to defeat her antagonist Teniers, in
the first round, but she was no good to B. Hailiday, and it
was quite a foregone conclusion that Coleraine should beat
Morpheus. However, Sir Hope-Johnstone's dog met his
match in Pinkerton in the next round, and this latter dog
remains one of the standing quartette at the time of writing.
Dear Olive, after disposing of Glancus, next defeated Anguish,
and then Mr. Winder's representative beat Mr. Miller's
Madeline, but when she had to meet Penelope the latter
proved too good, and Mr. Pilkington's bitch remains still on
! the card. It should be stated that the coursing has been of
I a high class, and fine trials have been run. On Wednesday
it is said that it was a truly grand day's sport, one of the
best ever seen at Waterloo, and yesterday the report was
equally favorable. The meadows proved to be in capital
condition, this circumstance greatly contributing to the com-
forts of the visitors, and being, of course, much more favor-
able to the trials. And now, as regards tbe attendance,
which, although a very large one was thought by veterans to
be scarcely as numerous as in days of yore, still, it was much
larger than had been generally expected. Of course, the
regular followers of the leash mustered in strong force, and
the professional element was well represented, while plenty
of mere holiday makers put in an appearance. On the eve of
■the verdict many would hazard a prophecy, but, as the ink
which prints these lines will he scarcely dry when the result
is known, the temptation must be foregone, as by that time
the great Waterloo Cnp contest of 1SS6 will be numbered with
the things of the past.— The Stock-Keeper, Eng.

Annual Statement of W. A. Coster, Treasurer
Eastern Field Trials Club.

18S5. RECEIPTS.
Jan. 1. By Balance Brought Forward $597 73

" Cash from 33 Members for 1SS5,

Dues and Initiations SI, 125 00

" Cash from 3 Members for 1SS6,

Dues and Initiations 125 00 1,250 00

"Cash from All Aged, Setter

Stake, Forfeits and Starters 520 00

" Cash from All Aged, Pointer

Stake, Forfeits and Starters 490 00

" Cash from Derby Stake, Forfeits

and Starters 490 00

" Cash from Derby Stake, Forfeits

and Starters 550 00

" Cash from Members' Stake, For-
feits aud Starters 100 00 1,665 00

The Waterloo Cup.

As each succeeding season possesses special attractions to
the followers of sport in one or other of its numerous depart-
ments, so now we are arrived at the period when the lovers
of the' leash reach the apogee of their amusement with the
far-famed contest on the historic Altcar flats. Spring, summer
and autumn may delight the man whose heart is on the
"sport of kings," as the battles on the green turf have not
inaptly been named; but it is when winter arrives that the
followers of coursing find their true delight. Amongst the
many gatherings which take place, of course that held at
Altcar bears the palm, and the Waterloo Cop contest is well
termed "The Blue Riband of the Leash." Not but what it
has found a serious rival in Kempton Park, where a few
days ago the Champion Stakes were oontested for by a like

1SS5.
To

Total 83,512 73

DISBURSEMENTS.

Members' Cup for 1SS4

Purses and Cnps for 1SS5

Shooting Privileges, 1SS5

Advertising

Printing

Club Bill at Hotel

Secretary's Salary 7".

Traveling Expenses, Judges and Secretary .
Liverv Bill Club.

' Medals|giveu West Ken. Club for Dog Show..
1 Postage— 814. S4 for 1SS5, aud 81.74 for 1SS6.

' Telegraphing

' 3 Fence Men during Trials

' Fee for William

1 Expressnge on Club Matter

1 Stationery

Damage of Wheat during Trials

1 Sundries

$100 00
1.500 00
2S9 00
36S 00
109 85
10S 17
100 00
88 30
87 00
21 25
16 5S

1 38
24 00

2 00
1 GO-
6 75 '
5 00

3 25

$2,7S2 13

To Balauce on hand, Feb. 8. 18S6. 730 60

Tot£- $3,512 73

Auditing Committee. E. &0. E.
New York, Feb. 9, 1SS6, Francis K. Hitchcock, Esq.
John G. Hei'kscher, Esq.
Washington A. Coster, Secretary and Treasurer,

1886

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Death of Mrs. J. M. Adams.

Just as this paperis about to go to press, the sad intelligence
is received of the death of Mrs. Sallie Adams, the wife of the
well-known sportsman and President of the California
Sportsmen's Club, John M. Adams. The news will be a
great surprise to niaDy of his friends, as but few knew of
her serious illness. Mrs. Adams has quietly complained of
illness for some time, but nothing serious was thought of it,
until Saturday night when she was taken seriously ill, and
on Wednesday night about ten and one half o'clock she
died. Time forbids our saying anything further at this time,
except to extend to Mr. Adams the sincere sympathy and
regret of his fellow sportsmen. The funeral takes place
to-day, Saturday, at 2 o'clock p. m. Interment private.

The Hanson Mistake.

Editor Breeder asd Sportsman: — A special meeting of
the Gun club was held on Thursday, to consider a charge
made in the newspapers that one of its members, Mr. W.
Hanson had been guilty of killing deer out of season. There
was a large attendance, including Mr. Hanson himself. Mr.
Hanson unqualifiedly denied that he had killed any game out
of season, and said that the charge made against him was un-
warranted and unjust. The club became satisfied of the
truth of Mr. Hanson's denial, and at its request will cause
such denial to be published over his own signature.

Ramos E. Wilson, President of the Gun Club.

[The foregoing came too late for insertion under the
proper head, but it is matter of so great interest, both to Mr.
Hanson and the Gun Club, as well as to the great multitude
of sportsmen, that we give it the only space available. — Ed.]

ATHLETICS.

Eintraeht A. C. Ladies Night.

Last Tuesday evening, at the club rooms, No. 316 Post
street, the Turn section of the Eintraeht Verein presented an
enjoyable programme of athletic exercises, for the gratifica-
tion of ladies and invited guests. The horizontal bar per-
formance, by the First Class, Messrs. M. H. Loheide, W.
Zellner, A. Cron, P. Wilhelm, A. Kanffmann and the leader,

E. A. Kalb, was very good, particularly the giant swings
backward and forward. Messrs. Al. Hagenkamp and W.
Eanke showed a good degree of proncieney with foils.

The event of the evening was a Grffico-Roman wrestle be-
tween infinitessimal, Little Masters Wadleich and De Morris,
the first nine and the latter eight years of age. The little
chaps were unexpectedly wiry, quick and expert.

Instructor F. W.Menzer and Mr. K. Hoober boxed three sci-
entific rounds.

The horse vaulting was particularly good, and was done by
the Second Class, Messrs. Von Eeaden, E. Hoober, Wm.
Gall, John Mielke, G. Mertes, and by P. Wilhelm of the
First Class.

A good, middle-weight, Grfeco-Eoman exhibition was given
by Messrs. Ed. Kalb and G. TJngerman, and the peculiar
German style of wrestling was illustrated by Messrs. G.
Wilhelm and Wm. Gall at the expense of several hard falls.

In ladder balancing Mr. C. EUenberger showed well as the
centre man, and was assisted by Messrs. E. A. Kolb, M. H.
Loheide, A. Cron, E. Broz, G. Ton Senden, F. Wilhelm,

F. W. Menzer and A. Huber.

Mr. Theo. Bessing, the instructor in gymnastics, may justly
be proud of his sturdy and skillful pupils.

The Eintract Athletic Club professes a desire to pit a tug-
of-war team against one from the Olympic.

Many of the German athletes are preparing for the grand
Turn Bezirk, in June, at Petaluma.

Mr. A. Lean, E. A. C, anticipates good sport and good
records at that meeting.

German Samson.

After publishing in our edition of January 30th an account
of Mr. Franz Staehr's remarkable feats, we wrote to Herr Sil-
berer, asking if Staehr was an amateur according to Ameri-
can laws. His answer is given below:

Vienna, Austria, Feb. 9. — As far as lean judge, Mr. Staehr,
our amateur champion in dumb-bell performances, is also an
amateur according to your rules. He is not a gentleman
amateur in the English meaning, but an amateur, without
any doubt, according to your and our rules. He is a pork-
butcher, has his own business, store and house, and is a
well-situated citizen. He never worked for money, except in
his father's house aud business, as he learned the butcher
business. He never performed for entrance money, prize
money or betting money. On the contrary, he spends plenty
of money for his sport. Only once, last year, he and about
eight members of bis club gave a public performance in
Vienna for the benefit of our philantrophic society, the
Vienne Eettungs Geselischaft (Life-Saving Society). The
entrance-money was directly taken by this society. There-
fore, no doubt, Mr. Staehr is an amateur.

His corporeal statistics are: Age, 27 years; height, 5 feet
7i inches; weight, 266 lbs.; circumference of chest, 48J
inches; of upper arm, IS} inches; of lower arm, 15} inches;
of calf of leg, 16} inches.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Parallel-bars— N. P. A. Carter, '88, 1; E. S. Jones, '88, 2;
E. G. Caughey, '88, 3.
» Eunning High Jump— E. Devens, '8S, 5 ft. 3J in; E. S. Hale,
B. Y. M. C. U., 5 ft.; F. E. Nichols, '88, 3; W. J. Wilcox, B.
Y. M. C. IT., 4.

Eunning Hi»h Kick— W. S. Philips, B. X. M. C. U., 8 ft.
,' 11 in.; J. H. Sheriard, H. A. A., 8 ft. 6 in.

Fence-Vault — W. L. Dearborn, '88, 6 ft. 7 in.; J. H. Mirr-
lees, '87, 6 ft. 6 in.; C.O.Lander, H.A. A., 3; E. S. Hale,
B. X. M. C. V., 4; D. M. Fernandez, B. T. M. C. U., 5.

Putting the shot— J. D. Evan, B. Y. M. C. A., 38 ft. 3 in.;
J. Cunningham, 3S ft; D. B Chamberlain, H. A. A., 36 ft.
8 in.

Pole-Vanlt— H. F. HilL '87, 9 ft.; J. H. Mirrlees, '87, 8 ft.
11 in., P. E. Frothingham, H. A. A., 8 ft. S in.

Standing High Jump— P. G. Curtiss, B. Y. M. C. A., 4 ft.
7 in.; E. Devens, '88, 4 ft. 6 in.

Tug- of -war— The M.I. T. team '89,— won by 2 inches

™ *J,ar,™rd\ S,S- Th<* composition of the teams were'
M. I. T. S9-A Amory, G. D. Marcy, F.C. Pierce and C'

Cieiiey; . Harvard '88 Gibson, E. A. Peace, J. E. Purpon

and P. Chase. r

Featherweight Sparring-First bout, A. F. Gaines, '88, got
the better of G. O. Draper, '37, in a "walk around the ring"
?>?'e3'L.w?erem tew blows were exchanged. Second bout
J. D Vj illianis, B. T. M. C. TJ., showed no mercy to E. Grew'
M. A A., and, although clearly having his man in hand, in-
sisted upon following up his helpless opponent, until in the
third round he knocked him senseless, amid the hisses of the
audience. Third bout. Gaines was announced as a better

T?Ah,lat ?< Ij"^?- T- M' C- D" bot Iater the judges
stated that there had been a misunderstanding and ordered
the men to nght again, which Gaines would not do and with-
drew. The bout was therefore awarded to Larkin. Final
bout, the prize was awarded to Williams bv default as Lar-
kin withdrew.

Ught-weight Sparring— First bout, G. M. Ashe H A A
triumphed over J. W. Downey, 13. V. M. C. A. Second bout.'
W. Austin HA. A and W. H. Paine, H. H. A., exchanged
blows with such rapidity that they were completely exnausted
at the end, and so equal were they that a one-minute extra
round was required before Austin was declared victorious.
Ihird bout, between Ashe and F. G Curt;s B Y M C A
Ashe did all the leading, but Curtis made his blows tell oftener'
In the third round Asheforced the righting and Curtis began to
grow weak and groggy. The bout was given to Ashe. Final
bout, Austin withdrew and Ashe won by default

Middle-weight Sparring-First bout, J. P. Roche, B T
AL. O. A., succeeded m knocking ont W. T. Wilcox, B Y m'
C. U., in the second round by a series of wind blows. Final

™ -Ev " galile,d a Tictor? 0Ter J- W- Appleton, H. A. A.
[It will be noted that G. M. Ashe of this city, won the light-
weight boxing championship. — Ed.]

Manhattan Athletic Club Games.

The weather on Saturday evening last was intensely cold
and to this fact alone is attributed the comparative small
attendance at the Manhattan Athletic Club's Annual Winter
Games, held at the Madison Square Garden. The pro-
gramme was a strong one, both in the "quality and quantity"
of competitors, and the various events were closely contested
Ihe Enghsn professional champion, W. G. Geor»e ran an
exhibition mile on the eight-lap track, covering the' quarter
in 1 mm. 6 sec, the half in 2 min. 20 sec, the three-quarters
in 3 min. 40 sec, and the mile in 4 min. 5S 4-5 sec. He did
not exert himself to any great extent, and his style was good.
L. K Myers also ran an exhibition quarter, in which he
covered the eighth in 26 sec, and the fnU distance in 56 sec
He, too, did not try hard, being contented with the applause
which his matchless style evoked. The medley race which
consisted of a lap of hurdling, a lap of walking and a lap of
flat running, making three furlongs in all, was very interest-
ing. A summary of the various events is as follows-

Seventy-yard Eun— First heat: C. F. Bostwick, Columbia
College, 6} yds., 1st; time, 7 2-5 sec. Second heat- H E
Burchs, Manhattan Athletic Club, 6 yds., and G. W Taylor
New York City, 7} yds., ran a dead heat; time, 7 3-5 sec!
Third heat: F. S. Eounage, New York City, 6i yds 1st-
time, i 4o sec Fourth heat: C. G. Bolton, Brooklyn Poly-
technic Athletic Club, 6 yds., 1st; time. 7 4-5 see Fifth
heat: G. C. ShirrelL Yale college, 2 yds., "1st; time, 74-5 sec
Sixth heat: F. J. McCoy, Hudson Athletic Club, 5i yds
1st; S. D.See. New York City, 6 yds., and A. Pevereliy'
Brooklyn Athletic Association, 4.V yds., ran a dead heat-
time, 74-5 sec. Seventh heat: AfC. Grabo, New Jersey Ath-
letic Club, 7 yds., 1st; time 7 2-5 sec Eighth heat: E. New ■
hall, Nassau Athletic Club, 7i yds., 1st; time, 7 2-5 sec
Ninth heat: F. G. Eonnage, 7" yds., 1st; time 7 3-5 sec
Final heat: E. Newhall, Nassau Athletic Club, 7} yds., won
by three inches; H. E. Burchs, Manhattan Athletic Club, 6
yds., was second by two inches, and S. D. Lee, New York
City, 6 yds., was third; time, 7 2-5 sec

250-Yards Eun— First Heat: W. C. White, Manhattan
Athletic Club, scratch, 1st, by two yds.; W. Newman Olym-
pic Club, 22 yds., 2d; time, 29 sec. Second heat: A. J. Van
Taun, Manhattan Athletic Club, 20 yds., 1st.; W. H. Strause,
Brooklyn Athletic Association, 24 yds., 2d; time, 28 4-5
sec. Third heat: S. G. Wells, Harvard Athletic Association,
10 yds., 1st.; by two feet; J. P. Lee, Cutter Athletic Associa-
tion, IS yds., 2d; time, 27 1-5 sec. Fourth heat: S. S.
Schuyler, Manhattan Athletic Club, 20 yds., 1st; S. Derrick-
son Jr., New Xork City, 2d; time, 29 1-5 sec. Fifth heat: H.
Y. Smith, Columbia College, 22 yds., 1st; A. Pevereliy,
Brooklyn Athletic Association, 16 yds., 2d; time, 2S sec'.
Final heat: A. J. Van Taun, Manhattan Athletic 'Club, 20
yds., won by six inches; H. Y. Smith, Columbia College, 22
yds., was second; S.S. Schuyler, Manhattan Athletic Club,' 20
yds., was third, a foot behind; time, 27 3-5 sec

Mile Walk — L. Newman, Olympic Athletic Club, one min-
ute start, 1st; time, 7 min. 56 sec Charles M. Ams, Olympic
Athletic Club, one minute start, 2d; time, 8 min. 6 sec. E.
D. Lange, Manhattan Athletic Club, scratch, 3d; his time was
6 min. 5S 1-5 sec, walking half a mile in 3 min. 22 sec.

Half-mile Eun— T. F. OBnen, New York City, 54 vds., 1st,
by three yards; W. G. Dore, Nassau Athletic Club, "60 yds.,
2d; Floyd Smith, New Haven, 54 yds., 3d. Time, 2 min.
2 3-5 sees.

One-mile Eun— H. G. Lane, of New Havens, 1st, very
easily; D. J. Tompkins, Manhattan Athletic Club, 2d; and
T. F. Conroy, New York City, 3d. Time, 5 min. 1 2-5 sec.

Medley Eace— A. F. Copeland, Olympic Athletic Club, led
all the way and won easily; F. A. Ware, Columbia College,
was second. Time. 2 min. 1 2-5 sec.

Two-mile Run— E. H. Girtberg, Olynmic Athletic Club,
175 yds., won easily. W. J. Hutchinson," Olympic Athletic
Club, 100 yds.. 2d, and G. C. Carter, Pastime 'Athletic Club,
scratch, 3d. Time, 10 min. IS 3-5 sec.

Quarter-mile Run— Charles Nisson, Olympic Athletic Club,
4S yds., 1st by 5 ft.; W. H. Strause, Brooklyn Athletic
Association, 36 yds., 2d by five yards; S. G. Wells, Harvard
Athletic Association, 21 yds., 3d. Time, 52 3-5 sec.

Cornell College Games.

The winter meeting ot the Cornell University Athletic
Association came off in the Ithaca (N. Y.) Eink, before a
large number of spectators, Feb. 27. The competition was
very sharp in many of the events, and, as a consequence,
the meeting was unusually interesting. Following is a list of
the events and the winners: Parallel-bar contest, Metzger,
'SS; putting the shot, Smith, '86, 33 ft. Si iu.; light-weight
sparring, under 140 Tb, Eoess, 'SS; standing high-jump,
Coville, 44i in.; horizontal-bar contest, Metzger, 'SS; run-
ning 100 ft., Horr, '87, time, 4J sec; middle-weight sparring,
under 160 lb. Sweet, '86; high-kick, Coville, 'S6, 8 ft. 9i in.;
rope-climbing, Sinthicum, resident graduate, time, 10}" sec;
tug-of-war between 'S6 and '89, won by 'S6.

How They Sling the 56-Lb. Weight.

The National Irish Athletic Association has adopted the
following rules for slinging the 56-pound weight for height-
Eule 1 The weight shall weigh 56 pounds, with a ring
properly fastened at the top of the weight. Eule •> A sub-
stantial upright shall be erected on a space of ground which
must be spirit level. To the upper end of the upright shall
be attached a horizontal iron rod, one end to be properly
fastened to the upright, and the other end to support by
means of a half-inch rope IS inches long, a circular board,
half an inch thick and IS inches in diameter, which shall be
known as the "striking board." Eule 3. Each contestant
must stand at a given mark and sling the weight by graspine
the ring; he shall remain in his position until after the
weight leaves his hand. Failing to hit the "striking boaid"
with the weight shall constitute a foul and count as a "try "
Eule4. The competition shall commence with the "striking
board" 10 feet from the ground, and the board shall be ele-
vated not less than two nor more than six inches at one time
Kule o. Each contestant shall be allowed three "tries" at
each height, and a failure to count at any one height shall
debar him from the contest. Eule 6. Any dispute arisine
among the contestants must be decided by the games commit-
tee of the National Irish Athletic Association.

The Recent Billiard Fiasco.

The Breeder and Sportsman has purposely withheld
allusion to, or expression of opinion in regard to the Morris*
McKenna billiard contest, in- order to reach all the facts
obtainable in regard to the alleged fraud and collusion
charged against the players by the referee, Mr. Ben Saylor-
Much talk has been indulged in by parties interested in the
pool-betting, in a zealous endeavor to sustain the referee's
course, and on the other hand the public press, the players
their friends and a respectable portion of an intelligent and
critical audience have vehemently denounced it inunmistake"
able terms.

We were present during a part of the four nights' play,
noting, with close attention, the players as well as the game
played, and have listened patiently since to all that has been
said, pro and con. With the facts before us, and all that are
obtainable, we have no hesitancy in pronouncing the game
an honest one honestly played, and the referee's conclusions,
if not conceived in fraud, so grossly wrong as to strongly
suggest it. He has not, by published cards of self-defense,
as yet, been able to dissipate the impressions created, nor
will he. His decision, uuder the guise of protecting the
public, is the first in the history of games of skill, or other-
wise, that is condemned alike by the public and the press.

Against the charge of collusion, and that it was an under-
stood thing Morris was to win, stand out in bold relief a few
facts that cannot be overcome, and are proper here to state

1st. On the night preceding the match, the McKenna
backers bet the Slorris party to a standstill, and numerous
wagers upon McKenna were offered, and for any amount,
with no takers. _ Kiliip & Co, and others, are cognizant of
this fact. Is this consistent with the referee's decision that
collusion existed, and it was known by Morris and his friends
that it was prearranged for him (Morris) to win ?

2d. Mr. Morris took the lead from the first and kept it,
almost without a break. If the "betting public" was the
victim sought, as alleged by the referee, such a state of affairs
would certainly not have prevailed.

3d. The world's average in so long a game was beaten by
both the loser and winner. It does not lie in the mouths of
Messrs. Schaefer, Vignaux, Slosson, or who not, to say they
can beat the game played by Mr. Morris, much less that it
was necessary Mr. McKenna should throw the game, and, in
the language of the referee, "not play up to his speed, "in
order that he (Morris) should win.

4th. The assertion of the "betting public" protecting
referee, to the contrary, notwithstanding, Messrs. Kiliip &
Co. did hold the main stakes ($3,000), and had the same at
the time a demand was made upon them for an affidavit to
that effect and refused.

It is a well-established fact that the referee had monev
dependent upon McKenna's winning the match, aud this
under all recognized betting rules, disqualified' him from
acting as referee, his statement to the contrary notwith-
standing. The unsupported allegation, that his partner sold
the 3100-pool, iu which thev were jointly interested, for $5,
before the termiuation of the match, carries and is entitled to
no weight. Likewise is it a proven fact that the referee's
partner and brother had wagered heavily upon McKenna,
and stood to lose should the pools not be declared off. The
Daily Examiner concisely sums up this phase of the affair
thus: "His (Saylor's) decision was most peculiar and unpre-
cedented. He gave the match and main stakes to Morris,
but the pools, just that part of the betting in which he, his
brother and his partner were on the losing side, he declared
off." Had the referee been satisfied of collusion and wrong,
he should have declared the match off during its progress, or
refused longer to act. Having waited until its termination,
and definitely ascertained that himself and friends had lost'
no option was left him but to declare the game in accordance
with the result.

It is hardly likely that so phenomenal a game of billiards
will soon be seen again, perhaps not iu our day. It effaced
both in runs and averages, the record of the world a per-
formance of which every honest sport-loving' Cali-
fornian may well feel proud, and iu which he
must naturally have aud feel a personal interest. Believ-
ing as we do, and reiterating our assertion based upon
that belief, that the game was, from first to last, an honest
one, we cannot refrain from resenting the imputation and
taint sought to be cast upon a truly great performance, from
motives mercenary, backed, perhaps, somewhat by nnworthy
professional jealousy.

With Mr. McKenna's reputation generally we have nothing
to do, but as far as the game under discussion is concerned, we
believe he played honestly and his best. Sir. Morris's char-
acter for honest performing has been closely scrutinized and
inquired into. In the east he stands at the head of the bil-
liard world, as an houest player, and no taint of corruption
has ever besmirched his fair name. It was destined to be
attempted here, without snecess. While we desire to
right, as fur as possible, the wrong sought to be done, and
vindicate an houest man, we deplore the disavtrons termin-
ation of the ton ruameut, us its effect upon billiards in this
city will be felt for some time to come. Had a corui
referee been selected, the result would have been far
ent, the game would have been popularized, new lit
and noted eastern players would have been attr
State. Mr. Savior and his friends may congratulate
selves accordingly.

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Up or Down-Stream?

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:-!* concluaing^hat I

have to say on tbe subject of up versus down-steam hshmg, I
shlllconnne myself to two additional point* as tboje aeem
to be most especially insisted on by Mr David Webster,
whose^ook "The Angler and the Loop Rod" was recently

■ Reviewed in your columns. I shall so limit myself, not
because other points might not betaken up, but because I
do nTwfch to trespass too much on your space until at
toM™»meoneoftlieFup.8treamfi6l«»be heard from. Fol-
lowing the notation of my former letter 1 saj :

5 The anMer does not better escape the notice of the fish
bv approaching up-stream, than he does by fishing down

yA moment's consideration of the configuration of the trout
and The position of its eyes, cannot help compelling the
conclusion that, in the trout (as in most animals which are
intended by nature to be preyed upon by others, and which
are moreover, provided by the same beneficiently though ful
Creator with powers of speed sufficient to ensure safety, if they
see thd'r enemy in time), the eye is so placed that an assaul
from behind is, at least, as readily seen as danger ahead. It
is of course, granted that the feeding trout expects his prey
to reach him from above, when the current is a fairly rapid
one but it would be conceding to him the possession of
far less nous than I am inclined to credit him
with if in the eagerness of the chase after soire-
thing toothsome in the shape of insect tidbits, we suppose

■ him "oblivions of the danger to which he is ever exposed of
becoming the hunted instead of the hunter. He is, to my
thinking? far too wary a fish to be unmindful of the presence
of the lurking Salmo ferox, whose deadly, underhung jaws
he may find at any moment closing on him with their fatal
grip. Depend upon it he keeps his weather eye open to the
rear as well as to either flank.

But besides this it is only a general rule that fish expect
their food to be carried to them down stream and only ap-
plies without exception to -'ground feed. The flies that
play on the surface of a pool are not by any means content to
glide lazily down with the current. They quite as often
plavhop-skip-aud-jnmp on the surface, and, my worthy friend
Webster to the contrary notwithstanding, they may not in-
frequently be seeu doing so against the current, especially
if they have a slightly favoring breeze blowing up stream.
Hence it is that I decline to concur in Mr. Webster s some-
what dogmatical assertiou that no motion whatever of a lively,
or say frisky nature should be communicated to the fly by
a^itatinrr tce tip of the rod. On this subject I may be per-
mitted to add one more statement, viz , that wading up
stream seems to me the very way to scare every hsh -
the stream right ahead of the angler, .or, whether
possess the faculty of confabulation, such
Jacques Rousseau credits birds with, or not, I know for a
certainty that they can communicate an alarm as far
as they can see each other, and, as the natural course of a
scared trout is up stream, the logical inference is that toe
up-stream angler, whose wading legs, lookiug to the fish like
Brobdignagian monsters, will have scared every trout within
seein« distance of their approach, or hearing distance of their
plish-plash in the stream, will scare every individual fish,
large and small, within at least a hundred feet of where he is
operating True, they will soon recover their equanimity
and he mav "creel" a few, if he keeps still and whips the
water natieutly for a while, but he has lost the golden oppor-
tunity'which is given only to him who drops his fly "fine
and far off" on apool full of unsuspecting, because uualarme !,

feeding trout. . "

6 it is maintained that in playing and landing a trout,
when fishiug down steam, you disturb the fish below and
thus spoil "ground" which you have yet to go over,
and might have utilized. Nonsense! When a tront
is heavy enough to demand "play" at the anglers hand
I will stake anything that, in nine cases out of ten, he will
make for upstream. It is only when he is 'payed out
(the term though slangy is an expressive one m this connec-
tion) that he will "turn tail" and head down, and by that
time a little " giving of the butt," and the exercise of a little
coaxin^of him towards the bank and within reach of the
landing net, will speedilv result in preventing his ever again
frightening any of his fellows, either up or downstream.
Our up-stream friends must be sorely bested to have recourse
to such arguments as this is.

Just a word or two more, by way of appendix. Casting
np-stream— against the ripple of the current, that is—must,
of necessity, result in much "coarser casting, *. e., in the
flies falling more noisilv on the water than when they are
thrown with the ripple/ Especially is this the case in the
peculiar cast made with the spliced and whipped loop-rod
advocated by Mr. Webster. This.-however, I regard as a
matter of comparatively trivial moment in a fairly rapid
stream but what advantages there is in it is, to my thinking,
very clearly on the side of the down-stream angler

As to testiu" the two methods practically, I hold that it is
not possible to do so by any two persons, one fishing up and
the other down, simplv because, however nicely the condi-
tions of ground, tackle, flies, etc., may be adjusted, there will
always be a certain difference of skill between oue man and
auother, to so affect the value of the test as to render it
undecisive of the question at issue. Practically, as it seems
to me the test can only be made by one man conducting his
experiments over a sufficient length of time on both systems
to give him a fair idea of the average value of each.

What I have written above, and in my former letter, is
merely a contribution to the theoretical discussion of tne
question, and I should be glad to hear somethingon the sub-
ject from some of your angling readers, who, like myselt,
clina to what I consider the rank heresy of up-stream fly-
fishing. A" M" R' ftordon-
San Francisco, March 0, 188b.

sixth to the eighth day after the deposition of the eggs. The
female took no futher notice of the ova after depositing them.

Each individual egg was about a sixth of an inch in diame-
ter after it had become distended with water {as in the case
always with eggs laid in water), and the mass contained
about 2,000 eggs. Their surfaces were adherent, but were
not enveloped with gelatinous material, so that lying loosely
like a pile of shot, they were conveniently placed for area-
tion by the efforts of the male. How important this contin-
ual supply of fresh water containing free oxygen is to the
development of fish ova is shown by the inexperience of all
those who have hatched such ova artificially, and its impor-
tance in the present case was emphasized by the fact that all
the ova left in charge of the male fish hatched out, while an
attempt to rear a portion of them artificially partially failed
through the insufficiency of the supply of oxygen.

On the fifteenth day after the eggs were laid the young
were able to feed, and were found to relish greatly pieces of
liver that were thrown to them. This tbey would tug at in a
way that proved their possession of teeth. The parent fishes
would frequently take into their mouth pieces of the liver
thrown to their young, and in so doing would apparently
swallow also the young fish hanging to them, but it was
observed that, though the liver was eaten, the young fishes
were always ejected uninjured, showing that by some delicacy
of touch, the narents recognized the presence of their off-
spring previous to swallowing the morsel.

The barbels appear very early in life; the pair which
proceeds from the angles of the mouth commences to
oud on the third day of development, and the two pairs of
chin barbels on the fifth. On the fourteenth day the rays of
the fins were already formed, and the young had fairly passed
through their larval state, and were quite similar to the
adults, the more as already the upper part of the body had
acquired its dark color. As soon as they commenced to feed
they began to disperse through the acqnarium, and the male
abated his habit of fanning them with his fins. It is prob-
able chat the habits of other cattishes of the same genua are
similar.

Fish Culture for Profit.

Every other acre of the farmer's land which yields him a
crop involves the expense of fertilizers and labor, for weeks
and months. This acre of poud surface, on worthless swamp
land, costs not a dollar of expense annually beyond that of
drawing the net and preparing the fish for market, and on
the faith of the Bulletin's estimates it will yield $400 and
upward. What part of his fertile land will pay as well?

The BreediDZ Habits of the Common Catfish.

Although the cattishes, or homed pouts, are tolerably
common fishes, their breeding habits have not been put on
record by any one until Mr. J. A. Ryder observed a pair of
the sDecies knowo as Amiurus atbidus.

These fishes male and female, were confined m an aqua-
rium One morning a mass of ova, about eight inches lung,
four inches wide, anda-half to three-fourths of au inch thick
was noticed at the bottom of the tank, while above it hovered
oue of the pair of fishes, keeping pectoral, anal and ventral
fius in rapid vibration, evidently for the benefit of the ova
beneath. This fish, as was afterwards proved by dissection,
was the male, and this assiduous nursing-father watched care-
fully over the eggs, forcing water through the interstices
between them by the rapid motion of his fins, until the young
scaped from the egg membranes, which they did from the

The Scientific American devotes, on an average, a page each
week to illustrations of fish and fish life. We quote the follow-
ing practical article on fish culture:

The fish to which so much attention has been given of late
years for pond growth we must set aside, every one of them.
Trout have had the greatest name of all, but in the waters
which we propose to utilize they will never thrive, in fact can
scarcely be made to live at all. They must have either a
running stream, or a pond which is fed with clear cold water.
They bring, it is true, a fine price, but they are very delicate,
snbji ct to many vicissitudes, and they require constant care,
aud much attention to their supply of food.

Black bass, yellow perch aud pickerel have all been used
for stocking ponds, and with more or less of success, but they
are all such voracious brutes that they speedily clear the
water of every living thing that can swim, including even
their own young, and the consequence is that only a very
limited supply can be secured from a given amount of space.
Their remarkably healthy appetites ruin them for profit.

German carp have been now extensively introduced, and
their value is beyond question very great. We have nothing
to say against them, and they will doubless retain a strong
hold on popular favor, for they deserve it. But we have that
which is decidedly to be preferred, when we are looking for
■profit. The carp grow to a fine size, and it is a grand sight to
watch (hem cruising about on a warm Summer's day, in a
pond — great fellows, six, eight, ten pounds aud more, close
to the surface, dorsal fin perhaps out of water. No, we have
no chaTge against the carp, and we are almost ashamed and
afraid to bring up our little protege in comparison. But
then it is the dollars for which we are looking, and we pro-
pose to show how a swamp meadow can turn outmore money
to the acre from bullheads than the same space will readily
pay in any other manner, wet or dry.

The fisu to which we refer is the Amiurus nebulosus, and is
called bullhead, horned pout, and, in some parts of New Eng-
land, minister. It is a catfish. There are many American
species of catfish, but this is the only one common in the
regions of New York and New England; and it is a fact
worthy of note, that though we have nine or ten species of
Amiurus, the only type of the genus which is found beyond
the limits of North America is more closely allied to the neb-
ulosus than any one in our own water; it is the A . cantonpnsis,
a native of China.

The horned pout is never a large fish, one weighing a
pound being much over the average, aud in raising them for
the market they will afford the greatest protit when not ex-
ceeding half a pound. The advantages which they afford
over the other fish mentioned, for remunerative cultivation,
are that they are perfectly hardy, not liable to disease, thrive
to the best advantage in sluggish and warm waters, need no
care or feeding, live on aquatic plants aud insects, and can
ihus seciiTe abundant food from a small space, multiply
rapidly, ana are ready for market at the age of a year, which
is much earlier than any other fish.

The demand for them, a small pau fish without bones, is
almost unlimited and the price good. Mr. Hiester quotes
them as selling by the ton at ten cents a pound. His esti-
mate is that ten feet square of pond area will yield annually
over ten pounds of fish. On these data, au acre will return
S420 at the least. This seems too great for belief, and yet
he assures us that it is done; a half or even a quarter of it
would satisfy most laud owners, especially as the laud needed
and taken for this purpose is that part of the farm which, for
other uses, is without value.

The preparation of the pond involves very small expense,
for it is best that the water should be shallow, not over four
or five feet deep. In most cases a spot can be selected where
a dam of but a few rods iu length, across one of our swamp
streams, will be sufficieatto overflow from one to two acres to
the depth required. The only expense beyond building the
dam is to so far smooth the bottom that a uet can be dragged
over it. The removal of bushes and rocks, and perhaps a
little work with plow aud scraper, will do this, and the poud
is ready for stocking. It is easy to procure the catfish in
most localities, and nothing further is required. That acre
of swamp land was before this worth practically nothing; it
might perhaps yield a nominal amount of pasturage. It is
beut to leave it two years, so as to allow the fish to increase
and grow. After that time they can be takeu out at con-
venience. A net should be used which allows the small ones
to pass through. None under live inches (preferably six)
should be caught, aud it is wise always to retain in the poud
a good proportion of full-grown fish, for the sake of more
rapid iucreiise in numbers. The fish can readily be taken
at such times as to scarcely interfere at all with the labor of
the farm. They can be sent to market as they are caught, or
they can be skinned and packed in boxes ready for use,
according to what the sale demandB.

" Why does the salmon take a fly?' is a question which
anglers are asking each other iu sporting newspapers; and,
curiously enough, the answer that meets with most favor is,
" Because it takes it for a shrimp!" At first sight it seems
as if the letter-writers were poking fun at the fish; for look-
iug at the cases of salmon-flies in any tackle-maker's shop, it
might be supposed that the noble creature mistook the gor-
geous artificial insect for some Tare delicacy just come from
the tropics. But to imagine that the fish mistook this
resplendent thing of feathers and tiDsel for such a familiar
object as the common gray shrimp, would appear to argue a
very poor opinion of the salmon's perceptions. But theu it
has to be remembered that the salmon always sees the shrimp
from below, and this makes all the difference. Some one
writes to the Field that one day, when on his back under
water, he was surprised to see flashing o%erhead a number
of brilliant golden sparks, which, when he looked at them
from above, proved to be shrimps. It makes all the differ-
ence, in fact, whether you look at an object with the bright
sun behind it, or whether you see it against a dull back-
ground of sand. A glass bottle, for instance, floating down
stream on a sunny day, may look from below like a blazing
meteor. — St. Jamas Gazette.

Speaking of the recent meeting of the Fish Commissioners,
the Sutter Farmer says:

"The above appeared among the Associated Press dis-
patches this week, and we are pleased to see that Mr. Dibble
is a very active member of the Fish Commission. Won-
der if Mr. Dibble ever thought of the fact that Feather river,
a few years ago, contained laTge quantities of the very finest
focd fish, including salmon aud other important species of
the tinny tribe, where now scarcely anything can be found
but niudpuuts — the cause of this change?"

"Great numbers of little fish, from 3 to 6 inches inleDgth,
are being caught out of the lake. We call them fresh water
smelt. They are almost exactly like the salt water smelt,
and quite as good to eat. The high water seems to have
made them unusually plentiful this season, and it is good
sport catching them. However, we havo confined ourselves
to eating them only, and that is not bad sport." — Lake-port
Democrat.

THE GUK

Some days since we received a pleasant call from Hr. J.
K. Orr, and during the conversation that gentleman men-
tioned having in his possession a gun just sentout by Leesoo,
of Bermingham, to a customer iu this city. Mr. Orr remarked
that the gun was the closestshooting weapon that he had seen,
and as an instance of its power said, thatattweuty-rivt.- yards,
in the open air, the gun had put three hundred and one, on t
of a charge of three hundred and thirty-sevenNo. 6 shot, imo
an eighteen-inch square target, fifty grains of the "E. C."
powder being used. The figures given rather startled us, aud
could not but be received with reserve, until such time as we
could see the gun targeted, which opportunity was afforded
one day last week, when, iu company with Mr. Orr, we visited
Adam's Point, and passed an hour in shootiug, at different dis-
tances. The guu is a hammerless, twelve-gauge, jnst under
seven and one-half pounds weight, and with barrels ofSiemeu's
steel. It is a fairly well-fitted and finished piece, balances
well, and is, altogether, good enough for ordinary use,
although by no means equal in finish or workmanship, to
American guns of equal or less price from either of several mak-
ers. We did not dismount it. but in so far as could be judged
from working the weapon, it is well jointed and likely to
prove serviceable.

It is professedly a choke-bore and is well finished inside
the barrels, but in shooting, it was a disappointment. Being
unable to procure the "Standard" Chamberlin shell, loaded
precisely as we wished, we loaded some by hand as care-
fully as we could, using Eagle Duck No. 2 powder, San Fran-
cisco Shot Tower soft shot, Nos. 6 and 7. Thin card over
powder, two piuk-edge wads, and a thin card over shot.

The nowder loads were well settled in the shells, and the wads
firmly seated as squarely as could be done by hand. As loads
go, the shells were well loaded aud tha ammunition used
was first-rate. Several targets were made, but not one even
fairly good one couid be selected from the lot. Most of them
were made at twenty-five yards, at which distance the gun
had been targeted by its maker. At such a range a decently
bored, full-choke should make a rather close pattern, aud if
choking is worth anything, the distribution should be as
even as with a good cylinder. But with the Leesongunit
was impossible to get either good distribution or good pat-
terns. The targets were patchy and not circular. Iu fact,
several of them were very bad. Mr. Orr had one shell, loaded
to Leeson's order and sent out with the guu. It contained 50
grains of the "E. C. "powder, and 1} ounces English No. 6's.
With this shell, shot from the left barrel of the guu at tweuty-
five yards, a better target was made than with those loaded
with black powder, but the target did not compare favorably
with that sent out with the gun.

It is Mr. Orr's opinion that an ounce of No. Cshot, English,
contains two hundred aud seventy pelbts, which would make
three hundred and thirty seven for the ounce aud a quarter.
With the shell sent out by Leeson, the gun put one hundred
aud seventy-uiue pellets iu a thirty-inch circle at twenty-five
yards, a wretched showing and oue which will be beaten out
of sight by any one of the first halt dozen guns one may pick
up at the first gun store. Even supposing English to be no
smaller than American, there would be two hundred aud
seventy-two pellets in au ounce aud a quarter, and a gun that
would not put two-thirds of its charge iuto a thirty iuch cir-
cle, at twenty-five yards, could not be styled a good shooting
arm. With smaller shot the Leeson gun did better work, but
as a whole, the opinion of Mr. Orr and ourself, was that Mr.
Leeson had done himself no credit in sending out the arm as
a sample of his skill.

Some stir has been caused by a note, printed last week, in
which Mr. W. Hausen was accused of killing deer out of
senson. We clipped tho item from the Chronicle, and com-
mented upon it id a manner perfectly justifiable, supposing
it to be true. But we learn that it was not true, and natur-
ally desire to do what we cau to remove the false impres*
Bion. The Chronicle writer, who is responsible for the item,
sends the following note. "The paragraph about deer shoot-
ing near Belmont, was not intended to indicate that it had

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been done crat of season; on Hie contrary, I understand from
my first informant that it was all done in season." The
wording of the item indicated that the deer had been killed
recently, if it indicated anything, but in charity we accept
the Chronicle explanation, and impute the whole error to
carelessness on the part of some writer in the office of that
newspaper. We regret that Mr. Hansen has been annoyed
by such a false charge, and accept in good faith his personal
assurances that there is no truth whatever in the charge that
he has killed deer during the close season.

Our regret, at having been misled into doing injustice to
Mr. W. H. Hanson, of the Gun Club, by intimating that he
had been shooting deer out of season, is tempered by the
gratification which is onrs in noting the indignation with
which the gentleman denies the charge, and the general dis-
position to consider such a charge as a very serious one, and
calculated to stigmatize one against whom it is justly made
as an unfit associate for sportsmen and gentlemen.

The promptness shown by Mr. Hanson in clearing himself
of the accusation, and the earnestness of his friends in look-
ing np the facts, argue a healthier feeling as to game and game
laws, than was prevalent a very few years ago. Of course tn™
are some blear-eyed, case-hardened, old fellows who will fish
and shoot out of season, and not feel ashamed when con-
fronted with proof of their lapses from virtue; but, in the
course of nature they must soon be fostering gentles, and
cannot long encumber the fair earth which they so disfigure.
On snch as these, argument and admonition are wasted.
Like the Spartans, so long as they can steal and not be caught
at it, thev count it to themselves as a virtue. But the
younger sportsmen are of a different stripe. Their sense of
honor is not obtnnded by ungovernable lust for sport, and to
them may safely be left'the game and fish interests of the
future.

Elkhorn Gun Club.

Thursday evening last a number of young men of Lodi
met and organized a gun club, to be known as the Elkhorn
Gun Club. The officers are: Dr. E. F. Grant President;
John X. Stein, Secretary; E. L. Graham, Treasurer
Five hundred clay pigeons and a standard trap have
been ordered, and the first shooting took place on
Wednesday, March 3d. The following are the members: E.
F. Grant, E. L. Graham, John N. Stein, Louis Hogan, Geo
E. Lawrence, P. C. Eotzbach, E. F. Lakeman, B. F. Whiting,
Wm. Smith, J. P. Ames, F. B. Cluff, C. M. Ferdun, E. B.
Wright, F. E. Ellis, W. Springer, D. L. Smith, K. E. Eyan,
O. f. Hemphill, F. B. Mills, E. D. Graham, E. H. Hemphill,
Richard Moore.

On Wednesday last the club held its first match. Clay
pigeons were the target. A number of good scores were made.
Eugene Graham and David Smith each made eight out of ten
shots count, and divided the highest honors. Other matches
will ensue, and the interest of the members increases. — Lodi
Sentinel.

Sumatra. Java, Borneo and Bali.

Monday afternoon Dr. L. B. Holmes and K. S. Spaulding
went down into the tules to hunt ducks. They placed their
decoys in one of the pools, and lay in wait for the expected
game. While they were waiting, a large number of carp csftne
swimming by and they turned their attention to them, shoot-
ing and securing no less than thirteen large fine ones, some of
them weighing as bigh as six pounds each. — Woodland Mail.

The Sportsman's Club of Grass Valley, the next meeting
place of the State Sportsman's Association, will offer valuable
prizes for a pigeon-shooting tournament, open to all, during
the Association's session. The Club's new officers are as
follows: II. P. Stone, President; Charles H. Mitchell, Vice-
President; George Fletcher, Secretary and Treasurer; Dr. I.
W. Hays Jr., Sam. C. Hare and E. A. Roberts, Directors.

Salinas has organized a Sportsman's Clnb, with N. A. Dorn
as President; G. W. Roadhouse, Vice-President; C. F. Lacey,
Secretary, and C. Johnson. Treasurer.

TEAR

Pacific Gun Club.

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In Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Bali there are deer, and I
am extremely pleased to say that amongst those deer there
are also stags. I suppose for the same reason "TJolIe" stipu-
lates that there are stag and deer (sic).

With birds the difference is still more marked. Java has
the peafowl, whereas in Sumatra, they are not; there one
finds the argus pheasant, silver pheasant, etc., whereas east-
ward of Bali one meets with the North Australian birds.

For tue present we have no laws for shooting game or licen-
ses, but before long I hope that at least licenses will be
issued.

In the Preanger we have now a club for the purpose
of prohibiting the wanton destruction of game. This club,
as a principal rule, does not allow any of its members to shoot
females of any kind of large game, and prescribes a close sea-
son from January till end of June, except on tiger, wild boar,
crocodiles and small game.

Snipe shooting is of the very best. Of course one year dif-
fers a'good deal with others; this all depends on early rams,
very drv seasons, the height of paddy in the fields, etc., etc.
But in some localities there are swamps, where snipe abound.
Our club has now yearly a match for snipe shooting, in the
vicinity of Bandoeng, the chief town of the Preanger pro-
vince. It is only three days ago that the last match was
held. Thirteen guns presented themselves for the occasion.
We all started by an extra train at 6 a. m. from Bandoeng,
and arrived about half an hour later at our destination. It
was agreed that every one of us was allowed to shoot till 1 p.
m., any snipe being killed after that time was not to be
counted. The weather was exceedingly cool and pleasant,
although there was too much breeze, and the snipe were
therefore rather wild; considering this, and that a few of the
guns were indifferent shots at snipe, although first-rate
marksmen with the rifle, the total of 342 couple maybe looked
at as very good. . , — ■ , ., -, An

The first and second prizes were earned off with o4 and w
couple respectively.— Calcutta Asian.

A large crowd assembled yesterday at the Pacific Club
grounds, Bay View, the occasion being the first shoot of the sea-
son— open to tbe State. Shooters were in force, there being
quite a large entry for each event. Fortunately an early
commencement was made — 10:30 o'clock — or the programme
would not have been exhausted before dark. The first event
was a match at 15 single birds, 5 traps, 18 yards rise, Inter-
national rules. Sixteen gentlemen subscribed S2.50 each to
the purse, which was divided into four prizes, of S16, S12,
$8, and $4 respectively.

Edgar Foster carried off first money, with a score of 14,
only letting his tenth disc eseape him. There were six
ties for second place, and in shooting off Messrs. Bruns, Pot-
ter and Cate tied again, and agreed to divide second, third
and fourth money.

Ed.Funcke 1

Dunshee ■■. .1

Ryan 1

Coj-kendall 1

Anderson 1

Mangels 1

"Venker 0

Rice 0

Ronan 1

Campbell 1

Drtnkhouse 1

Potter 0

Cate 1

Brans 1

Fanning 0

Ed.Forster 1

No time was lost in getting the second match under way.
This was at five pair of doubles, fifteen yards rise, entrance
fee $1, and produced a field of twenty-one. A close and
interesting contest resulted, Dunshee. Cate, and Bruns each
smashing eight, with Parks, the runner, up with a score of
seven.

As time was short and several sweepstakes were in order,
the three top scores divided first, second and third money.
Score :

carried off the first prize of $20; H. Tietjen the second, $15,
and Mr. Bahrmann the third, $12.50-

There was the usual practice by members of the National
Guard at the 200 and 500-yard targets, at which a good many
attended.

L. Barrere, one of the best shots of the militia, but who
has been absent for a year or more, put in an appearance with
his Sharps, and by the following magnificent score showed he
could still point his gun straight and hold it solid. His
scores:

Barrere 2 0 yards— 5 55555554 4 — 48

500 yards— 5 55556554 4— 48— 96

P. Robertson made 44 at 200 and 45 at 500 yards— 89.

J. A. C. Macdonald and Ed. Pierce of Company A., Fifth
Infantry, both of whom have been away from the range for
months, were on hand. Mr. Macdonald made 42 at 200 and
44 at 500 yards— 86. Mr. Pierce made 5445444554
—44 at the 200-yard target.

C. F. Waltham is recovering from his severe illness, and
credited himself with a double string at the two distances
that footed up 85 per cent.

T. E. Carson piled up 455555544 4—46 at the 500-
yard target, complaining that he was not feeling altogether
first-rate at the time.

On Saturday, Colonel Ranlett, Fifth Infantry, after a lapse
of nine months since he left off practice, accompanied by
Lieutenant H. H. Barrel], of his staff, went over to Shell
Mound and shot several strings at the short range. Colonel
Ranlett fired four ten-shot strings and Lieutenant Burrell
two. Their score.

Col. Ranlett 200 yards— 5 44444445 5—43

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The nest company team competition of the Fifth Infantry
for the staff trophy "will take place on the 20th instant. The
several companies will shoot in their own ranges.

Colonel Kanlett and other members of the Pacific Bifle
Club are going to revive that organization this Spring.

Howard Carr, one of the foremost riflemen on the Coast, ia
going to the Arctic on a whaling voyage, in a few weeks, to
be away some eight or ten months. Mr. Carr, who is a very
ingenious mechanic and a first-class gunsmith, has perfected
a whaling bomb gun, which he takes with him.

A Good Jumper.

James H. Corbinhas, at his saloon, a female deer, about half
grown, and weighing about fifty pounds. The animal isvery
tame, and frequently walks into the saloon from the yard to
beg for a cracker or piece of sugar. There are also at the
saloon two little but full-grown dogs, something like an Ital-
ian greyhound but very much smaller— in fact, a man could
easily put one in his overcoat pocket. They are fastened
together by a short chain. The other evening a well-known
rancher and hop-raiser, seeing the deer in the saloon, placed
the dogs across her shoulders, one hanging down on each
side. The doe glanced back at them, and then, in great
fright, dashed for the back door, but finding it closed,
jumped through a pane of glass in the sash, though the
aperture was only seven inches wide by thirteen long, landed
upon her feet on the back porch, and with another bound
eprang into the yard, about eight feet below. The spectators
looked on in amazement, it seeding impossible that so large
an animal could pass through a hole so small without break-
ing the sash. The deer was hunted up, and found to be all
right, with the exception of a cut on her nose, where it struck
the glass, and anotLer on her back, caused by a small piece
of the glass which remained fast in the top of the sash, the
balance having been broken out completely— Record Union.

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The most important sweepstake was a shoot at five single
birds, $1 entrance, sixteen subscribers. This was won by
Dunshee, with a clean score; Anderson second, Potter third.
Some minor events followed, all productive of good shooting.
Altogether the day was a success, and the practice very re-
spectable for an opening day.

To-morrow a match will come off at Bird's Point, between
Kerrigan and Hopkins, for $150 a side. The conditions are
fifty single birds, Hurlingham rales, thirty yards rise, eighty
yards boundary.

The Golden Gate Club hold their first medal shoot to-
morrow, at McMahon's station; shooting to commence at
10:30.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

Mr. Justice Innes, of New South Wales, thus defines a
sportsman:— "A sportsman was a man who was a good rider
or fond of horses, a good shot, a good cricketer, a skillful an-
gler, or what they would, and fond of sport for the sake of
sport itself, not for the greed of money.

Captain Ludwig Siebe, proprietor, formally opened Shell
Mound Park for the season, on Sunday last, with a picnic and
prize rifle shooting. The bright and beautiful day brought
crowds to the grounds — the ladies and their escorts enjoying
the music and dancing, while the numerous riflemen enjoyed
themselves not a whit less at the ranges.

There were thirty cash prizes offered, ranging from $30
down to $1 for the highest scores. The shooting was at the
200-yard target, any rifle allowed — Philo Jacony and Captain
Kuhls acting as shooting masters for the day. The conditions
were very favorable for good scores, and many were made.
The twenty-five-ring target was used, four shots for each
marksman, allowing of a possible 100 points.

Following are the prize-winners: First, Capt. A. Rahwyler,
with 93 points out of the 100; 2d, Howard Carr, 92; 3d,
Adolph Strecker, 92; 4th, D. McLaughlin, 91; 5th, A.
Johnson, 90; 6th, Philo Jacoby, 90; 7th, Capt. Fred. A.
Kuhls, 90; 8th, L. Barrere, 89; 9th, F. A. Freese, 89; 10th,
K. Wertheimer, 88; 11th, J. Utschig, 88; 12th, Capt. J. E.
Kiein, 8S; 13th, William Ehrenpfort, S7; 14th, L. Kortz, 86;
15th J. Stanton, 86; 16th, F. Hagerman, 85; 17th, C. D.
Ladd, 85; 18th, F. Bertleson, 84; 19th, John Smith, 84; 20th,
L Haake, S3; 21st, Ed. Hovey, 83; 22d, J. Bachmau, 83; 23d,
E Streuber, 82; 24tb, F. Brandt, 82; 25tb, F. Beckman, 82;
26th, F.A.Young, 81; 27th, S. J- Engels, 79; 28th, H. Piage-
man] 79; 29th, A. C. Bisby, 79; 30th, P. Robertson, 77.

Philo Jacoby made the first bull's-eye in the morning;
Captain Rahwyler the last in tbe forenoon and the first in
the afternoon, Mr. Stanton making the last one of the day.

The occasion was * very pleasant one, and the interest in
the shooting was unabated until the close at 5:30 o'clock.
The arrangements were admirable in all respects. When the
shooting was finished, Captain Siebe invited the marksmen
and guests to a bountiful lunch, at which the hungry crowd
did their host and themselves full justice.

There was prize ten-pin rolling also, at which Louis Haake

Some severe criticisms have been made upon the proposed
new army rifle of Great Britian by the practical riflemen of
that country. The breaking of the gauge, as the change of
45 to 40-calibre is called, is considered by the critics as an
unwise alteration, as it sends troops into the field with several
kinds of ammunition.

The record upon the Standard American target has been
broken. Mr. E. M. Rockwell of the Leominster Rifle Club,
at its last meet, scored 91 in a ten-shot string, being at that
time one point higher than any previous recorded score.
News of this score had scarcely been announced when Mr. C.
C. Cobb of the Brattleboto Rifle Club recorded 92, which
stands to-day the best on record on this target.

The riflemen of France and Belgium are indulging in a
lively discussion as to the amount of practical knowledge to be
gained by long-range military rifle contests. A majority
seems to favor confining the matches to those in which the
national military arm may be used, claiming that the skill
obtained with the regular arm will prove of far more value
to the soldier than a knowledge of how to procure finer work
with a superior but less practical weapon.

Riflemen who indulge in target shooting are beginning to
realize that serious results are likely to occur by the con-
stant use of heavy- calibred rifles. They find that the sense
of hearing is being affected. The smaller bores are doing
such excellent work that many riflemen have laid aside the
more powerful weapons, and now shoot the rifles taking half
the amount of powder and lead formerly used.

The adjutant-general of the United States army has in-
vited the attention of officers to the necessity of instructing
the soldiers, after loading the rifle, to relinquish all pressure
upon the trigger when bringing the hammer from a full cock
to either the half or safety cock, or from the half to the
safety cock positions, as soon as the nose of the sear has
passed the notch, or the tumbler just above the one in which
it is desired to engage it. When this precaution is neglected,
a very slight touch upon the trigger, or only a jar of the
piece might, in some cases, explode the cartridge.

Speaking of superstitions, a writer says the old notion that
there is luck in a horse shoe finds support in a few cases at
least. When Maud S. did her first really fast mile in Cleve-
land, in 2:10£, Capt. Stone, of Cincinnati, who owned her,
pulled off her shoes and stored them in his desk, and sold
the mare to Vanderbilt for a snug price. He has been making
money ever since, and capturing the best things of life. Mr.
Vanderbilt kept one of Maud S.'s shoes, and used to think
that it had a happy influence on his eflorts to turn an honest
penny. Cornelius owns it now, and has it fastened on the
front of his writing table. Another is in possession of Wil-
liam Bair, Maud S.'s driver. Bair thinks that if he had not
had the shoe stuffed in the ballast of his sulky cushion, he
never would have been able to have gotten the work out of
the little mare that he has since the piece of steel came into
his possession.

The course of the turf furnishes many examples of the
truth that a true fancy rules in sport. How often have we
seen men make a clearance sale of their trotters, only to start
in afresh? Notably in the cases of Mr. W. C. Franceand Mr.
H. V. Bemis. Then there is Mr. H. N. Smith, who had
Goldsmith Maid and others on the turf ten years ago. He is
again preparing to marshal his trotting forces under th6 guid-
ance of Thomas J. Dunbar. There can be no doubt that the
next session of tbe Board of Review will order Dunbar's re-
instatement, for President James Grant's amendment of the
rules as to decorum, which was recently passed by the Tarf
Congress, tacitly admits tliat the rule, as it stood, cannot
take cognizance of the Edwards-Dunbar imbroglio. — Veritas.

The Chicago Horseman, in giving the quotations on the
Kentucky Derby remarks, that Walters A Co. are fullonPure
Rye.

Gov. Stanford has pntered twenty of 'he Pnlo Alto mares
for the Chicago Ho/scmuit's gretit expectation trottiug stakes. ■

The future nominations of the George Lorillard string wi
be made as "the Locusts stable."

The Coney Island Jockey Club officials are enth ;
over their new grass course.

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STAIXIOXS-TKOTTERS.

Abbots forth Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alplieus, P. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Anleeo, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Aiilcros, G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.
Antevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
Clovis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cook's Hambleloniau, Cook Farm, Danville.
fresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Guy Wilkes. Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
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Mcitlo, Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.
Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ey,
Pancoast. J.B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Steinway, Cook Farm, Danville.

STAIXIOSS— DRAFT.

Pride of tree, I, De Turk, Santa Rosa.
TrumpeUe, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Condition.

In turf and track parlance condition is an expressive
term. There is scarcely a word in the vocabulary equine,
that is as much used, and it may be not another that is
bo vaguely employed. There are plenty of synonyms,

and every stable lad can rattle them off as fluently as

can extol the merits of his colt. At this season of the
year one of the most important questions to breeders is
the condition that procreative animals should be in to
ensure the best results. This is acknowledged to be
momentous, but it is also the case that there is a great
diversity of opinion regarding the proper management
of stallions, and though there is not so much controversy
about the dams, it is likewise conceded that they should
be taken proper care of. The importance in one case is
increased by the far greater number of the progeny.
The stallion may be represented by many, the mare by
que, and therefore it is necessary to give every attention
to the right status of the sire. In old times there was a
prevailing opinion that "pampering" was necessary, and
in old works are lots of recipes to enhance the vigor and
fit them for an unusual strain. There are people at
present who believe in some of the notions of centuries
ago, and, though generally considered obsolete, follow
ideas which have neither sense for a foundation nor are
sustained by practice. Vigorous, robust health is evi-
dently the great thing needed. This cannot be obtained
by medicated mashes, drugs or food that is foreign to the
nature of the animal. Hay of tbe best quality, grain
which will pass rigid inspection, an unlimited supply of
pure water, plenty of salt within reach for the horse to
use as he likes, food given at regular intervals, and in
quantities that will not cloy the appetite, is in ninety-
nine cases in a hundred all that is necessary in this
department. The bane of conditiun is an excess of fat.
There is a strong temptation to err in that direction, as
so large a majority of people form estimates from a
smooth coat and all the angles filled with adipose matter,
that those having horses in charge are forced out of
what they know to bo correct treatment. We desire to
have them look well, and to disarm criticism by a thick
covering of worse than useless flesh leads to practices
contrary to their judgment and then, perhaps, it is hold
that after all not much harm will come. High feeding
• is not so detrimental whou that is accompanied by plenty
of exercise. In fact, a liberal supply of nutriment is of
the greatest importance, but, to have it assimilated,
there is an absolute necessity for work corresponding to
what is eaten. It is somewhat difficult to advise a

course which will prove good under all circumstances t
Horses vary so much in their temperament, that what
would be appropriate for one is not proper for another.
The sluggish, lymphatic animal will thrive on a regi-
men that would totally upset a nervous, high-strung
subject, and exercise which would be found beneficial to
the former might throw the latter entirely "off his feed,"
when coupled with other excitements of the season.
Among highly bred stallions there aie likely to be some
of extreme irritability. It may be better to designate
it extreme nervousness. People are prone to consider
this as something which cannot be overcome, and to
regard it as a disadvantage that must be accepted. In
very many instances this trouble cannot be remedied.
Exercise, judiciously managed, is nearly a panacea. It
may be that exercise such as the animal takes in pad-
dock, or large box, may aggravate in place of being
beneficial, and we have known horses which would wear
themselves out if left to follow their inclinations. Regu-
larly ridden, or driven moderately slow, coaxed to go as
quietly as possible, and in localities where there would
be little to excite, will usually prove a remedy. Then,
the box in which the horses are kept when not in use
should be well lighted, and, if it can be arranged so that
there is companionship, so much the better. By company
is meant an opportunity co see other horses at all times
when it is light enough to see, and to hear them in the
dark hours. "We saw a horse last season which was
so nearly frantic, in a box, that he was covered with foam
when even the door was opened. The box was small, so
that the exercise which induced profuse perspiration
was restricted to pawing, and a hard ground floor would
be dug so deep as almost to form a pit. deep enough to
bury him. Never was a polar bear more uneasy in a
cage when the day was hot, and the owner rightly esti-
mated that his value for procreative purposes was greatly
depreciated. Had he been broken to harness, it would
have been far better for him to have drawn a plow, as
that sort of labor would surely have been less of a drain
on his vitality. This year, before the season com-
menced, he was tied in a stall which was made by put-
ting a division in a box. The planking was close for
four feet above the floor, and then spaces of four inches'
left between planks of six inches in width. These were
carried up so that there was no danger of him reaching
his nose over, and in the adjoining stall mares are kept.
Even when the mare he had become accustomed to was
moved out and a new one put in, a few moments were
all that was necessary to put both on good terms, and
since then, although the season is well under way, a
quieter horse cannot be found. Quiet in every situation,
and with so little nervousness that anyone could manage
him in every situation. So far as feeding and exercising,
it is sufficient to say be liberal without being extrava-
gant. Horses which are expected to produce speed must
have plenty of work and a portion of it fast enough to
induce perspiration. Not that profuse exudation which
requires the "knife of heat" to remove it in streams, but
sufficient to keep the ^ores open and to carry away the
scarf which will resist the brush unless it
has been soaked with the natural detergent-
We do not approve of the practice of cloth-
ing a stallion heavily. In fact, we have given up
the use of blankets entirely as a part of the stable outfit
After a horse is thoroughly "cooled out" there is no
necessity in this climate for artificial covering, and if
horses in active training are better without clothes dur-
ing the hours of stable life, it certainly follows that stal-
lions will also be benefited by the abrogation. There
are powerful tonics in sunshine and fresh air, and though
the former may fade the coat somewhat, there will be
the glow of health far preferable to the false gloss which
comes from heavy clothing and artificially heated stables;
while feeding, exercising and thorough cleanliness are
indispensible to beep a stallion in the right condition for
service. With all of these adjuncts to "getting in order"
as good as can be, there may be failure. ■ Of still greater
importance is regularity, and that regularity never per-
mitted to be encroached upon. A "limit" as to numbers
is not a limit in reality if there should be an excess in
some days, which no after gap will remedy. Once during
twenty-four hours, with an occasional doubling, is all
that is permissible, and when there is dual service morn-
ing and evening should be the time. It is manifestly
beyond the scope of one short article to attempt more
than a few general hints when condition is the topic,
though benefit may follow by setting people to thinking.
It may be proper, however, to close with a few cautions.
Beware of too much flesh. A fat horse is rarely healthy,
never so healthy aB one which is not "loaded." Beware
of idleness. Heart, nerves, lungs, muscles and tendons
must have exercise to bo in full vigor, and vigor is an
absolute requirement. Beware of excess. The most
vigorous constitution ^an be undermined by an excess,
which is more debilitating than any other, and thoro
cannot bo perfect progeny from a sire with strained
vitality.

City and Suburban.

There have been only two of the California horses
which were named in the City and Suburban declared
out, these being Tyrant and Hidalgo. While the owners
of Beaconsfield felt that their horse had been awarded
rather too much weight, they considered it good policy
to stay in, as something might turn up in his favor. As
there are only ten declarations in ninty-six nominations,
the handicapper can feel that he has not gone far wrong
in his allotment. The New York Herald has the following
in relation to the big handicap:

The Surburban Handicap, one mile and a quarter, to be
run at Sheepskead Bay on the first day of the June meeting,
is one of the most important turf events run in America.
Out of the ninety-sis entries made for the big race only ten
declared out, and the probabilities are that there will be a
greater field of starters this year than there was in 1S85,
when fifteen horses struggled for the rich prize. Mr. Pierre
Lorillard's Pontiac was the winner of last year's race, start-
ing at 5 to 1, although as much as 75 to 1 had been laid
against him the preceding winter.

Betting on this year's race was begun in earnest on Mon-
day, when several books were opened in this city on the
event. In the largest books made Dwyer Brothers' Rich-
mond, and Mr. James Williams' Joe Cotton, now rule equal
favorites at 20 to 1, the owners of these horses having nbarly
closed the books against their animals. When the books
opened Mr. Williams took $10,000 to §200 aud $4,500 to
$100 against Joe Cotton, and equally large bets have been
taken about Richmond and Springfield; 25 to one is the
pi-ice against Modesty, 30 to 1 against the California crack.
Alf Estill, and Dewdrop, Exile, Favor and Barnum.
Pontiac's price is 35 to 1, which is also laid against Ban Fox
and Pericles. The odds against the others range from 40 to
1 to 200 to 1.

It strikes us that 30 to 1 against Estill, Dewdrop and
Barnnm would be a fair investment to those who fancy
the chances of the high-priced filly, and if Estill be on
his good behavior he will be pretty sure to be among the
foremost flight. Were we in a speculative mood, old
Barnum should not be left out, as with his inipost and
his record of last year (twenty-one wins in forty-three
starts), it looks as though he might pull through. The
backing of Richmond will have a tendency to keep the
others in the Dwyer stable at long odds, though for all
that it does not tell the whole story. A late telegram
from New York states that Dwyer Brothers race as a
business, and part of that business maybe to "bull" some
of their stock, "bear" others. This is unquestionably
legitimate if somewhat mystifying.

Royal Blood.

There is such a wealth of material in the genealogy
and personel of the stallions advertised in the Breeder
and Sportsman that we are at a loss to know where to be-
gin or where to stop. A friend suggests that it is a
work of supererogation, as the advertisements convey all
the information that is necessary to those who have even
a slight acquaintance with blood and performances. In
a measure, this is true. Even in the youngest, only one
remove is necessary to reach those of national reputation,
and, as research is extended, there is a galaxy of stars on
every side. Now that Sultan has been sold, and hence-
forth will make his home in that country which has
gained the highest reputation as the birthplace of the
fastest trotters, it may be as well to start with his son
Clovis. As the telegram informs us it was a great thing
to sell a young stallion and some of his colts for so large
a sum as $40,000, though it is beyond controversy that
Sultan at $15,000, the advantage fell to the purchasers.
Only eleven years old, and with so many that have trot-
ted "close to twenty," and one which has beaten that
figure, and all of them, we believe, bred and reared by
one man, a parallel cannot be found in the whole country.

Sultan contains the blood of four great trotting fami-
lies, Clay, Pilot Jr., Hambletonian, and Mambrino Chief.
His son Clovis, brings us two more strains of Hamble-
tonian and another of Mambrino Chief, and two of Mam-
brino Paymaster, the sire of Mambrino Chief. His first
dam is by Thorndale, and Thorndale is by Alexander's.
Abdallahfrom "Old Dolly," the dam, too, of Director and
Onward. The second dam of Clovis was by Rysdyk's
Hambletonian, so that this pedigree is closely inter-
woven, warp and woof being mainly of threads descend-
ing from Mambrino.

One of the stable companions of Clovis is Cook's Ham-
bletonian and this is also a pedigree which can be closely
scanned without being found faulty, unless on tho score
of too much inbreeding. His sire Egbert is a triple
Hamblotonian, being by the "old horse," his dam by
Messenger Duroc, and his grandam by Rysdyk's Ham-
bletonian. This three-ply card is further augmented
though before the next strain of Hambletonian comes in
there is an outcrop to Woodford Matubrino, tho dam of
Cook's Hambletonian being by that horse, and tho second
dani was by Alexander's Abdullah. Behind that are four
crosses of thoroughbred, so that the groat amount of in-
brooding in Egbert is likoly to bo countor-balanood.
Cresco is another of the Cook Farm sires which is inbred
to Hamblotouian, being by Strathmoro, his dam by Al-
mont, grandam by Brignoli, a famous son of Mambrino

1888

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Chief, and back of that a mare inbred to American
Eclipse, his third dam being by Medoe, and the fourth by
the Champion of the North. The dam of John Morgan
was by lUCedoc, the dam of Tattler by a son of Medoe.
Telamon, and she also was an inbred Eclipse. The other
son of Strathniore, Steinway, is so well known that it
is only necessary to allude to him as the head of the band,
and the quartet place this breeding farm on a high
plane for promising progenitors of trotting stock.

Bolero.

When this son of Bonnie Scotland and Waltz — and
therefore a "full" brother to Glidelia — was purchased
by Jas. R. Keene, it was thought he had secured one of
the best colts in the country to send to England. There
were disappointments, however, while he ran in the
colors of the quondam Californian, and his races were
anything but satisfactory. Since the Duke of Hamilton
became his owner Bolero has done better, and on March
2d, won the second International Hurdle Race at Croy-
don, England. The Bonnie Scotlands take kindly "to
getting over the sticks," quite a number of them gaining
distinction in that line. Lobelia was among the first to
show, and she made a snug little fortune for her owner,
who was also her jockey, until he sold her racing quali-
ties. The following is a synopsis of the race.

TheGbanb International Htjbdle Race (handicap), of 750 sovs., by
subscription of 20 sovs.each; 10 forfeit, or 5 only if declared; the
second to receive 100 soys, and the third 50 sovs. out of the race: v» in-
ning penalties; about two miles and a quarter, over nine nights of
hurdles. 113 subscribers, 16 of -whom pay 5 sovs. each.
The Duke of Hamilton's b h Bolero, 6, by Bonnie Scotland —

Waltz I

Mr. Craven's ch m Caltha, 5, by Lammermoor — Marybad 2

BIr. H. Hungerford's b m Xema, 6, by Ben Battle-Sea Gull 3

The Betting : 9 to i Bolero, 12 to 1 Caltha and 8 to 1 Xema.

Petaluma Colt Stakes.

The free-for-three-year-olds, offered by the -Petaluma
Fair Association, did not fill, and has been re-opened, to
close with the two-year-old stake on Monday next, the
15th inst. Trotting colt stakes do not, as yet, receive such
support from breeders as should be awarded them. There
is a propensity to hold back, apprehension of defeat, and
the reputation of some one, reported as possessing
phenomenal speed, frightens all the rest away. To keep
up stakes there must be a general "taking hold."
Breeders which are not favorably situated one year may
be in shape to carry all before them in future seasons,
and those who decline when they think their position is
not so good cannot find fault with a lapse which they
have aided to make. Then again, colts which are behind
in the spring may be in the front rank later in the
season, and the forfeits are so small that anyone can
afford to take a chance.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail orteleeiaph.

B. B., San Luis Obispo.

Alexander, by George M. Patchen Jr., by George M.
Patchen, by Cassius M. Clay, by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw, by imp. Grand Bashaw. Alex-
ander's dam Lady Creim by Young Bellfounder, by a son
of Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder.

Subscriber, Salinas.

Will you be kind enough to inform me if there is a book
giving instructions on training trotters? If so, where I could
obtain one and the price.

Answer. We know of no work of that kind, except Hiram
Woodruff's Trotting Horse of America. It is sold at the
book stores at, we believe, $2.50.

J. C. C, Pioneer.

Will you please inform several readers who bought Lilly
Shear's colts at Tobin's recent sale, what her best record is;
also her best performances?

Answer. Sorrel mare (1SS0) by Elmo, Charles Green, San
Francisco; sorrel gelding (1881) by Elmo, Wempe Bros., San
Francisco; bay stallion (1SS2) by Sultan, W.L.Chalmers,
San Jose; bay filly (1884) by Sultan, Charles Green, San
Francisco. Lilly Shear has no record. She could trot in
2:35 or better in her three-year-old form, and was entered in
several races, but received first money to stay out.

Capital Turf Club-

To-day the stakes and purses of the Capital Turf Clnb
close. It must be borne in remembrance that when the
entries are postponed until the last day, letters containing
them must be plainly postmarked, and a good plan is to
notify by telegraph, or have letters registered. By
referring to the advertisements, it will be seen that the
Capital Turf Club has arranged a very good programme,
and one which should secure hearty support. Three
days racing and two days to the harness division, sixteen
events in all, should result in the best week ever known
in the springtime in Sacramento.

Penalties and Allowances.

Very judiciously the Capital Turf Club has imposed
penalties on winners at the Spring Meeting of the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse Association. A few pounds added
may make a wonderful difference in results. This should
be kept in mind and stimulate the owners to fill the
stakes of the C. T. C. to overflowing.

Sultan Changes Owners.— Business
Pleasure at Sunny Slope.

and

The foals of the year of our Lord 1886 are coming along
indue season. As a rule, early, and from reports they
are almost invariably active, thrifty, promising young-
sters. Mr. Judson, in his report of the filly by John A.
out of Lottie J. by "Wildidle, remarks: "A very large
foal, forty-one inches high." At Rancho del Rio the
first foals sired by Duke of Norfolk, son of Norfolk and
Marion, have made their appearance, and Fred Collier is
delighted with them. He says: "The colt by the Duke is
the first I ever saw from him. He can beat any colt of
his age in the world running around the paddock any
distance for money or marbles." The feed is luxuriant
everywhere, and the young ones have everything in their
favor for a good start in the world.

Santa Rosa Colt Stakes.

The Colt Stakes of the Santa Rosa Fair Asssociation closed
on the 1st inst., with the following nominations:

For foals of 1885; dash of one mile; ©25 entrance, of which
So must accompany nomination; £10 must be paid May 1,
18S6; $200 added.
J. A. Goldsmith's b c Crittenden by Director, dam Sweetness

by Volunteer.
Wm. Bihler's gr c Goethe by General Dana, dam by General

McClellan.
J. C. Simpson's br c Antaeus by Anteeo, dam Avola by

Alhambra.
Geo. Kuear's b c Springfield by Goldnnt, dam Flora by G.M.

Patchen Jr.
W. F. Smith's br f Alaraba by Sultan, dam Cora by Buccaneer.
Al. Zane's g f Clara by Capri, dam Fanny by A. "W, Kichmond.
Jno. N. Bailhaehi's g c Anteiro by Anteeo, dam Queen by

A. W. Richmond.
For two-year-olds and under; S50 entrance, of which S10
must accompany nomination; S15 to be paid May 1, 18S6,
and $25 to be paid August 1, 1S86; S250 added. One mile
and repeat.
J. A. Goldsmith's br c Shamrock by Buccaneer, dam Fern

Leaf.
, C. Simpson's b f Anteeo Viva by Anteeo, dam Lady Viva

by Three Cheers.

For three-year-olds or under; ©SO entrance, of which §20

must accompany nomination; §20 to be paid May 1, 1886,

and $40 to be paid August 1, 1S86; $300 added. Best 3 in 5.

J. A. Goldsmith's ch c Valensin by Crown Point, dam Nellie

Lambert.
M. Toomey's b c Transit by Prompter, dam Venus by Cal.

Dexter.
Holley & Sullivan's b c Senator by Echo, dam by Winthrop

Morrill.
For four-year-olds or under; S 100 entrance, of which S25
must accompany nomination; $25 on May 1, 1886, and $50
on August 1, 18S6; $350 added. Best 3 in 5.
J. A. Goldsmith's b g by Sultan, dam Huntress by Arthurton.
John Mackey's gr c El Monte by Echo, dam by Hubbard.
Holley & Sullivan's ch c Woodcut by Nutwood, dam

Addie by Hambletonian Chief.

Notes From Santa Anita.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Enclosed please find a
list of colts and fillies foaled to date. [The list will be found
in the column of foals, on another page. Ed.] As to the
rest of the stable, some of them are doing fairly well. Lucky
B. looks well and is doing very well. Gano's front leg has
filled, but he does not go lame. Doing very little with him.
It is doubtful about Verano coming to a race. He was fired
last fall, late, at Ottowa. Volante has thrown out a splint.
Fallen Leaf is taking slow work. Very doubtful if she ever
comes to a race. The three-year-olds are doing fairly well.
The two-year-olds are not .doing well, as the change of
weather has caused a return of their coughs. Pendennis, a
Virgil out of Persia, a very fine-looking colt, was given two
trials in fourteen days, after being sixteen days on the cars
coming from Covington to Santa Anita, something, I think,
that should not have been done, but Mr. Baldwin's trainer,
Albert Cooper, thought otherwise. Owing to those trials, it
is doubtful if the horse will ever train up to a race, as there
seems to be enlarged or ruptured veins on the inside of the
foreleg. L. R. M.

Blood Horse Declarations.

Messrs. A. J. Raney and John Even canvassed business
men Friday for subscriptions to stock in an agricultural park
in Napa. About S3, 000 have already been pledged, and it is
expected that a sufficiont sum will soon be assured to secure
a fair ground for Napa. It is a needed improvement, and
we hope the scheme will meet with success. — Register.

Declarations in the stakes of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association Spring Meeting, 1S86, have been made as follows:

California Stakes— Lady Boots, Ironclad— Nelly Shannon
colt, San Bruno, San Mateo, Torpedo, Truant, Bavaria,
Cuy'ama, Hazel, Italia, Lima, Loto, Mercedes, b f Shasta,
Talluda, Ursula, b c Shasta.

Trial Stakes — Beaeonsfield, Ex Templo.

Winters Stakes— Gardey.

Ocean Stakes— Ingleside.

Gajso Stakes — Lady Boots, San Bruno, San Mateo, Tor-
pedo, Truant, Bavaria, Cuyama, Hazel, Italia, Lima, Loto,
Mercedes, b f Shasta, Talluda, Ursula, b c Shasta.

Spirit of the Times Stakes— Gardey.

Resaca Stakes— Ex Templo.

Well bred daughters of Nutwood are not plenty in Califor-
nia, but the stock of the State is enriched by a few that are
exceptionally valuable. Mr. W. A. Parkhurst, of San Jose,
offers one for sale that belongs to that class. She is a mare
of good size and form, by Nutwood, first dam by imp. Hercu-
les; second dam by Green's Bashaw. The nick of Nutwood
and Hercules is demonstrated in the bay stallion Menlo,
notably, and the backing of Green's Bashaw, grandsire of
Buccaneer, is a well-proved trotting strain. ThiB mare is a
foal to Abbotsford, and has a ten months old colt by Capt.
Webster, that can better than a three-minute gait to halter.
It is an opportunity not often met with to secure a fine mare
for a nominal price.

The following letters from Mr. Rose record some recen
interesting events at Sunny Slope:

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Mr. W. H. Wilson and
Mr. P.S.Talbert have come on to have a look at Sultan and his
get, and I am pleased that both gentlemen are more than
pleased and have taken the horse at $15,000, and twice that
sum would not buy him now. It seems strange how much
evil and nonsense can be told about a horse by people who
know nothing about what they report, and the strangest thing
of all is why they should say evil and try to interfere with
business which does not concern them, and which cannot
profit them in any way. It was amusing to hear of the
various faults and reports that all were rat-tails, quitters,
vicious and so bad tempered that they were a terror to all
stable boys, and that two or three haa been killed, etc. But
Mr. Wilson took a seat behind Sultan himself, and saw him
in stud service, and fouud him not only gentle, but remark-
ably docile and quiet, and, after seeing all the youngsters
work, was carried away with the uniformity of their quiet
disposition and remarkable speed. Messrs. Wilson &, Talbert
are desirous to have you give them a friendly comment in
this new venture of sending coals to Newcastle, and believe
that their diamond will not disgrace in his future shining
any others in the famous blue-grass region. That with life,
that Sultan, with the increased advantages of superior Ken-
tucky mares, will be the peer of any stallion, living or dead,
seems to me assured, and when 1 state that out of forty-three
colts, three years old and over, and most of them the latter
age, he has nine in the 2:30 class, then I may be excused in
stating that the 2:30 trotters of his get will only be limited by
the number of his get, and an opportunity in the way Of
some training to do it.

Since writing the above, I have some other important sales
to report.

Sold to Wilson, bay colt, two years old by Sultan, dam Min-
nehaha, and when I say that I believe him to be the fastest
of all the brood, it is, saying as you will think, enough in his
praise.

Also sold to P. S. Talbert, Esq., of Kentucky, the yearling
filly, full sister to the above, and, as you know, sister to Sweet-
heart, Eva, Alcazar and Beautiful Bells.

Also to C. H. Tenney, Esq., New York City, brown yearling
filly by Sultan, dam Atalanta, and full sister to Beautiful
Bells by The Moor, grandam Minnehaha by Bald Chief; great
grandam Nelly Clay by Strader's Cassius M. Clay Jr.; great
great grandam by Engineer II.; great great great grandam by
Abdallah. That is breeding for you.

Also to Wm. Corbitt of Oak Grove, San Mateo county, bay
mare Ruby, with five-year-old record of 2:19| in a fourth
heat, and it would require no further mention to Californians
in her praise, but when I state that she is by Sultan, dam by
Hambletonian, grandam by George M. Patchen, great gran-
dam by Abdallah, it will show that she becomes honestly by
her speed, and that a better would be hard to find in the
covers of the Trotting Register.

Also to same, bay filly three years old by Sultan, dam Gul-
nare by The Moor; granuam Lulu Jackson; pure thorough-
bred with seventeen crosses.

Also bay mare three years old by Sultan, dam by Sweep-
stake son of Hambletonian; grandam Josephine with a record
of 2:31 made In 1872.

Also bay mare three years old by Sultan, dam Inez by The
Moor, who trotted as a four-year-old a trial in 2:27; grandam
Katy Did by Fireman, a son of Langford; great grandam a
running mare of heat races and supposed to be thoroughbred.
Also bay mare two years old by Saltan, dam by George
Wilkes; grandam by American Clay; great grandam by Down-
ning's Bay Messenger; great great grandam by a Sir Archy
horse.

These are the pick of all the fillies of that year, and all-
could be made to trot this year in 2:30 or better. In fact, I
trotted two of them a mile each, one in 2:45} and the other
in 2:4U, and the males have only been in the stable for five)
weeks, and the other two were not in working condition, hav-
ing been out on grass only a short time before. The' great
regret I have in this matter is that they will never be heard
of again for they will be relegated to the stud, and I dislike
to sell them for that reason, but money overcomes many
scruples, and there is a compensation in the belief that all
will live through their offspring and become great matrons.
There has been a great horse-talk time at Sunny Slope, which,
you will believe. It has truly been a feast of reason and a
flow of soul. We talk all day, and at night are driven to bed
by the gas going out, and bright and early we are at it again.
What a wonderful topic horse really is to a horseman. There
is an amount of love and affection wrapped around it which
is always charming and entertaining. I would like to give
you the prices each one brought, but it is forbidden me to do
it, but I may say that it sums up fully §35,000.

I have, too, bought a mare by Alcyone, and|out of^Jessie
Pepper, which I will breed to Sultan in Kentucky.

In addition to the above, my son has sold to Mr. Corbitt,
his road mare Margaret, who right off from the road trotted a
race February 22d, making a record of 2:28, and showed in
the last heat in :29, the last half in 1:12. She is six years
old, 16.1 hands high, bay by Sultan, dam May Sproul by
The Moor; grandam said to be by a son of Belmont.
Sunny Slope, March 9th. L. J. Rose,

In Col. Lawrence Kip's handsome stable are Bonita, the
California mare, record 2:18j, and alongside of her we find
that little wiry bay gelding Frank, of running-mate fame,
with a single mark of 2:19^. They are being driven together,
and, if Frank makes a good match, the probabilities are that
he will be bought by Mr. Pierre Lorillard. If they work well
together they ought to make a very fast pair, as Frank is
noted for a splendid pole horse and easy driver.

Suisun is moving in the matter of a race-track and driv-
ing park. DixoD, Vacaville and Vallejoare already equipped.
When Suisun and Benicia get into gear, we shall move for the
organization of the Solano circuit. — Vacaville Judicion.

Billy Appleby has sold the bay mare, Nielson, to A. J.
Stemler for $2,500. Report says that Ab. made the purchase
for S. C. Brown, of Oakland, but there are intimations that
the real party in interest is W. B. Todhunter.

Mr. J. L. Da}', of Chicago, writes: We have had a very
hard winter; the horse railroad companies have drivei
their horses thus far with tips, as they stand up and tr.
better than any other horses with shoes.

The directors of the Dixon Driving Park Association
voted to raise additional subscriptions to build the pav
on a better and larger plan than was at first contemplated.

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STATE

Agricultural

SOCIETY.

Sacramento, Gal, March 5, 1886

STATE FAIR, 1886.
Troitins colt sweepstakes.

The State Agricultural Society have opened the
following Colt Stakes for Trotters:

For-Two-Vcar-Olds.

aso »r,trnnce of which 510 must accompany nomin-

jZ °15 p"khle July 1st, and remaining 525 pay-

able Angnst Sh. 8300 added by the Soc.ety.

For Three- Year.Olfis.

oi no .,i.»,, of -which S25 must accompany nomin-

,M™ Slellv 1st. and remaining S50 pay-

For Four-Year-OUIs.

sSI or'H^y'twS-tne^SfS
Jor the states paid in. and divide two-thirds and
™» thM I Otherwise. National Rules to govern.
""Intr'ies'to"*" witn Er^s I "Smith, Secretary, at
office in Sacramento, April 16. 1886 s-wiTH

3ESS»P»sid-eAnBK- EUWsJcNrefarySMI™i3 at.

Petaluma Fair.

BRIGHTON BEACH
RAGING ASSOCIATION

St. Louis Fair

Horse Department.

The Fair Association offers the following:
THE GREAT EOEIPSE STAKES.
E-A sweepstakes for all ages, 8100 entrance, with 8500

a /ST starters- 810.CO0 added by the St. Louis
fa, CseTeprnuent;of'which.?2,00?to second and
5,000 to third. Conditions: If Freeland and Miss
Woodford start the above sum will be added, and in
cl?e ireeland and 3Uss Woodford do not start, fo.000
onlvw.U be added, and starters wll > pay -only slBO
additional to the entrance. 81, 0OC lot which , to second:
«5. Olo third. One mile and a half . To be run at me
Spring Meeting of 1886. Entries to close April 16,

18FFSTCS .1 WADE, EMAS «BEEN.

FES res .1. gm^_ President.

Trotting Colt Stakes for 1886r

To be trotted at the Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural Association Fair of 188o,
at Petaluma.

FREE-FOB- AIX.

Three-year-olds, mile heats, 3 in 5. 8200 added to

CITwoByear-olds, mile and repeat. 8200 added to
entries.

Entries to close March 15, 1886, with W. E. Cos.
Secretary, at office in Petaluma.

S50 entrance, of which 810 must accompany nom-
ination. 825 additional to be paid July 1st, and S16
additional Aug. 1st. 188G.

In all races 5 to enter, 3 to start.

Stakes and added money divided at the rate of M>
per cent, to first colt, 30 per cent, to second, and 10
per cent, to third.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

A coltwinmng a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

No added monev paid for a walk-over.

If only two start they mnst contest for the stakes
paid in, to be divided 063 to first, 33S to second.

In all District races colts to be owned in the Dis-
trict prior to January 1, 1886.

W. E. COX. 3. H. WHITE.

Secretary- President.

BAY DISTRICT

Association

Stakes to Close March 20, 1886.

JUNE MEETING.

Marin County Kennels'

Doas taken to train and board. Foi
terms, particulars, etc., address

GEO. T. AIXENDER.

lower lake, lake Co.. Cal.

RUNNING RACES.

—ON—

Saturday, March 20, 1886.

notice for Entries for Qnarter-Mile Dasb.

Free for all Quarter Horses. Six or more to enter.
Three or more to start.

Purse $300,

Entries close March 15th, 1886, with the Secretary

w. h: hinchmam,

Secretary,

1435 California St., San Francisco.

En"-emau Memorial, a Bweepstabes for all
aces S'25 each, $10 if declared out by Monday, May 24 ;
«5u0 added; $100 to second; tnird to save state;
weights 5 lbs. under the scale of the American
Association; winners of two or more races of any
value in 1886, to carry full weight according to tne
same rules; to be run on or about Monday, May Jl
(Decoration Day); one mile and a furlong.

Bri«liton Beach Stakes, for three-year-olds,
S25 each. S10 if declared by Wednesday. June 2. fr50»
added, $100 to second, third lo save stake; winners
of one race, 3 lbs. ; of twe or more races of any value.
5 lbs. extra; to be run on or about Monday, June 7;
one mile.

Brooklyn Easle Stakes, a sweepstakes for
four-year-olds, $25 each, 510 if declared by Wednes-
day, June 2; $500 added; S100 to second: third to
B..T6 its stake; weights 5 lbs. under the scale or the
American Association; winners in 1886 of one race of
any value to carry 4 lbs; of two, 7 lbs.; of three or
more races, 10 lb3. extra; horses having started at
Brighton B^ach in 1886, without being placed second,
allowed 3 lbs.; to be run on or about Wednesday,
June 9, 1886; one mile and a quarter.

Hotel Brighton Stakes, a selling sweep-
stakes for three-year-olds ana upward, &2:> each, HO
if declared by Wednesday, June 10; SS00 added; *100
to second; third to save stake; weights 20 lbs. above
the scale ; horses entered to be sold for &3,000 to carry
full weight; then 1 lb. for each S100 less, down- to
S5U0- any BurplUB to be divided as usual ;|to be run on
or about Monday, June 14; one mile and a furlong.

Brooklyn Handicap, a sweepstakes for three-
year-olds and upward. $25 each, -$10 if declared; S500
added- $100 to second; third to save its stake:
weights to be announced Wednesday, June 9 ; declara-
tions to be made by noon, Monday, June 14; winners
of two or more races after publication of weights to
carry 5 lbs, extra; to be run on or about Wednesday.
June 16; one mile and a quarter.

4'oney Island Stakes, for three-ye.r-olds.825
each, $10 if declared by Friday, June 11; $500 added;
$100 to second; third to save stake; winners of tbre»
or more races of any value, or of the Brighten Beach
Stakes, 5 lbs. extra; horses having started in three or
more races at Brighton Beach in 1886, and not having
won a race, allowed 5 lbs.; to be run on or about
Friday, June 18; one mile and a quarter.

Manhattan Hotel Stakes, a selling sweep-
stakes for three-year-olds and upwards. 825 each, $10
if declared by Monday, June 14; $5l>0 added; $10U to
Becond; third to save stake; weights 15 lbs. above
the scale; horses entered to be sold for 53,000 to
carry fuh weight; then 1 lb. for each $100 less, down
to $1,000; to be run on or about Monday, June 21 ; one
mile and a quarter.

Gravesend Handicap, a sweepstakes for three-
year-olds and upwards, $25 each, $lu if declared ; $700
added; $200 to second; $50 to third: weights to be
announced Wednesday, June 16; declarations made
by noon, Monday, June 21; winners of one or more
races after publication of weights to carry 5 lbs.
extra; to he run on or about Wednesday, June 23:
one mile and a half.

Brighton Beach Kail road Stakes, a selling
sweepstakes for three-year-olds and upward, $25
each, S10 if declared out by Friday, June 18; $70a
added: $200 to second; $50 to third; weights 10 lbs. .
above the srtle ; horses entered to be sold for $3,000 lo
carry full weight; then 1 lb for each $10u less, down
to $500; to be run on or about Friday, June 25; one
mile and three furlongs.

Sea Beach Bailroad Stakes, a sweepstakes
for two-year-olds, $2i» each, $10 if declared Monday,
June 21; $500 added, of which $100 to second; third to
save stake; maidens beaten two or more times when
carrying full weight, allowed 5 lbs.; to be run on or
about Monday, June 28; five furlongs.

JULY MEETING.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

King's County Cnp, a sweepstakes for three-
year-olds and upwards, $50 each, h. f.; $1,000 added,
of which $200 to second; .9110 to third; three-year-
olds, 95 lbs.; four-vear-olds, 108 lbs.; five and up-
wards, 111 lbs.; winners of any two cup races in
1886, 6 lbs. extra; horses having run at Brighton
Beach in 1886, without winning at any distance,
allowed 5 lbs,; to be run on or about Thursday, July
I; two miles.

Brighton Handicap, a sweepstakes for all
ages, $10 each at time of entry; $15 additional for
starters; $500 add>-d; $100 to second; third to save
stakeB: weights to appear Friday. June 25th, and
declarations to be made through the entry box on
Wednesday, June 30; <o be run on or about Friday,
Julv2; one mile and an eighth.

independence Stakes, a sweepstakes of $25
each, only $10 if declared by Friday. July 2 ; $500 added
S10U to second; third to save its stake; light welter
weights; to be run on or about Monday, July 5; one
mile and a quarter,

Dwyer Stakes, a selling sweepstakes for tbree-
year-olds.$25each.$10 if declared by noon of Mon-
day, July 5; $600 added; $100 to second; third to save

OFFERED

and 170
Trotters.
AT PRIVATE

SALE

its stake; horses entered to be sold for $3,000 to carry
full weight; if for less, allowed 1 lb. for each S100
down tc $1,000; any surplus to be divided as usual;
to be run on or about Tuesday, July 6; one mile and
a half.

Boulevard Stakes, a sweepstakes for two-year-
olds, SiS each, $10 if declared Wednesday, July 7;
$500 added; $100 to second; third to save B.ake;
maidens beaten three or more times when carrying
full weight allowed 7 lbs. ; *o be run on or about
Friday, July 9; three-quarters of a mile.

July Cup, a Bweepstakes for all ages, $50 each,
h. f., $700 added; $200 to second; $100 to third;
three-year-olds, 100 lbs.; four and upwards, 110 lbs.;
no allowances; to be run on or about Monday, July
12; one mile and three-quarters.

Iron Pier Handicap, a sweepstakes for all
ages, $25 each, $10 if declared; $7u0 added; $200 to
second; third to save stakes; weights to be an-
nounced Monday. July 12; declarations to be made
Wednesday, July 14; winners of one or more racfs
after publ cation of weights to carry 5 lbs. extra; to
be run on or about Monday, July 19 ; one mile and a
half.

To be run under the American Racing Rules, which requires all entries to be named.
S TABU V- FBEE OF CHARGE.

Racing Season will commence May 22, and continue three or more days each week during the
^^TTainers and Jockey9 contemplating following their vocations at Brighton Beach muat take out

*1C6M*^^^ *ost °«« *« «- *****

N -s ., or office of the Association, 406 Jay Street, Brooklyn, J>. 1.

JAMES Mc«OWAK. sec'y.

B. ROBFASOJi, Pres'l,

Therefore ^ HIGHLY.BRED BROOD-MARES

f^f^e^^^^

"T2 2££tt* *—— bro ~ — ir* the* ^ »° -*
prices with : name of stalhon they »«^*£ who contemplate purchasing. Snch an
S^rtu'niS iool^Zti prTeshigbly-ored mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions a=d Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ABE OFFERED FOB SALE AT FAIBEAWS.

YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIBSTtlASS. STANDABD-BBED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

THE ONE PRICE PLAN^0f/Te^i.VU^S'to^n^

ratnlnoiia Pc'chasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
pfesenUn person 111 stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given. .

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.

For special lift of Brood-ma.es and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

Lock Box 393.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

McKerron's

H-O-R-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.

HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full line of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Rates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. R. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York

J. A. McKERRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Gal.

1886

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ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, l^SCjbred by Jos. Cairn Sdipsox.
BY EIXt TIOXEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
second dam, Columbia, by imp, Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp Monarch,
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce's American Stud Book.
Ante ros will make the season of ISSGat the ranch of S. L>. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Cal.; season to end the 15th of June,

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is 15 % hands high, and weighed on 10th
of February l,0V7Ji pounds. Heisacoltof immense power, and yet so
highly finished as to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
gives promise of trotting as fast as '-is celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in ll sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
■which necessitated throwing him oot of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed.

TERMS.

Fiftv dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last'season that tht; services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a terra.

Good pasture at $2 per month. The best care will betaken of mares,
bat no responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Breeder and
Sportsman of February -Cth.

Address «. W. MORRISON, Oakland, Cal. . r

C. CARPENTER, Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Willses, by George Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam bv Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Maniurino by Mambriuo Chief,
2d dam by Pilot, jr. George Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rose- ood hay, sis years old, fifteen hands three inches
In height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is ouexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength: as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in2:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can allow quarters any day
Id 31 seconds, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will he seen that Alpheus represents fourof
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr. .

George Wilkes has won upwards of £50,000 in lua.eh races alone; has
a record of 2:52, and has thirrv-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twenty -one with records of 2:25 or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four of 2:18 or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who trotted one of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief ha3 produced, among
many others, Ladv Thorn, record of 2;18)£. Pilot. Jr., has produced
seven with records'below 2:30, and the dams of Maad S„ Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being fonnd in such performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1886 at the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at $40 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH. Agent

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

Ths Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbots ford will make tlie season of 1886 at the Oak-
land Race Track. Oakland. Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By "Woodford Mambrino; bis dam Columbia, by Tonng Colum
bns. "Woodford Mambrino by Hambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19). by Woodford,
son of Koscinsko, by Sir Archy .

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and" many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Wiodford Mambrino made a
■wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21V. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or' better— Abbotsford 2:19\, Malice 2:19$.
Manetta 2:194, Mambrino Dudley 2:20i, Convoy 2:22j, Magenta 2:24*.
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:21 ? (sire of ,Patron, :J-year-old record 2;19J),
Rachel 2:2b}. Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacla 2:29$. Geo. A. Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princep3, the sire of
Trinket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it be got 1,330 foals out of selected mares.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2 :3U list, and only two of them , Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2::<0 performers
Is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven. I
otberwords, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity the basis of ta
dilation, is five times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. YouDg Columbus, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:151, Adelaide 2:193, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chier 2:25, Faustina2:28J
PbilShe.-idan, Jr. 2:29}, Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms.

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
freeof charge, if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES. AGEST,
Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT. BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
layette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christnian by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Cbief. Second dam by Pilot. Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac .

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1.260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2 :25 or better, 9 of 2 :2l or better, and 4 of 2 :18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, aad do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and otherfamous grandsons and'granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of 8200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes .
With ten entries this purse will amount to $40u.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1836, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

§40 for the season, or =25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hnudred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

I>ATII> BR1SON. Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18>£, in fifth
heat. Sired bv George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list, a
greater number tlian any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Banker, by Mambrino Patcben, the best son of M.ambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:lS?;; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2 : la '-4, by Seelej's American Star ; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in Mew York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms. 5200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be retained
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The seasoncommences Feb.
1st and end June 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides mv own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bav horse. 5 years old, 16-Y hands, weight 1,27-5 pounds. Sired by
Almont.the great sire of trotte.-s, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond dam bv Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian, he by Sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by B i r-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah. sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sallv Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief ; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr.; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Alraont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died Julv 4, 1^4, with 26 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon bis get iB attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-vear-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descri] tive significance bvtoo frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for T.e Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
fmindation of the most substantial kind; kings of the tnrfatatime
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very-
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, 375 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 10 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage, £6 per month. AH care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Ma'res consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. COKBITT.
San Maieo, or 213 California St . , San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED HI BR AH.

Firstdam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Thirl dam. Bonnets o* Blue, bv Sir Charles.

Fourth dam, Realitv, by sir Archy. See Brace's American Stud Bcok.

Thue Cheers will make the ensuing season, from February 13th to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms. W ithe season.

Pasturage at 93 per month in the enclosure Inside the track, In which
there is plenty of grass and water. .

There is a tine combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. Hissire. Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England. The union of New.
minster, Bav Middleton and Comiie blood with that "f Priam, the
'•st "Tit Catton." and Sir Archy. Is practically ne good as can be, Pol the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restrict'

verv great; and next in importance to high ncing fi. rni Is g 1 looks,

whlctT is eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form ol Three
Cheers is nearly a model. The only fault that can be found is that he le
a bighorse on short legs. In this day, when there Is bucIi a tendency
to "legrinesB" and llgh: limbs, this can scarcely be called a fault. He

hasa»mii<-li I'.iti-- and t*:n<1oi. .is in a m.-.ji

and muscles in like proportion. With all »f this power he j* b horse <>r

the finest finish, his head being especially beautiful. Be bear*

Ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam of Newmlnster,

toner sire, Dr. 8yi his day in

Kngland. T lie re is nearly a certain! v that Three l

horses of the highest class, and he also promises to a producer ol

trotting speed. His daughter Ladv Viva, hei d inda, when

scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile In 3:40, which proves

has the' fast trotting step, and ber filly by Anteeo is of great pn

THOMAS JOISES, Agent,

Oakland Trotting Park,

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February luth to June 1st at my place In
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small starand one hind foot white.
He is a trifle oyer 16 hands high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar

?ower, and taken in ail is as nntlv shaped a8 any trutting-hred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 13, 1581.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:11, at three years
in2:2y&, at four years in 2:ia!^. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when firstissuedby the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go anv reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that so'easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:50,
and if any one should think differently I will wager ? 1,000 that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 11 th.and Feb-
niary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him againet anv stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the valne of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo. 2:16)4 the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored .i quarter in 11 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of b*ing able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all fourof Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from ttie most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 167d, there is strong likelihood that many
others willfollow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying it to
the great Fash ion, without qnestion the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1381, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W Richmond.
•Second dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Tonng Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

3100, the season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. (A IRK SIMPSON.

BREEDER A2sD SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Past-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HTN'D FOOT "WHITE; FOALED MAY
5, 1819 ; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson. Oakland, California.
BT EJLECTIONXER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

"Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
8150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form be is as nearly the model of a-
trotter as aoy horse living. He has earned a record of 2:161 during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OF CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway. Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maisten 18461; sire. Merry Tom (536); sire, Market. The Maister (1846),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (386). who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (536), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1,1886, $20; single leap, $15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy Jet black— without a white hair on him — foaled
in May, 1879, and is 1GJ hands high. He Is registered In the National
Norman Register as No. 2865, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
Pontiac. 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is much
admired for his hieb form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is well broke, and Is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, £20; Single leap $15.

All hills payable during the season. Mares kept In any mam
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibiln
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

I id li It K. Preside::
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being eagerly bid for by ^^fiXstrv the snpply should

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fats1hge?eamrghtebl\Tryi:rg"?s in it A lint to the
wise oughUo be more than sufficient.-S?orttmaB.

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sideration offered to Mr. Sheridan was »»*>*• <^8* »*
Silent Jacob will not take it at any price. Some ardent
Guttenbergers claim that the gigantic Plnmmer has the
refusal of the place, but I have my doubts Capt. William
Connor°s also mentioned in connection with the position
The cantain is an expert with the flag, and the place would fit
him like a glove, but he has, I am told, assured a number of
I ^friends that he has no intention of putting himself in the
way of the slings and arrows of public disapproval. Some
people Sink that the former trackmaster at Jerome Frank
Clark, who did so well with the red flag during the faU meet-
ing at the Bay, has a chance. I do not. The , Amel lean
Jockey Club would just as soon see old man Caldwell him-
self in the place.— Vigilant.

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(Orlando (Touchstone

\ \ Vulture

' Gaze jBay Middleton

| Flycatcher

(Lexington (Boston

) \ Alice Carneal

' / Maria Innis } Yorkshire

(Anna Innis

COOK FARM

STALLIONS
Season of 1886.

STBINWAY.

Tliree-year.old Record. 2:^5 l-£.

Bavborse.bind ankles white, 15« hands bigb, weight 1075 poundB;
b^KS1Sre!SS.< : of Santa Clatts.reeora*.™

Ttalonrn he bv Virginian, a sou of sir Areny.

Beconddam.bv Marshal Ney. he by imp Emancipation.

Thirddam by Bertrand.a son of Sir Arcby.

iolo record at four years old 2:2s;;, vivette and Soprano are full
Bistors'tolteinway. Soprano is the dam of C F. Clay, four.jear.old
Record fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway CoL Stoner
SsVrtettoand s einette very high, so much so that he reserves
?>i,f, tor his nevv breeding farm, and S. A. Brown £ Co.. Kalamazoo
Stock Farm. p.Scs Sopralo and her produce very highly, Col. W'isner,
Kvsdyk Stock Farm. Prescot, Canada, prizes So o very high a, a brood-
ma?? and also her produce. Steinway has only 1, living foals out of all
S»«esSf mares' only four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all. and four of them beat 2:o0 at two years old.
with his natural steed, and from a sire of speed, and us dam and sisters
and dauch "r proviiw such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how caifsteinwav fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
§75 for the season, or Sluu to insure.

PACIFIC COAST

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 10th

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MBNLO.

Terms «75 the season, due at time of service. .a*.„ai

Mento is six years old a beautiful bay with black po.nts, ,oi hands
high He is a SorS of beautiful symmetryand magnificent action.

Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
aamIn7p0Heercu.et bv'Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
^ZS^vSSSS"**^"" Maria "owning by Ameri-
,.u Slme (°on of Dnroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger),
slcotS dam Btownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
taa%££X Ate^nderDseSeiinont; first dam Miss Russell , by Pilot

"'^TandSfB^o^'A^nder's Abdallab; first dam by Mam-
■brino CMef tson of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrmo by imp. Messen-

SS^=SalTwBe^rd=in^

nC"arSeasncS.orin'a-ny manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
per montt.? Even- care exercised but no liability for escapes or acct-

denFor further particnlars apply to or add^ DWYEB_ San Jose,

CLOVIS.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONG-FIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season commencing February 5tli and Endlna

.lane I Mli. 18(46.
TERMS FOB EITHER OF THE ABOVE STALUOSS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at 810 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Black horse, 1K,'<: hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1882.
BV SUETAN.

Hecord2-21,sireofBnby,2:13V,Su-eetheart,2:22j;.Eva.2:23)<;,B:ismet
thVee-vea;:old,2:25J-.Staml.oul,2:26:;, Alcazar. two-year-ol,l,2:29K
pfrst nan, by Thorndale, record 2:22*;, sire of Kdwin Thome, 2:16^,

DSec'op'.1ieaam! Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record 2-22, bv Rvsdvks Haiiibletoman.

Tliird dam bv Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam; by Mambrino Paymaster, he by Mambnno, son cf imp.

^Wmlale by Alexanders Abdallah.sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14
First dam', Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,

0p7navishasBJze, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
eame horse He can speed a 2:30 gait.andhe being by such a sire, and
th?sire8 of his first antf second dams being so well /inown as producers
of sceed how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
Jonsiderhim a horse of great promise, ferms, 875 for the season, or
3100 to Insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse , foaled 1831 , near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Cob
It West, Kentucky.

BV EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite. three-vear-old, 2:33, Egmont. four-year-old, 2:28«,

SlVirsi0dam0°b7worodiordSambrino, 2:21*. sire of Abbotsford,2:10S,

jp »™;t'"l' be the sire of Patron, three-year-old Btallion.2:19'».

Second dmV by il'evaualr's Abdallah, sire of CoMsmith Maid. 2:11.

B?sa?ind 2:TlK.Thornedale,2:22«.andthesireoftbe dams of Jerome

EThird dan.' byKobertlince. be by Clinton, son of Sir Arcby.
Fourth dam. 'bv-Muchle John, he by Sir Arcby he by imp. D.oraed.
Fifth dam, bv Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.
Sixth dam, by Stainboul.

t§^.8X$8^$£^°&*» CUB. sire of Prospero.
"sec^uddamfMissMcCloud.tbe dam of Lord Nelson, three.year-old
stallion ■'■•'6. bv Kvsdyk's Hambletonian tipi.
Thiri dam by utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet.
Fourth dam. Virgo, by Roe's Abdallah Chief.
Fifth dam. Catbird, by Whistle Jacket. „„„-

Sixth dam, by Bcrtbolf Horse by imp Messenger,
seventh dam bv Durocson ot imp. Diomed.

Cook" Han fble Ionian represents the most success ul young trotters

. t ^. „...nn lacs Patron threevear-old stallion, record 2:1USj,

oiit last « son, l^. P troi i. rec sla,lio„. record o:26. This

^„B^h„™iit¥ollSontbffarm.an.tthey show form, stamina
Inrsp«d The get of Egbert is higblv prized in the East. Terms ISO,
for the season, or 975 to insure.

CRESCO.

Address

lolIN MAOKEY, Superintendent
Sacrame nto.l'al.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1SS1. height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BV STRATHMORE,

KmK'aiS, sire of Fanny Wltherapoon 2:16Jf.

Second to'mjby Brignoll,2:'29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:23K,

LThird"dr.m"'bv "cripple, son of Medoc, he by American EclipBe.
F, irih dTi'i by American Eclipse, he by Dnroc. be by imp Diomed.
All" t by Alexander's AbiUllah. sire ot i;„. smith Mai.l.2:ll.
C Td i bv Mai.il.riuo Chief, sire of Lady Thome. 2:18*.
feconddaurby Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud s. and JayEye-

S Brienoll. by Mambrino Chief, sire of : Woodford . Mambrino, 2:21 X.

F™ dam. bv Woodford, sire ot the dam of V .edge wood, 2:19.

Seconddamfby Hunt's 6ommodore,son of Mambrino.
REMARKS:

This voune horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
.Jle yHuEre°.liig is roval.ai.d the blood ol Alniont nicks well with
Sffi'tinS S. artan. his" full brother, c.l. K. u. Stoner says can heat
?-J n,,i„ • is afour.vear.old, is hy strntlitm.re, first dam by

Br^SzJ™- Cre,co';n°;!i»^,Ci»'^!&.C nuV ^ ^ "a

THE STANDARD-BBED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve niarVs the present seas,,... eoi.nnenelng February Ist.and
cndlng\ug lis. 1st. tsv.,a tue 000k ISirm, Danville, Contra Cost* Co
til blhsi o il.l,. n xariil.lv lierore the animal Is removed. MareB not
, „ il ' ,, t , ■sti-lnwav or Cook's Hambletonian can be returned
're, thf- s ',- i 1, l» where the parties breed bv the season.

nV,, s ,e or vil 'ge granted with CloVls, Creseo and the Duke of W'en-
tock provided tliey are owned by tho Cook Farm, or the present owner.

FIRST DAV— Saturday, April 3d.

Fmsl Kace, No . 1 . - INTEODTjCTlON PTJBSE , 8100, of which S5Ci to the
selo^d horse; for all ages: maidens allowed 6 pounds. One mile.

•wroNDBtcE No 2.-THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds.

Second kace, i,e... forfeit, or S10 if declared out on or

Sre Jan Vstfsso 4?tb^«add°ed; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile Closed Aug 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

^_.„t. No 3 -THE TKL4L STAKES, forallages; S25 entrance;
.lOif^ectaed'out'onorbefore March 10th, 1886, with 8760 added of
5 t i. Si, to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old. allowed 6
pounds if "years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

-Fo.rT.TH Rice No ..-THE WINTERS STAGES, for three-year-olds;
,,S ? 5, Si forfeit with 83011 added; second horse to receive S160!
,h,rVtafsafe^a°ke"tb'nemileandahalf. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884. with

"t^h'ejice No 5.-SELLIN9 PTJBSE, 8400, of which 850 to the
.Jorid horse forallages: fixed valuation 82,000; two pounds allowed
lor eath-l'on'below' and three pounds added for each 8100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOJSD DAT. Tuesday. April 6th.

I4^ B,„ No k — PTJRSE, 8100, of which 850 to the Becond horse:
for^lfagw Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to cany
rule weight; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

S 0e?dTd%'f wbi'ch^tothe second. Five-eighths of a mile
^™v. Tt.rv No 8 -THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, 825
if^Sn -ff Slated out on or before March 10th. 1886, with 8600 added.

ofwhich 850 to trie6 se°cond horse. One mile and a quarter.
FormiH RACE, No 9.-SELLING PURSE, 8400. of which 850 to the

aeSXhorse; foV all ages: conditions as to weights the same as in No.

5. One mile and an eighth .

THIRD DAV-TIiursday, April 8«h.
^ „»,™ No 10 -SELLING PURSE. 8400, of which 850 to the sec-

onrhorsKetcEondiUons as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats

1^88 5wi"h%"» auaed lec'ontf to°save state Shake to be named after
' •„,£; if Gano's time ,1:151 is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed Auguft 1°, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

_„,„,„ Ko to THE CUVAMA STAKES. a handicap for all ages.
■ 1™!™^^ forfeit- 810 if declared out, with 8600 added, second
850 entrance ^ f°rfe^'ei^ts announced on the second day of the
b0rS,e-n? at 10 o^clock 1 it. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
orTn fhe' entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock P. M., of the day
Preceding the'race. One mile and a quarter.

preced.ngtn SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for

./OOTJfrrfds 4o' entrance 826 forfeit, with 8300 added, second to
receive =15° third to sVve stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1.1685, with 16 entries.

FOIRTH »AV, Saturday. April lOtli.

i7„„n.rr No 14 -THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; 810

*?f ™ Jarters only with 8400 added, of which 860 to the second

bo^e Winners o,°,beCaii«otnia. Vernal or Gano Stakes ot this meet-

fng to carry 8 Tpounds. of any two 6 pounds, of the three 7 pounds

extra. Half a mile.

o „„ n.rv No 15 -THE RESACA STAKES, for three-year-old
filifes0 <§6Mcn: .^JOif declared out on or before March 10 1886, with
fillies ,82o eacn . i sccond. Winner of any state or three-

8600 ^mracl otEer than handicaps at this meeting to" carry 6 pounds
Ttra W^igbis not'cumulative. POne mile and an eighth.
rZL» TtAcr No 10 -THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all ages; 8100
Tf" s-f' forfeit with 81,000 added; second horse to receive
SJ^thirf to "hi; tbree-jear-olds to carry 90 pounds; four-
year-olds 108° poinds; five.year-olds and upwards 114 pounds. Two

°°lle!.'„Tu Tt>rr No 17 -CONSOLATION PURSE. 8250, of which 860
. F° „„d- tor nou-winner, at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time' beaten" but no horse permitted to start with less than 75
pounds. One mile.

Addrev*

Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley.

Cook Farm, Danville.

COSDITIOSS.

. , . ... „rpB must he named to the Secretary, orln the entry
bo^aUhe'^.on^b'oEe1' o'clock .-. ».. of the day preceding the
IS. Tnere will he a. ; deviation f™;, «"-!- (o „.

.5SBA ■KfiSS^SS entrfes, and at.er record will not be

*tt£E25££!21^ffe*~ -co, on account of

nnfavorable weattg ^^S?SlS« ^""ade on or before Saturday,

All entries to states and l "^ £ , s Clllver Room c. 608 Mont-

Febrnary 20,1886 with tlusiireur.,. undelivered

foTbe'lecSy or plainly postmarked on or before the day of closing,

Feb•:20th• j. e. RATHBOSE. President.

ED.S. t'BEVER. Seeretary.

1886

3£lxe Ipima* uuft ^-yxtsmmu

173

Foals.

$525
510

At Santa Anita. Properly of E. J. Baldwin.

January 3d, bay filly by Gano, dam Glen-
ita by imp. Glenelg, from Lark by Lexington.

February 3d, bay colt, rigbt hind ankle
white, by Grinstead, dam Jennie B. by imp.
Glenelg, from Reagan by Lexington.

February 6th, bay filly, star in forehead, left
hind pastern white below ankle joint, small
white spots on inside of right hind heel, by
Grinstead, dam Experiment by Monarchist,
from Cornflower by Virgil.

February 11th, bay filly by Grinstead, dam
Jennie D. by imp. Glenelg, from Eeagan by
Lexington.

February 22d, bay colt, star in forehead, by
Grinstead, dam Athola by imp. Glen Athol,
from Annette by Lexington.

February 23d, bay filly, white in forehead
narrow strip running to nostrils, hind ankles
and front heels white, by Rutherford, dam
Santa Anita by Virgil, from Mary Martin by
Lexington.

At Rancho del Rio. Property of Theo.
Winters.

March 3d, bay colt, star in forehead, left
foreleg and left hindleg white, by Duke of
Norfork, dam Lou Spencer by Norfork from
Ballerina by imp. Balrownie. Mare will be
bred to Joe Hooker.

March 7th, bay colt, white face, both fore-
legs and left hindleg white, by Joe Hooker,
dam Bay Kate by Norfolk from Big Gun (the
dam of Jim Renwick), by George. Mare will
be bred back to Joe Hooker.

March 8th, chestnut colt, white face, both
hind lees white, by Duke of Norfolk, dam
Laura Winston by Norfolk from Golden Gate
by imp. Leamington. Mare will be bred to
Joe Hooker.

At WUdidle Farm, Santa Clara. Properly of
Henry C. Judson.

March Sth, chestnut tilly by John A,, dam
Lottie J. by Wiididle, from Lizzie Brown by

Rifleman.

♦

The Megibben Sale.

At Madison Square Garden, New York, on
the 27 ult., Mr. W. Easton sold the racing
stable of Hon. T.J. Megibben. The sale made
run as follow:

FOUR- YEAR- OLDS .

Stonington, ch c, by Springbok — Lavena
by Planet. M. Boyen, New York..

Sparland, b g, by Springbok — Lorena by
Lexington. F. Matthews, New York

Orlando, b g, by Billet — Molio. by Wea-
sel. F. Beard, Brooklyn 1,400

Vallisia, br f, by Virgil— Mollie Cad by
Lexington. C. Reed (for Mr. Wal-
cott) 1. 700

THREE- YEAR-OLDS .

Endover, br c, by Strathmore — Annie
Love by Glenelg. B. Kahn, New
York 525

Lndington, ch g, by Strathmore—
Aurelia byGleu Athoi. P. Furman
New York

Rockwell, ch c, by Springbok — Lavena
by Planet. R. Clare, New York. . .

Winons, ch f, by Springbok — War Lass
by War Call. F. Beard, Brooklyn,

TWO-YEAR-OLDS.

Ordv/ay, ch c, by Springbok — Venora by
Lexington. Mr. Livingston (for
G. Johnson) 1,300

Trifle Cross, b c, by Warwick — Zin-
garelli by Springbok. C. McCoy,
Georgia 1,200

Alva, ch c, by "Warwick — Aurelia by
Glen Athol. W. G. Brien, New
York

Courtland, b c, by Warwick— Electrical
by Springbok. J. H. McCormick,
Brighton Beach

Leipsic, ch c, by Warwick— Clipsa by
Smingbok. J. H. McCreery (for
Mr. Charles) 575

Chestnut colt by Strathmore — Aureliette
by Springbok. N. H. Snyder, New
York

Eldora, b f, by Warwick— Elemi, by
Asteroid. J.T.Williams, Kentucky.

Miss Charmer, ch f , by Springbok— War
Lass by War Call. C. McCoy,
Georgia

Polly H. II., br f, by Springbok— Polly
H. by Harry Bassett. W. L. Jones,
Kentucky

MISCELLANEOUS LOT.

Theodore, b c. 3, by Alarm— Theo-
dosia by Leamington. Major Dos-

well

Vesper, b f, 2, by St. Mungo— Fawn by

Billet. G.C.Pond 425

Arsenic, b g, aged, by Glenelg — La

Rieveby Lightning. F. Beard 260

Aspetta, b m, 4, by Conesboro — Vesta

by Asteroid. T. J. Megibben, Ky..

Miserere, b c, 2, by Aristide— Maggie

Merrill by Billet. J. Conklin

Gem, b m, 5, by Duke of Magenta —
Emerald by Saxon. T. W. Dos-

well, Virginia

A sensation made public recently at Lexing
ton, Ky., was the refusal of the Bowerman
Bros., of that city, to take the brown colt,
Pactolns, which they had purchased at the
Brasfield sale last week for 'S7, 100. The colt
was bred by Mr. Bryan Hurst of that place,
who died a few months ago, and was repre-
sented as being by Geo. Wilkes, dam Belle
Patchen by Mambrino Patchen. On the
strength of this pedigree the colt was sold for
the stated sum, but the purchasers refuse to
take it until the pedigree is substantiated.

The doubt was occasioned by the dam of
Pactolas being bred to George Wilkes a few
days previous to his death, and the rumor was
that the mare did not stand and was bred to
another stallion. This assertion is backed up
bv the appearance of the uolt, which resem-
bles his dam's family instead of his alleged
sire, a horse of great individuality. Suit will
be brought at once by Mr. Andrew Steele, ad-
ministrator of the Hurst estate.

Declarations at Washington Park.

The following are the declarations made
Feb. 1st, in the stakes of the Washington Park
Club, Chicago:

The American' Derby — Waddell Bryant,
Eda, Virginius, Tom Daly, Quito, Pocomoke,
Charity, Florence Fonso, Pat Sheedy, and
Panama.

The Sheridan Stakes — Waddell Bryant,
Eda, Billow, Virginias, Amy Hyde, PatSheedy
and Panama.

The Drexel Stakes — Waddell Bryant, Vir-
ginus, Tom Daly, Climax, Zig Zag, Pat Sheedy
and Panama.

The Englewood Stakes — Eda, Billow, Amy
Hyde and Prima Donna.

The Hyde Park Stakes— Bourban Ban,
Clinton, Deerhound, Geo. Duskin, Dyer, Ex-
pectation, Acton, Klamath, Tahoe, Truant,
Delight, Griselda, Irema, La Mascotte, Ne-
hushta, Pandora, Shena Van. Vauoni, Ten
Doy, Crittenden, Monika and Esquire.

The Lakeside Stakes — Long Time, Olive,
Cold Spring, Fernland, Delight, Griselda,
Irema, La Mascotte, Nehnshta. Pandora
(Haggins'), Shena Van, Vanoni, Belle Broeck,
Pandora {Pate's). Ornament and Glad Eyes.

The Kenwood Stakes — Bourbon Ban, Clin-
ton, Deerhound, Geo. Duskin, Acton, Kla-
math, Tahoe, Truant, Ten Doy, Monika, Trav-
eler, Caswell and Esquire.

360
575

1,250

700

1,275

350
950

1,500

300

220

140

250

Western Views of the Forfeit List.

The question of horses on the forfeit list is
at present agitatiDg turfmen both east and
west. The rule on the subject passed at the
American Turf Congress, held last fall in this
city, differs materially from that formerly in
vogue. By the old system an owner in default
can enter a horse, and by covering the ani-
mal's forfeit at the eleventh hour can secure it
a right to staTt. By the new ruling it becomes
the duty of the secretary of an association to
study the forfeit lists as he receives his entries,
and if the horses of a man in default are
entered, he (the secretary) shall call upon such
owner to purge his default within thirty days,
and, failing such purgation, the entries shall
be vitiated. It is most unfortunate that not
only do the old and newrales conflict in prin-
ciple, but also that no provision has been
made to cause the new rule to be retrospective.
The old rule, which has not yet been res-
cinded, was clearly framed with the view of
keeping as many owners of horses on the
turf as possible. Its authors evidently felt
that it was wise to help a lame dog over a
stile, and to give a cripple every latitude of
time in which to crawl back into real or
imagined respectability of substance. This
policy may possibly have been necessary in
the past. It is by no means so now.
The capital invested in the turf of to-day is
immense, and a very great majority of the

owners are thoroughly substantial. If the
old law be allowed to obtain, it will be a case
favoring one weak vessel at the expense of ten
strong ones. It would, however, seem that
race authorities are to a certain extent hung
on the horns of a dilemma on the point. An
owner now in default, and who has entered
horses for, say, St. Louis, on the faith of the
old laws of raciDg, may insist that he has a
right to enter a horse and to running him at
our meeting next June provided only that he,
the day before the race, clear his default. He
will argue that, should his horse be debarred
from starting, he. the owner, is entitled to the
whole value of the stake, and he may sue for
the same. He will nail his colors to the old
rule. On the other hand, it is the duty of the
secretary of the meeting, under the new ruling,
to acquaint an owner in default that unless he
is clear with the turf in thirty days from notice,
that "his horses are struck out of all the races
of the meeting.

Now, as soon as a stake has closed it be-
longs, not to the authorities of the meeting,
but to the owners of the horses engaged— and
no horse not qualified to start for it has the
shadow of a right to compete for it. With the
sense of the new racing law, which says abso-
lutely that thirty days after warning a

defaulter is ruled out of a race, it is perfectly
clear that the horses of snch defaulter are, for
all practical purposes, dead for that
event, and here the nice point of the case
comes in. Suppose A to be in default and to
be allowed under the old law to pay up at the
last moment and to start his horse. Let that
horse win, andB. who is not in default, and
who runs second, will by the new rule un-
doubtedly have good cause of action against
an association for the whole of the stake.
These delicate points require immediate at-
tention, or before long our racing judges of a
day will be mere dummies whose work will be
perpetually overhauled by the judges of the
circuit court. There are other points con-
nected with the question of forfeits, which
demand change. By our western law of old
(the reeision of which is not yet established)
an owner can lake a single horse out of the
forfeit list by payment. By far too much
latitude is allowed a shady owner to find
stalking horses in the shape of his trainers,
jockeys, boon companions or friends, to de-
feat the objects of the laws on default by
ostensibly, and only ostensibly, becoming
owners of his animals. It is high time that
we laid a sharp axe to the root of our tree of
default, and if we do not do so soon, some of
our best associations may have to pay through
the nose heavily. A clever scoundrel could
to-day bleed any western association by going
into default and then suing it for debarring
him from starting. The eastern rule on the
subject is far more comprehensive than ours.
It reads thus:

So long as the name of a person is in the
forfeit list he cannot subscribe to any sweep-
stakes, and no horse can be entered by him
or under his subscription, whether acting as
agent or otherwise, and no horse which has
been entered by him or in his name, or under
his subscription, or of which he is wholly or
partly owner, or which, after he has been six
months in default, shall be proved, to the
satisfaction of the executive committee, to be
under his care, training, management or
superintendence, shall be qualified to run for
any race: and so long as any horse is in the
unpaid forfeit list, such a horse shall not be
entered or run for a race.

We, in the west, may ask our turf magnates
to protect our honest racing men, by giving us
a rule no less rigid, even if it can be obtained
in no other way than by calling a special
session of the American Turf Congress. Such
a call might, indeed, prove the truest kind of
economy. — Missouri Republican.

St. Valentine is the name of a colt foaled at
Glenview, Feb. 14. The youngster is royally
bred, being by Nutwood, 2:1S|, dam by Pan-
coast, 2:21jj; 2d dam by Rysdyk's Hambte-
tonian, and is engaged in a number of stakes.

Tom Cannon, the English trainer, haa
seventy-seven horses in training at his Dane-
bary establishment, among them being two,
the property of Frederick Gebhard of New
York.

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Stock on tlie Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER

IN

HARNESS and SADDLERY.
Everything NecessaiyFor

HORSE USB.

Capital Turf Club

Sacramento, Cal.

Spring Meeting,
1886.

April 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Entries Close Saturday,
March Y6.

When Uncle Jack'Batchelor was campaign1
ing Frank J. he strnck a certain town in Has
sachusetts, and entered in a race with Frank
Palmer and a number of other good ones,
Frank J's reputation had preceded him, and
he accordingly sold first choice in the pools.
A combination was formed against the pair,
and the judges, having "dipped deep" in the
short end of the treasure box, were in with the
cabal. In the first heat Uncle Jake had to
play at the game of "one down aud the other
come on." They went at him in dead earnest,
carried him out, fouled him, and performed
every dodge but sitting down in front of him.
Frank J. had too much speed for that, and
won his heat. Uncle Jack appealed to the
judges, but they turned a deaf ear. Thor-
oughly aroused, the old man stepped in front
of the grand stand, and there, with his venera-
ble locks streaming in the wind, his old-fash-
ioned "barnacles" turned up to the crowd,
intoned his southern accent in the following
appeal :

"I'm an old man, an' fur away from home!
If I can't get protection from them fellers op
thar (pointing to the judges' stand) I want
you to stand by me an' I'll protect myself!"

Mark Anthony's famous oration could not
have stirred the populace more than Uncle
Jack's speech did. The crowd gave a howl,
tore the pickets off the fence, and swarmed
on to the track. When Uncle Jack appeared
for the next heat, he wore a breastpin in the
shape of an immense " navy " tacked in the
bosom of his jacket. It is needless to say
that a ceremonious distance was preserved
between Uncle Jack and his opponents, and
Frank J. won in three straight heats. —
Exchange.

*■

The book of the celebrated English stallion
Hermit is full for the season of 1886 afc §1,250
per mare. This is an unprecedented circnm
stance in the history of the English turf.

The new club-house which is in course of
construction on the grounds of the Memphis
Jockey Club is to cost SI0.000.

THE PEORIA BLACKBIRD AND TRAP.

The Most Perfect Breakers.

The Flattest and Truest
Flyers.

The Trap is Simple.
Change Direction in as

Can

Instant.

SEND FOR < IR< II.AKS

E. T. ALLEN,

SOLE AGENT.
416 Market St., San Francisco.

rRHUKAMME.
FIRST DAY— TUESDAY. APRIL 20TH.

No. I. Flash Stakes, for all ages, $25 each, -510 forfeit;
S300added; Becond to save stakes. Maiden allowances,
for three-year-olds. -5 lbs; fonr-year-oJds and over, 10
pounds. Bash o£ one mile.

No. 2. Select -Stakes for two-year-olds. £25 each,
$10 forfeit, $250 added, the second to save stakes. Win-
ners of fixed events at 1*. C. B. H. A. meeting penal,
ized as follows: Of one stake, S pounds; two, 7
pounds. Dash of half a mile.

No. 3. Railroad Handicap, for all ag%s. 325 each, 310
if declared, 3250 added, second to save stake; money
must accompany the declaration, or entry will be held
for the whole amount of the entrance; weights to be
announced April I5th, declarations April 19th. Dash
of one mile and a furlong.

No. 4. Selling purse, 3200, of which $2-5 to the second
horse ; for all ages. Fixed valuation, $1,000, two
pounds off for each 3100 below, and two pounds added
for each$100 above fixed valuation. Horses entered
not to be sold to carry five pounds above rule weights.
Dash of seven furlongs.

SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST.
No. 5. Trotting; parse. 3500; 2:25 class.
No. 6. Trotting; purse, $300; 2:40 class.

THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 22d.

No.7. Merchants' Stakes, for all ages, $25 each, $10
forfeit, $300 added, second to save stakes; winner of
the Flash Stake, on the first day. five pounds extra;
non^winners at the P. C. 12. H. A. meeting allowed 10
pounds. Dash of one mile and three furlongs.

No. 8. Choice Stakes for three-vear-olds, 3-^0 each,
325 forfeit, or only $15 if declared April 1st, &'00 added,
secondtosave stakes. Winner of any three-year-old
stake at the P. C. B. H. A. meeting, three pounds
extra; of two, 5 pounds extra; of three, seven pounds
extra. Dash of one mile and a quarter.

No. 9. Misses stakes, for two-year-old fillies, 825
each. $10 forfeit, $250 added, the second to save stake.
Dash of five furlongs.

No. 10. Selling purse, $200, of which $25 to the sec-
ond; for all ages; conditions same as No. 4. Dash of
one mile and a furlong.

FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 23D.
No. 11. Trotting; purse, $400; 2:30class.
No. 12. Pacing; purse, $400; free for all.

FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH.
No. 13. Free purse, $250; conditions and distance to
he named the dav preceding the race, and to close at
6 o'clock the night before.

No. 14. Youthful Stakes, for two-year-olds, $25 each,
$15 forfeit, or $5 if declared by April 5th, $250 added,
the second to save stakes; winners of any two-year-
old stake, three pounds, of two stakes, five" pounds, of
three stakes, three pounds extra: maidens that have
started and never won allowed five pounds. Dash of
three-quarters of a mile.

No. lo. Capital Cltv stakes, handicap, for all ages,
$41)0 each, $50 forfeit, or 825 if declared by April 2oth,
BflnO added. 8150 to Becond, $100 to third; weights to be
announced April loth. Dash of one mile and three-
quarters

No. It!. Consolation purse, 3200, of which $50 to fec-
ond,?20to third. Horses beatenonce at this meeting
allowed five pounds; twice, seven pounds; three times*
ten pounds. Dash of one mile.

CONDITIONS,
Trotting and pacing purses divided into three
moneys, 60, 30 and 10 per cent.

Trotting and pacing races, 3 in 5 to harness; 5 to
enter; 3 or more to start. When less than .i enter, the
club reserves the right to deduct the amount equal to
5 entries from the pnrse.

All trotting and pacing races to be governed by
National Associative rules.
Running races under State Agricultural rules.
Starters in all races must he named to the Secre-
tary, or in the entry box at the track, on or before
fi o'clock p. m ., of tht day precedingthe race. There
will be no deviations from this rule.

Parties not having colors registered will be required
to record colors at the time of making entries, and
after record will not be allowed to ride in other colors.
Entrance free for starters in purses.
Non-starters can declare out at fi r. M. the day pre-
ceding the race, by paving 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judges, and in
such cases 10 per cent, on amount of purse must bo
paid.

cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on <
be lore Saturday, March I3,18>fi, with Secret. irv.

To be valid they must be delivered to thi -
or plainly post marked on or before the day of cln-i
March 13, 1886. By order of

j. w. wilson, c h. Tonn.

President. Becretar

P. O.Box No. Ml, -
Admission to track and grand stand 50 cents.
free.

174

|£Txe Itexljer and ^poxtsmm.

March 13

Wm. Eastern, - - - Auctioneer.

Eastern's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

iiniiEni.

NEW YORK,

Announces tbe following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLIKGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Luke Blackburn, Bramble. Great Tom,

and Enquirer, at tlie

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

NEAR 3.ASHVILIX. TENS .

On April 27, 13a 6.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application 10 GEN »Y. H- JACKSON,
Nash vile, Ttnn,, Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers .

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Eancocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June nest, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

The Spemitlirift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Fair vie *v StutI yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin, Tenn.

The Keuuesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc. i. of Gallatin,
Tenn.

The Edgevrater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all the thoioughbred yearlings bred in the
United States .

Breeders and owners and trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Easton's National Horse and Cattle Ex-
change (L'ft). also announces its Annual
combination Auction Sale of Trotting.
Trot ting- bred. High-class Harness and
General Purpose Horse*, fobs. Ponies, etc..
at Madison Square Garden. Neve York.
ironi 3d to 1 4th March next, for which many
entries of valuable horses *re already in hand.

Further entries for this sale will be received
daily by Wm. Easton, Madison Square Garden, New
York.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

FOR SALE.

A choicely bred colt (stallion) three years old, by
Ioea. 2:27, (he by Woodford Mambrino, 2:2lJ. dam
Gretohen dam of Del Sur, 2:24, by Mambrino Pilott.
First dam by Arthurton; second dam by John Nelson
(son of imp. Trustee out of an Abdallah mare); third
dam bv Jim Brown (son of Winnebago by imp.
Glencoe): fourth dam by Old St. Clair. This colt is
just broke and promises well, but must be sold.
Enquire at this Office.

PASTURAGE.

VOLUNTEER PASTURE, 53.00.
HOLSTEIN FARM (LA SIESTA RANCH).

MENLO PARK.

Only one hour by Railroad from San Francisco.
Spring water, and four miles frontage of never-fail-
ibg creek water. Fenced and cross-fenced into fields
of from 60 to 6U0 acres each, piving unusual facilities
for rotation of pasturage. No fogs or cold winds.
Even temperature, and best climate in the State.
Cheap and safe railroad transportation. Chance to see
your stock and Gov. Stanfora's famous horse ranch
(adjoin'ng mine) and return to San Francisco the
same afternoon. Special paddocks and arrangements
for broodmares and fine animals when desired. Good
fences and care, but no liability assumed for acci-
dents or escapes.

Anplyto FRANK H. KVRKE.
Of Madison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S. F.

Nutwood Mare For Sale.

Chestnut mare, foaled April 7. 1880; 15$ hands, by
Nutwood. First dam by imp. Hercules; second dam
by Green's Bashaw. Sound and kind, thoroughly
broken double and single; a well-gaited trotter. Is
now in foal to Abbottsford , due March 25th ; and has a
colt 10 months old by Capt. Webster. (See Bbeeuee
and Sportsman May 27. 1885. 1 She will be sold for
less than her value, as tbe present owner has no use
for her. Address

Wm. A. Parkhurst,

Real Estate Agent, Room 2, Knox Block, San Jose.

FOR SALE.

The best brood-mare in tbe State. Chestnut, 16
hands high, 12 years old, out of Miami by Belmont,
sire Pauls Abdallah, he by Rysdyk's Hambletonian
out of an Abdallah mare. Now in foal, the coll to be
reserved. Sold for want of money only. Said mare
■was bought from Wm, Hall, at a cost of 31.2D0, when
she was two years old. Apply at this office.

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased tbe
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H Mil-
ler Jr. E3q., at Sacramento, where be is prepared to
work horses for the public.

M1LBKK FIELD SMITH.
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Secnred bv Letters Patent, July 3ft, 1882.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. Iu a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, aud side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bauds
G and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as and for the purpose hereir
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so lis to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the 1 ear band I and tbe
throat-latch or lash connected with thf: blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, aha at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same efteet on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially tbe case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the onee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McfCERRON.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

FOR SALE.

The Trotting Stallion

W. S. LYLE.

By Roach's American Star, dam Lady Black Hawk,
by McCracken's Black Hawk second dam the Billings
mare.

He stands 15*. hands, very stylish and showy; no
record, but can trot better than 2:30, and go a dis-
tance. He can be seen at the stable of the under-
signed corner Point Lobos and 23d Avenues.

M. RYAN.

Notice.

Herbert H. Brow>-, m.P. |
Nugent W. Bbown,

Geo. H. Holmes,
C. Beuce Lowe.

FOR SALE.

A 'WELL-ZSTABLI3HED

Gun and Sporting Goods
Business.

Bright new stock, with A No. '1 6xtures. Good
shop connected. Also Lathe, Loaders' Tools, &c.

Satisfactory reasons given for selling. Can be
purchased at a bargain, if applied for immediately.
Address WALKER A SMI III.
3J South Spring St., Eos Angeles, Cal.

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

I5v Boots, the by Hercules, etc.,')' dam Lady Stacy, by
Wildidle, out of a Norfolk mare, etc.

She is a blood bay with black points, a very hand-
some form, well muscled and strong quartered;
Girth Winches. Entered in the stakes of 1886-7.

She was foaled March. 1881; has only had eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ranone-eiehthof a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Api'lv to

KDWARD K. ALSIP.
1711 X street., Sacramento.

HOLSTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first*class animals and registered.

FRANK H. Bl'RKE.
iOl Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Ashmont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tlie Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Luring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PINE STKEET, tor. Montgomery,

— SAN FRANCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines. Brandies, Whiskies,
and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular Bobool on the Coast.

E. P UEALD President. C. S. HALEY, Sec'y.

$§"6tEd forcircular.'SS

SHORTHORN

-OB—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APP1Y TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

TBADIXG AS

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
for California firms.

References kindly permitted to J. B. Haggin. Esq.,
and Major Bathbone of San Francisco.

BROWN BROS. A CO..

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTEXTIOX PAIJ> TO

Sales of Ranches & Live Stock.

Will Sell in All <lties and Counties of
tlie State.

REFERENCES.

J. S. Carey, Sacramento. J. D. Cabr, SalinaB.

R..P. SAEGEXT.Gilroy. Johs Boggs, Colusa.

P. A. Ftsigan, San Francisco.

HAVING CONDUCTED SOME OF THE MOST
successful sales, notably those of Messrs. Whip-
ple, Colgrove. Dieiz, Co utts, Dougherty, Newland k
Hammond, Daniel Cook and others, we feel assured
our ability to give satisfaction in all business in-
trusted to our care. Sales will be made in all cities
andcountiesin the State. We have in contemplation
aseriesof combination or breeders' sales, simil <r to
those so successfully held at the East. "We wiU he
pleased tu entei into correspondence with parties de-
siring to paiticipate in such sales. Private purchases
and sales of improved live stock of all descriptions
wiU be made on commission and stock shipped with
utmoBtcare. Several line ranches at private sale.
Purchases and sales made of land of everv descrip-
tion.

KJI.I.IP A CO« 116Montgomerystreet.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN -FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. ARIEL LATIIBOP. Room 69. C. PR. R,

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, TJ. S. Army, Fort Whipple. A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22. 1S70).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and $1.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders for
horses, andliis Worm Mixture lor dogs.

They never fail in their action, will send a package
by mail for $1.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege. Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary Infirmary. 371 Xaiomn S«

Residence. 9BC Howard St., Sun Fmncinco

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jt-seys of both sexes for sale. Postoffice address,
Kai> Francisco, Cal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes fox Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOPER,

351 Third St.. San Franelsco.

Bulls! Bulls!

To parties in want of Range Bulls. I desire to call
their attention to my herd in Santa Clara County,
I have a surplus of about 125 head of yearling bulls.
and offer them at $50, in lots of ten or less, and $40
null lots Larger than ten. Having no dairy, these
calves have had the advantage of all the cows" milk,
combined with good pasturage. They are bred from
high grade Bhorthorn cows, better known as "The
Rankin Cattle," crossed with young Devon and Short-
horn bulls; they ;ire mostly darb red in color.

MORGAJi HILL,
Ma drone Station, Santo Clara Co. Cal*

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pig£.

I hnve now on hand, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm. Oak Grove, San Mateo Co.
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Kga from two to twelve
months old, bred from tbe l«>st strains of Premluui
Ptock, which I Import yearly from England diiec
Apply to Wm. Corbltt,

318 California St..
San Francisco.

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TO "WEST BERKELEY— *6:u0— •6:30 — 7:00— *7:30 —
18:00— «8 :30— 9:00— 10 :00 —11 :00— tl :00— 2:00— 3 :00— 4 :00
— *4:3O-5:0O— •5:30— 6:0O--*6:3O— 7:00.

To San Francisco Daily.

?ROM FRUIT VALE— «6:2b— •«:53— -7:23— *7:53— *8^S
•8 :53— «9 :23— *10 : 21— *4 :23— •4:!»3— «5 :23— *5 :53— *6 :23 —
•6:53— 7 £5—9:50.

FROM FRUIT VALE (via Alameda) — •3;1G -•5:4-5 -
J6:45—19:15— *3:15.

FROM EAST OAKLAND— "5:30- *S:00- 6:30— 7:00—
7:30—8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00—11:30
12:00—12:30—1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00—3:30—4:00 —
4:30—5:00-5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 7:57 — 8:57—9:57 —
10:57-

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLiND-7 minntes later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAilEOA- •5:22— •5:52 — '6:22 — 6:52-*7;ii -
7:52— *S:22—:?:-V:— 9:22— 9:52 — 110:22 — 10:52 — tll:23-
11^2— 112:22— 12:52— tl:22— 1:52— 2:52— 3:22— 3^2— 4:22
—4:52— 5:22— 5:52— 6:22— 6:52— 7 :o2— 6:52— 9:52— 10:52.

FROM BERKELEY— •5:15— ■3:45— •6:15—6:45— *7:15—
7:45— •3:15 — 8 Ho— 19:15—9:45— tl0:15— 10:45 —111:15—
11:45—12:45 — 1:45 — 2:45 — 3:45 — 1:15—4:45—5:15 — 5:45
—6:15—6:45—7:4.5—3:45—9^5—10:45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY-*5: 15— •6:15-6:45— *7:15
—7:45— 8:45— 19:15—9:45—1(1:45— tl2:45 — 1:45— 2:45 —
3:45— 4:45— *5:15— 5:45— •6:15—6:45— *7:15.

CKEEK ROITE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO— *7:1;

3;15 — o:15.
FROM OAKLAND— "6 :15— 8:15— 10 -J5 —12 J5

4:15.

9:15— 11:15— 1J5—
2:15 —

•Sundays excepted.

tSundays only.

Standard Time furnished by Randolph e Co. S. F,

A. N. TOWVE,

Gen. Manager,

T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Pass. ATtk Agi.

Clydesdale Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian Steamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLTDES-
DALE HORSES andilares, imported by Thomas
Brookless. Can be seen at Bay District Track.
FOR SALE BY

KILLIP & CO.,

Live Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Montgomey St, San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

Fine lem. and w. Setter dog pup, staunch on
game, andretrieves: 8 months old. By Sam ex Bell.
Sam by Weaverman's Ponto, ex Nobel's Nellie. Bell
by Morris' Pete ex Morford's May. 'Weaverman's
Ponto, by aldricbs' Macgregor ex Gales' Nellie. Also
English beagles of guaranteed purity. Also fine lot
of game fowls bred for the pit .

JOHN KNIGHT.
Placerville, El Dorado Co. Cal.

( i Coham's Bang.

I Bang <

i Price's Vesta.
I' Garth's Drake .

DON i

(Vandevort's.) j

I Peg

I (Sail, 1286 E. K. C.S. B

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.
„ ,. R T. Tandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

. GLENVIEW. 1886.

Sill SEASON 1 «.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15J hands highj weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2:2I|, 2-21J, 2:18}.

Sire Felix, 2:I?J; Manon. 251; Menlo, 22?; Belmont Boy (pacer), 223}; Wormwood, 225; Dawn. 235}; Jim Mulvene,
2272: Trousseau, 22SJ; Bonnie Wood, 2 J J}; and the two year old

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his ag^ public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a Dumber of other very promising ones, viz: Brown Jug, trial 2:17. A mare
■uviW by Mr Carter. 2:~o]; quarters in i3 seconds. Another paced a mile in 2:27J; quarters in 32 sec mds. Another
mare, handled 00 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 seconds. Lelaps was second to Wormwood in 2:36}, and
many others as Rood.

NUTWOOD had not above 120 foals all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentage of his repre-
sentatives in the 2:;,0 bat is more than d:nible that of Hambletonte^ Forty of hi3 get ir all have been
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2 y.ars of age, for a total of $45,135, an average of £1,120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings have been sold for 57.0)0, :m average of §1,400. From the promise of the young thins coming on at the
farm and elsewhere. I fetl justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun. Service Fee. $250,
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as bis book is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

.PANCOAST,

2:21|. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Sire of PATRON", three-vear-old ream'. 2:20.2:25,2:19}; last quarter of third heat. 32} seconds, a2:09 gait: ACOTABXTJ3,
three-vear-old record, 2-J?3l; trial 2:24?; ISSAQUENA, four-year-old record 223;, distancing her held in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:3^; could trot in 2:30. PANCOAST has ONLY 32 LIVLNO foal*, only 8 of which,
so far as we can learn, have been worse 1 for speed at alL Four of them are named above. One other at 3 years old
could trot in '2-50, and show bursts a 2:3 1 gait. Another, 2 years old, showed quarters in 40 to 42 secon> Is. Another. 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in ?:4i Another could show a 3 minute gait. The balance oi Lis get, so far as
we can trace, are either in the stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST. by Woodford Mambri. to, record 221}, dam BIcara (sister to" McCurdy"s Hambleto aian, 226}), by
Harold; 2d uam Belle idam of Belmont i by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's B:Ufounder. He w>U stand at ^150,
strictly bunted to 40 mares. His book is fast filling. Those desiring to breed will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUTLER, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Sire of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:15}; halWle, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old n^cord 2:18}; Day
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth heat. 221 J' Halcyon, .-'al for Mr. Bonner, 221}; Algath, four-year-old record 223;
Edwin C, record 2:27i (trial 2212); St. Arnac L record ' 3 $i, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-S Acquarius. 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse, 151 hands, foaled 1863. by Rvsdyf s f .mbletonian, dam Grey Rose (dam of Stilson. sire of Alvira, record
2:30, and Zeno, record 2:o2.7.!, by Harris' Hamblei liaa (sire of Lady Shamiou, record 22Si: Hero (pacer), 2201, AXD
or TUE dams of Annie G.. 2:23; Panic 223: N& ; Holrgrnb. 233; Sea Foam. 224i; Major EdsalL 229 (sire of Robert
McGregor, 2:171); John Stewart. 2:20. Service ce. 9 I.

All stud fees are due at time of service; no insurau .e, but usual privilege of ruturo. provided mares not parted
rlth and stallions live

THE MAC0MBER METAL FLYING TARGET.

Tlie onlyFlj-iasTarset
ret Invented which,
when hit, resembles a
wounded or winded bird.

It is the only target
which Win Score Every
Time when fairly hit.

We challenge anyone to
produce its equal in Hi. -lit
scoring qualities, cheap-
ness, and all other points
necessary to a perfect
target.

Our Target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
used, and at 15 cemis each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
j one-quarter cent per shot. *
o

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR.

CLABROTJGH & GOLCHER,

330 and 632 Montgomery St., S. P.

SOLE AGENTS

FOE

PACIFIC COAST.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

EFQTTIRE OF

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Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of Gold Cigarettes
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Our Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
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TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
(lowusend -Street, between Third and Jtonrt'k Streets)
ban Francisco.

s. F.

S30a! I
10:40 a

*3:30 p J-

i^ip I

'5:15 p | I
6:30 p\J

Commencing Oct. IS, 1SS5. I abe*ve

San Mateo. Redwood and
Slenlo Park.

»A|1

•8:10a

9A3a

•10*2 a

3;36 p

TO .. - P
6:08p

10:10 a 1 Santa CLira, San Jose and
•3::iii p ,' Pi-iin>i"n.3i w^t- «+.!•-:,,«„

-.j a I {&ania (jutra, San Jose and j '
*3:30 p f Principal Way Stations. ]|

*I0':O2a
3:36p

10:40 a ) Gilroy, Pajaro, Custroville,
*3:30 p1 f Salinas and Monterey.

Hollister and Tres Pinos.

i2:!yAi i Watsonville, Aptos.SyqueLCiimp < , CJ.a „

«3:30 pi } Capitola) and Santa Crnz. ( \ 6:Q8 g

10 :40 a i Soledad and Way Stations i sioTp

a— Morning. p.- Afternoon.

*Mindavs excepted. fSundave onlv ■ Sportsmen's train.)

Standard Time famished bv Kandolph & Co , S. F.

Stage connkctiose are made with the io^Oa.m.
Train, except Peseadero Stages vie San Mateo and
Redwood., which connect with S:30 a.m. Train.

Special Rucxt-TRrp Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos. Soqnel and Santa Croz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso Bobles Springs.

excDBSion ti*kiti>.

(■orSundavs onlv, i, ^°llSpDAY Moextss; good
- ' ( tor return same day.

ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturdav and Sunday only;
Sunday and I good for return until following Mon-
Monday, f day, inclusive, at the following rates:

Round Trip
from San

Franc =sco to
San liHnVT.. .
Millbrae. ..
Oak Grove. ...

San Mateo

Belmont

Redwood. ...

Fair Oaks ,

Menlo Park..
MavGeld

Satt<

Men.
Tkt.

Round Trip

from San

Francisco to

Mount 'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San Jose

Gilroy

Aptos

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Monterev

Satto
Mon.
Tkt.

4 00
50u

5 no
5 00

i 5 00

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot. Tnwnsend
street, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market
street, Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTDAU ,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. A Tkt. Agt .

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

kespectfutjly calls attention to the

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION"
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TEAINS LEAVE SA>f FKANCISCO DAILY FOE

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CEAKitXNG

Summer and "Winter Resort ol the
Pacific loast.

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may J-e had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
aenda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BA THING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

ARE UNSURPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sandfor surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50feet) for warm salt water plunge 3nd swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting ior
individual baths, .with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Placea,

APTOS, SOO.UFX AND SANTA VHVZ

IS VTA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties

of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Crnz

and Monterey .each ol which abounds in game in great

variety Notably

Quail. Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PLLARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daily
at san Mateo i^r those well-known Retreats, PUBIS-
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADBRO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a Bhort distance from San
Francisco and offer special Inducements to tie lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tlcketa
Kill be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are Instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

ttS?"In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in transit, it Is uecess.irv that they be > -
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Gimp and F
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Gn i
and securely packed in wood or leather <-
taken In Passenger Care.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot,
street, Valencia Station, and No 61LS M.l-
Hotel.

A.e.BASSETT,

8aperuvendent.

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March 13

STANDAED OHAMBBRLIN SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES.

Office of Consolidated California and Virginia Mining Co. 1
San Francisco, June 4, lbi>o. J
Selev Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gea&mcrc-After many trials of the "Charnberlin car-
tridges which I got from you, I wish to say a word or two
••to whom it may concern" regarding them. That they are
as near perfection as we can hope to get, goes without say-
ing as can readily be seen after once watekius the accuracy
and absolute certainty of working of the "Chamberhn Loader.
My own experience has been that I do better shooting with
them than with any cartridges I ever tried, whether oaded
bvmvselfor others, nnd no matter how carefully loaded
by hand One test I made conviuces me beyond question
that no hand-loaded cartridges tan begin to equal
them. I took some of your shells and copied them
exactly with hand-loading (my own, done as care-
fnlly as I could do it), using the same materials exactly,
the same shell, same powder, same wads and same shot.
After making several targets under the same conditions,
rising first one kind of cartridge, then the other, the result
was very decidedly in favor of the "Chamberhn," both as to
penetration and distribution. 1 have no hesitation in recom-
mending them in the highest terms, and you are at perfect
liberty to use my name in auy way in refereuce to your car-
tridges in their favor. Wishing you success in introducing
the "Chamberhn Standard Cartridge" on this Coast, I am,
Respectfully yours, A. W. HAVENS, Secretary.

Office of San Francisco Chronicle. 1
San Francisco, July 17, 1SS5. J
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— I have, in the past, had the trouble to which
every sportsman is subjected who has no time at his com-
mand to load his own shells. The powder, the shot, the
crimping or something else, has invariably been faulty when
I have purchased loaded cartridges. Every objection has
been overcome by the perfectly loaded and crimped shells,
obtained of you a few davs since. I have blamed my gun
heretofore for a deal of bad work, which I can now justly
ascribe to hurriedly and badlv loaded shells. I can most
heartily endorse the "Standard Machine-Loaded Shotgun
Cartridges" to my friends and all sportsmen as simply per-
fection. Hoping, gentlemen, you will have the success in
handling them that iB richly deserved, and that I will always
be enabled to obtain them hereafter, I remain

Sincerely yours, JAMES G. CHESLEY, Cashier.

Office of California Rose Co. \
Vernon Heights, Oakland, July 7, 1S85. J
Selby Smelting and Lead Co. :

Gentlemen-Yom favor, together with cartridges, came safely,
and I thank you for your courtesy and attention. As yet it
has been impossible for me to target with all of them, but
enough have been used to prove conclusively that for even-
ness of distribution and penetration they are perfect, and the
beautiful regularity of the reaming of each shell, the absence
of any "bulging" from poorly-driven wads, shows that care-
lessness is an unknown quantity with your "Standard
Machine-Loaded Cartridges," and they are bound to be gen-
erally used in preference to cartridges loaded in the ordinary
way. Their even, careful loading will go far towards, banish-
ing that "terror" of all sportsmen— a tight shell. Again
thanking you for your attention, I remain

Tours very truly, H. B. HAVENS, Secretary.

Office of Calvert Meade. San Francisco, July 2S, 18S5.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co. :

Gentlemen— One who notices the industrial interest of a
country finds that hand work forms the primitive stages the
demand augments, and mechanism supplies the want with
greater precision. This fact was forcibly brought to mind
when I examined the Chamberhn Cartridge-Loader. I don't
see how a cartridge can be more accurately prepared. It is
far superior to hand-loading, and will, without doubt, super-
cede the old wav for trap and fancy shooting, where even-
ness and exactness are so necessary. I have used both, and
can sav that the patterns from the same gun were better and
more e'ven, radiating from the centre, by the machine-loaded,
than by hand. Yours truly, CALVERT MEADE. ,

W.W.Foote, Attorney-at-Law, 310 Pine Street, \
San Francisco, March 5, 1886 . J
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— During the hunting season, just closed, I have
used your "Standard "shotgun cartridges exclusively. Hav-
ing used more than one thousand, without a single miss-fire, I
feel amplv warranted in recommending them in that regard.
The powder used in their manufacture, and the excellent
class of wads employed, prevents the gnu from fouling, and
leaves it almost ready for use, without cleaning, after a
whole day's shooting. For strength, cleanliness, accuracy,
uniformity, and cheapness, I consider your cartridges
decidedly superior in all respects to any other now made.
Yours respectfully, W.W.FOOTE.

From Col. S. E. Beaver, Bank of California. 1
Highland Springs, July 11, 1885. J
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— It gives me pleasure to be able to state that
the Machine-Loaded Cartridges (of which I obtained a
sample from you) have given better results as to pattern,
penetration and uniformity, than any ammunition I have
ever had. I am positive no hand-loaded ones can compare
with your "Standard" Cartridges. My Spencer "trombone,"
in connection with them, will make the highest bird squawk
this Winter. Yours respectfully,

S. E. BEAVER.

Office of L. C. Fraser, Room 7, Nevada Block. 1
San Francisco, March 4, 1886. /
To Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— I take great pleasure in recommending to the
public, and sportsmen in particular the cartridges made and
loaded by the Chamberhn Standard Patent machine, and I
can safely say, judging from my own experience with them,
that for "uniformity in loading, cleanliness and power of
powder, and penetration of shot, they have no equal, and,
in my opinion, are far superior to the hand-loaded cartridges.
Yours, very respectfully, L. C. FRASER.

Huntington, Hopkins & Co. 1
San Francisco, Feb. 22, 18S6. /
To Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— I have used your "Standard" Chamberhn
cartridges, and will say that I have given them a thorough
test against my own shells, carefully loaded, and have come
to this conclusion, that I shall use nothing in future but the
"Standard" shot-gun cartridges. As for penetration, they
( annot be beaten, and there is now no more danger of having
liiM shells. They are sure to be the coming shell. 1 am
Respectfully SAMUEL PLATT.

Office of Samuel E. Knowles, M. D., D. D. S. 1
San Francisco, July 15, 1SS5. J
Selby Smelting and Lead Co :

Gentlemen— Having witnessed the operation of the Oham-
berlin machine, and carefully tested its products, it aftords
me genuine pleasure to state that, in my opinion, the car-
tridges loaded bv your machine are nearer the sportsman's
ideal than it is" possible to produce by any other known
method. In observing the machine at work one caunot fail
to note the special points of merit possessed by your ammuni-
tion, and which may be formulated thus: Each shell must
receive the exact amount of powder and shot, and the exact
number of wads. The wads must be squarely seated upon the
powder, with the proper amount of pressure upon them, and
retain their disc-like form. The ammunition must be intro-
duced into the shell in proper rotation. Each shell must
be the exact coiiu'erpart of all others of the same lot. Much
of the fickleness of guns, as exhibited in their performances,
is due to imperfectly loaded shells. No gun, no matter how
carefully it inav have been bored, can be made to give
uniform results" unless the cartridges are exactly alike in
every particular. Uutil your cartridges were placed upon
the market, I have personally supervised the loading of all
ammunition used by me, but, in view of the superiority of
your goods over the best hand-loaded cartridges, that irksome
duty will now be avoided. Respectfully,

Office of Peer, Peeilese, Ciockc-r, Weldon & Combiuation )
Mining Companies, rooms 25 and 26 Nevada Block. ,
San Francisco, Cal., March 6, 1SS6. )
Selby Smelting and Lead Cc.:

Gentlemen— It affords me great pleasure to be able to
speak and write in very favorable terms (both of which I
have done) of the machine-loaded cartridges. I have given
them a' very severe test, and I have found them in every way
far superior to the baud-loaded. I have not had a single one
miss fire, although had such occurred it would not have been
any fault of the machine, but of either the gun or the primer.
I have both weighed and examined the powder and shot, and
found them in every case exactly as represented. You can
add my name to the long list of those who will use none but
" Standard Chamberhn Machine-Loaded Cartridges " Wish-
ing you the success vou justly deserve, I am

Very truly yours, AUG. WATERMAN.

South San Francisco, July 10, 1S85.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co. :

Gentlemen — It gives me great pleasure to be able to state to
you that I have tried the sample's of your Standard Machine-
Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, with results far beyond my antici-
pations. I have both targoted for pattern and penetratiou,
and tried them at the trap, and in every instance found them
better than any ammunition I could either load myself or
purchase. I have won a silver cup with nineteen killed out
of twenty shot at. Have also broken twenty-six clay birds
in succession. Thev have wonderfully improved my shoot-
ing, and I shall nse only your cartridges hereafter. Yon can
make such use of this note as you may see fit. Wishing you
success in the new enterprise, I remain Yours truly,

EDWARD W. FUNCKE.

Oakland, Cal., Aug. 10, 1885.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— In reply to your request to try yonr Machine-
Loaded Shotgun Cartridges, allow me to say that I have given
them a thorough test, and find them not only equal to the
hand-loaded shells but superior, in my judgment, being uni-
form in every respect, and through the method of loading I
find that there is no possible way in which the sportsman is
apt to have one shell contain more or less of a load than an-
other. I hereby highly recommend them to every sports-
man, and in my case will hereafter use none others. Also, in
conclusion, will say that I sent some to Marin county to two
of my sporting friends, who also proclaim them superior to the
hand-loaded shells. Yours, very respectfully,

THOS. W. JEFFRISS.

Carson City, July 31, 1885.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— The machine-loaded shotgun cartridges you
sent me I have tested very thoroughly, and I find them fully
equal, if not superior as to penetration and distribution, to
my own carefully prepared hand-loaded ones. I shall load
no more shells for myself, and hereby give notice to all
migratory wild fowl that they must hereafter fly above the
atmosphere to get out of danger, for I am of the opinion that
I can, with your Standard ammunition in my "Old Annihila-
tor,"'made by Nichols & Lefevre, knock a cock widgeon
higher than the kite of Gilderoy & Co.

Yours, very truly, HUB G. PARKER.

Office of California State Sportsman's Association. 1
San Francisco, July S, 1SS5. /
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— I have given the shells loaded by the Chaniber-
lin Cartridge Loading Machine a trial, and am pleased with
them. I find the ammunition used to be first-class, and the
"Standard Machine-Loaded Shells," mechanically speaking,
perfect. I like them so well that I shall never load another
shell for niv own use, when these can be had.

Sincerely yours, H. H. BRIGGS, Secretary.

Office of the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Cal. 1
San Francisco, July 8, 18S5. J
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— 1 have tried the samples of Chamberlin Stand-
ard Machine-Loaded Shotgun Cartridges procured from you,
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The great advantage gained in shooting these cartridges is
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Yours truly, THOS. BENNET, Manager.

Office of Orr & AtkinfT San Francisco, July 27, 18S5.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— Replying to your inquiries in regard to the
cartridges loaded'by the "Chamberlin Cartridge-Loader," that
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Yours very truly, J. K. UHK.

Office of Crittenden Robinson. San Francisco, July 15, 1S85.
Selby Smeitino and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen Having used your "Standard Machine-Loaded

Shotgun Cartridges," both in the field and at the trap, aud
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genera CRITTENDEN ROBINSON.

Vacaville, November 29, 1885.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

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strong pigeons at thirty yards rise and got twenty-three.
Brother Frank shot at thirty-two aud got thirty. We used
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Office of A. L. Bancroft & Co., 721 Market St. \
San Francisco, Dec. 8, 18S5. J"
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— I beg leave to acknowledge receipt of marked
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esting. A frw weeks ago I took a trip to Sonoma County and
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Yonrs truly, ED. C. GRAFF.

Office of Estee & Wilson. San Francisco, July 30.J1SS5.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co. :

Gentlemen— I congratulate you upon the arrival of yonr
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the Chamberlin machine, have seen it in operation, and
have used and tested the shells made by it. On account of
the uniformity in loading, especially as to charges of powder
and shot, aud equality of pressure on the wad, I believe the
shells loaded by this machine are superior to those loaded
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hereafter, myself, or to use any loaded by hand when I can
get shells loaded by the Chamberlin machine.

Yours truly, RAMON E. WILSON .

San Francisco, Aug. 3, 18S5.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— Our belief, based on experience, is that the
shells loaded by the Chamberlin Cartridge-Loading Machine
are good in every respect, and we will use no others in the
field and at the trap as long as we can get them.

We shall lose no occasion to recommend the shells to
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success, in yonr new and valuable enterprise.

Sincerely yours, HENRY A. BASSFORD.

FRANK J. BASSFORD.

Selby Smelting and Lead Co. : Astoria, Oregon.

Gentlemen— Please find enclosed * * *. I have used your
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shells, something very common with paper shells in our
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all that is claimed for them. A. G. SPESARTH.

Office of T. A. Pearson, San Francisco, Oct. 29, 1S85.
Sedby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— In reply to a great many inquiries of sports-
men regarding your Chamberlin cartridges, I will say, that I
have tried a'great many of them and find them all perfect in
every respect, and I shall nse no others as long as I can get
them. I would cheerfully recommend them to any one as
being far superior to hand-loaded 6bells in every way-

Respectfully, THOMAS A. PEARSON.

Office of Home Accident Association. \
San Francisco, July 15, 18S5. /
Selby Smelting ant> Lead Co. :

Gentlemen— I have used shells loaded by the Chamberlin
Machine, both in the field and at the trap, and they have
always given perfect satisfaction. I am thoroughly con-
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have no hesitancy in recommending them to all sportsmen.
Sincerely yours, J. O. CADMAN, Secretary.

Gold Hill, Nev., Dec. 7, 1885.
To Selby Smelting and Lead Co, San Francisco:

Gentlemen — I have received the 1,000 quail cartridges, and,
having tried them thoroughly, find them to be first-class in
every respect. Herewith fiud order for 1.000 for a friend of
mine. There can be no question iu regard to the merits of
yonr "Standard" cartridges, aud I shall never use anything
but vour machine-loaded shells again. Yours truly,

' H. M. GORHAM.

San Francisco, March 4, lSSfi.
Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

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as to the superiority of your machine-made cartridges, loaded
for shoteun use. After repeated trials of your cartridges, I
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Yours truly, J. L. FLOOD.

San Fbancisco, Sept. 14, 1885.
To Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen — Having used your ammunition loaded with
the Chamberlin cartridge loader, I take great pleasure in
recommending it to all sportsmen, knowing it will give good
satisfaction. Respectfully, HOWARD BLACK.

Union National Bank, Oakland.
To Selby Smelting and Lead Co.:

Gentlemen— The Chamberlin are the shells for me. It
seemed like a different gun that I was using.

Yours truly, A. H . BABCOCK.

SAN -FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 1886.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
■Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam Young FashioD, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
Fifth dam, Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

O 2=J.6 2.-*

BY ELECTIONEER.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sir Arcby.
Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.
Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.
Ninth dam, by Mark Anthony.
Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.
Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.
Thirteenth dam, by Spanker.
See Brace's American Stud Book, vol. 1, p. 307, au>'
3, p. 79.

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March 20

The subject of our illustration is more Mambrino than
Hambletonian, and his pedigree is a striking one. In the
form of the stud-book it stands thus:

Grosvenor (No. 1SS3, Wallace), dark bay, foaled 1S7S»
bred by Jos. L. Woolfork, Fayette county, Kentucky,
"raised" by Colonel R.P. Pepper of Frankfort, Kentucky; by
Administrator.

First dam Sylvina by Edwin Forrest.

Second dam Corinneby Mambrino Ghief.

Third dam Betty by Hunt's Commodore.

Fourth dam Bet Bounce — the Castleman mare.

The pedigree of Administrator is: Brown, foaled 1863, bred
by Elijah Woolsey, Ulster county, N. Y. By Rysdyk:s Ham
bletonian.

First dam by Mambrino Chief.

Second dam by Arabian Tartar. .

Third dam by Duroc Messenger.

Thus in addition to two crosses of Mambrino Chief, and
one of Hambletonian in Grosvenor there is strain of they
same blood that flowed in Flora Temple's veins through Ed-
win Forrest, and with many an infusion of thoroughbred to
give force to the mixture. In the article of last week, under
the head of "Royal Blood," the sextuple strain of Mambrino
in Patron was alluded to, and all of that in comparatively
near crops. There appears to be a general disposition to
jump over the space between Abdallah and Messenger, and
Mambrino Chief and Messenger, ignoring a nearer relation
which cannot be forced from the field under any circumstan-
ces. We have long held the opinion that Mambrino is fairly
entitled to a prominent place, if not the first, in the genealog-
ical Hue of trotters, and as all other sons of imported Messen-
ger fail to equal him iu the potentiality of establishing fami-
lies, it will be difficult to deprive him of the highest rank.
This being the case, Mambrino's dam must be awarded a
proper share of honor, and the blood of Highflyer and Pe-
gasus accredited with some of the good qualities of her sou.
Grosvenor, as the picture shows, is a powerfully made horse,
and as there is a preponderance of MambriuD Chief, as might
be expected, he has more of tbe characteristics of that family,
though there is strong likeness to tbe paternal side. His ac-
tion, however, is more rapid than that of a majority of horses
of his size, and when at full speed his gait is worthy of ad-
miration. We have seen him haul a cart around the first
turn of the Oakland track in 37 seconds, and move in short
brushes at a faster rate. He is reported to have shown a
mile not loug ago in 2:2S, and as the track, since the heavy
rain storm of some time ago, has not been in shape to admit
of driving anywhere near the "pole," that was an augury of a
good deal faster work when things were favorable. The
blood of Administrator is certainly a "valuable acquisition"
to the trotting stock of California. As the sire of Catchfly,
Execution, Memento, and several other fast trotters, he has
made a good mark, and near of kin bearing the right stamp
is the best recommendation next to being an*'actual pro-
ducer." When the pedigree contains near and remote ani-
mals of merit, there is little risk* in anticipating progress that
will meet expectations.

"'Incredible Stories."

Dear Breeder and Sportsman: — I have for a longtime
felt that the animal we all place at the head of creation as the
servant and compauion of man. as a beast of war or of prey,
the "horse, "has not generally been marked up very high. But
if the horse had been put into the pen with the "bull" or the
"bear," the anecdote I am about to relate would cause some
enthusiastic lover of the horse lo back him in the contest.
Although the contest, of which I write, was not for money,
and was not by a pre-arranged programme, yet it can be
claimed that it was on the manlier or nobler ground of prutec-
jiou of the weak by the strong, or the protection extended to the
female by the male, or the protection of the young by the
parent. Which ever view be taken, the mark of nobility and
i tower as a physical defender, the horse must take a higher
notch ou the scroll of fame. The story is short, as was the
contest, as well as decisive. In the spring of 1S62 I was in
the Coast Range with a band of horses. The winter had been
quite severe, but grass was much more forward than is gen-
erally the case on the 1st of April, in the valley. One of the
boys of our camp and myself had taken a tramp across
one of the swollen branches of tbe river, where lay a
range of open hills of about four by seven miles
in extent. We had tramped all day without seeing so
much as a rabbit, in the form of wild game, tbough the
range abounded with deer, wolves, California lions and griz-
zlies, although these latter beasts were not much sought for,
nor were they often seen. We had traversed the must of the
range and had seen all the horses of our own, and had come
in view of quite an extensive sloping plateau, upon which was a
small band of strange horses, huddled close togethtr, except a
mare with a young foal that was three or four huu.lred yards
distant. We had sat down on the rocks to rest, and were dis-
cussing the situation; suddenly there came a sound most ter-
rific; distress was marked in every tone, and it was, all in all,
the most hair-raising, blood-creeping and freezing of any
sound I ever heard. The souud shook the very air and
earth, and was so strange and unknown that we were at a Iosb
to know from whence it came, We had not long to wait, for
almost simultaneously with that note bf woe there came an
answer that as clearly was a sound of defiance, and out from
the huddled bunch of horses came one, with a rush, with head
tossed high in air, with wild-flowing mane from a crested
neck, that gave a finer appearance than I ever saw in
a stallion or dress parade, or iu show ring, curbed
by neither bit nor rein, with a step and carriage of
supreme command, yet with the force and daring of one
going out to battle, as he was. The scene was mystifying,
riuch sounds, and such actions! The mare was circling
around her foal, streaming with ugonized terror; the stallion
was rustling, not iu the direction of the mare and foal, but
quartering, mid passed her. It may seem strauge that on an
opi li stretch of ground, with not a tree aud but few rocks,
anything could retuaiu for a moment undiscovered; but

nevertheless true, for with breathless suspense we looked and
waited until the horse was confronted, at not more than
thirty or forty feet, by a huge grizzly bear, lank, hungry and
savage, bent on having the foal for supper. The bear raised
on his haunches to receive the assault, the horse slackened a
little, just enough to make sure of hitting his antagonist,
then, with neck lowered and extended, and ears laid back and
mouth open, the horse rushed on the bear. Bruin wavered
a little, but did not come to his feet. The noise made by the
horse would beggar description, but the bear was not much
scared. Just as the horse was about to plunge into the grasp
of the bear he whirled, as if on a pivot, and delivered with
his kickers. Never did pugilist deliver more telling blows!
The bear went down with a savage, defiant growl.
Then followed a terrific rough-and-tumble fight, which,
to all appearance, the stallion was having the best of.
The horse fought mostly with his heels. The ground was
moist, and no dust was raised to obscure the view, but the
confusion was so great that the battle was quite indistinct.
The horse had the up-hill of the ground, and though often
carried below the bear, he did his work from up-hill vantage.
The mare, all thiB time, which was but a few moments, was
trying to force her foal toward the other horses. The fight
finally came to a stand by the bear turningtail, when the horse
would rush at him with mouth open, but bruin, when forced
too hard, would turn when the horse would deliver his heels,
which, in almost every instance, would send bruin to grass.
After the bear had once been left for beaten, he turned back
to renew his attempt for a toothsome supper, but his courage
had been kicked out of him, and the second was a shorter
contest and even more decisive on the part of the stallion, the
bear often laying to be hit a second time after he had been
tumbled. After the finish of that battle the defiant snorts of
the horse could be heard at least a half mile. The respect
shown him by the rest of the band in snuffing over his swel-
tering, foaming body and the many marks of glory made* by
the bear's claws, would 6how almost human sympathy. We
could not get very close to the horse without incurring his anger,
or desire to protect the colt, and although armed with rifles,
we did not wish to challenge a battle that would mean injury
to such a noble animal by our own self-protection. As to the
bear, we knew he was still hungry and desperately angry, and
not a friendly tree near, and we allowed him to depart in
peace. Perhaps it would have been unfair to take advantage
of a whipped bear, but we let him go his way. Such is, so far
as I know until now, one of the unchronicled incidents that
stamps the power and heroism of the horse. H.

Sacramento, March 14, 18S6.

Penalties and Allowances.

Mr. L. P. Tarlton, in the Kentucky Live Stock Record,
assails the system of penalties and allowances thus:

Opposition to these penalties and allowances is not only
negative, as no satisfying reason has been heard in their
favor, but positive, for the following grounds.

1st. They prevent any true test being made between horses
on equal terms, by which the merit of the individual horse
and of his strain of blood may be judged; such tests as gave
ub a Boston and a Lexington.

2d. They reduce the value (judged by what he can win in
stakes) of a horse superior because of his individual merit,
his higher breeding, his careful rearing, his intelligent train-
ing, to that of a horse greatly his inferior. The "penally" is
thus placed upon the fine and high-bred horse, the breeder's
care and the trainer's intelligence, while the "allowance" is
made to a horse that is deficient in, or has not received some-
thing which the other possessed, or was denied; and why ? To
make, by the use of dead matter, those equal which nature,
skill, care and intelligence had made unequal; to punish the
deserving that the unworthy may receive the reward; to
reduce to chance a contest intended to be decided by the
triumph of the best.

3d, They, because of the foregoing, work great injury not
only to the breeder's interest, but also to that of every owner
who runs his horses, aud is unwilling to rely upon the pool-
box for his compensation and profit. The want of more such
owners is now very seriously felt on the turf. It was Colonel
Crawford who said, ' 'You who have race-horses and wish to win
stakes, think of your horses and not of your betting books."
Certainly no one will pay a high price to get the best colt of
the richest blood, and which has received the most intelli-
gent care, if, before he has ever won back his outlay, his
horse is to be — because of what he has won — penalized there-
after either to the rear or entirely out of his stakes; or if he
can, with a much smaller outlay, purchasea colt which will be
"allowed" enough to win these very stakes which his high-
priced one would be "penalized" out of. So, too, again, an
owner, who does not play the pool-box, could not bear the
expense of buying and training a stable of horses in order to
get a good one, if, after developing such a one he would be,
after winning a stake or two, retired to his stable or started
only to bring up the rear with his penalty, while another
cheaper and inferior horse would run first under the wire
with his allowance, and take the prize. That horses some-
times win with the "penalty" against horses with the "allow-
ance," argues more against than in favor of the system, for it
only proves that in those cases the burden was not sufficient
to accomplish the object for which it was provided: t. e„ the
defeat of»the best horse.

4th. They are greatly to the advantage of those who are
able to own and train a largo stable of horses, and must
eventually drive owners of a few horses out of the stakeB and
off the turf. The latter can hope, at the best, to have but a
one good horse. With him he wins a stake and incurs a
penalty. He cannot sell his horse with that load on his
back. He must either stay home or run him to be beaten by
Home horse with a load off his back. But the owner of a
large Btable has a maiden with an "allowance" for each stake.
The result is, that the owner of the best horse has not made
even; while the owner of the many inferior ones is a large
winner.

5th. They make every stake race a handicap, and while all
handicaps ought not to be condemned, yet such as are made
by "penalties and allowances" should be. For are they not
handicaps by chance, without any exercise of reason or inter-
vention of judgment? One day A beats B by a nose for a
stake. The next week A must carry a penalty of five pounds
for winning that stake against B, with an allowance of five
pounds. Yet no huudicapper would have assigned them a
difference of two pounds where "penalty and allowance"
makes a difference of ten pounds.

Again, a two-year-old starts and wins at Lexington or
Louisville, and for so doing mustoariya "penalty" at St.
Louis and Chicago iu stakes agaiust horses, many of
which were not at Louisville or Lexington. Is that just?
Certainly not, uulesB it is desired to let everyone win a stake,
and if such is the object why not divido up the money into
prizes by lot, aud save the expense of tracks iiud of training
horses? There is no known business that yiolds a profit to

everyone engaged in it. In every vocation there are some
who dre successful and more who are not.

There are handicaps for two-year-olds. How can there be
any intelligent handicapping of fifty two-year-olds, when
probably not one-half of them ever faced a starter? Is not
that a case where "the mountains labor and a little mouse is
born?" Handicapping as a system, in fact, reduces horse
racing from a sport where, barring acoidents, the best will
win, to a game of chance where the best mav not win. The
necessity of having to have the best to win is'eliminated from
such a contest. Thirty years ago the great English handi-
capper, Admiral Rous, in a letter to Bell's Life, said that
"the great handicaps are productive of two-thirds of the ini-
quities which disgrace the turf." And so the English people
found, for we see that while in England the great fixed
events without "penalties and allowances" continue in popu-
larity with the public and with owners, that the handicaps
have gradually but surely lost favor with both, until the last
calender shows only fifty-six entries in the City and Suburban,
forty-three in the Newmarket Handicap, and in all others a
proportionate falling off. It is to be hoped that handicap-
ping will not continue to be therule in America until the law-
making power sees the "game of chance" to which it reduces
horse-racing, and legislate accordingly. If men choose to
wager on races provided for the amusement of the public, and
to test the speed and endurance of the horse, let them; but
don't fumble with the weights in order to retard the speed of
the one or to wear ont another, so that the prize may not be
to the swiftest or the one having the most endurance.

Recently, in running down the authorities on the subject,
it was found that in many of the states the Supreme Courts
had decided that forfeits in stakes could be collected by legal
process. The ground authority that was relied upon
in all of them was the case of Horliss vs. United States,
reported in I Morris 169, in which the judge used the follow-
ing significant language in answer to the argument that a
horse-race was a game of chance, viz.: "As generally under-
stood games are of two kinds, games of chance and games of
skill. Besides there are trials of strength, trials of speed, and
various other uncertainties which are perhaps no games at all.
Certainly they are not games of chance. Among this class
may be ranked a horse-race. * * * * It is said a horse-
race is not only uncertain but it is dependant upon accident.
So is almost every transaction of human life. But this does
not render them games of chance. There is a wide difference
between chance and accident. The one is the intervention of
some unlooked-for circumstance to prevent an expected
result; the other is the uncalculated effect of mere luok.

* * * # fpijaf; the fleetest horse sometimes stumblesin
the course, and leaves the victory to its more fortunate antag-
onist, is the result of accident, but the gambler whose success
depends upon the turn of the cards, or the throwing of the
dice, trusts his fortune to chance."

English Bettiner Rules.

The following is the code approved by the English Jockey
Club, for the settlement of all questions arising from bets:

1. The committee of Tattersall's and the committee of the
Newmarket rooms have authority to settle all questions relat-
ing to bets, to adjudicate on all cases of default, and, at their
discretion, to report defaulters and persons guilty of any mal-
practice to the jockey club. In the" following rules the words
"the committee" refer to either of those bodies.

2. In all bets there must be a possibility to win when the
bet is made. "You cannot win when you cannot lose."

3. All bets are P. P. (play or pay) with the following excep-
tions: First, when the nominator dies before the decision of
the race; second, when the race is postponed to a future
week or the conditions are altered after the bets are made;
third, bets on matches; fourth, bets made after the running
numbers are telegraphed about a horse that is not subse-
quently under the starter's ordera.

4. If no objection is lodged within seven days of the race,
exclusive of the day on which the race was run, bets go to
the horse placed first by the judge, and the settling, except
in cases of fraud, shall not be disturbed. If an objection is
made within the said time, bets go with stakes.

5. Bets made on one horse against another, or that one
horse beats another, are determined if either of them should
win; unless agreed by the parties, it is not indispensable
that both horses should start. Bets made between horses 1
2, 3 are determined by the places assigned by the judge — it
is not necessary to say the best of 1, 2, 3-

6. If odds aie laid in running or immediately after the horses
pass the post, and a dead heat is the result; and in "double
events," if either is decided in the backer's favor and the
other result in a dead heat, the money betted must be put
together and equally divided. As, according to racing
custom, matches which result in a dead heat are void, bets
are void also.

7. If a bet is made on one of the horses that runs a dead
heat against a beaten horse, and the owners agree to divide,
he who backed the horse that ran the dead heat wins half his
bet. If odds are laid ou one horse against another 1, 2, 3,
and they run a dead heat for either place, the money betted
must be put together and equall}' divided.

S. The person who lays the odds has the right to choose a
horse or the field; when a person has chosen a horse the field
is what starts against him. If odds are laid without men-
tioning the horse before the race is over, the bet must be de-
termined by the state of the odds at the time of making it.

9. Bets made after a race that the winner will be disquali-
fied stand, even if no objection be made.

10. Any bet made from signal or indication when the race
has been determined shall be considered fraudulent and void.

11. All bets on matches and private sweepstakes depending
between any two horses shall be void if those horses subse-
quently become the propertyof the same person, or his
avowed confederate.

12. Double eveut bets are determined when the first event
is lost.

13. Bets made on horses winning any number of races
within the year shall be understood to mean between the 1st
of January aud the 31st of December.

14. Money given to have a bet laid shall not be returned,
though the race be not run.

15. Confirmed bets cannot be declared off except by mutual
consent, but on any allegation of fraud orcorrupt practice the
committee will investigate the case and may declare the bet
void. Either of the bettors may demand stakes to be made,
ou proving to tbe satisfaction of the committee that he has M
just cause for doing so. If ordered, the bets must be covered
or sufficient security offered, aud a person refusing to cover
shall be expelled the subscription rooms at Newmarket and at
Tattersall's.

1C. The committee will not necessarily enforce the settle-
ment of a compromised account. Before giving a decision
they may require the books of a debtor and a statement of
his account to be submitted to them; but they have author-

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ity in all such cases to order the accoont to be settled if they
think a reasonable offer is made.

17. If a debtor does not satisfy the claims of his creditors
within twelve months he shall not be entitled to receive any
debts which may be due to him; but he does so within the
prescribed time, viz: "One year,'-' i. e., 365 days, inclusive of
the day when the money was won, the committee will sup-
port his just claims to receive payment from his debtors.

IS. If any extraordinary occasion should arise, or in case
of notorious and palpable fraud, any of the before men-
tioned rules may be suspended by the committee.

The stewards of races have no authority ex-officio to take
cognizance of any disputes or claims with respect to beta.

OUE NEW YORK LETTER.

Purchase of Sultan for Kentucky— Suburban
Betting— Ban Pox at 6 to 1 for the
Kentucky Derby— Peculiar Racine at
New Orleans— The Eastern Rac-
ing Season to Open in Jer-
sey, March 17th.

Western money in the Suburban books, since last week,
has been heavily laid on Lizzie Dwyer, the four-year-old
daughter of King Alfonso and Lily Duke, in the Corrlgan
stable. Her owner, on his visit here last week, showed that
his confidence in her standing a preparation must be very
strong for him to accept such wagers as §10,000 to $200, and
S8 000 to S200, registered in two different quarters. This
makes the stable comDanion of Freeland and Modesty the
heaviest-backed animal in the Suburban, so far, and if she
sees the post in good shape, her 113 lbs. weight ought not to
stand in her way. Lizzie Dwyer, if she trains on, will partly
break the spell of ill-luck hanging over the daughters of her
sire and she certainly was a fast bit of horseflesh up to her
unlucky race at St. Lonis, last June. Her price in the
Suburban betting is now, in one quarter, 20 to 1, live points
less than Modesty, who was also backed at §1,500 to §50.
Jim Guest, in the Brown stable of Pittsburg, has also had big
money written to his name in the Suburban, §7,500 to §>7o
being the transaction, long enough off to satisfy even the
most exacting backer. This means that the turned-loose
five-year-old brother to Buchanan is liable at 90 lbs. to prove
a second Monogram, in that he is selected for business in
preference to his stable companion Troubadour. As the latter
is reported to be a vastly better horse, as far as looks go, than
he was a year ago, the significence of backing Jim GueBt must
not be misunderstood, for this horse has not run since 18b4.
He was then a very fast two-year-old, but, going slightly
amiss was not pulled out at all in 18S5, after being entered
in many of the spring and fall events. He looks like one of
the "bottled-up" sort, and as he is in good hands there will
be great interest to see what Sogers, the whilom trainer of
the Corrigan string, will be able to do with this Suburban
candidate. Certainly, he is in light enough. Against his
chances 40 to 1 can still be obtained. Brambleton, m the
Dwyers' lot, had §1,500 to §20 written to his name a few
davs since, and the colt is now quoted at 50 to 1. He has
not been entered at Jerome Park. The price against the
stable of nine horses is 6 to 1— very liberal odds, mdeed.it
would Beem, as whatever they start is very likely to oe
the favorite at smaller odds than that quoted. St. Paul, at
§1 800 to §30, comes into the market also. He is also '•pitch-
forked" in at 90 lbs., and, if he conquers his physical dis-
abilities, should take some beating at that weight. A big,
strong horse like him, however, would be better served by a
stronger jockey than any ninety-pound boy. St. Paul ran
the distance last year in 2:13, with US lbs. up. Forest, the
western tip, at 107 lbs., has had §1,500 to §25 bet against
him He improved greatly last fall, each race he ran show-
ing a reserve of speed apparently. Ban Fox, Honsatomc,
Markland and Pardee have also been backed, Markland the
strongest, §4,000 to §80, having been taken in one hand.
We mentioned this horse's great chance when the weights first
appeared, and he certainly should take a good bit of beating
at this weight. At 12 lbs. more, laBt year, his chances were
thought inferior to none at one time, and Markland is a
horse that if good enough to win at Jerome prior to the
Suburban, will still be able to put up, if necessary, the
extreme penalty of 10 lbs., and be little the worse for the
addition If he has gotten over his trouble of last year, he
ought to' hold safe, at his weight, 10S lbs., all the older horses
in the race except, perhaps, Modesty and imp. Kichmond. The
latter however, is in the same stable as Markland, and as the
latter'is backed, it is tobepresumed that he isdoingthe better
of the pair.

Ten Thousand is the singular cognomen of the latest can-
didate for Louisville honors, as endorsed by his introduction
into the market this week to big money. Entered as a year-
ling by S. Tevis & Co., this son of Ten Broeck and Lady
Eichards was backed, on Monday last, to the tune of §200 to
§6 000 completely rilling up one book about him. The colt's
present owners, who entered him in the January stakes, are
Chinn & Morgan, who also have the promising colt Harrods-
burg in the Derby; and as the moneyto back Ten Thousand
came from this source, it is an evidence that the colt must be
highly thought of by the former owners of Ban Fox. They
ought to know, if anyone does, something about the latter s
chances in the Derby, and when they back an unknown dark
colt in preference to Ban Fox, it means either one of two things
—that in their opinion, the great sonof King Ban will not be at
Louisville, or that this green colt, Ten Thousand is liable to
beat himif he does. Money talks, and when with 12 to 1 favor-
able about Ban Fox his old owners accept 30 to 1 about the
unknown colt ruled above, it speaks volumes as to their opin-
ion of the pair. I have stated in this column, weeks since,
that Ban Fox was liable to come directly east, without going
to Kentucky at all, and the strong backing of Ten Thousand
bv Chinn & Morgan, confirms me in this opinion. On lues-
day however, a bet of §300 to §3,600 was recorded to Ban
Fox with one book-maker here, which may have be6n stable

mtWiley Buckles' forfeits, about which the recent trouble at
Lexington, Ky., occurred, were paid in full last week to
MesBrs. Corrigan and Bryant. The matter is therefore amic-
ably settled. , ,

Fletch Taylor the best miler among the horses now run-
ning at New Orleans, won a race at that distance last week
under circumstances so peculiar as to deserve special men-
tion In the race in question Kiohba, Girofla, Hlberma and
Taylor were the starters, and notwithstanding the fact that
the Texas horse had only a few days before beaten Ligan and
others a mile in 1:451, very fast for a half-mile track, the bet-
ting both at New Orleans and in this city showed Kiohba an
over-whelming favorite. Two to one on Campbell s horse
were the closing odds, though many book-makers, seeing how
the money was going, "held out" Kiohba entirely, while they

took all they could get on Taylor at two to one against, and
at the close five to two were the figures against the horse who
had run the fast mile noted. Such a state of affairs was the
more significant because in each of the previous races between
Campbell's other horses, Ligaa and Taylor, it was alleged to
be an open secret that the former party had got their money
"on,"inthis city, right in each instance when the betting at
the close was almost as much out of proportion to the merits of
the horses as it was in the race of the 2d under discussion.
All these circumstances combined to make Kiohba such a
suspiciously heavy favorite, and place Taylor at such a for-
lorn price, in utter variance with the recent public forms of
the two horses, and most persons conversant with the facts
of the case looked to see the race result as the betting indi-
cated, with Kiohba the winner. The New Orleans judges,
however, were, it seems, also aroused to the situation, as our
correspondent at the Exposition course writes. Although
some straight-laced turfmen (?) contend that it is not for race
judges to take cognizance of the betting on a race which is in
the act, most persons, we are glad to see, realize that at times
there is no other way by which "crooked work" can be
located and often defeated, as to consider just such suspicious
betting as the race under discussion revealed. So thought
Col. Simmons and his associates in the stand at New Orleans on
the 2d, for on learning of the facts of the case, and also that
Leavy, the regular jockey of Taylor, was to "stand down" in
favor of Brown, calied up the jockey Brown, and J. Johnson,
owner of Taylor, and administered an emphatic warning as
to their strict espionage of the horse's running during the
race about to be run. The account of the race shows that,
though Taylor "ran out" so badly on the turn beyond the
wire after going half the distance as to fall back from second
place to last position, yet in the next quarter he made up all
his lost ground, took the lead in the stretch, and won in a
canter by three lengths. The result, by which the "knowing
ones" lost heavily, must be productive of good for future rac-
ing at New Orleans, and certain parties were shown thereby
that their course on this occasion was a risky one if per-
sisted in.

North Hudson Driving Park's race meeting at Guttenberg,
N. J., next week, under the auspices of Carr k Co., shows
a well-considered programme of four days' racing, on the
17th, ISth, 19th, and 20th of March. Four purse races a
day will be given, and the amounts will range from §125 up
to §250 each, aggregating in round numbers over S600 a day.
The course is now in good order for working the horses, and
a visit there this week showed some animals already in the
stables, which are veryroomy andcommodious. Theweather
present writing seems to have become more settled, and it is
probable that this early resumption of racing here will meet
with success, if the horses are any way fit. It is[stated here,
on good authority, that the "epizootic" is epidemic on Hag-
gin's Kancho del Paso farm, near Sacramento. If this
disease has reached the training stables, it will interfere
seriously with the prospects of what is probably one of the
strongest string of race-horses in America.

The following telegram was received in this city yesterday,
from San Gabriel, Cal. :

"Have accepted Saltan, after examining him ana bis get.

"W. H. Wilson and P. S. Talbebt."

This settles the speculation regarding the transfer of this
well-known horse, and he now goes to swell the rauks of
noted sires who have made Kentucky famous as a great breed-
ing centre.

{Sultan's distinction as a sire, at an age when many famous
horses were yet unknown, proves his merit. Foaled 1S75, he
has but just closed his tenth year, and still he had to his
credit at the close of 1SS5 eight 2:30 performers. This num-
ber has now been swelled by the first 2:30 performer to enter
the list for 1SS6, the bay mare Margaret, who acquired a
record of 2:28 at Los Angeles, Cal., Feb. 20th, in a contested
race of four heats. Sultan himself has a record
of 2:24, acquired last season, and he can undoubt-
edly trot in 2:20, with farther handling. His breed-
ing will prove a potent cross with mares of the
Mambrino Chief, Pilot Jr., or even Hambletonian strains,
and it goes without saying his services will be in great
demand. The price, §15,000, considering his wonderful
showing, is certainly a very moderate figure.

Tours, Pacific.

"Five," said Mr. Scott, before the Colonel had finished the
word, and the crowd began cheering, but Dwyer made it
§29,000. The Colonel turned to Mr. Scott, but he shook his
head, and the great filly went to the Dwyers, amid a salvo of
cheers that made the roof shake. — N. Y. Spirit.

Trainers have placed their "dicky" candidates in training
again and, if they stand the preparation, will be hard ones to
beat. Kimball'scigardttes, on the contrary, have stood thete9ts
of many years without a "break down." All smokers will
testifiy that they never were so fine as now, and their Fra-
grant Vanity Fair, Superlative, and Cloth of Gold, Straight
Cut and other cigarettes have come into popular favor long
since, because of their superior qualities. Sold by all deal-
ers and W. S. Kimball & Co., Rochester, N. Y.

A. J. Alexander of Woodburn Spring Station, Ky., has lost
by death the brood-mares Xora, 1859, by imp. Sovereign —
Cloe Anderson, by Randolph; Schottishe, 1S59, by imp. Albion
— Dance by imp. Glencoe; Banner, 1S5S, by imp. Albion-
Clara Howard by imp. Barefoot, and Aerolite, 1S61, by Lex-
ington— Florine, by imp. Glencoe.

Pierre Lorillard would like to have Maud Messenger, 2:161,
by Messenger Chief, to drive with Bonita, 2:183, but the little
bay mare is not for sale. The bay gelding Frank, 2:191, of
running-mate fame, is now being driven double with Bonita,
and if they trot well together Mr. Lorillard will probably buy
him.

Mr. J.T. Williams, the owner of Checkmate, Joe Cotton and
other noted race-horses, has invented and patented a horse-
shoe for racers that is made out of composition which makes
the shoe weigh one-fourth as much as the shoe now in use.

The black stallion Superb, by Ethan Allen, dam Mischief
by Harris's Hambletonian, died of old age, at New York, on
February 22d. He was the sire of Great Western, Emma C,
Superb Prince, Harry Conklin and Superb Jr.

H. N. Smith, proprietor of the Fashion Stud Farm, Tren-
ton, N. J., has purchased an 800 acre farm near Lexington,
Ky., where he will place a portion of his stud.

The old mare Huntress, 2:20|, who was foaled in 1S64,
visits Phallas this season.

POULTRY.

Incubators and Amateurs.

Dewdrop at the Auction Block.

There was a regular crush to get forward as Dewdrop's
turn came.

"Here she comes, the pick of the land," yelled some one,
as the white face of the Champagne winner was seen coming
through the crowd, and there was a ripple of applause as she
marched spiritedly into the ring and gazed around upon her
admirers. Many had not seen her since the day she per-
formed her memorable triumph of giving Inspector B. ten
pounds, and she was eagerly scanned. She looked big and
rough in her winter coat, but perfectly well and full of spirit.
"This, gentlemen, was the best filly of her year, and, per-
haps, of any year. There was nothing like her, nor is there
anything like her in any company. I can't say too much of
her," remarked Col. Bruce. "How much am I bid?"
"Ten thousand," replied Mr. Reed.
"I wont take it," answered Bruce; "make it fifteen."
"Well, fifteen, then," said Heed.

But Dwyer bid another thousand, and when Reed bid sev-
enteen Dwyer went another thousand. Now the heavy artil-
lery began to play. It was a thousand dollars at a shot —
Dwyer vs. Reed. "We'll give 'em a race for her, anyhow,"
whispered Mr. Wolcott to Eeed. Nineteen, then twenty
thousand; then twenty-one and twenty-two thousand, and
the crowd broke in a shout, unable to restrain its feelings.
Then Mr. Scott bid five hundred. Mr. Reed stopped, and
Scott and Dwyer were left to fight the battle out. Up rolled
the thousands. It was the Pennsylvania Railroad against
Washington Market; the millionaire Congressman of Erie
against the butcher boys of Brooklyn, aud a question of
stamina it became. Col. Bruce was tremendously agitated,
and as it reached $25,000 and ran on, the crowd broke into a
mighty cheer, and Dewdrop lunged and threatened to jump
the ring.

"Hold on, gentlemen," called Bruce; "cheer all you want
after she's out of here. Let's get through first."

Now the price reached S27.000. Mr. Scott was hesitating,
the Dwyers conferring. Scott-stood on a high platform to
the left of the block, with his trainer, Byron McClelland, at
his side. The Dwyers stood on the outskirts of the crowd,
modestly, as usual." Mr. Scott bid S500, but Dwyer raised it
again.

"Twenty-eight thousand dollars I am offered," said Bruce,
looking at Mr. Scott. "Are you done? Give me five hun-
dred. She is worth it. She won't owe it to you. No; well,
then, I sell her, " and Bruce raised his spectacle-case, which he
used as a hammer. "Once, twice, and she goes where she
will be appreciated "

All is not gold that glitters, and all is not true that is adver-
tised, and all that is true is not advertised. Barnum says
that nothing advertises so well as pictures, and in every news-
paper in the land we see flaming illustrations of artificial
hatchers, from the barrel with a hole cut in the side and a lamp
in it, to the almost perfect machine that turns its own eggs,
regulates its own temperature, supplies its own fuel and
evenly diffuses its own moisture. In many pictures we see
whole rows of eggs, ready to be hatched as soon as the
owner sets the machine to work. In others, every egg is
hatched and hundreds of little chicks are popping their little
heads up as though very eager to get out as soon as possible,
so that the hatchermay be filled again, and in due time another
lot of 3'oung chicks come forth. Of course, the manu-
facturers can have but one object in these handsome illustra-
tions— namely, to sell incnbators, and to this end they make
them appear as nice as possible. I have no fight to make
against incubators or incubator manufacturers, but while
some of them are honest in their convictions and do not wish
to deceive the public, there are a great many more who are
very economical in their use of the truth. The object of this
article is not to dissuade the experienced handler of artificial
hatchers from continuing in the same line, but to warn be-
ginners that this is a dangerous road to travel over, and that
of the many who have tried about ninety-three per cent,
have failed, and now hundreds of second-hand incnbators
can be bought very low. Usually the amateur poulterer does
not own a national bank, or stock in a telephone or express
company, hence he is hardly able to tinker with something
that he is not reasonably certain will yield him a profit on
his investment; therefore it is absolutely necessary that he
become as much acauainted with his business as possible,
under the circumstances.

No amateur can expect to be successful with the very best
incubator the first year, and never with a cheap one. All
the fifty cent pieces or two dollar bills sent to Mr. Anybody
showing how to make a center-fire incubator are lost, and
had just as well be cast into the flames. The money is gODe.
But, I hear some say, "I know persons who have hatched
over fifty per cent, of the fertile eggs placed in an incubator."
Admitted." And I have known one person hatch seventy-four
per cent, of all eggs placed in the hatcher, but did not raise
a dozen chicks of over two hundred hatched.

Of course, a great many persons say this is the fault of the
brooder, but I assert it is not the case. It is quietly killing
the brooder with the club that should smash the incubate*.
I know of a few examples that might serve to show the rule
of action in the matter of cheap incubators. A friend of
mine read of a way to make a cheap incubator of rough
boards, that would "hatch 'em" every time. At an expense
of about a dollar and a bake pan she was ready to proceed.
The eggs were set in the receiver, and duly cooked in about
three days. The thermometer registered about 125 degrees
one day justabout suuset. She quit. Anothermadea "barrel"
hatcher, and loaded it up with common eggs just to try it. He
hatched eleven per ceut. and all died. He tried twice more,
with the same success, aud gave it up. Four otherB, whose
pockets were somewhat more flush, concluded to invest ten
dollars in one each. Oh, my! the chicks that they batched
were a sight to see; but the chicks that they did't raise were a
greater wonder.

They tried every plan that was ever heard of to raise them
successfully, but all to no purpose. They tried brooders ol
every conceivable variety and style; but no good. They tot
hens on one egg at the time the hatcher "sot," and gave the
incubator chicks to hens, but all to no purpose yet. The
chicks grew and thrived until about three weeks old; then
they began to droop and die. Not an average of ten per cent,
of the chicks were raised that were hatched. In the mean
time, those who had stood by and watched with interest the
course of the proceedings, and had used hens and plenty of
them for hatching and rearing their chicks, went around in
the fall with gladdening smiles on their faces.

In conclusion, I repeat that if au amateur can
purchase an inenbator, aud hatch common i
season, and studies it carefully, he may be abl
success next year. The coming incubator will
success, but it has yet to be invented. — Dr. C. A .
in Planter and Stockman.

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Marcli 20£

Foals.

Property

At Cienega Ranch, Los Angeles Co.
ofCavt. A. J. Hutchinson

Febroaiy 9lh, chestnut colt by Hock-Hock-
ing dam Maid of the Mist by Norfolk, tan
Eva Coombs by Billy Cheatham. Mare bred
back to Hock-Hoekmg. .

February 22d, bay or brown colt bj Hock
Hocking! dam Sunday ^nday. fromPeta
by Belmont. Mare bred back to Hock-Hock

M'SanoU del Bio. Property of Theo.

Ma'ichlSh, bay filly. wUto. f^0'"°""

less and right hindleg white, by Joe Hooker,
dim He H. by Norfolk from &tten * imp.
Eclipse. Mare will be.bred b»ck to Joe Hooker.

CORBECTIONS.

The following foals were published last
week but some errors occurred in the original
mauuseript. . ™,

At Rancho del lio. Properly of Theo.

March 3d, bay colt, star in forehead left
foreleg and left hindleg white by Duke of
Norfolk, dam Lou Speucer by Norfolk, from
Ballerina by imp. balrownie. Mare will be
bred to Joe Hooker.

March 7th. bay colt, white face, both fore-
legs and right hindleg while, by Joe Hooker,
dam Bay Kate bv Norfolk, from Big C„.ii,
(the dam of Jim Reuwick] by George. Mare
will be bred back to Joe Mooker.

March Sth, chestnut colt, white face both
hindlegs white, by Joe Hooker, dam Laura
Wiuston by Norfolk, from Golden Gate by
imp. Leamington. Mare will be bred to Joe

At Rancho Resaca. Property of H . I . Thornton.

February 20th. black or brown colt, Jack
Pot by Joe Hooker, dam Lngena by Iliad
Stevens, from Kate Dudley.

February 27th, black or brown hlly, in-
fandel by" Longfield, dam Eufanla by Mon-
day, from Lilly Keis (Lilly E.) by Longfellow.

March loth, chestnut filly, Sonoma by
Longfield, dam Carrie Coney, (Carrie C.) by
Monday, from Annette by Lexington.
At Palo Alto. Properly of Hon. L. Stanford
March 14th, chestnut filly by Flood, .lam
Sallie Gardner by Vandal from Cliar.otle
Thompson by imp. Mickey Free.

March 11th, black filly by Wildidle, dam
Frolic by Thunder from imp. Siskin by Mus-

March 14th, chesnut filly by Wildidle, dam
imp. Amelia by Lowlauder from Melissa by
Hubert.

TROTTEBS.

At Palo Alto. Property of lion. L. Stanford.

March 5th, brown filly by Electioneer, dam
Sontag Mohawk by Mohawk Chief from Sontag
Nellie by Toiouto Sontag.

March 7th, bay colt oy Whips, dam Lidy
Thorne Jr. by William's Manibrino from Kate
bv Highland Chief.

"March 7th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam
Cecil by Gen. Benton from Cuba by imp. Aus-
tralian.

March Sth, bay colt by Electioneer, dam
Tesana by Forieguer, from Mary Wood by imp.
Yorkshire.

March 12th, bay filly by Piedmont, dam
TJnis by Electioneer, from Barnes' Idol by

March 12th, chestnut filly by Gen. Benton,
dam Victress by Baird's Hambletoman Prince,
from Lady LarkiDS by Little Jack.

March 13th. bay filly by Electianeer, dam
Eila by Sultan or Del Sur, from Aileen Oge by
Norfolk.

March loth, brown filly by Electioneer, dam
Cecilia by Del Sur, from Cecilia Clark by Clark
Chief. ' ,

March loth, bay colt by Clay, dam Frou
Frou by Asteroid, from Ducatoon by Wagner.
March 16th, bay filly by Electioneer, dam
Patti by Don Victor, from Prussian Maid by
Signal .
it Vina. Properly of Hon. L. Stanford.

March 4th, bav filly by Will Crocker, dam
Nana S. by Hubbard, second dam by Nana
Saib.

March Sth, chestnut colt by lone, dam
Maria Pilot by Dr. Herr's Mambrino Pilot,
second dam by Magna Charta.

March Sth, brown filly by Will Crocker,
dam Julia by Fred Low, from Lady Hawkins
by Jeff Davis.

March 8th, bay filly by lone, dam Cornelia
by Fred Low, from Mater Occidentis, the dam
of Occilent.

March Sth, light bay filly by Alfred, dam
Barnes by Whipple's Hambletonian, second
dam by Chieftain.

March 12th, bay colt by Will Crocker, dam
Eliza Dolph bv Wildidle, from Mamie C. by
imp. Hercules.

March 12th, bay filly by lone, dam Sister to
Irene by Mohawk Chief from Laura Keene by
Evsdyks Hambletonian.

'March 12th, bay filly by lone, dam May-
flower Mohawk by Mohawk Chief from May-
flower by St. Clair.

There will be "great goings on," as George
Yoorhies says, on the European trotting turf
nest season. For the past three years the
rivalry between the lovers of trotting in Aus-
tria and Italy, as towhich should purchase the
-t American trotters, has been a lively out,
. ist season the Italians were a little ahead
.u of their purchase of such flyers as
15., 2:17i, and Amelia C, 2:19}. The
.trians have now sent an agent to this
ntrywhois picking up a stable of cracks,
has already purchased in Detroit the chest-
nut mare Gladys, 2:23;., and the stallion
Humbleton. 2:261, paying 812,000 for the two,
and is looking for three more.

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Bos 242. Oakland, Cat.

POOL SELLERS

ATTENTION!

Bids for the privilege of Pool-selling and Boot-
mating, at the Spring Meeting of the Capital Turf
Club separately or together, will be received by tie
Secretar?, up to and including THURSDAY. April 1st.

J W. W1MMW. C- H- ™D"-

President. Secretary.

FOR SALE.

A choicely bred colt (stallion) three years old, by
Inca 2-27 (he by Woodford Mambrino, 2:1'1V. dam
firelchen dam of Del Sur, 2:24, by Mambrino Pilot).
First dam bv Artliurton: second dam by John Nelson
(son of imp. Trusti e out of an Abdallah mare); third
dam bv Jim brown (son of Winnebago by imp
Glen-oe)- fourth dam by Old St. Clair. This colt is
just broke and promises well, but must be s«ld.
Enquire at llns office.

STATE

Agricultural

SOCIETY.

Sacramento, Gal., March 5, 1886

STATE FAIR, 1886.

Trotting Colt Sweepstakes,

The Stale Agricultural Sociely have opened the
following Colt States for Trotters:

For.Two.Vear.OId8.
850 entrance, of which ?10 must accompany nomin-
ation- =15 payable July 1st, ami remaining 52o pay-
able August lull.. S3C(] added by the Society-
For Tliree-Vear-Olrfs.
$1.10 entrance, of which S25 must accompany nomin-
ation- S°5 payable July 1st, and remaining SSO pay-
able August 10. 1886. 54U0 added by the Society.
For Four-Tfear-Olels
(Conditions same a for three-year-olds.)
In all states failure to mate payments as they be-
ocme due, forfeits enlrv and money paid m. Five to
enter- three or more to start. Money in each state
divided as follows: To winning colt, all the states
and 5.1 per cent, of added money; second colt. 33J per
cent • third colt, 16; percent of added money

Two-year-old state, mil heats; three and four-
year-. iMs, three in 6ve. to harness. So added money
for a walkover. If only two start they must contest
for the stateB paid in. and divide two-thirds and
one-third. Otherwise, National Rules to govern.

Entries to close wilh EDWHJ F. Smtch, Secretary, at
office in Sacramento, April 15, 1886 __,__,

JESSF. 1». IAKK, EDWIIS »- SMITH

President. Secretary. mhl3 51.

Tips and Toe Weights.

A Natural and Plain Method of
Horse Shoeing

.....WITH AN APPENDIA ..

Treating of tie Action of tne Race Horse and Trotter e, -own Vt-
Instantaneous Photography.

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St. Louis Fair

Horse department.

The Fair Association offers the following:

THE WBEAT ECEIPSE STAKES.

A sweepstotes for all ages, f 100 entrance, with S5U0
additional for starters: SICCUS added by the St. Louis
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31 000 to third. Conditions: If Freeland and Miss
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additional to the entrance, $1,000 of which to second;
£51,0 .o third. One mile and a half . To be run at the
Spring Meeting of 1886. Entries to close April 15,

18FESTIS J. WADE. ELIAS «BEF,3i.

Secretary. President.

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Capital Turf

Club— Entries
Meeting.

to the Spring

No. 1.— The Flash Stakes— For all ages, $25 each; $10
forfeit; $300 added; second horse to save stake. Maiden
allowances for three-year-olds 5 pounds; for four-year-olds
and oTer, 10 pounds. One mile.

W, L. Pritchard, ch f Lizzie Dunbar, 5, by Bazaar, dam Tib-
bie Dunbar.

E. S. Fallon, b g Mozart, 3, by Flood, dam Moselle.
W. B. Todhunter, b f , 3, by Major Whitesides, dam

Mollie Stockton.
Kelly & Lynch, b g Jou Jon, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything.
TV". M. Murray, b h Billy Ayers, 4, by Shannon, dam Lady

Clare.*
W. L. Appleby, b m Nielson, 5, by Wildidle, dam Susie Wil-
liamson.
A. J. Stemler, g g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.

No. 2. — The Select Stakes — For two-year-olds, $25 each,
$10 forfeit; $250 added; second horse to save stake. Win-
ners of fixed events at P. C. B. H. Association meeting pen-
alized as follows: Of one stake, 5 pounds; of two stakes, 7
pounds. Half mile.

Theo. Winters, ch g Dynamite, by Joe Hooker, dam Chest-
nut Belle.
Theo. Winters, b c Oro, by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate-
Matt. Storms, bf Narcola, by Norfolk, dam Addie C.
Matt. Storms, b f Clyte, by Wheatley, dam Lillie E.
W. B. Todhunter, ch c Jim Duffy, by Joa Hooker, dam by
Wildidle.

F. Depoister, ch f , by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

James Garland, ch c C. H. Todd, by Joe Hooker, dam by

Norfolk.

John Robinson, ch c Matt. Allen, by Hyder Ali, dam Green-
back.

W. M. Murray, b c Del Norte, by Flood, dam Esther.

W. M. Murray, b f Lean Year, by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

T. Delaney, br c Modesto, by Monday, dam Rivulet.

W. L. Appleby, s f Laura Gardner, by Jim Brown, dam Avail.

No. 3. — The Railroad Handicap— For all ages, $25 each;
$10 if declared; $250 added; second horse to save stake.
Money must accompany declaration, or entry will be held for
the whole amount of entrance. Weights to be announced
April 15th, declarations April 19th. One mile and an eighth.
Theo. Winters, b m Miss Courtney, 3, by Norfolk, dam Balli-
nette.

G. W. Trahern, b g Dave Douglas, 4, by Leinster, dam Lillie

Simpson.
Wm. Boots, b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gipsy.
Matt Storms, b g Currie, 5, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight.
Kelly & Lynch, b c Plato, 3, by Shannon, dam Planetia.
W. M. Murrav, b s Billy Ayers, 4, by Shannon, dam Lady

Clare.
H. C. Judson, b m Gerster, 3, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie

Brown.
A. J. StemleT, g g Ichi Ban, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.

No. 4.— Selling Purse— S200, of which $25 to second
horse; for all ages. Fixed valuation, $1,000; 2 pounds off
for each $100 below. Horses entered not to be sold, to carry
5 pounds above rule weights. Seven-eighths of amile.
James H. Muse, blk g Black Pilot, 5, by Echo, dam Madge

Duke; $600.
Matt. Storms, b g Ounie, 5, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight;

$500.
T. Hazlett, ch g Joe Chamberlin, 5, by Eifleman, dam by

Norfolk; $700-
T. Hazlett, b g Panama, by Shannon, dam Abbie W.
Kelly & Lynch, b f Moonlight, by Thad Stevens, dam Twi-
light.

SEC02vD DAT.

No. 5. — Trotting — 2:20 class; purse, $500.

No»6. — Trotting— 2:40 class; purse, $300.

Those two races not filling, a committee, consisting of
Messrs. Green, Stemler, Allen, Bernard and Wilbur Smith,
was appointed to arrange special purses for that day, which
will be announced hereafter-

THIRD DAT.

No. 7. — The Merchants' Stake, for all ages, $25 each; $10
forfeit; $300 added; second horse to save stake. Winner of
the Flash Stakes, on the first day, five pounds extra; non-
winners at the P. C. B. H. Association meeting allowed ten
pounds; one mile and three-eighths.
Theo. Winters, ch s Duke of Norfolk, aged, by Norfolk, dam

Marion. ^

W. L. Pritchard, ch s Lizzie Dunbar, 5, by Bazaar, dam
Tibbie Dunbar.

E. S. Fallon, b g Mozart, 3, by Flood, dam Mozelle.

W. M. Murray, b h Billy Ayers, 4, by Shannon, dam Lady

Clare.
H. C. Judson, blk s John A., 5, by Monday, damLady Clare.
A. J. Stemler, g g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.

No. 3. — The Choice Stakes, for three year.olds, 350 each,
$25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared April 1st; $300 added;
second horse to save stake. Winners of any three-year-old
stake at the P. C. B. H. Association meeting, 3 pounds extra;
of two, 5 pounds extra; of three, 7 pounds. One mile and a
quarter.

Theo. Winters, b f Miss Courtney by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.
Matt Storms, b f Catalina by Wheatley, dam Carrie C.

F. Depoister, b f Edelweiss by Joe Hooker, dam Yolone.

L. H. Todhunter. s c Monte Cristo by King Alfonzo, dam

Galanthis.
Wm. Boots, b f Leda by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.
Kelly & Lynch, b c Plato by Shannon, dam Planetia.
H. C. Judson, b f Gerster by Wildidle, dam Lizzie Brown.
H. C. Judson b f Patti by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

j^0- 9_ — The Mlsses Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, $25
each; $10 forfeit; $250 added; second horse to save stake.
Five-eighths of a mile.

Theo. Winters, b f Miss Ford by Enquirer, dam Bribery.
Theo. Winters, ch f Gayella by Enquirer, dam Orphan Girl.
Matt Storms, b f Narcola by Norfolk, dam Addie C.

F. Depoister, ch c ■ by Joe Hooker, dam by Foster.

G. W. Trahern, ch f Blue Bonnet by Joe Hooker, dam Kate

Carson.
W. M. Murray, b f Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.
W. L. Appleby, s f Laura Gardner, by Jim Brown, dam

Avail.
No. 10. — Selling Perse, $200, of which $25 to second; for
all ages. Conditions 6ame as No. 4. One mile and an
eighth.
J. H. Muse, blk g Black Pilot, 5, by Echo, dam Madge Duke,

$600.
Matt Storms, b g Currie, 5, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight,

$500.

G. M. Trahern, b g Dave Douglas, 4, by Leinster, dam Lillie

Simpson, $600.
T. Hazlett, ch g Joe Chamberlain, 5, by Rifleman, dam by

Norfolk, $700.
Kelly & Lynch, b g Jou Jon, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything.

FOURTH DAT.

No. 11. — Trotting, 2:30 class; purse $400.
J. R. Hodson, blk m Kate Bender by Echo Chief, dam bv

Black Hawk.
G. W. Trahern, b c Voucher, by Nephew.
P. J. Williams, s s Gold Nut, by Nutwood, dam by Champion.
J. B. McDonald, b m Hazel Kirke by Brigadier, dam by Jim
Brown.

This race not having the requisite number of entries — five
— the club decided to let it go, and deduct from the purse the
entrance-fee of one horse.

No. 12. — Pacing, free for all; purse, $400.
S. C. Tryon, br g Prince by Missouri Chief, dam by Belmont.
P. Williams, b g Ackerman by Washington.
John Blue, b g Shaker.
A. Tietjens, bg Mink.
A. L. Hinds, b s Nevada by General Reno, dam Marysville

Queen.
J. O. Gebean, br g Fairmont.

FIFTH DAT.

No. 13.— Free Pcrse, $250. Conditions and distance to be

named the day preceding the race, and to close at 6 o'clock

the night before.
No. 14. — The Youthful Stakes, for twn-year-olds, $25

each; $15 forfeit, or $5 if declared by April 5th"; $250 added;

second horse to save stake. Winners of any two-year-old

stake, three pounds; of two stakes, five pounds; of three

stakes, seven pounds extra; maidens that have started and

never won, allowed five pounds. Three quarters of a mile.

Theodore Winters, b f Miss Ford by Enquirer, dam Bribery.

Theodore Winters, b f Chatalane by Norfolk, dam Neapolitan.

Matt Storms, b f Narcola by Norfolk, dam Addie C.

W. B. Todhunter, ch f Jim Duffy by Joe Hooker, dam by
Wildidle.

James Garland, ch c C. H. Todd by Joe Hooker, dam by
Norfolk.

John Robinson, ch c Matt Allen by Hyder Ali, dam Green-
back.

L. H. Todhunter, b c Safe Ban by King Ban, dam Herze-
govina.

W. M. Murray, s c Yoltiguer by Bullion, dam Jessamine
Porter.

T. Delaney, br c Modesto by Monday, dam Rivulet.
No. 15. — The Capital Cltt Stakes — Handicap for all ages,

$100 each; $50 forfeit, or $25 if declared by April 20th; $600

added; $150 to second; $100 to third. Weights to be

announced April 15th. One mile and three-quarters.

Theodore Winters, b f Miss Courtney, 3, bv Norfolk, dam
Ballinette.

Theo. Winters, ch s Duke of Norfolk, aged, by Norfolk, dam
Marion.

L. H. Todhunter, s c Monte Cristo, 3, by King Alfonso, dam
Galanthis.

Kellv & Lynch, b f Moonlight, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam
Twilight.

H. C. Judson, blkh John A., 5, by Monday, dam LadyClare.

H. C. Judson, b f Patti. 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown.

A. J. Stemler, ch h Planter (for. Ned Cook), 4, by Flood,
dam Planetia.

So entrance, freeze-out, two moneys, Hurlinghani. Robinson first,
second divided by Patten and Snead.

Donaldson. o ISnead I 0 1 1 1 1 I

Robinson I l l l l 1 Leake, „ i

Bassford 0 Morphv 10 1110

Patten l 1 1 1 1 0 I1

Saturday. $5 entrance, six birds. Prizes, S15, SI0, ^5. Hurling-
ham. First §15 won by Smith. Second and third money divided by
Donaldson, Bassford and Patten.

Snead l 0 110 1 [A. L. Donaldson. . ..1 11111

Patten 1 j 1 l l 1 Smith 1 11110

H. A. Bassford 1 110 1 l|c.Reams 1 110 11

Ties on 5 birds ; second and third moneys ; freezeout. '

Patten i i j | .\ . L. Donaldson 1 1 1

H. A. Bassford l i ]|c. Reams U

Match between Snead and Patten for $20 a side. At 10 birds. Hr.r-
lingbam. Won by Snead.

Snead 0 111111010| Patten 0 Ollllllln

ties.
Snead 1 111 1 | Patten 1 0111

Match between Snead and Reams for-S2Q a side, at ten birds each*
Hurlingham. Won bv C Reams.
Snead 01111 1 1 1 1 l|Peams 1111 111111

55 Entrance. Hurlingham, 30 yds. S20, $10 and §5. First won by
A. L. Donaldson, second bv Smith, third divided by Robinson and Bass-
ford.

Galbrath 0 00 w

Patten OlOUllOOw

Reams 0 0 0 w

Robinson 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 11 <

H. Bassford 1 1010111111

A. L. Donaldson. ..1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 01 (
Smith 1 101111111

Ties for first and second.
A. L.Donaldson 1 1 1 IjSinith I 1 0

-?5 entrance. Hurlingham. Pnrse, $25, $15, $5.

H. A. Bassford and A. L. Donaldson divided first and second moneys.
Robinson and Murphy divided third money.

TEAP.

Hopkins vs. Kerrigan.

On March 14th, at Bird's Point, Messrs. O. K. Hopkins
and John Kerrigan shot a match at three dozen live birds
each, Hurlingham style. The birds were a fair lot, and the
day a good one.

Mr. Kerrigan shot a 12-bore Parker, while Mr. Hopkins
shot what he styles his "premature Scott with a pneumatic
action."

scobe .
March U, '86. Bird's Point. For $150 a side. Mr.

At 36 birds a side.
Kerrigan won.
Kerrigan 0 1

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11101111101 1—32

Hopkins 1 11U10110

"110 0 0 111

01101111110 0—25

Patten 1 0 1 1 1 0 w

Baker 1 010111110

Galbrath 1 001111111

Murphy 1111101111

C. Robinson 1 111111101]

A.L. Donaldson.l lllllllli]

Smith 0 1 0

H. A. Bassford.. 1 lllllllli:
Kellogg 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 w

Freeze-out, Hurlingham; 5-5 entrance; prizes $15 and* 10.

Robinson _ 1 1 ll 1 1 i liSmith. nnm j

Bassford I 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 Patten _. 0

Donaldson _.0

Robnsontook first, and Bas=fordand Smith divide! second.

Match, Hurlingham, at 12 birds, for $50 a side. Won by Patten.
Snead uoi 01 0 1 01 101[Patten 11 0110111111

Puget Sound Notes.

Editor Breeder asd Sportsmax: — Game has been very
abundant on the Sound the past, winter, and the weather, dur-
ing the months of November and December, was warm and
pleasant with but little rain. It is only durina rainy or very
windy weather that the ducks and brant seek the flats, as the
shallow bays and estuaries that they frequent contain great
beds of eel grass which they seam to prefer to the wild celery
(the latter was a rather scarce article this season, owing to
the extreme dry weather of last summer), so duck shooting in
the early part of the season was very discouraging sport. Jan-
uary bronght cold weather, hard frosts and snow storms, then
the dncks resorted to the flats at the mouths of the rivers in
multitudes, and so great a harvest did the market hunteis
reap that mallards were a drug in the market at SI per dozen,
and the kingly black brant was sold for the paltry sum of 15
cents each. But it was only for a few weeks that this con-
tinued, for, when the thaw set in, the birds went back to their
retreats iu the wide bays, where they are secure from the
wiles of the market-hunting assassin, and now most all have
set off on their annual summer tour to the frozen north.

When "Pa" Stackpool was with us he took much interest
in all shooting matters, and especially in the welfare of all
the younger members of the club (hence his nickname), as all
members under thirty were known as '"Pa's boys." At the
match held here on the 22d of February, one of them proved
to be such a boy as even his "Pa" should feel proud of.
Will. R. McDonalrl, theyonngestmember of the club, won the
trophy from a field of shooters which included the cham-
pions of the northwest. Silaliccm.

Seattle, March 10, 1886.

♦

Golden Gate Gun Club.

A clay pigeon tournament will be given by the Golden
Gate Gun Club, at McMahon's Station on Sunday, April 4th.
Entrance $2.50, at 15 singfe clay pigeons.

Testing: the Game Law-

It is reported that Hopkins and Kerrigan are matched fo
shoot again at Bird's Point, on April 4th, at fifty single biids
each. If so, Kerrigan will win.

Fairfield Tournament.

Mr. A. L. Donaldson's first tournament, given at Fairfield,
Solano county on March 12th and 13th last, was very success-
ful. The birds were uncommonly good, but the heavy North
wind which blew through both days, made the shooting diffi-
cult. But one accident, occurred and that not harmful. The
Parker gun, made a year ago to order, for Mr. Henry Bassford,
burst at a point some eight or nine inches from the breech. The
burst was in the right barrel, which opened inwards, separat-
ing the barrels, aud completely blowing away the extremity
of the buisted barrel.

Mr. Bassford had just cleaned the weapon, and it is possi-
ble left a bit of rag in it, although it is anything but probable,
because that gentleman is proverbially careful in handling fire-
arms. The shell used when the gun bursted was loaded with
FFFG powder, and not heavily. Several thought they could
detect a flaw in the barrel at the point of rupture.

The Parker Bros, will doubtless repair the gan, if it appears
that the accident was due to integral weakness. All the
shooting was at live birds.

THE SCORES.

Friday. At 10 birds. Hurlingham; §5 entrance; prizes, ?20. $15 and$5.
Shot on by Donaldson and Robinson, at 4 birds. Kobiuson took first,
and Donaldson took second.

Robinson 0 1 1 1 I 1 1 0 1 llPatten 1110 10 0 110

H. Bassford 1 lOOHOw Smith 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 u 1 1

A Donaldson 1 1 1 1 J 0 0 1 1 1 Kellogn 1 HOOllOw

C. ReamB 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 w )J. C. Murphy 1 1 I 0 0 0 1 w

Robinson. 1 1111 Donaldson I 1 0 1

Five pair of double birds match: 3i entrance; prizes, ?20. $15 and $50.
Rubinson first, Donaldson second. Smith third.

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H. Bassford.. 11 11 0 1 0 1 1 1 Snead - 00 10 11

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Donaldson 10 11 111 Bassford 10

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At 10 birds. Hurlingham, 85 entrance; prizes, $20 $15 and $5. Robinson
first and H. Bassford second. Murphy and Kellogg took third.

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The important case of the state of Missouri against Jas. T.
Farrell (of the firm of W. W. Judy & Co.) is at length on its
way to the Supreme Conrt of Missouri. It is one of great
importance to sportsmen, game dealers and consumers of
game, and has already been well ventilated iu the columns of
the Missouri Republican. It embraces the two questions of
whether it is lawful for a dealer to handle game in any state
during its close season— although such game was killed law-
fully in another state or territory, and secondly, whether a
dealer has the right to store in a refrigerator and sell there-
from in close season, game killed in his own state in open
season. The suit is one of a friendly nature, and fought on
principle alone between Mr. John D. Johnson, President of
the lately formed National Association for the Preservation
of Game, Birds and Fish, and the dealers of the United States,
who have urged Mr. Farrell to litigation, and profess their
intention to stand by nim to the eud. The case will surely
be eventually carried to the Sapreme Court of the United
States. As it stands at present the defendant, Mr. Farrell,
on Friday last, accepted, by agreement, a fine of SI. and at
once furnished bond and appealed to the Supreme Court of
Missouri.

The information sworu out by Capt. H. C. West, Secretary
of the National Association, and herein condenser), recites,
after the usual preamble, that James T. Farrell did, on the
30th of September, 18S5, unlawfully and knowingly purchase
and have in his possession certain birds, to wit: Pinnated
grouse (prairie chicken) during the close season of Missouri,
which last year ranged from February loth to October 15th,
and did sell the same.

It was afterwards "hereby stipulated between plaintiff and
defendant that for the purposes of trial, the following admis-
sions should be made:

1. The defendant admits that at the time and place
charged he sold five prairie chickens in the oln=e season of
Missouri, thejjirds having been lawfully killed in the open
season in Kansas, from whence they were consigned to defen-
dant in St. Lonis; and further —that they were not sold in
the original bulk or package in which they were received by
defendant.

2. The defendaut al^o admits that at the Ban Id
five pinnated grouse in the close season of

birds having been lawfully killed in that Btate
ing January, and having been kept fresh ar, 1
a refrigerator.

When the case came up in the court of crii
last Friday, Maj. Jas. C. McGinnis, of counsel
moved to dismiss on the grounds that sections 1,

182

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March 20

,f tte Revised Statutes of Missouri, upon which the informa-
tion is based, were unconstitutional, null and void.

Because sa d statutes are repugnant to and inconsistent
»ifh section 30 of article 1 of the Constitution of Jfcsso n .£&
with the fifth amendment ana section 1 of the fourteenth
Imendnient to the Constitution of the United Sta tes, and if
upheld and enforced will deprive defendant of his liberty and
property without due process of law. -«,„„«„„ a „f

Because it is repugnant to and in conflict with section b of
arricle of the Co^titution of the United States, in that it
"enches upon the exclusive power of Congress to regulate
commerce between the states. ___,i„»i Hue

On over-ruling, the motion to dismiss the nominal nne
mentioned was inflicted. . „„,_

Mr. Farrell is receiving many proffers of advice, and prom-
ises of assistance, among them being:

Messrs Bronson & Fitzgerald, of Hartford, Conn., are little
interested, as the dealers of that state take no risks and I ship
to other states every bit of game they happen to hold at the
beginning of the close season. ,

F H ilildeni-Co., of Philadelphia, have nothing of the
hog about them-not at all-which accounts for their geuer
ou? offer to share in the cost of fighting the suit to the une
of $25 if von "gel it 6sed."but not a cent if the game dealers

^Ttomls Go«y!of New Tort, has discussed the matter with
manymembers "of the Game Dealers' Association, which called
a special meeting last Thursday, to arrange assessment.

JJ Maxwell of New Orleans, has found that dealing m
game in close season does not pay under any circumstances,
and therefore does not propose to assist in fighting the battle

K McLauohlin, of New York, thinks that the law of c | lose
season cannot be defeated, nomatter where the gameis k.lled

Harry Dowie, Jr., of New York, has consulted a prominent
lawyer in that city, who thinks that the law will hold goo£

Mr. Dowie has, therefore, decided to let Jim Farrell paddle
his own canoe at personel cost.

H T Phillips & Co., of Detroit, aie of a different stripe,
believe 'in the justice of tbe game-dealers' side of the case,
and "will put up their share every time."

Bond &Pearch, of Chicago, refer to the owe of Walling
vs. State of Michigan, decided in the United States supreme
court January IS, 1SS0, but will raise a fund in the city on
the square to assist in the defense.

F M Smith of Chicago will,, ante up liberally, but tiusts
that there will be plenty to share the necessarily heavy cost.
— St. Louis Republican.

ROD.

Invocation.

[Written for the Bbeedeb and Sportsmas.J
Away to tbe mountaiD, at dawn "f tbe morning—

Away to the brook! How limpid the stream!
Where wild flowers bloom, the green banks adorning.

And tbe leaves of the alders like emeralds eleam.
With your rod and your reel, your lines ard your fly-books.

Prepare for the trout in tbe clear pools below.
Cast your lure oo tbe stream— let it float by tbe shy nooks.

And soon, at your feet, your treasure will glow.
Ob the winds, as they sweep through tbe gorge in the mountains!

What health and what vigor they bring to the mindl
Ob, the music that wells from tbe crystalline fountains!

'lis nature's alone, and leaves art far behind!
Then leave the dull mart where trade tries to hold you;

Come ! Go with me up to the hills and away
To where Morpheus, at night, in bis arms will enfold you;

And the sun will allure you through all tbe sweet day.
Come with rod and with reel-come with lures to ensnare tbem,

Tbe trout are awaiting tbe sight of your face;
Leave business cares— leave the city behind yon-
All these you can leave with the easiest grace.
But why should I plead ? Why call from the highlands ?

My voice would be heard were it feeble and low.
For it calls awav from the bay and the islands,

And you're all liike tbe ladies) "just dying to go."
Pleasaictos-, March 17, 1886. J- R- F-

Up or Down Stream?

Editol. Breeder and Sportsman:— The letter of yotir
esteemed correspondent, Mr. Gordon, in the issues of your
papers of the 6th and 13th instant, on the subject of "Up or
Duwn Stream" tishing, is both interesting and instructive,
and the manner in which he thrashes the Editor for opinions
heretofore expressed, is really invigorating and refreshing.
The subject to old anglers and to those who read fishing lit-
erature and papers is not a new one. I do not recall the
name of any American writer on salmon fishing in Canadian
■waters, or on trout fishing in the Adirondaeks or elsewhere
in American waters, who does not before the Finis give expres-
sion to his opinion on "Up or Down Stream" fishing. Most
of the opinions and discussions are or have been given, and
based uponindividnal experience, and are or have been con-
trolled or influenced by the nature and character of the
waters each has been accustomed to fish in. These opinions
are oftentimes widely at variance with each other. In my
judgment both may be correct, that is, sometimes and in some
localities it may be advisable to fish up stream, while in
others it is not. The ground under certain conditions is a
fairly debatable one, and our only appeal seems to be to ex-
perience. The circumstances under which this experience is
gaineo. are so important an element in determining their
value, thut divergent opinions must necessarily follow. Mr.
Wells, in his book on ' 'Fly Rods and Fly Tackle, " most aptly
says: "We must remember that our horizon does not include
the whole habitable globe. The truth iB, there are few
points in regard to fly hshing of which it may justly be said
this is right and that is wrong, irrespective of attendant cir-
cumstances." Up or down stream fishing is one of just such
points.

lake Mr. Webster, for instance, whose late book was
reviewed in a recent number of your paper. He is an "up-
stream" fisherman, but he frankly admits that it would not
h« advisable to fish that way in all waters. The rivers
Tweed and Clyde, upon which he did the most of his fishing,
are not rap'm waters and have open banks. It is with refer-
ence to such waters and such only that the question becomes
a fairly debatable one. If one will take th§ trouble to inves-
tigate the opinions of those writers who have expressed them-
selves in favor of "up-stream" fishing, it will be found, I
venture to say, that none of them have fished, or are accus-
tomed to fish, in rapid waters. Most of the trout streams of
California, especially those flowing from the Coast Range
, tue ocean, find their source high up in the mountains,
a from the head to the mouth the waters are almost one
jtinuous rapid. The banks, asa rule, are either high prec-
-specially in the canyons, or else densely overgrown
b trees or underbrush. The descent is very great, often
u ndreds of feet in a mile. During the winter season, from

the heavy rains, these streams are almost continously sub-
ject to great overflows and freshets. At such times the rush
of the waters is so great that immense bowlders and trees
are displaced and lodged in the channel. The trees and
brush grow, and all the debris of dead wood and timber,
lodge lengthwise of the stream. In other words, everything
has a down-stream appearance. I have not intentionally
over-drawn the nature of our mountain streams. Can any-
one imagine an angler tishing in such waters up-stream.
No, not even you, Mr. Editor — with all your well-
known enthusiasm and strength of physical endurance —
not even you, Mr. Editor, could do it. To go up such
streams would be like climbing a -steep mountain. One can-
not fish from either bank, and must therefore wade. Com-
bine the up-hill part of it, with the resistance of the rapid
water, and'two things will surely follow; but little- ground
will be covered in a day's fishing, which means not many fish,
and the angler will receive many duckings, by having his
feet taken out from under him, one of which even is not con-
ducive to, or will promote his moral welfare, and he will be
lucky if, at the end of the day, he has escaped a sprained
ankle, and a broken rod. In many places on the stream the
water wiH be too deep to wade; the angler must then take to
the bank. Watch him maneuver to get through the brush.
Every twig, limb, stick and brush points right at him, and
say as plainly as words could express it, "You cannot enter
here."' The angleris defiant. He tries. At the first assault
he receives a repulse, at the next, his line gets caught, his
leader breaks, he twitches off a fly, his hat falls off; just as
he has pushed the brush aside for an advance he runs np
against a sharp pointed dead stick and tears a hole in his
rubber boots, then, Mr. Editor, he very likely says something
that would hardly be tolerated in polite society, and finally,
as a rule, he gives up, turns about and goes down until he
finds an open space, and then goes away round to get into
the stream again. A few repetitions of such an experience
will either destroy all the fishing enthusiasm of the experi-
menter, or he will become a very early convert to the down-
stream fishing.

But when streams run through meadows, or over ground
with gradual and slow decline, and when the banks are all
open or comparatively so, so that wading is unnecessary, the
question, as I suggested before, becomes a debatable one. I
think the weight of argument, if it can be so properly termed,
and the opinions of a largemajority of fishermen, are in favor
of down stream. The perfection of fly fishing is only reached
when the fly is so handled as to deceive and attract the fish.
This is exemplified by contrasting the success of the novice
with that of tbe expert on the same matter. This perfection
cannot be reached in up-stream tishing, in the same degree as
in down stream. By fishing down the flies are always within
the complete control of the angler. By the aid of frhe current
he can place them in many places which are wholly inacces-
sible to the up-stream angler. His line need never sine, and
he can always impart a .life-like appearance to his little bunch
of feathers. The flies are not continuously coming home to
his feet and getting into slack turns and bights, and
thereby depriving him of all the opportunity for a new
cast. It is the experience of every angler that he often casts
and gets a rise, but does not strike his fish. The fish, through
fear or caution, moves down the stream a few feet. The cast
is quickly repeated, a rise and strike follows, but no fish. I
have many times followed a fish in this manner for twenty,
or even more, feet, and finally creeled him. If one was fish-
ing up stream such a fish could not be caught. It not infre-
quently happens that, by allowing the flies to move and float
some distance with the current, a fish will rise and take the
fly, which would never be caught by a cast. That mode
cannot be followed so well in casting upstream. The up-
stream fisher's line is always slack, unless he casts across
the stream. A successful strike cannot be made with a
slack line, and, as for a fish hookiug himself on such a line,
it is absurd, unless he swallows the hook, which very rarely
happens, in fly fishing. In fishing down-stream a fish is
more easily and quickly killed. When wading is proper or
necessary, and many claim that wading is the proper
thing to do, less disturbance of the water occurs in going
down stream. The feet are not lifted from the water, and
therefore there are less or no vibrations. In casting down
the line can always be left straight bythe aid of the current. It
is lebs tiresome to fish down stream when wading. The angler
can see his fish before him when he is moving down, but
never when he is moving up. More reasons might be given
to strengthen my views, but I retire after citing some author-
ities :

"Be still, moving your fly upon the water, you, yourself,
being also ahcaies moving down the stream."

Izaak Walto>\

"There is much diversity of opinion about the manner of
fishing, whether up or down the stream; the great majority
of anglers, both in Europe and in this country, favor the
latter method, and very few the former."

Johx J.Brown.

I venture to say that if you were to find twenty anglers on a
stream, nineteen would be fishing down, and only one up. I
think even the one would be fishing down before the day was
over.

"Fish down stream always, if possible."

Charles F. Orvis.

"Always, if possible, fish down stream."

NedBo-tlixe.

"Down stream is the best." Charles Hallock.

Add to these the names of Christopher North, Thaddeus
Norris, W. C Prime, George Dawson, Fitz James
Fitch, H. P. Wells, and a host of others. I am not
sure, but I thirk there should be added to this list
the names of Dame Juliana, Berners, Charles Cotton,
Sir Humphrey Davy, John Bnnyan and Sir Walter Scott. I
know a good many expert fly fishers on this coast, but I can-
not recall the name of one whom I have ever seen fishing up
stream, or who has expressed himself as favorable to that
way of fishing. For the reasons given, and others which
might have been added, and my own experience, mark me
down as a down-streamist. Fraxk Fowler.

Mr. Gordon, has made one convert to his down-stream
heresy, and the convert out-Herods Herod in his radicalism.
"Frank Fowler" i8 evidently a thorough fisherman, but we
suspect he has never tried up-stream work. Some day we
hope to pit Mr. Gordon against "Frank Fowler," one up
and the other down, oud after a day so spent our cup of joy
will absolutely slosh as we listen to our "pawky" frieud
Gordon's efforts to reconcile his great catch up-stream, with
his keen arguments against tbe possiblity of such a catch, or
*' Frank Fowler's" cute efforts to explain away Gordon's
superior creel, obtained up-stream, without fatal admissions.

Scales will fly in that happy encounter.

We desire to hear from others, on either or both sides of the
controversy, and hope some up-streamer will widen the little
gaps left open by Messrs. Gordon and "Fowler."

That is a very neat bit of verse furnished by "J. R. P." to
our Rod columns this week. Guess " he must be an angler."

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

It was delightful at Shell Mound range last Sunday after-
noon, though the temperature was somewhat unpleasant in
the morning, because of a raw wind from the northwest. The
attendanceof marksmen was unusually large, three companies
of the National Guard having their regular monthly medal
contests, together with delegations from two companies of
the Fifth Infantry, who were practicing for the team shoot
on the 20th inst.

The Nationals (First Infantry) were out in full force, and
the result of the monthly competition was as follows:

CHAMPION MEDAL.

A. Johnson 200 yards— 4 44445445 5—43

500 yards— 3 45555544 5—45-88

FIBST-CLASS MEDAL.

P. M. DieTS 200 yards— 5 44444454 5—43

5U0 yards— 5 55552444 5—44—87

SECOND-CLASS MEDAL.

C. Meyer 200 yards-4 45554444 4 — 43

500 yards— 4 54225455 5—41—84
XHIED-CLASS MEDAL.

0. Nolte "... .200 yards— 4 44544444 3—40

FOUETH-CLASS MEDAL.

C. W. Petrie 200 yards— 5 33 3 43444 4—37

Battery A, Second Artillery, had two contests — one with
carbines and the other with revolvers, at 35 yards. Sergeant
D'Arcy, Lieutenant Beatty, Private McVicker and Private
Moua won the medals in the carbine class. The contest in
the revolver classes resulted as follows: First class — Sergeant-
Major Ewell, 47 out of a possible 50 points; Sergeant Elliott,
47; McVicker, 45; Sergeant D'Arcy, 43. Second class —
Graham, 43; Blake, 43. Third class— Russell, 42; Keller, 42.

Six men of the San Rafael Company, Company D, Fifth
Infantry, were on the range, practicing under the tutelage of
R. C. Moore, of the Oakland Guard. This was the first time
any of the gentlemen of the team ever shot at the distance,
and Mr. Moore said they did remarkably well under the
circumstances.

Yesterday P. M. Diers and S. J. Pembroke, of G Company,
First Infantry, sent a challenge to Sergeant A. J. Ruddock
and Corporal George Simpson, of C Company, same regiment,
to shoot a 20-shot match, with military rifles, at 200 and 500
yards — totals to count, and the date of the match to be here-
after fixed.

The Boston police have organized a military squad, and are
practicing at the targets. When they get so they can find a
bull's-eye every other shot, Captain Douglass should, and
ought to, send his boy6 after the Hub phalanx and get their
scalps. The Captain could find room for another trophy in
his big cabinet, if he tried right hard.

The Nationals' Rifle Club has accepted the challenge made
by Colonel Ranlett, a few weeks ago, for a match at 200 and
500 yards. No response has been received by the club, from
the Fifth Infantry, however.

Schuetzen Park.

The monthly medal shoot of the California Schuetzen Club
was held on Sunday last. A. Strecker won the champion
medal with 440 rings out of a possible 500; McLaughlin won
the first-class medal with 402 rings; H. J. Browning, second-
class medal, 412 rings; Gumbel, third-class medal, 3S4 rings,
and Young, fourth-class medal, 369 rings.

Mr. Strecker's score is remarkable — the best ever made at a
twenty-five ring target on the coast or the United States, in
an official match, with twenty shots, and for his performance
was awarded a heavy and handsome gold medal. At &
former club shoot, last year, the same marksman made 235
sis-inch bull's-eyes in 49S shots, the greatest number ever
made in one day, Mr. Strecker's detailed score is as follows
—200 yards, off-hand;

Strecker 21 23 16 21 24 25 21 21 24 20

23 21 20 23 19 23 23 25 22 25— HO

This is an average of twenty-two rings, or six-inch bull's-
eyes.

The reserve of the military rifle phalanx of the Schuetzens
had a shoot for a prize donated by the club, with the follow-
ing result — Mr. Heath, one of the members, yet to shoot:
McLaughlin 200 yards— 4 54545454 3—43

454444554 5—44—87
A. TJtschU 200 yards— 4 44444544 3—40

444443544 4-4O-80
Radovich 200 yards-4 44344434 4—38

444344454 4—40-78
Browning 200 vards— t 44444543 3—39

344444345 4—39—78

Next Sunday California Schuetzen Club will have a picnic
and shooting festival in Alameda. Thirty money prizes,
ranging from $25 down to SI, are offered at the public target,
and fifty valuable prizes — jewelry, silver and plated-ware, etc.
— will be offered at the honorary target, open to any rifle not
over forty-five calibre, all sights except telescope allowed.

The authorities of Alameda have passed an order stopping
shooting at Schuetzen Park after April 15th. Last Monday
evening committres from the shooting clubs, President Davis
of the Narrow gauge Railroad and other gentlemen, met the
Trustees to protest against this action and endeavored to hare
it rescinded.

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Seattle.

On Saturday, March 6th, the rifle match between the offi
cers of the regular army, now in Seattle, and the officers of
the home militia, was shot at the range north of Belltown. The
target is the one in common use there, six by four feet, and
the riflemen stood at two hundred yards' distance therefrom
as they blazed away at the bull's-eyes. The match was wit-
nessed by a large number of ladies and gentlemen. The after-
noon was quite pleasant, though the weather threatened a
shower as the match was closing. The home team was vic-
torious by twenty-one points. The following is the official
score :

seculars' bltle TEAM.

Capt, G. R. Carpenter 4 22300444 S— 28

Capt. C H. Warrens 4 54430360 2—30

Dr.E. B. Moseley 3 4 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 4-3G

Lieut. P. Hasflon 4 43520440 3—29

Lieut. R. T. Yeatnian 3 23542446 3-34

Lieut. W. B. Reynolds 4 04432434 4—33

Lieut. J. H. QuBtin 4 34234542 6—36

Capt.A. H. Balnbridgo 4 24444983 5-U6

Total 260

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Lieut. W. T. Sharpe 4 44232432 0-28

Captain E. 51. Carr 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 3 4-37

Lieut. L. E. Dawson 3 4444434a a — 4tl

Lieut. Edward Hunt 4 2 4 5 2 3 2 2 3 4-31

Lieut. J. B. Metcalfe 2 33044340 4-27

Lieut. Jos. F.McNaught 5 44345345 4—41

Lieut. C. L. F. Kellogg 4 3 3 3 5 4 4 4 3 4—37

Capt. Joseph Green 4 544o3433 o— 40

Total 231

Standing Position in Shooting1.

"The body should be turned to the half, or three-quarters,
right; the left foot should be advanced about ten inches or a
foot to the left front, i. e., straight in front of the centre of the
left side when the body is turned; and the toes of this foot
should point straight towards the target. The right foot
should be at least ten inches in the rear of the left heel, and
should point to the right at a direct angle to the left foot.
This gives a Brm pedestal to the body, which should be erect
and firmly braced up, every muscle being kept as taut and as
firm as possible.

"The rifle should be pressed firmly into the middle of the
shonlder, the right elbow being raised to a level witn the
neck, thus arranging the muscle of the shoulder so as to
form a compact padded bed for the butt. The heel of the
butt should, properly, be in a line with the top part of the
shoulder. |

"The left arm should be brought straight under the nfle,
and its upper portion, to the elbow, should be firmly rested
on the left breast, as by doing this the rifle can be held much
more firmly than when the left arm is unsupported.

"There is no harm in allowing the body to bend slightly
backwards, which, indeed, is sometimes a great help in gain-
ing a perfectly steady and comfortable position; but care
should be taken not to disturb the proper equilibrium in the
slightest degree. Leaning forward ■ should be especially
avoided, as it is impossible to aim steadily if this is done.

"If this position is maintained there is no fear of sore
shoulders from the recoil of the rifle, more especially as rais-
ing the right elbow straight with the shonlder effectually
covers the shoulder-bone with a fleshy, muscular pad, and
thereby preserves it from the kick.

"In all forward positions the right hand should hold the
small of the bntt with an iron clutch, the forefinger being
well pressed round the trigger, so as to secure the maiimum
power, and the thumb should rest directly behind the ham-
mer, pointing straight to the front." [The rear sight of sport-
ing-rifles may not allow of this last direction.]

"The pointing of the thumb straight to the front is appar-
ently a trivial, vet it is a most important, point, as it has the
undoubted effect of affording a considerable access of the
needed firmness of grasp; and when the trigger is being
pulled, or rather pressed," the action described by the right
hand should be as though it were being attempted to press
the thumb into the wood-work, and at the same time to
squeeze the trigger, trigger -guard, and the small of the butt
into one lump. In fact, the motion should be as though one
were squeezing the very last drop of water out of a large
sponge gathered in the ball of the hand.

"The left hand should also be simultaneously firmly clutch-
ing the rifle, and holding it bard into the shoulder with the
utmost amount of muscular force possible. In fact the rifle
should be grasped so firmly with both hands that, should
either be removed, if it were possible, there would be no dif-
ference in the steadiness of aim . It is a mistake to suppose
that the sole function of the right hand is to pull the trigger."
— The Bifle Shots' Manual.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in ali instances writing plainly names of sire inddam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Visits.

California Kennels, Sacramento, LlewelHn setter Janet by
Count Noble— Dashing Novice, to same owners Harold by
Gath — Gem, on February 26, 18S6.

Whelpa.

California Kennels, Sacramento, Llewellin setter bitch
Marion by Rake — Bessie Lee, bred to same owners Harold by
Gath— Gem, on January 2, 1SS6, missed.

California Kennels, Sacramento, Irish red setter Dido by
champion Ben — Jessie, whelped four, on March 6, 1SS6, to
same owners Harold by Gath — Gem.

Newark.

To-morrow, at Newark Park, a series of courses will be run,
in order to utilize the few hares remaining at that place,
Some fifteen or twenty slips are on the card.

and plastered throughout. We occasionally hear the puppy,
but can't locate the sound sufficiently to tell where to cut
through to get it out. The kitten will, no doubt, get out
all right, but it wiil be impossible for the puppy to get down.
They have been there for four or five days. The cat comes
out regularly for her food. If I had the cat trained like old
Dorr I should say "fetch," and the puppy would appear.
I'll present yon the "purp" if you will devise the means to
procure it. Feed. A. Taft.

Trcckee, March 16, 1SS6.

■ — <=.

Waltonian's "Waterloo Notes.

Mr. Geo. T. Allender, the trainer of sporting dogs, writes
that he will soon return to the neighborhood of San Francisco,
to remain through the summer. He says his dogs are looking
well and doing well, particluarly Mas, the Bang Bang —
Beulah puppy, owned by Mr. E. W. Briggs, of this city.

A Pup in a Pickle.

Editor Breeder akd Sportsman: — In your last issue you
reported the Dorris — Dorr, Gordon setter whelps. A few
words in connection with above may be of interest. There
being ten S20-pieces in the litter, I wanted to save each one. I
thought that eight (3) would be all that Dorris could well
take care of, and being unable to find a foster mother in the
■way of a dog, I procured a eat, which immediately adopted
them. I allowed her one kitten and two female puppies. All
went on well for a week, when a lady applied to me for one
to relieve her in nursing a child. I gave her one from the
An hour later the cat, kitten and puppy were missing,

cat.

Editor Breeder and Sports-Max: — The great American
and English Waterloos are things of the past. I was much
pleased to read in the Breeder a:vD Sportsman that the former
was quite a success for the first attempt, although I was
rather disappointed to see so lew entries, as I know there are
a large number of greyhounds kept within a hundred miles
of San Francisco. I failed to see the names of so many old
coursers, as nominators, that it suggested to me a "hitch" some
where, or, perhips, the paltry sum of $10 entrance-fee; be
that as it may, the Newark Park Association has my good
wishes for a grand future. On Wednesday, February 17th,
we began the greatest coursing meetiug of the season, "The
Waterloo." The weather was thick, hazy, and cold, yet it
brought together a large army of coursing men from the
United Kingdom to see their favorites gallop over the famous
battle ground of Altcar plains. Since the enclosed style of
coursing was inaugurated at Kempton, Plumpton, Haydock,
Gosforth and Four Oak Parks, the attendance at Waterloo has
been a little shaken; but this season an immense crowd
turned up, almost a» large as the standing army of Great
Britain. At Gosfortb and Kempton the prizes are double
the amount, yet it is singular the greyhound that carries off
the "dog derby" gets the seal of fame, no matter if it be thefirst
and last win, he or she holds the trump card, and always will
be patronized by the influential coursing men of the king-
dom. It was the general opinion of old coursers that the
meeting was the most orderly that has been for years. The
committee had their work cut out to keep the immense
crowd under control. This they did, and no mistake. There
was a large force of detectives, so that pickpockets did a poor
business. Before I go any further, I may mention that the
usual yearly sale of greyhounds took place at Lucas' Auction
Mart, from saplings to four-year-olds. I have attended
the sale on many occasions, but I never saw dogs bought
for such small sums. A beginner, for the sum of
$300, could have had a good kennel of really good and
fashionable blood, that would be able to pick up some
outside stakes. A good many of your readers will know the
usual trysting place at Altcar, North End. The first day
there were a half-dozen courses got, but most of them were
of a "fluky" nature. This year the committee wisely aban-
doned it and commenced to the left of the road. As the time
drew nigh, Tom Wilkinson, the slipper, put in an appear-
ance, looking as fresh as a daisy and as hard as a prize
fighter. He was quickly followed by Judge Hedly mounted
on his noble charger. As the clock struck 10 he
divested himself of his overcoat and displayed a tine figure,
with his fine polished spurs, yellow-topped Wellington boots,
yellow riding breeches, red coat and vest, black velvet cap,
white tie, and rosy cheeks. He looked every inch a sports-
man. Mr. Hyde's Ballangeich and Mr. Smith's Gondolier
opened the ball for the first round. The former won easily.
The Scotch dog Highland Fling and the Irish dog Judge
tried conclusions, but the latter was a disgrace to the Green
Isle. The favorite Miss Glendyne and Wanganui were soon
sent off. A cart-load of money to a tive-cent cigar on
her ladyship, who came leading up to her hare four lengths
in front, came nicely ronnd and sent puss to the dog, but
before he could use his game the bitch shot past like an
arrow, ran round about him, and finished up a brilliant
course at the drain. Mr. Gladstone's Greater Scot, and Mr.
Dunn's La Mascotte were nest. Two to one on the Scot, who
jumped right into his stride, turned his hare five lengths in
advance, went wide of his mark — a grand chance for La
Mascotte, which she improved by putting in some pretty
work behind a fast hare, when the Scot went by and drove
puss out of sight, thanks to his extra speed. K. Halliday
and Donald Macartney were nest slipped. Betting was 6 to 5
on Halliday, who, in the run up, showed three lengths ahead,
coming nicely round, kept his place for a number of drives;
then Macartney had his trick at the wheel, but soon gave
way to Halliday, who finished up with a dashing kill, to
win all oneway. Bit of Fashion, the divider of last year, and
Sir R. Jardine'sTeniers — U to 10 on Bit of Fashion. To a nice
slip the favorite just got the turn on the inside, fell head over
heels, and let Teniers in for a grand chance, to square mat-
ters, but did not seem to hold his feet on the ploughed land
where the bitch got possession and won handsomely. The old
Irish Veteran Pinkertos, and His Highness the Duke of
Newcastle. — Sis to four on the Irish crack. To a grand hare,
the Veteran showed three lengths better pace for the turn,
steadying himself raced past for the second and wound up a
splendid run trial all one way. Great cheers for the old dog.
Dear Olive, another that crossed the water to do battle for
Patland, and Glancns. Betting, 11 to 10 on Dear Olive. This
was a pretty race. Glaucus led from slip3 for some distance on
the inside, the hare circling from Olive, when she crossed over,
took the turn in dashing style, and won a merry coarse. Axis
and Algazer. — The latter came from the old sod, with a flourish
of trumpets, to haul down the British Flag, but he turned
out a big fraud. The crack Clamor, that has been doing the
bottled-up business all the year, and a smart puppie Let Go.
— Sis to four on Clamor. To a wide slip Let Go seemed toget
the best ot it, but the crack just forged ahead for the turn, and
kept his place for a long sequence before Let Go got a chance.
A rattling give and take followed, all in favor of Clamor, who
finished up with the kill. Mr. FilkiDgton's Penelope II and
Mr. Haywood's Rock View. — For the last two weeks the
former has been backed to win. She is a mean, shabby look-
ing little dog, but has fair pace, is gafne. and a regular sticker.
Betting, five to two on Penelope. From a long straight slip
tbey ran side by side until the hare bent round to Rock
View for the turn. Penelope soon got possession and clev-
erly ran up an immense score. Rock View took advantage of
the only chance, but stumbled. The Little Wonder then
went on for a few more drives and the deatb, a nice per-
formance. This ended the first ronnd of particulars. First
ties — Miss Glendyne and the Earl of Haddington's Highland
Fling. Betting, five to ten on Glendyne. Tbe moment the
favorite left the slips she began to open out a wide- gap of
four lengths for first time, coming smartly round held her place
for the nest few points, when Highland Fling got in and
soon began to make things look warm for her ladyship.
Not to be denied, however, ahe put on steam and again took

in hand. Greater Scot and Meoles' Hero, kennel compan-
ions, trained by that old public trainer Archie Cooke.
Betting, 7 to 4 on the Scot. On a piece of rough ground
they were sent off. Scot reached his hare three lengths in
advance for first turn, lost his balance and fell;the Hero came
along for a drive and floundered head over heels, the Scot
came up groggy and managed to kill and win after a poor
scrambling course. R. Halliday and Bit of Fashion.— 6 to 4
on Halliday, who soon showed dayligUt of four lengths for the
turn, got quickly round, wrenched and killed, beating Bit of
Fashion pointless. Pinkerton & Coleraine. — Betting, 7 to 4 on
Pinkerton. To a fast hare, the favorite just got the
turn; Coleraine now got well placed for a big score, which
mada the Irish Brigade look anything but rosy; the old dog
came with a rush, took possession and never left the scut
until puss escaped. The flag went up for old Pinkerton,
amidst great cheering. Dear Olive and Anguish. — Thirteen
to eight on the latter. On a strong inside Dear Olive got
first turn, kept her place for a nice sequence. Anguish now
became quite busy, but too late, wben the hare escaped.
Another clever win for the old sod. Penelope II and Har-
poon.— 7 to 4 on Penelope. In a long stretch the bitch seemed
to have her head to the frunt, finally Harpoon wore her down
and got first turn, Penelope got in for second, and brought puss
round, when Harpoon began to count up, but, likeaflash, the
little iavorit'j shotpast for a wrench and kill to win, with very
little to spare. Second ties — Miss Glendyne and Ballangeich.
2 to 1 on the lady, who got first turn by three lengths, kept her
place for a few points, going wide, let in Ballangeich for a
weak point, then she dashed in to kill, an easy winner.

Greater Scot and Sham. Betting, 9 to 4 on the Scot. To a
beautiful slip, the Scot soon showed a pair of clean heels to
Sham, got home first by four lengths, coming smartly around
for second and third turns; his great speed told a tale.
When puss broke away Sham was only allowed a few weak
points, when Greater Scot wound up with a splendid kill.
Pinkerton and R. Halliday ran neck and neck in a short spin .
When the hat came off, nest time of asking, old Pinkerton
polished off Mr. Halliday tip-top fashion.

Penelope II and Clamor.— Betting, 9 to 4 on the latter. Ex-
citement ran high, the Lancashire men backing their favor-
ite with heaps of coin. To a capital slip they were sent on
their mission. A blanket would have covered them both, but
Penelope just got the turn, then Clamor had his say with a
few drives, but fell into the ditch, but soon got out before a
great deal of mischief was done; he got another look in, but
the little bitch shot pass and killed. When the flag went up
for Mr. Pilkington's bitch the Lancashire men went fairly
mad. Dear Olive and Madeline.— 6 to4 on the Irish bitch.
After a no go, 6 to 4 was bet on Madeline. To a very wide slip
Madeline showed pace, but Dear Olive crept up just to lose
the turn, coming smartly round put in some telling points
and the kill, a smart performance for the Irish bitch.
Third ties— Betting, 2 to 1 on Miss Glendyne against
Greater Scot. The excitement was at burning heat. The
friends of Scot pungled down their gold, while the friends of
Glendyno were not slow to plank down their stacks of £5
notes. A galloping hare soon came along, and Tom WilEin-
son sent the cracks off as straight as an arrow. To the aston-
ishment of every person Glendyne led up two lengths for
firat turn, keeping her place for a couple of drives, then placing
the dog; the bitch, with great gameness, rushed right past for
the kill, almost beating Greater Scot pointless. Great
cheering for Miss Glendyne. Luther beat Birmingham,
Pinkerton beat Wingrave. Penelope beat Dear Olive. Third
and last day — Cup Dogs: Mr. Hibbert's Miss Glendyne
(Nottingham) beat Mr. Leas' Luther (Midland Counties);
Mr. Pilkington's Penelope II (Lancashire) beat Mr. Watson's
Pinkerton (Ireland). Deciding course: Miss Glendyne by
Paris — Lady Glendyne beat Penelope LT by Macpherson —
Stitch in Time. Betting, 15 to S on Glendyne. To a rattling
good hare they were sent on their final journey. The little
Wonder got into her running stride first, but the favorite
drew past and got the turn by a length. Penelope nicked in
for second turn, brought puss to Glendyne, who dashed her
game about until the death. The hoisting of the red flag for
Miss Glendyne caused immense cheering. No doubt, the
winner is a greyhound from the toe nails to the tip of her
tail, and one of the best that ever put foot on the Waterloo
plains. The runner np, though defeated, is as clever as can
be made. If your many readers will look back they will find
that I said the cup would not go out of Lancashire, and I
backed Greater Scot to be my champion, with Miss Glendyne
aa a dangerous customer; therefore my calculation comes
pretty well up to the mark. Deciding course for purse: Mr.
Lea's Let Go by Clyto— Stylish Lady beat Mr. Irving's Iris
by Coleraine Dimond — Iron dole. For the Waterloo Plate,
Mr. Mather's Meols1 Hero by Macpherson — Meols' Vixen beat
Mr. Dent's Bit of Fashion by Paris — Pretty Nell, hnlf-sister to
Miss Glendyne. It is years since the great event passed off
so satisfactorily, and it will be long remembered as the year
of Miss Glendyne's trinmph. Waltonian*.

Liverpool, February 22, 1SS6.

The Waterloo Winner.

They were in a wood shed connected to the house. Upon

investigation I found that the cat had carried both up on to

a pile of wood ten feet high, and thence on a two-inch stringer

some fifteen feet, until she found somewhere an opening,

enabling her to get between the flooring and ceiling of the I possession after a fast hare that gave both dogs a terrible

second story. Our house ia a very large one, double flooring, | grueling, and the heroine of last year won with something

The London Sportsman criticises her thus:

"Miss Glendyne is a truly grand bitch, and, no donbt, the
best Altcar greyhound living. Her last four courses were
all magnificent "displays, and, albeit lucky to survive the first
day, it does not detract from her great merits. Her own
party, however, have freely confessed tbat she was compara-
tively untrained, and that there was something more than
the frost which prevented her being worked. My readers
already know that she broke a toe dnring tbe summer, and
that she was under the care of Mr. R. H. Hutton, the
eminent bone-setter. She got perfectly sound, but the nail
grew in such a way as to injure an adjoining toe nearly every
time she galloped. She kept contiuually pulling up lame,
and last week wis again in the hands of Mr. Hutton, who
dressed her nail close down as recently as last Mouday morn-
ing, before she left Loudon. How unfit she was was made
apparent by the feeble attempt she made to kill tbe first hare
at which she was slipped, and it was fortunate for her party
that she was then pitted against such a poor opponent. She
was almost equally helpless next time, a comparatively poor
hare standing up for twenty turns, the moderate Highland
Fling haviDg to kill at last. Penelupe II ffonld have made a
fine example of her in that particular course. SSe came ont
an entirely different greyhound next -day, and electrified
people by the style in which she ran away from Ballangeich,
who had got easily off and was going fast. There will be few,
if anv. dispute the fact that she is the best Alt. ar greyhound
of the piesent day, and she would bear off tbe pain:
all comers for grandeur of style. I shall not pl»««e ;
dyne on the same pinnacle of excellence as M«f
nor will Penelope II compare with Bab at the J
excepting when these two immortal celebrities
in 1869, I question if two better greyhounds were e
the finish of a Waterloo battle.

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STALXIOSSS— THOROUGHBRED.

EODgfield. Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Milner, Rancbu del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three t'heers, Thos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Rancbo del Paso, John Mackoy, Sacramento.

STAIXIItXS-TROTTERS.

Abbolsford, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
AlphCUN, F. F. Griffith, IWu ysville.
Auteeo. I. De Turk, Santa iiosa.
Auteros. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.
Antevolo. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
Clovis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cook's Humble to 11 iaii. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cresct>. Cook Farm, Danville.
«Juyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Guy Wil Itcs. \\ in . Corbilt, San Mateo.
I.e Grand, Wm. Corbitt. San Mateo.
Itlambriiio WllLies, David Bryson, Stockton.
Mt'iilo. v»m, Dwyer, San Jose.
SiilwuiHl. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Pancoast. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Stein way, Cook Farm, Danville.

ST AIAIONS— DRAFT.

Pride of 1'ree. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpet te, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

accredited with being more suitable for rearing horses
than those which are level, and this is probably correct.
Water runs off more rapidly, and a dry soil is, without
doubt, the best adapted for the growth of herbage which
will afford the best pabulum to produce bone, muscles,
tendons, etc. That it is not an absolute essential, is
proved by the history of horse-breeding in California.
Mollie McCarty, Duchess of Norfolk, Flood, Ealston and
many others which have gained renown, were reared on
the plains of Putah Creek, but, though nearly level, the
creek has cut a deep channel, and in ordinary stages of
water is far below the level of the plain.

Palo Alto, Santa Anita, Cienega, where Beaconsfield
was reared, Sunny Slope, Eancho del Paso, Rancho del
Rio are not far above ocean levels, and there is not a
breeding farm of any note in California which can claim
a high altitude. Mr. "Winters has reared a few thorough-
bred horses in Nevada, though so few in comparison
with those he has bred in California that it would be
unfair to bring their merits into juxtaposition. That
within a base line marked by the level of the ocean and
a few hundred feet above the best horses can be reared is,
susceptible of actual proof. Then there are climatic con-
ditions of more importance than those which are governed
by atmospheric pressure, is also true, and that California
combines more advantages in respect to climate for
the breeding and rearing of horses which can go fast and
stay, than any other state in the Union, if not any other
country, we firmly believe.

High Altitudes for Rearing Horses.

There is a prevailing impression that high altitudes
are better adapted for breeding and rearing horses which
are subjected to severe exertions, than countries which
are nearer to ocean levels. This we never believed. It
is not sustained by the records, and the best long-distance
horses have been natives of countries which are not far
above tide-marks. The great "race-horse regions," from
the eastern shore of Maryland to our side of the conti-
nent, are found to be at no great elevation, and though
those districts in Kentucky and Tennessee which have
produced the fastest and stoutest for many years are
quite a distance from salt water, the altitutu is not suffi-
cient to make much difference in atmospheric pressure.
There are analogies between animal and vegetable life,
and what is favorable to the perfection of one will be
found well adapted for t he growth of the other. Where-
ever the small grains and grasses flourish, horses can be
reared which will possess the qualities desired in race-
horses and fast trotters. The idea that highly rarified
air strengthens the lungs, is not supported by facts. There
are atmospheric conditions which are favorable to recov-
ery from pulmonary complaints, and there is scarcely a
doubt that men and horses reared where the air is atten-
uated can undergo greater exertions in that climate than
those which have not been accustomed to breath so light
a fluid. But the restorative principle lies in the fact that
the lungs are exercised without fatiguing the muscles.
The respiratory organs are strengthened without the
stimulus of muscular exertion, which in some cases of
diseases would be injurious, and then again there is what
may be called a nerve tonic in a cool atmosphere.
Horses which are called upon for extreme efforts require
that the whole system be as nearly perfect as possible.
There is little benefit derived from the most perfect of
breathing organizations if there is not a corresponding
perfection in the motive power. Brain, heart, lungs and
muscles must be in unison, and these, 100, nmat be joined to
a framework which will admit of being moved with the
least force compatible with a high rate of speed. It
does not signify how high the pressure, if the machinery
it acts upon is imperfect, as the increased friction will
counteract increased power. In countries where there is
au excess of moisture, and in tropical climates, elevation
is advantageous to physical growth. Hot, moist air,
while it stimulates vegetable production, is inimical to
aaiiual life, though in dry countries even extreme heat
has not so pernicious an influence. Rolling lands are

Spirit of the Times Futurity Stakes.

As we predicted, there has been a liberal response to the
liberal offer of the proprietor of the Spirit of the Times, and
295 nominations made in the Futurity Stakes. We are
much pleased to chronicle so gratifying a return to tho
promoter, and especially well pleased that California has
done so well. There are twenty-nine named from this
far-off side of the continent, Palo Alto standing at the
head of the whole list in the number engaged. John A.
Goldsmith names four, L. J. Rose two, W. F. Smith, Dr.
Hicks and Ariel Lathrop each one. Of the twenty nom-
inations from Palo Alto, six are by Electioneer, three by
Ansel, two by General Benton, three by Piedmont, three
by Clay and three by Whips. Among the mares are
Columbine the dam of Anteeo and Antevolo, Dame Win-
nie the dam of Palo Alto; Beautiful Bells the dam of
Hinda Rose, Lady Thorne, Jr., the dam of Santa Claus,
Marti, dam of Marlet, and Addie, dam of Manon. Mr.
Rose has in Minnehaha and Lady Babcock, the first in
foal to Kismet, and it is a grand thing for Sunny Slope
that there should be a representative of that grand colt
from a nonpareil such as Minnehaha has proved herself
to be. All of Goldsmith' b nominations are by Director,
and from mares of the highest class. Sweetness is
one of them, Echora another, and we suppose the
unnamed Nutwood mare is one belonging to a gentleman
in Oakland, and if that is the case we hazard the prophesy
that it will be a troublesome customer to beat. He was
foaled about the middle of February, and on the Kith of
March we saw him show a wonderful gait for a foal under
a month old. His mother is a remarkably fine-looking
mare, and her dam was by Alexander's Abdallah. Dr.
Hicks is a rare good hand with colts, and his stock have
the faculty of trotting fast when young. So is Wilbur
Smith, and he has a good mare to depend upon. Alto-
gether we are very well satisfied with the chance Califor-
nia has to win this, the biggest trotting stake that has
ever been gotten up. But in the editorial commenting
on this stake, the Spirit is in error. That claims that the
Wilson Stallion Stake, which closed April 1st, 1881, with
sixty-eight nominations, and the Everett Stakes, which
closed March 2d, 1885 "with 74, beat the records." The
Embryo Stake, which closed January 1st, 18S1, had one-
hundred and one nominations, and that we had the good
fortune to win with Antevolo. This was the more
remarkable, as there were none outside of the Pacific
Coast. This was also a produce stake, and the first
Embryo which closed January 1st, 1879, was the first
trotting stake of that kind which we can recall.

Sale of Sultan, et al.

It was fortunate for Mr. Rose, inasmuch as he has
Stamboul, fortunate for trotting-horse' breeders in Cali-
fornia, when others were sold at fair prices, by drawing
attention to their stock, and particularly fortunate for
the purchasers as they obtained a tried good horse for a
moderate outlay. Anomalous though it may appear to
class seller and buyer as benefited in a like degree, this is
one of the cases where the statement is sustained by
sound logic. The sale of the siro alone would only have
benefited his breeder and owner by the sum received.
When coupled with so many of his get, and these sold at
prices which showed a high appreciation of their quali-
ties, the amount represented is not only quite a fortune
to make in a subsidiary pursuit in a few years, but it also
puts a stamp of high worth on Mr. Rose's stock. We
shall have more to say hereafter in this connection.

Condition.

We were not aware that the accomplished veterinarian
of the N. Y. Spirit of the Times had written anything in
relation to the preparation of stallions for the season, or
that our assistant had copied one of them, when the arti-
cle of last week, on the same subject was prepared.
Owing to serious sickness in our family the office was
not visited for over two weeks, and though a favorable
change permitted crossing the bay last Tuesday, our
sojourn was of the briefest. In the Spirit of March 6th?
the subject was continued, and very ably, too, from a vet-
erinary standpoint. The Only objection is that medicines
are recommended which should only be given under the
advice and supervision of a competent practitioner.
There is nothing in reality required during the season,
provided excess is guarded against, different from other
periods of the year. That is a system which will keep a
horse in vigorous health, will be efficient, and when health
fails the animal is not iu fit condition for procreation. We
have little faith in medicinal compounds unless there be
actual necessity. That necessity does not arise when an
over-fed, under-worked horse refuses his feed. More exer-
cise and less grain will generally work a cure, though there
may be nervous horses — the nervousness increased by their
duties — which will require artificial tonics to support
them. Exercise, plenty of it judiciously given, will gen-
erally allay nervousness, though it must not be carried
so far as to produce exhaustion, and for that class of
horses the slower the better. Dr. Finlay recommends an
occasional fresh sod placed within reach "to neutralize
a tendency to acidity," and this is certainly good advice,
though we would prefer when practicable, to "hold the
animal out to grass" for an hour or two each day. In
this respect California has an advantage over most other
countries, inasmuch as from January to June there is
green feed, and with Unfrozen ground for horses to gnaw.
Before there was an opportunity in the east for horses to
"get to the ground," our practice was to put quaking asp
poles in the stalls. Bitter though it was, they would eat
the bark: with avidity, and in many instances horses
which were off their feed would regain their appetites.
It is a rare thing for horses which have regular slow,
and moderately, to be dainty. The trouble in a majority
of instances is with the idle and fast workers. "Country
stallions," which make the rounds, are not apt to be
"pinglers," and even those which run with "bands" do not
suffer as much as would be supposed by men whose expe-
rience has been restricted to ordinary usages. We can-
not do better than to reiterate feed well, that is, regularly
and with the best; give plenty of exercise; restrict the
services to proper limits; taboo drugs, condition powders
and all kinds of medicated mashes; ignore drenches and
cordial balls; regulate the rations by the appetite; groom
thoroughly, but with, implements that will not irritate
the skin, and insist on their attendants abstaining from
treatment which will ruffle the temper. We have found
beneficial effects from keeping a full supply of Liverpool
salt constantly before them, and it is astonishing how
much of it some horses will eat.

Why Not?

Are there any "good and sufficient reasons" why the
State Agricultural Society of California should not open
a stake for trotting stallions, heats of two miles? From
every point of view we can look at it there is nothing
discernable in the way. Breeders of trotting horses are
certaiuly*iuterested, as it is of great importance to them
to learn where this is endurance as well as speed. The
public is interested, not only by being presented with an
opportunity to witness one of the best races of the season,
but also that portion of the people which desires fast
hoises can form a better estimate of the various strains
of blood and of their capacity to go fast and stay. The
managers of the exhibition will surely favor the scheme,
as, under proper conditions, the added money will be a
wise outlay, returning several times its cost. For instance
suppose that a stake was opened something after this
formula.

California Stale, a sweepstakes for all trotting stallions
of $500 each, $100 to accompany nomination, $150 to
be paid on the first of August" next, and $250 the day
previous to the day fixed for the race; heats of two miles
in harness; five or more subscribers to fill, $1,500 added.
The winner to receive all the stakes and forfeits, the
second $1,000, tho third $500. Races to be trotted on
the last day of the Fair of 1886. To name and close on
May 1, 1886. Three or more starters required for added
money to be given; iu case there was only two starters
Stokes and forfeits to be divided, 75 per cent, to winner
25 per cent, to second.

To engage in a stake of this kitid there are plenty of
stallions on this coast which, undoubtedly, would come
in, and trotting would please the owners more than to
meet eastern champions; Anteeo, Albert W., Abbotsford,
Brown Jug, Le Grand, Palo Alto, Menlo, Ansel, Ante-

1888

2$t£ Hjfrjecaer mid J^taistiran.

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volo, Guy "Wilkes, Monroe Chief, Marin, Dawn, Jim
Mulvenna, Stamboul, Clay, Brigadier, Altamont. There
may be others with just as good claims, but from the
above list, it is a "dead certainty" that the requisite
number of subscribers will be obtained. "We mention
subscribers in place of nominations so that, if filled, it
would be with five different interests. From what we
hear, in all probability Mr. Corbitt will name both of
his horses, as Le Grand is reported to have made such
progress as to give hopes of him being a worthy competi-
tor, and in that ease it would be well worth an extra
■ hundred to have the choice up to August 1st. It may be
Palo Alto will name all three mentioned, and the Sargent
brothers decide on taking a double chance with Brown
Jug and Jim Mulvenna.

Five of the eighteen have beaten 2:20, and the others
which have gained records not far off from that figure,
Palo Alto and Stamboul being only four years old, it
may be asking a good deal to have them contend with
old horses, but it must be borne in mind that Albert "W.
trotted in 4:51 when at that age, and these two colts have
not only shown fine speed as they are bred to stay.
Again, it may be thought that to include "green horses"
with such known good ones as Anteeo, Guy Wilkes,
Monroe Chief, Albert W., Abbotsford, Brigadier, etc., is
altogether out of bounds, and yet should the "dark divis-
ion" take part, we confidently anticipate they will make
a grand showing. At all events it will cost a little to
open the stake, and if opened will be greatly disappointed
if it does not "fill."

Purchase of Ruby.

Mr. Corbitt made a good move when he bought this
great young mare and the others of her relatives in his
last trip to Los Angels.

When Sultan has made such a "happy nick" on mares
of Hambletonian blood it is scarcely problematical that
like results will follow when his lines are coupled with
such stallions as Guy Wilkes and Le Grand. Ruby
proved beyond reasonable controversy that she is one of
the best young trotters that has been reared even in
California. It will be the general desire of the admirers of
fast trotting that she be permitted to make a still higher
mark or the tablet of fame, before being relegated to the
stud, as no one who witnessed her performances of last
year can doubt her ability to do it. Personal interests
would suggest contrary advice as by her retirement those
which are eligible to the same class would get rid of a
dangerous competitor, but in effecting that the sport
would be shorn of a good deal of interest. In this con-
nection, the statement which Froissart makes in his
chronicles is appropriate. Writing of his visit to Scot-
land, he was surprised to find the warriors, after a battle
in which they were defeated, devoutly thanking the
Lord for having given them so good a fight, and when a
race is lost by meeting with a rattler there is great satis-
faction in making a good showing. The other purchases
of Mr. Corbitt were happy selections.

Although Isaac Murphy's contract with Mr. Baldwin
does not require him to ride on this side of the Rockies,
lie has concluded to visit California, and will don the
first colors of the Santa Anita stable, at the Spring
Meeting of the Blood Horse Association. The "Colored
Archer" stands at the very head of his profession, in
America, and there will be a great curiosity on the part
of Californians to have a look at him and note his way
of doing things.

The Capital Turf Club have a card in our advertising
department this week inviting proposals for the pool-
selling and book-making privileges at their Spring
Meeting. The list of entries will be found in this issue and
a glance at the array of horses engaged will show a
grand outlook for sport and speculation.

Anteeo, 2:16 1-4.

It is a high credit mark to be the fastest trotting horse
ever bred ou the west side of the Missouri. It is something
to be second on the list of all stallions not over six years old,
and yet there are other things which swell the qualities of
the subject of the sketch into a full measure. After mak-
ing due allowance for the preferences of a breeder, every
candid man must admit that when everything is scrutinized
Anteeo will rank with the foremost celebrities of the tracks.
The record speaks for itself. Two minutes sixteen-and-a-
quarter seconds, made in a public race, on a track which is
the full 1,760 yards, after a season in the stud, and that by a
horse in his six-year-old form, is a testimonial which no
amount of caviling can lessen. The other qualities which
go to make as nearly a perfect horse as can be found are
almost as clearly demonstrated, though they give room for
differences of opinion. His form is admirable. There is
not a weak point fioni nose to tail, from hoof to withers. Of
jmmense muscular power, without an approach to coarseness.
Bone and tendons in proportion to muscular force, and yet a
■cleanness of make throughout, which is rarely seen outside

of those of entirely royal breeding. Fleety limbs, joints ,
"angles," the whole outward conformation in part and in
entirety such as will please the most critical. The color is
in harmony with his form. The handsomest shade of bay, so
dark that it eucroaches on brown, his coat so lustrous as to
rival the sheen ou the neck of a gamecock. Eye full and
brilliant, ears fine, head cleanly cut, though a trifle large-
perhaps, and with an expression which is a token of indomit.
able will. Black legs with the exception of one hind foot,
tail and mane full and silky. In height he is 15.2, or it may
be somewhat more now, and with a fine coating of flesh
weighing in the neighborhood of 1,100 pounds. The next
most important thing to consider is his pedigree, in fact, for
pTocreative purposes one would award it the preference over
form. We are not alone in considering the genealogy of
Anteeo as being very nearly the ne plus ultra of trotting
breeding. Some go further in expressing their appreciation.
For instance, we would prefer a colt by Anteeo, that possessed
his speed and configuration, from a thoroughbred mare, her
blood" having shown the same adaptability to acquire the
fast trotting step as that which is derived from his maternal
ancestry by Anteeo himself. Those who differ with us- on
that point claim that it is better as it is, and they back their
argument with Maud S., Jay-Eye-See, and others of celebrity,
which have the same mixture of trotting aud racing blood.
To take a counter position involves relying, in a degree,
upon a speculative basis and therefore is not in place in this
connection.

As to his sire Electioneer, there can only be one opinion,
that being that he is one of the very best of the great sons of
Rysdyk's Hambletonian. In more than one respect he tak6S
the first position, but to say, authoritatively, which son of
that greatest founder of trottiug families is entitled to abso-
lute precedence is beyond our capacity, and for that matter
is something which it is impossible to decide. A defeated
candidate remarked that it was "high honor to run a poor
second to Gen. Jackson," and it certainly is great praise
when it is admitted that one son ranks with the best of a
family of such high renown.

The dam of Anteeo must be accredited with a distinction
which cannot be gainsayed. She is the first mare to show two
entire sons which have beaten 2:20, and these were her first
and second born. Her sire, A, W. Richmond, is also the
sire of Romero, Len Rose, and a great number of others
which have the faculty. From his sire, Blackbird, have
descended many good ones, and with Thapsin and Pansy, in
the same relationship to him which Anteeo bears, the blood
is likely to train on. Bonnie Scotland has taken such a
commanding position in the records of the "legitimate," as to
completely overshadow all of his other merits, though we
have always implicitly believed that if his services had been
restricted to producing trotting speed it would only have
required proper education for his colts to have gained celeb-
rity. But without depending on hypothetical cases there is
one son, Scotland, with a record of 2;22|, and another claimed
to stand in the same relationship with 2:24^. The next dam,
number three in the regular notation, is Young Fashion by
imported Monarch, and Monarch had a grandson and grand-
daughter each having made 2:24k Monarch was by imp.
Priam, and a son of Priam, also imported, was
the sire of Silas Rich, which trotted in 2:24£,
so long ago as 186S, and that is equivalent to
time a good deal faster at the present day. The fourth
dam carries the pedigree to where it is supererogatory to trace
it further, as that was Fashion by imported Trustee, and few
will question her claim to being the greatest mare of her day
This was racing celebrity, however, and in this connection
trotting proclivities are what are wanted. Her sire Trustee
was the sire of the first horse to trot twenty miles within an
hour, and quite a number of crack trotters have inherited
more or less of his blood. It is best known in California
from the get of John Nelson, the sire of Nerea, Aurora and
Governor Stanford, but as the dam of Palo Alto, Dame
Winnie, is a granddaughter of Trustee, there is more than a
likelihood that it will shine with far greater brilliancy-
Writing at home, and without references, we cannot give this
portion of the sketch the prominence it so well deserves,
though even this meagre outline is enough to show that the
thoroughbred crosses on the side of the dam of Anteeo are
of the right sort, when the objective is trotting speed and that
coupled with endurance. Neither have we the data to
embody his races of last season, and will have to pass them
f or the present. That2:16jis not near his measure, is the
general belief of those who are the best posted as to his abil-
ity. When a four-year-old he trotted at different times a
furlong in 16 seconds, and made at the same age a public
trial in 2:20}, and that so far from the inside of the track as
to make it equal to at least 2:19. He has trotted in his races
half-miles inside of 1:07, and there is little hazard in predict-
ing that he will yet lower the stallion record. His oldest colts
were foaled in 1884, and we can safely assert that better look-
ing ones cannot be found. The best proof that others think
well of them, and also as a guarantee of uniformity, each of
several owners is ready to wager that he has the finest look-
ing colt in the State. We do not know of any that have been
trained. The one which we expected to trot this year, and
which was broken and driven a little last summer, has been
laid up with disease, which it is very doubtful if he ever
recovers irom. The other was a late foal and she was only
broken in the last few weeks. She shows as well as any
which we have bred, with the same amount of handling, and
our expectations are very high in tegard to her future.

The cut is from a drawing made by Wyttenbach a few days
ago aud is an admirable representation of the horse as he

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by

mail ortelegiaphi'

C. S., Napa.

Will you, through your valuable paper, give extended pedi-
gree of the following hffrses? 1st, thoroughbred horse Bulwer;
2d, thoroughbred mare Miss Lancess; 3d, Stanford's Ansel;
4th, Stanford's Manzanita.

Answer. Bulwer by Grey Eagle. First dam Julia Ann by
Medoc; second dam by imp. Eagle; third dam by Gallatin;
fourth dam by Albert; fifth dam by Old Union; sixth dam by
Tippoo Saib.

2. Miss Lancess by Lance. First dam Aurora by Ara-
tus; second dam Paragon by imp. Buzzard; third dam Indi-
ana by Columbus; fourth dam Jane Hunt by Paragon; fifth
dam Moll by Figure; sixth dam imp. Cub Mare by Cub, etc.

3. Ansel by Electioneer. First dam Annette by Lexing-
ton; second dam by Grey Eagle; third dam Mary Morris by
Medoc; fourth dam Miss Abatinate by Sumpter; fifth dam
Jennie SlameTkin by Tiger.

4. Manzanita by Electioneer, dam Mayflower by St. Clair

Nap, Napa City.

A dispute having arisen here in reference to the stallion
Director, we wish an answer through the columns of your
paper. A says Director was shipped east on Saturday, Feb.
6th, and B claims that he was at Oakland Park the follow-
ing Wednesday, 10th of February, and served a mare on that
date.

Answer. B is mistaken. Director was shipped from Oak-
land on the Southern Overland traiD Saturday, Feb. 6th.
He did no stud service in this state this year.

Nielson not Sold.

We are in receipt of the following note from Billy Appleby:
Editor Breeder and Sportsjian: I see in your last week's
paper where I have sold Nielson to A. J. Stemler for $2,500.
This is news to me as I have heard nothing of any sale and
have Nielson here at present, although she is for sale if the
price suits. I value her more than the price named as she is
stinted to John A. and the colt is worth that much.
Santa Clara, March 15th. W. L. Appleby.

Delinquent Boys.

Mr. J. W. McClelland, trainer at Santa Anita, sends us the
following notice for publication:

The rules will be enforced against any owner or trainer
employing the boy Fred McCurdy, he having left without
cause or consent, and is under obligations for the year of
1S86. Said McCurdy can be known by his having a throat
affliction that slightly impedes his speech.

Capt. A. J. Hutchinson of Los Angeles also gives notice
that Leo Newell has left his employ without cause or notice.
With a contract for service unfulfilled, and the role will be
invoked against any owner or trainer employing him.

Harry Meek's valuable stallion Fleetwood, died February
24th of inflammatory rheumatism. He took cold about two
months ago, and it settled all over his body. The best medi-
cal skill was procured, but they could not help him any. He
was one of the handsomest stallions around, gentle as a kit-
ten, and one of the most knowing of animals. He would
have been seven years old this spring, and was in great
demand in this and other sections. Fleetwood was sired by
Nutwood, out of a thoroughbred mare. — Haywards Journal.

Mr. W. A. Parkhurst, of San Jose, has sold the Nutwood
mare mentioned in our last issue, to H. W. Sylvester of
Stockton for SI, 000, and the yearling colt Webster Boy by
Capt. Webster to the same for §300. Of this young one Mr.
Parkhurst says "that any colt that beats him in a race will
have to be born a trotter, and bred to stay."

Mr. James BrowD, the well-known trainer, has opened a
public training stable at Sacramento, and is prepared to take
charge of aud condition colts, fillies and old horses. From
what we know of Mr. Brown, we do not hesitate in recom-
mending him to those in need of his services.

Among the notable people who died in 18S5, and who were
known for their love of the trotting horse, were Capt. Isaiah
Kynders, Dan Mace, Gen. Grant, George Wilkes, W. H. Van-
derbilt and H. B. Claflin.

Mr. L. J. Bose has purchased from Wm. Corbitt two Guy
Wilkes' fillies, coming two years old, one from an Arthurton
mare, the other from a Signal mare, for breeding purposes.
Price of the pair §2,150.

The Directors of the Sixth Los Angeles District Agricnlt
ural Association have resolved to give a spring meeting on
Thurday, Friday and Saturday, the 13th, Hth and 15th of
May.

There are reports abroad that G. K. Buchanan, in behalf of
the Fairfax Stable, is negotiating for the purchase of Beacons-
field and Ichi Ban, with a prospect of securing both.

Mr. G. Yalensin has returned from his European trip look-
ing well, aud satisfied with California as an abiding place.

The Dwyers have now no less than nine horses entered in
the Suburban, yet 8 to 1 is an offer againBt the stable.

Billy Ayres arrived from Portland this week, and reports
the Webfoot country to be blooming.

Karus, 2:16 has stood at the head of half-mile track per-
formances for over seven years.

The Kentucky Association, the oldest racing club in the
country, was organized in 1826.

Mr. A. G. Platt,late a member of the Alameda County Sports-
men Club, but now a hard-handed granger in Lake county,
offers a Holstein calf at a better bargain than the Jew who-
objected to giving "humming birds" with a seven dollar over-
coat. The clipping from the Lakeport Democrat, implies-
that Mr. Piatt is willing to give a calf with a coat.

"It is perhaps geuerally known that A. G. Piatt has a very
fine Holstein calf that he values highly. Its value has some-
what increased in his estimation in the last few days. Some
time last week Mr. Piatt returned from the city, au<l '
rest of us country folks do wheu we go to the city, bi
back a handsome suit of uew clothes. While out iu
yard a few days since, he was seized with a notn
little work, and off came the coat, and was huu£ ou
The calf was hungry and the coat seemed to suit
hence the calf is for sale, but the value of the coui
added.

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<ghe gwedtac tmd ^misttrat*.

March 20

STABLE ANDPADDOCK.

What is a Veterinary Dentist?

About two years ago there appeared on thes eet s of I on
city abuckboard wagon lettered "Veterinary Dentist. Open,
tons on Horses Teeth a Specialty." Each per on asks be
other what is a veterinary dentist? Some would answer, I
don t Tnow. Others, A man who goes around and saws 08
fhefroutTeetbof old horses and makes them look young
thereby assisting horse jockeys to cheat innocent people who
buy mem. And this is the prevailing idea that to be a veten
^dentist is to be a rogue. A few words may no e am-
explaining the duties of the profession. And to do the it »
necessary to explain in what way a horse needs the services of
* We'will start in with the colt. Almost all horsemen know

stwssm

mmmm

innt what to do in certain cases not provided tor in any ™
{en work, and rarely met with unless one makes a study of

noat, is usei ■ fl t h e but n0 one who has

^oved^he'Sen8 i t^t "pplLo with the necessary
fl™ and instruments, which are heavy and cumbe some
^y is not the veterinary surgeon the man to ^teis

?ney VoTot tvetie, IVdo not 1»™ thf i^umenta for
all Kinds of work necessary to be done on the .teem

fierally fliU of boasting and oily talkers Beware of he
hoaster ashe who talks loudest generally knows the least.
By Seeds ye shall know them Wi* »8»* £ «
4jS3Sft £5U bT5.- L^'^y P^'al
•T 3KH £MK" vSntryTnT^Xl

Sbemr^^f=noVntnirfou|5
c!n cuttee caps in the teeth, he cannot put nature's enamel

around he edge of the cup as it will be if genuine That 1 a.

if the cuns in the teeth are natural, the hollow will be black

baUheYlgesof the cup will be white ^mel plain .. b

seen But if there be no rim of enamel, it is a fraud, in me

foregoing it has been our aim to instruct ana ^ es ; »nd

wehope°we have answered our opening qoeston saUsfa c or

ill tn mir readers And we hope those who do not tui y

nderstand will in erest themselves to thoroughly investi-
Ze he maHer and find out what a veterinary dentist is by
f n intervTw w th some prominent horseman or driver who

"I! ™ta le vices and knows the benefits to be derived
Ztelrom Oar motive in writing this article was o correct
the erroneous idea that the subject of >i was a detriment to
honest horsemen and innocent buyers. uogni .

Examine the Pedigrees.

[American Cultivator.]

Success in breeding speedy roadsters probably depends
auito as m "h upon the individual merits of the ancestors of
?be stallions and mares used for stock purposes, as upon the
combination of blood lines which they possess. Atavism or
thetende ucy to throw back to near or remote ancestors is a

ronuent cause of disappointment to those who have selected
their breeding stock solely on account of pedigree, lhis
important factor is the one most liable to be overlooke d by
inexpJrieoced breeders, many of whom are usually satisfied
to know that the size, form, gait, color, disposition and blood

ineTof the mare and stallion are up to the required standard,
hence neglect to investigate the character of the sire and dam
«and ires and grandams for four or liye generations back, to
fee if there existed among them any that were unsound n

Mmhsorfeet, that lacked substance, form, quality or neive

o?ce! that were deficient in pluck or endurance, that showed
a tendency to shy, balk, kick, or possessed other objectional

"breeder who neglects to inform himself upon these
poLts when selecting stock is liable to find himself , Bitna ted
like the farmer who bought a strange pair of oxen. The seller,

while effectin» the trade, was thoroughly absorbed in calling
rttention fo ?he good points of the cattle and in dilating upon
thef excellent qualities. After the money had ben pad
over and the purchaser was out of tearing the seller sua
denly exclaimed: "There! I forgot to tell hun that 1 those oxen
will tump fences; but never mind, he will find that out when
he t msPthem to pasture." Just so with tee breeder of road,
sters or trotters who selects his stock solely on account of a
asfoonable combination of blood lines, '^^^
characteristics of their ancestors. If any of the defects above
men tonS exit in the family, he will be pretty sure to find 1
out before he has bred long, for a certain Pr°P°».™ of the
progeny will be likely to throw back and inherit the objec

'"hof now occurs to mind which, when young, was
unusually promising. His size, color, form and gait were all
teat could Ee desired. His sire was a well-bred, handsome,

sneedv son of Gen- K°ox. The blood line3 °£ h'S ^ u t
afso suggestive of merit. He was bought by an excellent
judge of horse flesh, and kept for stock P«P08?S: H" *°*}*
ooked well when young but a large majority of them proved
verv ordinary animals when broken to harness. An invest!
oaUon bro ught to light the fact that the dam of this stallion,
aCouah apparently well bred, threw back to some ancestor
lack°n" Pluck and endurance. The progeny of her son
showed P marked deficiency in these important qualities
Induces of this kind have doubtless been observed by every
middle aged horseman. Just in proportion as the cherjoto. j
istics of the ancestors are taken into account, and me get 01
on 7 those possessing merit are selected by breeders when
nurchasin" stock animals, the chances of producing valuable
off nring are increased. 'The manager of one of .the mos
successful breeding establishments in the famous Blue-Giass
reMoT lately stated that it had not been the object of the
founder of Lt celebrated stud to multiply standard crosses
in the different animals, so much as to secure and hold last
So%P hues, ^en accompanied by^he very best quality

SneakTni of their brood-mares, the same gentleman remarks
that the founder of this establishment paid prices tha were
considered fabul0US to induce others to part with valuable
antaalsbn results have vindicated his judgment, and, as a
rule decisively those animals that cost the most money have
moved tee most profitable. There is no doubt but that one
first class brood-mare, bred to the best stallion that can be
found, will prove more profitable than half a dozen ordinary
ones.

The Canadian BmcZci- indulges in a ll'tle journalistic conr
tesv toward a rival in the following neat style: The scrub
ock sTraw-stack organ has had its ire rouse .at the proposal
to license stallions. The editor trembles for the safety 01
hose time-honored institutions, the ringbone and the spavin
and Inch other picturesque .features of equine or— at on
as have been wont to delight his artistic eye. the Done 01
Sn\»Brbe»w«ntheItonck.qnUl:dnTe»»to^p««l
to establish a license-fee for stallions, in order to insure their
quality.

In Holland the horse shoes are so made that the toe .does
not touch the ground when on the horse the weight ^ being
snoDorted by the middle and heel of the shoe, lhe shoe s
nafled perfectly flat to the hoof, and has no spring. This
leaves the hold of the nails undisturbed.

The accepted fact that a good dam is as essential to good
produceas a good sire, should not be lost sight of. If ymi
Lpect to raise the highest type of horses you must begin in
the proper way.

Stand by the men who have the "nerve" tc .bring the best
class of stallions into your neighborhood. They are benetac
toMn a certain sense of the term, and should be sustained.

"Remember that over-fat horses are in a worse condition
than tolerably poor ones. Neither too fat nor too poor is a
desirable condition for horses for heavy work.

Encourage the breeding of any class of horses that are bet-
ter than those already in your vicinity. Improvement, if
slow, is still better than going backward.

The "hit and miss" plan in horse breeding is discouraging
and expensive. Breeding has been reduced to such a cer-
tainty that few chances need be taken.

Bough treatment invariably makes a mean dispositioned
bote The sooner you impress this truth upon the minds of
your boys and hired men the better.

" Give the young horses sunshine. Theyneed it as much as
they do pure air and exercise.

want is a cheaper and at the same time better way to keep
our stock, and especially dairies, so that they, while produc-
ing up to the present standard, at least, shall be supported at
yet less cost. .

It is quite likely that at present the dairyman is the most
interested in this matter. Forced to accept low prices, he finds
the market rapidly changing in its demands, and to supply
the consumers with a fresh-made butter of delicate aroma, he
is beino forced to go into winter dairying; and here he is
confronted with the fact that hay, as usually produced, is
about the dearest ration he can feed, and fodder-corn, as usu-
ally preserved, is about the most wasteful. He figures his
hay crop at a ton and a fourth of hay per acre, and finds that
he must have at least two acres of meadow to each cow. He
finds but little more comfort in fodder-corn, there is bo much
loss about it; and bo he stands halting about winter dairying.
If he does not milk his dairy, he can "pinch" his cows,
though until Bpring, when he gets a slight grip upon depart-
ing high prices, and he gets his milkers upon short grass as
soon as possible, and then commences making money. The
same may be said about the young slock. They are also
forced to do their growing in the summer, from the fact that
there is not enough food to fully supply them, and they can
stand it anyhow.

Now comes in the claim of eDsilage. The meadow lot that
grew only a ton of hay, if plowed up and well manured will
grow twenty-five tons of ensilage corn, which could be culti-
vated at the same expense of labor as an acre of field corn,
and this ensilage could be put into pits at a further cost of
not over six dollars per acre. Then we have twenty-five tons
of ensilage for winter food, that has a feeding value of eight
tons of hay, instead of the ton of meadow hay. This claim
of three tons of ensilage having the food value of a ton of
hay has been demonstrated so many times, both by farmers
and scientific experiment, that it needs no further proof.

If we are to feed this ensilage along with hay, grain and
clover as a part ration, every acre of ensilage corn adds
eioht 'tons of feeding forage to the winter's supply, and aug-
ments it bv just so much. It, by adding tons of food at small
expense to'the winter feed, gives the farmer a chance to begin
to stable his stock earlier in the season, and later in the
spring and saves his pastures from just so much "grubbing
which is the most expensive food ever forced upon stock.
He can keep more stock, and both means more fertility to
improve the farm and secure yet more and better crops.
These are not assertions, for 6,000 farmers to-day in the Uni-
ted States are feeding from silos, and the year 1SS6 will wit-
ness that number doubled, at least. _

This is the favorable side. It is a new business, and
many who go in will partially fail at first. Why? They
will attempt to raise a great crop of ensilage on poor soil.
They will attempt to cut the fodder when it is m too imma-
ture a state, and get the very sour ensilage as a result. They
will hire too much help and attempt to rush thg business,
and run up the expense account beyond necessity. They
will overfeed, and under-feed, and charge all failure to the
system rather than dividing the failure between themselves
and the silo, and neglect to study and find out by comparison
with those who have made it a great success, and apply the
remedies that the comparisons suggest.

The idea mnst be dismissed that ensilage is the same sour,
very sour food it was when first attempted in this country,
that it has miraculous feeding results, or that it has a short
cut to the iDstant acquirement of riches. The aim of these
papers will be to show that it is a great aid to the farmer in
cheapening the food rations of his stock; that it has especial
value to the dairy farmer; that it may be abundantly grown,
and cheaply and well preserved; and that it goes a long way
in being a sort of a pretty reliable insurance plan to
enable a farmer to have a supply of feed for his stock when
drouths burn his meadows and parch his pastures, and when
the hay merchant laughs and sees the farmer go hundreds of
dollars in debt for $22per-tonhay. The farmer with his s'lo
lauehes also, for he is feeding a ration that costs him / 5 cents
per ton, or, figured at a hay value, $2.25 per ton, and the
other fellow must buy hay at SI. 10 per hundred pounds, and
pav for it the summer following with milk at 60 cents per
hundred pounds.— Jason Jones.in Pittsburgh Stockman.

HERD AND SWINE.

The Ensilage Problem.— No. 1-

A presentation of the ensilage problem tokes up more than
a simple statement of its claims and a discussion of its merits.
It must have a practical side— in other words, a feeding
value superior to the ordinary winter rations, i. e., superior
feeding results, so that it can be shown that there is a well-
grounded cause why ensilage has a claim, as a partial food at
least, for stock.

It is admitted that succulent foods are the best for stock,
and that the nearer we can approach the summer ration in
winter, the more satisfactory will be the results, and to this end
roots, steamed food, this, that, and the other have been advo-
catedas substituted for this succulent food; but the condi-
tions are such that only in chance locations, and with favor-
able surroundings, have crops of roots, and other substitutes
or dr? food in winter been possible with the general farmer.
Now the first claim of ensilage is that in any c imate or local-
ity where a growth of clover or fodder can be grown suc-
cessfully it is a practicable scheme to aid the farmer in not only
securiDB a great amount of cheap food for stock, but it can be
nreservtd so successfully that a ration near y approaching
{he summer supply can be secured , and so cheaply that the
stock of a farm may be added to and so increased that an
actual profit in Btock raising can be secured.

In the future farming to be successful must be so con-
ducted that the expense account shall all the while be dimin-
shed while the net receipts shall not fal below a certain
imit This can only be accomplished by cheapened produc-
ion and not from increased prices for farm produce in
which it is now generally admitted that there is but little
chance or any considerable advance. We are at our limit as
to cheapening the production of grain, for machinery has
done about all it can in that direction; so that the first great

Peculiarities in Holstein-Priesian Milk.

1st. It takes the cream longer to rise than it does from the
milk of other breeds.

"d Holstein milk is more dense, and does not sour as soon
as'ot'her milk; hence this quality is particularly valuable to
the milkman and cheese manufacturer.

3d Holstein milk is remarkably rich in caserne, the cheese
basis- hence, for the production of cheese, it has no equal.

4th. Holstein milk is rich, and has a good body, even after
it has been skimmed.

Some of our friends who are breeding Jersey cattle may
onestion these statements, as they claim that Holstein milk
is thin even before the cream has been taken off. How do
they know' Not one Jersey breeder in a hundred ever
owned or milked a Holstein cow. I make no war on Jersey
cows as they are good for butter, but I do know that many
of the assertions made by Jersey breeders respecting Holstein
milk ore not true. I know whereof I speak, as I have made
tons of Holstein butter and cheese; hence, I know the appear-
ance and nature of Holstein milk when it is nrst taken from
the cow, also after it has been skimmed; and for family and
general dairy purposes it has no equal. After all the cream
has been taken out of Holstein milk it is not blue and thin,
like the skim-milk from Jersey cows, but is still rich in
caseine and is of superior quality for raising calves and pigs.
Some of the experiments and comparisons as to the milk
from Holstein cows, reported by so-called experts, are misrep-
resentations and unworthy of belief. There are a few cows
in every breed whose milk is not rich in butter; in fact, the
milk from some cows will scarcely produce butter Now, for
men who are interested in other cattle to take such Holstein
cows as representatives of this breed and then test them with
the best specimens of other breeds and report the results, is
downright dishonesty, and a well-devised plan to deceive
those who are not informed or in shape to inform themselves.
Bv actual repeated tests during the summer months of whole
herds of Holstein cows, twenty-five pounds of milk has made
one pound of butter. In November twenty pounds of milk,
on an average, will make one pound of butter. There are
many individual Holstein cows whose mi k is so rich in
butter that sixteen to eighteen pounds of milk will produce a
pound of butter. The writer has owned such. The famous
cow Echo, the deepest milker on record, owned by Mr. Stev-
ens of New York, produced in one year 23,, ;o pounds ol
niilk She was fed for milk, and not butter; and yet her
owner informed the writer that on an average for the whole
year in his judgment twenty-five pounds of milk would pro-
duce a pound of butter, and if she had been fed for a butter
record her milk would have been much richer.— A mos JLd-
moniU, in Breeder's Gazelle.

1886

^Ire fgresoer mid g>$xrrismmu

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ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeoand Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, 1^2 ; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
fecund dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Bmce's American Stud Boot.
Anteros will make the season of 18S6 at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
Bar Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Cal. ; season to end the loth of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, verv nearly the color of Ante-
olo, with hind feet white. He is IV. hands high, and weighed on 10th
[ February 1,0 i"1. pounds. He is a colt of immense power, and yet so
Ighly finished as "to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
ives promise of trotting as fast as his celebrated brothers, aud had it
ol been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity,
fr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 41 Bec-
ads. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
hich necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
■aining as soon as the season is closed.

TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
ie last season that the services of a son of El ectioneer and Columbine
l be obtained for so low a term.

Good pasture at. f*J per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
at nu responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Breeder AND
P0RT5MAN of Febiuary 2lth.

Address «. W. MORRISON. Oakland, Cal., r

C. CARPENTER. Hill's Ferry.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

{Mambrino Wilkes, bv George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
cheus' dambv Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
(ambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
Idam by Pilot, jr. Ueorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
ickson) bv Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteen hands three inches
i height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
jmmetry and strength: as a two-year-old he won second money at
Wckion flapping the winner out in2:4U; has had no regular work since
sing in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
i34 seconds, and last Fall just afterbeing taken out of the stud trotted
ie full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fourof
ie greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
ldTilot.Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of $50,000 in ma^ch races alone; has
record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
?enty-one with records of 2:2-3 or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
tnr of 2:1? or better, and In the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
15, who trotted one of the beet if not the best race in the world
at Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Cliief has produced, among
*ny others, Ladv Thorn, record of 2:18^'. Pilot. Jr., has produced
■ven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
ntwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
nj> equally celebrated, his blood being fonnd in such performers and
reducers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of lSS6at the stable of the undersigned
MarysviUe, at ?10 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH, A sent.

Mambrino Trotting Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

1-2,

H -Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACE STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
layette County, Eentucky. Earn Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Kipton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and i of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, ajid do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire.

The owner will give a purse of 5200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to $400.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

$40 for the season, or $25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DAVID BRYSON, Stockton, Cal.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking hirrf
East.he will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place In
Oakland.

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot white.
He is a trifle over LG hands high, long-bodied and of immense mnscluar

?ower,aml taken in all is as tintlv shaped as any trott ins- bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearlv perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, I- - ; .

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three years
in2:29^, at four years in 2:iy^. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he wasthirteenmonths old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint , and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacitv to go anv reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4 :o2, and that so "easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:£0,
andifanyone should think differently I will wager 81,000 that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on & fixed dav between now, January 11 th.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds gTeatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2:16^ the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their feister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of bping able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tne most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1573, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which wlU increase hiB fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam , that carrying it to
the great Fashion, without qnestion the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12,iSSl,bred by Jos, Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W.Richmond.
Second dam, Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Eruce's American Stud Book, Vol, I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
owu Antevolo and he is making a season in the Btud. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN", or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbots lord will make llie season of 1886 attneOnlt-
ind Race Track. Oakland. Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Young Colum
is. "Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
•ymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford,
n of Kosciusko, by Sir Arcby .

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorongh-
ed Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
king into consideration bis limited opportunities in the stud, that
franks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
?hty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn, not more than
venty-five reached maturity, and many of these were not bandied
r speed, when wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
jnderfnl campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
inneapolls, a record of 2:21*. He has thirteen sons and daughters
athave trotted in 2:30 or'better— Abbotsford 2:19£, Malice 2:19J,
metta 2:19$, Mambrino Dudley 2:20*. Convoy 2:22£, Magenta 2:24>,
mfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:21$ (sire of JPatron, 3-year-old record 2;19i),
■chel 2:2bj, Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29i.Geo. A.Ayer
)0. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
inket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
d Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
nily, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals out of selected mares,
irty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them, Dex-
rand Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian *s percentage of 2:30 performers
within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
□tage of 2:110 performers is within a fraction of one in seven. I
her words, Woodford Mambrino, makine opportunity the basis of ca
lation, is five times greater than Hambletonian.
Koung Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
imbletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus, was
3 sire of Phil .Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15j, Adelaide 2:19], Com-
mwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2:25, Faustina 2 :28i
11 Sheridan, Jr. 2:29*. Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms,
Jeventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
il. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following Beaeon
seof charge, if the horse is still in my possession.
For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San
ancisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGENT,
Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY "WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18X> in fifth
beat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with -12 in the 2:30 list. a
greater number tlian any other trotting Bire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patchen.ihe best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:18J<; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:1914, by Seelej's American Stai; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in^ew York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, £200 the season. Mares not proving with foal mav be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
lstandend July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, o years old, 16^ hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont.the great sire of trotters, dara Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond dam by Sidi Ramet, son of Virginian, he by bir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by B i r-
iLiby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chitf; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr.; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont 's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, ISM, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners uf public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, aad If the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Le Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

TermB, 575 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Ang. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters
"1 care taken, *~~
sumed for accidents or escapes,

Pasturage, 36 per month. All i

but no responsibility aa-

Pavment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.
Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. CORBITT.
San Mateo, or 218 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED UlRRAII.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp, Monarch,

Second dam. Fashion, by Imp. Trustee,

Third dam, Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, by Six Archy. See Bruce's American Stud Bcok.

Three Cheers will make the ensuing season, from February 13th to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms. $l> the season.

Pasturage at ?o per month in the enclosure Inside the track, in which
there is plentv of grass and water.

There is a fine combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. His sire. Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood aB
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England. The union of New-
minster, Bav Middleton and Comus blood with that of Priam, the
"Stout Catton," and Sir Archy, is practically as good as can be. For the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to, bis success was
very great; and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,
which is eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form of Three
Cheers is nearly a model. The only fault tliat can be found is that he is
a big horse on short legs. In thisday, when there ie such a tendency
to "leggUaeBS" and light limbs, this can scarcely be called afault. He
has as much bone and tendon as in a majority of horses of 1,200 pounds,
aud muscles in like proportion. With all of 1 his power he iB a horse of
the finest finish, his head being especially beautiful. He bears a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam of NewmliiBter.aml still greater
to her sire, Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of lii.-* day in
England. There 'is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will get race-
horses of the highest class, and he afso promises to be a producer of
trotting speed. His daughter Ladv Viva, her dam Ladv Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile in 3:10, which proves that she
has the fast trotting Btep, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.
THOMAS .IOM>. A-cnt.

Oakland Trotting Park.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAT HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT "WHITE; FOALED MAY
S, 1S79; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. "W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, byimp. Monarch.

Fourth dam, Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. M«dlay.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bmce's American Stud* Boot, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

"Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
$150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breedings
is of the choicest, and in point of form be Is as nearly the model of a.
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:16£ during;
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred Dy-Jarrrta
Drew, Newton, Stewart, "Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883,. by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dain, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The-
Maister 1 18J6t; sire, Merry Tom [636); sire. Market. The Maustex (1846) P
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (386), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (536), was-
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by bothy, each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TER.TIS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1,1886. $20; single leap, ?15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on him— foaled?
in May, 1879, and is IG* hands high. He Is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 28C5, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
Pontiac, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is much
admired for his high form and beauty. He Is very deep through the
the shouldtrs, large In girth, well shaped back, broad across the bipB,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1.C50 pounds. He is well broke, and is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20; Single leap $15.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept In any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility for es-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

I.DETI.'KK. President,
Santa Rosa, Ci

188

*pe grj&ete mu\ ^poxXsmm.

March 2»

ATHLETICS.

Boxers, From an English Standpoint.

Black Brant.

readers a letter iecentlyree«ved:r jzed by many

athlete of England. The »*«" an amateur boxer,

as that of one who has f ew super. ore £££££ The letter
am1 to -^^>SSStSS55S of sport which
^^S^Pr^ ^sch.ae^stieof the,

race. Teacher of Boxing to the Olympic Club.

Sax Francisco, March 17, 1SS6.

The letter is as folio jvs: . ,

£ r Dkar Watson-I ^-;:^ laTte;

having always taken TeI^e^ '°a Question of a few hours,
Ixvishthejourneyhere wason^ya questo^^ ^

so that we migh be able to ™CCT ^ , champion-

friends and pupils as competitors at ^„«™» ^^ tw0
ship Meeting at St. James Hall ^'™'nJ,ba^eP former win-

™rLvrctedT|»x-- ^b^t

places, notably th .Beta. J ha, a^ g^ ^

weight over here, Sm th w ho lately lg

Novice) in the old style. Fit and ™i,

exceeding S stone 4 lbs., ^"yjti lighf (10
This makesS championships. Heavy, 3iia"'= '" , ' Entries
stone), feather (9 stone), and Bantams g£. Our •» in»
last year were ™^r.^Xrom hi, th"t the noble art of

meto'thankyou for your tod offer and would be^ery

"'"«-' •»•• -S™ r.SI: ""»*»: a>™.

Stock Exchange. Losdos, February 1st.
Athletics at the University of California.

^SCn£^^

„"' ;' Too much credit cannot be given Colonel L.. «~

«5S?Ss -I .raSs-Mst;

faen; Messrs. ?weetsei » Larken and the Professor and
Professor Jennings and M . l.arken ana , fl

TbeUBcourtrsyo7 he Olympfc Club was highly appelated,

a l-m he recinrocated in the near future. We hope

CoLe Edwards may develop some world heaters from

gym will soon become noted for record breakers.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

2ES 2JUS5KiS 52SS&5&** points. M bands
big" He 1. s nor °e of beautiful symmetryand magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first Oam by Imp. Hercules-, second
damtayp°Hercu£'bv Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of

SS,SUSJm(BS^ScTb?nTi™! tblrd dam by imp. Speculator;

'0^^X'AKnaee?BBBhnont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
>utwoodb> AKx> "'„' ,,, b I!o8ton; tblrd dam Mario Russell

%^^> ^^" *™ "*" S"erb"d by Sl<,Ckb°",";

::=S —MM

:%==£;:;. i«Bffl

""MiSfcSedtorta'auy manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
periSb. Even • o "re eWNscd but no liability for escapes or accl-

deUror further parUculars apply to or addrew wwingB| San Joae.

In the last American Field Mr. W H. Holabirf of Valpar-
aiso Ind who has been passing a few hours at San Diego
venJuresth7opinion that In False. Bay, San JD.ego ,s to be
had the onlv black brant shooting in American wa ers lbe
gentleman is in error. The brant are found about Tomales
Bavin fair numbers, and the San Francisco market is sup
phed with them by shooters at Humboldt Bay, both easily ac-
cessible from San Francisco

Gun Club.

The Gun Club meets this afternoon at Adams Point, East
Oakland, going over by the 12:30 boat.

Messrs I. Bremer, manager of the Medford Fancy Goods
Company, and S. A. Tucker, Agent for the Parker gun, are
due in San Francisco to-day. ^^^

[PC

PACIFIC COA&T

BLOOD HORS:

COOK FARM

STALLIONS
Season of 1886.

STBINWAY.

Three-year-old Recoi (1. 2:^55 1 -2.

Bavhorse.hind ankles white, 15K hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bTSetibn^oV«?X"or^&uJsirs : of , Santa .Clans, reeord2:17X;
T,;llr"li' ••1„(ll7inall,withre™rdsbelow2a0.

Fir's! ua.r ; ■U.'.-ES. bv Albion. ,sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:21. he by
rrniinrn he bv Virginiin, asonof sir Are.hy. .
Hsico ud'da.n, bv Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

^^.^ttou^e'reV'ol'l "V:^ V&ette and Soprano are full

wl^etS^S a^S.^oVn l^SSEE.
^■»S?«'io„/^«SbSO^S^C^1lar^

S75 for the season, or Sloo to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse. 1«M hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, IoaledU82.
BY STJI.TAS.

Record"-2l. sire of Ruby,2:19»,. Sweetheart, 2:223,, Eva. 2:23«. Kismet

5 'Sufi by Alesander's Abdallah. sire of Goldsmith Jfaid 2:14
Krst dam', JJolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,

°™£tah£f&e style and finish, and with age will make a fast and

CloMSh^.i •■•--• s|lCeda2:3[i „ait.andhe oei"g by such a sire, and

&ireso\^\is first JnTsecond dams being so well 'known as producerB

the sires oil U-" dil, size 6tFle and speed? We

cL^idedrhimaChorseof great premise. Terms. 575 for the season, or
S100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horee, foaled 18S1 .near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by CoL
-R, west, Kentucky.

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 188€ h

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 1C

-

ri«

- -

knv.

BI EGBERT (1136).

Sire of ERalite. three-year-old, 2:83, Egmont. four-year-ofd, 2:26;,-.

Superior, fonr.year.old, 2:29. £ Abbotsford,2:19Ji,

Flrstda.v,by\\oodf0rdMamlm.? - TewoldateUlo ^

andPancoast ■ 1 h^etheslreot , ofc;,,1,sraith M id, 2:n.

Sixth .liiin.l'V Stiiinboul. .

JSS&SSSSSS^&SS!^' 0«). Bhe of Prospero.

2:|0ecradaamf0iissMcCloud,the dam of Lord Selson, three.year-old

=t,l',i.. '• ■■:. l.v K,s.hk'sHa:iiliK>tui.iai. (lui-
Tl r 'dan. by Utter Horse .son of Hoy ^Cornet
Fourth dam. "Virgo, by Hoes Abrtallah Chief.
Fiftl, dam Catbird, bv ^ lustle Jacket.
5 "tl. dim' bv Bertholf Horse, bv imp. Messenger.

ont last season, 'f jjeg^&^SSSd slall.on. record 2:2S This
Epaulet. 2: w. Lord >f™' ■ 'i,,;, -.;„,, .m(1 they show form, stamina
I„d",peeTlTbeBer,0ofi.Erbe^\seJgr"ypriZedi,i the East. Terms !W,
for the season, or $75 to insure.

STAKES and PURSES to Clc
Wednesday, February 20th

PROGRAMME.

FIRST DA\r-Satnr<lay. April 3d.

FmsT Race. So . 1 . - ISTEODUCTION PURSE. SlOtl, of vrhich ?50
second horse ; for all ages ; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mili

Second Race. No. 2.-THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year
foals of ISM; S50 entrance. *25 forfeit, or S10 if declared out
before Jan. 1st 1886. with sjno added: second horse to save stake,
a mile. Closed Aug 15, 1S85. with 37 entries, of which 12 declare.

ThikdRace No 3— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages: 825 entr
Jl6 ■declared „u, on or before March 10th. .886. with ?760 add
which 550 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old. alio,
pounds; if 4 years old or upwards. 7 pounds. One mile and a on

FotTETH RarE.No. 4.-THE lYTSTEBS STAKES, for three-year
=11)0 each '"'> forfeit, with SSOO added; second horse to receive
third to save slake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884.
11 entries.

FtFTH Race. No. 5.-SELLING PURSE. 8100 of which 850 t
second horse.for all ages; fised valuator ,82.000; two pounds al
for each 8100 below, and three pounds added for each 5100 above
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAI". Tuesday. April 6th.

TTmir Race No. 6.— PURSE. 8400. of which 850 to the second 1
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to
ruie weight; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven e.ghths of a mil

srrmr, Bice No 7.-TBE VERNAL STAKES tor two-year-old f
=o0entSnce 8l'o if declared out on or before March 10th. 18K6,
S«0 added of which 850 to the second. Five-eighths of a mile.
" rm Race No 8.-THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-old
eac ™8W If declared out on or befote March 10th 1886, with 8600 a
oTwbich 850 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

rm„ n vce No 9.-SELLING PURSE. 8400. of which 850
second horse'; for all ages: conditions as to weights the same a
5. One mile and an eighth .

CRBSCO.

Ml

01

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 18S1. height 15.1;
CTaleht 1050 I'OiindB. __

W b BV STRATMMORE.

LadvTuniin,2:23 h , American Eclipse.

i:":,;:,1dai!;N?Vlont"6::m,,,„,lore,so,.oiMa,,.brino.
REMARKS:

^^i?e°e«roy«

J:J.|. Cbaoilos, -•-"• :' '""r,"5 v'r,' ;,,*., i r ,!.■!, Ilv !18X, UcMahon,

o,..lii.KA"K"-V • ,'• , l,|-.r. h ' ,,l ii.l Is removed. Mares not
A 11 bills l'a;.'!^,"iaJJi,nw „orC ook'iHarnblclonUin can be returned
proving -wllh foal to ' "'' where the partlee breed by uii

I ■, »i i ■ . r and the Bui I wi ..-

, .,:. • .rm.orth, pM»nt.wn«r.

a *j&a!safi^»Jrtsaw&5

liability l..r .;"'»*»"' Ik' .lid- s J. l'.ei.neit. Martlnea, or D. s.
in^J.ja°eI,^,wMdl^l^^1^^'°™«o^»>eROT-

AdtlresN

Sutuucl tJanible. or tieo. Wiley.

took 1 ai in, DnuvllJe.

THIRD DAV-Thnrsday, April 8th.

ir,nCTRAOE No I0.-SELLING PURSE, 8400, of which 850 to th
ondnorie; condiiions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile

Secovd Race.No. ll.-THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds.fi.
1B84 °50 entrance. 825 forfeit, orSlOif declared out on or befor
i 1880 with 8100 added, second to save stake. Stake to be namec
winner, if Gano's time ,1:15. is beaten Three-quarters of
Closed August 15, 1885. with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Tot™ Rice No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES. a handicap for all
KfjInEtnce. «S5 forfeit: 810 if declared out. with $600 added, s
w..T«ri =take. NYeights announced on the second day
JJtin? at 10 o'clock ». M Declarations to be made to the See
or in the ont'rv box at the track, ou or before 6 o'clock e. M., of tl
preceding lhe race. One mile and a quarter.

",„„„,„, No.13.-THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKI
ibree"ear.oids: 8100 entrance. 825 forfeit with 8300 added sect
receive W5°: third to save slake. One mile and three-quarters.
August 1, 1885. with 16 entries.

FOURTH DAY, Saturday, April lOth.
!?„,«• Race No 11. -THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-oil
eactSom barters only, with 8400 added, of which 850 to the
horse Winners of the Calitornia. Vernal or Gano Stakes at thU
InTm carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 1
extra. Half a mile.

.„.„ t,jce So. 15 -THE RESACA STAKES, for three-yl
fillip "Ss "acn! 810 if declared out on or before March 10. 198.
S600 added, Ol which S60 lo the second. Winner of any Blake or
"year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting lo ,-arry 5 I
eSra iVelgbis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

,„„ ti.,.e. N„. 16.-THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all age.
enT™ce«n forfeit, will. 81.000 added; second horse to :
515," third lo save stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pound,
year^olds 108 pounds: five-vcar-olds and upwards 114 pounds

mFo8m.TH Race.No. 17. -CONSOLATION PURSE. 5250. of wh
lo second- for non-winners at Ibis meeting! 6 pounds allow
each lime lealen.but uo -horse permitted to start with less I
pounds. One mile. ^

toMtrnoxs.

starters In aei. hacks rnusl be named to lhe Secretary, or in thl
bo, " the Track, on or before C o'clock r. M„ of the day precodll
See There « 111 be no deviation from this rule^ I

Partle. "t having colors already registered will be required I
cord colors at the time of making entries, and alter record wtlll

•B^ft fcSSSffi"— t Non^rtor, can decljrJ
,.,,, ,l„ preceding the race, oj paying 6 per cent. Afll

-,,„. !,," onK be eveused ty presiding Judge, and In auch ol

. , -r cent on amount of purse iuu»l be paid.

„, reserves the right lo postpone races ou

Ullfvorabl. w.alber or oilier sutllcltnt cause w„„«„l

All entries to Ulaies ami purse, must be made on or before Sa
All enlr . « .. . . , E1 9 Culver, Room C.60S *

V'-',n,:ir-V r"'1, "' Fr, -Vco To 'be valid they must be de '

fo '.belec're.:.;.;:"; .'bun,; postmarked on or before the day of . I

F0b- 20tb- J. I. RATIIBOSE. Pret.1.

ED. S. 4TEVER, Secretary.

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iPACIFIC SYSTEM.
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...Gait via Martinez

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...Knight's Landing

... Livermore and ileasanton...

...Martinez..-

...Milton.

( Mojave, Demi us, \ Express.,
t El Paso and East. ( Emigrant

. Niles aud Haywards

, ( Ogden and \ Express...- .—

, i East f Emigrant

. Bed Bluff via Marysville

....Sacramento, via Eenicia

" via Livermore..

" via Benlcia

*' via Benicia

....Sacramento River Steamers.
....San Jose.. —

..Stockton via Livermore

'* via Martinez

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From Man Francisco »>aily.

EAST UAKLAND- *b:U0— •ti:30— 7:00— 7:4 ■— c: w—
8:30— 9:00— a:30— 1U:U0— 10:&t— ll:uo— 11:3)— lJ:O>-i::30
— 1:00— 1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:UQ — 3:30 — 4:00 — 4 :30 — 5:00
— 5-30— U:Q0 — 0:30 — 7:00— S:00— 9:00 — 10:00 — 11:00 —

nn.

FRUIT VALE— •6:00— •6:30— •7:00— "7:30 — «3:0U -
<»:30— "3:30- *4:00— *4:30- -•5:00— *5:30— *ti:0O — "6:30-
9:00.

FRUIT VALE (vU. Alameda')— •9:30— 6:30— til :00
— *12:oo.

-ALAJjlEDA— "fi:0u— •6:30— 7:00— •7:30— S:00 — *S:30 -
t*0— 9:30— 10:iXi-I10 ^0-11:00— Jll :*J— 12:00— tl2;»)-
|;00— tl :30— 2 :ou— 3 :00— 3 :30— 1 :00 — 4 :30 — 6 :U>— 5 :30 —
irf»— »i:3U— 7 :00-»:U0— 9:00— I0:UO— 11:00— *12:00.

BKHKKLh i — *t>;U0— •6:30— 7:0o— *7:30-3:uO— *S;30
_9:00— fc':30— 10:00- 110:30— 11:00— tU :30 — 12:00— 1:<X)
—2-00— 3 :00 — 4:00 - 4:30— o:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7 :00—
8:0O-9:ij)— 10:i"O—U:no— *12:«M.

WEST BKKiiELKY- 'o:M— •6:30 — 7:00— *7 :30—
18-00— •»:30-»:0O— 10:00— 11:00— tl:00— 2:00— 3:00-^:00
—*4:30—o:u«)— •5:30—6:00- -*6:3-J— 7:00.

Counterfeits and Imitations.

It is not without cause that Ave make the above suggestion to
our customers and sportsmen generally, as we learn that many
have had SO Called samples sent to them for trial of our new

I'm *mii FrailttlMMJ l>all>.

tUM FKU1T \ "ALE— *u:±i— «h:63— T:23— «7:-vi— *o:2i
■X—y >J£— *10:2l— *i :23— *•) :*3— *5 :23— •■ :53 -"6:23 -

1 FRUIT VALE i via Alameda) — *s 16 • •5t:45-
45— ft: tit- «-3:15.

1 EASTUAK.l.AND-«o:30- «S:00- --.0-7:00-
U-S;U0— b:30-9;UO— a:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00 — 11 iA
00— 12:30— 1:00—1:30— 2:00— 2:30— 3;[rt- 3:30- 1:30
0—5:00-5:30— t.:00-6:3U — 7:00 — 7:5" — b»7— 9:5." -

■COM' BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 7 minutos latur

ban from East Oakland.

(Oil ALAMEDA— «o:22— «5t52 — «S:22 — B:52 *■:'. -

7:52— •>-22—S:52—a:22-9:52— [10:22— 10:52- $11:22-
i u :5J— tl2:-22— 12:52-tl:22— 1 : 52— 2:52-3:22-3 -M - 1 :2s

H:53— 5:23— 5:52— 6:22— 6:52— 7:52— n:52— J:52— I ■: 2.
IOM BERKELEY— •5;lo— *o:45— *t>:la— *:I6— *7:1 -
■te-^:15— 8 Ha— {9:15-9 :45-tl0: 15-10: 45 — fUilo-

11:45—12:45— 1:45 — 2:15 — 3:15 — 1:15—4:45—5:15—5:15
* — B-15— 6-45— 7-4.W *:ih— h:4-i-10:45
IOM WEST BERKELEY— *5:45—*S:l5— 6:45— *7:li

£7^45—9 : 15- ID :15— 9 : 15—10: 15— 112 :45 — 1 :4o — 2: to -
' a:45-^:45— •5:15—5:15— •6:15— 6:15— *7:15.

tOM SAN PRANCISCO^ ^:15— 8:15— H:la-1-J5-

8:15—5:15.

IOM OAKLAND— '6:15— ?:15— 10:15 — 12:15 — 2:15-
I 1:15.

HILEIi. KOI IE.

•Sundays excepted

tSnndays onlv

I Itandaid Time fufniwca uy Randolph s. Co. S. b.

| . B. TOWXE.

Gen. Miin^eer.

T. II- OOODMV7J,

Oen. Pass. ATtk A-f .

/lydesdale Horses!

j jrrivedEx Australian Steamer

JTOUETEEN' HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLTDES-
1 DALE HORSES and Mares, imported by Thomas
vokless. Can be seen at Bay District Tract.

FOB SALE BT

KILLIP & CO.,

iye Stock and General Auctioneers, 116
Montgomej- St, San Francisco.

Ilffl

OUTHERMC!F!i

Sf COMPANY. -Qii
TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
'"luwnsend street, between Third and Fourth Streets]
Shu Francisco.

| Coinmencin; Oct. 18, 1885,

ftt:iu a "i

S;:i"A, I
10 :40 a |

' : ■ 1- .-
\.'"P I

■5:15 p. |
6:30 P\J

San Mateo, Redwood and
Menlo Park.

B 38 k
•S:1oa

•10 KG a
3:36 p
to*2p
6A>8p

8:30 Ai^ f\ y*3A

10:10 a I Santa Clara, San Jose and J I «I0:02a

•3::inpl f Principal Way Stations. 1 i 3::i6p

4:30e J (. 6 ::S p

10:40 a i Gllrov. Pai;iro, CastToville. I *10fl2A

*U:30P \ Sa'hias and Monterey. \ 6^)8t»

I } Hollister a

SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES.

which were of an evidently intentionally Inferior quality, and
thus calculated to mislead. We have copyrighted the word:
''STANDARD" in connection with an illustration of a Chamber-
lin Automatic Shotgun Cartridge Loading Machine, and pur-
chasers should be sure that box labels have the above printed
thereon, as weil as that the labels are intact aud the box!

unopened.

MANUFACTURED ONLY BY

Capitolalaiid Santa Cruz. V ! h:0* p

i'':40a Sole'la.tand W'av stations

fltfip

a— Morninp. p — Afternoon.

'Sundays ^xcertfd. tSnndays only (Sportsmen's train.)

Standard Time furnished by Karktolph 4 Co . S, F.

Stage covxkctions are made with the 10:10 a. m.
Train, exi-eitt Pescadero Stages vfc" San Mateo and
RedwotKi. whicl- connect with S:3" a. m. Train.

Special Rounl-trip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos. Suqnet and Santa Craz; also, lo
Paraiso ;^nd Paso Robles Springs.

E\tlBSIU> TICKETS.

1 nr ^nnd-ivq nnra l Sold SCNDAV MOESKG ; good

} or fcunnays oniy, ( {nr retl,rn same day_
ForSaturdav, ( Sold Saturda v and sr/NDAVonly;
Snndav and good for return until following Mon-
Mondav, ' nay.incloBivi-, .a r\i^ following rate's:

Selby Smelting and Lead Co

Office 416 Montgomery Street, S. F.

Round Trip
from San

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For Sale by the S.E. Trade Generally.

THE MACOMBER METAL PLYING TARGET.

Tlie only Flyiuz Tarsei
yei inveuicd wliicb,
wlien hif, resembles a
ivoitiidecl or winded biid.

II Ls the only iurj;ei
^__^-^ which will Score Every
gk Time wheu fairly hit.

We challenire aii3*oneto
prodiie:;iusoquallii flight
.i-orin- qualities, cheap.
lies1-, aud all other points
uecessary to a perfect
target.

Our Target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according io size of shot
used, and at 15 cemts each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
one-quarter cent per shot.

o

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR.

CLABROUGH & GOLCHER, S0LE aommtb

630 and 632 Montgomery St., S. F.

FOE

PACIFIC COAST.

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of Gold Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
purity and excellence. Only the purest nee paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. 14 FIRST PEIZE MEDALS.

Wl. S. KIMBALL & CO.,

PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHESTER, N. "2\

TlCKLT OKKICKS.—

V i.-SFirrr

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Tu» ii»ei d

jtreel

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station,

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Superintendent.

Asst. Pass

A I kt

Ajsl.

Sportsmen & Fleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

v

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SUPERIOR FACILITIES

\FFORDKH BV THE "VOKTHERX IHVlSlON'

of itsllneforieacliint! »vitli sjh^-.i and eonifurt tlie

■ - . - - r«ir

t a l.aihlitir. Mtoulitis anil I'Klidi^.
TKA1NS LKAVU SAN KKANCIJjCO DAILY >uK

MONTEREY,

Summer

THE MUST CHARMING

and Winter Kesort ol
Pacific t'oa*tt.

the

THE PEORIA BLACKBIRD AND TRAP.

FOR SALE.

[•horoughbreds

OP ALL AGES.

EPOJTIRE OF

HENRY « MSB,

gop't Rnnninj: Horee Dept,
Palo Alto Stock Farm.

'O

The Most Perfect Breakers.

The Flattest and Truest
Flyers.

The Trap is Simple.

Can Change Direction in an

Instant.

SIM) FUR CIRCULARS

E. T. ALLEN,

SOLE AG EST.
416 Market St., San Francisco.

with its beantifnl Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinitv of Monterey, and the best of shooting
mav 1-e had in season.

THE BAY OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish widen
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
aenda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTFL 1'EL
1IOSTE," have made itonterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATB1 NO FACILITIES

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ABE UXSXTRPASSED,

having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pnre white
sand for surf bathing. The BATH- HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feett for warm salt water plunge and swim-
mine baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those weU-knowo
Watering Place3,

APTOS, SOQrEX AND SANTA t/RFZ

IS VIA THE NORTHERS DIVISION",

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gaoge)

The Northern Division runs through the comities

of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz

and Monterey ,each of which abounds In game in great

variety Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Dock, Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached bv this line. Stapes connect with trains daily
at s^n Mateo ior those well-known Retreats, PCRIS-
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADP:RO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'8 for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tie lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OP THEIR DOGS
when carried In Baggage Cars and put In charge of
Train Baggitgemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

CSfln order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in transit, it is necessarv that thev be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Onus and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Guns taken apart
and ?eiurely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken tu Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot. Towns en. I
street, Valencia Station, and No SIS Market St., Grand
Hotel.

A.C.BASSETT, R\ R. JCDAH,

Superin'endent. Atat. F**e. *nd Tk

190

|£lte IBitfjejtier nutl gpoxtsuxaxu

March 2(

W. 1886.

sin sui m «.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15J hands high; weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2:21|, 2:21 J, 2:18|.

BRIGHTON BEACH
RAGING ASSOCIATION

Pire Felii, 2:19}; Manon, 2:21; Meolo, 2:2:
2:272; Trousseau, 2:2S1; Bouniu Wood, 2:3

Belmont Boy (Racer), 2:23J; Wormwood, 2.25; Dawn, 2:252; Jim Mulrene,
I; and tho two year old

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his age;, public performance the test, that has yet appeared

In addition to the above, there are a Dumhcr of other very promisinsonea, viz: Brown Jug. trial 2:17. A mare
owned by Mr. Carter. 2:26J; quarters in b3 seconds, Another pac-d a mile in 2:272; quarters in 32 seconds. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 seconds, Lelaps was second to Wormwood in 2:3rjj, and
many others us good.

NTTTWOuD had not above 120 foa!:i all tnld previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentage of his repre-
Bentatives in the 2:J)list is "norj tlian il >uole that of HainbK toniau to tliat time. Forty of his e;et ir» all have been
Bold from the farm, from 0 weeks tj 2 yi&rs of age, for a total of $45,135, an averaee of $1,120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings hav^; been sold lor s7,U..J, -in aveni-u of SI, 10 J. From the promise of the young things coming on at the
farm and elsewhere, I ie. I justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom"' lias jiust begun. Service FEE, $250,
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to he prompt, as his book is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

PANCOAST,

2:21^. Rich buy horse, 15J hands high ; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Sh-e of PATRON, thiee-year-old reconl 2:20,2:25.2:191; last quarter of third heat 32} seconds, a2:00gait: ACQUAEJTJS,

three-year-old record. 2:29!; trial 2:.4^; TSSAyUEN A, four-vear-old record 2:2s-;, distancing her tield in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:391; could trot in 2:30. PANuOAST UAH ONLY 32 Livixo foals, only 8 of which,
eo far as we can learn, have been works I for speed at alL Four of them are named above. One uttuir at 3 years old
could trot in 2". 3'i, and show bursts a 2:3 > gait. Auuther, 2 years old. showed quarters i-i 40 to 42 secon- Is. Another, 3
years old, v ith 3 weeks work, trotted in ?:42. Another could show a 3 minute gait. The balance of las get, so far as
we can trace, are eitht r in thj stud, uml iveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST, by Womdford MambrLio, record 2:21£. dam Bicara (sister to McCurdj-'s Hambletoaian, 2:261), by
Harold; 2d dam Bulk) (dam of Belmont' by Mambrlno Chief ; 3d dam by Brown's BjUfounder. lie wv U stand at $150,
strictly limited to 40 inarms. His book is last tilling. Those desiring to bre^d will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUTLER, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Eire of Lucy Cuyler: trial for Mr. Bonner, ?:15J: halt-^'le, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2:18}; Day
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth her.t. 2:21j Halcyon, .-'nl for Mr. Ilouner, 2l21A; Algath, four-year-old record 223;
Edwin C, record 2:27^ (trial 2i2i£); St. ArnaL \ record ' J dj. and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-5 AcLjuarius. 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse. 15J bands, foaled 1S53. by Bysdytt'a 1 jnbletonian. dam Grey Rose (dam of Ptilson, sire of Alvira, record
2:30, and Zenu, record 2:32.' . by Harris' Hamblel Mao (sire of Lady Shannou, record 2:23!; Hero (pacer), 2:201, AXD
OF TDE Damu of Annie i ?.. 2:2S; l'anic. 2:23; N'e. ; Holromb, 2:23; Sea Foam, 224}; Major Edsall, 229 (sore of Robert
McGregor, 2:171); John Stewart, 2:C0. Service - CE, 9 L

All Btud fees are due at time of ser.ico; no Insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided mares Dot parted
with and stallions live

cr. :b. :M"'~"^7i"E:R,:R,^:isr, zexecutos.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

Stakes to Close March 20, 1886.

JUNE MEETING.

Eageman Memorial, a sweepstakes for all
ages, $25 each, SI 0 if declared out by Monday, May 24;
$500 added; $100 to second; tnird to save stake;
weights 5 lbs. under the scale of the American
Association; winners of two or more races of any
value in 1«8G, to carry full weight according to the
same rules; to be run on or about Monday, May 31
(Decoration Day); one mile and a furlong.

Brisliton Keaeli Stakes, for three-year-olds,
S25 each, 810 if declared by Wednesday, June 2. $500
added, SI 00 to second, third io save stake; winners
of one race, 3 lbs. ; of tw». or more races of any value,
5 lbs. extra; to be run on or about Monday, June 7;
one mile.

Brooklyn Eagle Stakes, a sweepstakes for
four-year-olds, ?25 each, ?1U if declared by Wednes-
day, June 2; $500 added; $100 to second: third to
s..ve its stake; weights 5 lbs. under the scale of the
American Association; winners in 1886 of one race of
any value to carry i lbs; of two, 7 lbs.; of three or
more races, 10 lbs. extra; horses bavin? started at
Brighton Etach in 1886, without being placed second,
allowed 3 lbs. ; to be run on or about Wednesday,
June 9, 1886; one mile and a quarter.

Hotel Brighton Stakes, a selling sweep-
stakes for three-year-olds and upward, $25 each, $10
if declared by Wednesday, June lit; $500 added; $100
to second; third to save stake; weights 20 lbs. above
the scale: horses entered to be sold for $3,000 to carry
lull weight; then 1 lb. for each $100 less, down to
$500; any surplus to be divided as usual ;|to be run on
or about Monday, June li\ one mile and a furlong.

Brooklyn Handicap, a sweepstakes for three-
year-olds and upward, $25 each, $10 if declared; $500
added; $lon to second; third to save its stake:
weights to be announced Wednesday, June 9 ; declara-
tions to be made by noon, Monday, June 14; winners
of two or more races after publication of weights to
carry 5 lbs, extra; to be run on or about Wednesday.
June 1G; one mile and a quarter.

« oney Island Stakes, for three-ye.-r-olds,l
each. -SIO if declared by Friday, June 11; $500 add)
$100 to second ; third to save stake ; winners of tin
or more races of any value, or of the Brighten Bea
Stakes, 5 lbs. extra; horses having started in three
more races at Brighton Beach in ls86, and not bavJ
won a race, allowed 5 lbs.; to be run on or alx
Friday, June 18 ; one ndle and a quarter.

Manhattan Hotel Stakes, a Belling swet
stakes for three-year-olds and upwards. $25 eacb.J
if declared by Monday, June 14; $500 added; 8100
second; third to save stake; weights 15 lbs. atao
the scale; horses entered to be sold for $3,000
carry full weight; then 1 lb. for each S10U less, dtn
to $1,000; to be run on or about Monday, June 21;o
mile and a quarter.

Gravesend Hamlka p. a sweepstakes for tbn
year-olds and upwards, $25 each, $lu if declared; JS
added; $200 to second; $50 to third: weights to
announced Wednesday, June 16; declarations ma
by noon, Monday, June 21; winners of one or mc
races after publication of weights to carry 5 H
extra; to be run on or about Wednesday, June!
one mile and a half.

Brighton Beaeh Kail road Stakes a selli

sweepstakes for three-year-olds and upward, j
each^ $10 if declared out by Friday, June 18;'fS
added: $200 to second; $50 to third; weights 10 U
above the sn.le : horses entered to be sold for $3,000
carry full weight; then 1 lb for each $100 less, den
to $500; to be run on or about Fridav, June 25; o
mile and three furlongs.

Sea Beaeh Railroad Stakes, a sweepstal
for two-year-olds. $25 each. $10 If declared Mondt
June 21 ; $500 added, of which $100 to second ; third
save stake; maidens beaten two or more times wh
carrying full weight, allowed 5 lbs.; to be run oa
about Monday, June 28; five furlongs.

JULY MEETING.

King's County Cup, a sweepstakes for three-
year-olds and upwards, $50 each, h. f. ; $1,000 added,
of which $200 to second; $100 to third; three-year-
olds, 95 lbs.: four-year-olds, 108 lbs.; five and up-
wards, 111 lbs.; winners of any two cup races in
1886, 5 lbs. extra; horses having run at Brighton
Beach in 18S6, without winning at any distance,
allowed 5 lbs,; to be run on or about Thursday, July
1; two miles.

Brighton Handicap, a sweepstakes for all
ages, $10 each at time of entry; $15 additional for
starters; $500 addnd; $100 to second; third to save
stakes; weights to appear Friday. June 25th, and
declarations to be made through the entry box on
Wednesday, June 30; *o be run on or about Friday,
July 2; one mile and an eighth.

Independence Stakes, a sweepstakes of $25
each, only $10 if declared by Friday. July 2 ; $500 added
$100 to second; third to save its stake; light welter
weights; to be run on or about Monday, July 5; one
mile and a quarter,

Dwyer Stakes, a selling sweepstakes for three-
year-olds, $25 each, $10 if declared by noon of Mon-
day, July 5; $600 added; $100 to second; third to save

itsstake; horses entered to be sold for 33,000 to cat
full weight; if for less, allowed I lb. foreachj]
down tc $l,u00; any surplus to be divided as usui
to be run on or about Tuesdav, July 6; one mile
a half.

Boulevard Stakes, a sweepstakes for two-yet
olds, $:5 each, $10 if declared Wednesday. July
$500 added; $l0u to second; third to save s.al
maidens beaten three or more times when carry!
full weight allowed 7 lbs. : *o be run on or abo
Friday, July 9; three-quarters of a mile.

July Cup, a sweepstakes for all ages, $50 <
b. f., $700 added; $200 to second; $lu0 to tL
three-year-olds, 100 lbs.; four and upwards, 110 1
no allowances; to be run on or about Monday,."
12; one mile and three-quarters.

Iron Pier Handicap, a sweepstakes foi
ages, $25 each, S10 if declared; $700 added;
second; third to save stakes; weights to be i
nounced Mondar, July 12; declarations to be l
Wednesday, July 14; winners of one or more i
after pub] cation of weights to carry 5 lbs. exu.
be run on or about Monday, July 19; one mile ■
half.

27 Brood-Mares

and 170

Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 18S5, and up to the last of January,
1886. All tbf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing.' Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions and Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ABE OFEEBED FOB SAUB AT FAIBEAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG EOADSTEKS, as well as those who want

FIBST-CI ASS. STANDABD -1SBED TBOTT1XU STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

THE ONE PRICE PLANIs8tri0tlyadhered t0 »t Fairlawn, and the
XJ-LXJ U11U XAOAUAJ 1 UO.H price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
*he descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-maies and Catalogues for 18S5, or further information* address

To he run under the American Racing Rules, which requires all entries to he named.

STABLING FBEE OF t II ABUE.

Racing Season will commence May 22, and continue three or more days each week 3url:
season.

Trainers and Jockeys contemplating following their vocations at Brighton Beach must take
Licenses in pursuance of Rule 102 A, of the American Turf Congress.

Nominations aud all communications to he addressed to the Secretary, Post Office Box 41, BiooklT
N i'., or office of the Association, 406 Jay Street, Brooklyn, X. Y.

JAMES JlotiOW AN. Sec'T.

B. BOBI>SOX Pres'l.

Lock Box 399.

WM, T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

McKerron's I

H-O-R-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HARNESS. I

RACING OUTFITS. I
HORSE CLOTHING.
Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full Hue of everything used by trotters aud rnnuers. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Bates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. E. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., Hew Jfci

J. A. McKBRRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal. |j

1886

^Irc fpmofcr uml ^-yxtsmmu

191

Wm. Easton, - - - Auctioneer.

Easton's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

lIJUIITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Luke Blackburn. Bramble, Great Tom,

and Enquirer, at the

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

M;.1B JiASHVIIXE, TESTS!.,

On April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEX. W. H. JACKSON,
Nashvile, Tenn., Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers.

In Jnne, date and place to be announced later,

The Rancocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June next, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

The Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Faf rview Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Eeed, of Gallatin, Tenn.

The Kennesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Cap*. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn.

The Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably SOU head of the pick and
cream of all the thoroughbred yearlings bred in the
United states.

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Easton's National Horse and rattle Ex-
change <LM), also announces its Annual
« ombfuallon Auction Sale of Trotting.
Trottlng-bred, High-class Harness and
General Purpose Horses, Cobs, Ponies, etc..
at Madison Square Garden, New York,
irom 3d to 1 4th March next, for which many
entries of valuable horBes ire already in hand.

Further entries for this sale will be received
daily by Wm. Easton, Madison Square Garden, New
York.

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Stock on the Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
IN

HARNESS AND SADDLERY
Everything Necessai y For

HORSE USE.

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H. Mil-
ler Jr.Eaq., at Sacramento, where he is prepared to
work horses for the public.

>vilbi:b fieu> smith.

Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Marin County Kennels'

Dogs taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc, address

Hogs of my breaking Avon first money
in each stake of the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. i. Ai.i.i:.\Di:it.
Loucr Lake, Lake Co.. cal

( ( Coham'sBang.

Bang >

( Price's Vesta.

DON" \

(Vandevort's.) | i Garth's Drake.

[Peg -

l. ( Sail, 1-236 E. K. C. S. B.

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

K T. Vaudevort,

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal,

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Secured by Letters Patent, July 3 ft, 1883.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such eTtensions,ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and venrilatioTi to the
eye wfule circumscribing the vision, substantially aB
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secare the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bndle, and in combination with the check-
pieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
U and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as and lor the purpose bereir
described.

5. In a bridle, andin com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, aud the 1 ear band I and the
throat -latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on the action foUows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the tnee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. HcKERRON.

tTo. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

Ashniont's New Publication

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Losing Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

P. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PJJUE STKEET. Cor. Montgomery,

—SAX FRANCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines, Brandies, Whiskies,
and Liquors,

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St,

San Francisco.

The most popular school ou the Coast.
E. P HEALD President. C. S. HALEY, Sec'y

fS'Send for circular. '*is

PASTURAGE.

VOLUNTEER PASTURE. S3.0O.
HOiSTEIJi FARM (LA SIESTA RANCH),

MENLO PARK.

Only one hour by Railroad from San Francisco.
Spring water, and four miles frontage of never-fail-
ing creek water. Fenced and cross-fenced into fields
of from €0 to 600 acres each, giving unusual facilities
for rotation of pasturage. No fogs or cold winds.
Even temperature, and best climate in the State.
Cheap and safe railroad transportation. Chance to Gee
your stock and Gov. Stanfom's famous horse ranch
(adjoining mine) and return to San Francisco the
same afternoon. Special paddocks and arrangements
for broodmares and fine animals when desired. Good
fences and care, but no liability assumed for acci-
dents or escapes.

Apply to FRANK H. Bl'jRKE,
O- Madison & iiurke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S. v.

FOR SALE.

The best brood-mare in the State. Chestnut, l<-
hands high, 12 years old, out of Miami by Belniout
sire Paul's Abdallah, he by Eysdyk's Hambletoniau
out of an Abdallah mare. Xo\? in foal, the colt to be
reserved. Sold fur want of money only. Said mare
was bonght from Wm. Hall, at a cost of 51.200, when
she was two years old. Apply at this office.

Notice.

Herbebt H. Beow>-, M.P.
Nugent W. Beows,

Geo. H. Holmes,
C. Beuce Lowe.

TRADING AS

FOR SALE.

A choicely bred colt (stallion) three years old, by
Inca, 2:27, (he by Woodford Mambrino, 2:'21f. dam
Gretchen dam of Del Sur, 2:24, by Mambrino Pilot!.
First dam by Arthurton; second dam by John Nelson
(son of imp. Trustee out of an Abdallah mare); third
dam by Jim .Brown (son of Winnebago by imp.
Glencoe): fonrth dam by Old St. Clair. This colt is
just broke and promises well, but must be sold.
Enquire at this Office.

FOR SALE.

The Trotting Stallion

W. S. LYLE.

By Eoach's American Star, dam Lady Black Hawk,
by McCracken's Black Hawk second dam the Billings
mare.

He stands 15£ hands, very stylish and showy; no
record, but can trot better than 2:^0. and go a dis-
tance. He can be seen at the stable of the under-
signed corner Point Lobos and 23d Avenues.

M- KYA>\

FOR SALE.

LADY BOOTS,

uy jrfoots,(he bv Hercules, etc..) dam Lady Stacy, bj
Wildidle, out of a Norfolk mare, etc.

She ifi a blood bay with black points, a verv hand-
some form, weU muscled and strong quartered;
Girth 67 inches. Entered in the stakes of 1SS6-7.

She was foaled March, 1884; has onlv had eight
weeks training. In four weeks from time she was
first mounted, she ran one-eighth of a mile in twelve
and one-half seconds. Applvtu

EDWARD K. ALSIP.
lul N Street., Sacramento.

HOLSTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families aud select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

IBANK II. lilKHi:,
401 Montgomery Street. San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-OR—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APPLY TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

-From Herd of-

Hon. Leland . Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

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imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
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. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Veterinary Surgeo

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mail, by sending full particulars of disease and 51.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders lor
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Special attention given to the diseases of dogs. "

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BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jt"seys of both sexes for sale. Postoffice address,
San Francisco, Cal.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Koutl horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. San Francisco.

! Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

' l have now on band, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm. Oak Grove, San Mateo Co.
j a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to tweh e
! months old, bred from the host strains of Pi
■ stock, wbtch I import yearly from Engl
APP'yto Win. Cornitt.

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"Why, he is as handsome as apictuTe/'is often the remaTk
of those who are looking at a horse which conies up to their
conception of what a horse should be.

We have often regarded it as a vile slander when a majority
of pictures were the comparison, and even many of those
which were the work of artists, deservedly ranking high in
the profession as delineators of equine form, are somewhat
wide of the mark in presenting the real configuration and
appearance. "While it is not very good taste to be so contin-
ually "blowing our horn" in regard to the merits of the pict-
ures that appear in the Breeder axd Sportsman, they are
certainly entitled to praise, and as that is earned by the delin-
eator and the workmen who transfer from paper to metal it is
not so bad.

The horse is given and not the imaginings of some one who
can hardly tell a horse from a mule, and we have not the least
hesitation in claiming that, as a whole, the series has never
been equaled in any journal, American or foreign. There is
an individuality, a catching of the expression as it may be
termed, for horses as well as men are distinct in this respect,
and no matter how closely they resemble each other in form
there are differences which our artist is extremely happy in
discovering and reproducing in the sketches.

It is unnecessary to revert to the family from which Alonzo
sprang, on the paternal side, as the history of the Haywards
was presented only a few weeks ago. That he is not an
unworthy scion is proved by his performances, and his form
us is shown by the portrait is capital.

He is not only a large horse when the standard and tape is
brought into requisition but he is also a "big horse for his size."

Immensely powerful all over, bulk cf muscle, big bone,
large tendons and yet with finish and without grossness in
any respect. Sixteen hands in height, lengthy with a grea^
middle piece connecting capital quarters and shoulders, mus-
cular neck and yet tapering nicely to throttle, a cleanly cut
head denoting intelligence, and with placid eye showing that
his disposition is all right, tbere is a combination of good
qualities that make him a desirable horse in almost any
place. His record of 2:30 which gives him a place among the
"standard sires" was not a measure of speed. His former
driver, A. L. HindB, informs us that he is confident there
were times when he could have driven him very close to 2:25,
and, as he trotted one half-mile heat of two miles in 1:13 in a
race that does not appear to be an over-sanguine estimate.

Mr. Hinds also states that he never drove a horse that would
rate along more steadily, and his endurance as shown by the
race of nine heats which he won at Oakland as a five-year-
old, and tbe race at heats of two miles with Red Cross and
Ballet, was first-class.

There is no question that the union of Billy Hayward and
the Poscora mare, dam of Poscora Hayward, Dr. Pardee's
chestnut horse, Baeno Toscora, and Poscora Belle was a
grand "nick," and that these are the bright, particular stari
of the family. This does not detract from the merits of the
others of different maternal connections, adding to the luster
and giving them additional value. As Mr. Pierce is the owner
of the dam, still vigorous, and Bueno Poscora and Poscora
Belle, he has a good deal of interest in the Haywards; and
with such representations he should be well satisfied. There
is not a member of that family that has not the fast-trotting
knack and as we find it in a large majority of the get of their
sire it is an established trait. In 1877 Alonzo trotted the
nine-haat race alluded to, and in which were Kirat, Pat Hunt,
Vashti, Lady Lightfoot, Gray Steel and Alice Garrett. It was
a remarkable race throughout and showed the winner to be
as staunch as his sire.

In 1S7S he won three races, one of these being at seven
heats. In these he beat Patchen Girl, Belle, Prophet, and
Alice Garrett. In 1S79 he trotted a remarkable race although
he was beaten. It was at the time General TJ. S. Grant vis-
ited Oakland Park. Pete won the first heat in 2:2S, Alonzo
winning the second in 2:30, Pete distanced. He won the
third in 2:32}, and then fought thebattle to the end, beiugsec-
ond in the sixth and seventh heat, the race won by Volunteer.

At the San Jose fair, in that year, he beat Zero and San
Juan Belle, winning the first, third and fourth heats in 2:34,
2:35.J, 2:33] ; Zero the second, which it was evident the driver
of Alonzo did not care about getting, in 2:363- He won the
first and second heats at Petaluma, his old antagonist, Vol-
unteer, winning the race, but this may have resulted from
his driver taking umbrage at the action of the judges in not
giving him the fifth heat, and sending him to tbe stable.
This was the last year that Alonzo was trained, since that
time having been used on the road. In this place he is hord
to beat, being pleasant to handle, safe in any position, and
"no road is too long for him."

Alonzo was bred by H. Allen Mayhew, who owned both
his sire, Billy Hayward, and his dam, a largo bay mare
nearly thoroughbred, and imported from Kentucky. Alonzo

resembles his dam in many points of form, particularly in the
blood-like appearance of his head and neck.

He will make the present season in the stud at San Jose,
at the stable of T. B. Barstow, Wilson Avenue. Before we
close this brief sketch, we again call attention to the por-
traiture, as it is such a correct representation of the horse.

Rancbo Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp, Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.

Sea-son Commencing February Atli and Ending

June IMh. 1886.
! i:k.v,s i ok ii i init or i in: above stai.i.iovs,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during tbe season, at $10 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accldouta.

Address JOU> MACKKV, SuperJiitemlem.

Sucramcn to.t'al.

Vol VII. I No. 13.
SO. aft jliOSTGOMERV STEEEf.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, MARCH 27, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A TEAR

<&t^0M

GROSVENOR, by Administrator his dam Sylvia by Edwin Forrest.

OWNED BY JAMES BOYD, MILPITAS, CAL.

He Got Muergins.

The crowd at the Paris horse sale last week presented end-,
less objects of interest. There were the rich chaps, elegantly
dressed, sleek, shiny, fairly smelling of money, side by side
with the shabby mountaineer in "buttemnt,"who had saved
up a hundred or two by the hardest, to purchase a good
"mar."

Directly after dinner, opposite the auctioneer's stand, there
stood a stranger, evidently western from his personnel. Too
Wide ic build for the average Kentuckiau, the breath of the

prairies seemed stamped all over his jolly, nonchalent face,
and his loosly fitting, easy going gray suit. The inevitable
cigar of all horsemen, north, south, east or west, rolled from
side to side of his broad sniiler. as he laughed and joked with
his "crowd."

At last Muggins, No. 30 on the catalogne, was trotted out
He was a dark bay colt, two years old and a beauty.
Instantly the prairie man was wide awake, while he began to
nod vigorously at Col. Edmonson, who had only to glance at
him in his "bewitching way" to estort the bid. He was in

dead earnest— one could see that. It didn't make any differ-
ence what the Colonel asked for, the nod came. He was
bound to have that nag if it took a million, Ihongh he finally
got off on four hundred. When the horse was knocked down
to him he walked up to the stand with all the delight of a
child benming from his good-natured face.

"I've been hanging aronnd here all day for that horse, " 1
said, as he gave his name T. E. Fuller, Illinois. His friend
seize 1 his hand and congratulated him as if he had just beei-
married, or had come into the possession of a fortune, per-
haps he had that last — at all events he got Muggins.— Lr
ington Transcript*

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March 27

The Belle Meade Yearlings of 1886.

.A person of the greatest importance in every large breeding
establishment is the stud-groom. The success or failure of
each year's results of the judgment and skill of the owner in
selecting and eating his animals depends greatly upon the
never-ceasing watchfulness and care, practical knowledge and
common-sense application of the same, patience, good temper,
and absolute reliability of this functionary. He should also
have an intimate acquaintance with the peculiarities of con-
stitution, disposition, etc., of the many animals, no matter of
what age, in his charge. The admirable buildings and gen-
eral arrangements for the comfort and well-being of the Belle
Meade Stud, and its splendid collection of grandly-bred and
famous sires and mares, at once convince the practical observer
that everything has been planned, organized, and done by an
experienced, far-seeing and able leader. Naturally, when one
reflects upon the numerous and great successes of the many
phenomenal horses bred at this establishment, and the fabu-
lous amount of money won by them, the existence of such a
leader becomes an absolute certainty in one's mind, for such
marvelous results are not usually the outcome of ignorance,
inexperience, or want of method in the conduct of such matters.
That this leader has a trustworthy and well-tried lieutenant,
who faithfully carries out every detail of his chief's plans, is
very plainly indicated by the splendid appearance of the great,
lnsty, healthy, sound, well-furnished and high-class looking
lot of colts and fillies that comprise this year's crop of Belle
Meade yearlings. "Bob" is Gen. Jackson's lieutenant or
stud-groom, and one, I should say, from what I saw and
heard, possessed of every qualification mentioned above
as necessary for a man holding such a position. Before
going the Tounds of the horses, the General formally intro-
duces one to Bob. Is there auy racing man in America
who has never heard of this same Bob? I doubt it. All
must have seen the well-known picture of the famous Bon-
nie Scotland and Bob; the latter, with his large white apron
on, standing in front of and holding the horse. Gen. Jack-
son says it is a splendid likeness of the horse, and it must
be, as it so wonderfully resembles Bramble, who, they say,
is the exact image of his daddie. As to Bob, it is so like
him even now, that, having first seen the picture, one recog-
nizes him as the original, the moment one sees him. Such
men as Bob, Abe Perry, the able and well-to-do colored
trainers, and Isaac Murphy, that capital jockey (in my opin-
ion unexcelled, if equaled, by auy jockey in America over a
long course), are splendid examples of their race, and by
their devotion to their employers, their successful lives,
and the respect in which they are held, flatly contradicts
the pessimists who revile the colored man, and assert that
he is worthless, shiftless and without intelligence. One day,
whilst being driven round Lexington by a friend, I noticed
two such well-built, nice-looking brick houses, with the
grounds and everything about them so trim, neat and well
kept, that I asked whose they were. I was informed that
they weTe the residences of their owners, Abe Perry and Bob.

Well, this is hardly "harking back " to the yearlings, etc.,
is it? It is leading up to my visit to them, though. To do
this, as I said before, "Bob" is a prerequisite. So, on the
morning following the memorable* hunting expedition, or
rather on the same morning, for, it will be remembered, per-
haps, that we did not "get home till morning, "General Jack-
son suggested a visit to the yearlings, etc. Bob was sent for
and introduced, and off we started. And what a treat I had!
Before we started General Jackson said to me, "Mr. Easton,
I am going to show you the best-looking lot of colts and fillies
ever bred upon this place. There are forty-eight of them,
and out of the forty-eight I will defy any man to pick out
eight that are not, as far as looks go, first-class, and these, if
it were not for the phenomenal appearance, growth, and qual-
ity of the other forty, would be considered splendid also." I
expected, therefore, very naturally, to see something good,
and was not disappointed. I did not take notes of the ani-
mals as I went. I will not, therefore, attempt to particularize
any of them. A more even, sounder-looking, healthier or
better grown lot I have never seen together before, though.
Bob fairly swelled with pride as he opened box after box and
introduced me to his pets. How beautiful he handles them,
too — no noise, no fighting or struggling. If a head collar
(they had halters on) wanted shifting in any way it was done
by coaxing and caressing, not by bullying and brute force.
Every trainer knows the value of this sort of treatment, and
how much more easy it makes his work when the young
things come into his hands. So, I need no farther dilate on
it here. I know I am satisfied that Bob firmly believes that
nine out of the ten young things he tends so carefully and
well will make first-class race-horses or stake winners. If
size, quality, fashionable, rich, and stout breeding, muscular
development, constitution, good, sound-looking legs and feet,
and general racing like appearances go for anything at their
present age, the majority of them will make race-horses.

It is hard to judge so far ahead, though, I admit; never-
theless, the qualities last mentioned, and the manner in
which the youngster handles himself as he walks round the
sale ring, are, in reality, about all that the experienced buyer
of yearlings has to guide him in making his purchases from
year to year. In looking over this lot of yearliDgs one can
not fail to be struck with the marvelous resemblance of all
those by Luke Blackburn to their famous sire. No horse
ever yet marked his progeny in quite such a remarkable man-
ner, I should think. You can go through the lot and pick
out every oDe of his get with the greatest ease. They are
like him in color, conformation, and every other particular,
even down to his peculiar "mealy" colored legs. If they
have his speed, gameness, courage and stamina, and fall into
as good hands as he did, what will some of them not be
worth to their lucky purchasers? I hear his two-year-olds
very highly spoken of. Kumor has it that there are some
wonders among them. It will be strange, indeed, if this
great race-horse (the world, I should think, has known but
very few better) does not reproduce himself. Enquirer,
too, marks his get quite strongly. I certainly do not see how
any man could wish for a better-looking lot. Those by
Bramble and Great Tom, too, are quite up to the standard,
and bid fair to repeat the great triumph^ of the sons and
daughters of those two successful sires.

I venture to predict that, when the three magnificent fil-
lies— sisters respectively to those famous animals, Biggonet,
theDwyer Bros, colt, Inspector B., and Getaway, and Mr. J.B.
Haggius Tyrant — are led into the sale-ring next spring, there
will not be a man present, no matter what his past experience
may have been in this or any other country, that can or will
say that he has ever before in his life seen three grander
fillies. Even now, without being "set" in any way, they
have tbat unmistakable race-horse look about them which
one alway expeots to ste in a horse rated as "first-class."
They are full of quality, aud yet have great big frames,
covered with muscle, and plenty of good, solid flesh in the

right places, but not "loaded" in the leaBt, "short on top
but long below," with backs and loins like dray horses, good-
shaped, sound-looking feet, and flat, clear, hard-looking legs,
well under them, great propelling power, and the right sort
of shoulders to aid and act in concert with the latter, and
each of them topped off by those long, strong, wiry, muscular
necks, and lean, intelligent heads, such as, with rare except-
ions, are seldom found upon a horse, except he be a race-
horse of the highest class.

This may seem to you to too nearly to describe the perfect
horse. You, who are eminently practical, will say "there is
no such thing." I admit it — there is not. Nevertheless, my
description is not an exaggerated one. Had I to write it over
again, I don't know how I could alter it. If nothing happens
to these tillies between this and the racing season of 18S7,
they will prove my words. At any rate, I am prepared to
stand or fall in your estimation by what I now say of them if
they do not. That is, if they go into good hands, which they
are pretty sure to do. The condition and tractability of Bob's
pets reflect the very highest credit upon that most careful and
capable man. If they were a lot of children he could not be
more watchful, gentle, or solicitous for their welfare and com-
fort, or apparently have more affection for them. They show
the effects of his treatment in many ways. Bob is helped,
of course, by having the most complete set of buildings to
keep them in that I have ever seen in my life. The boxes
are i.o arranged that the young things can see each other all
the time and yet not get at one another. This, I think, a
splendid plan, as the beautiful creatures do so love com-
pany, and many accidents are prevented and tricks unlearned,
or never thought of, that are the outcome of and incident to
solitary confinement. Then the light, another great thing, is
so good, and the ventilation, the greatest thing of all where a
horse is concerned {his big lungs requiring so much fresh
air to keep his blood pure), is as perfect asif the young things
were out of doors, and yet they are entirely free from drafts,
and the temperature is comfortable andhealthy. Then, when
play time comes, and Bob lets his children out for their
romps, what great wide stretches they have to gallop and
race over. None of your little bits of paddocks where a eolt
is running on the twist, turn, or pull-up, as it were, the
whole time, at the risk of throwing out curbs and all sorts of
other troubles every moment.

All things considered, it is not surprising that so many
good and great race-horses have been bred upon this farm.
The proprietors are breeders of unlimited and undoubted
practical experience. In purchasing breeding animals they
buy what, in their opinion, are the best in the land, regard-
less of cost. Then, the natural advantages of climate, splen-
did grass and pure water, coupled with the additional and
greatest one of all, viz., that the mares are provided with snug
and comfortable shelter to protect them from the bitter winds
and cold sleet of the winter months, must, and does, have
a great influence upon their progeny. Gen. Jackson, like all
other successful breeders of any kind of stock in these days,
believes in laying the foundation of good constitutions and
future vigorous and useful lives in the yet unborn foals by
properly and judiciously caring for aud feeding their dams
whilst they are carrying them.

I wonder if any one really believes, in this enlightened age,
that the poor brutes who are allowed, in this climate of sud-
den and severe changes, to remain out during the awful and
bitter winter storms, both day and night, without shelter of
any sort, and nothing to eat, except it be the bark of trees or
a strayand withered blade of grass, which, in some cases, they
now and then burrow out from under the 3now — I wonder, I
say, if any one really believes that the wretched, helpless,
hapless creatures do not suffer intensely, or that they and the
foals they areBcarrying are not injured, constitutionally and
in every other way, by such barbarous treatment? I fancy
not! DuriDg my travels it was more than once argued with
me, by gentlemen of the highest intelligence, that it was the
correct thing to do. Those who argued this, however, seemed
to me to be blindly following some worn-out and exploded
tradition, and not their own common-sense views upon the
subject. At all events, I observed that every place I visited,
pretty nearly, either had shelters that had apparently seen
many winters, or so new in appearance (some of them being
in course of erection) as to indicate a later conversion on the
part of the proprietors. "Roughing it" and "freezing out "
are old-fashioned ideas, which, in spite of what I had heard
to the contrary, are more honored in Kentucky and Tennessee
— as they are here and elsewhere — in the breach than in the
observance. Let us hope that they will Boon be numbered
altogether with other barbarous practices of the past.

I believe I was taking you the rounds of the Belle Meade
yearlings just now. I have run clean out of the course, how-
ever, as usual. I did not run out, though, until my memory
had traversed the entire distance or ground covering my
inspection of the aforesaid youngsters. Had I taken notes at
the time (I wish I had), or were my powers of observation
and description of a higher aud better order ( I wish they
were), I might, perhaps, have been able to give many much
more valuable and interesting details concerning them. After
the yearlings we had a look at that good little mare Duchess,
formerly in the stable of that very clever trainer Mr. E. V.
Snedeker. She has been sent to Belle Meade to be bred (I
forget to what), and is looking big, well, andibearty.

Then came the visit to the stallions. I never shall forget
my rambles over Belle Meade on that beautiful Sabbath day.
The day was so still and lovely, the surrounding scenery so
grand and beautifol, the sun was shining upon everything as
bright and warm as on a May day, well nigh, the birds were
singing as they do sing in Tennessee only, I think (mocking-
birds swarm there), expressing, it seemed, by their sweet and
gladsome notes, the satisfaction they evidently felt at that
bright, warm sun, clear, fresh atmosphere, and peaceful scene.
The beautiful park, too, with its stately trees, under which,
on the rich, luxuriant turf, the deer, brood-mares, and other
living things were grazing, lying down, and otherwise show-
ing that they, too, were contented and enjoying themselves,
lay right in front of us as we approached the picturesquely
situated quarters of the lords of the harem. The whole
beautiful, grand, and peaceful scene, which Nature has so
lavishly adorned, and upon which she seemed at the time to
have concentrated her Bmiles, would doubtless have had its
effect upon persons less sentimental even than myself; at any
rate, it made an impression upon me which time will not, I
think, efface, nor, perhaps, reproduce. I wondered if people
who lived under such happy, peaceful conditions ever came
in contact with the more selfish unnatural, bitter, and
harassing circumstances incident to the lives of those who
live, whether struggling for a living or not, in the great and
busy cities of the world.

"Too sentimental, all this, for ahorse letter," I fancy I
can bear you remark. Perhaps so. Well, I will hark back to
tbe stallions.

"Bob" first introduced us to tbe great cup-winner Bramble,
a beautiful, whole-colored bay horse, with black points, who,
in appearance, so General Jackson, Bob, and every one else
says, is but the exact reproduction of his sire, Bonnie Scot-

land. Judging from the performances of the first lot of
horses got by Bramble, he bids fair to outrival his famous
sire at the stud. His get, this year, take after him in a
marked degree, and are v6ry promising in every way. He
looked in the bloom of health and condition, as did "all the
Belle Meade stallions, and seemed to be a perfect-tempered
horse, and on excellent terms with Bob. I have never
seen a man handle stallions with more skill and nerve than
this man.

Bob next unlocked the gate leading into Luke Blackburn's
paddock, and then his box. This great and famous animal
greeted us by standing straight up on his hind legs, and in
that position coming at ns as though, he meant to annihilate
us. It was all good-natured play, though, for the moment
he got within reach of Bob, or any of us (Bob chiefly), he
would just catch hold of our coats between his lips, then let
go and come down on all fours again; go round and round
his great, big box; then come with a rush to the bar where
we were standing, only to rub his nose against us and play
like a kitten. Bob put his bridle on, and brought him out-
Bide. His coat shone like a piece of satin, and he pranced
and bounded about as though he knew some one had come
to look at him, and came at Bob straight up in the air, in a
moBt menacing manner. The old man never moved a mus-
cle, though, but would simply say, each time, 'Take care,
Luke!" "What you doin* now?" "Quit your foolishness,"
etc., and Luke seemed to quite understand him, aud act
accordingly. He is one of the most compact, muscular,
powerful, vigorous, and intelligent-looking stallions I have
ever seen. And what a game-looking beggar he is, too!
He has, of course, lost that rugged look that his great mus-
cular development gave him whilst in training, aud in his
stallion condition has filled out and rounded into a most
beautiful and symmetrical animal. If it were not for that
game, intelligent head of his, and his mealy legs (he marks
all his get with these peculiarities pretty well), you would
scarcely recognize him, I think. After we had looked him well
over, Bob let him go. Then the real fun began. It would
have done you good to see him squat to the ground well nigh,
and fly around that paddock. — Mr. Easton, in N. Y. Spirit.
*>

Management of Fairs.

The following, which we take from the Breeders1 Gazette, is
an abstract of an address delivered before the Indiana State
Agricultural Convention by Hon. J. N. Davidson. While it
contains some things that are not new, there are many sug-
gestions founded on experience, business, sense aud logic, aud
it will repay perusal:

The proposition that agriculture is a source of prosperity
cannot be controverted. Agriculture has been defined as the
art of disposing the soil in such a manner as to make it pro-
duce in the greatest abundance and perfection those veget-
ables which were useful to man and the animals depending
on him for subsistence. It has been written that agricul-
ture is the most ancient, the most universal aud the most
important of the arts. Agriculture ought to have great dig-
nity as an occupation, and statistics which relate to it, if com-
piled with care, should command the attention of the most
exalted statemanship. The public welfare demands that
land should be in the hands of those who will cultivate it, for
only by such a policy can agriculture, as a source of prosper-
ity, achieve its greatest success and confer its greatest
blessings. There is an idea abroad in the land
that there are many arts, occupations, professions
and employments more dignified and desirable than agricul-
ture. To remove this idea, or rather vulgar caprice, from the
minds of those are afflicted with it, reference can be made to
Cincinnatus, the old Roman, who, when he was elected
Roman Consul, was engaged in practical farming. Agricul-
tural colleges manage to educate their students in such a wav
that agriculture as a profession is not fascinating. If these
students were taught that agriculture as an art, a' science, is
dignifying and elevating, there would be more engaged in it.
The agriculturists supply eighty per cent, of all this country
exports, yet have no real consideration at the hands of Con-
gress, and these vast interests have about a dozen representa-
tives in Congress. This condition of affairs is owing chiefly
to the lethargy of agriculturists, for they certainly have the
power to increase their number in Congress. In conclusion,
agriculturists, by their learning, their abilities and their in-
fluence, should compel that acknowledgment of agriculture
which, by its untold contributions to the wealth of the coun-
try, it deserves.

Societies should not be organized for the promotion of agri-
culture alone, but to stimulate all industries in the district or
county where located, and to elevate the general character of
the people. The aim of the organization should be to show,
in an attractive manner, the products of every general or
special branch of industry peculiar to the locality, and so far
as practicable to bring out the result of new experiments.
So diversified are the interests of the exhibition, the rules of
the association, and the rights of the spectator, that all the
principles of a free government must be employed in the
proper management of a week's fair. Topically we shall first
consider the fair circuit, the object of which is to arrange con-
secutive dates for a given number of fairs, enabling exhibitors
to show continuously and conveniently and to get cheaper
transportation. The efficiency of the circuit may be greatly
improved by the adoption of common rules of government
embracing entries, awarding committees, stock-passes, forage,
straw and the time of closing the exhibition. Premiums and
corresponding stall rent should be determined by the will of
each society.

We are now ready to attend the fair proper and stop first at
the gates for information. Entrances should be double in
order that all may keep to the right. Where numerous aDd
heavy hacks are run a special way of exit should be provided,
and drivers required to follow the rule. Accidents and
much delay may thus be avoided. A gate for footmeu, apart
from tbe main entrances, adds much to the comfort of visitors,
and relieves the over-taxed keepers. All gatemen must be
firm in dispute yet obliging in everything. Where there are
a variety ot tickets and passes issued, a small frame contain-
ingoneof each should hauguear for comparison and conven-
ience. A family ticket is a relic of the past aud the sooner
it becomes extinct tbe better. Tickets should be as nearly
uniform as possible. For county or district fairs one twenty-
five cent ticket should be required for a single or double team,
fpr auy vehicle and for each individual beyond a certain age. |
A coupon ticket, with the date of each day of the fair thereon
to be detached for each entrance, should be issued and Bold
to the owners and exhibitors of live stock for fifty cents,
Exhibitors of valuable machinery aud general merchandise
not competing for premiums should have passes of uni-
form color, bearing the owner's name written with ink,
provided that the property is worth a certain stipulated
Bum. A round, heavy ticket, to he worn on the coat,
should be issued to assistants and grooms, giving them

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the freedom of the inside grounds. Associations cannot
afford to issue outside passes; this has been faithfully
tried, and whatever good may result is more than counter-
acted by the abuse. Well-disposed people can easily accom-
modate themselves to the rule, and the society does not care
to please others.

We come nest to the sale of privileges, which should be
under the control of the General Superintendent, who may
choose au expert subordinate. More tact, system, good judg-
ment, and, we may add, patience, are required in this depart-
ment than probably any other. Many men, to increase the
immediate revenue, frequently sell the most sightly and eligi-
ble ground to hucksters, shows, and the lite, and visitors
are forced to conclude that their comfort and convenience are
of secondary importance. Our best societies do not admit
games of chance, immoral shows, Peter Funk auctions, or
intoxicants of any kind, and will not sell any exclusive priv-
ileges to stands or individuals. All advertisements on the
bulletin boards should be consistent with the restrictions
placed on privileges.

The society should see that no extortion is practiced in the
sale of feed or straw. We are aware that probably seven out
of ten of our premium lists say that straw will be furnished
free. Well, why not be generous about it and add corn, hay,
and oats, as all have a mercantile value? The cry of "More
6traw!" is familiar to all fair managers, and the prodigal abuse
of this favor calls for a reform. One-half the amount used
would generally suffice if paid for by the exhibitor.

The men employed on the police force should be capable
of governing themselves under any circumstances and on all
occasions — men who can use authority without abuse and
exercise discretion in their general deportment. A too com-
mon sight on entering a fairground is a policeman, armed
with a club, giving orders in stentorian tones. He takes par-
ticular pains to tell the incoming stream of people where
they cannot go and cannot hitch their teams, irritating and
confusing strangeis to such an extent that they* begin to won-
der if there is any place for them, and doubt the sincerity of
the courteous invitations extended by the society. Bullies
employed in this capacity can do much toward bringing an
association into dispute. Their opportunities are such that
they may exert a wonderful influence on your success or fail-
ure, and it is well to hire men not simply because they seek
employment, but on merits in keeping with the character of
your highest officers.

Having disposed of gates, privileges, and police, we turn
our attention to the condition of grounds, buildings, stalls
and track. These should all be placed in good order the
week previous to the annual fair. Enough unforeseen
things occur and emergencies arise during the days of prepa-
ration to tax the patience of officers and workmen without
having to attend to a general renovation. The water supply
must be especially mentioned in this connection. Let it be
abundant and convenient at whatever cost, and do not wait
until ycur "big-day" rush to attend to it. This lack fre-
quently occasions much annoyance and permanent injury to
a society.

Assuming that all things are in readiness, we will now con-
sider entries, which should close at Tuesday noon, except-
ing speed horses. AU entries should be made by and in the
name of the bona-fide owner or authorized agent, admitting
no exceptions for any article or animal. No entry fee should
be charged in any class save the speed ring. Fruit, vegeta-
bles, grain and seed must be grown during the year, unless
otherwise stated in the list, and must be entered only by pro-
ducer. The fair proper should close on Friday, giving exhibi-
tors an opportunity to move and secure property during the
week. It is desirable for stock department superintendents
to place all animals of one breed in the same gTonp, but it is
much easier done on paper lhan on the ground — good in
theory but bad in practice. Many entries fail to come, others
have large exhibits of different breeds and don't want stock
separated. In fact so many conflicting interests arise that
the rule, though good in general, is hard to apply to the let-
ter. No end of dissatisfaction arises from moving stock
once located. Payment of stall rent should be required at
time of entry. It shows good faith on the part of the exhibi-
tor, and is a binding contract as to number and locality
on the part of the society. Delivery of stalls particularly
should not be made until paid for, and then only for purposes
specified in entry books.

Awarding committees in every department should be put to
work early in the week. It insures more general satisfaction,
and the task is less irksome. On no account must the halls
be closed while committees are at work, as practiced in some
places. Many persons have but a few hours in which to see
the Fair, and are thus defrauded of attractive features. In
the ladies' department there is frequently just complaint of
partiality, arising from the fact that much of the work and
many of the committees come from the town where the
exhibit is made. Since fairs are so largely dependent on the
support and patronage of country people, an opportunity for
partial awards must not be allowed. It will quickly curtail
your entries and defeat your best efforts at securing general
displays. To obviate this we suggest that all superintend-
ents of women's work be required to select their committees
outside of the town. Where guests from a distance or entire
strangers, on good recommendation, can be procured, the
result will be generally satisfactory.

Of late years much has been said in regard to the expert
system, but the experience of many societies in this direction
is not flattering. Experts, as a rule, confine themselves to one
breed, and when that breed is brought into competition with
others the one-judge method fails. If carefully selected for
the especial purpose, a committee of three, two to act and
the third to decide in case of disagreement, meets all practi-
cal requirements. It is a safe and expeditious plan, and
should be adopted by every association trying to keep step
with the advanced ideas of the day. The exhibitor of live
stock is an expert old stager, well posted as to the weak and
strong points of exhibits in his line, and will quickly note
any incompetency in a committee. Therefore it is incum-
bent on every society to spare no trouble or expense in secur-
ing the best and most capable men. This rule applies to the
selection of judges in every department.

The race-course is literally and figuratively dangerous
ground, and we shall enter into no lengthy discussion of its
merits and demerits. Americans are proverbially a sport-
loving people, and while we deplore the bad influences and
all evils connected with the speed ling, we may be thankful
that nothing worse than a horse-race is required to satisfy
the public appetite. Compared with other times and other
countries, where human life and limb are sacrificed, it is a
mild form of entertainment. That it is right to develop the
best capabilities of the horse for speed is certainly beyond
dispute. Though it is abused and carried to an excess, we
have now only to deal with it as an existent quantity until
public taste and public morajs eliminate and replace it by
something more elevating and refined. "Honest speed for
honest money" should be the aim and demand of every
society. The track should be even and smooth. If too hard

use the harrow freely, if too soft apply the roller. It should
be fenced on both sides to insure safety and good government;
and, where practicable or even possible, no vehicle should
be allowed within the circle. During the race the gate should
be closed, and none but drivers aDd grooms allowed on the
course. All national rules should be strictly enforced by a
firm and gentlemanly starter. Wrangles and disputes must
not be allowed. Where there is a lack of entries to fill a race
it is best to declare it canceled. Owners of speed horses
frequently imagine the success of a fair depends on their
coming, and it is well to disabuse them of this idea. A well-
regulated amphitheater or grand stand is an attractive feature,
and adds much to the comfort of the people.

It should be so located that all guests while seated can see
the entire track. Good and numerous ushers should provide
seats and close the doors when all are taken. Prohibit
smoking, boisterous talk, and the sale of cigars and lemonade.
Require all to be seated during a race. Provide passes for
women with children. Require your starter to place the
names of entries, with time and position, on the bulletin
board at the judges' stand. It is also well to have mounted
marshals cry the time and winner around the track. Ob-
serve these rules and you have a home-like place where
families and social parties can rest and thoroughly enjoy an
afternoon. Rowdies and sporting men cannot tolerate its
pure atmosphere, and it is soon frequented by only the best
people.

The newspapers say it "pays to advertise," and fair asso-
ciations are no exceptions. It costs a large amount of money
at best, and unnecessary outlay should be discouraged.
Experience has proved that large, flashy posters are an ex-
travagance. Those of ordinary size, suitable for stores,
shops and cross-roads, give better returns. Print a large
number of premium lists, add au extra thousand to your
usual number at small cost, and distribute them well in your
own county. A list mailed with compliments to an individual
assumes the form of a personal invitation. During the
summer have all your local papers publish items and notes
concerning the coming fair. By this means you reach a large
number of people at small outlay. The circuit should agree
to pool the cost of posters, each society being entitled to a
given number.

Local jealousy is a wedge which has divided many prosper-
ous and useful associations, and arises from a number of
causes. One prolific source is the purchase of an extra amount
of stock by one man, who expects, thereby, to control the
management. This is prevented, to an extent, by limiting
the number of individual shares: but could be further over-
come by allowing no proxy votes. Stock should be well dis-
tributed in the counties composing the district, or in the
townships if a county fair, and there should be no excess
in the city or town where the fair is held. An unequal dis-
tribution of directors and superintendents will also cause
trouble.

The association which advertises judiciously, which keeps
up a healthy competitive interest, which pays premiums in
full, which is managed on business and moral principles, will
annually have its grounds crowded with the best elements of
society, seeking the great object lessons so carefully prepared
for their benefit and instruction. It is said that all good
things live in literature, and while the agricultural fair is yet
to be recognized by historian, poet or novelist, it is no less a
National institution, bearing directly on the most important
institutions of our American commonwealth.

Judge Grant.

Hawaiian Jockev Club.

By the steamer of Saturday we have the announcement of
the Hawaiian Jockey Club, from which it appears that the
great annual racing festival will this year extend over two
days, June 11th and 12th. The following is the programme:

FIEST DAY, JO"E 11, 1886.

1. Kafiolasi Park Plate. — Running race, mile dash,
open to all horses bred in the Kingdom that have neverrun at
any meeting of this Association.

2. Honolulu Plate. — Running race, half-mile dash, open
to all.

3. Hawaiian Jockey Clue Cup. — Running race, a sweep-
stake of $50 added; cup to be won by the same person twice,
the second winning to be at any future annual meeting; one-
mile dash, open to all three-year-olds; sealed nominations,
inclosing a fee of $10, to be sent to the Secretary of the
Hawaiian Jockey Club on or before 2 p. m. on the 4th. day of
June. Final acceptances as to the balance of sweepstakes on
or before 2 p. m. on the 10th of June. Second trial— Cup run
for last year.

4. King's Plate. — Trotting race, mile heats, best two in
three; free for all horses not having a record of three min-
utes or better; to be owned and driven by members of the
Jockey Club.

5. Waikapu Cup. — Running race, a sweepstake of $25
added, three-quarter mile dash, open to all two-year-old
Hawaiian-bred horses. Cup to be won by horse beating the
record of the colt "Governor Dominis," 153.

6. Kamehameha Plate. — Running race, one and one-
half mile dash, open to all.

7. Pony Race. — Running race, mile dash, open to all
ponies of 14 hands or under.

SECOND DAY, JUNE 12, 1SS6.

1. The Qulen's Plate. — Running race, mile dash, free for
all Hawaiian-bred horses.

2. Lunamakaainana Plate. — Trotting race, mile heats,
best two in three; open to all Hawaiian-bred horses.

3. Rosita Challenge Cup. — $ — added. Running race, mile
dash, free for all; winner to beat the record of Rosita, l:47i.
Cup to be run for annually, and to be held by the winner until
his time is beaten at a regular meeting of the Association.

4. Governor Domlnis Plate. — Running race, three-
quarter-mile dash, free for all.

5. His Majesty's Cup.— Running race, a sweepstake of
$50 added, one- an d-a- quarter-mile dash; free for all three-
year olds owned by members of the club. The cup to be run
for annually.

6. The Hawaiian Plate. — Trotting race, mile heats, best
two in three; free for all.

This programme is sharply criticised by the Honolulu
papers, on account of the number of races that are confined
to either Hawaiian-bred horses or those owned by the mem-
bers of the club. The club is ultra-exclusive, which it has
an undoubted right to be, in regard to its membership, but
the annual races on Kamehameha Day are, by established
usage, a public affair, not a private entertainment. The pro-
gramme committee appear to have taken a rather narrow
view, and a little reflection will, no doubt, make apparent the
propriety of some amendments to the published conditions of
the races.

The Official Proclamation.

From Crub-Stone Crayons m the Chicago Inler-Ocean we
extract:

" I knew that man in Chicago fifty-two years ago," said an
old resident, as Judge Grant, President of the National Trot-
ting Congress, stepped out of the Grand Pacific. "One of his
exploits at that time, I remember, was knocking a man down
in the street, and accepting the full responsibility for it.
Since that time Mr. Grant has become one of the best-known
lawyers in the west, with a large practice before the Supreme
Court. He has raised twenty-five children, and has not a
chick of his own.

"That sounds a little queer, 1 know, but the Judge is the
champion adopter of the age. He has taken in charge
nephews and nieces to the number of twenty-five, as I have
said, and has treated them all as though they were his own
children. He is prouder of the fact that all those youngsters
have come to good than he is of his long association with the
trotting interests of the country, and that is saying a good
deal, for the Judge is as proud of his association with horse
men as any man I ever heard of.

;'Not many years ago 1 met the Judge on a Washington
bound train. I noticed that his overcoat pocket bulged a
good deal, and on closer examination I saw a chicken's head
peeping out at one corner. Mr. Grant explained that he had
a very fine fighting cock which he was taking to Washington,
and he thought that if he sent it through by express it would
either be neglected or be stolen, so, as the chicken was a
great pet and very companionable, he concluded to carry it
through in his pocket, and he was, up to that time, making a
pretty good job of it.

"The train was late at Washington, and as the Judge had
an important case before the Supreme Court he made a
hasty run from the train to the court room. He came into
the presence of the Snpreme judges just as his case was
called, and, throwing off his overcoat and asking the colored
man in attendance to take good care of it and hang it up
within his sight, he proceeded to make his argument. The
judge had a strong case, as he thought, and in hammering
home his points he became somewhat vehement, and
indulged in some strong-voiced assertions. In the midst of
his discussion, and while the judges and lawyersin court had
their heads bent intent on his points, the chicken in the over-
coat pocket gave a loud, exultant crow, and then another.

"This brought down the house. The Chief Justice looked
inquiringly at Mr. Grant, and Mr. Grant looked forbiddingly
first at the coat and the chicken making a frantic effort to
extricate itself, and then at the lawyers laughing at him.
Then in dignified and courtly manner he made his excuses
to the Court, explaining that he had not expected a chicken
which was so good a fighter and under such excellent dis-
cipline to break out in court in that way. He asked for a
suspension of rules until the refractory rooster was removed
from the court-room. Then he proceeded with his argu-
ments to the close."

"That voice of Grant's when he waded in to high-water
mark, was enough to make any rooster crow," said an old
Davenport man. "By George, do you know that when he
first came to Iowa you could hear him two miles. On one
occasion several Indians had a case in court, and they were
looking for a lawyer. At the mention of every name they
shook their heads. At last their spokesman said they
wanted the little man who hollered so. They regarded his
heap big voice as the guarantee of success."

We have received from Secretary Vail, of the National Trot-
ting Association, the following formal orders:

Dec. 31, 1S85. By order of the Bay District Association,
San Francisco, Cal., the following named persons have been
expelled, under authority of Rule 28, to wit:

Andrew J. McDowell, SanFrancisco, Cal.,
George Bayliss, San Francisco, Cal.
January 19, 1836. By order of the Board of Appeals for
the Pacific District, the following persons, residents of Cali-
fornia, have been suspended for the year 18S6, they having
been derelict in performing their duty as jadges of a race, in
which race they did not enforce the rules of the Association,
said persons are:

J. R. Weller, , Cal.

George Bement, , Cal.

Frank Burke, , Cal.

By order of the Board of Appeals for the Pacific District,
the Expulsion of Andrew J. McDowell, San Francisco, Cal.,
imposed by order of the Bay District Association, San Fran-
cisco, Cal., as of record Dec. 31, 1885, has been modified to a
suspension for one year.

Feb. 26, 1886. By order of the Bay District Association,
San Francisco, Cal., the following named persons and horse
have been expelled under authority of Rule 28, to wit:
Henry McConn, San Francisco, Cal.,
T. D. Lundy, San Francisco, Cal.,
and the s g "Gaston."

Circular of the Investigating Committee.

The following circular has been mailed to each member of
the National Trotting Association. It explains itself: "Dear
Sir: — The Congress of the National Trotting Association, at its
last session held in Chicago, Feb. 10, 18S6, passed a resolu-
tion directing the appointment of a committee of three to in-
vestigate the offico of the Secretary and Treasurer. Pursu-
ant to said action, we, the committee appointed, request
that you send to Col. E. S. Edwards. P. O. Box No. 242,
Newark, N. J., a complete statement, with dates of the claim,
if any, which your association may have against the National
Trotting Association. You will please include in such state-
ment, with dates, the fines, deposits, and suspension moneys
you may have received and forwarded at any time to the Sec-
retary of the National Trotting Association; also an account
of sums paid for rule and record books; also an account of
suspension money, fines or deposits received by your associ-
ation at any time, and withheld from the National Associa-
tion as an offset to an unsettled claim. It is absolutely nec-
essary that all claims should be in the hands of the commit-
tee by April 15, 1S86. No claims received after that will be
considered. E. S. Edwards, David Bonner, W. S. Tilton,
Committee."

What Advertisers Say.

Mr. W. A. Parkhurst, San Jose, who recently advertised
and sold a Nutwood mare through our columns, writes: "-1
Bold my mare to good advantage, and think it is a very ti-
thing to advertise with you."

Mr. Wilbur Field Smith, Sacramento, who advertise?
training stable, writes: "Continue my advertisement,
seems to be good medicine, and operates well. The ad
tisement brought inquiry from remote and nnexpested
tiona of the country."

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March 27

Grosvenor-

There is little necessity now-a-days for dilating on the
potency of the mixture of Hambletonian and Mambrino Chief
blood. When "Mambrino" first began to advocate the blend-
ing of these royal strains it -was in a great measure an
unsolved problem, and though both families had gained dis-
tinction— Hambletonian and American Star — Mambrino and
the "warm" blood of Kentucky were held to be the lucky
combination. Dexter on one side, Lady Thome on the other,
■were the star actors, and very many can clearly remember
the heated discussions of which should be awarded the pref-
erence. Mambrino has now a large following, and from
being the single prophet foretelling glories that were to come,
there is an army ready to shout over victories gained. While
the extreme of speed rests with one side of rival clans, there
are indications that union will play equally as prominent a
part hereafter, and it may not be far away when a descendant
of both grandsons of American Mambrino will be leading the
column. The red plume of Patron is likely to shine as con-
spicuously as that of Henry of Navarre, and though award-
ing him the front place, there are others which will battle
stubbornly for first honors. There have been grand warriors
already. Phallas, Director, Thorndale, and if time were
given to select those of Hambletonian and Mambrino Chief
blood which have gained distinction in the past, the list would
be a long one indeed.

The subject of our illustration is more Mambrino than
Hambletonian, and his pedigree is a striking one. In the
form of the stud-book it stands thus:

Grosvenor (No. 18S3, Wallace), dark bay, foaled 1878,
bred by Jos. L. Woolfork, Fayette county, Kentucky,
"raised" by Colonel R.P. Pepper of Frankfort, Kentucky; by
Administrator.
First dam Sylvia by Edwin Forrest.
Second dam Corinne by Mambrino Chief.
Third dam Betty by Hunt's Commodore.
Fourth dam Bet Bounce — the Castleman mare.
The pedigree of Administrator is: Brown, foaled 1863, bred
by Elijah Woolsey, Ulster county, N. Y. By Rysdyk's Ham-
bletonian.
First clam by Mambrino Chief.
Second dam by Arabian Tartar.
Third dam by Duroc Messenger.

Thus in addition to two crosses of Mambrino Chief, and
one of Hambletonian in Grosvenor there is strain of the
same blood that flowed in Flora Temple's veins through Ed-
win Forrest, and with many an infusion of thoroughbred to
give force to the mixture. In the articles under the head
of "Royal Blood," the sextuple strain of Mambrino in
Patron was alluded to, and all of that in comparatively
near crosses. There appears to be a general disposition to
jump over the space between Abdallah and Messenger and
Mambrino Chief and Messenger, ignoring a nearer relation
which cannot be forced from the field under any circumstan-
ces. We have long held the opinion that Mambrino is fairly
entitled to a prominent place, if not the first, in the genealog-
ical line of trotters, and as all other sons of imported Messen-
ger fail to equal him in the potentiality of establishing fami-
lies, it will be difficult to deprive him of the highest rank.
This being the case, Mambrino;s dam must be awarded a
proper share of honor, and the blood of Highflyer and Pe-
gasus accredited with some of the good qualities of her son.
Grosvenor, as the picture shows, is a powerfully made horse,
and as there is a preponderance of Mambrino Chief, as might
be expected, he has more of the characteristics of that family,
though there is strong likeness to the paternal side. His ac-
tion, however, is more rapid than that of a majority of horses
of his size, and when at full speed his gait is worthy of ad-
miration. We have seen him haul a cart around the first
turn of the Oakland track in 37 seconds, and move in short
brushes at a faster rate. He is reported to have shown a
mile not long ago in 2:28, and as the track, since the heavy
rain storm of some time ago, has not been in shape to admit
of driving anywhere near the "pole," that was an augury of a
good deal faster work when things were favorable. The
blood of Administrator is certainly a "valuable acquisition"
to the trotting stock of California. As the sire of Catchfly,
Executor, Memento, and several other fast trotters, he has
made a good mark, and near of kin bearing the right stamp
is the best recommendation next to being an "actual pro-
ducer." When the pedigree contains near and remote ani-
mals of merit, there is little risk in anticipating progress that
will meet expectations. There is, then no danger of "hark-
ing back" to unworthy animals, and no hereditary taint to
fear. In the breeding of horses which have an established
genealogy, there will be found in all of the best specimens
an inheritance which traces through several channels to one
or more distinguished names. That is, when the lines are
carried back there will be found one animal many times
repeated. In Grosvenor, wnile there are three crosses of
Mambrino, the sire of Mambrino, imported Messenger, is
still more frequently met. There is, enough of that blood to
satisfy the most inveterate stickler for the grand patriarch of
trotters, and there are several strains of Diomed, which some
hold to be of wonderful potency in fast harness horses. In
near and remote cresses Grosvenor will fully come up to the
"standard." Were his sire restricted to Catchfly, it would be
quite a recommend, as her record of 2:18£ was not a full
measure of her speed. She possessed a wonderful turn of
this first gTent qualification for race-horse or trotter, and so
have many others of his get. There is little question that
had Grosvenor been left in Goldsmith's hands the remainder
of the season he would demonstrate his right to a good

place in the family records, but his owner could not forego
his services during thiB season of the year. It is not neces-
sary to add many words to give a correct impression of the
form, as Wyttenbach has succeeded in presenting a faithful
portrait of the horse as he is. His color is very handsome,
and his size such as to make him a "useful horse" for any
kind of business. With breeding, form, size, style and speed
in his favor, he is well worthy of a place in our equine gal-
lery of notables.

A Famous Generation.

Death is busy among the mothers of the stud. During the
fortnight which closed the month of February, no less than
four of America's most noted brood-mares passed away at
Woodburn. These were Aerolite, Banner, Nora and Sehot-
tische. Each of- these had become celebrated through the
exploits of their sous and daughters. Indeed, it is difficult
to recall a quartette of equal celebrity whose deaths have hap-
pened so closely together in point of time. And yet they
can hardly be said to have been a loss to Mr. Alexander, as
in each case they had lived beyond the years of the life of
ordinary horses, and it was almost next to folly to expect
them to continue producing Spendthrifts, Anna BusheB,
Sovereign Pats and Ballankeels, and yet with that excellence of
constitution and surprising virility of the old race of Archy,
Glencoe and Barefoot, some of them had continued to breed
up to the year of their death.

Aerolite died February 27th, from the results of an accident
while in foal. She was a chestnut, foaled in 1861, and was a
full eister to Idlewild, being by Lexington — Florine by Glen-
coe, second dam Melody by Medoc. Aerolite has for
years ranked as one of the best brood-mares in this country,
as few have produced a greater number of more celebrated
horses. She began in 1867, and had sixteen foals. Of these
Mozart, Jersey Belle, Fellowcraft, Rutherford, Lamplighter,
Spendthrift and Miser were by Australian. She also had
Platina by Planet, and Trafalger, by King Alfonso. Of the
above all were eminent on the turf, except Lamplighter, who
died before he came to the post; Miser, who was blind, and
Jersey Belle, who was not trained, while four others of her
foals died before they could be trained. Mozart was a superb
horse, but went blind early; Fellowcraft and Rntherfurd were
also horses of high character, and the present generation
never saw a much better horse than Spendthrift was the day
he won the Lorillard Stakes at Jerome Park. Platina beat
Longfellow at a half mile in their work, and was a rare good
one, as she is a brood-mare, being the dam of Drake Carter
and Fellowplay. Jersey Belle, while she did not race herself,
transmitted the quality to her offspring, as she was the dam of
Macbeth, Favorite and Kingcraft, and the grandam of Macduff
and Favor. The family varied very much, for while Fellow-
craft and Rutherford were gluttons for a distance, they lacked
speed, while speed was the forte of Platina and Spendthrift.
Banner died Feb. 15, from old age. She was a bay mare,
foaled in 1858, by imp. Albion, dam Clara Howard by imp.
Barefoot, grandam Alarm by Thunderbolt, and had only
nine foals, viz., Bonita, Morlacchi, Anna Bush, Bannerette
and St. James by Lexington; and Astraea by Asteroid; a colt
by Lisbon, and Patrona by Pat Malloy. Nearly all the
above could "race a bit," as the English say; but, while they
conld stay forever, they lacked speed. Morlacchi was probably
the speediest, but Anna Bush was the most celebrated, owing
to her four-mile races, at New Orleans, in 1873, and has since
foaled winners in Bushwhacker, Diana, Natilee. But, as
stated, the family always lacked speed. If the old days of
heat racing over distances had been revived, they would be
pre-eminent.

Nora died Feb. 15, from old age. She was a bay mare,
bred in 1857, by Mr. R. A. Alexander, and waB a daughter of
imp. Sovereign and Chole AnderBon by Rodolph, one of the
oldest and best families. She had thirteen foals, the best of
which were Bombay, by Planet; Persia by Planet; Eva A.
and Sovereign Pat by Pat Malloy. Her first foal, Kentncky
Belle, was the dam of Belle Knight, who foaled the since
redoubtable Freeland. On the same day Schottische also
died from old age. She was a chestnut, foaled 1859, bred by
R. A. Alexander, and a daughter of imp. Albion, dam Dance
by imp. Glencoe. ttchottische has made a profound impres-
sion upon the blood stock of the day. She had fifteen foals:
Lancer, Waltz, Creole, Dance, Gorlitza and Quickstep by
Lexington; Shott and Tarantella by Australian; Ballankeel,
Major Barker and Telegraph by Asteroid; Cachuca by King
Alfonso; Reveller and Roysterer by Pat Malloy. Her daugh-
ter Waltz foaled Glidelia, Bolero, etc., and Tarantella
foaled All Hands Around.

Thus, four of our leading matrons have passed away in a
bunch, and at an age beyond the common. Their demise
serves to remind us of the flight of time, and the fact that
the last vestiges of the race of Albion, Glencoe, Lexington,
Sovereign and Margrave are disappearing. The Lexington
mares are old, and even the great Leamington fillies, which
it seems only yesterday were flying away with all the two-
year-old events, are now middle-aged. The question as to
which strain of mares will next be the most fashionable is
already in dispute. Each generation has had its pets, the
Leviathans, the Glenooes, the Albions, the Lexingtons, and
now it is a battle between the War Danees, the Bonnie Scot-
lands and the Australians. — N. Y. Spirit.

Now that the Rancocas sale has passed into history, we
may well ask, despite the grand result, has Mr. Lorillard
taken the best course? If Mr. Lorillard found the affairs of
our home turf so unpleasant, he might have saved the mag-
nificent collection he had at last gathered together, and trans-
ferred the scene of his operations to Eugland. Mr. Loril-
lard has long desired to race in England. He has often told
ub so, but his business has prevented it. We happened to
mentioned this to a gentleman of great experience in Eng-
land lately, and asked his opinion on it.

"It would be the wisest move Mr. Lorillard could make,"
he replied, "and I am surprised he has not done bo. He has
had more success in England than any American, and would
be wtll received. The English regard him as an extraordi-
nary sportsman. He has a stable quite able to hold its own
in England. Dewdrop could win an ordinary Oaks. Besides,
Lorillard likes the excitement of betting. Why, he could win
more money in England in a year than he'd win here in ten
years. There's no one in England bets as heavily as he. Sir
Frederick JohnBtone, Lord Alington, and that set are their
heaviest bettors, but Lorillard would bet as much on a selling
race as they bet on a Derby. Then he's got Byrnes. There's
just as good trainers, and maybe better, over there, but
Byrnes is so attached to him, and takes such a personal inter-
est in the stable. Lorillard is breeding some great horses,
and with such stallions and mares as he has he should have
as good a ohaiice of breeding a Derby colt as any English
owner. Over there the book-makers lay ten times as long
odds as ours, and Lorillard would win lots of races, plenty
of money, make a market for his stock, and have a delightful
time personally." — Vigilant.

Wallace's Year Book of Trotting" and Pacing
in 1885.

In the latter part of March, or first part of April, there will
be issued from the office of the American Trotting Register,
in New York, a complete record of all trotting and pacing
performances of the past year. These performances will be
given in full summaries, showing every incident of every
race where any mile was trotted or paced in 2:50 or better.
These summaries have been diligently compared and then
re-compared with the official reports in the office of the
National Trotting Association, and they are altogether more
nearly correct than anything of the kind ever heretofore pub-
lished. As there will be no skeletons or sham summaries,
this part of the book, with its indexes, will fill more than
two hundred pages.

Then will follow the great annual tables of performers
under their sires, embracing nearly or quite a hundred pages
more. These tables are the great educators of thiB genera-
tion of horsemen, and embrace all past teachings and all past
experiences. They not only show what performers have
come from the loins of each sire, but they show what the
sons and daughters of each sire have done in the way of get-
ting or producing trotters and pacers. These tables, in their
simple arrangement and statement of facts, are worth ten-
fold more than all that has ever been written or uttered on
the subject of breeding the trotter.

This volume of nearly three hundred large octavo pages
will be handsomely bound in flexible covers and sold at
one dollar, with a liberal discount to the trade, editors, post-
masters, etc. Address, John H. Wallace, 212 Broadway,
New York.

ATHLETICS.

A Chihuahua Hercules.

Out from the depths of obscurity there has come forth a
man, now in Tucson, who is probably destined to become a
modern Hercules. His size and appearance gives no idea of
the iron muscles with which he is gifted, as he is but an
ordinary-looking person, of medium size, and weighs only
160 pounds. His name is Maxime Dantes, a native of
Chihuahua, Mexico. He came to Tucson several months ago,
since which time he has been engaged in such labor as he
could turn his hand to that would yield him a livelihood.
He has never had a day's training in his life, and yet, when
his wonderful strength became known only last week, he
became the centre of attraction at the athletic entertainment
on Friday night, at the Park Theatre.

One of the feats he performs is that of breaking in two a
five-inch square piece of wood about three feet long, laid
across two chairs, with his naked fist. He will advance
rapidly to the suspended wood, with uplifted hand, and bring
down his fist like a cannon ball upon it, breaking the wood
instantly.

He then placed sis heavy men, aggregating about 1.200
pounds, on a table, and raised them up easily from the
floor with his shoulders. He says he can lift nearly 1,800
pounds in this way.

Another feat was that of bending a five-eighths rod of iron
by a stroke over the extended bare forearm, which seemed
to have been very easily accomplished and caused only a
small temporary swelling.

As before mentioned, this remarkable man has had no train-
ing tending to develop his strength or to give him advantageous
points in performing his wonders. He is a modest and quiet
person of simple habits, almost unconscious of the great
attraction he would make to some large circus or athletic
performance and some enterprising manager will yet recog-
nize in him a valuable addition to his exhibition of wonders.

St. Louis Turn Verein.

Interest in athletics, at the Central Tumhall, is unabated.
The class in swordsmanship deserves special mention, the
men working very hard for success. Instruction in fencing
is given by Mr. Hafman every Friday evening and is free to
members.

The Sohramm brothers are excellent wrestlers. Their
thirty-minute match at Graeco-Roinan last Friday night
showed both skill and endurance. John Schramm, under
the careful training of his brother Reinhardt, is fast develop-
ing into an expert gymnast. He has the splendid physique
and qualities of his brothers.

A. Bosch, the champion rope-climber of the Missouri dis-
trict, is in constant attendanoe at thiB hall. His fine perform-
ance at Union Baseball Park last fall, during the M. A. A. C.
tournament, which enabled him to get first prize, has spurred
him on to greater efforts. He promises to break his record.
"Arthur, take a warmer suit of clothes with you for the next
climb."

Paul Weiss, the heavy-weight thrower is in fine trim and
in constant practice. He is working hard to break his lust
record. He throws, during practice, a fifty-pound rock a dis-
tance of twenty-one feet, and believes he will do still better.

Louis Ellers, the fine all-round athlete of the Central, is
practicing Bparring; he has lots of pluck and good staying
powers, and with a little more skill will make a good boxer.
A. Bosch iB also good with the gloves. His long reach makes
him formidable. These two have a difference of opinion of
their fistic skill, and will settle the argument as soon as a
referee can be decided on.

Frank Preissie is never absent on an exercise night. This
young gentleman is one of the best Indian club Bwingers
among the turners. He ussb five-pounders, and twirls the
most difficult movements with the skill of a professional.
He is also a fine all-round athlete. — Republican.

An Unlucky Throw.

John Crowley is one of the most expert athletes in the Ath-
letic Club. He can throw a graceful somersault, can do won-
ders with the dumb-bells and Indian clubs, and is a king on
the horizontal and parallel bars. Being so proficient in those
features he desired to master the cannon-ball act. To per-
form this feat successfully requires strength and quickness
of the eye. A greenhorn goes at the work very carefully, and
you may be sure that he does not throw the ball very high
when he intends to catch it on the baok of his neck and then
allow it to roll over his shoulders, down his arms and into his
hands again. Yesterday morning Crowley went to the gym-
nasium to have a little private practice, preparatory to the
coming public entertainment. He threw the big cannon ball
recklessly, and finally attempted to do a star act. It is one of
the most* difficult tricks to perform with the ball. The per-
former hurls the sphere high into the air, and then stands
erect, with arms folded, to catch it with his elbow when it de*

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scends. Crowley put the ball into the air very prettily, and
stood as firm and graceful as a statue while waiting for it to
come down. It came with mighty force, and went plump into
his left eye, knocking him to the floor. He thooght that a
brick house had fallen on him. He saw millions of stars.
That lets him out on the cannon-ball act. His left peeper
looks like it had been undergoing a bombardment of mule
kicks. — Chico Chronicle.

ROD.

Fish Stop a Mill Wheel.

Salmon trout are plentiful in Chico creek. On Saturday
afternoon a school of" those frisky fish came from the creek
into the flume which feeds the Rancho Chico flour mills, and
getting into the turbine they clogged up the floats so that it
was with difficulty that the big wheel turned round. The
water from the flume had to be turned off, so that the fish
could be taken out. — Chico Chronicle.

The Trout Streama

In fifteen days more will come the open season for trout-
fishing. Those fond of the sport, who have been keeping
track of the streams, say they are well filled with trout. —
Chico Chronicle.

Youngf Trout.

The appearance of young trout when they first emerge
from the egg is grotesque and curious.

A thin, semi-transparent line about three-quarters of an
inch in length, one end pointed, the other knotted and fur-
nished with two comparatively enormous eyes widely sepa-
rated from each other, compose the body of the fish. To the
lower portion of this body, extendingfrom the throat backward
to fully one-half its length, it is huge, vascular, transparent
sac, covered with a fine network of blood vessels through
which the blood may be seen flowing, all tending from a
minute, deep crimson-red spot, which is the heart of the
little fish. No traces of fins except the pectoral are to be
seen; the gill covers have not yet appeared, and four lines
on either side of the throat represent the future gills. The
motions of the little creature are slow; borne down by the
weight of his huge appendage, known as the umbilical
vessicle, or yolk sac, he seeks quiet and hides him-
self among the gravel. The sac is the food upon
which he is nourished during the first six weeks of his
existence. He hides himself from view and only desires to be
let alone. The laborB of the fish culturist know no rest.
p£any at this stage may die, and some surely will. Daily
must the nursery be thoroughly examined and all dead
removed. The bulb syringe here again comes into play. To
facilitate the examination of the troughs, a watchmaker's mag-
nifying glass, firmly attached to the eye by a broad india-
rubber band passing around the forehead, is of service. Care
is now absolutely necessary; neglect will certainly be fol-
lowed by heavy loss— the dreaded byssus forming upon all
dead animal matter, and filling the waters with its almost
imperceptible fibres. To aid its feeble respiration the
pectoral fins of the young fish are in constant, rapid motion,
driving the water toward its, as yet, unprotected gills.
Should the fibres of the byssus be present, they are driven
directly into the gills, respiration is impeded, and the fish
dies. A warm hatching-house, dry floor, and bulb syringe,
combined with a keen eye and patience, are now
all necessary. As the fishes increase in Bize they may
be more plainly seen, but the care and attention now
commenced will be constantly required until the fishes are
removed to the pond. At the end of the fifth week of life the
appearance of the fish alters. The yolk sac is still present,
though itB dimensions have been greatly reduced. The fins
may be all plainly seen, and even their rays counted. The
gills are entirely covered by the gill covers, and the whole
appearance is more fishlike. From this period the sac rapidly
diminishes, but it is not until from the forty-flfth to the
fiftieth day after hatching that it is entirely absorbed, and the
fish emerges into the full glory of trouthood.— Melbourne
Leader.

Habits of the Salmon.

offensive odor. The first September freshet generally sweeps
them out, and the canoe man can breathe fresh air again.

The humpy is a small fish, seldom weighing over ten
pounds; the large hump and savage-looking teeth of the male
make him hideously ugly; the female is smaller and resem-
bles a large trout. They are the poorest fish that come up
the rivers.

In October the "red," also called "book-bills," and "pill
Balm on" and "dog salmon," make their appearance simulta-
neously. The red is rather small, seldom exceeding fifteen
pounds. They are of a silver color on first entering fresh
water, but as they get higher up turn a beautiful red. The
red salmon is a most adventurous fellow, forcing his way up
the little mountain creeks to the base of the foothills. Noth-
ing will stop him but a perpendicular fall. I have seen them
wriggling along through little creeks no larger than street gut-
ters, burying themselves under sticks or logs and projecting
banks at every sign of danger.

The larger, but less hardy, dog salmon, generally succumbs
by the end of November, and their bodies lie along the banks
in myriads, tainting both air and water. They form the win-
ter food for large numbers of ducks that come up from salt
water. On their first arrival these ducks are excellent, but
become fishy, soon making them taste as bad as their diet
smells.

Wildcats, raccoons, wolves, eagles and other creatures con-
gregate along the water-courses until the spring freshets clean
the remnants away, and they are forced to the hills to seek
other food. HogB, too, of the razor-back and fern-digger
varieties, allured by the smell, squeeze through a hole in the
fence and go afishing. It is an amusing sight to watch a hog
pounce upon a weakened fish and bear him struggling to the
shore.

The Indians spear great quantities of both of these last
named varieties of salmoa. None are caught in nets, as the
hooked snout of the red, and the large teeth of the dog
salmon would tear the net in pieces in a few settings. The
fish is coarse and whitish, and but few are eaten by
the whites, but the Indians smoke and store them away in
rough bales, as this is their staple article of food.

The last run of the year is the "silver salmon," the best
fish that enters the rivers. They come with the November
high waters, and remain pretty quiet in the deep pools all
winter, spawning in the spring.

None of theBe salmon eat anything while in fresh water,
and in consequence deteriorate rapidly, the silver and tyhee
runs being edible for a longer period than the others. The
young salmon go to the sea when two or three months old, and
how long it takes them there to mature I leave for the natur-
alist to determine. — Ex.

♦

Weight of Pish in Water.

Varnishing.

This Bhould be well and thoroughly done; it is as impor-
tant as any one &tep in the process of rod-making, not only
as regards the appearance of the rod, but in protecting it
against rain and moisture. If a rod becomes saturated with
water, and is used while wet, its elasticity and temper are
destroyed and can never be restored. Some persons recom-
mend and use one of the many wood "fillers" used, as a mat-
ter of economy, in finishing furniture made of soft and porous
woods, which otherwise would absorb a great deal of varnish.
In my judgment they should not be used. They are made
from starch or some other sizing and plaster of Paris. They
will not withstand water, and will crack if the surface to
which it is applied is bent. Shellac varnish, which is used
by some rod makers even, is objectionable for the latter rea-
son. Gum shellac is very hard, brittle and non-elastic. It
is cut or dissolved in alcohol and spread upon the wood as a
varnish. The alcohol evaporates and leaves upon the surface
of the wood a thin film of this hard, brittle gum. When the
rod, covered with this, is bent in the using, if it does not
"flake off," as I have seen it do, it will be cracked into
myriads of pieces, and the cracks, though scarcely perceptible
to the naked eye, admit moisture to the wood and spoil the
rod.

Copal varnish, and that known as "wearing body" coach
varnish, is the best for rods. If of good quality it will not
crack or become gummy or sticky. It should not be diluted
with spirits of turpentine, and no "driers" should be added
to it, but it should be used as it comes from the shop of the
dealer. It should be applied to the wood with what is known
to the trade as a varnish brush, and in a warm temperature.
Unless the room in which the varnish has been kept is very
warm, it is better to heat the varnish until the vessel from
which it is to be used feels quite warm to the touch. This
renders the varnish more limpid and causes it to flow more
readily, fill the pores of the wood, and spread itself over the
wood more smoothly and evenly. When the first coat
becomes dry, which will probably be at the end of a week or
ten days, add a second, and later a third coat. If two or
three days after the application of a coat of varnish the rod
is exposed to a bright sun and the wind it will greatly facil-
tate the drying. When the third coat has become thoroughly
dry and hard — not until then — moisten a rag with boiled oil
and sprinkle upon it some pulverized pumice stone, and rub
or scour each joint and part varnished until the whole
becomes perfectly smooth and even. If it is found that the
coating of varnish is not sufficiently thick to admit of this,
put on one or two coats more and rub down and polish as
before. — Ex.

Fish as Food.

The short, rapid mountain streams flowing into Puget
sound are, at all seasons of the year, filled with salmon press-
ing upwards into the fiercest rapids, to spawn where their
eggs will be most protected from the numerous smaller fish
that prey upon them. When the winter snows melt from the
mountain sides with the warm sun of May and June, and the
streams run almost bank full, the tyhee — Chinook for chief —
run, work their way slowly into the upper waters, generally
reaching there about July, when the snow supply having
failed the rivers fall leaving deep pools between the ripples.
In these pools the tyhees linger for a couple of months, dur-
ing which time they can only be caught with seines set in the
eddies at the foot of the ripple.

Onlv the newest and strongest seines are used for thetyhee,
forhe'is the largeBt and strongest salmon that ascends the
rivers, often weighing more than fifty pounds. Up to
September they are very fast — as the Indian vendors say,
"All the some bacon — " and are of a beautiful silver color,
with bright pink flesh, and very fine eating. In September
they begin to spawn and work into the creeks and sloughs.
Climbing ripples, wriggling through shallows with their
backs out of the water, sometimes into streams no wider than
their own length. The journey soon batters them. Their
bright silver color turns to a" bright brown. The flesh
becomes white and soft, and they are totally unfit for food.
The eggs are deposited on the swiftest ripples. The female
strikes the sand and gravel violently and at the same time
depositing the eggs. The eggs have a slimy covering, to
which the particles of sand, raised by the blow, adhere, and
act as sinkers. Otherwise the eggs would be carried away
by the strong current, and be devoured by the swarms of
trout, whitefish, and suckers that follow to prey upon them.
The male fish follows deposititing the spawn. Oftentimes
fierce fights occur between rivals, tearing each other savagely
with their formidable teeth. Spots where the fish spawn are
easily distinguished. The gravel has a white, shining
appearance.

A considerable percentage of the tyhees die during the
spawning season; the rest return to the. sea during October.
Every third year, in the month of August, the "humpy sal-
mon," so called from a large hump on the back of the male,
push their way upward toward head waters. They don't
dally in the pools like the tyhees, but push forward into the
shallow, swift streams in a business-like manner, for their
time is short. They spawn and die, and their bodies line
the bars or lie in great heaps in the eddies, yielding a most

Herbert. First tell me what is the use of these casting lines?
Thoephilus. Everything. First, the finer your tackle is
near to the fly, the less visible it is to the fish.

Herb. Then why not have the reel line equally thin?
Theo. Because if that be less than a certain thickness,
according to the strength and power of the rod, it would be
impossible to throw it well, and secondly, because it is abso-
lutely necessary that the whole should taper, to a certain
degree, like a coach whip. It is not strength alone that
requires a reel line to be of the usual substance, because, in
reality, a good single salmon gut will bear three-fiftris of the
weight which is more than requisite. I estimate that a stout
reel line will bear about twenty-five pounds. / say a great
deal more than is requisite. Now let me surprise you. What
weight do you think a salmon of eighteen or twenty pounds
will pull in the water at the end of a line? You'll hardly
credit that he pulls less than one pound and a half, except in
his rushes which I have no means of estimating.
'Herb. "Sou astonish me!
Theo. I assure you that such is the fact. One, of course,
knows pretty well the force he applies to the rod in holding
the fish. Once, after killing such a one as I have mentioned,
I tried that force by the "Sportsman's Weighing Machine,"
and the result was as I mention. Reflection upon it has
taught me a great deal. It shows how much we owe to the
elasticity of the rod, aided by the temperate yielding to all
the fish's movements, which, if properly applied, prevents a
dead pull; audit should satisfy us that we may safely use
much finer tackle than is the custom, and methinks it justi-
fies me in pronouncing that which is said in "Salmonio"
about triple-gut, to be questionable instruction. En passant,
let me give you a hint, that, in general, it does not turn so
much on wliat weight the line will bear, as on what hold
which the hook has in the fish's mouth will retain. If the
hold in the mouth of the fish will not bear two or three
pounds, there is no use in haviog tackle above calculated for
fifteen or twenty pounds weight.
Herb. No one will dispute that.

Theo. Batuer say, few have ever thought about it. — The
Flying- Fisher s Text Book.

The editor of the English Fishing Gazette has the following
notes on the above subject:

Those of our readers who may be inoredulous
about some of the statements of Theophilus, should
fasten a spring balance to a hook, attach the line
to it, and then put all the strain on the spring of the rod
they would have to when killing a fish; they will
be somewhat astonished at the result. We were never more
impressed with what a fine line will do than once, some years
ago, when we saw a gentleman fishing below Chertsey, kill a
very heavy Thames trout on the finest Nottingham twist.
The fish fought splendidly, and the angler had to manage his
punt and play the fish at the same time, which he did like an
artist. When the fish was in the punt the angler came
ashore. After admiring the superb fish, we remarked that
the line was doubtless very strong, though so fine. "Try it,"
he said. We did so, and it snapped as easily as a bit of
sewing-thread. But Theophilus has overlooked one con-
tingency, when strength in your casting line is most valuable,
and that is when you get your hook fast in a Bnag or
lock, and when if it were no stronger than the casting
line, you might lose the greater part of it in the dead pnll
necessary to release it. Far more fish are lost through strik-
ing too hard, or the hold in the fish's mouth giving way, or
through putting on unnecessary strain, than by weakness in
the line itself. We remember reading somewhere of a very
practical demonstration of this. An angler laid a wager with
a friend, that the friend could not break his line by pulling it
while the angler had command of the rod and reel; the friend
took hold of the line and lushed about the field until he was
tired out in his endeavors to overcome the angler's "play,"
but the elatiticity of the rod and "give" of the winch wore too
much for him— in fact, it was like pulling a piece of india-
rubber, only he could never get to the breaking-point of the
line as he might have with the india-rubber. Mr. A. G. Jar-
dine, Mr. A. Little and others of our most successful killers
of big fish use, as a rule, what at first sight might be consid-
ered ridiculously weak linesfor the work they have to perform.

So extravagant of late has been the laudation of fish as a
universal diet for men in all circumstances and of all
degrees — hard-working laboring men as well aB those
employed at sedentary occupations requiring the expendi-
ture of brain power rather than muscular force — that we can-
not help fearing a dangerous re-action may set in, and fish as
"food for the people" fall into lower repute than ever. This
would be a very serious misfortune.

At the recent Fishery Conference some gentlemen addressed
the meeting, seemingly with a view to instruct the audience
that they had discovered fish diet to be the one thing needful
to make workingmen intelligent, healthy, happy and wealthy.
Since then we have received numberless communications
more or less in the same strain. A week or two ago the
accounts in the daily papers appeared to suggest that our
paupers were willing to hail with delight the fish diet enthu-
siasts were preparing for them.

Now, it seems in one workhouse, at any rate, although the
paupers got a weight of fish double that they used to get of
meat, when the question was put to vote as to how they liked
their dinner, the almost unanimous reply was they were nigh
as hungry half an hour after they had eaten it as they were
before the meal. They said they liked the fish well enough
if it could be followed by "somethiug else;" but even a
double weight of fish was not as satisfying as their former
diet.

The paupers were not altogether wrong. Valuable as fish
food is, it does not contain everything that is necessary for
the susticum of men; and the exaggerated notions which have
been afloat of late are not calculated to develop a wholesome
or lasting appreciation of fish as one of the cheapest and moBt
useful additions to our food supply. — Land and Water.

Wax for Fly-Tying.

The following old recipe, dating back to 1841, was published
jn "The Fly Fishers' Text Book," by Edward Chitty:

"Another species of wax (which is peculiarly well adapted
to the fine glovers' silk) is prepared by dissolving a lump of
cobblers' wax in a sufficient quantity of spirits of wine, or
(perhaps the best, as most evaporating) eau de Cologne, about
half an ounce of the spirit to the size of a small walnut of
the former. This is kept in a corked bottle, and applied in a
honey-like liquid state,, soon becoming hard enough frum
evaporation. I consider it to be the very best mode with
very fine silk, enabling you to wax au entire Bkein of the
finest without a break, winding it from one card, in its clean
state, on to another as you wax it, and thus having it always
ready for use.

Never hesitate dirtying your fingers during the operation
(a little sweet oil or spirits of wine will clean them); but,
holding a drop between the forefinger and thumb, rub it well
into the silk, or you may wear a pair of kid gloves for the
purpose. I also afterwards take a morsel of the dry wax, the
size of a pea, and rub that over, which gives additional ten-
acitv. It is by far the best plan of waxing that I know of.

The matter of color is one of faDcy altogether, and not, in
my opinion, otherwise important. His supposed by Borne
that an olive green, gray, or ash-colore t rod, is less likely to
be seen by the fish, and is therefore bet-t. I have used rods
of the natural color of the wood, of black, brown, mahogony.
rose wood, and for inauy years one of bright vermilion. I
doubt if the trout discriminate between the colors of the rod,
or ever see one at the distance of twenty tu fifty feet, and 'tis
not often a trout is hooked when nearer than that to the
angler.

The imitation of the natural insect is difficult. The young
angler must remember that he should adapt the size and bril-
liancy of color to th^ water in which he casts. Sou ■
require a large imitation, and others small ones. S
colors; others again, but dull tints.

"He who fishes by rule, and not after nature, is r
For the truth of this, aBkany angler who has teEted it

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March 27

THE KENNEL.

«Bd of errodparentis, colore, dates, and breed.

Newark Park.

Two eight-dog stakes were ran off at Newark Park on Sun-
day last. The tirst an All-Aged, and the second a baphng
stake The ground was in good condUiou and the sport very
good Fully one hundred people went down by train and
this number was swelled, by visitors from adjacent towns, to

PrThf A^Tge'stakrtas uneventful, the hares being com-
narativelv poor and the dogs not in good condition. The
winner MrP John Dugan's White Lily by Lord Byron-Lady
Newark, is a fair hound, but small. She showed game and
speed at Merced last spring, running two pumping courses
before her final, which was a heavy one, extending over a

mSec0ondmOmoney was taken by Mr. John Perrigo's ..noted old
bitch Wee Lassie, which has been so often descried as to
make it needless to specify her many good qualities- Mr-
Michael Halpin judged throughout satisfactorily The field
stewards were: Messrs. F. L. Macondray and W. Peny, J.
Wren, slipper; T. J. Terry, slipper.

SUMMAKT.

All Age State-For eight duffs. S5 entrance. Winner $25, runner up
$15. Newark park, March 21, '86.

H. Deane s bd w d Mazeppa

beat
M.-Cata ill's bd w d Tallyho.
J. Dugan'a w bd u White Lily
heat
P. W. Selhy's w bk d Garryowen.
John Perri/o's he w b Wee Lassie
beat
T. J. Cronin's wfd Killarney .
T. J. Cronin's w bk d Killarney Boy
beat
Wm Halpin's be w b Napa Lass.
first TIES.
White Lily beat Mazeppa. |Wee LaBSie beat Killarney Boy.

FINAL.

White Lily beat Wee Lassie and won.
Wee Lassie runner up.

Panling Stake-The .■.pliniss were a lively lot, being well sized,
able nunous and riving promise of great future excellence.

Th^Tributt-Oalverine youngster, did not quite come up to the
mark but yet did not discredit toeir sire and dam The winning sap-
S,»r. » »I Ihe Tribute-Tempete, either of a year ago, and are
?erXnay woXers though a bit email. Their smallish size was nc
disadvantage at Newark, however, and they won handily w.th some-
thing to Bpare.

SUMMAKT .

Sapling Stake-For eight puppies. S5 entrance. Winner §25, run-
ner up, S15; Newark, March 21. 1886.

Wm. Halpin's bk w d Home Rule

beat

p. W. Selby's be w d Vaquero.

John Helm's bk w b Wildflower

beat

James B. McCarthy's bd w d Telephone.

W. Perry's bd w b Peasant Girl

beat

W. Halpin's bk w d Handy Andy.

W. Perry's bd w d Ellridge

beat
T. J. Perry's f w b Bonita.

FIBST TIES.

Peasant Girl t.at Home Rule. I JSllrldge beat Wildflower.

FINAL.

Peaaant Girl and Ellridge divideu iu. money, both being owned by
the same person.

The Friday Night— Mother Demdike Pups.

The litter of greyhound puppies by Friday Night— Mother
Demdike, purchased a few weeks since from Mr. id W.
Smith, of Worcester, Mass., by Mr. J. F. Carroll, arrived by
express from New York, on March 2nd, in a filthy, neglected
condition, evidently having been starved on the way. Mr.
Smith showed little sense in shipping the five puppies to-
gether, in a box not large enough to carry three properly.
On reaching here, ooeof the youngsters was almost moribund,
and nothing but the utmost care could have brought it back
to health. They are all black with white points. All dogs,
of fair size, and show breeding. Five months old, having
been whelped on October 23, 18S5. Three have been sent to
the country and the others are yet in hospital here.
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Big Coursing Match.

On Sunday last a big coursing match was held on the
Stanford ranch, near Durham, and several large bets were
made Dogs were present from Red Bluff, Vina, Chico, Oro-
ville, Durham and Nelson. Several hundred people were on
hand to see rabbit chasing.

Pup Out of "Pickle."

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Yesterday I located the
pup, and had a carpenter cut him ont. Qewas fat and hearty,
but the kitten was dead by his side. He had been between
the floors for ten days. The cat is very uneasy, hunting
everywhere for her lost kit, but still taking the best of care
of the pup, which may have some extra hunting qualities
intoned into it from its source of nourishment. Who bids for
the "purp" ? Yon have lost your chance, as you didn't devise
the means for procuring it. F. A. T.

Truckee, March 22, 1886.

Maud S.

Referring to a note about a youug greyhound slut, printed
waek before last. theGilroy Advocate says, "The pup referred
to iu the following communication, sent to the Breeder
and Sportsman, was for some time under the training of
Sam Rea of Gilroy, but, as it grew in Bize and mischief it
became a holy terror to all the cats of the district, and Sam,
wishing to keep on good terms with the women, who were
excited over the death of their favorite cats, reluctantly parted
with the puss-killer. We are not surprised at the late ex-
ploit of Maud S., given by Mr. Harris." A-

Mr. Wm. Halpin's sapling, 11 months old, Handy Andy by
Tribute out of Culverine, iB matched against Mr. J. B. McCar-
1 hy*B Telephone, brother to Handy Andy, for S100 a aide. Best
i. to ont of three courses to be run on the last Sunday in April,

Newark Park.

Pacific Coast Coursing Club leaves the city on April 6th, at
■ '■/SO p. M., by the Southern Overland, for Merced, to course
on April 7th and 8th.

In the advertising columns a good opportunity is offered ,
to secure one or more greyhounds of the blood which is at
present the winning strain in the State. Their sire, Paul
Jones, was twice a winner of the California Coursing Club
Gold Cup. MolHe McCarty won a puppy stake at Merced
and ran up in several meetings. The blood has been care-
fully guarded, and coursing men will do well to improve the
chance to get it. They are sold for no fault, but because
their owner is overstocked.

Pneumonia in the Dog.

[By A. E. Buzard, M. R. C. V. S. L.J
Pneumonia, or inflamation of the parenchyma (substance)
of the largs, is of frequent occurrence in the dog. It com-
mences either as bronchitis, or it may arise in the substance
of the lungs from the very commencement. The symptoms
shown aTe strong shivering tits, there is an absence of spasms
of the muscles of the chest as in pleurisy, inspirations long,
expirations short (which is the opposite in pleurisy),
the air expired is perceptibly hotter than natural,
which is not the case in pleurisy, nostrils red
inside, cough violent, the eyes anxious and bloodshot, the
dog obstinately sits up, often the tongue protrudes, the dis-
charge from the nose at the commencement is mucous, then
viscid and transparent, and in some cases it is rusty. Viscidity
and transparency are, however, the characteristics; pulse
quick, full and soft. Bronchitis and pleurisy are frequently
attendants upon pneumonia; tubercles, emphysema (that
affection of the lungs in which the tissue is morbidly dis-
tended with air), etc.; the heart is also often affected, like-
wise the brain, and if the cerebral symptoms are severe, we
have the lung affection masked. The liver is also sometimes
affected, causing what some authors call bilious pneumonia.
Other organs are more or less affected, thestomachand bowels,
kidneys, etc. The prognosis is variable, being favorable
when a dog has been in good health and treated correctly in
the early stage; but when the disease is complicated with
affections of the brain, liver or heart, it is more or less unfa-
vorable.

Treatment. In the acute stages blisters are not advisable,
but are of benefit when the active inflammatory symptoms
have been mastered, by checking the inflammation and pre-
venting collapse. The tartrate of antimony and potash is of
great service in this disease in combination with opium. I
would recommend the following formula: —

Tartar Emetic, '4 to 1 gr.

Opium, 1 to 2 grs.

Nitrate of Potash, 3 to 5 grs.

Mix into a pill with confection, and give to the dog every six
hours. This treatment only to be adopted in the early stages of the
disease. I want to particularly impress upon the minds of
our readers the danger of carrying the depletive measures too
far in this disease; I am positive that thousands of our domes-
tic animals (and human beings as well) die annually through
this absurd treatment, Take the horse for instance: as soon
as it is noticed that it has a cold (it matters very little whether
it is suffering from pneumonia, pleurisy, influenza, bronchitis
or what not), then commences the indiscriminate use of
tincture of aconite; they begin to pour it into the animal as
if was so much lager beer. The consequence is that the poor
brute's recuperative power is bo lowered that it cannot rally
again. As I have before remarked, do not carry the depletive
measures too far. As soon as you find the acute symptoms be-
ginning to abate, then begin, cautiously at first, the tonic and
stimulating treatment. I can stroDgiy recommend the follow-
ing pill : —

Quinine, 1 gr.

Sulphate of iron, \]4 grs.

Mercury and chalk, 'I grs.
Mix into a pill with confection, and commence by giving one
night and morning, steadily increasing,the dose, half a pill at
a time, until the dog takes four daily. Give him beef tea,
and you may add with safety a little good brandy. -When
there is hepatization (thickening of the tissue, approaching
in appearance the substance of the liver) of the ltfngB, the
remedy in power is mercury. -Tt should be given so as to
produce a general impression upon the system, in doses from
a quarter to half a grain, in combination with ipecaouanha,
in naif grain to one-and-a-half-grain doses.

The Pathology of Pneumonia. In the first instance we
have engorgement of the lung by blood, we have hepatization,
the lung assuming the appearance of the liver, arising from
the overflow of nutritive -function in the blood;italso is some-
times fragile, arising from the deposit of fresh lymph. The
color of the hepatized lung varies with the quantity; of blood
effused, sometimes being red, at others violet-colored, and when
opened it is granulated. Iuthe next stage we have yellow hepa-
tization, or suppuration has taken place. The change in thiB
stage iB the conversion of the lymph, etc., into a soft, friable
yellow matter, and finally into pus, the tissue loses its granular
appearance, and becomes more smooth and polished, and by
placing the lung under a stream of water, the substance (par-
enchyma) is removed, and only the bronchial tubes remain
and these tubes contain purulent matter. Gangrene (mortifi-
cation) is apt to occur in^this stage. In an attack of pneu-
monia supervening upon any other affection ~of the lungs, it is
called intercurrent pneumonia.

[Doctor Buzard leaves it an open question what form of
mercury should be used in inducing resolution when hepat-
ization has taken place, whether the chloride, mild chloride,
iodide, the remedy in substance, or some other salt. Prob-
ably the doctor would advise that form which soonest shows
the constitutional symptons of mercarialization, which is the
Hydrargyrum chloridum corroBivum. — Ed.]

Sporting Dogs in America.

[By Arnold Burges.]

Without entering into the vexed question of comparative
natural goodness, I am satisfied setters will always take prece-
dence of pointers with the majority of American sportsmen. A
strong effort has lately been made to push the latter to the
front, and they have certainly won some victories iu our field
trials, but despite this and the puffing they have received, I
do not think they have gained any permauentfoothold, as the
majority of sportsmen put little faith in the evidence of
trials, regarding them as specialties, which are poor tests of
ability for ordinary work, aud none at all of endurance, on
absolute essential in this country, where most men keep but
one dog, and expect him to work day after day, irrespective of
the character of the ground shot over. That the pointer is
disqualified for such work by physical characteristics is, I am
convinced, the firm belief of sportsmen generally, and ttiis
will prevent his coming into favor, except with trial runners,
or in sections where climate aud the lay of the land are suited
to him. The setter is, therefore, par excellence, the American
sporting dog, and will ever continue in pride of place, so far
as oan be judged from present indications or reasonable
expectations of future developments.

The comparison by which this conclusion has been reached
has been no brief or incomplete one. Before our. recent

mportations the pointer was, I think, the most purely bred
of all our dogs, because he was the favorite of southern gen-
tlemen, who, from the ease of their lives, were more given to
sports of the field than their northern brothers. The blood of
their kennels was frequently brought north, and impressed
its characteristics upon its descendants; while, as a rule,
nothing was done for the improvement of setters; yet, when
puttothe testof long-continued, hard work, over country vary-
ingfrum open fields to thorny thickets and rough hill-sides, the
thin-skinned, barefooted pointer was always beaten by the
setter, aud very quickly, too, when frost and snow added to
the discomforts of the trial. English Bportsmen will not
agree with Americans in working setters or pointers in cover,
and some writers in this country have tried to impress the
superiority of spaniels for such work upon us. This attempt
will, however, never be a success, if forno other reason, from
the fact that spaniels are utterly useless for work in the open,
and as in a day's tramp open and cover are both shot
over, dogs for each must be kept, or one selected capable of
work in both places. Again, the character of our cover and
game is such that, taking the country through, far better bags
can be made with dogs that point than with those which do
not, so that, practically speaking, the choice of necessity lies
between setters and pointers. It is true our improved
pointers haye never been "tried out" against setters; but as
they possess in even greater degree the physical peculiarities
which caused the native pointers to fail, it is not unreason-
able to say their fortune would be no better if put to the test,
though in "two hours' nestling" — as a successful handler at
trials calls that work — they may hold their own.

Not only do setters stand first in this country, but also,
advancing a step further, we find one strain, the Llewellin,
the favorite over all others. This is not due to accident, but
to careful comparison of the records, and to personal com-
parison in the field, from which manymen who were formerly
the strongest advocates of Laveracks, Irish or Gordons, have
discarded these, and now shoot over Llewellins exclusively.
Within the last fifteen years importations have been made
from noted foreign kennels of the best representatives of the
three great setter divisions that money could buy, and in the
English class we have had both the Llewellins and Laveracks,
the latter, with a special prestige from their pedigree, till its
absurdity and falsehood were exposed, leaving the dogs to
stand or fall by their own exhibitions of good or bad quality.
It is not necessary to name the dogs we have brought over,
for the list is well known to your readers, and they will agree
we have had ample means aDd opportunity for comparison,
but it may be well to show why choice has been made of the
Llewellins.

The dog for American sportsmen must have speed with
brains to regulate it, so that he will learn by experience to
hunt fast or slow, according to his game, and the places in
which it is found. He must have a keen nose, endurance of
the highest order, staunchness, and, in addition, be easily
broken and controlled, as many men handle their own dogs,
and have not experience or time to break rattle-headed, wild
brutes that require constant work, and equally constant
watching in the field to keep them under command. Irish
settersare notoriously headstrong, and are also, too, frequently
deficient in nose, pointing instinct, or staunchness to be gen-
erally liked; in fact, experience has shown it is exceptional to
find ODe suited to our work. Gordons, from their generally
heavy build, are, as a rale, slow and lacking in endurance,
while many of them are as hard to break as the Irish. The
Laveracks are fully as unpopular as either of the others, and
in one respect, more so — viz., from the fraudulent character
of their pedigrees they inspire prejudice in the minds of all
men who dislike to be imposed on, and this is strengthened
by the utter failure of the dogs to hold their own in the field,
when compared with the Llewellins. So far as the evidence
of trials on both sides of the ocean goes, the Laveracks have
done almost nothing to sustain the reputation given tp — not
earned by — them; and the same evidence, backed by the
nearly universal experience of those who have tried all the
breeds, shows that the Llewellin is all-round superior to his
rivals, no matter from whence drawn.

Americaus are practical in sportsmanship, as well as in the
ordinary affairs of life, and being willing to pay for the best,
they will be satisfied with nothing short of it. No animal
or thing can long retain their favor without- it fully meets the
demands upon it; and it is because of all breeds or strains
the Llewellin alonejUoes this, that those dogs are, and will
probably continue to be, the most popular of all in this
country. — The Kennel Review. March, London.

THE GUN.

Garden City Gun Club.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Enclosed find scores
of a shoot held here last Sunday. The clay-bird shooting
was in the afternoon, and the wind blowing strong carried
the birds off lively. The shoot was in a bad place for clay birds,
the bank in front of the shooters making it hard to see the
birds, which accounts for some of the poor scores made.
' Messrs. Joe Delmas and Joe Faull are matched to shoot a
live bird match against F. E. Coykendall and myself (25 single
birds each, Hurlingham rules to govern), in the near future.
San Jose, March 17th. G. H.Anderson.

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At 10 clay birds; 18 yards rise; entrance $7.50. All money decided
in two prizes.

F. E. Coykendall 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

J. Delmas

Geo. Anderson

Joe Faull 1 0 0 11

Ham Llpsett 0 1 1 1

A.Anderson 1 10 0 11111 1-8

..Coykendall and Anderson divided first and second .

At 10 clay birds; SI .50 entrance; 25 yards rise.

F. E. Coykendall 1 11111111 1-10

J. Faull 1 0*0 000110 1—4

G. Anderson 0 001100111—5

H.Lipsutt 1 00100010 1—4

J.A.Anderson 0 10U01110 0-4

Coykendall first, G. Anderson second.

At 10 clay birds; SI. 50 entrance; 18 yards rise.

F. E Coykendall 1 1110 10 10 1-7

J. Faull 0 10 10 0 0 0 1 0—4

A. Anderson 1 1110 1111 0-8

II. Upsu'tt 0 0 10 0 10 0 0 1— 3

G.Anderson 0 11111111 0-8

G. and A. Anderson divided.

Freeze-out, double birds; 15 yardB rise; entrance SI. 50. *

PlBal FREEZE-OUT. SECOND FUEEZG-OrT.

F. E. Coykendall 0 i 1 1

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Anderson 1 1

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ft. Anderson U 1 0 1

Q, Anderson first, F. Ooykeudall second.

Three pair double birds; SI. GO entrance; 15 yards rise.

F.E. Coykendall. ..1 0 111 0—4IJ. Faull 0 0 110 0—2

G.Anderson 11 10 0 1— i|A. Anderson. 10 10 0 1—3

Coykendall and G. Anderson divided first and second.

At 0 livo birds, Hurlingham style, S2. 50 entrance. Ties decided in

I next match.
F. E. Coykendall. 1 1 1 | 8, Delmas

.111| G. Anderson.. .1 1 1

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At 12 live birds, same style; $5 entrance. Faulland Delinas decided
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F. E. Coykendall 0 1 1 1

J. Delmas 1 10 1

G.Anderson 1 nil

J. Faull 0 Oil

At 8 live birds, same style; S3 entrance,
second.

F.E Coykendall. 1 10 1111 1— 7IG. Anderson 0 0 w

J. Delmas 1 1110 10 1— o[j. Faull 1 0 0 w

At C live birds, same style; S2.50 entrance. Coykendall first, G.
Anderson second.

F. E. Covkendall 1 110 1 0—41 J. Faull 1 0 110 1-4

J. Delmas 0 1 1 0 0 w |G. Anderson 1 0 0 11 1—4

Decided by freeze-out.

The junior champion wing shot, Mr. Ed. W. Funcke, has
opened a skating rink at Leiderkranz Hall, South San Fran-
cisco. Skating will be permitted on Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday evenings.

How to Make a Welsh Rarebit.

F. A. T., Truckee, inquires how to make a rarebit.
Answer— M. B. Moraghan, 69 California Market, a noted
caterer, directs: For one person, take old American cheese,
one-quarter pound. Cut up fine, and put in a frying-pan in
which apiece of fresh butter of the size of a walnut has been
melted. Melt elieese, and stir in four tablespoonfuls of ale,
beer or porter, pour over a fresh-made slice of buttered toast,
and serve on hot plate.

At Manning's well-known oyster grotto, Pine street, the
dish is made as follows: Oily, fresh cheese, one-quarter
pound; small, black coffee cup full of lager. Melt cheese with
the lager, add a dash of Worcestershire sauce, pour over
fresh-buttered toast, and serve hot.

On Snipe Shooting:.

[Written by Elizabeth W. Bogart, in February, 1844.]
Snipe shooting is generally considered by those engaged in
the sport as a very pleasant amusement, though, for myself,
never having had the pleasure of snipe shooting I cannot
give an opinion, but I will endeavor to give a short descript-
ion of snipe and the way in which they are shot. The snipe
merely visits us in the winter and quits us in the beginning of
spring, when it retires to the mountains of Prussia, Sweden,
Poland and Lapland, where it forms its nest and attends
to the young ones.

The snipe is considered as a great delicacy, and it often
forms a part in the entertainment of the epicure. A person
to shoot snipe must rise very early in the morning, and
here we see already a benefit, a great benefit, at the first out-
set of snipe shooting, for what is more necessary than to
rise early and not lie snoring in bed until seven or eight
o'clock? Many lazy people declaim loudly against getting
TiD, but, ignorant and deluded creatures, how could they
advocate early rising, they who never experienced the pleas-
ures of snipe shooting. But, to go on, a person must rise
very early in the morning to shoot snipe, and, properly
equipped, he must hasten to the south side of Jamaica, and
there remain standing for hours in the water up to his knees,
patiently waiting to get another shot. There you see another
advantage of snipe shooting is to learn the sportsman's
patience; and he learns this by practice, not by theory.
.After standing in the wet until he catches cold, and then,
perhaps, after two days, getting a couple of little snipe, he
wends his way homewards and, tired and miserable with his
journey, he eats at a mouthful the snipe which had cost
him so many hours to obtain.

I have here endeavored to give a faithful account of the
pleasures and inconveniences of snipe shooting, — whether I
have succeeded I leave to my readers to judge.

[The foregoing was written by Miss Bogart, then a girl of
.twelve years, after a day's snipe shooting done at Quogue,
Xong Island, by her cousin O. H. Bogart, of the Tule Shoot-
ing Club, and his father. Our friend Bogart was then four-
teen years old,- and with his paternal ancestor had tramped
all day without much luck. The father had. slumped into
several spring holes and gotten well muddied and bedraggled.
The quaint humor and naivette of the essay are pleasant,
and it has value for us also, because it explains the happy
faculty possessed by Bogart of telling hunting stories with-
out a biush or a wink. The essay Quakes it clear that in very
callow days Bogart was compelled either to suffer humilia-
tion, or readily explain the lack of a good bag of game, and
much practice since has enabled him to give satisfactory
reasons for all shooting failures', with enviable imperturba-
bility, and perfect apparent candor. Friend "Bogy's" shoot-
ing experience has covered nearly a half century, and we
trust it may continue many seasons yet.

The "Way to Catch Tigers.

In some parts of India which are infested by tigers, the
natives adopt a curious plan to catch them. They prepare a
sort of bird-lime, which is wonderfully sticky, and spread it
very thickly over broad leaves. Finding out the animal's
haunt, they scatter a few hundreds of these smeared
leaves about the place, and then retire to a safe
distance. So certain are they of their game that
they begin to cut pegs with which to stretch out his
skin; nor are they mistaken. The tiger, quite unsuspecting,
comes sauntering along to where the bird-lime is scattered,
and presently one of the big leaves sticks to his paw. Like
all animals of the cat kind, he ia very particular about
his paws, and tries to shake off the leaf, but in vain. He
next tries what a good whisk at the side of his head will do,
and thereby gets his whiskers and eyes smeared with the
stuff. He loses his temper, rolls himself on the ground, and
soon gets covered all over with the sticky leaves. He becomes
furious and bites at them, only making matters worse. His
angry roars attract the leaf spieaders, who cautiously approach
the blinded beast, and despatch him with a shower of arrows.
— Melbourne Leader.

TEAR

Gun Club.

At Adams' Point on Saturday last the Gun Club held its
second regular meeting of the season. A large proportion of
the club members attended, and, as the day was pleasant, a
good time was had. -Adams' Point, though a little hard to
reach, is a beautiful spot and might easily be made a first-
rate trap shooting resort. The score with handicaps is
appended. Use of second barrel is indicated by an asterisk.

At 12 live birds, Hurlingham style. For the club medal
and a special medal presented by Mr. Orr. Won by Mr.
Charles Laing. Referee, W. L. Eyre.

Butler 28—1

Grant 30—0

Golcber 30-0

McShane 26—1* 1

Wilson 30—1*

Jellett 30—1

Swett 'iS— 1

Black 28—1

Fox 28—1

Laing 28—1

Sborb 26—1

Ewing .30—1

Kilgariff 30—0

Hamilton 28-1'

Smitb 28—0

Haven 30—1

Doubles, 16 yards rise.

W, H. Harris 0 0 11 11

Josiah Collins, Jr 0 1 11 11

H. A. Sears 01 00 00

L. S. Booth 11 0 0 0 0

W. A. Perry 0 1 0 1 0 0

Class Four— Singles. 18 yards riBe.

— McNatt 0 11011011100

A. Harker 1 11010111100

W. A. Hardy 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0

Doubles, 16 yards rise.

McNatt ol 0 1 11

A. Harker 11 11 n

W.A. Hardy 11 11 0 1

0 0 0 1—0
11 01-9
0 0 0 0—5

Mutilating Pigeons.

V 0 1

1*1 1 0 0 0 1*0 — 6

1 1* 1

0 1* 000011 — 7

1' 1 1

10011110 — 8

10 1

0 0 1 1* 1 1 0 1*— 8

1 1 1

11110 0 1* 1*— 10

1 1 I

1 1 1* 1* 0 1* 1 1-11

1« 0 1

0 1 1 1* 1 1 1* 1*— 1 0

111

1* 1* 1 0 1* 1* 1 1*— 11

1 0 0

000 1* 0101-5

1 1 1

1 1* .* 1 1* 1* 1* 1 —15

I* 1* 0

1* 0 1 0 0 1 0 1*— 5

1 1* 1

0 0 1* 0 0 1* 1* 0 — 1

L 1 0

001 11* 111 — 6

i* i* i* i l i* l o o l i*— le

1« 0 1

0 1110 11 1*— t

0 0 0

1* 1* 0 0 1* 0 0 1 — 6

L. B. Campbell, of Little Silver, N. J., and Jake Hill, a
Reading, Pa., meton March 10th, to shootat fifty pigeons each
for $250 a side. The match ended in a row. Several thou-
sand dollars were wagered, and the spectators were intensely
excited. After several birds had been shot at, the contestants
began trapping for each other, and Campbell was caught mutila-
ting Hill's pigeons. To make them fly faster, he gouged out
their eyes and clipped their toes. The birds, wild with pain, flew
like lightning, and though shot by Hill in several instances, fell
outside the bounds. Detective Matz, who was present, arreBted
Campbell in the tenth round, and Alderman Holl bound him
over for court. The crowd made a rush for Campbell, but
violence was prevented. The spectators went Home in dis-
gust. Each shooter had killed eight birds. The match was
finished at Reading on the 11th, Hill winning with a score of
thirty-nine killed.

RefeniDg to the foregoing match Forest and Stream pro-
perly and vigorously says:

"At a pigeon shooting match in New Jersey, the other day,
an account of which is given elsewhere, the birds were mutil-
ated in a barbarous fashion. Their tail feathers were pulled
out, their eyes were gouged out, and they were otherwise
maimed, so that their flight might be erratic and puzzle the
shooters. This is a case which we hope see brought to the
attention of the authorities. Every cowardly and brutal
fellow responsible for the pigeon torture should
be indicted and punished. The open air and sun-
light are too good for them. Their proper place is in
jail. It is perhaps too much to hope that the richly-
deserved punishment will follow. There is too much apathy
on the part of officials and too much demoralization on the
part of the public."

New Pigeon Trap.

Occidental Wing Shooting Club.

To-morrow, March 28th, at Blanken's Six-Mile House on
the Bay Road to San Bruno, the Occidental Wing Shooting
Club holds its first trap meeting of the season. The con-
ditions are, 12 live birds each, 21 yards rise, 80 yards bound-
ary, plunge trap. Shooting to begin at lo'clock p. m.

Lo--al wing shots will find a new trap at Little and Kaeding'e
that is worth a trial. It is a simple affair, but well-made, and
looks as though it would be effective. The flushing attach-
ment is Bimilar to that inverted by the late Doctor Lewitt,
consisting of a revolving table to which tufts of red flannel
are attached. Very good reports come from those who have
tried the trap.

Alameda County Sportsman's Club.

This club hold its first trap meeting of the season, at Bird'B
Point to-day. The shoot is at 12 live birds, Hurlingham
style. Take the 12:30 p. m. Narrow Gauge ferry. The
prizes are medals.

The annual meeting of the Occidental Wing Shooting Clnbt
for the election of officers, will be held on the first Wednes-
day in April, which is April 7th.

A trap tournament began yesterday at Dixon and will con-
tinue through to-day. Several went up from the city.

-Ed.]

The Prehensile-Tailed Coendou.

Havre aquarium has just put on exhibition one of the
most curious, and especially one of the rarest, of animals —
the prehensile-tailed coendou (Synethere prehensiles). It was
brought from Venezuela by Mr. Equidfizu, the commissary
of the steamer Colombie. Brehm says that never but two
have been seen — one of them at the Hamburg zoological
gardens, and the other at London. The one under consider-
ation, then, would be the third specimen that has been
brought alive to Europe. This animal, which is allied to
the porcupines, is about 3} feet long. The tail alone is H
foot in length. The entire body, save the belly and paws, is
covered with quills which absolutely hide the fnr. Upon
the back, where the quills are longest (about 4 inches),
they are strong, cylindrical, shining, sharp-pointed, white
at the tip and base, and blackish-brown in the middle. The
animal, in addition, has long and strong moustaches. The
paws, anterior and posterior, have four fingers armed with
strong nails, which are curved, and nearly cylindrical at the
base. Very little is known about the habits of the animal.
All that we do know is that it passes the day in slumber at
the top of a tree, and that it prowls about at night, its food
consisting chiefly of leaves of all kinds. When it wishes to
descend from one branch to another, it suspends itself by the
tail, and lets go of the first only when it has a firm
hold of the other. One peculiarity is that the extremity of
the dorsal part of the tail is prehensile. This portion is
deprived of quills for a length of about six inches. The co-
endou does not like to be disturbed. When it is, it advances
toward the intruder and endeavors to frighten him by raising
its quills all over its body. The natives of Central America
eat its flesh, and employ its quills for various domestic pur-
poses. The animal is quite extensively distributed through-
out South America. It is found in Brazil, Venezuela, Co-
lombo, Guiana, and in some of the Lesser Antilles, such as
"Trinidad, Barbadoes, Saint Lucia, &c. — La Nature.

Seattle Rod and Gun Club.

Mention was made some days ago that Messrs. L. P. Smith
& Son, the jewelers, were preparing a handsome gold medal
to be shot for by the members of the Seattle Rod and Gun
Club, under certain conditions. The following are the
conditions which are to govern the contests and the final pos-
session of the medal:

To the members of the Seattle Rod and Gun Club:

Gentlemen:— We, the undersigned, do make the following
proposition to furnish yon with a diamond badge, valued at
§100, to be known as tfie "Smith Trophy," for ©50:

Said badge to be contested for only by members of the Seat-
tle Rod and Gun Club in good standing. Entries to be made
at our place of business, and parties making entries to pay
pro rata, according to the number of entries made at the close
of the time allotted for said entries.

The time for the commencement of said entries shall begin
January 15, 1886, and close at 8 o'clock p. m., on February
20, 1886. The first shoot for the trophy shall occur on Mon-
day, February 22, 1886, betweeu the hours of 10 o'clock a. m.(
and 4 o'clock p. m., regardless of weather, at fifteen single
American clay and five pairs of double clay birds or other
targets of the Bame nature. Glass or other balls cannot be
used. The first match wbb shot on February 22d last, and
the trophy was won by Mr. Wm. McDonald. The handi-
caps were as follows:

Mr. George G. White was selected referee, and Mr. M.
Dishon and Mr. Hyde judges. The contest was at clay
pigeons, 15 singles and 5 doubles. The following is the
score :

Class One— Singles, 21 yards rise.

E.U.Clark 1 0101010001100Q— 6

William, Robertson 1 1011110100101 1— lu

M. McMicben 0 lOllOlllOlOlQj— 8

J.F.McNaugbt 0 0001001110100 1—6

Doubles, 18 yards rise,

E R.Clark 00 01 00 11 01—4

William Robertson 0 1 0 0 11 11 11—7

M. McMicken 0 1 11 0 1 11 01—7

J. F. McNaught .11 11 01 01 11—8

T. R. Pumpbrey 0 0 00 00

Class Two— Singles, 20 yards riBe.

J.W.Edwards 1 0001010100010 1—6

William McDonald 1 1101111111101 1— la

F. B. Boarman 1 0010 0 01000110 1—6

H.H.Lewis 1 00001001110111—8

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

Teams from Companies A and D, Fifth Infantry, shot for
the regimental trophy on Sunday last. Company D's team
came from San Rafael to take their part in the contest, having
no range of their own, and were courteously allowed to shoot
first in the morning, whenthere waB no wind. "ThiskindneBS
cost Company A's team a heavy loss in points, as in the after-
noon when they went to the targets a fishtail hurricane was
blowing that blew more than one bullet off the 500-yard target.
The teams were sis men each, and they tired ten shots each,
at the 200 and 500-yard targets. Their scores by string totals:
a company's team.

200 Yds. 600 Yds. Totals.

R.C.Moore 39 43 82

Ed. Pierce 43 34 77

J. A. C. Macdonald 89 35 74

R. J. CavasBO 35 35 7J

B. Brazleton 26 83 ft -j

G. Wbitcomb 31 20 51

Aggregate 40?

D company's team.

200 Yds. 500 Yds. Totals.

F. J. Jacobs 37 38 75

J. T. McLaine 35 35 7u

P. I. Jacobs 32 34 66

F.J. Murray 36 28 64

N. Robertson 86 26 62

Lieut. W. Elliott 34 27 61

Aggregate 398

Ed. Hovey and P. E. Robertson shot a four-string match at

200 yards, and their records were:

Hovey 4 44454554 4—43

446446444 5-43
455444554 5—46
545544554 5—46—177

Robertson 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 6 4 4 — 13

444445444 4—41
456544644 4-44
454544554 4—41—172

Colonel Eanlett, Fifth Infantry, sa3's his regimental team
will talk shoot to the Nationals some time during the summer.
The Fifth has another match on hand, and cannot take too
much on at one time.

Schuetzen Park.

Doubles, 17 yards rise.

J. W. Edwards 0 1

William McDonald 11

F. B. Boarman 0 1

H. H. Lewis 1 1

Class Three— Singles, h) yards rise.

W.H.Harris 0 11111

Josiab Collins, Jr 1 10 10 1

jj. A. Sears 0 1110 1

L. S. Booth 1 0 10 0 0

W.A.Perry 0 10 0 0 0

11 11 0 1 11-

1 1
1 1
01

0 10 10 0 0-7
0 10 111 1-9
0 0 1 1 U 1 0—8
11110 0 1—8
0 10 111 1—7

The California Schuetzeu Club held their spring shooting
festival, last Sunday, at the Schuetzen Park, Alameda. A
large number of the crack shots from the Bevera! German clubs
took part, and the resultB in both the public and in the hon-
orary competition were exceedingly close. The prizes were
distributed on Monday evening at the Vereiu Eintraeht Hall,
316 Post street.

The Deutscher Kreiger Verein held its annual picnic at
Shell Mound last Sunday. One of the features of the festi-
val was prize shooting at 200 yards, with the twenty-five ring
targets, two shots, with a Springfield rifie. The following
were the prize winners of the duy: First prize $15, L.
Haake, 44 out of a possible 50 ringa; Beconil prize, Weit,
$10 for 43 rings; third prize, P. E. Robertson, 42 rings, $5.
L. Haake won the prize for the most bull's-eyes during the
day, $7.50.

General George W. Wingate, President of National Rifle
Association, United States, has cordially invited the '
Association to send a team of eight British Volui
this country in September next, to shoot a retu
against a team of American National Guardsmen,
to be settled by correspondence.

200

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STALLIONS— THOROUGHBREI*.

Lous field, Ranch o del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
MUner, Ranch i.' del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three Cheers, Thos. Jones, Oakland irotting Park.
Warwick, Eancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

ST A LLI ONS— TROTTE R S.

Abbots ford, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
AlpheUH, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Anteeo, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Auteros, G. Carpenter, lull's Ferry.
Antevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
<'lo vis. Cook Farm, Danville.
cook's Hambletouian, Cook Farm, Danville,
fresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Uuy H ilkes. Wra. Corbitt, San Mateo.
■ e tirand, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateu.
Mambrino Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton,
Meiilo, Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.
Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
I*n neoast, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ey.
Stein way , Cook Farm, Danville.

STALLIONS— DRAFT.

Pride of free, I.De Turk, Santa Rosa.
'I'm mpette, I. De Turk, Santa Bosa.

The Spring: Race-Meeting.

One week from to-day, namely, Saturday the third of
April, will commence the Spring Meeting of the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse Association. It is well within bounds
to say that this will prove the finest race-meeting ever
witnessed west of St. Louis, and will, beyond doubt,
compare favorably with those of the East. The total of^
nominations and entries for the four days are 273, and as
there have been few declarations there is really an abso-
lute certainty of good fields. While the numbers have
never been equaled for the like number of races in Cali-
fornia before, the qualiity is even better, and, so far as
can be predicted from previous performances, expectations
however sanguine are warranted. The fir^t race on the
programme, a dash of one mile, has fourteen entries, and
among them are such tried clippers as Nielson, Binette,
IchiBan, Fortuna, Preciosa, Rapido, Bonita,Ganoand Miss
Courtney. Those which are untried are thought to have
a good chance, and two of them, at least, have found
backers to shorten the odds first offered. The California
stakes is the second on the bill, and twenty-five are yet
in a position to be entitled to start, twelve of the nomi-
nations having been declared out. Although there are
good reasons to think that several have shown trial
runs which are above the average, public estimate will
have to be founded on their breeding and form. The
California stakes is the first two-year-old race of the year.
It will be the initial performance of the youngsters in
public, and the glorious uncertainty of racing is increased
by the conditions which prevail. That it will be of more
than usual interest is likely, as the contestants are of rare
breeding, and in size and forwardness of preparation
above an average. Beside the get of California stallions
are colts by imp. Glengarry, Lelaps, Enquirer, Duke of
Montrose, imp. King Ban and Bullion. Norfolk, Wild-
idle, Monday, imp. Young Prince, Three Cheers, Flood,
Joe Hooker, Wheat ley and Compromise represent Cali-
fornia sires, and the dams are of the best blood in the
country. Number three is the Trial Stakes, one and one-
fourth miles, and the probable starters, Binette or Alta
Ichi Ban, Tyrant, John A., Patti and Duke of Norfolk.
This race by itself will be well worthy of a visit to the
course. Whichever of Mr. Ashe's dons the colors wil*
wear them worthily, though we have a decided prefer-
ence for Alta. He is, when in form, one of the best colts
that has been bred in California, and if in really
number one condition, even the double-event winner at
Jerome Park will meet a competitor which will try his

best pace. This will be the first appearance of Tyrant
on a California course, and his appearance at home will
be eagerly watched. John A. is a hard customer to
overcome, and when wound up to the proper pitch is
capable of running very fast, as his mile at Santa Bosa in
1:42 clearly demonstrates, and that he can stay, too, is
conclusively shown by his performance at San Jose of
two miles in 3:34*. His stable companion Patti is also
quite pert, and then there is the Duke of Norfolk to mys-
tify the speculators, and raise troublesome doubts as to
whether the younger division can be safely depended
upon to beat the old horse. When in training he was
terribly fast, as the boys say when they want to empha-
size their opinions, and the long vacation may have
remedied the injury to his leg, although it may likewise
have been detrimental to his speed. Should there be a fair
representation of those eligible to start in the Winters
Stake — No. 4 on the programmme — it will be a good
race. That number five will make amends for any defi-
ciency in its predecessor is beyond question. It is a sell-
ing purse, the distance one mile and 110 yards. The rule
weights are to be carried by horses which are put in at a
valuation of $2,000, with two pounds deducted for every
one hundred dollars below that figure. As all are rated
below with one exception, Moonlight, there is nearly a
general concession. Gerster, Duke of Monday, Ingle-
side and Marc Daly, each get 20 pounds off, Fred
Collier 24 pounds, Curry 28 pounds, Billy Ayres, Grover
Cleveland and Leda each 10 pounds, and Planter 18
pounds less than the regular schedule. Duke of Monday
has been favored with such a surprising run of luck in
these kind of races that it would seem as if he had a first
mortgage on all that were offered, but if Fred Collier
can show his former capacity, four pounds between
him and the Duke would turn the tide in his favor, and
so there is a margin left to overcome the effects of
restricted work. Billy Ayres is three-quarters of the
same blood as John A., and as all the Shannons can race,
it may be that the years which are in his favor may
enable him to carry ten pounds more than the Duke in a
creditable manner. The namesake of the President labors
under a disadvantage, which if he successfully sur-
mounts will entitle him to prominent rank, for if his
birthday had been 112 hours further along he would be
rated as one year younger than it now stands. He was
foaled the day before Christmas, 1883, and a colt foaled
eight days after would be conceded thirty pounds by
him.

Planter was a busy horse last season. He ran 23
races and won nine of them. At Petaluma he ran heats
of a mile in 1:43, 1:44£, and at the Spring Meeting with
equal weights — as measured by the scale — he beat Duke
of Monday quite handily. It must be regarded as some-
what problematical whether Dame Fortune will con-
tinue to smile on her old favorite, and though the prestige
of former achievements may influence the betting, this
does not always prove a faithful indicator. That the
opening day will be a good one is as nearly assured as
can be. There are plenty of horses, and these of the
right stamp to make intensely interesting races, and from
present appearances there is a likelihood of the weather
being favorable. With good weather there is little
necessity for saying that the course will be in good order,
as with climatic conditions on the right side the Bay
District Course is always in good order. Many im-
provements have been made, and the President, Major
Rathbone, has been indefatigable in his exertions to have
everything in shape. Some of the horses are already on
the ground and by the middle of the week there
will be a full delegation. As there will be another
issue of this paper before the remaining days of the
meeting come off, it is not necessary to speak of them
now, further than to say that there will not be a dull
one in the whole series.

A Suit Without a Basis.

Grosvenor.

To those who are unacquainted with the printing of
newspapers it must have seemed a queer blunder to fol-
low a picture of Anteeo with a description of Grosvenor.
The "first form" goes to press on Thursday, and as up
to that time everything was going on smoothly, that
part of the printing was done. When the transfer was
made from the stone it was discovered that it was not as
complete a representation as was desired, and then it
was too late to be remedied. All that part of the work
had to be done over, and though this entailed an annoy-
ing delay, and quite an addition to the expense, we have
the satisfaction of preserving a picture which will be in
keeping with those which have preceded it.

The horse is well worthy of a correct representation.
As will bo learned from the accompanying description,
his breeding is of the best, and his form is such as har-
monizes with his blood. That he will be a fast trotter,
measured by public tests, there is no doubt, as we have
seen enough of his capacity to warrant the statement that
when awarded the opportunity ho will rank with the
other great stallions of California.

It was with a good deal of surprise that we read a
notice in the daily papers that the Attorney- General
of California had commenced suit against the directors
of the State Agricultural Society, the offence being
awarding the pool-selling privileges at the State Fair to
Killip & Co.

C. M. Chase is a member of the board, and also a
partner in the firm of Killip & Co., and the violation of
the statutes consists in letting a contract to a govern-
ment official. Had Mr. Marshal been posted as to what
pool-selling, in reality, is, he could not have been misled*
as any lawyer of his ability could see at a glance that
a suit could not be sustained. Were a contract made,
duly "signed and sealed," it would simply be an agree-
ment which either party could violate without fear of
being called to an account for the violation by the courts
of law. We knew of a parallel case in Chicago, in 1864
or 1865. At that time, the United States charged a per-
centage on auction sales, and the official who looked after
thai department of governmental affairs happened to be
in the poolroom the night before an important race.
Pools were sold in the large barrooms of the Tremont
House, and, after obtaining his drink, he was attracted
by the voice of the auctioneer. His enquiries elicited,
the information that such sales were frequent, and that
in one evening over one hundred thousand dollars were
sold. He made a demand of the president of the asso-
ciation to produce the records, pay the percentage and
penalty, or all would be punished to the full extent of
the law. As we filled the secretary's place, and had also
charge of the pool-selling, the president directed that we
should call on the offended representative of the United
States and endeavor to enlighten him. For a long time
he insisted these were bona fide sales of horses, that he
had been an eye and ear witness, and, as he expressed it,
had seen horse-after-horse knocked down at prices much
above the usual value of good animals, and that the
seller could well-afford to pay duties. Even the evidence
of the pool-books, which proved that one horse figured
in very many sales, was held insufficient; and a lawyer,
in whom he had confidence, was necessary to clear the
cobwebs from his brain, and that would scarcely have
effected the purpose if he had not felt what a ridiculous
position he would be in if our views were correct.

A pool-seller is merely a custodian of money wagered,
and assesses a certain percentage for holding and keep-
ing a correct record of gambling transactions. It is
manifestly in the interest of all who are connected with
fairs and races that this business be conducted in the
best manner. While the receipts from this source is a
matter of importance to the managers, it is a secondary
consideration to the business being done properly.
Although the returns were more than $9,000 at the last
fair, this benefit could readily be counterbalanced by
improper management. Killip & Co. do the work so as
to leave no reasonable ground for finding fault. This is
admitted, and the whole of the warfare against them is
investigated by a desire, on the part of others, to "get
the job," and from personal malevolence.

When the Attorney-General understands the question,
in all probability the suit will be dismissed. Without
legal status it would fall on the first motion. When Mr.
Marshall learns that there has been a cunningly devised
scheme to make his office the means of gratifying vindic-
tive and malicious feelings, it is likely that there will bo
indignation, as well as disgust, at the attempt to bring
the directors of the State Agricultural Society into
disrepute. And that men who stand so high in the
estimation of the people of the whole State should be
subjected to such an indignity.

Petaluma Colt Stakes.

We are advised by Secretary Cox that the free for three-
year-olds, offered by the Petaluma Association, has not
filled, and has been re-opened to close April loth. The
conditions will be found in the advertisements, and owners
of colts if they expect associations to give special races
for them will show their appreciation by sending in their
nominations in time.

The Petaluma Fair Association announce their dates
for this year as from August 23d to 28th inclusive. This
is the week following the meeting at Santa Rosa.

The members of the Third District Agricultural Society
have decided to hold a fair in Chico during the month of
August. Although a definite dute was not fixed upon, it is
probuble that the fair will take place during the second week
of August. The following officers of the Board were elected:
Presideut, Dr. C. C. Mason; Treasurer, John R. Bobinson;
Secretary, John R. Gleeson.

Governor Stoueman has appointed Agricultural Directors
as follows: L. F. Long, Hoplaud, Mendocino county; David
Lake, Upper Lake, Luke county, for District No. 12. Wm.
Qartmau, Petaluma, Sonoma county, P. J. Shatter, Marin
county, District No. 4. Frank Freeman, Colusa county, Dis-
trict No. 3.

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Death of Neapolitan.

Mr. Winters and California has met with a great loss in the
death of the mare Neapolitan, which occurred at del Rio on
the 20th inst. Fred Collier, in a note under date of 21st,
gives these details:

"I am sorry to inform you of the death of the line thor-
oughbred brood-mare, Neapolitan, the property of Theodore
Winters. She was taken sick at night on the 17th, and' a
doctor waB sent for from Sacramento, who arrived about half
past one in the morning. He immediatelycommenced work,
with the help of the men on the "Ranch", to take the colt
from the mare, and it was dead. It was a very large, fine-
looking bay colt by Joe Hooker. The colt, with six others
has been entered for the great challenge Foal Stakes of 1SS6 to
be run at Chicago in 1889. The mare died on the 20th, Satur-
day at 6 A. m. On Friday afternoon she showed spmptoms
of improving, but late in the evening she changed for the
worse."

Neapolitan was foaled 1876; bred by A. Keene Richards,
Kentucky. She was sired by War Dance (son of Lexington
and Reel by imp. Glencoe). First dam Eliza Davis by imp.
Knight of St. George; second dam imp. Melrose by Mel-
bourne; third dam Clarkia by Muley Moloch; fourth dam
Sister to Righton by Palmerin; fifth dam Oceana byCerberus,
etc. She was full sister to War Soug the dam of Eole. Nea-
politan made a good record as a racer. She started five times
and was bracketted a winner thrice, viz.:

1879, Inaugural Meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association.

May 10th, Sweepstakes for maiden three-year-olds; one
mile and a quarter. Neapolitan won, beating Richard III
Twilight, Bessie, b f by Glenelg— The Nun and Jennie B. in
the order named. Time, 2:13£.

May 14th, Sweepstakes for three-year-olds; one mile and a
half. Experiment won, Jennie B, Neapolitan and Kingston
in that order, lime, 2:39i.

May 24th, Sweepstakes "for three-year-olds; one mile and
a half. Neapolitan won, Experiment, Richard III, Jennie B
Twilight and Oats in that order. Time, 2:3SJ-.

1880, Spring Meeting Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association
May 22d, purse for all ages, one mile and a quarter. Lena

Dunbar, 6, 111 lbs. won; Clara D., 5, llllbs., Neapolitan, 4, 105
lbs., Lillie R., 4, 105 lbs., in that order. Time 2:10J.

May 26th, Pacific Cup, two milesand a quarter. Neapolitan,
4, 105 lbs., won; Lena Dunbar, 6, 111 lbs., Mattie Glenn 5
111 lbB., Clara D., 5, 111 lbs., Longfield, 4, 108 lbs.,' in
that order. Time, 4:02. Won by a length.

This closed her turf career. She was bred to Norfolk, but
slipped her first foal. In 1883 she produced the chestnut
filly Minuet by Norfolk, now owned by R. P. Ashe; 1884 bay
filly, Chatelaine by Norfolk, owned by Mr. Winters.

Foals.

At Santa Anita. Property of E. J. Baldwin.

March 2d, bay filly, small white spot in forehead, little
white on right hind coronet; by Rutherford, dam Maggie
Emerson by Baywood, from Lag by Loadstone.

March 2d, bay colt, star in forehead, white spot near right
nostril, little white on left front coronet; by Griustead, dam
Blossom by Virgil, from Blunder by Lexington.

March 4th, bay filly, without marks, (will probably have
some white on inside of hind pasterns); by Grinstead, dam
Clara D. by imp. Glenelg, from The Nun by Lexington.

March 15th, bay filly, star or white in forehead, almost
crescent shaped, left front and right hind pasterns white
above ankle joints; by Gano, dam Ophir by Baywood, from
Lag by Loadstone.

March 17th, chestnut filly, white in forehead, narrowing
towards nostrils, both hindlegs white half way to hocks,
right front pastern white, and probably the left one; by
Grinstead, dam Hermosa by Lexington, from Athola bv imr>
GlenAthol. *'

March 18th, chestnut colt, small white crescent spot in
forehead near right eye, right front foot white to ankle joint,
left frontleg white half way to knee, left hindleg white nearlv
to hock, large white spot above and just in front of the hock,
below second thigh of left hindleg, small white spot on side of
right hindleg between hock aud ankle joints; by Rutherford,
dam Marie Stuart by Grinstead, from Sister to Clara D. (Sister
Anne) by imp. Glenelg.

March 22d, chestnut colt, white in forehead, narrow strip
running down face to and between the nostrils, probably all
four pasterns will be white below ankle joints; by Rutherford,
dam Savannah by Grinstead, from Josie C. by imp. Leam-
ington.

At Rancho del Bio. Property of Theo. Winters.

March 22d, bay colt, star in forehead, right hind leg white;
by Norfolk, dam Irene Harding by Jack Malone, from Mac-
caria by Avalanche. Mare will be "bred back to Norfolk.

March 23d, chestnut filly, white face, both hind legs white,
left forefoot white around fetlock; by Norfolk, dam May B.
by Shannon, from Jessie R. by Hubbard. Mare will be bred
back to Norfolk.

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Names Claimed.

By Theo. Winters, Rancho del Rio.

Miss Foed, for bay filly, foaled 1834 by Enquirer, dam
Bribery by imp. Bonnie Scotland, from Tallulah by Planet.

Gayella, for chestnut filly, foaled 1884, by Enquirer, dam
Orphan Girl by Muggins; second dam by Wagner.

Oho, for bay colt, foaled 1884 by Norfolk, dam Golden
Gate by imp. Leamington, from Naptha by imp. Eclipse.

Alcatraz, for bay colt, foaled 1884 by Joe Hooker, dam
Farralone by Norfolk, from Golden Gate by imp. Leamington.
By Thos. Atchison, San Francisco.

Put, for chestnut colt, foaled 1884 by Joe Hooker, dam
Rosetland by Norfolk, from Moss Rose by imp. Knight of

St. HtinroA

By H. H ffelman, Visalia, Cal.

Anteeo Mediom, for brown colt, foaled February 26, 1886,
by Anteeo, dam Maud Medium by Milton Medium, 2:25+,
from Lady Renfroe by Henry Belmont.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions auswerea only through these columns
mail orteleeiaph.

No replies by

Enquirer, Grass Valley.

Did Miss Woodford and Drake Carter run a race in any
year.' If so which won, what was the distance, time, and
who owned the respective horses?

Answer.— Miss Woodford and Drake Carter have met sev-
eral times .

1884 Monmouth Park, August 9th, Champion Stakes,
one mile and a half. Miss Woodford, won beating Drake
Carter, Monitor, Freda and Eole. Time 2-401

Coney Island, September 18th, the two ran a match, two
4nog3°n ™lleS' which Miss woodford won. Time,

September 20th, Great Long Island Stakes, two mile heats.
Miss : Woodford won in straight heats, beating Drake Carter
aud Modesty. Time, 3:33, 3:31J.

1885, Monmouth Park, July 9th, Monmouth Cup, two
miles. Miss Woodford beat Diake Carter aud Boatman,
lime, .3:34.

July 28th, Freehold Stakes, one and one-half miles. Miss
0.451 Drake Carter' only the two starting. Time,

Miss Woodford is owned by the Dwyer Bros.; Drake Car-
ter, when in the above races, hy the Rancocas Stable,
(P. Lonllard).

R. K. T., Madison, Cal.

Will you please decide the following wager? A says there
is no official time of a horse, in its two-year-old form, trot-
ting below 2:21£. B says there is. Which wins

Dr. S. B. Swift, a veterinary, late of Louisville, Kentucky,
arrived in this city this week, with the intention of establishing
himself in business here. Dr. Swift comes armed with high
testimonials from eastern horsemen, and has iocated at the
St. George Stable, 408 Bush Street.

Mr. Walcott has changed the name of the three-year-old
oolt by Shannon, out of Riglin from Regalia, to Rowland, and 1:
he is entered in the eastern stakes under the new title. 1 j

answer the above and oblige.

Answer —A loses. Wildflower, 2, by Electioneer, made a
™°mi aUhe BayJDistriot track- San Francisco, Oct.

C. G., San Francisco.

Hayward Chief was foaled in 1870, and is consequently 16
years old. u J

A Richmond Stake.

The following announcement is published in the Ventura
papers:

The owners of the stallion "Alt. Richmond" offer a purse
of $150, to be trotted for by all two-year-old "Richmond"
colts, foaled, owned, raised in Ventura county, to be trotted
for at the Fall Races in Ventura, October, 1S86. Entrance
15 per cent, of main purse, to be paid as follows: $10 on
nomination, which shall be on or before the 1st day of April
1886; §5 on or before the 15th of July, and §7.50 ten days
before the day set for the race, said purse and entrance
money to be divided as follows; The main purse to the first
horse; 5o per cent, of the entrance money to the second
horse; 30. per cent, to the third, and 15 per cent, to
the fourth. National Trotting RuleB to govern, except there
shall be no distance. A majority of the entries to decide
between mile and half-mile heats. Entries to be made with
Ed. T. Hare.

Another one of the old guard of the turf has joined the
silent majority. John Tompkins, a well-known colored man
died at Princeton, N. J., March 15th, at the age of 55 years'.
He came from the south with the late Col. McDaniel, by
whom he was employed for many years. He was groom and
exercise lad of the famous race-horse Harry Bassett, as well
as many other well-known racers. Big John, as he was
called, was celebrated for his daring and hairbreadth escapes.
♦

L. Swan has just received from J. MeDonough of Jackson-
ville, two two-year-old fillies by Altamont, which are to take
part in the two-year-old colt race next fall in this place.
They are fine-looking animals, and give promise of making
good flyers in trotting races. The famous MeDonough mare
Ribbon is the dam of one, and the well-known Sleepy Kate
is the dam of the other. The filly of Ribbon is the smallest,
but looks like the best for fast going. — Yreka Journal.

Norman Smith has received a letter from Mrs. G. L. Loril-
lard, instructing him to keep matters going as usual at the
stable, to put the horses into training, and that future doings
will be decided on when she arrives, which will be in the
early part of next month. Mrs. Lorillard states that none of
the nominations made previous to Mr. Lorillard's death were
transferred, and they are consequently void beyond doubt.

Col. Robert A.' Johnson, one of the most popular turfmen
in the west, died on the 15th, in Tennessee, from pneumonia.
Colonel Johnson has been on the turf for upwards of forty
years, and was at one time the owner of the well-known
Bend 'Or. The stable of the deceased gentleman is now fit
the Louisville track, conprising Loftin, Powhatan, Adrian,
and Uncle Vic, Jr.

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On his railroad journey from St. Louis to Memphis Mr.
Corrigan lost the ch c Sun Ban, 2, by King Ban— Jewel, by
death from pneumonia. The colt was taken suddenly ill at
Fulton, Ky., where he was left under the charge of one of
the stable employes, but he died at 4 a. m. next morning,
Tuesday. Both of Ed. Corrigan's Ten Broeck colts were
attacked in the same wayatthe some time. They are now out
of danger.

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Big money has been vainly offered to Robert Swigort, by a
New York turfman, for the Derby colt Sir Joseph by Glenelg
— Susie Linwood. Brookful is in the same string, but Mr.
Swigert thinks very highly of Sir Joseph. This colt is full
brother to Mr. Haggin's Hirondelle and Glendora.

Mr. Wm. Graves has sold, through Killip & Co., the bay
mare Flirt by Nutwood, dam Queen by Kentucky Hunter, to
L. J. Rose of Los Angeles. Terms, private.

The report of the accident that befell Billy Appleby appears
to have been exaggerated. A horse stepped on his foot and
he was kept out of the saddle a few days only.

We have received a supply of catalogues of the Belle
Meade yearlings, and will forward them on application. The
sale will be held at the farm on April 27th.

A. F. Walcott has purchased from Palo Aito the biy colt
Bishop, 4, by Shannon, dam Bettie Bishop by imp. Buckden
from Bettie Morgan by Bay Dick.

Bonita does not take kindly to pole work, and Mr. Loril-
lard has given over for the present, at least, the idea of find-
ing a mate for her.

Do Turf Interests Demand Bettine.

[St. Denis inN. Y. Sportsman.]

In the January issue of your esteemed contemporary
Wallace's Monthly, an article on State Breeding Associa-
tions appeared, from which I clip the following:

"Now, let every State and district association stand
squarely upon its declared principles, and banish the pool-
box and all methods of gambling from its meetings, and the
system will become a great moral regenerator of the trotting
turf:" "

Many of the most enlightened and useful citizens have
"hobb.es," aud while on all other subjects their views are
broad, the "hobby is never lost Bight of.

Mr. Wallace has been of great benefit to the turf and breed-
ing interests of thiscountry. Withouthis labororan equiva-
lent from some other source, our breeding statistics would
have but a slender foundation. I regard him as a man
thoroughly honest in his purposes, and no doubt true to hia
conviction, bat I am at a loss to understand why, afterspend-
ing years in trying to build up the turf and breeding interests
he should now try to undermine one of the corner stones of
the foundation. Can racing be successfully conducted with -
out betting? Has it ever been?

If Mr. Wallace employed his pen towards remedying any
evils connected with the system of betting, we would hope
his efforts might be productive of good, but because of the
evils which should be pruned, as the gardener clips away the
superfluous branches, leaving the pareut vine to thrive
Mr. Wallace and the few who follow in his misguided path
would apply the Knife at the root and deBtroy the great good
to overcome the lesser evil. It has been shown beyond a
chance of contradiction that legitimate betting is as essential
to successful racing as fair weather and other necessarv con-
ditions. J

I have yet to see any of the anti-betting crusaders bring
fortna single argument against legitimate betting True
they may take column after column to hold up the minor
evils connected with present systems, but.I hold, in all fair-
ness, a man should be as free to wager his money on a horse
he believes he has brought to the post competent to win as
he was to expend the money in purchasing the animal and
developing the speed. It is a purely business transaction.
If the same man were to buy wheat at ninety cents, believing
it would soon be worth one dollar; or stocks, believing his
judgment to be sound that they would soon command a
higher price, no donbt Mr. Wallace would term him a
financier. But when he comes on the course with a horse
that has cost him thousands of dollars, and says "I have
come here to win this race; I believe I can do it, and I have
brought my money to back my opinion," then he is only a
gambler, and must be suppressed.

Now strictly speaking, is not everything connected with
the turf or breeding interests simplv betting' Who stakes
more money than the man that pays out thousands of dollars
buying the most approved strains of mares and stallions
expecting— betting— that he will breed winners' Is there a
particle of difference between two neighbors locating side bv
side, investing their money each in his own way, bb his edu-
cation and judgment tells him the best results will be accom-
plished breeding colts that will prove trotters, or when the
colts have matured and been trained, meeting on common
ground and each backing his opinion that his system has
obtained the best results, and his entry will bear away the
prize? What is a stake race but a wager? Does any man
pay his stake feeling sure that someone else has the eventual
winner? He beta the amount of his state that he will win
some part of the prize. If a man enters a horse for a purse
he simply bets ten per cent, that he will get a part of the
money hung up, and he demands, and is as much entitled to
bet another ten per cent., or as much more as he pleases,
before the race begins, or while it is in progress, as he was to
make the original investment. This is simply equity. No
fair-minded man would say you may bet ten uer cent, before
you know what condition your horse will be in, but when
you are ready to score and able to form some tangible idea of
your prospects, if you wish to increase your investment vou
are a gambler aud not entitled to recognition

When we wish information upon a point at law we go toone
versed in legal lore. If our health be impaired we go to one
who has made a study of disease and its remedies If we
wish to know what is of vital importance to the welfare of the
turf, why not go to those whose money and brains build up
and sustain our trotting parks? Are they men whose judg-
ment is not to be trusted? Who are the men that build our
tracks and manage the affairs of our races'

Go where you will and they are the foremostbnsiness men in
their respective communities. On any other subject their
opinion would have great weight, but when it comes to decid-
ing what is necessary to the success of the associations their
money has formed and conducts, they are not to be con-
sidered. When a majority of the men who control our trot-
ting associations all over this fair land shall express them-
selves to the effect that the interests of theuirf will be
furthered by abrogating or entirely removing all betting
privileges, then, and not until then, should those who pro-
fess to have the welfare of the turf at heart try to do away
with the time-honored custom.

We must expect opposition from those who have no part
or lot with us, and the greater opposition is always found
from those who know least of the matter they seek to control,
but it scarcely seems proper that those who seek to thrive by
patronage from turf interests should endeavor to undermine
the foundation stones while pretending to be helping to build
at the top.

When those who seek to hinder legitimate betting will turn
their attention to remedying any evils existing under present
systems, then I am sure all honorable turfmen will meet
hem half-way, and I should be only too happy to clasp
hands with Mr. Wallace "over the bloody chasm,'' but 1 pro-
test against the turf being handicapped by being obliged to
nght foes without, and, in addition, those who should be
friends, within.

Director is making the season at the farm of R. S. Veech
near Louisville, Ky., at $250. It is understood that Un-
horse was not sold but farmed for the season.

Mr. A. F. Walcott announces in the eastern papers
the sole owners of the Fairfax Stable are himself and hi
Morgan Walcott.

Mr. Buchanan left Sacramento Tuesday evening for
east with hm string.

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March 27

STABLE AM) PADDOCK.

Glanders in Tehama County.

Harry Carpentei has returned from his trip to Tehama
County, where his professional services were invoked by the
Board of Supervisors in the matter of measures to stop the
spread of glanders among the horses of that section. He
left this week for Humboldt County on a similar errand. Of
his operations in Tehama, the Ked Bluff Sews of the 11th says:

••The number of hoists pronounced by Dr. Carpenter to
be afflicted by glanders, either chronic or acute, is over forty.
The cases aem to be spread over the whole section, the most
infected point being the Paskeuta neighborhood. Many of
the horses have had the disease a long time, some as long as
four or five years, and have been handled carelessly; and it
is fortunate that only one man in this county has fallen a
victim to the contagion. Some of the eases were very bad, as
that of Sam Hall's colt at Tehama, which was far gone in the
disease. In other eases the disease has made but little
inroad on the auimals, but the symptoms are clearly there,
and there is no known remedy, the law providing that death
shall follow condemnation. The doctor has not yet been
north of Red Bluff or across the river, but will at once visit
those portions for the county and complete his tour of
inspection.

Sam Hall promptly shot his condemned colt, an otherwise
valuable animal. Frank Montgomery also killed one of his
horses, condemned by the Doctor. Mr. Bloyd had one con-
demned, and killed him. A clear case of glanders was found
on Stanford's ranch and Foreman Smith had the horse killed
at once. Another animal on that ranch showed some evidence
of infection, but was not condemmed, it being intended to
examine the case again, later. The three glandered horses
found on Mr. Ehorn's ranch havedoubtlessbeen killed before
this. Iu some other eases, it is possible, the condemmed
animals have been shot; but in most instances the owners
hesitate to carry out the law's edict of death. They have
been using the animals a long time without any injury, and
think that they can continue to do so without danger. As a
rule, also, there are non-professional men with a local reputa-
tion'for horse disease lore, who give the opinion that the
surgeon is wrong, and that the disease is only nasal gleet;
and=as many of the condemmed horses are strong and useful
auimals, their owners are naturally loth to lose them. The
surgeon has, of course, kept an account of each ease, with a
description of the animal, which he will include in his report
to the Supervisors; and it seems_ unavoidable that the law
will be invoked to compel comp'liance with the decree of
death. The only horse condemmed" within the town
limits of Bed Bluff is a fine, handsome, valuable animal
which has long been driven in an express wagon here.
This is not an acute case; indeed, the disease is only
present in a mild form. The doctor says, however,
that the symptoms are clear and unmistakable. The
owner of this horse, besides not being anxious to lose so
useful an animal (and, indeed, hardly being able to do so),
has an affection for him, having owned and driven him a
considerable time, and having for him the peculiar regard
which the lover oi horses always has for a docile, tractable
animal. Many people who have had much to do with horses
have expressed the opinion that it is not glanders that ails
this one, and this fact strengthens the indisposition of the
owner to send him to the boneyard. The surgeon, however,
is inexorable. He says it is a clear case of glanders, and as a
result, the horse "must go." One day last week the owner
yielded his consent to the sacrifice, and the preparations had
proceeded so far that a grave was dug to hold the remains of
the unfortunate equine; but at the last moment the owner's
heart failed him, and he refused to order the fatal shot
to be fired. It is probable that the execution will
occur this morning on the East Side, to be fol-
lowed by the dissection of the animal's nostrils and a
"post-mortem" examination into its actual condition. There
are a number of cases where the killing of the infected
horses will boar heavily upon the owners— will be such a
blow to them as they cannot afford to bear. These cases are
those where poor men— small farmers, just struggling along
under adverse circumstances— find every horse they own
condemned as glandered. There are several such cases
around Paskeuta, wherein poor men, who have three, four
or five horses, which they absolutely need, find themselves
confronted with the surgeon's condemnation of all the ani-
mals, and with the law's decree that the animals, must die.
They cannot afford to lose their horses, as it would deprive
them of the means of working their land. They are not able
to buy other animals, and the labor of those they have is
then mainstay on their little farms. Naturally, these men
hesitate to act. They hope that in some way it may be found
that the surgeon is mistaken and that the horses are only suf-
fering from gleet or some ordinary nasal trouble. Mean-
while the surgeon's verdict is recorded against them— and he
says that iu his trip he has given the benefit of a doubt
wherever he conscientiously could, and has left several ani-
mals for future examination, though he hardly had a doubt
about them. ___

Morgan Breeding Mares.

Hackett horse. A young man took him into some of the
small towns of Washington county, and that ground has long
since been literally hunted all over to get the progeny of
that noted sire. A few years ago I attended a meeting of
the Vermont State Board of Agriculture. A man read a
paper upon Morgan horses. Among many interesting things
lie told a story of a Morgan mare he once owned, how far
he drove her in six consecutive days, carrying four or five
hundred pounds weight beside his own. My impression is
that it was 65 miles a day, it might have been 55 he said.
President Mason asked him if he could not discount a littleon
the distance, or time, or weight. I asked him-where he got
his mare; he said it was in a small town not six miles from
where I resided. Upon inquiry I found that she was either
a daughter or granddaughter of the Hackett horse. Only a
few better horses were ever raised in Vermont, and none
more maligned than the Hackett horse. The last time I saw
Colonel Hackett he was feeling good; says he: "I told them
that I should live to see the old horse appreciated." The man
that does not know that the Woodbury family of Morgans
has produced more fast horses than any other branch, does
not know much about Morgan horses. The Bulrush comes
next, and the Sherman least of all. The celebrated Maine
horse, Mac, was sired by Morgan Cassar, a son of Woodbury
Morgan. Lady Sutton, that beat Lady Suffolk and Lady
Moscow on Union Course, L. I., in 1848, also beat Grey
Eagle and Sal in two-mile heats in 5:17 on the same course,
was a granddaughter of Woodbury. I might go on relating
feats of speed and endurance that have come under my
observation that were remarkable for the times, but perhaps
they would not be of general interest at this late day. —
E. W. S., in Maine Farmer.

HEKD AND SWINE.

American Devon Cattle Club— Transfers.

Gem 2d, 3170, W. L. Bunnell to C. A, Strickland, Springville, Pa.

JeDnie 3d, 2533, Sissie, 3904, Ina Hilton. J590, Walter E. Case to Levi
B. Yale, Meriden, Conn.

Dora Belle, 4737, Sunbeam, 6433, Northern Beauty, 6595, J. W, Dobhs
to J. H. Macee, Portersville, Pa.

Julia, 37S2, A. D. Felch to Samuel Tuttle, Newbury Center, Vt.

Balfour, 3221. L. W. Foster to W. A. Huntlv, Lone Rock, Wis.

Sherman, 3098, Bex, 3583, Blossom Pet, 5035, Melon, 5639, Starlight,
CGI 2, Julius I. Ives to A. E. Norton, Berlin, Conn.

Tidal Wave, 2r«93, Fanchette, 6180, Jonathan Hoag to J. Burk Moore,
Oxford, N. Y.

Topsy, 2960, N. D. House to A. B. Preston, Sharon, Vt.

File Right, 3u56, Edwin House to H. Thompson, Underbill Center, Vt.

Rangey, 3265, W. H. Jones & Son to H. F. & E. L. Manzer, South Gib-
son, Pa.

Lady Laura, 3450, Princess Lauretta, 4C05. Royal Bosetta, 4C0C, Prin-
cess Lucy, 4607, Queen Lilly, 4608, Thomas Mount to A. Virden,
Jackson, Miss.

Blade, 355C, Rumsey Bros, to O. P. Rollins, Fort George, Florida.

Battus, 6554, Rumsey Bros, to F. E. Starr, New Milford, Conn.

Ava, 3582, Daniel Tom to W. B. McELroy, Ava, O.

Curate, 3EBA, Levi B. Vale to Dwifibt Rogers, "West Cornwall, Conn,

Lena 3d, 3709, J. A . B. Walker to J. M. Miller, Hickory, Pa.

F. W. KEED, Sec.

The Process of Churning".

There have been more calls for breeding mares of the old-
fashioned Morgan type, during the past year, than in any year
since my remembrance. The blood of ilie Gifford horse and
Hale's Green Mountain, Morgan Chief and their descendants
is in great demand. At one fair three strangers were inquir-
ing if any mares that were descended from the Hackett horse
coald be found. This horse was the sire of Flying Morgan
uud the grundsire of the famous Ethan Allan norses. It is
argued that Flying Morgan could not have been the sire of
the great ELhau, because he did not possess trotting instinct
or trotting inheritance. Flying Morgan was a natural trotter,
aDd so were many of his descendants. It should be borne
iu mind that it wad a greater feat for a horse to trot in 2:45,
thirty or forty years ago, than to trot iu 2:30 to-day. They
were not trained and fitted then as now, besides the tracks
were heavy and rough. Blind, as Flyiug Morgan waB, Black
Hawk never appeared to trot agaiust him. At a State Fair
holden in Addison county, Flying Morgan appeared ready to
trot agaiust any horse. One man jumped into a wagon and
challenged any Black Hawk iu tile State to trot against him,
nu<l that there was ready money to back him. They finally
brought out a black mare, ana the little blind horse beat her
and was the lion of the day.

The Hackett horse was a powerful going horse. He would
trot two miles to old Sherman Morgan's one, and follow
it all day. I know what I say, for I knew them both
well. When the Black-Hawk boom was at its height there
was not much stud business in Addison county for the

A good deal has been said in regard to the butter globule,
its enveloping pellicle and its behavior in the churn. Accur-
ate students, as far as I know, have abandoned this pellicle
notion and accepted the rational view that the fat in butter
exists in very minute globules suspended in milk and form-
ing emulsion. A tyro in microscopy is very easily misled,
supposing ''seeing is believing," but under a powerful -lens
one truly sees "through a glass darkly," for the light is
reduced in equal proportion to the increased size of the
object. Hence we have to use means for concentrating light
upon the object, and all these and the refractive action of the
glasses produce some effects which are very deceptive, even
to practiced observers. One must go slowly and believe
carefully when studying objects microscopically. Hence the
subjects of milk, cream, butter and churning have been the
means of much discussion and some difference of opinion
among dairy experts, but gradually these differences are
resolving themselves into the simple explanation that some
well-meaning persons have seen different views of the same
thing, and have been misled by a very complicated subjeet.

The subject of churning, however, is a practical one, and if
the exact modus operandi can be understood, the dairyman
may see very clearly what is now hidden in a mist. I have
for some time past been investigating this question of churn-
ing both with the churn and under the microscope, and after
a year of consideration and study of what I have seen, I wish
to offer your readers the results of my experiments, and a
careful and deliberate study of these results.

Milk is an emulsion formed of fat suspended in the form
of very small globules in and alkaline and slightly viscid
fluid. It is precisely the form in which a druggist would
make an emulsion of any medicinal oil. The emulsion
can only be kept stable at a certain temperature, at which
the oil remains fluid; and at this temperature the fatty
matter gradually rises to the surface of the liquid, carrying
with it an adherent portion of it, and forming, in fact, a cream.
This is precisely what occurs with milk, when it is set for
cream, and it is also precisely what occurs when melted oleo-
margarine, olive oil, cotton seed oil or lard oil is added to
sweet (alkaline) skimmed milk at a suitable temperature and
beaten into an emulsion. At this temperature the emulsion
is not changed, but any amount of beating or churning will
not change the form and character of the emulsion, as long
as the supporting fluid is alkaline. When this is acid, a
frothing, creamy liquid forms under continued agitation,
precisely like the cream which foams in the churn wheu it is
too sour and is too warm. So far, the behavior of the artifi-
cial emulsion agrees precisely with cream under similar cir-
cumstances.

When, however, the temperature is reduced to a certain
point at which the fat becomes solid, but solt and adherent,
this behavior changes. By agitation, theglobules are dashed
against each other and adhere, and iu a short time small
mosses, much like a blackberry of irregulai shape, areformed.
These gradually increase in size, but slowly, fur it must be
remembered that these globules, when in the churn, are sep-
arated considerably by the iuterveuing fluid, and unless they
are thrown together with considerable force aud without an
intervening stratum of the fluid, they do not adhere. All
this goes on with cream in the chnru, and more slowly when
milk is churned, for a reason which mnst be obvious.
As the cream is viewed with a high power, these gather-
ing masses are seen to increase, until iu time they
aie visible to ' the eye as small gruius in the
buttermilk. Slower churning then gathers these into
larger grains more rapidly, uutil they appear in the
well-known form of the granular butter, which consists of
Bmall masses no larger than peas and mostly much less in
size. The whole process maybe better realized to the mind's
eye, if it is considered that, to make up one of these smallest

grains, one-eighth of an inch in diameter, no less, and often
many more, than 90.000 of the original fat globules must be
gathered into a mass. The time consumed in making so
many acts of adhesion is comparatively very small, instead
of being, as thought, long. This is what goes on at a tempera-
ture of 00 deg. to 02 deg. with cream, and 50 deg. with the
oils; and with the solid animal fats about 55 deg". to 60 deg.
It is easily realized how important an element temperature
is, in this process of adhesion of the fat globules.
. At a lower temperature, when the fat globules are hard,
they will not adnere well, and after some beatiug in the
churn, they lose their irregular shape and become rounded,
having no rough protuberauces which facilitate adhesion, and
do not gather. The butter is like a mass of fine sand to the
eye, and under the microscope appears like marbles or hick-
ory nuts, with a hard, smooth surface. If left to itself, this
mass soou floats, and may be skimmed off. but if worked to-
gether, still retains this granular consistence, aud forms a
mass wiih very little cohesion, aud is quite crumbly. A
higher temperature, made by adding hot water, at once reme-
dies this defect, but if this is left too long, the quality of the
butter is deteriorated. There is no more luterestiag study to
the farmer thau this of milk, cream and butter, and none
which wuuld be more profitably pursued by the dairyman.
A microscope of suffieent power can be procured for §25, and
will show all these different appearances.

The Ensilage Problem— No. 2.

Aside from the cheapness of producing the ensilage crop
there are a few considerations that need to be studied into
with respect to the ensilage ration, aud its effect upon the
animal. At the start, the antiquated, sour, cow-krout ensilage
is not to be considered, for with later ideas and improved
practices the ensilage comes from the pit in a ripened condi-
tion, with the slight acid ferment akin to the workof prepara-
tion that goes on in the first stomach of an animal, in pre-
paring dry food to be digested and assimilated. This later
ensilage is known as sweet, as compared with the old process,
although it is not, strictly speaking, sweet, but mildly acid.

Xo ration that is given an animal so nearly approaches
perfection as the growiug grass, and the aim should be to give
in the winter a ration that approaches near it. Easily masti-
cated, its cellular tissue has not hardened into woody fibre
it is thoroughly incorporated with the gastric juices, needing
no supply of water to render it soluble; nature is not required
to expend any unnatural forces in preparing this ration to be
digested, and the animal thus gets all of its nutritive qualities
without an extra effort.

When the animal is fed upon a dry ration, nature is first
called upon to furnish an extra supply of moisture or saliva
to masticate it, and then wheu passed into the stomach there
is another call for increased gastric juice to render this woody
fibre soluble as far as possible; and unless this is forthcom-
ing, there is a great loss iu food through lack of digestion.
Many animals eat far more in proportion than others, and
with less evident benefit, and this arises from over-taxation
of the digestive organs, which means enfeebled force; and so
there is a great loss of food which would have been saved had
the food been succulent in character.

T>r. Brown, late chemist of the Florida University, told the
writer recently that "the later prepared silo ration was in
reality fitted for digestion before being masticated, and there-
fore required only part of the force to assimilate it that it did dry
food, aud that all that was eaved in this expenditure of force
was saved in the extra ration, and therefore went to beef or
milk as the case might be." And he explained in part why
the three tons of ensilage which, dried, only weighed about
900 pounds, had a feeding value equal to a ton of hay. What
seemed an absurdity to those who did not know the facts was
explained, or nearly so, by the economy of force between
digesting and assimilating a ration of food, succulent in char-
acter, largely free from, woody libre, and moistened by the
natural juices of the plant itself, and the same ration dried
into woody fibre, and which nature was compelled by a
greatly increased expenditure of force to break down and ren-
der soluble by the juices and fluids of the body.

We are thus brought face to face with another fact. The
animal fed upon dry food is compelled to drink large quanti-
ties of water to keep up this demand of fluidr-, aud suffers two
losses in animal economy. All fluid taken into the stomach
must be warmed up to blood heat before nature can go on
with its digestion, and to warm twelve gallons of water from
ice cold up to 92 deg. calls for just so much more fuel in the
form of hay and graiu than would have been required had
this drink been furuished at 90 deg. instead of 32 deg. The
animal fed on ensilage has its demand for drink very nearly
satisfied from the natural juices of the food, and as the silo
food actually comes from the pits warm, there is this double
economy, saving of gastric juice and the other saving of ani-
mal heat.

Lastly the animal furnished with a part ration, somewhat
in character like its summer food, has the benefit of its laxa-
tive effects, aud the feverish condition necessary to digest
large quantities of dry food is lessened, and this also explains
in part why the farmer who put up a big pit of ensilage, and
preserved it in this ripe condition, finds that it is the "best
addition he ever had" to his winter feed, and never abaudona
his silo. Iu Vermont, Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois and
other states, the silo has come to stay. Each year adds new
claims for consideration, new economies in building the silo
and fitting it, and the objections are less and less urged. It
is being reduced to a science, and soon Yankee ingenuity will
make the silo a necessity on every farm. Clover, millet,
amber sugar corn, aud such luxuriaut growing crops, can, by
later processes, all be cheaply eusiloed; "and so cheap", says
Maj. Alvord, of New York, "that the root crop caunot for a
moment be brought up for comparison, and all crops can be
put iuto the ailo cheaper than by. ordinary methods of secur-
ing them." Hiram Smith, of Wisconsin, assures me that
his clover crop was ensiloed at a cost of less thou 12 cents per
ton, while many farmers tell me that 25 cents, all labor in-
cluded, covers the cost of this fodder corn in the pits.

Another matter in connection with the silo is becoming
prominent, and that is in relation to the disposal of the field
corn. Instead of cutting, shocking, husking, storing, aud
the like, all costing money, not to mention the cost of shelling
aud grinding of corn into meal, the plan is being pursued
by some, with the most favorable results, of putting the field
corn, groin and all, iuto the silo, ruuuiug it through a cutter,
and then feeding a ration a day of this complete food to the
stock. This saves the cost of husking, loss* by shrinkage,
etc., grinding, and, instead, the corn comes out of the pits iu
that fresh, juicy condition that makes it easy of digestion
aud assimilation, without any of the multiplied daugers that
attend feeding meal; for it is a mixed ration, and complete,
and must have an increased feeding valuo that cannot be
possessed by dry stalks and yet dryer meal.— Jason Jones hv
Pittsburg Stockman.

u

1886

^Ite JBrcefftr mul ^prrrtsrnm.

203

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeoand Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3. 1F82 ; bred by Jos. Cairk Simpsox.
BV ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Youog Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce 's American Stud Book.
Ante ros will make the season of iSSiiat the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, CaL; season to end the 15th of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white . He is 15^' hands high, and weighed on 10th
of February l.OOTH pounds. Heisaeoltof immense power, and yet bo
highly finished as to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
gives promise of trotting as fast as bis celebrated brothers, and had it
. not been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr, Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 41 sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting Ids stifle,
which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed.

TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term.

Good pasture at $2 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
but no responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Bbeedee asd
SpORTSUax of Febiuarv 2Cth.

Address «. W. MORRISON. Oakland, Cal. . r

4.'. CARPEVrFR. Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alphens' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam b\ Todhunter's Marn'urino by Mambrino Chief,
2d dam by Pilot, jr. (.ieorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, bv Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw.

Alphcus "is a rosewood bay.six years old, fifteen hands three inches
In height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is nuexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength: as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in 2:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 34 seconds, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fourof
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of £50,000 in ma'rch races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twenty -one with records of 2:25 or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four of 2:1$ or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who trotted one of the best if not THE best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief h33 produced, among
manv others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:18)1. Pilot. Jr.. has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay Is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in such performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpbeus will make the season of l&Seat the stable of the undersigned
at Marvsville, at §10 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH, Agent.

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

ABBOTSFOED.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbots! or<! will make the season ot 1886 attlieOak.
land Race Track. Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; bis dam Columbia, by Yonng Colum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19t, by Woodford,
son of Kosciusko, by SirArchy.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodbum.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. "When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21.}. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or ~ better— Abbotsford 2:194, Malice 2:19$,
Manetta 2 J9V, Mambrino Dudley 2:20*. Convoy 2:22), Magenta 2:24),
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:21] (sire ofiParron, 3-year-old record 2:19*),
Rachel 2:2b], lnca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29*. Geo. A. Ayer
2:30, Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2 :14 . It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals out of selected mares.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2 :20. Ham ble Ionian's percentage of 2 ::<0 performers
Is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven. I
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity the basis of ca
dilation. Is five times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian. son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Coiumbns, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:154, Adelaide 2:J9J, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2:25, Faustina2:28i
PhilShe;idan, Jr. 2:29*,Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms.

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
free of charge , if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SSHTH, 529 Market St., San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGEVr,
Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION. SIXTEEN HANDS IS HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
tayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses,

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes .
With ten entries this purse will amount to £4Uij.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

§40 for tbe season, or 325 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does not argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DAVID BRYSOS. Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2: isy., in fifth
heat. Sired bv George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list. a
greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patchen, ihe best son of Mambrino Chief, anil
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:lv4 ; se-:onddam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2 :19X. by &eeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding; has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still ownthe horse. The season commences Feb.
lstandend July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LE GRAND.

Dark bay horse. 5 years old, 163£ hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotte.-3, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeoDd dam bv Sidi Hamet. son of Virginian, he hy sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the wickiiffe mare, said to be by B i r-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
ii[j.r-^. said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1SS4. with 25 in the 2:S0 list, and tbe remarkable way in
wliich he conferred his prepotency upon his get ie attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of bis sons have sired winners cf public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the actionand speed charac-
teristic of his familv. as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "tbe handsomest horse" bad not
lost its descriptive significance bv too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for I.e Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the abilitv to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. Hia colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed andetyle,

Terms, f/5 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal mav be returned the next season ir I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getcers.

Pasturage, 36 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before tbe mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WB. CORBITT,
San Maieo,or219.Californla St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BV IMPORTED HIRRAH.

First dam, Y'oung Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trnstee.

Tlii r 1 -lain. Bonnets o' Blue, by .Sir Charles.

Fourth dam, Realitv, bv sir Arcbv. See Bruce's American Stud Bcok.

Throe Cheers will make tbe ensuing season, Irom February nth to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting i'.trk. Terms.ftOthe season.

Pasturage at $5 per month in the enclosure inside the track, In which
there is plenty of grass ard water.

There is a line combination ot w;niunK blood in the pedi^rt'eof Three
Cheers. His sire. Hurrah, was three-quam-re of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far tbe must popular sire in F.nglaiid. The union of New-
minster. Bay Middleton ana Comas blood with that or Priam, the
"-luiiti Litton," and sir Arcby.ls practically as good as can be. For the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to, his success was
very great; and next In importance to high racing form le good looks,
which Is eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form ol TlLr>-i-
Cheersls nearly a model. The only fault that can be found Istl
a big horse on short legs. In this day, when there is such i tendency
to "legginess" and Muh: limbs, this can scarcely be call-d a fault. He

hasasmnchboneandtendoBaalna majority ol horses <A 1,200 pa Is,

and muscles in like proportion. With all of this power he i* i horse of
the finest finish, his head Ijein^ especially be LntltnX H'- be.ira a strik-
ing resemblance to Met'swing. the dam of Ne wminster.aiid still greater
to her sire. Dr. Syntax, one ol the greatest Cup horsee ol hla day in
England. There i- nearly a certainty thatThree Cheers will net race-
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to he a producer ol
trotting speed. "His -i^uu'bter L.i'ly Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when
scarcely broken tw harness, trotted a mile In 3:40, which proves that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.
THOMAS JONES. Vu. nt.

Oakland Trotting Park.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19-^.

E Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot white.
He is a trine over bJ iiitnds high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar
power, ami taken in all is as Qnely Bhaped as any trotting-ored stallion
lever saw. His disposition Is nearlv perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May U'.l&Si.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:0':, at two ve^rs in 2:41, at three years
in 'ISHX, at four years in 2:19*. Althungh trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen mouthsold until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle wben firstissuedby the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go anv reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in l:.V2, and that so'easilv as io
give an assurance that he could trot two mileB inside of \-JQ.
and if anyone should think duferentlv I will wager * I. '.00 that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January lltb,and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or f will match him against any stalUon,
heats of two miles, with tbe exception of bis brother Anteeo.

'•'NEAR RELA.TIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2:lo,U the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in -fi seconds. Tbeir lister, a two vear-
old filly, gives indications of b^ing able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine'B progeny are so formed
and of such beanty as to attract attention from tue most careless ob-
server. Columbine is tbo onlv mare with entire suns which have beaten
2:20,and as she was foaled in'l&Ta. there is strong likelihood that many
others willfoUow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying it to
the great Fashion, without qnestion the best mare ofherdav.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, iSSl, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. 'W.Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee,
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

S100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season. If I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. CAIRN SDIjPSO>\

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson. Oakland, California.
B¥ ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam, Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Realitv. by Sir Arcby.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janns.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
$150 for tbe season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, pro-nded Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form be is as nearly the model of a
trotterae aoy horse living. He has earned a record of 2 :16i during
the year 1885, being tbe fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. O. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maistenl84G>; sire. Merry Tom (636); sire. Market. The Maister (18461,
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie <3861, who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (636), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy i714t.<roare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1,1686, £20; single leap, $15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trnmpette is a glossy Jet black— wit ti out a white h.\iron him — foaled
Id May, 1879, an I i- ]■ hands high. He Is registered in Ihe National
Norman Register as No. 21465, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
Pontiac, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and i- much
admired for his high form and beauty. H^ is verj deep ttirougb the
tbe shoulders, large lu girth, well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and welg ads. He Is well broke, and is

pronounced aa fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.
For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, WO; Single le
All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any mar.i
owners desire, and atrt^-onable rates, but no responslbllH.
capes or accidents. For further particulars odd n t*.

I.DK1I KK, Presldett.
Santa Rosa, Cal.

204

^Tte gmte aiwl ^pxrrtsmati.

March 2?

George Wilkes.

That the speed of the famous stallion Geo. Wilkes was far
greater than" indicated hy his public record is a fact well
Known to several horsemen of the old school, who knew
Wilkes well in his palmy days. Among this number is Mr.
Samuel Emerson, above mentioned, who once secretly caught
his time in a trial. The' circumstance, as related by Mr.
Emerson in the Cultivator office a few days since, was as
follows :

"In 1S62 I took a little trotter called Billy from Boston to
New Xork and sold him to Mr. Harker, who bought the
horse for Commodore Vanderbilt. I then returned to Boston
and bought Grey Eagle of Samuel Langmaid, and took him
to New York, acconiDanied by J. J. Bowen, whom I engaged
to show a trial mile with him. I had engaged to sell Gray
Eagle to Horace Jones for 53,500, the horse to show a full
mile in 2-30. While we were returning from the Centreville
track one day, after giving Gray Eagle some fast work, I
noticed a boy drive George Wilkes, then known as Robert
Fillingham, on the course, hitched to a sulky and following
him was a wagon containing blankets, scrapers, etc., indicat-
ing that the horse was to be given fast work. As he was
then matched to trot Ethan Allen for SIO.OOO, I felt inter-
ested to know something of Fillingham's capacity.

"I was in a wagon with Hiram Woodruff, driving to the
hotel and Bowen was coming along with Grey Eagle hitched
to sulky. I jumped from the wagon, and unobserved by the
Fillingham party ran back to the track, stationing myself,
watch in hand, at the lower end of the course, out of sight of
everyone. After jogging him awhile, the stallion came down
for the word. I sighted by a post near the wire, and started
my timer as the horse's head came on a line with the post,
stoopion the watch as the trotter's head reached the line
again after completing the circuit. The time, as I made it
from that standpoint, was 2:1S. I afterwards learned that
others made it a fraction less. Dp to that time Hiram Wood-
ruff was confident that Ethan Allen would win the race, and
when I told him confidentially the result of my observation
at the track, he was considerably excited, and not being so
well acquainted then as afterwards, evidently thought I was
trying to mislead him. The emphatic remarks of this noted
reinsman brought out the landlord, with the inquiry. 'What
is the matter, old blocks?' Upon being assured by this third
party, with whom I well acquainted, that he could rely upon
my watch, Hiram was convinced that the son of Hambleton-
ian would prove too much for the elegant little BlacE
Hawk stallion, and in this he was correct. The race occurred
on the 10th of September, 1802, and was won by Eobert
Tillingham in straight heats. Time, 2:24}, 2:25i, 2:31. —
American Cultivator.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MBNLO.

WILL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms S75 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is sis years old, a beautiful bay with black points, a5i hands
high. He ie a horse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc. _ _ . . .

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton(son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belniont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr ■ second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Russell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc. . .= ■».«

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit lost season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2 -:i\h.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage s a
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

Jror further particulars apply to or address

WM. DVTEK, San Jose.

Worthy of Imitation.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

Gen. W. G. Harding, of Belle Meade, has transfered his
nominations in the Futurity Stakes to W. G. Harding & Co.
In other words, Mr. Hardinghas taken the precaution of pro-
tecting his entries in case of his death. Under the rule in
force now nominations are void with the death of the nom-
inator, and the sudden death of Mr. George L. Lorillard, with
its consequent disqualification of nominations from Electric
down to the commonest "useful" horse, has brought this fact
home to every large owner. Last ye:ir Mr. Pierre Lorillard
showed that he foresaw the possibilities of individual owner-
ship by transferring the horses owned in his own name to the
Bancocas Stable. Supposing Mr. Scott, Mr. Kittson, Mr.
CnBsatt, Mr. Withers and other leading owners and nomina-
tors to stakes were to die suddenly, where would the value of
their horses be? and leaving aside the question of individual
interest, what would the value of famous stakes be? We
trust that the example of Gen. Harding will arouse the atten-
tion of large owners and nominators to stakes. — Sporting
World.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIBLD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNBR,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season CoillincncInK February 5th and Ending

Inne 1 5th. 1886.
TERMS FOB EITHER OF THE ABOVE STAMJOSS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will bB taken of mares during the Beason, at §10 per month.
No responsibility aeBumed for escapes or accident*.

AddreBS JOHN MACKEY, Superlntcmlent,

Sacra mcnto.Cal.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS
Seasonof 1886.

STBINWAY.

Three-year-old Record. 18:185 1-18.

Bay horse, bind ankles white, lojj hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. It . G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by strathin ore, (408), sire of Santa Claus, record2:173f;
Tucker 2-iy, and 17 mall, with records below 2:30.

First dam. Abbess, bv Albion, .sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he by
Halcorn.heby Virginian, a son of Sir Arnhy.

Second dam, bv Marshal JSey, he by imp. Emancipation.

Thirddam.by Bertraud,a8onof Sir Archy.

Solo record at four years old 2:2Sy., Vivette and Soprano are full
Bisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. P. Clay, four-year-old
record fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. WiBner,
Kysdyk Stock farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Solo very high as a brood-
mare and also her produce. Steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed" at all, and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sistera
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
575 for the season, or ?1U0 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, 1«K bandB high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1882.

BY SUXTAN.
Record 2-24 sire of Ruby, 2:19&, Sweetheart, 2:22^, Eva, 2:23K. Kismet
three -year- old. 2:25^, Stamboul,^:2«K, Alcazar, two-year-old, 2:29^.
First dam, by Thofndale, record 2:22>;, sire of Edwin Thome, 2:16K,

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rvsdyk's Haiubletonian.
Third dam, tiv Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.
Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, son of imp.

* Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:1",

Ckfvis'has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
came horse. He can Bpeed a 2:30 gait. and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of ins first and second dams being so well known as producers
ofsoeed how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider' him a horse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
Sioo to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1851, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136), ^

Sire of Egalite, three -year- old, 2:33, Egmont. fonr-y ear-old, 2:28^',

''lFir"t0cLinV'l|yv\voodi'orrraiambrino, 2:21K. sire of Abbotsford,2:19&,
and Pancoast, 2 :21 \ , he the sire of Patron, three -year-old stallion 2:19S.

Second dam. i.v Alexander's Abdallah. sire of Ool.isinith Maid, 2:14.
Rosalind. 2:21i,','Thornedale.2:22>:,andthe sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy, 2:16' f, .Convoy, 2:22)*. ._,,,.. c <*. . ,.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam. bv Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by 'Trumpetor, he by Stauiboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, bv Rvsdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam". Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (10G), sire of Prospero,
n '">(! Flaiue 2"20

"se'cond dani'.~Miss McCloud.the dam of Lord NelBon, three -year-old
stallion, 2:2ii, bv Hvsdyk'a Hambletonian (10).

Third dam. bv Utter Horse, son of Hint's Comet.

Fourth dam. * Virgo, bv Hoe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, by Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam. by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, bv Duroc, Bon of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotters
out last season, 1885. Patron, three year-old stallion, record 2:19k,
Enaulet 2111. Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, recoru 2:26. Ihis
voung horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
andspeed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms $50,
for the season, or 975 to insure.

CRBSCO.

Bay horse, two bind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1681, height 15.1;
weight 10JO pounds.

BY STRATHMORE,

SireofTucker,2:19K. _ m„

FlXBt dam. by Almont, sire of Fanny \\itlierspnon,2:16¥

Second dam, bv Brignoli,2:29, sire of the damB or King Wilkes, 2:2ZK,

Thlrd'dam.Woripple.Bonof Medoc.heby American Eclipse.
Fourth (lain, by American Eclipse, he by Dutoc, he by imp. Diomed.
Almont by Alexander's Abdallah, wire of UuldBiiulh Maid. 2:14.
First dam. 1>V Mambrino Chief, sire. .1 Lady Tbonie 2:18.S
Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the damB of Maud s.and Jay-Eye-

eBrignoli bv Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21)*.
First dam.Dy Woodford, sire of tin- dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.
Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son ol Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
stvle His breeding is ruval, mid the blood of Almont nicks well with
StraYlimore. Spartan, his'full bn.tber. Col. K. U. Stoner says can beat
2:80, ChamloH. 2:28, ttfour-year-old. is by Stralmmre first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchlly , 2:1»S, MeMahon,
■j Hi .and Imrangn,2:2H. Cresco in his gait is mixed, but when on a
tri.ttingguit lie is rapid and nervy. His action In knee and stillc sur-
passes that of either strathmore or Almont. TeruiB, »I0 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, ronnm-iicing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, 1K8I1, at the Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills navable invariably before the animal Is removed. Mares not
proving with foal to Steinway or Conk's liiunbletonlan can be returned
tree the next season, that Is, where the parties breed by the season.
The s tine iirh ilege granted with Cb.vis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the present owner,

Past iir'age If per month. Extra care taker, of mures and colts, but no
liability ior accidents or escapes. Mures sent In care of McCleverty A
N.d.hMt, F.r-l.iou stable. Oakland; s, J. Hennetl . Martinez or D. S.
Smalley's Stable, Hay wards.wlll immediately be forwarded to the Farm.

Address Samuel Uaiuble. or Geo. Wiley.

Cook 1 arm, Danville.

PACIFIC COAST

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 10th

STAKES and PURSES to Close
Wednesday, February 20th.

PROGRAMME.

FIRST Ml -Saturday, April 3d.

Fikbt Race, No . 1 . - INTRODUCTION PURSE, $400, of which $60 to the
second horse; for all ages: maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of lbU4; $50 entrance. $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 1886, with $400 added ; Becond horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug. 16, 1886, -with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

TbtbdRace, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages; $25 entrance;
$10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $760 added, of
which $50 to the second horse; maidens If 3 years old, allowed 6
pounds; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 4.— THE WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
$100 each, $25 forfeit, with $300 added; second horse to receive $16l);
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 6.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse, for all ages; fixed valuation $2,000; two pounds allowed
for each $100 helow, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY, Tuesday. April 6th.

Ftbbt Race, No. 6.— PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the second horse;
forallageB. "Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight ; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No. 7.-THE VERNAL STAKES lor two-year-old fillies;
$20 entrance; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, IPK6, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the Becond. Five-eighths of a mile.

Third Race, No. 8. -THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, 825
each ; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $600 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No 9. -SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse ; for all ages ; conditions as to weights the same as in No,
6. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAY -Thursday, April 8th.

Fiebt Race. No. 10. -SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the Bame as in No. 5. Mile heata.

Second Race.No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-oldB .foals of
1884, $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
] 1886, with $400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
w'inner, if Gano's time (1:15) 1b beaten. Three-quarters of a mile,
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

TBmD Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for ail agea.
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit: $10 if declared out, with $000 added, second
horse to save stake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. m., of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, foi
three-year-olds; $100 entrance, $26 forfeit, with $300 added, second
receive $150; third to Bave stake. One mile and.three-quarters. Closed
AuguBt 1, 1885, with 16 entries.

FOURTH DAY, Saturday, April 10U&.

FibstRace, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-oldB ; $1(
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which $60 to the second
horse. Winners of the California, Vernal or Gano Stakes atthiB meet
lng to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 poundi
extra. Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 16 -THE RESAOA STAKES, for three -year-old
fillies; $25 each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10,188C,witl
$500 added, of which $60 to the second. Winner of any stake or three>
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 poundi
extra. Weigbis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Third Race, No. 16.-THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all ages; $1«
entrance, $60 forfeit, with $1,000 added; second horse to rccelv*
$150; third to save stake; three- year-olds to carry 00 pounds; four
year-olds 108 pounds; five-year-olds and upwards 114 pounds. Twt
miles.

Fourth Race, No. 17. -CONSOLATION PURSE. $250, of which $0
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 6 pounds allowed fo:
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 71
pounds. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters In all racer must be named to the Secretary, or in the entrj
box at the track, on or before G o'clock i\ m., of the day preceding tin
race. There will he no deviation from this rule.

partieB not having colors already registered will be required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and after record will i<ot t»
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free .'or starters in purses. Non-starters can declare out*
C r M. the day preceding the race, by paying 6 per cent. After thft
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case tel
per cent, on amount of purse must be paid.

The Association reserves the right to postpone races on account 0
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on or before Saturday
February 20, 188C, with the Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room 6, 508 Mont
gomery street, San FranciBco. To be valid they must be deliveret
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of closing
Feb. 20th.

J. L. RATHBONE. President.

ED. S. CULVER, Secretary.

1886

^Ixe Uteujcr <ai& ^Txtsvxsaau

205

Californians at Monmouth.

The following California horses appear in
the entry lists of the Monmouth Park Associ-
ations:

Fourth of July handicap, one mile; 84 nom-
inations. Rowland, Gardey, Joe Howell, Harry
Hose, Estill, Ichi Ban, Beaconsfield.

Long Branch handicap, one mile and a
quarter; 72 nominations. Etsill, Beaconsfield.

Shrewsbury handicap, one mile and a half;
51 nominations. Estill.

Independence stakes, for. two-year-olds, Bis
furlongs; 73 nominations. Shasta, Plantress,
Tom Hood.

Ocean stakeB, one mile and an eighth; 35
nominations. Estill, Ichi Ban, Beaconsfield.

Monmouth cup, one mile and three-qnarters;
36 nominations. Estill, Hidalgo, Beaconsfield.

Atlantic stakes, for two-years-olds, six fur-
longs; 87 nominations. Shasta, Alcalde, Mil-
ton, Ontario, King Fox, Silver Bow, Terah,
Graciosa.

Seabright stakes, for two-vear-olds, six fur-
longs; 75 nominations. All the above except
Shasta.

Red Bank stakes, for two-year-olds, six fur-
longs; 75 nominations. All of the above,
except Shasta.

Camden stakes, for two-year-olds, six far-
longs; 89 nominations. Same as the Red
Bank stakes.

Optional stakes, for two-year-olds, six fur-
longs; 63 nominations. Plantress, Shasta.

Raritan stakes, for three-year-olds, one
mile and a quarter; 63 nominations. Row-
land, Gardey.

Newark stakes, for three -year- olds, one
mile; 6S nominations. Rowland, Gardey.

Palisade and Trenton stakes, for three-year-
olds, nine furlongs; 61 and 49 nominations.
Rowland.

Eatontown stakes, one mile; 52 nominations.
Gardey, Bonanza, Ichi Ban, Beaconsfield.

Freehold stakes, one mile and a half; 33
nominations. Bonanza and Beaconsfield.

Passaic stakeB, six furlongs; 56 nominations.
Jim Renwick, Rowland, Ichi Ban.

Mid-Summer handicap, one mile; 77 nom-
inations. Bonanza, Ichi Ban, Beaconsfield.

Harvest handicap, one mile and a quarter;
70 nominations. Bonanza, Ichi Ban, Beacons-
field.

Navesink handicap, one mile and a half; 57
nominations. Bonanza, Ben Ali, Ban Fox,
Hidalgo, Preciosa, Tyrant.

Champion stakes, one mile and a half;
49 nominations. Gardey, Estill, Ben Ali, Ban
Fox, Hidalgo, Preciosa, Tyrant, Garland,
Alta, Binette, Beaconsfield, Yerano, Volante.

Delaware handicap, nine furlongs; 85 nom-
inations; Estill, Bonanza, Ben Ali, Ban Fox,
Preciosa, Tyrant, Beaconsfield, Binette, Aha,
Garland, Ed.Corrigan.

Monmouth handicap, one mile and a half;
78 nominations. Estill, Bonanza, Ben Ali,
Ban Fox, Hidalgo, Preciosa, Tyrant, Beacons-
field, Alta, Binette, Garland, Ed. Conigan,
Gueun, Volante, Verano.

Select stakes, for two-year-olds, six fur-
longs; 130 nominations. Plantress, Oriflamme,
Alcalde, Milton, Ontario, King Fox, Silver
Bow, Terah, Cuyama, Santa Rita, Tulare,
Graciosa, Wallace, Elwood, Vera, Pendennis,
Goliah.

Choice stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile
and a half; 69 nominations. Ben Ali, Ban
Fox, Preciosa, King of Norfolk, Ed. Corrigan,
Guenn, Silver Cloud, Lijero.

Moet & Chandon stakes, for two-year-
olds, six furlongs; 47 nominations. Wallace,
Elwood, Vera.

^

The Park Horse.

The great want of the horse-breeding inter-
ests of this country is that of extensive and
scientific establishments for the rearing of
the park horse. The thoroughbred is rap-
idly on the increase since generous meetings
and costly courses have been established at
all the more popular sea-side resorts. Vast
means and experimental intelligence have
been devoted to his selection in England and
America, and the east has entered into such
spirited rivalry with Kentucky in promoting
such crosses of importednponthe native stock,
that the average American race-horse of
to-day is equal to that of the mother country.

Trotting horses, too, are amazingly on the
increase. Trotting courses have sprung up
everywhere on this continent. Even in cum
munities that are not racing centres, stock-
farms have been established. The number
that yearly beat three minntrs nave been
multiplied so astonishingly, that they are not
even accounted as turf trotters until they can
gain an entrance into the standard circle by
trotting a mile in two minutes and thirty sec
onds. The essential qualification now de-
manded by the purchaser of an ordinary
light-harness horse is that he can step well.

The draft-horse has been almost equally
cultivated. The importations of French Draft,
Clydesdales, and English Shire horees have
extended into thousands, until the great west
is teeming with these monsters. Still the tide
of importations swells until the wonder is,
where they can all, with their increasing prod-
uce, find a profitable home, even on the
millions of acres of land that extend from Penn-
sylvania to the shores of Oregon.

Even the diminutive Shetland is not
neglected. Breeding farms have been estab-
lished where he is bred in all the shaggy
purity of his extreme northern home, and
children without number ride him and drive
him in toy dog-carts, to their infinite childish
delight.

Mongrels for saddle, work, coach, and
light-harness purposes, are produced every
year without regard to soundness and effi-

ciency. They find ready sale, and when
absolutely unsuitable for a specific use they
can be readily disposed of at remunerative
prices in the great horse auctions of the large
cities.

But where are the recognized establish-
ments for rearing the model park horse? He
is more scarce, and yet more sought after than
all the classes of horses we have enumerated.
The demand for him is never satisfied, and
yet his production on a scientific, definite
basis, has not yet been established. This is
an anomaly in republican political economy,
where the supply, in time, always equals, if
not exceeds the demand. Purchasing agents
and horse speculators scour the breeding sec-
tions of this vast country, and rarely can they
find enough, after weeks of diligent inquiry,
to fill a single car for transportation to the
large cities, where extravagant prices await
them. The agricultural fairs are constantly
attended, and a single horse that approaches
the standard is eagerly purchased, in the hope
that in some distant horse section at least, he
can be suitably mated to draw some stately
landau of an American millionaire, who has
given a carte blanche order for the purchase.

Not only are there no establishments for
breeding this desirable horse, but the premium
lists of our fairs do not recognize his existence.

From these strictures it must not be inferred
that no attempts have been made to produce
the model park horse. But these attempts
have never been on an extensive scale, nor
with the selection of the best elements for fix-
ing such a type from the various well-dedned
breeds at command. Generally the park horse
has been an accident. On the trotting stock
farms, when a colt becomes overgrown and
lacks speed, he is devoted to coach interests,
provided the finish of his general contour will
warrant such use. Sometimes a trotting-bred
colt, that has no other qualification than beauty
of form and high, gallant, though slow action,
has been consigned to the harem, in the hope
that he may produce from all classes of mares
an average" of desirable coach horses. The
invariable law of nature is either ignorantly
or wilfully ignored, that he will produce in
size the average size of his progenitors. If
they are small, such as the Hambletonians
or the Morgans, then the average of his
produce will be Hambletonians or Morgans
In size. Sometimes extreme crosses have
been made. The ponderous Percheron has
been crossed with the more delicate, high-
spirited, finely finished thoroughbred, and
the mongrel has nearly always proved to be a
disappointing weed, without symmetry, sub-
stance, or action. Other breeds of draft-horses
have been used for the same purposes, with like
disastrous results. Almost invariably the thor-
oughbred mare has beenused for these purposes
and almost without an exception the produce
has been unreliable in harness. The thorough-
bred in the first cross is rarely a reliable
harness horse. For ages it has been bred
to the gallop, under the saddle. It is cer-
tainly unreasonable to expect its produce
to bear quietly and patiently those restraints
of harness that are necessary in the
desirable coach horse. The model park horse
approaches nearer to the best specimens of
the once famous Cleveland Bays, than to any
other bread. He should always be solid in
color, and is more desirable when he has no
white markings whatever. He should range
fully sixteen and a half hands high, and pre-
sent substance, style, and action in proportion
to his size. But his substance, style, and
actionare distinctively different from that of
the draft-horse that may weigh as much as he
does upon the scales. He should have
emphatically a harness head. This is not the
finely chiseled, delicate frontispiece of the
Arab, nor the dished face, and thin, yet
widely expanded nostrils of the blooded
saddle horse, but a strong, clean, bony head,
large enough to be in proportion to his carcass,
with great breadth between the ejes, and
depth in the jowls, and large, quiet eyes, with
ears generous enough in proportions to be
commanding, and sprightly enough to give
effect to his style. His neck should be medium
in length, not long and slender, so as to be
willowy, and turn independently of the body
when he is guided. While it must be longer
and less stout than that of the draft-house,
yet it must be muscular enough to support his
well-developed strength of head, and to
enable the collar to tit appropriately upoD his
broad, moderately inclined shoulder plates.
To complete his contour, forehanded, the
withers should not be high and sharp, char-
acteristic of the speedy formation; nor should
the neck be straight, but nicely arched, with a
superb crest, which will give to his carriage
that noble, gallant bearing which is the most
commanding quality of his formation. The
saddle-place should be gracefully arched, yet
short, swelling up to a broad, well-developed
loin, and broad, smooth hips, that are orna-
mented with a lofty dock, and such an eleva-
tion and amplitude of tail as will make
it appear more like a triumphant banner then
a mere caudal appendage. His carcass should
be round, not flat-ribbed like that of the long-
reaching trotting horse, nor drawn in the flank
like that of the high-bred racer, but round and
full at both girth and flank, showing great
vital powers and strength of constitution.
His limbs should be comparatively short, in
order to add to his powers of endurance and
perpetuate his usefulness to old age. The
muscles of the limbs, and the fore-arms and
thighs should be comparatively long, while the
joints should be large and clean, and his can-
non-bones exceedingly dense and flat. Full,
round feet, of dark steel texture, should bear
his weight. His style should be bold and
lofty, his action high and gallant, and his gen-

eral carriage such that the beauty of his form,
the energy of his vitality, the power of his
frame, and the grandeur of his appearance,
would commend him as able and willing and
handsome enough to draw either the coach of
state or the royal equipage of a prince. His
weight should range between twelve and fifteen
hundred pounds, and either bay or brown, or
chestnut, should shade hiB coat. Snch a
horse, or such a pair would command general
attention in our parks and on our fashionable
drives. All the gold and silver trappings and
mountings with which a lavish owner might
ornament their harness would well become
them, and they could roll along a massive car-
riage, well-tilled, with all the ease of motion
with which the roadster drags the light road-
wagon after him at full speed.

Now, it is not impossible to establish such
a type of park horses. The difficulty with
most of the experiments, in this direction, has
been the attempt to do so with the first cross.
No breed of horses has thus been successfully
established by the primary crosses. The
foundation must first be laid; then one or two
generations of inbreeding and development
before approximate success can be attained.
England is rich in elegant coach horses, but
not so rich that her agents do not travel over
this country to secure the finest snecimens of
our coach geldings. France abounds with
large, massive horses, bnt rarely would they
furnish a suitable outfit for the splendid equi-
page of oneof our merchant princeson display
occasions in Central Park. America has the
material within herself for crystalizing a type
of the model park horse. All that is required
is intelligent crossing through two or more
generations and development, and the patient
awaiting of the remote results. These ele-
ments are to be found in the American trot-
ting sire and the American thoroughbred
mare. There are families in both of these
classes that have the requisite size, substance,
and finish for the purpose. The Mambrinos,
for instance, are large, bold, and commanding
in appearance. The Mambrino Patcheus are
especially notable for grandeur of form, with
cleaner hocks and more elegance of crests than
any others of that exceedingly valuable family
of trotters. They are bold and proud in
action, with that superb carriage of the head,
and beautiful elevation of the tail, that spirited
animation in motion, and that graceful move-
ment of the front limbs that would contribute
much to the commanding style of the model
park horse. But his sons, especially out of
the Edwin Forrest mares, would succeed more
certainly by their judicious crossing with
thoroughbred mares. Much as it may be the
fashion with some writers to affect to despise
the thoroughbred cross in the trotter, still he
is not only the bed-rock of the trotting horse,
but the foundafion source of most of the noble
breeds of harness horses. There are an abund-
ance of thoroughbred mares, large, roomy,
stout, and yet highly finished, with a suffic-
iency of trotting action, and a free swinging,
rapid walk to furnish the desirable cross. The
produce would be uniformly large, strong,
exquisitely modeled, with gallant action, suffi-
ciently wide spread in the thighs, and with a
fine roll of the knees to make the foundation
of the breed desired. They would have the
requisite size, colors, and substance. Many
of them, even in the first generation, would
make model park horses. But the type could
be fixed by judicious inbreeding, so that size,
color, finish, substance, and action, developed
by careful training, could be so established
that ontcrosses would not deteriorate the
breed, if made with the best specimens of
large thorouehoredor trotting families.— Live
Stock Journal.

Concerning one feature of training, that of
working horses on Sunday, the following
quotation from Wni. Day's "Turf Reminis-
cences" may be apropos to such American
trainers as are in the habit of indulging in it
"Old John Day usually did no work with his
horses on Sunday, but Mr. Padwick, eager to
sell a Derby favorite, came down on that day
with some friends and insisted that Belgrade
should gallop. Being frightened at some-
thing or other, he bolted down a steep hill,
that was little short of a precipice. The boy
who was on him threw himself off, and away
the horse went, distancing hispursuers. Here
was a nice state of things — a Derby favorite,
and no one knowing what had become of him!
The next morning a man called to ask Hf a
horse had been lost,' and the truant, Belgrade,
who had got rid of all his clothing, was found
tied up with a halter in a barn. This gallop
ruined him, and Mr. Padwick never attempted
to show off a Derby favoriteon Sunday again.'*

KILLIP & CO,

LIVE STOCK AXLi GEXERAL

AUCT/OXEERS.
116 Houlgomery Street, San }ranci*eo.

THURSDAY.

THURSDAY, APRIL 8TH,

AT 12 M, AT

BAT DISTRICT TRACK,

TVe will sell the Trotting Stallion

W. S. LYLB,

By Eoach'9 American Star, he by Seeley's Amer can
Star First dam Lady Black Hawk (dam of Ha Ha)
by McCracken's Black Hawk ; second dam the
Billing's mare.

W. S. Lyle is a bay. 10 years old, 15} hands, very
stylish and showy; "no record, bnt can trot better
than 2:.Hi and go a distance. He can be seen at the
stable of M. Ryan, corner Point Lobos and 2Jd
Avenue.

I- 12. 1. 13' <fc CO.

Several owners of brood-mares, who have
tried to get a season to Longfellow, find his
book is full, and Mr. Harper has a nnmber of
mares booked to him for 18S7. In fact, such
is the rage for the magnincient brown that
Mr. Harper will not grant the customary
return of mares not in foal free of charge. He
grants this privilege in the case of Ten Broeck,
but prohibits it with Longfellow. The brown
horse had 42 credited to him in his foal list of
1835. He is now twenty years old, and as
the sire of Thora, Leonard, Leonatus, Free-
land, Long Knight, Decoy Duck, etc., his star
is in the ascendant.

A dispatch from Richmond of the 15th
announces that Stonewall Jackson's old
charger died at the Confederate Soldiers
Home at Richmond this morning of old age.
It is the intention of the governors of the
Home to have a cast made of the horse, to
have his skin stuffed and skeleton mounted.

Petaiuma Fair.

Trotting Colt Stakes for 1886

To be trotted at the Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural Association Fair of 18S6,
at Petaiuma.

FREE-FOR-AIX.

Three-year-olds, mile h*ats, 3 in 5. $200 added to
entries.

Entries to close April 15, 1886, with W. E. Cox.
Secretary, at office in Petaiuma.

S5U entrance, of which *lu mnst accompany nomi-
nation. 525 additional to be paid Jniy 1st, and §15
additional August 1, lb86.

In all races 5 to enter. 3 to start.

Stakes an i added money divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to first coll. 30 per cent, to second, and 10
percent, to third.

National Trotting Association Rales to govern, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

A colt winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

If only two start they mast contest for the stakes
paid in, to be divided 66: to first, 333 to secend.

J. II. WHITE. W. E. COX.

President. Secretary.

FOR SALE.

GREYHOUNDS.

Pair of thoroughbred greyhound dogs, three years
old, by Paul Jones— Mollie 'McCarthy. Paul Jones by
Gentleman Jones— Branch. Hollie MjCarthyby Spec-
ulation— Queen's Messenger. One red , and one
brindle and white, sound, hearty, game and fast.
Not only good for the field, but, in blood, the best to
be had for stud use. Apply to Box HI.

m27tf BREEDER XSD SPIRTS JIA>" Office.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pnre. rou^It-coated St. Bernard*, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

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FOR SALE.

Tlie Trottiua Colt (Stallion)

SPLIT ROCK, 2758.

By Alcona (son of Almont and a daughter of Mam-
ibrino Chief) ; first dam Pansy by Cassius M. Clay, Jr. ;
second dam Lady Richelieu by Kicbelieu, son o.
JUambrino Chief; third dam Lady Nance by Trimbles
Eclipse, son of American Eclipse, etc. This colt is
three years old, well broken, never been trained,
but is an ideal "trotter. Fast, stylish, grand-gaited
and kind. He will be sold for half his value. He
may be seen at the Dexter stables. Oakland, where
every facility will be given intending buyers to
prove the claims made for the colt. Jrn p

STATE

Agricultural

SOCIETY.

Sacramento, CaL, March 5, 1886

STATE FAIR. 1886,

Trot tins: Colt Sweepstakes,

The State Agricultural Society have opened the
following Colt Stakes for Trotters:

For-Two. Year-Old's:

S50 entrance, of which S10 must accompany nomin-
ation; §15 payable Julvlst.aud remaining £25 pay-
able August 10th. Saco added by the Society.
For Tl»ree-"!k"ear-01«s.

SI 00 entrance, of which 525 must accompany nomin-
ation; ^25 payable July 1st, and remaining ^50 pay-
able August 10. 1886. S4U0 added by the Society.
For Four-Year-Oltls

(Conditions same a for three-year-olds.)

In all stakes failure to make payments as they be-
come due, forfeits entry and money paid in. Five to
enter; three or more to start. Money m each stake
divided as follows: To winning colt, all the stakes
and 50 per cent, of added money ; second colfc, 33$ per
cent. ; third colt, ICj per cent, of added money

Two-year-old stake, roil- heats; three and four-
year-oils, three in five, to harness. No added money
for a walkover. If only two start they must contest
for the stakes paid in, and divide two-thirds and
one-third. Otherwise, National Rules to govern.

Entries to close with Edwin F. Smith, Secretary, at
office in Sacramento, April 15, 1886.
JESSE I>. IAKK, EDWIN F. SMITH,

President. Secretary. mbl3 5t.

St. Louis Fair

Horse Department.

The Fair Association offers the following :
THE GREAT ECLIPSE STAKES.

A sweepstakes for all ages, S100 entrance, with $500
additional for starters; SIO.CUO added by the St. Louis
Fair Horse Department, of which S2.00U to second and
§1,000 to third. Conditions: If Freeland and Miss
Woodford start, the above sum will be added, and in
case Freeland and Miss Woodford do not start, 85,000
only will be added, and stariers will pay only SI 50
additional to the entrance, 81,000 of which to second;
$5fl0 (o third. One mile and a half. To be run at the
Spring Meeting of 1886. Entries to close April 15,

FESTUS J. WADE,

Secretary.

FXIAS UREEN.

President.

POOL SELLERS

ATTENTION!

Bids for the privilege of Pool-selling and Book-
making, at the Spring Meeting of the Capital Turf
Club, separately or together, will be received by the
Secretary, up to and including THURSDAY, April 1st.

J. W. WII.SON, C. H. TODD,

President. Secretary.

Capital Turf Club

Sacramento, Cal.

Spring Meeting,
1886.

April 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Entries Close Saturday,
March la.

1886. GLENVIEW. 1886

i m is.

rROGRA3EUE,

FIRST DAY— TUESDAY". APRIL 20TH.

No. 1. Flash Stakes, for all ages, 525 each, $10 forfeit;
$300 added; second to save stakes. Maiden allowances,
for three-year-olds, 5 lbs; four-year- o) da and over, 10
pounds. Dash of one mile.

No. Z. Select Ktakes for two-vear-olds, £25 each,
$10 forfeit, $250 added, the second to save stakes. Win-
ners of fixed events at P. C. B. H. A. meeting penal-
ized as follows: Of one stake, 6 pounds; two, 7
pounds. Bash of half a mile.

No. 3. Railroad Handicap, for all ages, $25 each, $10
if declared, $250 added, second to save stake; money
must accompany the declaration, or entry will be held
for the whole amount of the entrance) weights to be
announced April I5tb, declarations April tilth. Dash
of one mile and a furlong.

No. 4. Selling purse, $200, of which $25 to the second
horse; for all ages. Fixed valuation, $1,000, two
pounds off for each $100 below, and two pounds added
for each $100 above fixed valuation. Horses entered
not to be sold to carry five pounds above rule weights.
Dash of seven furlongs.

SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST.
No. 5. Trotting; purse, $500; 2:25 class.
No. 6. Trotting; purse, 5300; 2:40class.

THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 22D.

No. 7. Merchants' Stakes, fur all ages, $25 each,$I0
forfeit, $300 added, second to save stakes; winner of
the Flash Stake, on the first dav, five pounds extra;
non-winners at the P. C. B. H. A. meeting allowed 10
pounds. Dash of one mile and three furlongs.

No. 8. Choice Stakes for three-year-olds, £50 each,
525 forfeit, or only $15 if declared April 1st, $:juo added,
second to save stakes. Winner of any three-year-old
Btake at the P. C. E. H. A. meeting, three pounds
extra; of two, 5 pounds extra ; of three, seven pounds
extra. Dash of one mile and a quarter.

No. 9. Misses Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, $25
each, §10 forfeit, ¥250 added, the second to sa^e stake.
Dash of five furlongs.

No.10. Sellingpurse. $200, of which 525 to the sec-
ond; for all ages; conditions same as No. 4. Dash of
one mile and a furlong.

FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 23D.
No. 11. Trotting; purse, $400; 2:30 class.
No. 12. Pacing; purse, $400; free for all.

FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 24TH.

No. 13. Free purse, $250; conditions and distance to
be named the day preceding the race, and to close at
6 o'clock the night before.

No. 14. Youthful Stakes, for two-year-olds, $25 each,
$15forleit, or $5if declared by April 5th, $J5ii added,
the second to s-ive stakes; winners of any two-year-
old stake, three pounds, of two stakes, five pounds, of
three stakes, three pounds extra; maidens that have
started and never won allowed five pounds. Dash of
three-quarters of a mile.

No. 15. Capital City Stakes, handicap, for all ages,
*li)0 each, $51) forfeit, or $25 if declared bv April 20th,
irfr'ij added, ?l.:,0 to second, $100 to third; weights to be
announced April 15th. Dash of one mile and three,
quarters

No. 16. Consolation purse, $200, of which $50 to sec-
ond. >2i.i to third. Horses beaten once at this meeting
allowed five pounds; twice, seven pounds: three times"
ten pounds. Dash of one mile.

CONDITIONS,

Trotting and pacing purses divided into three
moneys, 60, 30 audio percent.

Trotting and pacing races, 3 in 5 to harness; 5 to
enter; 3 or more to start. When less than i i uter the
club reserves the right to deduct the in) in equal to

5 entries from the purse.

All trotting and pacing races to be governed by
National Associative rules.

Running races under State Agricultural rules.

Starters in all races must be named to the Secre-
tary, or in the entry box at the track, on or before

6 o'clock p. m., of tht dav precedingthe race There
will he no deviations from this rule.

Parties not having colors registered will be required
to record colors at the time of making entries, and
after record will not be allowed to ride in other colors

Entrance free for starters in purses.

Non-starters can declare out at 6 p. m. the day pre-
ceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judges, and in
such cases 10 per cent, on amount of purse must be
paid.

Association reserves the right to postpone races on
account of unfavorable weather or other sufficient
cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on o
before Saturday. March 13, lSSfi, with Secretary.

To be valid they must be delivered to the Secretary
or plainly nost marked on or before the day of Ho-in"
March 13, 1SS6. Bv order of <«»"&»

J. W. WILSoX, C. H. TODD,

President. Secretary.

., . . J , P. O. Box No. 422, Sacramento.

Admission to track and grand stand 5o cents. Ladies
free.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15J hands high; weight, J, 190 lbs. Record, 2:21}, 2:21 J, 2:18|.

Sire Felts, 2:19!; Manon, 2:21; Menlo. 2:23; Belmont Boy (pjwer), 2;23J; Wormwood, 2:25; Dawn. '.
2211; Trousseau, 2:28$; Bonnie Wood, 2:3 Jj; and the two year old

i|; Jim Mulreoe,

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his agfi, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a aurnber of other very promising ones, viz: Brown Jug, trial 2:17. A mare
owned by Mr. Carter, 2:262; quarters in bS seconds, Another paced a mile in 2:27J; quarters in 32 seconds. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 seconds, Lelaps was second to Wormwood in 2:36J, and
many others as good.

NUTWOOD hadnot above 120 foal; i all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentage of his repre-
sentatives in the 2:'JQ list is -uorc than d.iuble that of Hambletonian to that time. Forty of hid yet ir> all have been
sold from the farm, from C weeks to 2 yiare of age, for a total of S45,135, an average of §1,120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings have been sold for S7.OJ0, an average of §1,400. From the promise of the young things coming on at the
farm and elsewhere, I feci justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun SEitvicK Feb, $250,
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as his book is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

PANCOAST,

2:21}. Rich bkj horse, 15J hands high; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Sire of PATRON, three-year-old reconl 2:20.2:25,2:19^; last quarter of third heat, 321 seconds. a2:00 gait; ACQTJAErtJS.
three-year-old record. 2:29.'-: trial 2:21' ; ISSAQUENA, four-year-old record 2:2s,1, distancing her field in third heat;
PERICLES, foui--y car-old" record 2:39J; could trot in 2:30. PANCOAST lias only 32 Livt.vu FOAXa, only S of which.
Bo far as we can learn, have been worke 1 for speed at all. Four of them an; named above. One othur at 3 yeara old
could trot in 2:50, ami show bursts a 2:3 igait. Another, 2 years ok', showed quarters in 40 to 42 secom Is. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in 1A2. Another could show a 3 minute gait. The balance of Lis get, so far as
we can trace, arc either in tha Btud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANrnAsT. l'\' V>\.'-.d]"'ird Mam-ri m, record 2:21 '.. daiu Eicara (sister to McCurdys Hamhletaaian, 2:26m, by
Harold; 2d dam Belle (dam of Belmonti by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's EjII founder. lie will stand at $150,
strictly limited to 40 mares. Ltis book is fast filling. Those desiring to breed will have to hook prompQy.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUTLER, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Sire of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:15*; habW-'le, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira-, four-year-old record 2JSJ; Day
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth heat. 2:21i' Halcyon, Sal for Mr. Bonner, 2:215; Algath, four-year-old record 2:23;
Edwin C, record 2:27j (trial 2:212); St Arnaui, record1 J-{J£. and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-5 Acquarius, 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse, 152 hands, foaled 136S. by Rysdyk's B'vnbletonian, dam Grey Rose (dam of Stilson. sire- of Alvtra. reoord
2:30, andZeno, record 2:32.'.), bv Harris' Hamblet. . lian (sire of Lady Shannon, record 2:25J; Hero (pacer), 2;20i, jUfD
OF THE DASIS of Annie G". 2:23; Panic, 2:23; Ne^ Holromb, 22S; Sea Foam. 2:24$ ;' Major Edsall, 2:29 (sire of Robert
McGregor, 2:17$); John Stewart. 2:30. Service *-ce, 9 • I.

McKerron's

H-O-E-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.
HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full lino of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Rates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. E. Van West k Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York

J. A. McKERRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

AH stnd fees are dae at time of service; no insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided mares not parted
wtta and stallions live.

J". IB. IbA^'^'EIR/IR^IEsr, EXEGTTTOa

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

Trotters.
OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1886. All the mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees aDd
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to five-year-old's, all of my own breeding,

ARC OFFERED FOR SATJE AT 1AIRL4WS.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
ctock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG EOADSTERS, as well as those who waut

FIRST.4TASS. STANOARD-RREO TROTIT>'« STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTT"E OTVTR P"RTf!"E PTiA"NTIsstl'ictly arlhered l0 at Fairlawn, and the
J.XJ.XJ \J1*±J X 111UJJ X JJrLi.* priCe of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance cun buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the desertions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information, address

Lock lio\ 3!>2.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

1886

^lie ISmuer <wtl g>FnxtsmMU

Wm. Easton, - - - Auctioneer.

Easton's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

J, uki- Blackbnrn, Bramble, threat Tom.

and Enquirer, at tlie

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

NEAR XASHYIIXE, TERN.,

Gn April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEX. W. H. JACKSOX,
Nashvile, Tenn., Easton's National Horse and Catile
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers.

In Jnne, date and place to be announced later,

The Rancocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June next, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

The Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Fairview Stud vearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin, fenn.

The Kenuesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn.

Tlie Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben, Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. "W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all the thoiougbbred yearlings bred in the
United states.

Breeders and owners and trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Easton's National Horse aud Tattle Ex-
change (L*d). also announces its Annual
€ ombiuation Auction Sale ol" Trotting.
Trot ting-bred, High-class Harness and
General Purpose Horses, fobs. Ponies, etc..
at Madison Square Ciardrn, New York.
irom 3d to ft 4th March next, for which many
entries of valuable horses ire already in hand.

Further entries for this sale will be received
dailv by Wm. Easton. Madison Square Garden, New
York.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

PASTURAGE.

VOLUNTEER PASTUEE. S3.U0. ~
HOLSTEIN FARM (EA SIESTA ItAN.lI.

Notice.

Heebert H. Bhows, M.P. I
Nugent W. Brows,

Geo. H. Holmes.
C. Bruce Lowe.

MENLO PARK. BROWN BROS. & CO.,

Only one honr by Railroad from San Francisco.
Spring water, and four miles frontage of never-fail-
ing creek water. Fenced and cross-fenced into fields
of from 60 to 600 acres each, giving unusual facilities
for rotation of pasturage. No fogs orcold winds.
Even temperature, and best climate in the State.
Cheap and safe railroad transportation. Chance to see
your stock and Gov. Stanford's famous horse ranch
(adjoining mine) and return to San Francisco the
same afternoon. Special paddocks and arrangements
for broodmares and fine animals when desired. Good
fences and care, but no liability assumed for acci-
dents or escapes.

Apply to FRANK H. BIRRE,
Of Madison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S. F.

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Secured by Letters Patent. July Stf, 1883.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to sec (ire my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supportedby the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
cpening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such r-uensions.ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and venvilation to the
eye wldle circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw,nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to he
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
G and H, connecting the branches or ext ensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as and for the purpose hereir
described. ._, , „

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so as to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H. and the lear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the bbnd up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced bv toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the o,nee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERRON.

Tfo. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

FOR SALE.

The Trotting Stallion

W. S. LYLE.

By Roach's American Star, dam Lady Black Hawk,
by McCracken's Black Hawk second dam the Billings
mare.

He stands 15A hands, very stylish and showy; no
record, but can trot better than 2:30, and go a dis-
tance. He can be seen at the stable of the under-
signed corner Point Lobos and 23d Avenues.

M. RYAN.

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Callle, and Prot»r(>i
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Vmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies: or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permuted to J. B. Haggin, Estj ,
and Major Ratbbone of San Francisco.

BROWN BROS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings.

Pitt Street, Sydnry,
New South Wales

FOR SALS.

A choicely bred colt (stallion i three years old, by
Inca, 2:27, (he by Woodford Mambrino, 2:L'1V. dam
Gretcben dam of Del Sur, 2:24, by Mambrino Pilot).
First dam by Arthurton; second dam by John Nelson
(son of imp. Trustee out of an Abdallah mare): third
dam by Jim Brown ison of Winnebago by imp.
Glencoe); fonrth dam by Old St. Clair. This colt is
just broke and promises well, but must be sold.
Enquire at tuis Office.

FOR SALE.

The best brood-mare in the State. Chestnut, lii
hands high, 12 years old, out of Miami by Belmont
sire Paul's Abdallah, he by Rysdyk's Hambletomau
out of an Abdallah mare." Now in foal, the colt to be
reserved. Sold for want of money only. Said mare
was bought from Wm. Hall, at a cost of SI. 200, when
she was two years old. Apply at this office.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIFE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTESTIOX PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties oi
tlie State.

REFERENCES.

Hon*. C. Grees,
Sacramento.

J. 1". ^AKGEXT.ESQ.,

Sargents.
Box. L. J. Rose,

Los Angeles.

Ho.v. J. D. Carb,

salinaf.

Hon. John Boggs.

» olnea.

HOS. A. WalEaIH,

Nevada.

Race Goods.

Earnest and Best Stock, on tlie Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER

IN

HARNESS AND SADDLERY.
Everything Necessaj y For

HORSE USE.

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the j
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H. Mil- :
ler Jr. Esq., at Sacramenio, where he is prepared to
work horses for the public.

W ILBER FIELD SMITH,
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento. ,

Marin County Kennels1

For

Do^s taken to train and board.
terms, particulars, etc, address

Dogs of my breaking won first money
in each stake of tlie Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. ALLKVDER.
tower Lake, Lake Co., Cal.

Ashmont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWSERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tlie Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Lomng Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PI>~E STKEET. Cor. Montgomery,

— SAX FRAJSCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines. Brandies., Whi3kies,

and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief., For terms, pedigrees, and other particulars,
address JOHN A. (.OI.DsniMI.

Box 242. Oaklard,Cal.

HOLSTEINS

P'OR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

1BA\K H. Bl'RKE.
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-op—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
I for sale at reasonable prices.

-APPH TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

J. B. Haggin, Esq.. San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
bnsiuess on this Coast, aud having coiidnci
important auction sales in this line for n
fifteen vears. amounting to one-half a million at
dollars, we feel justified in claiming uneqiinlled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock ol every description,
either at auction or private Sale. Our list Ol C< ri -■
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer ot prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give fill publicity to animals placed with us for sale.
Private purchases and sali;s of live stuck ot all
descriptions v> ill he made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Puruha^.-; an
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

KILLII* A CO. 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Array, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinarv Sur-
geons. London, .England.

(Diploma dates April, 22, 1S70).^—

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc., can nave advice and prescriptions per retii~u"uf
mail, by sending full particulars of disease ana 31.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders lor
horses, and his Worm Mixture for dogs.

Thev never fail in their action. Will send a package
by mail for 31.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary Infirmary. 3? I >"atoma St

RpAidence. 9fifi Hownrd St., Sun FtmicIhco.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Je-seys of both sexes for sale. Postoffice address,
San Francisco. Cal.

TIPS.

DON

(Vandevort's.)

( Coham's Bang.
( Price's Vesta.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. San FrancfMO,

-From Herd of—

Hon. Leland Stanford,

I Peg..

y Garth's Drake.
tSall,12S6E. K. C. S. E.

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

R T. Yaiwlevori,

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P &EALD President. 0. 8. HALEY, Secy.

J5TSend for circular.'^*

_on his Ranch at_ Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.
VT7STA TF.HAATA CO

v xxi jtl , iu ix .n. _lix jr. \_/w., j { have now on hana, and offer for sale at reasonable

California. For prices and catalogue address prices, at my stock-farm. Oak Grove. San U

a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to twelve
MR. ARIEL LATHROP,Room 69. C.P.R. B. months old, bred from the best strains of Prenduin

Building. cor. ith and Townsend, San Francisco.

stock, which I import yearly from England direc
Applyto Wm. Corhiti.

218 California St..
Ban Franrlneo.

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Clydesdale Horses!

Arrived Ex Australian Steamer

FOURTEEN HEAD THOROUGHBRED CLYDES-
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IHoutgomey St, San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

Ktl^IIIRE OF

HENRY WAISH,

gap't Running Horee Dep't,
Pttlo Alto Stock Farm,

BEWARE OF

Counterfeits and Imitations.

It is not without cause that we make the above suggestion to
our customers and sportsmen generally, as we learn that many
have had SO called samples sent to them for trial of our new

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thus calculated to mislead. We have copyrighted the word
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chasers should be sure that box labels have the above printed
thereon, as well as that the labels are intact and the box

unopened.

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TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
San Francisco.

| Commencing Oct. 18, 1885. I A „Bi.VK

San Mateo, Redwood and
Memo Park.

8:30ai1 (\ 9:03 A

10:40 a (Santa Clara, San Jose and ] 1 *10:02a

•3:30 p| f Principal Way Stations. ] | 3:36 p

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*3:30 p| \ Capitola) and Santa Cruz. i

Hi :40 a

Soledad and Way Stations

a— Morning. p.— Afternoon.

"SmuUivH excepted. tSimdavs only t Sportsmen's train.)

Sfaridard Time furnished by Kandolph & Co , S. F.

Stage connf.ctiitns are made with the 1U:40a.m.
Train, except Pescadero Stages viji San Mateo and
Redwood, which connect with 8:30 a. M. Train.

SPKGIAC Ruun r. -trip Tick bts, at reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos, Roquel and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso Robles Springs.

£X(TK!S10\ I14KKIX

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ForSaturday, f Sold Saturday and SundavouIv;

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Monday, ( day, inclusive, at the following rates:

Round Trip
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Franc'sco to
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Millbrae

Oak Grove. ...

San Mateo

Belmont

Redwood., ...

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Mayfield

Satto

ikt.

Mon.

Tkt.

i

$ 50

65

90

75

1 10

1 00

1 25

1 00

1 40

1 25

150

1 25

1 60

1 25

1 75

Round Trip

from San
Francisco to

Mount'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San JoBe

Gilroy

Aptos

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Monterey

tl 50
1 50

1 75

1 7r,

2 75

Satto
Mon.
Tkt.

$2 00
2 25
2 50
250
400
500
5 on

500

5 00

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RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Snooting and Pishing.

TRAINS LEAVE BAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Pacific Coast.

with its beautiful Groves and delightful DriveB. Tront
in abundance can be obtained from the several Gtreanis
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of Bhooting
may be had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish widen
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

AKB UNSUBPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for surf bathins. The BATH-HOUSE containB

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Place3,

APTOS, SOQCFX AND SANTA CKCZ

IS VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties

of f*an Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cms

and Monterey ,each of which aboundB in game In great

variety Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by thiellue. Stages connect with trains daily
at Sun Mateo lor those vajll-kiiown Retreats, PURIS-
SJMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
lent of raii^e at aiid about SAN BRUNO and McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These reBorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tl e lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting PasBage Tickets
%% ill be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATIONOF THEIR DOGS
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of

I'riiin Bapsigi'ini'ii. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars,

fttVlii order to guard against, accidents to Dogs
while in transit, It is iiL-cessarv that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be curried freeof charge. Gunstaken apart
and securely packed In wood or leather cases may be
taken In Passenger Cars.

TICKKT OFFICES— Passenger Depot, TowuBend
street, Valencia Station, and No 613 Marketst., Grand
Hotel,

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Vol. VIII. No. M.
NO. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 1886.

Foals.

At Palo Alto. Property of Hon . Leland Stanford.

March ISth, bay filly by Flood, dam Kiglin by imp.
Glengarry, from Rigamarole by imp. Australian.

March 21st, chestnut colt by Wildidle, dam Precious by
Lever, from Frolic by Thunder.

MaTch 21st, bay filly by Shannon, dam Bettie Bishop
by imp. Bnckden, from Bettie Morgan by Bay Dick.

March 27th, bay filly by Flood, dam imp. Goneaway by
North Lincolu, from Bounceaway by Znyder Zee.

March 31st, chestnut colt by Flood, dam imp. Bosetta
by Strathconan, from England's Queen by King of Trumps.

TROTTERS.

At Palo Alto. Property of Hon. Leland Stanford.

March ISth, bay tilly by Electioneer, dam Dame Winnie
by Planet, from Liz Mardis by imp. Glencoe.

March 19th, chestnut filly by Whips, dam Addie by
Hambletonian Chief, from a mare by Sayre's Harry Clay.

March 20th, bay filly_ by Electioneer, dam Maple by
Nutwood, from Addie by Hambletonian Chief.

March 20th, bay colt by Benefit, dam Alice by Alniont,
from Norma by Alexander's Norman.

March 21st, bay tilly by Whips, dam Medora by Fred
Low, from Prussian Maid by Signal.

March 22d, bay colt by Piedmont, dam Bijou by Elec-
tioneer, from Alameda by Langford.

Match 23d, bay filly by Electioneer, dam Nadine by
Wildidle, from Norah by Messenger Duroc.

March 24th, bay colt by Whips, dam American Girl by
Toronto Sontag, from Laura Keene by Kysdyk's Hamble-
tonian.

March 25th, bay colt by Eleclioneer, dam Maria by Don
Victor, from Minnie by Sparkle.

March 25th, brown colt by Whips, dam Amy by Mes-
senger Duroc, from Amanda by Kysdyk's Hambletonian.

March 26th, bay filly by Electioneer, dam Sarah by Shan-
non, from Blooming by Messenger Duroc.

March 28th, bay colt by Clay, dam Emma Kobson by
Woodburn. from Lady Bell by Belmont.

March 30th, bay colt by Gen. Benton, dam Arol by Elec-
tioneer, from Aurora by John Nelson.

March 30th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Lina K. by Don
Victor, from Lady Kline by Mohawk Chief.

At Vina. Property of Hon. Leland Stanford.

March 17tb, bay colt by Woodnut, dam Myrtha by Con-
tractor, from McCa by Almont.

March 18th, bay colt by Will Crocker, dam Minnie Nor-
ris from Leioster, from Lady Tyler by Belmont.

March 19th, bay filly by lone, dam Daisy C. by The
Moor, from Grey Dale by American Boy, Jr.

March 19th, brown colt by lone, dam Asthore by Ken-
tucky Prince, from Sheba by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

March 20th, bay tilly by Clay, dam Dixie by Billy Townes,
from a mare by Sir Charles.

March 21st, bay filly by Gen. Benton, dam Urania by
Kentucky Prince, from Lady Belmont by Kysdyk's Hamble-
tonian.

March 22nd, chestnut filly by Norway, dam Barnes' Idol
by Idol, from Ella Norton by the Colonel.

March 22nd, chestnut tilly by Will Crocker, dam Miss
Campbell by Endorser, from Cynthia Sue by Joe Stoner.

March 22d, bay colt by Will Crocker, dam Mollie Shelton
by Rifleman, from Eva Bascom by Lodi.

March 22d, brown tilly by lone, dam Melissa by Mohawk
Chief, from Mariette by Messenger Dnroc.

March 23d, chestnut colt by Will Crocker, dam Satan-
ella by Leveller, from Frou Frou by Asteroid.

March 23d, bay filly by Will Crocker, dam Lillian by
Lodi, from a mare by Billy Cheatham.

March 24th, bay filly by lone, dam Belle by Kentucky
Pi'ince, from Belle of Richmond by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

March 25th, chestnut filly by Will Crocker, dam Ashland
by Ashland, from a mare by Collier.

March 25th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Bright Eyes
by General Benton, from Prussian Maid by SignaK

March 25th, bay tilly by lone, dam Maria Pilot by Dr.
Herr's Mambrina Pilot, from a mare by Magna Charta.

March 27th, bay colt by Piedmont, dam Maggie Mitchell
by Clay Pilot, from Mignonette by Dr. Spalding's Abdallah.

March 28th, chestnut filly by" Will Crocker, dam Mozelle
by Monday, from Camilla Ursoby Lodi.

March 28th, bay colt by General Benton, dam Lady
Kline by Mohawk Chief, from a mare by Sparkle.

March 28th, brown filly by Will Crocker, dam Plaything
by Alarm, from the Pet by Vandal.

March 28th, bay filly by Regalia, dam Jennie Benton by
General Benton. I

At Sacramento. Property of F. P. Lowell.

March 28th, brown filly, star in forehead. By Director, dam
Mischief by Flaxtail. {Mischief is also the dam of Dr. Hicks
pacing colt Brilliant.)

March 17th, bay tilly, with star in forehead. By Albentou, he
by Gen. Benton. First dam Nellie L. by Peddler. Second dam
Spec by Speculation.

Names Claimed-

By Mrs. L. Goff, Stockton, Cal.

I. O. for brown filly (sister to Lucilla) foaled March 13,
1886, by Nephew, dam Lucinda by Gen. McClellan (Pease
Colt); second dam by Morgan Rattler.
By F. P. Lowell, Sacramento.

Directrix, for brown filly, foaled March 28, 1886, by
Director, dam Mischief by Flaxtail.

Bettiner on the Suburban Handicap.

The betting on the Surburban Handicap, to be decided at
the Coney Island Jockey Club's Spring meeting, is becoming
very brisk, and within tire past ten days some important
moves have been made. A New Yorker has backed Bersan
at 1,000 to 25, but the most important move was that made
by Phil Dwyer who backed Winfred at 10,000 to 200, and
Richmond at 7,000 to 200. J. T. Williams is evidently not
yet tired of backing Joe Cotton. He laid 200 to 4,000
recently. The prices on the California colts, and some
of the eastern ones, have lengthened within the past
week. The prices on the list below have lenghtened as
follows: Americus from SO to 100, Alf Estill 30 to 35, Albia
80 to 100, Beaconsfield 60 to 70, Ban Fox 40 to 50, Bankrupt
50 to 75, Bess 75 to 100, Bonanza 40 to 60, Charlie Russell 75
to 100, East Lynne 50 to 60, Favor 30 to 40, Florence Fonso
100 to 150, Gen. Monroe 40 to 60, Himalaya 40 to 50, Her-
bert 75 to 100, Inspector B. 65 to 100, Lizzie Dwyer from
"full" to 20 to 1, Long Knight 40 to 50, Lenox 60 to 75,
Modesty 30 to 40, Maumee 80 to 100, Mollie Walton SO to 100,
Natalie 80 to 100, Pontiac 30 to 40, Pardee 20 to 30, Pericles
35 to 40, Quito 50 to 60, Swiney 50 to 60, Savanac 50 to 60,
Troubadour 80 to 100, Ten Booker 60 to 75, and The Bard
50 to 60.

A Breeding: Stallion.

With the general farmer, the question is one of exceeding
close scrutiny and analysis of pedigree when he selects the
stallion to breed to. In breeding horses for general utility,
he is not at liberty to cut loose from all restraint as to follow-
ing lines of consanguinity. He must follow fashion, whether
he breed for the carriage or the plow, for he may have occa-
sion to sell his plbw horse to some one who has other duties
for a horse to perform than following the furrow. Then, too,
the farmer should consider that a stylish horse is made styl-
ish through his peculiar formation — the way the several parts
are shaped and grouped together. It should be remembered,
also, that the well-formed horse makes his movements with
greater agility and celerity than any one of uncouth shape,
and the horse that goes from end to end of the furrow and
makes his turn quickly, is, all other things being equal, a
profitable horse for the farmer to own. He is not only profit-
able in whatever line of work he assigns him to, but will be
sought by buyers. The farmer who acknowledges himself to
be no horseman would profit by delegating the authority to
select a suitable cross for his mares to an expert, because cer-
tain mares of tame and simple characteristics should be bred
to a horse of marked character and spirit. Sometimes such
a mare will nick admirably with a horse possessign merit
greatly superior to her own. She may be a mere passive car-
rier of the foal, and, after foaling, a mere wet nurse for a colt
into which the sire has thrown a full measure of his own vim
and spirit. But to enable him to do this he must be brim
full, overflowing with these qualities. Besides shapeliness,
courage, stoutness, intelligence and docility, he must have
constitution plainly stamped upon him, and the whole
crowned and made manifest by celerity of movements. A
very plain horse may be made useful in some lines of work.
He may be standard bred, but when he goes to the market
the eyes of experts are upon him, and though he may have
come out of a padded box and had grooming without stint,
he may be cast in the shade by the horse in the next stall,
though the latter come directly out of the furrow. It is a
question of selection and individuality, and as the quality of
brood-mares average throughout the country, the breeding
must come in a large measure from the sire; hence the need
of rigid exactions in making selections of a sire that is indi-
vidually good. — Damon's Spirit.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns,
mail or telegiaph.

No replies by

F. W. L., St. Helena, Cal.

1. When, where and against what horses did Gen. Taylor
trot his 10 and 30-mile races, and in what year? 2. Did
Gen. Taylor's dam possess Messenger blood? Give what
general information you can.

Answer. — San Francisco, February 6, 1S57, he beat New
York ten miles in 29:4U; February 21, 1857, he distanced
Rattler inathirty-milerace. Taylor's time, 1:47 :59. 2. — The
breeding of Gen. Taylor's dam has never been established.
The following statement from the gentleman who bred him
is all the information we have:

The dam of Taylor we know nothing about, never having
been able to trace her farther back than as a road-mare in New
York. She killed two mates and was then considered old and
worn out and sure to never breed. She was traded and
found her way to Lansingburgh, N. Y., where we got her in
a trade, gave her a run to grass all summer, and in the fall
she was like a colt and could trot in A0 easy. We then had
her served by the Morse horse and caught the first time and
raised eight colts in eight years. Taylor was the sixth. All
but one beat three minutes before they were four and one-
half years old, and their training mostly road work. The
oldest one was about one size smaller than Taylor, but the
same form. I drove him to a top buggy in :52 when he was
five years old. Taylor was foaled some time in the month
of June, 1847. That you can bet on. You can set it down
that Taylor was one of the best-bred horse that ever left the
state of New York, and I venture to say that his progeny is
stamped with his own peculiarities to a very marked degree,
and that is one of the best signs of good breeding and a judi-
cious cross.

J. H. K., San Bernardino.

1. Has Elmo any record, two miles or any other distance?
2. Has Monroe Chief any colts trotting? 3. Has State of
Maine any record?

Answer.— Elmo, 2:27; t*vo miles, 4:5SJ. 2.— Not that we
know of. 3. — There are four horses called State of Maine in
the record. Gray stallion (owned in New York) by the Stone
Horse, 2:40; gray stallion (the Santa Cruz horse) 3:004; chest-
nut gelding (in New York) 2:5S; cheBtnut stallion by Elmo,
2:58 as a four-yearo-ld.

D. C. H., Tulare, Cal.

1. What record has Milton K. if any ? Is he from Petaluma
or Santa Kosa. 2. What record has Jackson Temple from
the same place? 3. What is the breeding of Flying Morrill,
a horse owned at Princeton, Colusa County? 4. Was Gen.
Dana sired bv Whipple's Hambletonian or Speculation.

Answer.— I.— 3:06. 2.— 2:38$. 3.— Flying Morrill is un-
known to us. 4. — Gen. Dana by Whipple's Hambletonian.

E. D. D., Willows, Cal.

1. Can you give the pedigree of the pacer Billy Campbell,
now dead? 2. What was his record?
Answer. — 1. — We cannot give his pedigree. 2.— 2:33J.

The Board of Directors of the Seventeenth District Agricul-
tural Association, at its meeting held at Nevada City on Sat-
urday last, decided to change the date of holding its second
Annual Fair. The dates selected at a previous meeting was
from September 20th to the 26th inclusive, being the week
following the State Fair at Sacrameuto. The new dates de-
cided upon are the same as those selected by the Petaluma
Association— August 24th to 28th inclusive.

The interest taken in California turf affairs in the eastern
states is constantly on the increase. An instance of the
interest that the Californiaos are having centered in their
race meetings by the eastern people i3 that Messrs. Emery
and Cridge intend to sell iu New York city on the events to
be decided at the Blood Horse Spring meeting, which opens
in this city to-day. It is also probable that one or more
firms will open books in Chicago.

On Tuesday of last week Huggin's Ban Fox was backed in
New York for the Suburban Handicap to the nmount of
S19.000 against S400. Lute betting on the Kentucky Derby
has developed a contiuued firmness iu the market of Bald-
win's Silver Cloud, who will be Murphy's mount in the nice
if the colt does well. In New York last week $1,000 to $10'»
was laid against him.

Eobert Steele, of Philadelphia, Pa,, has purchased of
Phillips the bay mare Farce, 2:29), by Princeps, dam Ko
by Golddust. Price §1,500. She will be bred to Epaulet.

210

fjfoe %xzz&r? MttX j^mctetMxa.

April 3

Horse Chat from Santa Bosa.

Editob Bbeeder a*d SroBTSMA^-The ulterior benefit of

infrodulgintoa country and breeding from thoroughbred

and toeSad d stock is already exemplified m Sonoma

"unW in common ~- «*» —ties of the State. Among

with other counties of the State.

the early settlers here were

Kentuckians and Tennesseeans,

noied'the land over for their partiality to thoroughbreds and
racers And did it ever occur to you that Vermont is ,n New
Enganaiucb as Kentucky is in the old west we used to
talk about, more on account of her Morgans and hex Bl.ck
Hawks in horseflesh than- for ?ny oUxer qu ^J ^ (-
of talking! I contend that the pr de o^b eedi g ^

leads to the pride. "'^.^ b^Vriting of 'sonoina^ouuty,
f^^onTU^ularl, W^J*-"
for the agreeaUe task. Do y™ know aweii.nformed ^

E&^Eg"- IXnte^of tT=

rnteot^u^ht ^|-Je™ tTondl^n^
appeared to m*ny «ho had neve gone^ J . ^ d

r^n^s^;,^^ oi^andthe fruits of hi.

along

wood,

. . here has taught breeders generally that the sound

^nd Normals, in respect to horses of alT work and ™dst«»,
ulthnnshin runnels not much is done. Trotteis are tne
? I™ in most cases Anteeo holds the fort; yet there are
Snersandtwonld be unfair not to mention them as we go
Mart Kollins, the old trainer and driver, has a Nut-
and the horse is a beauty-sixteen hands, weighs
1 200 pounds, six years old, and a bright if rd. He is caM
Rosewood dam the McCracken mare, a Black Hawk by Lit-
«e John and thus he combines the Black Hawk and he Nut-
vood-a stallion which never ought to have been allowed to
go from this Stale to the east, on account of his worth and
oualities Rosewood is a Santa Clara-bred horse bought of
C B P hemus, bnt he is now in Sonoma, and I believe this
is the county from which the best trotters and runners axe
ye to come of all the State, on account of climatic and other
reasons. As the British gringos might say : we've got the so,
we've got the weather, and we've got tne pastures, too; and if
we must put up the stuff to back our stock we've got the
dXrs too With Anteeo, with the Clydesdales and Nor-
■ith Nutwood, Kosewood, with the Gen. McClellans,
and others in our county, there is no
that! superior and good horses. Just go
of the Sonoma Stock Breeders' Asso-
Pride of Cree, Trumpette— as starters
recently in the field, of which
the notecTwiue" man Isaac De Turk is president, and where
s another similar body to mate or excel it J And it is Amer-
ican vou know, with the best imported stock to put it away
up Eight here in Santa Kosa we have the finest track in the
S?a'te as every turfman who has seen it will attest; and in
to cix4i we are not behind any other place in the degree of the
sport or the excellence of the management in every respect.
And I attribute this improvement of things generally in con-
siderable degree, to the better measure of pride instilled into
our people all around by the cultivationof the desire or finer
stock, which very naturally begot the determination to have
the best, and the culmination of this wise resolve into the
Purchase of Anteeo-and he fills the bill. In due time we
will also breed runners which shall contend with the famous
stables of the State, and maybe send to Epsom a winner of
of the coveted blue ribbon of the Derby. O M.

The Peabody Handicap Weights.

The weights of the Peabody Handicap, to be run at the
Memphis meeting are as follows:

A Letter From Sacramento.

Editob Bbeedeb and Spobtsmax :-The Board of Directors
of the State Agricultural Society will hold an adjourned
meeting at the office of the Secretary in Sacramento on Mon-
day next, when the speed programme for the coming State
Fair will be adopted. An excellent speed programme has
been arranged, and will be presented to the Board at its
meeting for consideration. There may be a few minor
changes made, bnt it will, most likely, be adopted in its
entirety. The directors, always alive to the best interests
and the advancement of turf sports on this Coast, have acted
upon the advice given by the Bbeedeb axd Spobtsmax ,n an
editor al of March 20th. In that editorial was asked he
question: "Art there any good and sufficient reasons ^he
State Agricultural Society of California shook not open a
stake for trotting stallions, beats of two miles .' The mem-
bers of the Speed Programme Committee, after a thorough
canvass oi : the prospeefs of offering such a stake event as

Sea for, have^hcTught favorably of Jn« P-pos.txon and

have added to the programme a sweepstakes foi ail trotting

sTall.ons of §250 instead of §500 each, and added money to

the amount of 61, 000 instead of, as suggested, SI, 500. ine

ondTonfoftL'stake should be gone oyer tho»ugfily^

the meeting of the Board on Monday, so as to have tnenx
please all if possible, and thereby secure a large subscription
list and insure a good race. There are plenty of good trotting
stallions on this Coast that would be entered in the above
take! and as the business of breeding trotters on this Coast
is asssuming great proportions, the benefits to be deriven
from a race of to above description are very marked
Undoubtedly, the stallions that will come to the .scratch ^lll
be very evenly matched, and of great speed, staying powers
etc and as the fame of each of the contestants becomes nioie
noted, a greater interest in the stake will be manifested. The
directors can, by placing this race on the same day with a
couple of other good events, make that day a gala one. The
otor races onto programme to be presented are w,

nd had

of money and

they hiew I was from the east,
thought they could cinch me"

The California wonder Bay Frank 2:20, by Tornado, will,
if he stands work, again make his appearance on the turf. B.
M. Bichmond, has sold his interest in the horse to J. it.
Hodson of Sacramento, and Frank is being handled by Dan
Dennison. At present he is receiving jogging exercise on the
road, as he is rolling in fat.

The horses that are engaged at the Blood Horse Spring
meeting have nearly all left their quarters at Agricultural
Park. There are a few gallopers still here, but most of the
horses now in training at the track are trotters and pacers.
Of the racers here that did not go below, the most prominent
are ■ Ashe's Ed . Corrigan, Wallace, Vera and Elwood, Pritch-
ard's stable, TodhuDter's Monte Christo and a couple of
others In the harness division there are a few in training
for the coming Spring meeting of the Capital Turf Club
which promises to excel all previous efforts of the Club, but
the greater part of the trotters engaged at the meeting are m
training elsewhere. At the Park in this city, W . F. Smith
has in his charge Coxa by Buccaneer, Transit by Prompter;
Zanoni by Sultan, Alaraba by Sultan, Macintosh by ite-
Beveille, and a colt by Mambrino Wilkes. P. J. Williams
has Goldner by Nutwood, Fxed Ackerman by \\ ashmgton,
and a couple of others. Dan Dennison has Bay Frank by
Tornado, Illustration:, Kate Bender, and some others, all
the property of J. K. Hodson. Al. Tietjens has Mink, pacer
S. K Trefry has Apex by Prompter, and a few others.^ Geo.
Martin is jogging Berlin by Blackbird.

Sacbamexto, March 30, 18S6.

Los Angeles Races.

Amity.

, , ... I both as to the distances and the money offered, so
tot the owners of horses-trotters, pacers and thoroughbreds
—will be pleased.

At Agricultural Park on Saturday last there was a fair
gatoxtng of people to witness a match xace between Fred
Ackerman and^ Mink, pacers. C H. Oilman, the owner of
Ackerman, wagered §50 to §15 that his horse could .pull a
waton and beat Todhunter's Mink to harness, mile and
rTpeS The son of Ackerman justified the opinion of his
backer by winning the race handily m straight heats in 2:33,
2 32* There was not much betting, and what was indulgea
In was at big odds. Ackerman has another match race this
time with a trotter. On Tuesday morning at the Park Mr.
Oilman wagered $25 to §10 that his pacer could beat S. K
TreTrv's Prompter colt Apex through the stretch-a quarter of
a mile. The time and date of the race was not set.

mans, wit!
the Belmonts
other outcome
over the list
elation — Anteeo,
for an organization

Freeland, aged
Joe Cotton, 4. .

Bersan, 4

Monogram, agt

Favor, 4

Forest, 5

Pearl Jennings, aged 112

Swiney, 5. .'

IxishPat, 4

Editor, 4

W. K. Woodard, 5

PhillipS., 5

Longview, 4

Fletch Taylor, 5..

Pink Cottage

Valet, aged

Boatman, aged —

Joquita, 5

Kiohba, 6

Bonanza, 4

King Kyrle, 5

Fleur de Lis, aged

Miss Brewster, 5 . .
Princess, 6

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108
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.105
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Ligan, 5 105

Lord Coleridge, S 105

McBowling, aged 105

Nonage, 5 105

Jim Gray, 3 102

Joe Shelby, aged 98

Porter Ashe, 3 97

Whizgig, 4 97

Peacock, 4 95

Polly i'ates, 5 95

Kamlal, 4 95

Phil Lewis, 6 93

Wariellow, 3 90

Rowdy Boy, aged 90

Pat Sheedy, 3 90

Hottentot, 3 90

Montezuma, 3 90

Astoria, 3 90

Climax, 3 85

Hattie Carlisle, 3..... 85

Sister Monica, 3 . 85

Twilight, 3 85

Panama, 3 S5

It has been well said that misfortunes do not come singly.
The truth of the same is made evident by those that have
befell the stable of Garland & Goldsmith during the past six
months. Both of the members of the firm are well-known
horsemen and are very popular, having a host of friends who
hope that their ill-luck will have its end soon. The first bad
fuck occurred at the State Fair,, last fall when Beaconsfield
defeated John A. and Estill in the Nighthawk Stakes, but lost
to victory through Carrillo, his rider, being short in his weight
when returning to the scales. In this race Beaconsfield car-
ried the stable's money, and the ease with which he won
proved him to be a great horse at the distance, and one deselv-
?ng the confidence of his backexs. Soon after the close of
the Fair, Eda, then Beaconsfield's stable companion was
attacked with long fever and had to be sent home Eda s
sickness did not culminate their misfortunes, for after the
close of the Fall meeting of the Blood Horse Association again
was ill-fate with them. This time Beaconsfield severely
njured his leg, and nothing has been done with him since
the close of the above meeting, except to doctor him Now
that he was getting at himself, and would soon be put in act-
ve training, and after he had been heavily engaged in the
east, he is attacked with the epizootic, and the prospects
are that he will have to remain on this Coast another
year About four weeks ago Fred Collier, another of the
stabi* after being engaged at the Blood Horse Spring meeting,
was a tacked with the lung fever, so that he had to be stricken
out of all of his engagements. Mr. Garland has another in
the stable, who, so far, has run the gauntlet of niisfoi tunes,
and will probably get to his engagements at the coming
Spring meeting. The colt in question is the two-year-old
Hooker colt C. H. Todd. While small in stature he is very
speedy, and, barring anything serious, will prove to be a good,

average youngster.

The name of G. R. Buchanan recalls to memory the fam-
ous exploits of the big chestnut son of Joe Hooker and Big
*~. -^ ■ i_ -o *k~ i:Ma + u ^ « " Kn c.ti as ne is

It is announced that in future no hurdle races or stee-
plechases will be included in the programme of the Louis-
ville running meetings, and the prospect of such races being
tabooed by all the leading race tracks in the country is good. It
is hard enough at the best to keep the running turf free from
the taint of fraud, and "cross country" performances offer
such unusual inducements for crooked work which cannot be
sufficiently proven to warrant the expulsion of the guilty
parties, that the only way out of the difficulty seems to be by
barring them altogether.

-♦ ■

The Dwvers now have their stables at Sheepshead Bay
cruaxded by' a force of armed men, this being the only way of
making sure that their horses will not be "got at by the
touts who are always hanging around race tracks, and who

are ever ready to
to do so.

■nubble" the favorite tor a big race if paid

Gun— Jim Renwick. From the time thaf*"Buch,
familiarly known, took charge of the horse and returned him
to this State from Oregon, Renwick's fame as a speedy racer
became noted. In 1SS2 Renwick won eleven out of fifteen
races and at various distances. The phenomeual speed he
exhibited induced his owner to engage him in the east ana
Buchanan started over the mountains with him in the spring
of 1883 During that season, and with a lame horse, he cap-
tured twelve out of twenty-five races. When Renwick went
into winter quarters it was given out that his racing days
were over but " Buch" brought him to the score in twenty-
three races last year, winning seven. The successes achieved
by Mr Buchanan with such a horse as Renwick caused the
eastern people to look upon him as a very capable trainer.
When A F Waleott's new stable, the Fairfax, was inaug-
urated last winter, Mr. Buchanan was engaged as trainer, and
in that capacity he visited this Coast and secured a half-dozen
colts from the Palo Alto Stock farm. Before returning with
his charges to the east he located at Shear's stables in Sacra-
mento for the purpose of allowing the winter in the eastern
states io break up somewhat, so that the change of climate
would not be too severe on his colts. During the first few
dayB of his stay in Sacramento he was engaged in securing
some paraphernalia for his horses, and among other tfimgs
was the purchasing of some salt sacks with which to make
"rubbing cloths." Mr. Buchanan went to one of the leading
wholesale houses in Sacramento (the proprietors of which do
not know him from Adam), and inquired the price of sacks
but believing the price to he too high, he went to a couple of
other firms. At one of these he found that he could get the
sacks a few cents cheaper, but an inferior sack, and took
them and had them brought to the stable. In reciting his
shopping experiences afterwards at the stables, he said :
"These merchants in Sacramento will not get anything more
out of me ; all that I need from now on I will wait and pur-
chase in the east. At evexy place I went to buy any artxole

District Agricultural Association No. 6., at Los Angeles has
arranged for three days' racing on May 13th, , 14th and loth
The Secretary is Mr. R. H. Hewitt, No. 3 N. Mam street.
Los Angeles. The programme and conditions are asfollowB:

PBOGBAMME.
THURSDAY, MAY 13TH— FIBST DAY.

No. 1— Trotting— 2:29 class. Purse §350. Mile heats. 3

No. 2— Running— Three-quarter mile dash. Turse §150.
Free for all. Weight for age.

FEIDAY, MAY 14TH— SECOND DAY.

N0 3_ Trotting— Named Race. Mile heats, 3 in 5. Purse
$350 ' Open to Lady Washington, Apprentice Boy, Cade,
Major Dombey, Gen. Hewitt, Contractor and Belle Forest.

No. 4— Running— Half mile and repeat. Free for all.
Purse §150. Weight for age.

SATURDAY, MAY 15TH — THIRD DAY.

No. 5— Trotting— Purse S350. 2:25 class. Mile heats, 3
in 5. ' Open to La Grange.

No 6— Running— Purse §150. Free for all. One and one-
eight miles dash. Weight for age.

CONDITIONS.

Four to enter and three to start. But the Board reserves
the rioht to hold a less number than four to fill by the with-
drawal of a proportionate amount of the purse; but in no
event will a race be considexed filled without three bona fide
entxies Entrance fee 10 per cent, of purse, in both running
and trotting races, to accompany nomination.

National Association rules to govern trotting; but the Board
reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes alternately,
if necessarv to finish any day's racing, or to trot a special
race between heats. A horse making a walk-over shall be
entitled only to the entrance money paid in.

In all races, entries not declared out by 6 P.
preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person, or in
one interest, the particular horse they are to start must be
named at 6 P. M. of the day preceding the race. No added
money paid for a walk-over.

Except as otherwise 'specified, running races will be con-
ducted under the rules of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Asso-

°laNon -starters in runuing races will be held for entrance
under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries. _

In trotting races, drivers will be required to wear caps of
distinct colors, which must be named in their entries.

If two horses are permitted by consent of the Directors to
start then third money reverts to the association.

A horse distancing the field or any part thereof is entitled

° AU money in trotting purses will be divided, 60 per cent, to
first 30 to second and 10 per cent, to third. Running purses
divided, b'5 per cent, to first, 35 to second.

All races will be called at 1 o'clock sharp. ■

Note —The races are given, and entries will be made on
the aoreed condition that purses will be paid at the close of
the third day. and that if there is not money sufficient real-
ized to pay purses in full, that necessary expenses wul first
be deducted and purses paid pro rata.

Entries close on Thursday, April loth.

Circulars containing rules, remarks and conditions and
entry blanks furnished on application to the Secretar, .

. of the day

Kacinff at Yreka.

At Agricultural Park, Yreka, quite a large attendance
assembled on Saturday, March 20th, to witness the novelty
ninning race for S20 each, with i §150 added The starters
were- Quebec, Jubilee, Minnie R. and Mark Daley. In the
pools' Minnie R. was the favorite to the first quarter, Jubilee
o the half, and Quebec to the three-quarter and finish In
the drawing for positions, Daley secured the pole, with the
others in the following order: Jubilee, Minnie E. and Que-
bec When the bell was sounded, Quebec took the lead
which he maintained to the quarter-pole. Minnie R. and
Jubilee beat him to the half, the former winning After pass-
in« this point Quebec again 'took the lead, which he held to
the three-quarter pole and outcome. Below is the

Sl/MMAHY.

Yueka, March 20, lBM-Bunnlng; novelty purse, $150. added to a
BWeouBtaU-esor S20 each. The ho.se that reaches each quarter-poM
S to receive oue-fomfh of the stakes Dash ol one mile.
H Btover'a cue Quebec, agea, by Norfolk, 160 lta.,. Stover 1 0 l 1

IrUtoorcbtSUnr^I! : yr, bvM,™o,!. inu^ ? } . g

j BteviM itgJtf-ita: —1 iyx-rf.lt lOTlba u-un " 0° »
OwnM'BMaxkDaley,imbS....;.i.;vib..i;-6.:

On Monday, March 22d, Minnie R. defeated Jubilee in ah
match race for §50 a side, dash of half a mile.

Commodore Kittson's siring of racers were on March 19th
transported from Erdenheim stud-farm to Monmouth Park.
All are reported well.

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Louisville Sprine Handicap.

Freeland-Miss Woodford.

The following are the weights of the Dixiana and Fleetwood
handicaps, to be run at the spring meeting of the Louisville
Jocky Club. All declarations void unless accompanied by
the §10 declaration-fee on each entry, and must be made on
or before the 15th Inst.

Freeland . . ,
Bob Cook..

Tyrant

Swiney

Kosciusko .
Boatman. .
Gano

Troubadour

"W. K. Woodward.
Pearl Jennings —

Marc Daly

Editor

Verano

Matinee

Kiouba

Hopedale ,

Duke of Monday. .

Powhatan III

Topsy.

Clay Pate

Lucky B

Hinight

PhilipS

TflBt

Col. Clark

Exile

Bedstone

Punka

Masher

Imogene

Wanda

Blue Stone.

Expert

Preciosa

Ben Ali

Jim Guest

Miss Higbee

Kaloolah

Wiuona

Ten Like

Amy Hyde

Tyranny

J. H. Fenton...

Dick Watts

Bass Viol

Tariff

Remorse

Young Crowley. .
Dave Hancock. .
Sister Monica. . .

Modesty.

Hidalgo

Lizzie Dwyer. . .

Bob Miles

Kapido

Irish Pat

Joquita

Radnor

Thistle

Keene

St. Patrick

Epicure

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Sultan in Kentucky.

The Kentnckians are in high spirits over the purchase of
the California trotting stallion Sultan, 2:24, by The Moor,
dam Sultana by Delmonica. 2d dam Celeste by Mambrino
Chief. 3d dam Big Nora, sister to the dam of Clark Chief.
Sultan is one of the greatest of all trotting sires, and his
record is an unnaralled one. The loss is a dear one to this
State, but in Stamboul and Alcazar Mr. Rose has two colts
that will surely maintain the reputation of their famous sire.
Stamboul has a two-year-old record of 2:37, and a three-year-
old record of 2:261. Alcazar is a year younger than Stam-
boul, but he has a'record as a two-year-old of 2:29J-. Sultan
has nine in the 2:30 list. At the close of the trotting season
of 1885, there were only forty-three foals of his get three
years old or over, and of this number fully one-third were
only three years old. Sultan is now located at Talbert's
Inwood Stock Farm, near Lexington, Ky., and though the
stud-fee is §200, it may be expected that his book will fill
very rapidly. His season will close August 1, 1886.

.;.

The four stakes of the National Association of Trotting
Horse Breeders which closed recently have 187 nominations,
as follows: Annual Nursery Stakes, foals of 1S85, to betrotted
as three-year-olds, 4S entries; Juvenile Stakes, foals of .1885,
to be trotted as thre«-year-olds, 4S entries; Everett House
Stakes, 62 entries; stake for foals of 1SS5, to be trotted as
two-year-olds, 31 entries. Among the entries are the prod-
uce of a number of maTes already noted as the dams of trot-
ters or as.performers themselves, the most notable of which
are Lucia. Orange Girl, Beatrice, Bonny Doon, Reina Vic-
toria, Katie Jackson, Adelaide, Green Mountain Maid, Fuga,
Hattie Woodward, Beautiful Bells, Wildilower. Mayflower,
Elaine, Elsie Good, Alma, Emily C, Mason Girl, Fancy,
Annie Page and Tansy.

An attempt is to be made by Billy McDonald to sufficiently
rejuvenate the pacer Buffalo Girl to enable her to take part
in the coming campaign, but it is doubtful if he succeeds.
The mare's front legs were never of the best, and two years
ago one of them got into such shape that retirement from
training was necessary. Jay Pettibone, who owns the mare,
has given McDonald a half interest in her, and the latter is
naturally inclined to be hopeful of success. When in her
prime there was not a pacer in the country, with the possi-
ble exception of Little Brown Jug, eapahle of beating her.
Richball was never able to do it when the mare was right
and "out for the money," and Johnston had not at that time
appeared in public.

The Westside Driving Association of Jersey City have
elected these officers: President, A. W. Cowan; Vice,
Henry Punchardt; Secretary. William Symes; Treasurer,
John Stoothcff. The club will hold a Spring meeting during
the latter part of May.

Dick Roche returned yesterday from New York, looking
very much the better for bis trip, and evidently feeling very
good over the Waterloo sustained by Vignaux. Mr. Roche
had a great many talks with the Dwyers about the great
Eclipse stakes at our spring meeting, and is satisfied that Miss
Woodford will be on hand for the same. He says, however,
that the Dwyers are quite in accord with Mr. Corrigan's idea
that it would have been more to the taste of both had the
affair been a simple match of §5,000 or §10,000 each between
the cracks, with a similar sum added by the association. The
Dwyers think the worst feature of the terms the introduc-
tion of the gift of §1,000 to the third horse, and seem to
believe that this will make it a cut-throat affair among a lot of
horses whose owners take the odds of §1,000 to §600 about
them for third money (with chances of more), and in which
scuffle the great horses may be injured. This idea, whether
emanating from Ed. Corrigan or the Dwyers, is a very far-
fetched one indeed. It would be a very pretty state of affairs
if an attempt were made to keep down the fields of the Coney
Island, the Ascot, or Goodwood cups, to three or four horses,
for fear that some vulgar animal, three pounds below top
form, should strike into the heels of the truest equine nobil-
ity. Where would racing be under such conditions? And,
moreover, great horses as Freelaud and Miss Woodford are,
they are neither of them the stars of the century. Compari-
sons of past and present race-horses may not be odious, but
they are altogther impossible for practical use. The brace of
cracks of the day are entitled to no end of laurel wreaths,
but the man who supposes them to be so phenomenal that
the American turf will not see their like again — aye, even in the
next five years, for that matter — knows little of the strides we
are making in breeding. It is not in the least bit improbable
that each of the two stables -most concerned contains to-day
an animal which can this year down its recognized crack, and
itis in no way unlikely thatone of the phenomena of last year
may have a hard fight of it to pull off the third money, a
possible struggle for which is so deprecated by both owners.
— St Louis Republican.

Brilliant as is the outlook for the racing associations this
year, the prospects of the trotting associations are in no
degree less. In some respects the trotting associations may
be said to have the call on the running organizations in the
perfection of their management as a whole through the
National Trotting Association, which, while it does not affect
the rights of associate members to be independent in the
matter of trotting as they may seem tit, does enforce a gen-
eral law of protection against improper practices and the col-
lection of moneys due from owners, trainers and otherwise.
In fact, the principal complaint against the Secretary of the
National Association at its recent bieunial congress at
Chicago was that he is a little too particular in the matter of
such collections. But such little "shindys" cannot injure
trotting in the slightest degree. In breeding such high-class
horses the wealth of the United States has increased enor-
mously during the past ten years, and from every civilized
nation in the world there is a steadily increasing demand for
the American trotter, both for speed and domestic purposes.
The number of breeding establishments, both east and west,
increases each year, while trotting associations and news-
papers devoted to the horse, aid the general cause with con-
tests for valuable purses that will bring out the speed and
staying qualities of horses, not only of those bred in their
immediate localities, but from all parts of the continent, as
sbown by nominations to the Spirit's Futurity Stakes both
from Canada and the Sandwich Islands.

In the east the work of preparation is heard on all sides,
although the admirers of trotting in New 1'ork are seriously
handicapped by the pool-selling laws, in spite of which
Messrs. Edwin Thorne and Alden Goldsmith are determined
to try a meeting at Poughkeepsie in June, at which there will
be no pool-selling. The dates selected are the Sth and three
following days, during which there will be eight races for a
total of §7,000. The entries, which have already closed,
promise good sport, as an excellent class of horses has been
entered. The track at Poughkeepsie is a good one, and
there is no reason why the meeting should not he a success.
It will certainly be an interesting experiment. Later in the
summer there will be trotting over the Island Park track,
near Albany, and after that the annual Grand Circuit
meetings in the western part of the state. Admirers
of trotting can scarcely expect the Driving Club of
New York to lose money this spring on an open
meeting, but there will be no lack of sport, as there will
be a series of contests between horses belonging to members.
New Yorkers will, however, have the usual four weeks at
Philadelphia, beginning May 4th at the Gentlemen's Driving
Park, to be followed on May 11th at Suffolk Park, on May 18th
at Point Breeze, and on May 25th at Belmont Park. Of these
meetings the Philadelphia Press says: "At each of these
meetings the programme will be one of ten races, those for
trotters being for 3:00, 2:45, 2:38, 2:34, 2:26, 2:22, and 2:18
classes, and for pacers the classes are for 2:30 and 2:22 horses.
For these races the purses will be §500 each, and the
entrance-fee 10 per cent, of the parse, entries for all four
meetings to close at Mr. Robert Steel's on Wednesday, April 28.

If the editor will permit I would like a little' space to speak
a good word for match races — good, upright, downright con-
tests where owner's money meets owner's money. Such races,
if the owners are men of judgment, are close contests; no
helper can throw heats to the highest bidder; slow horses
fighting the flag cannot delay or annoy in scoring, horses can-
not be laid up while the best ones in a race destroy
each other, having as a consequence to both succumb to an
inferior. A half-dozen drivers can connive as well as two,
and more successfully, as there are more to watch. It is true
that odium has been cast upon match races by reason of sub
rosa understandings between owners, but is this not also true
of the other races? It does not seen to me that the Califor-
nians would make a "snide" match for Arab. Now just
imagine what a coutest would ensue between him and one of
his peers with 810,000 blood-money pending on a side! Let
another ambitions owner tackle the winner, what a series of
contests would ensue? The results would he a true line of
merit, whereas in a bunch the slowest trotter in the party
might wiu by waiting. There is little satisfaction in the
destruction of an exhausted giant by a fresh pigmy. — M. T. G.
in Breeders Gazelle.

Bill McGuigan, whose exploits in IS75 with the "ringer1'
Small Hope made him famous and resulted in his expulsion
from the trotting turf, has joined the running-horse contin-
gent and will start out with a string of bang-tails, in the
spring. Wheu McGuigan, John Croker, and Jack Batchelor
come together in a race, the other trainers had better look out.
That trio of ex-trotting-horse drivers can give points to
almost any one in the business.

The Cleveland Driving Park has fixed the §5,000 guaranteed
stake to be trotted July 29, for the 2:25 class. Subscriptions
close May 1st, and the §500 entrance-money is to be paid in
installments of §125 each, on May 1st, June 1st, July 1st and
17th. Thehorsesare to benamed July 17th. The company guar-
antees the stake to be worth §5,000" and it will be divided as
follows: Fifty per cent. (§2,500) to hrBt, twenty-five per cent.
(§1,250) to second, fifteen per cent. (§750) to third, and ten
per cent. (§500) to fourth. Should the amount of the entrance
mo ivy received exceed §5,000, such excess is to be divided
equally between the first live horses that start. Distanced and
drawn horses are not to share in this division. The Detroit
Driving Club's §5,000 stake of similar conditions, and for the
2:30 class, closes one week earlier than Cleveland— July 10th.

The New Jersey Association of Trotting Breeders was
formed at a meeting of prominent stock breeders held in
Trenton, March 20. The by-laws and rules of the Minnesota
Association were adopted, and it was decided to hold an
annual trotting meeting, the entries to be confined to geldings
of five years and under, and to mares or stallions owned,
bred or foaled in New Jersey. A mile track will be
built as soon as suitable ground can be found. The following
officers were chosen for one year: President, A. B. Darling;
First vice, Joseph Ballantine; Second, William H. Force, Jr.;
Secretary, Colonel E. S. Edwards, Newark; Treasurer,
Mathias Plum; Executive Committee — J. C. Shaw, R. Cardn-
gau, Charles Bassino, W. W. Egbert, A. V. D. Sergeant, K.
B. Konover and G. F. Wild.

The Island Park Trotting Association, Troy, N. Y., has
issued its circular for the spring meeting to be held on June
15th, 16th, 17th and 18th. Purses and added money to the
amount of §11,500 have been offered. The races on the pro-
gramme are: 2:37 class, S500; 2:21 class, §1,000; 2:27 class,
§1,000; 2:25 class, §1,000; 2:25 class, pacing, §500; 2:17
class, §1,000; 2:34 class, §500; the Clay Stakes (3:00 class),
§3,000 and entrance moneys (§300 each); 2:23 class, §1,000;
2:29 class, §200 added to an entrance fee of §100; 2:19 class,
$1,000. The entries to the purses close on Monday, May
31st, with the Secretary, Sydney W. Giles, Box 138, Troy,
N. Y. The stake events closed April 1st. The track was
built last year and has since been greatly improved.

Delegates from several trotting associations in Ohio, Indi-
ana and Michigan organized a circuit at Kalamazoo, March
16th, by electing W. P. Beauchamp of Terre Haute as Presi-
dent, and Charles Eeed of Toledo as Secretary. There were
six associations represented, and others are expected to join.
A premium-list of S35.000 was decided upon, but no dates
were filled, although it was decided to trot in order as
follows: At Terre Haute, Crawfordsville, South Bend. Toledo,
Kalamazoo and East Saginaw. The purses will be for the
following classes: Trotters, 2:18, 2:21, 2:25, 2:29, 2:40 and
3:00; pacers, 2:25 and a free-for-all.

The Passaic County Agricultural Society, Walter Kittson
President, and K. S. Neville Secretary, will open a running
meeting at the Clifton Driving Park, Clifton, N. J., April 1st.
It is the intention to have races every available day through-
out the entire season. There are to be four or more races
each day, a purse of §225 being offered for each race, as
follows: Winner, §150; second, §50; third, $25. The soci-
ety have adopted the American Jockey Club rules, and 'will
race under them. Auction and mutual pools and all facilities
are promised.

A consignment of five trotting horses, purchased at private
sale for something less than §25,000, for Austrian sportsmen,
were sent across the ocean in the Fulda, leaving this port
March 17th. Two of them, Gladys, record 2:23, by Royal
Fearuaught, and Hambleton, 226£, by Florida, were for Herr
Prince Smith, and the other three, Silver Leaf, 5 years, 2:23,
by Menelaus; Lynwood, 2:20£, by Clinker, and a brood-mare
in foal, to Albert Moser, also of Vienna. Complete trotting
outfits were shipped with the horses.

A feature of interest to the admirers of trotting, just now,
is Mr. Bonner's second catalogue of horses owned by him.
The first was issued" by him in 1877, since which he has added
Maud S., 2K)8f; Rarus, 2:13£, trial, 2:1H; Edwin Forrest,
2:18, trial, 2:llf; Pickard, 2:18}; RusselhC a sister of Maud
S.; Melbouue, brother of Nutwood; Daybreak, out of the dam
of Jay-Eye-See, and many others to the collection.

John Splan has Gordon's stable— Clingstone, Nobby,
William H. and Guy— located at Chester Park, Cincinnati.
James Dustin has Cohnfield's stable, including Maxey Cobb,
located at the same place. Charles Grant, who has leaBed
Chester Park for this season, has Joe Bunker, Decoration, a
brother to Guy Wilkes, Ossie B. and Guy Wilkes, Jr., in his
charge .

A new trotting organization was formed at Syracuse, N. Y.,
on the 16th nit. It is called the Syracuse Driving Park
Association. E. D. Lewis was elected President; W. B. Kirk,
Vice-President; E.F.Allen, Secretary; E. Lodder, Treasurer.
The driving Park in the eighth ward has been leased for five
years. A four-days' trotting meeting will be held in June
next.

The racing season in England, under the rules of the Jockey
Club, began on March 22nd, at Lincoln, to be followed at
Liverpool on Thursday. The two important handicaps were
the Lincolnshire, a mile on the flat at Lincoln, and the Grand
National steeplechase at Liverpool.

John A. McKerron, of this city, has shipped to Count George
Fossi of Florence, Italy, some boots, weights and other trot-
ting paraphernalia, for use on the Count's noted RuBBian
stallion Meteor, who trotted a mile in Vienna, Austria, in
2:24*. ^

The newly-organized Pennsylvania State Trotting-hor6e
Breeders' Association will hold a meeting in Pittsburg, Oct.
6th, 7th. Stakes for yearlings, two-year-olds, three-year-olds,
four-year-olds, five-year-olds and stallions have been opened.

Work has been pushed forward vigorously at Jerome Park,
and the track will ere many days be ready for exercise work.
A twenty-four-stall stable has been built fcr the accommodation
of the Kelso string, which is expected this week.

The Rockaway Steeplechase Association announce that, in
addition to their Spring and Fall fixtures, they will hold a
meeting at Cedarhurst, July 1st, 3d, 5th.

The Great Metropolitan and the City and Suburba.
caps will be decided at the Epsom Spring meeting, ]
next week. The former will be run on Tuesday,
latter on Wednesday.

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April 3

THE KENNEL.

Doe owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of wlielps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of aire *nd dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Visit.

Mr Chas. Kaeding's setter Fannie by Traylors Fred—
Locan's Gypsey to Kegent by Royal Duke— Gift, on March
28, 1SS6. ' _

Whelps.

G- W Bassford's pointer bitch Josie Bow by King Bow—
Josie, whelped March 17, 1S86, seven, to Glen B. by Banger
Boy — Beautiful Queen. All bitches.

Death.

Mr. H. B. Brown has lost by distemper the liver and. white
pointer bitch by Guy — Lady Fern recently purchased from
Mr. W. C. Kennerly, White Post, Ya.

Two foreign-looking gentlemen, just from Australia, were
seen about the streets ou Wednesday last, having with them
two uncommonly good-looking greyhounds. We could not
learn anything about the animals, but hope some one will
give us all available data about them.

Mr. MerrittP. McKoon, of cocker- spaniel fame, who came
from Franklin, N. ¥., to El Cajon, San Diego county, a few
weeks since to live, writes that he is feeling much stronger and
better already. He has secured land and expects to build
during the summer. We are glad the change has proved
beneficial, and hope to see Mr. McKoon soon in San Francisco.
If our local spaniel fanciers could induce him to give them a
start iu cockers, it would be a good thing.

New Greyhound Blood.

Mr. Robt. R. Bulmore. at New Almaden, Santa Clara Co.,
writes that his friend Mr. F. S. Fielder, of Sidney, sent to
him by the steamship Australia, which arrived here on March
2d last, a pair of greyhounds, dog and bitch.

Mr. Bulmore says, "There is no doubt about these dogs
being thoroughbred, although my friend shipped them in
such a hurry he had not time to secure it, but will send full
particulars by mail. He says they are thoroughbred and not
related. I judge that the dog is about two years old, and the
bitch, say eighteen months. The bitch wbelped five pups ou
February 14th, on the voyage. Four sluts, two buckskin
with dark muzzles, and two fawn with dark points. One
dog pup, buckskin with black muzzle.

"Bothdogand bitcbare buckskin in colorwith dark muzzle,
a splendid match. The dog stands 26} inches at shoulder,
girths 30 inches, and measures 67 inches from tip to tip.
The bitch stands 24V inches, girths 27 inches, and is 59 inches
f r»m nose to tip of tail. I call them Sydney Boy and Lady
Victoria."

Mr. Cooney, one of the sportsmen of Santa Clara Co., saw
them the other day, and, to use his expression, they were
"lovely dogs and I must have a pup at any price."

We hope the dogs will turn out well, and see no reason
why they should not. Australia possesses as good coursing
strains as England, and some think even better. We shall
watch with interest the growth of the youngsters.

just what changes in methods of handling are necessitated
by the peculiar character of the ground frequented by the
local birds, or the habits of the birds themselves under the gun.

It is to be hoped that Mr. Hardie will be able to give
Bruce II plenty of work next season, and bring him up to
the field trials in shape to do justice to his eastern breaking.

We learn that two sons of Sensation are expected before
long. Good! We cannot have too many nor too good dogs.
The present drift is to pointers, not alone on the Pacific
Coast, but generally throughout America; Mr. Arnold Bur-
ges to the contrary notwithstanding. It is not hard to under-
stand why. Setters have degenerated until the average set-
ter is really not so much desired as it was a few years ago,
while the pointer has been improving, and knowledge of its
excellencies has been more generally diffused.

Perhaps the impulse toward the pointer is a little more
pronounced in California than elsewhere, for the reason that
here more than in other parts of the country, the peculiar
conditions are present which make that breed especially tit.
Hot weather, little water, steep hills, and long days, knock up
the setter rather more quickly than the pointer, although if
the former can have water frequently it does very excellent
work.

FoUowing the example set by Mr. Will S. Kittle, a good
many local, all-round sportsmen are going in for pointers and
Irish water-spaniels, and we must admit that one who owns
a good, well-broken pointer and a first-rate water-spaniel is
really well fitted out for shooting on the Pacific Coast.

It is true that neither of his dogs can be temporarily used
in place of the othnr, so that in this respect the setter man
perhaps is better off, because in a pinch his dog can work
both on upland and in the marshes. But, this slight advan-
tage will hardly outweigh the arguments in favor of special
dogs for special services.

Doggy men will find much that is interesting in the history,
by Mr. Arnold Surges, of the blood strains which combine to
form what is sometimes called the Llewellin. Much of the
matter is not new, but Mr. Burges writes with such com-
mand of facts and with such clearness as to make the article
well worth preserving.

Several articles will be furnished by Mr. Burges in the
same general line.

ing in any race is invariably productive of rapid and marked
depreciation. When, therefore, Mr. Laverack put forth his
table of descent, and claimed iu his book that instead of

The Dukes-Rhoebes and Laveracks.

A Day of Coursing1.

The coursing match held at Whitcomb's ranch last Sunday
was a success in point of attendance and sport. Seventeen
hounds were entered in the matches, and hares were plenti-
ful. The officers of the day were: Judges, Thomas Waite of
Brighton, Robert O. Mullane and Ed. Sheehan of Sacramento;
Steward, H. Greer; Slippers, P. Kelly and Andrew Larkin.
The following is the result of the matches:

First Tie — Maggie Powers beat Joe; Talleyrand beat Queen;
Democrat beat Lady Snow; Dynamite beat Butcher Boy;
Daisy beat Grismar; Phcebe Davies beat Lncy; Jim Blaine
beat Amazon; Lady S. beat Marooney's Nelllie; McCumb's
Nellie ran a bye.

Second Tie — Talleyrand withdrawn; Maggie Powers ran a
bye; Dynamite beat Democrat; Daisy beat Phcebe Davies;
McComb's Nellie beat Jim Blaine (it took two courses to decide
this match); Lady S. ran a bye.

Third Tie — Daisy beat Dynamite.
^Night coming on, the last ties were postponed till April
11th, when Lady S., Daisy and McComb's Nellie will finish
the coursing. — Bee.

«* ■

New Pointer.

Mr. J. H. Hardie, of Wells, Fargo & Co., received Iastweek«
by express, the pointer dog Bruce II, bred by J. H. Kraft,
New Albany, Ind., bv Hindoo, 2896 A. K. S. B.. out of Flight
3037 A. K. C. SLB. Hindoo by Faust, 2S84 A. K. C. S. B., out
of Devonshire J_,ass. Flight by Bow, 2S53 A. K. C. S. B., ou
of Madge. Bruce II, liver and white in color, stauds about
twenty-three and one-half inches at the shoulder, and
weighed one day after arrival sixty and one-half pounds,
although, of course, rather soft and lank. Iu field condition
he will weigh not far from sixty-four or five. He is a dog of
strongly marked form, powerfully framed, aud of great sub-
stance, while not in the least lumbering. Has a good head,
well-hung ears of fine leather, good Birong coat, albeit a trifle
cuarse, first-rate barrel, loins, legs and feet, and looks every
inch a workman. His tail is perfectly set on and finely
carried, but, to our eyes, seemed a trifle coarse. Take him
all round, and we do not know a more business-like looking
pointer. He shows subjection to ordinary commands, aud
has evidently been handled a good deal, so that it is probable
heis a broken dog. Looks to be about two years and a half
old. His breeding is very good, and the dog is worth noting
by the various owners of well-bred animals of the breed.

We have never seen Vandevort's Don, but we fancy
Bruce II is a good deal such a dog as Don. Nothing partic-
ularly fine-drawn or racy-looking about him, and lacking the
extreme quality which has come to be a characteristic of the
fashionable bench-bred pointer, but looking all over like an
animal ot great power and courage, aud at the same time of
fineness aud quality enough to please a connoiseur.
^ It is hardly to be expected that either Don or Bruce II will
ihow up in great style upon their introduction to Califor-
nia quails, but a little time aud use will enable them to show
guud work, and a little observation will teach their handlers

[By Arnold Burges.]
The reputation won by the dogs of the Duke-Bhcebes
and Laverack combination, now known as the LlewelUna,
world wide as it is, and the legitimate result of their triumphs
in the field and upon the bench, over all competitors, has
naturally awakened great interest in all that pertains to
them, and has given rise to claims and counter-claims which
can only be settled by examination of history prior to the
cross, and comparison of the dogs of both sides.

When stripped of the gilding of misrepresentation, and
brought down to actual facts, it is evident but little is known
of that history. On one side this is due to the common fail-
ure of breeders of the times to keep definite records, and on
the other to the craft which concealed the system pursued,
for the purpose of paving the way for claims that could not
be made if the system was known. To present the facts in
such way that they will force acceptance bj those who read,
is no easy task, for a host of prejudices, the result of long-
established belief, must be encountered, and no matter how
just a writer may be he is sure to be charged with bias, if not
willful, misrepresentation. Again, it is impossible to set early
history fairly before a reader without bringing in matters of
date since the combination, because it is only by the light of
recent disclosures that the truth of prior events can be made
out. The reason for the lateness of these disclosures is that
up to the time they were made no qaestion had been raised
upon the points involved. There had been a blind acceptance
of certain statements, and, by passing unchallenged, these had
acquired a quasi proof mark of reliability, which only the
strongest evidence could show was undeserved, and, as fre-
quently happens, the evidence was not brought forward till
called out by special circumstances. These statements formed
the keystone of the reputation of the dogs concerning
which they were made, and were therefore fit subjects for
examination at any time and by any tests, irrespective of the
time when such chanced to be discovered or called for.

The object of the present article is to recite the facts plainly,
draw from them what the writer deems fair deductions, and
then leave the readers of the Breeder aud Sportsman to
form their own conclusions. To this end it will be neces-
sary to take up first the Laveracks, then the Duke-Bhcebes,
and lastly the Llewellins or product of the combination, so
far as these are needed to support what will have been written
of their predecessors.

Mr. Laverack did not claim that his breed originated with
himself, or that it was in any degree the result of combina-
tions within his knowledge. On the contrary, as we shall
presently see, he claimed he purchased the strain and simply
kept it pure thereafter, improving and developing it by a
peculiar and original system of mating. Whether this was 60
or not, the facts will show.

The first noticeable thiog about the Laveracks is their
pedigree; a record so wonderful and so opposed to all ordi-
nary theories of breeding, that, as has been frequently said,
if proved correct, it revolutionizes all other systems. Let us
look at it a moment. Iu his book "The Setter," published
in London in 1S72, Mr. Laverack gave a table of pedigree,
commencing with Ponto and Old Moll, and ending with Dash
2d and Moll 3d, aud in a foot note said, "All the above dogs,
except Old Moll and Ponto, were bred by Mr. Laverack, and
are descended from the pure blood (supposed to have been
pure for thirty-five years) of the late Bev. H. Har-
rison, near Carlisle, who bred Old Moll and Ponto,
which animals Mr. Laverack procured in the year 1S25;
Bince that time he has kept up a continuous strain of pure
blood, consequently, Mr. Laverack, having had this strain for
more than forty-four years, makes a continuous blood for
over eighty years." How the Bev. Mr. Harrison bred his
dogs iB not shown, but Mr. Laverack's statements, in
other portions of his book, of his ideas of what constitutes
pure blood, taken in connection with the above, force the
conclusion that the stock had been inbred before Mr. Laver-
ack purchased his brace, or be would uot have considered it
pure. Be this as it may, the table shows that, starting with
Ponto and Old Moll, Mr. Laverack produced his entire breed
by a continued series of incestuous unions in which brothers
and sisters were mated, and the closest possible conbinations
were made in every generation, aud that this was kept up for
about forty years, as nearly as can be calculated from what
has been shown of the ages at which he bred his dogs. No
similar example of inbreeding can be found in the history of
the world, except in the theory of origin of the human race,
and however that resulted at a time when disease had not
impaired the vital forces, subsequent results have so changed
the original condition of all living creatures of which we have
knowledge, that modern experience shows continued inbreed-

depreciation he had obtained as strong, healthy and perfect a
breed as could be found, he, if truthful, controverted the
experience and opinions of the most scientific breeders and
investigators, and proved them ignorant of the first principles
of breeding in comparison with himself.

Mr. Laverack no doubt tried to keep his strain as pure, i. e.,
uncrossed, as possible iu conformity with natural law. He
strove to build up a breed of such distinctive characteristics
that he would be justified in giving it his name. Iu this his
action was commendable. There is no donbt that he bred in
and in, or "interbred," as he called it, to a greater or less
degree, though never to the extent he claimed and that his ped-
igree shows. It is also unquestionable that the same physical
exhibitions followed his "interbreeding" that other men have
observed, and that he attempted to overcome the bad results
by crosses more or less radical. He admits in his book that
he tried cros-iug several times, but, finding the result unsat-
isfactory, did uot keep the progeny. It has been proved that
he made crosses he denied, that he did keep a portion of the
progeny, that he attempted to account for the difference
between them and others of his breed by utterly unreasonable
theories of reversion, and that he tried to conceal his experi-
ments and pass his dogs off as pure in the sense of uncrossed,
bv including all under the same general pedigree, which cer-
tainly did not apply to some of them. For this untruthful-
ness he has justly been condemned.

The announcement of a theory opposed to accepted
views is always received with doubt and suspicion by the
public, and Mr. Laverack's pedigrees have been distrusted
from the first by those who judged on general principles,
even if they were not behind the scenes as to his practices.
That this distrust was not so universal as to present the
pedigrees gaining any hold upon popular confidence,
was due to the circumstances of the time which were specially
favorable to them. The first bench show ever held occurred
in 1859, and was the result of the efforts of a few gentlemen
to awaken an interest in the improvement of dogs, and spe-
cially of the sporting classes. Prior to this time, though
members of old families undoubtedly possessed well-bred dogs,
records of their mating and descent had not been kept, and
pedigree was a thing practically unknown in canine matters.
As soon, therefore, as the new movement was set on foot, and
supplemented by the issue of the Kennel Club's stud-book,
pedigrees became the rage, and the longer these appeared on
paper the greater was the value and the faith given to them.
Mr. Laverack was an old sportsman, and his dogs enjoyed a
local reputation, though they were no better, as he admits,
than those in a number of other kennels. This demand for
pedigree gave him just the opportunity for reputation-making
he desired, and he at once issued his miraculous table of
descent, which was accepted without question, though, as
was afterwards shown, it was antagonistic to the pedigrees he
had previously given of some of his dogs. In 1S69, Daisy, by
Dash II out of Moll III, won in the Shrewsbury field trials,
and was followed in 1S71 and 1872 by Countess and Nelly,
which, Mr. Laverack declared, were her sisters, though, in the
case of the former, subsequent investigation made this doubt-
ful. The quality displayed by these grand bitches confirmed
the general belief in the excellence of the strain, and led
breeders to regard it as the best foundation for an improved
race of setters. It is not generally known that Mr. Llewellin
brought out Countess and Nelly, and that to Mr. Buckell, a
cousin of Mr Llewellin's and the breaker of that gentleman's
dogs, the entire credit for the success of Countess is due.
The writer has in his possession a copy of a letter from Mr.
Laverack, in which, after expressing his gratification at
Countess' winning, he says of Mr. Buckell: "I desire to be
particularly remembered to him, and both of you richly
deserve your success; had Countess been in other hands she
would have been useless." This amounts to an admission
lhat the winnings of the best bitch that ever raced under the
Laverack name, and who did more than any other to make a
reputation for the strain, were due less to intrinsic goodness
than to expert handling, and when, in addition to this, we
have the fact that, apart from these three bitches, no other
representative of the breed has shown anything above very
moderate field form, up to the present time, it is not unreason-
able to claim that the field quality of the breed, as a whole,
has been greatly overrated, and its value as a source of
improvement to others is less than has been claimed.

It was not till Mr. Llewellin protested the entry of Comet
as a Laverack, at the Alexandra Palace Show, upon the
ground of cross-breeding in his ancestors by Mr. Laverack,
that any public assault upon the pedigree was made. The
protest was referred to a committee of the Kennel Club, and
in support of it Mr. Llewellin produced evidence, both by
conflicting statements and by admissions of Mr. Laverack",
and also by statements of those who had personal knowledge
of his manner of breeding, which proved the making of
crosses which Mr. Laverack denied, that he gave different
pedigrees of certain dogs ou several occasions; and, in addi-
tion, showed that bis attempts to cover up the evidence of
crosses by claims of reversion, were opposed to experience
and common sense. I have not space to reproduce the evi-
dence, even if it was desirable, nor is it necessary, as the
result of it is sufficient to satisfy any reasonable man of its
character and force, that result being an official statement by
the committee that it "could uot endorse Mr. Laverack's
pedigrees or his pedigree tables," and the return to Mr.
Llewellin of the deposit he was required to make, which
could have been forfeited if he had failed to make out his case.
The matter did not stop with his proof of the pedigrees,
for the investigation brought out the fact that Mr. Laverack
did not obtain Old Moll from the Bev. H. Harrison. No less
a person than the editor of The Field, the leading sporting
paper of England, iu the issue of May 20, ISS2, said "it ia
doubtful whether Mr. Laverack's memory served him cor-
rectly, for we have recently heard from Sir Frederick Graham
that Mr. LaveracK bought his original setter bitch from Mr.
Connell, banker of Carlisle, for S£ Ss., aud crossing her with
his (Sir F. Graham's) strain formed his breed. This last
point is, however, simply one of curiosity, though as Sir Fred-
erick Graham's setters were originally from Mr. Gatacre's and
Sir V. Corbett's kennel, it would account for the cross of the
Laverack and Duke-Bhcebe strain, answering so well in Mr.
Llewellin's bands/' This statement was fully confirmed by
the well-known Edward Armstrong, in the issue of the suc-
ceeding week, who said that he positively knew Mr. Laver-
ack bought Old Moll from Mr. Connell, and did so by advice
of his (Armstrong's) father. Healsosaid, "I know the crosses
to a nicety — every one of them — that Mr. Laverack made
from the late Sir James Graham's and the present baronet's
kennel at the Flat. I also know the whole secret of Mr. Lav-
erack's system of crossing." To sum up, then, we find that
prior to 1S6S, when the first combinatiou with Bhcebe was
made, the Laveracks had nothing to recommend them except
a pedigree which was subsequently proved utterly untrust-
worthy, the trial winnings of Daisy, Countess and Nelly all

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being of later date. It is evident, therefore, that the claim
pnt forth by the Laveracks' supporters, that the combination
■was the resaifc of the quality displayed by those dogs, is
entirely without foundation.

Turning now to the other side we find no such preposter-
ous claim to an Adam-and-Eve descent, but we do find that the
kennels of Mr. Gatacre and Sir Vincent Corbett had a repu-
tation for goodness equal to any of the day, and their dogs
were unquestionably bred as carefully as the best, though no
record of the different matings had been kept, and, on paper,
their pedigree makes but a poor show in comparison with the
Laverack's pretensions. We find also, that before this first
combination Duke, Rhcebe's later mate, had publicly proved
he possessed the highest field quality, and had won the rep-
utation of being one of the best dogs in England.

Sir Vincent Corbett's slut, bred to Sir Frederick Graham's
old Duke, produced the Duke subsequently sold to Mr. Bar-
clay Field, whose meeting with Rhcebe was destined to
become world-renowned in its results. No ignoble blood
coursed in Duke's veins, for his sire was the son of Dart and
Bess, descended from the Gatacre kennel, while his dam was
by Kollo out of a bitch of the noted Broudesert strain, and
that he was worthy of illustrious lineage was proved by his
record. In 1S76 he made his appearance at Stafford, iu the
second field trial ever run, where he won first prize. The
next year at Stafford he again won first, and at Bala divided
second; at Shrewsbury the following year he won second,
and two years later at Southampton, won first in the All-Aged
Stakes, and with his owners' Kate divided second in the
braces; the same year at Shrewsbury, with Kate, he again
divided second in the braces. Thus we see that during a
period of four years he ran at sis different meetings, and
won as good as second in every trial, a record which ranks
among the best ever made, and which could not be made by
any but a strictly first-class performer.

Rhcebe was a black, white and tan bitch, bred by Mr.
Thomas Statter, one of the most noted breeders of good field
dogs in England. She possessed a large portion of Gordon
blood, her dam Psyche being a cross between t;he Gordon
Castle and South Esk Kennels, and her sire Rake a nearly
pure Gordon. Many attempts have been made to belittle
Rhoebe by imputing an impure cross in her pedigree, and
Mr. Lort, when he came to this country to instruct (?)
Americans by judging at the New York show, declared she
had a curl in her tail derived from a collie cross through
her sire. Mr. Hackett, Rake's owner, being dead, this
libel could not be officially denied, but, fortunately for the
grand old bitch, other gentlemen were living who knew fully
as well as Mr. Lort Rake's pedigree, and these at once
denounced the assertion, of which, by the way, no particle of
proof was offered, so that no one pretends to put any confi-
dence in it but those who, through jealousy, strive to injure
the Llewellins. Aspersions cannot alter the fact that Rhoebe
proved an exceptional breeder, all of her offspring, though
the get of three different dogs, turning out grand fielders,
and Borne of them becoming the most noted dogsof the world,
thus giving her a record that no other bitch has ever equaled,
one which, with all sensible men, most effectually disposes of
her detractors.

The first combination with Rhoebe was made in 1S6S, when
Bhe was bred to Laverack's Dash II. From this litter came
Bruce, the first Shrewsbury champion and a winner in other
trials. In 1S69 she was bred to Field's Duke, producing the
great crack Dan, with Dick and Dora, probably the three best
dogs in point of combined field quality and power to transmit
their own goodness to their offspring evet known in one
litter. In 1870 she was bred to a Laverack dog named Fred,
but not Fred II, as is erroneously stated in the stud-hook.
This dog had no number, but was purchased from his breeder
by Mr. Statter. From this union sprang Rake, Ruby and Rose,
and from another by Fred, the next year, came Rob Roy. It
ia hardly necessary to state that these dogs were all trial win-
ners, as their records are well known to every one having
any pretension to canine knowledge.

Having now the history on both sides up to the combina-
tion, and having also the records of both and of their descend-
ants, I may ask, what does it all show ? First, that the kennels
from which Duke and Rhcebe sprang had a high reputation
before the Laveracks had any, except such as was given them
by the original similarity in blood through Old Moll, pur-
chased by Mr. Laverack from Mr. Gonnell and not from the
Rev. Mr. Harrison, as he declared. This is a mild statement,
for Stonehenge (Mr. Walsh, editor of the Field) says in the
third edition of The Dogs of the British Isles: "A greatrmany
strains of English setters might be adduced from all parts of
the country, but notably from the north of England, with
claims superior to those of Mr. Laverack's strain up to the
time of tb.p institution of field trials. Among them were the
Graham and Corbett breeds, those of the Earl of Tankerville,
Lord Warterpark, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Bayley, Mr. Lort, Mr.
Jones (of Oscott), Major Cowan, Mr. Withington, Mr.
Paul Haskett and Mr. Calver, the last two being a good deal
crossed with Gordon blood." Second, that no Laverack dog
has shown the field quality of Duke. Third, that no Laver-
ack bitch has equalled Rhcebe as a breeder. Fourth, that the
combination of Laverack with Rhcebe and with the Duke-
Rhcebes has not produced dogs superior to the Duke-
Rhcebes. Fifth, that apart from Daisy, Countess and Nelly,
no Laverack of either sex has ever shown first-class field
form, and consequently they were exceptions from which the
breed cannot be judged. Sixth, that no other combination
with the Laveracks has produced dogs equal to those of the
combination with Rhoebe and the Duke-Rhcebes.

What are the reasonable deductions from these undeniable
facts? Simply, that the kennels from which Duke and
Rhcebe descended were, as Stonehenge practically says,
better than Mr. Laveracks; that Duke and Rhoebe were
themselves superior to the Laveracks; that to them and not
to the Laveracks the success of the combination is due, and
that it was a great mistake to breed away from the Duke-
Rhcebe blood rather than up to it.
Hillsdale, Michigan.

ATHLETICS.

The gymnasium is a splendid place to kill the blues or
knock out spring fever. If one feeling himself under the
control of either the above ills, instead of lying on a sofa and
courting painful ideas should come around the gymnasium,
"shuck his linen, "get into an exercising rig and work with
a will, take a half-hour's exercise playing hand ball, calisthen-
ics, working the rounds of the pulleys, sparring, jumping,
putting the shot, rope climbing, or run a half mile — any of
these exercises — until he is thoroughly warmed up, then
winding up with a bath and a good rubbing. This will make
one feel like a daisy and a new man, so to say. Any member
of the gymnasium will corroborate the above statement.

All the functions of the individual who resigns himself to
inglorious inactivity suffer, and the nervous system acquires
excessive impressibility, while the muscular system loses its
strength, and the different vital functions are exercised slug-
gishly, reproaching the owner with his love of rest. — St. Louis
Republican.

Julian Hawthorne, the novelist, was quite an athlete when
at Harvard College, and John C. Heenan, who was his
instructor, used to say to him: "If you'll put yourself under
my care I'll guarantee that in less than two years you can lick
any man in America." That was many years ago, but Mr.
Hawthorne has not forgotten the benefits of muscular exer-
cise, and his fondness for athletics still sticks to him, and he
keeps in training all the time. One of his daily practices is
to run fifteen miles before breakfast. From his home in Sag
Harbour down to the sea is a distance of seven and one-half
miles; he trots down every morning, summer and winter, takes
a sea bath, and brings back home a raging appetite for break-
fast.— Melbourne Sportsman.

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The Athletic Club of Chico has elected the following offi-
cers: President, Park Henshaw; Vice-President, E. N.
Schmitt; Secietary, J. H. Gunby; Treasurer, Sterling Dunn;
Sergeant-at-Arms, Fred Steves; Board of Directors, W. J.
O'Connor, N. O. Barham, D. A. Williams, Dr. B. P. Clarke,
B. F. True, H. Greenland.

Practice For Short Distances.

Mr. F. H. Rockwell, an enthusiastic sportsman of Warren,
Pa., called on Tuesday last and entertained us for several
hours with tales of Minnesota chicken shooting in company
with Mr. S. B. Dilley, and old Ranger, and of many trouting
trips to the Nepigon and other famous streams. Mr. Rock-
well has for several years spent September with Mr. Dilley
somewhere on the prairies, and says that half of old Ranger's
excellencies have never been told. He describes Mr. Dilley
as a smallish, quick, wiry, positive man, as full of friendli-
ness and goodfellowship as one could desire, and withal a
tirst-rate shot and handler of dogs, of which he has many
good ones, all pointers. Not for many a day have we passed
a while more pleasantly than with Mr. Rockwell.

A distinguished-looking gentleman, apparently from
Trnckee or some other foreign part, F. A. Taft by name, is
visiting San Francisco.

It would be perhaps advisable, before proceeding with the
above subject, to call attention to the proper amount of time
that should elapse after a meal before any hard exercise is
taken. To draw a strict line upon this point is impossible,
as natures differ materially as regards the conditions of body
under which they can best undergo fatigue. A man in the
happy possession of a good digestion can take his exercise at
a much earlier hour than the unfortunate owner of a bad
one; and thin, wiry men are generally able to commence
sooner than their stouter brethren. In determining, there-
fore, the exact time when the practice should be done, the
state of the stomach must be carefully considered; and this
should vary according to the length of the course to be
traversed. So astonishing are the different results of this
analysis of temperament, constitution and exercise, that it
would not be difficult to find six athletes who, after having
dined together, would take their practice at such different
times after that meal as to cause three hours to elapse between
the work of the first and that of the last. Therefore, in
naming any particular time for an athlete to commence exer-
cise, I put it forward for his general guidance, leaving him to
use his own judgment in curtailing or lengthening such time.

A sprint race should be run whilst the stomach is strong
and free from any feeling of void; consequently, about a
couple of hours after a meal a move should be made towarcs
work. From two to three hours and a half should elapse
after a meal if the distance to be run is under 600 yards, but
beyond that distance at least three and a half hours should
pass. The shorter the course is, and where strength rather
than wind is required, the less time need be allowed for
digestion, and vice versa. Should it ever occur that by some
unforseen circumstances a later hour has arrived than that
at which it was first intended to go out, and the stomach has
not been able to receive any support since the last meal, it
will be much better to leave the practice undone altogether
than to risk the chance of doing a serious injury to the
system.

The time having arrived in the morning, afternoon, or
evening, according to convenience, when the real hard work
is to be done, attention will be required to the following
matters: — The subject of quick starting is one which I
strongly counsel amateur pedestrians to study more than they
do at present. It is a great reproach against them that so few
know how to "stand on a mark," and the exhibitions often
made are really lamentable. Professional runners devote
three or four hours daily to this one particular, and yet ama-
teurs will only make three or four attempts, and possibly
omit the practice altogether. In a sprint race of 100 yards, a
good start often foreshadows the victory. I am frequently
astonished at noticing many really good performers train over
the whole course once, and sometimes twice, a day, but make
no attempt to improve there starting capabilities. If a man
has a friend sufficiently obliging, let him procure his assist-
ance in practicing starts with him, and by friendly rivalry
excite him to constant attention. By the help of another in
giving the signal with the voice, by strikiug two stones to-
gether, hitting a fence with a stick, or, better still, by cap
and pistol, some pleasant and useful exercise may be done.

At tho present day, when the role is becoming universal at
amateur athletic meetings to penalize a man for going beyond
his mark before the signal is given, there is only one proper
method of starting. The body should be held in a slightly
stooping posture, inclining forward a little, with the right
foot placed about twelve inches behind the left. Standing
thus lightly on the toes, the most strained attention should
be paid to the expected signal, and every muscle prepared to
act the moment of its delivery. Even in cases where the rale
of putting a man back for overstepping his mark is not
enforced, this will be found the best plan. No breath or
strength is wasted in a succsesion of ineffectual "breakings
away," and the very quietness, steadiness, and strained
watchfulness of the position inspire not only the athlete with
some degree of confidence, but also his adversary with a little
fear. This style of starting should be practised most assidu-
ously on every available occasion, particular attention being
given to the length of the first three strides. This is a most
useful and telling point. One of the best men at starting I
ever knew, an amateur champion of his year, would cover
more ground in his first three strides than in any other three
during the race.

The amount of actual practice for a sprint race should vary
each day, tht, best speed nearly always adopted. For a hun-
dred yards, sharp buists of fifty or sixty yards, with an occa-
sional run over the whole distance, will soon cause an
improvement in form. Never allow the practice of two suc-
cessive days to be exactly similar in character, and, above all

things, do not be slovenly in the performance of a single yardt
as otherwise slight benefit will arise from the exercise.

A quarter of a mile is a favorite distance with amateurs,
and there is very little doubt that as regards the winning of
prizes it is more profitable than most others. There is
scarcely an athletic meeting complete without it; and so few
really good quarter-mile performers exist, that the chances of
any runner above mediocrity in a race of this distance are
greater than those of many a first-class runner in others.
One reason of this is the impossibility of attaining any degree
of excellence at a quarter of a mile without a careful training,
the highest speed and some good staying power being
required for its successful performance. For this distance
and 600 yards the style of training is very similar, and the
following remarks will apply equally to the latter, excepting
only that practice over the whole course of the longer dis-
tance should not be made so often.— Guide to Athhtic
Training.

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Sheffield Sprinting.

The Shrovetide handicap was concluded yesterday after-
noon, and produced one of the most sensational finishes ever
known in the annals of the sport. The final heat was run
twice, a circumstance that to the best of our knowledge has
never previously occurred in connection with Sheffield handi-
caps. On both occasions H. M. Johnson of America won,
and fairly vindicated his superiority over his opponents.
There is no doubt that Johnson did not run so well on Mon-
day as his supporters expected, but, like Smith, who won the
Whitsuntide handicap of 1881, Johnson ran better every time
he went to his mark. His form on Monday was nothing, and
not much better than Tatter-sail's, and with South only a yard
worse than Johnson or Tattersall the result was not consid-
ered by the talent to be a good thing for any one. At no time
was more than 6 to 4 procurable about Johnson, and with
South figuringato to 2, Tattersall at 9 to 2, and Edge at 6 to 1,
nothing less than 25 to 1 was accepted about Marriott. Yes-
terday morning Johnson became a better favorite, and after
arriving at the grounds he was in rare request at 5 to 4, while
South receded to 3 to 1, a like figure being betted against
Tattersall. The runners who appeared for the first heat were
Johnson, Isaacs, Lockwood and South. When they went to
their marks there would be fully five thousand spectators
present, the betting ruling at 5 to 4 against Johnson, 3 to 1
each against South and Tattersall, 6 to 1 against Edge, 25 to
1 against Marriott, and 50 to 1 any other offered. The man-
agement was something wretched, and as soon as the runners
appeared the spectators swarmed near to the course. The
first heat produced a desperate struggle between Johnson and
South, the referee's award being in favor of Johnson by a
foot, but there is no doubt that, whether intentionally or not,
Isaacs swerved towards Johnson to such an extent as to seri-
ously impede his running. Johnson of Blackburn was an
absentee for the second heat, which Edge won in a yard faster
time than Johnson, and then Hudson beat Wise. As Johnson
was expected to run a bit faster in the final, pencillers offered
to take odds, and 5 to 4 was laid on both Johnson (S3yds.)
and Edge (86£yds.) while Hudson (S5}yds.)had no backers at
50 to 1. It was almost six.o'clock when the trio turned out
for the final, and after they had taken up their positions Wil-
kinson attempted to fire the pistol, but the cap snapped with-
out exploding the powder. All three left their marks as one
man, and despite the cries of Wilkinson to comeback, they ran
the distance through, Johnson winning by two yards, with
Hudson a like distance in the rear of Edge. On Wilkinson
being interrogated he declared it no start, and at about 6 :20 the
trio again wended their way to the starting point. During the
interval between the two final heats all efforts to restrain the
crowd were futile, and nothing could be seen of the men until
they were near the tape, when it was seen that Johnson was
leading, and he finally passed the referee a yard in advance of
Edge, who was three yards in front of Hudson. Johnson
took his breathings at Morecambe, under the eye of George
H. Smith, of Pittsburg, assisted by a Sheffield novice. — BelVa
Life.

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In connection with each of the Myers-George matches
there will be a series of contests open to all amateurs. The
programmes are as follow*: May 1st, 70-yard, 250-yard, half-
mile, and 1-mile handicap runs; 1-mile handicap walk; 80-
yard hurdle handicap, 6 hurdles 3 ft high. Entrance-fee 50
cents for each man for each event. Entries close April 24th,
to H. Fredricks, 16 Spruce street. May 3th. 70-yard. 220-
yard, j-mile, and 2-mile handicap runs; H-mile handicap
walk; 2 mile bicycle handicap. Entries close May 1st, as
above. May loth, 70-yar', 3u0-yard, 1.000-yard, and U-mile
handicap runs; 1-miie handicap walk; 250-yard run for" those
who have never won a first or second prize in an open event.
Entries close May 8th, as above.

AQUATICS.

Mr. Adolph B. Spreckels dropped in upon us one day last
week, and in five minutes conversation incidentally men-
tioned a half dozen things of interest in connection with
yachts and yachting.

The dailies have stated that Lurline's new suit of sails was
being made in the east, which is an error, as Messrs. Simpson
and Fisher of this city are doing the work.

The Halcyon is expected down from the river next week,
and General Morrow and Mr. J. D. Grant will soon Le plough-
ing the brine of Richardson's Bay.

White Wing has recently been sold to Captain Chittenden
who also owns Lolita, and who will use both yachts in carry-
ing pleasure parties.

A party of young San Franciscans have hired Lolita fcr thr
season and are studying " Pinafore" in order to get up theie
nautical form.

The schooner yacht Rambler has been sold to San Diego
people for pleasure purposes.

Doctor Merritt's Casco is soon expected, from her winter
quarters in Oakland Creek.

Why do not Messrs Spreckels, Grant and Merritt make a
race, say to Monterey, the Farralloues, Hawaiian Islands or
I somewhere else near by ? They all own superb yachts and are
competent navigators.

A race to Japan would be worth while.

The result of very few minutes chat with Mr. Spre
clines us to believe that if other yachtsmen woo Id make
point to call on us early in each week, and give us
items, the Aquatics could be made an interesting fe i
the paper.

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April 3

EOD.

Catfish and Eels.

[For the Breeder and Sfobtsslai*.]
"Catfish, sonny ? Too kin let yer pile! Kotched 'era large and small ?-
Git a big one on yer line, and— golly! Don't he haul?
Kotched 'em bigger 'n a man, on the ole Mississip !—
Ef you got one on your line you couldn't hold your grip;
Kotched 'em on the Wawkeen, too. You bet !— Right smart !—
Why. Borne av them Wawkeen catfish would fill a cart ?—
•Hev tails?'— Well, who ever seed fishes as didn't hev tails ?—
'Hev scales?' Who ever seed a fish as didn't hev scales ?
Always— uv co'se— 'ceptin' Whales!

•>To eels on this coast ?'- Why, sonny, you must be green !—
I've seed 'em nine foot long!— on the San Wawkeen!—
And kotched 'em , too, with a ord'nary line and pole :—
(You always ketch the biggest in the deepest hole!)
'Nine foot long?'— Well, not edzactly, myself, jist then;
But I've seed 'em kotched by others— fully ten !—
■ Hev tails?' — Well, who ever seed fishes as didn't hev tails ? —
'Hev scales?" — Who ever seed a fish as didn't hev Bcales?—

Always— uv co'se— 'ceptin WHALES ' ! !'

Pleasa>-ton, March 30, 1886. J- K- P-

Troutiaer in the Sierra Nevadas.

By permission of the author, we publish an account of a
trip to Webber Lake, written by our lriend Mr. J. II. Adams
to an eastern acquaintance, two years ago. It will interest
all fishermen, and also the maDy who are arranging for a little
vacation during the summer. Mr. Adams writes:

Leaving San Francisco July 6, on the 3:30 p. m. overland
train, we arrived at Trockee. the eastern slope of the Sierra
Nevada Mountains, at 5 a. m. the nest morning. Here we
went to the hotel and had breakfast, and at about 6:30 three
six-horse coaches, holding twenty passengers each, started
for Lake Tahoe, about fomteen miles south of Trnckee.

Lake Tahoe is a very largo lake, and thousands speud their
summer vacations around its shores. The fish are plentiful,
and are caught weighing thirty pounds, but average about
one and a half pounds. They are caught generally with
hand lines in ]orty or fifty feet of water, using minnows for
bait, by still fishing; and also by trolling with spoon with an
immense nfbetor, cone-shaped, and with two wings, and a
lot of shark nooks below it. The line used in still fishing,
and in trolling also, is a big, heavy, coarse, common line, and
the hooks are larger than "0" Sproat. These fish are called
red trout, or Tahoe trout, or Truckee trout. There is no
game quality about them; they do not bite welt, and when
hooked'do not fight at all. Some of my friends have fished
in Tahoe with rod, reel and small spoons, and have caught
as many fish as those fishing with the barbarous Tahoe rig,
but they all condemn the fish as having no gameness, and
they are not very good eating either.

The scenery of Lake Tahoe is grand, but life is too short
to waste any time in fishing for its gameless inhabitants.
We have, therefore, never been there, and probably never
will go, except to stay a day or two to see the various points
of interest. One thing amused me in watching the Tahoe
passengers as they started that morning; many of the ladies
had Saratoga trunks. There were a good many tourists, some
Britishers, etc., etc., but in the whole crowd of about sixty-
three was only one fishing rod, and it looked like a poor one.
The other fifty-nine did not fish, or if they did, used drop
lines and "yanked" the fish. By the way, I have seen sev-
eral Tahoe rigs, aud they all have on them sinkers of about
half a pound weight.

Well, the elegant coaches and the passeDgers disappeared
and up drove one conveyance, the Webber lake stage. It
was a fine vehicle, about fifty years old. One spring was
broken and was tied together with rope. The four mustangs
were harnessed chiefly with rope; and a worse old rattletrap
and rig in general you never saw. The driver "Ward '* was,
however, a bright, attentive young fellow, aud a good reins-
man. We were the only passengers, and we three sat on the
front seat, and the balance of the load was tied on behind.
It consisted of one small trunk and valise, also some boxes of
fruit, etc., and the body of ihe stage contained several sacks
of gTain, because at Webber no grain can be grown. The sea-
son is too short and cold.

We had some trouble in getting started, as the horses were
frightened by a locomotive, and, after trying to run away, got
all tangled up in their harness; bat once started we traveled
along smoothly and rapidly, the little mustangs proving to be
"goers.'* The road passed through beautiful scenery. We
were among the pines, at an elevation above the sea of from
5,000 to 7,000 feet, with the mountains, snow covered, rising
above us thousands of feet higher. Occasional patches of
snow were strewn across the road, and we saw many of the
deep scarlet "snow plant."

The morning was lovely, but about ten o'clock it became
quite sultry, and soon we could see one or two small clouds
in the sky. Ward looked at them and said we would have a
thunder shower; but although the clouds grew rapidly larger
and blacker, and the thunder commenced to ramble, we
arrived at our destination about twelve o'clock (thirty-four
miles in five hours), before the storm came; but we reached
shelter none too soon, for by odo o'clock we were in the midst
of the most terrific thunder-storm I ever witnessed. The
hailstones that fell in vast quantities were over one quarter
of an inch in diameter, and they were square. Tbey had
such a short distance to fall that the corners were not
roumded. The pigs ran squealing, the cattle exposed to
the storm bellowed and were frantic with pain and fright,
while the lightening was the crookedest and brightest I
ever saw, and the thunder! well, it was thunder!
Poor Mrs. A, was very much frightened, but I enjoyed it.
One of our intimate fishing companions, Captain L., disap-
peared when the storm commenced, and after the storm had
lasted about an hour I searched for him, and finally found
him in his room in bed, and his head covered up. How I
did laugh at him! Finally he got up, said be always went to
bed in the afternoon to take a nap, but he bad slept enough.
He then took a drink of whisky. Suddenly there came a
brilliant flash and an almost instantaneous peal of thunder,
aud the way he retired to his feather bed was almost as instan-
taneous.

Weil, finally the storm passed away; the Captain appeared
and gave the Doctor (as they call me) and Mrs. A. his report
on the fishing — and the fishermen. He had been there about
a week. There were in the notel about thirty guests. Of
these about twenty were ladies and children, and of the gen-
tlemen ODly three or four were good fishermen, so there was
not very much fishing done. Still the fish were taking the
spoon and flies, trolling so ravenously that one good fisher-
man could catch in a day all the fish that could be eaten

the next day by all in the hotel. I asked him about fly-fish-
ing, and he said the water was getting quite clear (it had
been quite muddy from high water, melting snows, etc.), but
that the fish would not rise to a fly, aud that the only fly
they took in trolling was a bright yellow body with gray
wings. He was positive the trout would not rise to the fly,
as several had tried. Well, I said nothing, but determined
to try for myself that evening.

My wife was tired, and decided not to go on the lake. My
guide would not be available until the next day, but a boat
hid been reserved for us aud everything was comfortable.
The captain, seeing me rig up my fly rod, invited me to go
in his boat that evening, and after supper we started out, he
rowing and trolling, and I casting. Pretty soon I had a
noble rise and hooked my fish. He (the fish) shook his head
at me like a dog, and then away he went, and I could not
check him till he had run out over sixty yards of line, when
he jumped out of the water, and sullenly shakiug his head,
came reluctantly towards the boat. Then he started and
went under the boat like a flash, doubling my rod and almost
breaking it. But I managed to get my rod under the boat
and up on the other side, and then, whizz! away the line
went, and another glorious rnn of sixty or seventy yards.
Then he came, under protest, back towards the boat about
forty yards, when he started for the bottom, but soon -got
tired cf that, and, gradually yielding to the steady strain,
came to the boat, though even to the last struggling against
capture. Finally I brought him exhausted to the side of the
boat. The captain stopped rowing (he had been rowing
very slowly, so as to keep his spoon from catch-
ing on the bottom), and slipping the lauding net
under the fish, brought him in with a whoop and
a cry "Hurrah! for the first trout caught casting this season."
The" scales showed his weight to be one aud three-quarter
pounds, and he was a beauty. Just as we gave him the
quietus with a stick the Captain resumed his oars, and had
hardly commenced rowing before a tish struck his spoon;
so he dropped his oars and we drifted for a few minutes,
while he played and saved his fish, weight one and a quarter
pounds; while he was so engaged I kept casting and
caught one small tish, weight about half a pound, which I
returned to its native element to grow, aud" hooked also a
one pound fish, which I saved; and so we kept on till in was
dark. In that one aud a quarter hours I caught seven fish,
averaging one and a half pounds each, and he caught four of
nearly the same average weight.

These Webber lake trout are the gamest fish of their size
I ever caught. The Little Truckee river rises twelve miles
up in the mountains, and empties into this little lake, which
is about three-quarters of a mile square and 150 feet deep,
except perhaps une-fourth of its area, which has about eight
feet of water," the bottom covered with grass and water- weeds
forming excellent hiding places and feeding ground. These
trout were transported from the head waters of the Feather
river, which rises about ten miles away, by Dr. Webber some
twelve years ago. They bave a splendid stream to spawn in,
and get through spawning in May, aud about June commence
returning to their summer abode, hut they do notregaiu their
strength and plumpness till July 1st.

The Feather river flows into the Yuba, thence into the
Sacramento river, and thence to the ocean. The progenitors
of the Webber lake trout were undoubtedly anadromous
trout. Their flesh is a delicate pink, and tbey are as fine eat-
ing as any fish I ever ate; but these fish do not appear to go
farther down than Webber lake. I have fished from its out-
let for over a mile down a rocky canyon with beautiful holes,
and neither saw nor caught a fish. About a mile below the
outlet there is a perpendicular fall of 150 feet, making it
impossible for any fish to get up it. This stream flows into
the main Truckee river, which empties into Pyramid lake,
which has no outlet.

Webber lake is bountifully sapplied with food for the
trout. At the inlet, in August and September, are thousands
of grasshoppers, and many insects and flies abound on the
surface of the lake. The numerous small rivulets that run
into the lake are full of minnows about two inches long, and
they also abound along the shores of the lake, which is over
7,000 feet above the level of the sea; the wacer is ice-cold
and patches of snow are on its shore until the middle of
July.

The hotel is very pleasant, and is on the lake shore. The
mosquitos in June are troublesome in the evening, but do
not come into the house, aud in July they disappear. On
one side of the lake there is a beautiful pebbly beach. On
two sides the tamarack woods grow to the water's edge, and
on the fourth side is a beautiful meadow, where about 200
head of cows feed every summer. Oh! such cream and such
butter! The hotel will hold about thirty guests, and they
have about a dozen boats.

Well, tbe morning after we arrived Mrs. Adams was keen
for the sport, so with our guide rowing, she took the stern of
the boat and I sat or stood in the bow. We started out at 10
o'clock and returned to the hotel at 1 o'clock with twenty-
two fish, averaging one pound each. That afternoon the
same amount of fishing (about three hours} gave us twelve
fish, and that evening we caught seventeen, those in the
evening were much larger, on an average, than the others.
This made fifty-one trout and thej' weighed seventy-two
pounds. She caught all of her's by trolling and I caught all
mine casting. Our catch was about equal in number and
weight.

That night the guides and myself cleaned the fish and left
them spread out in the cold all night; at 4 a. m. the next day
he got up and packed them with dry hay in a box which had
holes bored in it; the stage left at 5 a. m., caught the train at
Truckee at 10 a. m., and at six o'clock that night they were
in San Francisco. Tbe next day my partner received them
and sent them around to friends, and all found them as
fresh and sweet and nice as if just caught. And
here let me state4 one peculiarity about the Webber tish.
They do not feed in the morning, and will not move around
until the breeze commences, which comes up about 9 or 10
o'clock every morning. This, as you may see, made lazy
fishing, we would eat our breakfast at S o'clock and lounge
around, compare flies and chat till the breeze came, then get-
ting into the boat we went around tbe lake once or twice aud
came back to lunch or diuner; theu, from 2 to 3 o'clock, we
would go out again, returning to a 5:30 supper, and theu
from G:30 to S we had royal sport.

I always changed my flies twice a day and frequently three
times. One set was best in the morning, aud generally
another in the afternoon, while iu tbe evening the killing
flies were the black hackle, .a mitre-shape. 1. black- winged and
small, black body, and mi oi and bronze-wi

and sometimes a black body and black-winged c
you can so call it. White millers were u.
flies of auy kind do not take* at Webber. In the day til
bodied, brown hackles and winged flies, uu.J in *.he evening,
black aud bronze and orange bodies.

Ou the second day's fishing my wife determined to fly- fish,
and she caught seven nice ones in the morning, but it tired

her arm so that in the afternoon she trolled most of the timOj
keeping her fly-rod ready and sometimes casting for awhile.
She handles a fish as well as I do, and if she had the strength
would be as good at fly-casting.

Well, we fished until the 21st with unvarying good sport.
One or two days neither of us went out till evening, spending
the day rambling in the woods. Some days she did not go
out iu the mornings, so that we did not fish as much as we
might have done. We did not tish over seven hours a day,
and yet we caught 65fl trout, weighing about S00 pounds. Of
these I caught 407, all with fly, and she caught" 252, and of
these she caught 4S with the riy-casting. What do you think
of that for two week's fishing? We sent away several boxes
of trout and kept the hotel supplied.

About the ISth the fish commenced to disappear, except at
dusk, when the surface of the water was alive with them for
a short time. They would rarely take the fly through the
day; they did not care for the spoon, but we bad no trouble
in catching a half dozen apiece in the evening. This puzzled
me, especially as parties who had been fishing in deep water
with minnow also reported no luck. I cuucluded there
must be some new food for them and commenced to investi-
gate by opening the few fish we caught. I found them fat
and full of food, the latter being entirely small, black bugs:
but where did they come from? They were not flying around;
they were not floating on the water— but the water weeds
had kept growing rapidly, aud their tops were within a foot
of the surface where I knew the water was ten feet deep, so
one day I got a piece of this weed by the top and pulled it
up. I found it alive with black buys, which were evidently
water bugs, probably just hatched out and living on these
weeds, while the trout lived on them. These bugs were small
but numerous.

We tried trolling in the deepest waters of the lake, with a
heavy sinker, and caught a few fish, but there was no sport
about that. I was convinced that the fish would not lake
the fly again with auy avidity until those bugs disappeared
or the weeds died out. We were told that the fish would
bite well again in September.

Our time, however, was almost up; so, on the 27th of July
we started for home, reaching Truckee at 10 o'clock. We
could not get iu the drawing-room car, as all the seats were
occupied; so we concluded to remain till the next day and
then telegraphed for seats, and drove that P. M. to Prosser
creek, about five miles. Ou it is a dam where ice is cut.
Mr. B. B. Bedding, now dead, but formerly one of our Fish
Commissioners, had this stream and dam stocked with
McCloud river and eastern trout. We fished for two hours,
aud caught seventeen trout, all MeClond, except a beautiful
two-pound eastern trout caught by Mrs. A. The next morn-
ing we started for home and arrived safely that evening,
after a jolly trip.

Pishing Hints.

From an Englishman, of wide repute and great skill, comes
a number of hints which may serve a good purpose just now,
when every sportsman is preparing tor trout and salmon.
The suggestions are the result of many years angling on
Scotch, English and Irish waters. He says:

I strongly urge the following advice: fish up stream when
practicable; three fish can be taken to one in fishing
stream. A shorter line may be used, as trout lie mti <

heads up stream, which gives a better chance of houki.
when rising.

When a trout takes your fly, do not strike too hard; many
fish are lost by heavy striking when fishing with small flies.
Tne line tightened is sufficient in most cases, particularly in
fishing streams. Fly hooks are now made so hne and sharp
that the least motion, will send the barb home.

Approach your water carefully, and fish the nearest side
before you really cover the whole stream; many good trout
are lost by the angler being too eager to reach what he considers
the best portions of the water. Always bear in mind that
trout are scattered all over, and if disturbed spoil a favorite
cast.

When you rise a good fish give him a little rest before cast- .
ing over him again, the chances are that yon will hook him
the next throw.

Notice what flies are on the water, and, if possible, see
what the trout are taking; then put on a fly with the nearest
shade of color to it, and yon will be a gainer.

If trout seem partial to auy particular fly on your line, you
will find it to your advantage to add a second one of the same
pattern: say one as point, the other as top dropper.

Always keep the artificial a size less than the natural fly, as
kthe larger the imitation the more chauce you give the trout to
detect it. I greatly advocate binall flies in all clear streams.

Anglers will fiud that in river flies there are three prevailing
colors— blacks, reds aud "bloes," or blues; by using varieties
of these, and adapting the size of the flies to the state of the
water, fish can be killed in any trout stream.

An old knowing baud (Adam Diydenj says that fly fishing
commences "when the thorn in our hedgerows is just break-
ing into leaf." He is quite correct; make a note of this, you
will find it true.

I have often found a small black fly very killing, as point;
the dark snipe hackle, or a small black spider, will always
work well.

In moorlaud streams, where the waters are dark colored by
peat soil, a fly like the Orange Dun is a sure killer.

If melting snow is running into the water it is almost use-
less to fish.

Auglers know there are days in the spring months when
trout cannot be induced to rise at the fly. The trout are no
doubt intent on capturing "bottom" foud. If it is your inis-
10 he out fishing on such a day, put your artificial
ay, aud use creepeis; ten chances to one but yon will
kill a good dish of fish. Tbe hiut is worth attention, and
has filled many a basket.

Streams aud eddies are the favorite haunts of trout, but
pools, particularly at the heads of'streams, are good feeding
places, the only objection being that you cannot " fish them
illy unless the surface be disturbed by wind, or the
water be slightly colored by rain; then no belter spots are to
be found; and my advice is. — fish them carefully.

A good augler should always be ready to take advantage of
weatner aud water; if Hies will not kill, try creeper aud worm,
and failing these the minnow.

Always use hue tackle, light lines, aud flies not too large,
aud lastly, never go fur a day's fishiug without a supply of
well-prepared worms.

Worm tishingfor trout has now become so popular, that it
,,',,.. rank with artificial fly limbing. When I say worm

lishihL!, I mean fishing in low, clear water, as any noi

capture Lronl wheu ibe waters are colored. Bat t

worm scientifically, it care is required in

: the habits ot the trout must be understood; all feed-
in- places well known; and the finest tackle used, if the
angler would succeed.

1886

^xt Qvccaxv attfl ^poxisvmtu

215

The golden rule, and the great secret, in worm fishing in
Clearwater, is to keep out of sight of the troct. Xow note
this. It matters not in what river, large or small, if yon can,
unobserved, put a worm before a front, it will be taken.

The proper season for worm fishing is June and July.
Streams then are throughout generally low and clear, trout
are glutted with insect food and take the worm greedily.

If yon cannot approach the water without being seen, you
must frequently during the day kneel, and sometimes crawl,
to get the worm into its proper place, over some moss-cov-
ered stone, or perhaps under a shelving bank, or, in face, in
any spot where you think a good fish may be.

Cast carefully op and across stream, allowing ike water to
bring down the worm in a natural way. With the exception of
gently raising the rod as the worm travels, do not further
interfere with it; the stoppage of the line will show when the
worm is seized. Don't give the fish time to gorge, but strike
smartly down stream; and if yon are fishing the single hook
(which I think is the best), yon will find in most cases the
trout hooked, and the worm untouched, sis or seven inches
up the line. If your worms are in order, you will probably
kill three or four trout with the same worm — a great saving,
as they are difficult to procure in dry, hot summer weather.
A landing net is not required, gut being sufficiently power-
ful to pull out the largest trout; netting fish only wrastes
time when rod and tackle are strong.

Now I must particularly impress the angler to have worms
well scoured and cleaned in moss some days be/ore using. The
best — which in length should not exceed two inches — are
those with a black head (found in gardens), also a pale pink
worm with a knot in it, and the well-known Brandling.
The latter, however, cannot be toughened, and are suitable
only for Stewart's tackle.

For a day's fronting one gross of worms should be suffi-
cient; but they must be divided, the main stock being put
into a bag containing damp moss, and carried in the pannier.
Yon can then replenish your bait box with fresh worms as
required. Nothing spoils worms more than the heat of your
hand and exposure to the sun. I use, myself, a bait box, No.
401c; this has two divisions, in one I keep a few dozen lively
worms taken from the stock bag, in the other a little fine
sand, to drop the worm into before impaling.

The worm-fisher, in all cases, musljish up icater. It is the
■ exception, but sometimes very profitable, to try deep streams;
shallow and quick-running waters are best. It is of little use
fishing pools.uniess the surface is rnfned by a breeze, then,
■by all means, fish these carefully, and good results will follow.
I have had some of my best takes from pools, as large trout
.are generally found in such places; but if the pools are still
rand calm, the worm-fisher should devote his time to the
■streams. Every possible and likely place ought to be tried;
if the streams are rather strong, a very small split shot may
be added to the line, about six inches from the hook. In
■warm weather, early morning is the best time; in fact, trout
-will take the worm" when there is just sufficient light to bait
the hook.

The worst of all days for worm fishing is when strong west
winds, bright sun, and white wool pack clouds 'prevail — so
says Mr. Stewart in his Practical Angler, and I know it to be
true from experience. I advise all who desire to become
experts in this interesting branch of angling to study this
work. It will be two-and-sixpence well invested. The
chapters also, on artificial fly, stone fly and minnow fishing
are invaluable to those who desire to reach the apex of ang-
ling proficiency. ^^_____^_^^^^__

6 single birds, 30 yards rise; So entrance: divided into 315 and $10.
Messrs Patten and Donaldson divided second money.

Robinson 1 0 111 l-5jSnead 0 0 0 1 0 — 1

Patten 1 10 10 — 3 F. Watson 0 0 0 w — 0

Donaldson l 10 10 — 3|

5 single birds. SO yards; S5 entrance; divided into §12.60 and 57.50.
In the shoot-off. Robinson won first, Geo. W, Watson second.

Robinson 0 10 1 1— 3|Donaldson 0 0 0 w — 0

Patten 0 10 0 w— l|Watson 1 0 11 0-3

5 single birds, So entrance; won by Mr. Newby.
Newby 0 10 1 1—3 | Reams 0 0 1 0 w— 1

20 single birds, 20 a side; 2 birds scored to Snead without shooting.
Wonbv Mr. Patten.

Patten. .. 1 Oil 110 10 11 1011 V0 001 1-13
Snead 1 101100011111110010 0—12

10 single birds, 30 yards rise; 310a side; won by Mr. Newby,
Galbraith...O 11000000 1-3 | Newby .0 101100001-4

5 single birds, -92.50 entrance: first money 58.75, second 55,25, third
33.50; Mr. Rhem first, Messrs. Snead and Lunney divided second and
third money.

Sam Snead I 1

Longmire 1 0

Lunney 0 1

0—3
0—2
0—3

ErinkerhorT 1 0 10 0-2

Iyer 0 0 0 1 0—1

Amos 0 1 0 1 0

Rhem 1 0 111

fi birds, 30 yards. Entrance fee 5-.60. First money, §7.50; second, S-5.
Air. Snead first in the shoot-off for second money, A. Robben won.

A. Reed 0 1 0 1 0— 2jL.Sraith 0 0 0 w — 0

Fitzpatrick 1 I 1 0 0-4 A. Robben I 0 10 1—3

Sam^nead 1 111 0— i

10 single birda, 21 yards rise; 510 a side. "Won by Sir. Newby.
Galbraith 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0— 6 [ Newby. I 0 1110 11 1— 7

■1 single birds, 21 yards rise ; for a purse of $10. Won by Mr. Cook.

Tvre - 0 0 0 0-01 Wright. 0 0 1 1—2

Cook 1 1 1 U— 3 [ Lyons 0 1 0 0—1

6 birds, 30 yards rise; for a purse of 525; divided into 515 and S10. Mr.
Snead first, Newov second.

Xewbv „.l 1111 0—5 -Sam Snead l 1111 1—6

SteveSnead 0 1111 0— 4<A. Roubens 1 1 u 1 0 w— 3

Galbraith ft 0 w — 0|

5 single birds, 30 yards rise; for a purse of 52f). Messrs. Newby and
Snead divided first and second munev.

Sara Snead I 1 0 0 1—3 [ Steve Snead l 0 111—4

Newby 1 1 1 1 0— 4|J.Hardie 0 1 U 1 1—3

Yuba Tournament.

Preliminary arrangements are being made to hold a grand
live pigeon tournament of two days* duration in Yuba City,
some time during the latter part of April. We are informed
that a large number of birds have already been secured and
more are desired. Anyone having birds to sell can probably
meet with a purchaser by calling on P. George, of Marys-
vilie, H. H. Brittan, of South Butte, or at this office.— Suiter
Farmer.

A German paper notes the capture recently of a carp bear-
ing a tag with the date 161S upon it. The fish was one
metre long and seventy-eight centimetres in girth, and
weighed thirty-six pounds.

The California Wing Shooting Club meets at San Brano
to-morrow for the first time this year. The scores are sure
to be good, and'the meeting well worth attending. The club
goes down at S:30 a. m.

A grand shooting match at pigeons and glass balls is to
come off on the Agricultural Park, Boise City, grounds in
about fifteen days. — Idaho Statesman.

THE KIFLE.

Shell Mound.

San Jose Match.

TRAP.

The Pigeon Tournament at Dixon.

A terribly windy day greeted the shooters who attended
the pigeon shoot at Dixon, last Friday and Saturday, and the
score s°suffered in consequence. The shoot was held in the
new driving park, which has lately been added to the attrac-
tions of Dixon. The city shooters were represented by Crit-
tenden Robinson, W. L. Eyre and W. Golcher. Robinson
did very poorly the first day, but made up on the second.
Eyre shot fairly but with ill-luck, and Golcher got third money
in one sweepstake. The pigeons were a lot of strong, fast
flyers. Ed. Leake, of the Dixon Tribune, acted as judge and
referee during the meetiug, and gave universal satisfaction.
The tournament was quite a success, and all left well-satisfied
with Dixon hospitality. The wind blew at the rate of fifty
miles an hour, and nearly every bird was a "tailer," and a
fast one at that.

Following are the scores made at the the pigeon shooting
tournament held at Dixon Friday and Saturday, March 26th
and 27 th:

Feidat 6 sin"le birds, 30 yards rise; So entrance; divided into 820,

gl 5 and $5. On "the shoot-off Patten and Eyre tied, and shot off for
second and third moneys on the nest sweepstakes.

Ed. Breeder and Sportsman; — Following is the score
in the match between Messrs. Delmas and Faull against
Coykendall and Anderson at San Jose on Sunday last. Off.
ing to the scarcity of birds, but twelve were shot at instead
of twenty-five as first agreed upon. (Hurlingham rules.)
Anderson's eighth bird was challenged, and, owing to the judges
disagreeing, it was decided to leave it to your decision whether
the bird should be scored or another bird allowed. The bird
lit on the ground just as the first barrel was 6red, and was
missed, and then raised and was killed with the second.

F. E. Covkendall 1 01011110111—9

(r. H. Anderson 1 111111111] 1—12

J. Delmas 1 11101ZQ111 1—10

-J. Fauli 1 11110111Q1 1—10

If yon should decide the bird is lost, make Mr. Anderson's
eighth a miss; if not, he will have a clean score, as he shot at
an extra bird and killed in case he should be allowed another
bird. H.

Sax Jose, March 30, 1SS6.

[Pule S of the State Association rules reads as follows: "A
bird shot at on the ground with the first barrel shall be
scored lost; but the referee may order another bird if he has
any doubt."

The rule is so indefinite and places so great, unpleasant
and unnecessary responsibility upon the referee, that at the
Los Angeles meeting of the Association it was the opinion
that the rule should be construed to mean that a bird shot at
on the ground with the first barrel should be scored "no bird"
and the referee must order another bird. Under this con-
struction, which, it will be remembered, has been invariably
adhered to in wing shoots since, where a member of the Asso-
ciation has acted as referee, Air. Anderson's bird shot at on
the ground with the first barrel was "no bird," and he did
right in shooting at another bird, and as he killed, he is
entitled to his record of a clean score. — Ed.]

The crowd at Shell Monndrange last Sunday was unusually
large, and as the weather was pleasant, and the conditions for
shooting good, there were some excellent scores made, those
of P. E. Robertson and A. Johnson being of unusual excel-
lence.

It was the regular monthly meeting of the Nationals1
Shooting Club, which was largely attended. Following are
the best scores in the different classes;

CHAMPIOX CLASS.

A. Johnson 200 yards— 5 5 5544444 4—44

500 yards— 5 55555545 5—49—93

Capt. J.E. Klein 2C0 yards — 4 45444455 i — 43

500 yards- 4 54445544 5—44—87

T. E. Carson 200 yards— 5 45454454 4—14

500 yards— 3 35554445 5—43 — 87

J rBST CLASS.

P. M. Diers 200 yards— 4 44444455 4 — 42

500 yards — 3 44444555 5 — 42 — 84

E. N. Snook 20U yards— 5 4444425 4 4—40

500 yards— 4 52454145 5— 43-83

S. J. Pembroke 200 yards— 5 42544344 4—39

500 yards— 2 53455343 5 — 49—78
SECOND CLASS.

J. S. Disperry 200 yards— 5 34334440 4—32

500 Yards— 4 343234 5 5 4— 34— 6T

V. A.Dodds 2U0 yards— 5 32434033 0—27

50ft yards— 3 34554 544 3—40—67
THIKD CLASS.

C."W. Petrie 200 yards— 1

P. E. Vandor _ 2u0 yards— 4

M. J. McGrath 20u yards— 3

FOURTH CLASS.

W. J. W/isler .200yards— 3

N. H. Bower 200 yards— 1

A. J. Mullen. 2u0 yards— 2

444 5 4434 4— !0

44434334 5— 38

4440 3 444 4—34

2 4 4 2 3 4-34

3 3 2 3 3 2—32
3 3 3 2 4 3—3

0 1-4

Patten 1

Snead 1

Galbraith 0

Watson 1

1 0— i

0

1 1 1-5
£15 and 55.

0 1 1—7
— 1
— 0

Robinson 0 1

Donaldson 0 0 1 u w —1

Golcher 0 0 0 w —0

Eyre 1 1 0 0 1 1—4

8 single birds, 30 yards rise; ?5 entrance; divided into $20,

Robinson. 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 0— 5|F.yre 1 1111

Patten 11110 11 1—7 Watson.. 1 0 0 w
Donaldsonl 1110 11 0— 6 Galbraith.O 0 w
Golcber.. .1 111110 1— TJSnead ....1 0 II w

Ties on 7. . „ _

Patten 1 1 1 1 1-5 Golcher 0 0

Eyre 1 111 0— 4 |

14 single birds, 30 yards rise; for a pnrse of §100.

\Wbv ° 0 0000110000

Murphy:.': 0 0 0 0 0 10 1110

li single birds, 30 yards rise, S10 entrance; divided into §30 and
S20~ in the shnot-off for second money. Patten won.
Robin=on ..lllOi'llll 1 1 l-10jF. Watson. .1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 11-11

Donaldson. .lllOOHOw - olPatten 11010111111 1-10

Eyre 110 1 10110 w — 6|

TEA3I SHOOT.

l-i =in"le birds, 30 yards rise; for a puTse of S100.
Hanke ..101 1010110 j0- 6F. Watson..l010
Hardie 110 1110 1110 1

Occidental Wing Shooting Club-

For its first regular meeting on Sunday last the clnb had a
pleasant day. Several little matches besides that for the
medal were shot off and a very successful meeting had.

At 5 clav birds. 18 yards rise; S2.50 entrance in two prizes.
Rojas won'firstand Mr. O'Brien second.

Dunshee 1 0 10 1— 3 [Smith 1 0 11

Koias 1 1 1 1 l-5P.Funcke 1 0 0 0

Ku'nan 1 10 1 0—3 1 O'Brien 1 110

Mixed match— 3 live birds, plunge trap, 21 yards rise; and 9 clay
birds, 18 yards rise. First three binls -shot at were live pigeons. For
club medals, Dunshee first, Ronau second, O'lirien and Rojas tied for
third.

Mr.

0-3

1—2
1—4

0 I 0 1 0 1

0

1-6

01000111- 6
G. Watson.. 1 011111 11101-10

15

16
; divided into -^15 and $10;

Double birds, 18 yards rise ; >o entrance
Donaldson first, Patten second.

Robinson 10 10 10 1 0— lIDonaldson 11 1111 -6

Patten .11 «0 10 1 1-5 Snead 00 10 01 w — 2

Watson 01 01 10 10—41

Double birds, 18 yards rise; -95 entrance; divided into ZL5 and $10.
Robinson first, Geo". W. Watson second.

Robinson 10 11 1 1-51 Snead 10 00 w -1

Patten 0 0 ft 0 w — 0 Geo. Watson 1 110 0 1^

Donaldson.'." 10 10 0 0— 2\

S «ubd kt— 4 pairs birds. 18 yards rise ; So entrance ; divided into first
and second moneys, 515 and §10. Donaldson first, Patten second.

Robinson ...10 1010 1 0—4 Donaldson 11 1111 —6

Patten 11 0 0 10 1 1— SJSnead 0 0 10 01w-2

F. Watson.... 0 1 0110 1 0-4|

8 single birds, 30 yards rise; S5 entrance; divided into 820 and $10.
Geo. W° Watson first, Robinson second.

Robinson 110 1111 1—7 G. Watson 1 111111 1—8

Patten 0 001111 1—5 Snead 0 110 111 0—5

Donaldson 1 1 0 0 1 w — 3|F. Watson 1 0 0 1 w —2

Williams 1 1

Dunshee 1 1

Blanken 0 1

P. Funcke 1 0

Smith 1 0

Por-an 1 1

O'Brien 0 1

Rojas 0 1

Green "> 0 0 10 0 0 1

-U four pairs clay birds. 15 yards rise. S
Dunshee and Ronan divided the three prizes.

Blanken 10 0 1 10 1 1—5 Dunshee.

1 10

11

1 i 0 0
11111-
10 111-

10 111-

0 0 111-

1— 9
1—15

5 5 5 5 5 — i-Q — 94

1 1
.50 entrance.

1 1 1—11
1 1 1-10
0 1 1—10

Williams 1 0

Rojas. . ,
prjncbe

0 1 1

1 0—3 Lionan. 1 0

1 0— J Smith 1 0

0 1-4

Alameda County Club.

This club met at Bird's Point on Saturday last, for the first
time this season. Ten men showed up and good shootiDg
was done. The birds were uncommonly good for Bird's
Point.

Dr. Knowles had a streak of ill-luck, and scored bat seven
instead of his usual ten or eleven.

Mr. Haskell scored his birds in fine style, using his second
barrel but three times. The average was 78$ per cent.

At 12 birds, Hurlingham style, except in bore of guns.
Twelve bores given two yards. For club medals. First won
by Mr. Houghton, second by Mr. O. K. Hopkins.

glatfe 30—1 11 10 100 1" 010 — 7

» (wens •--■•

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In the afternoon there was the usual competition between
teams chosen from the club, one headed by Captain Eiein,
A. Johnson leading the otber. The conditions were two
shots at the ten distances, allowing of a possible 100 points to
each marksman. Seven men composed the teams on either
side. Captain Klein's team won. Following are the aggre-
gate scores:

203 yards. 500 yards.

Capt. Klein's team -Ti 240

Johnson's team _ .". 266 217

The best individual scores in the team match were:

P. E. Robeitson. — 3J0 yards — 1 4

ouO yards— 5 5

A. Johnson 200 yards— 4 4

5o0 Yards— o 5 5 5 4 5: 554 5— 4S— 92

T.E.Carson 200 yards— 4 54444455 4—43

500 yards— 4 54455545 5 — 16—89

Mr. Kobertson's clean score at 500 yards is the first straight
run of bull's-eyes made in the United States this year, and is
one of the few ever made on the range. Johnson's 49, at the
same distance, is a string not to be sneezed at anywhere.

C Company, Second Artillery, (San Francisco Fusileers)
held its monthly contest for medals — Lieutenant Wulbern
winning the first-c'ass meda', Harry Brooks second-class, and
Mr. Schubaek the third-cla»s medal. On the last Sunday in
April the company's quarterly prize shoot will be held.

Nest Sunday a three-men team match between members of
Companies A and F, Fifth Infantry, will come off at Shell
Mound; twenty shots at the two distances; military rifles —
usual rules; $50 a side. E. C. Moore, J. A. C. Macdonald
and Ed. Pierce will make up A Company's team, and Frank
Poulcer, A. D. Wiiitlock and Thomas Sheehan be the repre-
sentatives of F Company.

M. J. McGrath, of the Nationals, a former Deputy County
Clerk, now a thriving limb of the law, has recently turned
his attention to "drawiog a bead," as well as drawing briefs,
and has attained such excellence at the target as to make him
believe that there are some men he can beat. But he doesn't
think so so much now, for yesterday he met one man who
left him. Mr. MeGraths match was with H. J. Tinkam, the
latter gentlemen scoring eight points more than his antagon-
ist at the two distances — ten shots at each range.

Several gentlemen who wituessed Mr. Robertson's extraor-
dinary scoreat 500 yardsyesterday triedbard to effect amatch
between that gentleman and R. C. Moore, and as both these
sharp-shooters expressed a willingness to meet, the match
may be made shortly. Mr. Moore, one day last summer,
made sixteen consecutive bull's-eyes at the 500-yard target.

The Police Team are about to resume regular practice, and
at the same time Captain Douglass is going to have his entire
military compauy taught to handle their Winchesters. On
Thursday Dext the first division of twenty-five men will visit
Shell Mound, and practice at the 200-yard range, and the fol-
lowing day the second division, an equal number of officers,
will also go over. These days are selected because it is the
best time in the week for the policemen to get away, as they
rjractice in their own hours.

The trustees of the town of Alameda seem determined that
target-sbooting shall cease within their bailiwick, and the
organizations that have been located at Schue'zeu Park over
theremust hunt new quarters. There are but two convenient
places withiu reach of the marksmen— Shell Mo and and Har-
bor View range near the Presidio. A meeting will be held
to-morrow evening by the societies which will have to move to
take steps to secure a good place. As there are about fiv
hundred marksmen who belong to these societies, it fxe
a matter of importance in selecting a location. Should S
Mound be selected, Captain Siebe will put up a new ia_
, with all the modern appliances. — Alta.

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to be gained by them is the same. Furthermore, the
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contests, and the interest in the free-for-all races gradu-
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Saturday, April 3, 1886.

STAI-IJOSS— TIIOROl GHBREIK

jLongfield. Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Mlliitr. Rancbo del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Tliree Cheers, Thos. Jones, Oakland trotting Park.
Warwick, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STAM.IOVS- TKOTTEKS.

Abbots ford. Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
AJplll'll.-, P. F. Griffith, Maiysville.
Auieeo, I. De Turk, Santa Kuaa.
Auieros. G. Carpenter, Rill's Perry.
Aiitevolo. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
Clovis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cook's HanibleLoiiiau. Cook Farm, Danville.
Crescn. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Uuy Wilkes, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
I.e Grand, Wm. Corbitt. San Mateo.
Mauibritio Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.
JHeiilo, Wm Dwyer, San Jose.
Xiitwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ey.
Pancoast. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Stelnway, Cook Farm, Danville.
Whippletou, F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

. STAIiLIOSS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Tnrk, Santa Rosa.

The Capital Turf Club's spring meeting will open at
! Agricultural Park, Sacramento, on Tuesday, April 21st,
[ and will continue during the week. The Sacramento
1 track is in first-class condition this spring, and by coni-
j petent racing men acquainted with the track, it is pro-
i nounced better and faster than ever. The stakes and
purses of the meeting closed on March 13th, and the
horsemen were very liberal in making engagements, so
that a successful meeting is assured. On the opening
day there are four good running events and all have a
large list of nominations. The opening event, the Flash
Stake for all ages, one mile, has some good ones engaged
including Neilson, Ichi Ban, Lizzie Dunbar, Billy Ayers
and Jou Jou. On the same day is the Select Stake?, for
two-year-olds, half a mile, with twelve nominations. The
Railroad handicap, nine furlongs, follows. In it are
eight first-class ones. The last race of the day is a sel-
ling purse, seven furlongs. The second day is devoted to
trotting, and good and closely contested races will be
had. The thoroughbreds have full sway again on the
third day, when four races will be decided. The races
are: Merchants's Stakes, for all ages, one mile and three
furlongs, with six nominations; the Choice Stakes, for
three-year-olds, one mile and a quarter, with 8 nomina
tions; the Misses' Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, five fur-
ongs, with seven nominations; selling purse, nine furlongs
with five nominations. The fourth day is devoted to trot-
ing and pacing, and when the side-wheelers meet a hotly
contnsted race may be expected. On the last day tho run-
ners will take the meeting and bring it to a close. There
are four events on the card — two stakes, the Youthful
Stakes, for two-year-olds, and the Capital City Stakes,
handicap, for all ages. The former has nine, and the
latter seven nominations.

The Blood Horse Spring Meeting.

The Eastern Trotting Circuit.

The stewards of the Grand Circuit in the east will hold
a meeting in May, when considerable business will be
transacted relative to the trotting season for 1886. The
speed programme at the various meetings will be
arranged, and it is the intention to improve somewhat, if
possible, on the past years' programmes. They will also
endeavor to continue building up the trotting interests
of the country, and to that end they will try and formu-
late their business so as to secure the best horses on the
turf to enter, and have large fields start. At the above
meeting there will be submitted a novel proposition, and
one that on the face of it looks quite favorable for a
change. The stewards should not, however, act hastily
in the matter. The proposition to be acted upon is
reported to be as follows:

It is to make the free-to-all class a sort of league tourna-
ment series, scheduled somewhat after the baseball league
games. For example, we will suppose Pittsburg, Cleveland,
Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, Albany, Springfield and Hartford
all concurred and formed the league, each association giving
a free-to-all-class purse of $2,000, and an additional amount
of, say $1,000, this latter sum to form part of a general fund
which, at the conclusion of the circuit will either be given in
full to the horse winning the most races, or divided into tirst
or second money. Instead of all entries starting each week
but two will compete, alternating according to the schedule^
so that each meets all the others before the close of the cir-
cuit. For instance, we will suppose the entries to be St.
Julien 2:11}, Clingstone 2:14, or Clemmie G. 2:15<i, Trinket
2:14, Harry Wilkes 2:15. Majolica 2:15 and Phyllis 2:15.1.
Two trot at Pittsburg, another two at Cleveland, and so o~n
down the line, or possibly it may be arranged to have two
free-for-all races each week, thus bringing all the contestants
together more frequently.

The above proposition while being a novelty has its
hindrance, and the same will be felt in various ways
should the same be adopted. The main one is that, if all
those horses named should enter in a free-for-all race
under the conditions as named, they would be very apt
to enter under the present conditions of trotting. Under
the new system of two different horses trotting at every
meeting, considerable of the interest which is manifested
in tha free-for-all events would be lost to the public, on
whom the Association and the sport depend for their
maintenance. Under the old regime all, or nearly all.
of the entries would come to the score at each meeting,
and fast and hotly contested races would be the result.
A single-handed race between a 2:11 horse and a 2:13 or
2:15 horse has a decided draw-back for a spirited horse,
and an event of that kind is sure to be one of the results
of the new proposition. The proposition will naturally
receive some support from horsemen, because it will not

The Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association has adver-
tised its spring race meeting to open at the Bay District
I course to-day. Should the bad weather of the past few
days not brighten up the gloomy aspects, in all probabil-
ities the opening day will be postponed until Tuesday.
All the horses at the track are in first-class condition, and
with some favorable weather one of the greatest race
meeting ever witnessed west of Chicago and St. Louis
will be witnessed. The racing business on this Coast is
fast gaining ground, and with a few more of our horses'
famous exploits in the east, the race meetings in this
State will receive entries from the east, especially those
in the late fall and early spring. The meeting to open
here to-day has received great notice from the east, and
a very large number of eastern sporting men are in
attendance here. Almost all of the California racers
engaged in the east this summer have engagements at
this meeting, and will meet them. By so doing the east-
ern people will be able to form a line as to the capabili-
ties of our horses before they appear on the eastern
tracks. The second day of the meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 6th, barring postponement, when four
events will be decided. The first race is a purse event,
seven furlongs, with 15 entries. The race will be a
hotly contested one, as the distance is such as to suit
most of the horses in it, and should Neilson, Ichi Ban,
Garland, Guenn, Jou Jou, Preciosa and Yerano start,
there will be some heavy betting, and the lucky one will
have to have great confidence in the ability of his favor-
ite. The second race is the Vernal Stakes, for two-year-
old fillies, five furlongs. In it there are 16 fillies, and
all of strong racing paternity. Among the list are;
Leap Year, Aritta, Gloritta, Regina, imp. Fun, imp.
Getaway, Glendora, Narcola, and two of Theo. Winters'
eastern purchases. The third race is the Ocean Stakes,
for three-year-olds, one mile and a quarter, with 15 nom-
inations, including the King of Norfolk, Guenn, Ban
Fox, Ben Ali, Silver Cloud, Lijero, Bstrella and Miss
Courtney. The closing event is a selling purse, nine
furlongs, with nine nominations.

Racing will be continued again on Thursday, April
8th. The first event will be a selling race, mile heats,
in which there are eight nominations. The Gano Stakes,
for two-year-olds, six furlongs, is the next race. It closed
with 40 nominations, of which eleven have been declared.
Among tht* probable starters are: C. H. Todd, Chate-
laine, Modesto, Rathbone, Graciosa, Hazel, Winters'
entries, Clyte and Narcola. The Cuyama Stakes, for all
ages, handicap, one mile and a quarter, is the next
event. In it are nominated: Ashe's Garland, Alta and
Binette, Ayre's Ichi Ban, Boot's Leda, Freidhofer's Gen.
Jackson, Garland & Goldsmith's Fred Collier, Haggin's
Duke of Monday, Tyrant and Fortuna, Judson's John A.

and Patti, Heinlein's Bayonet, Murry's Billy Ayres,
Baldwin's Lucky B., Yerano, Yolante and Rapido,
Simpson's Ex Templo, Thornton's Sunlit, and Winters'
Duke of Norfolk. The above race will be a guessing
one, and one on which considerable money will
be placed. There will be quite a number start in the
event and should the weights be suitable when they are
announced on the second day, a close and exciting race
may be expected. The closing event is the Spirit of the
Times Stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile and three
quarters. In this race there are fifteen colts eligible to
start and in all probabilities there will be a half a dozen
starters. Most likely the starters will be: King of Nor-
folk, Guenn, Ben Ali, Preciosa, May Blossom and Rob-
ert the Kid. On the last day are four races. The first
is the Eureka Stakes for two year-olds, half a mile, with
thirty-two nominations. The Eureka Stakes will brino-
a big field of colts to the scratch, as all of the entries are
in training. The next race is the Resaca Stakes, for
three-year-old fillies, nine furlongs, with fifteen nomin-
ations, including entries from the Ashe, Haggin, Santa
Anita, Winters, Thornton and Judson stables. One of
the great events of the meeting is the Pacific Stakes, for
all ages, two miles, and which is the third raoe on the
programme for the last day. The entries and the per-
formances of each will be found in another part of this
paper. The meeting will close with the Consolation
purse, for beaten horses, one miln.

Trout.

For five months past the hills and canyons have re-
verberated with the noisy enjoyment of the eager quail
shot. The crisp morning air has quivered, as rustling
blue beauties, with an impatient "quit, quit," have
whirred to sheltering laurels, too often unscarred by
pursuing No. S's. The musical whistle to Btatuesque
pointers and setters of royal breeding, and not le«s than
royal worth, has been the keynote to the prevailing har-
mony. Muddy duckers have returned week after week
overflowing with vitality and burdened with heavy duck
straps of canvasbacks and mallards, but with the 1st
of April the scene changes to one which cannot be con-
templated by any sound, virile nature without pleasure,
After the frosts and storms, for which the wing shot longs,
there comes a time of springing flowers, velvety green
hillsides, budding bay trees and fragrant manzanita
tangles, to be among, and of which is joy in itself. And
when through all the grateful charms of rejuvenescent
nature there thrills the refrain of the tumbling trout
brooks, what wonder that offices are deserted, pecuniary
interests neglected, and all else but keen, full sympathy
with our Alma Mater put aside! There are elasticity
and quickening pulses in the very thought of trudging
off up hill and down dale, drinking deep draughts of air
undefiled, noting the evanescent bits of cloud and sun,
wondering at the magnificent opulence of beauty in the
spring landscapes, and at the journey's end pitting a
deft wrist and a light bamboo against the indomitable
gameness and lightning rushes of a good brook trout.
Fishing along in perfect peace over pool after pool.
Creeping up riffles, whipping a fish now and again from
foam-flecked swirls. Scheming to fasten into a broad-
backed fellow that breaks water as he rises a half dozen
rods ahead. Changing casts until the size and color of
the flies are the best attainable. Resting a minute now
and then in pure belplessoess and incapacity to enjoy to
the full so many and so great elements of unalloyed
pleasure. Casting through hour after hour, never tiring
until the good honest hunger which is his only
whose mind is at rest and whose body is
active, inclines one to sit down in some sunny
corner close by the creek, and after counting out his
take of sizeable fish, but not a fingerling, to eat his
simple bite of lunch, tastefully prepared by hands far
gentler than those of any man. And if fair luck has
brought one's good companion to that sunny spot by
luncheon time, what grave discussions of tackle light as
air come on for settlement. What critical comparisons
of bright hard trout and speculations about weights, and
anomalies in form or color. What interested inspection
of digesta and overhauling of flies to find something like
those found in the fish. And then after resting and
luncheon, and smoking the soothing pipe, to gird the
loins, strap on the basket and go casting along another
while, until the cooling air and grey dimuess of the even-
ing shall incline one to trudge back to home and the
fondly proud ones there. Surely the lines of the fisher-
man are cast in pleasant places, and his days are days of
gladness.

Mr. B. H. Preston, until recently connected with the
Sacramento Bee, has been added to the staff of the Breeder
and Sportsman. He comes with the indorsement of the
Bee as an "industrious, energetic, capable young man,''
and, as his natural inclination is toward the turf, we look
for the development in him of very special aptitude as
a turf reporter and writer. On leaving the Bee, his
reportorial and counting-room associates presented to
him a horse shoe set with diamonds, as an omen of the
success which they hoped would attend his efforts while
with us.

1886

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The Pacific Stakes.

The Pacific Stakes, for all ages, two miles, to be decided on
the last day of the Spring meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood
Eorse Association, is attracting marked attention from all
followers of turf sports. The nominations all have great repu-
tations, and as nearly all have engagements in the east, their
doings in this event nest Saturday will give the eastern horse-
men a line on which to gauge the Pacific Coast delegation.
For the benefit of the readers of the Breeder and Sportsman
a short description of the racing career of each of the nomi-
nations is given below:

AJLTA

Is a bay colt, four years, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette by Mon-
day. Alta's career as a racer commenced in his two-year-old
form. His first bow to the public was in the California Stakes,
half a mile, at the soring meeting of the Blood Horse Associa-
tion in 1SS4. He raced as the property of his breeder Theo-
dore Winters, and was second to his stable companion Estill,
in :53, with Hidalgo and Mischief in the rear. At the same
meeting, on the last day, he won the Gano Stakes, sis fur-
longs, from Hidalgo and Estill in 1:16}. In July, Mr. Winters
disposed of Alta at his first annual sale, W. B. Todhunter
securing him. At the State Fair at Sacramento he won the
Sunny Slope Stake, one mile, with 110 pounds up, defeating
Estill, 115, and Arthur H., 110, in 1:42}— the best time ever
made by a colt of his age at the weight. At the fall meeting
of the Blood Horse Association Estill defeated Alta and La
Scala in the Finnigan Stakes, one mile in 1:44. During
the winter R. Porter Ashe purchased Alta from
Mr. Todhunter, and all of his races, since the fall
of 18S4, have been in Mr. Ashe's colors. Last year he
started in 15 races, of which he won 7, and from the best
three-year-olds of the year. His first race was at the spring
meeting of the Blood Horse Asssociation in the Winters'
Stakes, one mile and a balf. He was second to Estill in
2:37}. At the same meeting, one week later, he won the
Spirit of the Times Stakes from Estill, one mile and three-
quarters, in 3:10. In the Ocean Beach Pavilion Stakes, one
mile and a quarter, he won in a canter from Ichi Ban and
Tom Atchison, in 2:17J. At the eastern race meetings he
showed great speed and endurance, when in condition. He
was unplaced in the American Derby, one mile and a half.
Ha won the Sheridan Stakes, one mile and a quarter, at
Chicago, with IIS lbs. up, iu 2:09J, defeating Volante 125;
Troubadour 123; Estill 118; Gold Ban 113; Falconer 118;
Volo 111. He won a handicap sweepstakes for three-year-
olds, one mile and a quarter, at Coney Island, in 2:13, carry-
ing 118 lbs., and defeating Greenfield 98; Rupert 95; Vesta
90. At the same meeting he won a special sweepstakes for
three-year-o'ds, one mile and three-quarters, each starter to
carry US lbs. The starters and the positions at the outcome
were Alta, Bersan, Volante, Hidalgo. Alta won in a canter
in 3:09. At the Jerome Park fall meeting, he won a free
handicap sweepstakes for three-year-year-olds, one mile and
three furlongs, in 2:33, carrying 115 lbs. and defeating
Natilee, 95; Heartsease, 100; Greenfield, 106; Col. Clark, 107.
At the fall meeting of the Blood Horse Association, in this
city, he won the Judson Stakes, one mile and a half, with
107 lbs. up, over a slow track, in 2:46, defeating Binette, 115;
John A., 118; Beaconstield, 125.

Binette

Is a five-year-old bay mare by Billet, dam Mirah. As^ a
two-year-old she started three times without securing a vic-
tory. In her three-year-old form she won four out of ten
starts. Last season she faced the starter on twenty-three
occasions, winn mg ten of them. Her first race was at the Les-
ington spring meeting in the Distillers' Stake, one mile and a
quarter. She was unplaced to Modesty in 2:08£. At the
Latonia spring meeting, she won a purse race, one mile and
a half in 2:39^. She won a purse race, one mile and three
furlongs at the same meeting, carrying 10S pounds in the
fast time of 2:23. She won a mile heat race on the second day
of the Chicago meeting. In the Columbia Stakes at the same
meeting, one mile and three-quarters, she was beaten a nose by
ModeBty after a driving finish, in the good time of 3:03}. She
carried 108 lbs. and the winner 113 lbs. Verano 9S. ToinMartin
118. Kosciusko 113, Bob Miles 113, April Fool 116, Freda 108,
finished in the rear. Binette was third in the Washington Park
Cup, two miles and a quarter, in 4:03-}. The finish was:
Modesty 113, Bob Miles 113, Binette 108, Freda 108, Lucky B.
117. In the Summer Handicap at Saratoga, she was
unplaced to Euclid. The race was a dash of one mile and a
half, and was run in 2:41}. At the same meeting she was
unplaced toKapido, one mile and 500 yards, in 2:14}. Bapido,
3, carried 97 lbs., and Binette, 4, 106 lbs. On the 22d
day of the Saratoga meeting she won a dash of one mile and
a quarter over a slow track in 2:15. Three days afterwards,
she won a mile dash in 1 :45. In a few days she was again at
the post. This time in a handicap one mile and a half, which
she won in 2:44£. On the last day of the Saratoga meeting
she defeated Volo in a handicap, one mile and five furlongs,
in 2:55}. At Coney Island she won a handicap, one mile and
five furlongs, carrying 110 pounds in 2:54£. One of her best
races was in the Great Long Island Stakes, two mile heats
at the Coney Island meeting. The starters were: Miss Wood-
ford, 5, 111 pounds; Binette, 4, 105 pounds; Caramel, 5, 111
pounds. Miss Woodford won the race in straight heats in
3:35, 3:37£. Instead of easily, as was expected, she secured
the first heat by a neck only, and the second heat by a scant
length and a half. She started several times afterward, but
without success. In the Welcome Stakes at the fall meeting
of the Blood Horse Association she was becond to Beacons-
field, one mile in 1:42}. At the same meeting she was
second to Beaconsfield and Alta in the Railroad Handicap
and Judson Stakes respectively. The former was a mile
and a quarter over a slow track, and the latter one mile
and a half.

HIDALGO

Is a four-year-old black colt, by Joe Daniels, dam Electra
by Eclipse. As a two-year-old he was started twice, and
without success. Last season he started seven times, win-
ning two. At the Coney Island spring meeting he faced the
starter in the Emporium Stakes for three-year-olds, one mile
and a half. There were twelve starters, and some of the best
colts of the season, as the stake was a very richone. Hidalgo
trailed one-half of the distance when he went to the fore, win-
ning easily in 2:39 J. Among the starters were: St. Angus-
tine, LoDgview, Tecumseh, Exile, Katrine, Goauo and Telie
Doe. On the last day of the spring meeting he was fourth
to St. Augustine and Wanda and Exile in the Spendthrift
Stakes, one mile and a quarter, in 2:1 1|. His second victory
was in the September Stakes at the Coney Island tall meet-
ing. The race was a mile and three-quarters, and was won
by Hidalgo, by a head, after a driving finish with Wanda, in
3:09}. The above was the black colt's last victory last season,
although he started several times afterwards. In all of his
races he proved himself to be a good colt, and a stayer.

JOHN A.

Is a black horse, five years old, by Monday, dam Lady
Clare. He is owned by H. C. Judson. As a two-year old he
started five times, winning once. In his three-year-old form,
he was unbeaten, starting and winning three races. Last
season he ran in twelve races, of which eight were victories.
At Petaluma in the spring he won a mile heat race in l:44§,
1:44£. Beaconsfield beat him at Santa Rosa in the fall, a
mile heat race, winning the second and third heats. Time,
1:42, 1:43, 1:44. At Nevada City, John A. won the Walrath
Stakes, two mile heats, in 3:51, 3:40, and the National Hotel
Stakes, mile heats, in 1:44, 1:43. He secured the Nighthawk
Stakes at the State Fair, although finishing last, on account
of Beaconsfield and Estill being disqualified, at the same
place he won the Maturity Stakes, three miles, in 6:16}. At
the San Jose Fair he defeated ArthorH., in a dash of two
miles in 3:34}, and Arthur H. and Constellation in a dash of
one mile and a half in 2:38. In the first race he carried 113
lbs., and in the latter US lbs. At the fall meeting of the
Blood Horse Association he ran third to Beaconsfield and
Binette in the Railroad Handicap, made a dead heat for
second place with Ned Cook in a mile dash won by Estill;
ran third to Alta and Binette in the Judson Stakes: won the
Consolation Purse, seven furlongs, over a slow track in 1:34,
defeating Ned Cook and three others.
Patti

Is a bay filly, three years old, by Wildidle, dam Nettie
Brown. She is the property of H. C. Judson. She faced the
starter seven times last season, winning three times. Her
first bow to the public was in the Gano stakes, six furlongs,
at the spring meeting of the Blood Horse Association. She
was third to Ed. Corrigan and Porter Ashe in 1:18. At the
spring meeting of the Capital Turf Club, at Sacramento, she
was third to Edelweiss and Moonlight, five furlongs in 1:02.
At the same meeting on the last day she won an all-aged
stake, five furlongs in 1:04. At the State Fair she had a
walk-over for the California Annual Stakes, and was second
to Moonlight in the Palo Alto Stakes, one mile in 1 :45}. She
won a mile dash at the San Jose Fair in 1:45, defeating Moon-
light and Mollie Capron. At the fall meeting of the Blood
Horse Association she was second to Miss Courtney in the
Ladies' Stakes, six furlongs, in 1:16.
Lucky B.

Is a bay horse, six years old, by Rutherford, dam Maggie
Emerson. He is the property of the Santa Anita stable (E.
J. Baldwin). In his three-year-old form he won seven out
of thirteen starts. The next season he faced the flag on
twelve occasions, winning three times. Last year he started
in no less than seventeen races, winning one. The first race
he started in last season was the Louisville Cup, two miles
and a quarter, which he won in a common canter from
Swiney, April Fool and Freda, in four minutes. He carried
114 lbs. From that race on to the end of the season he ap-
peared to be out of condition and could not secur9 another
bracket.

VOLANTE

Is a four-year-old bay colt by Grinstead, dam Sister Anne.
He is the property of E. J. Baldwin. As a two-year-old he
started seven times, winning twice. Last season he was
started in eighteen races of which he won sis. His first vic-
tory was in the Street Railway Stakes at St. Louis, one mile
and three furlongs. With 118 lbs. up he won easily in 2:25.
Two days later in the Bankers' and Brokers' Stakes, one mile
and a quarter, with 125 lbs. up, he defeated Bootblack and
three others in 2:12. At the Washington Park Club spring
meeting he won the great American Derby, one mile and a
half, over a very bad track, in 2:49}. At Saratoga he won a
sweepstakes, one mile, with 105 lbs. up, defeating Peari Jen-
nings, Tom Martin and Pegasus in 1:43J. On the 13th day
of the same meeting he won the Sequel Stakes, one mile and
five furlongs, carrying 123 lbs., in three minutes. At the
Chicago fall meeting he won the Woodlawn Stakes, one mile
and a half, carrying the top weight 121 lbs., and defeating
Irish Pat, Little Fellow and Kalata, in 2:41. He started in
four races after the above victory, but he was travelled and
raced, too much during the season, and did not secure any
more victories.

•verano
Is a four-year-old chestnut colt by Grinstead, dam Jennie
D. He is the property of E. J. Baldwin of the Santa Anita
Stable. In his two-year-old form he faced the starter on
eight occasions, winning three times. Last year he ran Borne
good races, but he did not prove to be as good a colt as it was
thought he would, judging by his two-year-old career. Last
season he won one race out of four starts. His victory was
gained at the summer meeting of the Washington Park Club,
at Chicago, when he defeated a field of 13, in a dash of one mile
and a quarter, in the fast time of 2:08. Among the defeated
were: Valet, John Davis, Grismer and Idle Pat. In this race
he carried 84 lbs. He started in the Columbia Stakes, one
mile and three-quarters, on the next day, and was third to
Modesty and Binette in 3:03}, with Tom Martin, Kosciusko,
Bob Miles, April Fool, and Freda in the rear. The above
was his last race for the season.

DUKE OF NORFOLK

chestDut horse, aged, by Norfolk, dam Marion by

Auction Sale of Highly Bred Trotting Stock.

T! e levers of fashionably bred trottiDg stock will have one
?r i ! i leatest opportunities for securing an excellent brood-
mari-, cuit or filly for breeding, track or road purposes, ever
before had in this State, by attending the auction sale of
trotting stock to be held at Wm. Corbitt's San Mateo Stock
Farm. The sale will be held on Saturday, the 15th of May,
at the farm, which is situated eighteen miles from San Fran-
cisco, on the Southern Pacific Railroad. On the catalogue
are 94 head of brood-mares, young stallions, mares and
geldings. Of the 24 head of brood-mares on the list, all are
of the most approved breeding strains, principally of Hamble-
tonian Star, Clay and Pilot blood. They are the get of Ar-
thurton, sire of Arab, 2:17|; Joe Arthurton, 2:25J, and other
good ones; Del Sur, a son of The Moor, and with a record
of 2:24; Alexander's Belmont, the sire of Nutwood, 2:18$;
The Moor, sire of Sultan, who was sold recently by Mr.
Rose for §15,000 to go to Kentucky, and who is, undoubtedly,
the greatest producer of trotters for his age that lives. Most
of the mares will- have colts by their sides by Guy Wilkes,
2:1S}, and Le Grande, a Bon of the great trotting sire Almont.
The twenty head of young stallions offered are from one to
three years of age, the get of Governor Sprague, 2:20}; Gay
Wilkes, 2:18}, and Le Grande, out of mares by Alexander's
Belmont, Almont and Arthurton. In addition to the above
there will be 50 head of mares and geldings, ranging from one
to bix years old, nearly all of which are well broken, single or
double, and show considerable speed. Every animal offered
under the auctioneer's hammer will be sold without limit or
reserve. The sale will commence at 9:30 a. m., sharp. Cat-
alogues of the sale may be obtained by addressing Wm. Cor-
bitt at 218 California street, San Francisco. A special train
will leave this city direct for the farm at 8:30 o'clock, the
morning of the sale.

♦ —

Sunny Slope Colts for Sale.

Editok Breeder and Sportsman :— I intend to have a sale
of a car load of colts in your city, Saturday, May 1st. As
you are aware, I intended to have had a sale of several car
loads in New York, but being fortunate enough to sell many
at home, it will not be necessary, for this year, to do so.
With my limited training facilities and want of stable room, I
will have to sell a car load of my older colts to make room for
the younger; and although I have had no opportunity to train
them to any extent, yet all are naturally fast enough for good
roadsters, and a few that were worked some last year can
show enough to warrant the belief that they will be race-
horses. There are some matches, and all are well-broke,
sound and kind and fine lookers. Most of them are three
years old. Will be up next week to make arrangements for
advertising, getting out a description, etc., and will have the
colts at the Bay District track immediately after the blood
horse races, where all that desire can see them.

Sunny Slope, March 30th. L. J. Rose.

Sale of The Famous Stallion Smuggler.

The sale of tTotting stock at the American Institute, New
York, by Peter Kellogg & Co., was very largely attended, and
in the case of fashionably bred animals the bidding was
brisk and spirited but the prices paid were not high. The
famous stallion Smuggler, 20 years old, by Blanco, dam by
Herod Tuckahoe, was bought by Mr. F. G. Babcock of Horn-
ellsville, N. Y., for $1,090. Fred Wilkes, a three-year-old by
Bed Wilkes out of Black Princess, was purchased by Mr. J.
S. Ferguson, N. Y., for $1,500. Miss Leland, seven years
old, by Leland, dam Rosena, was sold to W. P. Balcb, Bos-
ton, Mass., for $5,800. The noted gray gelding Phil Thomp-
son, 8 years old, by Bed Wilkes, dam by John Dillard, was
sold to J. F. Dawson for §5,000. One hundred and twenty
head were sold in two days for §51,220, an average of $42o.85
each.

Is

Malcolm. He is owned by Theo. Winters, of the Rancho
Del Bio Stock Farm. A history of the Duke is not necessary,
as he will not start, having gone amiss last week.

BAYONET

Is a five-year-old bay horse by Bayswater, dam Garrison.
He isowned by J. R. Heinlens, of Lemoore. He is reported as
showing considerable speed, but his races, before the Pacific
Stakes are decided, will prove the best criterion of what he is
capable.

California Thoroughbreds.

During a conversation last month with a number of horse-
men at Agricultural Park, Sacramento, on the merits and
general appearances of the California colts as compared with
those reared in the eastern states, a well-known eastern
trainer, who has had some experience with the horses that
have been bred on this Coast, remarked: "You may go to
the Coney Island track any morning during the spring or
summer seasons and see 500 horses being exercised, but you
cannot pick out as many grand, big, and fine-looking colts as
you can from the 50 that are located on this track." Contin-
uing his remarks further, he said: "Of course, on this Coast
you have not as many great racers, but in my estimation,
taking the number of horses in training into consideration,
this State has as many, if not more, first-class horses than
any of the horse regions in the east."

The Latonia Jockey Club of Covington, Ky.t last week
elected these officers: President, T. J. Megibben; "Vice,
R. W. Nelson; Treasurer, Frank P. Helm; Secretary. Ed. C.
Cooper.

California Nominations at Brighton Beach.

In the Brighton Beach Stakes, that closed last month, the
following entries of California horses were made:

Brooklyn Eagle Stakes, for four-year-olds, §25 each, $10
declaration, $500 added, penalties and allowances; to be run
on or about June 9, 18S6; one mile and a quarter.

J. Cotton names ch c Estill by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

Hotel Brighton Stakes, a selling sweepstakes for three-year-
olds and upwards; §25 each, $10 declaration; 5500 added;
weights 20 lbs. above the scale; to be run on or about June
14th; one mile and a furlong.

D. Nagle names b g Joe Howell, aged, by Bonnie Scotland,
dam Eva Shepherd.

Kings County Cup, a sweepstakes for three-year-olds and
upwards; S50 each, half-forfeit; SI, 000 added; penalties and
allowances; to be run on or about July 1st; two miles.

J. Cotton names ch c Estill by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

Brighton Handicap, a Bweepstakes for all ages; $10 each
at time of entry; $15 additional for starters; $500 added; to
be run on or about July 2d; one mile and a furlong.

J. Cotton names ch c Estill by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

D. Nagle names b g Joe Howell by Bonnie Scotland, dam
Eva Shepherd.

Apex Trots a Past Quarter.

The race at Agricultural Park yesterday between the pacer
Ackerman and the young trotting stallion Apex was won by
the latter, beating his competitor one and a half or two
lengths. The race was up the backstretch, and the quarter
was made in 33J seconds. — Bee, April 1st.

The pacing mare Little Em, that created such a furore
among the fraternity on this Coast in the fall of 18S4, is hav-
ing things her own way in the Florida races. At Jackson-
ville she defeated three trotters in slow time. At Lake City
she won the 2:20 class for trotters and pacers, and paced an
exhibition mile in 2:29, for a special purse to beat 2:30.

We have received notice from the Secretary that the Pacifio
Board of Appeals, of the National Trotting Association,
will hold a meeting at the Palace Hotel, on Tuesday evening,
April Gth, at 7 o'clock.

— 1»

The Fairfax stable of horses purchased at the Rancocas
sale have arrived at the Sheepshead Bay course. There is
some talk that Mr. Walcott will have a stable built on the
grounds similar to the one formerly owned by J. R. Keene.
The California lot have arrived at the track in charge of
Mr. Buchanan.

Mr. Lorillard has sent Bonita, 2:IS!J, to Golden at I
and she will be campaigned in his stable. It is no'
thing that she may not start in a free-for-all. Mr.
has three eligible to a 2:19 class, viz.: Bonita, 2:1
Barry, 2:19i, and Butterfly, 2:192.

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April 3

The St. Louis Programme.

The following is the full programme of purses to be run at
St. Louis during the June meeting.

FIRST DAY — SATURDAY, JUNE 5TII.

First race— Purse, $500; $100 to second; maidens allowed,
if 3 years old, 7 lbs.; if 4, 12 lbs.; if 5 and upwards, 20 lbs.
One mile.

Fourth race— Parse, $500; of which $100 to second; horses
uot having won a race of §1,000 or more, when carrying
weight for age or more, inlSSO, allowed 3 lbs.; or if not more
than $500 allowed 5 lbs.; horses not having won in 1SS6
allowed 10 lbs.; maidens allowed, if 3 years old, 15 lbs.; if 4
years. 20 lbs.: if 5 years or more, 25 lbs. One and one eighth
mil*1.

Fifth race — Purse, $400; $50 to second, weight for age.
One aud one sixteenth mile.

Sixth race— Steeplechase, purse $400; $100 to second;
welter weights; three horses iu different interests to start or
no race. Full steeplechase course.

SECOND DAY — MONDAY, JUNE 7TIT.'

First race — Purse $500, of which $100 to second; winners
in 1SS6 of one or more races of the value of $1,000 to carry
5 lbs. extra; horses not having won iu 1SS6 allowed 10 lbs.;
maideas allowed, if 3 years old, Jo lbs.; if 4 years, £0 lbs.; if
5 years or more, 25 lbs.; the winner of any race on the first
day to hare no allowance. One and one eighth mile.

Fourth race— Purse $500, of which $100 to second; horses
whose winnings this year aggregate $1,000 to carry 5 lbs.
extra; horses that have not won this year allowed 5 lbs.:
maidens allowed 12 lbs. Three-quarter mile heats.

Fifth race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second; horses
entered to be sold for $2,000 to cany full weight; if for $2,500
allowed 5 lbs.: if for $1,000 allowed 10 lbs.; if for $500
allowed 15 lbs., to be sold at auction, and any excess over the
selling price to be divided between the second horse and the
association. One and one quarter mile.

THIRD DAY, TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH.

First race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second. Horse
entered to be sold for $2,500 to carry weight forage; if for
$1,500 allowed 5 lbs.; if for $1,000, allowed 10 lbs.; if for
$500, allowed 15 lbs. Maidens allowed 5 lbs. additional.
The winner to be sold at auction, and any excess over the
entered price to be divided betweeu the second horse and the
association. One mile and an eighth.

Third race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second, for maiden
two-year-olds. Those who have run second in any two-year-
old race, and those who have never started, to carry full
weight; those who have started once and ran ■unplaced,
allowed 5 lbs.; those that started twice or more and ran
unplaced allowed 7 lbs. Three-quarters of a mile.

Fourth race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second, weight
for age. One mile.

Fifth race— Handicap steeplechase, $400, of which $100 to
second. Entries to be made immediately after the last race
on the first day; weights to be published at 3 p. m., and dec-
larations to be made immediately after the last race on the
second day. Three or more horses in different interests to
accept and start, or no race. Full steeplechase course.

* FOURTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH.

First race — Purse $400; $50 to second. For all ages.
Two-year-olds to carry S5 lbs.; three-year-olds, 100 lbs.;
four-year-olds, 110 lbs.; five and upwards, 115 lbs. Sex
allowances. Three quarters of a mile.

Second race — Purse $450; $100 to second. Horses that
ha^e not run in 1886 allowed, if three years old, 10 lbs.; if
four, 13 lbs.; if five and upwards, IS lbs. Maidens allowed
20 lbs. One mile.

Fifth race — Purse $400; $50 to second. For all ages.
Horses entered to be sold for $2,000 to carry weight for age;
if to be sold for $1,500, allowed 5 lbs.; if to be sold for $1,000,
allowed 10 lbs.; if to be sold for $500, allowed 15 lbs.
Maidens allowed 5 lbs. additional. One "and one-sixteenth
mile.

FIFTH DAY — THURSDAY, JUNE 10tH.

First race — Purse $400; $50 to second; for three-year-olds.
Winner of any three-year-old stake race of the value of $1,000
to carry 5 lbs. extra; of two or more stakes of any value to
carry 7 lbs. extra. Non-winners in 1S86 allowed 7 lbs.; if
maidens, allowed 12 lbs. One mile.

Second race — Purse $500; $100 to second. Horses entered
to be sold for $3,000 to carry weight for age; then, 1 lb.
allowed for each $100 less down to S2.000; then 2 lbs. for
each $100 less down to $500. Winner to be sold at auction,
and any excess over selling price to be divided between the
associntion aud second horse. One and a quarter mile.

Fourth race — Purse $400; $50 to second; for all ages.
Two-year-olds to carry 85 lbs.; three-year-olds, 105 lbs.;
four-year-olds, 112 lbs.; five year-olds and upwards, US lbs.
Sex allowance. Seven-eighths of a mile.

Fifth race — Steeplechase, purse $400; S100 to second and
$50 to third. Winners of any steeplechase this year to
carry 5 lbs. extra; of two or more such races, 7 lbs. extra.
Three or more horses in different interests to enter and start,
or no race. Full steeplechase course.

SIXTH DAY — SATURDAY, JUNE 12T1I.

First race — Purse $400; $50 to second. Winners this year
of a race of the value of $1,000, when carrying weight for
age or more, to carry 5 lbs. extra; those not having won a
race this year of the value of S500 allowed 5 lbs.; those who
have started and not won a race this year allowed 10 lbs.;
maidens allowed, if 3 years old, 12 lbs.; if four or upwards,
20 lbs. One and an eighth mile.

Second race— Purse $400; $50 to second. All ages to carry
100 lbs. Sex allowances. One and a quarter mile.

Fifth race — Handicap, purse S500, of which $100 to second.
Entries to be made immediately after the last race on the
fourth day; weights to appear at 3 p. ts.t and declarations to
be made thirty minutes after the last race on the fifth day.

SEVENTH DAY — TUESDAY, JUNE 15TH.

First race— Purse $400, of which $50 to second; for horses
that have started and have not won a race during this year.
Mile and one-sixteenth.

Third race — Purse S400, of which $50 to second horse;
entered to be sold for $2,500, to carry weight forage; if for
$1,500, allowed 7 lbs.; if for $1,000, allowed 101bs.;aud if for
$500, allowed 15 lbs.; maidens allowed 5 lbs. additional.
One mile and one-eighth.

Fifth race— Steeplechase, $400, a free handicap stakes of
S10each;if not declared, with $400 added; $50 to second..
1 riea to be made on the evening of the fifth day, and
aces to be made through the entry-box thirty minutes
after the last race on the sixth day. Three horses, the piop-
erty of different owners, to enter, accept and start, or no race.
Full steeplechase course.

EIGHTH DAY — WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16tH.

First race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second, the winner
to be sold at auction for $1,000; if entered to be sold for
$750 to be allowed 5 lbs.; if for $500, 12 lbs.; sex allowance.
One mile and one-eighth.

Second race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second; foi
three-year-olds and upwards; winners in 1SSG of two races of
$500 each, or one of $1,000, to carry weight for age; if two of
$l,000,or one $2,000, 7 lbs. extra; others allowed 7 lbs.;
maidens allowed, if three- year-olds, 15 lbs,: if four-year olds
or upwards, 22 lbs. One mile and a quarter.

Fifth race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second; winners
of any race this year to carry 5 lbs.; of two races, Slbs. extra;
horses having run once and not won this year, allowed 5 lbs.;
twice, allowed 10 lbs.; horses not having run this year to
carry weight for age. One mile and a quarter.

NINTH DAY — THURSDAY, JUNE 17TH.

First race — Free handicap, purse $400, of which $50 to
second; $15 entrance if not declared out; entries to be made
on the seventh day, and weights to be announced on the
eighth day of the meeting, at 4 o'clock p. m.; declarations to
be made by 6 o'clock p. m. One and one-eighth mile.

Second race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second; for
maidens; if four-year-olds, allowed 10 lbs.; if 5 or more,
allowed 20 lbs.

Fourth race — Purse $400, for two-year olds, of which $50
to second horse; the winner tobe sold at auction for $2,500: if
for $1,500, allowed 5 lbs., if for $1,000, allowed 10 lbs., and
if for $500, allowed 15 lbs., maidens allowed 5 lbs. extra.
Three-quarters of a mile.

Fifth race— Pursd'$400, for all ages, $400, of which $50 to
second; the winner of any one race during the meeting to
carry weight for age; of two or more races, 5 lbs. extra; other
horses allowed 7 lbs.; non-winners of 1SS6 allowed, if three-
year-olds, 10 lbs., if 4 or upwards, 17 lbs. One mile.

TENTH DAY— SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH.

First race — Purse $400, of which $50 to second, for all
ages. For horses that have run and have not won at this
meeting. One mile and one-sixteeuth.

Third race — Granite Mountain Mining Company's Stakes,
SI, 000. Wiuners at this meeting only eligible; for all ages,
$50 each, with $100 added, $200 to secoud, $100 to third
horse. Entries to be made and starters named through the
entry-box at the secretary's office, at the track, thirty minutes
after the last race on the ninth day. A winner of two races
during this meeting, when carrying weight for age, to carry
5 lbs. extra. Oue and one-eighth mile.

Fifth race — Free handicap steeplechase, $500, $25 each if
not declared out, with $500 added, $100 to second, $50 to
third; entries to be made thirty minutes after the last race on
the eighth day, weights to be announced at 4 o'clock p. m.,
and declarations to be made by thirty minutesafterthelastrace
on the ninth dayof the meeting, at thesecretary'soffice on the
track. Three horses of different interests to start or no race.
Full steeplechase course.

No Matches Wanted.

In a communication which appears in this issue of The
Gazette reference is made by "M. T. G.,'' who is well known
as a practical horseman and experienced driver, to what are
known as "match" races befcweeD trotters, the trend of his
remarks being in the direction of favoring such, events pro-
vided they can be so governed in their conditions as to afford
assurance that there is no underhanded work connected with
them, aud a suggestion as to the advisability of having the
owners of the contending animals do the driving is thrown
out.

That the condition of the trotting turf has undergone a
marked change within the last decade, and especially during
the last five years, no one who has noted the course of events
can doubt, and that this change has been in a direction
which means the ultimate extinction of meetings in large
cities, and at which purses of more than ordinary magnitude
are offered for the various classes on the programme, is also
clear — if indeed such a state of affairs has not already been
brought about. Even the most sanguine adherents and up-
holders of trotting as a popular sport must admit the truth of
this statement, but it does not at all follow that the interest
of the general public in the performances of trotters aud
pacers has decreased. Ou the contrary, it shows, if the facts
are properly analyzed, that there was never so great and so
widely diffused an interest in the trotting turf as at the present
time. The explanation of this seeming inconsistency is a
simple one. In the old days the first-class mile tracks of
the country were few in number, and the first-class
horses were even fewer. Then, as now, the public desired
to see contests between the best horses, and tlie supply
being so limited it became simply a question of which associ-
ations should secure them for contests of speed. With this
condition of affairs existing the Buffalo Association made
a move for popular patronage that was at once bold and
successful by offering large purses for all classes of trotters,
the money hung up in one instance amounting to no less
than $20,0*00. The tracks at Cleveland, Rochester, Pough-
keepsie, Utica, Springfield, and Hartford followed one by one
the example of Buffalo in making so rich a programme that
horse owners and drivers could not afford to pass its meeting
by, and in this manner was formed what was known as the
Septilateral, a chain of meetings occurring on successive
weeks, aud which was the most powerful confederacy of trot-
ting associations that ever has been or ever will be known in
this country. To these meetings the best horses flocked from
all pints cf the country, and when the races took' place at
any of the points named nearly every man within a radius of
five hundred miles of the city who took an interest in
trotting would make it his business to attend, knowing
that D3r so doing he could wituess the performances of
nearly all the good horses in the laud. Excursions from
every direction brought thousands of other people to whom
low fares were an attraction not to be withstood, aud so
both associations aud horsemen nourished and waxed strong
financially. But this era of continued prosperity and non-
competition was a short one. The intelligent mingling by
breeders of the blood of the best trotting families soon Bent
upon the turf scores of horses that were the equals in speed
of the stars of previous seasons, and tbe first result of this
was a sudden aelevafion of the standard by which a trotter
with whom it was proposed to go down "the big circuit''
must be judged. By reference to tbe newspapers of that day,
people who are desirous of enlightenment on an interesting
subject may learn that the average time at the Clevi land
meeting of 1S75— only ten years ago last summer — was but a
fraction bet'er than 2:30, and it must he remembered that in
that year GUdimith Maid, Lucille Golddust, Grafton, Lula,
May Queen, Clementiue, and others whose names are still
fresh in tbe public minds, were ou the turf. By 1876 !:30
horse was wholly out-classed at the large meetings, aud a
year or two later it would keep a 2:25 trotter busy to eftrrj his
oats at the same places. Faster aud faster came the 2:1)0 and

2:25 horses, and by 1S79 it was a demonstrated fact that no
horse could come to the summer meeting at Chicago — which
city had in the meantime built the best and fastest track in
the world — and win his race, unless he was capable of trot-
ting three heats close to 2:20.

These figures were for the slowest classes on the programme
— the 3:00 and 2:40 classes — and in the faster events even
more speed was required, and the result was soon apparent.
When 2:30 horses were found to be useless at the big meet-
ings, they began going to the smaller ones which were given
on half-mile tracks, and us the number of such horses
increased the number of trucks in the smaller cities and
towns was multiplied accordingly, many of the new ones
being a mile in circumference instead of a half mile.
But the increase in the number of horses capable of trotting
iu 2:25 or better went ou far more rapidly than did the
increase in the number of tracks, the result being that the
smaller associations soon found their entire lists increasing
far beyond tne anticipations of their projectors. Moie tracks
were built, new circuits were formed every year, andintowns
where formerly it had been found difficult to give one meet-
ing every season and make it a paying venture, two meet-
ings were arranged and successfully carried out. The annual
accessions to the 2:30 list have for the past five years been
simply enormous, and although 2:30 is tne standard by which '
all are judged so far as the compilation of the list is con-
cerned, it should be remembered that about sixty per cent, of
these horses have records of 2:25 or better, and about half of
them have mada records close to 2:20. It is this enormous
increase in the number of fast trotters that has rrade possible
the holding of successful meetings in hundreds of the smaller
cities and towns in ail parts of the country, aud as the aggre-
gate attendance at these meetings is something enormous, it
will readily be seen that to them is due the decreased public
interest iu tbe meetings given in larger cities. Iu other
words, more people are going to trotting meetings now than
ever before, more meetings are being given, more horses com-
peting, aud more money offered in purses, but the interest
has been so diffused that to the casual observer it is not so
noticeable as in the days when half a dozen tracks monopo-
lized alt the attractions and ninety per cent, of the attendance.
That the "match" races referred to by "M. T. G." must
take place in tbe larger cities if they are to be successful is
plain, because, while the attendance at ordinary trotting
meetings at such places is light, it is true that vast
crowds can with certainty oe secured to witness a race
betweeu a couple of "stars." But it does not take long, eve^i
in large cities, fur the public to detect humbug, and tnat at
least one so-called matcn last season was a thorough humbug,
there is not the slightest doubt — of which fact "M/CG/'isno
doubt well aware. Another race — that at Detroit between
Clingstone and Harry Wilkes — which was stated in so many
words to be for a purse of $2,500, the, winner to take two-
thirds, was one of the best and most exciting contests ever
seen between two trotters, and did much to restore public
confidence in a noble sport which has been too frequently
debauched and degraded by schemers who have had the
management of noted trotters. Whether the recent challenge
on behalt of the California trotter Arab was genuine or not, at
present cuts no figure, because it was withdrawn before any-
body had a chance to accept it; but that other "challenges"
and "matches " will be sprung on the public before the trot-
ting season opens, there can be little doubt; but the public
will not be deceived by them. What the trotting turf needs,
if meetings in large cities are to be made successful, is variety,
aud not bogus matches.— Breeder's Gazette.

The Royal Stables of England.

A visitor to the Buckingham Palace thus describes the
horses which are owned and used by Queen Victoria and her
Court: The horses, about 120 in all, are a very ordinary lot;
and although I cannot say there is not a sound oue in the
lot, I can safely say there are a great many unsound ones,
puffy joints, enlarged hocks and pointing being very preva-
lent. Many of them are bred at Hampton Court, aud some
procured by purchase.

There are about 70 attendants employed in aud about the
stables. The cream stallions used to draw the Queen's car-
riage are a particularly hard lot, beiDg bred in and in for the
color, until, to use my guide's language, they are as "soft as
a turnip." I judge from this comparison that turnips in
England are much softer than in America; but, perhaps, he
meant a very aged turnip, in which tho simile would answer.
They were unsound, lop-eared, and sad and dejected in
appearance, giving silent testimony that even being reserved
to draw the royal car does not satisfy the longings of the
equine heart. There was a pair of black stallions used for
the Princess of Wales' carriage, a veiy pretty-bodied pair,
but while one had a handsome, full tail, the other was rat-
tailed or spikey, as some call it. The attaudant told me that
if his tail got much worse they should put on a false one, but
as it can't get worse, unless he rubs the bone off', I presume
it will be some time before he arrives to the dignity of a
switch. I remarked that I supposed at the annual sale at
Hampton Court the poorest were disposed of, and the best
reserved for the Queen's stable. "Oh, no," the reply was,
"the best are sola; the poorest answer here just as well." I
was thinking if those before me were the best, what a hard
lot the culls must be, and to what vegetable they could he
compared.

A New Style of Training.

Necessity is the mother of invention on the turf as else-
where, and has forced Oapt. J. S. Shuw, of St. Charles county,
Missouri, to the adoption of a most novel as well as econom-
ical system of training race-horses. The captaiu has, so far
this seasou, been unable to obtain any riding boys, and as a
substitute has started a stock in trade consisting cf himself,
a heavy-weight colored man, a dog, a bell, a stick and a
lane. At early moru his horses are taken to a fenced lane
which inns through his farm. The colored man leads them
as far as he thiuke fit, strips them, turns them loose, "shoos"
them off aud rings the bell furiously behind them. The fleet
gallops from the bell up the lane for dear life until it meets
Oapt. Shaw and tbe dog, when the animals stop aud snort a
bit. While they arc thus wasting time in consideration the
captain takes the stick and scrapes it up and down the fence
posts until the horses are scared iuto starting back at a gallop
for tbe bell- Capt. Shaw say* that the varieties of noise
extract every bit of the pace the animals are capable of — so
thoroughly in the ease ol Margot, the two-year-old own sister
ol Mamie Hunt, that she looked no bigger than a dog when
getting away fmm the bell about, dawn last Wednesday.
When all of the horses have worked sufficiently they are
gathered, clothed, tukeu to the stable, given an apple each,
cooled off and groomed as if they had been galloped iu the
old-fashioned way. The captain says that they are shaping
up nicely uuder his process, but he is on the lookout for
boys to put the final polish on them.

1886

gpt* JBrcertcr and ^prntsmztfL

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ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3. 1?J2; bred by Jos. CaTBN Simpson.

isv ELErno.\o:K.

First dam, Columbine, by A. M. Richmond,
(second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree. Bee Brace's American Stud Book.
Anteros will make the season of I SSI ranch of S. D. Aiken,

near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, i_al.; season to end the 15th of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind f^et white. He is 1" _ hands high, and weighed on lutb
of February \fXfl% pounds. He is a colt of immense and yet so

highly finished as to give him the a] ■- a thoroughbred. Hf

gives promise1 of trotting as last as '-is celebrated It -

not been for an accident would have already shown the family c ipacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling; a quarter of a mile in n sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting* his stifle,
which necessitated throwing him oui of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed.

TERNS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last"seasou that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term.

Good pasture at $1 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
but no responsibility for escape? ami accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description se-.-- Breeder and
Sportsman of Febiuarv -ith.

Address " G. \V. .MORRISON. Oakland, Cal. . r

CL C ARPE>Tt;R. Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Ma nibrino "Wilkes, bv George Wilkes, ot Rysdyk's Hambletoman.
Alpheus* danibv Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Boya! George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam bv Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrico Chief.
2d dam bv Pilot, jr. Ueorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson) by Young Bashaw. _

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteenhand5threeinel.es
in height, weighs 1,17a pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength: as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton^ lapping the winner out in 2:43; his had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters
in 31 seconds, and last Fall just after being taken -out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fouroE
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr. . ^ ^

George Wilkes lias won upward? ••{ ;.. u ■ in raa^eh races alone; has
arecord of 2:22, and has thirty-five r^prus^ntativH-s in the 2:30 list,
twenty -one with records of 2:2o or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four o'f 2:lSorbetter, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with arecord of
2-15 who trotted one of the best if not the b^st race in the world
last'spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief lias produced, among
many others. Laav Thorn, record of 2:18X. Pilot. Jr., has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S.. Jay-
"Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being fonnd in such performers and
producers asGe. rge Wilkes and E neex

Alpheus will make the season of 18S6at the stable of the undersigned

at Marvsville. at -*40 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH. Affent

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

The Hambletoniar:— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION. SIXTEEN" HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred lyE J. Cn
layette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son o! Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr.. Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac .

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
[■weighing 1,260 pounds'. the Hambletonicji, Clay and Mam-

brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes 12 -entatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22

have records of 2:25 or better, ? of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, a^d do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H , nud other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to S40U.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 188C, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

$40 for the season, or =25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argne any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hunired Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

I>AYH> BRYSOK. Stockton, Col

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will Btand from February 10th to June 1st at mv place ia
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
Heisatrilfc '»ver 1>J Lauds high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar

fower, and taken in all is as bmly shaped as an? rrnttiug-bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to no whatever is required of him. He was
foaled Mas; 12, 1881.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three year.
- - ■ four years in 2:Um. Although trotted in races and worked

from the time he w;is thirteen months old until tne present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when first issued bv the Mine, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in Ins work a capacity to go anv reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in -1:52, and that so'easilv as to.
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:50,
and if any one should think differently I will wager %\, LOO that he can
trot in 4:50,. or better, on a fixed day between now, January llth.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or L will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of ins brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES.".

It adds gTeatly to the valne of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo. 2:lo}£ the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored ;i quarter in -I] seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given au opportunity, and all fonr of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention f rum tne most careless ob-
server. Columbine is tho only mare with entire son3 which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1S73. there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare other day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12,1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam , Columbine, by A. W". Richmond .
Second dam. Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third'tam, Yoanfe Fashion, bv imp. Monarch,
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Brnce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2!

AbtK>t*ior<l Trill make tlie season of 1886 attlie Oak.
land Race Track, Oakland, cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Tonng Colnm
bus.* Wtjodfcrd Mambrino by Mambrino Chief , son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam 'Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2 39), by Woodford,
son of Kosciusko, by SirArchy.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these wert- not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he -gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21V. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or" better— Abbotsford 2:191, Malice 2:19J,
Manetta 2a9.\, Mambrino Dudley 2:20*. Convoy 2:221, Magenta 2-3&k,
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:21", isire of , Patron, 3-year-old record 2;19*l,
Rachel 2:2b], Inca 2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2;29l.Geo. A. Aver
2:30. Woodford Mambriuo was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2-.14 . It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals out of select
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 230. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbnno's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven. I
other words, Woodford Mambrino, matins opportunity the basis of ca
cnlatioD. is five times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Toon
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15>, Adelaide 2;
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2:25, Faustina 2 :2»j
Phil She.idan, Jr. 2394, Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms.
Seventy-five dollars the season, to be pail before removing the ani-
nul. Mares not proving in foal . an be returned the following season
freeof charge, if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMH * St.. San

Francisco, or

WASH JAMES. AGENT,
Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bav horse, black points: weight, 1,161 pounds: record, 2:lS;-^. in fifth
it. Sired hv George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list, a
greater comber than anv other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patchen, the best son of Mambrino Chief , and
full brother to Ladv Thome, recosd2:18M ; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:1U}$, by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which Mas mistress of the road at all distances for
Lrsin New York. iler breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but sue was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, 3200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be retained
the next season.it 1 still own the horse- The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Uuy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides liiy own.

LE GRAND.

Dark bav horse, 5 vears old, 16^ hands, weight 1.275 pounds. Sired by
Aliuout.the great sire uf trotte.-s, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief ; second .hint bv Sidi Hainet, son of Virginian, lie by sir Arcby,
son L-t imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by B.r-
naby's Diomed. son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot. Jr.: third nam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is worlri-wiue.
He died Jnly i. 1834, v. ith 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners (.f public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or belter.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
anv stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for l.e Grand. His breeding is royaL He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian. Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundatiou of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, ...
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speedandstrle.

Terms, ^75 the season. Season commences Feb, 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure fojl-getters.

Pasturage. $8 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. CORBITT.
San Ma.eo, 0T218 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bav horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.

ISV IMPORTED Hl'RBAH.
First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
Third dam, Bonnets o' Blue, by SirCharles. . „ ,„ .

Fourth dam. Reality, bv >ir Arcby, See Brnce's American PtndB^ok.
Thrje Cheers wi nsuiug season, trora February 13th to

- . : season.

dosure inside the track, in which
there is t r.

There is a fine combination ot winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Che^ra Hissire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of tl.-.- •
Hermit, hv far the most popular sire la England. The union of New-
minster Bay Middleton and Comns blood with that of Priam, the

Por tlie
limited number of mares Hurrah was i hie success

ven ffeat: and ueztln Importance to high racing form i--* good looks.
which is . ' ■■ i"r!n ■■! Thret

can be found is that be is
here is such a tendency
to "lecgineBa" and ligh li rault. lie

has as murh i»iii-' ■ pounds,

and muscles in like proportion. With ■ borse oi

the Gnest finish, h

t dam ol New mil
to her sire, I1". Sj ntax, one of the g
En 'land "'"■' ■' Crttminty tl

• a producer of

i.d.i. when

■ - w, rove*

hasthe'fast Uotting Btep.aod her filly by Anteeo is of great pro
THOMAS JIIMX Agent.
Oakland Trottlue Park.

BREEDER ASD SPORTSMAN,

JOS. r A IRS siaipsos.

r 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAT HORSE, >"EAR HTXD FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5, la',9: bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson. Oatland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Realitv. by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medlev.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Brnce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 19.

TViii make the coming season, from Febmary 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
$150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
neit season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. Has breeding
is of the choicest'and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as aDy horse living. He has earned arecord of 2 J6i during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by Jamps
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Hallowav, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maisteri 1846]; sire. Merry Tom (636); ?ire. Market. The Maister (1846),
the sire of Pride of Cree. was sired by Honest Davie (386). who won An-
gus District premium in 1*77. The sire of dam, Merry Tom (5361, was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714),iinare served by both), each of whom
were nunous sires and prize winners.
TERJIS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1,1886,830; single leap, ?13.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black— without a while hair on him— foaled
in May, 1ST'.', and is !>;; hands high. He Is- registered in the National
Norman Register u So 2865, vol. Imported by J. C. Morrison,

Pontine. IU. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is much
admired for his hfuh form and beauty, He is very deep through tbe
i . ped hack, broad across the hips,

powerful stifle, and weigbe 1,C50 pounds. He is well broke, and '.s
pronounced as fine a dn- I nc could wish.

TERHS.
For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, £20; Single leap -15.
AH bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any m
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility
capes or accidents. F t further particulars address,

I. DETI.RK. Frt

Santa Rosa,

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Jgtoe ^ttz&kc nrxd Jvpertsmmt.

April 3

A Rabbit Round-up.

Another rabbit bunt took place on March 17th, northeast
of town, about half-way between Bieber and Adin. Abont
one hundred and fifty people were present. Fifty-three guns
were in line — twenty-nine from Adin and twenty-four from
Bieber, the former under command of W. T. Summers, and
the latter, James Finley. At the round-up the number slain
was ascertained to be 1,631; but three of the Bieber company,
who were not present at the count, reported 86, making a
total of 1,717 — averaging over 32 to the gun. James Harrell
killed 100, and a lady shootist killed 7. No serious accidents
occurred. — Bieber Tribune.

[And yet the Bieber Tribune man lives in the hope of a
blessed immortality. — £d.]

COOK FARM

STALLIONS

Season of 1886.

PACIFIC COAST

BLOOD HORSE

Association.

STEINWAY.

TIiree-y« 'ar-old Record, 9:95 1-7.

Ray horse.hind ankles white, 15H hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. E. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, H08), sire of Santa Claus, record2:17^;
Tucker, 2;lny2, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

first dam. Abbess, by Albion, .sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he by
Halcorn.heby Virginian, a son of Sir Archy."

Second dam, by Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand, a son of Sir Axehy,

Bolo, record at four years old 2:23J£, Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat, 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so "much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highlv. Col. Wisner,
Rysdyk Stock farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Soloverv "higbaB a brood-
mare, and also her produce, steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed'at all, aDd four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
$75 for the season, or £100 to insure.

Spring : Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 3d.

TUESDAY, April 6th.

THURSDAY, April 8th.

SATURDAY, April 10th

STAKES and PURSES to Close
"Wednesday, February 20th.

CLOVIS.

■•■i$x,

Black horse, \d)4 bandB high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1S62.
BY SVI/WAT9.

Record 2;24, sire of Ruby^:^. Sweetheart, 2:22^,Eva,2:23K. Kismet
three-year-old, 2:25%, Stamboul, 2:26%, Alcazar, two-vear-old,2:2yj£.

First dam, by Thorndale, record 2:22>i, sire of Edwin Thome, "
Daisydale. 2:19V-

Second dam, C'lster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2;29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Manibrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, he bv Mambrino, eoncf imp.
Messenger.

Thorniiale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward. 2;25 Ji.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speed a 2:30 gait, andhe being by such a sire, and
the Bires of his firBt and second dams being bo well Known as producers
of speed, bow can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him a horse of great promise. Terms, ?75 for the season, or
WOO to Insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1SSI, near fore and near hind legB white. Bred by CoL
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egrnont. four-year-old, 2:28^,
Superior, four -year- old, 2:29.

First dam. by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21}$, sire of Abbotsford, 2:19^,
and Pancoast,2:213i, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19^.

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
Rosalind. 2:21V. Thornedale. 2:22>$, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy,2:16>$. Convov, 2:22>4.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, bv Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Harahletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, bv Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero.
2:20, Elaine, 220.

Second dam, Miss McCIoud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three-year-old
stallion,2:^tj, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet.

Fourth dam. Virgo, bv Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian representsthe most successful young trotters
ont last season, 1885. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recoru 2.iy>$,
Epaulet. 2:19, Lord Nelson, three-vear-olQ stallion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and thev show form, stamina
and Bpeed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms 850,
for the Beaeon, or $75 to insure.

PROGRAMME.

CRESCO.

2d, 1681, height 15.1;

Bar horse, two hind ankleB white, foaled Oct.
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATHMORE,

Sire of Tucker,2:19X.

First dam, by Almont, aire of Fanny Withers]»oon,2:16^'.

Second dam.bv lirignull,2:2H, aire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22K
Lady Turpin. 2:23.

Third dam, by Cripple, Bonof Me doc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp. Diomed.

Almont, by Alexander's Abdullah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam.bv Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thome, 2:18)$.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud 6. and Jay-Eye-
6ee.

Brignoll.hy Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21 %.

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19,

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all Bhow Bpeed, size, finish and
Btyle. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother, Col. R. G. Stoner sayB can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2;28, a four-year-old, 1b by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mareB have produced Catchfly, 2:lh,S. McMahon,
2:18W. and Durango, 2:23. Crtsco in his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he Is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stifle but-
paBses that of either strathmore or Almont. Terms, J40 for the Beacon,

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve murcf the present season, commencing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, lwiti, at the Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co
All bills payable invariably before the animal Is removed. MareB not
proving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Uamblelonlan can be returned
free tbe next season, that 1b, where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege granted with Cluvls, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the present owner
SethCook, Esg.

Pasturage, 94 per month. Extra care taken of mares and colts, but no
liahUity for accidents or eacapesi Marts seutln care of McCleverty A
Noblett, Fashion Stable. Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or D. S.
bmalley's Stable, Hay wards.will immediately be forwarded to the Farm]

Address

Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley.

Cook Farm, Danville*

FIRST I>AV -Saturday. April 3d.

FtbstRace, No. 1. -INTRODUCTION PURSE, $100, of which S50to the
second horse; for all ages: maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of 1&84; 850 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 1886, with ?4no added ; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug, 15, 1385, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

ThikdRace, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages; S25 entrance;
$10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886, with $750 added, of
which $50 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 5
pounds ; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Fotjkth Race, No. 4.— THE WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
S100eacb,$25 forfeit, with $300 added; second horse to receive $16(1;
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to tbe
second horse, for all ages; fixed valuation $2,000; two pounds allowed
for each $100 below, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
yalnation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY. Tuesday. April 6U».

First Race, No. 6.— PURSE, §400. of which $50 to the second horse;
for all ages. Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight; all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No . 7.— THE VERNAL STAKES tor two-year-old fillies ;
$20 entrance; $10 if declared ont on or before March 10th, 18K6, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the second. Five-eigbths of a mile.

Thtbd Race, No. 8.— THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, $25
each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886. with $600 added.
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race, No 9. -SELLING PURSE, $400. of which $50 to the I
second horse ; for all ages : conditions as to weights the same as in No, {
5. One mile and an eighth.

THIRD DAV-Tlinrsday, April 8th.

First Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE. $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights tbe same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Second Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds, foals of
1884, $50 entrance, $25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
1 , 1886, with $400 added, eecond to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano'B time (1:15) is beaten. Three-quarters of a mile.
Closed August 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Third Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ages.
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit: $10 if declared out, with $60u added, second
horse to save atake. Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock a. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at tbe track, on or before C o'clock p. m., of tbe day
preceding tbe race. One mile and a quarter.

Foubth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three-year-olds; $100 entrance. $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive $150; third to save Btake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1,1885, with 16 entries.

HilltiH DAY, Saturday, April ioili

Ftest Race, No. 14.— THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; $10
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which £50 to tbe second
horse. Winners of tbe Calitornia, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet-
ing to carry 3 poundB, of any two 5 poundB, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 15. -THE RESACA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillies: $25 each; $1(1 if declared out on or before March 10, 1886, with
?50C added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three -
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 6 pounds
extra. WeighlB not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Thted Race, No. 16. -THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all ages; $100
entrance, $50 forfeit, with $1,00(1 added; Becond horse to recefve
$160; third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 poundB; four-
year-olds 108 poundB; five-year-olds and upwards 114 pounds. Two
miles,

Foubth Race, No. 17. -CONSOLATION PURSE, $250, of which $50
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with lesB than 75
pounds. One mile.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH.
weighs l,4u0 lbs.; is well proportioned, with immense bone and
xnuocle, large flowing mane and tall, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispusitioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a nrst-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:4u without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in tbe State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, IV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among tbe foremost borsea of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is larger and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than any other horse in the country. H»s colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the Bervice money. There is scarcely a
colt of bis get which, when grown, will not reach 16 bands aud weigh
over l.luu pounds even from small mares.

3d.— His colts are strong boned, fine style!, good dispositioned, and all
have a strong trolling tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on tbe farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on tbe road without distress.
Pedigree.
Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, he by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr. "a, dam was
Ashcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, tbe sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is tbe sire of Lulu, with record of 2 :15 ; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with reqord of 2:20$. private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
to call at my place, where the horse and some of bis colts may always
be seen, I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1865, the only limes exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Sania Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

Tbe service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the Stale, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from $75 to $100 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of bis ;olts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of $30 for the season. Choicest pasture at $4.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

I KMI W. LOEBER, St. Helena.
Or call at Tineland Training Stables one mile south of St. Helena.

The Celebrated. Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

WLLL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.
Terms $75 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 15} hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetryand magnificent action.
Pedigree,

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Pay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Kussell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made bis appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in bis last
race at San Jose in 2 :211.

MareB cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage $3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. iniYEB, San Jose.

CONDITIONS.

Starters In all races must be named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock r. m., of the day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from this rule.

Parties not having colors already registered will be required to re-
cord colors at tbe time of making tn tries, and alter record will not be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free /or starters in purses. Non-Btarters can declare out at
G p m. tbe day preceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case ten
per cent, on amount or purse must be paid.

Tbe Association reserves tbe right to postpone raceB on account of
unfavorable weather or other sufficient cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must bo made on or before Saturday,
February 20, 1886, with the Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room 6. Bus Mont-
gomery street, San Francisco. To be valid they must be delivered
to tbe Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before tbe day of closing,
Feb. 20th.

J. L. RATHBOXE. President.

ED. S. CULVER, Secretary.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIELD,

arcbist. dam Blue Gown, by

MILNER,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Commeuclne February 5tu and Endlnjr

June i r.ili. 1886.
TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE STALLIONS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at $10 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address ,ioii\ M.tdiiv. Superintendent,

Sacraniento.Cal.

1886

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The St. Louis Meeting.

Below is the programme announced for the
St. Louis Racing meeting, Juue 5th to 19th:
First day, June 5th — First race; purse S500;
$100 to second; maidens allowed, if three
years old, 7 lbs.; if four, 12 lbs.; if five and
upwards, 20 lbs. ;one mile. Fourth race; purse
$500; $100 to second; with allowances; one
mile and a furiong. Fifth race; purse $400;
$50 to second; weight forage; one mile and a
sixteenth. Sixth race; purse $400; ©100 to
second; welter weights; three horses in differ-
ent interests to start, or no race; full steeple-
chase course.

Second day, Monday, June 7th— First race;
$500; S 100 "to second; allowances; one mile
and afurlong. Fourth race; purse $500; $100
to second; penalties and allowances; three-
quarter mile heats. Fifth 'race; purse $400;
$50 to second; allowances; winner to be sold
at auction, and any excess over the selling
price to be divided between the second horse
and the association; one mile and a quarter.

Third day, Tuesday, June 8th--First race;
purse $400; $50 to second; selling allowances;
winner to be sold at auction, and any excess
over the entered price to be divided between
the second horse and the association; one mile
and a furlong. Third race; purse $400; $50
to second; with allowances; three-quarters of
a mile. Fourth race; purse $400; $50 to
second; weight for age; one mile. Fifth race;
purse $400; $100 to second; full steeplechase
course.

Fourth day, Wednesday, June 9th — First
race; purse $400; $50 to second; for all ages;
two-year-olds to carry 85 lbs.; three-year-olds,
100 lbs.; four-year-olds, 110 lbs.; five-year-
olds and upwards, 115 lbs.; sex allowances;
three-quarters of a mile. Fifth race; purse
$400; $50 to second; selling allowances; one
mile and a sixteenth.

Fifth day, Thursday, June 10th— First race;
purse $400; $50 to second; penalties and
allowances; for three-year-olds; one mile.
Second race; purse $500; $100 to second;
selling allowances; one mile and a quarter.
Fourth race; purse $400; $50 to secoDd; for
all ages; seven furlongs. Fifth race; purse
$400; $100 to second; $50 to third; full
steeplechase course.

Sixth day, Saturday, June 12th— First race;
purse $400; $50 to second; penalties and
allowances; one mile and a furlong. Second
race; purse $400; $50 to second; all ages to
carry 100 lbs.; sex allowances; one mile and a
Quarter. Fifth race; purse $500; $100 to
second.

Seventh day, Tuesday, June 15th— First
race; purse $400; $50 to second; for horseB
that have started and have not won a race
during this year; one mile and a sixteenth.
Third race; purse $400; $50to second; selling
allowances; one mile and a furlong. Fifth
race; purse $400; a free handicap stakes of
$10 each if not declared; $400 added; $50 to
second; entries to be made on the evening of
the fifth day, and acceptances to be made
through the entry-bos thirty minutes afLer the
last race on the sixth day; fall steeplechase
course.

Eighth day, Wednesday, June 16th — First
race; purse $400; $50 to second; selling allow-
ances; one mile and a furlong. Second race;
purse $400; $50 second; for three-year-olds
and upwards; penalties and allowances; one
mile and a quarter. Fifth race; purse $400;
$50 to second; winners of any race this year
to carry 5 lbs.; of two races, 8 lbs. extra; one
mile and a quarter.

Ninth day, Thursday, June 17th— First
race; purse $400; free handicap; $50 to second;
$15 entrance if not declared out; one mile and
a furlong. Second race; purse $400; for maid-
ens; $50 to second; if four-year-olds, allowed
10 lbs.; if five-year-olds or more, allowed 20
lbs.; one mile. Fourth race; purse $400; for
two-year-olds; $50 to second; selling allow-
ances; three-quarters of a mile. Fifth race;
purse $400; for all ages; $50 to second; one
mile.

Tenth day, Saturday, June 19th— First race;
purse $400; all ages; $50 to second; for horses
that have run and have not won at this meet'
ing; one mile and a sixteenth. Third race
Granite Mountain Mining Company's Stakes;
winners at this meeting only eligible; for all
ages; $50 each; $1,000 added; $200 to second;
$100 to third; entries to be made and starters
named through the entry-box at the Secretary's
office, at the track, thirty minutes after the
last race on the ninth day; a winner of two
races during this meeting when carrying
weight for age to carry 5 lbs. extra; one mile
and a furlong. Fourth race; St. Louis Brew-
ers* Cup; sweepstakes for all ages; $100 each,
h. f.; $20 if declared on or before April 1,
1886; $200 to second; $100 to third; $1,500
added; all declarations void unless accompa-
nied by the money; three-year-olds to carry

90 lbs.

♦

Death of Romping Girl.

Miss Emily Peyton, Nashville, Tenn., lost
on March 20th, the brood-mare Romping
Girl, full sister to Muggins, chestnut, foaled
1869, by Jack Malone, dam Fanny McAllister
by O'Mera, her dam by imp. Leviathan, out
of imp. Ann Maria by Truffle. &c. The fol-
lowing is a list of her produce:

1876— B t Miss Peyton by imp. Glengarry.

1877— B f Emily P. by Ballinkeel.

1879 — B c Boatlight by imp. Bonnie Scot'
land.

Ib73— B f Glengarine by imp. Glengarry.

1883— B c by imp. Glengarry.

Barren 1881 and '82. Not bred in 1880
and no report for 1884 and '85,W/i?>e Stock
Record,

Effect of the Standard on Extreme
Speed.

How Alexander's Abdallah Met Hie
Pate.

Mambrino, in the New York Spirit of the
Times, writes as follows from Janesville, on
the effect of the standard on extreme speed:
To raise trotters with a greater or less degree
of speed quite unifurmly is not a difficult
thing to accomplish at this advanced period in
breeding, as, to produce results, all that is
necessary is to make judicious selections in
grouping together stallions with mares strong
in both speed and trotting lines.

But a more difficult problem is, how to
breed and maintain the high rate of speed
already developedin a Maud S. and a Jay-Eye-
See, and still adhere strictly to standard lines
in breeding. Can the equal in speed and
stamina of either be equaled, say nothing of
being surpassed, without the equal infusion of
thoroughblood to send them along and keep
them going? We certainly think not.

Neither do we expect to see the time of
Maud S. beaten in the next generation, unless
by the Queen herself or by the King, Jay- Eye-
See. My reason for the statement is that the
breeders of the whole country are (and very
wisely and properly, too, as a business propo-
sition) engaged in breeding standard-bred
trotters, and that means coupling together
trotting-bred animals that are standard. Too
many breeders are indulging in the fascina-
tion of close inbreeding. By this system of
breeding there can be no new infusion of thor-
oughbred element to quicken the blood and
strengthen the heart. For this reason, while
we look for profitable results, uniform speed,
and an early development of a high order of
speed, we believe we shall look in vain for a
matured 2:08$ or 2:10 trotter, unless the right
quality of thoroughblood is there in the per-
former.

The past season showed us quite a number
of phenomenal youngsters. We saw bursts of
speed from more than one, which, if main-
tained, would make the colts dangerous rivals
to Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See. That either
will ever equal or approach them for a mile,
we very much doubt. Jay-Eye-See escaped
bruising races until he was four years old, and
Maud S. later. We shall watch the three-
year-olds of 1885 closely. If they greatly
improve their form wo shall be surprised.

Mr. Marvin has brought from Palo Alto, for
several seasons past, a remarkable collection
of young trotters" Thequestion thatinterests
breeders now is, will the Electioneers train on ?
There seems a strong family resemblance in
all the Electioneers — a marked individuality.
They carry their heads about on a line with
their bodies, and their gait is low, stealing,
smooth, and merry, covering space with
remarkable ease, causing the minimum of
fatigue in their work. The question is, have
they, the Nutwoods, Pancoasts, the Wilkes,
the quality to train on and up to the standard
established by Harold and Dictator in combi-
nation with Pilot, Jr., and thoroughblood?

As regards the future 2:00 trotter, we have
never believed in that much-discussed creation
of fancy. If there ever was a possible chance
to evolve one, the present system of breeding
would preclude any possibility of his material-
izing- . ,,.

We have often heard drivers remarK: "My
horse can't run as fast as he can trot." We
have never had one of that kind, and do not
believe there has ever been a horse but could
run a mile faster than he could trot it. We
have seen horses of all degrees of speed run
under the whip to save a distance when a bad
mistake has happened in a heat, and we have
always noticed they managed to get along con-
siderably faster than when trotting.

No trotting-bred horse can run a mile in
1:55, and but few in two minutes. Before he
can trot a mile in two minutes he must be
able to maintain his pace running if required.
In order to breed him up to the requirements,
his veins will have to be well charged with
thoroughblood, and probably to such a degree
that no amount of standard trotting blood
would overcome the "running foolishness."
Hence we do not believe the colt has yet been
foaled that will trot a mile in two minutes.

These remarks are not to advocate breeding
to runners to secure trotters; we don't do that
way; can't afford to; neither do we advise
others to unless they can afford to experiment;
then many blanks will be drawn, but the
prize number will eventually be drawn by a
horse strong in the blood of the runner.

An old story retold is often worth the read-
ing. There is no mystery about the death of
Alexander's Abdallah. He was taken to Cyn-
thiana, Ky., in 1859 by Joel F. Love and
James Miller, who changed his name to Joe
Love. In 1S63 he waB sold to R. A. Alexander,
who renamed him Abdallah. February 2,
1865, the guerilla, Marion, made a raid on
Woodburn Farm, and ran off a number of the
horses, among them Abdallah and Bay Chief.
The band retreated across the Kentucky Biver,
and encamped about twelve miles from Wood-
burn. A company of Federal cavalry were
sent in pursuit, and came up with the bush-
whackers the following morning. During the
running right which ensued, Bay Chief, ridden
by Marion, was badly wounded. In this con-
dition he carried his rider two miles, when
Marion escaped on another horse. Every
effort was made to save Bay Chief 's life, but
he died ten days after at Woodburn. In the
confusion of the surprise by the Federal troops,
Abdallah was left in the stable on the farm
where the guerillas were encamped, and was
recovered by a soldier who refused to give
him up to Mr. Alexander. The man said he
would send him north and keep him until a
large reward was offered for his return.
Abdallah had no shoes on, and was not in
condition for a hard ride. That day he was
ridden fifty miles over rough roads, and, giv-
ing out, was turned loose. The next day he
was recovered, in a sad condition, by the
Woodburn men, and taken to Lawrenceburg.
He was there taken with pneumonia, and
died, after a few day's illness, in his thirteenth
year. So perished this great son of Hamble-
tonian.

Trotting Circuit.

Horsemen representing Obio, Indiana and
Michigan associations, have formed the Ohio,
Iudiana and Michigan racing circuit. A pre-
mium list of 835,000 was decided on. Dates
were not fixed definitely, but it was decided
that meetings should occur in order as follows:
Terre Haute, Crawfordsville, South Bend,
Toledo, Kalamazoo and East Saginaw. Speed
tests over tracks will occur with following
classes. Trotting 2:1S, 2:21, 2:25, 2:29, 2:40,
3.00; pacing, free-for-all and 2:25. The fol-
lowing officers were selected: President, W.
T. Beauchamp, of Terre Haute; Secretary,
Charles Beed of Toledo. Six associations have
joined, and others will follow.

While being exercised on Mr. Winters' priv-
ate track, on his farm, the Duke of Norfolk by
Norfolk, dam Marion by Malcolm, struck him-
self, necessitating his being declared from his
engagements at the coming spring meeting.
The Duke has Bhown great speed during his
training this spring, and it was confidently ex-
pected that he wonld get to his races at the
coming Blood Horse meeting.

Corrigan's Plans.

Ed. Corrigan has decided to change the map
of the travels of his stable for the beginning
of the season. The twelve horses which he a
month ago told off as the Memphis detach-
ment were to have left St. Louis on the 8th,
but in place of the remainder staying- there
under Abe Perry's charge, they will follow the
advance guard. Mr. Corrigan says that he
found his previous plan would tie him down
to one place at a time, while by the change he
becomes far more foot loose, he having every
confidence in his trainer. He is now for his
home at Kansas City, and as soon as his
horses have steadied into their new stabling at
Memphis, by the beginning of next week, will
join them there and remain with them for the
campaign. Mr. Corrigan has no doubt of the
extreme probability of a race taking place in
St. Louis between Freeland and Miss Wood-
ford. He was charged with a message from
the Dwyer Brothers to President Charles
Green stating that they highly appreciated
the liberality of the offer of the fairgrounds
association, and declaring that they would in
all probability avail themselves of their right
of entry. They at the same time requested
Mr. Green, through Mr. Corrigan, to set the
race for as early a day in the June meeting as
possible, as they were anxious to get back east
quickly. — Neio York Sportsman.

Mr. W. J. Gordon is giving Eysdyk an
opportunity to further distinguish himself in
his declining years. He has recently pur-
chased from Mr. W. S. Guruee, of this city,
bay mare Croxie, 2:19}, by Clark Chief, in
foal to Robert McGregor, 2:17A, and chestnut
mare Annette by Kentucky Prince, dam by
Woodford Mambrino; second dam Victoria
{dam of Blackwood Belle), by Voorhee'sAbdal-
dah Chief. Price $3,500.

One of the entries to the Spirit Futurity
Stakes is the b m Jennie by Whipple's Ham-
bletonian, dam Fly by Speculation, bred April
25, 1885, to Venture, and the nominator is
Frank Brown of Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands.

Trotting affairs in England have received a
fresh impetus through the recent organiza-
tion of the Alexandra Park Trotting Company.
The first meeting will be held at Alexandra
Park, April 19th and 20th.

Lizzie Dwyer, that was so seriously injured
at St. Louis last year, and it was thought
ruined, was backed by her owner, Ed. Corrigan,
to win $26,000 at New York recently.

Mattie Hunter, 2:122, foaled a fine filly,
March 14th, to Monaca. The , filly has been
named Mattie Mentone, and is marked similar
to its dam.

Another

Chance for
Party.

the Arab

G. B. Shawhan, in a letter to the Western
Sportsman, dated Mobile, Ala., March 6th,
says:

Editor Sports7itan:— I notice an article in
your valuable paper relative to the California
horse Arab, in which you state that the own-
ers of that horse are willing and desirous of
finding some horse or horses that will trot
against him for the sum of $5,000 to $10,000,
and you ask where is Harry Wilkes, Cling-
stone and Jerome Turner, etc. The owner of
one of the horses named, Jerome Turner, is
now in Mobile, and in conversation with him
he stated that he did not care to invest such
an amount in a horse race (not being a mil-
lionaire), but was willing to go in with any
other three horses, $500 each, during the
June and July meetings at Cleveland, Detroit,
Rochester, Chicago, or any one of these tracks
and trot his horse, Jerome Turner, for said
purse, which would amount to $2,500, or he
will trot Jerome Turner against Arab about
the time named for a reasonable amount, say
not to exceed $500, or he will trot bis horse
against the gelding for fun or the above
amount. Later on I feel safe in saying the
amount will be increased. Jerome Turner
will be driven by Mr. Thos. Carson (Kelly),
and is wintering here.

Rysdyk, Jr., Sold to Oregon.

Messrs. Maitland Bros., of Kilmarnock,
Ont., have sold their bay horse Kysdyk, Jr.,
to Mr. Archy J. Murray, of Bridgeport, Baker
Co., Oregon. Eysdyk. Jr., is a bright ba y
black points, foaled April, 1883, standing 15£
hands high. He was sired by Rysdyk, the
sire of Clingstone, 2:14, Victor, 2:21*. Bertrace,
2:27i, and George M. Rysdyk, 2:29], dam Bay
Dolly by Bay Boston, by Boston, the Bire of
Lexington, who was not only the best race
horse America has ever produced, but the
emperor of stallions; 2d dam Young Ameri-
can one of the greatest prize winners in east-
ern Ontario . Rysdyk is by Rysdyk's Hamble-
tonian, the sire of thirty-eight performers in
the 2:30 list, and of more sires that have pro-
duced fast horses than any horse that ever
lived, dam Lady Duke, by Lexington by Bos-
ton — Western Sportsman,

Death of Professor Dromel.

A telegram from Louisville announces the
death of Professor Louis G. Dromel, well-
known to all racing men from his intimate
connection with John Morrissey, the Saratoga
Association, and Watts, Hughes and Cath-
cart in the mutual department. In the pas'"
eight years he has remained almost constantly
in the west, and was brought into intercourse
with nearly every turfman of any prominence
in that section. He was a very efficient math-
ematician, and wbb looked up to as an author-
ity on all abstruse questions of that nature.
Dropsy was the immediate cause of the
Professor's death. He has relatives in Mar-
seilles, France.

. ♦

Mr. B. J. Treacy lost, March 15th, from
inflammation of the bowels, tbe bay filly Sun-
set, two years, by Longfellow, dam La Platte
by Planet,

PUBLIC SALE

Of High-Class

THOROUGHBREDS

Two-Year-Olds and Yearlings,
Property of John S. Clark, Coldstream Stock

Farm, Lexington, Ky., at

Treacv and Wilsou's Stable in Lexington,

Ky., Friday, May 7, 1886, at 12 m.

TWO-YEAB-OLDB.

1. Ezekiel, b c by Hindoo, dam Katie by imp.
PbEeton;2i dam (dam oi Danger) by War Dance;
3d dam Mamie S. (dam of Farragut, Bengal and
Eva S . ) by Mahomet, &c.

2. Gilpin, be by imp. King Ban, dam Gillyflower
(Bister to Grinstead and dam of Fatinitza) by Gilroy;
2d dam Sister of Ruric by imp. Sovereign; 3d dam
Levity (dam of Lever, Mildred and Legatee) by imp.
Trustee, &c.

3. Bob Kelly, en c (brother to Ripple) by Lisbon,
dam Maggie Hunter by imp. Australian ; 2d dam
Heads I Say. (dam of Hazard and Hester, latter the
dam of Springbok) by imp. Glencoe; 3d dam Heads
or Tails by Lottery, ic.

4. Kingstock. ch c by imp. King Ban, dam imp.
Lady Stockwell (dam of Salara) by Knowsley, son of
Stockwell; 2d dam Bab the al Bowster (sister to Bal-
rownie) by Annandale; 3d dam Queen Mary (dam of
Blink Bonny and Bonnie Scotland) by Gladiator, &c.

5 Lorist, b f by Longfellow, dam Bonnie Kate (dam
of Ordnance and Virgie Hearne) by imp. Knight of St.
George; 2d dam Eagle by Zenith; 3d darn Eagletta by
Grey Eagle, kc.

YE ABLINGS .

6. Bay colt by Ten Broeck, dam imp. Queen Maud
bv Macaroni. 2d dam Queen oi" tbe Vale (siBter to
Dalesman) by King Tom.

7. Bay or brown colt by Longfellow, dam Indem-
nity by Tipperary. 2d dam War Over (dam of Owen
Bowling) by War Dane*. &o.

8. Chestnut colt by Hindoo, dam imp. Lady Stock-
well (dam of Salara) by Knowsley, eon of Stockwell,
&&

y Brown filly by Longfellow, dam Katie (dam of
Ezekiel) by imp. Phaiton, &c.

10. Chestnut tally by Macduff, dam Lenore by Pat
Malloy. 2d dam Lilia (dam of Lilly Duke, who is the
dam of Lizzie Dwyer, kc.) by Imp. Yorkshire.

purchasers of the two-year-oldB will only be re-
quired lo assume either tbe western or eastern
engagements, and not both unless desired, to be
declared to auctioneer at time of purchase. The two-
year-olds are now being carefully bandied by an
efficient trainer— Mr. John G. McFadden-and are a
promising lot. The yearlings are of high quality.

The sale will be without reserve or by bid. Terms
cash.

For catalogues containing engagements and full
pedigrees address JXO. S. Clark.

Lock Box 130, Lexington, Ky.

TIPS.

Tips of all Bizes for Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

3SI Tlilril St.. San Frunri

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April 3

STATE

Agricultural

SOCIETY.

Sacramento, Gal., March 5, 1886

STATE FAIR, 1886.

Trotting Colt Sweepstakes,

The State Aericultural Society have opened the
following Colt Stakes for Trotters :

For-Two- Year-Olds.

550 entrance, of which 810 must accompany nomin-
ation: 515 parable July Ist.and remaining S25 pay-
able August 10th. .*3G0 added by the Society.
For Tliree-Y'ear-Olds.

?ino entrance, of which ?i!5 must accompany nomin-
ation; S25 payable July 1st, and remaining $50 pay-
able August 10, 18S6. $4<J0 added by the Society.
For Fonr- Year -Olds

(Conditions same a for three- year-olds.)

In all stakes failure to make payments as tbey be-
come due, forfeits entry and money paid in. Five to
enter; three or more to start. Money m each stake
divided as follows: To winning colt, all the stakes
and 50 percent, of added money; second colt. 33i per
cent ; third colt, 26J per cent- of added money

Two-year-old stake, mil' heats; three and four-
vear-oMs. three m five, to harness. No added mouey
for a walkover. If only two start they must contest
for the stakes paid in. and divide two-thirds and
one-tbird. Otherwise. National Rules to govern.

Entries to close with Edwin F. Smith, Secretary, at
office in Sacramento, April 15, l--':
JESSE ». 1'ABK, EDWIH F. SMITH,

President. Secretary. mb.13 ot.

Petaluma Fair.

TrottingColt Stakes for 1886

To be trotted at the Sonoma aud Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural Asbocialion Fair of 1SSG,
at Petaluma.

FBEE-FOB-AIX.

Three-year-olds, mile heats, 3 in 5. $200 added to
entries.

Entries to close April 15, 1886, with W. E. Cos,
Secretary, at office in Petaluma.

850 entrance, of which Sit) inu<*t accompany nom-
ination. 825 additional to be paid July 1st, and ^15
additional August 1 , lb86.

In all races 5 to enter. 3 to start.

Stakes an l added money divided at the rate of 60
per cent, to first colt, 30 per cent, to second, and 10
percent, to third.

National Trotting Association Bules to govern, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

A colt winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

No added money paid for a wait-over.

If only two start they must contest for the stakes
paid in, to be divided CG^ to first, 33i to seccnd.

J. B. WHITE. W. E. tOX,

President. Secretary.

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H Mil-
ler Jr. Esq., at Sacramenio, where be is prepared to
work horses for the public.

AVIIBKK FIELD SMITH.
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Capital Turf Club

Sacramento, Cal.

Spring Meeting,
1886.

April 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Entries Close Saturday,
March 13.

1-BOttBAMME.

FLRST DAY— TUESDAY. APEIX 20TS.

Sq.i. Flasb.Stakes.forallag< ..SlOforfeit;

S300 added; second to save stakes. Maiden allowances
for three-year-olds, b lbs; four-year-o ds and over, 10
pounds. Dash of one mile.

No. 2. Select Stakes for two-year-olds, §25 each,
$10 forfeit, $350 added, the second to save stakes. Win-
ners of fixed events at 1'. C. f,. ]i. A. meeting penal.
ized as follows: Of one stake, 5 pounds; two, '.
pounds. Dash of half a mile.

No. 'd. Railroad H indicap, for all ajies. S'ii each, Slu
if declared, ?Joi) added, second to Bave stake; money
must accompany the di-i.-l.ir.iii'Ui, or entry will i>e held
forthe whole amount of the eiitnuiue; weights t ■_* t>e
announced April 15th, declarations April i:uh. Dash
of m,e mile and a fnrlons.

lS"o,4. Selling purse, $200, of which J25 to the second
horse; for all ages. Fixed valuation, -J ,■
founds off for each ~ 1 0u below, and twoponm -
foreach$10u above fixed valuation. Horses entered
not to be sold to carry five pounds above rule weights.
Dash ot seven furlongs.

SECOND DAY, WKDSESDAY, APRIL 2lST.
No. 5. Trotting; purse. $500; 1:2~. -.-l.t.-s.
No. 6. Trotting; putse,9300; 2:40class.

THIKD DAY, THCBSDAY, APKII -Co.

No. 7. Merchants' Stakes, for all ageK,>2o each, §10
forfeit, $300 added, second to save B takes; winner of
the Flash Stake, on the first day, five pounds extra;
non-winners at the P.C.B. H. A. meeting allowed 10
pounds. Dash of one mile and three furlongs.

No. S. Choice stakes lor turee-year-oldB, $50 each,
$25 forfeit, or onlvSlo if dei-hir.,.1 April ] = t. >:'U0 added,
second to save stakes, winner of any three -year-old
stake at the t. C. B. H. A, meeting, three pounds
extra; uf two, 5 pounds extra ; of three, seven pounds
extra. Dash of one mile and a quarter.

No. 0. Misses Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, $25
each. $10 forfeit, $250 added, the second to Ba\e stake.
Dash" of five furlongs.

No. 10. Selling purse. $200, of which §15 to the sec-
ond; for all ages; conditions same as No. 4. Dasuof
one mile and a furlong.

FOURTH DAY, FRIDAY, APKIL -I_l<.

No. 11. Trotting: purse, $400; 2:30class.
No. 1_. Pacing; purse, $400; free for all.

FIFTH DAY, SATTRIiAY, APRIL 24TH.

No. 13. Free purse, $250; conditions and distance to
be named the day preceding the race, and to close at
6 o'clock the night before.

No. 14. Youthful Stakes, for two-year-olds, $25 each,
$15 forfeit, or $5 if declared by April 5th, 8250 added,
the second to save stakes; winners of any two-year,
old stake, three pounds , of two stakes, five pounds, of
three stakes, three pounds extra; maidens that bave
started and never won allowed five pounds. -Dash of
three-quarters of a mile.

No. l-i. Capital City Stakes, handicap, for all aees,
$100 each, $50 forfeit, or $J5 if declared bv April iMh,
5600 added, $150 to Becond, $100 to third; weights to he
announced April 15th. Dash of one mile and three-
quarters

No. 16. Consolation purse, S200, of which $50 to Bec-
ond, $20 to third. Horses beaten once at this meeting
allowed five pounds; twice, seven pounds; three limes,
ten pounds. Dash of one mile.

<4>M>MTO\S.

Trotting and pacing purses divided into three
moneys. 60, 3'i and 10 percent.

Trotting and pacing races, a in 5 to harness: 5 to
enter; 3 or more to start. When less than i d oter, the
club reserves the right to deduct the m. > in equal to

5 entries from the purse.

All trotting and nacing races to be governed by
National Associative rules.

Running races under State Agricultural rules.

Starters in all races must be named to the Secre-
tary, or in the entry box at the track, on or before

6 o'clock p. m., of the day preceding the race. There
will he no deviations from this rule.

Parties not .having colors registered will be required
to record colors at the time of making entries, and
after record will not he allowed to ride in othercolurs.

Entrance free for starters in purses.

Non-starters can declare out at 6 p. si. the dav pre-
ceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judges, and in
such cases 10 per cent, on amount of purse must be
paid.

Association reserves the right to postpone races on
account of unfavorable weather or other sufficient
cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on o
before Saturday. March 13, 1886, with Secretary.

To be valid they must be delivered to the Secretary
or plainly nost marked on or before the dav of closni'"',
March 13, 18*6 Bv order of

J. « . WILSON, *\ H. TODlh

President. Secretarv.

P. O.Box N«>. 422. Sacramento

Admission to track and grand stand 50 cents. Ladies
free.

McKerroiTs

H-O-R-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.
HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full line of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Rates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. E. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St,. Now York

J. A. McKBRRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

1886. GLENVIEW. 1886.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut torse, 15| hands high; weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2:21f, 2:21|, 2:18£.

Sire Felix, 229}; Manon, 2:21; Menlo, 2:2?; Belmont Boy (paoerl, 2531; Wormwood, 2:25; Dawn, 2251; Jim Mulrene,
2575; Trousseau, 2:28}; Bonnie Wood, 2:311; and the two year old

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his age^ public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a number of other very promising on?s, viz: Brown Jug. trial 2:17. A mare
ownedbyMr. Carter, 2:26;: quarters in 13 seconds. Another pac da - q carters in 32 scojuds. Another

mare, bandied 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 aucouds, Lclays was secuud to Wormwood iu 2£C}, and
many others as good.

KTjTWOOI) had not above 120 foalsi all told previous to his retain to Kentucky. The percentage of hia repre-
sentatives in the 2:30 list Is man than double that of -HsunMetooian to thitttime. Forty of his get it all have been
sold from the farm, from G we Jts( > 2 jiaxs of age, For u total of $45,135, :l:i average of $L120. FlvuOf bis present crop
of weanlings have been sold for 37,090, m average of SIt409L From the promise of the yuiui» tuitign coming on at tiia
farm and elsewhere, I fe'-l justified in iTedictins tliat the "Nutwood boom" lias just Iwguti Service Fee. $250,
strictly limited to 43 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as bio boob is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

PANOOAST,

2:21f. Rich buy horse, 15J hands high; weight, 1,1 G5 lbs.

SlreofPATROX, three-year-old reconl 2:20.235.2:191; last Quarter of third beat. 321 seconds, a 2:«l gait: ACQUAKJUS.
three-year-old record. 229J; trial 2:241; ISSAQUENA, four-year-old record 2:28}, distancing Iter field in third beat;
PERICLES, four-y.-r- 11 r ■_■■ ul 2:^\; could trot in 2:3' J. PANCOAST UAH only 32 living koa.ls. only S of which,
co far as we can lc;irn. have been worke 1 for speed at alL Four of them arc named a'-ove. One otlmr at 3 years old
could trot in 2:50, andsh >w bursts a 2:3 t rait. Another, 2 years old. showed iiuartirs in 40 to 42gecon-U Another. 3
years old. n ith 3 weeks « ork, trotted in 1:42. Another conld show a 3 minuto gait The balance of Lis get, so far as
we can trace, areeith r iu ths stud, ondftveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANOOAST. by Woodford Mambri to, record 2^1|. dam Bicara' (sister t-» McCurdy's Hambletoaiaiu 2361), by
Harold; 2d dam BeUe (dam of Belmont' by Mambrino Chief; 3d (Lain by Br >wu's D Ufounder. lie will stand at $150,
Etrictly limiitd to 40 mar-s. llis book is :ast lillin^. Those desiring to broud will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. GUYI-BR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Bireof Lucy Cuvlcr: trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:15S; halU/'le. to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2:1S4; Day
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth beai. 2:211 Ualcyon, .-"al for Mr. Bonner, i.i | , _. U, four-year-old record 233;
Edwin C, record 2:275 Itrial 2:2-,.; St. Arnau 1, record i^i. and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-5 Aquarius. 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse. 15J bands. foal»:-d ISC?, by J!ysdyt*s t jnbletonian, dam Grey Tto-c (ilam '>f RtilsoD, ^ire of Alvira, record
2^0, and Zenn, record 2521), by Harris" Hamblel )iao(sireoi< (lero Ipaoer). 3301, ACT*

OF the dams of Annie G . l'--; l'a:.:c. - -s: Nc ' He:..,:., ■. : '.. n. 2:24J; AI ijoi EdsaU, 239 isire of iiobert

McGregor, 2;17i); John Stewart, iiU. BEKvice ce. S I

AH stud fees are due at time of service; no msurait^. but usual privilege of return, provided cures not parted
trlta and stallions live

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Glenview is Six Miles Prom Louisville.

FAIELAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

Trotters.
OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices durinq the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1SS6. All tb( mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be iufoal.

A .separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions tbey were bred to iu 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants Who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly- bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions a^d Fillies from yearlings to tive-year-oTds, all of my own breeding,
ABE nin;i:i:t» FOB s.v.i; AT FAIhI,A\V\.

It is confidently believed tlmf no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has over been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring line, highly-bred and reliable
yOUNG KOADSTEKS, as well as those who want

FIRST-MASS. STANDAKD-kSBED TROT UNO STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TT-fR1. OWE P"RTflT7i PT.AIVT Isstlil',lv ;llbere(1 ,0 atEairlawn, and the
-L-L-LU \J±M±J X XtXUJJ X JJXX±X prioe of every animal for sale is printed "in tha

i's from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the Bame prices as if
in person. All stock Hold on orders can be returned if tbey do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will lie given responsible parlies on satisfactory note, bearing interest from dale.
For special list of Brood-maus and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

Lock Box 39*.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

1886

irite fgimier m& jKprclsmKib

223

Wm. Easton, - - -

Easton's National

Auctioneer [

Horse and

Cattle Exchange,

FOR SALE,

I GREYHOUNDS.

Ntti ttt vn r> T7- I Pair of thoroughbred greyhound dogs, three years

ilj W I UlliS., old, by Paul Jones— Mollie McCarthy. Paul Jones by

Announces the following important sales, bv auction ! Gentleman Jones-Branch. Mollie McCarthy by Spec-

illation — Queens Messenger. One red, ana one
OF brindle and white, sound, hearty, game and fast.

LIMITED I.

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Lake Blackburn. Bramble, Great Tom,

au<l Enquirer, at tlie

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

YEAR XASHTILEE. TOSS .

On April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEN. W. H. JACKSON,
Nashvile, Tenn., Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers.

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Raucocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillartl.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June nest, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

Tlie Spendthrift Yearlings, including a fall

brother to the great Bankrupt.

Tlie I'aiTTiew JStutI yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin, Tenu.

Tlie Kenne.saw Ntu<1 yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin .the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn.

Tlie Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Eon.T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

Tlie Oak 1'orest Mud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all the thoionghbred yearlings bred in the
United states .

Breeders and owners and trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Our Nest Great Spring Combination Sale of
Thoroughbreds, Trotting, Trotting-bied, Saddle and
General Purpose Horses will commence on Wednes-
day, May 2t!th,and continue as long as there are any
horses to sell. Breeders and Owners are respectfull>
invited to enter horses foe this great sale. Sales by
Auction held every Wednesdayat 11 a. m. Sales held
m any part of the United States. Correspondence
solicited, and private sale lists forwarded on applica-
tion.

Not only good for the field, but, in blood, the best to
be had for stud use. Apply to Box lO.

m27tf BREEDER AM> S1\>RTS31AX Office.

Marin County Kennels-

Do«s takcu to train and board. , For
terms particulars, etc, address

Dogs ol" my breaking won first money
in each stake of the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. AEEEXDER.
lower Lake. Lake Co.. Cal.

r

( Coham's Bang.

, Bang......

( Price's Vesta.

DOX

CVandevort'sJ (Garth's Drake.

t Peg i

L ::-se.e.C.S.b.

IN THE STUD. PEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

R T. Vandevort,

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rough-coated St, Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue.
m27,3mp South San Francisco.

KILLIP &. CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS.
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

THURSDAY.

THURSDAY, APRIL STH,

AT 13 M.. AT

BAY DISTRICT TRACK,

We will sell the Trotting Stallion

W. S. LYLB,

By Roach's American Star, he by Seeley's Ainer can
Star First dam Lady Black Hawk [dam of Ha Ha]
by McCracken's Black Hawk; second dam the
Billing's mare.

W. S. Lyle is a bay, 10 years old, 15$ hands, very

stylish and showy; no record, but can trot better

-. " and go a distance. He can be seen at the

stable of M. Ryan, corner Point Lobos and 23d

Avenue.

ALSO

JESSAMINE

Grey mare, C years old, 15.2 hands. By Abbotsford
;2J9|). First dam Sweetbriar (2:26£), by Eugene
Casserly. Second dam Peanuts by Geo. M". Patchen.
Jr. Can trot a mile in 2:30 or better. Sold on
account of owner not being able to develop her.

KILLIP A CO.

Notice.

Heebert H. Bbown, M.P. |
Nugent W. Brown,

Geo. H. Holmes,
C. Bhcce Lowe.

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property

Salesmen,

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
lmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permitted to J. B. Haggin, Esc.»
and Major Rathbone of San Francisco *

BROWS BROS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

VOLUNTEER

HOLSTEINS

FOE SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK II. ltlRKi:.
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-OB—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices-

— APPLY TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OB-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland. Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VISA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. ARIEL LATHROP. Room 69, C.P.R.R.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred. Jersey Cattle. Registered
Je-aeys of both sexes for sale. Postofhce address,
Sau Francisco, Cal.

Ashmont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWJiERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Bookseller*
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PI>"E STREET. Cor. Montgomery,

— SA>" FRANCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines, Brandies, Whiskies
and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Bpecial attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. C. S. HALEY, Sec'y.

i 3end for circular. "^x

PASTURAGE.

$3 MENLO PARK. $3

Best climate. Gcoi feed. Spring and creek water.
Freight per horse SI .60. Special paddocks for urocd-
mares when desired. Good fences, but no liability
assumed for accident; or escapes.

Apply to FRANK H. BtRKE
Of Madison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S.F.

IMPROVED

Blind. Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Mreet. San Francisco.

SPECIAL iltKSTlnS jeAn> Iii SALES

High-Brcd Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All titles and counties of
the State.

REFERENCES.

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief, lor term-, pedigree.-*, and otl
ad 'ress .TOIIA A. GOLDSMITH,

| Box 242. Oakland, Oal,

Secnred by Letters Patent, Jnly 3/i, 1883.
Having thus described n.y invention, what I claim
is new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by tlie side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
epeninginto which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved Minds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
aye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds -F. and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, snbstantiallv as herein descrilied.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

Sieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, ind having the aajoBttog -
buckles, substantially as an I for the purpose herein
described

5. In a bridle, and in com' [nation with the blinds F,
supported ai d pivoted to the bridle so us to be nmva.
ble ibout the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and II. ami the lear band I and tlie
throat-latch or lash connected with thfi blinds, ami ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and thong n -• ponding letters do not

appeal on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at tlie
same rim' giving complete control "f the line of
vision, r rowii ■ portion <>f the blind up

some thing m the b raie eftect on the action follows hb
is Induced Thlsh especially the cue

wnenyonng colts are the pupils,
bend the &nee without the strain of weights on the
Ceet

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOIfX A. JH-KFHHO.V

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

Hox. C. Gkeen,

Sacramento.

J. 1- . »a kgk.vi, Esq.

Sargents.

Hon. L. J. Rose,

Los Angeles.

Hox. J. D. Cars,

Salinas.
Hon. John Boggs,

* olnsa.

Hox. A. Wmkhh.

Nevada.

J. B. HAGOEf, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock

?™,?rTntOL1 S?a Co;?r* *** lwvin« conducted the
important auction sales in this line fut the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million -.f
dollars, we te. justified in claiming unequalled faeili-
ties for disposing ol livt stuck of . very description.
either at auction or private sale. Our list ul corn 6-
pondents embraces every breeder ami dealer olprom-

; pon the Pacific (.oast, thus enabling us to
give fill publicity to animals placed with us tor sale.
Private pnrch.ts.-s ana sales of live stock Of all
descriptions will be made on commission. ai,d stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases an.l sales
inane of land of every description. We are author-
ize rl t-. -efer to the gentlemen whose name* are
appended.

■FILLIP »V CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, "C. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinarv Sur-
geons, London, England.

——(Diploma dates April, 22, 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, doss,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return'of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and jl.

Send for Buzard'.s Worm Powder* tor
horses, and his Worm Mtxiure for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Willsenda package
by mail for 91.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary Infirmary. 371 Satomn S«

Ftpsulence. flfifi Howard St., Ban Fr*nciB<-o.

FOR SALE.

The Trotting Colt stallion

SPLIT ROCK, 2758.

By Alcona (son of Almont and » daughter of Mam
brino Chief); first dam Pansy by Cassius M. Clay. Jr.;
second dam Lady Richelieu by Richelieu, son of
Manibrino Chief; third dam Lady Nance by Trimble's
Eclipse, son of American Eclipse, etc. This colt 1b
three years old, well broken, never been trained,
but is an ideal trotter. Fast, stylish, ^rand-gaited
and kind. He will be s,old for half his value. He
may be seen at the Dexter stables. Oakland, where
every- facility will be given intending buyers to
prove the claims made for the colt. Ilu p

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

1 have now on band, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak G ■ o '.'o.

a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pi twelve

months old, bred from the best strains of 1'reniiuui
I ich I import yearly from England direc
Apply to Wm. Corbitt.

318 Oallfon

Crown Mfic. Co>, -zil Viae

224

\xzzftev mid gpoxXswrnn.

April 3

Southern Pacific Co.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
rains leave, and are due to arrive at

Nat. Francisco.

roinJan i J« 1886.

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Gait via Martinez

lone via Livermore

Knight's Landing »

LivWore and .•TeaBanton.
^'.Martinez

iMolav'tf ner.:i[^ i Fxi:rvnB.
(El Paso and East.1 Emigrant

' Nilesand JIaywards

.'»Ogden and) KxpresB...

. f * East * Emigrant...

Red Bluff via .MaryKVllIe

Sacramento, via Benicia

'•" •™v .. via Livermore,

" viaBcuicia

«• via Benicia

"" Sacramento River Steamers
!!"Ran Jose

"Stockton via Livermore..

via Martinez

•• via Martinez....
"Tulare and Fresno

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From Sau Francisco Daily.

TO FRUIT VALE (vh. Alameda)--9:30-6:30-tll:00
?:00-tl:30-2%»-i 1 :1W-S :30-4:00 -

BEWARE OF

Counterfeits and Imitations.

It is not without cause that we make the above suggestion to
our customers and sportsmen generally, as we learn that many
have had SO called samples sent to them for trial of our new

r«

HOTGUN CARTRIDGES.

J0 — 5:00— 5:30
TO BERKELEY-*«-«^^0-7:00-*7:30~

1:00

— *4:30— 5:00— *5:~"

;0-6:00-»6:30— 7:00.

To San Francisco Daily.

ronM PRITIT VALK— *6:'^— *R:53— *7;23— *7„:53«*«'2S
FB^3£.^inota-«i:a-«i:'i3--5:23-»5:53-*6:a-

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4730-5:00 _5:30-6:WJ-<i:30-7:0O-7:57-8:57-9.S7-

PBOmVoADWAY, OAKLAND-7 minntes later

than from East Oakland ,,.w_B.52-'7'« -

FROM ALAMEDA--o:22-"o:52-*6:22-6 M '•"

w ro «s w a.<;9 q.'/» p-5° — 110:22 — 10:5.1 — Ill.^z—

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which wore of an evidently intentionally inferior quality, and
thu.-. cLeulated to mislead. We have copyrighted the word
"STAls'EAKD" in connection with an illustration of a Chamber-
lin Automatic Shotgun Cartridge Loading Machine, and pur-
chasers should be sure that box labels have the above printed
thereon, as well as that the labels are intact and the box

unopened.

MANUFACTURED ONLY BY

Selby Smelting and Lead Co.,

Office 416 Montgomery Street, S. F.

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
San Francisco.

| Commencing Oct. 18, 1885.

in

San Mateo, Redwood and
Memo Park,

6:28 a

•8:10 a
9:03 a

•10 :02 a

10:40 a I Santa Clara, Sau Jose and
•3:30p| f Principal Way Stations.
4 :30 p i J

.„, Oastroville, \ i
Salinas and Monterey. I I

- Hollister and Tres Pinos.

i Watsonville, Aptos, SoqueK Camp ) i fij,ft p
I (Japitola) and Santa Cruz, f i o:u"

M:40aI Soledadand Way Stations

a— Morning. p.— Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSundavs onlv (Sportsmen's train.)

Standard Time furnished by Randolph £ Co , S. F.

StAue coxnectiuns are made with the 10:40 a.m.

Train, except Pescadero stages via San Mateo and

Redwood, which connect with 8:30 a.m. Train.

Special Round-trip Tickets, at reduced rates— 10
Monterey, Aptos. Rogue] and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso Robles Springs,

EXCURSION IKKKIN.

,. c , „ „, , ( Sold Sunday Morning: good
* or Sundays only, -| fnT retuni game riay

For Saturday, ( Sold Saturday and Sunday only;
Sunday and-j good for return until following Mon-
Monday, f day, inclusive, at the folio wing rates:

Round Trip

from San
Franc'sco to

San Bruno....

Millbrae.

Oak Grove....
San Mateo,,..

Belmont

Redwood.. ..

Fair Oaks

MenloPark.
MaySeld

S;.LtT.j

Mon.
Tkt.

Round Trip
from San .
Francisco to
Mount'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San JoBe

Gilroy

Aptos...

Soqnel

Santa Cruz

Monterey

Satto
Mon.
Tkt.

2 50
2 50

4 00

5 00
5 00

5 00

6 00

For Sale by the S.F. Trade Generally,

CSEEil ROUTE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO-

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— «6:15-

4:15.

-*7:15— S:15— 11:15— 1:15-
:15— 10:15— 12:15— 2:15-

•Sundaya excepted.

ISnndaysonly-

Standard Time f umiBhed by Randolph & Co. a. F.

*. N. TOWNE.

Gen. Manager.

T. H. BOOBJIAS.

Gen. PaBB. &rtk A^t.

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best StocK on the Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER

IN

HARNESS AND_ SADDLERY.

AGENT FOE

FENNELI/B CyNTHIANA HORSE BOOTS.

J. H. Feston's Chicago Specialties,

Dr. Dixon's Condition Powders.

Gombault'b Caustic Balsam.

THE MAC0MBEB METAL FLYING TARGET.

Ticket Offices. — PaBsenger Depot. Townsend
street, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market
street. Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAS.,

Superintendent. AsBt. Pass, k Tkt. Agt.

The only Flying Target
yet invented which,
when hit, resembles a
wounded or winged bird.

It is the only target
■w h U'h Will Score Every
Time when i'uirly hit.

We challenge anyone to
Di-ocliiceits equal iu flight
icoring qualities, cheap-
ness, and all other points
necessary to a perfect
target.

Our Tarqet will stand from .fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
used and at 15 cemts each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
one-quarter cent per shot.

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE

CLABROUGH & GOLCHER,

630 and 632 Montgomery St.

CIRCULAR.

, S.F.

SOLE AGENTS

FOE

PACIFIC COAST.

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of (iold Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes were never

so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for

purity and excellence. Only the purest rice paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846 14 FIRST PRIZE MEDALS.

WM S. KIMBALL & CO.,

PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHES MR,

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPEEIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leacliinR with speed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DALLY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort ot the
Pacific room,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful DitveB. Tront
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may 1-e had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda. Pomplno, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder,
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports,
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ARE UNSURPASSED,
havine a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pnre white
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Vol. VII T. No if)
No. 508 MONTGOMERY STRT3ET.

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1886.

THREE CHEERS, By imp. Hurrah— Young Fashion by imp. Monarch.

OWNED BY JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON, OAKLAND. CAL.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Second dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
Third dam, Bonnets o' Bine, by Sir Charles.
Fourth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy,

Fifth dam, by imp. Medley.
Sixth dam, by imp. Centinel.
Seventh dam, by Mark Antony.
Eighth dam, by imp. Janus.

Ninth dam, by imp. Monkey.

Tenth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Eleventh dam, by Spanker.

See Brace's Am erica nStud Book, Vol. 1, Page 433.

226

%hz %xtz&tx miil ^ycrrtswati.

April 10

Plumas and His Produce.

Editor Breeder and Spobtsman:- American Valley is
situated in the Sierra Nevada mountains .1 , an elevatior .of
3 200 feet above the sea level. It contains about 5 000 acres
of arable land, and is watered by Spanish Creek and its
tributaries. The water in the creek comes from the springs
and the melting snow on the sides of Spanish Peak, a moun-
tain 6,000 feet iu height. The creek meanders from west to
east through the valley, and, after forming a junction with
Spring Garden Creek, it turns to the west and takes . '^course
toward the Pacific. Iu the southeast corner of .this vail ey
surrounded by high and rugged mountains, are ,00 acres of
rich meadow land. Mr. J. W. Thompson is th owner of
this beautiful spot, and he lias an elegant residence on the
Place with ornamental trees, shrubbery flowers, etc., around
the grounds. He also has a tine orchard.

Twenty-four years ago, on this place was faded the trot
ting stallion Plumas, sire of Ashley, 2:23|. It is i "core or
more years ago that a Missourian wended his way ^across the
plains bringing with him a mare in foal, which he so Id to Job
T. Taylor, of Taylorsville, Indian Valley. When ^e disposed,
of the mare to Mr. Taylor he simply remarked : The foal
will be worth more than the dam." The foal was a chestnut
filly, and was purchased by Mr. J. W. Thompson She grew
to be a mare very blood-like in appearance, aoout . S^and"
and was named Rose. She was bred to the Baiter : horse
(Canadian) and dropped a gray filly. She was ^it bled to
Fred Werner's Battler, and produced the bay gelding I ick
who could trot in 3:17. The next season she was re turned
to Rattier and dropped the bay staUion Plumas Whenke was
full-grown he stood 15.2 hands, with high shoulders short
back, heavy quarters, rather short neck with good head and
legs and feet as good as any, and as sound to-day a» 1 he day
lie was foaled. He has the privilege of an open lot and runs
in it every available day. He obtained a record of 2:39, and
is the sire of American Maid, out of his half-sister by the
Baiter horse. The Maid trotted a trial in 2:28 and has a
public record of 2:32. She is the dam of J. B. McDonald s
Brigade. Plumas is also the sire of the gray stallion Wm.
Tell, out of Kitty Clyde, she by Jim Paterson said to be a
thoroughbred and looked like one. Tell is 16.2 hands, and
is fifteen years old. He has shown a mile in

The Chicago Handicaps.

Below will be found the weight assigned in the handicaps
of the Washington Park Clnb, Chicago, Illinois, for the coming
summer meeting.

The Oakwood Handicap, a sweepstakes for all ages, SoO
each, half-forfeit, or only $10 if declared out on or before
May 1st 18S6. Declarations void unless accompanied with
the monev; $S00 added; the second to receive $200, and the
third SlOOout of the stakes. Weights to be announced April
1st 1SS6. A winner of any race after the publication of
weights, ofthevalueof $1,000, to carryS lbs.eitra. 84 nom-
inations. One mile and a furlong.

Jerome Park Handicap Weights.

The following weights have been assigned for the Croton
and Fordham handicaps, to be decided at the spring meeting
of the American Jockey Club:

Croton* Handicap; one mile.

Tommy Cruz, 4 100

Celsus, 4 100

•J. H. Fenton, 3 100

3 100

.100
.100
.100
.100

his work in

2:23, and has a public record of 2:3<U one mile; 0:1/ two
miles. Unfortunately for him he was kicked on the shoulder
when two years old, and it causes him some trouble. He
also has a quarter crack. Tell has shown himself to be £

Tennessee, 4

Sam Powers, aged .

Littlef ellow II, 4

Lepanto, 4

Tipsy, 4 9S

llamie Hunt, 4 98

Ella Glenelg, 4 9S

Lucas, 3 9S

Sayre, 4 9j_

I/ony Pastor, 5 97

Hollie McCarthy's Last, 3.. 97

Spalding, 4 9'

Uncle Dan, 3 96

King Robin, 5 96

Eloise. 3 96

Estrelia, 3 9?

Mystic, 4 95

Carlton, 6 95

good horse iu any country.

Another of Plumas' colts, and

his best, is the ohestnut gelding Ashley, oat of an unknown
mare. He has a record of 2:23J. Plumas is also the sire of
John 2:45; Carlisle. 2:31, full brother to American Maid;
Garrett's Wallace G., out of a mare by Vies Ethan Allen.
Her record is 2:32. At Chico Wallace G. forced Sherman s
colt out in 2:37, both being three-year-olds. Plumas also
sired Samuel Lee's Red Cloud, who could trot m three min-
utes when three years old. As a sire Plumas has few equals.
Garrett's mare is the onlv one that ever went to him having
a record. The old horse is now for sale at a nominal price.
Greenville. March 30, 1SS6. '-»

Young Killarneys.

Freelaud, aged 125

Beaconsfield, 5 120

Tom Martin, 5 120

Modesty, 5 11"

Alta, 4 H6

Rapido, 4 1M

Freeman, 4 114

Binnette, 5 H3

Irish Pat, 4 113

Lizzie Dwyer, 4 113

Pearl Jennings, aged 112

Mona.o 112

Duke of Monday, aged 112

Loftin, 5 II--

BobCook,5 IU

W. R. Woodard, 5 Ill

Hazaras, 4 110

Gleaner, aged HO

Joquita, aged 10S

Philip S.,5 10S

Marc Daly, 5 10S

John Sullivan, aged 10S

Kiohba, 6 108

IchiBan, 4 108

Grey Cloud, 4 10'

Eiile, 4 10'

Fleur-de-Lis, aged 106

Berlin, 5 106

King of Norfolk, 3 105

Garland, 4 105

Harefoot, 4 104

Hiflight, 5 104

Valiant, 4 103

Kalata, 4 103

Finality. 6 103

Princess, 6 103

Strabismus, 4 103

EiDort, 4 103

Coi". Clark, 4 103

Jim Nave, 4 102!Sister Monica, 3

Wanda, 4' 102 Puffer, 3

Ed. Corrigan, 3 lOOlSurprise, 3

The Great Western Handicap, a sweepstakes for all ages,

$50 each, half forfeit, or only $10 if declared ont on or before

May 1 18S6. Declarations void unless accompanied with

the money; $1,000 added; the second to receive S200 and the

third SI 00 ont of the stakes. Weights to be announced April
1 1SS6 A winner of any race after the publication oj

weights, of the value of $1,000, to carry 5_ lbs.; of *1,d0(

lbs. eitra. 52 nominations. '

Pontiac 126

Tom Martin 120

Pardee 119

Avalon 119

Richmond 1 IS

Long Knight 118

Little Minch 116

Bob Miles 116

Sam Brown 116

Buckstone 113

Alf Estill 113

Himalaya Ill

Duplei Ill

Reveller Ill

Mimicolt Ill

Wallflower 109

Sayre 109

109

Vallisea 103

Biil Owens 102

Florence E 102

Banana 102

Battledore 100

Luminous 100

Brown Duke 100

Vinton 100

Hickory Jim 100

Dake of Westmoreland. . .100

Charity 100

Tomasia 99

Bulltield 9S

Sussex 9S

Endymion 98

Rowland 96

Dry Monopole 96

Lansdowne 96

Pampero

Wickham lOSjPocomoke 96

Eiile 10S Bess 95

Heel-and-Toe lOS'Middlesex 95

Ed. Butts, 5
Miss Bowier, 3

Parnell, 4

Rock, 4

Sparkling, 4 95

95

Enright, 3

Fanchette, 4 9o

RedGirl,3 93

Masterpiece, 3 93

Fortuna, 3 92

Endover, 3 92

Glen Almond, 3 92

Shadow, 3 92

Mary Payne, 3 92

The Dude, 3 92

Willie Martin, 3 92

Guenn, 3 92

90
90
90

Burch 10

Elmendorf 10

Tecumseh 107

Harry Rose 107

•Royal Arch 106

Bankrupt .' 106

Fon-du-Lac 106

Bessie 106

Stonebuck.

Lord Coleridge 106

Chantilly 105

Bonanza 103

Joe Howell 103

Pegasus 103

Rupert 103

Pontico 103

Inspector B 103

Lord Lome 95

Eock-and-Rye 95

Lulu 94

Kalnla 94

Adolph 94

Brier 93

Bandala 92

Calera 92

106Farrell 92

'"Fawn 91

Amalgam 90

Venture 90

Delaware 90

Amulet 90

Iuka 90

Shady 89

Mystery 87

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— The owner of the pac-
ing stallion Killaroey, Mr. Fitzgerald, had an impromptu
colt show at Woodland, yesterday afternoon, the offspring of
his horse. By reason of many of the farmers being busy
with their work, many fine colts were not on eihibition.
However, there were about twenty-five in line. They formed
on Court street, and marched and countermarched on Main
street. Quite a concourse of people witnessed the parade,
and the verdict of all was that the eihibit was eicellent.
Killaruey led the van and showed by bis airy, graceful caper-
ings that the strain of last year's campaign had left no stiff-
ness in his joints. It is needless to say anything of this
horse for he is widelv known, and where he is best known he
is most popular, as is evidenced by the fact that he already
has twenty-four mares upon his book. What attracts people
to this horse is his wondrous beauty, conpled with his phe-
nomenal speed. His breeding is of the best, but it is almost
lost sight of in view of his speed and peerless beauty. In
addition to those fine qualities he also possesses the power
to reproduce himself even from very inferior mares. It was
generally remarked that the colts on eihibition yesterday
were fac similes of their sire. ODly a few of his produce
have been handled for speed, but all of them show fine action,
mostly trotting action. Killarney, like many other fast
horses, has so far been unfortunate on the race-course. At
Sacramento, last fall, we see him walking around the first
torn on his hind legs, and when his competitors are a furloDg
ahead of him, then letting go and flying down the back
stretch a 2:04 gait, and almost saviug his distance. Then at
Stockton he seemed about to redeem himself when his evil
genius re-asserted its sway and brought disaster to his colors.
Whenever the trainer's art triumphs over the destroying ele-
ments of his nature, and he can be induced to put forth the
full measure of his powers, then will he become a successful
race-horse as well as a fast one

Yolo, April 4th.

W. B. Claypool.

Tom Martin, 5 119

Beaconsfield, 5 118

Modesty, 5 US

Kosciusko, 5 116

Tyrant, 4 116

Alta, 4 H6

Binnette, 5 114

Irish Pat, 4 113

One mile and a half.

Berlin, 5 104

Hiflight,5 103

Valiant, 4 103

Harefoot, 4 100

Keene, 5 100

Ed. Corrigan, 3 100

Bonita, 3 98

Powhatan ILL, 5 113

Rapido, 4 113

Loftin,4 112

Lizzie Dwyer, 4 HI

Swiney, 5 HO

Bob Cook, 5 HO

Thistle, 4 HO

Hazaras, 4 K

Philip S., 5

Lucky B., 6 10S

Verano, 4 10S

Joquita, 5 107

Kiohba, 6 107

Matinee, 5 107

Grey Cloud, 4 ...106

Sayre, 4 .

Jim Guest, 4 9S

Uncle Dan, 3 96

Ten Thousand, 3 96

Mamie Hunt, 3 96

Eloise, 3 96

Cheatfellow, 3 95

Last Chance, aged 95

Reed, 4 95

108 Father John, 5 95

Enright,3 94

Tyrannv, 3 93

The Dude, 3 92

Masterpiece, 3 92

Mary Payne, 3 92

Sister Monica, 3 90

Fordham Ha.vdicap; one and one-quarter miles.

Pontiac 125'Fond-du-Lac 105

Rataplan 124,Bankrupt 105

Tom Martin 119!Enigma 104

Pardee 1 IS Valet 104

Richmond 117 Bonanza 103

Bob Miles 117 Stonebuck 103

Drake Carter 116 Volo 103

Ten Booker 115|Pegasus 103

Alf Estill lHHuron 103

Gen. Monroe 114! Vallisea 102

Fosteral 113'Rupert 102

Sam Brown 113 Inspector B 102

Himalaya Ill , The Bard 102

East Lynne Hl'Natalie 102

TJnrest Ill Pontico 102

Mimi colt H 1: Luminous 99

Buckstone HOjCharity 99

Reveller HOjBrown Duke 99

Pericles .* 110'Duke of Westmoreland.. . . 9S

Americus 109 Mentmore 9S

Tornado 109JBullfield 97

Wickham 10S|Tomasia 97

SaTre 10S,BillOwens 96

Eiile 10S Lulu 94

Royal Arch 107JMink 93

Springfield 107 Gil Bias 93

Wallflower 107'Banner Bearer 92

Elmendorf 107jFarrell 90

A1ljja 106 Delaware 90

Manmee 105| Venture 90

Bessie 105 Mystery S7

Auction Sale of Thoroughbreds.

Jim" Brown, aged 105;Shadow, 3 90

Punka, 4 105 Parnell, 4 90

Fleur-de-Lis, aged lOolPuffer, 3 90

Famous Trotters.

Observer.

William R. Claypool, for the past two seasons head trainer
of the Rancho del Paso string of J. B. Haggin, has resigned
his position, owing to some difference between himself and
employer. Mr. Claypool has, by his upright, industrious,
painstaking and strict adherence to business, built for him-
self an enviable reputation among all men with whom he has
come in contact. It was while training the racer Patsy Duffy,
for N. Carnaban of Oregon, that his name came prominently
before the public. After the sale of Duffy to Matt M. Allen,
last year, Mr. Claypool was without an engagement. As his
career had been watched by several well-known horse owners
he W£s not long without an engagement. Mr. Mackey secur-
ing his services for Mr. J. B. Haggin. His doings with that
gentleman's stable from the time of taking charge need no
mention here. From the first start at the Blood Horse spring
meeting last year to the close of the Coney Island fall meet-
ing it was a continuation of great successes. The victories
of Tyrant and Hidalgo iu the Withers, Emporium and Sep-
tember Stakes speak in strong terms of the Claypool manage-
ment. After all the campaigning the stable received in the
east, Mr. Claypool returned with his stable in the fall with
all his horses in sound condition. Mr. Claypool has not yet
decided what he shall do in the future.

The following shows the ages at which some of the best
trotters obtained the fastest records:

AGE.

11

6

11

11

9

.. 6

..17
..12
.. S
..12
.. S
.10

MaudS

Jay-Eye-See

St. Julien

Rarus -

Maiey Cobb

Phallas

Clingstone

Trinket

Goldsmith Maid

Hopeful

Harry Wilkes

Lulu

Mujolica

Smuggler

Clemmie G '

Hattie Woodward -J

Phyllis - 1

Anteeo . ,

Edwin Thorne {'

Fannie Witherspoon J"

Lucille Golddust "

Maud Messenger J*

Wilson ' *

American Girl "

Darby „

Jerome Eddy '

Phil Thompson '

Charley Ford °

Occident lu

time
2:08 J

2:10

2=11-!

2:13}

2:13.j

2:13j

2:14

2:14

2:14

2:14$

2:15

2:15

2:15

2:15)

2:15*

2:15!

2:153

2:10}

2:16J

2:164

2:16}

2:16j

■2: ll'-1.

2:10*
2:16j

2:10*
2:16|

2:10",
2:10j

J Lucas Turner, Kinlooh Stud, Gardenville, Mo., lest
March Slh, from distemper, the bay colt foaled ISSa by
Duke of Montrose, dam Wild Nan by Embry's Lexington.

The sale of the Bryson and Dawes thoroughbreds in New
York attracted a large attendance. The bidding was good, and
the lot, taken as a whole, brought good prices. The pur-
chasers and prices paid were as follows:

THE PROPERTY OE G. B. BRYSON.

Bay filly. 3, by Bramble— Arnica. J. E. McDonald. . ,
Bay gelding, 3, by Sason— Wyandotte. A. Garson. . .
Ripplette, ch f, 4, by Lisbon— Maggie Hunter. C. L.

Railev 550

Palinurus", b h, 5, by Glenelg— Crownlet. Archibald

Rogers

Corsair br g, a, by Glenelg— Crownlet. A. Garson...
Florentine, b f, 4, by St. Martin— Gleniva. W. Lake.

land

Catiline, gr g, 4, by Congressman — Chinchilla. Rich

ard Meares • -

Speculator, br g, 4, by Billet— Good Bye. P. \\ eber.
Burgundia, br f, 4, by Burgundy— Grey Stocking

George Force •••

THE PROPERTY OF J. P. DAWES.

Charlemagne, ch g, a, by Pat Malloy— Alice Buford.

Frank Owens $2,400

Mammonist, b g, a, by Buckden— Monomania. W.

Lakeland "°°

Ulidia, b f, 3, by Mortemer— Letola. F. C. O'Reilly.. .
Hinda', b m, a, by Tubman— imp. Minnie. Frank

Owens ■"*•■ ;••-•■ ••■WV"

Sancho, ch c, 3, by Ventilator— Parapluie. \\ . L.

Jones ■

Zangbar, br g, 4, by Mortemer— Zoo Zoo. John Allen. .
Miss Sensation, b f, 3, by Sensation— Bonnie Doon.

B. Kahu : ■■•••

Plymouth, ch c, 2, by Leonard — Enquiress. J. J.

Shields

Dates Changed.

000
200

500
500

150

115
105

'.10

450

SS0
275

1 :,il
1 50

The Directors of the Ssnta Clara Valley Agricultural Society, I
at their meeting on Monday last, decided to hold their annual
fair one week earlier than that heretofore decided upon. The
dote previously selected was from August 23d to 2Sth inclusive, f
but the new dates are from August 16th to 23d inclusive.
The pooling privileges were awarded to Killip A' Co. for $650.
The advisability of holding a spring meeting was referred to
the executive committee, with power to act. It was resolved*
to give some races to be decided on the 10th of August— G. i
A. R. Day.

1886

Site breeder mm j^ptrrfsnran.

227

The Pacific Board of Appeals-

The Pacific Board of Appeals of the National Trotting Asso"
ciation held a meeting at the Palace Hotel, in this city, on
Tuesday evening. The fall board was in attendance. The
principal business before the meeting was the cases of Henry
McConn, T. D. Lnndy, George Baylisand the horse Gaston.
On February 6, 1SS6, Henry McConn, a driver, T. D.
Lundy, a supposed owner of an interest in the horse, and the
horse Gaston, were expelled by Judges Haworth, Munson
and Bennett. McConn appealed to the board to be re-instated
on the ground that he merely obeyed the instructions of his
employer. Lundy appealed upon the ground that he did not
own the horse, and had given no instructions to the driver;
and James Hindman, who claimed that he owned the horse,
applied to remore its disqualification upon the ground that
he owned the horse; that it was entered in the race without
his knowledge, and that he had nothing to do with the fraud
charged. The three cases were heard together, and all three
implicated gave a mass of contradictory testimony. Among
the testimony it was agreed by all parties that Gaston was a
good 2:3S horse. In the race, while under the McConn man-
agement, he won the first heat in 3:00i, and was beaten in the
second heat in 2:56. T. D. Lundy testified that he did not
own the horse, but subsequently he admitted that when he
appealed to the judges in McConn's behalf, after the race, he
told them that he had an interest in him. He explained this
by saying he had some money in the pool box on Gaston.

James Hindman swore that he owned the horse and had
placed him in the charge of McConn, to whom he paid $50
per month for keeping and working him. The horse's true
name was Ipse Doodle, but he was entered in Gaston. On
the track Gaston was a strong favorite.

McConn testified that a week before February 1st, Lundy
told him that he had made an arrangement with Hindman
that he (Lundy) was to work the horse for the month of Feb-
ruary and pay McConn for his keep. Lundy got McConn to
make up a match and he did so. On the track Lundy wanted
to know what to do. McConn replied that he had better put
a little money on Willie S., and Lundy then went and put
about $400 on Willie S. on the first heat. Then Lnndy came
and asked him to "lay up" the next heat, and he "pulled"
his horse and lost the heat. The trot was advertised for a
purse of $100, but no money was put up.

Mr. Smith — It was a washed race; you were just trotting
for the pool-box ?

McConn — I don't know. I just wanted to let the best
horse win. I knew I could win if I wanted to.

C. H. Hiuchman, the clerk of the course, and E. S. Ben-
nett, one of the judges, testified to Lundy going into the
judges' stand after the race and saying that he owned an
interest in Gaston.

The board after a few minutes conference affirmed the
action of the judges expelling McConn and Lundy, and dis-
qualifying the horse Gaston.

The case of George Baylis, a driver, who was expelled on
October 30, 1SS5, at the Bay District track, was next called.
After laldng all the evidence in the case, the board decided
to re-instate Mr. Baylis.

Kentucky Derby and Suburban Betting.

Old Joe, the Winner of the Grand National, I The Chico race-track is being plowed this spring, and great

' improvements made about the grounds. The stables, fences.

The greatest steeplechase in the world, the Grand National,
was won at Liverpool, England, on Friday, March 26th, by
Old Joe, a north country, short-legged, weight- carrying
hunter, not supposed to be in any way fitted with speed
enough to earn a bracket in a race of such class. The field
of 23 that started this year is the largest that has started for
the event since Disturbance won from a field of 2S in 1873.
During the journey, which is about four miles and a half,
thirty fences, five of which include water, have to be taken.
Three American-bred ones started: F. Gebhardt's chestnut
gelding Jolly Sir John, and Mr. Zborowski's bay gelding
Billet Doux and chestnut horse Limekiln. Below is the

SUU1IABY.

Forty-eighth Grand National handicap steeplechase of £1,000 added |
to a sweepstakes of 15 guineas each, 10 forfeit, the second to receive |
£150, the third £100; winners of any steeplechase after January 27th of
the value of £500 10 lbs., of one of the value of £200 7 lbs., of one of less
valne or of a hurdle race of the value of £700 to carry 5 lbs. extra; I
closed with 66 subscribers, of which 16 paid £5 each; about four and. a
half miles.

Mr. Douglas' b g Old Joe, aged, by Barefoot, dam Spot, 149 1

Count Erdody's b g Too Good, aged, by Ingomar or Uncas, dam Mary

Highland, 160 2

Mr. E. Jay's b g Gamecock, aged, by Revolve, dam Lightning, 152. .. 3

Mr. Abington's b g Cortolvic, aged, 156 0

Mr. A. Cooper's b g Roquefort, aged, 171 o

Capt. Childe's b g Conscript, 5, ]40 0

Mr. James Daley's b g Belmont, aged, 150 0

Mr. F. Gebhardt's ch g Jolly Sir John, aged, 160 (bred in the United

States! 0

Mr. Iquiqne's b b Fontenoy, aged. Hi 0

Capt. Machell's blk g black Prince, aged, 152 0

Mr. M. A. Maher's bm Frigate, aged, 167 0

Mr J. E. Muir's b h Coronet, 5, 147 0

Mr. J. Pnrcell's b g Harristown. 6, 147 0

Mr. Leopold de Rothschild's b h Sinbad, 5, 143 0

Mr. P. M. V. Sawrin's ch m Lady Tempest, 6, 145 0

Baron W\ Shroder's Savoyard, aged, 143- 0

Baron C. de Tuyll's b g Badger, nged, 143 0

Mr. E. Woodland's b g The Liberator, aged, 150 0

Mr. E. "Woodland's blk g Magpie, aged, 140 * 0

Mr. H. "Wood's b m Amicia, 5,140 0

Mr. Zborowski's b g Billet Dous, 6, 151 (bred in the United States).. 0

Mr. Zborowski's ch h Limekiln, 6. 142 (bred in the United States) 0

Mr. J. P. Zigomala's ch g Redpath, 161 0

Betting at the start: 3 to 1 against Coronet; 5 to 1, Roquefort; 7 to 1,
Too Good; 9 to 1, frigate; 14tol. Redpath; 22 to 1, Lady Tempest; 25 to 1,
Old Joe, Amicia, Badger and Sinbad; 33 to I.Belmont; 60 to 1, Jolly Sir
John; 50 to 1, Game Cock, Hanistown and Black Prince; 66 tol, Cortol-
vin; and 100 to 1, Limekiln, Liberator, Fontenoy, Magpie, Conscript
and Billet Doux.

The Bell's Life, in one of its issues last winter, says of Old
Joe, the winner: He is a rare specimen of a well-trained and
educated steeplechaser. He jumps his fences with wonderful
precision and, though perhaps slightly deficient in speed,
must always be held dangerous on heavy ground when he
has moderate company to meet, as like John Brown in the
American refrain "he keeps marching on" after many of his
more flash opponents have come to grief. Old Joe is a decid-
edly north-country horse, he having run and won a number
of races for hunters in Cumberland in 1SS4 and 1SS5. In
1SS4 he won the Carlisle Tradesmen's cup at the Burgh-by-
Sands meeting. At the Whitehaven and West Cumberland
hunt on the same day he won the County Cup with 168 lbs.,
and the Bed Coat Welter steeplechase with 196 lbs. He also
won a few days after over hurdles. Last year he ag^ain won
the Carlisle Tradesmen's Cup, and at the Whitehaven meeting

etc., are being cleaned and renovated, and lessee J. T. Mcin-
tosh intends to make the course better than ever. Mr. Mcin-
tosh has removed his stable of trotters from his farm to the
track, where they will receive their preparations for the com-
ing season.

The trotters that have been giving the Saturday races at
the Bay District track, during the past winter, are desirous
that the Capital Tuif Club will give a purse race for that
class of horses at the coming spring meeting in Sacramento.
The horses in question are: Willie S., Democrat, Barbero,
Empress and Hay ward Chief. The horses are evenly matched.
♦

The best Arab in England, Asil, was raced some time ago
at Newmarket with Iambia, a most moderate three-year-old.
The colt carried 161 lbs. to the 98 lbs. of the son of the desert,
at three miles, and lost him. Since that time the most ardent
supporters of the Arabian steed have given way to the
thoroughbred, when speed is required.

Jim Williams has disposed of the running qualities of the
three-year-old Lisbon gelding, Matty Corbett, to J. M. Thorn-
ton, of Eminence, Kentucky. The latter will leave here in a
day or two with Corbett, His Grace, and one or two others,
for Guttenberg, to participate in the meeting there. Corbett
is a very fast animal, but his forte is short distance.

Winf red by Mortemer, dam Minnie Minor, one of Dwyer
Bros.' late acquisitions, is in the Emporium Stakes at Sbeeps-
head Bay with 14 lbs. off. This is the third year for the
stake, and on the two previous occasions it has been won by
horses (Rataplan ancj Hidalgo) that enjoyed the maiden
allowance.

Mr. Pigott, who has charge of Ashe's horses in Sacramento,
measured the three-year-old coltEd.Corrigan by Joe Hooker,
dam Countess Zeika, a few days ago, and found he waa 16. lj
hands tall — another Jim Renwiek in size. Wallace, the two"
year-old brother to Corrigau, measured 16 hands on the same
day.

The Directors of the Latonia Agricultural Association,
which is the same as the Latonia Jockey Club, talk of open-
ing the fall season with amammoth agricultural fair, at which
trotting races will be great attractions, upon the grounds at
Covington, Kentucky, August 24th to 2Sth.

Joe Cotton's California purchase, the four-year-old chestnut
horse Estill by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane, has developed a
quarter crack, but nothing very serious is expected from it.
He will be shipped east shortly after the close of the Blood
Horse spring meeting.

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The Coney Island Jockey Club has made a new rule in
regard to certain selling races other than the great two-year-
old affair. It gives half the surplus over the winner's entered
price to the second horse and the other half to the fund for
disabled jockeys.

Phillip S., the California horse by Leinster, dam Lily

Simpson, was in high fettle on the Memphis course recently.

the Border Cup steeplechase^ and the Tradesmen's plate on j He was receiving his morning's work, when he showed his

The betting on the big events in the east was quite lively
last week, and is constantly getting warmer. One of the New
York firms bet $10,000 to $200 against Haggin's Ban Fox for
the Suburban. The taker of the odds was a prominent New
York book-maker, who, before Mr. Haggiu bought the colt,
was one of the staunchest admirers of the son of King Ban
and Maud Hampton. The Sporting World of March 31st
says:

Mr. George Lovell on Monday laid a bet of 26,000 to 260
against Americus, the taker being a gentleman from Philadel-
phia where the owner resides. On the same day Mr. Lovell laid
abet of 6,750 to 300 against Lizzie Dwyer to Mr. Peter Delacy;
11 100 to 330 Springfield for some Philadelphians supposed
to 'represent the stable; 4,000 to 200 Richmond; 5,000 to 50
Wickham; 3,400 to S5 Rataplan and 1,500 to 100 Joe Cotton.
On Tuesday the same book registered 4,750 to 200 about
Lizzie Dwyer; 5,000 to 50 General Monroe; 2,500 to 25 Bin
Fos; 5,500 to 60 Americus and 2,000 to 50 Pontiac.

Prices have shortened as follows: Americus 100 to 50,
Ban Fos 50 to 30, Bettler 100 to 75, Dutch Roller 50 to 25,
and Winfred 35 to 30.

Quotations have advanced as follows: Alf. Estill 35 to 40,
Amalgam 150 to 200, Beaconstield 70 to 100, Barnum 35 to 40,
Banner Bearer 150 to 200, Bonanza 60 to 75, Cyclops 60 to
70, Dewdrop 50 to 60, Delaware 150 to 200, Favor 40 to 50,
Forest 30 to 40, Lenox 75 to 100, Markland 50 to 60, Mystery
150 to 200, Naiad 150 to 200, Pontiac 40 to 50, Pontico 50 to
75, Saluda 100 to 125, Unrest 60 to 75, Wallflower 75 to 100,
and Wickham 40 to 50.

Business about the Kentucky Derby has also been a shade
more active since last week. Among the more important
transactions that were made are a bet of 5,000 to 125 Lafitte
and 2,000 to 100 Con Cregan. The former order was stable
money, while the last-named came from "a good man" in St.
Lonis. The book-maker spoken of above as having backed
Ban Fox, also took 2,500 to 100 about Brookfui for the Derby.

The fact that Ban Fox was backed to good money for the
Suburban has caused his price to advance from 4 to 5 to 1,
with the probabilities that a much larger figure will be ob-
tainable about him for the Derby before the end of the week.
In other instances prices have lengthened as follows: En-
durer 30 to 35, Harrbdsburg 30 to 50, and Lewin 75 to 150.

Prices have shortened as follows: Birthday 30 to 25,
Brookfull 25 to 15, Ben Ali 25 to 15, Con Cregan 30 to 10,
Cheatfellow 50 to 40, Epicure 100 to 40, Lafitte 40 to 25, Pre-
ciosa30to20.

The following is the odds on the California horses entered
in the two events:

Alf Estill, 112... _

Beaconstield, 125

Ban Fox, 105 (Suburban).

Bonanza, 97

Ben Ali

Epicure

Lijero

Preciosa

Silver Cloud

Solid Silver

The Santa Clara Yalley Agricultural Association, at its
meeting on Monday last, awarded the entire pooling privilege
(auction, Paris mutual and book-betting) to Messrs, Killip &
Co., of this city, for 3650.

the flat. He then changed owners and was taken south to
Shrewsbury, where, on November 6th, he won the Shrop-
shire Hunt Cup steeplechase, carrying 16S pounds, which
success he followed up a few days later by winning tne Hunt
Cup steeplechase at the Warwick and Leamington meeting,
carrying 173 lbs. Both races were at three miles, and he was
ridden by Mr. Hope Johnstone. Early in December Old Joe,
ridden by Capt. Lee Barber, ran second to Badger, at three
miles on the flat for the Ladies' Plate at Sandown Park,
while as recent as March 6th he won just such a race over
the same course at 154 lbs., and ridden by Mr. Arthur Coventry.

Turf Gleanings.

Mike Kelly, head jockey for Porter Ashe's stable, is not
very fortunate with his venture as an owner. At the Blood
Horse meeting last fall he purchased the chestnut colt Ned
Cook by Flood — Planetia, at auction for $960. Mike started
him a couple of times at the meeting, but without success.
During the winter he showed lame, but it was hoped that he
could be got to a race. He was engaged and shipped to the
races, but on Saturday morning last when they tried to work
him out, he could not do a mile better than 2:05. When he
was stopped he was very lame, and it is hardly probable that
he will face the flag again.

Major B. G. Thomas, of Lexington, has set a rather curious
problem to the St. Louis Fair Grounds Association. On the
ISth of March Secretary Wade received a letter from the
Major stating that his mare Rosaline was barren to King Ban,
and ordering her struck out of the Eclipse Stakes. On the
30th of the same month the secretary received a postal card
from the Major stating that the mare had, to his great sur-
prise, foaled a good-looking bay filly and begging that the
striking out be rescinded.

Fred Archer is to have the mount on Saraband, the favorite
in the English Derby. Watts is to ride Minting, and Tom
Cannon will have the mount on Ormonde. Archer has won
four Derbies with Silvio in 1S77, Bend Or in 1SS0, Iroquois
in 1SS1, and Melton in 1SS5. Tom Cannon has won but a
single Derby — 1SS2 on Shotover. Watts has never ridden a
Derby winner, but he won the St. Leger in 1SS3 and 1SS4 on
Ossian and The Lambkin, and rode Foxhall in his Cambridge-
shire in 18S1.

Andy McCarthy, the jockey, was tried the other day in
New Orleans, and, after some salutory advice from the judge,
was released from prison on paying a fine of $100. This
was made good by Jim Williams, who wishes to have McCar-
thy ride for him at the spring meeting. Starter Caldwell
says the youth will not be permitted to ride here, but it is
just possible he may be induced to change his mind so as to
accommodate Mr. Williams.

Francis Morris, formerly the owner of the "Barbarity
Stable, " and one of the oldest patrons of the American turf, died
recently at Oakland Manor, Maryland. It was from 1867 to
1873 that the Barbarity Stable was at its best. Among the
members were: imp. Eclipse, imp. Barbarity, Ruthless,
Remorseless, Regardless, Faithless, Fanny Ludlow, St. Pat-
rick and Priam.

A match race, quarter mile and repeat, $25 each, with $75
added, will be decided on a track near Gait, Sacramento
county, on Wednesday, April 28th. The entries are: Finni-
gan of 'lone, Capt. Jack of Gait, Little Rube of Mokelumne
Hill, Coyote of Deer Creek.

old temper by trying to bolt the track.
R. J. Lucas.

He is the property of

Corrigan, the "Lorillard of the West, "keeps Lizzie Dwyer
on her dicky legs by the free use of steam all day. At Mem-
phis, recently, she almost went under, as on two different days
in one week she ran away with her jockey.

At the meeting of the Capital Turf Club, held in Sacramento
last week, Messrs. Killip & Co., of this city, were awarded
the privilege of selling pools, and Henry Schartz & Co., of
this city, the privilege for book-making.

Col. H. I. Thornton, of this city, intends to send his three-
year-old chestnut filly Sunlit by Monday, dam Lillie R. by
Longfellow, to the Santa Anita Stock Farm of E. J. Baldwin,
to be bred to Grinstead.

The talent were agreeably surprised last Sunday to see
Senator Stanford's two-year-olds Diavolo and imp. Getaway
do a half mile in 481 seconds. The first quarter was done in
23} seconds.

The chestnut mare Mamie Fields, ten years old, by War
Dance, dam Orphan Girl by Muggins, died on the 23d ult.,
the property of J. Otto Donner, Ramapo stable, Mahwah,
New Jersey.

The bill to prevent all kinds of gambling upon race-tracks
in Kentucky has passed both branches of the Legislature. It
only requires the Governor's signature to become a law.

During the past six years Fred Archer, the noted English ■
jockey, has won 1,269 races. He won 246 last season, the
largest number ever secured by any jockey in one year.

The two oldest horses owned by Robert Bonner are
Dexter, aged 28 years, and Pocahontas, the daughter of the
famous mare of that name, aged 27 years.

The bay stallion, Jo Johnson by Hunter's Lexington, dam
Betsy Hunter by Oliver, has been sold by John Early, of
Boise City, to John Lemp. Price $200.

Budd Doble intends to try and campaign Col. Jack Hav-
erly's old black gelding Troubadour through the summer
circuit.

The Fleetwood stud lost by death, a few days ago, the bay
mare Emma Strong, 1S73, by Hurrah, dam Mystery by

Ruric.

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J. B. Malone's mare Longitude by Longfellow, dropped a
fine bay colt to Ten Broeck, on the 20th ult.

Longfellow's book for 1886 is full and Mr. Harper has a
number of mares booked for 1SS7.

Auction Dates.

Killip Sc Co., auctioneers, have secured dates for the fol-
lowing auction sales of trotters and thoroughbreds. On May
1st they will sell ten head of trotting stock for L. J. I
the Bay District track in this city. At Wm. Corbitf-
farm on the Southern Pacific Railroad, they will sel
of trotting stock on May 15th. They will sell for }'
Winters, at Sacramento, about the middle of July, -
thoroughbreds. This will be the third annual Bait
Rancho del Rio thoroughbreds.

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April 10

Echoes of the Meeting.

Even the announcement of a race meeting in the month of
ApriUn our glorious climate of California , is no g^rantee
that all will go smoothly, and without postponements. The
doctors of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association have
found it so with their spring meeting for 1SS6 that was an
nounced to commence on Saturday last, April 3d Iwo Jays
prior to the opening day heavy showers descended and so
soaked the grou nd that the race-track was made unB tf or the safe
racing of horses. On Friday morning, as the storm did not
show°signs of abating, the Board of Directors dmded to post-
pone their opening day until Tuesday, April 6th Af er all
the arrangements were complete for a postponement, and
it was impossible to remedy it as the same had been .tele-
graphed to all parts of the State, the clouds broke and a
north wind blew up. With a twenty-hour's blow from the
drying norther, the Bay District race-course by noon on
Saturday, was put in good and safe condition, but not hrst-
class The day was beautiful, warm and pleasant, and upon
everv hand could be beard the remark: "What a nice day
the Association has missed," etc. The postponement how-
ever gave the trainers an excellent chance to work out then
horses before the opening day, and they improved it on Sunday.
The racers had not had much done with them for a few days on
account of the wet weather, and Sunday was a busy day among
the thoroughbreds. Some very fast work was seen by those
who were early enough to witness the moves. The timemade
by some was astonishing, at this season of the year, and the ease
with which it was accomplished showed it to be no Sunday
performance." A half-mile by two two-ye»r-oldsm4Si seconds,
a mile by a five-year-old in 1:423, and a mile and a quarter by
a four-year-old in 2:1H, are a few of the Sunday trials. With
two days of fine weather, enough to make everything about
the track in lovely condition, comes a change. The farmers
friend again comes to the front, and, as it has been justly
remarked, it needs only for the Blood Horse Association to
advertise a race meeting to secure a rain, and a bountiful one.
The directors of the association, while of the impression
on Monday that it would rain before two o'clock on Tuesday,
did not care to again postpone, believing it possible to run
the first day's racing. Jupiter Pluvins was stubborn, how-
ever and he did not open his flood gates to any severity until
about 12:30 o'clock of the day for starting. At that hour it
commenced to rain quite steadily, and it continued to do so
nearly all of the balauce of the day and evening. ^ hen the
rain started there was quite a large attendance at the Park,
but it was not long before a postponement was inevitable as
the track was soon dangerous for racing. The opening day
was again postponed. This time the date was set for to-day
(Saturday, April 10th), when it is hoped that the weather
will be propitious.

The interest manifested in the annual race meeting of the
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association is constantly on the
increase, and had the weather been good this spring, one of
the best meetings ever held by the association would have
been had. Every one in anyways interested in horse affairs
appears to be on the qui vim about the weather and the meet-
ing and visitors from all parts of this State, Nevada, Oregon,
the' territories and the eastern states are in this city, a great
many of them intent upon seeing the races. An instance of
the popularity of the sport is the several hundred people that
wended their way to the Bay District Course on Tuesday last,

through a rain storm.

At no meeting ever held west of Chicago and St. Louis has
there ever been so many crack horses entered for the various
events, as there has been at this meeting. The Haggin, Bald-
win and Ashe stables are enough to guarantee good racing in
any place, and at the eastern meetings the members of these
stables are usually the star performers. In addition to the
above stables are: Palo Alto, W. M. Hurry, Kelly & Lynch,
H. I. Thornton, Theo. Winters, H. C. Judson, W. St. Ayres,
Wm. Boots, H.Lowdenand Garland & Goldsmith. Among
the crock performers are: Haggin's Tyrant, the winner of the
Withers Stakes at Jerome Park, and Belmontand theStockton
Stakes at Monmouth Park; Haggin's Hidalgo, the winner of the
Emporium and September Stakes at Coney Island; Baldwin's
Volante, the winner of the Street Railway and the Bankers'
and Brokers' Stakes at St. Louis, the American Derby and
Woodlasvn Stakes at Chicago, and the First Sweepstakes and
Sequel Stakes at Saratoga; Baldwin's Lucky B., the winner of
the Louisville Cup; Ashe's Alta, the winner of the Spirit of
Ike Times Stakes, Judson Slakes and the Ocean Beach
Pavilion Stakes at San Francisco, the Sheridan Stakes at
Chicago, a handicap sweepstakes, and a Special sweep-
stakes at Coney Island, and a handicap sweepstakes
at Jerome Park. Ashe's Binnette, the winner of two handi-
cap sweepstakes at Saratoga, a handicap sweepstakes at
Coney Island, and purse races at various meetings; Baldwin's
Rapido, the winner of the Oakwood Handicap and the Dear-
born Handicap at Chicago, the Congress Hall Stakes and
Belief Stakes at Saratoga, and the Hotel Stakes at St. Louis.
Haggin's Preciosa, the" winner of the Autumn Stakes at
Coney Island, and a free handicap sweepstakes at Monmouth
Park. Judson's John A., the winner of a sweepstakes at
Petalnma, the Walrath Stakes and the National Hotel Stakes
at Nevada City, the Maturity Stakes and Nighthawk Stakes
at Sacramento, and a couple of other minor events. Ashe's
King of Norfolk, the winner of the Coleman Stakes and Park
Stakes at San Francisco, and the Kenwood Stakes and the
Quickstep Stakes at Chicago. Haggin's Ban Fox, the winner
of the Horse Traders' Stakes at St. Louis, the Hyde Park
Stakes at Chicago, the Saratoga Stakes at Saratoga, and the
Champion Stallion Stakes at Slonmonth. Judson's Nielson,
Ayres' Ichi Ban, Winters' Sliss Courtney and Palo Alto's imp.
Fun and imp. Getaway.

One of the star attractions at this meeting is the renowned
jockey Isaac Murphy. This is Murphy's first trip to the
Pacific Coast, but his fame as a race rider preceded him sev-
eral years. It was while riding in the colors of the late J. W.
If nut Reynolds that he first came into great prominence as a
jockey, and earned the title of the "Colored Archer." Mr.
Isaac Mnrphv first saw the light of day in Lexington, Ken-
tucky, in 1802. In the year 1S74, he started to work for Mr.
J. T. Williams, the present owner of Joe Cotton and others,
and whou thirteen years of age he received his first mount at
Louisville, ou the mare Lady Greenfield, in a mile-heat race.
The mare was distanced in the first heat. In 1S7S Mniphy
signed with the late J. W. Hunt EeynoldE, of Frankfort,
Kentucky, and rode Fortuua, Falsetto, Mendelssohn, Blue
Eyes, etc. After Mr. Reynold's death, in 1883, Murphy rode
i biuu i Morgan's great three-year-old Leonatus in all his
victories, Rum Bryant's two-year-old colt Gen. Harding, and
other noted ones. During thepast two seasons Edward Corri-
gan has had the first call on his services, and it is within the
past two years that his name has been so prominent before
the public. While iu Corrigan's employ he piloted Freelaud
to his victories over Sliss Woodford, and hebrought Modesty,

Murphy to the post first in most of their victories. It was
the "Colored Archer" that piloted Baldwin's Volante to victory
in the AmerieanDerby at Chicago last July. In 1SS4, Murphy
rode 110 races and won 44. Last year he had 144 mounts and
won 55 races, having the best average of any of the prominent
jockeys for the season. Last fall Mr. E. J. Baldwin secured
the first call on Murphv's services for this year, paying him
§6 000. Mr. Isaac Slurphy is well liked by all who know
him as he is verv polite and civil to all, and does not make
himself obtrusive: He is worth nearly $100,000, owns a nice
home in his native citv, and is a benedict. By all who are
personally acquainted with him he is said to be an excellent
judge of horses, and strictly honest in every particular. He
can ride to 110 pounds, but will not often ride below llo
pounds. His seat on a horse is almost perfection, and it
causes one to almost imagine riding no art whatever, to see
with what grace he sits in the saddle.

The postponement of the opening day's racing of the
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association from Tuesday, April
6th to Saturday April 10th, and after considerable money
had been riaced in the pool-box the evening before, caused
a discussion as to whether the pools that were sold on
Monday evening should not be declared off. The members
of the firm of Killip & Co., pool-sellers, claimed that ail the
bets must stand, but there was a great many followers of the
turf equally as positive that the bets should be declared off.
The hettingruleof the Blood Horse Associationsays: "Whena
race is postponed all bets must be declared off." But as the
rule does not govern the postponement of races that have not
commenced, it lies with the Directors of the Association as
one of their duties, under Section 3, to formulate a decision
in the matter. Section 3 of the duties of the officers of the
Association says:

Powee To Postpone.— The judges shall have power to postponeraces;
bill-when a race has commenced it mast be finished the same day, and
if circumstances should arise which render it impossible to finish it in
the day of commencement.it may then be continued to the next day,
in which case all poolB and bets shall be declared off. * * *

Under the circumstances of the postponement, the infer-
ence to be drawn from the rule of the Blood Horse Associa-
tion is that when a race has not commenced all bets^must
stand. The section above referred to says: * *
may then be continued to the next day, in which case all
poo'ls and bets shall be declared off." As in the case in point
the race did not commence, the directors of the association at
a meeting in which all the points and rules relative to the
case were discussed, very correctly decided that the pools and
the bets must stand. This interpretation of the rules is sure
to meet with general approval. The western racing rules
explicitly govern the point as follows: "When a race is post-
poned all bets must stand; but if the slightest difference in
the terms of the engagement IB made, all bets before the
alteration are void."

The betting on the various events is quite lively, and some
heavy favorites are made. The people seem to be slow, how-
ever, in making any change from the old system of betting in
the auction box. It will be some years before book-mak-
ing ever becomes more popular than pool selling on this
Coast, and from the steps eastern racing associations are tak-
ing in the matter, the writer looks to see book-making take a
backward movement. All systems of betting will have their
fault finders, but the doings of the older racing organizations
in the eastern states on the book-making question will have
considerable weight here. At the pool rooms of Killip & Co.,
each night this week, there has been a large attendauce of
turfites and betting men, and considerable money has been
placed in the box on the opening day's racing. The average
rate of betting on the mile dash has been: 'Preciosa, 95 lbs.,
$50; Rapido, 115 lbs., $50; Ichi Ban, 115 lbs., $35; Niel-
son, 117 lbs., $30; Garland, 113 lbs., S25; Mozart, 94 lbs.,
$5; Miss Courtney, 97 lbs., S5. In the California Stakes,
half a mile, Haggin's pair, Graciosa and Napa, brought $70, to
S45 for Mnrry's stable — Leap Year, Del Norte and Voltiguer,
S20 for Slodesto, S10 for Eobson, $6 for Rathbone, $6 for
Chatelaine, and $5 for Narcola. The Trial Stakes, for all
ages, one mile and a quarter, was a heavy betting race, and
considerable money was placed. The average pool was:
Binnette, 117 lbs., $S0; Tyrant, 118 lbs., $S0; Judson's stable,
John A., 122 lbs., and Patti, 97 lbs., $30. As the Winters'
Stakes will be a walk-over for the Haggiu stable, there was no
betting. In the last event, a selling purse, one mile and half
a furlong, Duke of Monday with 99 lbs. was the choice at S50,
to $40 for Sloonlight, 97 lbs., $40 for Billy Ayres, 10S lbs.,
$20 for Ingleside, S2 lbs., $10 for Gerster, 77 lbs., and $S for
Leda, S7 lbs.

At Schwarlz & Co.'s Turf Exchange the odds quoted in the
books are as folllows: In the mile dash, 6 to 1, Nielson; 5 to
1, Garland; 5 to 1, Ichi Ban; 12 to 1 Mozart; 2 to 1, Preci-
osa; 3 to 2, Rapido; 12 to 1, Sliss Courtney. In the Califor-
nia Stakes, half a mile, for two-year-olds, 2 to 1, Graciosa; 4
to 1, Napa; 8 to 1, Del Norte; 5 to 1, Modesto; S to 1, Rath-
bone; 8 to 1, Narcola; 5 to 1. Voltiguer; S to 1, Chatelaine;
4 to 1, Robson; 3 to 1, Leap Year. In the Trial Stakes, one
mile and a quarter, 1 to 1, Tyrant; 3 to 2, Binnette; 6 to 1,
John A.; 6 to 1, Patti. In the Selling Purse, one mile and
half a furlong, 4 to 1, Ingleside; 12 to 1, Leda; 7 to 5, Duke
of Jlonday; 8 to 1, Gerster; 5 to 2, Sloonlight; 4 to 1, Billy
Ayres.

The odds on the Pacific Stakes are: 5 to 2, Alta, 108 lbs.;
4 to 1, Binnette, 109; 4 to 1, Hidalgo, 108; 30 to 1, Bayonet,
10S; 7 to 1, John A., 114; 10 to 1, Patti, 85; 4 to 1, Lucky B.,
114; 5 to 2, Volante, 108.

known to the
a great

Bace Courses of the Olden Time.

Among the numerous visitors in this city,
writer, who intend to see the races at this meeting, ar
many from a distance, and the greater part of those named
below came with the intent of seeing the meeting. Joe Cot-
ton, the Hnrlock Bros., George Morgan, Mr. Bliss of the firm
of Kelly & Bliss, New York; Charles Sampson, Denver; W.
A. Suoggins, L. W. Lilliland, Robert E. Bybee, W. M. Avers,
R. S. Perkins, Levi Knott, Portland, Or.; L. J. Rose, Los
Angeles; Edwin F. Smith, W. L. Sullivan, W. B. Todhunter,
John Mackey, Alf H. Estill, Theo Winters, W. R. Claypool,
Geo. Howson, Robert Allen, Horatio Uurd and many others
from Sacramento; H. C. Judson, Santa Clara; J. R.Heiulein,

Lemoore; F. A. Taft, Truckee. Amity.

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Messrs. Killip <fc Co. have sold to Mr. L. J. Rose two Nut-
wood mares. One is by Nutwood, dam by Speculation;
second dam Maria Mink, the dam of Bonner and Algerine.
The other is by Nutwood, dam by California Dexter; second
dam by Tecumseh. California Dexter is by Whipple's Ham-

bletonian.

♦

A. J. Alexander, Spriug Station, Ky., at the Kellogg sale in
New York purchased the eight-year-old bay mare Elite by
Slessenger Duroc, dam Green Mountain Slaid by Harry
Clay, for $3, 100.

B. B. Million, Richmond, Kentucky, has sold to T. Taylor,
of the same place, the running qualities of Hattie D. H., by
irish"Pat,Lizzie Dwyer, Tartar, W. It. Woodward and Isaac Bnckden, dam Kate Walker.

["Mosquito," in Chicago Horserqan.J
In these go-ahead days we are entirely too busy for retro-
spection. The things that are and things that will be,
entirely obliterate the things that were, and the pastimes so
popular in years gone by of lifting at intervals the curtain
which veils the past, has been abandoned in the intense
rushing desire to thoroughly enjoy the thiugs of the present,
or peer into those of the future. Getting a clue of an old race-
track on Long Island, however, I spent several hours the
other day ferreting out what proved to me a very fascinating
history of old racing. It will proDably prove just as inter-
esting to my readers.

Sixty or seventy years ago one of the first race tracks built
on Long Island, or, indeed, in this part of the country,
flourished and was famous iu the vicinity of the site of the new
Brooklyn Jockey Club's proposed enterprise. Its site was
near, too, to that of the now famous Coney Island Jockey
Club course at Sheepshead Bay, and not far inland from the
base of operations of the Brighton Beach Association.

It is a singular coincidence that the neighborhood originally
selected and made famous by the operations at the New
Utrecht race-course should, after a number of years, again
be selected and prove such an eligible neighborhood for
racing to grow and flourish, that the two associations now in
the vicinity are among the most important in the country,
while the third, just being organized, bids fair to equal its
predecessors in prestige and success.

The towns of Gravesend and New Utrecht, Long Island,
within the limits of which the old race-course was included,
have a very ancient history. There, considerably over a
century ago, several English aud Dutch families settled,
their descendants to-day representing a large number of the
"best families" in not only those two towns but also of Flat-
lands and Flatbush. There were the Hubbards, and the
Johnsons and the Emmonses among the original Gravesend
settlers. In 1793 Johannis Ditmas, who had settled in these
parts, willed his effects to his son of the same name, and a
copy of the printed will is now a part of old history. That
son owned a vast stretch of land, which extended for several
miles. He and the Terhunes, and the original founders of
the Stillwell, Voorhees, Van Cleek, Stryker, Barie and Denyse
families were among the patrons of the old race-track which
was laid out by Van Brunt Magau on his property. There
is no record of the race-track or the gay scenes that were wit-
nessed there, other than what is remembered by a few of the
old inhabitants. One of the descendants of Johannis Ditmas
and myself made a tour of investigation among these old
residents lately, visiting, among others, the town clerk of
New Utrecht, who was not even aware that the race-course
had existed.

Among the older settlers in Gravesend were Sergeant
James Hubbard and his wife. Their descendants, 'Squire
Hubbard, seventy-two years old; his sister, Sirs. Johnson,
eighty-two years, and her husband, "Uncle Nick," ninety
years old, are all alive, as also is their relative "Coby"
Emmons, although the latter is both deaf and dumb. This
quartet of old people Remember the race-track, which was
used about a week each year. The contests were never shorter
than three miles, while four-mile heats were the popular dis-
tances. "Uncle Nick" used to go quite often. He could re-
member the track was a made-soil one, similar to those now
used, and that it was open and free, there being a charge only
for going on the grand stand. The farmers from the sur-
rounding country used to make the journey in their wagons
and crowd the place. There were no stables then built, and
owners used to pitch their own tents under which the horses
and their attandants were sheltered. John Terhune, one of
the old Gravesend settlers, then owned the famous Eclipse,
Volunteer, Tippo Sultan and Lady Lightfoot. He could not
remember the names of the horses who ran against one an-
other. 'Squire Hubbard, who was only a child and who used
to "play hookey" from school to go to the races, romembered
that all the horses which ran were four years old or over, and
that an enormous crowd witnessed the sport. He remembered,
too, how the farmers used to bet. One wanted to replace the
straw roof over his farmhouse with one of shingles, and bet
$25 against a shingle roof on his favorite. The race was a
close one — or, in the language of 'Squire Hubbard, it was
"nip and frizzle" between them — and in the excitement the
old farmer shouted: "Look at my shingle roof — it's going to
perdition!"

Sirs. Johnson, a stout and hearty old lady, had a liveh
genial recollection of the fun they had, although she could
not remember any minute particulars, except that everyone
in the neighboring country used to go. "Racing was differ-
ent in those days," said she. "Then it was fun; now it's
business. Deary me, " muaed the old lady, "its many along
year since I saw a race."

"Didn't I take you driving to Duck Hill one day?" queried
her brother, the 'Squire, "and didn't you stand iu the wagon
and see Sheepshead Bay?"

"Yes, but what did I see?" queried the old lady. "But
we see racing right here every day during the season. The
horses exercise there (pointing to the road iu front of the
house), and when the Sheepshead Bay races are on they
drive down here like mad. 'Uncle Nick' makes the town
guardians water the road every day, so as we shan't be
smothered with dust."

Wm. H. Cropsey, whose nephew of the same name was for
years supervisor of the town of New Utrecht aud captain of
the famous old Kings County troop, was found iu his old
curiosity shop on a country road within a mile where the old
race-track stood. The old man is eighty-five years of age,
and lives almost a hermit's life surrounded by all sorts and
varieties of rubbish. He and his surroundings would have
delighted the pen of a Dickens, and to add to its grotesque-
ness, the shop, instead of being located on a modern Bowery
or some other crowded thoroughfare, is surrounded by the
winter fallow fields and country lanes lined with trees, whose
leafless arms bend aud groan and creak under the pressure
of the prevailing wild Slarch wiuds. His store aud dwelling
is an old barn, with a well laden and brightly lit stove in the
middle of the floor, between which and the door were a few
feet of vacant space. All around, the store was laden with
rubbish. Empty bottles, dust-begrimmed canned goods,
more old bottles, books, bird cages iu profusion, iu three or
four of which canaries were singing merrily, bars of soap which
were bullet-proof, old furniture, more old bottles and rubbish
iu other endless varieties. Here the old man. alone in the
world, lives almost the life of a recluse. Occasionally a cus-
tomer surprises him, but they are led more by curiosity
than a desire to purchase. Hid away iu the recesses of the
barn, according to the gossip of the neighbors, are untold
quantities of choice spirits aud applejack fifty years old. In
the years gone by ex-SIayor Guuther, of Brooklyn, and his
friends, used to make regular visits to Uncle Cropsey in order
to sample his famous old applejack. He has the reputation
of having sold more liquor than any other man in Kings
county, although he never drank, smoked or chewed himself.

1886

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"Do yon remember the old race-track up above Kings
Highway, Uncle?" queried his visitors.

The old man's eyes brightened. "Indeed I do. My old
boss Denyse, who used to keep at Fort Hamilton, moved
there during the racing and sold all the beer and spirits that
was drunk, and I used to be his bar-tender. I am eighty-five
years old now, and I was a boy of fifteen then."

"Do you remember the horses that ran there?"

"No; it used to be most always matches between North and
South, and we used to beat the Southerners all the time.
Every race I remember was won by Eclipse. It was called
the New Utrecht race-course. Sir Henry ran there, yes, but
he was always beaten. None of 'em could beat Eclipse."

"Did Terhune own Eclipse then?"

"No I think he had sold him. I disremember who was the
owner. But we used to have great times until Dominie Beatty
broke up the sport. He stopped fast driving in these parts,
too, so that we couldn't drive faster than three minutes. Do
you see that old stone church over there (pointing to the old
Dutch Beforraed Church) ? Well, the dominie used to preach
against racing there Sunday after Sunday, and he made
them stop. Van Brunt Magan owned the race-course. He is
dead; he lived too high. Don't know whether the dominie
got a law against racing. I've heard he got an act passed by
the Legislature to stop it. Anyway, he drove it out of Kings
county, and then they opened the Union course. Old Man
Stevens, of New Jersey, uBed to race here then, and "Old
Man" Purdy was the best-known jockey."

The act referred to, the passage of which was secured by
the energy of Dominie Beatty, was found among the archives
of the town, and is as follows:

An act relating to horse racing in the town of New Utrecht, Eings
county, chapter 96. laws 182u, passed March 2Jth, page 79.

act to amend act passed JIarch 19, 18U0, as far as it respects the town
of New Utrecht, in the county of Eings :

First-Be it enacted, That from and after tha passing of this act the
owner or owners of every horse, mare or gelding that shall be used or
employed in horse-racing for the trial of speed, within the town of
New Utrecht, in the county of Kings, by hi3 or their privity or permis-
sion, whether such racing be for any bet or stakes in money, goodB,
chattels or other valuable thing or not, shall forfeit for every race so
run the value of every such horse, mare or gelding so employed as
aforesaid, to be recovered and applied in the same manner as is
directed in and by the third section of the act hereby amended.

Second — And be it further enacted, That all racing or running of
horses, mares or geldings for trials of speed within the town of New
Utrecht aforesaid, whether the same be for any bet or wager or not,
shall he deemed and adjudged a misdemeanor, and the parties con-
cerned therein shall be punished by fine or imprisonment at the dis-
cretion of any court having cognizance thereof.

The Horse and His Senses.

The horse comes into the world, says the Ohio Farmer,
with his five senses in full vigor:

His ears are so arranged that they can be turned to catch a
sound from any direction. His nose is large and he can
scent his friend or enemy a great way off. His mouth is so
made that he can tell what he is eating better than you or I
can. His feeling is as delicate as the touch of a blind man,
and his eyes are so placed in his head that he may have a
large field of vision. And yet his master, man, who does not
like to be deprived of any of his senses, shows a lack of even
horse sense when he puts blinds on him and drives him. Why
should not a horse see anything approaching in the rear as
well as from the front? Why not put blinds on him when
you ride him or turn him out to graze? Why not hinder the
proper exercise of his hearing, smell or taste? The horse is
the only animal, save the mule, that is blinded. Perhaps his
(the mule's) heels might be leathered with more propriety.
Blinds cover the most handsome features of the horse. What
is prettier than the full hazel eye of a horse?

Can a horse reason? We say yes. Then can not he come
to a better conclusion when his eyes are not obstructed? The
horse should see the whip in the driver's hand and know
when all the members of the family aTe seated. If he can't
see the whip he soon learns to hear the driver pull it from
the whip socket. More horses run away because they cannot
see, but hear the ghost, than if they could see and hear it too,
as seeing often dispels all fear.

Nature put a handsome suit of hair on the horse, and yet
men use the clippers. And what for? The man who would
do so ought to be stripped of all clothing and made to stand
in the cold till — well, till he could practice the "Golden
Bule." All horses when warm should be well blanketed, and
in fly time well netted, as stamping at the flies will stiffen
the joints and worry the animal. It was a humane act to
cease the practice of nicking and docking the tail. The horss
is one of man's most useful animals, and we ought to treat
him kindly. Don't let us make him "go it blind" any more.

THE GUN.

San Jose Match Again.

A Hard Road to Travel.

Editor Breeder and Sports-\ian: — I noticed in your issue
of April 3d your decision in regard to a disagreement occur-
ing in a match which took place in San Jose lately. Now let
me ask for your opinion, after stating a few points. Coyken-
dall and Anderson on the one side, against Delmas and Fanl*
on the other, agreed to shoot a match of 12 birds each,
according to Hurlingham rules. That is, according to the
way the rules have always been carried out heretofore, none
of us knowing anything about any change having taken
place, such as you say did take place at the meeting at Los
Angeles, and by the way, are we to understand that when we
shoot by Hurlingham rules we are to be governed by the
rules as they appear in our score books, or are we to take the
latest rules no matter by whom revised? How are we to
know when they are changed? We agreed to shoot by the
Hurlingham rules as printed in our score books, that being
the only rules we had to go by. Mr. Anderson shot at his
bird on the grouud the first barrel; he may have wounded it
or not, it makes no difference. By referring to Rule S, which
says a bird shot at on the ground with the first barrel shali
be scored lost, etc., now there does not seem to be much
chance for doubt (in my mind at least). We shot according
to that rule, in that instance not knowing that it had been
revised, and it we are to be allowed another bird when we
break the rules why have them? If on the other hand, wa
shot bv the revised rules we would undoubtedly have to give
him another bird. By stating your opinion on the above
case, you will greatly oblige one who wishes to see the rules
upheld, and everything done on the square.

Yours truly, J. H, Facll.

San Jose, April S, 18S6.

[Mr. Faull will recall the fact that at the tournament of the
Garden City Gun Club, held in February, after the judges
and referee were selected and before shooting was begun, the
statement was made by the judges that Bule 8 of the State
Association rules for ground trap-shooting, by which the
tournament was governed, was construed to mean that a bird
shot at on the ground with the first barrel was "no bird."
The ground trap rules mentioned are based on those govern-
ing the shooting at Hurlingham. but differ from the English
rules in several particulars. Thus, the Hurlingham rules
limit the bore of guns to twelve, the weight to seven and one-
half pounds, the powder charges to three and one-half drams,
and the shot charges to one and one-fourth ounces. The
Association rules have other differences in character, such as
to justify the belief that when the sort of guns used by
Messrs. Coykendall, Anderson, and others is considered, it is
evident that the Hurlingham rules, as modified to suit Amer-
ican ideas, were those intended to govern the San Jose shoot-
ing. If this is true, then it follows that the commonly
understood meaning of the rules was that one which was to
be followed, and as it has been frequently stated in public
that rule S had been interpreted as stated, we see no reason
to alter our opinion. Mr. Fault's long experience at the traps
must have taught him the difficulty of deciding when a bird
is shot at on the ground with the first barrel. No man would
do such a thing intentionally, and it is doubtful whether
a bird is ever on the ground when the shooter pulls trigger.
True, it often appears that a bird alights before the charge
reaches it, but in almost all cases there is a measure of.
doubt in the mind of a judge, and consequently the
shooter gets another bird. As a matter of fact, several of
the Association clubs, notably the California Wing Shoot-
ing Club, have changed the reading of the rule when
copying it into club books, so that it reads as indicated in
our comment on the San Jose match last week. If there
was a clear understanding between Messrs. Coykendall,
Anderson, Delmas and Fan 11, that Hurlingham rules wer : to
govern, then it is probable none of the gentlemen complied
with them, and if so they should repeat the match. If on the
other hand the Association rules were specified, they should
be interpreted by all who use them as they are by the body
which formulated them. — Ed.]

The Grand National Steeplechase, just won by Old Joe, is
a hard road to travel, as evidenced by the following: The
distance is, according to inside measurement, four miles, 850
yards. Thirty obstacles have to be negotiated, including sis
thorn fences 4 feet 6 inches high; two thorn fences o feet
high, with a rail on the take-off side 3 feet high and close up
against the fence; two thorn fences 4 feet 6 inches high, with
a ditch on the take-off side 6 feet S inches wide and 3 feet
deep, and a rail in front of the ditch 2 feet high; two rail and
fences, the rail being 2 feet 6 inches high and the fence o feet
high, about 2 feet separating the rail and fence; "Beeher's
Brook," consisting of a thick thorn fence 4 feet G inches
high, with a rail 2 feet 6 inches in front, and a natural brook
about 9 feet to 9} wide on the far side and 6 feet deep, which
has to be negotiated twice; two thorn fences 51 feet high, with
a rail in front 2} feet high; two thorn fences 5 feet high, with
a ditch on the take-off side between 5 and 6 feet wide and a
rail in front 2 feet high; "Valentine's Brook," which has to
be crossed twice, and consists of a thorn fence 5 feet high,
with a rail in front 2 feet high, the brook being on the far
side; two rails 2 feet high, with a ditch about 6 feet wide and
3 feet deep, and a thorn fence on the far side 4 feet 6 inches
high; two rails 2 feet high, with a fence 5 feet high, and a
ditch on the far side 6 feet wide; a thorn fence 4 feet 6 inches
high, with a bushed hurdle 3 feet 6 inches high; a thorn
fence 4 feet 6 inches high and 2 feet in width, with a ditch
on the take-off 6 feet wide, and a rail in front 2 feet high; the
"water jump," the water part of which is 12 feet 3 inches
wide and 2 feet deep, with a perpendicular thorn fence in
front 1 foot thick and 2 feet high, and three hurdles 3 feet 6
inches high and bushed with gorse. — Canadian Sportsman.

The Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders' Association met on
March 30th at the office of the president, Mr. P. F. Johnston.
The time for the fall meeting was set for the last week in Sep-
tember, and the dates claimed September 26, 23, 29, 30. Mr.
B. S. S trader tendered his resignation as secretary, which was
accepted, and Mr. Brainard T. Smith, of Lexington, was
unanimously chosen to take his place.

Let an Irishman alone for a practical joker. And on no
one does the acclimated Irishman better enjoy venting his
mirthful spite than upon some very recent arrival from the
land of sod and potheen. Three San Franciscan's use a
patch of quail ground near Warm Springs, Alameda county,
and have remained in undisputed control of the shooting on
the tract for several years. True, they do not get many birds,
but they have a deal of sport, and invitations to accompany
them are quite in request. In February last a gentleman
just in from Ireland was dilating upon his skill as a wing
shot, to a friend, and professing a desire to show the Ameri-
cans a. thing or two. The friend called upon Mr. Stackpool,
one of the quail party mentioned, and arranged thatthe immi-
grant should accompany Stackpool, Al. Higgins and Fred
Putzman upon their nest shooting trip. The fresh Irishman
had no traps, so an old suit of Mitchell Wright's was hung
upon him, and a hat thatwould do better service as a colan-
der ill-confined his bushy locks, and he was loaded down
with reserve shells enough to supply the party, in addition
to enough for his own use. By preference of his guides he
was given the steepest hills to climb, and the brushiest
canyons to cross, but the Irish pluck carried him bravely
through all, and to the end of a day that would have discour-
aged any other. His shooting was good, but its effectiveness
was lessened in a degree by his inability to hit anything, and
when the bag was counted it appeared that he had but one
birdj a long-legged, long-necked thing looking like a cross
between an ostrich and an apteryx, but which he was assured
was a rare and choice table bird, the California pheasant. The
city was reached in due time, and to a circle of fainting, yet
admiring, lady friends, the young bog-trotter enlarged upon
the glories, dangers and fatigues of the chase,
which had resulted in laying at their feet the
beautiful pheasant. He spoke critically of the flavor
and delicacy of the bird, and finally gave it outright
to the fairest fair one of the company, telling her that
in scientific talk the bird was called "road runner." The
lady naturally made a feast of fat things, the only lean thing
in it being the annihilator of toads and rattlesnakes, the
"pheasant," which is never fatter nor more tender than an
army mule, and invited the conjuring hero to preside. He
did so, and if there had bt,en nothing but Ihe "pheasant" to
eat he would be around there yet "presiding." He would
probably have carved it all right if he could have inserted
the fork, but something was the matter. Thefork wassharp,
so it must have been something else that preserved that old
road runner from desecration. At all events, the bird, like
Micah Doane's blue heron, passed through that dinner intact,
and went victorious into the alley to bp.ffle the predatory curs.

D. McVicker, the foreman on the Frey ranch near Yount-
ville, was arrested a few days ago in St. Helena on a charge
of shooting a doe in which were found twin fawns. McVicker
was so unwell at the time of his arrest that he was not brought
to Napa, but gave bonds for his appearance whenever wanted
in court. We understand that McVicker will plead guilty to
the charge as soon as he is able to come to Napa. The tine
for this offense is not less than $50. — Napa Paper.

Messrs. J. D. Lowman and J. F. McNanght, members of
the Seattle Bod and Gun Club, the latter the champion clay
pigeon shot of the northwest, have been visiting San Fran-
cisco during the week past. Both are very pleasant gentle-
men, and we congratulate the Seattle Club upon such members

From Kichard K. Fox, Franklin Square, New York, comes
a useful compendium of racing statistics, base ball records
and averages, and pretty much all other information of inter-
est to sporting men.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication ihe earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire ind dim
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Whelps.

Mr. H. C. Brown's white and liver pointer bitch Mollie
Ash whelped fourteen on March 26th to Bow, Jr. Eight dog
puppies living.

Dr. Card's curly liver spaniel Jennie whelped, April 4th,
twelve to Brian Boru by Mike — Mollie.

Visit.

California Kennels, English setter Sweetheart by Count
Noble — Dashing Novice to Major J. W. Murnan's Sportsman
by Gladstone — Sue, on March 23, 1SSG, at Keeling, Tenn.

Pacific Coast Field Trial Clubs.

Owners of pro mising young dogs should note the fact that
entries to the Puppy Stake of the Pacific Coast Field Trial
Club close on May 1st next. Entry blanks may be obtained
from the Secretary of the club, Mr. H.C. Brown, at Sacramento.
The stake promises to be a good one, particularly in pointer
entries. Maxim, Matchless and all the other recently
imported and good youngsters should be entered.

In the midst of a downpour of rain the members of the
P. C. C. C, their friends and their dogs, arrived at Merced,
and up till a late hour the watery elements still prevailed.
Wednesday morning the same disconraging prospects greeted
the early coursing birds, who turned out soon after dawn to
give their dogs their accustomed morning walk, and up to 10
o'clock opinions differed and discussion waxed warm as to
the possibility or otherwise of undertaking the thirteen-mile
drive to the trysting place, which from the well-remembered
experience of other years was held to be a venture fraught
with danger, owing to the treacherous nature of the soil under
such circumstances. A start, however, was effected, much
against the inclination of the Merced liverymen, who were
only induced to concede to the demands of the club, when a
move toLathrop was mentioned as an alternative.

From Secretary Washington A. Coster there comes the
latest announcement of the Eastern Field Trial Club. The
pamphlet, a very neat and tasteful one by the way, contains
the Constitution, By-Laws and Trial Rules of the Club,
which latter are the best rules in existence. There are sev-
eral dogs owned in California which we should like to see
entered and run at High Point. Some day we may have a
representative there, and then we expect to bring back Cos-
ter's scalp, all his personal property, and a good, heavy mort-
gage on his realty, if we can down Buckellow or some other
of his dogs.

All-round judges are of two sorts. There is the accommo-
dating gentleman who "means well," and will judge anything
to oblige; he resembles the insipid person who was asked at a
party if he could play the violin, and replied he did'nt know
but would try. Then there is the individual who, for the
sake of "getting his name up" and the fee, stands always
ready to have the tail-end of the classes thrown to him, and
will blunder through the business impervious to the waitings
an'd imprecations of the bewildered and wronged exhibitors.
There is no difference in the result produced — it is in both
cases disastrous. It is but just to add that we have in our
mind's eye one or two gentlemen whose opportunities and
natural abilities have qualified them for such general duties,
aDd whom it would be unjust to class with either of the types
described. — Stock-keeper London.

*

There are several blooded greyhounds in Wheatland, and
there is not a dog in either Yuba, Sutter, Nevada or Placer
counties that can get away with them. If any of the owners
of hounds in either of these counties named think their ani-
mals are of any account, they have only to offer a bet to be
taken up, and they can find takers in abundance here." —

Wheatland Graphic.

. -* —

Mr. Jas. E. Watson has three fox terriers en route for this
city. Two to arrive in about three months. They are dogs
of good breeding and quality.

Reno Athletic Association.

The Beuo Athletic Association was formed Monday even-
ing with a membership of nearly forty young men. The
association will soon secure a hall and order a full set of
athletic paraphernalia, so that its young members will have
a place in which to spend their evenings and leisure time
without having to sit on dry goods boxes on the streets or
frequent saloons, and at the same time indulge in healthful
as well as instructive exercise. This is the first of the kind
that has ever been organized in Reno, where all of the young
men have been brought together socially, and should be
encouraged by all those who have the interest of the young
people at heart. The association will from time to time treat
the public to various kinds of entertainments. The following
officers were elected for the first six mouths: President, B.
H. Heriot; Vice-President, Dr. J. P. Porter; Secret
Mosher; Treasurer, E. S. Wilson; Business Mai
Boff; Instructor, Dr. J. P. Porter; Propertv-
Tompson; Trustees, Dr. Porter, T. B. Joy, Fran";
Frank Chapman and H. E. Higgins.— Chico Chro

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April 10

ROD.

As usual, the rather too high anticipations of the angling
brotherhood were met only in slight measure. For weeks
the prevalent talk has been of fish and hshing, and each wise
man has sedulously Dreserved a secret— the direction in which
his first trip of the s'eason waB to be made— but to little avail.
The well-laid plans went "aft aglee" and like Jack and Jill
the planners went tumbling after.

It has been a source of much amusement to interview well-
known fishermen about prospects and likely tackle for the 1st
of April. Most of them have been willing to recommend
streams, but it has been patent that none have been wholly
candid in so doing. True, they may have suggested good
places, but not the particular best places from which they
expected to fill their own basketB.

There is no moral turpitude in such mental reservations.
If there was, no cleansing could remove the smirches that
have accrued since February. Things did promise eo much
that it is little wonder great preparations were made. But
just at the wrong time the rains descended and the floods
came rushing down the canyons, bearing so much feed and
were so muddy that fly fishing was out of the question, and
even bait did not secure many trout.

Probably not fewer than three hundred left the city on
Saturday last to fish, and, estimating the whole catch by those
that have come to our knowledge, we should say that the
average take was less than one pound per man.

A very few have reported better luck. Our stockbroker
friend and keen fisherman, Mr. J. Mackenzie, with Mr. Otto
Muser, drifted down to the Purissima equipped in superlatively
tine style, and not unversed in the gentle art. They found
the stream clear, and but little too high, but a continuous
north wind made hard work oat of the sport and rather
spoiled the day. However, Mr. Mackenzie basketed nearly
fifty trout of eight-inch average length, and Mr. Muser thirty-
Beven running about the same in size.

Mr. John White put off the mantle of dignity and the air
of pre-occupation which the multifarious cares involved in
the business management of the Call newspaper ordinarily
invest him with, and in company with Supervisor Valleau
he thrashed Throckmorton creek all day with good luck, get-
ting some sixty or seventy fish, many of them quarter-
pounders.

An editor went fishing along with the rest. Of course he
took along flies of pretty much all sizes, colors and makes.
To be prepared for chance salmon, a lot of gaudy affairs, on
hooks strong enough for tarpurn were put in the book.
Then trout flies from the deft hands of our local fly tying
genius John Benn, others of Thaddeus Norris's good work-
manship, several of Sarah McBride's, some of Orris's, a good
many of Scotch and English tying. Leaders from drawn
gossamer to extra heavy picked Marana, carefully knotted
and tested. A "rent and glued cane" rod, as our provincial
English cousins would call our split bamboo; basket and
all else supposed to be necessary to the success or comfort of
the fly tiBherman, And last, though neither least nor any-
thing but first in importance, this forlorn editor had a fit and
grand companion. A keen sportsman, a good fisher, and a
jolly, quaint, always interesting friend, whose name might be
Wilson or Ramon or something like that.

The world was before these two happy-go-lucky searchers
after truth and fish, and in mind they reached out after the
unspeakable. Thinking of the Yukon, Restigouche, Bangeley,
Cedar and Columbia, where trout are large and fishers are
few. But material limitations bound these young disciples
of Reuben Wood, as they bind almost all especially enthusi-
astic devotees, and instead of taking ship for Alaska, they
took the proffer of the San Francisco and North Pacific Kail-
road of a trip over its comfortable line through fat Sonoma,
by Tiburon, Petaluma, rich Santa Rosa, and pleasant Healds-
burg, to that famous resort of fishermen and pleasure-seekers,
Cloverdale, just over the line between Sonoma and Mendo-
cino counties.

A good supper devoured, and a rig engaged from Purcell,
with bright voung Alexander William Davidson as pilot, and
then to bed after putting leaders to soak, and taking a last
look through tackle. Breakfast at 5:30, and a drive of five
or six miles took the editor and his friend to one of the rarest
streams in all California, Sulphur Creek by name. The
editor preferred up-stream fishing while the friend invariably
fished down, so the scribe had soon clambered down the
almost perpendicular canyon wall, and in less time than the
recital takes, had adjusted the Milam, affixed a cast made up
of black spider, governor, red hackle and Francis fly, and
was dropping these into the turgid, milky flood. Before
long the frail editor was wringing wet, except as to a well-
banged-abont old hat, and as he has long had a penchant for
immersion as opposed to sprinkling anyhow, he took the
middle of the mad river and went plunging along, one
moment in water a foot deep, and the next spluttering out of
a hole deep enough to drown any one but a "tall fellow,"
six long hours of whipping, changing flies one by one, or by
a cast at a time, and all without result in the way of fish.
Then the rougher part of the stream was passed, and there
came long reaches of riffle with good-looking pools, and
about two o'clock the editor, up to that time without a fish,
struck a salmon and landed it, then another and another
until twelve had been killed and the editor was quite
wearied, and the sun had sunk low in the west. Luncheon
forgotten, and all else but the determination to get at least
one trout, but it was not to be. No lure could be devised
that would tempt to a rise a trout, and when late in the after-
noon the editor and companion met, neither had a trout but
both had salmon, in sizes varying from nine inches in
length to thirty-seven, and in weight from a few ounces to
twenty-three pounds, most of thera taken on trout flies and
with rods under seven ounces in weight. Of course a tale
might be written about killiug the twenty-three pounder
that would cause the very stones of Sulphur Creek to rise and
mutiny, but keen critics are too many and the improbabil-
ities too great, so natural editorial candor asserts itself and
the whole truth is told when it is written that the big fish
were pistolled and only the grilse taken by hook. The
world will never kDow who caught which and who shot the
others, unless indeed some incautious sentence reveals what
should remain hidden. The fact that the editor did not fire
a shot doriug the day will probably lead some hasty ones to
conclude that the friend got all the big fish, but the exact
truth will never be known unless the friend uuburdens him-
self. Summing up the trip, it appears that for a very
small expenditure the two daring fishermen had fun that was
worth at least two dollars or less, and buoyancy of body
and spirits as much more. A good investment and one that
■will be repeated frequently.

Sulphur Creek is a very goodplace, and within a month will
afford good sport.

The San Lorenzo is too high and the same may be said of
the San Gregorio, San Jose, Calaveras, Lagunitas and most
of the other streams near by.

Messrs. Orr, Allen and Estey fished in Bear Valley and
secured good messes.

Mr. John Benn killed seventy brook trout in Olema Creek
on April 4th, and reports the creek lined with men.

The Los Gatos did not pan out well, Mr. Tisdale of San
Jose making the only good catch.

Mr. J. M. Adams has returned from Virginia City and will
soon leave the city for a protracted stay in search of health,
which has been much impaired by his recent irreparable
loss.

Mr. E. T. Allen, 416 Market street, has recently issued a
very neat trade price list and catalogue of fishing tackle,
which cove:s pretty much all the needs both of sea and river
fishermen, and sportsmen will do well to write for one. The
typographical work is well done and the pamphlet is tasty in
matter and arrangement.

Mr. William West, at Napa, reports that he caught thirty-
eight trout on April 1st, most of them small ones, but among
them two of sixteen inches.

A Glimpse of Rangeley.

The subjoined extract, from a personal letter, gives an ink-
ling of the attraction which is so strong as to draw our
townsman Mr. A. P. Williams and wife, clear across the conti-
nent, once in two years for the sole purpose of fly casting on
the Rangeley string of lakes. The writer says:

Harry came home on a visit in August, and so Mrs. C ,

my little boy, Harry and I, took a trip down east. Of course
we went to Raugeley, at which place we left my wife and boy.
Harry and I struck through to the "Seven pounds,"away up
near the Canada line where we camped for ten days. We
had never been there before, and in fact very few do go there.
The fishing was excellent, too good for legitimate fun. I
got tired of it the first day, and in the first hour, for I caught
over seventy — none smaller than half a pound and none
larger than three-quarters of a pound — though, perhaps,
some might have tipped at nearly a pound. I caught three
at a time, and just to see what the effect might be I added an-
other fly, and four struck at once, and I landed them all.

The fish were so plenty that any fool could have caught

them, and so it ceased to be fun. There are more deer in
Maine than ever before. I hardly think there was a day that
we did not see one to half a dozen. I am free to confess that
I enjoy trudging along by the side of the Dover and Meaham
brooks, watching the little fellows striking for some pretty
place under the willows, quite as much as I do in drawing
the flies for the big monsters of the Rangeley. Yours,

Boston. J. H. Campbell.

The Stone Fly.

By stone fly, I, of course, mean all those flies of the order
Trichoptera, and familiarly termed cad or caddis flies. There
are nearly two hundred different species in Britain, known as
the grannom, sand fly, cinnamon and the like; and it is
obvious, therefore; that I can do no more at this time than
indicate briefly the various steps of their life history. All
these flies are distinguished, amongst other peculiarities, by
four large dark-colored wings, traversed by numerous veins,
through which the vital juice, or what in animals is
blood, circulates. The wings are invariably larger than the
insect, and He close, the larger pair being folded over the
smaller. In this particular they resemble moths, the chief
dissimilarity being, however, the absence in the former of
anything approaching to down or scales, invariably present
on the wings of the latter. The legs are long, dark and
slender, and the antenna;, or feelers, appear like attenuated
horns proceeding from the front part of the head.

The larva? of the stone flies differ from those of the Ephem-
erida3 in the certainty of their always constructing a sort of
dwelling, which protects them from their enemies to a very
considerable degree. Nor is this the only character by which
they are distinguished. The stone flies pass through no
pseudoimago stage of existence, but spring at once from the
pupa to theimago. It must also be said their beauty is never
so surpassing as that of the fairy Ephemera at any time.

The tyro will have no difficulty in remembering the two
great distinguishing characteristics thus referred to. I will
further add to his knowledge by now tracing the life-cycle of
the stone fly ab ovo.

First, the egg: This is laid on the leaves or branches of
some tree, such as the willow, hawthorn or alder, to which
they are made to adhere, and so remain till the summer sun-
shine and other genial influences hatch them . This consum-
mation soon takes place, and queer little six-footed larvas are
the result. With apparently suicidal precipitancy they forth-
with tumble off into water, and as they are very maggot-
like and soft, nature has provided for them the power of
secreting a mysterous kind of gluten which they use, spin-
ning it, for the purpose of cementing such debris, or more
respectable materials, according to the species, as may be
available, into the form of a hard, shell-like case, which com-
pletely shrouds the insect from observation, and at the same
time protects it from most fish and other aquatic foes which
otherwise would ravenously devour. One end uf this case is
open, aud from it the head of the "caddis" protrudes, either
for the purpose of feediug or crawling. The other end is
only partially closed in, many species leaving a tiny round
air-hole, which fulfills an interesting part of the economy of
the larvjB. When it wishes to rise to the surface it secretes,
by some unknown action, a globule of air, and then, as the
globule becomes large enough, it gradually ascends to the
surface, aud hangs apparently head downwards. At the
slightest touch, however, it expels the bubble and sinks.
This aperture is entirely closed before it assumes the pupa
state.

The materials of the case are not always of rubbish. The
general appearance, it is true, of most of these cased larvas
assimilates with that of the surronudiug debris. Thus, if
the creature, on hatching, finds itself amongst half-decayed
vegetable matters, bits of stick, etc., it proceeds with Pauliue
cosmopolitanism to form its house of such materials as are
nearest at hand. If, as iu the case of the largest of the stone*
flies of the Thames, it is discovered in a clear, gravelly situa-
tion, it immediately gathers round it the pebbles; on the
other hand, some species are remarkably regular — almost
mathematically so— in the building of their habitatious. It
is by no means uncommon to find the shell composed of
pieces of wood cut with saw-like precision into equal lengths
piled aud laid across and athwart, four square, or in trian*

angular forms. These outworks form the bulwarks of the
creature; the vesture next its skin is a sort of silk woven fine,
and making a very pretty study under the microscope.

It should be added that the insect has remarkable prehen-
sile power in the hooks in its tail, by which it attaches it-
self to the anterior parts Of the case, as may be decided by
any one endeavoring to extract it. It feeds on aquatic plants
chiefly, but some are purely carnivorous. As before indi-
cated, at the time of its change into the pupa stage it fiisteus
up the aperture by a network of the same material used iu
the manufacture of the case. To this should be added the
remark that, ere it does as described, it usually attaches itself
to some rush or water-side growth, and at once assumes
what the enigmatical politicians of to-day would term a
"masterly inactivity." After passing its allotted time in this
state, it cuts its way through the network of the frontal aper-
ture, and being now endowed with superior powers of loco-
motion, rises to the surface, throws off its filmy outer skin,
and at once becomes a fly. \

From March to August, the phyrganidce are usually on the
water, commencing with the sand fly and ending with the cin-
namon.— Fishing Gazette.

Camping Out.

The well-worn saying "He is a good fellow, but he can't
keep a hotel," may be well applied to many a lover of sport
who has had no experience iu camp life aud knows nothing
of the joys or discomforts of life in the woods. Recollecting
well my first night's experience, when after a tramp of ten
miles I slept, or rather tried to sleep, beneath a shelving rock
on the mountain side, while the hooting owl and barking fox
aided the drumming partridge iu the grand evening concert,
I can well believe that knowing how to camp out is as neces-
sary to the pleasure of a week in God's first temples as is the
knowledge of hotel keeping to the comforts of the guests.

I will suppose, for the purpose of this talk, that you desire
to go camping, but before makingpreparationsfor your excur-
sion you should always settle three questions. First, the
time you can spond in camp; second, the game or fish yon
seek; third, the place or locality you desire to make the base
of operations. I have named these questions in the order I
deem them important. Many an otherwise delightful week
has been thrown away by attempting to crowd into it a trip
that should have taken twice as long, and the boys returning
say, "Yes, we had a good time, but had hardly got there
when wo had to come back." I believe it to be a good rule
that no place is available for a week's camping that can^not
easily be reached in one day. Having settled the question of
time, the kind of sport, whether with rod or gun or both, cau
easily be disposed of, and, having always iu mind the avail-
able spots the time at your command will allow you to visit,
you can soon decide where you will go.

Then select one of your number to act as steward, who,
with a carefully prepared list of what yon will need, will
prooure and have securely packed everything, except blankets
and wearing apparel, you think necessary for your comfort.
In this way you avoid the trouble of carrying larger quanti-
ties of stores than are needed, and the vexation of finding
yourselves in camp miles from home without some things
that are absolutely indispensable to the pleasure of your stay.
To attempt to enumerate the many things that are taken into
camp by those who go into the woods would occupy the atten-
tion of the League during the remainder of its session, but
there are some things so essential that you will pardon me if
I suggest them.

No camp is complete without conveniences for cooking snch
fish or game as you take: but few desirable camping grounds
are to be found where a heavy cooking stove and furniture
can form a part of your equipage. It follows, then, that in
this particular, as in every other, that the lightest, most con-
venient and easiest transported substitute for a stove is the
best for your purpose. Let me suggest one that I have found,
all things considered, unexcelled. Any sheet iron worker
can make it for you in an hour, and you will have a camp
stove that will last a lifetime. Take a piece of sheet iron and
form of it a cylinder twenty inches long, and about fifteen
inches in diameter; put on one end a bottom, first taking out
of one side at the same end a piece three inches long and an
inch wide. Then, for a top either a coarse wire netting, or
make a double cross of some strips of sheet iron with the
ends bent so as to clasp over the sides, and your stove is
complete. It is light, needs no funnel, can be set up in a
moment, and heat quickly. The bottom prevents the fire
from reaching the ground, the hole in the side gives excel-
lent draft, aud the cross or screen sufficient support for the
spider and kettle. Someone will say that a stove of that shape
takes up too much room iu packing. Let me explain its
advantages iu that respect. Your stove is siinplj' a large
sheet-iron pail. Whj* not use it as such? Within it you can
place your camp kettle, tin plates, dipper.s and dishes, knives,
forkSj spoons and lanterns; iu fact, all of your cooking and
dining equipage, and know that it is securely packed. If you
wish baked fish and game, brown bread and beans, don't try
to cook them in this stove, but dig in the ground a hole fifteen
or twenty inches deep, stoning up the sides like a well, if you
desire, and you have a splendid oven. To heat it, build in it
and over it a rousiDg fire, and when the wood has burned to
coals clear out the oven, leaving some hot ashes and coals ou
the bottom. For beans, your oven may be heated at night.
Place the pot iu the oven, push back the coals aud ashes
around it and over it, and adding fresh fuel, you may enjoy
your eveuiug camp-fire, kuowing that in the moroing you can
take from beneath its ashes a superbly cooked breakfast.

To cook fish: Having placed some grass on the ashes at
the bottom of the oven, to prevent the fish beiug scorched,
lay them on the side, aud putting over them some more grass,
fill up the oven as before. Iu three or four hours yon will hiive
a baked fish, with all its flavor and jnice retained, better
cooked than in the best range in thja laud. For bread a cov-
ered dish can be used; while game may be treated in many
ways.

What luxuries you take into camp your own tastes will
govern, but you should never forget the following reliable
and substantial thiDgs. Plenty of salt pork, pilot bread or
hard tack, coffee, Indian meal, salt and pepper; and If your
camp is easy of access, potatoes, beaus, ouions, canned meats
and flour should be added. Your camp or tent should be on
a dry, level spot as uear as practical to a good spring of cold
running water. You will need good water for cooking and
toilet purposes, and it is sometimes the case that some mem-
bers of the parly will drink it.

Having your tent iu position, if possible facing the south-
east, carefully dig arouud it a good ditch. This will save you
a repetition of my experience at one time, when I awoke in
the midst of a heavy shower to fiud a fine stream of water
running beneath the boughs that formed my bed, but not far
enough beneath to prevent my getting uncomfortably wet.
Throw the tent wide open as soon as the sun is well up m
the morning, hanging out the blankets in the wind and shak-
ing up the boughs that form your bed. I speak of your bed

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as one of boughs, because I believe, that while other things
can sometimes be secured to give a softer couch, nothing is
always at your command that will serve you as well. Again,
the object of your visit is to obtain health and strength as
well as sport, and there is about a bed of boughs,
rich in its flavor of the hemlock or spruce, together
with the properties of the earth, strong medicinal qualities
that I believe to be highly beneficial to those who, for the
remainder of the year.are confined within doors in offices,
stores or manufacturing establishments.

Being well settled in camp, don't try to hunt or fish all the
surrounding country the first day. Snch a course will only
serve to unfit yon for the enjoyment of the remainder of your
stay. It is a changed condition of things for you, and you
can easily misjudge your strength, and the second day tind
yourself lame and sore and unable to join in the sport at all.
Take things easy the first day or so, and then you will be
more than repaid for the loss of the few hours' at the first.

Some people seem to fancy that all that is necessary in the
wav of clothing in camp is a fancy yachting shirt, wi'fi lt3
broad, loose collar and flowing sleeves, and the attendant
pair of hip pants, but you should not fall into that error.
I can think of nothing more poorly suited to your purpose.
Your shirts should be made of the best flannel, with a narrow
collar and buttoned close to around the neck, with a close-
fitting sleeve buttoning as tight as comfortable with three or
four buttons at the wrist, l'ou will then save the annoyance
of catching your sleeve upon every twig and bush, or of los-
ing a fine fiBh by the reel catching in the needless cloth that
hauga about your wrist, while that greater trouble than all,
the mosquito and black fly, will be unable to select yonr
neck and arms to feast upon. For the remainder of your
clothing any strong, well-made clothes will answer, being
careful to select warm woolen under flannels and stockings.
While the shirt I have suggested will protect you partially
from the mosquito and fly, your face and hands will still be
exposed, and will need guarding; for this purpose get at some
druggist's a small vial of a mixture of oil of pennyroyal and
sweet oil, of the proportion of two parts of sweet oil to one of
pennyroyal, and when troubled by the insects apply it to the
exposed parts. The singing and humming may still remain
near, but the mosquito and fly will not harm you while the
oil remains on your hands and face. — Herbert F. Norris.

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Undressed Versus Dressed Lines.— Recipe for
Dressing Them.

There are few salmon fishers who have not experienced
the disappointment and annoyance caused by the loss of a
good fish, owing to using what has turned out to be rotten
tackle that was considered quite sound only a very short time
previously. To those as well as the angling public the sub-
ject must be of some interest, and as I think it well deserves
to be ventilated I venture to give my opinion. I think the
rotting of dressed lines is caused by their not being allowed to
remain long enough in the dressing that is used for them to
get thoroughly saturated with it. Good size, or other drying
solution, is mixed with the dressing, and the object being to
get the thing done as quickly as possible, the lines do not
get fair play.

Let any one take a line that has never been used and cut
off the end of it with a sharp scissors, in nine cases out of
ten he will find that it is hollow, and that the dressing has not
penetrated to the interior; therefore, it stands to reason that
if there should be a flaw in any part of it that gets immersed
in the water when in use (which is often caused by its being
accidently trodden on or bruised by coming into contact with
stones, bushes, stumps of trees, etc., on the river bank when
casting), the water will make its way through the flaw and
gradually fill up the hollow; and as it would in such a case
be impossible to dry the line in consequence of the outside of
it being waterproof, it must soon become rotten. The same
will apply to a solid plated line, but it would not be so easy to
detect the imperfection of the dressing. Doubtless lines get
rotten from various other causes, but I am of opinion that
the one I have mentioned lies at the root of the evil. This,
however, I will venture to say, may be avoided if the follow-
ing directions are attended to:

In dressing a line, I would allow it to remain in the solu-
tion that is Used for at least a fortnight or three weeks, so as
to allow it to be thoroughly saturated, and the dressing
become, when dried, as it were, part and parcel of the line.
This I hold to be absolutely necessary; and a line so treated
would be impervious to wet, and should last for years. Jnly
and August are the best months for the drying process. I
would, therefore, commence operations by putting the line or
lines to soak in the dressing early in June, so as to have the
full benefit of the drying in those months when the tempera-
ture is the highest during the year. In drying (which will
take a long time), the line, when taken out of the dressing,
should be fastened at both ends at full length about five feet
from the ground, to two poles placed horizontally in the
ground in a garden or field where it cannot be meddled with.
Kemove all superfluous dressing by passing the hand gently
two or three times down the line from end to end. Then, as
there will be always a certain amount of accumulation of the
dressing at the centre of the bend which will run down from
both ends, finish off by removing this with a sponge or flan-
nel; when it is tolerably dry, dip it again in the solution for
a few hours, and repeat the process of removing the super-
fluous dressing. The longer it is left to dry the better. Take
every oppoitunity, when weather permits, of putting it out in
the orien air, and when in the house, hang it up in a dry
place'in large coils. — Fishing Gazette.

Extraordinary Salmon Adventure.

Mr. Colin Wood, one of the best rod-fishers in Scotland,
succeeded a few days ago in hooking a salmon, considered to
be the largest that has ever been hooked in the North Esk.
The skillful manoeuvres of the angler were brought into play,
but hour after hour wore away, and still the fish was as strong
as ever; the moon rose and set, but still the fish was masterof
the situation. All arts had been tried, but the enemy was
too wary. Mr. Wood had held his rod and kept his tackle
fast for ten and a half hours, but the work proved too much
for him, and he relinquished his rod, with great reluctance,
into the hands of Mr. A. Bower, in order to allow of a little
repose.

Subsequently, Mr. Wood got the rod into his hand again
that he might have the honor of landing himi while another
party went for the clip. But all these preparations were of
no avail. The salmon returned to his old abode, and dis-
puted the victory for long hours. As gentleman after gentle-
man came on the ground in the morning, they were astounded
to here that such a contest had been going on all night. At
nine o'clock there was still no appearance of the fish surren-
dering, and several meetings of rod-fishers were held to con-
sider what should be done under the circumstances. But
Master Salmon struggled manfully, and baffled all the combi-

nations that were formed against him until one o'clock,
when he made a clear run into the stream, and the hook
came out of his mouth with a piece of the fish attached. For
nineteen hours and forty-five minutes, with the exception of
one brief hour, did the salmon contend with one of the
keenest and best fishers in the three kingdoms, and, to the
great mortification of Mr. Wood, eventually escaped. The
fish was twice or thrice seen, and by men weli able to judge
he was supposed to be about 60 lb. weight. — The Standard.

THE RIFLE.

Fishing in Oiled Waters-

Of late there has been a good deal said and written about
"casting oil on troubled waters." What Mr. Reid says is prac-
tically correct with regard to certain advantages of fishing in
oiled waters. In Shetland thesaith, or coalfish, locally known
by the name of "sillock" and "piltock" in its first and second
years respectively, are in these years taken in moderate quanti-
ties by rod with the necessary appendage of line and hook and
limpet bait. Sometimes this fishing is carried on in a boat a good
distance from the shore, and someiimes on a suitably adapted
rock at the seaside. In addition to rod, line, hook and bait,
the "sillock" and "piltock" fisher requires "soo." This is par-
boiled limpets, masticated and forced from the mouth in a
shower-like fashion on the sea. The effect is twofold. The
limpet is food for, and attracts, the fish to the desired place,
while the juicy matter spreads to calm and purify the sea,
and enables the expert — for expert they are — "Crag" (local
name for shore tishers) and "Ella" (local name for when in
tbe boats) men to see the fish take the bait. I have often
seen the effect of this fishing operation spread hundreds of
yards over the sea, rendering it calm in a most marked and
visible way.

TEAR

Golden Gate Gun Club Tournament.

The first tournament of the season, under the auspices of
this club, was brought off at McMahon's Station, on Sunday
last.

Messrs. Donaldson and Patten from Solano county, and
several other wing shots from the provinces, participated in the
shooting, but failed to absorb any perceptible amount of
coin.

The San Francisco gun clubs do a world of good by draw-
ing to the city large sums of small change from the lesser
cities like Fairfield. The day was fit and the scores very good.

SCORES.

At 15 clay single pigeons, 18 yards rise, five traps set in fourth match-
5250 entrance, in tliree prizes, ^bo.-s^c, and £12.50. Mr. E. W. Funcke
won first, C. H. Cate and Mr. Drinkhouse divided second and third.

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Foley 1 OlOOlulOOOOOOO— 4

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Dunshee 1 10110001101010—8

Russ 1 111101001101UO— 9

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California Wing- Shooting- Club.

The California Club had a pleasant day for its opening
shoot at San Bruno on last Sunday. Rather too calm because
the smoke hung over the score. But eight men appeared,
most of the members being away on trout fishing trips. The
score is hardly up to the club average.

At 12 live pigeons, Hurlingharn style, except as to weight of gun.
For club medals Mr. Robinson first, Messrs. Slade and Du Vaull, Jr.,
tied for second and shot for it. Slade winning,

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Rice I 1110100110 1— 8

Slade 10 0111 1111 11-10

Nelson 1 0100110010 1- 6

At the annual meeting of the California Wing Shooting
Club, held on April 1st, there were elected to membership
Messrs. Frank J.Bassford, A. L. Donaldson, Henry A. Bass-
ford, W. Stackpool and John Da Vaull, Jr.; also Officers:
President, C. Robinson; Vice-President, H. G.Parker; Sec-
retary and Treasurer, S. E. Knowles. Directors: Ed. Fay,
John Kerrigan and W. Stackpool.

Bird's Point.

A match for $50 a side was shot at Bird's Point on April.
4th by Messrs. Charles Dall and Ben Brown.

At 25 live pigeons, 30 yards rise; 80 yards boundary; Hurlingham.
Won by Dall.

Brown 0 10100101101000111011010 1-13

Dall 1 1 1 (I 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0—15

A second match between the same contestants followed at
x0 live birds, Dall staking S20 to S10.
Brown 0 01010010 w— 3 | Dall 1 0 10 110 1 1-6

Petaloma, Cal., April 2d, 1S86.
Editor Breeder axd Sportsman: — I noticed in your issue
of the 27th the scores made by Companies A, F, and D, of
the Fifth Infantry, in the contest for the regimental trophy.
Would it be too much trouble for you to publish also
the score of Company C, the winning team in said match.
The score was shot over our range at Petaluma, under the
supervision of Lieut. Kuhnle of the Field aud Staff, and for-
warded to the Colonel of the Fifth Infantry Regiment the
same day, i. e. Sunday, March 21st, and is as follows:

20j YARDS.

Capt. Fairbanks 5 5 3 4 i 4 4 3 4 5—41

Serg. A. A. Smith 3 53444354 4—39

Private W. Zartman 5 44554544 5—45

Private G. A. Byce 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 4 4 4—41

Private W. D. Houx 4 54444454 5-43

Lieut G. Zartman 4 44444444 3—39

Total

248

500 YAUDS.

Capt. D. B. Fairbanks 3 5 5 4 4 4 3 5 2 4—39

Serg. A. A. Smith 4 44454534 4—41

Private W. Zartman 4 35545544 5—44

Private G. A. Byce 4 553444 5 5 5—44

Private W. D. Houx 3 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 5—43

Lieut. Zartman 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 5—42

Total

253

Total at both ranges 501, orS3l per cent., which we consider
quite good shooting for beginners. .Moreover this match was
to decide the ownership of the trophy as it had been won ac
the last match by Co. C, and is now "our meat." A few
practice scores at 500 yards, after the boys had cooled down
from the excitement of the match, resulted as follows:

Private Wm. Zartman 5 55545555 6—49

Private W. D. Houx 5 45455455 5-47

Private G. A. Byce 4 5 5 4 4 5 4 5 5 5—40

Serg. A. A. Smith 4 55545454 5— 4li

Capt. Fairbanks 5 5 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 — 45

Private Emmons 4 55444544 6 — 44

Hoping I have not imposed upon you too great a task, I
remain, Yours very respectfully,

Capt. D. B. Fairbanks,
Comd'r. Co. C, Fifth Infantry Regiment, N. G. C.

On last Monday evening the Forester Gun Club, of Sacra-
mento, elected as officers for the ensuing year: W. E.
Gerber, President; George Schroth, Vice-President; H. J.
Kilgariff, Secretary; Henry Eckhardt, Treasurer; Henry
Gerber, Captain. The club will hold monthly shooting meet-
ings, beginning on April ISth, at 12 birds, Hurlingham style.

The American Sportsman states that Messrs. Geo. McDuf"
fie and John E. Rose, members of the Price Hill Gun Club,
Cincinnati, are en route for San Francisco, to remain several
months, If so, they will probably introduce themselves on
arrival, and take part in trap races.

Mr. J. C. Lineman, of the Bradford, Pa., Club, is in town,
to remain some time. A very pleasant man, and one of the
four or five bettec shots of America.

Shell Mound.

Tho Pacific Gun Club gives a clay pigeon, tournament
nest Sunday, at Bay View, open to all.

on

The beautiful day, clear atmosphere and good conditions
for shooting, took more than usual of the first-Sunday-in-the-
month crowd over to Shell Mound last Sunday.

The only company that had an official shoot was battery A.
Second Artilery, the members of which contested for the
company badges and medals of honor with carbines and
revolvers. Following were the prizewinners: Badges — Car-
bines, 200 yards — Private Graham, Corporal Johnson, Ser*
geant-Major Mouahan and Lieutenant Beatty. Medals —
Revolvers, 100 feet, first-class— Captain Smith, 47 out of a
possible 50; Sergeant D'Arcy 45, Private Graham 45, Ser-
geant-Major Ewell 44, First Sergeant Elliott 44, Private
McVicker 43;. second-class — Private Meacham 41, Private
Keller 40, Private Rnssell40; third-class — Private Whalen 37,
Lieutenant Beatty 35.

Police Officer Bixby, Mr. Raye aud R. C. Moore shot four
ten-ahot-string matches at the short range, for a consideration
and et ceteras, with the following results:

Bixby 200 yards— 5 45444455 4-44

565444544 4-44
544455654 5—46
55645 4 445 5 — 46— 1£0

Raye 200yards-4 54 3 44545 4—12

444345434 5-40
444546555 4—45
444544445 4-12—109

Moore 2(10 yards— 4 54444455 4—43

644444445 4—42
444544443 4-40
454443444 5— 40— 1C5

Afterwards Bixby and Raye shot two matches with Moore
and S. J. Pembroke at the 500-yard target for the et ceteras,
quitting »vith honors easy. Their scores:

FIRST MATCH.

Bixby 5(10yards— 5 45555543 4-45

Raye 5C0 yards— 3 21545454 5— 41— 86

Moore 500 yards— 5 64354535 5—44

Pembroke 500 yards — 4 54443444 5-41—85

SECOND MATCH.

Pembroke 500 yards— 5 44544555 5—46

Moore 500 yards— 5 45445544 4—44—90

Bixby 5110 yards— 4 44545555 4—45

Raye ; 500yards— 5 535 3 4455 5 — 44—89

To settle the championship of the affair, Bixby and Moore
fired a shot apiece off-hand, the representative of the Police
team getting a bull's-eye, while the other gentlemau got a 4.

C. F. Waltham and Ed. Hovey had a tilt at the short range,
fifty shots each, allowing of a possible 250 points. Mr. Wal-
tham said he didn't feel well and Mr. Hovey was tired, yet
both were in good trim enough to make aggregates that
healthy men not at all fatigued might well be proud of.
Their scores:

Waltham aO0yards-5 44554445 5-45

45 5 444455 4-44

654554466 5—47

455545654 4—46

455565545 4—47—229

Hovey 200yards— 4 54445545 4—44

445444445 5—43

454544544 5—44

554454555 5-47

545454644 5—45—223

The following tells its own story:

Sergeants Snook and Ruddock of Company C, First Regi-
ment, N. G. C, challenge Corporal Diers and Private Pem-
broke of Company G., First Regimeut, N. G. C, to shoot
twenty shots on eaoh range at 200 aud 500 yards.

The two gentlemen challenged have accepted the defi., and
have named the 25th as the day of meeting— Spriugiield rides,
to rules.

The result of the second match in the regiment, between
teams of companies, for the "Battalion Silver Trophy," shot
on the 20th and 21st insts., was as follows: Teams, six menj
each man ten shots at 200, and ten at 500 yards; highest
possible score for teams, GOO points.

200 yds, 000 yds. Total.

Company C, Petaluma 218 263 501

Company A, Oakland 213 202 415

Company F, Oakland 225 178 403

Company D, San Rafael 210 188 808

The military divisions of Captain Douglas' Company of tbe
Police went over to Shell Mound ou Thursday and Friday,
April 1st aud 2d. The veteran shots, of course, acquitted
themselves admirably, and those who had never fired a Win*
cheater before did very well for beginners — so very well, in
fact, as to encourage themselves aud their superiors. Ser-
geant Birdsall's division beat Sergeant Nash's phalnir
200-yard target; but when it came to platoon i
geant Nash's division redeemed itself, beating
division with some hits to spare. — Alia,

232

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STAlUOKS-THOKOltiHBRED.
LougfieHl, Rancbo del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Milner, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Tliree Cbeers, Tbos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

ST A LLIO XS— TROTTER S.

Abbotsford, M*asb James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alplieus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Anteeo. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Auteros. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.
Antevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
< 'lo vis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Uonk's Hambletoiiian, Cook Farm, Danville.
Cresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Guy Wilkes. Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
if Grand, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
Mambrino Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.
Menlo, Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.
Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky. -
Paucoast, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Stein way , Cook Farm, Danville.
Whlppletou, F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STALLIONS— DRAFT.

Pride of tree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trunipette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Champions in the Lists.

As the time for the opening of the spring race meet-
ing draws nearer, there is a corresponding amount of
talk about the chances of the horses which will take part-
There has been a comparatively small amount of money
wagered with the book-makers to what will be invested
as soon as it is definitely settled those that are likely to
be starters. Only those who are acquainted with what
the horses have lately shown have any better founda-
tion to build upon than the running of last season, and
this is probably a better guide than the reports of trials.
In the case of the older horses public running is by odds
the safest data to form an estimate upon, though this
may prove illusory, a sort of will-o-the-wisp guide which
shines to mislead. It will do no good, however, to recap-
itulate what the most prominent of the actors showed
during the season of 1885, and a brief transcript affords
information to those who are so desirous to learn. To
Californians eastern performances will be of the most
interest, as home races came under their observation, and
then, too, several which cut a prominent figure in the
racing world have to make their first appearance on a
Califoroia course. In this list are Tyrant, Ban Fox and
quite a number of the Santa Anita String. Tyrant
raised a great excitement in his first races, and though
he was not so successful afterwards, he proved himself
a colt of first-class speed all through the campaign. He
ran ten races and won three. The first was the "Withers
Stake at Jerome Park, which bears the same relation to
American three-year-old races as the Two Thousand does
to the English big events. It is a dash of a mile, the
stakes being $100 each, $1,000 added, the distance one
mile. There were seventy-one nominations, eleven start-
ers. The favorite was Richmond, belonging to the
Dwyer brothers, freely supported at 4 to 1, 5 to 1 being
laid against Goano and Tecumseh, Tyrant being
rated on a par with Goldfellow and Brook wood
at 0 to 1. The favorite got the best of the
start, and after passing the quarter-of-a-mile mark
took the lead, followed by Tecumseh. These two
were first and second until nearing the winning post,
when Tyrant, with apparent ease, went by them and
won by a length in the fast time, for that course, of
.1:45. This victory installed him a big favorite for the
Belmont, which, to carry out the analogy, may be com-
pared to the Epsom Derby, as it is the same distance, one
and one-half miles, and also restricted to three-year-
olds. Tyrant stood so high in the estimation of specta-

tors that odds of 10 to 9 on him were the best starting attached to the names. Evidently the committee were

prices obtainable, and that still larger would have been
justifiable was evident as he cantered in with St.
Augustine second and Tecumseh third in 2:43, which
equals the fastest time of the great race on the far side
of the Atlantic. His third victory was the Stockton
Stakes at Monmouth Park, and having been beaten on

at a disadvantage when they attempted to judge
thoroughbreds. They plainly indicated that they had
never seen the American stud book; for if they had ever
peeped within its covers they would have known that no
numbers are affixed' to names or pedigrees there. They
simply made themselves ridiculous and discredited the

three previous occasions he retrograded in the opinion of association. Mr. Dyson is anxious to convince the
the experts so that the odds were 7 to 1 against him. judges of their error, and as his affidavits as to those he
There was another reason for the retrogression, as his [ bred himself was not sufficient to reverse the intuitive
double victory at Jerome Park penalized him 7 pounds, opinion of the committee, we have sent him some certifi-
so that he had 125 pounds to carry, which is a good ' cates which we hope will be of service A few text
. , . - u c ,. mu a. I books judiciously placed in the wilds of Plumas would
of weight for a colt of his ae:e. That , -, c/t,„_ i,„.,„„*',-i* t .- tl_

lump

he was capable of
was proved, as the
were run in 2:11.
Goano third. Seven
"maidens" and the
from Lou Lanier, in

carrying a heavy impost
one and one-quarter miles
St. Augustine again second,
pounds were conceded to
filly Katrine by Mortemor
the Bancocas Stable, was the
favorite at 7 to 5. Tyrant ran four races without success,
his last appearance being in a handicap at Coney Island,
won by Farewell, a six-year-old, with two pounds less
on him than Tyrant had to carry. Owing to a rigid ex-
clusion from Rancho del Paso of those who would be
likely to report trials, there can only be surmises regard-

benefit her horse interest in more ways than one.

A Cheery View.

Why people talk about the degeneracy of the turf, when
they know full well that it is an institution supported, fos-
tered and loved in such a manner, by such men, I cannot,
for the life of me, understand. And has it not always, from
time immemorial, had just such a class of supporters? Will
it not always be so as long as the world lasts and such
instincts are transmitted from father to son, generation after
generation, as they invariably have been, still are, and
always will be? The "sport of kings" will live forever!
There are, of course, many wrongs done in connection with

it. But is this not the case with every pursuit in this world?
How many banks have been fraudulently managed and their

in^tL'presenVconditionrf TyranCand whether he" will customers ruiued aud beggared in consequence? Has the
mg tne pie^eui, uuumuuu v* *j>« , | business 0f banking been stopped or luined on that account?

be up to the "form" he displayed in "Withers, Belmont

and Stockton a matter of conjecture, but that under any
circumstances he will be one of the great attractions of
the meeting is beyond controversy. His stable compan-
ions, especially Hidalgo and Ban Fox, will be conspic-
uous figures. Hidalgo ran seven races and won two,
his first victory being the Emporium Stakes at Coney
Island which amounted to $7,602, and in which he de-
feated a strong field of contestants, among them Goano,
St. Augustine and Tecumseh, although he had the benefit
of ten pounds less weight than St. Augustine which ran
second. In the September stakes at Coney Island, it
was a grand race between Hidalgo and Wanda. The
crack three-year-old filly of the year was only beaten
by a head though she carried 122 lbs. to 113 lbs. on
Hidalgo. The Emporium was 1£ miles run in 2:39^;
the September Stakes If miles; time 3:09£. Ban Fox
has "the papers" to be considered the best three-year-old
of 1885. He ran eight races and won five, and when
beaten ran so good a colt as to warrant all that his most
enthusiastic admirers claim. His first defeat was in the
Kenwood Stakes atChicago, and then he was penalized
to the extent of five pounds. There were twenty starters
and a notable feature was that first, second and third
are owned in California. King of Korfolk won, B^an
Fox second, Silver Cloud third, and the five furlongs
were run in the good time of 1:02$. Three more victories
followed, grand successes as in the Hyde Park Stakes,
also run at Chicago, he carried 117 lbs. three-quarters of
a mile in 1:15£ and with fifteen of the best two-year-olds
in the country behind him. But his greatest effort was in
the Champion Stallion Stakes at Monmouth Park, when,
with the disadvantage of a bad start and with the steady-
in°- weight of 115 pounds, he ran three-quarters of a mile
in 1: 15. In specifying the horses which have only run in
the east it does not follow that they were worthy of a
more conspicuous place than those which have not made
the "grand tour." For instance, Nielson ran nine
races and won seven. Beaconsfield ran sixteen and won
twelve. John A. ran twelve and won eight. Moon-
light ran fourteen and won seven. Ned Cook was first
nine times in twenty-three starts. Ichi Ban five victories
in twelve races so, that the record for the horses which
have only started on California race-course is good
enough to assure sharp contests in every race.
Alta ran at home and abroad fifteen races, seven of
which he was in front, Binette ran twenty-three races,
won eight. King of Norfolk gained four brackets in
twelve starts, and so the list of entries could be run
through and with a showing that is rarely found. If
one half of the reports be true, the "maidens" are fully
equal to those which have been tried, and so there are
likely to be startling episodes all through the meeting.

Awkward Ignorance.

Joe Dyson, of Sierra Valley, is involved in a contro-
versy with the Eleventh District Fair Association over a
very simple matter, but it seems a difficult thing to let
the light in on the darkened understanding of some
people. At the annual fair of the district, held last fall
at Greenville, premiums were offered for thoroughbred
horses, and Mr. Dyson made an exhibit of well-bred and
well-known thoroughbreds in that class. These horses

were:

Snuffbox, bh(lS77), by Ballot Bos, dam Lucy by Lodi, from
Maggie Brannan by Langford.

Lucy, b m (1870), by Lodi, clam Maggie Brannan by Lang-
ford, from Mary Chilton by imp. Glenooe.

Beruioe, ch f (1S84), by Cousin Vic, dam Lucy by Lodi, etc.

Ch c (1885) brother to Beruioe.

The committee of award agreed to affix the bluo
ribbons to these horses, provided they could be convinced
that the animals were really thoroughbred, and gave
as a reason for their doubts that there were "no numbers"

siness of banking been stopped or luined on that account?
Or, again, has the business of stock-broking become degener-
ated and ruined because all sorts of plans and schemes are
laid to put stocks up or down, and fortunes have been made
or lost in consequence? No; we, of course, know that it is
not so. On the contrary, we know that such businesses, and
all others, have increased, multiplied and prospered. The
weak, wild, unpractical and dishonest men who" have for a
time hoodwinked the world, have met with their deserts in
some way, and been wiped out and forgotten. The strong,
steady, practical and honest men have stood up under the
shock and shown to the world the thoroughly substantial and
useful character of their undertakings when properly and
skillfully conducted and managed, and they and their busi-
nesses have prospered. Now, is not the analogy a fair and
proper one? At any rate, whether it be so or not, from my
boyhood I have heard the same pessimistic cry, "The degen-
eracy of the tnrf !" Yet, from that time, and of course it had
been so before, I have, year after year, seen the institution
grow, thrive and prosper to an extent far and away beyond
the ideas of the most sanguine optimist that ever prophesied
and believed in its future welfare.

I remember, full twenty years ago, when the Dukes of
Beaufort, Hamilton and Newcastle, the Marquis of Hastings,
Lord Westmoreland, Sir J. Hawley, Messrs. Chaplin, Merry,
etc., were in the zenith of their fame upon the English turf.
It waB supposed at that time that English turf matters never
had been in such an active and prosperous condition before,
nor ever would be again. Breeders never were in such great
spirits. When a yearling sold under the hammer for 1,000
guineas, it was thought to be such a wonderful price that the
fact was heralded all over the earth. Then, we know, dis-
aster and ruin overtook some of the prominent supporters of
the turf. Scandals of all sorts, to the detriment of racing,
were raked up and put in circulation. The usual prophecies
as to the "downfall of the turf," etc., were indulged in.
"Betting, book-making, and so on, had caused it all; noble-
men and gentlemen would no longer indulge in or give their
countenance to the sport. Things must undergo a radical
change, or the sport of kings would be a thing of the past;
the occupation of the breeder would be gone; race-horses
would have no value whatever," and so on, until even the
most skeptical person almost made up his mind that it
was, or would soon be, really so.

Since then we have seen a yearling sell for 4,000 guineas.
We know that many have sold every year for prices approach-
ing that sum; and last year we know that a breeder, Mr.
Chaplin, sold his entire crop of yearlings at an average of
over 1,600 guineas, or more than $8,000 per head. At home
here, we have seen yearlings sell for over $5,000 and $6,000
each, and an entire crop — the Spendthrifts — make an average
equal to that of one of the late Mr. Blenkiron's famous sales,
in England, which was thought at the time to be a phenome-
nal one. Then came Lord Falmouth's great sale, on which
occasion that nobleman's breeding stud, horseB in training,
etc., sold for a total, if I mistake not, of over half a million of
dollars. Three and two-year-old fillies and colts sold for over
$40,000 and $20,000 each, and brood-mares brought prices
equally large in comparison.

After these sales it was said here: "Oh, such prices may be all
very well in England; they will never be made here, though.
Racing is so different here. There is not so much in it," etc.,
etc. At last, however, an event happens, right at home with
us, to disprove such statements. Ihe Lorillard sale was, of
course, the event. There we saw a three-year-old tilly sell for
$29,000, and in my mind there is very little doubt but that
we should have seen her present plucky owners go on to the
Lord Falmouth sale figures of $40,000, before they cried
enough, had it been necessary for them to pay that much to
secure her.

"How wonderful," say some. There is nothing wonderful
about it, however. The men who have paid what may seem,
to the uninitiated, to be immense prices for yearlings and
tried race-horses, both here and in Eogland, know what they
are about. They are playing the game of racing; they play it
pluckily and well, and they must have the best tools, no
matter at what cost, to play it with. The "game is worth the
caudle," in fact. It is not every man that can play it as well as
they do, nor, as a natural consequence, as successfully. Are
they to be blamed for this, though? It has been said, how-
ever, that all this argues the downfall of the turf. Why, I
wonder? Why can people afford to pay such prices in these
days? Why, simply because, as a sport and national pastime,
almost, racing has become so popular that the various asso-
ciations can now ufford to give thousands of dollars to be run
for, in the place of the few hundreds that have been given in
the past. Iu other words, because each purchaser and owner
thinks that he will have a chauce to win a share of the hun-
dreds of thousands of dollars open to him to compete for.
What does all this prove, if it be true? We know that it is
true! Does it not prove that the turf never was so prosperous
as it now is? Is it not a fact, too, that both here and in Eng-
land larger stakes are now offered, and will be competed for in
a few years, than has ever, so far, been the case? It really
does seem absurd, in the face of such facts, for anyone to talk
about the "degeneracy of the turf." — Wm, Easton, in N. Y.
Spirit.

1886

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The Breeder's Anxieties.

A Fine Painting.

I ceased to wonder, after I had seen Kennesaw and the
grand mares upon it, and had discovered how admirably and
judiciously its affairs were managed, how it came about that
Capt. Frankliu could, year after year, from his four or five
mares, give the turf one or more such phenomenal race-
horses as he has done. I, of course, knew that his doing so
was not the result of mere chance or accident, independent
of the many conditions, involving not only practical knowl-
edge and judgment in applying it, but also a tho visaed other
qualifications necessary to the proper maintenance of a breed-
ing stud. I knew that he could not breed such horses unless
he took great care of their dams when carrying them. Every
one knows that a breeder, to be successful, must do this, and
that he must also give the best of care to the foals from the
hoar of their birth until the time comes for the breaking up,
by the remorseless auctioneer, of the little home-band and
its dispersal throughout the great world. How the breeder
then hopes that the world may some day claim one, if not
more, of bis pets as its idol. Should it be so, he knows that
that animal's fame and triumphs will be proclaimed where-
ever civilization exists and shed reflected glory on the peace-
ful, far-off country home, under whose grand oaks and upon
whose velvety turf it frisked and played its idle, happy
young days away.

Then comes the breeder's hour of triumph. He has
worked and hoped, and almost prayed for such a result.
From the hour that his young charges leave him and home
they are never out of his mind. He searches with eager
interest the sporting papers, week after week, for any scrap
of news concerning their doings. He knows every stake
that any of his colts or fillies are entered in. In other ways,
through owners, trainers or friends, he receives reports from
time to time of the educational progress the youngsters are
making. He is almost as solicitous, in fact, concerning them,
us is a parent for the welfare of a loved and promising child,
and as ready to make excuses for their shortcomings. He
hears that this one shows a lot of temper; that that one is a
jade or a rogue; that the other has developed some unsound-
ness, and so on, ad infinitum. All this worries and frets
him. The bad tempered one was, he says, "so docile and
good tempered before he left home— must have been spoilt
in breaking." The roguish one "comes from such a game
family; must have been asked to do too much, overtrained,
overworked." The unsound one, he tells you, was "the
soundest of the whole lot when sold— must have been worked
off his legs. No use to breed good horses and have them
ruined by bad management and training afterwards."
*Then comes a report of another character; some colt or filly
has won a great private trial. With greater interest and
impatience even than the owner, he (the breeder) now looks
forward to the day when the colt or filly of his breeding, and
his pride, shall either win or lose the great stake in which it
is to run'and meet so many others. His horse wins by a few
inches only, perhaps. Still, that is enough. He has won!
It matters not by how much or how little. For that day or
for that hour he is the premier breeder. He has visions of
future triumphs. "The horse is not half fit," he says, "yet
he won like a race-horse, with ease. Could have won by a
lot more. Wait a while," he continues, "we shall see what
he will do later on, with a little more time and age. The
family was never noted for great precocity. They always
train on and improve with age." All this he says, as he
thinks of the young things he has got at home to follow on
nest year, and honestly believes that many of them will come
out and do even better, when their time comes, than the one
that is the present hero of the hour.

He tells you of a full brother, a youngster at home, and
says that such a one is better looking, and a better mover in
every way than that fellow ever was. He "never had a
doubt," he says, "knowing the family so well, about the abil-
ity of 'the colt to win the race." In a word, he is just at that
moment the happiest man in the world. The dream of his
life has been fulfilled. He is satisfied, and would not, as he
then feels, exchange that hour of triumph for all the honors
that the world could shower upon him.

There is your true sportsman for you! When Ban Fox,
last year, made up, inch by inch, the ground he lost at the
start, and gradually overhauling his horses one by one, an-
swered gamely to his jockey's final call, and swept past the
post winner of the Champion Stallion Stakes, who of those
who knew that genial sportsman Major Thomas, and saw
him, will forget the expression of absolute triumph and hap-
piness that then came over his countenance. The yell that
went up on that occasion must have reminded many a man,
then present, of the days of the war, when be charged at the
call in battle array, and staked his own life on the result. The
Major who, as we know, had traveled all the way from Ken-
tucky on purpose to see Ban Fox win, would, no doubt, have
staked his life, well nigh, beforehand, that his colt could and
would win.— Cor. N. Y. Spirit.

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Foals.

Mr. H. C. Judson, of Santa Clara, has on exhibition in the
window of Benedict, Nann & Co., corner of Sutter and Mont-
gomery streets in this city, an excellent and truthful oil
painting of his noted racer and stallion Wildidle. The name
of the artist is unknown to Mr. Judson, as the picture was
not painted for him, and he did not become possessed of it
direct from the artist. The painting was made in 1879, when
Wildidle was located at the Oakland Trotting Park, and as it
does the horse so much justice, Mr, Judson is anxious to
learn the name of the artist who sketched and painted the
horse. A better subject for a horse painting could not have
been selected, as he is such a grand and imposing horse, and
his career on the turf and in the stud has been so marked.
Wildidle is a blood-like bay, foaled in 1S70, by imp. Austra-
lian, out of Idlewild by Lexington. He has won at all dis-
tances, and won two four mile races in 7:39 and 7:25.} respect-
ively. His dam ran four miles in 7:26$. Among his get are:
Jim Douglass, Freda, May D., Ella JDoane, Nielson, Patti,
Tillie C, Gerster, Patrol and Belshaw. Senator Stanford has
bred the greater part of his English mares to Wildidle this
year, and he has also sent Frolic, Fostress and Precious to him.

Sultan in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Live Stock Record, of April 3d, says of the
arrival of the California-bred stallion Sultan: The celebrated
trotting stallion Sultan, record 2:24, by The Moor dam Sul-
tana by Delmonico, arrived here on Saturday, March 27th,
aud that afternoon was taken to Mr. P. S. Talbert, Inwood
Stock Farm, near Lexington, Ky., where he will make the
season at §200 cash. Sultan, who is only 11 years old, has
eleven in the 2:30 list. Sultan is a rich-colored brown horse,
with two white hind feet, and stands sixteen and a quarter
hands high. He is entirely of a different type of horse from
any trotting stallion we have seen, looks like a thoroughbred,
and could be passed off as a son of imp. Leamington. He
has a beautiful head and neck, great length, immense hips,
quarters and stifles, with clean, neat legs. He is a little de-
ficient in his back or standing ribs, but at once impresses you
as a grand horse. Messrs. Wilson and Talbert are to be con-
gratulated on their purchase, and we think Sultan will not
only add to his own reputation, but do much to improve the
stock of Kentucky.

*

To be Bred to Electioneer.

The Great Eclipse Stakes.

Mr. Festus J. Wade has received the following letter from
the Messrs. Dwyer, dated New York, March 24, 1886.

Festds J. Wade, Secretary:— Dear Sir — As our arrange-
ments now stand for the coming season, the earlier the date
assigned by you for "The Great Eclipse Stakes" the better
for us and the more liberal shall be our nominations. Will
you please, therefore, let us know if any date has been
appointed for the race, whether it shall be run on the first,
second or o.ther day of the meeting.

A rumor has reached us that your association intended
offering a special race (one and three-eighth miles) for Free-
laud and Miss Woodford only. Will you let us know at the
same time what there is in this, and all the particulars you
can, as soon as possible, and oblige,

Yours truly, Dwyer Bros.

The managers of the association at first decided not to
appoint the day for the running of the big stake until after
the closing of the entries, but the following telegram received
at this office, on the 7th instant, shows that the first action
was revoked:

St. Louis, April 7, 1886.

Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco :— The Great
Eclipse Stakes will be run on Monday. June 7th — the second
day of our Spring meeting. The entries to the stake will
close on Thursday, April 15th. Chas. Green, President,
Festds J. Wade, Secretary.

State of Maine's Record.

Mr. A. J. Alexander, Spring Station, Kentucky, has sent
the four-year-old grey lilly Lady Russell, full sister to
Maud S., 2:08^-, to Senator Leland Stanford's Palo Alto Stock
farm in this State, to be bred to Electioneer. Lady Rnssell's
breeding is as follows: By Harold, dam Miss Russell by
Pilot, Jr.; second dam Sally Russell by Boston; third dam
Maria Russell by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shep-
herd by Stockholder; fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant; sixth
dam by imp. Diomed. Harold is by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
out of Enchantress by Old Abdallah, the sire of Rysdyk's
Hambletonian, making Harold a strongly inbred Hamble-
tonian. By the union of Electioneer and Lady Russell will
be represented a double Hambletonian cross, backed up by
the Clay, Pilot, Jr., aud thorough-bred blood. In his letter to
Mr. Lathrop at the Palo Alto Farm, Mr. L. Brodhead, agent
for Mr. Alexander, says, in sending the mare to be bred: "I
send you Lady Russell, a full sister to the greatest trotter che
world ever saw, to be bred to the greatest sire of young trot-
ters the world ever saw." The inference to be had from the
above is plain.

Off for Kentucky.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— In your issue of the
3d inst., iu answer to the query of J. H. KM San Bernardino,
you credit my stallion. State of Maine with a record of 2:58,
as a four-year-old. State of Maine got a record of 2:58 as a
two-year-old, and did not trot in public as a four-year-old.
By making the correction as above you will oblige,
Yours truly,

San Gabriel, Aprils, 1SS6. E. L. Mayeerry.

[The record of State of Maine as we gave it is as it is
reported in Chester's Trotting Record. — Ed.]

s The Mercer County Agricultural and Trotting Association
was organized at Harrodsburg, Kentucky, on March 27th.
A. L. Walden was elected President, James T. Lapsley, Sec-
retary and T. H. Hardin, Treasurer. The association has
leased Crittenden Davis' track and bought other property
adjoining, and contemplate having everything first-class.

The Vacaville Judicon says that Wm. P. Hamner has
offered a purse of $200 to be given to the best of the six
colts sired by Col. Reams' horse Coligny by Epho, dam by
Steinway. The race to be made is to come off some time in
next October, and will be best two in three. An entrance-
fee of 10 per cent, will be charged.

Mr. J. B. McDonald's gray mare Lexington Belle by Lex-
ington, from Eagless by imp. Glencoe, foaled a chestnut filly
by Joe Hooker, on the 6th. Mr. McDonald describes the
foal as large and very fine. She is entered in the Coney
Island Futurity Stakes and the St. Louis Fair Futurity
Stakes to be run in 1SSS.

Mr. Charles Marvin, the trainer of the Palo Alto Stock
Farm's Stable of trotters, will leave for Lexington, Kentucky,
about the 10th instant, with a very formidable string of the
harness division. The members of the string are: Hinda
Rose, record of 2:19 J, brown mare, six years old, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Beautiful Bells; bay gelding (green), five years
old, by Electioneer, dam Sontag Dixie; Palo Alto, bay colt,
four yeais old, by Electioneer, dam Dame Winnie; Manzan-
ita, record of 2:23£, bay filly, four years old, by Eleetioneer,
dam Mayflower; St. Bel, brown colt, four years old, by Elec-
tioneer, dam Beautiful Bells; Sphinx, record of 2:29.}, bay
colt, three years old, by Electioneer, dam Sprite; Chimes,
brown colt, two years old, by Electioneer, dam Beautiful
Bells, and Suisun, bay filly, two years old, by Electioneer.

Sam Crooks, the veteran trainer, driver and owner of trot-
ting horses, died in Chicago on the 22 d ult. He was about
60 years of age, and leaves a wife and one child. Among
other nags handled by him were George Wilkes, General
ButleT and Modoc. He was in comfortable circumstances.

Mr. J. L. Day, of Chicago, the owner of the racing mare
Kate Allen, says she will surely lower all records made by
the racing mares up to date, the coming season. She has an
easy way of going, and has wintered tine. John Kelly, her
driver, says she will show a mile in 2:12, if not better.

The dam of Guy Wilkes, by Mambrino Patchen, has been
booked to Sultan this season.

At Maltese Villa Farm, Merced Co. Property of W. L. Ashe.

February 2Gth, bay filly, white face, both hind legs white, by
Jocko, dam Lillie Ashe by Joe Daniels, from Reveille by
Woodburn. Mare bred back to Jocko.

March 13th, chestnut colt, white in face, by imp. Kyrle
Daly, dam Fanny D. by Woodburn, from Peggy Ringgold
by Ringgold. Mare bred to Jocko.
At Marysville, Cat. Property of J. B. McDonald.

April 6th, chestnut filly, white face, four white legs, by
oe Hooker, dam Lexington Belle by Lexington, from Eagless
by imp. Glencoe.

trotters.

Near Yolo, Yolo Co., Cal. Property of John W. Martin.

April 2d, bay filly, small white spot in forehead, by Kil-
larney, dam Kate Diggs by Don Juan.

Names Claimed.

The Palo Alto Sale.

The Palo Alto-bred trotters will be sold at the American
Institute in New York City, on Tuesday and Wednesday,
May 4th and 5th. There are over 100 head on the catalogue.
They consist chiefly of the get of Electioneer, to which have
been added a few yearlings by General Benton, Piedmont,
Clay and Fallis. Of the get of Electioneer, 34 are fillies, 21
colts and 20 geldings. Of the get of General Benton there
are 8 fillies and 8 colts; Piedmont, 3 fillies and 4 colts; Clay,
2 fillies and 3 colts; Fallis, one filly. The catalogues will be
ready April 15th.

Caroline By Sultan.

By W. L. Ashe, Maltese Villa Farm, Merced Co., Cal.

Daphinita, for bay filly, foaled February 26, 1386, by
Jocko, dam Lillie Ashe by Joe Daniels, from Reveille by
Woodburn.

Major Domo, for chestnut colt, foaled March 13, 1886, by
imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Fanny D. by Woodburn, from Peggy
Ringgold by Ringgold.

A Mis-Description.

In the Breeder and Sportsman of May 2d, 1385, Capt.
Guy E. Grosse, of Santa Rosa claimed the name of Sunset
for a bay colt foaled March 12th, 1885, by Anteeo, dam Bessie
G. by King Philip, and one of the items of description was
"three white feet." Capt. Grosse writes us that his attention
has been lately called to the fact that only the left hind foot
of the colt is white, and he desires the correction to be made.

W. H. Fleming, of Fort Wayne, Ind., has purchased of a
Mr. McConnell, for the Rockhill Bros., of Fort Wayne, the
highly bred, five-year-old mare Caroline by Sultan, 2:24, dam
Bellvue Maid by Idol. Caroline is a full sister to the grey
gelding Center, three-year-old record of 2:29i. As a two-
year-old she trotted a half mile in 1:19, but she has not been
handled since. The price paid was $750. She will be bred
to Strathmore, the sire of Santa Claus, 2:17-} and 16 others
in the 2:30 list.

Hon. August Belmont lost on March 14th, from the effects
of false presentation of her foal, the brood-mare imp. Felucca
by Buccaneer, out of Revival by Newminster. In 1871 Bhe
foaled imp. Gondola by Beadsman; 1872, Filibuster by Ken-
tucky; 1S73, Freebooter by Keutucky; 1875, Fen Pellet by
Kingfisher; 1876, Pilot by Kingfisher; 1878, Forager by King-
fisher; 1879, Bandit by the Ill-Used; 1880, Felicia by the Ill-
Used; 1881, Privateer by Kingfisher; 1883, Dahabiah by
Kingfisher. Of the above, Freebooter, Filibuster, Forager
and Felicia were good racehorses.

Mr. P. S- Talbert, Inwood Stock farm, Lexington, Ky., has
sold to Mr. C. H. Tenuy, New YorK, the foul in utero, by
Alcyone, dam Silverlock by Mambrino Time. Tbe foal will
either be a brother or a sister to Silverone, three-year-old
record of 2:24.]. The price was S2.500.

The Epsom Spring Meeting.

London, April 6th. — To-day was the opening day of the
Epsom spring meeting. The great Surrey Handicap was won
by H. Hungerford's four-year-old Brighton by half a length,
Mr. Lefevre's four-year-old Present Times second, three
lengths ahead of Lord Cardoss' four-year-old Monte Rosa.
There were twelve starters. Betting was 9 to 2 against
Brighton, 5 to 2 against Present Times, and 7 to 1 against
Monte Rosa. The race for the great Metropolitan Stakes
was won by Mr. Cannon's five-year-old mare Postscript by
three lengths, Mr. Stapleton's three-year-old filly Scotilla-
second, three lengths ahead of Mr. J. Louther's four-year-old
Wellington. There were thirteen starters. The betting was
10 to 1 against Postscript, 7 to 2 against Scotilla, and 10 to 1
against Wellington.

On Wednesday was decided the City and Suburban Handicap
and the Hyde Park Plate. The following is the summary of
the great spring handicap:

City and Suburban Handicap of 1,000 sovereigns, added to a sweep-
stakes 15 sovereigns eacb, 10 forfeit, for three-year-olds and upwards,
owner of second horse to receive 100 sovereigns out of stakes, tbe win-
ner of any race after tbe publication of weights (January 2d) to carry
five pounds extra: of two races, or one of the value of 500 sovereigns,
ten pounds extra; entrance, 5 guineas, only liable if forfeit be declared;
one mile and a quarter; 55 subscribers, 14 of whom declared out, and
17 started.
Mr. Childwick's b c Royal Hampton, 4, by Hampton, dam Princess

by King Tom *

Lord Ellsmere'Bbh Highland Chief. 6, by Hampton, dam Carrie 2

Lord Cadogan's b f Lonely, 4, by Hermit, dam Anonzyma 3

Leopold de Eotbscbild's Middlethorpe, 5; E. C. Starkey's Cavalier, 4;
T. Jenuing'a Exmoor, 3; Leopold de Rothschild's Lucerne, 0; Mr.
Lefevre's Present TimeB, 4; Mr. Gerard's Grafton, 4; R. C. Naylor's Fast
and Loose, 6; W.Win's Lady Castieregh, 4; P. Renfrew's Modred, 6 ;
Chestalier Ginstrelli's Raffaello, 5; Lord Roseberry's Touch and Go, 4;
Lord Howe's Orange Blossom, 3; Mr. Craven's Prinstead, 4; Mr. Abing-
ton's Necromancer, 4, ran unplaced.

Betting at the start was 8 to 1 against Royal Hampton, 5 to 1 agaf nst
Highland Chief, 9 to 1 against Lonely, 0 to 1 against Mkldlethorpe, 10
to 1 against Cavalier, in to 1 against Exmoor, 1G to 1 against Lucerne.
10 to 1 against Present Times, 20 to 1 against Grafton, 25 to 1 against
Fast and Loose, 25 to 1 against Lady Castieregh. 25 to 1 againHt Mudred,
33 to lagainst Raffaello. 33 to 1 against Touch and Go, 33 to 1 against
Orange Blossom, 50 to 1 against Prinstead, 1UU to 1 against Necro-
mancer. '

Royal Hampton won by half a length, with three-quarters
of a length between second and third. The winner rimshed
lame. He ran third to Melton and Paradox in last year's
Derby.

The race for the Hyde Park Plate for two-year-oM
furlongs, had eight starters. P. Renfrew's Verity
half a length, F.Barrett's Rosalie second, three lerj
of T. Jenuig's Mamie. The betting was 10 to 1 agaiur
and Mamie, and 5 to 1 against Rosalie.

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April 10

The Chicago Produce Stakes.

The following is a list of the California nominations that
were made to the Chicago Horseman's Grand Challenge Foal
Stakes, to be ran for in 1SS9, by colts and fillies then three
yeaTs old, whose owners shall subscribe to the stake, with
§1,500 added by the Chicago Horxeman Newspaper Co.
The snbscription is §10 for the nomination of the mare, S15
lor the nomination of foal due January 10, 1SS7, when the
foal shall be named and full description given, etc. One
hundred dollars to be paid before starting. Dash of one mile
and a quarter. The stake closed on March 1st, with 136
nominations.

THOROUGHBREDS.

Fred Collier, Sacramento, nominates: Marion by Malcolm,
bred to Norfolk; Balliuette by Monday, bred to Norfolk;
Sister to Lottery by Monday, bred to Norfolk; Irene Hard-
ing by Jack Malone, bred to Norfolk; Neapolitan (dead) by
War Dance, bred to Joe Hooker; Lara Winston by Norfolk,
bred to Joe Hooker; Countess Zeika by Norfolk, bred to Joe
Hooker. . .

E. J. Baldwin, Los Angeles, nominates: Jennie B. by
Glenelg, bred to Grinstead; Jennie D. by Glenelg. bred to
Grinstead; Blossom by Virgil, bred to Grinstead; Experiment
bv Monarchist, bred to Grinstead; Clara D. by Glenelg, br«d
to Grinstead; Athola by Glen Athol, bred to Grinstead; Sister
Anne by Glenelg, bred'to Grinstead; Josie C. by Leamington,
bred to Grinstead; Hermosa by Lexington, bred to Grinstead;
Santa Anita by Virgil, bred to Rutherford; Maggie Emerson
by Bavwood, bred to Rutherford; Ophir by Bay wood, bred
to Gano; Glenita by Glenelg, bred to Gano.

Joe Cotton, the Book-maker.

The New York Sporting World has this to say about Joe
Cotton, the well-known book-maker, now in attendance at the
Blood Horse Association spring meeting: He is one of the
best and most clear-headed judges of racing that the book-
making fraternity can boast. Pencillers, as a rule, know
little about racing and less about race-horses. That is per-
haps one reason why nearly all of them make money so fast.
One of the most successful ones prides himself on the fact
that he does not know one horse from another, and, in fact,
cannot make out the names of some of the turf contestants
when he sees them in print. Of course, there is a better class
of book-makers, but among these there is no man whose opin-
ion on a race I would sooner have than Cotton's. In addi-
tion, he is an admirable timer.

English Betting*.

Below will be found the latest odds quoted on the favorites
in the English Derby and the English Eclipse Stakes. The
Derby is a dash of one mile and a half, and will be run on
Wednesday, May 26th. The Eclipse Stakes is a dash of one
mile and a quarter, and is set for Friday, July 23d.

Derby— 1, 150 to 200 against Ormonde; 600 to 100 against
Minting; 650 to 100 against Saraband; 650 to 100 against The
Bard; 20 to 1 against Whitefriar; 20 to 1 against Murdoch.

Eclipse Stakes — 450 to 100 against St. Gatien, 5 yrs. (9st.
10 lb.); 450 to 100 against Bendigo, 6 yrs. (9 st.).

The Two-Minute Trotter.

"Mambrino" very sensibly remarks: "No trotting-bred
horse can run a mile in 1:55, and but few in two minutes.
Before he can trot a mile in two minutes he must be able to
maintain his pace running if required. In order to breed
him up to the requirements his veins will have to be well
charged with thorough blood, and probably to such a degree
that no amount of standard trotting blood would overcome
the 'running foolishness.' Hence we do not believe the colt
has yet been foaled that will trot a mile in two minutes."

Departed Greatness.

Ten years ago the fame of Smuggler exceeded that of any
entire horse in the country, his performances on the turf
that season being of so phenomenal a character as to place
him, as a trotter, far above any stallion that the world had
seen. It is true that he had previously made a record of
2:20, and in all of his races shown a rate of speed that indi-
cated his ability to go a mile at a clip about equal to that of
our fastest trotters, were he only able to maintain the pace
for the entire distance. It was on the strength of this speed
that his sale for §40,000 had been effected, the purchaser
being Col. H. S. Russell, of Boston, Mass., and the price,
although large, was not deemed an excessive one, because his
record of 2:20 was at that time the best ever made by an
entire horse, and had been equaled by but one other, Mam-
brino Gift. During the season of 1S75 Smuggler had trotted
some good races, but his first appearance in 1876 was marked
by such brilliant work as to at once stamp him as far and
away the fastest trotting stallion.

The date was July 15th, the place Belmont Park, Phila-
delphia, and Smuggler's only competitor was the chestnut
gelding Judge Fullerton, at that time in tbe prime of life and
at the zenith of his speed. It was thought by the knowing
ones that he would easily defeat Smuggler, but the brown
stallion had shown Col. Russell some marvelous trials in his
work, and was acting more steadily than ever before. He
showed the improvement that had been made in this respect
as soon as the scoring for the 6rst heat was begun, and those
who remembered his wondeiful bursts of speed felt that if he
continued to be controlled by his driver and kept at a trot,
Judge Fullerton, fit and fast as he was, would have no easy
task to beat him. The result proved that these people had
judged aright. Going steady and true as a clock, Smuggler
won the first heat in 2:I7£, made a dead heat in the second
mile with Fullerton in 2:18, and captured the third and
fourth heats in 2:17, 2:20. This was indeed a revelation.
The best previous stallion record had been three times beaten,
and once equaled by Smuggler in his first race of the year,
and the manner in which he did the work was such as to
presage still greater efforts from him before the campaign was
ended. Twelve days later he was to meet Goldsmith Maid in
the free-to-all race at Cleveland, and although nobody, save
perhaps his owner and driver, thougbthim capable of beating
the then Queen of the turf, his performance at Philadelpbia
was so great a one as to give added interest to the Cleveland
event. In this race the starters, besides the Maid and
Smuggler, were Lucille Golddust, Judge Fullerton and
Bodine, and all except the last-named were ready to help the
Maid win should she need assistance. The story of that
memorable race has been oft retold, and is still fresh in the

public mind. Goldsmith Maid, quick as a cat on her feet,
handy in recovering from a break, and an adept in scoring
and getting away when the word was given, won che first and
second heats in 2:15A, 2:17$, but the strain of such work,
after having been trained for several seasons to go but one
mile at top speed, told on her, and Smuggler won the nest
three heats in 2:16]. 2:19f, 2:17£. Marvin's famous finish in
the deciding heat, when he pulled out of a pocket on the
home stretch, and "snatched victory from the jawsof defeat,"
is still talked about by horsemen.

It was a great day for Smuggler, and had he been retired
after tbat race, with the luster of his splendid victory un-
dimmed by defeat, his name would always have been famous as
that of Goldsmith Maid's only conqueror when she was at her
best. But a different policy was pursued, and the following
week at Buffalo the grand little mare took ample revenge on
her Clevelaud conqueror. The race there had done her good,
while Smuggler, handicapped by muderous toe-weights, was
sore, and she distanced him in the second heat, trotting her
miles in 2:16, 2:15], 2:15. At Rochester the Maid did not
start, and Smuggler won in straight heats, the time of the
fastest mile being 2:I5f. Then came the great race at Hart-
ford. The stallion was in fine fettle and in the first and
second heats went to the front with comparative ease in
2:15.}, 2:17. The finish of the third mile was a desperate
struggle between Smugglerand the Maid, the judges announc-
ing a dead heat in 2:1 6f-, and then the mare went on and beat
the stallion in 2:17], 2:iS, 2:19|. Smuggler's record of 2:15],
made in this race, stood at the head of all performances by
stallions until Phallas and Maxey Cobb beat it in 1SS4, the
former trotting in 2:13f, and Cobb in 2:13]. Smuggler went
into the stud in 1S77 with all the prestige that performance
could give, and the best-bred mares in the land were sent to
his embrace. But in spite of it all he was not a success in
the stud, only three of his get having entered the 2:30 list,
and the fastest of these has a record but a fraction of a
second below 2:25. Last week the once-mighty Smuggler
was sold at auction in New York city. He is but twenty
years old, and in the full possession of his procreative faculties,
and yet there was so little competition for him that he was
purchased by Mr. F. G. Babcock, of Hornellsville, N. Y., for
§1,090. The fall was indeed a great one. — Breeders' Gazette.

How the Horse Editor Wrote up the Concert

The dramatic editor of one of the dailies, in a not very met-
ropolitan city, a few evenings ago, found himself with a
tragedy, an opera and a benefit concert on his hand. He
couldn't attend to them all himself, and as the concert was a
second-rate sort of affair he finally concluded to get one of
the boys to help him out. It so happened that the horse
editor was the only available man about the office. He was
not exactly the one that the dramatic editor would choose for
the work, but then the entertainment was not worth an
elaborate notice, and under the circumstances it was thought
he would do. So the city editor was taken into the plot, and
when the horse reporter got in from the pool rooms he was
met with the following:

"Got anything in particular to do to-night?!'
"Na-w!"

"Well, I want you to go around and report the concert."
"Do what?"

"Write a notice of the concert to-night. You need not
give them more than two sticks full, and fix it up the best
you know how."

"Wot's the matter with that chap in there that comes
around after tips every day and is always cussing me
because he don't win ?"

"You mean the dramatic editor?"
"Yes."

"Oh, he's got two other theaters on his hands and ain't got
time to attend to the concert, too."

"Well, by the memory of Joe Howell, if here ain't a pretty
go. Say have yon any idea that I will strike the winning
combination ?"

"Oh, yes, you will do it all right."

"And you will guarantee that the boss won't claim a foul
and rule me off the course?"
"Yes, I'll fix that."

"All right, then; give me a ticket to the grand stand, and
I'll fix you up if I don't get the red flag in the first heat."

So the city editor produced the pass, and the horse reporter,
after punching a hole through it and tying it to his button
hole with a white string, stalked out.

In about three hours he reappeared with a sort of doubtful
air about him, and, with a glance at a lithograph of Mollie
McCarty over his desk by way of refreshment, sharpened
his pencil and waded in. When he had finished he handed
his copy to the city editor and vanished like smoke. The
article as it was written by the horse editor did not appear
in the dramatic column next morning, but a few lines sufficed
to tell that there was such an event. The original article was
not destroyed, however. It went as follows:

There was an excellent crowd present at the concert last
night, the grand stand being well filled in every part. An
unusaal number of the fair sex graced the occasion, and the
varied colors of their dresses lent additional charm to the
beauty of the scene. The weather was delightful and the
sport good.

The first event on the programme was a chorus for all ages,
with some twenty entries, all of whom came to the post.
They got rather a bad start, Soprano running away with the
leadj Contralto second, Tenor third, Basso fourth, and the
others in a bunch at least twenty lengths away. At the
quarter there was no particular change, but goiDg doing the
back stretch around the turn all closed up, and from the head
of the stretch to the wire there was a terrific race. Soprano
staying the longest and winning by a neck, amidst uproari-
ous applause. It was a dead heat for second place among all
of the others.

The next event was a solo, with Selection, Olivette and
Soprano as entries. It proved, however, a walk-over for the
latter, as Selection and Olivette failed to show up. Soprano
caused a great sensation, however, by an unexpected spurt
down the home stretch, and there was great enthusiasm as she
dashed under the wire with a terrific shriek.

Next came the great event of the day, a quartette between
Soprano, Contralto, Tenor and Basso. At the start Soprano
was in the lead for a few strides, but Contralto passed her,
and taking the track, set tbe pace at a lively rate, closely
followed by Tenor, Basso in the rear. Going down the back
stretch Soprano was let out, and steadily gained on the
leaders. Round the turn all fairly flew, and while at the
head of the stretch Tenor showed clear for a moment, Soprano
passed him as they straightened for home, and though he
struggled with desperate energy, she came on straight and
game, and won a capital race at the top of her voice, the other
three completely drowned out. The excitement was intense,
and the winner, who is a handsome bay filly, was recalled
again and again. A duet between Tenor and Basso, and an-

other chorus for all ages wound np the sport. Space will not
permit an extended description of these events, but it is
enough to say that they were both taken in good shape, by
Tenor, who is a splendidly builtbut rather leggy gelding from
the east.

On the whole, it was a very interesting evening's sport,
and the audience left highly delighted.

The Trotting Horse.

Of all the classes of horses that are bred from the 2,300
pound draft animal to the most diminutive Shetland pony,
the trotting-bred horse is adapted to the largest variety of
uses, and is by odds the best and most popular general pur-
pose horse. For heavy work, of course, he falls far below the
draft. He cannot cling to the stony pavement and draw after
him near the tonage that this class of horses can; neither can
he skip over tbe course with the speed of the thoroughbred;
but on the road, in going great distances, dispatching busi-
ness on the farm, and in every sphere where light, quick
work is required, he is unexcelled. In our large cities
the labor of the horse is so classified that each
animal is sent to his own particular branch of
industry; but in the village and on the farm the major-
ity of the people are not sufficiently well fixed to be
able to keep the several classes. To these the trotting horse
is of the greatest utility. He will answer for plowing and
ordinary farm teaming and marketing; is in his element
when driven for pleasure, and plays a successful role as a
general purpose horse. Like the thoroughbred or the draft,
he has a specialty. This is for drawing light buggies and
carriages, and in this he has no competitor, but we do not
believe that nature has better combined the qualities of the
all-purpose horse than is found in the trotter. As to his
production as a business venture the authorities differ.
There are no institutions that have been of better service
to the country than our establishments for the
breeding of roadsters, nor do we think there are any that
can be made more remunerative after they have obtained a
reputation of honest merit. But it takes much longer to do
this than it does to make a success of draft horses. The trot-
ter, to be valuable as such, must not only have the best of
breeding, but he must have skillful handling. He must rely
upon his gait largely, and the grower'must be a thorough
horseman . The draft field is easier tilled, as size is the principle
thing that speaks and training cuts no figure, heavy horses
being natural workers. But if the grower nas the capital
and the rime, and will establish a stud of the best trotting
families, train thoroughly, and show by deeds the merits of
his produce, there is no question as to his great and perma-
nent success. — Rocky Mountain Husbandman.

Naming Fast Trotters.

It is rather curious to trace out the origin of the names of
many fast horses as entered in the trotting and pacing record.
We all know how Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See came by their
cognomens, but the origin of some of the others are only
known to the oldei horsemen. Goldsmith Maid, for instance,
was originally Goldsmith's mare, so called from her owner
and breeder, Mr. Alden Goldsmith of Orange county, N. Y.
Goldsmith, by the way, has a very happy faculty of bestow-
ing euphonious or appropriate names on his horses. For
example, Bodine, Alley, Driver, Huntress, Sister, Trio, the
last three being sisters and very fast. Rams, who was the
first to lower Goldsmith Maid's record, belonged to a Long
Island farmer named Conkling, whose son returned from col-
lege and was asked to bestow a name on the likely colt.
With a reminiscence of his classical studies and a prophetic
intuition of the horse's future, he chose tbe Latin adjective
signifying "rare." St. Jnlien receiving his name from a
brand of wine — baptized in claret, as it were. Clingstone
belonged to ex-Lieutenant-Governor Pond, of Conneciicut,
who owned a large orchard of clingstone peaches, and desired
as much success with the horse as he had with the fruit.
Butterscotch belonged to an old candy pedler at Grand Haven,
Mich., who made it one of the conditions of sale that the
horse should bear the name of that sweet and sticky article
of confectionery. Some horses have risen to distinction
undernames that were bestowed upon them by mistake.
Among these is Kibono. The owner wished to call him Cui
Boeo, but through the ignorance of the trainer and the entry
clerk the horse's name appeared as Kibono. Having made a
success under the latter appellation it was thought best not
to change it. Another horse was baptized King Pharaoh, but
his trainer knew more about games of chance than he did
about the Egyptian monarch, ana the animal has gone as
King Faro ever since. One horse, on account of infirmities,
was to be called Deaf and Dumb, which the erratic spelling
of his trainer shortened to Defeudum. As it costs $50 to
change the name of a horse after it has once been entered,
Defendum flourishes to this day. Changes frequently take
place, however.

Foxhall.

Mr. William Day, the great Euglish trainer who trained Fox-
hall for Mr. Keeue, says, in his new book of reminiscences of
the turf, that Foxhall is tbe greatest horse that he ever trained,
and that his winning of the Cambridgeshire was perhaps the
most marvelous performance on record, in proof of which Mr. •
Day says, "He met the very best Held tbat ever ran for it or any
other handicap. To show this I need only remark that he gave
Lucy Glitters (who had just run third in the St. Leger, being
only beaten a length and three-quarters from Iroquois) 35
lbs., Triston 19 lbs, Corrie Roy 37 lbs. These, the next year,
were about the two best four-year-olds in England. Moreover,
he gave Wallenstein and Pineus, two fairly good four-year-
olds, 29 lbs. and 35 lbs. respectively, and Etona 2d 44 lbs., a
horse that had won a welter handicap with 130 lbs. on him,
and having winners of several ra,ces behind him. Besides in
the thirty-one horses that ran in the Cambridgeshire that year
were Bend Or (winner of the Derby in 1SS0), Peter, Petronel,
Scobell, and many of our fastest horses. Foxhall evidently
was thus 16 or IS lbs. better than Iroquois, winner of that
year's Derby and St. Leger. For Bend Or, in the Cambridge-
shire gave Foxhall S lbs. for tbe year, and received more than
that beating, aud to Scobell Foxball gave 15 lbs. and 5 or 7 (
lbs. beating. Bend Or gave Iroquois 14 lbs. in the Champion
Stnkes, aud Scobell met him at even weights, and both
defeated him easily."

Senator Leland Stanford has several colts by Foxhall at his
Palo Alto Stock farm. They are out of some of the English
mares purchased by tbe Senator in England a few years ago,
as follows: imp. chestnut filly, yearling, out of Queen Bess by '
Strathcouan; imp. brown colt, yearling, out of imp. Goneaway
by North Lincoln; imp, bay colt, yearling, out of imp. Fairy
Rose by Kisber;imp. chestnut colt, yearling, out of imp. Cut-
away by Parmesan; and imp. bay filly, yearling, out of imp,
Amalia by Salvator.

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ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, 1^82; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpsok.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Colambine, by A. 31. Richmond,
second dam. Colombia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp Monarch.
Fourth data, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce 's American Stud Book.
Anteros will make the season of lS56at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, UaL; season to end the loth of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is 15'. hands" high, and weighed on 10th
of February 1,007^ pounds. He is a colt of immense power, and yet so
highly finished as to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
gives promise of trotting as fast as l>is celebrated brothers, and had it
not been tor an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 41 sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hnrtiug his stifle,
■which necessitated throwing him oul of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed.

TERMS.

Fiftv dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a sun of E) ectioueer and Columbine
can be obtaiued for so low a term.

Good pasture at §2 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
but no responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Breeder and
Sportsman of Feluuarv 2Cth.

Address " «. H. MORRISON, Oakland, Cal. , r

4.'. 1'ARPENTER. Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus" dam bv Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
2d dam by Pilot, jr. ueorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson^bv Young Bashaw,

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteen hands three inches
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old be won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in 5:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 34 seconds, and last Fall just after being taken ont of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:3). It will be seen that Alpheus represents fourof
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
and Pilot, Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of £50,000 in roa'ich races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twentv-one with records of 2:26 or better, seven of 2;2l) or better, and
four o"f 2 :1S or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2: 15, who trotted one of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief has produced, among
inanv others. Lady Thorn, record of 2:18}£. Pilot, Jr., has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S.. Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 230. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1SS6 at the stable of the undersigned
at Marysvilie, at -540 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH, A sent.

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbot's ford will make the season of 1886 at the Oak-
land Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Tonng Colurn
bus. "Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief , son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2 :19j, by Woodford,
son of Kosciusko, by SirArcby.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies aired by him at Woodburn, not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21.':. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or better— Abbotsford 2:19*. Malice 2:193,
Manetta 2:19.V, Manibrino Dudley 2:20$, Convoy 2:22*, Magenta 2:24*.
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:212 (sire of Patron, a-year-old record 2;19&),
Bacbel 2:2bJ, Inca2:27, Lady Mcratridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29*. Geo. A. Aver
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2 :14 . It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals oat of selected mares.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2 :30 list, and only two of them . Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 230 performers is withina fraction of one in seven. In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian. son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15V, Adelaide 12:19], Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2:25, Faustina 2 :2t*2
Phil Sheridan, Jr. 2:29*. Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms,

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
free of charge , if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGENT,
Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION. SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GFORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Chris tmau by Todhunter's
Mambrino, sou of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1.260 poundsi, combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 represematives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2 :25 or better, 9 of 2 :2l or better, and 4 of 2 :1 8 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, aad do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire.

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Yiilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to i"40t).

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1880, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S40 for the season, or 525 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferioriiy to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

JIAYIB BRYSOY Stockton, Cal

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season' for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bav horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18^, in fifth
heat." Sired hy George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list.a
greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patchen, the best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:lSJ-+' ; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:19W,by isee ley's American star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $230 the season. Mares not proving with fual may be retained
the nest season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides niv own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse. 5 years old, 16^' hands, weight 1 ,275 pounds . Sired by
Almont.the great sire of trottcs. dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond Jam by Sidi Haniet, sou of Virginian, he by Sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by Bit-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief ; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1S&4, with 2a in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get iB attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners i*f public races. Le
Grand has never beentrained, but shows the actiouand speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:iiO or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
anv stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, J should certainly
claim it for 1 .e Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial toa successful race-horse. His colts all show well, andarevery
promising, both in speed and stvle.

Terms, ?75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage. 56 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment In all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

YYM. CORBITT.
SanMaLeo,or21S California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED HIRRAH.

First dam, Touog Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, bv imp. Trustee,

Thir.t dam, Bonnets o' Blue, by ^iir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, by ^ir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud B<~ok.

Thr.e Cheers will make the ensuing season, iroin February 13th to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms. W0 the season.

Pasturage at $5 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there is plenty of grass and water.

There is a fine combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. Hissire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England, The union of New-
minster, Bay Middleton and Conius blood with that of Prlaui, the
"Stout Carton," and Sir Archy, is practically as good as can be. For the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to. his BUCdesswas
very great; and next in Importance to high ricing fnrm is good looks,
which is eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form of Three
Cheers is nearly a model. The only fault that can be found is that he is
a big horse on short legs. In this day, when there is such a tendency
to "legginess" and ligh- limbs, this can scarcely be called a fault. lit.-
has as much bone and tendon as in a majority of horses of 1.2U0 pounds,
and muscles in like proportion. With all ofthia power he is a horse of
the finest finish, his he;id being especially beautiful. He bears a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam of Nev. minster, and still greater
to ner sire, Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of hi- nay In
England. There is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will get r;ic^.
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to be a producer of
trotting speed. His daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile in 3:40, which proves that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.
THOMAS JOKES, Agent.
Oakland Trotting Park,

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:1 &§•.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February 1'Jth to June 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
He is a tritie over 16 hands high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar

fower, and taken in all is as rim ly shaped as any trotting-bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1381.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:11, at three year,
in 2:293^, at four years in 2:iy^. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when first issued bv the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4 :52, and that so easily as io
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:J0.
andifanyone should think differently I will wager 31. i.00 that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 11th, and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo. 2:10)4 the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His youuger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives Indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four ot Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tne most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:2n, and as she was foaled in 1833, there is strong likelihood that many
others willfo'.low which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

Bl ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie .Scotland.
Third ;am, Young' Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
Sfe Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

Sloo, tne season, with the privilege of return the next sea son, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stnd. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE: FOALED MAT
6, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Yonng Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Realitv, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
?1 50 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form be is as nearly the model of a
trotter as a Dy horse living. He has earned a record of 2J6J during
the vear 1885) being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OF CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May li. 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by Jamee
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire The
Maistor (18-16); sire, Merry Tom (536); sire. Market. The Maister (1846),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (386), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam* Merry Tom (536), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy i714), iroare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct, 1, 1886, ?20; single leap, SI 5.

TRUMPETTE.

Trnmpette Is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on him— foaled
in May, 1879, and Is 16* bands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 28C5, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison.
Pontine, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is much
admired for his bleb form and beauty. He Is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is well broke, and (a
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886,520; Single leap $15.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any luanr
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsiM
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

I. UE I IKK Pr
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April 10

Messrs. Dwyer Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y., have sold through
Mr. B. G. Bruce, Lexington, Ky., to Captain J. L. Harris,
Hnrstbourne Stock farm, St. Mathews, Ky., the six-year-old
bay horse George Kinney, by imp. Bonnie Scotland, dam
Kathleen by Lexington, for 310,000:

John Kelly, of Chicago, 111., has sold to F. J. Berry, same
place, the grey gelding Robin, 2:24£, by Enfield, dam the
dam of Don, 2:22}. Price $1,000.

John Sherman, the noted horse-trainer, died at his home
near Concord, in Contra Costa county recently. He was ill
for several months, and an autopsy disclosed the fact that
he died from aneurism of the heart.

L. J. Eose, of San Gabriel, has purchased from Messrs'
Simmons & Ferguson, the two-year-old bay filly, by Dictator,
dam Belle Erasheld, 2:20, by Viley's Cripple.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS
Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Tliree-year-oM Record, 18:185 1-18.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15J<; hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. It. G. Stoner, PuriB, Ky.

Steinwav, by Strathmore, (-1081, Hire of Santa Clans, record2:!75s";
Tucker, 2;ia^, and 17 in all, with returtlK below 2:30.

First dam, Abbess, bv Albion, (sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:2-1, he by
Halcorn, he by Virginian, a son of Sir Aroby .

Second dam, bv Marshal Ney, he by imp. . Emancipation,

Third dam, by Bertrand.a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four vears old 'l:2Sy., Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of CJ. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wisner,
Bysdyk Stock Farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Wylo very high as a brood-
mare, and also her produce. Steinway has only 47 livj iig foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, bo far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat2:5uat two years old.
With his natural speed, and fro*n a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fall to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
§75 for the season, or 9100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, lfij^ hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1S82.
MY SUETAN.

Record2;24, sire of Ruby, 2:19?4', Sweetheart, 2 :22-V, Eva, 2:23M, Kismet
thrije-vear-ohi, -: -o .'■■■ . stam butil, 2:2ii1-:-;, Alcazar, tw u-y ear-old, 2:2'.) ¥■.

First dam, bv Thorndale, record 2:U2W, sire of Edwin Thome, :-i:lB14,
Dai By dale, 2:) 93f.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, bv Manibrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by MamhrLuo Paymaster, he by Mambrino, son cf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward, 2 :25K.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speeda 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him a horse of great promise. Terms, 575 for the season, or
8100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1881, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
E. West, Kentucky. "

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:33, FJgmont, four-year-old, 2:28&,
Superior, four -year-old, 2:29.

First dam, by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21^, sire of Abbotsford,2:19;!i',
and Pancoast, 2:2I;!i, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19^;.

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
Rosalind, 2:21^', Thornedale, 2:22' <-;, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy. 2:16^, Convoy, 2:22 J£.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy,

Fourth dam, by Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpeter, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First clam, Caraptown, by Messenger Duroc (10G). sire of Prospero.
2:20, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Kelson, three-year-old
stall ion, 2:26, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet.

Fourth dam, Virgo, bv Roe's Abdallah Chief,

Fifth dam. Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp, Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotters'
out last seaBon, 1885. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recora 2;19X,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms $50,
for the season, or §75 to insure.

CRBSCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1831, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATHMORE,

Sire of Tucker, 2 :19>$.

First dam, by Almont, sire of Fanny Wither8poon,2:l(5;tf .
Second dam, bv Brignoli,2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22W
Lady Turpin, 2:23.
Third dam, bv Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.
Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp. Diomed.
Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, 3ire of Goldsmith M aid, 2:14.
FirBt dam, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thorne,2:l8X.
Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams' of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
:See.

Brignoll.by Mambrino Chief , sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21}*;.
First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.
■Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, boh of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, flnlBh and
■style. His breeding 1b royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother, Col. R. U. Stoner Bays can heat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchtiy, 2:18^, McMahon,
2:19W, and Durango, 2:23. Ctcbco in his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stifie sur-
passes that of either Strathmore or Almont. Terms, $10 for the season.

Major Campbell Brown, Spring Hill, Tenn., lost on March
15th the biood-maie Sue Monday by Pilot, Jr., dam Kate
Tabor by Mambrino Messenger.

Archer and Wood, the two noted English jockeys, accord-
ing to the income tax assessment, made last year respectively
$50,000 and $45,000.

PACIFIC COAST-
BLOOD HORSE

Association.

Spring Racing Meeting 1886.

SATURDAY, April 10th.

TUESDAY, April 13th.

THURSDAY, April 15th.

SATURDAY, April 1 7th.

PROGRAMME.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, and
■ending Augimt 1st, lSSfi, attlie Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills payaole invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
proving with foal tu Steinway or Cook's Damblelonian can bo returned
free tbe next Henson, that is, where the parties breed by the BeaBon.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the D'uke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the preBeutowner,
Seth Cook, Esq.

Pasturage, ?1 per month. Extra care taken of mares and coltB, but no
liability for accidents or escapes. Mareasentln care of McCleverty &
Nublett, Fashion stable, Oakland; S. J. Bennett., Martinez,, or D. S.
Smalley's Stable, Haywards.will immediately be forwarded to the Farm,

Address

Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley,

Cook Farm, Danvlllet

FIRST DAY-Satur<Iay, April iOtli.

First Race, No. 1.- INTRODUCTION PURSE, S400, of which S50 to the
second horse; for all ages; maidens allowed 5 pounds. One mile.

Second Race, No. 2.— THE CALIFORNIA STAKES, for two-year-olds,
foals of 1884; S50 entrance, !?25 forfeit, or §10 if declared out on or
before Jan. 1st 1886, with -SJno added ; second horse to save stake. Half
a mile. Closed Aug 15, 1885, with 37 entries, of which 12 declared.

Third Race, No. 3.— THE TRIAL STAKES, for all ages; ?25 entrance;
SI 0 if declared out on or before March 10th, 188G, with $750 added, of
■which S50 to the second horse; maidens if 3 years old, allowed 5
pounds ; if 4 years old or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 4. --THE "WINTERS STAKES, for three-year-olds;
$100 each, S25 forfeit, with $300 added; second horse to receive £05l);
third to save stake. One mile and a half. Closed Aug. 1st, 1884, with
11 entries.

Fifth Race, No. 5.— SELLING PURSE, S400, of which S50 to the
second horse, for all ages; fixed valuation $2,000; two pounds allowed
for each $100 below, and three pounds added for each $100 above fixed
valuation. One mile and a sixteenth.

SECOND DAY, Tuesday, April 13th.

First Race, No. 6.— PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the second horse;
for all ages. "Winner of Introduction Purse on the first day to carry
rule weight; all others allowed 6 pounds. Seven eighths of a mile.

Second Race, No. 7. -THE VERNAL STAKES for two-year-old fillies;
S20 entrance; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, I8bfi, with
$400 added, of which $50 to the second. Five-eighths of a mile.

Third Race, No. 8. -THE OCEAN STAKES, for three-year-olds, $25
each ; $10 if declared out on or before March 10th, 1886. with $600 added,
of which $50 to the second horse. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No 9. -SELLING PURSE, $400, of which $50 to the
second horse ; for all ages ; conditions as to weights the same aB in No.
5. One mile and an eighth .

THIRD DAY -Thursday, April I 5th.

First Race, No. 10.— SELLING PURSE. $400, of which $50 to the sec-
ond horse; conditions as to weights the same as in No. 5. Mile heats.

Second Race, No. 11.— THEGANO STAKES, for two-year-olds,foals of
1884, $50 entrance, S25 forfeit, or $10 if declared out on or before Jan.
] , 1886, with §400 added, second to save stake. Stake to be named after
winner, if Gano's time (1:15) is beaten. Three-ouarters of a mile.
Closed AuguBt 15, 1885, with 40 entries, of which 11 declared.

Third Race, No. 12. THE CUYAMA STAKES, a handicap for all ages.
$50 entrance, $25 forfeit; $10 if declared out, with S600 added, second
horse to save stake. "Weights announced on the second day of the
meeting, at 10 o'clock A. m. Declarations to be made to the Secretary,
or in the entry box at the track, on or before G o'clock p. m., of the day
preceding the race. One mile and a quarter.

Fourth Race, No. 13.— THE SPIRIT OF THE TIMES STAKES, for
three- year-olds ; $100 entrance, $25 forfeit, with $300 added, second to
receive $150; third to save stake. One mile and three-quarters. Closed
August 1, 1885, witbl6 entries.

FOURTH DAY, Saturday, April IStli.

First Race, No. 14. -THE EUREKA STAKES, for two-year-olds; $10
each from starters only, with $400 added, of which $50 to the second
horse. Winners of the California, Vernal or Gano Stakes at this meet-
ing to carry 3 pounds, of any two 5 pounds, of the three 7 pounds
extra. Half a mile.

Second Race, No. 15. -THE RESAOA STAKES, for three-year-old
fillieB; $25 each; $10 if declared out on or before March 10, 1880, with
§500 added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or three -
year-old race other than handicaps at this meeting to carry 5 pounds
extra. "Weighis not cumulative. One mile and an eighth.

Thtrd Race. No. 16.— THE PACIFIC STAKES, for all ages; $100
entrance, $50 forfeit, with $1,000 added; second horse to receive
$150; third to save stake; three-year-olds to carry 90 pounds; four-
year-oldB 108 pounds; five-year-olds and upwards 114 pounds. Two
miles.

Fourth Race, No. 17.-CONSOLATION PURSE, $250, of which $50
to second; for non-winners at this meeting; 5 pounds allowed for
each time beaten, but no horse permitted to start with less than 7G
poundB. One mile.

CONDITIONS.

Starters In ai-l raceb must be named to the Secretary, or in the entry
box at the track, on or before 6 o'clock p. M., of the day preceding the
race. There will be no deviation from this rule.

Parties not having colors already registered will be required to re-
cord colors at the time of making entries, and alter record will rot be
allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free i'or starters in purses. Non-starters can declare out at
6p m. the day preceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judge, and in such case ten
per cent, on amount of purse must be paid.

The Association reserves the right to postpone races on account of
unfavorable weather or other BUihclent cauBe.

All entries to BtakeBaud purses must be made on or before Saturday,
February 20, 1880, with the Secretary, Ed. S. Culver, Room G, 15u8 Mont-
gomery street, San Francisco. To be valid they must be delivered
to the Secretary, or plainly postmarked on or before the day of closing,
Feb. 20th.

J. E, RATHBONF. President.

ED. S. CULVER. Secretary.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
weighs 1,400 lbs.; is well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large flowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispusitioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
Bmoot.h, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a nrst-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2 :4u without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the State.
This seems like a laree assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, IV. volume "Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d.— He is larger and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than anv other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, hay, brown or
black in color. He has never Bired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over l.ioO pounds even from small mares.

3d.— His colts are strong boned, fine styled, good dispositioned, and ail
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always usetul on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.
Pedigree.
Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by "Whipple's Hamble"
tonian, be by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2:26£, private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it intei«sting
to call at my place , where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two-year-old colts of
"Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from $75 to $100 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of his colts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. "Whippleton will stand at the low
price of $30 for the season. Choicest pasture at $4.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

FKED W. EOEBER, St. Helena,
Or call at Vineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MBNLO.

WILL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.
Terms $75 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 152 hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.

Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton(son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Russell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2:21}.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage $3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. DWYER, San Jose,

Ranclio Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNBR,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington tMftre, by Lexington.

Season Commencing 1'cbrunry 5lll ami Ending

June 15III. INH6.

"TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE AIIUTi: STAI.1.IOXS.

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the Beasou, at $10 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address JOHN MAtKETf, Superintendent,

Sacrninento,Cu],

1886

IPxs fpvm^er und ^r^Ummu

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The Breeding: of Ellen Swigert,
Conda and Kishemcower.

Editor Breeder a>"d Sportsman: — I well
know, you. and yonr readers know, that there
18 always some men in a community that like
to talk about things that they know nothing
about, and the pedigree of a horse or a mare is
one thing they have no right to dispute or
doubt until proven in black or white. There
is too much of this going on in this state, and
it is time it should be stopped. I always
stand ready at any time to protect an honest
pedigree and frown down a dishonest one.
At the sale of the estate of the late Daniel
Cook, February 2S, 1SS3, there were some
brood-mares, two tillies and the chestnut
colt Conda by Abbotsford, dam Kitty Tricks,
sold. As to the age and breeding of
Conda, he is known as the W. T. Coleman
colt, and is now at the Bay District track in
the stable of the "hero" 0. A. Hickok. This
colt was foaled March 6, 1SS2, and he was
sired by Abbotsford, 2:19.V. The brood-
mares, that I have learned from some
of the would-be-pedigree givers, are: Brown
mare Ellen Swigert by Swigert, 650, sire of
Winnie Wick, 2:24i; Calmus, 2:24], and
nine others with records better than
2:30. First dam by Goldsmith's Abdallah,
a son of Volunteer; second dam by Morgan
Star. Swigert was got by Alexander's Nor-
man, daniBlondina by Mambrino Chief; second
dam the Burch mare (the dam of Rosalind,
2:2 If, and Donald 2:27). by Parker's Brown
Pilot, a son of old Copperbottom. The nest
mare is Kishemcower by Hamlet 160, by Vol-
unteer 55. Hamlet is the sire of Pantlind,
2:20; Truro. 2:22£, Leontine, 2:23^ and the
sire of the dams of Cyclone, 2:23i, and Thorn-
less, 2:2S|. Her first dam Jennie by Star
Davis, he by imp. Glencoe; second dam by
old Pilot. The above is the pedigree given in
the catalogue at the sale February 28, 1883.
Kishemcower was purchased by the late
Daniel Cook from Mr. F. S. Malone, of San
Francisco, and the above pedigree is the one
he gave with the mare. Mr. R. Todhunter's
letter proves it to me as being the correct
pedigree. These two mares, Ellen Swigert
and Kishemcower, are owned by Mr. D. M.
Reavis, Chico, the owner of Blackbird, 2:22.
By request of Mr. Reavis, and to do justice
to Mr. S. White, of Petaluma, who purchased
Charity, by Steinway, dam Kishemcower,
and Mr. Rush who bought her full sis-
ter Capella, a year younger, and Mr. Reavis
who owns a full brother to Charity
and Capella, I will now like to state my little
proposition. I will bet any part of §500 that
that every word that I have said about the
colt Conda and Ellen Swigert is true, and
prove it in black and white. When we give
the pedigree of any of our stock it is always
guaranteed. Dear Mr. Editor, for the benefit
of the above owners of mares and tillies, I ask
you to please publish Mr.Ryland Todhunter'ss
letter just received by me.

Yours, very truly,

Samuel Gamble,
Supt. Horse Dept., Cook Farm, Danville Cal.
Dover, Lafayette Co., Missouri.

Samuel Gamble, Danville, Cal:— Yours of
March 16th at hand, making inquiry about
the breeding of the bay mare Kishemcower.
She was foaled in 1S71 or 1S72, by Hamlet, son
of Volunteer, dam Jennie by Star Davis, a
son of imp. Glencoe; second dam a bay pacing
mare by old Pilot; third dam by old Abdallah.
This mare, the third dam, was bred by a Mr.
Hillock, of Kentucky, who was overseer for
Mr. J. W. Hunt, the grandfather of General
John MorgaD. at the time, Mr. Hunt had old
Abdallah at his farm in Kentucky. I have
always believed this pedigree to be correct. The
dam of Jennie got her pacing qualities from old
Pilot. At that time the Pilots were little
thought of in Kentucky. I had Kishemcower,
TJlverston by Lesinton, and a number of
others brought to Missouri in 1873, and I
think Kishemcower was then a yearling. I
sold her and a carload of others to Sprague
and Akers, and Akers took quite a number of
them to California. I expect this pedigree is
about as correct as any in the stad-book.

Idol Boy, the colt I gave General Cheatham
of Tennessee, when I sold him a half-interest
in Idol, son of Mambrino Chief (called Peck's
Idol), is a trotter and a sire of trotters. He is
out of Jennie by Star Davis. They all trot or
produce trotters. Most respectfully,

R. TODHUNTER.

The Coney Island Jockey Club is to be com-
mended for the excellent move it has taken of
providing to increase the fund for disabled
jockeys. By making one-half of the surplus
obtained on the sale of a horse in a selling
race go to the fund, it will soon be swelled to
respectable proportions, and be made capable
of doing considerable toward alleviating want
and suffering. By this progressive step, the
old system of asking charity whenever an
accident occurred will be abolished. The
other racing associations would do well to pat-
tern after the Coney Island Jockey Club in
this humane step, as with the constant growth
of racing in this con ntry is a constant
increase of the dangers of race-riding. The
fund now contains $588.

Secretaries of trotting associations, and all
others interested, should bear in mind that all
communications and statements of accounts
bearing on the coming investigation of the
books of the Secretary of the National Trot-
ting Association must be in the hands of the
committee on or before Thursday, April 15th.
All communications should be addressed to
E. S. Edwards, Box 242, Newark, N. J.

Palo Alto Trotters Engaged In
Kentucky.

The Palo Alto Stock Farm has made the
following nominations in the Futurity Stakes
of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders-
Association for 1SSS and 1S89.

Futurity Stakes for two-year- olds, 1SSS, for
the produce of mares served in 1SS5 (all foals
of 1SS6). To be trotted during the fall meet
ing of the Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders'
Association at Lexington, Kentucky, 1S8S,
mile heats to harness, best two in three, S25
entrance, of which $5 is forfeit to accompany
the nomination of the mare. The Association
to acid $100. Thirty days before the meeting
those wishing to start shall pay the additional
$20 or be declared. Closed with 9S nomina-
tions.
Palo Alto Stock Farm's Columbine by A. W.

Richmond to Electioneer.
Same, Dame Winnie by Planet to Electioneer.
Same, Sontag Dixie by Toronto Sontag to

Electioneer.
Same, Lady Ellen by Carr's Mambrino to

Electioneer.
Same, May by Wildidle to Electioneer.
Same, Beautiful Bells by the Moor to Elec-
tioneer.
Same, Mary by Fred Low to Ansel.
Same, Glencora by Mohawk Chief to Ansel.
Same, Rebecca by General Benton to Ansel.
Same, Wave by Electioneer to General Benton.
Same, Arol by Electioneer to General Benton.
Same, Mamiejby HambletoniaD, Jr., to Pied-
mont.
Same, Joy by Don Victor to Piedmont.
Same, Extra by Electioneer to Piedmont.
Same, Lizzie Whips by Enquirer to Clay.
Same, Martie by Whipple's Hambletonian to

Clay.
Same, Gipsey by Paul's Abdallah to Whips.
Same, Lady Thorne, Jr., by William's Mambri-
no to Whips.
Same, Addie by Hambletonian Chief to Whips.
Futurity Stakes for three -year- olds. 18S9,
for the produce of mares served in 1SS5, mile
heats to harness, best three in five. To be
trotted in 18S9. In all other respects condi-
tioned as the Futurity Stakes for two-year-olds,
1S88. Closed with 101 nominations.
Palo Alto Stock Farm's Columbine by A. W.

Richmond to Electioneer.
Same, Dame Winnie by Planet to Electioneer.
Same, Sontag Dixie by Toronto Sontag to

Electioneer.
Same, Lady Ellen by Carr's Mambrino to

Electioneer.
Same, May by Wildidle to Electioneer.
Same, Beautiful Bells by The Moor to Elec-
tioneer.
Same, Mary by Fred Low to Ansel.
Same, Glencora by Mohawk Chief to Ansel.
Same, Rebecca by Gen. Benton to Ansel.
Same, Wave by Electioneer to Gen. Benton.
Same, Aral by Electioneer to Gen. Benton.
Same, Mamie by Hambletonian, Jr., to Pied-
mont.
Same, Joy by Don Victor to Piedmont.
Same, Extra by Electioneer to Piedmont.
Same, Lizzie Whips by Enquirer to Clay.
Same, Emma Robson by Woodburn to Clay.
Same, Mattie by Whipple's Hambletonian to

Clay.
Same, Gypsy by Paul's Abdallah to Whips.
Same, Lady Thorn, Jr., by William's Mam-
brino to Whips.
Same, Addie by Hambletonian Chief to Whips.

Imported From England-

The two following four-year-old thorough-
bred stallions have been imported from Eng-
land by Mr. William Easton, of New York.
Surge, chestnut, by Coltness by King Tom,
dam Surf by Lifeboat — Parvenu (own sister to
Pliebeiau, winnerof the Middle Park Plate), by
Joskin; third dam Queen Elizabeth by Auto-
crat; fourth dam Bay Rosalind by Orlando.

Kingston, bay. by Hampton — Last Love by
Annadale — Executrix by Liverpool — Hand-
maiden by Walton. Hampton is by Lord
Chifden — Lady Langden (Sir Bevy's dam), by
Kettledrum, her dam Haiicot by Mango or
Lanecost — Queen Mary by Gladiator. Anna-
dale, the sire of Last Love, was a son of
Touchstone — Rebecca (Alice Hawthorne's
darn}, by Lottery.

Both these horses are believed to be per-
fectly sound, are close upon 16 hands, of great
power and symmetry, and capital bone.
They are also quiet to ride, and suitable either
to race or to be put at once to the stud.

Surge, 1882, by Coltness— Surf. Surf,
foaled 1878, by Lifeboat — Parvenu (sister to
Plebeian), by Joskin, her dam Queen Eliza-
beth by Autocrat — Bay Rosalind by Orlando.
Coltness (sire of many winners) is by King
Tom — Thormanby by Thorman — Sunflower
(the dam of Sunbeam) by Bay Middleton by
Sultan — Cobweb. Coltness, as a two-year-old,
won the New Stakes at Ascot, value 820 sovs.,
by two lengths, from twelve runners, and ran
a dead heat for the Sussex Stakes at Good-
win. As a three-year-old he won the Eight-
eenth Ascot Biennial, value 711 sovs., by six
lengths, beating among others, Petrarch; also
the Post Sweepstakes, value 900 sovs., and
the Racing Stakes at Goodwood; the great
Yorkshire Stakes, value 535 sovs., and the St.
Leger Stakes, over two miles, at Newmarket,
value 750 sovs., by twelve lengths, beating
Skylark. As a four-year-old he won the Alex-
andria Plate, over three miles, at Ascot, value
1, 150 sovs., by eight lengths, and the Twenty-
fifth Bentick Memorial at Goodwood, value
287 sovs., thus proving himself both a speedy
horse and a great stayer. — Spirit of the Times.

Trotting Meeting in Germany.

Herr Wm. Mcessinger, the purchaser of the
American trotters Zoe B. and Amelia C, writes
to the New York Spirit of the Times, under date
of March 10th, that there has been organized in
Germany a trotting club, to be known as the
Frankfort-on-the-Maine Trotting Club. He
also enclosed a programme of its tirst meeting,
which will be held June 3d and 6th. He says,
we hope to have at our meeting the best trot-
ters of France, Russia, Austria, Italy and Ger-
many, and there will be hot contests between
the various breeds, as there are pure-bred
French and Russian trotters coming into com-
petition with the Americans, such as Amelia
C, and Zoe B., Amber, Frances Alexander,
Van Buren Girl, Lynwood, Nellie Patchen
and others.

The programme enclosed embraces eight
races for the two days, modeled after the
American plan, and to be trotted under our
roles. On the first day the sport opens
with a race under saddle, for horses owned
and ridden by members; distance one
mile and a quarter. Then follows a heat
race, three in five, to rule, for a Durse of
1,500 marks, or about $360 in United States
money, in two premiums. This for horses of
the second class. The third race is for horses
of tbe first class; purse, 2,200 marks, divided
in three moneys. The fourth race is inter-
national for horses not entered in any other
class; premiums, 4,400 marks, divided in
three moneys. The programme for the second
day begins with a race for teams owned and
driven by members, non-winners of money;
distance one mile and a quarter. Thesecond
is a heat race for horses of the third class, or
those which have not won a prize in the first
or second classes. The third event is an
international race under saddle, to carry not
less than 130 lbs.; distance, two miles and a
half. A heat race for horses which have not
won a prize of 1,000 marks at a meeting, closes
the programme. We like the idea of team and
saddle races, two features which American
associations should revive and encourage.
None of the purses for the races referred to
above is a less sum than 1,400 marks, the top
premiums of 4,400 marks, or about $1,056 in
United States money, being offered for tbe two
international contests. The entrance is, in
all cases, less than five per cent., with a three
per cent, forfeit.

«*.

That Challenge.

The Arab challenge, which was made bv
Mr. O. F. Willey, of New York, seems to have
been settled and without a race being made.
The gist of the whole matter is that Mr. Wil-
ley acted with undue haste and without a
great amount of authority, if any. Orrin A.
Hickok, in a letter to aNew York paper,under
date of March 22d says: "We do not wish to
match Harry Wilkes or any other horse, and
would like to have it so stated. I have the
management of Arab and own an interest in
him, and no one can match him while I have
him." Frank Van Ness, the owner of Harry
Wilkes, is very anxious for a race with Arab,
and he writes under date of March 26th: "I
did not think Hickok wanted to match very
bad. I am ready to trot any of them. I own
Harry Wilkes and Albert France myself, and
have no one to pull me back. They are in
good fix, and I never liked them better than
now." The reading public are becoming tired
of this constant chatter that has been going on
within the past few months about what the
Arab party and the Wilkes will do and will
not do. To a great many persons it looks
like a cheap way of gaining notoriety, but it
will not give either of the horses a very good
reputation as to which is the better one until
there is a true contest. Both of the horses
(Arab and Harry Wilkes) have shown by their
races last) year to be very game and speedy
horses, bat unless the money is forthcoming
for a match, let the matter drop.

At the next meeting of the stewards of the
American Jockey Club, the following amend-
ments to existing rules will be offered: Add
to Rule 20 : "A list of the names of all persons
composing a partnership, whether running
under an assumed name or not, shall be pub-
lished, but the real names of individuals who
have registered an assumed name shall not be
disclosed in this list." Add to Rule 23: "The
registry must be made at least one hour before
the race, and any interest not apparent in the
entry or the official programme shall be
posted conspicuously."

P. Lorillard. Rancocas Stud, Jobstown, N.
J., lost, on March 19th, the bay mare Oppo-
nent, 12 years, by Melbourne Jr., out of Opti-
mist's dam by Glencoe; her dam Jeannetteau
by Leviathan, etc. The following is a list of
her produce:

1S79 — B c Wyoming by War Dance.

1S80 — Ch c Winnebago by Glenlyon.

1S81— B c Red Star by Glenlyon.

1834— B c by Moccasin.

1SS5— B f bv Mortemer.

18S6— Br c by Mortemer.

Barren lSS2and'S3.

Thoroughbred Foals.

Levy, who rode Billings in his race at New
Orleans, March 54th. got a bad fall from Josh
Billngs recently. The accident was caused
by tbe horse stumbling in a race and falling,
turning a somersault. Tbe jockey received
internal injuries and it is probable they will
prove serious.

■**•

Glanders has made its appearance among
tbe horses quartered at Paterson. New Jersey,
and the State Veterinary Inspector has de-
stroyed a number of animals, "

The total number of thoroughbred foals
reported for 1 885 is 1,34S. This is quite an
increase over 1884, as in that season 1,131
were reported. Ic is not, however, that the
above figures represent the total number of
foals, as there has been great negligence dis-
played by breeders in reporting them. In a
country such as this, where the area almost
covers a continent, it is not so easy to get the
returns of foals as it is in England. But by
comparing the above with English returns
they show favorably. During 1885 there were
1,080 foals reported in England, of which 957
were colts. In 18S4 there were 1,921 foals re-
ported, of which 985 were colts. Of course,
the above does not include slipped foals, nor
can we secure as complete a list of the barren
mares as we should like in order to present
the complete result of the season, but the
figures present afford a proof that the number
of foals is increasing at an enormous rate. In
1S76 the total number of foals reported in
America was 656; thus making the gain in nine
years 692. In other words, the number has
doubled itself in that time.— Spirit of the
Times.

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

Property of

L. J. ROSE, Esq.

Sunny Slope, "Los Angeles Co.,

To be sold at Pablic Auction,
AT a r. M., AT

BAY DISTRICT TRACK,

SAN FEANCISCO.

SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 1886.

On the above date, by direction of L. J Rose, Esq.,
an auction sale will be held of a car load of very
promising colts, mostly three-year-olds, and all are
trotters enough now to make them very pleasant
roadsters. All are very stylish, well broken and
very kind drivers, and are by the greatest of all
breeders. Sultan, who has been sold at a long price to
go to Kentucky, where his book is already full.

This is not a culled lot, for it is the entire lot of
mares and geldings of that year at Mr. Rose's Breed-
ing Farm.

Colts can be seen at tbe Bay Distract Track, ten
days previous to sale, where they will be exercised
every morning to show their way of going, etc. Sale
will commence at 2p.ji., Saturday, May 1st, at Bay
District Track. Most of tbe colts will be shown in
harness the day of sale, and any that are not so shown
can be, by request.

The public may rely with certainty that there will
be no bye-bidding, and that every colt offered w:ll be
sold to the highest bidder. Mr. Ro-e's reputation is
a full guarantee in this respect.

TERMS. All sums under ?500 cash. Over that
amount, ninety days credit may be had and 7 per
cent, interest will be charged. All notes must have
a satisfactory endcser.

Catalogues may be obtained of the auctioneer, 116
Montgomery st'eet.

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers,

FOE SALE.
BILLY HAY WARD.

On account of death of WM. BOARDMAN.

For Sale Cheap. Stallion Billy Hayward, with or
without engagements. Can be seen at BOARDMAN'S
STABLE, Cor. 11th and Clay Streets, Oakland. For
particulars inquire at Room "88, Merchants*
Exchange. California Street. aplO 2tp

FOE SALE.

LUCILLA

Brown mar* , six years old, stands 15 hands 3 inches;
thoroughly broken single and double. Three-year-
old record 2:28.1. Bired by Nephew, dam by General
McClellan. Can be seen at the

AplO 2tp

FASH»» STAKLES.
Ellis St.. San Francisco.

VOLUXTEER

PASTURAGE.

$3 MENLO PARK. $3

Best climate. Good feed. Spring and creek water.
Freight per horse *1 ,60. Special paddocks for nrood-
mares*wben desired. Good fences, but no liability
assumed for accidents or escapes.

Apply to FRANK Iff. RIRKE,
Of Madisou k Burke, 401 and J03 Montgomery St., S. F

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Rnnrj
Roail horses can be obtained by applii

PAUL FRIEDHOr

851 Tlilrq St.. San rr

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April 10

STATE

Agricultural

SOCIETY.

Sacramento, Cal., March 5, 1886

STATE FAIR,

1886,

Trottlnjr Colt Sweepstakes,

The State Agricultural Society have opened the
following Colt Stakes for Trotters:

For-Two-Vear-OlUs.

$50 entrance, of which ?10 must accompany nomin-
ation; S15 payable July 1st, and remaining $25 pay-
able August 10th. $3G0 added by the Socieiy.
For Tli ree- Year. Olris.

5100 entrance, of which S25 must accompany nomin-
ation; ?25 payable Julv 1st, and remaining £50 pay-
able August 10. J866. ?4U0 added by the Society.
For Four- Vear-Olils

(Conditions same a for three-year-olds.)

In all stakes failure to make payments as they be-
come due, forfeits entrv and money paid in. Five to
■enter; three or more to start. Money in each stake
divided as follows: To winning colt, all the stakes
and 50 per cent, of added money ; second colt. 3^i per
cent. ; third colt, 1GJI per cent, of added money.

Two-year-old stake, mil- heats; three and four-
year-olls, three in five, to harness. Xo added money
for a walkover. If only two start they must contest
for the stakes paid in. and divide two-thirds and
one-third. Otherwise, National Eules to govern.

Entries to close with Edwin F. Smith, Secretary, at
office in Sacramento, April 15, 1886.
J ESSE D. (AKK, EDWIN F. SMITH.

President. Secretary. rob 13 5t.

Petaluma Fair.

Trotting Colt Stakes for 1886

To be trotted at the Souoma aud Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural Association Fair of 18S6,
at Petaluma.

I KtXl oJtAI.I.

Three-ye^r-olds, mile h«ats, 3 in 5. 8200 added to
entries.

Entries to close April 15, 1886. with W. E. Cos,
Secretary, at office in Petaluma.

350 entrance, of which £10 must accompany nom-
ination. $25 additional to be paid July 1st, and $15
additional August 1, 1S86.

In all races 5 to enter. 3 to start.

Stakes ani added money divided at the rate of 60
I>er cent, to first colt, 30 per cent, to second, and 10
percent, to third.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern, ex-
cept as otherwise specified.

A colt winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, then to first and
third moneys.

No added money paid for a walk-over.

If only two start they must contest for the stakes
paid in, to be divided 665 to first, 33i to second.

J. H. WHITE. W. E. COX,

President. Secretary.

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H. Mil-
ler Jr. E3q., at Sacramenlo, where he is prepared to
work horses for the public.

W1LBER FIELD SMI I'll.
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Capital Turf Club

Sacramento, Cal.

Spring Meeting,
1886.

April 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Entries Close Saturday,
March lb".

I'ROUKAMJIE.
FIRST DAY— TUESDAY. APRIL 2UTH.

No. 1. Flash Stakes, for all ages, S*-^ each, $10 forfeit;
$300added; second to save stakes. Maiden ullowances,
for three-vear-olUs, 5 lbs; four-year- o!ds and oVer, H)
pounds. Dash of one mile.

No. 2. Select strikes for two-veaT-ulds, $25 each,
§10 forfeit, $250 adled, the second to save stakes. Win-
ners of fixed events at P-. C. B. H. A. meeting penal-
ized as follows: Of owe stake, 5 pounds; two, 7
pounds. Dash of h*\f a mile.

No. 3. RaUnxnl 'Handicap, for all ages, $25 each, $10
if declared, $*50 added, second to save stake; money
must accompany the declaration, or entry will beheld
for the whole amount of the entrance; Weights to be
announced April I-Jth, declarations April 19th. Dash
of one mile and a furlong.

No. 4. Selling purse, $2^', of which 52i to the second
horse; for all ages. Fixed valuation, 51.000, two
pounds off for each $100 below, and two pounds added
for each $100 above fixed valuation. Horses entered
not to be sold to carry five pounds above rule weights.
Dash ot seven furlongs.

SIKOSD DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST,
No. 5. Trotting; purse, 9500; 2:25clasB.
No. 6. Trotting; purse, $^00; 2:40class.

THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, APKIL22D.

No. 7. Merchants' Stakes, fur all ages, $25 each, $10
forfeit, $300 added, second to save f takes; winner of
the Flash Stake, on the first day, five pounds extra;
non-winners at the P.C. B. H. A. meeting allowed 10
pounds. Dash of one mile and three furlongs.

No. 8. Choice Stakes for three-year-olds, 950 each,
$25 forfeit, or oulv $15 if declared April 1st, $:'O0 added,
second to save stakes. Winner of any tbree-vear-old
stake at the P. C. B. H. A. meeting, three" pounds
extra; of two, 5 pounds extra: of three, seven pounds
extra. Dash of one mile and a quarter.

No. 0. Misses stakes, for two-year-old fillies, $25
each. $10 forfeit, $250 added, the second to sa\e stake.
Dash of five furlongs.

No. JO. Selling purse. $200,of which $25 to the sec-
ond; forallages; conditions same as No. 4. Dash of
one mile and a furlong.

FOURTH OAY, FRIDAY, APRIL 23 P.

No. 11. Trotting; purse, $400; 2:30 class.
No. 12. Pacing; parse, $400; free for all.

FIFTH DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 24th\

No. 13. Free purse, $250; conditions and distance to
be named the day preceding the race, and to close at
G o'clock the night before.

No. 14. Youthful Stakes, for two-year-olds, S25 each,
$15 forfeit, or $5if declared by April 5th, $250 added,
the second to save stakes; winners of anv two-Year-
old stake, three puuuds, of two stakes, five pounds, of
three stakes, three pounds extra; maidens that have
started and never won allowed five pounds. Dash of
three-quarters of a mile.

No. 15. Capital Citv stakes, handicap, for all ages,
$100 each. $50 forfeit, or $:5 if declared bv April 20th,
$Si0 added, $1"j0 to second, $1'0 to third; weights to be
announced April loth. Dash of one mile and three-
quarters

No. 16. Consolation purse, $200, of which $50 to sec-
ond, $20 to third. Horses heatenonce at this meeting
allowed five pounds; twice, seven pounds; three times,
ten pounds. Dashof one mile.

CONDITIONS.

Trotting and pacing purses divided into three
moneys, i50, 3D and 10 per cent.

Trotting and pacing races, 3 in 5 to harness; 5 to
enter ; 3 or more to start. When less than i a nter, the
club reserves the right to deduct the o i equal to

5 entries from the nurse. — ,

All trotting and pacing races to be governed by
National Associative rules.

Running races under State Agricultural rules.

Starters in all races must be named to the Secre-
tary, or in the entry box at the track, on or before

6 o'clock p. m ., of tht day preceding the race , There
will he no deviations from this rule.

Parties not having colors registered will be required
to record colors at the time of making entries, and
after record will not be allowed to ride in other colurs.

Entrance free for starters in purses.

Non-starters can declare out at 6 p. jr. the day pre-
ceding the race, by paying 5 per cent. After that
time can only be excused by presiding judges, and in
such cases 10 per cent, on amount of purse must be
paid.

Association reserves the right to postpone races on
account of unfavorable weather or other sufficient
cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on o
before Saturday. March 13, lSSfi, with secretary.

To be valid they must he delivered to the Secretary
or plainly oost marked on or before the day of eh ■-] mi-
March 13, 1866- Byorderof

j. w. wijlsus, c H. xonn.

President. Secretary.

P. O.EoxNo. 422, Sacramento-

AdraiBsionto track and grand stand 50 cents. Ladies
free.

McKerron's

H-O-R-S-E BOOTS.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFITS.
HOBSE CLOTHING.

«

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A full line of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Bates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. E. Van West & Co., SO Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York

J. A. McKERRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal

:86. CLENVIEW. 1886.

SMI SU 1 Id.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15f hands high; weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2:21}, 2:21 J, 2:18|.

Sire Felix, 2:19}; Manon. 221: Menlo, 2:23: Belmont Boy (pEwer), 2:231; 'Wormwood, 255; Dawn. 2351; Jim MoWera,
2:272; TronBsean, 2:281; Bonnie Wood, 2:3 !J ; and the two year old

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his age, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the ahove, there are a number of other very promising ones, vis: Brown Jug, trial 2:17. A mare
owned by Sir. Carter, 2:26J; quarters in ^3 seconds. Another paced a mile in 2:273; quarters in 32 seconds. Another
marc, handled 90 days, showed a mile In 2:32; quarters In 35 seconds, Lelaps was second to Wormwood iu 2:361, and
many others as good.

KTJTWOOD had not above 125 foalii all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentage of bis repre-
Bentatives in the 2:30 list is -nore than double that of Hainbk- toman to that time. Forty of his get ir> all hare been
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2 years of age, for a total of ^45,135, an average of $1,120. Five of Ids present crop
of weanlings have been sold for 37,000, 'in averayu of 31,400. From the promise of the young things coming on at the
farm and elsewhere, I iet I justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun. Scrvioe Fee, $250,
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as his hook is rap.dly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

PANOOAST,

2:21|. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high ; -weight, 1,165 lbs.

Blre of PATRON, three-year-old recon* 2:20,2:25,2:191: last quarter of third heat, 321 seconds, a2:09 gait: ACQTJARrtTS.
three-year-old record, 2:20J; trial 2:24.1: ISSAQUENA, four-vear-old record 23SJ, distancing ht-r held in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:3$J; could trot in 2:3-3. PANuOAST has only 32 LIVINO foals, only S of which.
BO far as we can learn, have been workel for speed at alL Four of them are named above. Onu othnr at 3 years old
could trot in 2:5ft, and show bursts a 2:3 'gait. Another, 2 years old, showed quarters i:i 40 to 42seconLs. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' wort, trotted in 3:42. Another could show a 3 minute gait The balance of Lis get. So far as
we can trace, are either in the stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST, hv Woodford Mambri 10, record 2.21J. dam Bicara (sister to McCurdy's tUmbletooian, 2:201), by
Harold; 2d dam Bdle (dam of Eelmont'. by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's B.-Ufounder. He wiU stand at $150,
strictly limited to 40 marts. His book is East filling. Those desiring to breed will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYI-BR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Eire of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:151; hall^/le, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2:181: Day
Dream, four-year-old record, filth heat. 2:21; ■ Halcvon, .-'al for Mr. Bonner, 2:211; Algath, four-year-old record 2:23;
Edwin C, record 2:275 (trial 2:212); St Amaui, record- .i^i, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-S Acnuarius. 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse. 15J hands, foaled 1355, by Rysdvk's £ jnbletonian. dam Grey Rose (dam of Rtilson, sire of Alvira, record
2:30. and Zeno, record 2:321), bv Harris' Hamblet \iau (sire of Lady .Shannon, record 2:2si; II. ro (nacer), 2:201, axo
OF THE DAiis of Annie G.. 2:23: Panic. 2:23; Xe. '; Hol<-vmb, 2:2;; Sea Foam, 2:241; Major L\L..iU, 2:23 (sire of Robert
McGregor, 2:174); John Stewart, 2:30. Service --ce, i • I

AH Btnd fees are due at time of service; no insurant, but usual privilege of return, provided mares not parted
wltb and stallions livo •

J~. IB. ^'""•"'^"EIE^IR/.A.INr, EXECTJTOB,
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Glenview is Six Miles From Louisville.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

Trotters.
OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5. and up to the last of January,
1886. All thf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted atallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ARE OFFERED FOR SALE AT FAIRLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising yonng trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred find reliable
JfOTJNG EOADSTEKS, as well as those who want

I1KM.II ASS. STANDARD -MKED TKOTIIMi STO<K

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

THE ONE PRICE PLAN Is slrictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
. x ojxxJ.1 price of every animal for sale is printed in the

catulogne. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
the descriptions given.

Time will lie given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
tot special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information, address

I.i.l. !!,.» ,-lc,*

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky,

1886

|pte fjSmwfcr un& ^rm-tstnmt.

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Wm. Baston, - - - Auctioneer.

Easton's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

, LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Lake Blackburn, Bramble, «reat Tom,

and Enquirer, at ilie

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

XEAR SASHYIMJE, TEHK.,

On April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEN". W. H. JACKSON*,
Nashvile, Tenn., Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited i, Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers.

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Rancocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th. of

June next, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

The SpendtUrift Ifearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Fairview Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. C- Reed, of Gallatin, Tenn.

The Keuuesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin
Tenn.

The Edjrewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak. Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will he
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all the thoroughbred yearlings bred in the
United states.

Breeders and owners and trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses m these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Our Nest Great Spring Combination Sale of
Thoroughbreds , Trotting, Trotting-tned, Saddle and
General Purpose Horses will commence on Wednes-
day, May 26th, and continue as long as there are any
horses to sell. Breeders and Owners are Tespectf ullj
invited to enter horses for this great sale. Sales by
Auction held every Wednesday at 11 a. it. Sales held
in any part of the United States. Correspondence
solicited, and private sale lists forwarded on applica-
tion.

FOR SALE.

GREYHOUNDS.

Pair of thoroughbred greyhound dogs, three years
old, by Panl Jones — Mollie McCarthy. Paul Jones by
Gentleman Jones — Branch. Mollie M.-Carthyby Spec-
ulation— Queen's Messenger. One red, and one
brindle and white, sound, hearty, game and fast.
Not only good for the held, but, in blood, the best to
be bad for stud use. Apply to Box 10.

rn27tf BREEDER A>I> SPt»KTS.UA3f Office.

Marin County Kennels1

Don*, taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc., address

Dogs of my breaking won first money
in each stake of the Pacific toast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. AEEEVDER.
Lower Lake. Eake Co., Cal.

( ( Coham's Bang.

| Bang \

( Price's Vesta.

DON \

(Vaudevort's ) ("Garth's Drake.

I Peg 3

1. ( Sail. 1136 E.E.C.S.B.

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

R T. Vandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, roush-coated St. Bernards, bred
antl for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.
Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue.
m27,3mp South San Francisco.

HOLSTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK H. IJi'RKK.
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-OB-

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices"

—APPLY TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

PUBLIC SALE

Of High-Class

THOROUGHBREDS

Two-Tear-Olds and Yearlings,
Property of John S. Clark, Coldstream Stock

Farm, Lexington, Ky., at

Treacy and Wilson's Stable in Lexington,

Ky., Friday, May 7, 1S86, at 12 M.

X WO- YEAB-OLDS .

1. Ezekiel, b c by Hindoo, dam Eatie by imp.
Photon; 2 t dam (dam oi Danger) by War Dance;
3d dam Mamie S. (dam of Farragnt, Bengal and
Eva S. ) by Mahomet, &c.

2. Gilpin, be by imp. King Ban, dam Gillyflower
isister to Grinstead and dam of Fatinitzal by Gilroy:
2d dam Sister of Kuric by imp. Sovereign; 3d dam
Levity (dam of Lever, Mildred and Legatee) by imp.
Trustee, &c.

3. Bob Kelly, ch c (brother to Ripple) by Lisbon,
dam Maggie Hunter by imp. Australian; 2d dam
Heads I Say, (dam of Hazard and Hester, latter the
dam of Springbok) by imp. Glencoe; 3d dam Heads
or Tails by Lottery, Arc.

4. Kingstock, ch c by imp. King Ban, dam imp.
Lady Stockwell (dam of Salara) by Knowsley, son of
Stockwell; 2d dam Bab at the Powster (sister to Bal-
rowniet by Annandale; 3d dam Qneen Mary (dam of
Blink Bonny and Bonnie Scotland) by Gladiator, kc.

5 Lorist, b f by Longfellow, dam Bonnie Kate (dam
of Ordnance and Tirgie Hearne) by imp. Knight of St.
George; 2d dam Eagle by Zenith ; 3d dam Eagletta by
Grey Eagle, &c.

TEAK LINGS.

6. Bay colt by Ten Broeck, dam imp. Queen Mand
by Macaroni. 2d dam Queen of the Vale (sister to
Dalesmanl by King Tom.

7. Bay or brown colt by Longfellow, dam Indem-
nity by Tipperary. 2d dam "War Over (dam of Owen
Bowling i by War Danc°,&c.

8. Chestnat colt by Hindoo, dam imp. Lady Stock-
well (dam of Salara) by Knowsley, son of Stockwell,
&c

0. Brown filly by Longfellow, dam Katie (dam of
Ezekiel) by Imp. Phaeton, &c.

10. Chestnut filly by Macduff, dam Lenore by Pat
llalloy. 2d dam Lilia'(dam of Lilly Dnke, who is the
dam of Lizzie Dwyer, ic.) by imp, Yorkshire.

Purchasers of the two-year-olds will only be re-
quired to assume either the western or eastern
engagements, and not both unless desired, to be
declared to auctioneer at time of purchase. The two-
year-olds are now being carefully handled by an
efficient trniner— Mr. John G. McFadden— and are a
promising lot. The yearlings are of high quality.

The sale will be without reserve or by bid. Terms
cash.

For catalogues containing engagements and full
pedigrees address XM). S. Clark.

Lock Bos 130, Lexington, Ky.

Notice.

Herbert H. Brows, M.P.
Nugent W. Brown,

Geo. H. Holmes,
C. Bbcce Lowe.

TRADING AS

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

A uctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
lmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permitted to J. B. Ha^gin Esq
and Major Ratbbone of San Francisco. "

BROW N BKOS. A. CO..

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On bis Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. ARIEL L A TIIKO J*. Room 69. C. P. II. R.
Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

Ashrnont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

IMPROVED

Blind. Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street. San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION" PAID TO SALES OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties ol
tile Slate.

REFERENCES.

Ho-.-. C. Gbees. Hon-. J. D. Cabe

Sacramento. Salinas.

J. r. .Saksent. Esq.. Hon. John- Eobgs

Sargents , olusa.

Hon. l. J. Rose, Hon. a. Whkiib,

. £"?? les' Nevada.

J. u. Haggin-, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
J°s™f,,™ '«* Co3,st- lmlt havi°S condneted the
«?A° ' M auctIon s»les in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million ..f
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock otevei-; description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer ot prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with ns for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and pales
made of land uf every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

K1LIJP A CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 PI>E STKEET. Cor. Montgomery,

— SA>" FRANCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines, Brandies, 'Whiskies,
and liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jt-seys of both sexes for Bale. Postofiflce address,

Sail Francisco, Cal,

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P TTFAT.n President. C. S. HALEY, Sec'y.

15TSend for circular. "^1

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Mooroe
Chief. For term;, pedigrees, and other particulars, ,
address JOHN A. 4>UL1>KMI l'H,

Bos m, Oakland, Cal, '

Secured by Letters Patent, .July 9/j, 1883.
Having thus described n.y invention, what I claim
as new. and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by tlie side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
openinginto which the blind is fitted, substantially,

I as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
I the curved hlinds F, sef ured to such extensions, ana
I as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the

< eve while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
I herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A. the screw, nut

! and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.
I 4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

&ieces t> and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjusting elides or
buckles, substantially as an.l tor the purpose hereir
described.

5. In a bridle, andin combination witb the blinds F,
supported and pivoted to the bridle so its to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the lear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
whenyoung colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the n.nee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McK EUROS.

No. 230anrtZ32Ellle St. San Francisco

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London. England.

(Diploma dates April, 22.1871.).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs

etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of

mail, by sending full particulars of disease and $1-
Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders for

horse*, ami his Worm Mixture fordoes.
They never fail in their action, will senda package

by mail for $1. ^

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary col-
lege, Toronto, Canada,

Veterinary Infirmary, 3St Nat o inn St

Residence. 9fifi Howard St., Srxn FranciHco.

FOR SALE.

Tlie TrotHnjr Colt Stallion

SPLIT ROCK, 2758.

By Alcona ison of Almont and a daughter of Mrm
brino Chief) ; first dam Pansy by Cassius M. Clay, Jr •
second iarc Lady Richelieu by Richelieu, son of
3Iambrino Chief; third dam La dv Nance bv Trimble's
Eclipse, son of American Eclipse, etc. This colt is
three years old, well broken, never been trained
but is an ideal trotter. Fast, stylish, grand-gaited*
and kind. He will be sold for half his value. Be
may he seen at the Dexter stables, Oakland, where
every facility will be given intending buyer: tn
prove the claims made for the colt. jm p

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

I have now on band, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak Grove, Son Mateo Co.
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to twelve
months old, bred from the best strains of PremJuiiJ
ptock, which I import yearly from England direc
Apply to Wm. 1'orbltt,

318 CUi/ori
San Fi

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1-00— 11-30— 2:00— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30 — 5:00— 5:30 -
6:00— 6:30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11 :00— *12:00.

TO BERKELEY— *6:U0— "6:30— 7:110— «7:3y — B:00—*8:30
-9-00— 19:30— 10:0O-tlO:3O-ll:0O-tll:30 — 12:00-1:00
— 2:00— 3:W — 4:00-4:30-5:00— 5:30— 6:00-6:30— 7:00-
8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11 :00-*12:00.

TO WEST BERKELEY -*B:00-*6:30-7:00 -•7:30-
t8:00-*8:30-9:00-10:00-ll:00-tl:00-2:00-8:00-4:00
— *4-30 -5:00— *5:30— 6:00 -*6:33— 7:00,

To San Francisco Daily.

FROM FRCIT VALE— *6:2b— *fi;53— *7:23— *7:53— *b£&
•8 :53— *9 -23— 10 : 21— *4 : 23— *4 : =i3-*5 :23-*a :53-*6:23 -
•6:53—7 35—9:50.

FROM FRUIT VALE (via Alameda) — *o. 15 -*5:4a —
16:45— 19:15— *3:15.

FROM EAST OAKLAND- "5:30- *R:00- 6:0-7:00-
7:'i0— 8:00— 8:30-9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11 :30
12:00—12:30—1:00—1:30-2:00-2:30-3:00—3:30-4:00-
4:30— 5:00-5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00 — 7:5" — b;57 — 9:57 —
10:57- . ,

FROM BROADWAY. OAKLAND— 7 minutes later
than from East Oakland.

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7:52— •o:-22—8:o2— 9:22-9:51: — 110:22— 10:52- 111:22-
U :52— 112:22— 12:52-11 :22—l :52— 2 :S2— 3:22-3 :52— 4:22
— 4 '52— S -22— 5:82— 6:22— 6:52— 7:.V2— *:52— y;n2— 10:52.

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7;45_»8:15_S;45— 19:15-9:45— t Hi: 15— 10:45 -tll:lo-
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—6:15— 6:45— 7:45— 8: t->— 9^5— 10:45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY— *5:45— •6:15—6:15— *7:15
_7:45_8:45-t9:15— 9:45— l'i:45— J12:45 — 1:45 — 2:45-
3:45 — ):45— *5:15— 5 :\h— •6:15—6:15— *7:15.

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Vol. VIII. No. )6.
I MONTGOMERY STREET.

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 1886.

Turf Gleanings.

The Pacific Board of Appeals met on Tuesday evening last.
Present: Messrs. N. T. Smith and James McM. Shatter.
Mr. H. W. Seale, of Mayfield, asked that the Board investi-
gate the suspension of his chestnut colt Cal Kellogg and his
chestnut filly Jessie May, both two-year-olds. The suspen-
sion was made by B. E. Harris in the Embyro Stakes of 18S2
and 18S3, respectively. Mr. Seale stated that he had made
the entries with Mr. Harris and paid the entrance fees in
18S0, but had not stated which colts he would enter. Mr.
Harris, notwithstanding he was asked to be there with his
books, was not present. A resolution was adopted instruct-
ing Harris to show cause at the next meeting why he should
not be fined for contempt. A communication was received
from Charles H. Shear, stating that he intended to appeal
from the decision ruling him off the track three years ago by
the Capital Turf Club, Sacramento.

The two-year-old chestnut colt C. H. Todd, by Joe Hooker,
dam Rosa B. by Norfolk; second dam Mattie A. by imp. Aus-
tralian; third dam Minnie Mansfield by imp. Glencoe; fourth
dam Argentile byBertrand, was sold at auction by his owners,
Garland & Co., at the conclusion of Tuesday's races. He
was started at $1,000 and was knocked down to Mr. A. A.
Wentworth, of Oregon, for $1,275. Todd is a little under
size, but he has shown great speed. At Sacramento a few
day's prior to his shipment to the Blood Horse races, Mike
Kelly, Porter Ashe's jockey, rode him a trial a quarter of a
mile with 116 pounds up, in 23£ seconds.

The Directors of the 17th District Agricultural Association,
Nevada City, have had a force of workmen engaged on their
track at Glenbrook, during the past winter. Quite a large
improvement is already noticeable on the track. The hill,
from the half-mile pole to the stand, has been almost entirely
cutaway, and the track in other respects gTeatly improved.
The course, when in condition, will be about as fast as any in
the State. The intentions of the directors are to make the
second annual exhibit far superior to thai of last year.
.+.

The old trotting mare Atalanta died in New York city
recently, aged 36 years. She was a noted performer in her
day, and made a trip across the ocean, trotting in England
and other countries. A dozen years ago, having gone blind,
Bhe was presented to John Murphy, the driver, and used by
him for road driving until a few weeks previous to her death,
which was caused by old age. Atalanta isanotherillustration
of the fact that the care taken of trotters makes them live to
a green old age.

. ♦

A force of workmen are busily engaged in erecting the
stands, stables, etc., on the new track of the Dixon Driving
Park Association. The location of the race-track is directly
south of the town, and about three-quarters of a mile from
the railroad depot. A two day's meeting will be held at the
Park, under the management of the Dixon Driving Park
Association, en April 30th, and May 1st. Liberal purses for
running and trotting horses are offered.

The authorities at Louisville have decided to put to a test
the qaestion as to whether the new law, which makes gam-
bling a felony in Kentucky, applies to pool-selling on horse-
races. The Jockey Club room, operated by Bouier & Co.,
was raided by the police on the 4th instant. The arrests
were made on warrants issued by the Law and Order Club.
It is not generally thought that a decision will be rendered
declaring pool-selling to be illegal.

There is a circulated rumor, around the big breeding farms
in Kentucky, that Capt. J. L. Harris, proprietor of the Hurst-
bourne Stock Farm, Kentucky, and who is now in England,
is negotiating for the purchase of the famous thoroughbred
stallion Tristan, the winner of the Champion Stakes in 18S2
and 1883, and dead heat for the same with Lucerne in 1884.
He is by Hermit. His owner wants $30,000 for him.

Senator Leland Stanford some time ago presented to Mr-
W. M. Humphreys, former owner of Judge Fullerton, 2:18, a
speedy youngster by Electioneer, who ran away on St. Nicho-
las avenue a few days ago and collided with a tree, demolish-
ing the light wagon, but Mr. Humphreys and wife escaped
with a few flesh wounds and bruises.

The catalogues of the sale of trotting stock, the property
of L. J. Rose, to take place at the Bay District track in this
oity, May 1st, are now ready. They can be had at this office
or by addressing Messrs. Killip & Co., 116 Montgomery street,
Ban Francisco,

Walter H., who has been occupying one of the Buffalo Bill
stables at Brighton since he came from Rancocas, showed
signs of lameness when working recently. It is almost impos-
sible to tell jnst at present what causes him to go unsound.
His trainer thinks he was cast in his box. He does not think
the colt will long be on the sick list.

Mr. Storm, of Salinas City, Cal., advertises in this issue of
the Bbeeder axd Spoetsmax, the services of his tine Cleve-
land Bay stallion, Style. He will make the season at $25,
and will be at Chualar, Army Ranch and Salinas City on
stated days of each week.

Capt. A. J. Hutchinson, of the Cienega Ranch, Los Ange-
les county, California, has bred his two mares, Mamie T. by
Wheatley, dam Mercedes, and Mistletoe by Thad Stevens,
dam Mistake, to Hock-Hocking, the sire of Beaconsfield.
Bachelor and others.

W. W. Bair says that nothing on earth would induce him
to work again for Mr. Bonner, who, he says, knows little
more about horses than hens, and who, through ignorance,
prevented Maud S. from giving a proper account of herself.

The California short- distance racer Lela B. and her owner,
Mr. A. F. Whitney, were ruled off the track at New Orleans
recently. The reason was the refusal of Mr. Whitney to bring
his mare to the post after his jockey had weighed in.

D. D. Davis, of Hickory Jim fame, has been handling
thoroughbreds for the past twenty years, and he has had
charge of the "Dasher colt" for fifteen years. Old Hickory
Jim is still sound and good for a few more races.

The chestnut mare, Lady Bunker (dam of Guy Wilkes,
2:18i), lost, March 2Sth, twin fillies by Lord Russell. Lady
Bunker was entered in the Great Expectation Stakes (foals of
1886), and her nomination is therefore void.

The Sacramento Bee Bays: Fred Bridge and Eph. Tryon
have made a match for $20 a side, for a mile race between
their road horses to buggies. It will probably come off at
the track on the 17th instant.

Mary M., the dam of Annie W., 2:20, and Jennie Pruit, the
dam of Flash, 2:19£, had foals recently to Tennessee Wilkes.
The foals are the property of Major Campbell Brown, Nash-
ville, Tennessee.

♦

The report that Mr. H. C. Judson had received an offer of
So.500 for his black horse John A., by Monday, dam Lady
Clare, to run him in the great Eclipse Stakes at St. Louis, is
without foundation.

. ♦

The first of the two-year-old events of the year was run at
New Orleaos on the 8th instant. It was only for three fur-
longs, and was won by Jim Williams' colt Tom Hood in 39£
seconds.

The old Californian Joe Howell started as favorite in a five-
furlong race at Parkville on the opening day, but he did not
even get a place. The race was won by Barney in 1 :06£.

An employe at Stanford's Palo Alto ranch, named Wm'
Abbot, bad his lower lip bitten off by a savage mare on the
13th. The animal, Queen St. Anne, was suckling a colt.

James Lyndon, the well-known trainer who campaigned
Nevada through the last fall circuit, has leased the race-track
at Woodland, and will take charge of it immediately.

John Splan has made an offer of $10,000 for Connaught,
son of Wedgewood. He trotted a mile in his four-year-old
form in 2-:25X, and a quarter ia 34 seconds.

♦

Mr. J. W. Cox, well-known among the horsemen on this
coast, is training Senator George Hearst's horses at San
Simeon. They are all quite promising.

Jay-Eye-See's feet are under such serious suspicion that it
is doubtful if he will face the starter this year.

The owner of Joe Cotton stands to win nearly $30,000 with
his horse in the Suburban at Sheepshead Bay.

The filly foal of the pacer Mattie Hunter by Monaco, has
been christened Mattie Monaco.

Declarations at St. Louie.

The following declarations have been made in the stakes to
be decided at the coming spring meeting at St. Louis:

In the Carriage Builders' Stakes. — CottriU's Barnie and
Paddy; Harper's Sequel; Megibben's Triple Cross and Ord-
way; Haggin's Cuyama; Palo Alto'si mp. Fun, and Fairfax
Stable's Oriflamme.

Sale and Livery Stable Stakes.— Carter's Miss Charmer;
Haggin's Cuyama and Ezza; Palo Alto's imp. Fun, and Fair-
fax Stable's Plantress.

Merchants' Stakes. — Brown's O'Fallon; Haggin's Duke of
Monday; Megibben's Orlando; Campbell's John Sullivan;
Corrigan's Lizzie Dwyer, Sayre andHattie Carlisle, and Ashe's
Valiant.

St. Louis Hotel Stakes. — CottriU's Barnie and Paddy;
Fairfax Stable's Plantress; Williamson's Union Jack; Megib-
ben's Triple Cross and Courtland; Haggin's Cuyama; Palo
Alto's imp. Fun; TJptegrove's bay gelding.

Bankers' and Brokers' Stakes. — Brown's OTallon; Cot-
triU's Music Box and De Soto; Clark & Surber's LenaC; Hil-
gart's Osgood; Haggin's Fortuna and Epicure.

Mechanics' Stakes. — Corrigan's Sun Ban; CottriU's Weeks;
Fairfax Stable's Oriflamme; TJptegrove's George K.; Haggin's
Cuyama and Ezza; Palo Alto's imp. Fun and Megibben's
Triple Cross.

St. Louis Fair Stallion Stakes.— CottriU's Barnie, Paddy
and CUnton; Haggin's Acton, Correze, FideUty, Khedive,
Milton, Truant, Hazel and Vanoni; Swigert's Barak, and Fair-
fax Stable's Plantress and Oriflamme.

Real Estate Agents' Stakes.— Brown's Jim Guest; Corrigan's
Lizzie Dwyer and Ashe's Valiant.

Street RaUway Stakes.— Haggin's Fortuna and Epicure, and
Brown's O'Fallon.

Gas Companies' Stakes.— Brown's O. B.; Megibben's Win-
ona; Campbell's Ligan and John Sullivan; Haggin's Duke of
Monday, and Corrigan's Freeland, Modesty and Swiney.

Adolphus Busch Stakes.— Megibben's Winona.

St. Louis Brewers' Cup.— Speth's Thistle, and Ashe's
Valiant.

St. Louis Fair Derby.— Haggin's Katie Darling, Tyranny,
Fortuna and Tsabel; Corrigan's B. G. Bruce and Bluestone;
Brigg's Mollie Bawn and Fausterman; Patton's Ben Grant
and Doctor; Cnrran's Figaro; Jennings' Gen. Price and James
A. II; Young's Bankrupt and Spaldie; Bruton's Portman and
Stonybatter; Palo Alto's Robin Lass, Keepsake and Plato;
Williams' Matty Corbett, Pat Sheedy and Montezuma;
Thompson's Gallatin; Carter's Reuben and Fabius; Lawrence
& Co.'s Cynthiana; CottriU & Brown's Frank Norris and Ala-
bama; Brown's Typo, Vender, Victor and Fetch 'em; Megib-
ben's Atalanta; Morris & Patton's Longford; HUgert& Yehee's
Epsom; Fairfax Stable's Gardey; Walnut Giove Stable's
Eager; Doyle & Co.'s Longslipper, and Kirkman's Edward G.
Murphy.

St. Louis Fair Oaks.— Haggin's Katie Darling, Tyranny,
Fortuna and Tsabel; Carter's Hermitage; Jenning's TJrsuline
Nun; Briggs' Mollie Bawn; Greer's Miss Get Up; MiUion's
Hattie D.H.; Hunt's Mohongo; Johnson's Blue Cloak and
Cheekie; Morris & Patton's Gold Flea; Elliott's Miramar;
CottriU & Brown's Music Box; Richardson's Alta Blue; Law-
rence & Co.'s Miss Anna and Cynthiana; Chinn & Morgan's
Mattie T.; Applegate & Enright's Brambeline; Brown's Euko-
nia and Vamoose; Palo Alto's Robin Lass, Keepsake and
Harriett; Bell's Virgie D.; Clay's Trinitat; Young's Spaldie;
Swigert's SUk Gown; Megibben's Atalanta; HUger «fc Yehee's
Elseneuve and Clark's Sunbeam.

Chas. Green Stakes.— Haggin's Katie Darling, Fortuna,
Tyranny and Ysabel; Thompson's GaUatin; Carter's Reuben
and Fabius ; Brown's Beaver and Fetch 'em ; Lawrence & Co.'s
Cynthiana; CottriU and Brown's Frank Norris; Clay's Gen.
CUtz; Young's Bankrupt; Megibben's Atalanta and Endover;
Fairfax Stable's Gardey; Kirkman's Edward G. Murphy;
Williams' Matty Corbett, Pat Sheedy and Montezuma; Corri-
gan's B. G. Bruce and Bluestone; Fleetwood Stable's Ulva,
Patton's Ben Grant and Doctor; Curran's Figaro; Baldwin's
Primero; Morris & Patton's Longford; HUgert & Yehee's
Epsom; Bruton's Porthane and Stonybatter, and Palo Alto's
Robin Lass, Keepsake, Harriet and Plato.

Pendleton, Oregon.

Pendleton, Ok., April 3, J&S6.— Trotting; 8250 a side; mile heats,

T™ C Leasure'e br e Lewlgton CavlneBB. 1 i

I. WiStfsb m May WlnUei by Bockwood, dam by St. Lonli

Time,2:42J*,S:41K.2;40.

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April 17

A Pacific Stallion Stake.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— Some time ago I read
an article in your paper advocating a great trotting stallion
stake to be trotted at the next California State Fair, designed
to bring together all the great entire trotters of the Coast, but
the principal obstacle in the way is the great differeuce in the
public record of contestants. No man owning a horse having
a record above 2:30 should be asked to enter him against a
stallion like your old favorite Anteeo, with his record of 2:16£,
at even money. The only way out of this dilemma that I can
see is to have a system of graduated entrance fees by dividing
the contestants into six separate classes, which seems to be
a fairer method than handicapping the faster ones to pull
wagons or cany extra weight. It has been said that handi-
capping in trotting races "makes the fast horse slow and the
slow horse no faster," nor am I prepared to dispute as old an
adage as this. I would, however, propose a classification by
which horses should pay entrance, as hereinafter classified by
their records:

2:17 or better $600

2:19 and above 2:17 500

2:21 " " 2:19 400

2:24 " " 2:21 300

2:27 " " 2:24 200

2:30 " " 2:27 100

s First instalment on closing of entries, 20 per cent, of the
class rate; second instalment, 30 per cent., payable in sixty
days after the eutries are closed; and the remaining 50 per
cent, payable five days prior to the day of the race. Appor-
tion the stakes into four moneys, and the added money or
purse into three prizes. There may be several 2:24 stallions
in your State that would be willing to take such chances as
these against Anteeo, Antevolo, Guy Wilkes, Brigadier and
Menlo; aud there might be some horses with no better records
than 2:27 that are already capable of doing a mile in 2:20.
They would necessarily sell low in the pools, and couldbe got
into the race to great advantage; and it seems to me that the
State Fair directors could well afford to add $1,000 to the
stakes, if the entries closed with six or more nominations.
Anyhow, it would be a "new departure," and they could
afford to try it once, if only for the sake of the novelty. It is
simply a race on the principle of auction pools.
Portland, Or., April 9, 1SS6. Hidalgo.

A Sanguine Chicag-oan.

The following letter from Mr. J. L. Day, of Chicago. Illi-
nois, explains itself:

Breeder and Sportsman, San Francisco, Cal.:— Thev
talk about their Gossips, Jr., Kichballs, Mike Wilkes, Billy S~,
etc., but I tell you my mare Kate Davis will make them all
hurry this season. She is looking finer than a race-horse,
and has got as much speed as any pacer living. If I don't
show a fast mile this season, theu I don't know anything
about a sleek pacer. She was handled only five weeks, but
paced three heats in 2:22, 2:20, 2:1S|, last half in l:0S£.
Before the season closes she will turn a mile track in 2:10. as
sure as she lives, if nothing happens her. Kelly says she is
as fast as any horse in the world. Mark what I told vou
—2:10. J

Sacramento Handicaps.

Below will be fonnd the weights that have been assigned in
the handicaps to be decided at the coming spring meeting of
the Capital Turf Club, Sacramento:

Railroad Haudicap, for all ageB, $25 each, $10 if declared,
$250 added, the second to save stak6; money must accom-
pany the declaration, or entry will be held for the whole
amount of the entrance; weights to be announced April 15th,
declarations April 19th. Dash of one mile and a furlong.
Name. Entitled Wt. Handicap Wt

Ichi Ban 114 ng

Billy Ayres 117 111

Miss Courtney 97 97

Plato 102 92

Gerster 97 gg

Leda 97 90

Currie 1 18 90

Dave Douglass „ .114 95

Capital City Stakes, handicap for all oges, $100 each, $50
forfeit, or $25 if declared by April 20th; $600 added, $150 to
the second, $100 to the third; weights to be announced April
15th. Dash of one mile and three-quarters.

Nai,ue- . Entitled Wt. Handicap Wt.

John A , 122 128

Patti '.*.'. 95 90

Planter 117 102

Miss Courtney 95 95

Moonlight 95 90

Monte Cristo 100 100

Duke of Norfolk 123 123

The Walla Walla Fair.

The programme of races of the fall race meeting of the
Washington Territory Agricultural and Mechanical Associa-
tion is given below. The meeting is to be held at Walla
Walla on the 6th, 7th, Sih, 9th, 10th and 11th of next Septem-
ber. On the first, second and sixth days there are three races
each.

1. Purse, $200; running; 600 yards.

2. Derby Stakes; running; for three-year-oldB, $50 each
half-forfeit, $300 added; one mile aud a half.

3. Purse, $200; trotting; 3:00 class.

4. Pioneer Stakes; running; for two-year-olds, $50 each
half-forfeit, $300 added; five-eighths of amile.

5. Purse, $5U0; one mile dash.

6. Washington Territory Stakes; trotting; for four-year-
oldB and under, $50 each, half forfeit, $300 added

7. Purse, $300; one-half mile dash.
S. Purse, $500; trotting; 2:25 claBs.

9. Purse, $300; running; for two-year-olds; handicap;
one-half mile.

10. Walla Walla Stakes; trotting; for two-year-olds, $50
each, half- forfeit, $250 added; mile heats.

11. Citizens' Purse; $700; running; for all ages; one and
five-eighths of a mile.

12. Society Stakes; trotting; for three-year-olds and
under, $50 each, half-forfeit, $200 added.

13. Purse, $300; running; three-fourths of a mile.

14. Purse, $250; trotting; 2:40 class.

15. Citizens' Purse; $700; trotting; for all ages.

The conditions of the above races are as follows; Three
or more horBea to enter, and three to Btart,

Entries for running races must be made with the secretary,
in sealed envelope, inclosing 10 per cent, of the total amount
of the purse before 6 o'clock p. M. of the day preceding that
upon which the races are to take place, unless such a day
falls upon Sunday; then the entries for Monday's races shall
close on the Saturday preceeding at 6 o'clock p. m.

Entries for trotting races close in the usual manner with
the secretary before 6 p. m., on the Saturday preceding the
fair.

Nominations iu the stake races (Nos. 2, 4, 6, 10 and 12)
close June 15. Each nomination must be accompanied with
$25 and a full description of the animal. The remaining $25
must be paid before the rider or driver weighs iu for the race.

No entry accepted unless accompanied by the money, and
u nder no circumstances will any additional entries be received.
No added money will be given for a walk-over.

Each entry shall plainly state name, age, color and sex of
horse, name of sire and dam, when known; and name of
owner.

The first horse that passes the winning post shall have 70
per cent., the second 20 per cent, aud the third horse 10 per
cent, of the purse or stake for which he is running or trotting.

Running horses are required to carry — in class stakes or
purses — two-year-olds, 105 pounds; three-year-olds, 110
pounds, in all-aged stakes and pursea — two-year-olds, 85
pounds; three-year-olds, 107 pounds; four-year-olds, 117
pounds; five-years-olds 121 pounds.

Five pounds less in heat races; thre« pounds allowed mares
and geldings.

The association reserves the right to alter, amend, or post-
pone any or all of these races, should the board of directors
in their judgment and for cause deem it expedient to do so

Thad. Stevens' Career.

A history of the racing on this Coast would be very incom-
plete without a mention of the famous racer and sire Thad Stev-
ens. His noted mile-heat race at Sacramento, on July S, 1873,
when he defeated Thornhill after that horse had won two heats;
the four-mile-heat race at San Francisco, in October, 1873,
when he defeated Joe Daniels after the famous easterner
had won the first heat; and many others of the great victories
over the famous horses of his day on this Coast, are still
talked of in horse circles. A singular incident is related of
how Thad's great running qualities were by chance found.
Mr. C. M. Chase, of the pool-selling firm of Killip & Co., tells
the following of Thad Stevens' early history: Thad Stevens
was bred and raised by Mr. George Treat, and was foaled in
1S65, by Langford, dam Mary Chilton by imp. Glencoe; second
dam by American Eclipse; third dam Queen Mary by Ber-
trand. Mr. Treat had him broken to harness, and after he
had been used some time as a buggy animal, Mr. Treat bar-
gained to sell him. Mr. Edward Barron, of this city, secured
Thad and had him hitched to his buggy soon after making
the purchase. He drove out on the Cliff House road, but
he had not proceeded far before the horse broke into a run
and got away. When he was captured, Mr. Barron bad him
returned to the Norfolk stables. On his arrival at the stables
George Buttler was put on his back and told to take him to
Mr. Treat, but on the way he bucked the boy off. When
the horse arrived at Mr. Treat's he was ordered taken to Mr.
Henry Walsh's training stable. While in Mr. Walsh's care
he showed considerable speed, and it was not long before he
had several engagements. Mr. Treat at the same time owned
the famous mare Nell Flaherty, which he believed to be the
best racer on the Coast. Owing to this belief he endeavored
to sell Thaddeus, and when the two came together in
their first race Mr. Treat bet very heavily on the mare,
making her the first choice. She won the first two heats
and was thought to be a sure winner. The stable
lads had, however, been purchasing Thad at a very
small price, and a glance at his races shows that he was at
his best in three in five races. The loss of two heats did
not cause the boys to falter, and Mr. Treat continued piling
in his money on the mare. The third heat was gained by
the famous son of Langford, and his stock advanced. The
next two heats and race were also gained by Thad Stevens,
and Mr. Treat lost a pile of money on his pet racer, she being
defeated by the run-away buggy horse. Thad's victory over
Flaherty was followed by innumerable conquests over the best
horses in the State, and instead of his being pounded about
on the roads of this city, his experience on the Cliff House
road when hitched to Mr. Barron's buggy was a turning point
in his career. At the Pacific track, Alameda, Nov. 11, 1S71,
he defeated Tommy Chandler in a two-mile heat race in
3:53.1, 3:50. At Los Angeles, June 22, 1872, he defeated
Irene Harding (second heat) and Tommy Chandler in a mile-
heat race in 1:51J, 1:45|, 1:47:], 1:49. Among his other vic-
tories in that year was a two-mile and repeat at the Union
Park course, Dec. 25th, defeating Pillbox (second heat) in
4:05£, 3:57, and 3:56j; a mile-heat race, winning the last
three heats and defeating Tommy Chandler and Pillbox in
1:54.J, 1:48$, 1:50.1, 1:51*, 1:49|; handicap, two miles and
repeat, beating Nettie Brown (first heat), Irene Harding and
two others in 3:40£, 3:41j, 3:45£.

The Suburban and Derby Bettiner.

The past week has not been a very active one in the bet-
ting on the Kentucky Derby and the Suburban at Sheepshead
Bay. Among some of the important transactions that have
been noted is that made on Markland— 7,500 to 100. In one
place wheie the Markland party went, the book-maker
became scared when he learned that the money came from
an inside source, and declined to lay his advertised odds.
Rataplan and Himalaya have each been backed at 5,000 to
100. During the week considerable money has been put on
Pardee, Lizzie Hwyer, Rataplan and Markland. Since last
week's report the prices have shortened, as follows: Exile
from 35 to 30, Favor 50 to 40, Lenox 100 to 75, Markland 60
to 35, Pontiac 50 to 40, Tornado 50 to 40, Vinton 100 to 75,
Winfred 30 to 25. The prices have lengthened as follows:
Bau Fox 30 to 40, Bankrupt 75 to 100, Cyclops 70 to 75,
Charity 60 to 75, East Lynne 60 to 75, Forest 40 to 60, Goano
60 to 65, Maumee 100 to 125, Mentmore 250 to 300, Poutico
75 to 80, imp. Richmond 30 to 40, Swioey 60 to 75, Savanac
60 to 75, Saucho 150 to 200, Tocumseh 30 to 40, Walter H. 30
to 35. The most marked change, however, is about Joe Cot-
ton. For some weeks past he has been quoted "full." Now
12 to 1 is obtainable about him.

The betting on the Kentucky Derby is very light. Con
Cregan has the call, and nest to him the name of the Cali-
fornia colt Silver Cloud was most frequently written.

Iu addition to the regular purses, the Charter Oak Park
Association has decided to give a special purse of $10,000
lor the 2:20 class, to be trotted either in \ be last week in
August or the first week in September,

The Blood Horse Spring Meeting*.

The Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association, after two post-
ponements, secured an opening day for their Eighth Annual
Spring Meetiag on Saturday last, the 10th instant. The open-
ing day was originally set for the 3d instant, but the heavy
storm of a few days previous caused a postpouementuniil the
6th instant, when a continuation of the storm caused the
opening day to be again postponed until the 10 instant. Even
after the postponements a good day was not secured, as the
weather continued very stormy during the entire week and
on the opening day. The class of horses that were to take
partiu the races, however, caused agreatrnanj-of the lovers of
turf sports to attend the races, unmindful of the elements. On
Friday evening preceding the inaugural day the rain fell iu
torrents, and the sewers about the city were taxed to their
utmost capacity to carry away the water. Under these circum-
stances, many were of the belief that the races would be
postponed, aud as the storm was general throughout the
northern part of the State, the attendance from the interior
was not very large. The Signal Service observer gave the
directors of the association some encouragement by the bulle-
tin that he issued on Friday afternoon, but the weather of
Saturday was proof "that all signs fail in wet weather."
During Saturday forenoon not much rain fell, and at the
meeting of the directors, held about 10 o'clock, it was decided
to hold the races, rain or shine. After the decision was
reached it was posted about the citv, and when the
hour for starting arrived fully 2,000 people had assembled on
the grounds. Directly before the horses in the first race were
called the rain commenced to fall, and within an hour's
time it came in torrents and continued to do so until far into
the night.

The large attendance at the races on Saturday afternoon to
witness the different events was strong proof" of the great
interest that is manifested in racing on this coast, aud espec-
ially the meetings of the Blood Horse Association. The
heavy rain, however, spoiled the opening day as an event.
There were no handsome turnouts, and the attendance of
ladies was very small. Had the day have been pleasant, the
inaugural of the spring meeting of 1SSG would have been one
long to be remembered by those in attendance. The people
of this city are fast becoming werlded to racing, since it has
been placed on the present high scale as a sport, and Satur-
day's attendance would, under favorable Circumstances, have
been very large.

Of the large attendance of turfites, all were well supplied
with money and there was a large amount wagered on the
results of the various races on the programme. The greater
pait of the money bet at the track was done through the
book-makers, although a considerable amount was betiu the
pools— auction and mutuals. There were four book-makers
on the veranda of the club house, and within ten feet of
each other. In the language of some of those present, "they
conld raise a tin roof" in making known the odds they
would quote against any of the starters. The pool-sellers
were located some distance from the book-makers, and they
did a fair business. The competition made matters very
spirited. The four book-making firms doing business at the
meeting are: Joe Cotton, Kelly & Bliss, George Morgan
& Co. and Henry Schwartz & Co.

When the bell was sounded for the horses engaged in the
first race to be brought out, the track was a sea of slush and
mud. While it was extremely dangerous racing on such a-
track, it was not, in the minds of many, as hazardous as rac-
ing on the track when it becomes a trifle heavy and sticky.
The track on Saturday (time test) was between four and five
seconds slow.

Tlie Races.

There were five events on the day's programme, and the
field of starters in each event was quite large, and the starters
quite first-class. The fourth race, the Winter*s Stake, for
three-year-olds, one mile and a half, was a walkover for the
Rancho del Paso stable.
The officers of racing were:

Judges— Messrs. J. L. Kathbone, Harry I. Thornton, David McClure,
Caleb Dorsey and William Boots.

Timers— Messrs . Edwin F. Smith, John A. Goldsmith, C. M. Chase
and P. Robson.

Clerk of the Scales— Harry Lowden.

Starters— Henry Walsh and George Jones.

THE FIRST RACE.

The opening event on the card for the meeting was the
Introduction purse of $400, for all ages, with maiden allow-
ances. Dash of one mile. Of the original 14 entries, 6 came
to post. When the horses were declared in, seven were
uamed, but the track was in such bad condition that W. M.
Ayres scratched his gray gelding Ichi Ban, leaving six horses
eligible. When the flag was dropped it was to a fair start.
Kelly on Garland and Holloway on Bapido at once set the
pace, and when the quarter-pole was reached they led the
van. When they were straight in the back stretch, it at once
became evident that Kapido was no mud horse and could not
win. Garland was, however, going under a pull. Soon after
Kapido began to draw back, Preciosa made a move for the
lead, but she could not head the big bay horse, who moved
away from her on the upper turn. When the head of the
home stretch was reached, Howard was driving the daughter
of Glenelg, and the representative of the Santa Anita stable
had taken the extreme rear. Miss Courtney, Nielson aud
Mozart now began working for the leader, and the first two
named succeeded in passing Preciosa, but Garland was too
much for them, as he maintained his lead to the wire. He
won handily by a length from Miss Courtney, Nielson a good
third. Time 1:47. Mutuals paid $19. Below will be found
the

■ SUMMARY.

Introduction Purse, $-100, of which SfiO to the second horse ; for nil
ages; maidens allowed 6 lbs. Ouemile.
R. P. Ashe's b c Garland, 4, by Shannon, dam Sallie Gardner, 113

lbs M. Kelly 1

Theo. Winter's b f MisB Courtney, 3, by Norfolk, dam Balliuelte, U7

lbB Winchell 2

W. L. Appleby's b m Nielson, fi, by Wlldidle, dam Susie Williamson,

117 lbs Appleby 3

E. J. Baldwin's ch g Rapldo. J, by Orlnstead, dam Experiment, 116

lbs C. Holloway 0

J. B. Haggiu's b f Preciosa, 3, by Glenelg, dam Stamps, *.I7 lbs.

Howard 0

R. S. Fallon's b g Mozart, 8, by Flood, dan* Mozelle, 0i lbs., carried

9H lbs I. Navice 0

Time, l:il.
Betting: 8 to 1 Garland, 25 to 1 Mif-s Courtney, 12 to 1 Mozart, 22 to 6
Nielson, 3 to 5 Preciosa, 6 to 1 liaptdo.
Pools: Preciosa, $50; field, stu.

The winner is a fine, large bay colt and was bred and raised
at the Palo Alto stock farm. He was purchased last Febru-
ary by Mr. Ira L. Ramsdell, and was placed iu the string of
Mr. R. P. Ashe. Saturday's race was his maiden effort, and
as he is strongly engaged throughout the east the coming
summer, he will be apt to face the post quite often. At the

1886

^Ix* §3r£eder and Sportsman.

243

Washington Park Club spring meeting he is engaged in the
following stakes: Oakwood handicap, one mile and a furlong,
with 105 pounds, and the Boulevard Stakes, for all ages, one
mile and a quarter. At St. Lonis he is nominated in the
Ellis Wainright Stakes, for all ages, one mile and a quarter,
and the Gas Companies' Stakes, a handicap for all ages, one
mile and a furlong, with 100 pounds. He is four years old
by Shannon, dam Sallie Gardner by Vandal; second dam
Charlotte Thompson by imp. Mickey Free; third dam Ada
Tevis by imp. Albion.

THE SECOND RACE

Was the California Stakes for two-year-olds, half a mile.
This stake closed August I, 1SS5, with 37 nominations, of
which 12 were declared ont January 1, 1SS6. When the bell
was tapped calling the colts out. nine put in an appearance,
J.C.Simpson's brown colt Rathbone having been scratched
the evening previous. At the second breakaway the flag was
dropped to a straggling start. Robson was the first away, with
Graciosa second and the others following. Modesto got out
of the Tuck, and at the head of the home stretch the race was
between the three leaders — Eobson, Graciosa and Modesto.
Eobson maintained his lead to the seven-furlong post, where
Duffv on Graciosa passed him and continued to increase his
lead," the filly winning the race by a couple of lengths,
Modesto a good third. Time, 53 seconds. The mutuals paid
$10.60. Haggin'a filly Napa fell after running a quarter of a
mile, but fortunately neither the filly nor the jockey (Joe
Thomas) were injured. The jockey, however, received quite
a coating of mud. Below is tne

BUM3IAKY.

CALiFoitxiA Stakes, for two-year-olds, foals of 1884; £50 entrance,
S25 forfeit, or?10if declared out on or before January 1,1886, with
£400 added; second horse to save stake. Half a mile. Value to the
winner, $1,270.
J. B. HaEgin's b f Graciosa, by imp. Glengarry, dam Bessie Bell,

107 lbs., carried 112 lbs P. Duffy 1

Tom Atchison'B ch c Bobson, by Joe Hooker, dam Rosetland,

U ii lbs Charleston 2

Tom Delanev's br c Modesto, by Monday, dam Rivulet, 110 lbs.,

carried 112 lbs Holloway 3

Theo "Winters' b f Chatelaine, by Norfolk, clam Neapolitan, lu7 lbs.

Winehell 0

W. B. Todbunter's ch c Volliguer, by Bullion, dam Jessamine

Porter, 110 lbs Pepper 0

H I. Thorntons b f Narcola, by Norfolk, dam Ada C, 107 lbs.

Kelly 0

W. M. Hurry's b c Del Norte, by Flood, dam Esther, 110 lbs Lee 0

H. Lowden's b f Leap Year, by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane, 107 lbs.,

carried 109 lbs '. Appleby 0

J. B. Haggin's br f Napa, by Enquirer, dam Bandana, lu7 lbs.

Thomas *

•Fell. Time, :5d

Betting: 2 to 1 Graciosa, 3 to 1 Robson, 5 to 1 Modesto, 12 to 1 Dei
Norte, 15 to 1 Voltiguer, 20 to 1 Narcola, 15 to 1 Chatelaine, 3 to 1 Leap
Year, 4 to 1 Napa.

Pools: Haggin's stable (Graciosa and Napa), ?50; Eobson, $20; Leap
Year, ?15; the field, 810.

The winner is a brown filly, by imp. Glengarry, dam
Bessie Bell by imp. Bonnie Scotland; second dam JUryonia
by Jack Malone; third dam Atnica by Asteroid. She was
bred by Mr. B. F. Cockrill, of the Eichlaud Stud Farm,
Kentucky, and was purchased by Mr. John Mackey for Mr.
J. B. Haggiu, at the annual sale of the Richland yearlings on
May 1st last. The price paid was S360. Until within the
past two weeks she was a member of Mr. W. K. Claypool's
string, but being the only member of that ■ string
engaged at the Blood Horse meeting she was turned
over to Mr. James Murphy's string. The following is
related of the filly's early training: "Mr. Haggin, as is his
custom, looked over his colts one day and told Claypool that
he did not fancy the filly that is called Graciosa; but' Clay-
pool defended the filly, and told Mr. Haggin that the filly
was growing nicely and gave much better promise than a
good many of the others. This did not change Mr. Haggin's
ideas, and another time he mentioned the filly as being a
poor looker. About a month or so after, however, when Mr.
Haggin was tip to the ranch, the horses were all exercised, and,
of course Graciosa, was among them, as she had much improved
in looks and proven to be the best one in Claypool's string.
When Mr. Haggin cast his eyes on her he inquired of Clay-
pool what filly that was. Claypool answered: "That's the
one you don't like." It was finally asked when the horses
could be worked, and the time being set this filly showed up
as good as, if not better than, any of them. She is quite
well engaged in the east this season and next.

Winners of the California Stakes.

Year. "Winner. Sire. Subs. Str. Time. Second.

'7y Martin's Tillie C. Wildidle 7 3 :49J^ Encbre.

•80 Pritchard's Frank Rhoads... Leinster 12 5 laixjfjjj s^mPson

'81 Baldwin's Anita Rutherford 13 6 :51J< Albert C.

'la Baldwin's Uano Grinstead... 30 12 :51 Panama.

'83 Winter's Prince of .Norfolk. Norfolk. 32 6 :52>£ L'al lie Smart.

'84 Winter's EetiU. Norfolk 23 4 :5a Alca.

'85 Haggin's Billow Longfield.... 15 4 :?0 \ jes^e^F?!*0111-

'S6 Haggin's Graciosa imp. Glengarry... 37 9 :53 Hobson.

The weights in 1879 were 86 lbs. for colte and 83 lbs. for fillies: in 1880
they were raised to 100 lbs. for colts and 97 lbs. for fillies; in 1883 th^y
were raised to 110 lbs. for colts and 107 lbs. for flllie". Anita is said to be
by Rutherford or Grinstead.

THE THIRD RACE

Was the Trial Stakes, for all ages, one mile and a quarter.
Of the nine nominations, four faced the starter. They were:
Ashe's BineCte, Haggin's Tyrant and Judson's John A. and
Patti. When the flag fell all were in a bunch. Appleby, on
John A., at once cut out the work, with Tyrant and Binettein
close attendance. Passing the stand the first time John A.
led Tyrant two lengths, Binette a half a length back, and
Patti in a good position in the rear. Hounding the lower
turn Binette moved up even with Tyrant and when the quar-
ter pole was reached they were within a length of daylight
of John A. Down the back stretch John A. moved away and
at the half pole he had a lead of fully three lengths, Tyrant
second, and Binette done for; Kelly pulled the whip on
her soon after half a mile was gone. On the upper turn
Duffy moved up with Tyrant, and when the home stretch
was reached he was within a length of the son of Monday,
the others not in the race. Down the straight Appleby and
Duffy worked very hard on their mounts, and the Withers
and Belmont winner gradually closed on the black horse. At
the draw-bridge he had collared John A., and from there to
the wire he forged in advance, winning a good race after a
hard finish in the excellent time of 2:14, Patti third.
Mutuals paid SIS. 40. Below is the

SUMMARY.

Teial Stakes, for all ages: ?25 entrance. 810 declaration, with $750
added, of which *50 to the second horse: maidens, if three years old,
allowed 6 pounds; if four years or upwards, 7 pounds. One mile and
a quarter. Value to the winner. £870.
J. B. Haggin's ch c Tyrant, 4, bv imp. Great Tom, dam Moselle, 118

lbs P. Duffy 1

H. C. Judson's blk h John A., 5, by Monday, dam Lady Clare, 122 lbs

Appleby 2

H. C. Judson's b f Patti, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 97 lbs.

Navice 3

R.P.Ashe's b m binette, 6, by imp. Billet, dam Mirab, 117 lbs.

Kelly 0

Time, 2:14.
Betting: 6 to 1 Patti, 7 to 5 Tyrant, 5 to 2 JohnTA., 4 to 5 Binette.

Pools: Binette, S75; Tyrant, $50; Judson's.Stable, S40.

THE FOURTH RACE

Was the Winters' StakeB, for three-year-olds, one mile and
a half. Only two colts put in an appearance, and as they
were from the same stable there was no contest. Below is
the

&UMMABY.

The Wintebs' Stakes, for three- year-olds ; S1G0 each, 325 forfeit, with
?300 added ; second horse to receive $150; third to 6ave stake. One
mile and a quarter. Value to the winner, ^225.
J. B. Haggin's br c Ben Ali, by Virgil, dam Ulricca, 118 lbs.

P. Duffy w o

J. B. Haggin's b g Epicure, by Enquirer, dam Benicia, 115 lbs.

Thomas w o

Winners of tlie Winter*** Stakes.

Tear. Winner. Sire. Subs. Str. Time. Second.

1879 Martin's Experiment. Monarchist 13 4 2:39J Jennie B.

1880 Pritchard's Euchre . ... Leinster. . . 7 5 2 :42 Tyler.

1881 Winters|Duke of N. . Norfolk 10 4 2:383 Frank Rhoads.

1882 Winters' Duchess of N Norfolk.... 18 2 2:39J Forest King.
188^ Baldwin's Gano Grinstead.. 28 2 2:45 Laura.

1884 Wjnters'Princeof N. Norfolk 28 3 2:49 Hirondelle.

1885 Murrv's Estill Norfolk 22 5 2:37$ Alta.

1886 Haggin's Ben Ali Virgil 11 2 wo Epicure.

The -weights in 1879 were 90 lbs. for colts and 87 lbs. for fillies; in
1880 they were raised to 105 lbi. for colts and 102 lbs. for fillies; in
1885 they were raised to 118 lbs.for colls and 113ibs. for fillies.

THE LAST KACE

Was a Selling Purse of S400, one mile and half a furlong.
Sis horses faced the starter in this event, and after a couple
of ineffectual starts the flag was dropped to a fair start.
Billy Ayers took the lead at the start, and never relinquished
the same, winning handily from Moonlight, Duke of Monday
third. Time, 1:54£. Mutuals paid $13.85. Below is the

SUMMARY.

REixrNG Purse, £490, of which 550 to the second horse; for all a^es;
fixed valuation -?2,000: 2 lbs. allowed for each $100 below, and 3 lbs.
added for each -9100 above fixed valuation. One mile and half a furlong
W. M. Murry's b h Billv Ayres, 4, by Shannon, dam Lady Clare, 108

lbs. $1.500 W. Appleby 1

Kelly k Lyncb's bf Moonlight, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight,

97 lbs., carried 984 lbs. 82,000 Young 2

J. B. Haggin's b g Duke of Monday, a, by Monday, dam Demirep, 99

lbs., carried 104 lbs. $1,003 Flowers 3

H. C Judson's br f Gerster, 3, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie Brown, 77

lbs. 81,000 Navise 0

R. P. Ashe's ch c Ingleside, 3, by Norfolk, dam Illusion, 82 lbs. car-
ried 85 jbs. -$"1,000 " Daily 0

Wm. Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy, 87 lbs.,

carried 88 lbs. $1,500 Winchell 0

, Time, 1:54 J.
Betting: 10 to 1 Gerster, 4 to 1 Billy Ayres, 6 to 5 Duke of Monday, 2 to
1 Moonlight, 10 to 1 Leda, 4 to 1 Ingleside.
Pools: Duke of Monday ?00; Moonlight §30; field 835.

The Second Day's Racing.

The stormy weather of the past two weeks continued
without much cessation from the opening day on Saturday
last, until the second day's racing on Tuesday. The track was
in about the same condition as on the first day, although it is
likely that there was more water standing about in pools.
The attendance was not very1 large, but it was ereater than
was expected, quite a large number of visitors being on the
ground. Betting in the pools and with the book-makers was
lively, and on the Ocean Stakes a great amount of money
changed. Mr. J. B. Haggiu, the owner of Ben Ali, closed
the four "bookies" at the odds of S to 5, winning $3,200 from
them. The betting in the pool-box was heavier than on the
opening day.

THE FIRST RACE.

The bell was sounded promptly at 2 o'clock calling the
horses to the post in the first race, a dash of seven furlongs.
A little before they appeared on the track Jupiter Pluvius
turned on his sprinkler, and it was not long before the rain
fell in big drops and continued so for about half an hour.
The jockeys were soon drenched, and as a cold north-west-
erly wind accompanied the downpour, the horses were not a
very cheering sight. Seven horses came to the post, and
were awarded position in the order named: Bonita, Freciosa,
Nielson, Jou Jon, Ichi Ban, Guenn and Skipaway. There
were several breakaways before the flag was dropped. When
a start was secured Skipaway was the first to show in front
followed by Guenn, Ichi Ban and Nielson in a bunch. The
daughter of Wildidle and Vixen continued to show in front
until nearing the half-mile pole, when Kelly on Guenn and
McCaugh on Ichi Ban cut out for the lead. The Palo Alto
purchase proved to be very speedy, and she soon led the van.
Appleby, on Nielson, was soon following the two leaders, and
he caught and passed the gray colt, but he could not get to the
Glendew filly who romped home an easy winner in the ex-
cellent time of 1:32, Ichi Ban some distance in the rear
third. Mutuals paid S8.S0. Below is the

SUMMARY.
Porse £4011, of which 350 to the second horse; for all ages. Winner of
the Introduction Purse (Garland) on the first day to carry rule weight;
all others allowed 5 pounds. Seven-eighths of a mile.
R P Ashe'sb fGuenn.3, by Flood, dam Glendew, 96 lbs., carried 101

lbs M- Kelly 1

W. L. Apulebv'sb in Nielson, 5, by Wildidle, dam Susie Williamson,

] 10 lbs W.Appleby 2

W. M. Avres' gr k Ichi Ban, 4, bv Joe Hooker, dam Queen, 110 lbs.,

carried 112V lbs t T. McCaugh 3

Santa Anita Stable's br f Bonita, 3, by Grinstead, dam Maggie Emer-
son. 9fi lbs.,carried!17!< lbs Miller n

Kelly A Lynch's b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything, 112 lbs,

carried U5 lbs Long 0

J B. Haggin's bf Preciosa, 3, bv imp. Glenelg, dam Stamps, !)6 lbs.

B. Howard 0

E. F. Fallon'B b m Skipaway, 4, bv Wildidle, dam Vixen, loS lbs.

Navaise 0

Time, 1:32.
Betting: 3 to 1 Guenn," to 1 Ichi Ban, Gto 1 Jon Jou, 5 to 2 Bonita, 6 to
1 Nielson. 7 to 1 Preciosa. 30 to 1 skipaway.

Pools: Guenn, $100; Ichi Ban. $44: Jou Jon, 940; Bonita, $100, Nielson,
$35; Preciosa, $.«; Skipaway, ?5.

The winner was bred and raised at the Palo Alto stock
farm, and was purchased by Mr. Ashe for S3.500, a few
weeks prior to his purchase of Garland, the winner of the In-
troduction Purse on Saturday, at the same place. She is a
very handsome and racy-looking bay filly, with a star and
strip in face, and near foreleg, near hind foot and off forefoot
white. She was foaled February IS, 1883, by Flood (son of
Norfolk and Hennie Farrow), dam Glendew by imp. Glen-
garry; second dam Glenrose by Lexington; third dam Sally
Lewis by imp. Glencoe; fourth dam Motto by imp. Barefoot,
etc. At the St. Louis spring meeting she is engaged in the
following stakes: Bankers' and Brokers' Stakes for three-
year-olds, one mile and a furlong; the Street Railway Stakes,
for three-year-olds, one mile and three furlongs; the Adol-
phus Busch Stakes, for three-vear-old fillies, one mile and a
furlong. At the meeting of the Washington Park Club at
Chicago she is engaged as follows: American Derby for three-
year-olds, one mile and a half; the Oakwood Handicap, for
all ages, one mile and a furlong, with 92 lbs.; the Boulevard
Stakes, for all ages, one mile and a quarter; the Sheridan
Stakes for three-year-olds, one mile and a quarter; theEngle-
wood Stakes, for three-year-old fillies, one mile; the Hotel
Richelieu Stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile and three
furlongs; the Maiden Stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile
and'a furlong; the Woodlawn Stakes, for three-year-olds,

one mile and a half; the Dearborn Handicap, for three-year-
olds, one mile and a furlong. She has other engagements
also, in the east, at Saratoga and Sheepshead Bay.

THE SECOXD RACE

Was the Vernal Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, five fur-
longs. This stake closed with 16 nominations, and 7 of
them answered to the summons of the bell. They were:
Leap Year, Gayella, Graciosa, Glendora, Miss Ford, Laura
Gardiner and Ezza. They were positioned in the order
named. The starter experienced considerable difficulty in
getting the colts off to a fair start. When the flag fell Leap
Tear jumped off with the lead, the others in close company.
At the half-mile pole she led by a length and a half, Ezza,
who got away poorly, far in the rear. On the upper turn
Graciosa, Glendora and Miss Ford worked on the leader very
fast, and when they entered the home stretch were very close
to the sister to Estill. Down the stretch it was a driving
race, and Miss Ford, on the inside, showed great speed and
took the lead. At the drawbridge, however, Glendora, who
came with a rush, passed Leap Year and Miss Ford, winning
the race handily, Leap Year second, she having re-passed
Miss Ford near the outcome. Mutuals paid $7.95. Below
is the

SCMSUBY.

The Vernal Stakes, for two-yesr-old fillies, $20 entrance: $10 if
declared outon or before MarchlO, 1SSG. with $100 added, of which $50 to
tne second. Five-eighths of a mile. Value to the winner $630.
J. B. Haggin's ch f Glendora by imp, Glenelg, dam Susie Linwood,

107 lbs B. Howara I

H. Lowden's br r Leap Year by NortotK, dam Lady jane, lu7 lbs.

-— Miller 2

Theo. Winters' b f Miss Ford by Enquirer, dam Bribery, 1U7 lbs.

r. Charleston 3

W. It. Appleby's ch f Laura Gardinei- by Jim Brown, dam Avail, 107

lbs Appleby 0

Theo. Winters* ch f Gayella by Enquirer, dam Orphan Girl, l')7 lbs.

Winchell 0

J.,B. Haggin's brf Graciosa by imp. Glengarry, dam Bessie Bell, 107

lbs Thomas 0

J. B. Haggiu's or f Ezza by Joe Hooker", dam Kitten, lu7 lbs.. Flowers 0
Time, 1:06^.
Betting: lOtol Laura Gardiner, 5 to 1 Glendora, 5 to 2 Ezza, 4 to 5 Gra-
ciosa, 5 to 1 Lean Year, S to 1 Miss Ford, 6 to 1 Gayella.
Pools: Haggin's entries, $100; Winters' entries, SSQ; field, $30.

The winner is a fine, large chestnut filly, and waspnrchaeed
last May at the sale of D. Swigert's Elmendorf yearlings.
The price paid was $575. She is by imp. Glenelg, dam Susie
Linwood by Judge Leonard; second dam Misb Doyle by
Lexington; third dam Emma Wright by imp. Margrave.
Glendora is a full sister to Mr. Haggin's Hirondelle. The
filly is heavily engaged in the two-year-old stakes throughout
the east.

THE THIRD RACE

Was the Ocean Stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile and a
quarter. This race was one of the events of the day, and
considerable money was wagered on the result. Another
feature of the race was that Isaac Murphy, the renowned
eastern rider, made his first appearance in the saddle in Cali-
fornia. He had the mount on Baldwin's Estrella, and it was
partly owing to this fact that she sold so high in the pools.
Upon Murphy's appearance he was greeted with some
applause, but it was nothing in comparison to the cheers that
greeted the California boy Patsy Duffy, when he returned to
the scales at the end of the race. The starters in this race
were: Estrella, Catalina, Patti, Ben Ali, King of Norfolk, Miss
Courtney and Mozart. The flag fell on the first l-reakaway,
and Mozart at once cat out the work. Passing the stand he
had a lead of a length and a half, Patti, Ben All, Estrella and
the King of Norfolk following. Going around the lower turn
Patti dropped back, and Ben Ali took second position. Mid-
way of the hack straight Mozart had a lead of fully two open
lengths, but he was tiring. At the half-mile pole Ben Ali was
within a length of the leader, Estrella third, and the King a
good fourth. Bounding the upper turn, the King of Norfolk
passed Estrella, and when the head of the home Btretch was
reached, Ben Ali had collared the leader, the Palo Alto gelding.
They had not gone far before he assumed the lead and Mozart
dropped back beaten. Down the home stretch Kelly on the
King and Murphy on Estrella tried hard to overtake the win-
ner, but Ben Ali was too much for them, and he won easily
in 2:17, King of Norfolk second, Estrella third. Catalina
never showed in the race. Mutuals paid $8.20. Below is the

SUMMARY.

The Ocean Stakes, for three-vear.olds; jijeaeh; $10 if declared out
on or before March 10, 1S86, with 4600 added, of which S-W to the Becond
horse. One mile and a quarter. Value to the winner, $885.
J. B. Haggin's br c Ben Ali by Virgil, dam Ulricca, 118 lbs. P. Duffy. 1
R P Ashe's cbc King of Norfolk bv Norfolk, dam Marion. 118 lbs,

M. Kelly. 2

Santa. Anit-i Stable's b i Estrella by Rutherford, dam Sister Anne,

U3lbs I. -Murphy. 3

Theo Winter's b t" Miss Courtney by Norfolk, dam Baliinette, 113 lbs.

Winchell 0

H. C. JudBon's b f Patti by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 113 lbs.

' W. Appleby. 0

R S. Fallon's b g Mozart by Flood, dam Mozelle, US lbs, Navaise. 0
H. I. Thornton's b f Catalina by Wheatley,d»m Carrie C, 113 lbs.

Newington. 0

Time, 2:17.
Betting: 6 to 2 King of Norfolk, 40 to 2 Mozart, fi to 5 Ben Ali, 24 to 2
Patti 5 to 2 Estrella, ;.Dto2Catalina,« to 2 Miss Courtney.
Pools: Ben Ali, 3^: Estrella, 9Su; Field, $50.

THE FOURTH RACE

Was a selling purse of $400, one mile and a furlong. The
starters in this race were the same as those in the Selling Race
on the opening day, with the exception of Leda, who was not
entered. The distance was one-half a furlong longer. Con-
siderable betting was done on this event, and Moonlight
secured quite a sum of the betting. Porter Ashe's colt Ingle-
side ran a good race, and had not the little boy that rode him
got tired near the finish, the outcome might have been differ-
ent. When the flag fell Iugleside at once went to the fore,
and when they passed the stand he led Ayers a length. At
the end of the three furlongs the positions were: IngleRide,
Billy Ayers, Duke of Monday, Moonlight an 1 Gerster. These
relative positions were unchanged to the head of the home
stretch, except that Ayers had closed on the leader, and
Moonlight had passed the Duke. After the straight was
entered Ayers continued to creep on the leader, and at the
finish of the mile he was at Ingleside's head, Moonlight and
the old campaigner Duke of Monday fighting for third place.
From this point to tbe outcome it was a driving finish on
Ayers, but the boy on Ingleside was too tired to make much
effort, and the half-brother to John A. won by a short neck,
Moonlight third. Time, 2aOS§. The mutuals paid SS.90.
Below is the

SUMMARY.

BBXiXiiNG Pi-use, Slim, of which ISO to the Becond horse; for all nRes;
lixwl viiliuitlnn,S2.'.'MiO; J pound* allowed for each $100 below, and 3 lbs.
added for each ?100 above fixed valuation. One mile and an eighth.
W. M. Murry'ab h Billy Ayere, I, by Shannon, dam Lady Clare. 108

lbs. $\j**) Miller 1

R P. Ashe'schc IngleBide,3, by Norfolk, d.im Illusion, 82 lbs., car-
ried M lbs. 51.01W

Kelly A Lynch's b f Moonlight, 3, by Tliad Stevens, dam Twilight, !'T

lbs. *l ,500 VouiK-

J B Haggins' h g Iiukt- uf Mondav, a., bv Monday, dam Demirep,

lbs F

H.C. Judson's b fGerstiT, 3, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie Brown, 7T r

..."

Time, a*! (.

Bettlnc: Sto 2 Inclepide, 6to2 Duke of Monday, H to2 GenU' :
Moonli^lit. In H Billv Ayers.
Pools: Billy Ayers, Wo; Moonlight,*^; field, |25.

244

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April 17

Tlie Third Day.

The Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association and the clerk
of the weather do not appear to work in harmony, as the
Association's week of racing could not have been held in a
much worse rain storm. It is extremely doubtful if during
the entire past winter, there has been such a general storm in
this section as that now "on the boards." The weather has
been unsettled for nearly three weeks, and in that time three
nice davs have been secured. The 3d and 4th of April were
uice days, but a few days previous it rained hard and the
amount of water that fell caused the opening day (April 3d)
to be postponed. That postponement seemed to act badly on
the race days, as on all the other days on which the races
were announced to take place the rain fell in torrents.
Wednesday, April 14th, was a nice, sunny day until about 4
o'clock in the afternoon, when clouds began to appear. The
warm sun of that day caused the countenances of the horse-
men to beam with smiles, but they were short-lived. Thurs-
day morning, race day, clouds darkened the sky and soon
after day-break the rain began to fall. As on the previous
racing days not much water fell in the early part of the day,
but in the afternoon, just prior to the first race, it fell in tor-
rents. To show what he could do to mar the beauty of the
day's racing, old Jupiter Pluvius turned on his flood-gates
just while the horses were being exercised and raced. When
the horses were off the track the rain stopped.

The attendance was the largest of the meeting, and there
was quite a large number of ladies on the club-house balcony
and in the grand stauds. The appearances of the costumes of
the ladies on the balcony aud in the stands was, however,
quite a contrast to tbat usually seen on race days on this
Coast. Instead of the beautiful and varied colors generally
to be seen, the dark, sombre colors of umbrellas and gossa-
mers were to the front, and they made the gloomy weather
look even less cheering.

The betting was lively, and considerable money was placed
on the various events in the books and in the pools. The
pool-sellers did a better business on Thursday than on any
of the previous days of the meeting. Those who bet in books
expressed some dissatisfaction on the result of the Cuyama
Stakes. Some thought that Lucky B. could have won, but
it is only a matter of opinion. The way it was run looks to
an outsider that where two horses start in one interest, they
should be sold as a stable, or the name of the horse with
which it is declared to win should be announced.

THE FIRST RACE.

Promptly at the appointed hour, the bell was sounded for
the horses to come to the post in the first race, a selling purse
of $400, mile heats. Four horses made their appearance,
and they were awarded positions as follows: Iogleside, Billy
Ayres, Gerster and Mozart. The talent looked upon this race
as" all cut and dried in favor of Billy Ayres, as he had won
the selling races on the first and second days. Several inef-
fectual attempts were had before the flag was dropped in the
first heat. When a start was secured, Ingleside at once went
to the front, and before the quarter-pole was reached he was
two lengths in front, Billy Ayres second and Gerster third.
Down the back stretch these positions remained unchanged.
Around the upper turn Ayres moved up, and when the head
of the home stretch was reached he was at Ingleside's quar-
ters. From that point to the wire it was a driving race
between the two leaders, but Ayres proved to be the better
horse, winning the heat by half alengthiu 1:49, Mozart third,
having passed Gerster in the stretch.

No trouble was had in Bending them away in the second
heat. When the flag fell Ayres went to the fore, but before
reaching the eighth pole Gerater was in front. The Wildidle
filly did not remain there long, for at the quarter-pole Ingle-
side had the post of honor. He remained there until the
half-mile post was reached, when all were in a bunch. At
the head of the home straight Mozart drew out of the bunch
and was never again reached, winning handily by two
lengths from Ayres, Ingleside third. Time 1:49. Ashe's colt
was cut down in this heat. The cut, which is on the off
hind leg above the pastern joint, is so severe that it is doubt-
ful if he will again face the starter.

In the third heat at the first breakaway the flag was
dropped. Mozart and Billy Ayres at once went to the front
and raced head and head until the back stretch was reached,
when Mozart drew away. He continued to increase his lead
until the outcome was reached, winning, pulled double, by
four open lengths, in 1:51, Gerster, a poor third. Mntuals
paid: First heat, $42.65; third heat, $6.65, After the first
heat only two mutual pools were sold, and they were on
Billy Ayres. Below will be found the

1 SUMMARY.

Selling Purhtc.SIOO, of which $50 totbe Becond hoTse; for all ages;
fixed valuation $2,0U0; 2 lbs. allowed for each 8100 oelow.and 3 lbB.
added for each 8100 above fixed valuation. Mile heats.
R. S. Fallon's b g Mozart, 3. by Flood, dam Mozelle, 99 lbs. £1,500.

Winchell 3 1 1

W. M. Hurry's b h Billy Ayres, 4, by Shannon, dam Lady Clare,

JOalbs. $1,500 Miller 12 2

H. C. Judson's b f Gerster, y, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie Brown, 77

lbs. Jl.OJO Navals 4 4 3

R. P. Asht'schc Ingleside, 3, by Norfolk, dam Illusion, 8'2 lbB.

81.000 Daly 2 3 *

Time, -1:49,1:49, 1:51.
•Withdrawn.

Betting; First heat, 6 to 2 Ingleside, 5 to 1 Mozart, 60to 2 GerBter, 1
to 2 Billy Ayres. Second heat, l to 6 Billy Ayres, 2 to 1 field. Third
heat, 1 to 1 Billy Ayres, 35 to 100 Mozart.

Pools: First he:it,Blllv AyreB. ?1U0; IngleBide, $40; field, $35. Second
heat, Billy Ayres, $100; Ingleside, $20; field, $2u. Third heat, Mozart,
8160; Billy AyreB, 860.

The winner was bred and raised at the Palo Alto stock-
farm, and was purchased in January last by Mr. R. S. Fallon
for S500. He is large, rangy bay gelding, with a star and a
strip, foaled March 0, 1883. He is by Flood (son of Norfolk
and Hennie Farrow, the dam of Mollie McCarty, ) dam Mozelle
by Monday; second dam Camilla Urso by Lodi; third dam
Annette by LexiDgton, etc. After winning the race on
Thursday, he was put up to be sold, and was secured by Mr.
Matt Allen for Mr. R. P. Ashe. The price paid was $1,700,
S200 over his entered price.

THE SECOND RACE

Was the Gano Stakes, for two-year-olds, three-quarters of a
mile. Nine colts came to the post in this race, as follows:
Voltiguer, C. H. Todd, Leap Year, Rathbone, Modesto, Napa,
Narcola, Robson and Graciosa. While the colts were at the
starting point the ruin fell in torrents, the heaviest of the
day, and it was but a short time till all those at that point,
jockeys, starters and horses, were thoroughly drenched. To
add to the discomforts, Graciosa refused for some length of
time to start with the other colts. When the flag fell, Hollo-
way ou Modesto went to the front and Kelly on Graciosa
followed iu hot hasce. At the half-mile pole these two were
racing head and head with Robson and Leap Year well up,
£he ottjers strung out in single tile. On the upper turn and
into the home stretch Modesto gradually opened a lead and
looked like a winner, as Graciosa was beaten. At the draw-
bridge, Thomas on Napa came with a rush on the iuBide and
he soon had the race beyond question, winning by a length
:ind a half, Modesto second, Robson third, Graciosa fourth,
Leap Year fifth, and the others straggling in. Time, 1:20.
Muiuals paid $7.85. Below is the

StTMHAKY.

Gano Stakes, for two-year-olds, foals of 1884; $50 entrance, 925 for-
feit, or $10 if declared out on or before Januaiy 1, 1&8R, with $400 added;
second to save Btake. Stake to be named after winner, if Gano'stime
(1:15) 1b beaten. Three-quarters of a mile. Value to winner, $1,360.
J. B. Haggin's b f Napa by Enquirer, dam Bandana, 107 lbs.

J. Thomas 1

T. Delaney's bit c ModeBto by Monday, dam Rivulet, 110 lbs,

C. Holloway 2

T. Atchison's ch c KobBon by Joe Hooker, dam Rosetland, 110 lbs.

F. Robs 3

J. B. Haggin's b f Graciosa by imp. Glengarry, dam Bessie Bell 107

lbs M.Kelly 0

H. Lowden's b f Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane, 107 lbs.

Miller 0

W. M.Murry'schc C. H. Todd by Joe Hooker, dam Rosa B., 110 lbs.

S. Charleston 0

J. C. Simpson' br c Rathbone by imp. Young Prince, dam Lady

Amanda, 110 lbs Navais 0

H. I. Thornton's b f Narcola by Norfolk, dam Ada C, 107 lbs.

lbs Flowers 0

W. B. Todhunter's ch c Voltiguer bv Bullion, dam JeBsamine

Porter, 110 lbs Pepper 0

Time, 1:20.
Betting: 8 to 2 Robson, 10 to 2 Leap Year. 1 to 2 Graciosa, 10 to 2 C. H.
Todd, 10 to 2 Modesto. 14 to 2 Rathbone, 20 to 2 Narcola, 12 to 2 Volti-
guer, 2 to 1 Napa.
.Fouls: Haggin's entries, $100; field, §50.

Tin? Winners or the Gano Stakes,

,Year. Name. Sire. Subs. Str. Time. Second.

'79 Pritchard's Patsv Duffy Leinster ... . 5 4 1:18 Euchre

'80 Pritchard's Jim Brown Foster. 9 3 1:19& Frank Rhoade

'81 Winter's DucheBB of Norfolk Norfolk .... 13 3 1:18 Del Norte

*82 Baldwin's Gano GriiiBtead... 28 8 1:15 Lucky B.

'83 Winter's Callie Smart Norfolk S2 5 1:18 Lizzie Dunbar

•M Winter's Alta Norfolk.... 23 3 1:16^ Hidalgo

'85 Ashe's Ed Corrigan* Joe Hooker 21 4 J:19 Porter Ashe

•8G Haggin'B Napa Enquirer.... 40 9 1:20 Modesto

•Won after a dead heat with Courtney's Porter Ashe in 1:18.

The weightR in 1S79 were: 8G lbs. coltB.and 83 lbs. fillies; in 1880 thev
were raised to 100 lbs. for colts, and 97 lbs. for fillies; and in 18*3 they
were raised to 110 lbs. for colts, and 107 lbs. for fillies. The stake was
at first calltd the Conner Stakes, but when Conner's time (1:15X) was
beaten by Gano in 1882, the name waB changed.

The winner was purchased at the Belle Meade sale of
yearlings in April last for $800. She is a brown filly by En-
quirer, dam Bandana by Bonnie Scotland; second dam,
Evadne by Lexington; third dam, Volga by imp. Glencoe.
She ib well engaged in the two-year-old and three-year-old
stakes in 18S6 and 1887.

THE THIRD RACE

Was the Cuyama Stakes, a handicap for all ages, one mile
and a quarter. Of the 21 nominations, only 3 faced the
starter. They were Garland, Volante and Lucky B. What
was expected to be one of the best races of the meeting
proved to be a one-sided affair. The flag was dropped on the
first attempt to a good start. Passing the stand the first time,
the order was Lucky B., Volante and Garland, a length sep-
arating each. At the end of the first half Lucky B. led Vo-
lante two lengths, he a half a length in front of Garland. Soon
after being straightened into the back Btretch Garland took
second place, and at the half was within a length of Lncky
B. On the upper turn Murphy on Volante again took sec-
ond position. When the mile was done iu 1:48£, the Bald-
win pair were together and Garland was in the rear, a beaten
horse. Kelly applied whip and spur but Garland could not
reach the Santa Anita representatives. Volante won the race
by a neck, Garland four lengths in the rear. Time, 2:17.
Mutuals paid $6.00. Below is the

SUMMABX.
Cuatama Stakes, a handicap for all ages ; $50 entrance, 825 forfeit,
or @l(i if declared out, with S600 added; second horse to .save stake.
Weights announced on the second day of the meeting at 10 o'clock a. m.
Declarations to be made to the secretary, or in the entry-box at the
track, on or before 6 o'clock r. m. of the day preceding the race. One
mile and a quarter. Value to the winner, S&45.
Santa Anit. Stable's b c Volante, 4, by Grins te.nl , dam Sister Anne,

118 lbs ' i. Murphy 1

Santa Anita Stable'a b h Lucky B., 6, by Rutherford, dam Maggie

Emerson, 118 lbs c. Holloway 2

R. P. Ashe's b h Garland, 4, by Shannon, dam Sallie Gardner, 113 lbs.

M. Kelly 3

Time, 2:17.
Betting: 1 to 3 Volante, 3 to 1 Lucky B., 3 to 1 Garland.
Pools : Baldwin's entries, $200; Garland, §90.

THE FOURTH RACE

Was the eighth renewal of the Spirit of the Times Stakes,
for three-year-olds, one mile and three-quarters. The only
colts to put in an appearance were Ben Ali and King of Nor-
folk. When the flag fell the King went to the front, but
after running a half a mile the Rancho del Paso colt took
command, and his lead was never afterwards in doubt. He
won as he pleased in a big, open gallop. Time, 3:20, The
mutuals paid $5.80. Below is the

61TMMABY.

Spirit of the Times Stakes, for three-year-olds; 3100 entrance, 825
forfeit, with 8^00 added; second to receive 81 DO; third so save stake.
One mile and three-quarters. Value to the winner, §600.
J. B. Haggin's br c Ben Ali by Virgil, dam TJlricca, 115 lbs... P. Duffy 1
R. P. Ashe's ch c King of Norfolk by Norfolk, dam Marion, 118 lbs.

M.Kelly 2

Time, 3:20.
Betting; 1 to 2 Ben Ali, 6 to 1 King of Norfolk.
Pools: Ben Ali, S200; King of Norfolk, S53.

has been commented upon and favorably. The fame of ita
young trotters has long been known, and now its thorough-
breds are coming to the front. Among the winners at this
meeting, that were bred and raised at the above farm, are:
Ashe's Gueun. Garland and Mozart. These colts, togother
with Tom Delaney's Modesto, wera purchased at Palo Alto
since January 1st, 1886.

The following are the latest odds quoted in the books on
the Pacific Stakes, two miles, to be run for to-day: Alta, 108
lbs., 5 to 2; Binette, 109 lbs., 6 to 1; Hidalgo, 108 lbs., 3 to
1; Bayonet, 108 lbs., 15 to 1; John A., 114 lbs., 9 to 2; Patti,
85 lbs., 10 to 1; Lucky B., 114 lbs., 4 to 1: Volante, 108 lbs..
5 to 2.

A special race. Owner's handicap, purse $325, of which.
$75 to the second, one mile and half a furlong, will be the
first race on to-day's programme.

In the combination pool on the opening day, at Schwartz's
Turf Exchange, No. 42, owned by Henry Maytield, formerly
of the Surveyor General's office, won the entire pool, amount-
ing to §366. On Thursday, the combination pool, No. 24,
won the entire pool amoanting to §253, or a net winning of
$240.35 with an investment of $1.

The Hurstbourne Stable.

Year. Name.

Ib79 Winter's Neapolitan... War Dance 11

1880 Wlnter'B Flood Norfolk 5

1881 Hearst's Jim Brown.... Foster 10

1882 Winter's Duchess of N Norfolk.... 18

1883 Baldwin's Gano Grinstead... 28

1881 Winter's Prince of N„ Norfolk.... 31

1885 Winter's Alta Norfolk... . 2y

1886 Haggin's Ben Ali Virgil 16

Sire. Subs. Str. Time. Second.
2:38X Experiment.
3:ua;4 Euchre.
3:0fi Duke of Norfolk
3:04 Precious.
3:20 Laura.
3:11# HirondeUe.
3:10 Estill.

King of Norfolk.

Mr. J. L. Harris, the owner of the Hurstbourne Stable, and
the recent purchaser of George Kinney, will sell at auction on
Derby day, at Louisville, his entire stable of horses in train-
ing. On the same day he will offer the first lot of the Hurst-
bourne yearlings. The list is comprised as follows:

Tomahawk, bay gelding, 6 years, by Great Tom— Queen of
the West.

Earn Lai, bay gelding, 4 years, by Glen Athol— Orelia.

Lisland, chestnut filly, 4 years, by Lisbon— Miss Crossland.

Termigant, bay filly, 4 years, by Great Tom— Tallulah.

Alfareta, brown filly, 3 years, by King Alfonso— Quickstep.

Alma, chestnut filly, 3 years, by King Alfonso— Ultima.

Glendale, brown colt, 3 years, by Glen Athol— Brittania IV.

Mr. Isaacs, chestnut gelding, 3 years, by Glen Athol—
Orelia.

Acaria, chestnut filly, 3 years, by King Alfonso— Ethel.

Hottentot, chestnut gelding, 3 years, by King Ban— Misa
Crossland.

Lois, bay filly, 2 years, by Longfellow— Coupon.

Tourist, bay colt, 2 years, by Ten Broeck— Miss Crossland.

YEARLINGS.

Bay colt by Longfellow— Coupon by Bullion.
Chestnut colt by Great Tom— Bijou by Warpath.
Chestnut colt by Bramble— Kinney by Dudley.
Bay colt by Macduff— Matrimony by Buckden.
Bay colt by Glenelg— Hollyhock by War Dance.
Chestnut filly by Ten Broeok— Naptha by Eclipse.
Bay filly by Leonatns— Miss Crossland by Asteroid.
Bay filly by Virgil— Lillie Babbitt by Victory.
Chestnut filly by Ten Broeck— Sunbeam by Leamington.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Presentations.

Mr. F. A. Taft, Truckee, has presented setter puppies, by
Dorr ex D orris,
To Thos. Bennett, San Francisco, a dog.
To Henry A. Bassford, Vacaville, a dog.

♦

For Sale.

Mr. W. E. Saunders, Stockton, on account of removal to
the east, is compelled to offer for sale his year-old English
setter. The dog is a beauty, well yard-broken, and has done
fair work in the field. It is out of Lulu Laverack by Judge
Hundley's Jack, and is a bargain.

In 1879 the distance was a mile and a half, and the weights were 90

lbs. for colts and 70 lbs. .for fillies; in 1880 the distance was raised to a

mile and three-quarters, when colts carried 10S lbs., flllieB 102 lbs. In

1883 the weights were again raised, colts to carry 118 lbs., tillies 113.

NOTES.

Patsy Duffy, first jockey for the Kancho del Paso stable
of Mr. J. B. Haggin, has had five mounts at this meeting, and
all them of winning mounts. Several of the followers of the
races have been backing Duffy's mounts, and by the above it
will be seen that it has been profitable. His victories have
been on GracioBa, Tyrant, Ben Ali. He won three races with
the last-named colt, aud his victory on Tyrant was taken
from the fire.

The Rancho del Paso Btable will leave this city for the
ranch, near Sacramento, on Sunday morning. They will rest
there about one week, when they will proceed to Lexington,
Kentucky. The spring meeting at that plaoe will open on
May 5th. About twenty horBes will be taken.

The Santa Anita stable, the property of Mr. E. J. Baldwin,
will also leave for home ou Sunday, and will remain at the
Santa Anita ranoh, near Los Angeles, for a few days before
departing for the Louisville spring meeting.

The turfiteB are considering whether Mr. Haggin can win
the Eureka Stakes for two-year-olds, half a mile, to be run
to-dny with another maiden — Ezza. There has been a two-
year-old race decided each day of the meeting, and Mr.
Haggin has oaptured each stake, and each time with a differ-
ent colt. His victors have been Graciosa, Glendora aud Napa.

Thos. Keog, of Idaho, has purchased of Mr. J. B. Haggin,
for stock purposes, the following named horses: Wheatley,
chestnut horse, foaled in 1869, by War Dance, dam by imp.
Glencoe, and Winnemucca, bay horse, foaled in 1881, by imp.
Billet, dam Lottie by King Tom; second dam Leon by Lexing-
ton; third dam Liz Mardis by imp. Glencoe. The prices paid
were uot given but are nominal.

The racing of colts purchased at the Palo Alto stock-farm

Sales.

G. W. Bassford, Suisun city, Cal., has sold pointer dog
pups, whelped June 22, 1885, by Glen R. {Ranger Boy —
Beautiful Queen), out of Josie Bow (King Bow — Josie:

Ace of Clubs, dog, to C. P. Clark, San FranciBco, Cal.

Vaneaus, dog, to T. Larkin, San Francisco, Cal.

Veto, dog, to Abe Bassford, Vaoaville, Cal.

Richard B., dog, to Clarence Haight, San Francisco, Cal.

Pups by Butte Bow (Raoger Boy— Josie Bow), ex Gracie
Bow (King Bow— Gracie). Whelped Nov. 15, 1S85:

Vixen, dog, to T. Larkin, San Francisco, Cal.

Vim, dog, to S. Allen, Napa, Cal.

Babe B., bitch, to S. R. Clayes, Modesto, Cal.

Butte, Jr., dog, to S. R. Clayes, Modesto, Cal.

Pacific Coast Coursing Club Spring: Meetiner.

[From our Special Reportor.]

A glorious afternoon rewarded the P. C. C. C. coursers on
WedneBctay, and notwithstanding the threatening weather and
boggy roads, a goodly crowd assembled at the Skeleton Creek
Barn to do honor to the occasion and witness the coursing.
Happily for the credit of the club the three-judge arrange-
ment was dispensed with, and with orthodox unanimity Mr.
Mark Devlin alone was elected to judge the meeting through-
out, and, as events proved, most efficiently did he perform
the onerous duties assigned to him. Jim Owen and J. B.
McCarthy alternately acted as slippers and gave every satis-
faction. The most notable performances of the day were
those of Daisy, Maid of Erin, Stranger and Baushee— all of
which won their courses iu good style, having good grey-
hounds in each instance to beat.

The Running— First round; all-aged stake. Gentle Annie
on the inside led out of sight, Elvira appearing immediately
after in possession. A long course ended in favor of the black
and white, Annie which had all the best of the exchanges. Af-
ter an undecided, the next pair ran unsighted from slips, owing
to the long graBs, but, getting on to a fresh hare, John Bolger,
in a vigorous effort to kill, fell badly, allowing Mazeppa to go
on and win the course, whioh, however, he only just Baved
by a olever kill. A terrifio long course terminated somewhat
in favor of Menlo Chief, which showed speed over his Buck-
skin opponent. The grass unsighted Wee Nell and Rose of
Tralee, which, however, struok another hare before being
pioked up. Wee Nell led out, but when once placed the
black never left the verdict in doubt. ,- After a well-judged
"undeoided," King, somewhat favored, led, but Fireball
raced past, used his hare, placed the brindle, which failed
to hold, allowing Fireball to kill and win handsomely,

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245

Little Daisy, in her usual business- like manner, disposed
of Cleveland Maid, beating her absolutely pointless, much to
the surprise of the Merced contingent. Sly Girl beat her bye
dog Elvira in fair style. In a rather slovenly run trial Mul-
doon finished, a bare winner over Garryowen. "Killarney
everywhere," was the cry as the white dog appeared repeat-
edly to advantage in a long course with Sport, which was
evidently completely outmatched. Sydney Boy ran a bye,
Cleve absent. In a magnificently run trial Maid of Erin fairly
beat the California Coursing Club representative Lady Emma,
which, however, led and appeared to have all the best of the
early exchanges, and secured the kill; condition, however,
favored the Maid, who Btoutly contested the course through-
out, winning, with little to spare. Kentucky Lass was
awarded the course, Gladstone refusing to follow his game.

To a grand slip Redwood Chief led away by five lengths od
a racing hare, and, showing all the pace, won a smartly run
trial all one way. Santa Glaus jumped out of slips lengths
ahead of Stranger, and got the turn; the black dog, however,
gave his big opponent but a bare look in daring the remainder
of a beautifully run trial for the winner. White Lily's grand
opening could not easily be wiped out by the later exertions
of Wait Awhile, who waited too long. J. C. P. led, and gave
a handsome beating to the Port Costa champion. Two
hares jumped up in front of Lady Hercules and Jenny
Lind, on which they parted company in different
directions resulting in a no go. When once more slipped,
the blue led the fawn fully 10 lengths, and finished a well-
run trial almost unchallenged. Banshee, though thrown out
in the run up, quickly regained her lost ground, and running
round her opponent at all points won easily. True Blue
never allowed Queen Esther to score in a fast-run course,
winding up his performance with a meritorious kill. Wee
Lassie led on the outside, wrenched twice, turned, placed
the Lathrop bitch, then raced past and killed and won. Pat
Molloy's undecided with Thornhill was certainly a surprise
to the field, and caused his withdrawal from the stake by his
owner immediately on the decision being rendered. Ell-
ridge's bye with Lady Emma was another surprise for the
spectators, but of a different nature, who fully expected to see
the old flyer easily beat her youthful opponent. After one
undecided, Pacific Queen handily beat the puppy Peasant
Girl in a terrible gruella, the latter evidently suffering from
her previous hard run in the undecided. Killarney Boy beat
Eose of Thornhill well and closely, giving the bitch but
little chance to score during a fairly run course. With this
course the first round of the all-aged stake was concluded,
and the day's proceeding came to a close.

SECOND DAT — 1ST TIES. ALL-AGED STAKE.

Mazeppa led by four lengths and got the turn, going away
in grand style, scoring rapidly. Gentle Annie only got one
exohange. A magnificent drive, in which he missed his game,
threw the dog's chance in jeopardy; the bitch finished strong,
but did not score sufficient to upset the verdict; Mazeppa
oame again, killed and won.

Menlo Chief led, but the hare favored the bitch, and she
got the turn and selfishly monopolized almost the whole of
the remainder of a long trial.

Fireball led two lengths to the hare, turned when Daisy
nicked in, and more than equalized matters. Fireball came
with a rattle and won in sight; when next in view, Daisy was
again in possession, fully two miles away; verdict for Fireball.

Sly Girl and Muldoon — The bitch led fully 5 lengths, turned
end went on in possession, scoring fast; Muldoon now got an
opening of which he made good use, placed the bitch again,
drove past, and killed and put himself out.

Killarney, lame, was easily led by Sydney Boy, but when
he warmed to his work the brindle was no further use to him.

Maid of Erin and Kentucky Lass — The Maid led clean
away, turned, drove, missed and was thrown out. Lass went
away in possession, but only on sufference, the red collar
winning with lots in hand.

Kedwood chief led from slips, just got the turn and was
caromed against by Stranger, which went on using his hare in
grand style. The Chief came again but could not hold.
Stranger killed and won.

White Lily got the run up and scored all the early work,
Bhowing superior speed throughout. J. C. P. came strong
during the middle of the course, but dying away allowed the
bitch to win comfortably.

Lady Hercules showed her heels to her full sister Banshee
which was much fancied, and ran clean into her hare, a point-
less win for the blue.

Wee Lassie just led clear of True Blue, and, going in her
Usual ding-dong style, never gave the Merced crack a look in
until the kill which she effected.

An unlucky no go for Ellridge— When Ned slipped, the
young dog snowed superior pace and working powers to
the old veteran Thornhill, and won a grandly run trial with
a meritorious kill, Thornhill making a sorry exhibition.

Pacific Queen had a lot the best of a long course with Kil-
larney Boy, the dog running unsighted four slips.

SECOND TIES — ALL-AGED STAKE.

Mazeppa could not pace with Rose of Tralee, which ran
round him at all points when she killed and won handsomely.
Sly Girl ran a bye, Fireball drawn. Killarney, despite his
crippled condition, made a game fight for victory with his lit-
tle sister. Maid of Erin, which won, with little to spare.
Stranger ran a short bye with his kennel companion Rose of
Thornhill which showed pace. White Lily drawn. After a
tedious tramp, during which the dogs ran three undecideds,
owing to the long grass, Wee Lassie and Lady Hercules were
at last slipped to a grand hare, whi^ch unfortunately, however,
took into a band of sheep. Little could be seen of the course
except by the judges, who decided in favor of Lady Her-
cules. Pacific Queen jumped out of slip ahead of Ellridge,
which, however, drew past in the run up, turned.and placed
the bitch repeatedly, raoing past her as he killed, and to all
appearance winning handsomely while in sight The verdict
was the surprise of the day.

THIRD TIES — ALL-AGED STAKE.

Eose of Tralee going a cracker beat the beautiful Sly
Girl in an evenly run course. Maid of Erin was quicker
from slips than Stranger, led him, and went away in posses-
sion, wrenching strongly. Stranger now came with a wicked
rush, raced past, killed, and pat himself out. Lady Her-
cules, while in sight of the field, seemed to have all the pace
of Pacific Queen; a long course was deeided for the latter.

FOTOtTH TIES — ALL-AGED STAKE.

Maid of Erinfairly beat Eose of Tralee, both bitches win-
ning brilliantly. J. Eagau's w and bd b Maid of Erin by Lord
Byron, out of Lily of Killarney, and D. Roohe'R w and br b
Pacific Queen by Victor, out of Speedy, divided without the
latter winning her bye.

STJMMABT.

All-Aged Stake, open.— For 48 dogs at 25 each. Winner $l(iO,|runner
Up ?60; third dog SSO. Winners of four courses $10 each. Mark Devlin
judge. Run at Merced, April 7th and 8th, 1886.

Gentle Annie, bk w b, owner, John Eake r,
beat
ira, wb, owner, Mark Devlin.

Mazeppa, br w b, owner, fP. Halpin,

beat

John Enlger, bk w d, owner, Tom Hall.

Menlo Chief, br w d, owner, T. Brady,

beat

Buckskin Bob, f w d, owner, M. Cannavan.

Rose of Tralee, bk w b, owner, T. Cronin.

beat

"Wee Nell, br w b, owner, D. W. Swwain,

Fireball, bk w d, owneT, J. Merceditea,

beat

King, br w d, owner, E. Selby.

Daisy, bfe w b, owner, P. Doherty,

beat

Cleveland Maid, bk w b, owner, Mr. Douglas.

Sly Girl, w br b, owner, J. Eagan,

beat

Butte, bk w d, owner, Tom. Tunstead.

Muldoon, w br d, owner, T. Hall,

beat

Garryowen, w bk d, owner, P. Selby.

Killarney, w d, owner, T. Cronin,

beat

Sport, bk w d, owner, J. Eagan.

Sidney Boy, br w d, owner, J. Farley,

beat

Cleve, bk d, owner, Tom Tunstead.

Maid of Erin, w br b, owner, J. Eagan.

beat

Lady Emma, w bk b, owner, John Hughes.

Kentucky Lass, w br b, owner, Mr. Quinn,

beat

Gladstone, br d, owner, J. C. Pennie.

Kedwood Chief, w d, owner, H. Wormington,

beat

Mocking Bird, bl w d, owner, T. Cronin.

Stranger, bk w d, owner, P. Canty,

beat

Santa Clans, wd, owner, P. Doherty.

White Lily, w br b, owner, John Dugan,

beat

"Wait Awhile, br w d, owner, B. Grogan.

J. C. P., bkd, owner, H. Wormington,

beat

Port Costa Chief, b w d, owner, Mr. Day.

Hercules, bl w b, owner, J. Shay,

beat

Jennie Lind, f w b, owner, B. Grogan.

Banshee, bk b, owner, J. Merceditea,

beat

Pride of the Valley, bk w b, owner, P. Canty.

True Blue, f w d, owner, T. Hall,

-_. beat

Queen Esther, wbk b, owner, D. W. Swain.

Wee Lassie, bl w b, owner, John Perrigo,

beat

Lady Washington, w b, owner, Mr. Rice.

Thornhill, br w d, owner, T. Cronin,

beat

Pat Malloy, bk w d, owner, J. Mercedites.

Ellridge, br w d, owner, Mr. Macondray,

beat

Byron, w br d, owner, M. Cannavan.

Pacific Queen, bl w b, owner, D. Roach,

beat

Peasant Girl, br w b, owner, Mr. Macondray.

Killarney Boy, w bk d, owner, T. Cronin.

beat

Bose of Thornhill, br w b, owner, P. Canty. \

FTfiST TIES — ALL AGED STAKES.

Stranger beat Redwood Chief.

White Lily beat J. C. P.

Lady Hercules beat Banshee.

Wee Lassie beat True BIup.

Ellridge beat Thornhill.

Pacific Queen beat Killarney Boy.

SECOND TIEB.

Stranger a bye White Lily 1 dr.
Lady Hercules beat Wee Lassie.
Pacific Queen beat Ellridge,

THTBD TIES.

I Pacific Queen beat Hercules.

Mazeppa beat Gentle Annie.
Bose of Tralee beat Menlo Chief
Fireball beat Daisy.
Sly Girl beat Muldoon.
Killarney beat Sydney Boy.
Maid of Erin beat Kentucky Lass.

Rose of Tralee beat Mazeppa
Sly Girl a bye Fireball 1 dr.
Maid of Erin beat Killarney

Rose of Tralee beat Sly Girl.
Maid of Erin beat Stranger.

FOURTH TIES.

Maid of Erin beat Rose of Tralee. [Pacific Queen a bye Dilke 1 dr.

Sapling Stake .—This stake had but six entries at $5 each, winner 820,
runner up $10. The running was uneventful, and it wiUBuffice to com-
plete the record by giving a summary,

J. Eagan's, br and w b Atlanta Blue

beat

T. Hall's f and w b Lucy Glitters.

Mercedites' bk and b Kitty from Cork

beat

J. Shay's w and bd b Maggie Shay.

J. Shay's w and bd d Jimmle Shay

beat

T. Brady's bd and b Oceanic.

FEBST TIES.

Kitty from Cork beat Atlanta Blue. | Jimmy Shay a bye.

Mercedites' bk and w b Kitty from Cork, by John Bolger out of Sister,
and J. Shay's w and bd d Jimmy Shay, by Beaconsfield out of Teresa,
divided the Btake.

the breeder has reason to believe that judgment is correct.
I have constantly seen worthless specimens, with the best
of pedigrees, and have often been asked to go with parties to
inspect a well-bred dog, offered for a reasonable figure, which
my friend thought, from the excellence of the pedigree, might
suit him for stud purposes. When, however, the animal has
been produced, my friend has needed little or no persuasion
on my part not to purchase the outsider.

Not long ago I went, by appointment, to look at a young
dog, at the kennel of one of the most noted and most suc-
cessful fox-terrier breeders. The dog was offered at a mod-
erate price. When we got there we were Bhown a specimen
nearly as large as a pointer, and looking more like a cross
between a greyhound and a pointer than a fox-terrier. My
friend remarked, "I fear he won't do; yet would he not, per-
haps, throw one or two good puppies like his sire?:" I
replied, "That is a question that, with our present knowledge
of breeding, the most experienced cannot answer with any
certainty," but it is certain that the type such outsiders («. e,
departures from the required type) have taken after is the
type or sort which thej will, for the most part, have the ten-
dency to beget. Have nothing to do with breedingfrom sirea
of inferior form, however good their pedigree, is my advice.
Breeders may see that the clever and successful breeders are
anxious enough to draft such wastrels out of their own ken-
nels, and that should guide smaller breeders. But another
fact should be a very significant warning, which is, if the
stud-book is looked through, veryfew notedly good specimens
will.be found by unknown and indifferent sires.

But how is it that with such pedigrees, such worthless
outsiders and decided departures from the required type
come?

The answer is, that all domestic animals altered by circum-
stances and their cultivation will throw offspring with a ten-
dency, more or less, to revert to a more normal type. The
change produced in improved breeds by culture and selection
will frequently show signs of deterioration, unless the selec-
tion of such animals which approach nearest to the required
type is carefully preserved, and all male specimens departing
from the ideal standard are studiously avoided. This explains
how it is, at times, that from parents of the highest pedigree
a valueless litter may be brought forth. What is to be done
when this happens? Destroy or get rid of the lot as well as
the breeder can is the advice, and if there is reason to think
that the alliance should suit, mats the same parents again,
however disappointing the former litter, and by so doing I
have frequently known a very fine litter to be produced — in
fact, some of our most noted champions have been the result
of a second Utter by the same sire and dam. It has been
remarked in breeding dogs, and other domestic animals, that
if the sire is not changed the offspring of subsequent alliances
take more and more after him in appearance than those of
the earlier births, which would seem to show that the sire
exercises an increasing or stronger influence over the progeny
every alliance. This is well worthy of remembrance, and
breeders should not lose heart, but try again, if the whole
litter torn out a departure from the required and expected
type. It should also be borne in mind that the merits of
some of our best sires have not been fully recognized until
after they have passed away, showing, seemingly, that sires
improve with age, many having begot their best offspring
when they were growing old. But, it may be asked, how is
it we see our best sires so constantly begetting their best off-
spring from mediocre bitches of no very fashionable pedigree ?
The answer for this is, the higher bred (i. e., the more closely
bred) the parent, the more power it has to influence the form
of its offspring; therefore, when highly bred bitches are
mated with a good sice, they exert a greater influence over
the external form of their progeny than less highly bred ones
do. Hence, we see far more offspring taking after the sire in
external form from mediocre dams of no very close breeding
than their offspring from more highly bred bitches. At the
same time, it must be remembered that the offspring from
indifferent dams, however good themselves, will not in their
turn prove as valuable and prepotent sires as those which are
the offspring of a sire and dam already related and taking
after the same, the required family type. At the same time,
it will readily be seen that all departures from the desired
form, however well-bred, should be avoided for sire purposes,
for the tendency, both in male and female, is to exert an
influence over the offspring towards taking after the same
stirp as the parent has itself, at the same time more or less
modified by the various ancestral strains in both parents. —
Aper, in Stock-Keeper, London.

More Pointers.

A pair of pointer puppies, dog and bitch, apparently about
four months old, just brought from the south, were shown
to us last week by Mr. T. J. Pinder. They are white, ticked
with lemon and with lemon ears, and are said to be by Sen-
sation 1261, A. K. C S. B., out of Seph G. by Dart— Seney,
Dart by Kab— Bellona, the dam of Mr. Ed. Briggs' Max.
Seney by Dilley'a Ranger— Ditleys White Lilly. Clean,
bright, hearty youngsters, the bitch in particular, being bold.
Of course, they are too young to show form, but, bred as
believed, they should develop into good-looking dogs.

Mr. Pinder thinks they were bred by Dr. J. B. S. Holmes,
Borne, Georgia.

The Disappointments of Dog-breeding".

How constantly does a whole litter, by a really good aire,
and out of a good bitch, both having the best of pedigrees,
turn out a thorough disappointment; and instead of one or
two members of the litter turning out, as might reasonably
be expected, even fair medium specimens, how constantly has
the breeder to acknowledge "the whole of that litter were
worthless" — in fact, weeds and outsiders, departing from the
type desired, and that of the parents. Yet the breeder very
possibly studied the subject of mating the dam with the
utmost" care, and the value of the sire is not unfrequently
amply proved by his begetting some superb offspring, partak-
ing Btrikingly after himself, and out of very mediocre dams of
no very fashionable blood or appearance.

Whence the cause? and what is the best thing to be done?
are questions that breeders would often wish to have eluci-
dated, for they are frequently not only disappointed and
mystified by the results, but so thoroughly disgusted as well
that they throw up breeding in dispair, regarding it as a sort
of lottery, which it is not their luck to be fortunate in; still,
when they see the continued success that attends some
breeders, they are forced to admit that breeding cannot
exactly be a mere lottery, for some men will command suc-
cessful results.

How is this brought about? The reply is, by good judg-
ment and perseverance, stioking to one'a judgment as long as

ROD.

Trout with Several "Ines."

Knight's Valley is a sort of attic of Napa. Near the upper
end of it McDonald Creek comes in from the mountains and
sweeps on toward Russian River. On McDonald Creek, a
mile or so from the Valley, lives, and has lived for 36 years,
William McDonald, Esq., — called "Billy" by his old-time
friends — the biggest- hearted person in all this region, except
his wife. This old friend has two sons who are born fisher-
men in the amateur line. McDonald himself has killed
more deer, bears, wolves and California lions than auy non-
professional in the State except Mr. Hanson of the Humboldt
country. The history of his California life would excel
Baker's account of his exploits in Africa. So much is prelim-
inary. Now for my story.

McDonald and Rev. J. M. Stephens agreed that "we"
Bhould sleep at the McD. mansion the last night of March,
and enjoy a day of troutiug on the 1st of April. An invita-
tion to a wedding detained me till the evening train on Wed-
nesday. The train goes no farther than Calistoga, reaching
that calorific burg at 7:45 or so. The rest of the distance
must be made by wheels or on foot. Stephens unanimously
resolved, in a meeting held by himself alone, that he would
wait and drive me over.

Do you remember how it poured the night of the last of
March? Well, I arrived at Calistoga in the pour. It is an
out-of-fashion notion with me that even small engagements
should be kept to the letter. That's why I went up. But
the thought that the parson would dream of driving twelve
miles on such a dismal night, over the divide, through the
stickiest of clay, through woods, across narrow bridges with-
out side rails, through gates, across fields and streams,
among stumps and rocks, was too ouch for even me to ex-
pect. So I seized my little bundle and started for the hotel.
Did some one call my name? Surely enough, there sat
reverend gentleman in bis buggy, with superb Grey Nell
patiently waiting for the word go. "You are not goi:
attempt it, Stephens?" I mildly remonstrated. "We'v
engagement for supper at McDonald's at ten o'clock,"
his answer, and I got in. I had forgotten that my
was an old soldier and bore the autograph of the f.nti.
the shape of a saber-cut half across his head.

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April 17

I've traveled a good deal nights, but this did look "pokery."
The clergyman declared that he conld see in the dark as well
as a cat. which I took to be a clerical exaggeration. And in
my mind it was doubtful whether the keenest-sighted feline
conld have kept that road. When we came to the ' 'divide, " the
ellowglue had recently been thrown up afresh. What a climb
■was then, my countrymen! No common horse could have
moved awheel; but when Gray Nelly puis her foot down
something moves. If I doubted the driver's optical capacity,
I learned to trnst the amazing sagacity and faithfulness of
that superb quadruped. At any rate we got over and around
and through and across, and at ten, to the minute, S.
shouted our arrival from the barn, and down rushed boys,
lanterns, dogs, and such a welcome as one might cross seas
of trouble to find.

I enjoyed the distinguished honor of sleeping with his
reverence, or rather of lying awake to see him scratch matches
and consult his watch till 3 a. m., when he bounced out to
"go fishing, yon know." After sitting by a blazing fire, run-
ning to the porch to see if the rain was over, eating a smoking
breakfast (how the parson did eat!), and otherwise occupying
ourselves for three hours, we set off up-creek in full force.

Alas for "the best laid schemes" etc. The rain had swol-
len and soiled the streams, the morning was cold and blus-
tering, and altogether the outlook was disheartening. But
try we would and did. A friend had sent me an elegant out-
fit, a big basket, bait bos, split bamboo, lines, hookB and flies
of all sizes and patterns, enough to catch all the trout in
Sonoma county. The 'rod was exquisite — a regular dude.
If we had been on dress parade I should have outshone the
"four that in quaternion ran/' But the streams were full of
brush, and such was the elasticity of that rod that the slight-
est motion would send my hook dancing among the treetops.
I think I must have occupied eight-tenths of my time in dis-
engaging my hook, and picking a big, clumsy fellow up out of
the water and rescniug him from most undignified, not to
say uncomfortable, situations among the slippery rocks. For
such streams one needs a rod with no spring except in the
last joint.

There were four of us. all experts, ahem! and we caught,
in all that weary day, just onehundred and twenty-fivetrout,
when we ought to have had four hundred. My complacency
was seriously disturbed, and if any respectable paper had
wished to contract for a few pages of denunciations and
execrations of the memory of Izaak Walton, I should have
taken the job. It was a slight relief to learn, on returning to
the house at night, that they had "plucked up drowned honor
by the locks:' aud caught three superb salmon trout during
our absence. But for this, the memory of that eventful day
would have had not " One spot of sunshine still ling'ring
unfaded." It blew aud hailed and rained, and hailed and
rained and blew. To add poignancy to my discomfort, my
naughty wife, when I related to her the chapter of misadven-
tures, said: "It was the first day of April, I believe." It
wasn't what she said so much as the way of saying it, that
brought up unpleasant associations in my mind.

Not to trespass farther upon your patience, if you, Mr.
Editor, wish a time of pure, high-tide, unadulterated fun,
just engage Parson S. to drive yon twelve miles through the
blackest night and most dismal downpour of seven seasons,
and over a road thickly beset with all sorts of perils to life
and limb; then fish in a jungle with a dude rod and a big
basket, untie four hundred tangles in your line, run your arm
into ice-cold water up to the shoulder to get your hook loose
from a root, step into the stream ninety-four times, bruise
yourself on rocks without number, lose seven of the
biggest fish from your hook, and get back to headquarters
wet, hungry and disgruntled generally, with twenty-nine —
just twenty-nine — brook trout as the net result ot "a glorious
day." You'll solve the old question about anticipation and
possession in a way to leave no lingering doubt.

SECDSDrS.

P. S. The plucky parson declares that he'll go up there
some day and be avenged on the fates by fishing the stream
dry. I shouldn't wonder. S.

"Pot" fishing has been lively in our fine trout streams
s'nee the 1st. Each crowd that went out was anxious to
make the biggest string, and as each fish counted one, every-
thing from the size of a darning needle upwards was put
into the basket. This is "pot" fishing. A genuine angler, if
he caught a fish less than rive inches in length, would put it
back into the stream and give it a chance to grow. Killing
the little ones is about aslegitimate sport as it would be to fire
a double-barrel into a newly-hatched bevy of quail chickens.
— Ventura Signal.

Ventura does not monopolize the "pof'fishers. Some may
yet be found in the Bay counties, though their number is
decreasing.

The sportsman's niche of the Chronicle shows greatly
improved handling recently. It is almost too much to hope
that a competent sportsman has undertaken to conduct that
department, but it certainly was much better in the issue of
last Tuesday than heretofore.

The Poetry of Fly-Fishing.

It has been remarked — by advocates of the "gentle craft"
as an anomaly, by its maligners as a proof of defect — that
angling has found but little favor with the poets. The
remark might, perhaps, be fairly met by a simple denial.
Considering the nature of the pursuit, lying apart as it does
from Btrong passions and perilous action; considering, too,
how little the creatures pursued display those half-human
attributes which have made so many of the beasts of chase
attractive in simile or metaphor, I should rather expresB my
surprise at the large space occupied by angling in the field of
poeBy.

To cite a long list of passages in support of this view would
be simply tedious. But a few illustrations may not be amiss.
Father Homer has a striking simile drawn from the
fisherman watchfully seated on a rock and suddenly
lifting his tinny captive from the water. There is
a charming Idyll of Theocritus in which one aged
fisherman recounts to another of less imaginative mood
his dream of hooking and landing a golden fish. Op-
pian's "Halieutica," a poem dealing with various forms of
fishing, I am ashamed to confess I have not read, though,
considering its date (past the strictly classical age of Greek),
it bears a high character. Only a fragment of Ovid's "Hal-
ieutics" has survived, in which the most noteworthy points
are the recognition of the merits of the gudgeon igobio) as a
dainty and wholesome dish, and an allusion to those
bird-mimicking oddities, the nest-building fishes. How far
the poet dealt with "the mystery of the rod and line" can be
only matter of conjecture, though it is probable that his
exile made him acquainted with angling as then practised
in the rivers of Thrace. Festino ad noslros. Everyone who
has read Izaak Walton — and who naB not? — will recall many
interesting passages of verse bearing on "the contemplative

man's recreation." Going back to the greatest of all poetical
authorities, I could wish no doubt that Shakespeare had
written more oa this interesting topic, his use of which is
chiefly figurative; yet I seldom make a successful cast over a
good fish, who lies well in view with watchful eye and nose
up stream, without recognising the beauty of the lines:
"The pleasant'st angling is to see the fish
Cut with her golden oars the silver stream,
And greedily devour the treacherous bait."
Gay's charming lines on the busking of an artificial fly are
familiar to most readers; those in his "Lamentation of Glum-
dalclitch for the Loss of Grildrig" probably less so —
" 'Was it for this,' she cried, 'with daily care,
Within my reach I set the vinegar,
And fill'd the cruet with the silver tide,
While pepper-water worms thy bait supplied,
Where twined the silver eel around thy hook,
And all the little monsters of the brook?
Sure in that lake he dropp'd — my Grilly's drown'd !'
She dragged the cruet, but no Grildrig found."
It must be admitted that Gay, in this burlesque hyperbole,
abandons the nice rule of proportion which gives an air of
reality to Gulliver's marvellous adventures in Brobdingnag
and Lilliput; but waiving this objection, the plav of fancy and
felicity of expression are surely admirable.

Thompson's description of a fly-fisher's struggle with "the
monarch of the brook" is full of truth and beauty, and I have
found that fairl}' clever boys, in reciting it, drop unbidden
the dreary sing-song against which teachers Hght despairingly
in ordinary school repetitions, and throw life and spirit into
their elocution.

Wordsworth was anything but a spoilsman, but there is a
beautifnl passage in the Excursion describing the triumphant
entry of two boys with a goodly catch of trout artistically piled.
Let me close these citations with the remark that a great
proportion of the poetic contributions to the angler's library
come from the "North Countree," where fly-fishing has long
flourished under the shadow of "the oak and the ash and the
bonnie ivy tree." Among more recent contributors it is
enough to mention Mr. Stoddart, the "Ettrick Shepherd,"
and Professor Wilson. Writing merely from memory, I could
add indefinitely to the list of writers quoted; but in truth the
poetry which has been actually written in reference to angling
lies merely on the threshold of my subject. When I speak
of the "poetry of fly-fishing," my thought is rather of the
poetic element which surrounds and pervades the daily prac-
tice of the art. A thousand memories come over me of those
appeals to the imagination, those awakening impulses to the
sense of beauty which I have felt again and again in devious
rambles with my fly-rod, and which thousauds of my brethren
of the angle have felt with exquisite, though perhaps only half-
conscious enjoyment. Such feelings are not the less delight-
ful, not the less instinct with the spirit of poetry, because
their subtlety defies analysis. When Walton tells us —
"I was at that time lifted above Earth,
And possessed joys not promised in my birth,"
he speaks of an expansion of the heart, an elevation of the
spirit, due to the joint action of a thousand gentle influ-
ences—

"Sweet music, sunshine, songs of birds, and flowers,"
the liquid balm of the vernal breeze, "the witchery of the
soft blue sky," the tuneful cadence of falling waters. We
cannot trace the proportion of these various ingredients in
such a happy mood, or the mental alchemy which fuses
them all into one pervading sense of delight. As well might
we strive to assort the hues of a summer sunset, or the scents
of a flower-garden in June; but it is easy to indicate some at
least of the fly-fisher's surroundings which bear a distinct-
ively poetical character.

In the first place, he plies his craft beside running waters,
which, in every clime and country — save the regions of eter-
nal winter — have had a charm for imaginative minds. The
Greeks had not developed that taste for wild and romantic
scenery which is now so widely diffused; but their idea of
the picturesque always included a fountain or a stream,
haunt of some "little Naiad" or horned river-god. Homer's
narrative of what befel

" 'Neath a fair plane, whence ilow'd a glancing water,"
strikes the key-note of all Greek landscape. So Theocritus's
Sicilian pastoral tells of the rustling pine-tree making melody
"in concert with the fountains." And as a last and most
perfect illustration, that wonderful chorus in the "JEdipns
at Colonos," into which the aged Sophocles breathed the very
soul of poetry and patriotism, is nowhere more melodious
than where he sings how the sleepless springs" pour their un-
failing tribute to the stream of Cephisus, beside green
thickets vocal with nightingales.

"Compare with this the passage in Shelley's glorious "Epi-
psychidion," in which the fountains,

"With sound that never fails,
Accompany the noon-day nightingales."
Latin descriptive poetry was for the most part a reflex of
that ot Greece, while a kindred climate and mythology fos-
tered a similar love and reverence for running waters. Hor-
ace not only loves to have his wine, and garlands and essen-
ces brought to the shady bauk of the "hurrying brook," but
sacrifices a kid to the Baudusian fount. Lovers of poetry
will do well to compare the beautiful description in Virgil's
4th Georgic, where Cyrene shows her son the subterranean
birlhplaces of a hundred rivers with a noble passage, less
geneially known, in Armstrong's "Art of Health," begin-
ning—

"Now come, ye Naiads, to the fountains lead."
and concluding — space forbids a fuller quotation — with
fine lines —

"And here, in Gothic solitude reclined,
The cheerless Tanais pours his heavy urn."
I don't read Hafiz in the original, but I cannot forget Sir

thing of beauty, "and there is hardly a stTeam of note which
has not been honored with some tributary song inspired by
this sense of delight. I forbear illustrations, which could be
multiplied indefinitely by anyone fairly acquainted with
English literature. But the fly-fisher may evidently claim no
common share in that enjoyment of blended sound and
motion which has made the varied plav of running waters so
attractive to poetic minds. The headlong rush of the cas-
cade, the whirl of the eddy, the sparkle of the sunny shallow
are his habitual pleasures, whether he is resting dreamily on
the bank or waving his wand over the scene of enchantment.
And if his path lies beside the lake instead of the river, his
imagination is hardly less spellbound. The special charm of
lake scenery has prompted many passages of immortal verse.
We may take as striking examples Lake Leman in the
' 'Prisoner of Chillon"; the closing scene of Tenn vson's Arthu-
rian legend; the first view of Loch Katrine, and the "Fare-
well to Lovely Loch Achray" in the "Lady of the Lake"
But moie than this, it has even formed the golden link to
bind together in one recognized school of lake poetry authors
a3 dissimilar as Coleridge, Wordsworth and Southev. For
myself, I have seen less than I could wish of our English
lakes, but have been at home besido manv a loch, tarn, and
Llyn in Scotland and Wales. And though for the mere enjoy-
ment of the angler's sport I prefer the varied caste on the
ever-changing stream, yet I think I have felt the sense of
beauty more deeply, if not more vividly, by lake than by
river. When the summer breeze dies away towards noon;
when the Highland loch becomes a silver mirror, reflecting
heathery slope, and bold crag, and pendant birch, and rowan
in every detail of shape and hue; when nothing breaks the
stillness but the taint hum of a drowsv bee, or the far-off
bleat of a mountain lamb; when the hills seem to close in
upon him under their over-archicg canopy of cloudless sky-
even the least imaginative of anglers has day dreams of more
than earthly loveliness. At ease on a yielding conch of ling
or bracken, or stretched, perchance, on his plaid along a
slope of silver sand on the very margin of the loch, he loses
for a while the sense of time, and lives as one spell-bound in
Fairy-1 ind. A sudden change, it is true, may ere long come
over his visionary mood. A light breeze steals over the
placid water, first with little flaws of wind— wandering airs
that darken small patches of its surface ; anon, with a steadier
sweep, raising one regular, continuous ripple,

"While shiver'd fragments as a broken sun,
Clouds, rocks, and trees in wild disorder run."
He rises half-reluctantly, resumes his rod and creel, aud ere
lnng is plying the active work of his craft with renewed zest.
Yet is he not wholly disenchanted; that scene of tranquil
beauty, thatsenseof exquisite enjoyment — "the glory and the
dream" — will return to him in sunny days of rural leisure,
or in the brief pauses of busy life. Nor is it too much to soy
that there will return with them an elevation of spirit, a vis-
ion of yet brighter worlds, a gush of adoring thankfulness
to the great Father who has so richly dowered his children
even in this.

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very

Jones' beautiful translation of one of his odes, and
Horatian challenge to the "frowning zealots" —

"Tell them their Eden cannot show

A stream so clear as Kocnabad,

A bow'r so sweet as Mosellay."
And when I say briefly that flowing streams have been a
source of inspiration to eastern as well as western poets, my
readers will doubtless recall numerous passages in .the
Hebrew Bcriptures in which they are made to suggest images
of beauty, of purity, aud of spiritual refreshment.

To come closer home, as our isle is especially rich in run-
ning waters, so have her poets been lavish in their tribute of
admiration to fountain, brook, and brimming river. Some-
times the strain is of a pensive mood, as when Jacques
moralizes dolefully beside the stream in the forest of Arden,
or the rustic bard in Gray's Elegy "pores upon the brook
that babbles by," or in Collin's well-known ode "bubbling
runnels join the sound" of pale Melancholy's horn, or Words-
worth's Old Matthew contrasts the ebb of his own life aud
vigor with the ceaseless flow of the fountain. Sometimes the
imagery is all bright and cheerful, as in Tennyson's "Brook,"
or in the exquisite vision of Milton's Sabrina. Often, too,
the verse expresses simple joy iu the contemplation of a

I pass from the direct iuflnences of lake aud river scenery
to other food for poetic thought, which is supplied by the
fly-fisher's familiar surroundings. Look first at the tiny
creatures which he imitates so elaborately, vet so feebly, in
the delicate implements of his art. To take only the great
family of Ephemerse— how wonderful is the life-history of
each insect! How striking and mysterious its successive
transformations, from the egg dropped at hazard into the
stream by the parent fly, to the crawling denizen of the
weed-berl, and finally to the perfect Imago, the lovely ganze-
winged flutterer through a brief summer's day! Gray's "Ode
to Spring" may show us how the sight of these airy creatures
affects an imaginative mind. There is a delicate Virgilian
finish about the well-known lines —

"Hark ! how through the peopled air
The busy murmur glows;
The insect youth are on the wing
Eager to taste the honied spring.

And float amid the liquid noon;
Some lightly o'er the current skim,
Some show their gaily-gilded trim,
Quick glancing to the sun." &c, &c.
The final stanzas in which the poet moralizes this spectacle,
aTe too melancholy for unqualified praise. The Laureate's
musings (in "Two Voices") on the emerging of the bright-
maihd Dragon-fly from his watery prison have a less pagan
and more hopeful cast, and may invite the aneler to medi-
tation neither painful nor unprofitable. In truth, the myriad
phases of insect life with which he finds himself surrounded
not only please his eye, but appeal continually to his fancy.
But his enjoyment of animated nature does not end here.
Birds and beasts, as well as fishes, afford him objects of
daily interest; not the mere prosaic denizens of the farm
and hedge-row, but those rare forms of animal life which
linger yet, despite the pitiless gamekeeper, by rocky linn or
mountain tarn, and whose appearance adds a zest to his
wild ramble. He becomes familiar, too, with plants and
flowers., which the selfish vanity of mock botanists is uproot-
ing from all but the most remote and unfrequented spots.
How lovely these rare growths are, how their lonely beauty
speaks to the imagination, I need hardly tell my brethren
of the angle — those, at least, who have pursued their sport
in Wales, Connemara, the English lake district, or the
Scotch Highlands. But I would remark that the fly-fisher,
whose favorite haunts lie in level pastures and by soft-flow-
ing streams, like those of Hampshire or Wiltshire, tastes a
kindred pleasure, though uot heightened by the same sense
of surprise. The daffodil, the primrose, the cowslip, the
"Daisies pied and violets blue,
And ladysmocks all silver white,"
gleam round his pathway, and recall the strains in which
Shakespeare, Milton, and a hundred lesser masters of sour
have hailed these bright-robed heralds of the Bpring. And I
should pity the fly-fisher to whom the modest beauty of these
"wildings of Nature" has not gives

"Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears."
But the charm of my subject has hurried me away too far
and too fast. I will but suggest, in conclusion, how desirable
it is that the fascinating pursuit of fly-fishing should find its
professors not merely awake to the many voices with which
Nature speaks to her votaries — for thiB, I think, they usually
are — but also capable of blending with their amusement some
appropriate resource of art or science which may prevent its
being "Idlesse all." Botany, entomology, zoology generally
— even geology — may vary aud heighten their enjoyment;
whrle pencil or brush may enable them to fix and record a
hundred fleeting impressions of "the season and the scene"
associated with the triumphs uf their skill. In a higher sense
than that of Daniel's "delicious nymph" —

"Who may disport them diversely
Find never tedious day."
And of all sportsmen, the angler has least excuse for the
intrusion of ennui, or even monotony, into his healthful,
many-sided recreation.—//. R. Francis, M. A., in Fishing
Gazette, London.

1886

Qlxz greettcr mxtt §pMsmm.

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THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

I

Schuetzen Park.

The dismal forenoon had its effect on the attendance at
Shell Mound last Sunday, and the crowd was smaller on
the range than usual.

The only official shoot was that of the Nationals, which
Company had an average gathering, but the scores were less
than usual. The wind blew in strong puffs, varying from
west to north-west, rendering it impossible for a marksman
tc make his customary totals, which the best scores at the
two ranges— 45 at 200 yards, and 43 at 500 yards — conclu-
sively proves. Following are the scores of the Nationals'
medal winners:

CHA3IPIOX CLASS.

Capt. J.E. Klein 2C0 yards -4 5 5

500 yards— 4 5 5

5 4 4 i 4 5 -45

4 3 4 3

-42—87

FTBST CLASS.

Jnlius Klein 200 yards— 4 34454444 5 — 11

500yards-5 44443543 3-39-

SECOXD CLASS.

S J. Pembroke 200 yards -4 45033444 3-34

500 yards— 5 5554 2 324 4—39-

IHIF.D CLASS.

O.Noite 200 yards— 4 43544345 5—41

FOUBTH CLASS.
C.Petry 200 yards— 4 44444544 3—40

The following-named gentlemen had a three-sided match a*
the short distance, and their scores are annexed:

C. F. Waltham 200 yards— 4 54554455 4—45 '

A. Johnson 200 yards— 5 454 5 4554 4 — 45 j

P. E. Robertson 200 yards— 5 44454444 5—43

Lew Townsend and several other members of B Company, j
First Infantry, were over practicing against the monthly con-
test that comes off on the 25th instant.

Messrs. Thierbach, Koch and Marcus, of C Company,
Second Artillery, put in an appearance, and at the short range
Thierbach made 44 out of a possible 50; Koch, 41, and
Marcus, 40.

The police team of Capt. Douglass' division shot for prac-
tice at Shell Mound on April 9th, Each man shot two scores,
one with the Borchardt rifle, and one with the Springfield.
The atmosphere was heavy and a light wind prevailed. The
rifles were all of 45-calibre. Officer W. F. Harris kindly fur-
nishes the score. Shooting was all at 200 yards, off-hand:

Harris, febarps 4 44444445 4—41

Harris, Springfield 3 4

Hook, Sharps 4 4

Hook , Springfield 4 5

Boughton, Sharps 4 4

Booghton, Springfield 4 4

Stanley, Sharps 4 o

Stanley. Springfield 4 4

Cayat, Sharps 5 3

Cayat, Springfield 4 2

Last Sunday was probably the last time that riflemen will
ever shoot over Schuetzen Park ranges, as the Alameda
Trustees have passed an ordinance prohibitng shooting with
anything over a 22-calibre gun within the town limits. The
occasion brought out a large attendance of members of the
different rifle clubs that for a score or more of years have had
a pleasant, peaceful and happy resort there. There were also
three matches at the 200-yard targets, which contributed to
the enjoyment cf the day, and if it be the last time that rifle
practice can be indulged in at Schuetzen Park, it was a fitting
ending to a rauge that has witnessed more tirst-class records
than any other in the United States, and uerhaps in the
world, for the day was distinguished by another top record,
made by Adolph Strecker, and a score by J. Utschig with a
military rifle that, counted by inches, was probably never
beaten, if equaled.

The first of the three matches was between Strecker and
Utschig, 100 shots each at the 200-yard, 25-ring target. Mr.
Strecker used his hair-trigger globe-sight rifle, and Mr.
: Utschig a Sharps-Borchardt — the former giving his opponent
three rings on each shot. Mr. Utschig won with his handi-
1 cap, making 1,934 on the target, which, with 300 added, gave
, 2,334 rings against 2171 rings for Mr. Strecker. The score
made by Mr. Strecker averages 21 71-100 points, a record
. that has no equal anywhere, and though beaten in the match,
1 the result pnts that gentlemun in the very front rank of rifle-
men. Mr. Utschig's score was also somethingto be proud of,
and he received the congratulations of all present on his
: brilliant record. The detailed scores are annexed:
Strecker -- 2(0 yards— 22 21

5 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 4 4 4 3 4 5

4 4 4 4 4 5 4

4 5 4 4 4 4 4
4 4 4 5 5 4 3

-83

4 5 4 4 4 4

•82
4—42
4-41
3—40
5—39—79
5—43
3-^0—83
4 — II
3—37—78

Seattle.

SI

17

24

23

23

21

22

22-2IE

24

2H

24

ID

24

22

74

23—221

18

18

22

21

21

22

23

23-209

■2b

22

US

24

24

18

20

20—221

'25

•if

20

24

22

22

20

2'— 258

22

22

21

24

21

10

19

23—211

21

22

2H

73

13

23

22

22—214

21

■a

23

20

21

22

20

21—217

J9

■23

20

21

25

19

25

24—220

19

23

22

20

19

24

24

23—214

Aggregate 2,171

This score includes 59 six-inch bull's-eyes, and 78 Creed-
moor (or eight-inch) bull's-eyes, and the average shooting was
within an S^-inch ring.
Utschig 200 yards-

-20

22

22

23

21

24

19

19

23

18—212

20

20

21

20

21

21

'If.

wi

24

22—211

11

23

211

11

24

21

21

20

20

22— 196

20

19

21

9

25

14

•m

19

IT

15— 17£

18

21

19

22

20

19

22

19

16

20-192

18

25

IK

22

20

20

22

IS

15

17— 19C

in

22

14

19

10

24

21

25

18

19—195

20

21

16

21

23

20

22

21

■a

18-205

16

21

13

20

18

17

21

15

24

23—18*

12

19

9

17

16

16

19

14

20

22- 164

Mr. Wm. Robertson, of Seattle, sends some interesting
rifl* notes.

About forty or rifty excursionists, including Company D's
rifle team, left here by the City of Quincy, April 3d, bound for
Tacoma, where the first match of the series of three was to
be shot between the Company's team and the Tacoma Rod, Rifle
and Gun Club. The Seattle team was met at the wharf by a
committee and driven to Delmonico's restaurant and lunched,
after which they were driven in carriages to the range, where
the shoot took place. Company D's team used old 45 Spring-
field rifles, while the Tacoma marksmen used the improved
45 Sharps hammerless rifle. The difference in the guns
proved too great a handicap for the Seattle shooters, as the
following official score will show:

COMPAKT D'S TEAM

F. W. WusthoS 3 4

C. P. Dam 4 4

C. P. Cowden 4 3

E. Anderson 4 4

Geo. Hunan 4 4

B. M. Hammell 4 4

J. R. Smith 4 4

E. K. Clark 3 5

H. Argens 5 4

J. W. Edwards 4 4

4 3 3 4 4

4 4 3 5 3

4 3 4 3 5 3 4

5 4 5 4 5 4 4
5 4 4 3 4 4 4

3 4 4 4 4 4 3

4 4 5 4 5 4 3
3 3 4 4 4 4 4 3-37

4 4 4 4 4 4 5 4—41

3—34
3—38
4—37
3—42
4—40
5—39

tacoma team.

W. E.Boi 5 4

J. M. Bell. 3 4

W. B. Mullen 4 4

W.B. Armstrong 4 4

E W.Taylor 2 4

J. Tedeman * 5

E. Bartlett 3 4

J. T. Wills * 5

Vf. J. Mead 5 4

Jno. Moss '■ * 3

4 4 5 4 4 4 4 4-42

5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4—42
5 4 4 4 5 4 5 4-43

4 5 4 4 4 5 4

5 4 4 4 4 4 4
5 4 4 4 3 5 3

3 4 4 3 3 4 4 4—36

4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2-29
53444454 42
4434545 4-

4—42
4—39
5-42

After the match the Seattle team was banqueted at The
Tacoma. The best of feeling prevailed on both sides through-
out the day and evening.

A committee consisting of Captain Carr, Lieutenant Kel-
logg, Sergeant Jones, F. H. Osgood and C. M. Anderson went
out on the train for the purpose of securing a suitable rifle
range for Companies E of the Home Guards, and B of the
Seattle Rifles. A splendid 600-yard range was secured on the
Card place, a mile or so beyond the race-track, and the com-
mittee will report in favor of adopting that range, as it is on
the line of the railroad, and possesses all the required natural
advantages.

Bull's-eyes and Centers.

The shooting festival for the benefit of the family of the
late Alois Schneider is being arranged, and the programme
will shortly be published. Any well-wisher who wants to
contribute a prize for the festival can leave it with Captain
A. Rahwyler, No. 631 Kearny street.

The police team began regular practice the past week with
their Sharps rifles, to get their hands in for the spring meet-
ing of the California Rifle Association

Aggregate 1,934

With handicap 2,234

According to Creedmoor measurement Mr. Utschig made
forty-nine bull's-eyes, the other shots being centers or 4's,
and the average is within a ten-inch ring.

There was a great deal of money bet on the match, most of
the wageTs being that Strecker would not beat an average of
twenty-one rings, and that Utschig would not beat an aver-
age of nineteen rings.

The second match was between Philo Jacoby and Henry
Plagemann, Mr. Jacoby giving his antagonist 100 rings in 50
shots, both using target rifles. Mr. Jacoby made 1,006 rings,
Mr. Plagemann scoring S75, losing the match. In the lirst
thirty shots Mr. Jacoby averaged within a fraction of 21i
rings, or inside the six-inch bull's-eye.

The third match was between H. Heath aud L. Redovich —
50 shots each at the 200-yard target, with military rifles. Mr.
Heath made 846 points out of a possible 1,000, and Mr. Rad-
ovich made 810 points. The match these gentlemen were to
have shot was 100 shots each, at the same distance, and 25-
ring target, Mr. Heath to use a globe-sight gun and Mr. Rad-
ovich a military rifle, getting a handicap of 300 points. Mr.
Heath's gun broke while cleaning it yesterday morning, and
the match alluded to was substituted. The original match
between the gentlemen will come off shortly at Shell Mound.

A Challengfe to the World.

Adolph Strecker will shoot any man in the world 100 shots
at the 25-ring target, 200 yards distance, he to use his hair-
trigger rifle, the acceptor of the challenge to fire any rifle he
pleases, and will be allowed a telescope sight if desired. The
match must be from $1,000 to $5,000 a side. Any reply can
be made to either Adolph Strecker or Henry Plagemann.

Shooting1 Spectacles.

Our friend Charles Slotterbek, of Lakeport, has been granted
letters patent for a sort of shooting spectacles which cannot
fail to be generally useful. In most respects they resemble
ordinary spectacles, and can be used for all purposes to
which such aids to sight are applicable. We have tried them
to a limited extent, and find them perfectly adapted to the
purpose intended, which is to aid those whose eyesight has
become defective, by acting as a collimator. At one angle,
preferably the interior and upper side of one of the glasses,
a portion is cut away and an opaque diaphragm inserted, or
the glass itself may be made opaque for a portion at this
point. Through this opaque diaphragm a small hole is
made, which is not covered with glass or any other sub-
stance. By making this opaque portion at one side of the
glass, the glasses may be used for all ordinary purposes with-
out any interference; but when the wearer wishes to use the
rifle, it will be found that when the rifle is brought to the
shoulder and the head in the proper position to look through
the sights, the hole through the opaque diaphragm will be
in the proper line of collimation with the sights, without in
any wise straining the eye or placing the head in an unnat-
ural position. The advantage of the device is that it cuts off
all the diffused light and permits only direct rays to enter,
thus enabling the operator to draw an accurate line of colli-
mation through the sights of an ordinary rifle, even although
At the last contest of the California Schuetzen Club, Philo he m bnfyer from defective convexity of the eye. It
Jacoby won the champion medal with 41S rings in 20 shots. | corrects tbe parallax and diffraction occasioned by the ordin-
The first-class medal was won by A. JohnsoD, 413 rings; [ ary open 5igaj; or globes in common use, and aids in securing
second-class medal, J. H. Browning, Jr., 39S nngs;jhird-class an ac£llTllte aim. As stated, it leaves the view unimpeded

TRAP.

Bay View.

A long and varied programme of clay-pigeon shooting was
afforded last Sunday at the Bay View Grounds, South San
Francisco. Toe doubtful condition of the weather caused
the postponement of the open tournament for the three prize
medals, as ad\ertised, but a large number of sportsmen
appeared on the ground, and the various events rilled respect-
ably. The wind was high and piercingly keen and the ground
water-soaked, but still a start was effected as earlv as 9:30
o'clock, when the Golden City Clo,b commenced a "shoot for
two club medals at fifteen single birds, eighteen yards rise,
International rules. Seven members participated, of whom
John Fanning and Taylor carried off tbe trophies with scores
of 11 and 10 respectively, as appears below:

J. Fanning 1 1001111031011 1-11

Cronin 101 1 1 00 0 1 l 1 l 000—8

Taylor o 1110011011011 i— m

J. Hamilton 2. 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 li 1 1 0 0 1—7

Pohlmeyer 1 OOOniuOOOOOOOn— 2

James Fanning 110111001000011— 8

O'Brien 1 111100UJI0101 0—9

A double-bird sweepstake, at three pairs, was next on the
list, eight subscribers putting up §2. 50 each. The distance
was fifteen yards, as usual. McEnroe took first money,
§12.50, killing five out of six, the remainder of the pool
going to Ed. Funcke, after a tie with Ryan. The nest shoot
was a sweepstake at ten single birds, eighteen yards rise,
$2.50 entrance. The pool was won by Taylor, who only
allowed his sixth disc to escape. Funcke once again tied
Ryan for second money, and once more got away with him
in shooting off the tie:

Dnnshee 1 00001111 1—6

McEnroe 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1—5

E. Fnncke 1 Olinilll ]— a

Fanning 1 10011010 1-6

Taylor 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1—9

Ronan 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0—3

Hamilton 0 1 0 M 0 1 1 1 1 1—0

Brown 0 0 0 1 0 t> 0 0 0 0—1

P. Funcke 0 11011101 0—6

Smith 0 0 01 0001 0 1—3

Ryan 1 10111110 1-8

Immediately after luncheon proceedings were resumed,
with a sweepstake at 5 singles, usual distance and entrance
money.

Funcke and Dunshee tied with four apiece. In shooting off
at four birds, Funcke again came off victorious, taking §10
to Dnnuhee's $5.

At this juncture, several Cincinnati visitors put in appear-
ance and signified their wish to take a hand in the game.
Three of them entered their names along with three local
pigeon shooters ina sweepstake at 25 single birds, §5 entrance.
The easterners were evidently bothered by the high wind, one
missing his first eleven discs, while the other two — Dr. Bee
and Mr. Ranger — had to content themselves with the very
moderate scores of 13 each. Ed. Funcke took first money,
§20, with a score of 22, missing only his sixth, seventh and
eighth. McCarthy counted 16 andwonSlO.

A couple of sweepstakes of minor importance concluded
the meeting, both of which were won by the redoubtable
Funcke, who maintained his high reputation in this class of
sport. During the day he broke 69 out of S5 shot at--a very
high average.

New Club.

medal, C. Sinkad, 377 rings:
379 rings.

fourth-class medal, H. Young,

Grass Valley.

The Grass Valley Rifle Club met on April 11th for practice,
at 200 yards, Creedmnor rules, twenty shots each. The scores
average well. S. Wolford, 84; J. M. Manning, 82; H.
Joselyn, 80; Henry Shoemaker, 7S; James Pollard, 75; H.
F. Jordon, 75; Oscar Kleine, 74; Henry Walker, 68; C.
Kleine, 64.

an accurate aim.

when its use is not necessary, so that a person using glasses
will use them in the ordinary manner without any interfer-
ence by theopaque portion. The position of the collimator
in the orbit of the spectacle-glass is such that the foramen is
in collimation with the axis of vision when the head of the
operator is brought into the position reqnired for taking aim
through the sights of a gun or rifle. The only criticism we
can make is to suggest that the side clips of the spectacles
are a little short toretain them firmly in position. We shall
be glad to show those sent to us to riflemen, and let them try
the glasses.

It is with great pleasure that we note the formation of a
new trap club. The recent disorganization of the Neophyte
Club left a number of excellent wing shots and genial sports-
men without membership in any club devoted to field sports,
and as sportsmenthe world overare gregarious, they naturally
looked about for pleasant affiliations, and the new club is the
result. It is styled the Eureka Gun Club, and was organized
on April 13th, with the following well-known and prominent
shots as charter members:

Messrs. H. A. Mayhew, E. W. Chapin, J. J. Roche, C. O.
Dean, H. C. Davis, J. G. Edwards, Edward Brown, Henry
Wadsworth, W. S. Davis, Edwin Goodall, W. J. Datton, A.
W. Starbird, C. W. Kellogg, Howard Black, H. C. Golcher,
W. W.Haskell, C. A. Edson, Capt. Travers, G. A. Christensen.

The officers of the club are: President, Mr. C. W. Kellogg;
Vice-President. Mr. Howard Black; Secretary and Treasurer,
Mr. H. C. Golcher. The clob holds its first shooting meeting
to-day at Bird's Point, going over by the 1 :30 boat.

Seattle-

The shooting match for the Smith diamond medal, between
Howard H. Lewis and William R. McDonald, took place at
the racetrack, Seattle, Apr. 3d. The match was at 30 single
and 20 double clay pigeons. At the conclusion of the
singles, Mi-Donald led Lewis by four birds. McDonald broke
only seven out of his doubles, bringiug his score down to 27.
Lewis broke 13 out of his 20 doubles, and won the match
and badge by a score of 29 to 27. In firing at the first bird
of the double-bird contest, both barrels of McDonald's gun
were prematurely discharged, after which he was quite ner-
vous and shot very poorly. A large number of members of
the Rod and Gun Club were present, and the match proved
quite interesting.

Grass Valley Sportsmen's Club.

This club shot on last Sunday at Macomber metal targets,
and pronounce them very good.

Eighteen shots each were fired, and the scores were as fol-
lows: S. C. Hare, 13; H. Joselyn, 12: Jas. Edwards, 14;
Jos. Rowe. IK; W. Hammill. 11; D. Bryan. 9; T. Waaler, 7;
T. Rowe, 7; J. K. Elwards. 6; P. Quick, S; J. Perkins, 14;
Jas. Lewis, 10; R. Steel, 8; Jas. Rowe. 4; W. Nankervis, 6;
J. Webster, 10; T. Trenberth, 12; R. Gauthier, 9.

Arrangements have been made to hold a two-days' live
pigeon tournameut in Yuba City on Friday and Saturday,
April 23d and 24th. A large number of birds have been
secured, and a grand time is anticipated. As the matches
will be open to all Northern California shooters, a large crowd
is expected to participate.— Sutler Farmer.

The Lincoln Gun Club announces a grand clay pic
tournament to be held May 2d, at Colioa. Eutrnm
Prizes, 40, 30, 20 and 10 percent. At fifteen clay y .
five traps, eighteen yards rise.

Messrs. Will. Crellin, of Pleasanton, and Henry M
hall, ofLivermore, are matched to shoot, Hnriingharx
fo^ $100 a side, on April 30th, at Pleasanton.

218

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STALLIONS— THOROL'GH BRED.

Long-field, Eancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Miliier, Eancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
TUree elite rs, Thos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Eancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STALLIOKS— TROTTER S.

Abbotsford, WaBh James, Oakland Trotting Park.

Alplieus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.

Anteeo, I. De 'Turk, Santa Eosa.

Auleros, G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.

Antevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.

*. lo vis. Cook Farm, Danville.

L'ook's Hambletonian, Cook Farm, Danville.

Cresco. Cook Farm, DanviTle.

C'ayler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Guy Willces, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.

Le Grand, ffm, Corbitt, San Mateo.

Mambrino Wilkes. David Bryson, Stockton.

jHenfo, Win. Dwyer, San Jose.

Nutwood, J. B, McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Pnncoast, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Steinway, Cook Farm, Danville.

Whippkt on. F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STALLIONS- DRAFT.

Pride of Cree. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpet! e, I. De Turk, Santa Eosa.

The Blood Horse Meeting1.

The eighth annual spring meeting of the Pacific Coast
Blood Horse Association will be brought to a termina-
tion to-day. With the exception of the attendance,
weather and track, it is extremely doubtful if a more
successful meeting could have been secured, and too much
credit cannot be given the new board of directors for
their untiring energies in catering to the wants of all
concerned. Had the weather been beautiful, one of the
greatest race meetings ever witnessed on^this Coast would
have been seen, and it would have passed into history as
such. "While the directors overcame all reasonable obsta-
cles, the handicap was too severe on them to down the
cause of all the trouble— Jupiter Pluvius. Early in the
Beason, when the entries closed, it was hoped that
there would be clear weather when the meeting was in
progress, as all of the noted California racers were en-
gaged, and some fast time was expected. The latter
item is a great drawing card with the racing public on
this Coast. While the time recorded in none of the races
was low down, yet talcing into consideration the state of
the truck, it was extremely good. Throughout the entire
meeting good fields of horses have started, and first-class
and hotly contested races have been the rule. The board
of directors feel very thankful to the horsemen for start-
ing their horses, rain or shine, and thus allowing the
association to keep faith with the public, and at the same
time give good racing.

The heavy going that the horses have experienced in
their races at this meeting has given the eastern people
an excellent opportunity of judging as to the merits of
those that have engagements on the other side of the
mountains this year. Owing partly to the low rates of
overland fares this spring, there has been a very heavy
influx of visitors to this Coast within the past few
months, and with the tide were a considerable number
of eastern horsemen and turfites. The latter class came
mostly with the intention of securing a line on the Cal-
ifornia horses, and attending the spring meeting of the
Blood Horse Association and they will not be slow in
forming their opinion on our horses from what they saw
at the races. The meeting could not have been more
provident for these visitors, as they got a chance to see
the horses work on the dry tracks before the opening of
the meeting and also to see them race for the "siller"
over a track, heavy with mud and slush. Of the stables
engaged, that of Mr. J. B. Haggin showed to the best
advantage, while Mr. Ashe's stable also showed

well. It is generally thought that Mr. Haggin 's
horses are a trifle more forward in their preparation
than those of the others, and particularly the stable of Mr.
E. J. Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin's horses show more flesh
on their bodies, but they will need it before the season
closes. The rest which Mr. Haggin will give his horses
before starting over the mountains, will give them an
excellent chance to take on flesh and recuperate, so that
when they arrive in the east they will be in excellent
trim. He will start for Lexington, Kentucky, about the
25th instant, and will take about twenty head of horses.
Mr. Baldwin's horses will leave the Santa Anita ranch
for Kentucky about the same time. Of the other horses,
that showed great speed and staying qualities, John
A.'s race with Tyrant, in the Trial Stakes on the opening
day, was the most noticeable, while Garland's and
Guenn's races were far above the average, although at
shorter distances. It is doubtful if, at any previous
year, there has been so many first-class two-year-olds
racing as have showed tip at the present meeting. While
all the stakes for two-year-olds, so far, have fallen to the
lot of the Eancho del Paso string, they have not been
secured without a struggle, and in Modesto, Robson
Leap Year, Miss Ford, C. H. Todd, Eathbone and others,
California has an excellent lot of racing youngsters, and
they are all of grand size and fine form.

More will be said about those that have raced in the
issue of next week, when a resume of the meeting will
be given.

Nutwood and Fancoast.

Mr. J. B. McFerran, executor of the estate of j; C.
McFerran, Glenview Trotting stock-farm, writes from
Louisville, Kentucky, under date of April 6th, as follows:

There are already engagements for Nutwood and PaDCoast
for 1887, more than half as many mares as Nutwood would be
allowed to serve under any circumstances, and conditioned on
his being for public service at all, which is very doubtful, as
we shall probably have all the mares he ought to be allowed,
of our own.

There are also engagements to Pancoast for nest year. If
living, he will probably be allowed to serve thirty or forty
mares for the public. I call attention to these facts because
I cannot reasonably refuse to enter applicants as they offer,
and as they continue dropping in. Some who intend breeding
may feel disappointed at finding engagements closed earlier
than they anticipated, as was the case in several instances,
much to our regret, the present season.

Nutwood is standing for $250 the season, in the blue-
grass regions of Kentucky, and his book is full for two
years ahead. Yet, this same horse stood for several
seasons in this State before his sale for $75 per season,
and his services went begging. His loss to the breeders
on this Coast has been quite severely commented upon at
different times, and mares sired by him are at present in
great demand. Mr. L. J. Kose has purchased quite a
number recently, which he intends to breed to the sons
of Sultan. Following close on the sale of Nutwood is
that of Sultan, and his first season in Kentucky he is
standing at $200. As will be noticed elsewhere in this
paper, several eastern horsemen are on the out-look for
some of the noted stock in California. A long price was
recently offered for Guy Wilkes, but Mr. Corbitt refused
to name a price. Within the past few weeks an offer of
$10,000 has been made for Mr. Eose's Stamboul, a son of
Sultan. There is also a demand in the east for what few
of Nutwood's get we have. Yerily, our breeders should
not let the Kentuckians gain all our high-bred trotting
stock.

Come to California.

Few portions of America offer such attractive induce-
ments to the sportsman as this comparatively virgin state.
While the rigors of winter rack weekly frames through-
out all the eastern and middle states, and to some extent
throughout those below Mason and Dixon's line, here
everything is suggestive of eternal summer. Camping
parties are out, and report roads in fair condition and
weather good. We have wondered why some of those
who go yearly to Canada and the extreme north-west do
not come to California. Every inducement in the way
of game, fish and scenery, that the most favored county
can offer, can be more than duplicated on the Pacific
Coast. Grizzlies, black and cinnamon bear, elk, black-
tail deer, grouse, quails, salmou and trout in abundance,
are to be had at slight expedition of time and money.

Several gentlemen from the eastern seaboard are now
in the Coast Range mountains bear hunting, with pros-
pects of excellent sport.

Only a week ago, an officer of the German army, on a
year's furlough, arrived, to spend that time in the wilder
parts of the State, with guides and pack train, in search
of large and dangerous game.

The journey to San Francisco can be so quickly and
comfortably made, that distance need deter no one, and
the necessary outlay is within command of many. It is
probable that the meeting of the Grand Army in August
will bring numbers of sportsmen, and it will give us
much pleasure to assist them by any means to the fullest
enjoyment of the rare opportunities to shoot and fish in
which the State is so rich.

The Sacramento Spring Meeting.

The point of racing will be changed next week from
this city to Sacramento, the Capitol City. The annual
spring meeting of the Capital Turf Club will open at
that place on Tuesday next, April 20th, and continue
during the week. The track, owing to the superior
drainage, is in fairly good condition and very safe. The
greater part of the horses that have been raced at the
meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association are
engaged at the Sacramento meeting, and will meet their
engagements. The stables of W. L. Pritchard, L. H.
and W. B. Todhunter, T. Hazlett and James H. Muse
are also engaged at this meeting, and will meet the
Bay victors. On the opening day there are four running
events with a large list of good horses entered. The first
race is the Flash Stakes for all ages, one mile; the entries
are: Lizzie Dunbar, Mozart, Jou Jou, Billy Ayers, Niel-
son, Ichi Ban and a bay filly by ]^Iajor Whitesides, dam
Mollie Stockton. The Select Stakes, for two-year-olds,
half a mile, is theDext event, and there are twelve first-
class colts engaged. They are: Dynamite, Oro, Nar-
cola, Clyte, Jim Duffy, chestnut filly by Joe Hooker>
dam by Wildidle, C. H. Todd, Matt Allen, Del Norte,
Loap Year, Modesto and Laura Gardner. The Eailroad
Handicap, nine furlongs, is the next race, and several
good ones are entered. The last race is a selling pursei
seven furlongs, with Black Pilot, Currie, Joe Chamber-
lain, Panama and Moonlight entered. The second day
is devoted to trotting, and some good sport will be had.
The third day is given to the thoroughbreds, and four
races are on the programme. The Merchants' Stakes,
for all ages, one mile and three furlongs, has the Duke
of Norfolk, Lizzie Dunbar, Mozart, Billy Ayres, John A.
and Ichi Ban entered. The second race is the Choice
Stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile and a quarter, and
the following are the nominations: Miss Courtney, Cata-
lina, Edelweiss, Monte Cristo, Leda, Plato, Gerster and
Patti. The Misses' Stakes, for two-year-old fillies, five
furlongs, will be a wery exciting scramble, and will
bother the talent. The nominations are: Miss Ford,
Gayella, Narcola, Blue Bonnet, Leap Year, Laura Gard-
ner and a Joe Hooker filly. A selling race, nine fur-
longs, with five entries, closes the day's sport. The
fourth day has two races on the programme, the 2:30
class, trotting, and the free-for-all, pacing. On the last
day there are four races. The Youthful Stakes, for
two-year-olds, three-quarters of a mile, is to be run on
that day, and has nine nominations. The Capitol City
Stakes, a handicap for all ages, one mile and three-quar-
ters, is also to be decided on that day. In that stake
there are seven nominations.

More Races Proposed.

The Directors of the Blood Horse Association are con-
sidering a proposition of giving a three days' race meet-
ing directly following the spring meeting of the Capital
Turf Club at Sacramento, which opens on Tuesday next
and continues during the week. The horsemen that
have been racing at the meeting just closed in this city
seem to favor the proposition, and, undoubtedly, if good
weather can be secured, first-class racing can be had.
Most likely all the stables will engage their horses, with
the exception of Mr. Haggin. The racing days will
probably be Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A race
between Alta, Volante, Lucky B., John A., and Binette,
a dash of one mile and a quarter, would draw a very
large crowd, and would pay the projectors handsomely,
as well as give the people on this Coast a chance to seo
these noted racers.

The auction sale of fashionably bred trotting stock,
the property of Mr. William Corbitt, announced to be
held at the San Mateo stock-farm, eighteen miles from
San Francisco on the Southern Pacific Railroad, on Satur-
day, May 15th, has been postponed for one week. The
sale will be held on Saturday, May 22d. The catalogue
contains 94 head of brood-mares, young stallions, mares
and geldings. They are the get of such famous trotting
sires as: Arthurton, sire of Arab; Del Sur, a son of The
Moor, sire of Sultan; Alexander's Belmont, the sire of
Nutwood; Guy Wilkes and Le Grande. Catalogues
may be obtained by addressing Mr. William Corbitt, 218
California street, San Francisco.

John A. Sold.

Mr. H. C. .ludson has sold to Mr. W. B. Todhunter, Sac-
ramento, Col., the five-year-old black horsp, John A. by
Monday, dam Lady Cltire by Norfolk; second dam Versalia
by imp. Sovereign; third dam Cottage Girl by imp. Albion,
The price paid was $5,000. Lady Clare is the dam of Jack
DouglasB by Wildidle; Ellen Douglass by Wildidle; John A-
by Monday; Billy Ayres by Shannon, and a black filly by
Shannon or Monday. ^

Cuban Queen, two years old, by Caliban, dam by Strath-
more, died a few days ago.

1886

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249

Poals.

At Cienega Ranch, Los Angeles, Cal. Property of Capt. A.
Hutchinson.

March 20th, bay colt by imp. Young Prince, dam Mercedes
by Lodi, from Trampolette by Billy Cheatham, out of Emma
Taylor by imp. Glencoe. Mare bred to Hock-Hocking.

April 4th, chestnut tilly by Hock-Hocking, dam Vixen by
imp. Saxon, from Coquette by Lexington, out of Susan
Harris by Revenue. Mare bred back to Hock-Hocking.
At Palo Alto Stock Farm. Property of Hon. Leland Stan-
ford.

April 1st, brown filly by Grinstead, dam imp. Mutiny by
Adventurer, out of Muta by The Duke.

April 5th, bay colt by Flood, dam imp. Pat ilia by Pero
Gomez, ont of Young Lady by Young Melbourne.

April 6th, bay colt by Shannon, dam Demirep by Mel-
bourne, Jr., out of Methilde by imp. Scythian.

April 6th, bay filly by Flood, dam imp. Teardrop by Scot-
tish Chief, out of Niobe by Loup Garou.

April 7th, chestnut colt by Wildidle, dam Fostress by Fos-
ter, out of Planetia by Planet.

TROTTERS .

At Palo Alto Stock Farm. Property of Hon. Leland Stan-
ford. ■

April 1st, bay colt by Clay, dam Beatrice by Wildidle, out
of Bettie Mohawk by Mohawk Chief.

April 3d, bay colt, by Gen. Benton, dam Daisy D. by
Electioneer, out of Daisy C. by The Moor.

April 4th, bay colt by Regalia, dam Bess by Gen. Benton.

April 6th, bay colt by Gen. Benton, dam Emma by Elec-
tioneer, out of Lady Ellis by Mohawk Chief.

April 7lh, bay filly by Electioneer, dam Sprite by Alex-
ander's Belmont, out of Waterwitch by Pilot, Jr.

April 9th. chestnut colt by Piedmont, dam Ivy by Don Vic-
tor, out of Idabelle by Bysdyk's Hambletonian.

April 11th, bay colt by Regalia, dam Tillie by Gen. Benton.

April 11th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam May Queen by
Alexander's Norman, out of Jennie by Crockett's Arabian.
At Vina, Tehama County, Cal. Property of Hon. Leland
Stanford.

March 30th, bay filly by Gen. Benton, dam Millie by Mil-
ton Medium, out of Belle by McCracken's Black Hawk.

March 30th, bay colt by Will Crocker, dam .Mion by En-
quirer, out of Lute by Sherrod.

April 1st, bay filly by Regalia, dam Ninta by Gen. Ben-
ton.

April 2d, light bay colt by Will Crocker, dam Florence
Anderson by Euquirer, out of Sally Anderson by imp. Glen-
coe.

April 2d, bay filly by Clay, dam McCa by Almont, out of
Dolly by Mambrino Chief.

April 4th, bay filly by Gen. Benton, dam Lizzie Hall by
Mohawk Chief, out of Lady Hall by American Boy, Jr.

April 4th, brown filly by Clay, dam Nellie Walker by
Thorndale, out of Rosalind by Alexander's Abdallah.

April 4th, bay colt by Clay, dam Florida by Robert E. Lee,
out of Fanny by St. Clair.

April 5th, bay colt by lone, dam Tibbie by Mahomet.

April 6th, bay colt by Eros, dam Monte Belle by Mohawk
Chief, out of Swan by Belmont.

April 9th, bay filly by Gen. Benton, dam Gazelle by Primua,
out of Mayfly by St. Clair.

April 9th, bay colt by Clay, dam Lize by Mohawk Chief,
out of Lillian by Lodi.

April 9th, bay colt by Whips, dam Josie by Whipple's
Hambletonian, out of Young Josselyn by Speculation,

April 10th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Manette by Nut-
wood, out of Addie by Hambletonian Chief.

April 12th, brown colt by Will Crocker, dam Elite by
Mohawk Chief, out of iElion by Enquirer.

April 12th, bay colt by lone, dam Glendale by Messenger
Duroc, out of Antoinette by Shepard's Rattler.
At Vina, Tehama County, Cal. Property of Mr. Arte*
Lathrop, Palo Alto, Cal.

April 10th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Amrah by Nutwood.

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Declarations at Chicago.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Please note the follow-
ing declarations out of the stakes of the Washington Pari
Club, April 1, 1886.

The American Derby. — Puffer, Alabama, Peconic, Gallatin,
iDgleside, Minuet and Gen. Clitz.

The Sheridan Stakes. — Dynamite, Typo, Gallatin, Epicure,
IngleBide and Minuet.

The Drexel Stakes. — Dynamite, Epicure and Ingleside.

The Inglewood Stakes. — Chuckie, Eukonia, Music Bos,
Form ri a and Minuet.

The Hyde Park Stakes. — Harry B., Barnie, Farris, Paddy,
Diavolo, Regina, Sun Ban, Unite, Ezza, Numidia, Ukiah,
Triple Cross, Courtland and Galatea.

The Lakeside Stakes. — Bonnette, Regina, Sallie G., Get-
away, Music, Nannie Ban, Ezza, Numidia, Ukiah and Galatea.

The Kenwood Stakes. — Harry B., Barnie, Farris, Paddy,
Diavolo, Sun Ban, Triple Cross and Alva.
Yours truly,

J. E. Brewster, Secretary.
■^

The Rancocas Yearlings.

Mr. Pierre Lorillard expects to offer thirty-six yearlings at
his June sale, and these will include all bred at Rancocas in
1885, except such as crippled or worthless. There are twenty-
one by Mortemer, twelve colts from such mares as Spinaway,
Vandalite, Letola, The Banshee, Loulanier, etc., and nine
fillies from Explosion, Pera, Blairgowrie, Lizzie Lucas, Wyan-
dotte, Bertha, Judith, etc. There are six by Duke of Magenta,
four colts out of Gyptis, Refreshment, Second Hand, etc.,
and two fillies out of Blue Stocking and Flight. There are
four by imp. Hurrah, two colts out of Geranium and Zicka,
and two fillies out of Agenoria (Pontiac's daml and Genista.
Three are by Saxon, two colts from Carrie Atherton and Par-
thenia, and a tilly out of Morlacchi. There are also two
fillies by Iroquois, the first of the Derby winner's get, one
out of Gondola (the dam of Gonfalon), the other out of Dorris
(a full sister to the flying Bonnie Lizzie). Iroquois covered
only a few mares in 1884. Explosion's filly is the same color
as Dew Drop and marked exactly like her, but is a Mortemer.

— Spirit of the Times.

— < ♦

Sale of Patrol.

H. C. Judson, of Santa Clara, has sold to MessrB. Merrill
& Co., of Honolulu, H. I., for $600, the bay horse Patrol by
Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown by Rifneman; second dam Kate
by imp. Sovereign; third dam Mary Ellen by Mirabeau.
Patrol is a full brother to Ella Doane and May D.

The Breeding of Trotting Horses in California-

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — You, as well as myself,
have heard the cry for the last five years, "Oh! What is the
use of us trying to breed trotters. We cannot compete with
or beat Governor Stanford, and besides that, trotters are not
worth anything." Now, I wish to be plainly understood, that
I have predicted from 18S0 up to this date, to my employers
aud friends, that there was money to be made in raising trot-
ting stock that represented the best families. My employers
and friends would laugh at me and say, "If you breed a
thoroughbred to a stallion that you know can trot fast, that is
pedigree enough. We do not thiDk that your fancy, high-
bred trotting mares will pay us. and we will take our
chances on this mare. She is well bred and is a good one.
She is by Shilo, Paddy Magee, Tom Dudley, James Monroe,
and lots of other trash to breed." So go on and train, spend
money trying to make a trotter, and after two or four years
of hard work, wear and tear of harness, wagons, sulkies, etc.,
stallions condemned, trainer and rubbers also ruined in
their profession, and no trotters. Now, I will agree with this
breeder that there is no money in breeding trotters, that is,
his kind, but I do not think that he has bred a trotter yet, to
know whether or not there is money made in breeding trot-
ters. He started in the business on nothing, and got noth-
ing. I will say, however, that I have yet to see the day when
a high-bred, speedy, good-gaited, young trotter will not sell
for money enough to pay any breeder to raise, train, etc.
In many cases they will sell for good prices without money
expended in training and developing them. You have
reported many important sales, both private aud public, in
your valuable paper during the past winter, and your readers
can see that standard-bred trotting stock brought large prices
since January 1, 18S6. I have visited many stock-farms, and
no time in the history of the trotting horse can I remember
such large prices as have been received. Your readers can
see the prices received by Mr. L. J. Robs for his trotters, and
he has some left yet that he can get large prices for. The
above I know personally, for I was on his place when the
stock was sold, and I will say that it was on the strength of
a letter written by me to the Kentucky parties that sold Sul-
tan. I also received a telegram to buy Guy Wilkes, 2 :18£,
and it was for a long price, but his owner would not place a
price on him. This evening I received a letter from one of
the most prominent breeders of the east, to buy a car-load of
standard-bred stock from such sires as Director, Electioneer,
Nutwood, etc., out of standard or high-bred mares. Also to
send the description of four (names given) trotting-bred stal-
lions owned on this coast. So your readers can see the
value of a trotting-bred one, that is, bred to trot on both sides.
There is no trouble in selling well-bred trotting stock that is
from the first families. Breed to the best trotting stock, and
then you can tell whether or not there is money made in
breeding the trotter. Be sure that you are posted and under-
stand the breeding of the light-harness and standard trotting
horse business, and are up to the times, before you condemn
such an important business to your State. Yours truly,

Danville, April 12, 1S86. Samuel Gamble.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns.
mail ortelegiapb.

No replies by

J. F. Bitter Water.

Will you please be so kind as to give me the correct
measurement of a mile trotting track, and also the correct
measurement of a half-mile trotting track, as I want to lay
out one?

Answer— To lay out a full mile track, select a level field of
42 acres; draw through the centre of it a straight line of 440
yards (a quarter of a mile). On each side of this line, and
an exact distance of 140 yards 2 inches from it, draw parallel
lines of equal length, so that the space between the two outer
lines will be 280 yards 4 inches. This being done, a stake
should be driven at each end of the centre line; a cord should
be fastened thereto; extend the cord at right angles for 140
yards 2 inches, until it touches the end of the outer line, and
then describe with the extreme end of the cord an outer curve
or semi-circle between the ends of the two outer lines.
There will then be a continuous outer line, being exactly a
mile (1,760 yards) in length, and requiring an enclosure of 46
acres of ground. From this outer line or track set the fence
of the course three feet in on the straight sides and curves.
In this way an exact mile (as near as may be) is preserved for
the actual foot track of all the horses, The first distance
post is 60 yards from the jndges' stand, the second at 240
yards, and the start is 60 yardB before entering the turn.
The track should be graded around the turns like the track of a
railroad or circus, the outer portion highest, so that a horse
can extend himself at full speed.

To lay out a half-mile track: Lay off two straight sides, 600
feet each (parallel) and 452 feet 4f inches apart, connected at
each end with a perfect semi-circle (radiuB 226 feet 2 3-16
inches); place the fence exactly upon a line so formed (which
is the inside of the track), and the track will measure exactly
half a mile three feet from the fence; the outside fence to be
placed according to the width of the track desired. If not
convenient to obtain the services of an engineer to run the
curves, it can be done as follows: Place a centre stake midway
between the parallel straight lines at each end, take a wire
with a loop at the end, loose enough to turn upon the stake,
and measure upon this wire 226 feet 2 3-16 inches (the radius
of the curves), which, from the centre stake, will exactly reach
the ends of the straight lines; then describe a semi-circle,
beginning at the end of one straight side, putting down a
stake every 12 feet, if that is the length of the fence panels
desired.

J. E., Gridley, Cal.

What is the fastest record for a quarter of a mile (running) ?
Want to decide a bet.

Answer. — Bell§, age and weight unknown, at GalvestoD,
Texas, July 3, 1880, 21| seconds. Suspender, Los ADgeles,
Cal., April 10, 1983, :23.|, :22J, heats.

M. T. W., Lakeview, Or.

What is Lexington's best four-mile record? What is Jim
Renwick's best time for one mile? Did TonBroeck ever have
the best three-mile record?

Answer.— 1.-7:19$. 2.-1:413- 3.— Yes, 6:26}.

N., San Francisco.

Bell Alta was by Williamson's Belmont, dam a fine, road
mare owned by Capt. Symons, of the old California Steam
Navigation Co. Her breeding is unknown.

Gen. Monroe is said to have wintered well, and will, there-
fore, be a dangerous horse in the Suburban.

It is expected that books will shortly be opened on the
Missouri and the American Derby.

The Palo Alto Trotters to be Sold in New York.

The auction sale of trotting-bred colts from Senator Stan-
ford's Palo Alto stock-farm, that is announced to he held in
New York, city on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 4th and
5th, is attracting marked attention from horsemen in all
sections of the country. The sale is the first auction of the
produce from this noted stock-farm, and New York city was
selected as the place for holding it, on account of the better
market to be secured. The horses on the catalogue are
mainly of the get of Electioneer, the sire of so many fast
youngsters. There are 104 head on the list to be sold, com-
prising yearlings, two-year-olds, three-year-olds, four-year-
olds, five, six and seven-year-olds. The sale will be under
the management of Peter C. Kellogg & Co., auctioneers. The
entire lot left this city for the sale on Saturday last, and
occupied eleven cars in transportation.

The complete list of the horses to be sold, together with
their pedigrees and other description, will be found in the
table given below:

ELECTIONEER'S GET,

WHEN FOALED

Bf

April 5, 18H5

A 73

Linak.

"

Rama

May 12, "

B4

Rebecca.

"

May 22, "

B6

Susie.

Brf

Mar. 6, "

A 32

Lizzie Collins.

Bf

Mar. 10, "

A 36

Consolation,

"

Feb. 20, "

A 23

Miss Lancaster.

Brf

Mar. 4, "

A 30

Lilly B.

B f

Feb. 21, "

A 25

Lize.

'*

May 10. "

Bl

Hestless.

Be

Chime Bell

May 18, '*

B5

Clarabell,

"

Apr. 29, "

A 02

Sprite.

Blc

Apr. 20, "

A S3

Norah.

Be

Apr. 11, "

A 78

Addie.

'*

Apr. 28, ■'

A

May Queen.

"

Apr. 24, "

ABC

Waxana.

Ltbc

Mar. 19, "

A 41

Grc

Jan. 17, "

a 1

Norma.

Blc

Mar. 24, "

A CO

Lady Thorn, Jr.

Feb. 8, "

A12

I Bin a.

"

Mar. 2. '*

A 28

Winona.

Bf

Lira

Mar. 10, 1884

25

Lilly B.

"

Apr. 22, *'

66

Miss Knox.

Brf

June 13, "

104

Mollie Cobb.

Bf

Wamba

Feb. 3, ««

11

Winona.

'■

May 21, "

91

Sprite.

"

Fenela

Mar. 18, "

32

Fidelia.

Blc

Mar. 27, "

39

Lizzie Collins.

Be

Natherleign

Jan. 26, "

6

Nellie Walker.

"

Apr. 15, "

57

Anrora.

"

May 26, *'

98

Sallie Graham.

"

MaT 31, "

101

AdeLiide.

"

May 10, '•

81

Rebecca.

Brc

Apr. 18. "

62

Edith Carr.

Bg

Mar. 9, '«

22

Maggie Mitchell.

Bg

Bismarck

Mar. 10, '■

24

Prussian Maid.

Gnome

Feb. 6, "

12

Blkg

Mar. 28, "

40

Lady Thorn, Jr.

Br g

Norcott

Jan. 18, ■'

2

Brf

Feb. 15, 1883

5

Illinois Maid.

Bf

Brilliant

June 23, "

65

Bright Eyea

"

Mar. 24, '*

15

Fidelia.

**

Feb. 23, •■

7

Restless.

Mar. 30, "

21

Maggie Mitchell.

"

Alma

Jan. 27, ■■

3

Alvaretta.

Br

Tehama

May 2, "

Lizzie Miller.

"

Apr. 17, "

32

Monte Belle.

".

June 10, "

63

Gazelle by Primua.

Blkg

Apr. 30 "

Happy Dreams.

Bg

June 26, "

67

LadyZetler.

Brg

Apr. 24, "

May Bird.

Bf

Winoa

Mar. 28, 1882

69

Bf

Linda

Mar. 10, "

48

Lizzie Collins.

Brf

May 3, "

38

Juliet.

Bf

Alamira

Jan. 26, "

6

Al.impflft Maid

"

Amelia

Mar. 4, "

13

"

Morea

Jan. 28, "

63

Maria Pilot.

"

Apr. 27, "

40

Lady Dooley.

"

Feb. 28, "

50

Maggie Mitchell.

"

Undine

Jan. SO, "

14

Barnes Idol.

Bltg

Arbutus

Apr. 3, "

11

Amy.

BB

Aleck

Jan. 19, "

8

Alvaretta.

Albert

MayH, "

7

Alice.

"

May 2, "

32

Fanchette.

May 23, "

66

Mayflower Mohawk.

Brg

Apr. 27, "

4

Adelaide.

»«

Mar. 18, "

1

Abbie.

Argo

Apr. 22, 1881

American Girl.

Mar. 16, "
Mar. 2, "

Fidelia.

Nancy.

Magenta

Br

Doolittle

Mar. 4, "

Lady Dooley.

Blkg

Apr. 25, 188C

Hat tie Hawthorne.

Gipsy.
Abbie.
Daisy C.

Bg

Apr. 29, "
May 2, 1878

Daisy Miller

OEN. BENTON'S GET.

Bf

Apr. 6, 1885

A 74

Millie.

Bf

Apr. 17, "

A 80

Minnie.

Bf

Daisy Mills

Mar. 19, "

A 54

Daisy Miller.

Brf

Apr. 26, "

ASS

Gertie.

Bf

Feb. 6, "

All

Unls.

Bf

Feb. 9, "

A 13

Abbie.

Bf

Mar. 14, "

A 45

Urania.

Bf

Marinda

Mar. 14, "

A 47

Lady Morgan.

Be

Mar. 20, "

A 63

Odette.

Bo

ChrTyTayl'r

Feb. 2, "

A7

America.

Be

Jan. 22, *'

A4

Ameriquita.

Jan. 20, "

A2

Victress.

Be

Deb. 2, '*

A8

Gretchen.

Be

Feb. 28, "

A 27

Fidelia.

Bo

Mat. 12, "

A 40

Guess.

Be

Mar. 17, "

A 51

Fairest.

PIEDMONT'S GET.

Cbf

Apr. 28, 1886

A 'JO

Barbara Maid.

Oho

Manoa

Feb. 18, "

A 20

Maybell.

Bf

Mar. 1C, "

A 60

Jnniatta.

Be

Apr.l, "

A 08

Maggie Mitchell.

Che

Apr. 1, "

A 69

Ada.

Cbo

Apr. 8, "

A 75

Idabelle.

Be

Feb. 15, "

A 15

Irene.

Che

Mar. 17, "

A 62

Josie.

CLAY'S GET.

Brf

Bf

Be

Bo

Brc

Aphrodite
Amal

Apr. 25,

1885

A 81

Aragon.

May 29,

"

B8

Alameda Maid

Apr. 23,

;*

A85

Sister.

Apr. 30,

"

A 95

Flora.

Mar. 22,

"

A 58

McCa.

FALLLIS'GET.

A Fine Horee Car.

Mr. R. Porter Ashe, the owner of Alta, Garland, Guenn,
and other noted thoroughbreds, has in the course of erection
at the Southern Pacific Railroad shops, Sacramento, Ca!., a
first-class horse car. It will be G5 feet in length, accop ••
dotioR 14 horses (although the stalls are to be movnbl-
themselves to the number of horseB), also about seven
of hay, besides other feed, and having superior accomr
tione for trainer and family, jockeys, grooms, etc., witl
ing-room and kitchen. A large force of men are bu*y at
on it, and it is to be completed by May 1st.

250

*Qht ^Breeder rnxtl jj&pavismnu.

April 17

Dead Trotting Sires.

The following table, prepared by the Judge in Wallace's
Monthly, gives a complete listof the most prominent trottiDg
sires of the past half-century, the year in which they died,
their ages and the performance of their best representative.
Those marked in italics are pacers:

Name Died. >ge." Sired. Kecord.

" .13.. Goldsmith Maid 2:14

.18..Karus. 2:13J

. 12 . Little Miss 2:26J

. 19. .Ned Wallace 2:25"

.29.. Ben Hcgdon 2:27

.36.. John M.Butts 2:27

Abdallah Pilot .'..... 18S1 . . IB. .Pickard 2:1SJ

Abe Lincoln 1S65. . 19. .Flora Belle 2:27 J

Addison. Jr 1S65.. S. .Clementine 2:21

Allie West 1S75. . a.. Jewell 2:14f

Almont 1SS4. .20. . Weshnont 2:>3;

Abdallah (Aiex's) 1S65. .

Abdullah (Ooukliu's). 1871.
Abtl'li (Goldsmith's) . 1875.
Abdallah (Taggan's) . 1S78.
Abd'h (Treadwell'e) . . 1S54.
Abd'h(SpauldiLg's).. 1S76. .

Alta

1S73.

.Stranger 2:25

1SS2.

.15

.17.
.27.

Aniboy 1SS0. .12. .Clara Cleveland 2:23

Auietican Clay

Am. Star (Seely's)..
And. Jackson (Ives1)
Andrew Jackson, Jr

Ashland Chief

August Belmont 1877 .

Balsora 1SS0.

Bashaw (Green's) 1SS0.

Bay Middieton 18S4

Bellf'r (Milliman's) . . 1S77.

Ben Patchen 1SS4. .22

Black Dutchman 1878.. 24

Black Flying Clond.. 1875. .24

Black Hawk(Hill's). . 1856. .23. .Young America 2:23

Black Hawk (L.I.).. 1850. .17. .Prince 2:24;

Bl'k H'k (Whitside's) 1S64. . 14. .Molsey 2:21J

Blanco 1S72. .15. .Smuggler 2:15}

Blue Bull 18S0..22..ZoeB 2:17i

Bonnie Scotland .... 1SS0. . 17 . .Scotland 2:22J

Bonus (Ames') 1SS1. .26. .George Palmer 2:19}

Brooks 1862..17..Bonesetter 2:19

1 1.. George H. Patchen.... 2:23$
American Girl

18S4. . 24 . . Granville 2:26

1861 . . 24. . Widow Machree 2:29

1871. .26. .Young Jackson 2:275

185S .. 10 .. Calif ornia Damsel 2 :24i

24.. Black Cloud 2:17}

.Don Cossack 2:2S

.lientuckian 2:27$

. Josephns 2:19}

.Priuce Middleton 2:24J

.B. B 2:231

.Alexander 2:19"

.Eva 2:27

.Badger Girl 2:22.4

188.1.

.27

1855.

. 7

1SS2.

.30

1S74.

.25

1871.

.10

.Lady Lockwood.. .

. Harry Clay

.Nettie Burlew .

.2:16i
.2:25"
.2:23ij
2:24

.Croxie 2:19}

Cassius M.Clay 1854.

C. M. Clay (Amos').. ""
C. M. Clav (Neaves')

C. M. Clay (Strader's
Champion (Scobey's) .

Clark Chief

Clear Grit 1SS4. .23. .Fuller 2:13}

Columbus 1872.. 20.. Myron Perry 2:24$

Corbeau 1875. .25. .Billy 8 2:14}

D. Hill (McCracken's) 1872. .20. .George Treat 2:25^

Dirigo lSS4..2S..Camors, dn. g 2:25}

Drew Horse 1866. .24. .Dirigo 2:29}

Doc 1S63.. 5.. Occident 2:16}

Edward Everett 1878. .23. . Judge Fullerton 2:1S

Edwin Forrest 1S74. .23. .Billy Hoskins 2:26}

Ethan Allen 1876. .27. .Billy Barr 2:23}

Fearn'ght(Russel's) . . 1S73. . 14. .Argonaut 2:23f

Gen. G. H. Thomas. 1SS2. . 18. .Scott's Thomas 2:21

George M. Patchen.. 1SS4. .25. . Lucy , 2:18}

Geo. M. Patchen. Jr. . . — . .Sam Purdy 2:20$

G M. Pat'n (Godfrey's) 77.. 21.. Hopeful 2:14*

George Wilkes 1SS2. .26. .Harry Wilkes 2:15

Qolddust 1871.. 16.. Lucille Goldnst 2:16}

Gov. Sprague 1SS3. .12. .Kate Sprague 2:18

Green Mt'n Banner. . 1874. . 16. .Lady Pritchard 2:21

G'yE'gle (McKess'u's) 1S78. . 18. .Charley Ford 2:16}

Hamb'n (Kysdyk's). . 1876. .27. .Dexter 2:17}

Hamb'n (Harris') 1S45..22

Hamb'n (Curtis') 1871.. 9

Hamlet 1S80..21

Hampshire Boy 1872.. 15

Henry Clav 1867.. 30

Honest Allen 1S73..2S

Indian Chief 1S79. .21 . .Lady de Jarnette 2:24}

Inheritor 1879.. 4. .Montgomery 2:20}

Iron Dnke 18S1 . . 21 . . Monroe 2:27$

James E. Beese 1SS1 .. 11 . .Index 2:21

Joe Brown 18S4. .21 . .Judge Davis 2:20}

Joe Downing 1S80. .22. . Abe Downing 2:20}

John Nelson 1S71 . .20. . Nerea 2:23$

Jupiter 1S73..24. .Harry Gilbert. 2:24

Jupiter Abdallah.... 18S1..26.

Kin- Herod 1867.. 12

Legal ITeuder 1SS3. .25

Mambrino Chief 1S62. . 18

Hero 2:20$

Hamb'n Mambrino 2:21}

Claytonian 2:27}

Susie 2:21

A. V. Pantlin 2:20}

Prince Allen 2:26.

Mambrino Gift.
Mam. Hambletonian.
Messenger (Logan's).
Mambrino Patchen. .
Mam. Pilot (Eelf's).

1S77
1SS1

1885.
1871.

Menelaus 18S3.

.Eesult 2:25

.Foxie 2:23}

.Bed Cloud 2:18

.Lady Thome 2:1S}

.11.. Mambrinetta 2:24}

.14. .Parana 2:19}

. — . .Crown Prince 2:25

.23. .London 2:20$

. 12..flaunis 2:17}

lC.Cleora 2:18}

Mohawk 1869.. IS. .Mohawk, Jr. (Clark's). .2:25

Mohawk Jr. (Clark's) 1876. . 10. .Yellow Dock 2:20}

Morrill 1SS0. .32. .Fearnaught 2:23}

Ned Forrest 1875. . — . .Edwin Forrest 2:18

Norman (Alexander's) 1878. .32. .Lulu 2:15

Pilot, J r lS65..21..Medoc 2:24

Ehode Island 1875.. 18

Bobert M.Morris.... 1S80. .14
Eoval Geo. (Fields'). 1872.. IS

Sentinel 1873 . 10

Shelby Chief 18S4..20

Signal (Singleton's).. 1870.. 20

Sir Heurv 1879. .24. .Lady Star.

Tattler . .—

The Moor 1875.. 8

Tom Hunter 1877. .21

Tom Eolf 1877. .22

Walkill Chiel 1872.. 7

Washburn Horse. . . . 1869. .21

.Gov. Sprague 2:20.1

.J. P. Morris 2:20}

.Byron 2:25$

.Von Arnim 2:19*

.Cascarilla 2:25$

.Prussian Maid 2:19

.2:24

Voltaire 2:20}

.Tommy Gates. . 2:24

.Albemarle 2:19

.Sleepy Tom 2:12$

.Great Eastern 2:18

.Moose 2:19}

Death of Tom Chaloner.

Tom Chaloner, the noted English jockey, who died on Sat-
urdav, the 3d instant, was an excellent horseman. He won
tbe Derby and the 2,000 guineas for Mr. E. C. Naylor on
Macaroni iu 1S63. He won the Middle Park Plate in 1869
for Mr. Lyndon with Frivolity, a daughter of Macaroni. He
won tbe City and Suburban Handicap in 1862 with Mr Nay-
lor's Sawcutter; the St. Leger iu 1861, 1S62, 1867, 186S and
1S75 with W. I. Anson's Caller Ou, S. Hawke's Marquis, Col.
Pearson's Achievement, Mr. Graham's Formosa and W.
i mwford's Craig Miller; the 2,000 Guineas iu 1868 and 1873
... i i U Mr. Crawford's Moslem and Gang Forward. In 1868
he rode Moslem a dead heat with Formosa in the 2,000Guin-
eas, and the stakes were divided. He aunexed the Oaks in
1862 with Feu de Joie.

Relative Rank of Trotting Sires.

Tb<- following table is an attempt to determine, by a simple
scale of points, tbe relative influence and rank of the prin-
cipal progenitors uf standard trotting horses. The scale
adoutcd gives stallions two points for each son or daughter
haviug a record ol 2:30 or better, and one point for each
grandson or granddaughter having a like record, sires having
an aggregate of less than twenty points being barred from the
list. It will be seen that to gain admission to this roll of
honor a stalliou must have ten of his get in the 2:30 list, or
an equivalent of bis blood iu the 2:30 performers of the next
generation; for example, if but seven of his get have stan-
dard records, he must have six 2:30 grandsons or grand-
daughters, to compensate for the three lacking in his imme-
diate offspring.

Iu former tables of this kind the great sires have been
ranked according to tbe number of their own get in the 2:30
list. By this rule Ericsson, with six performers, would out-
rank Alexander's Abdallah, who has but rive. Ericsson's six
have but fourteen heats between them, and the fastest one
of the six stopped at 2:28. That such a sire as Ericsson
should outrank or rauk with the sire of Almont and Gold-
smith Maid is a manifest absurdity. By giving credit to the
stallion for his winners in both the first and second genera-
tions, iu the proportion that they partake of his blood, we
get, perhaps, the fairest obtainable exhibit of his influence
as a progenitor. It has not seemed expedient to incumber
the table with performers of the third generation. These
derive only one-eighth of their blood from the stallion under
consideration, and to bring them into the inventory would
be going too far to get too little.

The table is a measure of achievements only, and does not
attempt to gauge intrinsic merit or latent power. To do that,
the ratio of winners to total progeny must be had, and esti-
mates of opportunities made. Pacing records are included
in the table, as well as trotting; Westmont's gait, for instance
being held as no sufficient reason for depriving Almont of
credit for the greatest of his get. In cases of a tie in the
number of points between two or more horses, the number
of heats won by their respective performers has been used to
decide tbe precedence.

33=

m

Hambletonian

Blue Bull

George Wilkes

Mambrino Chief

Alexander's Abdallah. . . .

Volunteer

Almont

Ethan Allen

Daniel Lambert

Mambrino Patchen.

American Star

Old Abdallah

Happy Medium

Green's Bashaw

Pilot, Jr

Belmont

Geo. M. Patchen

Young Columbus

Gen. Knox

Mambrino Pilot

Strathmore

Woodford Mambrino. . . .

Vermont Black Hawk...

Edward Everett

King's Champion

Scott's Hiatoga

Whipple's Hambletonian.

Dictator

Aberdeen

VTessenger Duroc

Wood's Hambletonian . . .

Clark Chief

Young Morrill

California Patchen

Gooding's Champion ....

Electioneer

Swigert

Harold

Alexander's Norman

Phil Sheridan

Toronto Chief

Godfrey Patchen

Sentinel ■

Milliman's Bellfounder. .

Pocahontas Boy

American Clay

Lists of this kind are never perfectly correct; it
hoped that this one may be free- from gross errors. — O
in National Stock Journal.

The Locust Stable.

38

406

50

9

44

16

6

90

o

S5

24

34

2S

26

6

65

26

13

13

33

4

47

4

46

24

4

14

21

8

32

11

23

4

37

11

22

10

20

7

25

17

2

11

14

4

28

12

11

7

20

15

o

13

4

14

1

12

5

11

7

12

3

6

15

3

21

7

12

12

1

12

11

2

9

5

2

19

10

2

3

16

9

3

S

5

9

2

10

3

14

4S2
109
104
102
95

65
59
55
54
52
49
48
45
45
44
4(1
39
36
36
36
35
34
32
30
29
29
29
27
27
27
26
25
24
24
23
23
22
22
21
21
20
20
20
is only
W. C,

Mrs. G. L. Lorillard, accompanied by her daughters,
arrived in New York on the 5th instant, on board the
steamer Umbria of the Cunard line. A representative of Tlie
Sporting World called at her residence ou West Twenty-first
street, yesterday, iu order to learn of her intentions regard-
ing the future of the Locust stable. Mrs. Lorillard declined
tc speak on the matter at this time, and it is understood that
nothing will be done until after the funeral of Mr. Lorillard.

Stamboul, by Sultan.

The great success that Sultan has achieved in the horse
regions of Kentucky, has caused many of the prominent
breeders of the blue-g.'ass country to look to tbe Pacific Slope
for first-class horses. Mr. L. J. Hose, who sold Sultau to
Messrs. Talbert & Wilson for $15,000, has refused au offer of
§10,000 for the four-year-old colt Stamboul, full brother to
Euby, 2:19:1, by Sultan, dam Fleetwing by Hambletonian.
Stamboul has a three-year-old record of 2:26$.

Tbe Get of Jerome Eddy.

A Buffalo corresponder I of Wallace's Monthly writes as
follows: "Jerome Eddy has ninety-three colts one and two
years old. Of tbese, ninety-one are bays. They are out of
all-colored mares, grays, creams, chestnuts, blackB, sorrels,
duus and bays. Did you ever hear of such a percentage?
Not one has a white foot forward; forty-four of them are all
bay with black points."

Rations for Work Horses.

We have an inquiry as to how it is profitable to feed the
heavily worked horse, and as to the cheapest effective ration
to use, hay being worth S16; com meal, S16; oats, $22;
middlings, $16; new-process linseed meal, $25 per ton; straw
and corn fodder, $6 per ton.

Here is a pretty good list to get rations from. Let ns sup-
pose that two of corn is ground with one of oats, per weight.
Oats being the most expensive by weight, we will use less of
this grain. In making up a ration, particular attention must
be given to a proper balance of constituents. The horse is
useful only for his muscle, and the liberal nourishment of
the muscles must be provided for. Corn meal is deficient in
albuminoids or nitrogenous matter for the muscles. It is
particularly rich in heat and fat-producing elements, conse-
quently it can be fed in larger proportion in winter than in
summer. Middlings are less heating than corn meal, and
more muscle-forming. This food may very properly be used
as a considerable part of the ration for work horses. Straw
may be used to good effect in the work-ration, but tbere must
be more nitrogenous food to balance it. If straw only is
used as the coarse fodder, fheu there must be sufficient extra
nitrogenous food to make it equal to hay. Let us see if we
can balance the straw to the standard of hay, and still cheapen
the ration— 12 lbs. of hay costs 9.6 cents, 12 lbs. of oatstraw,
3.6 cents. This makes the difference in cost 6 cents. The
hay haB .66 of a pound of digestible albuminoids, and the
straw has only .16 of a pound; now the difference is half a
pound. Two pounds of linseed meal will more than make
up this deficiency, and will cost only 2$ cents, leaving a bal-
ance of 3$ cents as a saving ou the useof the straw and lin-
seed meal.

We will now give a few detailed rations, giving only tha
digestible nutrients, as these represent the value of the food.

Digestible
Nutrients.

Food.

II

- o

.a g
If

Cost.

Lbs.
.66
.61
.60
.90

Lbs.

4.92

4.29

2.91

.92

Lbs.
.06
.28
.19
.09

Cents-
9.6
6.1

2.70

.33
.08
,45
.70
.90

13. M

2.46
2.47
4.04
3.83
.92

.62

.03
.01
.19
.19

.09

.61

.08
.19
.19
.12

23.6

4.8
1.8
1.8
5.6

2.16

.OS
.16

.70
1.20

13.72

1.91
1.04
3 83
1.23

20.8

2.13

.40
.45

.71.
.91

14.01

5.20
4.04
3.83
.92

.68

.12
.19
.19

.09

19.0

2.45

13.99

.59

17.8

It will be seen that the fourth ration is the cheapest, yet
as good as any of the rest. This results because the corn
fodder is better than the straw, but haviug the same market
value. There rations may be relied upon as good, practical
rations for work horses. The fodder is supposed to be run
through the cutter, and the ground feed all mixed with it,
after moistening the cut fodder, and to lie in mass, and warm
up somewhat before feeding. The linseed meal will be found
au excellent food for the horse. It will keep the stomach in
a healthy condition, and the coat smooth and silHy. When
the horses are at constant work, these rations are none too
strong, but if they cease work for a considerable time, then
the ration may be reduced. But it will be a very hopeful sign
of improvement in agricultural operations when farmers shall
keep their teams for steady work. It is certainly very un-
profitable to have horses standing in the stable half or more
of their time, as is quite too frequently the case.

If farmers would raise a nice quality of cloverhay (alBike is
one of the best) for their horses, they might reduce the grain
ration, as clover is far more nutritious to the muscles than
meadow hay; and the question of dust does not arise when
the clover is moistened and mixed with the grain, as here
recommended. — National Live-Stock Journal.

Death of Reva by Mortemer.

The fire which occurred at the Gutenberg track on Sunday
afternoon, April 4th, destroyed several of the stables between
the Fountain Cottage, formerly kept by John Driscoll, and
the club house. The structure bnrned so quickly that the
stable attaches found it impossible to save any of the horses
excepting Perilous. The chestnut filly Keca by Mortemer,
out of Squeeze 'Em, who was purchased at the Lorillard sale
for $3,400, was among the bnrned. It is said that she was
the property of Mr. William Miller, Every effort was made
to save her, but without success. Charley Kempland was
taken from his box so badly burned that it was thought best
to destroy him. — Sporting World.

The Arabs, like the Turks and Persians, look upon those
portions of a horse's coat which seem to grow in a contrary
direction, here and there, as a certain means of determining
its value. There was a Persian sUllion iu India, on the near
Hank of which the figure of a lady with a parasol up appeared
— an unlucky sign, which iu the eyes of native dealers caused
the value of the animal to decrease two-thirds. Still the
horse was really a splendid creature. Nearly all tbe Nedjdi
Arab horses sent to Europe are said to be in one way or other
considered imperfect by their former owners, and when the
aide-de camp of Emperor Nicholas, of Russia, offered £4,000
for the celebrated "White Hamdani" it was refused. Yet
this horse, from having three or four marks which we would
consider simple freaks of nature, caused it to be discarded
from said Pasha's stud, and it was subsequently sent to the
breeding yard of St. Cloud, near Paris. Au Arab horse, in
fact, has forty recognized marks, seven-tenths of which are
negative, while the other three-tenths have an influence for
happiness or misery ou the owner. The mark between the
ears shows speed, that on tbe girths increases the flocks,
while a mark on the chest fills tbe tent with wealth, or in
otherwords, plunder. Itis, at the same time, deemed unlucky
to have a horse upon whose legs the hair is inclined toouri. Iu
these respects rival tribes are very jealous as to the pure breed
of their horses, and some of them no money would purchase

1886

|pte grcctfcr and Bpoxismm.

251

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, l?S2; bred by Jos. Caikn Simpson.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. M. Ricbmond.
second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth liam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Brnce's American Stud Book.
Anteros will make the season of ISS6at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Ual.; season to end the 15th of June.

DESCRIPTION.

' 'Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is 1551 hands high, and weighed on 10th
of February 1,007^' pounds. He is a colt of immense power,. and yet so
highly finished as to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
gives promise of trotting as fast as >>is celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in -11 sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed,

TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Culumbine
can be obtained for so Iowa term.

Good pasture at$i per month. The best care will he taken of marts,
but no responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Bkeedej; and
Sportsman of Febiuary 21th.

Address «. W. MORRISON, Oakland, Cal.. r

C. CARPENTKR, Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
2d dam by Pilot, jr. George Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, sis year3 old, fifteen hands three inches
in height, weighs l.iio pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old be won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in"J:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 34 seconns, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will he seen that Alpheus represents fourof
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
and Pilot, Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of $50,000 in rna':ch races alone; has
a record of 2:22, auri has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list.
twenty-one with records of 2:25 "or better, seven of 2:20 or better, ana
four of 2:18or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2: to, who trotted ONE of -the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief haa produced, among
many others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:18!,,. Pilot, Jr., lias produced
seven with recorris"below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in such performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of ISSfciat the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at $40 the season,

F. E. GRIFFITH, Agent

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbotsford will make the season or 1 886 at tlie Oak-
land Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Young Colurn
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford,
son of Kosciusko, by SirArchy.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn, not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for Bpeed. when wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21^. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or better— Abbotsford 2:19A, Malice 2:193,
Manetta 2 :19*. Mambrino Dudley 2 :20£. Convoy 2:22$, Magenta 2:24A,
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:213 (sire of Patron, ^-year-old record 2;19&),
Rachel 2:2b|, Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29V. Geo. A.Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2 :14 . It ib proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do It he got 1,330 foals out of selected mares.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2 :30 list, and only two of them , Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
Is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Murabrino's per-
centage of 2 :30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven. In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15i, Adelaide 2:193, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief a :25, Faustina 2:28s
Phil Shejidan, Jr. 2:29*, Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms.

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can he returned the following season
free of charge , if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGENT,
Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN. HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GFORGE
Wilkes, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, bred LyB J. Treacy, of
Fayette Counly, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chit-f. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1.260 poundsi, combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of S200 with entrance added , during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Milkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to SMCli.i.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1S8G, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S4.0 for the season, or 525 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
iTeeders, hut does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

I»AVU> BKYSOX, Stockton, Cal

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18y, in fifth
heat. Sir*>d by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list. a
greater number tJiau any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patchen, ihe best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:18^; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:iy;|, by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances' for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been oositlvely ascer-
tained, hut she was supposed tube an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $2;j0 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16%" hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; second Jam by sidi Ramet.sonof Virginian, he by ftir Archy,
son of imp. Dioined; third dam the Wickiifl'e mare, said to be by B . r-
naby's Diomed, ton of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith 4) aid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by pilot, Jr. ; third nam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Alnioht's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, isai, with 2a in the 2:110 list, and the remarkable way in
which, he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the tact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners t-f public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, hut shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or belter.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Le Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation o£ the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, $75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage, $G per month. All care taken, hut no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be matle before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
viardedtothe ranch.

Address

WM. t'ORBITT.
San Maieo, or 218 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
RY IMPORTED HURRAH.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Third dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam, Reality, by ;sir Archy. See Eruce's American Stud B ok.

Thr^e Cheers will make the ensuing season, Irom February-lath to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, $40 the season.

Pasturage at $5 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there is plenty oi grass and water.

There is a fine combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. Hissire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England. The union of New-
minster, Bay Middleton and Comus blood with that of Priam, the
"Stout Carton." and Sir Archy, is practically as good as can be, For the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to, his success was
very great; and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,
which iB eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form of Three
Cheers is nearly a model. The only fault that can be found is that he is
a big horse on short legs. Jn this day, when there is such a tendency
to "TeggiueBS" and ligh- limbs, this can scarcely be called a fault. He
has as much bone and tendon as in a majority of burses of 1.200 pounds,
and muscles in lik..- proportion, With all of this power he is a horse of
the finest finish, his head being especially beautiful. He bear* a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the da in Of New minster, and still greater
to her sire. Dr. Svntax, one of the greatest Cup burses of his flay in
England. There is nearly a c-rtainty that Three Cheers will get race-
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to he a producer of
trotting speed. His daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotterl a mile Jn 3:40, which proves that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.
THOMAS Hty.Es, Agent,
Oaklatul Trotting Park,

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
bast, he will stand from February luth to June 1st at my place in

Oakland J ^

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
He is a trine over IB hands high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar
power, and taken in all is as nm ly shaped as any trUtiug-hred Stallion
ltversaw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to du whatever is required of him He was
foaled May 12, 1S81.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3
in 2:293£, at four years in2:l'j"

from the time he wasthirte

sound as a double eagle when firs
or blemish. Hehas shown in Ins
distance fast, having trotted two
give an assurance that he cc
andif anyone should think ditfe
trot in 4:6", or better, on a fixed da
ruary 7th, good day and track, o:
heats of two miles, with the exce

■Jrl, at two years in 2:41, at three year.
Although trotted in races and worked
onths old until the present time, is as
tissued by the Mint, and without spot
work a capacity to go any reasonable
miles in 4:52, and that so easily as 10
uld trot two miles inside of 4:.'0,
rently I will wager Sl.tftJ that he can
y between now, January Uth.and Feb-
I will match him against anv stallion,
ptionof his brother Anteeo.

'•"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anu-eo, 2:lb|i the fastest stallion ever hied on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two. year-
old filly, gives indications uf being able to lower the recurUB,when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progenv are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tue most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire suns which have beaten
2:20,and as she was foaled in lfc73, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrving
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled Way 12, lti81,bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond,
.second dam Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third tarn. Young Fashion, bv imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, bv imp. Trustee.
See LSruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

SlttQ.tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

.IOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Past-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
15 Y EIUniOAEEK.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland,

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam, Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Realilv, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, jy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Brnce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
S150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:I6i during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. O. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maister{l846|; sire. Merry Tom (636); sire. Market. The Malster (1846),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (3t6), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam, Merry Tom (530), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (7141, fmare served by both f, each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, £20; single leap, si 5.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black — without a white hair on him— foaled
in May, 1879, and is 16'. hands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. !e8G6, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
Ponliac. 111. He has a reraarbable eye and a long mane, and is much
admired for his high form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across the 1 I
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is well broke, and
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 188G,->'20; Single leap ?15.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept In any manner
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility I >i
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

I. DETP.RK, Preside!* >

Santa Rosa, (JaL

252

3?fte %xizfat anil jipxrrtsroim.

April 17

SHEEP.

Preparing and Marketing Wool.

It is a fact which no observant man will dispute that only
a minor proportion of the wool clip of the United States goes
upon the market in first-class condition. It is equally indis-
putable that the objectionable condition of the remainder
and larger proportion militates against tb,G standing and
price of the entire clip. Thus, to a certain extent, the most
intelligent breeders, and those most careful and conscientious
in the preparation of their clip, fail to reap the full reward to
which they are entitled. If proof of this is wanting, one
needs but look over the quotations of the wool market, where
a classification according to states, or even larger territorial
limits, will be found. To these quite arbitrary prices are
attached, above which the most deserving BeHer can with
difficulty force his clip, and which some less-deserving com-
petitor can with little difficulty secure.

The responsibility for this condition of the wool market
does not altogether rest upon the wool-grower, but that much
of it does cannot be successfully disputed. Few who have
studied the situation will be prepared to deny the assertion
that the ultimate loss comes upon the wool-growers collect-
ively, and that a reformation, if such is ever brought about,
must by them be inaugurated and persisted in. The difficul-
ties in the way of this are not to be overlooked. Not only
are prejudices and long-indulged practices to be removed or
corrected, but in many localities it will need to be demon-
strated that a change in the manipulation of wools can be
made at all. Wool-buyers also will need to have not a few
salutary lessons. They will have to be forced to name prices
based upon merit in quality of fiber and condition in which
it is placed on the market, rather than upon the section of
country in which the fleece was grown. So long as they do
otherwise they offer a premium upon the carelessness in
breeding aud slovenliness in manipulation which are truth-
fully urged as detracting from the merit aud value of Ameri-
can wools.

This topic is just now brought forward for consideration
in view both of the approaching spring shearings and the
National meeting of wool-growers heretofore referred to.
Those who are disposed to try what may be done in the way
of preparing wool for the market have the partialopportnnity
offered by the spring shearing. Fleeces can be sorted accord-
ing to quality of fibre, and their condition improved by care-
ful exclusion of such foreign substances aud superabun-
dance of twine as are a loss to the manufacturer who is the
ultimate buyer.

Many wool-growers who complain of the competition from
Australian wools, and demand a higher tariff against their
introduction; overlook the fact that such introduction at pres-
ent prices is made possible only by the scrupulous care exer-
cised in their preparation for market. As it seems quite
certain that no increase of tariff cau be had, may not the
severity of competition be mitigated, if not overcome, by
equal care in preparation of wools by American growers 1 Few,
if any, Australian wools sold in the United States have any
twine wrapped about the separate, fleeces. From all of them
tags, flanks^ and belly-wool is rigidly excluded. Added to
this is an assorting which insures uniformity throughout an
entire in voice — the whole enveloped in a covering practically
impervious to dirt which so readily finds its way through
the ubiquitous burlap sack of the United States. The scru-
pulous care with which the Australian wool-grower prepares
his wool for market, may never be found necessary or profit-
able in the United States, but certain it is that after an ex-
perience of so many years he still persists in the practice,
and that the rivalry there is between those seeking the high-
est standard in that particular, quite as generally as between
those striving for excellence in quality of their clip, should
not be allowed to pass without receiving due consideration at
the hands of wool-growers in the United States who are in-
convenienced by competition thus made possible.

A New Breed of Sheep.

According to recent papers from Victoria, a new breed of
sheep has been established by Mr. Dennis, of Tarwancourt,
near Birregurra. Although thiB gentleman had a strong nat-
ural predilection for pure Merino sheep of the highest type,
he found that the soil was too rich and the climate too moist
to permit pure Merino sheep to be kept in health. He was,
therefore, compelled to turn his attention to long-wools or to
sheep possessing a considerable proportion of long-wooled
blood. After repeated crossing and re-crossing, he arrived
about four years ago at what was generally considered to be
a perfect type of wool. This was the result of a cross be*
tween a pure Merino ram and selected five-eighths Lincoln
and three-eighths Merino ewes. The wool was sold at Gee-
long, and realized 15] d. in the grease for America. Up to
that time Mr. Dennis has used none but pure Lincoln or
pure Merino sires with the cross-bred ewes, as it was always,
and is still, generally considered that it is not safe to use
cross-bred sires. But the use of pure Merino, or pure Lin-
coln rams, with cross-bred ewes necessitated so many differ-
ent flocka being kept, and made the clip consist of so many
different types of wool, that Mr. Dennis determined to
endeavor to fix the type which was so universally admired,
and with this object selected a few of the most promising of
the young male "comeback" sheep for use as sires with ewes
of precisely the same cross as themselves. In 1883 the prog-
eny of these sheep were shorn as lambs, and in 1884 as two-
tooths. Owing to the sheep having been reared under unfav-
orable circumstances, however, the result of the experiment
did not appear very satisfactory, and it was generally consid-
ered that another proof had been afforded of the alleged fact
that the stock of cross-bred sires must deteriorate. Fortu-
nately, however, the clip of 1885 was grown under morefavor-
able circumstances, and the experiment is now regarded as
encouraging, About half the Hock now consists of in-and-in
bred sheep, the progeny of the seleoted sires, and the wool
Bhows not the slightest deterioration. It is therefore hoped
that the new breed may show itself to be fixed in character.

The free-trade Economist frankly admits that "The big raft
of South American, Australian, African, Russian, Mediterra-
nean, East Indian and other foreign sorts which have been
coming forward and admitted at low duties have destroyed
the home trade, and the farmers of the country are sending
their flocks to the slaughter house fast enough, for they find
now they get very little more than half price for their wool."

An exchange says that a teaspoonful of dry soda adminis-
tered to a sheep within twelve hours after it has eaten of
poison weed, will invariably counteract the poison and save
euoh sheep from dying.

The Cleveland Bay Stallion.

STYLE.

WILL MAKE THE SEASON OF 18S6 At $25 THE SEASON.

Style was brought to thiB State by Mr. A. Colwell, of Bockford,
Illinois. He is a beautiful dark sable or blood bay, 16 hands high, 6 years
old and weighs 1,200 pouudB. He Is a perfect formed horse, and is quite
styliBh. He has a very natural, fine, big, open gait, and is an excellent
roadster. H is temper is very good.

He will stand each week at Salinas on Monday and Saturday, Chualar,
Tuesday and Wednesday, and Thursday and Friday at Army Ranch.
For further particulars inquire of

J, C. STORM. Proprietor.
Salinas city, Cal.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS
Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Til ree-y ear-old Record, 3:35 t-3.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15>£ kands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. R. G. Stoner, PariB, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, t-108), Eire of Santa Clans, record 2:173^;
Tucker, 2 ;19>£, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

First dam. Abbess, bv Albion, (sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he by
Halcorn.be bv Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand.a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:2S>£, Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of U. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth beat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wisner,
Rysdyk Stock Farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Soloverv high as a brood-
mare, and also her produce. Steinway nan only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such product- rs of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fu.il to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
575 for the season, or $10U to insure.

•■:W4,

CLOVIS.

Black horse, lR,1^ hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1852.
BY SUI/rAN.

Record C;24, sire of Ruby, 2:10^", Sweetheart, 2:225/, Eva. 2:23)4, Kismet
three-year-old. 2:2,Vi, stain l-oul, 2 :%'., Alcazar, two-vear-old, 2;t'jy;.

First dam, by Thorudale, record 'l:tiyit sire of Edwin Thome, 2;
Daisydale,2:193£.

Second dam. Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, bv Rvsdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, bv Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, he by Mambrino, soncf Imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward, 2:25^.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
gamehorse. He can speed a 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire.and
the Bires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him ahorse of great promise. TermB, $76 for the season, or
3100 to Insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1881, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by CoL
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont, four-year-old, 2;28#,
Superior, four-year-old, 2:29.

First dam, by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21>£, Bire of Abbotsford,2:19#,
and Pancoast, 2:21 %, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19^,

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goblsinith Maid, 2:14,
Rosalind, 2:215£, Thornedale, 2:22><, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy, 2:16><. Convoy, 2:22>£.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, by Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp, Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpeter, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), Bire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam. Miss McClond, the dam of Lord Nelson, three -year-old
stallion, 2:26, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter HorBe, Bon of Hoyt'B Comet.

Fourth dam, Virgo, by Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, by Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook'B Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotters
out last Beason, 1885. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recoru i,19K.
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms 860,
for the season, or 975 to insure

CRBSCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1681, height 15,1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BV STRATHMORE,

SireofTucker,2:19>£.

First dam, by Almont, Bire of Fanny Witherspoon,2:iaaf .

Second dam, by Brignoli,2:2!), sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22^,
Lady Turpin, 2:23.

Third dam, by Cripple, sou of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American EclipBe, he by Duroc, he by Imp. Diomed,

Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thorne, 2:18}$.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., aire of the dams of Maud 8, and Jay«Eye-
See.

Brignoll, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2;2I>£.

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino,

REMARKS:

This young horse baa three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
style. His Breeding Is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother. Col, R, G. Stoner sayB can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathniore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchfly, 2:18>$, McMahon,
2:19.x, and Durango, 2:23. CreBCoiu his gait Is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and Btlfle sur-
passes that of cither Strathmore or Almont. Terms, 840 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, 1881, atttie Cook Farm, Danville, Contra CoBta Co.
All bills payable invariably before the animal Is removed. Mares not
proving with loal to Steinway or Cook's Uamblelonlan can be returned
free the next season, that Is, where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the preBeut owner,
Seth Cook, Esq.

Pasturage, ?1 nor month. Extra care taken of mares and colts, hut no

liability for accidents or escapes. Mares sent in care of McCleverty A

Noblett, Fashion stable, Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or D. 8.

Smalley's Stable, II ay wards, will Immediately be forwarded to the Farm,

Address Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley,

rook Tiiri.il, Danville.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
weighs 1,400 lbs.; is well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large flowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispusitioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:40 without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to "breed to than any horse I kDOw of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, TV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting Bire.

2d. — He is larger and breeds with mere uniformity in size and color
than anv other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never Bired a Borrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a Borrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is i I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over 1,100 pounds even from small mares.

'■id.- His colts are strong boned, fine styled, good disposltioned, and all
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.
Pedigree.
Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, he by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead, Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the Bire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly,
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2:2Ci, private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it intei^sting
lo call at my place, where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two-year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 18U2 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less thaD any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from $75 to $100 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of his colts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of $30 for the season. Choicest pasture at $4,00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care'of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

fked w. LOEISER, st. Helena.

Or call at Vineland Training Stables, one mile south of 8t. Helena.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

WELL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.
TermB $75 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 152 hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful Bymmetryand magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie RuBSell by Boston; third dam Maria KuBsell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's. Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger,

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat In bis last
race at San Jose in 2 :21j.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire ; pasturage 83
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. IUVVCB, San Jose.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1 886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONG-FIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet,

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington,
Season 1'omnicnolng February 5tli aud Ending

June I r>lli. 1886.
TERMS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE SI VI I low.

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mores during the season, at ?10 per month.
No responsibility assumed for escapeB or accidents.

Address JOHN .lticKiY. Superintendent,

Sacra memo, t'ul.

I

1886

%ht fjxM&sx awxl J£pjorcl5m<m.

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Tlie Law, the Stakeholder and the]
Rascals.

The Head of the Fairfax Stable.

The rascality frequently practised on non-
association tracks in this country has found a
parallel across the border amongst our Cana-
dian cousins. The "locus" is in Nova Scotia,
and the "painted horse"' case, as it is called,
has caused a considerable stir in maritime
provincial trotting circles. As the affair got
into the courts and was the subject of a
engthy judicial decision, a review of the facts
and a reference to the law bearing upon such
matters will be of interest, and perhaps a "red
signal" to warn persons similarly inclined of
the danger they incur in straying from the
straight to the "crooked" path, where their
own villainy may land them in the ditch. For
the full printed test ot the decision, and an
account of the true inwardness of the affair,
I am indebted to a gentleman who lives in the
locality, and who, while a thorough horseman
and a keen lover of legitimate sport, is justly
indignant that men, who would like to lead
in such matters, should lend themselves to
fraud and low trickery for a few dollars. It
seems that a man named McLeod matched a
mare called Maud Morgan against a gelding,
Long John, owned by H. Hartlen, of Halifax,
for a stake of $300, to be trotted for at the
Picton track Oct., 27, 1SS5. Maud Morgan
was formerly owned by J. A. Leaman, of
Truro, N. S., a well-known horseman and
turfite. The race came off on the day set,
and a mare represented to be the one matched
was driven by a L. Slipp, the Truro trainer,
and easily defeated the Halifax horse. After
the judges, of whom Mr. Leaman was one,
had declared the mare winner and left the
stand, a protest was entered alleging that
another horse had been substituted for the
Morgan mare. Further inquiry disclosed that
the latter had gone "off" while being prepared,
and McLeod, accompanied by Jim Smith, a
sporting butcher of Halifax, had gone to
Windsor and bought a mare from Mr. F.
Doran, a prominent hotel keeper. She was
then shipped to Truro, and by some artistic
coloring, etc., made to greatly resemble the
other mare. Slipp took her to Picton and
drove the race with her instead of Maud
Morgan. The stakeholder refused to pay the
money over to McLeod, and a few days after
did pay it to Hartlen. McLeod, thereupon,
brought suit to recover the $300 from Adams,
the stakeholder, and on trial the facts above
given were substantially proven. The defence
admitted that the plaintiff had won the race,
but alleged the fraud which they clearly
proved. The judgment, delivered at Halifax,
25th ult., turned entirely on the question of
fraud, and was in favor of the stakeholder de-
fendant. An English case, Weller vs. Dea
kens, was cited, in which "where the plaintiff
entered a horse disqualified, as not coming
within the description of horses that were
tun, the judge told the jury that if the plain-
tiff had been guilty of an attempt to impose on
the other subscribers to the race by a misrep-
resentation of his mare, he would not be en-
titled to receive back any share of the stake;
and that, if the plaintiff knew of the disqualifi-
cation of his mare, the law would not assist
him in the recovery of his deposit." In an-
other case the eminent Lord Erskine ruled
that "to hold that the plaintiff had a right to
recover his subscription money would be
offering a premium to enter a horse under a
wrong description. If no objection was taken
he might win the race, and if an objection
were taken he would have his money back."
In the Halifax case it was further decided
that even if, under the rules of trotting agreed
to by both parties, the plaintiff had technically
won the race and was entitled to the stakes,
there is a higher law that governs a court of
justice, and that is that fraud vitiates every-
thing with which it comes in contact. His
Honor cannot be familiar with the rules of the
National Trotting Association under which the
race in question was trotted, or he would
know that the same principle applies. (See
Eule 16, Sec. 8.)

The man McLeod has hitherto been un-
known as a turfite, and is probably "small
potatoes" anyway, but Messrs. Leaman and
Slipp, who have both been largely identified
"with trotting in Eastern Canada, are placed in
a most unenviable position by the disclosures.
Mr. Leaman having once owned the Morgan
mare, could not have been deceived by the
sham, and he should have avoided the impu-
tation of complicity by at least remaining out
of the judges' stand. The lesson should prove
ealutory to all concerned, and I trnst it may
purify the turf atmosphere in the Blue-Nose
district for all time. — Horseman.

The horses owned by the new confederacy
are now all within the enclosure of the Coney
Island Jockey Club, Bachanan having arrived
there with the California contingent purchased
some weeks since. Barbee is now in regular
attendance at the stable, and things are begin-
ning to assume a business-like aspect. Con-
cerning the reported accession of Dutch Boiler
to the stable, Mr. 'Walcott states that the
rumor was premature — if indeed it had any
foundation. As to Mr. Walcott himself, a few
words about his intentions and connection
with racing may not be out of place. They
are all the more valuable, inasmuch as they
came straight from Mr. Walcott to the writer.
In the first place he is an pld admirer of the
tnrf, and has seen the Derby and other great
races time and again. Many have thought
him an Englishman by birth, but he is as
thoroughly American as a man can be whose
ancestors have been in the country since 1629,
and one of whom in due course signed the
Declaration of Independence. The family is
one of great historical prominence, as can
readily be seen by reference to any history of
the United States. Our Mr. Walcott was a
heavy loser in the financial crisis of 1S73, and
for the second time went to California to be-
gin life anew. There his activity in business
brought him into great prominence, and when
he came east again he natnrally had a strong
affection for California and its products. His
purchases of Gov. Stanford's horses were sug-
gested for several reasons — one was that he
was quite familiar with Flood and Shannon,
the former of whom he saw run and win in
1880. The fact is that up to two or thre« seas-
ons ago eastern people had a habit of sneering
at performances of horses in California, both
running and trotting, and Flood's very excel-
lent races (mile and three-quarters in 3;09|,
and mile and three furlongs in 2:23^) had com-
pletely slipped their memories, even if they
attached much importance to them. Hence,
when through his old acquaintance with the
Hon. Mr. Stanford an opportunity was af-
forded by the latter to select from his stud, it
was taken gladly. There may be greater pos
sibilities in the Califomians than we have yet
been accorded a knowledge of, and Mr. Wal-
cott hopes to be able to illustrate them.

Of his great business rivals in racing — the
Dwyers — Mr. Walcott expresses himself in
terms of the greatest respect. He does not in-
tend to "chase them up," as some have put
it. If his horses cannot beat theirs in one
race they may in another. Thanks to the
flourishing state of the turf now, there is
plenty of opportunity to win races of value.
Mr. Walcott's theory in going into racing is
that to succeed one must have the best tools
that money can get — first-class horses, com-
petent trainers, and houestand capable riders.
Being a wide-awake business man, he feels as-
sured that he can command all of these essen-
tials of the successful racing establishment,
and if it is deficient in material that will be
remedied.

On the whole, the impression conveyed in
the conversation with Mr. Walcott was a most
reassuring one. Here is no plunger of an
hour, but a keen, far-sighted business man,
brought up in the most exigeant of schools,
giving a portion of his time and money to rac-
ing. A tithe of the business ability displayed
in racing which has brought Mr. Walcott to
his present prominence will be sure to place
his balance on the right side of the ledger.
Like many really eminent men in racing, Mr.
Walcott tights shy of notoriety; but that he
cannot help in this pursuit. There are var-
ious shades of notoriety, but that which sur-
rounds a popular owner of a first-class stable
of race-horses is not a celebrity to be despised.
On the contrary, the day is not far distant, we
hope, when persons seeking real popularity
will take up with turf pursuits as the initial
step. It was said all over Kentucky and Ten-
nessee in 1881, when Iroquois won the Derby,
that Mr. Lorillard, if a candidate, could
easily have been elected President of the
United States. That may have been an exag-
geration of the actual feeling; but if the turf
could this year or any future season receive
another such impetus, and by the same chan-
nel as was given it through the performan-
ances of Foxhall and Iroquois that year, it
would be difficult to define a limit to its popu-
larity and that of its most prominent expo-
nents.— New York Sportsman.

Northern Racing Circuit.

Arrangements are being perfected for a
North-western Circuit, to hold races at the
following named places at the dates given
below: Denver, May22d; Pueblo, May 30th ;
Salt Lake, June 14th; Helena, July 4th; Butte,
Auguat 10th; Helena, Territorial Fair, August
23d; Walla Walla, September 6th; Salem State
Fair, September 13th; then Portland, then
back over the Short Line by way of Pendleton,
Baker City and Boise City. This will enable
a man having a good horse, with no public
record, to enter him into fifteen or twenty
races, and if he does not wish to become iden-
tified with racing interests, he can sell his
horse for a big price on account of his turf
engagements. There are plenty of men able
to breed fine horses for the track and road, if
they only had a show to sell them at good
prices, and if a man can sell one good horse
for $2,000 every other year, he can afford to
sell ten horses for one-tifth of that sum. The
establishment of this racing and trotting cir-
cuit will do more to raise the value of horse-
flesh in Oregon than all other circumstances
could possibly conspire to bring about. Eight
years ago Walla Walla was as far ahead of
the Willamette valley as anything possibly
could be in this matter. When Tempest and
Kitty Lynch went down to the State Fair in
their three-year-old form, they had the thing
all to themselves. Nothing would enter against
them, for either of them could pull a wagon
and beat the best four-year-old bred in this
valley. But that day has gone by, never to
return, and the Willamette valley is now breed-
ing as good trotters as any part of the North-
west. We point to Jane L., Fred Hambleton,
Almonette, Coquetta, Lady Maud, and a score
of other promising youngsters produced in
this immediate neighborhood, as being a
source of wealth to any country. Kentucky
breeders have already invested $50,000 in Cal-
ifornia horses during the past month, and an
advance in prices has been the result, and the
upshot of this will be that Oregon-bred horses
will be sold to go east before long. We should
never be astonished to hear that Jane L. had
been sold to remain in California, as she is a
mare of great gameness and very blood-like
appearance, and Kitty Lynch could have been
sold half a dozen times over in the past six
weeks, had her owner desired to part with her.
There will be good prices for well-bred horses
after this, and the circuit will bring it about.
— Oregon Sunday Mercury.

Effects of Feed.

Mr. Chas. Keed, Fair-view Stud, Gallatin
Tenn., lost on March 18th, the brood-mare
Rettie I, bay, foaled 1S76, by Alarm, dam
Kate McDonald (Trouble's dam) by Ulverston,
her dam Annie Laurie by Vincent Nolte, &c.
The following is a list of herproduce:

18S0, b f (died) by imp. Fechter.

1882, b c by imp. Highlander.

1883, b f by imp. Highlander.
1885, b or br f by Long Taw.

Barren 1881; no report for 1884 and 1S85.

"Vigilant" says: "The report comes from
Louisville that distemper has broken out in
the stable of Capt. S. S. Brown, of Pittsburg,
Pennsylvania. The fine colt O'Fallon has it
so badly that it is doubtful if he will be able
tq meet his engagements. Mr Brown's fast
colt Troubadour by Lisbon, who is wt 11- fan-
cied for the Suburban, is also on the com-
plaining list. He is lame behind, but it is
thought not seriously.

The sale of the Belle Meade yearlings, the
get of Enquirer, Great Tom, Luke Blackburn
and Bramble will be held at the Belle Meade
Stock Farm, Nashville, Tennessee, on Tues-
dav, April 27 th.

We often hear the remark made in conven-
tions, that more depends on the feed than on
the breed. While much depends on the feed,
and, of course, no animal can get along with-
out it, the fact remains, that feed will not
make a good cow out of a poor one. "Blood
will tell," and breed is only another name for
blood. Feed may increase the flow of milk,
and it may add to the richness by augment-
ing the total amount of solids. But it cannot
materially change the relative proportions of
the total amount of solids. It cannot put 5
per cent, of fat into the milk of a cow that
naturally gives milk with only 2 or 2\ per
cent, of fat. The relative proportions of the
sclids to each other practically remain the
same through all changes. The relative pro-
portion of solids to fluids may be changed
within limited but comparatively wide range.
Succulent, slushy foods will add to the flnfds
without increasing the total amount of solids.
In other words, the flow of milk may be con-
siderably increased without at all increasing
the yield of butter or cheese. So it is possi-
ble for a dairyman to water his milk through
the organism of the cow, and thus cheat his
customers as effectually as if he drove up to
the pump and added the water there. Hence,
the necessity for some legal standard, below
which no milk shall be sold without due
notice to the purchaser. This standard, it
would seem from present experience, must be
based on the total per cent, of solids, espec-
ially where milk is sold in its natural condi-
tion to the public. This, too, would seem to
be a proper standard for cheese-making. In
butter-making, where the cream only is used
by the factory, the total per cent, of available
fats would indicate the true value of the milk.
But if the milk were delivered at the butter
factory and the skim milk fed there, then the
total per cent, of solids not fat should also be
considered. The feeding value of the skim
milk would depend mainly on the proportion
of nitrogenous solids, which would be a fac-
tor that could not be omitted in the calcula-
tion of value without doing injustice to the
producer. Iu determining the proportion of
these solids, feed would have a decided influ-
ence. By using concentrated foods, they
might be materially aagmented without
increasing the flow. In short, feed can
increase or diminish both the amount and
proportion of solids or fluids, but cannot
materially change the relative proportion of
the total solids to each other.— National
Stockman.

Hog raising is less profitable than it has
been at any time since the beginning of the
civil war. Our pork is excluded from several
countries where it was once extensively sold.

Bonanza by Joe Hooker.

Christy's four-year-old colt, Bonanza, by
Joe Hooker, has been slightly under the
weather for a few weeks. His owner does not
know exactly what ails ihe colt, but loss of
appetite is the symptom. Last year Bonanza
was more or less off during the greater portion
of the season, but had rounded to near the
close of the Brighton Beach meeting, in the
late fall. In the early part of the winter meet-
here he showed to good advantage, and when
let up for a couple of months' rest, or light work
lather, looked the very picture of health, pre-
senting the appearance he did at Louisville in
the fall of 1884, when he defeated Favor and
other good ones. As he is a colt of fine sub-
stance, without apparent blemish, he may re-
turn to his, best form before the season is
fairly on.

Death of Joe MitchelL

Joseph Mitchell, better known to all con-
nected with racing in the United States as
"Skid," died at the residence of his sister, in
this city, last Thursday. As a turf correspon-
dent, furnishing pool-rooms and betting re-
sorts with the entries, results, and other in-
formation, Mr. Mitchell had no superior. In
his younger days he was connected with
Wood's Museum (now Daly's), where, as a
general utility man, he did anything from a
song and dance to harlequin, his trap busi-
ness, especially in the "Naiad Queen," being
very good. The funeral took place from his
sister's residence, 658 Tenth Avenue, on Sat-
urday morning. — World.

Bonanza, 4. by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie
Glenn by imp. Glen Athol, is handicapped
respectively, at 104 lbs. and 103 lbs. in the
Bancocas Handicap, nine furlongs, and the
Peyton Handicap, one mile and a quarter, at
Baltimore, Maryland. In the National Hotel
Handicap, nine furlongs, at Washington, D.C.,
he is in at 103 lbs. Dwyer Bros.' Pontiac is
the top weight in all of them, at 125, 124 and
126 lbs. respectively,

HERD AND SWINE.

The Devon Cattle Club.

Mr. F. W. Keed, Secretary uf the American
Devon Cattle Club, is sending out the following
circular to all the principal State Agricultural
societies in America:

The attention of the officers of the state,
county and all other fair associations in the
United States is invited to the foliowing extract
from the proceedings of the American Devon
Cattle Club, at its annual meeting held in
Chicago, Nov. 17, 1S85:

Resolved, That the Secretary be instructed
to request all state and other fair associations
to hereafter require proof of registry in the
American Devon Record of all thoroughbred
Devons offered for exhibition at their several
fairs.

The British Dairy Farmer's Association has
made provision for annually awarding a gold
medal for the best-kept and most practically
useful record which shall show: First, the
yield of milk from an entire herd of dairy
cows, not to number less than twenty, of any
breed, for twelve consecutive months, from
March 31, 1SS6, to March 31, 1887; second,
the breed, age, last date of calving, and num-
ber of calves; third, a balance-sheet for the
period. The records to be the property of the
association, who shall accordingly have the
power to publish the whole or any part there-
of. Competitors are at liberty to adopt any
form they think proper. The entry-fee for
members of the association is 1£ lis. 6d., and
non-members 2£ 2s., which will include the
expenses of inspection,

Bruce,

Woodard

& Harbison's

THIRD

GRAND COMBINATION SALE

OF

THOROUGHBREDS.

B. G. Bruce and Woodard & Harbison

will offer, without reserve, and to the highest bidder
in front of Treacy & Wilson's Livery Stable Lexing-
ton, Ky., on > *>

Saturday, May 8th, 1886,

75 Head of Thoroughbreds,

consisting of twenty-five head of yearlings, a number
of two, three and four-year-old colts and fillies in train-
ing, stallions and a large number of brood-nitres of
unexceptionable breeding, with foals, or in foal to
first-class and fashionable stallions. This stock is very
superior both as to class, form and breeding

Catalogues may be obtained at the Live Stock
Record, Lexington, Ky., Turf, Field and Farm
Spirit of the Times and -Sportsman offices, Xew York*
City. Chicago Horseman, Breeder avd Spokstmav
San Francisco, Ca!., or by addressing " '

B. G. BRF< E.

I exiuglou, Ky.

Coldstream Stock Farm yearlings and two-year-olds
May 7th; Runnymede, Dlxianaand McGratbians ioint
sale of yearlings May 11th; Elmendorf May l'th and
Woodburn, May 13th. ITaiul

THE BAT

Ihrown from a
< laj--Pi«:eon Trap
or our own Trap.

No breakage or failures in Irap. No hard clay. No
shot marks. Every one breaks when hit. Flight
and price not equaled. We also manufacture Balls
and Traps Send for our prices before ordering else-
where. TARGET BALL «i B. P. « O.. Limited,
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FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and M
Chief. For terms, pedigrees, and other parti. ;ui
address JOHX A. GOI.DS^Ii FT;"

Box 24g, Oakland, Caj.

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3Pue 'tQxzt&zx and jipariswaix.

April 17

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

Property of

L. J. ROSE, Esq.

Sunny Slope, ;Los Angeles Co.,

To be sold at Public Auction,
AT a P. JI., AT

BAY DISTRICT TRACK,

SAN FEANCISCO.

SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 1886.

On the above date, by direction of L. J Rose, Esq.,
an auction sale will be held of a car load of very
promising colts, mostly three-year-olds, and all are
trotters enough now to make tbem very pleasant
roadsters. All are very stylish, well broken and
very kind drivers, and are by the greatest of all
breeders. Sultan, who has been sold at a long price to
go to Kentucky, where his book is already full.

This is not a culled lot. for it is the entire lot of
mares and geldings of that year at Mr. Rose's Breed-
ing Farm.

Colts can be seen at the Bay Distract Track, ten
days previous to sale, where they will be exercised
every morning to show their way of going, etc. Sale
will commence at 2p m., Saturday, May 1st. at Bay
District Track. Most of the colts will be shown in
harness the day of sale, and any that are not so shown
can be, by request.

The nuhlic may rely with certainty that there will
be no bve- bidding, and that every colt offered w 11 be
sold to the highest bidder. Mr. Ro e's reputation is
a full guarantee in this respect.

TERMS. All sums under ?500 cash. Over that
amount, ninety days credit may be had and 7 per
cent, interest will be charged. All notes must have
a satisfactory endo'ser.

Catalogues may be obtained of the auctioneer, 11G
Montgomery street.

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers,

FOE SALE.

LUCILLA.

Brown mar, six years old, stands 15 hands 3 inches;
thoroughly broken single and double Three-year-
old record 2:28J. sired by Nephew, dam by General
McClellan. Can be seen at the

FASHION STABLES.

AplO 2tp EIHs St. San Francisco.

FOR SALE.

The Trotting Colt (Stallion)

SPLIT ROCK, 2758.

By Alcona (son of Almont and a daughter of Mr.ru-
brino Chief); first dam Pansy by Cassius M. Clay, Jr.;
second dare Lady Richelieu by Richelieu, son of
Mambrino Chief; third dam Lady Nance by Trimble's
Eclipse, son of American Eclipse, etc. This colt is
three years old, well broken, never been trained,
but Is an ideal trotter. Fast, stylish, grand-gaited
and kind. He will be sold for half bis value. He
may be seen at the Dexter stables, Oakland, where
every facility will be given intending buyers to
prove the claims made for the colt. Jm p

FOR SALE.
BILLY HAY WARD.

On account of death of WM. BOABDMAN.

For Sale Cheap. Stallion Billy Hayward, with or
without engagements. Can be seen at ROARDMAN'S
STABLE, Cor. 11th and Clay Streets, Oakland. For
particulars inquire at Room 28, Jit' re I units*
.Exchange, lalllbriiia Street. apio atp

Capital Turf Club

Sacramento, Cal.

Spring" Meeting,
1886.

April 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24.

Entries Close Saturday,
March 13.

I'RHGRAMHE.
FIRST DAY— TUESDAY. APRIL 2UTH.

No. 1 . Flash Stakes, for all ages, 825 eacii, $10 forfeit;
S300added; second tv save stakes. Maiden allowances,
for three-year-olds, . 5 lbs; t'our-vear-o'ds and over, la
pounds. Dash of one mile.

.No. I. Select .stakes for t:\vo-vear-olds. $25 each,
$10 forfeit, $250 added, the second to save stakes. Win.
ners of fixed events at P. <_". B. II, A. meeting penal-
ized as follows: Of one stake, b pounds; two, 7
pound?. Hash of half a mile.

No. a. Railroad Handicap, fur all ages. $25 each, $10
if declared, $250 added, second to save stake: money
must accompany the declaration, or enlrv will be held
for the whole amount of the entrance; weights tu be
announced April loth, declarations April lMth, Dash
of one mile and a furlong.

No. 4. Selling purse, $200, of which $2> to the second
horse; for all ages. Fixed valuation, S1.00U, two
pounds off for each 3100 below, and two pounds added
for each$100 above fixed valuation. Horses entered
not to he sold to carry five pounds above rule weights.
Dash ot Keven furlongs.

SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21ST.

No. 5. Trotting; purse. $500; 2:25 class.

No. 6. Trotting; purse, $300; 2:4u class.

THIRD DAY, THURSDAY, APRIL 220.

No. 7. Merchants' Stakes, fur all ages, $25 each, $10
forfeit, $3o(i added, second tu save stakes; winner of
the Flash Stake, on the first day, five pounds extra;
non-winners at the P.C. B. H. A. meeting alluwed 10
pounds. Dash of one mile, and three furlongs.

JNo. B Choice Stakes fur three-vear-oMs, $50 each,
$25 forfeit, or onlv $15 if declared April lsr,$;jwj added,
secund to save stakes. Winner of any three. year-old
stake at the K C. B. H. a. meeting, three pounds
extra; of two, 5 pounds extra: of three, seven pounds
extra. Dash of one mile and a quarter.

No. 9. Misses -Stakes, for two-year-old fillies. ?25
each. * 10 forfeit, $25vi mided, the second to sa\estake.
Dash of five furlongs.

No. 10. Sellingpurse. $200, of which $25 to the sec-
ond; for all ages; conditions same as No. 4. Dash of
one mile and a furlong.

FOURTH DA Y, FRIDAY, APRIL 23n.

No. 11. Trotting; purse. $400; 2:30class.

No. 12. Facing; purse, $400; free for all.

FIFTH DAY, SAT CRD AY, APRIL 24TH.

No. 13. Free purse, $250; conditions and distance to
he named the day preceding the race, and to close at
6 o'clock the night before.

No. 14. Youthful Stakes, for two-vear-olds, $25 each,
$15 forfeit, or $5 if declared, by Ap'ril 5th, $J5u added,
the second to save stakes; winners of anv two-year-
old stake, three pounds, of two stakes, five" pounds, of
three stakes, three pounds extra; maidens that have
started and never wun allowed five pounds. Dash of
three-quarters of a mile.

No. 15. CaDital Citv stakes, handicap, for all aees,
$l0n each, $5ii forfeit, or$;5 if declared bv April 20th,
$8.0 added, $150 to second. Sluj to third; weights to be
announced April 15th. Dash of our mile and three-
quarters

No. 1(5. Consolation purse, $200, of which $50 to sec-
ond, ?2ii to third. Horses beaten once at this meeting
allowed five pounds; twice, seven pounds; three times,
ten pounds. Dash of one mile.

CONDITIONS.

Trotting and pacing purses divided into three
moneys, HO, 30 and 10 per cent.

Trotting and pacing races, :i in 5 to harness: 5 to
enter; 3 or more to start. When less than i i nter, the
club reserves the right to deduct the o i equal to

5 entries from the purse. —,

All trotting and nacing races to be governed by
Natkmal Associative rules.

Running races under State Agricultural rules.

Starters in all races must be named to the Secre-
tary, or in the entry box at the track, on or before

6 o'clock P. m .,of tht day preceding the race, There
will be no deviations from this rule.

Parties not havj ng colors registered will be required
to record colors at the time of making entries, and
after record will not be allowed to ride in other colors.

Entrance free for starters in purses.

Non-starters can declare out at 6 p. sr. the day pre-
ceding the race, by paying 5 per cenc. After that
tinie can only be excused by presiding nidges, and in
such cases 10 per cent, on amount of purse must he
paid.

Association reserves the right to postpone races on
account of unfavorable weather or other sufficient
cause.

All entries to stakes and purses must be made on o
before Saturday. March 13, issrt. with secretary.

To be valid they must be delivered to the Secretary
or plainly rost marked on or before the dav of closiii'',
March 13, 1SS6 Bv order of

J. W. WirsuN, <' H TOOO.

President. Secretary.

P. O. Box No. 422, Sacramento.

Admission to track and grand stand 5n cents. Ladies
free.

McKerron's

HORSE B-O-O-T-S.

FINE HARNESS.

RACING OUTFIT'S.
HORSE CLOTHING.

Jockey Suits, Boots, Whips and Spurs.

A. full line of everything used by trotters and runners. Latest and best. Low prices.

Going's, Dixon's and De Doise's Horse Remedies

At Lowest Market Kates. Also,

KITCHEL'S CELEBRATED LINIMENT,

Eastern Agents, A. K. Van West & Co., 50 Warren and 120 Chambers St., New York

J. A. McKBRRON,

230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

GLENVIEW. 1886

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15| hands high; weight, J, 190 lbs. Record, 2:21f, 2:21 J, 2:18|.

Sire Felix, 2J9J; Manon. 221: Menlo. 2:2?: Belmont Boy (paoer), 2:231; Wormwood, 23: Dawn, 25SJ: Jim Mulreno,
2:272; Trousseau, 2:281; Bonnie Wood, 2:3!J; and the two year old

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his aget, public performance the test, that has yot appeared

In addition to the above, there are a number of other very promising ones, yfe: Brown Jug, trial 2:17. A. mare
owned by Mr. Carter, 2:26J; quarters in i3 seconds. Another paced a mile in 2:273; quartera ill 32 Bee mils. Another
mare, handled 90 daya, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters In 35 seconds. Lelaps wa3 second to Wormwood iu 2;36£, and
many others as Rood.

NUTWOOD hadoot aliove 120 foalii all told previous to hl3 return to Kentucky. The percentage of Mb repre-
sentatives in the 2:LX) list is 'uore than d.Mible that of HambletoDian to tha^ Forty of his get it all liavo been
sold from the farm, from G weeks to 2 years of age, for a total of $45,135, an average of £1.120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings have been sold for $7,030, ;in average of §1.400. From the promise of the young things e.n.iug on at the
farm and elsewhere, I feel justified in predicting that tha "Nutwood boom" has just begun. SEIIVJCB Fek, $250,
etrictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as his book Is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

.PANCOAST,

2:21}. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Sire of PATRON, three-year-old record 2:20.2:2512:19§; last quarter of third heat. 321 seconds, a 2:09 gait: ACOUAKITJS,
three-year-old record. 2:29?,; trial 2:2-i;; ISSAQUENA, four-year-old record 2:2S J, distancing her held in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:39J; could trot in 2:30. PANCOAST has only 32 living foals, only 8 of which,
bo far as we can learn, have been workel for speed at all Four of them are named above. One othnrat 3 years old
could trot in 2:51, and show bursts a 2:3 > gait. Another, 2 years old, showed quarters in 40 to 42 secon< Is. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in ?:42. Another could show a 3 minute gait The balance of his get, so far as
we can trace, are either in tha stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST, by Woodford Mambri 10, record 2;21i, dam Bicara (sister to McCurdy's Ham bleto elan. 226B, by
Harold; 2d dam Belle (dam of Belmont) by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's Bjllfounder. He will stand at $150.
Btrictly limited to 40 mares. His book is fast rilling. Those desiring to breed will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYI-BR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Sire of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, ?:15J; hahWle, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2:184; Da*
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth beat, 2:211 : Halcyon, /*al for Mr. Bonner, 2211; Algath, four-year-old record 223;
Edwin C, record 2;27J (trial 2212); St. Arnaui, record »i.flj, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-2 Acquarius. 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse. 152 hands, foaled 1S6S, by Rysdyks h **mbletonian, dam Grey Rose (dam of Stilson. sire of Alvira, record
2:30, andZeno, record 2:324), by Harris' HambleU.jian (sire of Lady Shannon, record 2:2SJ; Hero (pacer), 220J, JLKD
OF the dams of Annie G". 2:28: Panic, 2:28; Ne^ Holromb. 223; Sea Foam. 2:24$; Major Edsall, 229 (sire of Robert
McGregor, 2:171); John Stewart, 2:30. Service *-*e, 9 > I

■»- -

An stud fees are due at time of service; no Insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided mares not parted
with and stallions live.

J". B. ZM^'V'EIE^IR^-ITSr, EXEcrrroa

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Glenview is Six Miles From Louisville.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

Trotters.
OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1886. All th( mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bied to iu 1SS5, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices bighly-orrd mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aud Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE OFFEKEl> I OK SAVE AT 1 Vlltl.VHV

It is confidently believed that no fluer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring tine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG KOADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-IT ASS. STAM>ARI>-MREI> TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTTT OIVTR1 P*RTf!"F PT A1\T Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
, A J-*- -Li v J-* J-J -L -UiJ-V JJ A. U^l.J.1 prjce of every aninjal for sale is printed in the
1 catalogue. Pcchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
I present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to

\he descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Bvood-maies and Catalogues for 18S5, or further information, address

Look Box 393.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

1886

^Ixc IBrecte at«T jltxcrrtsttmix.

255

Wm. Baston, - - - Auctioneer.

Eastern's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(tIMlTED),

NEW YORK,

Announces tbe following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Luke Blackburn, Bramble, Great Tom,

and Enquirer, at tlie

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

XEAK JiASHVIIXE, TESN..

On April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEN. TV. H. JACKSON",
Hashvile, Tenn., Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garden, or tbe
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers .

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Rancocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June next, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

Tlie SpemitU rift Yearlings, including a full
brother to tbe great Bankrupt.

The Fairview Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin, Tenn.

Tlie Kennesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Oapt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black-
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn.

The Ecl^ewater Stnd yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben, Kentucky.

Tlie Oak Forest Stud vearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 3(H) bead of the pick and
cream of all the thoiougbbred yearlings bred in the
United states.

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these salts, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Oar Next Great Spring Combination Sale of
Thorocghbreds, Trotting, Trotting-bied, Saddle and
General Purpose Horses will commence on Wednes-
day. May 26th, and continue as long as there are any
horses to sell. Breeders and Owners are respectfully
invited to enter horses for this great sale. Sales by
Auction held every Wednesday at 11 a. m. Sales held
in any part of the United States. Correspondence
solicited, and private sale lists forwarded on applica-
tion.

Marin County Kennels-

Doss taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc. address

Dogs of my breaking won first money
in eacli stake of tlie Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. AEEENDEB.
lower lake. Lake Co.. t'al.

f (Coham'sBang.

I Bang \

( Price's Vesta.

DON \

^Vandevort's.) j (Garth's Drake.

I Peg I

1. I Sail. 1286 E. K.C. S. E.

IN THE STUD. FEB $50.

To a limited number of approved bilches.

B T. Vaudevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure rinign*co:»i<;«i M i:ei ikhIs, bred
a"<l for sale !»■■

T. N. ANDREWS.
Corner IEailroa<l and round a vi'iiue.

iu27,: 'mp Sou III an I :a. Cisco.

HOLBTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

KKAMi II. BURRE,
401 Montgomery S tree t, San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-OR—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices"

-APPLY TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Ashniont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tlie Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

PUBLIC SALE

Of High-Class

THOROUGHBREDS

Two-Xear-Olds and Yearlings,
Property of John S. Clark, Coldstream Stock

Farm, Lexington, Ky., at

Treacv and Wilson's Stable in Lexington,

Ky., Friday, May 7, 1SS6, at 12 M.

TWO-YEAI1-OLD8.

1. Ezekiel, b c by Hindoo, dam Katie by imp.
Pbreton; 2 i dam (dam ol Danger) by War Dance;
3d dam Mamie S. (dam of Farragut, Bengal and
Eva S. I by Mahomet, &c.

2. Gilpin.bc by imp. King Ban, dam Gillyflower
(sister to Grinstead and dam of Fatinitzai by Gilroy;
2d dam Sister of Ruric by imp. Sovereign; 3d dam
Levity (dam of Lever, Mildred and Legatee) by imp.
Trustee, &c.

3. Bob Kelly, ch c (brother to Ripple) by Lisbon,
dam Maggie Hunter by imp. Australian; 2d dam
Heads I Say, (dam of Hazard and Hester, latter tbe
dam of Springbok) by imp. Glencoe; 3d dam Heads
or Tails by Lottery, &c.

4. King«tock, ch c by imp. King Ban, dam imp.
Lady Stockwell (dam of Salara) by Knowsley, son of
Stockwell; 2d dam Bab at the Bowster (sister to Bal-
rownie) by Annandale; 3d dam Queen Mary (dam of
Blink Bonny and Bonnie Scotland) by Gladiator, kc.

Lorist. b f by Longfellow, dam Bonnie Kate (dam
of Ordnance and Virgie Hearne; by imp. Knight of St.
George; 2d dam Eagle by Zenith; 3d dam Eagletta by
Grey Eagle, &c.

YEARLINGS.

6. Bay colt by Ten Broeck. dam imp. Queen Maud
by Macaroni. 2d dam Queen of the Vale (sister to
Dalesman) by King Tom.

7. Bay or brown colt by Longfellow, dam Indem
nity Dy Tipperary. 2d dam War Over (dam of Owen
Bowling) by Win Dane?, &c.

8. Cbeslnut colt by Hindoo, dam imp. Lidy Sicck-
well (dam of Salara) bv Knowslev, son of Stockwell
&c.

y Brown filly by Longfellow, dam Katie (dam of
Ezekiel) by imp. Pbieton, Jtc.

10. Chestnut filly by Macduff, dam Lenore by Pat
Malloy. 2d dam Lilia (dam of Lilly Duke, who is the
dam of L'zzie Dwyer, Sec.) by imp. Yorkshire.

Purchasers of the two-year-olds will only be re-
quired to, assume either the western or eastern
engagements, and not both unless desired, to be
declared to auctioneer at time of purchase. The two-
year-olds are now being carefully handled by an
efficient trainer— Mr. John G. McFadden— and are a
promising lot. The yearlings are of high quality.

The sale will be without reserve or by bid. Terms
cash.

For catalogues containing engagements and full
pedigrees address ,!><). S t lark.

Lock Box 130, Lexington, Ky.

Notice.

Hebbert H. Brown, M.P. I Geo. H. Holmes,
Nugent W. Bbows, | O. Bruce Lowe.

BROWN T BROS. &JJ0.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
America to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Acents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permiiied to J. B. Haggin, Esq,
and Major Rathbone of San Francisco

BROWX liKOS. a CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCTIONEERS,
116 MoQIgomerj Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All titles and Counties ol
the State.

REFERENCES.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRJESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. AKIEL UTHROP.Room 69. C.P.H.R.
Building, cor. 1th and Townsend, San Francisco.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

Bonanza Wine Vaults,

F. H. PUTZMAN & Co.,

340 FUSE STKEET. Cor. Montgomery,

— SAN FRANCISCO. —

California and foreign Wines, Brandies, Whiskies,
and Liquors.

Specialties: Old Port Wines and California White
Wines. Special attention paid to supplying the
needs of sportsmen.

VOLUNTEER

PASTURAGE.

$3 MENLO PARK. $3

Best climate. Good feed. Spring and creek water.
Freight per horse *1 .60. Special paddocks for urood-
mares when desired. Good fences, but no liability
assumed for accidents or escapes.

Apply to FRANK M, BURKE.
Of Madison k Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S. F

Hox. C. Green,

Sacramento.

J. >-. •■'akbent, Esq

Sargents.

Hox. L. J. Rose,

Lus Angeles.

Hon-. J. D. Carb.

Salinas.
Hon. John- Boqgs,

« olusa.

Hon. A. Walk ,th,

Nevada.

B. Haggin, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm iu the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auction sales in this line for the past
fifteen rears, amounting to one-half a million of
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of every description
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give fill publicity to animals placed with us for sale
Private purchases and sales of live stock ol all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
inade of land of every description. We. are author-
ised to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

KIIXII* «1* CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple. A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22. 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and Si.

Send for BnzartTs Worm Powders for
horses, and Ufa Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail iu their action. Will senda package
by mail for 31.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
jj^lege, Toronto, Canada.
Veterinary Infirmary. 37 f Xatoim. St

RdBj deuce. QKfi Ilownrd Rf., San Frrxncmco

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H Mil-
ler Jr.Esq.-, at Sacramen'o, where he is prepared to
work horses for tbe public.

WIl.BEK FIELD SMITH.
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Secured by Eetters Patent, July 2 /J, 1883.
Having thus described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a brittle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such ixtensions.ana
as shaped, to give fiill freedom and vemilation to the
eye while circumscribing tbe vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination irith the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, tlie screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces U and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
G and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below tlie eves, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as and for the purpose hereir
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ai d pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the lear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the Minds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are tbe claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the Bame eftect on the action follows as
is Induced by toe-weights. This Is especially the caBe
when voung colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the tcnee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. ncKERROK.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
J^-seys of both sexes for sale. Postoffice address, I
Ban Francisco, Cal.

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street, Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. 4 Tkt. Agt.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

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AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION"
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MONTEREY,

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Summer and "Winter Resort ol the
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witn Its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the Beveral streams
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Is noted for tbe extent and variety of fish which
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accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL- DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

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SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PEsCADKRO. We
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of tbiB manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
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FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried In Baggage Cars and put In charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue CHECKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

ttSfln order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while In transit, it is necessary that they bo provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Guns taken apart
and securely packed In wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend
Btreet, Valencia Station, and No 613 Market at, Grand
Hotel.

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SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1886.

The Capital Turf Club's Spring Races.

The inaugural spring meeting of the re-organized Capita^
Turf Club was opened at Agricultural Park, Sacramento, on
Tuesday, April 20th, under the mostfavorablecircumstances.
The weather was warm aud the track in excellent condition.
The attendance was large for the opening day, and a goodly
number of ladies were present. The judges ot the racing
were: Messrs. J. W. Wilson, H. M. La Rue, and James
McNasBer. Albert Jones was the starter.

THE FIRST It ACE.

The opening event on the programme was the Flash Stakes,
for all ages, a dash of one mile. The horses that came to the
scratch were Ayres' Ichi Ban, Pritchard's Lizzie Dunbar, and
Kelly & Lyach's Jou Jou. They were positioned in the order
named. Starter Jones sent them away well together on the
first attempt. Dunbar went to the front soon after the drop
of the flag, and she maintained her advantage to the head of
the home stretch. At thiB point Appleby brought Ichi Ban
to the front, winning the race by a length, Lizzie Dunbar
second, Jou Jou a good third. Time, 1:43 J.

SUMMABY.

Flash Stakes, for all ages, S25 each, 810 forfeit, S300 added; second
to save stake. Maidens allowed, if tbree years old, 5 pounds; four-
year-olds or over, 30 pounds. One mile. Value to tbe winner, Stf65.
■W. AyreB' gr g Ichi Ban, 4, by Joe Hooker, dan? Queen, ]15 lbe.

W. Appleby 1

W. L. Pritchard's cb m Lizzie Dunbar, 5, by Leinster, dam Fibbie

Dunbar, 107 lbs P.Duffy 2

Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jou, G, by Monday, dam Plaything, 117 lbs.

J. Long 3

Time,i:43£.
Betting: 1 to 1 Ichi Ban, 5 to 4 Lizzie Dunbar, 10 to 1 Jou Jou.
Pools: Ichi Ban , §25 ; Lizzie Dunbar, S1Q; Jou Jou, S5.
THE SECOND RACE

Was the Select Stakes, for two-year-olds, one-half a mile.
Of the twelve nominations eight faced the starter. Three of
the starters — Dynamite, Oro and Jfm Duffy — made their
initial bow to the public, the others having started at the
Blood Horse spring meeting. Tbe colts were awarded posi-
tions in the order named: Dynamite, Oro, Modesto, Jim
Duffy, Leap Year, Laura Gardner, Del Norte and C. H.
Todd. There were several ineffectual scores before the flag
fell. When the starter did send the colts away they were all
in a bunch. It was a close and pretty race during the entire
race, but Tom Delaney's colt Modesto, proved to be the best
one, winning his first, and a good race bv an opening length;
Laura Gardner second, and Del Norte third. Time, :50.

SUMMABY.

Select Stahes, for two-year-olds; $25 each, 310 forfeit, $250 added;
second to save stake. Winners of fixed events at the P. C. B. H. A.
meeting penalized as follows: Of one stake, 5 lbs; two, 7 lbs. One-
half a mile. Value to the winner, $440.

Thomas Delaney's blk c Modesto by Monday, dam Rivulet, 110 lbs ... 1
Wm. L. Appleby's ch f Laura Gardner by Jim Brown, dam Avail, 107

110

W. M. Murry's b c Del Norte by Flood, dam Esther by Express

lbs

Theo. Winters' ch g Dynamite by Joe Hooker, dam Chestnut Belle,

107 1

Theo. Winter's b c Oro by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate, 110 lbs 0

W. B. Todhunter's ch c Jim Duffy by Joe Hooker, dam by Wildidle,

110 lbs 0

A. A. Wentworth's ch c C. H. Todd by Joe Hooker, dam Rosa B., 110

lbs 0

H. Lowden's b f Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane, 107 lbs 0

Time, :50.
Betting: 1 to 1 Modesto, 4 to 1 Leap Year, 10 to 1 C. H. Todd, 15 to 1
Del Norte, 15 to 1 Jim Duffy, 6 to 1 Laura Gardner, 2 to 1 each Dyna-
mite and Oro.
Poole; Modesto, $25; Leap Year, $8; Winters' pair, $S; field $10.
THE THIRD RACE

Was the Railroad Handicap, one mile and an eighth, for all
ages. This race closed with eight nominations, but five
declared out, leaving Miss Courtney, Leda and Dave Douglass
as starters. Not much betting was done on this race. When
the flag fell Douglass went to the fore. He maintained his
lead to the half-mile ground, where he was passed by Miss
Courtney. Leda took second place at the head of the home
Btretch. After a driving finish between the two leaders Miss
Courtney won by a neck in 1 :58i, Dave Douglass a good third

SUMMARY.

Railroad Handicap, for all ages; $25 each, $10 declaration, $250
added ; second to save stake. Weights announced April 19th. One mile
and a furlong. Value to the winner $325.
Theo. Winters' b f Miss Courtney, 3, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette, 97 lbs. 1

Wm. Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy, 90 lbs 2

G. W. Trahern's b g Dave Douglass, 4, by Leinster, dam Lily Simp-
son, 95 lbs 3

Time, 1:5SJ.

Betting: 1 to 6 Miss Courtney, 5 to 1 Dave Douglass, 20 tc I Leda.

Pools: Miss Courtney, $29; Dave Douglass,$5, Leda. $5.

THE FOURTH RACE

Was a selling purse of $250, seven furlongs. The starters
and positions were: Black Pilot, Moonlight and Panama.

Black Pilot jumped off with the lead and held it for five-
eighths of a mile, when Moonlight went to the front winning
easily in 1:33 J, Pilot second, Panama third.

SUMMARY.

Selling Puuse, $200; $25 to second horse. Fixed valuation $1,000;
two pounds off for each 100 below. Horses entered not to be sold to
carrv five pounds above rule weights. Seven-eighths of a mile.
Kelly & Lynch's b f Moonlight, 3, by Tbad Stevens, dam Twilight,

not to be sold, 108 lbs 1

James H. Muse's blk g Black Pilot, 5, by Echo, dam Madge Duke,

$000, 109 lbs 2

Thomas Hazlett's b g Panama, 6, by Shannon, dam Abbie W..S500,

llllbs 3

Time. 1 :33J.
Betting: 1 to 5 Moonlight, 4 to 1 Panama, 10 to 1 Black Pilot.
Pools: Moonlight, $20; field, S5.

Second Day.

The attendance at the race-track to witness the second
day's racing was very small, owing to the very poor pro-
gramme offered. Only one race was on the programme, and
that was a special race with only three starters. The day
was quite warm and the track was in the very best of condi-
tion. The betting was light, and the trotters did not inspire
much feeling with the attendance. The general opinion was
that for spring racing on this Coast at present, the racing
associations cannot put much dependence in the harness
division, a« the owners of the trotters appear to be afraid of
obtaining a record for their horses before the closing of the
fall races.

THE RACE.

When the bell was sounded for the horses to come to the
post, Brigade, Lucy and Kate Bender answered the summons.
Kate Bender had the pole and Brigade the outside. A good
start was secured without much scoring. Kate Bender soon
after the bell was sounded showed a trifle in front, with Lucy
a close second. At the eighth pole Bender broke and tell to
the rear, and Brigade trotted well up into second place.
Going down the back stretch the gray gelding broke and fell
back to keep company with Kate Bender. Lucy led by three
open lengths at the half-mile post, but Kate Bender closed
fast on the leader around the upper turn, and when the
stretch was reached was at her wheel. Brigade also came
fast from the half-mile grounds, and passed Lucy in the
stretch, but could not beat the black mare. Bender won the
heat by a head in 2:35£.

Eight scores were had before a start was secured in the
second heat. When the bell was sounded Bender went into
the air, and Brigade took the lead. The heat was not very
interesting as Bender was never dangerous for either first or
second positions, and Lucy was not able to head the gray,
which won by two lengths in 2:35f .

When the bell was sounded in the third heat, the driver of
Kate Bender had pulled up after crossing the score. The
contest for the heat was not in any manner interesting, Bri-
gade winning easily in 2:34£. Kate Bender finished seoond,
but was placed last for running.

I he fourth heat and race was won by the Marysville gray
in 2:35, Kate Bender second.

SUMMARY.

Special Teot; purse $300; $180 to first; $90 to second; ?30 to third.
J. B. McDonald's gr g Brigade by Brigadier, dam American

Maid by Plumas 2 1 1 1

J. R. Hodson's blk m Kate Bender by Echo Chief, dam by

Black Hawk 18 3 3

J. Griffith's b m Lucy 3 2 2 3

Time, 2:36$, 2:35}, 2:34 J, 2:35.
Betting: Brigade, S20; Lucy, $6; Kate Bender, $8.

Third Day.

The attendance at the third day's racing was much larger
than either of the others, and the races were better. Consid-
erable betting was done, and each of the starters had a good
following. The day was warm and pleasant, and the track
in excellent condition.

THE FIRST RACE

Was the Merchants' Stakes, for all ages, one mile and three
fnrlongs. The only starters were Mozart and Lizzie Dunbar.
The admirers of the sister to Lena Dunbar were many, and
Mozart followers placed their money freely, not forgetting his
grand race in the mud last week. The start was good, the
flag being dropped on the first breakaway. Dunbar was the
first to show in front, Mozart running easily and trailing.
After five furlongs had been done in this manner, the gelding
took command and won the race in a gallop in 2:28.

SUMMARY.

Merchants' Stakes, for all ages; $25 each, $10 forfeit, $300 added;
second to save stake. Winner of the Flash Stakes, on first day, 5 pounds
extra; non-winners at the P. C. B. H. A. meeting allowed 10 pounds.
One mile and three furlongs.

R. P. Ashe's b g Mozart, 3, by Flood, dam Mozelle, 99 lbs 1

W. L. Pritchard's ch m Lizzie Dunbar, 6, by Leinster, dam Tibbie

Dunbar, 116 lbs 2

Time, 2:28.
Betting: Lizzie Dunbar, §20; Mozart, §40,

THE SECOND RACE

Was the Choice Stakes, for three-year-olds, one mile and a
quarter. Three colts came to the post in this event. Pools
were sold on the second place only, as first place was con-
ceded to Edelweiss. A good start was secured and a pretty
race had, although Edelweiss' position was never in doubt.
The contest for second position was quite spirited. The out-
come was: Edelweiss first by one length, and Leda second by
two lengths.

SUMMARY.

Choice Stakes, f or three-year-olds ; S-50 each.i $25 forfeit, or only $15
if declared out on or before April 1st; §300 added; second to save Btake.
Winners of any three-year-old Btake at the P. C. B. H. A. meeting, 3
lbs. extra; of two, 5 lbs.; of three, 7 lbs. One mile and a quarter.

F. Depoisters' br f Edelweiss by Joe Hooker, dam Yolona, 108 lbs.,

inc. 3 lbs. extra 1

"W. Boots' b f Leda by Nathan Oombs, dam Gypsy, 105 lbs :. 2

L. H. Todhunter's ch c Monte Cristo by King Alfonso, dam GaUi-

anthus, 110 lbB 3

Time, 2:14.
Betting: Edelweiss barred; Monte Cristo, $20; Leda,S13.
THE THIRD BACE

Was the Misses' Stakes, for fillies two years old, five fur-
longs. The starters were: Miss Ford, Gayella and Laura
Gardner. Winters1 stable was a strong favorite in the books
and in the pools. The flag was dropped on the second attempt
with Laura Gardner slightly in the lead. When the head of
the home stretch was reached Miss Ford went to the front,
and after a driving finish won by a length. Time 1:05.

SUMMARY.

Misses Stakes, for two-year-old fillies; $25 each, ?10 forfeit,$250 added;
second to save the stake. Five-eighths of a mile.

Theo. Winter's b f Miss Ford by Enquirer, dam Bribery, 102 lbs 1

"W. L. Applebv's ch f Laura Gardner by Jim Brown, dam Avail 102 lbs 2

Theo. Winters' ch f Gayella by Enquirer, dam Orphan Girl, 102 lbs.,.. 3

Time. 1 :05.

Betting: Winters' pair, 820; Laura Gardner, $12.

THE FOURTH KACE.

The closing event on the day's programme was a selling
purse, a dash of one mile and one-eighth, and had as starters
Dave Douglass, Black Pilot and Jou Jou. They received
their positions in the order named. Starter Jones sent them
away to an excellent send-off. The brother to Philip S.
showed the way to the half-mile ground, when Jon Jou went
to the front. Douglass could never get the lead again, and
Jou Jou won an easy race under a strong pull, Douglass
second, Black Pilot third. Time, 2:01$.

SUMMARY.

Selling Purse, S2C0, of which 350 to the second horse; for all ages.
Fixed valuation ?1,000; 2 lbs. off for each 8100 below fixed valuation.
Horses entered not to be sold to carry 6 lbs . above rule weights . One
mile and an eighth.
Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything 1

G. W. Trahern's b g Dave Douglass, 4, by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson 2
James H. Muse's blk g Black Pilot, 5, by Echo, dam Madge Duke.. ... 3

Time, 2:011.
Betting: Jou Jou, 320; Dave Douglass, $9; Black Pilot, S3.

Notes.
•All who attended the races on the opening day, agree in
saying that the race for the Select Stakes was one of the pret-
tiest ever seen on a race course in this State. There were
eight starters, and when they swung into tho home stretch
all were bunched, and the jockeys were whipping and riding
their mounts in earnest.

The boys about the track are said to have gone broke on
Lizzie Dunbar — a sure thing, in the Flash Stakes, and the
Ichi Ban followers were also a trifle frightened. The cause
of the trouble was: On Sunday morning Dunbar was worked
seven furlongs, and she did the distance in l:28£with her
shoes on. That move did it, and Ichi Ban's victory was
unexpected.

Monroe Johnson, the trainer of Boots' filly Leda, backed
his mare in the Railroad Handicap to win $1,000 with $20.
As his filly was beaten only a head Monroe had a close call.

James Stinson, a young man well-known in turf circles on
this Coast, was severely injured at Arcade Station on the
Kancho del Paso stock farm, on Wednesday evening. He
was accompanying the Haggin racers to the east, aud jnst
as the trained pulled out he leaned out of tbe car door to bid
good-bye to some acquaintances. While in this position his
bead struck against a post of the cattle-guard which the car
was passing, and he was knocked to the ground and beneath
the car. The train was stopped before it bad gone a car's
length, and Stinson crawled out. It was found that his scalp
had been cut above the forehead, and torn until it fell over
his eyes. He was taken in a buggy to the headquarters on
the ranch, where a surgeon was summoned by telephone
from the city.

The catalogues of the sale of trotting stock, the proper
of Mr. William Corbitt, will be ready April 26th* Copii ■:
the same can be had by addressing this office or Killip & <
Auctioneers.

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April 24

The Close of the Blood Horse Meeting.

While it can be said that the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association has been extremely unfortunate in its annual
spring meeting, as regards weather, the racing has been first-
class. The closing day of the races, Saturday last, was a
brilliant one, and the number of people in attendance by far
exceeded that of all the other days combined. The attend-
ance was variously estimated at from 4,000 to 6,000 people,
and it was ont. of the most fashionable gatherings seen at the
races on this Coast since the days of the great four-mile races
a half-score of years ago. The wind had been blowing strong
from-the north-west for several hours, and the ground was
well-dried about the enclosure, making it comfortable. The
club-house balcony and the grand siauds were well rilled with
fashionably dressed ladies, and was a handsome sight. Quite
a large number of tine turn-outs were in the paddock, among
which the four-in-hand of Mr. P. A. Fiuigan was noticeable.
There were also a large number of saddlers galloping about
the field and they lent additional attraction to the scene.
What was to be seen on the closing-day, was what would
have been seen during the entire meeting, bad the weather
been favorable. The Presidio band discoursed choice music
during the day. The racing on Saturday was not as good as
that of the previous days, although the race for the Resaca
Stakes was very exciting. While the rields of horses were not
very large, good sport was had, and the amount of money
that was bet in the books and in the pools on the various
races pleased the bettors. In the three-year-old race several
pools were sold on the four fillies to the amount of over $500,
and a few went as high as $700.

The officers of racing were:

Judges : Messrs. J. L. Eathbone, H. I. Thornton and David McClure.

Timers: Messrs. Edwin F. Smith and C. M. Chase.

Starters: Henry Walsh and Frank Jones.

Clerk of the Scales: Harry Lowden.

THE F1KST RACE.

The opening event on the day's programme was an Owner's
handicap, a dash of one mile and half a furlong, for a purse
of $325, of which S75 to the second horse. The entries to
this race closed at 12 o'clock, the day of the race. The
entries and starters were: Nielsou, Moonlight, Leda and Ger-
ster. There was not a very large amount of money wagered
on this race. Nielson was quite a large favorite. After a
conple of ineffectual starts the Hag was dropped with Moon-
light a little in front. Passing the stand for the first time,
Moonlight led Leda a length and she was a length in front of
Nielsou. These positions were without mach relative
change to the quarter-pole, but Nielson soon took second
place and at tbe half-mile pole was within half a length of
the leader. They bad not passed this point far, before Niel-
son had the lead, and she maintained it to the finish, winning
an easy race in 1:57$, Moonlight second, Leda third and
Gerster last. The first mile was run in 1:49. Mutuals paid
$7.75. Below is the

SUMMARY

Owner's Handicap, purse 8325, of which $75 to the second; one mile

, by Wildidle, dam Susie Williamson
..Navice

and half a furlong.

W. L. Appleby's b m Nielson.

75 lbs

Kelly & Lynch's b f Moonlight, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight,

89 lbs B. Howard

"W Boot's b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy, 1)7 lbs.

Winchell

H. C.JudVon'Vbf Gerster, 3, by Wildidle, dam Lizzie Brown, at)

lbs..

Daly 0

Time, 1 :57.>j .
Betting: 2 to 5 Nielson, 8 to 5 Moonlight, 40 to 2 Leda, 50 to 2 Ger-

Pools: Nielson and Gerster combined, §50; Moonlight, $15; Leda, $3.

THE SECOND RACE

Was the Eureka Stakes for two-year-olds, dash of one-half
a mile. Only three horses faced the starter in this stake,
and they were all from the same stable. In order to not lose
a race, however, Mr. Haggin, the owner of the starters, and
who is also a member of the board of directors of the associa-
tion, ordered his jockeys to ride the colts so that the best
one should win. On this order from Mr. Haggin, and the
announcement from the stand, pools were sold on the result.
Before the colts were ordered to the starting point, Mr. J. L.
Rathbone, the President of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association, admonished each of the riders about riding to
win. The colts that were seut to the post were Glendora,
Graciosa and Ezz.l. The flag was dropped on the first break-
away, and to a poor start. Glendora audEzza were well to-
gether, but Graciosa was quite a distance in the rear. The
two leaders raced in close company until the home straight
was reached, when Glendora drew away. At the same time
Thomas brought Graciosa well up. and by constantly riding
her through the stretch soon had Ezza beaten. Glendora
had, however, too much the advantage, although he forced
Howard to drive her before the wire was reached. Glendora
won the race by a little over a length in 53 seconds, Ezza a
good third. Mutuals paid §9.50. Below is the

SUMMARY.

Eukeka Stakes, for two-year-olds; $10 each from starters only, with
?40u added, of which 550 to the second horse. Winners of the Califor-
nia (Graciosa!, Vernal (Glendora), or Gano Stakes at this meeting to
carry a pounds; of any two 5 pounds; of the three 7 pounds extra.
Half ainile. Closed with 32 nominations. Value to the winner Snu.
J. B. Haggin's ch f Glendora by imp. Glenelg, dam Susie Linwood,

110 pounds, (inc. 3 pounds extra) B. Howard 1

J. B. Haggin's br f Graciosa by imp. Glengarry, dam Bessie Bt.ll,

llij pounds, (inc. 3 pounds extra) J. Thomas 2

J. B. Haggin's br f Ezza by Joe Hooker, dam Kitten, 107 pounds

L. Jb lowers 3

Time, :53.
Betting : 1 to 1 Glendora, 1 to 5 Graciosa, 2 to 1 Ezza.
Pools: Glendora, $100; Graciosa, StlO; Ezza. $30.

THE THIRD RACE

Was the Resaca Stakes, for three-year-old tillies, oue mile
and u fuiioug, and it proved to be the heaviest betting event
of the entire meeting, and the most exciting race. There
was only four tillies that came to the post, but they were
clinkers and had very large suppui't. They were Ashe's
Guenn, Baldwin's Estrella, Haggin's Preciosa and Depoister's
Edelweiss. The first three named are heavily eugaged in the
east. The starter had no difficulty in sending the tillies
away, tbe tlag being dropped on the second breakaway. Hol-
loway on Estrella jumped away in the lead, with Edelweiss
two lengths in the rear of all. At the end of the first furioug
the Baldwin filly led by a length. When three furlongs had
been encompassed, the leaders were abreast, racing like one
horse. Ro.ss on Edelweiss was still in the rear. Going down
ihe back stretch it was noticed that the half-sister to Jim
Douglass was racing tbe easiest. At the half-mile grounds
all were in a bunch, and it was hard to decide which lilly had
i bo best of it. Edelweiss was on the extreme outside, but
sae had so much speed over all the balance that, just as soon
ns Ross called on her, she went to the front and won in a big
i.idlop from Guenu, Preciosa third. Time 2:04. Mutuals
paid, 923.80. Below is the

SUMMABX.

Resaca Stakes, for fillies three years old; $25 each, S10 declaration,
with S5UH added, of which $50 to the second. Winner of any stake or
three-year-old race, other than handicaps, at this meeting to carry 5
lbs. extra. Weight not cumulative. One mile and an eighth. Value to
tbe winner $785,
F Depoister's br f Edelweiss bv Joe Hooker, dam Tolona,113 lbs.

F. Ross 1

R. P. Ashe's b f Gnenn by Flood, dam Glendew, 113 lbs M. Kelly 2

J. B. Haegin's b f Precio'sa by imp. Glenelg. dam Stamps, 113 lbs.

..... J. Thomas 3

Santa Anita Stable's b f Estrella by Rutherford, dam Sister Anne,

113 lbs C Holloway 0

Time, 2:04.
Betting : 3 to 5 Guenn, 8 to 2 Preciosa. 5 to 2 EdelweisB.IS to 2 Estrella.
Pools: Guenn, $25U; Edelweiss, §145; Preciosa, $60; Estrella, $t'0.
THE FOURTH RACE

Was the Pacific Stakes, for all ages, dash of two miles.
What was expected to be the best race of the meeting,
dwindled away until all or nearly all of the best horses were
withdrawn. There were three horses that came to the post,
but with the exception of Hidalgo and Volaute they were not
of the best, and in Saturday's race Hidalgo was so far supe-
rior over Baldwin's colt the race was a one-sided affair.
When the flag dropped Hidalgo and Pattiwentaway together.
At the end of the first quarter-pole the filly led the black
horse by a full length. The son of Joe Daniels soon had com-
mand, however, and be continued to increase his lead from
the time of gaining the post of honor, at the end of the first
half-mile, until the finish. At the end of the first mile he
appeared to be in d stress, and Kelly was riding him, but his
known game qualiities asserted themselves and he continued
to move away from Volante. The Santa Anita colt passed
Patti in the stretch, but with all of Holloway's persuasion he
could not get within hailing distance of Kelly, The black
horse won by a dozen lengths in 3:45. The first mile was
run in 1:51, and the second in 1:54. Mutuals paid $10.15.
Below is the

SUMMAKY.

Pacific Stakes for all ages ; $100 entrance, $50 forfeit, with $1,000
added; second horse to receive $150, and the third horse to save stake.
Three-year-olds to carry 90 lbs.; four-year-olds, 108 lbs.; five-year-olds
114 lbs. Two miles. Value to the winner, *1,300.
J. B. Haggin's blk h Hidalgo, 4, by Joe Daniels, dam Elecrra, 108

lbs M. Kelly 1

Santa Anita StableB* b h Volante, 4, by Grinstead, dam Sister Anne,

108 lbs., carried 110J lbs C. Holloway 2

H. 0. Judson's b f Patti, 3, by Wildidle, dam Nettie Brown, 85 lbs.

Navice 3

Time, 3:45.
Betting: G to 5 Hidalgo, 3 to 5 Volante, 50 to 2 Patti.
Pools: Volante, $150; Hidalgo, $100; Patti, ?15.

Winners of the Pacific Stakes.

Year Name. Sire. Subs. Str. Time. Second.

'7D Baldwin's Clara D. (4) Glenelg 6 a 4:02>A Lottery.

'60 Winters' .Neapolitan U) War Dance. 0 5 4;02 Lena Dunbar.

'iil Winters' Connor (4) Norfolk G 4 4:05 Jack Douglass

•si Winters' Ducbess of N. (3)... Norfolk 8 6 3:58W Boots.

'S3 stemler A- Co.'sFd. Collier- <5) Joe Hooker 13 6 4:03& Foatress.

'Si Judson's John A. (3) Monday 'J 3 4:13!i Birdcatcher.

■So Mebenthaler's Philips. (4).. Leinster 8 5 i:0i'A Glendair.

'aB Haggin's Hidalgo (.4) Joe Daniels. 10 3 3:45 Volante.

The race was at weight for age in 1879 and 1880, when Clara D. and
Neapolitan each carried 105 lbs. In 1881 it was made a handicap, when
Connor carried lob lbs.; in 1S82 Duchess of Norfolk carried U3 lbs.; in
1583 Fred Collier carried US lbs.; in 1884 John A. carried 97 lbs., and in
18a5 Philip ft. carried 111 lbs. In 1886 the distance was reduced to two
miles and the name changed to the Pacific Stakes. It was also changed
from a handicap race.

THE FIFTH RACE

Was the Consolation Parse of $250, dash of one mile-
Only Jou Jou and Leda started. There was no betting. Jou
Jou won easily in 1:52, Below is the

SDMMABY.

Consolation Purse $250, of which $50 to the second ; for non-win-
ners at this meeting 5 lbs. allowed for each time beaten, but no horse
peimitted to start with less than 75 lbs. One mile.
Kelly & Lynch's bg Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything, 115 lbs.

„ J. Long 1

W Boot's b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy, 87 lbs..Navais 2
Time, 1 :52.

Echoes of the Meeting.

The principal event of the spring racing in the far west is
at an end. The meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association terminated on Saturday last, and it may be said
to have gone out in a blaze of glory, although that blaze was
smoldering during the first three days. The weather was
so bad during the early part of the meeting that the book-
makers could have well laid odds on the state of the weather
for twenty-four hours to come. The storm seems to have
selected its dates for rain on the same day as the Blood Horse
Association did for its races. It is possible that the storm
may have secured a little the best of the start, but by a series
of postponements the association made a very tine showing
in the race at the finish, securing it by a trifle. The storm,
however, held sway on three out of the four days of the meet-
ing. It commenced its deluge about the first of the month
and contiuuod with few intermissions until early in the
morning of the 17th inst. Saturday, the 17th, was the clos-
ing day of the Blood Horse Association's spring meeting, and
it was one of the most beautiful days for which one could
wish. The sun bhone brightly and with a genial warmth,
which was tempered by a cool and refreshing breeze from
the ocean. The rain of the past storm had a strong effect
upon the appearance of all out-door life, and when the bright
rays of tbe sun shone so brightly it caused all those about
the city to seek the outer edge of the bustle and activity to
enjoy the refreshing air. Saturdays being a sort of half holi-
day in this city, many took the advantage of that condition to
avail themselves of a visit to the races, and it was a large
crowd that assembled. It was also a very fashionable gath-
ering, all of the first people in society circles being represented.

To those who witnessed the inaugural meeting of the Pacific
Coast Blond Horse Association at the Oakland Driving Park
iu 1S79, and were present at the eiehth annual meeting of the
same association at the Bay District course, San Francisco,
in 18S6, must have been very forcibly struck with the great
strides that racing has taken on this Coast. To the Blood
Horse Association is due most of the credit for the high
standard that racing in this section now has, aud its standard
will be on the increase for years to come, if sucli is possible.
At the opening meeting the attendance was small, although
the interest taken in the races was considerable, for in 1879
was the commencement of the now yearly trips made by our
leading stables to the great racing centers in the eastern states.
The stables that went to the east that season were Mr. E. J.
Baldwin's and Henry Schwartz'. Among the racers that were
taken were Mollio McCarty, Clara D., Experiment, Mark L.,
Lottery, Raven, Blossom and JeuuieB. These horses created
quite a stir among the horsemen in the Atlantic Slates, ns they
won a great many of the large stakes and from the best horses
that wereouttbat year. Since theadventof those stables that
season, the easterners have watched the doings of our horses at
the spring meetings with a keenness. The victories for the
California stables during the past three seasons have been
very numerous. Last year, when Mr. Haggin captured the

Withers and Belmont with Tyrant in the east, Mr. Baldwin
the American Derby with Volante, and Mr. Ashe the Hyde
Park Stakes with the King of Norfolk in tbe west, the people
of the east began to bestir themselves. This awakening to
the grand form of the California racers was quite strongly
illustrated by the large number of horsemen that crossed the
mountains this spring to do the spring meeting of the Blood
Horse Association, and thereby gain a line on our horses.
Another noticeable feature is that several of the large daily
newspapers in the metropolitan eastern cities made arrange-
ments with correspondents here to receive telegraphic
accounts of the races.

One of the many effects to be noticed by the high form of
our thoroughbreds and trotting'horses, is the great demand
for them in the market. California will soon be, if she is not
already, second to no other state in the business of race-horse
breeding. Everything is in her favor, and when the produce
of the highly bred horses that have been brought here within
the past two years begin to race, the Golden State will take a
few more rounds up the ladder of fame in the busiuess of
horse raising. None of the get of Kyrle Daly, Sir Modred,
Duke of Norfolk, Three Cheers, John A., Gano, Jim Brown
or Longfield, have yet been seen much in the racing arena,
although next season will see some of the get of most of them.
As all of them were great race-horses and are of the most
approved breeding, it is not altogether improbable that their
colts, when out of the highly bred matrons we have at our
large breeding farms, will be very fast. Already the eastern
horsemen are lookiug to this Coast for good horses, and the
Palo Alto stock-farm has sold quite a large number within
the past few months. The Fairfax Stable purchased about a
half-dozen, and as they are all well engaged in the east, their
doings will be watched with interest, although there are sev-
eral that were secured by Californians that are considered to
be better colts than those secured by the new eastern racing
confederation. This demand for our stock should be taken
notice of by those who are rearing horses in this section, and
when they have a good one a few eastern engagements at a
not very great outlay may increase the value of their horse
several thousand dollars, should they at any time desire to
sell him* An illustration of this point is the victory that
Frank Depoister achieved with Mr. J. C. Wolfskill's filly
Edelweiss on Saturday last in the Besaca Stakes over Guenu,
Preciosa and Estrella. The last three named are very strongly
engaged in the east, but the ease with which Edelweiss defeated
them was a bit discouraging to the owners of the beaten tillies.
Edelweiss has no engagements to speak of, and in the east she
has none. Had she been entered at an outlay of a few
hundred dollars, in a few of the big three-year-old stakes at
St. Louis, Chicago, Sheepshead Bay, Monmouth Park and
Saratoga, her value, if her owner desired to sell her, would
have been worth several thousands more to her purchaser on
account of her rich engagements, whereas that value is now
decreased.

Edelweiss is a very large, rangy, brown filly by Joe Hooker,
dam Yolona by Norfolk. She is a half-sister to the renowned
racer Jim Douglass, being by Joe Hooker out of Douglass'
dam. As it is a well-known fact that the Norfolk mares are
crossing well with Joe Hooker, it is only natural to infer that
Edelweiss is a clinker. She was bred and raised by her
owner Mr. J. C. Wolf skill, Suisun, and in her race on Satur-
day last showed to be a great mud horse. She had, up to Sat-
urday^ race, started in four races, of which she had won three
and was unplaced in one. At the meeting of the Capital Turf
Club at Sacramento, in May last, she won a sweepstakes for
two-year-olds, five furlongs, defeating Moonlight, Patti and
Violetta in the fast time of 1 :02. She was started as a second
favorite and won quite easily. She did not start again until
the State Fair at Saciamento, in September. She won the
Introduction Stakes, for two-year-olds, six furlongs, with
ease, from Fedora, Mollie Capron, Moonlight and Leda in
1:1GJ. At the same meeting she also placed the Sunny Slope
Stakes, five furlongs, to her credit in 1:03, defeating, with
ease, Moonlight, Fedora, Mollie Capron aud Eda. She did
not go to the post again until the fall meeting of the Pacific
Coast Blood Horse Association, when she started once, being
unplaced to Ed. Corrigan, Plato and Ingleside in the Equity
Stakes, for two-year-olds, five furlongs, run in 1:07. In this
race she was not in the best of condition for the run through
the mud, which may account for her defeat. In her race for
the Kesaca Stakes it appeared to be a big gallop, as Boss at
no time waB compelled to ride her, although the jockeys on
Guenn aud Preciosa rode their mounts to the wire. The
time, while not fast, was good for the state of the track and
the ease with which the race was won. The best three-year-
old of the meeting was not found out, as there are many who
would be prone to give Edelweiss the first place, when Hag-
gin's Ben Ali ran such good races. Both Ben Ali and Edel-
weiss won their races with such apparent ease it is impossible
to tell what they might have done. Last season Ben Ali was
a little off, and he only won one out of four starts. He cap-
tured the Hopeful Stakes at Monmouth Park from such good
colts asLydia, Preciosa, Electric, Lansdowne, The Bard, Long-
stop, Quito, Housatouic and Lookout. The distance was five
furlongs, and he won by one-half a length in 1:03*, carrying
115 pounds. During the season he faced the starter five times
and won once as above. The King of Norfolk did not show
up as well as his two-year-old form iudicated, his race for tbe
Spirit of the Times Stakes causing one to believe that he did
not like a distance. As the season advances, however, this
theory may be proved wrong. Estrella and Preciosa did not
show much, although the former, as are all of Mr. Baldwin's
horses, is quite high iu flesh. The half-sister to Volaute may
be heard from later in the season, and more favorably.
Guenn and Miss Courtney are two good fillies, but more can
be told of their racing qualities when they have been to the
post a few times more. Guenn is iu reality still a maiden,
and not much is known of her capabilities. She ran and
won an easy race of seven furlongs iu 1:32, and when two
furlongs were added she was ridden out in second place iu '2:04.
The difference iu time shows that she could not have been at
herself. Miss Courtney was a good-second to Garland, but
eke failed to be bracketed. Of the other three-year-olds not
much can be said as they did not show anything. Preciosa,
as all the Gleuelgs do, will stand training yet, and she will
most likely keep up the reputation of tbe red with white
polka dots. Her own sister Louisetto did not show much
early in the season when a three-year-old.

It is not often that a race meeting of such proportions as
that which was held here last week has all of its stake events
captured bv one stable. Sncb was the case here, however,
for Mr. Haggin won all of the two-year-old stakes with his
fillies, and proved that be had the best lot of colts that ever
Bhowed up so early iu the season in any country. Ten colts
were on the card in the two-year-old race on the first day,
but the owners received such a line on the Bancho del Paso
string during the meeting, that they all refused to come to
the scratch on the lust day in tbe liuieka Stakes, a race of

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the same distance. Mr. Haggin started four colts — Glendora,
Graciosa, Napa and Ezza, during the meeting, and he won
two races with the first named and one each with the second
and third. In the Eureka Stakes he started all but Napa,
and it was thought that this would give a line on the lot.
The starter, however, dropped his flag with Graciosa far in
the rear. She ran fast in the stretch, but could not reach the
leader, although Glendora's rider had to draw his whip.
Everything taken into consideration there are many fain to
give Glendora the post of honor. Quite a number were dis-
appointed in not seeing any of the Palo Alto colts started,
although they were at the track and before the opening of the
meeting ran some fast trials. Modesto, who was purchased
from Palo Alto by Tom Delaney, ran good races, and his
second to Napa was secured after a hot finish. He set out
with Graciosa and made the pace, and at the finish Napa
came to her stable companion's support and won the race ont
of the fire. Lowden's Leap Year, Atchison's Eobson, Winter's
Miss Ford and Simpson's Kathbone also showed excellent
form in their races. All the colts that started are a big, fine
lot of lookers, and they showed great speed. Every race
was well-contested, and had the track not been so bad
closer finishes would have been the rule.

Of the older lot of horses Hidalgo and Tyrant have the
pride of place. The former won the Pacific Stakes, two
miles, in hollow style from Yolante and Patti, and the latter
won one of the best races of the meeting, the Trial Stakes,
from John A., Patti and Binette. In the Pacific Stakes
Volante ran as if a horse in great labor, and not one that was
nsed to heavy going as it is stated he is. It is also said, and
Mr. Baldwin is of the belief, that the distance is not to his
.liking. Lucky B., in his race for the Cuyama Stakes, showed
his old form, and if nothing happens him he will be a hot cup
horse this season. He will undoubtedly carry the drab and
Maltese cross in the race for the Louisville Cup next month.
Binette did not like the heavy going, and as Alta struck him-
self in his work he did not go to the post. Garland, a Palo
Alto purchase, will prove a handy horse this season, but a
mile appears to be more to his liking. Mozart, another one
from Palo Alto, will go east with the Ashe stable, and be will
be a useful horse. John A. has been sold to Mr. W. B. Tod-
hunter, and he will be campaigned through the eastern states
in the Santa ADita string. His race with Tyrant in the Trial
Stakes was a very strong one, and his finish, after being made
so free with in the early part of the race, was close. It was
the general belief that John A was the better horse. Of the
other horses that showed during the meeting Billy Ayera and
Nielson were the most fancied.

Soon after the Cuyama Stakes were decided on the third day
of the meeting, and Baldwiu's Volante had proved the victor,
it is reported that Mr. E. J. Baldwin offered to match his
horse against any horse on the Coast for from SI, 000 to
$5,000 a side, a dash of one mile and a half. This challenge,
while not given any publicity in the papers, was quite freely
talked of among horsemen. When it was being circulated,
it was stated that Mr. Baldwin would not leave with his
string of horses until fully a week after the close of the races ,
bo that it appeared very likely that a race would be had
between Volante and some of the cracks at our meet-
ing. The last report did not prove correct, however, as Mr.
Baldwin sent his horses to his ranch on Sunday last. Mr.
K. Porter Ashe, the owner of Alta, in conversation with Mr.
Baldwin at this office on the Monday following the races,
asked the owner of the Santa Anita Stables if he had made
such a challenge as above reported, and if so what he had
to say about matching their horses, the race to come off to-
day at the Bay District track. Mr. Baldwin said he had
made the offer for a challenge, but his horses were now on
their way to his ranch. He said, however, that he would
make the match for any amount to run at the St. Louis or
Chicago meeting. Mr. Ashe said that he had engagements
enough at those places, and that he could bet all the money
he desired on the outside, but would make the match to run
in this city. Mr. Baldwin continued and said that the
horses would meet during the eastern circuit, and that he
would make a side bet of $5,000 with Mr. Ashe, to be decided
on the result of the first race in which the colts met. Noth-
ing definite was agreed upon, and the match ended without
much possible prospects of seeing a single-handed contest.
The match-making is about such as was had last fall with
Alta in the west and Volante in the east. To an outsider,
however, Mr. Ashe appears to be most willing of the two.

During the meeting there were eighteen races decided, of
which eleven were stake events. Attending the meeting were
eighteen stables, but of these Mr. J. B. Haggin secured the
lion's share of the money and the races. He won nine out
the eighteen races, and those nine victories were all in
stake events, of which there were only eleven, the other two
being captured by Edelweiss and Volante. He started several
of his stable in purse races, but without success. Mr. K. P.
Ashe started his stable in ten races, but won only two, and
they were purses. Mr. E. J. Baldwin started his string seven
times and won once — the Cuyama Stakes. The other victo-
ries are divided as follows: W. M. Murty's stable, 2; Fallon's,
1; Depoister's, 1; Judson & Appleby's, 1; Kelly & Lynch's,
1. Below is the table of the winnings of the principal stables:

HAGGIN'S STABLE.

Name and Sire.
Ben Ali, 3, VirgilT

Napa, 2, Enquirer

Hidalgo, 4, Joe Daniels ..
Graciosa, 2, Glengarry..
Tyrant, 4, Great Tom . . .

Glendora, 2, Glenelg

Preciosa, 3, Glenelg

Epicure, 3, Enquirer

Duke of M., a, Monday ,
Ezza, 2, Joe Hooker

Won

51,710

1,360

1,300

1,270

870

660

Total .

| 9 | 2 | 3 | 7 | S7.170

ASHE'S STABLE.

Gueun, 3, Flood .*

Garland, 4, Shannon I 1

King of Norfolk, 3, Norfolk

Ingleside, 3, Norfolk

Binette. 5, Billet

1 1

1

-

_

1 1

1

-

-

1

-

2

1 -

-

-

1

§400

350

200

50

Total | 2| 4| 1 | 3 | 31,000

BALDWIN'S STABLE.

Volante, 4, Grinstead. . . .
Lucky B., 6, Rutherford.
Kapido, 4, Grinstead
Bonita, 3, Grinstead ....
Estrella, 3, Rutherford...

1

1

_

_

-

1

-

1

-

-

1

1
1

$995
50

Of the other stables that won money during the meeting
the following is a list: W. M. Murry, SS50, including one-
half of surplus on the sale of Mozart; Judson & Appleby,
S450; Kelly & Lynch, $325; Frank Depc-ister, $785; E. S.
Fallon, $350; Theo. Winters, $50; Thomas Atchison, $50;
H. Lowden, $50; T. Delaney, $50; \V. Boots, $50. The
following is a list of those that did not win any money: H.
I. Thornton, W. B. Todhunter, W. M. Ayres, E. F. Fallon
and J. C. Simpson.

The winning sires are distributed as follows: Virgil, $1,710;
Enquirer, $1,360; Joe Daniels, $1,300; -imp. Glengarry,
$1,270; Grinstead, $995; imp. Great Tom, $870; Shannon,
$850: Joe Hooker, $S35; Flood, $750; imp. Glenelg, $660;
Wildidle, S400; Monday, $300; Norfolk, $200; Thad
Stevens, $125; Kutherford, $50; Nathan Coombs, $50. Total,
$11,S25, including $100 surplus in selling race.

Amity:.

Racing1 in the Antipodes.

Total |l|2|l|3i $1,045

By the steamer that arrived in this city on Sunday last,
we have Australian advices to March 24th.

The Victoria Bacing Club's autumn meeting opened at
Flemington on Saturday, February 27th, before a large attend-
ance. The weather was threatening, and a few drops of rain
fell, but by 3 o'clock in the afternoon the sky was clear. The
principal events are summarized as follows:

Febbuaex 27th.— Ascot Vale Stakes, (17th renewal), a sweepstakes
for two-year-olds of 20 sovs. each, 5 forfeit, with G50 added ; the second
horse to receive 101) sovs.', and the third 50 sovs. out of the stake. The
winner of any race (not a handicap i, value 200 sovs., to carry 7 lbs.
extra; of two or more each races, 10 lbs. extra. Penalties not cumu-
lative. 124 subs. Three-quarters of a mile.
D. Cooper's ch c Chesham by Grand Flaneur, dam Lady Chester, 129

lbs., including 7 lbs. penalty McGrade 1

D. Cooper's ch c Blair Gowrie by Vespasian, dam Atholine, 132 lbs.,

including 10 lbs. penalty Robertson 2

J. White's be Philip Augustine by Chester, dam Phllina, 132 lbs.,

including 10 lbs. penalty Hales 3

VT. A. Long's ch f iladelina by Neckersgat, dam Meg Merrilies. 129

lbs., including 10 lbs. penalty Colley 0

J. G. Keid's b f Kitty Fisher by Robinson Crusoe, dam Lady Spec,

HP lbs J. Williams 0

Time, 1:18.
Betting; 2 to 1 Philip Augustine, 5 to 2 Madelina, 4 to 1 each Blair
Gowrie and Chtsham. Won by a length, three lengths between second
and third.

Febeuabx 28th.— St. Legeh Stakes. (25th renewal), a sweepstakes of
25 sovs. each with 375 added; SOU sovs. andall the sweepstakeB for the
first horse, 50 sovs. to the second, and 25 sovs. to the third. Ill subs.
One mile and three-quarters and 132 yards.
J. White's br c Matchlock by Musket, dam Gatterina, 122 lbs.

Hales 1

M. O'Shanassy's br or blk c First Prince, 122 lbs Moore 2

S. G. Cook's ch c Remus, 122 lbs O'Brien 3

W. Field's b c Highland Chief, 122 lbs Raw lings 0

F. Watts' blk c Eohai, 122 lbs Davis 0

Time, 3:29i.

Betting: 7 to 4 First Prince and Matchlock, 3 to 1 Remus. Won
easily by a length and a half, three lengths between second and third.

On the same day the Newmarket handicap, (13th renewal),
a handicap sweepstakes for all ages of 20 sovs. each, with 350
added; 157 subs.; three-quarters of a mile; had 30 starters,
and was won by S. Miller's ch h William Tell, o, by Kettle-
drum, out of Flora. He carried US lbs. and won with great
ease by four lengths in 1:17.

The Brunswick Stakes, a handicap, one mile and a quarter,
was also decided on the opening day. H. Haine's four-year-
old brown horse Gypsy Warning by Gemma di Vergy, dam
Gypsy, with 92 lbs. up, won from a field of 19 in 2:09|.

March 4th.— Australian Cup, (17th renewal), a handicap sweep-
stakes of 20 sovs. each, 10 sovs. forfeit, or 5 sovs. only if declared;
with 500 added. For three-year-olds and upwards. The handicap
weight of the winner of the V. R. C St. Leger to be not less than 7 st.
12 lbs., and the winner of any handicap of the value of 100 sovs. aftei
the declaration of the weights to carry 3 lbs. extra; of two or more
such races, 5 lbs. extra. The second horse to receive 100 sovs. and the
third 50 sovs. out of the stakes. Two miles and a quarter.
J. O. Inglis' b h Malua, 6, by St. Albans, dam Edella, 135 lbs.

Robertson 1

H. Oxenham's b m Cerise and Blue, 4, 97 lbs Gorry 2

M. O'Shanassy's br c First Prince. 3, 86 lbs Flanagan 3

Sardius, 5, 125 lbs.; Mozart, 4, 117 lbs.; Moonshee, 4, 115 lbs.; Silver
King, 4, 112 lbs.; Liverpool, 4, 111 lbs.; Don Quixote, a, 110 lbs.;
Matchlock, 3, 110 lbs.; Minerva, 5, 109 lbs.; Plausible, 6, 105 lbs.;
Sandal, 4, 105 lbs.; Winchester, 3, 104 lbs.; Stornawav.4,103 lbs.; The
Israelite, a, 102 lbs.; Affluence, 3, 92 lbs.; Ditto, 5, 8G lbs.; Yellow
Hammer, 5, 84 lbs., also started.

Time, 4:00 J.

Betting; 3 to 1 Matchlock; 5 to 1 The Israelite; 6 to 1 First Prince;
7 to 1 Sandal; 10 to 1 each Minerva and Winchester; 12 to 1 each Ditto
and Malua; 15 to 1 each Cerise and Blue and Stornaway; 20 to 1 each
Sardius, Mozart. Moonshee, Silver King, Liverpool and Affluence ; 50 to
1 Don Quixote; J 00 to 1 each Plausible and Yellow Hammer. Malua
won a good race by a length, half a length between second and third.

"Asmodeus,"in the Melbourne Leader, says: ''Malua's
Australian Cup victory will for some time to come be referred
to as a monument of equine greatness, symbolical of one
of the most phenomenal heroes that ever graced the Austra-
lian sward. Xo manner of defeats can ever efface the super-
excellence of such a Herculean performance."

On the same day the Bourke Handicap, for three-year-olds
and upwards, seven furlongs, was won by J. Harper's three-
year-old bay tilly St. Odille by St. Albans, dam Prioress, car-
rying 99 lbs. There were 19 starters. St. Odille won with
ridiculous ease by five lengths, in the fast time of 1:28|.

Tbe third day's racing was marred to a considerable extent
by the unpropitious state of the weather, which suggested a
postponement. Rain had fallen copiously during the pre-
vious night, and up to 10 o'clock on the morning of the race
day.

The first race was the Maiden Stakes, for three-year-olds
and upwards, one mile and a quarter. J. Albert's bay colt
Perchance, three years, by Gang Forward out of Peradven-
ture, carrying 112 lbs., won by half a length. There were
five starters, and the race was run in 2:17£.

The Nursery Handicap, for two-year-olds, seven furlongs,
had twelve starters, and was won by A. R. Blackwood's chest-
nut colt Aglaos by Apremont, out of Aglaia. He carried 104
lbs. and won by a length in l:32f.

O. Barnett's brown mare Lesbia, 6, by Tim WhifHer, out
of Peerless, won the Autumn Handicap, for three-year-olds
and upwards, one mile and five furlongs. There were 12
starters, and Lesbia won easily by four lengths, in 2:54£.

The next race was tbe Champion Stakes. The following
is the account taken from the Melbourne Leader at March
13th:

The Champion Stakes, <23d renewal), of 25 sovs. each, 5 forfeit, with
1,000 added. For three- year-olds and upwards. Weight for age. The
second horse to receive 200 sovs. and the third 100 sovs. out of the stake.
64 subs. Three miles.

J. White's br c Matchlock, 3. by Mosket— Yatterina, 110 lbs Hales 1

F. Henty's b c Cyclops, 3, J10 lbs Saunders 2

M. O'Shanassy's brc First Prince, 3, 110 lbs Moore 3

M. Lougblin's br h Sheet Anchor, aged, 131 lbs O'Brien 0

J. O. Inglis' b h Malua, 6,131 lbs Robertson 0

Time, 5:434.

Betting : 5 to 2 on Malua, 4 to 1 each against Sheet Anchor and Match,
lock, 10 to 1 First Prince, and 15 to 1 Cyclops.

The lot went quietly away at the fall of the flag, Cyclops
and First Prince being the first to show to the front, Match-
lock being last. Passing the stand Cyclops began drawing
away from the field, and before' the stewards' stand was
passed was leading by four lengths from First Prince, who
was three lengths ahead of Malua, followed by Sheet Anchor
and Matchlock, about two lengths separating each. Turning
out of the straight Cyclops was running away from his horses,
and was leading by twenty lengths, the others still running
in the order last named, two lengths between each. Passing
the bridge Mr. Henty's colt had increased his lead from First
Prince, who was three lengths on front of Malua and Sheet
Anchor, who were together, Hales, as when he rode in the
St. Leger, keeping Matchlock last. At the back of the course
the positions were unaltered, and when the abattoirs were
reached Cyclops had widened the gap between himself and
the field to about 200 yards, the others closing on one
another. Passing the sheds Malua took second place, then
came First Prince, Sheet Anchor and Matchlock. Round-
ing the home turn for the first time Cyclops was still
at the head of affairs, followed 150 yards off by Malua,
who was four lengths in front of First Prince and Sheet
Anchor, Matchlock still last. No change took place enter-
ing the straight, but coming past the carriage paddock
the gap between the leader and the others was reduced
to about 100 yards, Malua being three lengths in front
of Sheet Anchor, who was followed by First Prince
three lengths off, Matchlock being a length away last, and
going easily. Rounding the bend for the second time San-
ders still kept the one eyed-horse running, and Malua began
to creep away from Sheet Anchor, and Matchlock got past
First Priuce. At the bridge Sheet Anchor and Malua were
racing together, and were gradually overhauling the leader,
Matchlock and First Prince being last. At the back of the
course the distance between Cyclops and the quartette was
very much reduced, being a little over forty lengths, Malua,
Sheet Anchor, and Matchlock all running abreast, First
Prince, two lengths away, last. Hearing the abattoirs Malua
dropped gradually back beaten, and Matchlock ran up into
second place, followed by Sheet Anchor. Cyclops was only
eight lengths ahead at the turn for home, Sheet Anchor being
still third, First Prince fourth, and Malua last. From this
point out it was evident that the Champion Stakes were this
year to be won by Mr. White, for Matchlock gained ground
with every stride, and caught Cyclops when opposite the end
of the grand stand. An exciting finish took place between
Cyclops and Matchlock, the former making a good struggle
neariug home, and passing the St. Leger winner for a moment,
but Matchlock succeeded in passing the post first by half a
length, First Prince being third, ten lengths away, followed
at some distance by Malua, Sheet Anchor last.

"Asmodeus" says of Malua's defeat: "The wretched time
scored, when estimated in conjunction with the fastest on
record, previously carved out by Malua in the Australian Cup,
and the excellent state of the ground — as exemplified by the
splendid time made in the races immediately preceding and
following the Championship — are circumstances which render
the signal defeat of Mr. Inglis's horse all the more extraor-
dinary. Evidently, it was neither the pace nor the ground
that killed him. In working out an approximate time theory
from the two races, it is of consequence to know that Malua
carried 4 lbs. less in the Champion Stakes than in the Aus-
tralian Cup. At the pace he was going, had he been himself,
he ought easily to have traversed the last six furlongs inside 1
min. 20 sec, thus allowing him 23 sec. (and 4 lbs.) on the
time he ran the distance np to that point in the Australian
Cup. This, it will be admitted, is a very liberal concession.
Although he had 4 lbs. less to carry, Malua was over 20 sec.
longer negotiating the first 2\ miles in the Champion Race
than the time registered for the same distance in the Austra-
lian Cup, yet with so much presumably in hand, by compar-
ison of one performance with the other, the great gun was
totally unable to stride against the watch in the last 6 fur-
longs, which, according to my timing, took him 1 min. 28
sec. Such imbecility in his favorite pastime of record smash-
ing renders the crack's defeat all the more incomprehensible."

Below will be found the list of the

Winners of the Champion Stakes.

Year. Name. Sire. Age. "Wt. Time Sts

1876 Richmond Maribvrong 3 99 5:35 13

1877 Pride of the Hills Talk o"f the Hills 3 101 5:34X 7

1878 First King King of the King 3 101 5:26 7

1879 Wellington Panic 3 101 5:343f 9

18S0 First King King of the Bing 5 132 6:40£ 7

1881 Grand Flaneur Yattendon 3 106 5:48 5

1882 Coriolanns Tubal Cain 3 106 5:40 6

1883 Commotion.... Panic 4 126 5:26 fi

1884 Le Grand Epigram 3 110 5:26X 7

1855 Commotion Panic 6 131 5:26k 8

1866 Matchlock Musket- 3 110 5:43X 5

NOTES.

Mr. White was the heaviest winner at the meeting. He
won £2,205 19s, made up principally of the St. Leger and
Champion Stakes winnings.

The famous New Zealand mare, Lady Emma, has been
relegated to the stud.

At Elsterwick Park, Stretton, the rider of Tommy, in the
trotting match against Scrubber, was disqualified for life for
deliberately pulling the horse at the back of the course.
Tommy was disqualified for a similar period.

In the Sydney Cup handicap, two miles, run on 12th inst.,
at Eandwick. Malua was the top weight at 145 pounds.
Matchlock, the winner of the Champion Stakes, was handi-
capped at 118 pounds. There are 55 nominations.

Matchlock, the winner of this year's Champion Stakes,
belongs to the low and lengthy division, standing only about
15.1 hands, but is built upon most symmetrical lines.

Old Commotion is doing slow work again at Flemington,
and the Sportsman says it is quite on the cards that the grand
old son of Panic will yet have an opportunity of asserting his
supremacy over Malua.

Cyclops, who made such a big fight of it with Matchlock, in
the Champion Stakes, has only one eye.

Maid of Kentucky, a full sister toFoxhall, by King Alfonso,
dam Jamaica, was sold at the auction of Glenormiston stud,
in Australia, for 55 guineas. Mr. S. Gardiner was the pur-
chaser.

The Corinthian Welter Cup, one mile, on Australian cup
day, at Flemington, was won from a field of six by J. Whit*
tingham's chestnut horse Ironmaster, 6, by Tubal Cain, dam
Coquette, carrying 160 pounds, and doiug the mile in 1 :45^ .

Hon. W. A. Long's chestnut lilljMaddelina by Xeckersgat,
dam Meg Merrilies, in her victory in the Sires' Produce
Stakes, for two-year-olds, three-quarters of a mile, at Flem-
ington, ran the distance in l:16fi carrying 119 lbs. Philip
Augustus, with 122 lbs. up, was beaten at the post.

Dr. W. W. Finley, of St. Louis, Mo., has purchased
Belair (Ky.) Stock-farm: Three-year-old bay filly Cun
by Belmont, dam Bertha by Harold; yearling bay r; i
tura by Onward, dam Bertha by Harold, and the 3
bay filly Irara by Strathmore, dam Ravenna by Prince

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April 24

Maryland Jockey Club Amendments.

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Maryland
Jockey Club, held on the 10th inst., rules 51 and 58 were
amended so as to read as follows:

RULE 51. —WEIGHING IX.

Erery jockey must, immediately after pulling up, ride his
horse to the place of weighing, and there dismount, after
obtaining permission of the judge, and be weighed by the
clerk of the scales; provided, that if a jockey be prevented
from riding to the place of weighing, by reason of accident or
illness, by which he or his horse is disabled, he may walk or
be carried to the scales. _

If a jockey does not weigh in, or is short of weight, or is
guilty of any fradulent practice with respect to weight or
weighing, or disniountsbeforeobtainingperniission.or touches
(except accidentally) any person or thing other than his own
equiuments, before weighing in, his horse may be disquali-
fied 'and he shall be fined, suspended, or ruled off, unless he
can'satisfy the judges that he was justified by extraordinary
circumstances. " . . .

It is optional for a jockey to weigh out or in with his bridle,
and the clerk of the scales shall allow one pound for a curb
or double bridle; but no weight shall be allowed for a snaffle
bridle unless it is put into the scales before the horse is led
away; and no whip, or substitute for a whip, shall be allowed
on the scales. .

If a horse run in a hood or clothing, it must be included m
the jockey's weight.

Horses not bringing their weight out, or within one pound
of it, shall be disqualified; but the judge shall make allow-
ance for overplus occasioned by rain or mud.

KULE 58. — SELLING RACES.

Any horse running for any race "to be sold," shall, if the
winner, be liable to be claimed for the selling price; and if it
is a condition of the race that the winner is to be sold by auc-
tion, the sale shall take place immediately after the race; and
two-thirds of any surplus over the selling price shall go to the
second horse, and one-third to the relief fund for sick and
disabled jockeys. If sold, the horse shall not leave the place
of sale until authorized by the Secretary to do so; and if the
horse be not paid for, or the Secretary be not satisfied with
the security, within a quarter of an hour, he may order the
horse to be put up a second time, and the purchaser at the
first sale shall be responsible for any deficiency arising from
the second sale. All other horses running to be sold may be
claimed for the selling price and the amount of the stakes or
parse by the owners of horses running in the race. Owners
of horses placed shall have priority of claim in the order of
their place's, and if the owners of two or more horses having
equal rights claim, they are to draw lots. The owner of the
winner has the last claim.

No person can claim more than one horse.

Every claim must be made to the Secretary within a quarter
of an hour after the race.

The price of every horse claimed or sold, or bought in, must
be paid to the Secretary, and an order be given by him for the
delivery of the horse.

In the case of a horse being claimed, if the price be notpaid
within one hour after the race, the claimant forfeits his right.
If none of the other persons entitled accept the horse, the
owner may insist on the first claimant taking and paying for it.

If a horse walk over for a selling race, he shall not be liable
to be sold unless the whole of the added money be given, and
in that case any surplus shall go to the race fund.

April, 1886. C. Wheatley, Secretary.

The English Jockey Club.

The annual meeting of the Jockey Club will be held at
Newmarket in the Craven Meeting.

The Stewards will bring forward their report on selling
races.

notices of motion.

By the Stewards — In consequence of the frequency of com-
plaints addressed personally to handicappers by owners who
are dissatisfied with the weight allotted to their horses, to
move the following as a substitute for the last paragraph
of Rule S — Any person making a complaint personally to any
official shall be liable to a fine. All complaints shall be made
in writing to the Stewards, who, if they shall consider them
either frivolous or unwarranted, will inflict a fine on the
complainant.

By the Stewards — "That apprentices riding for the stable
to which they are apprenticed be allowed 5 pounds in all
weigh t-for-age races until they have won three races." To
add to Rule 36 — "On a dead heat for a match, the match is
off; or, if run over again, it is a fresh match." To alter Rule
44 (iv.) to be a part of Bule 10, as follows, the alterations
being in italics — (iv.) Conditions of a race referring to allow-
ances to the produce of untried horses or mares extend only
to those horses or marcs whose produce have never won a
recognized race in any country which has been reported in the
Racing Calendar, and any such allowance must be claimed at
the time oj weighing .

By Mr. Craven — "No horse to be eligible to be handicapped
for any public race until he shall have run twice in Eugland
during the preceding six months of the racing season."

By Lord Cadogan — In view of the excessive charge made
for jockeys, to move to alter Rule 54, by increasing the fees
payable to winning and losing jockeys, such increased fees
to cover all charges by jockeys, for which owners will be liable
under the Rules of Racing. Rule 54 (par. 1) as amended to
read as follows: — "In the absence of special agreement, the
fee to a winniug jockey shall be — guineas, and to a losing
jockey — guineas, and no further charge shall be allowed."

By Mr. Lowtker — To move as a substitute for Lord Cado-
gau's proposed alteration of Rule 54 — "That the scale of
jockey's expenses, and the manner in which the same shall
(in the absence of special agreement) be apportioned amongst
their employers, be referred to the Stewards for considera-
tion."— Racing Calendar.

The Canadian Sportsman of April 16th has its front page
taken up with a cut of the California racer Raven, by Mon-
day, out of Camilla Urso by Lodi. The black horse was
taken east by Mr. Henry Schwartz in 1879, and at the close
of the season was sold. He is now owned by Mr. T. H. Love,
Redbank Farm, Montreal, Quebec, and is used for stock
purposes, Raven was foaled in 1875, and is 15. 3 hands high
and weighs 1,100 pounds.

^

John Dupee Jr., of Chicago, has sent a three-year-old, filly
b; Nutwood, dam the dam of Don Cossack, to be bred to
Director, 2:17, by Dictator. A. W. Longley, of Chicago, has

nt to the same burse a brown mare by Monroe Chief, and a
Utckmare by Mambrino Patchen, out of the dam of Black
<_Ioud. Director's book is rapidly filling, and of the beBt
mares in the country.

A Horse Educator.

The New York Times of April 20th says: Cosmopolitan
Hall was transformed into the liviest sort of a hippodrome
last evening. Rarey's brute force in breaking horses and the
somewhat similar method of Hamilton & Rockwell, though
more humane, and Wagner's crude attempts, were eclipsed in
the work of one Gleason, who styles himself a "horse educa-
tor." A magnificieut English stallion, fifteen hands high,
whose owner said no one ever yet had been able to mount
his back, was led in loose without harness and bridle. Glea-
son entered the pen with a whip. The horse looked sur-
prised at a visitor 'and attempted to bite and kick him, but
both efforts failed, and the whip snapped sharply about the
hind legs of the animal. Gleason stood firmly on his feet,
and repeatedly said "Come here." When the animal moved
toward him, all was well; if he turned away, crack went the
whalebone, and the stallion's feet shot into the air, only to
get a couple more cuts. The buttof the whip wenttowardhis
nose when the horse behaved; the lash flew when he turned
away. In three minutes Gleason had the horse following
him like a dog. Gleason succeeded in completely subduing
three vicious animals, among them a brother of the famous
trotter Clingstone, who one week ago chewed and kicked his
keeper to death, and a short time before chewed another man's
hand off. He was brought here from Montreal Sunday. In
one minute, by the use of the whip and pistol — the latter
fired to frighten the animal — Gleason was able to approach
and caress him.

♦

T. D. Hodgens has imported to Canada the highly bred
colt Newcourt, formerly Penury, 3, by The Miser, dam Prin-
cess Charles, she by Prince Charlie, now at Elmendorf, Ken-
tucky. The Miser was never trained, owing to an accident,
but is very well bred, being by Hermit, dam La Belle Helene
by St. Albans, he by Stockwell, out of Bribery.

Princess, dam of Royal Hampton who won the Lincoln-
shire Handicap recently, is the property of August Belmont
and is now in Kentucky. She was imported in 18S2 when
in foal to Doncaster. Her produce to him is Prince Leopold,
who has not yet been trained on account of his gigantic size,
but he may be seen on our turf this year.

George Kinney won $64,660 in Iris four years of racing,
divided: As a two-year-old, § 17, 700; at three years, $42,935;
at fonr years, $2,200; at five years, S1.S25. The DwyerB
received $10,000 for him, when they sold him to Capt. J. L.
Harris, of the Hurstbourne stable.

A gentleman who recently saw Freeland work at Memphis
with Swiney says he did nothing very fast until the finish.
On adjourning to his stable he found the conqueror of the
Dwyer Bros.' pet with his legs in the inevitable tub of hot

water.

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The American horse Sachem, carrying 152 lbs., was
unplaced to Carmelite, 151, and Frigate, 167, at Liverpool on
the 28th ult., in the Sefton steeplechase, in which he fell.
Fifty to one was hia price before starting.

A fresh out-sider in Aughrim by Xenophin, out of Lash-
away, who won the Nursery Handicap at the Cnrragh (Octo-
ber) meeting, appears in the Derby betting at 1.000 to 15.

The spring meeting at New Orleans, La., will open on the
26th inst., and continue to and including the 1st of May.

YACHTING.

Pacific Yacht Club-

Commodore Philip Caduc, of the Pacific Yacht Club, haB
issued the following orders relative to the opening day of the
season, which is to-day .

OPENING DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1886.

Orders No. 1. — The. Pacific Yacht Club Squadron will
assemble off Club House, Old Saucelito, on Saturday, April
24th, 1886, between the hours of 12 and 1 o'clock p. m.
Yachts will dress ship at 1 o'clock p. m.

Yachts will observe gun tire from Flag Ship for hauling
down and hoisting colors at sundown and at 8 a. m.

Philip Caduc, Commodore; W. R. Melville, Secretary.

Orders No. 2. — The Pacific Yacht Club Squadron will
assemble off the Club House at Saucelito on Sunday morn-
ing, April 25th, at 10 A. m.; at 10:45 a preparatory gun will
be tired, and at 11 a. m. a second gun will be fired, at which
signal the yachts will get under way.

On leaving Saucelito the yachts will sail in line, following
the movements of the Commodore until the stake boat off
Hunter's Point is passed, when the squadron will try rate of
sailing back to stake boat off Fort Point.

All stake boats to be passed on starboard hand.

Time and time allowance will be calculated from Hunter's
Point to Fort Point stake boats.

Distance over course, nine and one-half miles.

A handsome Pennant, 60 feet in length, will be presented
to the winning yacht by Messrs. Simpson and Fisher.

Philip Caduc, Commodore; W. R. Melville, Secretary.

ATHLETICS.

Eintracht Verein, Turn Section.

The Turn section of the Eintracht Verein has prepared a
programme for a visitors' night, which will be given Tuesday
evening, April 27th. The exercises will be under the direc-
tion of Mr. R. Jentzsch.

Vaulting on horse by the first class under leadership of Mr.
E. A. Kolb; horizontal bar by the Becond class; rings by a
picked class; high jumping from tramboline board by a
picked class; foil exercise by Messrs. Ranke and Dallman,
and Ranke and Hagenkamp; rapier by Messrs. Bessing and
Dallman. Boxing by W. A. Lean and Cohen of the senior
class, and by Wheeler and Zehender of the junior class.
«•>

Acme Athletic Club-

The Acme Club of Oakland gives a Bparriug exhibition at
its rooms, corner of Twelfth and Harrison streets, on next
Tuesday evening, April 27th.

The instructor in boxing is Professor Walter Watson, of
the Olympic Club, and the Professor will take over to Oak-
land a draft from the more advanced of the Olympic pupils.

The entertainment promisee to be very interesting, and
should be largely attended.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire tnddam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

In a pleasant letter, Mr. W. C. Kennerly, famous as '""Old
Dominion, ''remarks incidentally of Guy, the sire of Mr. H. R.
Brown's young pointer, "Hon. John S. Wise says that Guy
reminds him both in appearance and in his field work more
of Vandevort's Don than any dog he ever saw, and he con-
siders Don the greatest pointer he ever saw."

Mr. Kennerly also notes that he is soon to ship to Mr.
Brown another bitch pointer, also by Guy-Fern, to replace
that one which recently died. In speaking of the matter he
says, "There is something a little singular in these Guy-Fern
puppies. In each litter all of the bitches are large, taking
after Guy who is a sixty pound dog, and all of the dog pups
are small, after the dam whose weight does not exceed forty
pounds when very fat. The bitches of the present litter —
four — now (April 15th) five weeks old, are fully double the
size of the three dogs, though they are all as sprightly and
healthy and handsome as can be. I will mate Fern with
some other dog next time and see if I can't change that pro-
ceeding."

Wherever known Vandevort's Don seems to be regarded as
an uncommonly good dog, and the indorsement of Mr. Wise
is but an added compliment to those passed upon the pointer
by good judges the country over.

We are not informed as to the number of visits to Don
which have been made since his services were offered, but of
this we are sure, viz., that local owners of fairly good bitches
are making a great mistake in not breeding to him while he is
in his prime.

Setter fanciers will note with pleasure the whelping of
Topsy to Regent.

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Whelps.

Lieut. J. B. Barber's English setter Topsy by Dan — Sybil,
whelped April 17, 1S86, nine — six dogs — to Regent by Royal
Duke — Gift. All black, white and tan.

For Sale.

Pure English setter puppies by Regent — Topsy. Apply to
J. B. Barber, 410 Sacramento St., San Francisco.

Cockers.

Elsewhere in the paper Mr. M. P. McKoon advertises about
cocker spaniels, and fanciers may profit by correspondence
with him. For snipe shooting there can be no handier or
better dog than the yapping, alert little cocker, and the state-
ment has often been made that they were well adapted to
quail hunting in heavy brush. Mr. McKoon sends us photo-
graphs of several of his dogs, among them Colonel Stubbs,
Captain and Jet. If the animals are half as handsome
aslhe pictures, they must be beauties.
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ChaUensre Doe Pood.

Pittsbtjkgh, Pa., March 19, 18S6.

We, the undersigned exhibitors at the recent Pittsburgh
bench show of dogs, having seen our dogs fed with the Chal-
lenge Dog Food, do not hesitate to pronounce it the finest
food for dogs that we have ever seen used at any bench show:

H. W. Lacy, handling 30 dogs; B. F. Lewis, handling 24
dogs; George H. Hill, Miami Kennels, handling 17 dogs;
Alex. M. Hughes, Supt. Buena Vista Kennels, handling 15
dogs; Mrs. C. E. White; R. J. Sawyer; H. B. Hanford; John
Fawcett, dog trainer; J. H. Phelan, Manager Graphic Ken-
nels; R. Gibson; Elmer E. Shaner; A. C. Kraeser, owner of
5 dogs; Dan O'Shea, owner of 15 dogs; Pittsburgh Kennel
Club; S. L. Boggs; H. E. Chubb, handling 3 dogs; C. J. Men-
ken; Hans Krause; W. C. Meyer; J. O. H. Denny; Joseph
Lewis, handling 18 dogs; George Will, owner of o dogs; A. C.
John, owner of 2 dogs; Glencoe Collie Kennels; H. Handel,
owner of 10 dogs.

[The Challenge Food alluded to is that advertised by Mr.
E. T. Allen, 416 Market St., and the indorsement could not
well be stronger. — Ed.]

Sporting Dors in America.

I have always read with interest anything auent doggies
from the pea of Arnold Burges, and I was pleased to rind
that your readers were to have the benefit of his experience
about sporting dogs in America. You will, therefore, under-
stand how unpleasant it must be for me to have to express
not only my surprise but my disgust at the unmerited and
unjust attack that gentleman makes on Irish setters, for
instead of being fair and impartial in his comparison of the
different breeds of setters, he is evidently a most one-sided
partisan, and had he been paid to crack up the Llewellins, ha
could not advocate their claims to superiority more strenu-
ously than he has done. But what I want to know is, why
Mr. Burges goes out of his way to state the following gross
libel on my favorite breed! He 6ays, "they are notoriously
headstrong," "frequently deficient in nose, pointing instinct,
or staunchness." This statement makes my gorge rise, and
1 really wonder how any one with such little experience of
thoroughbred Irish setters, as Mr. Burges evidently possesses,
could dare to pen such a false indictment as this. He essays
to prove hiB statement by saying that "within the last fifteen
years importations have been made from noted foreign ken-
nels of the best representatives of the three great divisions
of setters that money could buy." Now, I make bold to assert
that this statement is utterly incorreot, as far as regards Irish
setters, and I challenge Mr. Burges to prove it. I readily
admit that money has been spent lavishly both on Llewellins
and Laveracks by our transatlantic cousins, but I aa readily
deny that money has ever been lavished to any extent in the
endeavor to procure the best specimens of the Irish, so as to
give them anything like a fair chance of competing with the
other breeds. No doubt there are a number of so-called Irish
setters in America. I say advisedly so-called Irish setters,
inasmuch aB color is the only property of the breed they pos-
sess. I happened to spend some years of my life at Queens-
town, where I had an opportunity of seeing and taking stock
of the class of Irish setters sent to America, and no doubt a
large proportion of the setters of Mr. Burges's experience
would be the descendants of this motley collection, and this
being the case, I do not wonder at the result of his experi-
ence of their sporting qualities; but I contend that the thor-

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oughbred Irish setter is the equal if not the superior of any
setter livingfor nose, pace, stamina, staunchness and docility.
They are as easily broken as any setter of any breed, and I
venture to think that my experience on this head will bear
favorable comparison with that of Mr. Barges. I contend
further that if the time and money lavished on the Llewellins
had been spent in developing the grand qualities of the Irish,
they could hold their own in the front rank of sporting dogs,
as I am convinced they do even now. Does Mr. Burges know
his countryman "Montclare"? I need scarcely ask, but I do
ask, has not "Montclare" proved conclusively from the records
of field trials that the Irish in proportion to their numbers
hold no place to be despised? This gentleman has the best
representatives of the breed in America, he has battled for
them long, and his reward has been that he has succeeded in
lowering the colors of the favored Llewellin more than once,
though, as he writes to me, "an Irish must more than ivin to
get a place at one of our Field Trials." This, I regret to say,
is my experience also; but despite this, there lies at my feet
this moment a little Irish bitch, named Aveline, wbich has
proved her superiority over Llewellins at the last Kennel
Club Derby, and which, with her large, intelligent, speaking
eyes, bids me hurl back on every calumniator the unjust
attacks made upon her race. — Cor. Kennel Revieio, London.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mo and.

The only official shoot at Shell Mound last Sunday was
the regular monthly medal contest of C Company, Second
Artillery. Fred. A. Kuhls won the champion medal; Lieut.
Wilbern, first-class medal; J. Ringer, second-class, and Mr.
Tobin, the third-class medal.

Captain H. Stettin, with a number of members of the Ger-
man Fusileers, did some excellent work at the short range
witb their Mauser rifles.

Several of the National's Club tried their guns at the double
distance, making the following records:

Snook 200 yards— 4 44444544 5—42

500 yards— 5 43545455 5—45-87

DIers 200yards— 4 24455454 5—43

500 yards— 5 43444554 5—43-86

Pembroke 200yards — 4 44444545 5-43

500 yards-4 54445443 3-40—83

Ruddock 200yards— 3 46334344 3—36

500 yards— 5 45534544 4—43—79

Poulter 200 yards— 4 55454434 4—42

500 yards— 4 32533245 5—36—78

C. F.Waltham, in a double string at the two ranges, made
the following 90-per cent, record:
Waltham ... 200 yards— 4 444454445444554554 4—86

£00 yards— 6 556454654654554455 5—94—180

Ed. Hovey fired four strings with his Sharps-Borchardr,
and without any sights ruled off the annexed 92-per cent,
record at the short distance:

Hovey 200 yards— 5 56455555 5—49

544544545 5—45

554554641 4—45

544445554 5—45—184

The shooting festival under the direction of the California
Schuetzen Club at Schuetzen l'ark on Sunday last, was a suc-
cess in every particular. The affair netted $275 for the fam-
ily of the lateAlvis Schneider, and while the gentlemen were
contributing their dollars to this worthy charity they had all
the pleasure desirable from doing a good deed. James Stan-
ton made the best score of the day — 72 rings out of a possi-
ble 75. Philo Jacoby made 71, as proxy, and also got the
last bull's-eye of the day, the prize of which he donated to
the widow and orphans. H. C. Smith made a good 70, which
was a ticket that several others obtained. A feature of the
day was an exact tie by Jacoby and Strecker on 68.

The Trustees of Alameda have extended the time for clos-
ing Schuetzen Park Rifle Range until May 15th.

Seattle.

The second match between rifle teams of theTacoma Guard
aEd Company D, of Seattle, was won by the Tacomans by a
score of 398 to 384. The first match was also won by the
Tacoma team by a score of 407 to 391. The contests were
for the mere honor of victory, and result in according the
championship to the Tacoma Rifiesmen. The scores below
given are the best, each out of a possible 500 points at 200
yards range.

COMPANY J>.

Hnmmell...4 33634035 4—34

Smith 444 34 5444 3—39

Anderson.. .3 44444443 4—38
Noonan ....544533325 5—39

Clark 4 43454434 4-39

Cowden.... 344434345 6-39
Dam 3 444444434

TACOMA RIFLE TEAM.

Box 4 45444445 5—43

Bell 445544444 4—42

Mullen 444444444 5—41

Armstrong. 445535444 3—41

Mead 4 43444443 4—38

Everett 444334405 4—35

Taylor 544655444 3-43

Wills 2 54344444 4-38

Tedeman. ..433454344 3—37
Morse 444453443 5—40

Total 398

Keagle 3 43442434 4—35

Argens 4464 4 5453 4—42

Edwards. ...6 44454434 4-41

Total 384

At the Deutsche Schuetzen Club's monthly medal and
prize shooting at Harbor View Park, the following was the
result: First medal — Mr. Robertson, 397 points; second Mr.
Schmit, 386; third, Mr. Lehmus, 344, First and last best
shot — medal by Mr. Schmit. Schmit— first, 25; last, 23.
First prize — Mr. Schmit, 72 points; second, Mr. Leo Klotz,
68; third, Mr.Cauffung, 64; fourth, Mr. Robertson, 63; fifth,
Mr. Klare, 61; sixth, Mr. Fabian, 54.

A sweepstake match of 100 shots each with military rifles
has been made between James Stanton, Adolph Strecker arjd
J. Utschig. ^^^^^____^____

TRAP.

San Bruno.

A free-for-all wing shoot will be given at San Bruno, on
May 2, 1886, California State Sportsmen's Association rules
to govern. At 25 live birds, ground traps. Entrance $25; two
purses, 60 and 40 per cent. A bird shot at on the ground
with the first barrel is "no bird", 12-gauge guns placed at 28

yards.

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Mr. E. A. Roberts, formerly a resident of Grass Valley, is
at present residing in this city. He will remain until the
walking is better, when he expects to stroll quietly to his
former home by way of San Jose, as he does not swim well
enough to justify an attempt to reach Oakland directly.

4*.

The Occidental Club shoots to-morrow at Blanken's Six-
Mile House, at 12 live birds, 21 yards rise, plunge traps, one
barrel, C. S. S. A. rules to govern. Shooting begins at 1
o'clock P. M.

Several well-known shots from Kansas City, Cincinnati, and
other eastern cities, are floating about the State, and will in
all probability take part in the San Bruno meeting ou May 2d.

The California Wing Shooting Club holds its regular
monthly meeting at San Bruno on the second Sunday in May,
which will be May 16th.

ROD.

The followers of St. Peter are a long way behind him just
now. The apostle usually had good luck, which canuot be
said of any local fisherman. Out-going trains on Saturday
afternoon last carried many rods and not fewer fishers. The
baskets weighed little more on the following evening.

The creeks produced really nothing worthy of note, what
fish were taken being so small as to be hardly worth cleaning.

Crystal Springs Lake was opened for the season on April
15th, and Mr. Lawrence's comfortable home at the lake was
crowded on Saturday by bass fishermen. A norther blew all
day Sunday, and the water was so muddy from recent rains
that fishing was at a discount. Some few caught the limit
in number, but the bass averaged small, not more than eight
or nine inches, although a few fish of a pound were lifted out
of the wet.

Mr. W. H. Peckham made rather the best catcli in size,
though Mr. Dick Brooks quite distanced all competitors in
count. Messrs. Ohm and Fred Osborn did not happen to
find good ground, and got few fish. Frank La Coste, John
Bergez and friend filled their baskets by persistent efforts.
Messrs. Daltou and Jackson also had some exciting sport,
the former, after two or three hours' fishing without return,
diving into the lake, to try and grab some small bass. Mr.
John Lemmer, as usual, had fair luck. Captain Johnson
and Chas. Dall had rather more fun than the others, but only
ordinary success in fishing. The most successful were those
who visited the rocky points at the lower end of the lake, and
fished from the shore with worm and shrimp.

Several of the fishermen were using a new sort of line in-
troduced by Mr. W. H. Peckham, a French-made, braided
silk with a core, an elegantly made, smooth, free-running
line, and both fine and strong, not water-proofed and appar-
ently not needing it, as several were shown which had been
in use for months without deterioration.

Mr. E. T. Allen informs us that the demand for rods and
tackle of good quality, is greater than ever before, and even
without the information we should judge such to be the fant
after seeing the bustle about his place of business, and the
great quantities of fishing material in process of packing.

And the samemaybe said of Messrs. Clabrougb and Golcher.
For the beginning of the season they brought from New York, a
vast quantity of flies, lines, rods, etc., but have been com-
pelled already to reduplicate their orders, particularly for
split bamboo rods and higher-priced tackle.

Part of the increase in sales is probably due to the great
number of tourists attracted to California by low fares, but
a good deal may be attributed to the increasing number of
devotees to Dame Juliana's favorite pastime.

We have been greatly interested in editing the article
' 'Recoiled ions of a fishing trip, by Petronella, " which
appears elsewhere. The happy combination of rare descrip-
tive power, with keen philosophic insight and wide acquain-
tance with the literature of angling, as well as the ever occur-
ring touches of delicate fancy, make the article not only
valuable, but most racy and interesting. We could never
hope for forgiveness if we revealed even the sex of the
writer, and must be content with the remark that she is
not a man. The name chosen, the feminine of Peter,
implies her devotion to one phase of the many-sided char-
acter of that passionate old fisherman, whose ability, with a
little more faith, to walk dryshod upon the water, has been
the envy of every bedraggled wader since. But we must
refrain or we shall go on and be telling all about her living
in San Francisco, on a hill side overlooking Black Point and
the bay, with a royal hnsband to appreciate her every quaint
conceit, and a little golden-haired daughter growing into a
carnirieation of the brilliancy and graces of both immediate
ancestors.

A peculiarity of the article will impress readers. In parts
it is evident the writer rested, and lookiug up to some other
asked, "Now how was it when we did so and so?" and her
companion has put down "Sport with Rod and Gun" and
reeled off a five-minutes yarn which has been jotted down
verbatim by the composer and is passed for highly original
matter. The article evidently should be credited to "Petron-
ella," and another, and we hope very soon to receive an
article from "Petronella" solus.

Recollections of a Fishing Trip.

[By Petronilla.]
"I love such mirth as does not make friends ashamed to look upon
one another next morning; nor men that cannot well bear it, to repent
the money they spend when they he warmed with drink; and take
this for a rule, you may pick out Biich times and buco companies,
that you may make yourselves merrier for a little than a great deal of
money; for*'It is the company, and not the charge, that makes the
feast:' and such a companion you pro7e, I thank you for it."

Izaak Walton

Dame Juliana Berners, in her quaint, little book, written
before fly-fishing had outgrown its infancy, says that the
cause of a merry spirit in man is his joy in honest sports
and games that bring no after repentance.

It cannot be doubted that the merry and sensible Dame
was right, particularly when Bhe placed angling chief among
the sportB in which a man could joy with benefit to bis spirit.

In choosing Dame Juliana as authority for supporting my
own ideas, I may be accused of going to a great distance and
bringing in a small catchj but my admiration for a woman
who could make of herself so practical and keen-sighted an
angler as she did, outweighted greater considerations and
gave me courage to cite her views. For, although, I am a
bachelor past thirty, and try, in consequence, to have as few
hobbies as possible lest I become disagreeable to my friends,
the subject of women indulging in such out-door sports as
fishing is decidedly a hobby with me, and some years ago
I made the firm resolve never to marry a woman who would
not fish a stream by my side. I think I am right about it
too. Certainly, from Dame Juliana's standpoint, I am. For
it must, in every way, be as good for a woman's spirit
as for a man's that she joy in sport from which springs no
after repentance. Feeling as I do on this subject, nothing
gives me more satisfaction than to Bee one of my friends
bound for a choice fishing haunt, accompanied by some lady

member of his family. But, of all the men I know, my friend
Taylor suits me most completely in this respect. Every
summer he is sure to think up a sister or a cousin who has
not had an over-merry twelve month, and to contrive some
way of getting her out among the redwoods. Sometimes he is
rather sly about it, though, and once in awhile snaps up
a fellow of my methodical stamp quite unawares. It was
so when we made arrangements to go ou our fishing trip
to Boulder Creek, in the Santa Cruz mountains, about the
middle of June, 1884. No mention did he make of ladies up
to the last moment; and I must confess to a feeling of un-
pleasant surprise, in spite of ray theories, when he introduced
me to his sister and her cousin, while we were crossing the
ferry. But as he made haste to explain that they were to go
with us and become out-and-out anglers, 1 saw much pleas-
ure in prospect and became reconciled. Of his sister, whom,
forsake of the good old times when Walton fished the streams
of "Merrie England" we will call Chloris, as a scientific
angler, I had my doubts from the first. She seemed to show
a lack of the sportsman's instinct. There was a far-away look
in her full, gray eyes, when we talked of rods and flies, tackle
and casting, that presaged a want of interest in future fishing.
And when she looked backed at San Francisco, covered with"
its usual cowl of summer fog, and compared it to a gray friar
crouched by the sea, I lost all hope. There was something
in the speech that made it impossible for me to think of her
as speculating on the relative merit of Hackles, Junglcocks
and Hare Lugs.

As I looked at her more closely my first impression deep-
ened, and this old description, "The lining of her appareil
(which is herselfe) is farre better than outsides of Tissew:
for though she be not arraied in the spoile of the silk-worme,
she is deckt in innoceocy, a farre better wearing," came
suddenly into my mind. I am bound to confess that the
sentiment of it was far enough from fishing, but we cannot
always be held accountable for involuntary thoughts.

Of the other lady whom, also in memory of the good old
times, we will call Kenna, there seemed more hope. She
was a grand creature of the blonde type, with a perfect
physique and clear, well-cut features. While we talked of
fishing, her large blue eyes brightened and glowed until they
looked like living sapphires, arid her fair cheek took on a
deep flush of excitement as though she scarce could wait to
reach the mountain streams.

Altogether we were a merry party, and boarded the little
South Pacific Coast train, that runs through Alameda, with
many a laughing jest. Once well out of that healthful
suburb of immersive proclivities, whose neat houses looked
so attractive in the morning sunlight, our spirits rose still
higher. And not even the salty dreariness of the Alvarado
marBhes, or the odorous pungency of a large field of onions
in the near neighborhood of San Jose, could make us feel that
earthly disagreeables had any place in our lot.

San Jose left well behind, the train began to labor up the
mountain. That we were making au ascent was, at first,
scarcely perceptible; but soon, houses became rarer and wild-
wood thicker, and backward glances told to what a height
we had gone. After a short time, the coquettish Los Gates,
tripping merrily down the mountain-side, gave us now and
then a glimpse of its pleasant face through the closely plaited
undergrowth. At sight of it both Chloris and I exclaimed
"Bret Harte J" And we talked for some time of how grace-
fully he had immortalized the pretty stream beside us, before
English smoke had clouded his remembrance of California.
Neither of us said so, but I think we both imagined the old
charcoal burner as still trying to realize his dreams in some
secret recess of the mountain. The great, deep canyons held
a wonderful charm for Chloris. She said they seemed to her
nature's type of rest after a desperate struggled As I followed
her glance to their seamed and broken sides and marked how
old scars were everywhere covered by new aud attractive
growths, it brought to my mind the way in which a human
character will sometimes develop virtue close upon some spot
from which sin has been wrenched.

In the meantime, on, on we sped, and the canyons grew
wilder and deeper, the redwoods taller and of broader girth,
and everything we passed more expressive of Nature's free
reign. Soon we caught glimpses of the silvery San Lorenzo,
noticed the clearness of the water and the ease with which
we could see the shining white pebbles of its bed, and
augured well from it.

Rapidly now we plunged onward, and closer about us came
the forest growth, uutii, almost before we could believe our-
selves safely out of San Francisco, we were getting off the
train at Felton. The railroad did not then, as now, thrust
its busy, iron nose as far as Boulder Creek, and we had still
a stage ride of seven miles before us. More than that it was
mid-day, and we felt the necessity of honoring one of the
Felton hotels with our appetites, which were well sharpened
by the long ride. But the flies, or the melancholy appear-
ance of a lonely pickle, or the fierce glances of the dark-eyed
waiter who looked as if he had served as caterer for a band
of pirates, caused us to eat with indelicate haste and made
us long for Boulder Creek. There were no laggards in the
party when the stage drove up about half an hour later.
Each one scrambled in as though life depended upon it, and I
heaved a sigh of relief when the driver cracked his whip and
made the four, wiry little horses plunge forward. Safely
clear of the outskirts of Felton town, we could once more
feel the grandeur of the mountain scenes. To our right, a
comparatively open prospect accompanied us, with the San
Lorenzo in the foreground and well-wooded mountains in
the distance, but on the left for some way a natural wall
shut off all view of the forest. The road was broad enough
in places for teams to pass, and large loads of shakes, shin-
gles and boards often went by us. The teamster, if a Span-
iard, always saluted our driver with "Buenas dias, Amigo."

As the wall on the left began to lower and to give us a more
extended view, we wei-e all shocked at the wanton waste of
redwood timber apparent on every side- Chloris, especially,
mourned the wounded mouarebs, and drew our attention to
the slender madronos which stood as fresh and unharmed as
though fire had never been near them. But nothiug could
make us serious for very long, and Taylor was soon singing
snatches of college song, and quizzing the driver about the
oldest inhabitant, while I laughed at every suggestion of a
joke and tried to turn out one or two of my own, but was
promptly silenced by the ladies, who said they had left San
Francisco to escape such inflictions. Kenna's interest was,
on a sudden, thoroughly roused by a shingle mill iu full blast,
and she expressed the opinion that an original individual
lived there, because the porch of the shanty which served as
a kitchen aud dining-room was decorated with many-colored
tin canB. Our curiosity vsas aroused by her remarks and w<>
made a note of the mill as a good place to visit.

Very soon, now, came evidences that we were nei
town; we passed a cabin or two and some women 1
roadside. Suddenly we dashed into what seemed tn
whirlpool of small houses, dirty children aDd yelpiu-
but Taylor informed me it was the town of San I on
inwardly marveled at his great modesty in not say;
but made no comment. It was more than pleasant to leave-

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he little town behind and plunge again into the redwoods.

Our ride was almost over now, and we sped swiftly across
the bridge that spanned Boulder Creek, and drew up in front
of a low, white house with a broad porch, which, I felt, was
our destination. Both ladies expressed delight at the clean-
liness everywhere apparent, and I looked about me. I saw
that the hotel was in a belt of unscarred timber, with Boulder
Creek on one side and another stream — almost shut out of
sight by a flume on its near bank— in front. The prospect
pleased me.

Our host proved to be a man of good heart and simple,
kindly ways. He welcomed Taylor, who was an old friend,
with great cordiality, and by a simple shake of the hand and
a few words made us all feel at home. The house was full,
but to our great delight, a four-room cottage on the hillside
was turned over to U3, and there we speedily made our way
to free ourselves from the dust of travel, and arrange tackle
for the nest day's sport. When the dinner-bell sent forth its
welcome summons, none of us were long in answering, and
the first glimpse cf the dining-room rejoiced our hearts.
There were no flies, and the redwood boughs which had been
fixed in the fireplace and above the pictures gave forth a spicy
odor that added more to the dinner than all the highly
seasoned dishes that ever haunted the brain of a French cook.
Not even the presence, at our table, of an amateur photo-
grapher iu the person of a member of one of the learned pro-
fessions from San Francisco, could make us feel that we
were not just in the right place. And the even-
ing that followed! I can lean back in my office-
chair, even now, and feel the charm that came with the
resinous breath of the redwoods and firs, the soft, gurgling
murmur of the waters, the faint mutterings of the insect
world, and the full harmony of that forest life. Each of us fell
under its witchery, and we spoke seldom and in low voices,
as if some magic spell which- we feared to break were thrown
around us. We said "good-right" early and softly, and from
after confidences slept better than ever m our lives before.
Morning had scarce dawned on the morrow when Taylor
cautiously aroused me. How I wish I could make every
overworked fellow-man feel the thrill that shot through me
as I jumped from bed, hurried into my fishing clothes, and
hastened out to breathe the morning air. It would be, to
him. inspiration, life and happiness all at once.

The evening had been solemnly beautiful; the morning
was keenly exhilarating. Odors that had then seemed to
steal over us in a soft, tender way, now came with a swift
rush, and moist sweetness that gave new joy to existence;
the waters lost all gentleness and added a sweeping sound to
their murmurs, and the whole scene appeared to contain a
new and greater element, as though it felt the first touch of
some quickening power. Taylor and I talked about the dif-
ferent emotions aroused by morning and evening, as we walked
across to the hotel to greet our host and get a cup of coffee.
Oar short breakfast quickly dispatched, each possessed him-
self of a small packet of lunch, took rod and basket, and went
h's way. We are both down-stream fishermen and preferred
to take different waters, so Taylor struck into the Lorenzo,
while I walked along Boulder Creek seeking enough distance
to give myself a fair day's sport. As I went leisurely along,
drinking in the fresh morning air, I marked the dainty tield-
flowers that grew by the wayside; the wild berries on their
rough bushes, and the chirping birdB thatmadetheir "nimble
pinions cut the fluid air." It was a scene that pushed evil
behind a man's back, and made him long for purity and peace.
As I rounded a turn, the sudden appearance of a deserted saw-
mill, tumbledown in aspect and dilapidated in condition,
gave me my first unpleasant sensation. But a glance down
into the creek with its quiet pools and fern-fringed banks,
brought me back to a comfortable state. A little further
along I came upon a lodge in the wilderness in the shape of a
small farm. I looked at it with interest, for I knew each foot
of the ground must have been cleared before a single seed or
cutting could have been planted. Everything seemed to be
ground well, and the old man on the porch of the home had
an Alexander Selkirk air that proclaimed him the one who
had thus reformed nature.

For some distance along Boulder Creek the trees have been
closely burned and cut away; so much so, in fact, as to leave
almost bare hillsides in many places. Before the first beams
of sunlight touched these hillsides they had a desolate, sad
appearance, but afterward the warm glow seemed to cover up
their mortal wounds, as a smile on an otherwise sad face takes
away the deep expression of heart sorrow. Still, improved
as they appeared by the early sunlight, 1 was pleased that
the course of the stieam made me leave them far behind, and
took me again into deep forest stillness. When I had reached
what seemed to me a good point, I chose a clear pool and
made my first cast. I had a rise, and soon creeled two small
trout which did very well to christen my basket. I had
chosen a charming spot in which to begin my sport. Directly
opposite where I stood a large Azalea bush threw its budding
branches out over the water and touched, as with a pitying
hand, the green lichens that clung so tightly to the rock
beneath; great bunches of ferns, some delicate and rare,
others harder and common, grew on every side, and the creek
flowed between, now brightened by sunlight, now darkened
by shadow, but never forgetting to murmur its plaintive song.
It would be impossible to interpret the feelings "that possessed
me while I stood in that beautiful, lonely place with just a
broken disc of blue sky showing betweeu the tree-tops. "I
was for that time lifted above earth, and possessed joys not
promised in my birth." Boulder Creek comes honestly by its
name, for a more stony bed I never trod, and of the stream as
fishiDg ground I cannot speak in unqualified praise. At any
rate, I had not gone very far before I perceived that it was
pretty thoroughly fished. However, I managed to get fifteen
trout before noon, and as someof them were fair in size, I felt
moderately contented and ate my simple lunch with keen
relish. That done, I lighted a cigar, stretched myself out
under a low, spreading oak and dreamed delightful dreams,
wherein running streams and singing birds took active part.
My afternoon did not amount to much so far as sport
went, particularly as I drew near the hotel, so I
put up my tackle, gathered a great handful of ferns
for the ladies, and went iu early with about twenty
fish in my basket. Chloris and Kenna were sitting
on the porch as I came up. Kenna seemed delighted at the
sight of the little, speckled beauties lying so snugly in the
basket among broken bits of sweet fern; but Chloris said she
thought they would look much prettier in a stream. I told
her she would soon have a chance to judge, and sitting down
on the steps questioned them about their day. Without any
advice from either Taylor or myself they had hired a sober,
old horse and primitive dog-cart and taken quite a drive
along the Lorenzo. On their way home they had stopped
at a raspberry patch, bought a goodly quantity of berries,
picked some wild flowers, and finally reached the hotel with
a new bloom on their cheeks and a fresh joy in their hearts.
Chloris was deeply enthusiastic over the forest, and full of
^rief for the burnt redwoods. "They seem to me," she said,
'like so many of the world's grand characters whose hearts
£.re scarred by secret sin, and the slender, madrones seem I

like others who are not good for very much and yet pass
through the world unscathed." "What an odd woman to
make trees utter parables," I thought on my way to the cot-
tage where Taylor soon joined me. He had had a day of
splendid sport and brought in fifty fish. His enthusiastic
praise of the Lorenzo made me long for another day, and I
questioned him about flies, tackle and other accessories with
relentless persistence. But a successful man can afford to be
gracious, and Taylor, with the courtesy of a true sportsman,
gave me all the information I wanted. He had done his best
work with a Yellow Professor and had gone but two miles.

Our dinner, with addition of trout and raspberries — the lat-
ter served with fresh, thick cream — was beyond all praise, and
the evening that followed perfect. We did not join the other
guests, but sat by ourselves and talked over the day, each
one relating an experience. "And now, to-morrow," said
Taylor, when he had finished a delightful accouut of his day,
"we must do something for our novices here; it will not do
to entirely forsake them." I thought, with regret, of the
Lorenzo, but could do nothingelse than acquiesce, so proposed
they should have their first lesson in fishing.

"O, that will be glorious," saidKenna, getting up in her ex-
citement.

"Do you think it will be 'glorious'?" I asked of Chloris.
"If the others do," she answered pleasantly.
So much settled, it was necessary for us to go over
to the cottage and make some preparations. Our one
trunk, two valises, and many packages of fishing-tackle
were in the room that had served the former occupant
as a kitchen. And when Chloris had lighted a lamp we all
went in there to join in the work of Boakiug leaders, and get-
ting fishing traps together. Kenna seemed to be well
acquainted with the various flies, and could pick out a
Coachman or Black Gnat with the readiness of a practiced
angler. Chloris' attention was chiefly attracted by some very
fine, hand-picked, imported gut. And she brought a sudden
seriousness upon us by asking if the startling tales of how it
was prepared were true. "That's a point I'm not anxious to
elucidate just now," said Taylor, with brotherly brusqueness.
"Supposing you go to bed and dream on it. Not even the
early bird must get ahead of us in the morning." Upon this
hint we separated for the night. Kenna looked a picture
when she appeared next morning. She wore a dark blue
bloomer-suit and broad-brimmed straw hat, and carried her
rod with an easy, natural grace that captivated at once. I
sympathized with Taylor in the strong glance of admiration
he cast upon her, but my eyes swept past and sought the
slender, dark-haired woman in the door-way, who held her
rod gingerly and seemed to be apologizing to creation in
general, and myself in particular, for appearing in such an
unusual costume.

"Let me take your rod and boots," I said, stepping to her
side.

"Thank you," she answered, evidently much relieved, and
blushing deeply.

At breakfast some unquiet spirit, which seemed to be
arranging my mental condition according to its own ideas of
fitness, prompted me to remark that it would never do for us
all to fish one stream. Taylor said he thought any stream in
the vicinity could stand it, but that it might prove satisfac-
tory to go in different directions.

"I would like very much to see more of the little creek in
front of the house," said Chloris. "Not the Lorenzo, but the
one that flows into it."

"O; Bear Creek," said Taylor.
"Yes."

"All right. You take Chloris and try that, will you ?" said
he, nodding to me. And Kenna and I will whip down the
Lorenzo. That's about fair."

"O, yes, that's fair," I answered without any show of
enthusiasm.

I must say, though, in justice to my friend, that no possible
arrangement he could have made would have proved entirely
satisfactory to me that morning. I was as uneven as a bale rope,
and somewhat inclined to be ill-tempered. I could recall no
fishing trip on which I had been subject to like sensations.
One moment I was vexed with Chloris that she did not show
the same eager enthusiasm as Kenna, and the next I reproved
myself for wishing her other than she was. On the whole I
was in a decidedly unpleasant frame of mind.

Chloris was a woman of sensitive nature and quick intui-
tion. She felt my mood at once and we walked some distance
on our way in silence. Then she looked up and said, timidly:
"I am so sorry I fell to your lot. You will have a very
stupid pupil. And they say blonde men like you are never
patient."

I replied that blonde men like me made good anglers, and
that that was an art requiring considerable patience. Then
I began a tirade against "they says" in general, and waxed
wroth concerning all people who believed in or quoted them.
But Chloris, refusing to be angpred, let the subject drop and
busied herself in gathering wild tulips, while I did more
thinking than talking. Although the different creeks at
this point bear a certain resemblance to one another, each
has some distinctive feature that gives it a special claim on
remembrance. I found the banks of Bear Creek wilder and
more precipitous than those of Boulder, and the roadway
narrower in consequence. The first part of our walk was up
a slight ascent, and we were obliged to go rather slowly.
However, I do not think it would have been possible to hurry
Chloris, who grew more full of eager inquiry with every for-
ward step into the forest. There was no need to mourn her
lack of enthusiasm now. Every simple thing, from a drop of
moisture to the carol of a bird, aroused it. Once as weneared
the brow of the hill we paused to listen, living sileuce, broken
now and then by the softened clang of a cow-bell, or the
flute-like trill of an oriole, reigned around us. We seemed,
for the moment, wrapped close in the embrace of nature; and
the tall, solemn redwoods that shut out our view on every
side were our companions and friends. I disliked to break
tht, spell, and my voice was quite low as I told Chloris we
would" try and find our way down to the creek. No easy
matter that, either, for the undergrowth was tall and thick,
and struck our faces in a spiteful way that made them tingle.
We went down quite rapidly, though, and were soon getting
ready for the sport. Chloris looked rather swallowed up in
her high rubber-boots, and handled her rod somewhat nerv-
ously; but I was in a better mood than when we started, and
could pass over little things with more grace.

There is, indeed, a rare charm about angling! From the
moment I got my rod firmly iu hand I was a new man. Truly,
I reflected, it is a sport full of present enjoyment and future
peace. But no sooner had I fixed myself iu this pleasant
frame of mind than the unquiet spirit which had controlled
my odd moments of late brought chaos again with this
thought: "Love for a woman, no matter how pure or true,
brings with it much vexation and a deep, underlyingsense of
pain."

"What a stupid, incongruous, untrue thing that is to leap
into a fellow's head," I said to myself, as I turned to £ive
Chloris her first lesson in casting. She was standing on a
broad boulder that had fixed itseif by the side of the Btream,

gazing intently at some lichens on a high wall of rock just
above us.

"What is your very serious thought?" I asked as I showed
her how to hold her rod and cast the line out so the flies
would rest lightly on the water.

"That the lichens are like the people of this world who
find only rocky resting places."

"Well, the lichens do better there than they would any-
where else; and perhaps the people you have in mind are the
same. Will yon be afraid if Igo down to the next pool?"
"No more than I would in a cathedral."
This was a satisfactory answer, and 1 went on. Just as I
had creeled a fine fish I heard a commotion in Chloris' neigh-
borhood and went back. She had hooked a beautiful half-
pound trout, and, like Ben Franklin's boy with the apples,
did not know what to do with him.

"Here, let me show you how to manage him," I said, wad-
ing up. After I had shown her bow to play and kill the
trout, 1 told her she must take him off. It was not a
pleasant task, 1 could see, but she controlled herself well,
and did as I directed.

"It's just the luck of a novice to christen a basket with
that kind of a catch," I said, laughing. "I don't believe any
one will get ahead of you to-day."

"Perhaps luck is a coquette who refuses to come when
most urged," she answered pleasantly.

"Perhaps," I assented, and after showing her how we
could both fish down the stream by taking alternate pools,
went back to my sport. Before noon eighteen nice trout lay
in my basket; but Chloris, after the first catch had not even
a glorious nibble. She was much steadier at casting than I
expected, although her line became tangled once or twice
with azalea and wild lilac. I am confident she tried to be
interested, and am equally confident that it was very hard
work, for her face brightened perceptibly when I proposed to
stop and eat lunch.

"I do not think I will fish this afternoon," she said when
we had finished. "My arms are very tired."

"To be sure they must be," I answered, at the same time
wondering how I could have been led to expect so much of
her. "What a thoughtless fellow lam! But do not go in.
It is ever so much better here. Let us stay."

"O, you can fish more, do not stop for me, I will find my
way." "Well, no, "I said, stretching myself out on the grassy
bank beside her. "I feel lazy and think it better not to move
again until time to go home." She urged me no further, but
took out a small diary and began to write. There was not a
more charming spot along the entire creek than where we
were; the undergrowth was less thick, particularly just back
of us, than at any other point, while the stream was quite
clear and full of hoydenish, little turns and falls that made it
seem a fit dwelling place for sprites and fairies. Once I
heard a rustling behind us, and looked up to catcb sight of
our knight of the camera taking a view in our near neighbor-
hood. My first impulse was to call him, but upon second
thought I desisted for fear he would eit down near us and
spoil the afternoon with his improbable fish stories. As it
was, the time slipped away like a dream, and the sweet inter-
change of thought between me and my companion was more
enchanting than anything that had ever come into my life
before. All too soon the long shadows began to fall, and we
turned our steps homeward. There was not much conver-
sation between us. Deep feeling silences speech. As we
neared the hotel I was somewhat surprised to see Taylor and
Kenna on the porch. Both looked wise and laughed as we
came up. "You seem tired Chloris; how many lish did you
get?" asked Kenna coming toward us. "One beauty," I
answered. "She did very well." The ladies went directly
to the cottage, while I sat down to look over the fish witb
Taylor. I noticed that he k?pt regarding me in a quizzical
way, and finally asked him "What the deuce was the matter."
"You're a nice angler, you are," he answered, laughing, "I
should think you would be quite fagged. Look here." With
that, to my astonishment and horror, he held up before me
the proof of a photograph of Chloris and myself by the creek.
It was taken from the back so her face was not visible, but
as Lhad stretched myself sideways, the more readily to look
in tier face, a pretty strong indication of my particular cast
of countenance was given.

"I'll punch that fellow into splinters!" I said hotly, pitch-
ing down my basket and tackle in disgust.

"Not so fast, my irate friend," answered Taylor. "That
fellow is by this time pretty far on his way to Santa Cruz,
and in your tired condition it would not pay to walk after
him."

I saw there was nothing for it except to stand Taylor's
banter, so I sat down again while he looked at the picture and
went on:

"I'm glad Chloris' face doesn't show. In that case I

should not dare hand it round, but now it will give us an

hours jolly sport at the club. I will call it 'The big Catch.' "

"O you'll play very smart," I said, getting up and walking

away.

I do not know whether Kenna said anything to Chloris
about the picture or not, but as she seemed very shy and
silent at dinner, and disappeared immediately after, I con-
cluded that some hint had been given her. But Taylor did
not open up his battery again, and I felt it possible to stand
almost everything else.

"Let's see," he said, sitting, down by me after dinner,
"we've been here since Monday and this is Wednesday, and
neither of us has done much yet. I only creeled twenty
to-day, and Kenna creeled five."

"Did she?" I answered, surprised out of my unpleasaut
feelings, "Why, she'll make a tine angler!"

"Splendid, splendid! Just like a duck in the water, and
as steady at casting as though she'd done it all her life!
What say we fish the Lorenzo to-morrow, and take her a
short way?" He looked at me sharply as he spoke.

"And Chloris?" I asked with an assumption of carelessness.
"Will do very well around here. I don't fancy she cares
much about fishing auyway."

I made no reply, but smoked silently, and felt disappointed
for the morrow, despite the Lorenzo.

Quite a bank of fog hung high above our heads when we
started next morning, but before we had gone far the water
danced and sparkled in sunlight. Kenna had bad luck from
the begiuuing. As soon as she put foot in the stream her
right boot began to leak aud she had to step out and empty
it; then her eagerness to get back made her careless, and
she stepped on a loose boulder and rolled over in the creek.
"There, confound it! Now, you're done for!" said Taylor,
while I helped her out.

"O, n-n-o I'm n-n-ot," chatted she, "I'll s-s-tay t-til I
get one anyway."

And stay she did until there were three fish in her basket,
and then with many a regretful look at the stream she went
home.

As soon as I put my line in the Lorenzo I knew I had a
different stream from any I had yet fished; and if Taylor
would have ceased whistling the "Carnival of Venice" — it
was a maddening noise, scarcely loud enough to be termed a

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whistle— I would have been quite contented. But nothing
would hinder him, so I went as far off as possible and began my
sport. Rises were frequent and I was happy, especially as
the surroundings were most attractive. At times, on my
right, I had a tine, open outlook, at others I was completelv
walled in, with deep, silent pools, that looked as though there
might be secrets at the bottom, for company. Taylor could
not accuse me of laziness when we met to eat lunch and
smoke, for I had beaten him by ten. The afternoon slipped
quickly away, and when we stopped my catch was 143 and
Taylor's 102. We ceased fishing at a point from which
we could easily reach the road, and soon two weary anglers
. might be seen ploddingalong in the direction of Boulder Creek
Hotel. But something belter than a long walk awaited us.
For we had gone but a short way when we encountered our
host's dog cart, managed by a small boy who volunteered to
walk. We gladly availed ourselves of this mode of return,
and drove through San Lorenzo at a rattling pace. Our large
catch excited much favorable comment at the hotel, out was
generally discredited everywhere else — it being, I believe, the
opinion of the unappreciative world that anglers are famous
for falsifying returns.

Three days of our pleasant trip were gone, and we had but
three more left. No one can doubt that we improved them
to tbe utmost. On Friday we hired a two-seater and all drove to
Kings Creek, aliout three miles above the hotel, where we bad
some fair sport. Henna fished, but Chloris would not. She
busied herself in searching for ferns and avoiding me. Dur-
ing the entire day I exchanged but a word or two with her,
until we stopped on our homeward way to see the woodmen
saw lumberfthen I asked her what she thought of the oxen
who drew the great trunks to the mill?

"They are teachers," she answered. "See with what
patience and steadiness they perform monotonous tasks."

Saturday Taylor and I piit in our last day's fishing. We
chose Bear Creek, and so did uot make a large catch, but the
fish we creeled were very tine.

And now came the last day of our mountain life — Sunday.
The morning was perfect. Not the slightest suspicion of fog
dimmed the sky, and nature seemed to revel in the sunny
brightness. After breakfast we all made our way down to a
bank of white sand beside the Lorenzo, and Chloris read aloud
to us from Hawthorne's "House of Seven Gables." Never
before had I so perfectly appreciatad the character of poor
Hepzibah Pyncheon, as when her sweet voice gave life to
Hawthorne's words. And the scene around made us feel
more intensely the sadness of that mildewed house and ruined
garden. In the afternoon we walked, for the last time, to
every placoof interest excepting the spot by Bear Creek, and
that, in spite of Taylor's hints, we left out.

Monday morning found us up with the lark, and speeding
through the forest before the sun had looked upover the moun-
tain. Soon we were on board the little train on our way to
San Francisco. We got in in time for an early lunch which
we ate together, and then separated fast friends. This sum-
mer I will go again to Boulder Creek, stop there a night for
sake of the little spot by Bear Creek, and then go on seven
miles further where our one-time host, George Dennison, has
established himself at the "Flume House," — that is if he can
accommodate two of us; for Chloris will go with me, she will
then be my wife. And my theories about ladies fishing
remain exactly the same, and I still contend that no more
healthful or invigorating sport awaits them. "Only," adds
my friend Taylor, "love modifies a man's views in certain
directions."
San Fkancisco, April, 1886.

Fishiner Baskets.

Many fishermen seem to think that it is indispensably
necessary that a fishing basket should contain everything that
is required to be carried for a day's fishing. It is, therefore,
by no means unusual to see put into it on starting in the
morning the reel, fishing book, luncheon and drinking flask.
If any fish should be caught, the effect upon these, more
especially upon the fishing book, are somewhat striking, as,
when taken out in the evening, they are found covered with
slime and the scales of fish, and smelling abominably. For
those who are of this opinion nothing can excel an arrange-
ment carried out by the Messrs. Hardy, of Alnwick, which
consists of an ordinary wickerwork fishing basket, in the
upper part of which is a tray of the same material, with divis-
ions suited for the reception of the reel, luncheon, drinking
flask and fishing book; there is a hole at one side of this tray,
through which the fish can be passed, so ns to tall into the
lower compartment. It is made in three sizes, so as to meet
the requirements of all fishermen. Another modification of
the ordinary fishing basket consists of a tin vessel made in
the shape of a fishing basket, which, in addition to the pur-
pose for which it has been invented, can be used as a seat
when desirable. It keeps the fish put into it fresh and moist
for a much longer time than any other description of fishing
basket, and is admirably adapted for sedentary fishermen
who remain in one spot tbe greater part of a day, or for those
fishing out of a boat, as it stands perfectly steady when thus
used. It will, however, be found heavy and cumbersome to
those who have to travel several miles down the banks of a
running stream. Being also of a hard and unyielding mate-
rial, it is by no means pleasant to receive from it several
blows on the inner side the right arm during the course of
the day, which is by no means unlikely to happen.

From practical experience it has therefore been found that
it is much better to confine a fishing basket to its own
legitimate use, which is to carry fish only, and nothing else;
all the rest of a fishing equipment being carried in a water-
proof bag such as is usually supplied by fishing-tackle makers,
with divisions inside to bold fishing book, reel, luncheon and
drinking flask. The fishing basket should be made of the
simplest English wickerwork, which is much preferable to
the finer French baskets, and should by all means be stained
a daik brown color. Nothing is so objectionable as to see a
glaring white basket on the back of a fisherman a long dis-
tance off, and the fish in his immediate vicinity are probably
much astonished, but by no means attracted, by so unusuai
and conspicuous an object. A little wet grass can be put in
the bottom of the basket when in use, and when the fish are
taken out it can easilv be washed, and kept sweet and clean
for futnre use, which should invariably be done.

With your kind permission, I should much wish to make
a Bmali addition to the letter on "Fishing Rods" which you
kindly inserted in the Fishing Gazette of last week, and that is
to recommend to all fishermen to insert into the butts of
their fishing-rods opposite the reel a small upholsterer's brass
ring with screw shank. This will be found most convenient
when not fishing, or when moving from place to place, to
hold the fly at the end of the casting-line, as by this the
casting-line does not slip through the fingers and stream out
behind, so as to be caught by every tree or hedge near, thus
giving rise to the loss of many flies, fracture of casting-lines,
and sometimes of the rod itself.— Fishing Gazette. J

Trout Fly Rod.

The first illustration that we find was given in Dame Juli-
ana Berners' "Treatyse on Fysshynge with an Angle." In
those days the engraver's art was in its infancy, but the rude
illustration therein given of a rod was of one that never was
intended for throwing a fly. Even in dear old Izaak Wal-
ton's time bait and trolling-rods obtained. It was not
however, till the time of his friend, Charles Cotton, that the
era of efficient fly-rods began. No one can read the second
part of the "Compleat Angler" without being satisfied that
Mr Cotton could not only manufacture but appreciate and
wield a bona-fide fly-throwing implement. Venerable old
Izaak never pretended to be an artificial fly-fisher; daping
with a natural one was more in his line.

I have dipped into and consulted many an angling volume
published betwixt Cotton's time and the present day and I
rind really very little substantial difference during this long
period in the manufacture or applicability of rods for the
purpose intended. On the whole, the spliced rod has been
in favor, and this was usually put up at the commencement
of the angling season, and not taken to pieces till its close •
or if made in one piece, as carefully used, and then put aside
till the end of the season. Improvements in mechanical
manufacturing appliances have somewhat thrown the spliced
rods into the shade, but has this been for the better?

The introduction of ferrules has enabled the rod-maker
to make his work more portable and easy of adjustment.
Ihe Americans have specially distinguished themselves in
their improvements with split canes, but their rods are sold
at prices almost prohibitory to the many.

I think it may not be out of place to quote from a letter
received from my friend Mr. Chatterton, who, I am pleased
to say, is the inventor of the rods, samples of which I shall
take the opportunity of introducing to your notice. He says •

"I thoroughly agree with the American writer who sug-
gested that the difficulty of conveying a 12-ft. pole through
the streets of a town on a smiling Sabbath morn so that it
snould not be observed by his follow-citizens, was the main
reason why the ingenuity of man was directed to the problem
of jointed rods. This problem has not yet been solved satis-
factorily, but if we say 'splices,' and 'the fewer the better'
perhaps we say something which few practical fishermen will
not contradict.

Referring, however, to the ferrule rod, it is questionable
matter if this supposed advantage is really one at all If we
consider properly the true essentials of a fly-rod the ques-
tion arises, What do these consist of? They may be summed
up thus:

1. Lightness, and this of course includes balance

2. Elasticity and flexibility.

3. Power.

4. Durability.

5. Kase of adjustment and portability .

While the demands upon the rod are Drincipally

(a) To enable the fly to be cast lightly and accurately

(b) To strike the rising fish promptly.

(c) To play the fish properlv when hooked

There is an old and trite Latin saying, "Quot homines tot
sentential, which may be well applied to this subject in a
similar manner with a little alteration, "Quot Piscatores tot
virgre. Each man has his own particular fancy, and uses
the weapon that suits him best.

When we have such an authority as Mr. Francis Francis
declaring, in his admirable work, that, except for fishing up-
stream where there are bushes, and wading is necessary he
never uses anything but a double-handed 14i-ft rod and on
the other baud Mr. Moffat laughing at anything but'a single-
handed one, we may well say, "When doctors differ who
will agree ? It behoves each one to satisfy himself regard-
ing his rod; but if he obtains one bearing the above-men-
tioned essentials and qualifications, he may rest content

As to the materials out of which a rod should be made
opinions vary. In this country greenheart wood is the most
general favorite, and worthily so, for it possesses the qualities
which most nearly approach the finest-tempered steel This
reminds me that some years ago steel rods were invented
in two forms— one solid, the other a tapering telescopic cylin-
der, having no rings, the line being passed up the centre and
out at the top. For obvious reasons they were unsaleable
and never came into general use.

At the present time cane rods with a steel centre have been
advertised and advocated. Experience perhaps will prove
their lightning-conductor capabilities. For my part I decid-
ealy prefer wood to anything containing steel. For the past
fifteen years I have been in the habit of using a rod contain-
ing either one splice or two.

There are many men who oannot splicea rod, and others
who cannot be bothered with the oneration; but when we get
such a weapon carefully put together, there is attained the
full complement of elasticity and power. Such a spliced rod
never breaks at its splicing. Wherever a ferrule exists there
must of necessity be rigidity and, in consequence, a break in
the elasticity and flexibility. It is almost needless to say that
the majority of anglers consent that 90 per cent, of fractures
take place at the ferrules, not only because of this rigidity
but on account of the rottenness of tbe wood which naturally
follows after a series of wettings. Water is bound to get into
the joints, and unless they are most carefully attended to
nay, even with tho greatest of care, it is doubtful if they can
be completely dried; so it requires only a matter of time to
rot the wood. But it is not so with the spliced rod. The
conditions of drying here are perfect.

I have before alluded to the difficulty some men have in
splicing rods; but on purpose to facilitate this operation I
have devised an arrangement of two clips, one to be attached
to the base of each splicing part, and adjusted so that on
slipping the pieces of the rod together a hold is formed so
that they are kept together while the splicing cord is being
applied. These clips do not encircle the wood, nor do they
influence the elasticity of the rod. On exhibiting this arrange-
ment to the members of the Gresham Angling Society, it was
unanimously approved of; but at a meeting of the Piscatorial
Society I found that the adaptation, while new to me, had
been adopted by some one years ago, but was known on'lv to
one member of that society. The members, however, who
were ignorant of it, were equally pleased with it.

In every rod I use I always like to have plenty of wood at
the top, for that enables one to make underhand casts,
whereas with a light top such action would be quite impossi-
ble. I now only use upright rings, having for many years
preferred them to flat ones, which I have entirely discarded.

Balance is a most important factor in a fly-rod. This
should be as near the grip as possible, tbe farther away the
more tiring is the action. This condition was well demon-
strated one evening at the Gresham Angling Society by Mr
Parker, when he showed that of two rods of exactly the same
absolute weight, the badly-balanced, or as some wonld say
the top-heavy one, had a greater pull, and was practically
from J lb. to f lb. heavier than a correct one. Any scientific
man can understand that it is simply a question of leverage

After these preliminary remarks, which were not intende d
by any means to exhaust the subject, but to elicit the opinions
of the members present, the chairman called upon Mr. R. B.
Marston, who, in a very interesting speech, gave his adherence
to hard wood in preference to the American split cane.

Dr. Hamilton, the secretaiy, Mr. Wilson, Captain Dunne
and others expressed their opinion of special preference for
spliced rods. Mr. Senior and Dr. Orton following in the
same line, spoke of whole bamboo with greenheart tops. Mr.
Halford, one of our most experienced anglers in dry fly-fish-
ing, advocated the American split cane, stating that the return
cast was more steady and not so vibratory as in the case of
the greenheart. The Rev. Geo. Sumner veiy sensibly said
that it was very Lad form to be always trying new rods; it
was better to stick to one when you liked it, for then you
knew exactly what you could do, and by practice obtained
greater accuracy.

After some interesting conversation, the chairman stated
that the little rod shown, which was invented by his friend
Mr. Chatterton, had been in use for fifteen years, and was as
good as on the day it was made.

The discussion then ended, with manifest approval of the
spliced rods.

The Doctor adds: I meant to have finished with a little
story apropos of angling; but as the lime for discussion had
elapsed, I take the opportunity of telling it now.

A short time ago, when professionally visiting at my friend
Mr. Chatterton's house, he said, "I am never so well as when
I go a-fishing regularly; indeed, I cannot understand why
doctor's recommend their patients to angle at all, for it will
ultimately ruin their profession."

My reply to this little bit of sarcasm was— "It is to the best
interest of every doctor to get his patients well as soon as he
possibly can, and keep them so." There is a problem for you
commercial men, and take my advice and follow the principle*
of Brother Peter in the "Compleat Angler," who enunciates
the sterling doctrine, "Fish to-morrow and sup together and
the next day every man leave fishing aud fall to his business."
Oh, how sweet is the recreation of a day's angling, when it
conies amid the strife and turmoil of one's daily busy life1
Verily, Brother Peter, let us go angling to give us pleasure
recreation, rest, and health; but let us not forget the old
maxim— "Duty first, and pleasure after."— Dr. John Brunlon
in Fishing Gazette, London.

♦

"Omnium-Gatherum. "

Doubtless, by this time, those whom circumstances have
kept from the early fishing, and fortunately well out of the
east wind, and who may be hoping to make a beginning in
April, are now in full enjoyment of those preparations which
anglers believe can never be too complete, or too carefully
made. Thitherwards our own thoughts are new flowing
with full current, and, believing the old adage, Tot homines,
Tot sentential, to be true in an especial degree when the gen-
erally has been taken out of it, and it stands lot piscatores,
totsenlenlice, we venture to jot down a few of an old angler's
foibles, as this preparation time brings them once more undei
consideration.

Firstly, as to the red. In this matter one's affection is
fixed on one of split cane; and, as in the case of the favorite
which preceded it, our idea is that we shall never be able to
do otheiwise than go ou becoming more and more fond of it.
But why do my non-angling friends thiuk me extravagant
because I choose to wave a good rod to aud fro? Friend A.,
whose breechloader and dogs over and over again represent
the modest number of pounds associated with the same num-
ber of shillings (that appeared in the invoice by wav of
artistic effect), when asked to admire my weapon and listen
for a few moments whilst I glibly recount its merits invari-
ably remarks, that it seems a great deal of money to 'pay for
a rod; and my friend B., who thinks that no easy chair has
yet been devised that can pretend to furnish as comfortable
a seat as a saddle, and who will sell a horse at auy loss to
own another that he has taken a fancy to, is equally persis-
tent in considering my amusement an expensive one.

Is this the result of obtuseness as to angling matters on the
part of some friends, or have angleis and makers become so
infatuated that prices have reached a fictitious mark? I
decidedly incline to the former supposition.

As to reels, two are desirable in the way of eauipment, that
there may be a choice between the "Acme"lint-1for still water,
and a heavier line for other circumstances of wind and water'.
A large basket has always been a fnncy of mine; for one
thing, I like to walk away to my fishing with pockets unen-
cumbered. Now, in my family circle, there is one who always
finds amusement in the size of my basket, aud as this mem-
ber professes to hold the heretical opinion that, given any
circumstances of wind, weather or water, trout being willing
or unwilling, hungry or in retreat, with the fullest allow-
ances for contingencies andcasualities, fish should be dropped
into the basket at a rate which would average not less than
one every fifteen minutes; it happens that one not unfre-
quently hears the remark that a smaller creel would be
equally serviceable. However, a good-sized basket does pro-
tect one's amusement from the monotony of always comin»
home with a basket full of fish. A small wire tray, hung
within the basket by broad pieces of metal through the strap
holes at the back, forms a very convenient resting-place for
sandwich-box, Hy-book, etc.; it adds verv little to the weight;
and when, at the end of the day, the creel finds refreshment
under the hot or cold water tap, it soon dries with such a
simple fitment.

The mention of a good thick knickerbocker suit, finished
off by leather gaiters over thick, woolen stockings, brings
one's thoughts down to one's boots, and here let me give my
solution of the waterproof problem. My boots are made in a
country town, aud ure ordered well ahead; lace boots, cut up
quite high in the leg, aud the bootmaker is requested to put
good leather, to be careful to have tbem well-tongned, and to
make an easy fit. He is directed to prepare the leather that
will be used for the soles by dressing the under side of the
upper sole, and the upper side of the lower sole, with water-
proofing (Forder's waterproof composition), with which he ia
provided. This takes some time; the composition must be
painted on in a perfectly melted hot state", and allowed to
soak in before another application is made. When the two
soles are put together, a thin piece of waterproofed linen or
silk between them makes the matter doubly sure. The npper
leather and tongues can be made perfectly waterproof by the
application of successive paintings with the composition; but
the work must not be hurried, and must be carried out most
carefully. With boots thus prepared, and carefully painted
over every morning before starting, I have fished season after
season water meadows that tried my boots to the utmost an I
never once have I had wet feet.

By not wading, one doubtless often loses good fishing:
whilst my memory loses its hold of many things that are v.
worth remembering, it clings to the recollection of an atta
of acute rheumatism— my best thanks to it. These joltii
have trotted along quite far enough, and other little math
of paraphernalia must be unnoted.— Fishing Gazette.

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STALXJ03ES— THOROlGHBREn.

LiODgfleld, Rancho del Paso, John Mac key, Sacramento.
Mil tier, Rancho del Paso. John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three Cheers, Tbos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STAIXIOSiS— TKOTTERS.

Abbotsford, "Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.

Alpheus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.

AuiH'o, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

A liter on. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry,

Amcvolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.

CJovis. Cook Farm, Danville.

Cook's Hambletouian, Cook Farm, Danville.

Cresco, Cook Farm, Danville.

Cnyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Guy Wilkes, We. Corbilt, San Mateo.

l.e Grand, Wm. Corbitt. San Mateo.

Mambrino Wilkes. David Bryson, Stockton.

Sleiilo, Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.

Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Pun coast, J. B. McFerran, Lesington, Ky.

Stein way, Cook Farm, Danville.

Wliippleton, F. "W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STAIXI03JS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree, I, De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trnnipette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Haerein's Thoroughbreds On Their Way To
The East.

The first of the California stables to make their depart-
ure for the easlern racing centres, is that of Mr. J. B.
Haggin, the Rancho del Paso string. From the present
appearances, and a comparison of the doings of the horses
that have eastern engagements this season, and that faced
the starting post at the race meeting just closed, Mr.
Haggin's stable will be a very formidable one this year.

The four-year-olds and three-year-olds are a first-class
lot, and will be apt to win several of the rich stakes at
the various meetings. It is in the two-year-old division,
however, that Mr. Haggin has reasons to expect much.
A review of the Blood Horse meeting gives a good line
on the quality of his youngsters, and as he has quite a
large number in training and that he has not shown in
public, it is possible that he may have a few very select
ones yet to send to the scratch.

A valued Sacramento correspondent sends the following
concerning the thoroughbreds that left the Rancho del
Paso for the east on the evening of the 21st.

Mr. J. B. Haggin's two cars, Ben Ali and Ismail, con-
taining twenty race-horses, a buggy horse and a saddle
horse, went east on "Wednesday evening, attached to the
regular overland train. James Murphy was in charge,
and Patsy Duffy went as head jockey. A complete and
authentic list of the horses that were being shipped was
tried to be secured, but for some reason (no one can tell
but themselves) nothing definite could be secured from the
head men of the stable, as they seem to want to keep every-
thing dark. From a thoroughly reliable source, and
from one who is well acquainted with the various horses
in the stable, the following list of names was secured:

Tyrant, chestnut colt, four years old, by imp. Great
Tom, he by King Tom; first dam Moselle by Jack
Malone; second dam Gazelle by imp. Albion.

Hidalgo, black colt, four years old, by Joe Daniels, he
by imp. Australian; first dam Electra by imp. Eclipse;
second dam Hennie Farrow by imp. Shamrock.

Ban Fox, bay colt, three years old, by imp. King Ban,
dam Maud Hampton by Hunter's Lexington; second
dam Mollie Fisher by imp. Knight of St. George.

Ben Ali, brown colt, three years old, by Virgil, he by
Vandal; first dam Ulricca by Lexington; second dam
imp. Emilia by Young Emillius.

Preciosa, bay filly, three-years old, by imp. Glenelg,
he by Citadel; first dam Stamps by Lexington; second
dam Mildred by imp. Glencoe.

Epicure, bay gelding, three years old, by Enquirer, he
by imp. Leamington; first damBenicia by Jack Malone;
second dam Albion by imp. Albion.

Firenzi, bay filly, two years old, by imp. Glenelg, dam

j Florida (sister to Hindoo) by Virgil; second dam Flor"
| ence by Lexington.

Alcalde, bay colt, two years old, by Reform, he by
: imp. Leamington; first dam Flora by War Dance; sec-
ond dam Flora Mclvor by Lexington.

King Fox, bay colt, two years old, by imp. King Ban,
dam Maud Hampton by Hunter's Lexington; second
dam Mollie Fisher by imp. Knight of St. George.

Banbridge, bay colt, two years old, by imp. King Ban,
! dam Dixie's "War Flag, by War Dance; second dam
Dixie by imp. Sovereign.

Cuyama, bay filly, two years old, bv imp. Glenelg,
dam Lightfoot by Lexington; second dam Miss Light-
f foot by imp. Trustee.

Tulare, bay filly, two years old, by Monarchist, he by
Lexington; first dam imp. Bon Bon by Macaroni; second
dam Blondella by Flying Dutchman.

Theodosius, chestnut gelding, two years old, by Joe
Hooker, he by Monday; first dam Abbie W. by Don
Victor; second dam Ada C. by Revenue.

Terah, bay colt, two years old, by imp. Glenelg, dam
Anna Bush by Lexington; second dam Banner by imp.
Albion.

Santa Rita, brown filly, two years old, by Virgil, dam
Madame Dudley by Lexington; second dam imp. Brit-
tania IV by Flying Dutchman.

Silver Bow, bay colt, two years old, by imp. Fechter,
he by Bel Demonio, out of Hilda by Prime Minister:
first dam Belle Meade by imp. Bonnie Scotland; second
dam Woodbine by Lexington.

Graciosa, brown filly, two years old, by imp. Glen-
garry, he by Thormanby; first dam Bessie Bell by imp.
Bcnnie Scotland; second dam Bryonia by Jack Malone.

Tolande, bay filly, two years old, by Wheatley, he by
War Dance; first dam Electra by imp. Eclipse; second
dam Hennie Farrow by imp. Shamrock.

Zoroaster, chestnut colt, two years old, by imp. Fech-
ter, dam Wissahickon by imp. Leamington; second dam
Sarong by Lexington.

Ichi Ban, gray gelding, four years old, "by Joe Hooker,
dam Queen by Norfolk; second dam Deuces by Bulwer.

The stable will go direct to Louisville, Kentucky, at
which place the spring meeting will open on May 14th.
Almost all of the stable have engagements at this meet-
ing, and the contest for the Kentucky Derby on the open-
ing day will be awaited with a considerable degree of
interest by the turfmen on this Coast, as both the Hag-
gin and Baldwin Stables have engagements in this, the
blue ribbon of the south-western turf. Mr. Baldwin's
stable will not leave home until to-day. They will go
by the Southern route, and Mr. Baldwin says that he
will take twenty head with him, requiring two cars for
transportation.

It is stated that Mr. Haggin's cars, as soon as the
thoroughbreds are delivered in Louisville, are to return
home with some eastern purchases, and that some more
two-year-olds will be shipped from the ranch, near
Sacramento, to the east, in time to run at the summer
meetings on the Atlantic Coast. As Messrs. John Mackey
and W. L. Sullivan took passage on the same train with
the horses, the -statement about purchasing more
thoroughbreds appears a trifle more authentic, a? Mr.
Mackey did the purchasing of most of the yearlings last
season, and nearly all of the annual yearling sales' in
Kentucky are held at this time.

The newspaper reports about Patsy Duffy, the cele-
brated California jockey, severing his connection with
the Rancho del Paso stable is without any foundation,
and Mr. Duffy says he has no occasion to leave the
employ of Mr. Haggin.

Mr. R. Porter Ashe will send his stable direct to St.
Louis from this city, but he will not leave until about
the middle of Mav.

Ichi Ban Joins the Del Paso. Stable.

Mr. William M. Ayres sold at Sacramento, during the
Turf Club spring meeting at that place this week, to
Mr. J. B. Haggin, his four-year-old gray gelding Ichi
Ban by Joe Hooker, dam Queen by Norfolk, for $4,500,
and the gray horse is now on his way to the east with
the Rancho del Paso string. • Ichi Ban is well engaged
in the stakes at the eastern meetings, and it is owing
mainly to these rich engagements that he was sold for
such a large price, as, barring his racing qualities, he is
not of much worth, being a gelding. This horse was
purchased at the first annual sale of the Rancho del
Rio thoroughbreds, by Mr. Thomas Delaney, for
$350, and he was not thought much of by the average
purchasers at that sale. As a two-year old he started
three times, winning twice and running second once.
He was second to Rapido, six furlongs in 1:18 J, and won
two races of five furlongs in l:02i and 1:02. In the last
race he defeated Rapido. Last year as a three -year-old,
he started in twelve races, of which he won five, was
second in five and unplaced in two. His best race of the
year was at the State Fair at Sacramento, when he
defeated Arthur H. and Billy Ayres for the Shafter
Stakes, one mile and a quarter, for three-year-olds. It
resulted in a dead heat between Aithur A. and the gray
colt, but in the run off Ichi Ban won handily. Time,
2:11,2:11+. Ichi Ban carried 115 lbs., and the others
123 lbs. each, including a 5-lb. penalty. This season he
has started twice, winning once and running third once.

Sale of Sultan Colts.

Messrs. Killip & Co., auctioneers, will sell on Satur-
day, May 1st, at 2 p. m., by order of Mr. L. J. Rose, at
the Bay District race-course, ten head of the get of
Sultan, 2:24, by The Moor, out of Sultana by Delmonico.
The colts are all very highly and fashionably bred, and
Mr. Rose says that they are all trotters. In his cata-
logue Mr. Rose says: "Most of the number I offer are
geldings, and as I have not sold any three-year-old geld-
ings to anyone, and as I am sending up every three-year-
old I own, the lot are therefore free from the objection
of being picked over. All are gentle and sound, broke
single and double, and drive kindly. * * * * Some can
show 2:40 or better and are in proper condition and
work for light road work or to handle for developing
speed. They were broken as two-year-olds and have
been up off of grass only two months." The horses are
now at the Bay District track and can be seen at any
time from now until the day of the sale. There are some
that match very closely, so that all lovers of the trotting
horse can be suited in any manner desired. It is possible
a very fast trotter may be secured, as Mr. Rose says that
the lot have not been picked over. There is another fact
the public may rely on with certainty, and that is that
when a colt is put up he will be sold without resort to
any kind of sharp practice of talk or by-bidding. The
terms of the sale are that all sums under $500 shall be
cash; and on all sums of over $500 a credit of 90 days may
be had by giving a note satisfactory to Messrs. Killip &
Co., which note will bear 7 per cent, interest per annum.
Catalogues of the sale may be had at this office or of
Messrs. Killip & Co., 116 Montgomery street, San Fran-
cisco.

The nineteenth annual sale of the Belle Meade year-
lings, comprising 48 colts and fillies, the produce of
Bramble, Luke Blackburn, Enquirer, and Great Tom,
will take place at the Belle Meade stock farm, six miles
from Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday next, April 27th,
at 11 o'clock. William Easton is the auctioneer. On the
catalogue (which may be had at this office) are own
brothers and sisters to such noted racers as Exile, Em-
bargo, Executor, Tartar, Getaway. Inspector B.,Biggonet,
Tyrant, Economy, Fabius, Miss Ford and Napa. The
conditions of the sale require the purchasers to give their
names and addresses, and to pay down 25 per cent, or
more of the purchase money (if required) as earnest and
in part payment, in default of which the lot so purchased
may be immediately put up and re-sold.

Foals.

At Rancho del Paso. Mares owned by Jos. B. Chase, San
Francisco.

March 26th, chestnut filly by imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Mis-
take by Wildidle, from Katie Pease by Planet. Mare bred to
imp. Sir Modred.

Aoril4tb, chestnut filly by Longfield, dam Katie Pease by
Planet, from Minnie Mansfield by imp. Glencoe. Mare bred
to Sir Modred.

April 6th, chestnut colt by Longfield, dam Mischief by
Thact. Stevens, from Katie Pease by Planet. Mare bred to
Warwick.

Accident to Planter, Formerly Ned Cook,

Mike Kelly, head jockey for Mr. R. Porter Ashe's stable,
is having bad luck with his horse Planter. He went lame
in his work a few weeks ago, and although having numerous
engagements he was not in condition to face any of them.
On the last day of the recent meeting here he was put up at
auction, but as not enough was offered he was bid in. The
day following, last Sunday, he was taken to the depot to be
shipped to Sacrameuto. He was extremely fractions about
going into the cars, and had to be blindfolded. After work-
ing with him for some time an attempt was made to back him
in, but in doing so he fell down between the platform and
the car. One leg was up on the platform, and it seemed as if
he would tear himself apart in his exertions to free himself.
An effort was made to lift the car from its position, and some
tried to tear the platform away, but the horse finally got
himself entirely down onto the ground, and he was then
dragged underneath the car out to the other side. His
injuries do not amount to anything more than abrasures of
the skin in various places. Those who saw him struggling,
say that they would not have given the bridle on his head for
his chance of racing again.

The following sires have been nominated in the Trotting
Stallion Stakes fur yearling colts and fillies, mile dash, to be
trotted at the coming fall fair of the Sonoma and Marin Dis-
trict Agricultural Association at Petalunia: I. De Turk's
Anteeo, $100; J. H. White's Hernaui, $50; A. L. Whitney's
Dawn, $50; P. J. Shatter's Rustic, $50; J. R. Rose's Gen.
McClellau Jr., $30; P. W. Loeber's Wliippleton, $30; A. J.
Zane's Capri, $20; W. Bihler's Gen. Dana, $20. Added to
the entries is the amount of the season fee of each of the stal-
lions nominated. Tho total amount so added is $350.

The California-bred colt Porter Ashe, three years old, by
Joe Hooker, is said to be greatly disappointing his owner,
Mr. R. J. Lucas, in his work. Mr. Lucas' California pur*
ch'ases have not been overpleasing. Philip S., who is a very
hard horse to train, has not done anything since he left this
coast, although he proved before his sale to be one of the best
horses here during the fall of 18S4 and the spring of 1S85.
He was a good horse at all distances.

The California horse Harry Rose, 5, by Rutherford, dam
Aileen Oge, Btarted in a dash of five furlongs at Clifton,
New Jersey, but lost in a field of four, in 1:07.

1886

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Answers to Correspondents.

Questions auswered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegiaph.

D. W. E., Watsonville, Cal.

(1.) Will you please give the names of the horses that have
beaten Gen. Taylors ten-mile, twenty-mile and thirty-mile
record, and where, if any horse has accomplished the feat?
(2.) Also please give me the record of Nellie R., and the place
she made her record, the horses she beat, and whether she
was beaten last season?

Answer — (l.J There has been several horses that have
beaten Gen. Taylor's record at the various distances, but we
have not the time to look up the records. Controller, harness,
San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 23, 1S7S, has the fastest ten-mile
record, 27:23£. John Stewart, wagou, Boston, Mass,, June
30, 1S6S, trotted in 23:02£. Captain McGowan, harness, half-
mile track. Boston, Mass., Oct. 31, 1S65, has the best twenty-
mile record, 53:25. Controller, wagon, San Francisco, Cal.,
April 20, 1878, trotted in 5S:57. (2.) 2:17£, at Stockton, Cal.,
September 25, 1835, defeating Guy Wilkes, Adairand Manon.
Nellie R. won the first, second and seventh heats, and made
a dead heat with Guy Wilkes in the sixth heat. At San
Jose she started in the 2:20 class, with Guy Wilkes, Adair
and Manon, but was withdrawn after the first heat on account
of lameness. She was second in the first heat.

F. E.G.

Can you tell me anything in regard to Signal's pedigree?
Also Major Mono's and Royal George's?

Answer. — Signal, 3327, was a bay horse, foaled in 1S50; got
by Bunday's Bob Boy, son of Bennett's Bob Boy, a horse
apparently well-bred, pedigree not traced; dam a mare that
was purchased in Chicago by Mr. Walker; breeder and pedi-
gree unknown. Bred by William A. Walker, Bacine, Wis.;
passed through the hands of Seth P. Phelps, Bacine, Wis.,
Apolos Hastings. Geneva, Wis., to Mr. Singleterry, San
Francisco, Cal. Died about 1S75, the property of Mr.
Mooney, California. All that is known of the breeding of
Major Mono is that he is by PaciSc, a son of Niagara. Boyal
George, called Warrior, bay horse, foaled in 1344; got by
Black Warrior, he by Tippoo, a son of Ogden's Messenger;
dam a well-bred mare, belonging to the 32d Eegiment (Boyal
George's) in Canada. Owned in Canada by Mr. Dougherty;
bought December, 1S57, by W. H. Ashford, and brought to
Lewiston, New York, and kept there and at Buffalo till he
died, November, 1S60.

M. E. M., Palo Alto, Cal.

May I ask through you to be informed as to the following
point relative to conditions in the pool or book-selling on a
race? viz.: If I put up my money on a horse entered to run
or trot in a Tace, aud that horse should not be run in said
race, but withdrawn for any reasons whatsoever before the
race comes off, do I lose my money thus but, or am I allowed
to draw the same, the bet being off? If you will please
decide this question for me you will greatly oblige.

Answer — Pool bets not beiDg play or pay, you can with-
draw your money should the horse you are betting on not
start; but in oook-making the bets are all play or pay.

King Dade, Honolulu, H. I.

Please let me know the record of the roan mare Oregon
Nell, and in what race she got her record. I intend trotting
her here on June 11th, but they say she has trotted in 2:21.

Answer. — We do not know her, and the first time we ever
heard of her was in the catalogue of the sale of the horses of
the McLaughlin estate. She is reported to have a record of
2:21 and to be the dam of Maid of Oaks, and sired by Copper-
bottom. She is not mentioned in Chester's Trotting and
Pacing Becord. Perhaps some of our readers may be able to
throw some light on this mare.

Fashion Stables, Honolulu, H. I.

Will you please give the record of Maud S. at Cleveland?
Also the record of Jay -Eye-See?

Answer. — Maud S. trotted at Cleveland on three different
occasions. On July 23, 18S0, she defeated Driver, Charley
Ford and Hannis for a $2,000 purse in 2:24, 2:18, 2:31. On
August 2, 1SSA, she trotted in 2:091, and on July 30, 18S5,
she trotted in 2:2Si, 2K)8f. Jay-Eye-See's record is 2:10.
made at Providence, R. I., August 1, 18S4. His best record
at Cleveland is 2:15£.

H.H., Healdsburg, Cal.

Owners and others desiring the privilege of entering colts
and fillies in this stake shall first enter the sire of the same
at the price of the last season. One hundred dollars of the
stake to go to the sire of the winning colt or filly. Does this
empower the owner of the sire to claim the $100 if he refuses
to enter the sire and he was entered by other parties? Please
answer this through the columns of your paper to decide a
bet.

Answer — No.
C. B. S., Napa.

Please inform me of the best time that Jay-Eje-See ever
made?

Answer — 2:10, at Providence, August 1, 1884.

The Great Eclipse Stakes at St. Louis-

Mr. Festus J. Wade, the Secretary of the St. Louis Fair
Horse Association, sends the following telegram of the date
of April 21st, in reference to the Great Eclipse Slakes, for all
ages, one mile and a half, the entries to which closed on the
loth instant.

Kichard Boche, 710 Olive street, St. Louis, of Roche's Turf
Exchange, offers the following odds on the Great Eclipse
Stakes to be run on Monday, June 17th.
Odds,

15 to 1 Alta, 4, IIS lbs.
15 to 1 Binette, 5, 117 lbs.
25 to 1 Clay Pate, 4, US lbs.

S to 1 Editor, 4, 115 lbs.
75 tol LuckyB, aged, 123 lbs.

3 to lMissW'df'rd,6, llSlbs.

8 to 1 Modesty, 5, 117 lbs.
15 to 1 Monogram, aged, 1201bs.

5 to 2 Freeland, aged, 120 lbs.
15 to 1 Freeman, 4, 118 lbs.
50 to 1 Gray Cloud, 4, 1 15 lbs.

15 to 1 Hazarus, 4, 115 lbs.
20 to 1 Irish Pat, 4, 118 lbs.
50 to 1 John A., o, 122 lbs.

8 to 1 Kirkman, 3, 101 lbs.

9 to 1 Pontiac, 5, 122 lbs.
35 to 1 Philips., 5, 122 lbs.
30 to 1 Bapido, 4, 115 lbs.

15 to 1 Silver Cloud, 3, 101 lbs.
35 to 1 Troubadour, 4. 118 lbs.
30 tol W.E.W'dw'rd.5, US lbs.
10 to 1 Volante, 4, US lbs.

California, 4132, the full brother to Alcazar, two-year-old
record of 2:295; Sweetheart, three-year-old record of 2:222,
and Eva, two-year-old record uf 2:26, and sis-year-old record
of 2:232, is at the head of the Waters' stock-farm, the latest
accession to the breeding interests of Wisconsin. His breed-
ing is: By Sultan, 2:24, dam Minnehaha by Bald Chief;
second dam Nettie Clay by Cassias M. Clay Jr.; third dam
by Abdallah I. California is four years old, and is 16.1 hands
high.

Speed Programme of the Thirty-third Annual
State Pair.

The California State Board of Agriculture met in the office
of Secretary Smith in the new exposition building in Sacra-
mento, on Tuesday evening, April 20th. The following
directors were present: President Carr and Messrs. Finigan,
Coulter, Chase, Green, Hancock, La Bue, Shippee and
Shafter. The principal business that came before the meet-
ing was the adoption of a speed programme, and such other
matters as appertained to the coming State fair which opens
September 6th and continues two weeks. The Eollowing
department superintendents were appointed: On Thorough-
breds, Directors Shatter and Boggs; Boadsters, Director Han-
cock; Standard Trotters, Directors Shippee and Chase;
Horses of All-Work, Director Finigan; Cattle and Sheep,
Director Green; Goats, Poultry and Swine, Director Chase;
Machinery, etc., Director Coulter; Sweepstakes, Directors
Boggs, Hancock and Carr; Ladies' Tournament, Director
Hancock.

The board of directors adopted the resolution passed at the
recent meeting of the joint-committee of the State Board of
Agriculture, Mechanic's Institute, and the Boards of Trade of
San Francisco and Sacramento, providing for an arrangement
whereby the Mechanics' aud State fairs will be prevented
from clashing after this year.

Sergeant James A. Bar wick, the well-informed and
thoroughly capable signal-service observer located at Sacra-
mento, was elected meteorologist of the board.

The season tickets for the State fair of 1SS6 were changed
as follows: For a single season ticket, entitling the owner to
two admissions daily to the park and paviliun, $3; and for a
season ticket admitting gentleman, lady and one child under
15 years of age to park and pavilion, two daily admissions at
each place, §5. The charge for daily admission of children
under 15 years of age was placed at 25 cents — park aud
pavilion.

The following speed programme was adopted:

FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH— TROTTING.

1. Occident Stakes, for foals of 18S3; $100 entrance, $25 to
accompany the nomination, January 1, 1SS5, $25 to be paid
January I, 1SS6, and §50 thirty days before the race. The
Occident Gold Cup, of the value of §400 to be added by the
society. Mile heats. First colt, cup and sis-tenths; second
colt, three-tenths; third colt, one-tenth of the stake. Seven
colts made second pavments.

2. Trotting; purse 81,000; 2:24 class.

3. Pacing; purse $600; 2:35 class.

SECOND DAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH — RUNNING.

4. Introduction Stakes, for two-year-olds; $25entrance, $10
forfeit, $250 added; $50 to second; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any two-year-old race after August 1st to carry 3 lbs.;
of two or more, 5 lbs. extra. Three-quarters of a mile.

5. California Breeders' Stakes, for foals of 1S83; $50 en-
trance p. p., $300 added; $100 to second; third to save stake.
Closed in 1SS5 with 5 nominations. One mile and a quarter.

6. Capital City Stakes, for four-year-olds; $50 entrance,
$25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared out on or before Septem-
ber 1st; $300 added; $100 to second; third to save stake.
Weights, 5 lbs. below the scale; winner of any race over one
mile after August 1st to carry rule weights. One mile and
6ve-eighths.

7. Free purse, $250; $50 to the second. Winners of any
race after August 1st, of the value of $300, to carry 5 lbs.
extra; maidens allowed, if three years old, 5 pounds; if four
years or upwards, 15 pounds. Mile heats.

THIRD DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER llTH — TROTTING.

S. Four-Year-Old Trotting Stake; $100 entrance, of which
$25 must accompany the nomination; $25 payable July 1st,
and the remaining $50 payable August 10, 1836; $400 added
by the society. Mile heats, 3 in 5. Closed April 15th with
the following eight nominations:

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names b c Hidalgo by Snltan, dam
Huntress by Arthurton.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names br c Antinous by Elec-
tioneer, dam American Girl by Toronto Sontag.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names b c Azmoor by Elec-
tioneer, dam Mamie C. by imp. Hercnles.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names b f Ethel by General Ben-
ton, dam Electa by Electioneer.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names be Norval by Electioneer,
dam Norma by Alexander's Norman.

A. Lathrop, S=*n Francisco, names b g Spry by General Benton, dam
Sprite by Alexander's Belmont.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, names b c Stamboul by Snltan, dam Fleet-
wing.

S, £. Txefry, Sacramento, names b c Apex, by Prompter, dam Flax-
tail.

9. Trotting; purse $300; 3:00 class.

10. Trotting; purse $1,200; 2:20 class.

FOURTH DAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH — RUNNING.

11. Premium Stakes, for all ages; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
or only $15 if declared out on or before September 1st; $300
added; $100 to second; third to save stake. Maidens, if
three years old, allowed 5 lbs.; if four years or upwards, 7
lbs. Three-quarters of a mile.

12. California Annual Stakes, for foals of 1S84; $100
entrance, $25 forfeit, $250 added; $100 to second horse; $50
to third. Closed in 1SS5 with 15 nominations. One mile.

13. La Rue Stakes, handicap for all ages; $100 entrance,
$50 forfeit, or only $20 if declared out on or before 8 o'clock
p. M., September 4th; money must accompany the declaration,
or it will not be received. The society adds $500, of which
$150 to second, and $100 to third. Weights to be announced
September 2d. Two miles and a quarter.

14. Selling Purse, $250; $50 to second. Fixed valuation
$1,000; 2 lbs. off for each $100 below, and 2 lbs. added for
each $100 above fixed valuation. One mile and an eighth.

FIFTH DAY, TUESDAY, SEFTEMEER 14TH— TROTTING.

15. Three-Year-Old Trotting Stake; $100 entrance, of which
$25 must accompany the nomination; $25 payable Jaly 1st,
and the remaining $50 payable August 10, 1886; $400 added
by the society. Mile heats, 3 in 5. Closed April 15th with
8 nominations, as follows:

Harry Whitney, Stockton, names b f Tempest by Hawthorne, dam by
Chieftain.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names cb c Valenain by Crown Point,
dam Nettie Lambert by John Nelson.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names ch c Rexford.by Elec-
tioneer, dam Rebecca by General Benton.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names b c Daly by General Ben-
ton, dam Dolly by Electioneer.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo PaTb, names b f Floweret by Elec-
tioneer, dam Mayflower by St. Clair.

Palo Alto Sto«,k Farm, Menlo Park, names ch f Lorita by Piecmont
dam Lady Lowell by the Captain Scbultz bt. Clair.

L. J. Rose, San Gabriel, names b c Alcazar by Sultan, dam Minnehaha
by Bald Chief.

Morris Toomey, Walsh's Station, names b c Transit by Prompter,
dam Venus by California Dexter.

16. Trotting; Durse $1,000; 2:36 class.

17. Trotting; purse $1,200; free for all.

SIXTH DAY, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH— RUNNING.

18. Sunny Slope Stakes, for two-year-olds; $25 entrance,
$15 forfeit, or only $10 if declared out on orbeforeSeDtember
1st; $150 added; second to save stake; those not having run
first or second in any race this year allowed 3 pounds. Five
furlongs.

19. Shafter Stakes, for three-year-olds; $50 entrance, $25
forfeit, or only $15 if declared out on or before September
1st; $300 added; $100 to second; third to save stake. Win-
ner of any three-year-old race after August 1st to can-y 5
pounds extra; of two or more, 10 pounds extra. One mile
and a quarter.

20. Del Paso Stakes, for all ages; $50 entrance, $25 forfeit,
or only $15 if declared out on or before September 1st; $300
added; $100 to second; third to save stake. Three-year-old
maidens allowed 5 pounds; four-year-old, 7 pounds; five-
year-old and upwards, 10 pounds. Three-quarter mile heats.

21. Free purse, $300; $50 to second horse. Horses that
have not won a race this year allowed 5 pounds; win-
ners this year of any race of the value of $400 to carry 5
pounds extra; winner of race No. 7 on the second day of
this meeting to carry 10 pounds extra. One mile.

SEVENTH DAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH —TROTTING.

22. Trotting; purse $1,000; 2:27 class.

23. Two-Tear-Old Trotting Stake; $50 entrance, of which
$10 must accompany the nomination, $15 payable July 1st,
and the remaining $25 payable August 10th; $300 added'.
Mile heats. Closed April 15th with 9 nominations, as follows:

Harry "Whitney, Stockton, names b c by Hawtnome, dam by Mc-
Cracken's Black Hawk.

Harry Whitney, Stockton, names b c by Hawthorne, dam by Mor-
gan Rattler.

John A. Goldsmith, Oakland, names b c Shamrock by Baccaneer, dam
Fernleaf.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names br c Don F. by Fallis dam
Cora by Don Victor.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names br c Electro by Election-
eer, dam Fatina by Berlin.

Palo Alto Stock Farm, Menlo Park, names b f Lady Agnes by Elec-
tioneer, dam Lady Lowell by the Captain Schultz St. Clair.

L.J.Rose, San Gabriel, names blk c Soudau by Sultan, dam Lady
Babcock.

G. W. Trabern, Stockton, names b f Edna by Nephew, dam by Vernon
Patchen.

A. Waldstein, San Francisco, names ch c Albert by Albert W., dam
by Roach's American Star.

24. Pacing; purse $800; free for all.

EIGHTH DAY, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER. 17TH — RUNNING.

25. California Derby Stakes, for foals of 18S3; $50 entrance,
p. p.; $300 added; $100 to second; third to save stake. Closed
in 18S4 with IS nominations.

26. Palo Alto Stakes, for two-year-olds; $50 entrance, $25
forfeit, or only $15 if declared out on or before September 1st;
$250 added; $75 to second; third to save stake. Winner of
any two-year-old stake after August 1st to carry 5 pounds
extra; of two or more. 10 pounds. One mile.

27. Golden Gate Stakes, for three-year-olds; $50 entrance,
$25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared out on or before Septem-
ber 1st; $350 added; $100 to second; third to save stake.
Winner of any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry 5
pounds extra; maidens allowed 10 pounds. One mile and
three-quarters.

28. Nigbthawk Stakes, for all ages; $50 entrance, $15 for-
feit, $300 added; $100 to second, $50 to third; $200 addi-
tional to the winner if 1:4U is beaten; stake to be named after
the winner if Nighthawk's time (l:42£) is beaten. One mile.

29. Free purse, $250, for all ages; $50 to second. Horses
not having won at this meeting allowed 5 pounds; horses that
have not run second or better allowed 10 pounds. One mile
and a sixteenth and repeat.

SIXTH DAY, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER lSlH — TROTTING.

30. The California Stakes, a sweepstakes for all trotting
stallions, of $250 each, $100 to accompany the nomination,
$100 to be paid July 31st, and $50 the day previous to the day
fixed for the race; $1,000 added; the winner to receive all of
the stakes and forfeits, and 25 per cent, of the added monev;
the second, 50 per cent., and the third 25 per cent, of the
added money. Three or more starters are required for the
added money to be given. In case there are only two starters
stakes and forfeits only to be divided, 75 per cent, to the
winner, and 25 per cent, to the second. Two miles and repeat,
in harness. Entries to close June 1, 1S86.

31. Trotting, purse $1,000; 2:22 class.

32. Trotting; purse $1,000; 2:30 class.

REMARKS AST) CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in five,
except the two-year-old, unless otherwise specified; five to
enter and three to start. In the California Stakes for trottiDg
stallions, five or more subscribers are required to fill. In
the purses the board reserves the right to hold a less number
than five to fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount
of the purse. Entrance fee, 10 per cent, of purse, to accom-
pany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses divided at
the rate of 50 per cent, to first horse, 25 per cent, to second,
15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but the
board reserves the right to trot heats of any two classes alter-
nately, if necessary to finish any day's lacing, or to trot a
special race between heats. A horse making a walk-over
shall be entitled only to the entrance money paid in. When
less than the required number of starters appear they may
contest for the entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66?
to the first, and 33J to the second.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void unless
accompanied by the money.

Please observe that, in the above stakes, declarations are
permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races, entries not declared out by 6 p. m. of the day
preceding the race shall be required to Btart.

Where there is more than one entry by one person, or in
one interest, the particular horse they are to start most be
named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding the race. No added
money paid for a walk-over.

Eules of the State Agricultural Society to govern running
races, except when conditions named are otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for entrance,
under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear caps of
distinct colors, which must be named in their entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished upon appli-
cation to the Secretary. Entries in all, except otherwise
stated, to close with the Secretary Saturday, July 31, 1886.

Hon. J. I. Case, of Racine, Wis., has sold to Mr. C. C.
Lyford, Minneapolis, Minn., Phallas Chief, grav
foaled 1881 by Phallas, 2:133, dam Abby Bacchante'],
land Abdallah; second dam Bacchante Mambrino '
brino Chief; third dam by Whip Comet; fourth dam
Messenger; Price, $5,000. Some papers published .
that Phallas had been sold for $50,000.

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April 24

Recent Purchases for the Sunny Slope Stock
Farm.

Mr. L. J. Rose, the proprietor of tlie Sunny Slope Stock
Farm San Gabriel, Cah, and the breeder and recent owner of
the famous trotting stallion Sultan, 2:24, has been purchas-
ing quite a number of highly-bred trotting mares and fillies
to "breed to the sons of Sultan (Alcazar and Stamboul) that he
owns. AmoDg the mares bought are some of the choicest and
best bred to be found in any country, combining all of best trot-
ting lines, through Nutwood, Phallas, Gny Wilkes, Specula-
tion, Black Hawk, Arthurtou, Signal, Goldsmith's Abdallah,
Alcyone, Indianapolis, Dictator, Alcantara, Strathmore and
Pacing Abdallah. The list of mares purchased are given
below:

1. Ruth Flint, sorrel mare, foaled 1SS2, purchased of Mr.
Daniel Flint, Sacramento, Cal. By Nutwood, 600, dam by
California Dexter; second dam by Tecumseh, sire of Pat
Hunt, Tracy, etc.

2. Faunie Wise, bay mare, foaled 1S82, purchased of Mr.
Wise. By Nutwood, 600, dam by Speculation, 928; second
dam Maria Mink by Black Warrior.

3. Laura Corbitt, bay filly, foaled 1SS4, bred by Mr. Wil-
liam Corbitt, Sun Francisco, Cal. By Guy Wilkes, 2867,
dam Sallie Durbrois by Arthurton, 365; second dam Nellie
by Smuggler, ason of McClellan; third dam by Easton's David
Hill by Hill's Black Hawk, 857.

4. Minnie Corbitt, black filly, foaled 18S4, bred by Mr.
William Corbitt, San Francisco, Cal. By Guy Wilkes, 2867,
dam Carrie T. by Signal, 3327. Carrie T. has a pacing record
of 2:20 j.

5. Mary Arnold, bay mare, foaled 1SS1, bred by Mr. W.
H. Wilson, Cynthiaua, Kentucky. By Arnold, 966, a son of
Goldsmith's Abdallah, 164, dam Lady Monroe, record 2:26£,
by Jim Monroe.

6. Clara Wall, dark bay filly, foaled 18S3, bred by Mr. W.
H. Wilson, Cynthiana, Kentucky. By Strathmore, 40S, dam
Belle bv Pacing Abdallah.

7. Edna, black mare, foaled 1SS3, bred by W. H. Wilson,
Cynthiana, Kentucky. By Indianapolis, 517, dam by Mes-
senger Duroc, 106.

8. Astrione, black mare, foaled 1SS3, bred by Mr. P. S.
Talbert, Lexington, Kentucky. By Alcyone, 732, dam Jessie
Peppers by Manibrino Chief, 11; second dam by Side Hamet;
third dam the Wyckliff mare, said to be by Darneby'sDiomed.
This mare is a full sister to Iona, three-year-old record of
2:3S.

9. U. Genia, black filly, foaled 1SS5, bred by Mr. C. H.
Teuuy, New York. By Alcantara, 729, dam by Strathmore,
408.

10. Brown filly, foaled 18S4, bred by Mr. Simmons, New
York. By Dictator, 113, sire of Jay-Eye-See, Phallas,
Director and others, dam Belle Brasfield, record 2:20, by
Cripple, 141S; second dam Sallie Chorister, the dam of Pro-
tine, record 2:I9£, by Mambrino Chorister, son of Mambrino
Chief, 11; third dam by Blood's Black Hawk, son of Black
Hawk, 5; fourth dam by Moore's Pilot, son of Pilot Jr., 12.

11. Phallicia, brown" mare, foaled 1880, bred by Mr. Noe
Dills, Kentucky. By Phallas, 1449, dam Kate by Parson's
Abdallah, a son of Alexander's Abdallah: second dam by
Andrew's Wilson, a son of Belair; third dam Fannie (pacer)
by Bayles' Faro (pacer).

12. Choice, brown mare, foaled 1SS2, bred by Mr. Noe

Dills, Kentucky. By Dictator, 113, dam Coral by Clark Chief,

89; second dam Cassia by Cassius M. Clay Jr. (Strader's), and

dam of Caliban, 394.

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The Suburban and Derby Bettingr-

The market has been rather dull during the past week in
the betting on the future events. Among the commissions
that have gone in is 10,000 to 50 Amalgam, 6,000 to 60 Natalie,
and 7,500 to 60 Maumee. The Dwyer Bros, have backed their
colt Richmond at 4,500 to 300. Bersan hns been backed at
6,000 to 200. and Modesty at 3,500 to 100. Joe Cotton's Cali-
fornia colt Estill had a commission sent on from this Coast at
8,000 to 200. Ban Fox money from San Francisco and Sac-
ramento has been placed at 8,000 to 250. Markland was
backed at 4,000 to 100, Favor 4,500 to 100, Tecumseh 6,000
to 100, and Jim Guest 6.000 to 100.

Prices have shortened since last week as follows: Amalgam
from 200 to 60, Barnum 40 to 30, Bersan 30 to 15, Ban Fox
40 to 25, Bess 100 to SO, Banner Bearer 200 to 150, Fond du
Lac 100 to SO, Grenadier 75 to 60, Inspector B. 100 to 75, Mod-
esty 40 to 35, Maumee 125 to 50, Natalie 100 to 60, Naiad 200
to 150, Royal Arch 50 to 40, Saluda 125 to 100, and Vinton
75 to 60.

Prices have lengthened against the following horses:
Cyclops 75 to 100, Dutch Roller 25 to 30, Enigma 60 to 75,
Goana 65 to 75, Joe Cotton 12 to 15, Mute 100 to 125, Mollie
Walton 100 to 150, Swiney 75 to J00, Ten Booker 75 to 100,
The Bard 60 to 75, and Wickham 50 to 75.

The quotations on the Californiaus in the Derby are: 8 to 1
Ban Fox, 15 to 1 Ben AH, 40 to 1 Epicure, 30 to 1 Lijero, 15
to 1 Preciosa, 6 to 1 Silver Cloud, 35 to 1 Solid Silver. Mr.
Corrigan's dark colt J. B. Ferguson by Longfellow, out of
Oleander, was backed 5,000 to 100.

California Mares fc-ent to Kentucky.

Mr. H. M. Johnston, of Los Angeles, has sent the follow-
ing mares to be sold at Woodard <fe Harbison's Combination
sale, to take place in Lexington next week. Preciosa, black
mare by Sultan, 2:24; first dam Adele by Crichton, by Glen-
coe; second dam by Young Vermont Morgan, bred to Judge
Saulsbury by Nutwood. Peri, bay mare by Echo; first dam
by Williamson's Belmont, bred to Judge Saulsbury. Almonna,
bay mare by A. W. Richmond; first dam by Bald Chief;
second dam by Woodpecker. Elsinore, baj' filly by Chief of
the Echos by Echo, dam Elsie by A. W. Richmond, bred to
Judge Saulsbury. Del Caro, chestnut filly by Del Sur, 2:24$,
by The Moor, sire of Sultan, 2:24; first dam Maud Smith
(trial 2:27) by Overland, by Bald Chief. Boruca, black mare
by Del Sur, by The Moor, first dam by The Moor; second
dam by Warner's Trustee, &c.

English Betting-.

The latest betting on the principal foreign events is as fol-
lows: In the 2,000 Guineas, to be decided Wednesday, April
2Sth, one mile and 17 yards, 200 to 100 Minting, 325 to 100
Ormonde, 100 to 30 Saraband. In the Derby, to be decided
Weduosday, May 26th, one mile and a half, 1,150 to 200'
: iimonde, 550 to 100 Minting, 650 to 100 Saruband, 1,000 to
15 Aughrim, 650 to 100 The Bard, 20 to 1 Whitefriar, 20 to 1
irdoch, 20 to 1 Guy Hermit. In the Eclipse Stakes, to be
idi 1 Friday, July 23d, oue mile and a quarter, 450 to 100
St, Gatien, 450 to 100 Bendigo.

Sale of Coldstream Thoroughbreds.

Captain P. C. Kidd, auctioneer, will sell on Friday, May 7,
1SS6, at 12 o'clock, at Treacy & Wilson's Stable, Lexington,
Kentucky, ten head of high-class thoroughbreds, two and
one-year-olds. The colts are the property of Mr. John S.
Clark, Coldstream Stock Farm, Lexington, Kentucky. The
horses on the catalogue are:

TWO-YEAR-OLDS.

Ezekiel, bay colt, foaled April 29, 1SS4, by Hindoo, dam
roup puooas ijpaoiquox jo mjs 'uoieoqj 'drat A*q srjBxr
(dam of Danger) by War Dance; third dam Mamie S. by
Mahomet, etc. The colt is engaged in the following two-
year-old stakes: Bush at Lexington; Alexander and Runny-
mede at Louisville; Harold and Sensation at Latonia; Car-
riage Builders' and St. Louis Hotel at St. Louis; Hyde Park
and Kenwood at Chicago; Autumn and Great Eastern Handi-
cap at Coney Island; and Juuior Champion, August and
Criterion at Monmouth Park. He is nominated in the fol-
lowing three-year-old stakes for 1887: Blue Ribbon at Lex-
ington; Kentucky Derby; Clark and Stallion at Louisville;
Derby at Latonia; Derby at St. Louis; Tidal and Derby at
Coney Island, and Lorillard, Stockton, Stevens and Omnibus
at Monmouth Park.

Gilpin, bay colt, foaled April 26, 1884, by imp. King Ban,
dam Gillyflower (sister to Grinstead) by Gilroy; second dam
sister to Ruric by imp. Sovereign; third dam Levity by imp.
Trustee, etc. Engagements as a two-year-old: McGrath at
Lexington; Alexander at Louisville; Harrold and Sensation
at Latonia; Carriage Builders' and St. Louis Hotel at St.
Louis; Hyde Park and Kenwood at Chicago; Junior Cham-
pion, August and Criterion at Monmouth Park. As a three-
year-old: Phcenix Hotel at Lexington; Derby and Clark at
Louisville; Derby at Latonia; Derby at St. Louis; Tidal and
Derby at Coney Island; Lorillard, Stockton and Omnibus at
Monmouth Park.

Bob Kelly, brother to Ripple, chestnut colt, foaled June 1,
1SS4, by Lisbon, dam Maggie Hunter by imp. Australian;
second dam Heads I Say by imp. Glencoe, etc. Engagements
in two-year-old and three-year-old form, almost the same as
Ezekiel.

Kingstock, chestnut colt, foaled April 24, 1884, by imp.
King Ban, dam Lady Stockwell by Knowsley, son of Stock-
well; second dam Bab-at-the-Bowster (sister to Balrownie) by
Annandale, son of Touchstone. Kingstock being quite large
for his age, no early two-year-old engagements were made
for him, but in the fall he is nominated in the Great Eastern
Handicap at Coney Islaud, and the Junior Champion, August
and Criterion at Monmouth Pnrk. His three-year-old engage-
ments are the same as Ezekiel, except that at the Lexington
spring he is in the Phcenix Hotel Stakes, instead of the Blue
Ribbon.

Lyrist, bay filly, foaled May 3, 1SS4, by Longfellow, dam
Bonnie Kate (dam of Ordnance and Virgie Hearue) by imp.
Knight of St. George; second dam Eagle by Zenith; third
dam Eagletta by Grey Eagle, etc. Her engagements are, as
a two-year-old: Robinson at Lexington; Louisville Ladies'
at Louisville; Clipsetta and Zoo Zoo at Latonia; Sale and Liv-
ery Stable at St. Louis; Lakeside at Chicago. As a three-year-
old: Oaks at Lexington, Louisville, Latonia and St. Louis.

YEARLINGS.

Bay colt, foaled March 28, 1885, by Tenbroeck, dam imp.
Queen Maud by Macaroni; second dam Queen of the Vale
by King Tom; third dam Agnes by Pantaloon, etc.

Bay or brown colt, foaled April 5, 1885, by Longfellow, dam
Indemnity by Tipperary; second dam War Over by War
Dance; third dam Crescent by imp. Australian; fourth dam
Mollie Saffie by Lexington, etc.

Chestnut colt, foaled April 19, 1885, by Hindoo, out of the
dam of Kingstock.

Brown filly, foaled April 7, 1885, by Longfellow, out of the
dam of Ezekiel.

Chestnut filly, foaled March 17, 18S5, by Macduff, dam
Lenore by Pat Malloy;_seeond dam Lilla (dam of Gen. Duke,
Chillicothe and Lily Uuke, the dam of Lizzie Dwyer and
Water Lily) by imp. Yorkshire; third dam Victoire by imp.
Margrave.

Combination Sale of Thoroughbreds.

Messrs. B. G. Bruce and Woodard & Harbison will offer,
without reserve, in front of Treacy <fc Wilson's, Lexington,
Kentucky, on Saturday, May 8th, 75 head of thoroughbreds.
They are a splendid lot of blooded stock, consisting of fash-
ionably bred yearlings, two, three, and four-year-olds.
Among the lot are a number of colts and fillies in training.
There are also stallions and brood-mares of unexceptional
breeding, with foals, or in foal to first-class and fashionable
stallions. In the sale is the entire stud of the late John G.
Bethune, Nichols & Bethune, and T. J. Nichols. Wanderer,
one of the best sons of Lexington, will also be sold. Wan-
derer is by Lexington, son of Boston, dam Coral by Vandal.
He was foaled in 1868. Among his get are One Dime, Min-
nie C, Lizzie S., Cash Clay, Wanderiug, Wanderment, Far-
ragut and Mary Lamphier. Wanderer was a great race-horse
at all distances, and forced Fellowcraft out iu 7:19£, in his
famous four-mile race. He is descended from one of the
most noted racing families of England, tracing back through
an own sister to imp. Glencoe to the famous Web by Waxy.
The family has furnished some of the most noted race-horses
and sires of the English turf. From it came Whalebone,
Whisker, Cobweb, Riddlesworth, Glencoe, Bay Middleton,
Blue Gown and Silvio.

Sales of Thoroughbreds.

The following sales of thoroughbred stock have been an-
nounced to take place at the places and on the dates named:
Belle Meade, the property of Gen. W. G, Harding, ut
Nashville, Tenn., 43 head, Tuesday, April 27th; Dixiaua
yearlings, the property of Major B. G. Thomas, at Luxiugton,
Ky., May 11th; McGrathiana yearlings, the property of Mr.
Milton Young, at Lexington, Ky., May 11th; Ruunymede
yearlings, the property of Clay and Woodford, Paris, Ky.,
to take place at Lexington, May 11th; Elmendorf yearlings,
the property of Mr. D. Swigert, Muir, Ky.. to take place on
the Elmendorf farm, 6 miles from Lexington, Ky., May 12th;
and B. G. Bruce and Woodard & Harbison's combination sale,
at Lexington, Ky., May 8th aud 10th.

On A Visit.

Col. John Conley, of Chicago, from whom Senator Stanford
purchased a great number of his best mutrons in the early
history of the Palo Alto stock-farm, and whose progeny have
conferred great fame on the now celebrated farm, spent three
days of this week at the farm, looking over the youngsters
^rom his old mares.

Died En-Route.

Senator Leland Stanford lost, from pneumonia, on their
way to the east, five of the most promising trotters on the
catalogue of stock to be auctioned at New York on the 4th and
5th of next month. The hirses, 105 inuurnber, wereshipped
from this city on the 10th inst., in the midst of the heavy
storm, and it is said that it showered while the horses were
being taken to the depot on the ranch on Saturday afternoon.
While en-route from this city snow banks and cold weather
were encountered, and as the horseB were all young the sick-
ness soon settled very severely on them. The first stoppage
was made at Ogden, where three of the colts died, among
them being Norcott. He was considered to be the best colt of
the entire lot, and was valued at $10,000. He was a two-
year-old brown stallion by Electioneer, dam Norma by Alex-
ander's Norman; second dam by Sir Wallace; third dam
Eagletta by Grey Eagle; fourth dam Mary Howe by Tiger.
The names of the others that died, two of which died between
Ogden and Omaha, cannot be learned here. They are all said
to be by Electioneer, however.

♦

Stock Imported.

Mr. G. A. Wiley, of Cook's Stock-farm, Danville, Contra
Costa county, has imported from Strictur Bros., Springfield,
Illinois, two head of fine Cleveland Bay stallions. The
horses are: Royal Studley, three years old, bay with black
points, and recorded in Vol. I, American Cleveland Bay
Stud Book. He is by Young Candidate; grandsire Omar
Pacha; g g sire Burton's Omar Pacha; g g g sire Zamor.
Baron Hilton, 5S4, three years old, bright bay with black
points, aud recorded in Vol. II, English Cleveland Bay Stud
Book. He is by Luck's All, 1S9; grandsire Luck's All, 182;
g g sire Cardinal, 47; g g g sire Emulation, 103.

Mr. Wiley at the same time also imported from Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, ten head of thoroughbred Devon cattle, and from
Independence, Missouri, ten head of thoroughbred Polled
Angus cattle. The stock will all be kept at the Cook farm.

Harry Clay.

Harry Clay, whose daughters were in great demand for the
stud when the laurels of St. Julieu, Bodine, Gazelle and
Prospero were green, is failing fast. He is thirty-three years
old, and his owner, Mr. J. D. Willis, keeps him alive on soft
food. His teeth are worn away, and he cannot grind oats,
corn or hay. He got but one mai'e in foal last year. Two
of his sons, Shawmut and Surprise, are in the 2:30 list, each
with a record of 2:26, but it is through his daughters that
Harry Clay chiefly shines. Green Mountain Maid, dam of
Electioneer, Prospero, Elaine, Dame Trot and Storm, was
from his loins, and so was Flora, dam of St. Julien, Unalola
and St. Remo. The great virtue of Harry Clay is in his
ability to control action.

Racing1 at Chico.

Mr. J. T. Mcintosh announces the following programme
of races to take place at the Chico Driving Park to-day. The
first race is mile heats, three in five, for a purse and stake of
§150. The entries are St. James, Hindoo and Hero. The
second race will be a trotting race, mile heats, three in five,
for a purse and stake of 8200, between Faust, Wallace G.,
Naughty Tom and an Oroville trotter. This programme was
announced to take place on the 17th instant, but was post-
poned on account of the bad weather.

A Chat With Corrigan.

Ed. Corrigan passed through the city yesterday on his way
from Memphis to Kansas City, where, however, he remains
for but a brief stay, as he is anxious to rejoin his horses. He
goes back by the short route, aud we probably shall not see
him in St. Louis again before our June meeting. Mr. Corri-
gan is no green racing hand who gives away very much of the
doings of his stable, but he always has a bit of interesting and
fresh gossip about it outside of the doings of its individual
horses, and now and again he will even talk about some of
these, and on the occasion of this visit there was no exception on
his part to this practice. He anticipates a really great meeting at
Memphis, where, he says.are collected a lotot ihe best horses
in America. Never, says Mr. Corrigan, has he seen, early in
April, so many horses together who could, and did, cover
their miles, on any morning, in times between 1:46 and 1:50.
No cup horse down South has, iu Mr. Conigau's opinion,
done so well as Editor who, however, may perhaps be a trifle
overforward, as he is fit to race for big stakes to-day. If the
gray is the washy horse in hot weather that his detractors
claim him to be, he will stale before he gets to business, but the
Kansas City turf-man evidently fancies him vastly, even with
that consideration thrown in. Many of the horses now at
Memphis are so far forward that they could show a mile in
1:44 on a track like ours was last Juue. Mr. Corrigan luoks
upon Jim Gray as perhaps the most promisiug three-year-old
at Memphis, but he has no high opinion of the youngsters of
that age down South in generai. Indeed, he claims to have
failed to cast eyes upon anything quite up to ordinary Derby
form. He had a sneaking affection some time since for his
brother Pat's colt, Free Knight, for the great Kentucky affair,
but a change has come over the spirit of his dream — so strong
that he has passed the colt over to the training charge of
Henry Avis. Free Kuight is big and lusty, but is going
through by far too light work for a Derby preparation, and it
is evident that as far as he is concerned Mr. Corrigan is Gallio-
like and will have none of him. This leaves the green and
white with no Derby horse but the lolloping and untried J. B.
Fergusou and the fillies HattieCarlileand Mary Payne. The
two-year-olds at Memphis aud Nashville are, Mr. Corrigan
thinks, more promising than their seniors of a year, and
quite a host of them have shown quarters well under twenty-
five. Iu regard to his own stable the victim of the interview
which furnished matter for these notes was most sensibly
very oyster-like, aud it required the flourishing of two letters
just received from Memphis to get him to acknowledge any-
thing. However, he at last pleaded guilty to the Freeland
accusation hurled athim. The great horse is uot lame iu the
stifle-joint but in the off' hip, the seat ol serious trouble with
him last full. The crack points the toe of the off hiud foot
as he puts it to the ground or as he stands iu the stable and
he bears none of his weight ou its frog or heel. These symp-
toms read to the writer more like hock than hip trouble, but,
whatever it may be, it does not sound like a good start iu
any preparation for a great race for Freeland. Mr. Corri-
gan does not say much about Modesty or Pearl Jeuniugs,
both of whom may therefore be inferred to be going on nicely
aud indeed the report of a gallop of the latter, derived
from other sources, shows her to befitting fast. Lizzie Dwy-
er's leg gives her owner great anxiety, and though Mr. Corrigan

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does not think that her runaways did her serious damage, Rockford tries the experiment of introducing pampered Eng-
yet the parboiliDg of the big leg "goes on night and day and to ! lish fatlings under the most favored auspices possible. If her

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be or not to be will be a burning (or scalding) question with
her until she has been taken charge of by the starter for the
Suburban. Aftec returning from Kansas City to his stable,
Mr. Corrigan remains with it until the close of the Washing-
ton Park meeting, when it divides. He goes from Memphis
to Louisville, thence to Latonia, and from there to St. Louis.
It is possible, though not overlikelv, that he may send a
three-year-old or two to Lexington, and a cup horse may
accompany them, but it is not at all probable, and certainly
none of his two-year-olds go to that racing centre. The
money put bv her admirers upon Modesty for the Suburban,
may be looked upon as lost to their heirs and assigns forever,
for she will not go east for the big handicap. Mr. Corrigan
did not say so in as many words or directly acknowledge the
impeachment, but readers of the Republican may accept the
statements that this grand mare is the sheet-anchor of the

experience shall show that this is all lhat is necessary, every
horse-breeder in the land will have occasion for congratula-
tion at so easy a solution of this difficult problem.

If these cross-bred horses shall fail to show a marked
improvement, and shall even be fewer in numbers and infe-
rior in tone, and quality, and selling attractions, to the high
standard of Rockford's Vermont stock, then it is useless for
other places to try the experiment. The dependence must
again be on multiplying those American horses which are up
to this standard, and on bringing others up to it.

If every farmer who needs a team for his binder would give
notice that he would breed to no horse not tit for vigorous use
on both his binder and his carriage, the demand would find a
supply. If every agricultural society would divide its pre-
miums and offer as much in premiums fur entire horses of not
"ess than 1,300 lbs. weight, drawing their own weight ten

McKeever's Brutal Death.

stable for the Eclipse, especially as Freeland is under such miles, as they give for skeleton horses drawing a skeleton

serious suspicion as has been mentioned above. Everything
will be done to keep Lizzie Dwyer on her legs for the Subur-
ban, and she surely will go east for it and be the stable-
horse if she trains on. Mr. Corrigan has not yet really felt
the foot of any of his two-year-olds, and he therefore declines
to say much about them, as either praise or damning might
equally mislead when the lot are practically untried. It is
very doubtful, however, if the string he has this year is a
fitting successor to even Tartar. — Missouri Republican.

The Cleveland Bays.

An article by "Rapier," a correspondent of the Breeder's
Gazette, is reproduced below. It gives a very interesting
account of the present status of the breed of Cleveland Bays
iu this country, and how it can be improved. There have, of
late, been a number of finely bred Cleveland Bays imported
into this State, and from Rapier's statement the Cleveland
Bays will undoubtedly be in great demand in a few years for
harness works especially about a farm.

The earliest recollection of the writer is of a call of the
whole household to admire a new colt, and of his father's
saying, "Sou may have the colt if you will ride the old
mare." A hired man exclaimed. "You shall have the colt;"
caught up the child and held him on with one hand and with
the other led the horse around the yard. Frank Forrester
6peaks with the very highest admiration of the Vermont
draft horse— pony built, of great size and immense strength
and quick action and perfect docility, and says they were
manifestly of the old style of Cleveland Bays. Admiral
Coffin made repeated importations of Clevelands into Boston
early in this century, and on this farm (in frequent commu-
nication with Boston) these large bays had been raised long
enough to be among their earliest progeny. Their driver
offered a weger that the old mare in the right position would
draw more than any pair of cattle "up a steep side hill and
into a brush heap." When the first line of four-horse stages
claimed the whole road as carriers of the United States mail,
their driver attained notoriety by locking wheels with the
stage, getting the advantage and dragging four horses with
two until the stage-driver caved in.

The colt became a horse less massive thau the dam, bat
knowing no rival in draft and no superior on the road. In
logging she would go through any ordinary harness and had
to be worked with steer chains for traces, and a double evener
for a whiffletree. In a winter's frolic she would lead the
line of fastest sleighs and need two to hold ber. In rough
plowing, without lines, she would lead an ox team. And in
a slow drive the feeblest hand or voice could control her. In
the saddle or two-wheeled chaise (as exacting on gaits as a
saddle) her untaught gaits were the perfection of ease. Her
points were delicate, though massive. Her hair was fine and
lustrous and glistened in the sun, witii changeable hues, as
occasionally seen in Arabian horses from the desert. As Arab
sires then abounded in New England, she may have been a
cross between an Arab and a Cleveland Bay. For many years
she was the admired of all observers, and ever since she has
been the model horse in the telescopic estimate of her child
owner. Since the copious advertising of the Cleveland Bays
he has omitted no opportunity to scrutinize them and their
progeny, in the vain hope of finding another similar cross. If
be has found one he has not had the wit to discern the fact.

A Cleveland should be a bay without a white bair. He has
found many that were oft' color; some with white markings,
some up on stilts, with the lower bones of the legs long
enough to carry them as far in a day as they could come back
in two days; and all the imported horses fattened and pamp-
ered in idleness.

Many of the owners claim that there never was a distinct
breed of Clevelands. It was merely a cross between draft
horses and thoroughbreds, and can be and is reproduced any
day. And their mongrel stock and its varied progeny testify
to their sincerity. They testify of each other that many
horses are imported which have not a drop of Cleveland
blood, and they claim to import cross-bred horses superior to
the pure Clevelands, while the imported colts are usually
penned and fattened like steers, and no more harnessed and
trained than bo many swine. "All there is of a horse is his
legs," and when these are undeveloped and useless there is
no horse.

The progeny of these high-priced horses are from superior
mares, and include many very valuable animals. But many
are doubtful and weak. A dealer in drafts at Bloomington
gives a list of a purchase of twenty-one from nineteen owners,
at S255 each. If any snch list of English coach colts has
been purchased it has escaped my notice. But to be equally
profitable, coach horses mnst sell much higher, as they must
be matched, broken and trained to be salable. It is a ques-
tion of no little interest to breeders, "How are the Cleveland
Bay colts selling in Elgin and other places where they have
been raised theloi'gest?"

A definite test of this kind will soon be presented. Rock-
ford, 111., and vicinity, has had American-raised coach sires,
like Kemble Jackson and Valley Chief, whose colts have sold
young and at high prices for the east and for Europe. Ex-
President Arthur rides after a pair sire! by Valley Chief . a
grandson of imp. Consternation, thatarevery greatlyadmired.
Sales of these colts have been early and brisk and at satisfac-
tory prices. Stimulated by this fact there has been a rush
for Clevelands. and the region is full of them. In two more
years a car load a week can be found. The foundation stock
of mares is very rarely superior. The breeders are among the
most skillful and enterprising; they will test this blood under
the most favorable auspices and to a correct result.

If this result shall be satisfactory in two more years there
will be a rush of buyers from eastern and foreign markets to
Eockford for coach horses, as there is to Bloomington for
drafts. If this shall be the case the grand problem of
American horse-breeding will be solved. The great question
now is, "How shall the size of our horses be increased with-
out the loss of their capacity, symmetry, style and spirit?"

sulky one mile, the strength of our horses would be made
manifest and diffused in the future, as the trotting speed has
been in the past. And it would benefit the farmer a thousand
fold more than the other half spent on speed.

Every considerable farm in the land has occasion
for a team of from 1,200 to 1,400 lbs. weight each,
strong and quick enough for the binder, and fleet and
graceful enough for the family carriage. In the effort to
breed for such horses the farmer finds sires carrying 200 or
300 lbs. of surplus fat, and colts lacking in size, strength,
energy and symmetry. If tbe farmers' fairs would provide
tests for the farmers of the actual discipline and ability o
horses suited to the farmers' needs, they would meet a long-
felt want and confer a special benefit.

If the Cleveland Bays are siring such horses, it cannot be
known too widely or too soon. If the colts sell as much
higher than drafts as will pay for the increased cost of a deli-
cate, high-bred aristocrat over a dull peusant of a horse, it
should be known. A fair test is presented. Bloomington
and vicinity is full of drafts which find eager bnyers. Rock-
ford has alreadv a fair trade in American coachers, and will
soon have an ample supply of well-raised Clevelands. If the
market shall improve to correspond with the expectations of
the importers, it will do much to fix the status of the Cleve-
land Bays.

A Horse Fair in Ireland-

To a novice an Irish fair appears to be a pandemonium let
loose. The main street is the showground and ride, and a
convenient field, with a stone wall or two, serves the pur-
poses of the "manege." Such a whooping and yelling!
Droves of wild young colts, rough, unkempt-looking auimals,
rushing madly about, with Pat riding barebacked as easy as
a glove, with nothing but a "bit of a twig," and a halter for a
bridle. "Whist! but that's alepper, yer honor; be aisy now
on her, Tim," shouts the proprietor of some raw filly, as Tim
negotiates the wall with a cock of his eye. Perhaps you turn
round to look at the "lepper," and, by the mercy of Provi-
dence, just escape being trampled to deatb by a whole troop.
Pulled this way, shoved that, hot and thirsty, you at last
gain a place of safety, and are able to look on for a few mom-
ents iu peace. Meanwhile, the dealers are not idle, and bar-
gains, mingled with glasses of potheen, are flying about in
every direction. You will see a horse bought for £30 ready
cash, which for market purposes was to have been a £70
transaction. Every conceivable class of animal is here, both
biped and quadruped. The hunter which, if properly got up,
will fetch in England a couple of hundred, is side by side
with a screw not worth as many pence, and the autocrat of
the dealer's yard may be seen in close confabulation with
looks like a prime dynamiter; while above all the din and
jangle floats an aroma of whiskey and tobacco, to say noth-
ing of blarney and bad language.

As the day wears on prices lower a little. Indeed, a few of
the knowing ones do not complete their bargains until late,
excepting in the cases of some really high-class gees. But
what is going on in the corner of the wall? A small crowd is
gathered there, and from your position you can just make
out one of the men who crossed in the boat standing oppo-
site a true son of Erin in the middle of a small ring, and seem-
ingly either fighting or endeavoring to shake him by the
hand — which? You cannot quite make out. Presently the
crowd breaks np with a cheer, and you can see plainly now
the two men shake hands, and to your surprise money passes
between them. Can it have been a prize fight at all? No, it
is only a deal, and if we come a little nearer to this new lot
that are forming a ring we shall see. As we approach, a lane
is formed, and the vision of a flying colt appears, ridden bare-
backed by a bright-looking lad. Over the wall is the order, and
Pat, steadying his mount, takes it in first-class form. Then the
crowd closes in, and two figures stand opposite each other —
England and Ireland. "Well, what's the price?" says Eng-
land. "It's just the foinest little horse in the fair this day,
and I'll not be selling him under £120, and that's dirt chape,"
replies Ireland, holding out his hand. "Forty," says Eng-
land, making a dive at the paw. Ireland is too quick, how-
ever, and snatches it away before England can grasp it, saying
at the same time with an air of disdain: "Forty! and for a
beast like that that the lord liftenant would be proud to be
seen on. Is it trying to blarney me that you are? I'll just
let you have it for £100, and not a penny less," and out goes
the hand again. This time England springs a tenner, and
the same pantocaine is gone through, with the exception that
England nearly catches the outstretched member this time,
which raises a laugh and "Mind your eye, Pat," from the
crowd. After every bid this goes on, and at sixty-five Eng-
land catches Ireland by the hand and shakes it heartily,
thereby signifying that it is a deal. The crowd cheer, and
the two go off together to cement the bargain with a "dhrop
of the cratur." This is the way most of the deals are carried
on. and it is an unwritten law that if you happen to be quick
enough to catch hold of the hand after you offer, the horse
becomes your property for the amount of your bid. — Scottish
Agricultural Gazette.

The S porting World says: The Fairfax horses have done
some good slow galloping during the week. The California
lot are good-looking ones, but the pick of the lot is without
doubt the four year-old colt Bishop. Iri color be is a beauti-
ful bay, in build perfect, with a splendid head and neck, and
though he has not been sent along quite as strong as the
others since arriving here, he shows good action. The nation-
ality of the Fairfax stable attaches hns been made nearly uni-
form. Last week it received into i's fold nine exercise boys
and a head lad from Eogland. The latter claims to have
been the one who rode Prince Charley in his work. All were
specially imported by Mr. Blagrave for the stable. The only
foreigner in the stable now, so far as I can learn, is Buchanan,
who is bemoaning the fact that he cannot speak English, but
promises to learn.

Sam Crook, a local turfman, died at Chicago on the 29th
ult. His death recalls one of the most deplorable turf trage-
dies of the country — the killing of William McKeever, the
driver of the trotting horse Gen. Butler, on the race-track of
the Chicago Driving Park Association, Saturday, Sept. 22,
1866. Sam drove Butler in the first heat, but, suspecting
something wrong, refused to go on as driver in the race.
The horse, Gen. Butler, was matched against the horse Cooley
for a purse of $2,000.

A large crowd assembled lo witness the race, and numerous
side beis were made. After four heats, two of which had
been won by each horse, William Riley, the driver 6f Cooley,
drove his horse iuto a shed and refused to enter upon another
heat, alleging foul play upon the part of McKeever, the
driver of Butler. After considerable wrangling between inter-
ested parties, Riley was persuaded to re-enter the ring and
make tbe hfth heat. By this time the sun had set; the rival
horses and their drivers could hardly be distinguished. It
was impossible for either the judges or spectators to follow
them around the track, and the crowd waited with intense
interest. Soon a shout was heard, and Butler, at a break-
neck pace, passed under the wire, but the driver's seat was
empty.

"Where's McKeever?" "V hat's the matter?" came from
the multitude. A moment passed and Cooley came in, with
Riley holding him well in hand. A cheer arose, but Riley
hurried to the judges' stand and told them McKeever was
running his horse some rods or more ahead of Cooley, when
the wheel of his sulky, he thought, struck upon the fence
and McKeever wras thrown out. Was he hurt? Was he
dead? These were questions he could not answer, as he did
not stop his horse to see, but had come in quickly to report
the accident. The spectators crowded around the stand
demanding explanations, when it was announced from the
judges' stand that McKeever was left for dead on the back
stretch. The wildest excitement then ensued, and at one
time it was feared a riot would take place, but that was pre-
vented by the large police force on the ground.

"Butler is coming! Clear the track!" and the crowd parted,
Butler speeding on. The multitude closed up, and shouts
of "McKeever is murdered! Arrest Bill Riley!" came from
many throats. Then the tide turned from the man to the
race, and loud calls for a decision were heard.

Butler (now having been twice around the course) passed
and ran into the stable. A party went in search of McKeever
and found him in an insensible condition on the track, on
the back stretch about twenty rods from the half-mile post.
He was removed to tbe residence of Dr. J. R. Gore, county
physician, a few blocks distant. On the left aide of the head,
just above the cheek bone, the skull was broken and a portion
of the bruin was protruding. He was never able to speak,
nor was he conscious after the blow, and died ubout 4 o'clock
Sunday, Sept. 23, 1866.

The manner in which the fatal wound was given is sup-
posed to be as follows: A board taken from the fence about
two rods from where the accident happened or the murder
was committed, was held over tbe track and McKeever came
again&t the end, his horse runniug at the time. Several
arrests were made, among them Riley, the driver of Cooley,
but he was discharged by tbe coroner's jury. Tire Board of
Directors of the Chicago Driving park offered a reward of
$1,000 for the arrest aud conviction of the murderer, but no
one after the verdict of the coroner's jury was ever arrested.
Yet it is alleged that there are at least four persons now living
that could call the name of the man who held up the board
before the dashing horse, and it is also said that he had only
aside bet of §15 on Cooley. McKeever was buried in New
York in Greenwood Cemetery. — Canadian Sportsman.

The English Turf.

From the leading article in London Field on the racing
season we take the following:

The status of the turf has given rise to essays innumerable.
Some writers maintain that an increased number of meetings,
an ever-swelling prize list, and an addition to the number of
horses running during the year, are facts sufficiently indi-
cating that racing is more flourishing than ever. Others
decline to admit that more racing is synonymous with a
firmer basis. According to Ru[F, there was, last season, an
increase in the number of horses that competed. Including
animals of all ages, there were no fewer than 2,033 race-
horses last season, and that number does not take in those
that took part in events under Grand National Hunt rules. In
1884 the number was 1,963, so that in 1885 there was an in-
crease of 65. Many of them might, with advantage, have been
turned to other uses, as, on looking through the index, it ia
not hard to pick out several who started a good many times,
and yet never won a sixpence for their owners. As there are
as many meetings as ever, the amount of added money will
probably be as great as it was last season; nay, it may be
more, for is not the Eclipse Stakes aud its $10,000 looming in
the distance? Last season the substantial sum of £446,427
was cut up into prizes; but this must not be regarded as all
added money; 2,033 horses competed for it, and the owners
of those horses themselves contributed in no small degree to
the above total; in fact, a diligent student of race condition
would have no difficulty in bringing forward instances in
which certain races have resulted in a net profit to the
executive. The amount of money wou, therefore, may be
taken as going a good way toward showing that owners are
not frightened out of the field by the liabilities they incur in
respect of entries; and it is, perhaps, more worth while to
prove this, than to show that gate-money meetings are so suc-
cessful as to allow of larger amounts being given each year.
Newly established races, with large sums for the winners,
have already had a visible effect on some time-honored races;
but who shall say what will be the result of the institution of
many more races like the forthcoming Eclipse Stakes at San-
down, the winner of which will gain £10,000? A man who
races for sport pure and simple— there are a few left yet —
would rather win a race like the Derby or St. Leger than a
newly instituted prize of greater value; but people who have
less veneration for sentiment, or who cannot afford to be inde-
pendent of the loaves and fishes of racing, few though they
be to the majority, would naturally prtfer to take their chance
of winning a greater sum, to starting their horses for races of
less value. Proof of this is ready to nand, as the entries for
what are called the "classic" races are growing fewer; while,
in the case of the long-distanced races, the competition of
five furlong scrambles, for large prizes, has proved too strong,
and only wretched fields, numerically speaking, come out for
those events at Goodwood or Ascot. Then, again, the in-
creasing number of handicaps tend to diminish tkesnpji'
accorded to weight-for-age races, and the love for Lmndi< .:
goes some way to prove, if proof were needed, that the Ic
ing for betting is stronger than the likiDg for racing.

268

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April 24

The Late Col. R. A. Johnson.

The New Orleans Times-Democrat lias the
following of Col. Robert A. Johnson the dis-
tinguished Kentucky turfman, whose remains
were interred in the Lexington Cemetery last

"Col. R. A. Johnson was the oldest son of
that very notable person thirty or forty years
ago in the south-west, Coi. Henry Johnson, a
stalwart veteran of the war of 1812, who
fought by'the side of his renowned brother,
Col. Richard M. Johnson, the slayer of
Tecumseh in the battle of the Thames in 1S13.

"Col. Henry Johnson was a pioneer in
cotton planting in Mississippi, and was univer-
sallv regarded with great respect in the south-
west as the noblest representative of a family
famous for the manly qualities and heroic
virtues of its men and for the beauty and
cbarms of its women. The former qualities
had descended to the gentleman recently
desceased, who, in every relation, secured the
esteem and confidence of his friends and asso-
ciates.

"Robert Adams Johnson was an educated
gentleman, who retained all the sturdy virtues
of his ancestors. He had been educated for
the bar, and engaged in the practice of the
profession in Vicksburg with brilliant pros-
pects, and married a Mississippi lady. Sub-
sequently he was drawn into the mercantile
profession and became a partner in the house
of Eurtley Johnson & Co., in this city, and in
Louisville, which commanded a large business.
Losiog his first wife, by whom he had two
sons, he married the widow of a relative and
daughter of the wealthy merchant and mayor
of Louisville, Mr. Jacob, by whom he had
two sons. For some years before our civil
war he devoted his time and attention to
the education of his sons and the care of the
large property of his wife, and to the duties of
the President of the Jockey Club of Louisville,
in which he became the highest authority on
all questions relating to the regulation of the
contests, and tests in speed, power and vigor
of the famous representatives of the unequaled
blooded stock of Kentucky.

"During our civil war Col. Johnson joined
the confederate armies, and as Lieut. -Colonel
of a Kentucky regiment did good service in
that struggle. His career and character may
be briefly given in recognition of him, as one of
a family and race which contributed as many,
perhaps more, brave and efficient conquerors
of the western wilderness, and founders of the
states west of the Alleghanies than any other
of which history has record. There never was
a more gallant, manly, true and honorable race
than the Johnsons of Kentucky, Louisiana,
and Mississippi. They constituted a class
which could always be rallied throughout the
south-west to the defense of the honor of every
member thereof, and of the Democracy, of
which each and all of their men were ever vig-
orous champions."

San Mateo Stock Farm.

FIRST ANNUAL SALE

OF

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

GUY WILKES,

ARTHURTON,

LE GRANDE,

AT 9:30 A. SI.

SATURDAY MAY M, 1886.

On the above date, Mr. Wm. Corbitt, proprietor
of San Mateo Slock Farm, Oak Grove Station, San
Mateo Co., will offer at public sale at his breeding
farm luO bead of animals comprising brood-mares,
colte, geldings and fillies from fcix-year-olds to year-
lines. The youngsters are cbiefly the get of «uy
M'iikf-v. Artliurtou. and Le « ramie. Among
the brood-mares are Beveral noted animals, a number
sired by Arthurton, and two Kentucky-bred mares,
one got by Alexander's Abdallah and one by Almont.
Catalogues, {living full pedigrees and all necessary
information, may be bad after April 20th upon appli-
cation to

W. CORBITT, 218 California street,
MM„ „ 0r KILLIP A CO., Auctioneers.

110 Montgomery St. Sail FranclNCO.

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

Property of

L. J. ROSE, Esq.

Sunny Slope, Los Angeles Co.,

To be sold at Public Auction,

AT a P. ffl., AT

BAY DISTRICT TRACK,

SAN FEANCISCO.

SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 1886.

On the above date, by direction of L. J Rose, Esq.,
an auction sale will be held of a car load of very
promising colts, mostly three- year-olds, and all are
trotters enough now to make them very pleasant
roadsters. All are very stylish, well broken and
very kind drivers, and are by the greatest of all
breeders. Sultan, who has been sold at a long price to
go to Kentucky, where his book is already full.

This is not a culled lot, for it is the entire lot of
mares and geldiugs of that year at Mr. Rose's Breed-
ing Farm.

Colts can be seen at the Bay Distract Track, ten
days previous to sale, where they will be exercised
every morning to show their way of going, etc. Sale
will commence at' 2 p. M., Saturday, May 1st, at Bay
District Track. Most of the colts will be shown in
harness the day of sale , and any that are not so shown
can be, by request.

The public may rely with certainty that there will
be no bye-bidding, aud that every colt offered will be
sold to the highest bidder. Mr. Rome's reputation is
a full guarantee in this respect.

TERMS. All sums UDder £500 cash. Over that
amount, ninety days credit may be had and 7 per
cent, interest will be charged. All notes must have
a satisfactory endorser.

Catalogues may be obtained of the auctioneer, 116
Montgomery street.

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers,

Bruce,

Woodard

& Harbison's

THIRD

GRAND COMBINATION SALE

OP

THOROUGHBEEDS.

B. G. Bruce and Woodard & Harbison

will offer, without reserve, and to the highest bidder
in front of Treacy & Wilson's Livery Stable, Lexinc'
ton, Ky., on °

Saturday, May 8th, 1886,

75 Head of Thoroughbreds,

consisting of twenty-five bead of yearlings, a number
of two, three and four-year-old colts and fillies in train-
ing, Btallions and a large number of brood-mares of
unexceptionable breeding, with foalB, or in foal to
first-class andfasbionable stallions. This Btock is verv
superior both as to class, form and breeding

Catalogues may be obtained at the Live Stock
Record , Lexington, Ky., Turf, Field and Farm
Spirit of the Times and Sportsman offices New York"
City, Chicago Horseman, Breeder and SpoKSTsrAjc
San Francisco, Cal., or by addressing '

it. g. bri < i-:.

Lexington, Ky.

Coldstream Stock Farm yearlings and two-year-olds
May 7th; Runnymede, Dlxianaand McGrathians joint
sale of yearlingB May 11th; Elmendorf Mav l"th and
Woodburn, May 13th. i7atn

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230 and 232 Ellis Street, San Francisco, Cal.

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15| hands high; weight, J, 190 lbs. Record, 2:21 J, 2:21$, 2:18}.

Sire Felix, 2:19}; Manon, 251: Menlo. 2:23; Belmont Boy (paoor), 2:23i; Wormwood, 2:25; Dawn, 255!; Jim Mulvene,
3572; Trousseau, 258J; Bonnie Wood, 2:3 2J; and the two year old

NTJTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his agei, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a cumber of other very promising ones, viz: Brown Jug, trial 2:11. A mare
Ownedby Mr. Carter, 2:26i; quartern in 53 seconds. Another paced a mile in 2:271; quarters in 32 seconds. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 eeconds, Lelap3 was second to Wonnwood In 2£6&, and
many others as Rood.

N UTVV00O bad not above 120 foalit all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The pcrcentapj of his repre-
■entatives in the 2:30 list is more than double that of HambletODian to that time. Forty of his get ir all have been
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2 jcara oi age, for a total of $45,135, an average of §1.120. Five of bis present crop
of weanling3 have been sold for S7.0W, fin average of $1,400. From the promise of the yuuns things coming on at the
farm and elsewhere, I feel justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun. Seuvjck Fee, $250.
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as his book is rapidly filling, and
the Limit will be strictly observed.

PANCOAST,

2:21}. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Kre of PATRON", three-year-old reconA 2:20,2:255:19$; last quarter of third heat, 321 seconds, a2:09 gait: ACOUAHTUS,
three-year-old record, 259*; trial 2:24i; ISSAQUENA four-year-old record 25SJ, distancing her Held in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old"record2:39J; could trot in 2:30. PANUOAST has. only 32 living foals, only 8 of which,
■o far as we can learn, have been works 1 for speed at alL Four of them are named above. One othur at 3 yeare old
could trot in 2:50, and show bursts a 2:3 * gait. Another, 2 years old, showed quarters in 40 to 42 secern- Is. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in "3:42, Another could ahow a 3 minute gaiL The balance of Us get, 80 far as
we can trace, are either in the stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PAN/COAST, by Woodford Mambri 10, record 251$, dam Bicara (sister to McCurdy's Hambletoolan, 25641, by
Harold; 2d dam Belle (dam of Belmont) by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's Bjlltounder. He will stand at $150,
strictly limited to 40 mares. His book is East filling. Those desiring to breed will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYL-BR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Eire of Lucy Cnyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:15J; halt*- He, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2J8J; Day
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth heat. 2:21 j '. Halcyon, /*al for Mr. Bonner, 251J; Algath, four-year-old reoord 253;
Edwin 0., record 2:27i (trial 2513); St. Axnau % record « Adi, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-2 Acquarius. 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horBe, 15J hands, foaled 1863, by Bysdyk's B^nhletonlan, dam Grey Rose (dam of Stilson, sire of Alvlra, record
2:30, andZeno, record 2:321), by Harris' Hamblet^Jian (sire of Lady Shannon, rccurd 2:23J; Hero (pacer), 2504, jlki>
OF THE DAMH of Annie G.. 2:23; Panic. 2:28; Na,,j Holromb, 253; Sea Foam, 2:24i; Major Edsall, 259 [sire of Robert
MoGregor, 2:17$); John Stewart, 2:30. Service ,-ce, 9 • I

AH stad fees are due afc time of service; no Insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided mares not parted
Wtih and stallions live.

0". B. ZM^'VEIE^IR^ItT, executob.
IMHI'LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Grlenview is Six Miles From Louisville.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

OFFERED

and 170
Trotters.
AT PRIVATE

SALE

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5. and up to the last of January,
1886. All the mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees aDd
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1SS5, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

1 70 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE OIKlKin FOR SALE AT FAIRLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no fiuer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f took has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-IT ASS. STANDARD-HRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTTl! flTVTTil P"RTf!"El PTi A 1ST Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the

XJJ"LJ Vi,1J X Xl/XUJJ X JJX1XTI priceof every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Pcrchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully np to
the descriptions given.

i

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from dote.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

Lock Box 393.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky

i

1886

%hc gmte ami § yovtsmm.

269

HERD AND SWINE.

Lice on Stock.

It is common in spring to find lonsy stock on some farms.
There are several ways of getting rid of the lice, bat we never
found anything better than tobacco steeped or boiled in
water. In this we are supported by Prof. Cook, of the Michi-
gan Agricultural College. In a recnnt newspaper article, the
professor discussed this subject generally, and concluded by
giving different remedies. His last paragraph is: ('A decoc-
tion of tobacco, upon the whole, gives the best satisfaction.
This is easily made by turning hot water on any kind of
tobacco. The cheap stems answer as well as any other
kind. Were it not for the eggs, one application of this
would always suffice. I have often found it unnecessary to
use it more than once. The work of washing an animal is
quickly and easily performed. Though I detest tobacco I
find this use of it not very disagreeable. It is better to wash
a colli or a cow on a warm day. If the day is cold a warm
barn and good blanket will protect the 'animal. The old
saying that everything has its legitimate use is also true then
of this filthy, poisonous plant, as every one will see who uses
it as above directed. — Rural World.

Apples for Milch Cows-

A correspondent wishes to know our opinion as to apples
as food for milch cows, when fed in conjunction with other
food. Our opinion is that they are excellent for this pur-
pose. All the testimony is in favor of apples as a food for
milch cows. There is not the danger of overfeeding and
injuring the flavor and quality of the milk with apples as
with some grains and vegetables. Ou the contrary, they
impart a fiue flavor and good quality. But, as with every
other kind of food, we should feed apples with reasonable
moderation, in conjunction with good' hay or other more
bulky dry ration. Our correspondent need not be afraid to
feed a half bushel or more a day to each cow. To calm his
fears and fortify his confidence, let him begin with a peck or
so a day, and increase the quantity as his judgment may
dictate. — Live-Stock Journal.

A Famous Angus Bull Gone.

From the Banffshire Journal we learn that the renowned
Aberdeen-Angus bull, Young Viscount (736), for eight years
in service at Ballindalloch, has been sent to the butcher at
the advanced age of thirteen years. This remaikable Erica
bull was bred at HillocKhead, Glass, in April 1873. His dam
was Erica 3d (1259), bred at Ballindalloch, and his sire Hamp-
ton (492), who is said to have been a fine bull. Young Viscount
was purchased at public sale in 1S7S for 225 gs., by Sir George
McPberson Grant, who pronounces him "the best stock-bull
he ever had at Ballindalloch." He has an unbroken series of
first prizes to his credit, and has been considered the best
Angus bull of his time.

♦

We have an inquiry as to the proper pronunciation of "Hol-
Btein-Friesian." There is one general rule. that will serve as a
guide. In all cases in the German or Hollandische languages
where the combination "ei" is used, it is given the long
sound of "i" as in pine; in all cases where "ie" appear com-
bined the long sound of "e," as in keen, is given. Hence we
have the long sound of "i" in Holstein — pronounced as if
spelled Holestine, and the long sound of "e" in Friesian, pro-
nounced as if spelled Freesian. The accent ia on the last
syllable in Holstein, and on the first in Friesian. The "o" in
Holstein has the long sound as in role. — Stock Journnl.

SHEEP.

Walter Gilbey waites to the London Agricultural Gazette:
*'For some years past now, from January to July, during the
Btay of my family in London, I have had sent to me weekly,
from a friend farming in Norfolk, a Southdown one-year-old
eheep. The animals have been carefully killed, packed after
the carcass has been cooled, and forwarded by railway.
Among my epicurean friends I rather pride myself upon a
reputation for settiug before them at table what I believe to
be perfection in mutton. To ensure this, I always arrange
that the carcass shall hang for about two weeks in a cool larder
before it is cut up, and I do not hesitate to say that as a
result it is impossible to obtain finer meat than this one-year-
old mutton supplies."

We are beginning to learn that old hogs do not make the
best pork, nor old cattle the best beef. There is the most
profit in the thrifty porker of one year, and the thrifty steer
of two. We may not actually lose anything in keeping the
pig sis months longer, or the steer another year; but the
point of the most rapid growth and greatest profit is passed at
the end of the terms indicated. If this is true of pork and
beef, why not of mutton? True, the sheep produces an
annual clip of wool, which of itself may be profitable; but we
are speaking of mutton production and not of wool production.
Is not the flesh of the yearling wether tenderer and more
juicy than that of the wether of added years, and does not
the period of most profitable growth terminate in a twelve-
month?— Stock Journal.

It should be remembered that the flesh of the sheep par-
tabes of the flavor of its food more than that of any other
known meat animal. For this reason the food of such sheep
as are intended for mutton should be pure, healthful and of
a quality calculated to make the best meat and impart to it
an agreeable flavor. This may be most easily done by a little
Inquiry into the nature of the different kinds of feed usually
given to sheep. English farmers claim, and no doubt justly,
that turnips impart a most agreeable flavor to mutton, entirely
Eree from the wooly taste so often complained of. No doubt
iny kind of green food, by keeping the system open and
tj I allowing all impurities to pass off through the viscera, would
have a tendency to impart a pleasant flavor to the meat of
sheep andrelieveit of a strong taste. —Stockman and Farmer.

Acting Secretary of the Treasury, Fairchild, decided, March
29th, thatDonskoi wool is simply washed wool, and as such
s dutiable at the rate of 2% cents per pound, instead of being
icoured wool, upon which the doty is at the rate of 7 J- cents
jer pound. Wools, he said, which have been dipped in
wiling water and afterward washed in river water, should be
regarded merely as washed.

Is it necessasy to keep a sheep until it is two or three years
)ld in order to have firBt-class mutton? The idea among the
English has been that the best muttpu is obtained from
iree aad four-year-old wethers.

Lieutenant Greely, of the late American Polar Expedition,
found, high up in a district of the polar regions, numerous
wild sheep, with large heads, like oxen, and tail resembling
that of the horse. Their fleece were of the finest and thick-
est wool, almost equal to that of the merino.

A crippled old man, once a soldier, a traveler, a politician
and a journalist by turns, is drawn daily about in a suburb
of Paris by a team of fat Southdown sheep.
♦

New California wools, of which occasional lots have been
selling in this city at 17@18 cents, are reported in better con-
dition than last year.

A Mexican ranchman in New Mexico has flocks enough to
cover 200 acres of grounds, standing close together.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS

Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Tliree-year-old Record, 2:25 1-2.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15K hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. R. G. Stoner, P;iris, Ky.

Steiuway, by Strathmore, (408), sire of Santa Clans, record 2:17,^;
Tucker, 2; 19 >;, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

First dam, Abbess, by Albion, (sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:21, he by
Halcorn.be by Virginian, a son of Sir Arr.hy.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney.'heby imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertraud.a Bon of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:2SW, Vivette and Soprano are full
Bisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, bo much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wisner,
Rysdyk Stock farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Solo very high as a brood-
mare, and also her produce, steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2:50 at two yearBold.
With his natural speed, and fron a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
$75 for the 6eason, or §100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, lfij^ hands high, weight r,100 pounds, foaled I&S2.
BY SULTAN.

Record 2;24. Bire of Ruby, 2:19^, Sweetheart, 2:22^, Eva, 2:23^, Kismet
three-year-old. 2:25 w. Stamboul, 2:26 hi. Alcazar, two-year-old, 2 :29>£.

First dam, bvThorndale, record 2;22J<, sire of Edwin Thome, 2:16>i,
Daisydale.Z:!^.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2-23, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dani, by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, soncf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, aire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward, 2:25^'.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He canspeed a2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him ahorse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
$100 to Insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1851, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. WeBt, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite. three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont, four-year-old, 2:28%,
Superior, t'our-year-old, 2:29.

First dam, by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21M, Bire of Abbotsford,2:193£,
and Pancoast, 2:215s:, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19 S.

Second dam. bv Alexander's Abdallah, sire of GoMsraith Maid. 2:14.
Rosalind, 2 :21Ji'. Thornedale, 2 :22>;, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddv, 2:16>;. Couvov, 2:22>£.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, by Mucble John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. IJiomed,

Fifth dam, by Truinpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam, Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Kelson, three-year-old
stallion, 2:26, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet.

Fourthdam. Virgo, by Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertho'lf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam , by Dnroc , son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful young tryttorB
out last seaBon, 1885. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recoru -,1'J><,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three-vear-ola si allion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms $50,
for the Beason, or $75 to insure.

CRBSCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1881, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STKAT1IMORE,

8ireofTucker,2:19K.

First dam, by Almont, sire of Fanny Witherspoon,2:163f.
Second dam, by Brignoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22K,
Lady Torpin, 2:23.
Third dam, bv Cripple, Bon of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.
Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp. Diomed.
Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
First dam. bv Mambrino Chief , sire of Lady Thorne, 2:18^.
Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Mand S. and Jay-Eye-

Brlgnoli, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21K.
First dam. by Woodford, Bire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.
Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore , son of Mambrino .

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
Btyle. His breeding 1b royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother, Col. R. U. -Stoner says can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2;28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced CatchHy, 2:18>;, McMahon,
2:19^, and Durango, 2:23. Crescoin his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stifle sur-
passes that of either strathmore or Almont. Terms, $40 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, 1886, at tne Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bifls payable invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
proving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Hambtrlonian can be returned
free the next Reason, that is, where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the present owner,
Seth Cook, Esq.

Pasturage,1? I Tier month. Extra care taker, of mares and colts, but no

liability for accidents or escapes. Mares sent in care of McCleverty A

Noblett, Fashion Stable. Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or D. S.

Sraalley's Stable, Hay wards.will immediately be forwarded to the Farm.

A.idrov Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley.

t'ooJc Farm* DauvUle

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
weighs 1,400 lbs.; 13 well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large Sowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very inlelligent, and a more
kind dispusitioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2 :4U without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any hcrse I know of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, IV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is larger and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than any other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There ie scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over 1,100 pounds even from small mares.

3d. — His colts are strong boned, fine styled, good disposltioned, and ail
have a strong trotting tendency ; they make large, showy horses, which ,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.
Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, he by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2;2Gi, private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
10 call at my place, where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Wbippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from §75 to $100 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of his colts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will Btand at the low
price of S30 for the season. Choicest pasture at>?4.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Wm. McGraw will he
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

1 Ki:i> W. I.OEBER, St. Helena,

Or call at Vineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO. .

WILL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAH* GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms S75 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, lo'l hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owe-n Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria ltussell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bfllfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2 :21&.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; uasturage $3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. DWITK, San Jose.

Ranclio Del Paso.

SEASON OP 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGKFIELD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNER,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Commencing February oil. anil Ending

June 151)1. 1886.
TERHS FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE STALLIONS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at $10 per month
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address John UA< K i: V, Snperlntendent,

Sacramento,Cal.

270

^fo> gfc**&* awd gfaavtswmu.

April 24

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 8, lPS2;bretl by Jos. Cairn Simpson.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.

second dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonn e -cotland.

Third dam, Younc Fashion, by imp Monarch,

Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Forcontinuiition of pedigree, see Bruce s American Stud Book.

Anteroswill make the season of 18S6at the ranch of S, L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Ual.; season tu end the loth of June.
DESCHU'IKIV.

Auteroa ia in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with bind feet white. He is 15& bands high, and weighed on JUth
of February \A<~''- pounds. He is a colt of immense power, ami yet so
highly finished as to give him the appearance of .i thoroughbred. He
gives promise oi trotting as fast as Ids celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for ail accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile m 41 sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting Ins stifle,
■which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed,

TERMS.

Firty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term.

Good pasture at i2 per month. The best care will he taken of mares,
but no responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description eeo Breeder and
Spoktsma.v of Febiuary 2(th.

Address «. W. MORRISON. Oakland, Cal. , r

*'. CARPENTER. Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2ddam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam bv Torlhunter's Mamorino by Mambriuo Chief,
2ddam by Pilot, jr. (Jeorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson, bv Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteen hands three inches
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Btwckton, lapping the winner out in 2:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 31 seconds, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the lull mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents fouroE
the greatest trotting sires, Hainbletouian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Ulay
andPilot.Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards ol i.".n,oon in ma:ch races alone; has
a record of 2:22, ami has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twentv-.mt- with records of 2 2o or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
fourol 2:1 *iir better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who tn.tted one: of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambriuo Chief has produced, among
many others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:18^. Pilot, Jr.. has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud s., Jay-Kye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated,. hie blood being found in such performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of l&SUat the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at $10 the season.

F. E. URIFFITH. Agent

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:19 1-2.

Ai»h<>isf»v<l will make tlie season ol I 8S6 at the Oak.
land Race Track, Oakland, 4'aJ.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Young Colum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief , son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford,
son r,f Kosciusko, by Sir Arcby.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a hqrsc,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in Ihe stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies eired by him at Woodburn, not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Woodford -Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on thB turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, arecord of 2:2lh. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in '2:90 or better— Abbotsford 2:19J, Malice 2:19^,
Manetta 2:194, Mambrino Dudley 2:2nj. Convoy 2:22', "Magenta 2:24.1,
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:21? (sire of Patron, ff-vear-old record 2;19.V),
Rachel 2:2to|, Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:291. Geo. A. Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Priuceps", the sire of
Trinket 2:14 . It is proper todraw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals out of selected mares
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2::ill list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettle beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:80 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 2 -MO performers is within a fraction of one in Beven. In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, nmkiny opporluuily tbe basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, bv Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Uishop's Hambletonlon. Young Columbus, was
thesireof I'bil Slieridan, slreof Phvllis 2:151, Adelaide 2:19$, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2 :26, Valley Chief 2:25, Faustina 2:28j
PbilShe.'idan, Jr. 2:294, Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms,

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing tbe ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
free of charge, if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San
Fram-JBCO, or

WASH JAMES, AGENT, 1

Oakland. Rftce Track, onltlftiia, Cal,

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christrnan by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son ol Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Eipton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1.260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2 :25 or better, 9 of 2 :21 or better, and 4 of 2 :1 8 or better.
These are all tbe get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H , and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent Bire

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added , during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to S40d.

Mambrino Wilkes will inako the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S40 for tbe season, or 525 single service.

This low rate brings tbe service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

JIAVJD BRYSON. Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bav horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18><1 in fifth
heat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the i;30 list, a

greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
unker.hy Mambriuo Patchen, ihe best sou of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:18>4'; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:iy>j,by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all dis Lances for
many years in New York. Her breediuu has not been positively ascer-
tained, bul she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, 3200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still ownthe horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay borse, 5 years old, 1B& hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond dam by Sidi Haiuet, sonof Virginian, he by Sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the W'iekliffe mare, said to be by Bi'r-
naby's Diomed, sou of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to he thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1884, with 2h in the 2;\W list, and the remarkable way in
wliich he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the tact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or belter.
In the absolute pertection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by ton frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for l.e Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, $75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. let.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
ownthe horse. Le Grand will be limited to 10 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage, $G per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapeB,

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Jb'raucisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. CORRITT.
Sau Maieo, or 213 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.

by importew m its; ah

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee,

Third dam, Bonnets o" Blue, by Sir CbarleB.

Fourth dam, Reality, by Sir Arrdiy. See Bruno's American Stud B^ok.

Thr.e Cheers will make the ensuing Benson, from February 18th to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, §10 the season.

Pasturage at 95 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there la plenty ot grass and water. , , , „ . „,

There is a fine emu hi nation "I winning hi nod in the pedigree of 1 hrce
Cheers. Hissire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the must popular sire In England. The union of New-
minster, Bav Mlddleion and (Annus Id I with that ol Pr In in, the

"Stout fatto'n," and Sir Arch v. is practically as good as can be, For the

limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to. ids bucccbb was
vers great; and next in Importance to high racing form is good lttoka,
which Is eminently 9 characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form or Three
Cheers iflnearlv a iuodcl. The only laull that can be found Is Hint be Is
a bie horBe on short legs. In this day, when there is such n tendency

to "leggluess"and liglr limbs, this can scarcely be called |, fault, He
lias as much bone and tendon as lu a m.ijority of horses of 1,200 pounds,
and muscles in like proportion. With all ol this power lie is a horse ol
the Quest finish. Ida head being especially beautiful. lie bear* a dik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, Ihe dam of Newmlnster, and still greater
to her sire, Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of hlfl day In

England These is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers win get race-
horses of the nJgheBt class, and ho also pr isc-s to he s producer of

trotting speed. His daughter J.ady Viva, her .lain Lady Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trot led a mile in 3:40, which proven that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise,
THOMAS JOKES, Anfin.

oahiuiMt Trolling r«rk.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February tuth to June 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo iB a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whiles
He is a trifle oyer 18 hands high, long-bodied and of: immense museluar

fower, and taken in all is as tiin-ly shaped as any trotting-hred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1881.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling iu 3:0-2, at two years in 2: II, at three year.
in'2:'J!)&, at four years in 2:liJU. Although trotted in races and worked
from tbe time he was thirteen months old until the present time, la aR
sound as a double eagle when first Issued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He haB shown in liie work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that so easily aB to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:f0,
and if any one should think differently 1 will wager $i,i 00 that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January lltli.aud Feb-
ruary 7th, good clay and track, or 1 will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2 :ltlji the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four ot Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tne most carelesB ob-
server. Columbine iB the only mare with entire suns which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1873, there is strong likelihood that manv
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

Itis enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question tbe best mare other day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, lSSl, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W Richmond.
Second dam Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third lam, Yount; Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See tiruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. «'AIRN SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeliue Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

D

ARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
6, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BV ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book , vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Wll make the coining season, from February 1st to June 1, 188G.
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
$150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next eeason, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains tbe property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of tbe greatest (rotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as uearly the model of a
trotler ae any horse living. He has earned arecord of 2:1(jJ during
tbe year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OF CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14. 1862; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway. Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam. Nannie; sire The
MaisterilSldi; sire. Merry Tom .". (II; sire, Market. The Maister (18461,
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (bKG), who won An-
gus District premium in 1S77. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (538), was
Farmer (2841, or Rob Roy (7141, (majie Berved by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20; single leap, SI G.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpet to is a glossy jet black -without a white hair on him— foaled
in May, 18":), and is Hi.', hands high, lie is registered in the National
Norman Register as No 2866, vol. 3. Imported by J. 0. Morrison.
PontlBC, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is muajH
admired for bis blRD form and beauty, lie is very deep through the
tbfl ahouldera, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across tbe hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,050 pounds. He is well broke, and ta
pronounced as line a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20: Single leap $15.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any manner tbelr
owners desire, and at reasonable ratcB, but no responsibility for es-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

1. DETIJRK. President,
Santa Jtosft.UaL,

y

1886

%\xz §jfceed*£ mxft ppovtsmim.

271

Wm. Baston, - - - Auctioneer

Easton's National Horse and Cocker Spaniels

Cattle Exchange,

, LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,
48 IN NUMBER,

Comprising the get of

Lnke Blackburn, Bramble. Ureal Tom,

and Enquirer, at ilie

BELLE MEADE STUD FARM,

Mill JSASHTILLE, TENS..

On April 27, 1886.

Catalogues will be ready shortly, and can be ob-
tained on application to GEN. TV. H. JACESON,
Nash vile, Tenn,, Easton's National Horse and Cattle
Exchange (Limited), Madison Square Garden, or the
New York, Chicago and San Francisco sporting
papers .

In June, date and place to be announced later,

The Rancocas Yearlings,

By order of Mr. Pierre Lorillard.

Also, between 10th and 20th of

June next, at Madison Square

Garden, New York City,

Tlie Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Fair view Stad yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Keed, of Gallatin, Tenn.

The H.ennesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black-
burn, George Einney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn.

The Edjrewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

And many others, particulars of which ■will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 30D head of the pick and
cream of all the thoroughbred yearlings bred in the
United states.

Breeders and owners aad trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses m these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending in particulars as early as possi-
ble.

Our Next Great Spring Combination Sale of
Thoroughbreds, Trotting, Trotting-bied, Saddle and
General Purpose Horses will commence on Wednes-
day, May 26th, and continue as long as there are any
horses to sell. Breeders and Owners are respectfully
invited to enter horses for this great sale. Sales by
Auction held every Wednesday at 11 a. m. Sales held
in any part of the United States. Correspondence
solicited, and private sale lists forwarded on applica-
tion.

HOLSTEINS

FOE SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK H. BLRKE.
401 Montgomery 3 treet, San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-OB—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices'

-APPIV TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland. Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

-A MR. ARIEL LATHROP, Room 69, C.P.R.R.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

Having removed to Southern California for my
health, and having brought a few of my best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white stud
dog, COL. STUBBS*, at the nominal fee of ?15. Send
for circular of instructions if soon to desire his ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

MR. P. HCKOON,
El Cajou, San Diego Co., < al,

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENNEL,
Franklin, N. Y.) 17aptf

Marin County Kennels-

Dogs taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc., address

Dogs of my breaking won first money
in each stake of the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1 885.

GEO. V. ALLEXDER.
Lower Lake. Lake Co., Cal.

DON \

(Vandevort's )

( ( Coham's Bang.

I Bang 1

t Price's Vesta.

[Peg..

(Garth's Drake.

I Sail. 12S6 E. K. C. S. B.

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

R T. Vandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rough.coatefi St. Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

i'omer Railroad and Fonrtli Avenue.
m27,3mp Sontli San Fraucisco.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Ashniont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

VOLUNTEER

PASTURAGE.

$3 MENLO PARK. $3

Best climate. Good feed. Spring and creek water.
Freight per horse §1 .CO. Special paddocks fur orood-
mares when desired, Good fences, but no liability
assumed for accidents or escapes.

Apply to FRANK H, BIRKE,
Of Madison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S.F

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H. Mil-
ler Jr.E3q., at Sacramento, where he is prepared to
work horses for the public.

WILBKR FIELD SMITH,
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Js-seys of both sexes for sale. Postoffice address,
Bai* Franciaco, OaJ,

W

ftfclTXn LADIES AND GENTLEMEN wbo
AH I LU«'iclitoiDAkc *S « 44a<1»v easily at their
o»n houitM. Work in.-ut br mail, >*« canvassing. Addrets
with slump, Crown M%, Co,, »i Viae St., Cie'ti, 0,

PUBLIC SALE

Of High-Class

THOROUGHBREDS

Two-Year-Olds and Yearlings,
Property of John S. Clark, Coldstream Stock

Farm, Lexington, Ky., at

Treaev and Wilson's Stable in Lexington,

Ky., Friday, May 7, 1SS6, at 12 m.

TWO-TEA n-OLDS .

1. Ezekiel, b c by Hindoo, dam Katie by imp.
Pb;eton;2i dam (dam ot Danger) by War Dance;
3d dam Mamie b. (darn of Faxragut, Bengal and
Eva S.I by Mahomet, &c.

2. Gilpin, b c by imp. King Ban, dam Gillyflower
isister to Grinstead and dam of Fatinitza) by Gilroy:
2d dam Sister of Euric by imp. Sovereign; 3d dam
Levity [dam of Lever, Mildred and Legatee) by imp.
Trustee, &c.

, Bob Kelly, cb c (brother to Bipplei by Lisbon,
dam Maggie Hunter by imp. Australian ; 2d dam
Heads I Say, (dam of Hazard and Hester, latter the
dam of Springbok) by imp. Glencoe; 3d dam Heads
or Tails by Lottery, &c.

4. Kingstock, ch c by imp. King Ban, dam imp.
Lady Stockwell (dam of Salara) by Knowsley, son of
Stockwell; 2d dam Bab at theBowster (siBterto Bal-
rownie) by Annandale; 3d dam Queen Mary (dam of
Blink Bonny and Bonnie Scotland) by Gladiator, ftc.

5 Lorist, b f by Longfellow, dam Bonnie Kate (dam
of Ordnance and Virgie Hearne) by imp. Knight of St.
George; 2d dam Eagle by Zenith; 3d dam Eagletta by
Grey Eagle, kc.

YE ABLINGS.

. Bay colt by Ten Broeck, dam imp. Queen Maud
by Macaroni. 2d dam Queen of the Vale (sister to
Dalesman) by King Tom.

7. Bay or brown colt by Longfellow, dam Indem-
nity by Tipperary. 2d dam War Over (dam of Owen
Bowling) by "War Dane-?, &c.

". Chestnut colt by Hindoo, dam imp. Lady Stock-
well (dam of Salara I by Knowsley, son of Stockwell,
&c.

9 Brown filly by Longfellow, dam Katie (dam of
Ezekiel) by imp. Phteton, &c.

10. Chestnut filly by Macduff, dam Lenore by Pat
Malloy. 2d dam Lilia (dam of Lilly Duke, who is the
dam of Lizzie Dwyer, &c.) by imp. Yorkshire.

Purchasers of the two-year-olds will only be re-
quiied to assume either the western or eastern
engagements, and not both unless desired, to be
declared to auctioneer at time of purchase. The two-
year-olds are now being carefully bandied by an
efficient' trainer— Mr. John G. McFadden— and are a
promising lot. The yearlings are of high quality.

The sale will be without reserve or by bid. Terms
cash.

For catalogues containing engagements and full
pedigrees address JAO. S Clark.

Lgck Box 130, Lexington, Ky.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Secured by Letters Patent, .Inly 9/i, 188%.
Having thus described n.y invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteid patent, iB:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved Minds F, secured to such intensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while-circumscribing the vision, substantially a9
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
Bet, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

&ieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as an) for the purpose herein
described.

5. In a bridle, and In com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the poiut of support, the adjustable front
strapB or bands G and H, and the l ear band J and the
throat-latch or lash connected with tho blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the Ime of
vision. By tlirowing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same effect on the action follows as
Ib induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching" them to
bend the j^nee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERKON.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

Notice.

Heedebt H. Bbown, M.P. I Geo. H. Holmes,
Nugent W, Bbown, I c. Bbdce Lowe.

TEAD1SG AS

BROWN BROS. & C0M

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permuted to J. B. Haggin. Emj
and Major Bathbone of San Francisco

ISKOW.X BROS. A CO.,

Wright, Beaton's Buildings.

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery street, San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All lilies and Counties ol
the State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Grees, Hon. J. D. Cabr

Sacramento. oalinas

J. K ^abgent, Esq., Hon. John Boggb,

Sargents. x olusa.

Hon. L. J. Rose, Hon. a. w.ue\th

Los Angeles. Nevada.

J. B. Haggix, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auction sales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million <»f
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of even description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer ot prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give f -ill publicity to animals placed with us for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

KILLIP A CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, TJ. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Meniber of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dateB April, 22. 1870).^—

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and 81,

Send for Buzunl's Worm Powders lor
horses, and ills Worm Mixture for dogs.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate ot
Ontario Veterinary Col-
jj^lege, Toronto, Canada.
Vpt*»rinary Infirmary. ,12 1 Nalom-.i Si

Reai-Wnro. qili: Hnvnr* SI., Snn Ftmjcisco

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Hoad horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. San Frannbcn.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. C. S. HALEY, Sec'y.

*5TSend forcircnlar.TSl

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pig£.

I have now on hand, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my dock-farm, Oak Gro\e.San Hate'
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to I
months old, bred from the br-st strains of Pi
ptock, which 1 import yearly from England
Apply to Wm. Corbiti,

918 California St..
SftD Fr."

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(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)

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San Francisco.

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. Red Bluff via Marysville

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4:15. _^__^_

•Sundays excepted.

JStmdayB only

Standard Time furnished by Randolphs Co. S,. F,

A. N. TO WAX.

Gen. "Vfanager.

T. H. wnm)ii.v
Oen. PaBP. ATtk Ai .

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Slock on the Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
m

HARNESS AND SADDLERY.

AGENT FOR

Fenkell's Cynthiasa Hobse Boots.

J. H. FehtOS's Chicago Specialties

Db. Dixon's Condition Powders

Gombatjlt's Caustic Balsam.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

E>"^UIBE OF

HENRY WALSH,

-ill 't Bunnlng Horae Dep'
F»l» Alto Stock Far"

BEWARE OF

Counterfeits and Imitations.

It is not without cause that we make the above suggestion to
our customers and sportsmen generally, as we learn that many
have had SO Called samples sent to them for trial of our new

"Standard" Chamberlin

SHOTGUN CARTRIDGES.

which were of an evidently intentionally inferior quality, and
thuf. calculated to mislead. TVe have copyrighted the word
"STANDARD" in connection with an illustration of a Chamber-
lin Automatic Shotgun Cartridge Loading Machine, and pur-
chasers should be sure that box labels have the above printed
thereon, as well as that the labels are intact and the box

unopened.

MANUFACTURED ONLY BY

Selby Smelting and Lead Co.,

Office 416 Montgomery Street, S.F.

For Sale by the S.F. Trade Generally.

THE MAC0MBER METAL FLYING TARGET.

Tlie only Fly ins Target
yel invented which,
when bit, resembles a
wounded or -winded bird.

It is the only target
tvIiH'h Will Score Every
Time when fairly hit.

We challenge anyone to
produce its equal in flight
scoring qualities, cheap-
ness, and all other points
necessary to a perfect
target.

Our Target will stand from .fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
used, and at 15 cemts each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
on?-qunrier cent per shot.

o

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR.
OLABROUGH & GOLCHER, sole agents

<330 and 632 Montgomery St., S. P. PACIFIC COAST.

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of Gold Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
purity and excellence. Only the purest nee paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. 14 FIRST PRIZE MEDALS.

WM. S. KIMBALL & CO.,

PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

FINE FISHING TACKLE

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
Sail Francisco.

Coinmencim Oct. 18,1885. I A*Rf.VK

r6:!UA]1

8:30 a I
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San Mateo, Redwood and J
Menlo Park.

6:28 a
•»:10a

•10*2 a

10:40 a [Santa Clara, San Jose and
•3:30p| f Principal Wav stations.
4 :30 P J

•10:02a

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10:40 Ai J Gilroy, Fajaro, CastTOvillB, i
*3:30p' \ Salinas and Monterey. ( I

I [ HolliBter and Tres Pinos. ] j

10:40 a i t Watsonville, &ptos, Soquel (Camp >

*3:30p! > C'apitolai and Santa Cruz. t :

■Soledad and Way Stations

8*8 p

a— Morning. p.— Aiu-rnoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSnndaya onlv i spnrtsm en's train.)

Standard Time furnished by Kandolph A Co , S, F.

Stage connrctions are made with the IOHOa.h.
Train, exi-ept Pescadero Stages vip Sail Mateo and
Redwoo«i. whicl' connect with 8;3n a.m. Train.

Special. R-oun i.-tklpTickkxs, at reduced rau»— to

Monterey, Aptos. Soquel and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paraiso and Paso Roblt-s Springs.

EXVtJKSION TIlKFTIS.

K„, Snnda,8 on.v.j tofH,S^U{%RS^ B°°d

ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturday" and Scnda v onlv;

Sunday "and good for return until folio win r Mon-

Monday, ' day, inclusive, at the following rates:

Round Trip

satto

Round Trip

Sun.
Tkt.

Sat to

from San

ikt.

from San

Mon.

Francsco to

Tkt.

Francisco to

Tkt.

San Bruno

$ 50

Mount'n View

$1 50

$2 00

Millbrae

65

Lawrences

1 50

2 26

Dak Grove

90

Santa Clara

1 75

2 50

1 10

San Jose

1 75

250

Redwood. ....

1 00
1 00

1 25
1 40

2 75

500

1 25

1 50

Menlo Park...

1 25

1 60

Santa Cruz

500

Mav field

1 25

1 75

Ticket Offices.— Passenger Depot. Townsend
street, Valencia-street station, and >o. 613 Market
street, Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JT7DAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO TffE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with Bpeed and comfort the
best -'laces in the State for

Bathing, Shooting

Nea

and

Fishing

TRAINS LEAVE SA2J FRANCISCO DAILY FOB

MONTEREY.

Summer

THE MOST CKABMIXG

and Winter Resort
Pacific Coast,

ot the

Direct Importation *of English

Hooks, Snells, Flies, etc.

American Rods, Reels, and Line,

LARGE ASSORTMENT AT

LOW PRICES.

Send for New Catalogue.

E. T, ALLEN, 416 Market St., San Francisco.

with its beantifnl Groves and delightful Drives. Tront
In abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may W had in season.

THE BA 7 OF MONTEREY

Is noted for the extent and variety of Ash which
abound in its waters, notab'.v Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
aenda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned, attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE, "

ARE UNSTTR PASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure white
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-knowt.
Waterlog Place3,

APTOS, SOQUEL AND SANTA * Kl /.

18 VIA THE NOKTHHRN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)
The Northern Division runs through thfieonnttea
oi ssau Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz
and Monterey ,each of which abounds in game in great
variety Notably

QtiaU, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Ueese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS aro
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dally
«t San Mateo ior tlmso well-known Ketroats. 1'CKiS"-
SIMA. SAN GREGWftIO and PIX'A DKKo. \\\-

would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and MeMA-
llON's lorRlFLK PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tie lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Pnssnge Tlcltete
will he entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried In Baggage Cars and pal in Charge <>f
Train Bagnworoen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to issue C1I KCKS for all dogs received In Baggage
Cars.

OSS-In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while fn transit. It is nccessarv that thev l>e provided
With COLLAR ami CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried tret- of charge, (inns taken apart
and [securely packed in wood or leather cases may he
taken In Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot) Townsend
street, Valencia Station, and No 613 Market St., Grand
Hotel.

A. C. RAS8ETT, H. R. JUDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Paee. and Tkt. Agt>

^^P^fPF^^PPif2

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, MAY 1, 1886.

S^les of Thoroughbred and Trottinff Stock.

The present is a season of activity at nearly all of the noted
stock farms iu the eastern states, as the annual sales of year-
lings are had at this time. The year 1386 shows a great
increase in the number of sales to be had, and at the few that
have occurred the bidding appears to be as spirited if not better
than ever before. The greater part of these sales take place
in the horse-breeding regions of Kentucky and Tennessee,
although the states of California, New York, Missouri and
Illinois are gradually working up to a prominence in the mat-
ter of annual sales. Quite a large number of the famous
breeding farms iu the east have advertisements in this issue
of the Breeder and Sportsman, announcing their sales, and
at these sales can be found all of the best strains and highly
improved blue-blooded stock: to be found iu any country.

The first sale to attract the attention of those desiring to
purchase some fine racing youngsters is that of the initial
sale of the Coldstream thoroughbreds, to be held at Lexing-
ton, Kentucky, on next Friday, May 7th, at 12 o'cluck m.
Capt. P. C. Kidd is the auctioneer, and the colts are the
property of Mr. John S. Clark. There are 10 colts and allies
on the catalogue, four two-year-old colts and one filly, and
three yearling colts and two fillies. All of the two-year-olds
are strongly engaged in the stakes at the meetings in the east
and west during the seasons of 1SS6 and 1887. The condi-
tions of the sale, however, state .that the purchasers of the
two-year-olds will only be required to assume either the west-
ern or eastern engagements, and not both, unless desired; to
be declared to the auctioneer at the time of purchase. The
two-year-olds are now, and have been for six weeks, being
carefully handled by an efficient trainer, Mr. John G.
McFadden, and give great promise. The sale will be for cash,
and without reserve or by bid.

The colts on the catalogue are by such noted performers
and sires as Hindoo, King Ban, Lisbon, Longfellow, Ten-
broeck and Macduff, and tracing through them to some of
the most celebrated families, to be found in history of the
turf in America or England. Hindoo is a nicely bred horse,
his bloud combining all of the best strains. His sire is by
the best son of Glencoe, and he has a large infusion of
Diomed blood through both sides, together with a do uble cross
of imp. Buzzard, and stout crosses of Whalebone, Herod
and Eclipse on the dam's side. As a racer his record
is too well known to need any commentary here. Of
the other siies the breeding is of the same high
class while through the dams of the colts offered are to be
found some of the stoutest crosses to be secured, and com-
bining all of the best strains in the world. The colts are:
Ezekiel, b c, 1SS4, by Hindoo, dam Katie by Phascon, sire of
Tenbroeck. Gilpin, b c, 1SS4, by imp. King Ban, sire of
Ban Fox, dam Gillyflower, sister to Grinstead, by Gilroy.
Bob Kelly, ch c, 18S4, brother to Dwyer Bros.' Bipple, by
Lisbon, sire of Troubadour, dam Maggie Hunter by imp.
Australian. Kingstock, ch c, 1SS4, by imp. King Ban, dam
imp. Lady Stockwell, dam of Salara, by Knowsley. Lyrist,
b f, 1SS4, by Longfellow, sire of Freeland and many others,
dam Bonnie Kate, dam of Ordnance and Virgie Hearne, by
imp. Kuight of St. George. Bay colt, 1S35, by Tenbroeck,
dam imp? Queen Maud by Macaroni, winner of the Derby.
Bay colt, 1SS5, by Longfellow, dam Indemnity by Tipperarv.
Chestnut colt, 1S85, by Hindoo, dam imp. Lady Stockwell by
Knowsley. Brown filly, 1SS5. by Longtellow, dam Katie by
Phaston. Chestnut filly, 18S5, by Macduff, dam Lenore by
Pat Malloy, the sire of Irish Pat. Catalogues of this sale can
be secured at this office.

BRUCE, WOCDABD & HARBISON'S COMBINATION SALE.

The second sale, and one of the largest that will take place
in Kentucky this season, is the grand combination sale of
thoroughbreds by Messrs. Bruce, Woodard & Harbison.
There are 110 head on the catalogue, consisting of 49 head of
yearlings, a number of two, three and four-year-old colts and
fillies in training, some stallions and a large number of brood-
mares of the best breeding to be had, with foals, or in foal to
Borne of the most fashionably bred stallions in the east. The
Bale will be held in front of Treacy & Wilson's livery stable,
Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday next, May Sth. Among
the stallions to be sold is the noted sire and racer Wanderer,
the sire of Wandering, Wanderoo, Wanderment and many
other good ones. Wanderer is by Lexington, dam Coral by
Vandal. He was foaled in 1S68, and has quite a number of
years of service in him. Catalogues may be had at this office.

THE RrNNYMEDE, DIXIANA AND MCGRATHIANA SALES.

Since the inaugural sale of the yearlings bred at the Bun-
nymede, Dixiana and McGrathiana stock farms, the colt6
bired at these breeding establishments have been in great

demand by the horsemen, and it is well they should be, for there
has been quite a number of fine racers obtained at these sales.
The sale this year will be held in Lexington, Kentucky, on
Tuesday, May 11th, commencing at lOo'clock a. m., promptly.
The colts and fillies to be offered are 56 in number, of which
37 are colts and 29 fillies. Immediately following the regular
sale, several yearlings bred by private breeders, the get of
Billet, King Ban, Onondaga and Hindoo, will be sold. The
colts and fillies offered are the get of Billet (sire of Binnette,
Miss Woodford, etc.), imp. King Ban (sire of Ban Fox,
Hazarus, etc.), Onondaga (son of Leamington), Hindoo (son
of Virgil), Fellowcraft (sire of Knight Templar and other fast
ones) and Himyar (son of Alarm). And the colts are all from
noted racing families, being out of mares of every fashionable
strain to be met, and tracing far back throughall of the stoutest
and best crosses. Among the mares are the daughters of
Lexington, Bonnie Scotland, Australian, Asteroid. War
Dance, Jack Maione. Virgil, Leamington, King Alfonso,
Waverly, Glenlyon, King Tom, imp. Knight of St. George,
imp. Ill-Used, imp. Billet, Vandal, etc., etc. Full brothers to
the following well-known racers are offered: Pure Bye, Mike's
Pride, Washburn, Banana, Ban XX, Punster, Queen Ban,
Annie Woodcock, Ban Fox, Runnymede, Barnes, Lydia,
Court Ban, Blue Wing, Hanap, Hazaras, Wanda, Burton and
Millie. The last two offered on the catalogues, and making
58 head in all, are the property of the late Kobert Cathcart &
Co. They are: brown filly, 1SS4, by imp. Billet, dam Juauita
by Wanderer, and chestnut mare Juanita, 1S76, by Wanderer,
dam Mat Fagless by Swigert's Lexington. Among the year-
lings to be sold directly following the sale are three — two
fillies and a colt — the property of John B. Wilgus, Lake View
stock farm. They are the get of Onondaga, the brother to
Sensation, out of mares by Alarm, Jack Maione and King-
fisher. Catalogues may be had at this office.

THE ELMENDORF SALE OF YEABLINUS.

The annual sale of the Elmendorf yearlings, the property
of Mr. D. Swigert, will be held on Wednesday, May 12th, at
10 o'clock a. m., on the Elmendorf farm, six miles from Lex-
ington, on the Maysville pike. Mr. Swigert has 5S colts and
fillies catalogued to be sold, and 24 of them are colts. They
are all of the get of Virgil, Glenelg, Prince Charles and
Lever and through those sires are crosses of Diumed, Amer-
ican Eclipse, Godolphin Barb, Whalebone, Highflyer and
Herod blood, from which so many famous and noted race-
horses have descended. Mr. Swigert's mares are all of the
highest and most fashionable breeding, and most of them
have thrown winners and many noted ones. They are all
from racing families, and it would be hard to find a better
class of matrons. Tbe mares are by such sires as imp
Knight of St. George, Lexington, Australian, Macaroni,
Glenelg. Planet, Phzeton, Leamington, Asteroid, Tom Bowl-
ing, Monarchist, Glen Athol. Enquirer, King Lear, Calvin,
Lisbon, Mortemer and others. Among the colts are to be
found brothers to Virgil, Vera Cruz, Preciosa, Louisette, Vie,
Start. Fall sisters to Postguard, Heel-and-Toe, Straths-
pey, Portland, Detective and Kitty Clark. Catalogues of
this sale may be secured by addressing the Breeder and
Sportsman office, 50S Montgomery street, San Francisco.

THE SALE OF WOODBTTRN YEARLINGS.

One of the oldest and best-known breeders of thorough-
breds is Mr. A. J. Alexander, the proprietor of the Woodburn
farm, Kentucky. The Woodburn sale is counted on as one
of the fixed spring events in Kentucky, and at it are always
to be secured some excellent thoroughbreds, and of the high-
est and best breeding. The sale this year will be held at the
Woodburn farm, adjacent to Spring Statrbn, Woodford
county, Kentucky, on Thursday, May 13th, on the arrival of
the morning train from Louisville about 11 o'clock. Captain
P. C. Kidd is the auctioneer. Mr. Alexander, in a note in his
catalogue says: "Tbe animals to be sold are (with the ex-
ception of one injured filly) the entire produce of my
thoroughbred brood-mares for 1SS5, without reservation. No
warranty given except as to title." The yearlings are the get
of King Alfonso, Falsetto, Pat Malloy, imp. Glen Athol, Pow-
hatan (brother to Parole) and Mortemer, and include brothers
to Foxhall, winner iu England and France of seven races,
Windrush, Telemachus, Mittie B., Bob Miles and Glenmore,
and sisters to Lady Prewett and Vera. There are 52 year-
lings on the catalogue — 30 colts and 22 fillies. Catalogues of
this sale may be had at this office.

THE HCRSTBOffRXE THOROUGHBREDS.

Mr. J. L. "Harris, the owner of the Hurstbourne stud of
thoroughbreds, has issued his catalogue for the sale of his
racers in training, and his yearlings. They will be sold by
William Easton, auctioneer, without reserve, at the Louis-
ville race-track, Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, May 14th,
at 10:30 a, m. Mr, Harris has selected an excellent day to

hold his sale, as there will be a very large attendance of
horsemen at the track on that day — Derby day. Mr. Harris'
horses are now at the New Orleans race-course, where they
will remain until the 10£h instant when they will be trans-
ferred to the Louisville track. The list includes the three-
year-old fillies Alfaretta, Alma and Acaria by King Alfonso;
Lisland, a four-year-old filly by Lisbon; Termagant, four-
year-old tilly by imp. Great Tom; Bam LaL four-year-old
gelding by Glen Athol; Glendale, three -year-old colt by
Glen Athol; Mr. Isaacs, three-year-old gelding by Glen Athol.
Hottentot, three-year-old gelding by King Ban; Tomahawk,
six-year-old gelding by Great Tom; Tourist, two-year-old
colt by Tenbroeck; Lois, two-year-old bay filly by Longfellow;
five yearling colts by Glenelg, Great Tom, Longfellow, Mac-
duff and Bramble; and four yearling fillies by Tenbroeck,
Virgil and Leonatus. The horses are all out of mares of the
highest standard of excellence, and those in training have
given much promise. Catalogues many be had at this office.

FIRST ANNUAL SALE OF TROTTING STOCK AT THE SAN MATEO
STOCK FAKM, CALLFOKNIA.

Mr. William Corbitt has issued the catalogues fa*- his first
annual sale of trotting stock, comprising a lot of colts, fillies,
brood-mares and geldings, now on his San Mateo stock farm.
The sale will be held at the farm on Saturday, May 22d, com-
mencing at 9:30 a. 3i., and under the auspices of Messrs.
Killip & Co., auctioneers. There are 91 head of horses on
the catalogue, and they include all the best crosses of the
trotting horse. All those desiring to purchase a first-class
horse for road or track purposes, or a brood-mare or stallion
for breeding purposes, will have one of the greatest opportu-
nities to secure a first-class one, and one of'approved breed-
ing, ever before had on this Coast. The San Mateo stock
farm is within easy access of this city, being situated at Oak
Grove Station, eighteen miles from San Francisco, on the
Southern Pacific Kailroad. The stallions doing, or have
done, service at the farm are: Arthurton, bay horse, foaled
in 1S70, by Kysdyk's Hambletonian, by Abdallah, by Mam-
brino, etc; first dam Bachman's Imogene by Seeley's Amer-
ican Star; second dam Curry's Abdallah by Abdallah.
Arthurton trotted a mile as a four-year old to wagon in2:2S^-,
and he is the sire of Arab, 2:17]-, and Joe Arthurton, 22o|.
This stallijn was so higbly sought for by the breeders of
trotting stock, that Mr. Corbitt recently sold him to Mr. B.
S. Veech, of Kentucky. Guy Wilkes, 2;18J, bay horse foaled
in 1S7S, by George Wilkes, 2:22, dam Lady Bunker by Mam-
brino Patchen. George Wilkes is the sire of Harry Wilkes,
2;15, and forty-five others in the 2:30 list. He is byRysdyk's
Hambletonian, dam Dolly Spanker by Harry Clay. Mam-
brino Patchen, the sire of the dam of Guy Wilkes, was by
Mambrino Chief (sire of Lady Thorn, 2:1S1). Mambrino
Patchen is the sire of London, 2:201. Le Grande, bay horse
foaled in 1SS1, by Almont, dam Jessie Pepper by Mambrino
Chief; second dam by Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian by Sir
Archy. Almont was by Alexander's Abdallah (sire of Gold-
smith Maid, 2:14), dam Sallie Anderson by Mambrino Chief.
He has thirty-two in the 2:30 list, including Piedmont, 2:17^
(now at Palo Alto), and Fannie Witherspoon, 2:16] and two
miles in 4:43, th6 fastest on record.

Among the brood-mares on the list are a number with the
pacing cross, and those who believe in that cross for trotting
purposes will have an excellent chance. There are 24 brood-
mares to be auctioned, and among them are mares by Gen.
McClellan, The Moor (sire of Sultan), Arthurton, Almont,
Sam Purdy, Alexander's Belmont (sire of Xatwood), and
Irvington, full brother to Arthurton. The pacing mare Lucy,
2:14, will also be sold, and in foal to Guy Wilkes. A lot o*f
trotters for track purposes are also catalogued. Ten head of
four-year-olds will be sold, including Rinaldo, bay gelding by
Sultan, dam Huntress by Irvington. and Harry, bay gelding
by Norwood, dam Carrie T. by Signal. The other eight four-
year-olds are by Arthurton, and out uf mares by The Moor,
Wetherel's Messenger, Langford, St. Clair, David Hill, Jr.,
Daniels' McClellan and Bell Alta. It is in the lot of one, two
and *hree-year-olds that particular attention should be paid,
as there are some highly bred ones, nnd they should make
trotters. There are thirteen three-year-olds, fifteen two-year-
olds, and twenty-five yearling colts and fillies catalogued.
Several of the two-year-olds and yearlings are engaged in the
Stanford and Occident Stakes for 1SS7 and 1SS3. The colts
are by Governor Sprague, (2:20 J), Arthurton, Del Sur (2:24),
Guy Wilkes (2:181), Saltan, Jr. "and Le Grande. In addition
to the trotting horses to be sold there will be one business
and a pair of draft horses offered. The stock can be seen at
the farm from the loth instant until the date of sale. The
train will leave the depot in this city at S:30 a. m. on th
morning of the sale. A special train will convey passenger-
back to the city at the conclusion of the sale. Catalogue?
may be had at this office, or of Messrs, Killip & Co. ll'~
Montgomery street.

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%hz gmder wa& j^rtstuaix.

May 1

Close of the Turf Club's Sprinff Meeting.

One of the largest gatherings of the entire week assembled
at Agricultural Park on Friday afternoon to witness the
fourth day's racing of the Capital Turf Club's spring meet-
ine The weather was pleasant, aud the track was good
letting on all of the events was lively and a great deal of
hedging was done.

THE RACES.

Before the regular advertised programme of races was called
there was a match trot for $20 a side, mile heats, three in
nve between Grotto Maid to buggy, and Bridges gray coit
to harness Not much betting was indulged in on this race,
out what little was done showed Grotto Maid to be the first
choice. She won the race easily in three straight heats.

6DMMABT.

Sacbamento. Cal., April 23. 1836.-Trotting; match $20 a side.
J R. Hodson's blk m Grotto Maid, to buggy o o o

I'redBridges'graycolt, to harness <* * -

Time, 13:28, o:2(j, d:Jb.

The second race of the day, and the first on the regular
advertised programme, was for a purse ot $400 for the 2:30
ulass The starters in tbis race were: Trahern's Voucher,
McDonald's Hazel Kirke and Hodson's Kate Bender. The
tirst named was the favorite at $20 to S9 and $10 for both of
the others. In the awarding of positions Kate Bender se-
cured tne po'e, and Voucher the outside. On the third trial the
bell was sounded aud Bender went to the front. She led the
entire distance around the first turn and to the quarter-pole.
Hazel Kirke broke in going around the turn and fell far to
ihe rear. At the quarter-pole Bender broke and Voucher
assumed command, which he did not relinquish from that
point to the outcome, winning handily in 2:36^ Kate Bender
second and Hazel Kirke third.

Before the start for the second heat Voucher was a big
favorite at $20 to $5 for the field. This was a far better heat
ihan the»first one, all of the contestants trotting much better.
Voucher secured the lead at the tap of the bell, and he con-
tinued to show in front, although Hazel Kirke made him
trot hard for the post of honor. Voucher won by a length
and a half, Hazel Kirke second, Kate Bender third. Time,
2:30 h.

Voucher now became a hot favorite, as it was thought that
the race was virtually at an end. Before the horses went to
the score in this heat John A. Goldsmith tcofe charge of
Hazel Kirke, in place of Mr. McDonald, her owner. When
this chauge was noticed by her backers it inspired them with
fresh confidence, and the bettiug, which had become dull,
livened up somewhat, although Voucher was still in demand.
A good send-off was effected, and the two favorites went at
very strong. Goldsmith worked hard with his mare, which
trotted squarely and without a skip. She gradually opened
ii gap on the favorite and won the heat by several lengths in
2:31, Voucher second, Kate Bender third. This change in
the race made Hazel Kirke a favorite in the race at $50
to S20. Under the skillful guidauce of Goldsmith she
proved the best horse, and captured the fourth and fifth heats
in 2:30, 2:33.\. Voucher was second in each heat and Kate
Bender was third.

iUMMABY.
Sacramento, April 23. 1886 — Trotting; 2:30 class; purse, S400.

J. B. McDonald's b m Hazel Kirke by Brigadier 3 2 1 1 1

<j. W. Trahern's b g Voucher by Nephew 1 1 2 2 2

J. R Hodson's blk m Kate Beuder 2 3 3 3 3

Time. 2:3Gi,2:30i, 2:31, 2:'J0, 2:'J3£.

The second event on the card was a free-for-all pacing race
with Tryon's Prince, Hind's Nevada, Tietjen's Mink,
Gibeau's Fairniount and Gilman's Fred Ackerman. They
were positioned in the order named. In the pools Prince
was the choice at $100 to $50 for the entire field. The first
heat was won handily by Prince in 2:26, Ackerman second,
Nevada third, Mink fourth and Fairmouut distanced. The
latter acted very badly and was quite a distance behind the
ilag. Prince still remained a big favorite over the entire
liefd, and he was off'well when the bell was sounded for the
start for the second heat. He sei-ured the lead and won the
heat, Nevada second, Ackerman third, Mink fourth. Time,
2:29i. Not much betting was done now on the result of the
jace^ A good send-off was secured for the third heat. Prince
» roke soon after crossing the score, and Nevada secured a lead
uf several lengths in going the first quarter. He maintained
his lead to the finish, Prince second and Ackerman third.
Time 2:27.

Prince still remained as the choice, bringing $25 to $15 for
the field. Nevada went away in the lead in this heat, and
Prince was warm company to the half. At this point Acker-
man took Prince's position, but he could not head the leader,
who won the heat, without a skip, iu 2:26 J. Mink was dis-
tanced in this heat. The field now commanded $50 iu the
pools to $15 for Prince. It was 6:50 o'clock when the horses
were started for the sixth heat. Nevada was the first away
lrom the score, but when he neared the quarter-pole he broke
;.nd Ackerman went to the front. Nevada was not able to
make up his loss, and Ackerman captured the heat in 2:33,
Prince second, Nevada third.

At 7 :20 o'clock the horses were called out for the sixth heat,
and in the betting the field was strongly in demand. There
was not much bet, except that wagered on the outside. The
i rowd gathered about on the quarter stretch and were ex-
tremely clamorous to the judges. The backers of Prince
wanted the race postponed, aud the buyers of the field desired
the race paced out. After three scores the horses were started
10 a fair send-off. Prince led to the hall mile pole, but
Nevada passed hiui on the home stretch, wiuning bent and
race handily, Ackerman u good third. Time, 2:35.

BUMMABT.

Sacramento, April 23, 188C— Pacing; purse, S400; free for all

A. L. Hinds' b h Nevada by C"en. Reno 3 2 1 1 3 1

H. C. Tryou'8 brg Prince by Missouri Chief 112 3 2 2

i\ H»iTlirbin"p b a Fred Ackerman by Washington 2 3 3 2 13

A. Tietjen's b gMink 4 I dis

J. O. (ilbeau's b g b'airinount dis

Time, 2:26, 2:29"f, 2:27, 2:2(iJ, 2:33, 2:3B.

FIllli Day.

The attendance at the track on Saturday, the last day, was
very small, and not us large as the sport given should have
leceived. The weather was very warm. The track wus iu
good condition. The betting was good and the races gave the
surprises of the week, the favoriies being downed. In the
first event the book-makers made a good clean up, as but little
was laid on the winner. It was thought that the race was
between the favorites Miss Ford and Modesto.

THE RACES.

The opening event was the Youthful Stakes, for two-year-
olds, dash of three-quarters of a mile. The starters were:
Miss Ford, Modestu, C. H. Todd, Voltiguer and Narcola.
Fully one-half an hour was spent at the post in the endeavors
of Starter Lowden to send the colts away evenly. All the
oolts acted well except Miss Ford. Sbe was extremely frac-
tious, refusing to break away with the other colts and facing
the wrong woy of the track. Koss dismounted once, but the

starter told him he had better get back again in his saddle,
which he did immediately. When the flag dropped Modesto
was a couple of lengths in front of Miss Ford, and she was
almost a like distance in advance of the other colts that were
abreast. Kelly on Modesto cut out the pace, as he had
received orders to keep his colt a moving and not let Miss
Ford get away from him. At the half-mile pole, in 24 seconds,
the two favorites were even, the others a few lengths in the
rear. Around the upper turn the pace continued to be very
warm, and the three-eighths were accomplished in ;37}, with
the filly's head in advance of the colt. From this point to
the head of the home stretch the rear division began to move
up to the leaders. When the half-mile had been done in 49
seconds, all the colts were in close company. Entering the
straight for home all of the jockeys were riding their mounts.
Before five-eighths of a mile were encompassed Miss Ford's
actions at the post and the pace began to tell on her, as she
was beaten. Near the draw gate it waa thought that Modesto
was the victor, but Peppers brought Voltiguer up with a rush
on the outside and he soon had the race won, Modesto
securing the second place by half a length from C. H. Todd.
Time, 1:17.

BOMMAEI.

Sacramento, April 24, 1886.— Youthful Stakes, for two-year-olds: S25
each, $15 forfeit, S5 declaration, $250 added; second to gave stake.
Winners of any two-year-old race, 3 lbs.; of two, 5 lbs.; of three, 7 lbs.
extra. Maidens tbathave started and have never won allowed 5 lbs.
Three-quarters of a mile. Value to the winner S385.
W. M. Hurry's ch c Voltigeur by Bullion, dam Jessamine Porter, 100

iD8 - H. Peppers 1

T belaney's blk c Modesto by Monday, dam Rivulet, 108 lbs., includ-
ing 3 lbs. penalty H. Kelly 2

A A Wentworth's ch c C. H. Todd by Joe Hooker, dam Rosa B , 100

lbs V?- Appleby 3

Theo Winter's b f Mies Foid by Enquirer, dam Bribery, 105 lbs., in-
cluding 3 lbs. penalty F. Ross 0

H. I. Thornton's b f Narcola by Norfolk, dam Ada C, 97 lbs.

S. Charleston 0

Time, 1:17.
Betting: 3 to 5 Miss Ford, 7 to 5 Modesto, 30 to 1 Voltigeur, 30 to 1 C.
H. Todd, 30 to 1 Narcola.
Pools: Miss Ford S2U; Modesto S15; field ?2.

The second event on the day's programme was the Capital
Citv Stakes, handicap, for all ages, one mile and three-quar-
ters. This race proved to be the best betting race of the day,
and considerable money went in the pools and in the books
on Miss Courtney and Moonlight. The former was the
choice. The starters were: Monte Cristo, Miss Courtney,
Moonlight and Patti. When the flag was dropped Patti was
the first away, and before a hundred yards were gone she was
two lengths in front with her jockey pulling to keep her back.
At the end of the first half-mile Patti was a length in front of
Miss Courtney, and she about the same distance in the lead
of Moonlight, with Monte Cristo last. Passing the stand all
were bunched. At the quarter-pole Miss Courtney was in
the lead, with Patti a half length back in second place. When
the half-mile pole was reached Miss Courtney and Patti were
head and head in first place, and Moonlight and Monte Cristo
were racing the same way in second position. Rounding the
upper turn all were in a bunch, but Monte Cristo soon had
enough, and when the straight for home was reached he was
a beaten horse. Moonlight soon had the post of honor, and
she wou an easy race by several lengths, Miss Courtney
second and Patti third. Time, 3:08i.

aUMMABT.

Capital City Stakes, handicap, for all ases ; S100 each, S50 forfeit, §25
declaration, StSOO added; £150 to second, $100 to third. One mile and
three-quarters. Value to the winner, $725.
Kelly & Lynch's b f Moonlight, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight,

yo lbs J- Young 1

Theo Winters' b f Miss Courtney, 3, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette. 95

lDS Case 2

H C Judson's b f Patti, 3, by Wlldidle, dam Nettie Brown, 90 lbs.

Navais 3

L H Todhnnter's ch c Monte Cristo, 3, by King Alfonso, dam Gali-

anthua.lGO lbs M.Kelly 0

Time, 3:08i.
Betting : 3 to 5 Miss Courtney, 12 to 5 Moonlight.
Pools: Miss Courtney, S40; Moonlight, S27; field, S27.
The last event of the day, and the closing race of the meet-
ing, was a Consolation Purse of S200, one mile. Five horses
came to the post in this race, and Leda was the favorite. The
starters and positions were as named: Lizzie Dunbar, Dave
Douglass, Leda, Laura Gardner and Black Pilot. The flag was
dropped on the firBt breakaway. Lizzie Dunbar at once went
to the front, followed by Laura Gardner, the others trailing
iu the rear. At the half-mile pole the two leaders were in
close company, and Dave Douglass and Leda were improving
their positions. At the head of the home stretch they were
in a bunch. Midway of the straight Leda drew out of the
ruck and came away, winning easily from Dave Douglass
second, and Lizzie Dunbar third. Time, \A6h

SUMMARY.

Consolation Pubse S200, of which $50 to the second, S20 to the third.
Horses beaten once at this meeting allowed 5 pounds; twice, 7 pounds;
thrice 10 poundB. One mile.

W. Boots* b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy 1

G. W. Trahern'B b g Dave Douglass, 4, by Leiuster, dam Lily Simpson 2
W. L. Pritchard's ch m Lizzie Dunbar, 5, by Leinster, dam Tibbie

Dunbar ^

W. L. Appleby's ch f Laura Gardner, 2, by Jim Brown, dam Avail. . . C

J. H. Muse's blk g Black Pilot, by Echo, dam Madge Duke 0

Time, 1:40?;.
Betting: Leda, $40; Dunbar, S2U; field, $20.
-••

California "Victories in New Jersey.

Echoes of the Week.

The California-bred racer, Harry Rose, the winner of the
Sacramento Derby in 18S4 aud other races, was victorious in
two races at Clifton. N. J. recently. The horse was bred
and raised by Mr. L. J. Rose, and was taken east last sum-
mer in the stable of W. M. Murry. He was purchased with
Joe Howell by Mr. D. Nagle.

Clifton, N. J.. April 12, 1886.— Weather pleasant; track in good con-
dition ; attendance large.

Purse $125; $25 to second. Half mile.
D Nacle's ch g Harry Cose, 5, by' Rutherford, dam Alleen Ogo, 122

lb3 Walker 1

Hogan& ■ Shepard'sbrc James A. II, 3, 110 lbs Dorsey 2

W B Jenning's b g Miller, 4, 119 lbs Lann 3

Time, :53J.

Won by a length ; length and a half between Becond and third.

Clifton, N. J., April 20, 188C— The attendance at the races to-day
was large, and the track in splendid condition. Mr. W. Hawksuuwt
was the starter. Tbe third race was at three-quartern with these start-
ers- Eoline 101 (Dorsey). Harry Rose 117 (Evans), Lord Beacousfield 127
(Whiteley).Cbtckahomiuy 101 i-Iackson), and Parley B. (Melville). In
the pools Harry Rone was tbe fa^orlleat $40, to 824 for Lord Beacons-
field and SI 5 for the field. Harry Rose won easily by a length, with
Carley B. second, Chickahominy third. Time, 1 :20j.

Sultan's Book Pull.

Col. W. H. Wilson, of Abdullah Park, Kentucky, writes
under date of the 19th alt. as follows: "We are proud to say
our bonks for 1S8G for our California stallion Sultau are full,
aud consequently are now closed, therefore tho enterprise in
tbe purchase of Sultan, as we predicted, has been u success.
We have refused several mares since the books were closed.
We are now booking mares for 1S87."

The eastern racing season may be said to have had an
opening for the coming year, by the commencement of the
spring meeting at New Orleans on Saturday last. The New
Orleans meeting was of six days' duration, aud closed yester-
day. The races were well contested, and while the fields
were not extra large they were large for so early iu the season.
At this meeting the Califoruians were interested, as one of Mr.
L. H. Todhuuter's eastern purchases was engaged iu some of
the stakes, and met and wou them. The colt was the two-
year-old biuwn colt Tom Hood by Virgil, out of La Belle
Helene by Glenelg. Mr. Todhunter purchased the colt at
the Elmeudorf sale last spring, through Mr. James T.
Williams, for SI, 560. Since his purchase Mr. Williams has
had him as a member of his lacing string, aud from those
who have se^n him all speak very highly of the colt. He is
engaged strongly throughout the east, and at the Washiugton
Park Club meeting is in the Kenwood Stakes, five furlongs,
and tbe Hyde Park Stakes, six furlongs, to be decided on July
6th and 13th respectively. As the colt is so well-bred and of
such high form he will, undoubtedly, prove to be a grand
racing youngster. On the opening of the meeting he cap-
tured the two-year-old stake event, defeating the crack colt
Jim McLaughlin.

With so early a commencement of eastern victories as the
New Orleans spring meeting, the Californians that have horses
nominated in the stakes at the eastern meetings will be very
formidable before the season closes in the fall.

Following the New Orleans meeting is the spring meeting
of the Nashville Blood Horse Association. At first it was
feared that the recont heavy floods in the vicinity of Nash-
ville would interfere with the opening of the meeting, but the
secretary informs the public that no serious damage was done,
and the track is now all right again. The opening day of the
ceeting was on Wednesday, April 2Sth, three days prior to
the close of the rneetingof the Louisiana Jockey Club's spring
races. The clashing of dates interfered somewhat with the
meetings, but there was a goodly number of starters in the
races at both places. Immediately following the Nashville
meeting is that of the Memphis Jockey-Club, which opens on
Monday, May 3d, two days previous to the close of the Nash-
ville meeting. The stakes at this meeting received a large
number of nominations, but the greater part of the horses
that were racing iu tne south have engagements at the meet-
ing of the Kentucky Association's meeting at Lexington, that
opens on Wednesday, the oth instant, aud continues for one
week. At this meeting of the Kentucky Association there are
quite a large number of tbe thoroughbreds from this Coast
engaged, but it is extremely doubtful if there will be many,
if any, meet their engagements.

The twenty-third meeting of the Louisville Jockey club will
be inaugurated at Louisville, Kentucky, on Friday, May 14th.
The meeting will continue ten days, aud 44 races will be decided
iu that time. On the opening day there are four races on the
programme, and among them is the Kentucky .Derby, the
blue ribbon of the south-western turf. Quite a number of
California colts are engaged and will start in this race, and it
is the first time in the history of the race that the California
colts have been started for the event. They have been very
prominent before the racing public during the past few
months in the book betting, and it is thought that the race
will fall to the lot of the stables from the far west. Among
the norses from the Pacific Coast are, Baldwin's Lijero, Silver
Cloud and Solid Silver, and Haggin's Ban Fox, Ben Ali, Epi-
cure and Preciosa.

In the betting Preciosa is at 15 to I, Ban Fox at 12 to 1,
Ben Ali at S to 1, and Silver Cloud at S to 1.

The Haggin division left Sacramento on Wednesday last,
and it was expected that they would reach their destination
about the 30th of April or the 1st of May. The list of the
horses that composed the string was publisned in last week's
Breeder ast> Sportsman, and numbered twenty in all.
Among the lot are all of those engaged for the Derby, but it
is impossible at present to tell what ones will carry the stable's
colors, but it is rather settled in the minds of many that Ben
Ali will surely go to the post. As to the one that will accom-
pany him the opinions are divided, and as the heads of the
Haggin stables are very close-mouthed, nothing definite could
be fouud out here. The Louisville Ladies' Stakes is the first
event of the meeting, and as it was won last season by Bald-
win's Bonita, it is thought by the people on this Coast that it
will again fall to one of the California nominations. This is
strengthened in the minds of racing people on account of the
very forward condition the members of the Kancho del Paso
showed at the recent meeting of the Pacific Coast Blood Horse
Association. The Baldwin horses showed to be very high in
flesh, and it is extremely doubtful if they will be able to suc-
cessfully cope with the members of the Del Paso string. A
line cannot yet be formed on the eastern fillies nominated,
and the same can not be until the racing at Lexington, Nash-
ville, Memphis and New Orleans. The California fillies
entered are, Haggin's Bankura, Cuyama, Ezza, Marigold,
Tulare and Ukiah, and Baldwin's Arita and Gloritta.

One of the best known racing men and trainers of thor-
oughbreds is Mr. James Murphy, the present trainer of the
racing stable of Mr. J. B. Haggin. Mr. Murphy has raced
and handled a great many of America's greatest racers. It is
said that he has quite a temper wheu things about the stable
do not please, aud he is not very particular about what he
says or does to those under him. Last fall he was ruled off
the track iu Louisville for using disrespectful hiugufige to
the judges, and it was several mouths before he was rein-
stated. When he was reinstated he accepted an engagement
to come to this State to train Mr. Hapsiu's thoroughbreds,
that is, those of the western division, Mr. Cluypool having a
lot of two-year olds that composed the eastern division.
Soon after his arrival on this Coast and he hud taken charge
of the horses, he had occasion one day to make some remark
to one of the exercising boys. Directly after he had gone
one of the white boys said to* a colored lad that knew of
Murphy's ways in the east, "He's chain lightning, an't he!"
After a shrug of his shoulders the colored lad answered
"Umph! Chain lightniug? You jes wait until he gets back in
his country and he gets some of that stuff down him that
bites, you'll think he's worse than chain lightniug."

The spring meeting of the Capital Turf Club, that closed
at Sacramento on Saturday last, was not, from a fiuauoial
standpoint, a success, the attendance throughout the entire
week being small, although, with but few exceptions, the rac-
ing was above the average to be seen at the Tnrf Club's spring
meetings. The track was iu the very best condition, and some
fast time was recorded. The heavy rains that visited that
section during the three weeks preceding the opening of the
meeting did not seriously affect the track, owing to the excel-
lent drainage aud tho soil on the track, which soaks away
the water very fast. The weather Was pleasant and on some
days rather warm. With all of these items in the favor of

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the Club, the people of the Capital city did not turn out, as
they should, to witness the races, and, as a consequence, the
Club ran behind. The meeting was made up mainly of run-
ning races, on account of the scarcity of trotting and pacing
horses that will enter and start in a race on this Coast early
in tbe spi'ing. The principal reason is that the owners are
chary of receiving a record for their horses for a few hundred
dollars, that will force them iuto faster classes in the fall
circuit. The fastest mile trotted was 2:30 by Hazel Kirke,
which puts her in the 2:30 list, and makes the second one to
California's credit for the present year to enter the circle.
Priuce scored the fastest mile in the pacing race, winning the
first heat in 2:26. In the running races some good time was
made as follows: Modesto, half mile, 50 seconds; Voltiguer,
sis furlongs, 1:17; IcbiBan, one mile, 1:43|; Miss Courtney,
9 furlongs, l:5S.i, and Moonlight, one mile and three-quar-
ters, 3:0S£. "

The principal winners at the meeting were Messrs. Kelly
& Lyncb, who captured three out of the eleven races. They
won two with Moonlight and one with Jou Jon. They won
SI, 050. Mr. Theodore Winters was second on the list of
winning owners at the meeting. He captured two races, and
won $790. Of the other wiuners tbe following is a list:
Frank Depoister, §i65; Thomas Delaney, $465; W. M.
Murry, $375; W. M. Avres, $365; K. P. Ashe, §340; W.
Boots, $1S0; VV. L. App'leby, §150; G. W. Trahern, §100;
W. L. Pritchard, §70; James H. Muse, $25.

Of the harness division J. B. McDonald fared the best, as
he won both of tbe trotting races with Brigade and Hazel
Kirk, colts by his stallion Brigadier. He won $420 in purses.
J. R. Hodson captured $130; G. W. Trahern, $120; aud J.
Griffith, $30. The pacing race was won by Nevada entered
by A. L. Hinds. The purse was worth $240 to the winner.

The winuings of the thoroughbreds are divided among the
following sires: Thad Stevens, $900; -loe Hooker, $830;
Monday, $615; Norfolk, $475; Bullion, $375; Flood, $340;
Enquirer, $315; Nathan Coombs, $205; Leinster, $170;
Wildidle, $100; Jim Brown, $50, and Echo, $25.

The chestnut colt Voltiguer that won the Youthful Stakes,
six furlongs, on the closing day of the Capital Turf Club's
meeting, proved to be a good horse by the manner in which
he finished the spin of three-quarters in 1:17. He was in
light, but as he is such a large, strong- loo king colt, it is
doubtful if the rive pounds would have made any difference
in the race. This colt was purchased in the east last summer
as a yearling, for $150. He is by Bullion, dam Jessamine
Porter by imp. Australian; second dam Ljuisa by imp. York-
shire; third dam Dick Doty's dam by American Eclipse.
Bullion is the property of Mr. Samuel Y. Keeue, Georgetown,
Kentucky, and was foaled in 1873. He is by War Dance, son
of Lexington, dam Gold Eing by Ringgold, son of Boston,
out of Ann Percy by imp. Albion. Bullion was a very un-
fortunate racer, being cut down in his two-year-old" form
and again in his three-year-old form. After the second acci-
dent he was retired. Among some of his get, which are few,
are Fairfield, Golden Era, Gold Sheaf, Wendover, Free Gold
and Coinage. Gold Sheaf is owned by Mr. R. P. Ashe.

One of the great evils of book-making was noticed at the
Sacramento meeting in the person of the notorious Tom Red-
mond, alias Texas Tom. This person is just from the east,
and with the free manner in which he circulated among the
sports at the above meeting, shows that he must be in the
employ of some "clique," and a further point in this belief is
the" amount of rare jewels he wore about his person. While
he was attending the meeting, several of the owners of the
noted racers located at the Sacramento track compelled their
employes to remain very close to their stables, and this east-
erner's movements were watched by the horsemen. The
question has been asked by many of those with whom a con-
versation has been had, "Is he in the employ of the eastern
book-makers?" The great victories that the Californians
have had within the past few years, and the interest that is
being manifested this year in the east, is the cause of the
above question. However, as it may be, the question can-
not be answered here, but racing is becoming to a nice point
■when such touts as Texas Tom are allowed to roam about on
an American race-track without molestation. He should
receive a royal (?) reception from some one who has author-
ity in the matter.

The record of his gang during the racing season of 1884,
was given by a Louisville correspondent of the New York
Spirit of the Times during October of that year. It is as fol-
lows: Impressed with the evils of the touting system, the
jockey club management has adopted the following new rule,
which, barring its bad grammar, will commend itself to a good
many persons, although it smacks of unusual severity against
an objectionable class:

"No touts allowed on the grounds, and anyone practicing
touting, annoying, or endeavoring to induce others to bet for
them or upon their information, will be promptly ejected and
ruled off the track. Visitors so annoyed will confer a favor
on the management by reporting such practices."

Col. Clark is justly indignant at the gang of touting scoun-
drels who have extended their operations to the poisoning and
disabling of horses, and the severe rule quoted above is the
natural consequence. Tom Redmond, otherwise known as
"Texas Tom," and his pals, have carried on their operations
with such a high hand that self-protection suggested the most
stringent precautions against them. Col. Simmons, one of
the most vigilant of judges, ruled Redmond off at New
Orleans, last winter, for the poisoning of Carson and other
animals. Regardless of the expulsion verdict, Redmond
turned up on the Louisville track in the Bpring. Col. Clark,
learning of his presence, ejected him from the grounds, and
the detectives bounced him out of the city. Strange aB it
may sound, he subsequently attended the races every day at
the Chicago DrivingPark, and, by his own confession, "fixed"
several horses. He was known to the official pool-sellers,
but, all the same, his presence was tolerated and connived at.
Honest old Mike Welch, trainer of Carson, pointing out the
criminal one day, indignantly remarked: "There's that d — d
tout 'Texas Tom.' Wby don't they do something wid him?''
They did nothing "wid" him, however, and Tom next turned
up at the St. Louis fall meeting, where he was arrested and
put in jail. He was recently released, however, the principal
prosecutor, Sam Bryant, being compelled to leave the oity.
Bryant tells me he went to see Redmond in jail, and told him
he would not be prosecuted if he would only disclose the
names of the parties backing him in his nefarious work.

"All right," said Tom, "there were eight of them, and I'll
give their names."

"Hold on," said a detective, who was present at the inter
view, "you are not compelled to make a confession."

"Very well then," said Redmond, "I'll say no more," and
refused to give the names. It is said he furnished the names
to officers of the St. Louis Society for tbe Prevention of Cru-
elty to Animals. If bo, it is to be hoped the disgraceful busi-
ness will be probed to the bottom, and an example made of
the guilty parties.

Mr. Pate says his fine horse Boatman, who was showing
up in great form, was undoubtedly poisoned, and has been
turned out for the season almost a wreck. John Davis fared
somewhat better, but he might as well be in the stable, just
now, as facing the flag even in mediocre company.

So, if there are some who should be disposed to blame Col.
Clark for the adoption of such a stringent rule, let them first
remember the infamous doings of "Texas Tom" and his con-
federates.

One of Redmond's alleged pals, Tom Durham by name,
was|ruled off the track here yesterday, and the detectives gave
mm two hours to leave the city.

The eastern horsemen are branching out and are looking
for all that is first-class in this State. For several years they
have been purchasing from our horsemen some of our best
thoroughbreds and trotters, and now they are seeking some
of our jockeys. An effort was made last Beason to secure
Patsy Duffy, Haggin's first jockey, but it failed. This year
they have been on the outlook for some good jockeys, and
have secured two. On Tuesday eveninglast W. L. Appleby,
who has long been connected with the racing stable of Mr. H. C.
Judson, departed for the eastern states. He has signed a
contract fur $2,000 with Messrs. Emery & Cotton, the owners
of the four-year-old colt Estill by Norfolk, out of Lady Jane,
to ride for them during the coming Reason. The same firm
has also secured the services of the light-weight jockey
Navais. He can ride at 62 pounds, and has had considerable
experience in the saddle, having numerous mounts at the
recent spring meetings of the Blood Horse Association and
the Capital Turf Club. The little boy has a contract calling
for $600 per year, and all of the mounts he can secure on the
outside. Both of the above contracts are very liberal, and
shows that the skill of the California riders are appreciated.

In looking over a case of papers, etc., several days ago Mr.
C. M. Chase, of this city, found a programme of the spring
meeting that was held at the Ocean House Race-course in the
year 1865—21 years ago. It is doubtful, if there is another
of these bills in existence, and as the meeting is one of those to
which the people interested in racing affairs on this Coast
often have occasion to refer, we will reproduce the programme
of racing here. It will, undoubtedly, bring to the memory
of those who witnessed the meeting many notes of the now
famous contests, and to those of the racing men who have taken
an interest in turf sports since that day, it will give an idea
of the programme offered, and the people who raced horses
in this State nearly a quarter of a century ago. The pro-
gramme is printed on very cheap yellow paner, and with
black ink. It does not compare with the handsome lithographs
that are now prepared for large race meetings on this Coast
and in the east. Below is the programme:

Oceax House Race Course, Spring Meeting of 18G5. First day
Tuesday, May 23d.— Purse 82,500, with an inside Btake of S2.000 each,
half forfeit; two mile heats; free for all.

C. H. Bryan names br h Lodi by imp. Yorkshire, dam Topaz by
imp. Glencoe; ridden by Gilpatrick.

Th«o. Winters names b h Norfolk by Lexington, dam Novice by imp.
Glencoe.

Second day, Wednesday, May 24th.- Post Stake; $200 entrance, half
forfeit. $400 added; second to save entrance. Two mile heats. Closed
with these subscribers: R. T. O'Hanlon, Santa Clara; Ari Hopper
Santa Clara; Thomas White, Butte; A. F. Grigsby, Napa

Third day, Thursday, May 25th.— Sweepstakes, for three-year-olde ;
$100 entrance, half forfeit, $200 added; second to save stake. Mile and
repeat.

Nathan Coombs, Napa, b c Camanche by Billy Cheatham, dam by imp.
Lawyer.

W. H. Winter, Napa, h c Huichica by Billy Cheatham, dam Jenny
Lind.

Theo. Winters, Nevada, blk c Alex Barnes by Belmont, dam Evadne

Theo. Winters' cb c Richmond by Belmont, dam the dam of Dashaway

Ari Hopper, Santa Clara, b c Jim Eoff by Cross Bite, dam Bess.

A. F. Grigsby, Napa, b c Finnega n by Volscian.

R. F. O'Hanlon, Santa Clara, ch f by Owen Dale, dam by Medoc.

Purse $100, free for all ages. One milo and a quarter.

Fourth day, Friday, May 26th— Purse $200, free for all. One mile
and repeat.

Parse $150, free for all. One mile and a half.

Fifth day, Saturday, May 27th— Purse $300, free for all. Mile heats,
three in five.

Purse $2,500, with an inside stake of S2.000 each, half forfeit, three
mile heats, free for all C.H.Bryan names Lodi, and Theo. Winters
names Norfolk.

Tbe conditions are: In the Post Stake and Sweepstake, three or more
to fill. In all other races, two or more to make a race. Entrance on
all the above purses 10 per cent. Norfolk aud Lodi are excluded from
all parses except those on first and last day. The track is one of tbe
best in the State, and will be in perfect order for the meeting
announced. Neither time nor expense have been spared in preparing
it, and as this meetingwill be the best and most interesting that ever
has taken place on this Co ist, and involves a considerable ouilay, the
patronage of the public is solicited. All o! the above races will be run
under tbe rules of the State of California, and tbe purses will be hung
up in the stand promptly, each day of the raceB. Every arrangement
will be made for the accommodation of the public, and particularly for
families. Admission on first and last days, $2, and on other days, SI.

J. M. Daniels, Superintendent.

K. S. Fallon, who recently sold his Palo Alto purchase
Mozart to Mr. K. Porter Ashe for $1,700. has again been
visiting the Palo Alto farm, and has secured another colt.
He has bought the three-year-old brown filly Harriet by Flood,
dam Hattie Hawthorne by Enquirer; second dam Little Girl
by Endorser; third dam Fanny Holton by Lexington; fourth
dam Nantura by Brawner's Eclipse, etc. The price paid was
$500, which is the same as that given for Mozart.
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The Dixon Races.

The inaugural meeting of the Dixon Driving Park Associa-
ation opened yesterday, the 30th ult., and will continue two
days. Tte track iB new and is in first-class condition. All
of the races on the programme have filled, aud a good meeting
will be had. On the programme are five races — two trotting
and three running. The races and the entries are as follows:

First day— Trotting race; mile heats, best 3 in 5, for a
purse of $75. Gilbert Wright names s in Fannie; P. K.
Willot names b m Pet; Sam Snead names b g Rock; W. A.
McMaster names s m Mollie G.; Jas. Eochford names r e
Bill.

Running race; half mile dash, for a purse of $50. R. S.
Fallon names b g Mozart; Thos. Hazlett names b g Panama;
Charles Schlutius names Bonny B.; John Peters names
Friday.

Second Day— Trotting race; mile heats, best three in five,
for a pui'Be of $150. Jos. Edge names b m Nellie; D. Ander-
son names b m Fannie Clatk; P. McCue names black mare
Lizzie; W. McGill names b g Budd.

Running race; one mile dash, for a purse of $150. R. S.
Fallon names b g Mozurt; Thos. Hazlett names c g Joe
Chamberlain, and b g Panama; John Peters names Friday.

Running race for saddle horses. Chas. Pritzbur names
r m Mary; F. Robben names Stubby J. H. Allen names Nellie
A.; John Nolan names Sailor Boy; Chas. Schlutius names
Bonny B.; M. Stenge names Tailor Boy.
»

The regular adjourned meeting of the Board of Review of
the National Trotting Association will be held in Chicago on
the 11th instant. The meeting is an adjourned one from the
meeting held in New York in December last.

Summer Races at the Bay District Track.

The Bay District Association have announced the follow-
ing racing programme for its Bummer meeting of 1S86 to
comaience on Saturday next, May 8th, and continue on the
Wednesday and Saturday following, May 12th and loth.
There are thirteen races on the programme, and $2 675 is
offered m purses and stakes. The Pacific Coast Blood' Horse
Association rules will govern the races. The entries will close
with the Secretary, W. H. Hinchman, at 1435 California St
on Monday next, May 3d. The programme is as follows:

FrRST DAY, SATURDAY, MAY $TH.

1. A sweepstakes for two-year-old fillies; $20 each, $10 for-
feit, $200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to second
horse. Winners at the Blood Horse or Sacramento spring
meetings to carry 5 pounds extra. Half a mile.

2. Purse $250; $50 to second horse; entrance free. Three-
year-old maidens allowed 5 pounds; four-year-old and up-
wards 10 pounds. Five furlong heats.

3. Sweepstakes for three-year-olds; $25 each, $10 forfeit,
$200 abided; 50 per cent, of entrance money to second horse-
third to save stake. Winners of any three-year-old sweep-
stakes this year to carry 7 pounds extra; maidens allowed 3
pounds. One mile and an eighth.

4. Selling purse $200; entrance free. Horses entered not
to be sold to carry 5 pounds extra; horses to be sold for
$1,200 to carry rule weight; for $1,000 to be allowed 5 pounds
and two pounds for each $100 less than $1,000 down to $40o!
Winner to be sold at auction, any surplus to be divided— 60
per cent, to second and 40 per cent, to third horse. Seven-
eighths of a mile.

SECOND DAY, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12TH.

5. Purse $250; entrance free. Horses not having won a
race at the time of entrance, if three years old, allowed 5
pounds; if four years old and upwards, 10 pounds; winners
of the five furlongs heat-race to carry 5 pounds extra. Three-
fourths of a mile heats,

6. Sweepstakes for two-year-old colts and fillies; $25eaoh-
$10 forfeit, $200 added; 50 per cent, of the entrance money to
second horse, and third to save stake. Winners of any two-
year-old race at the Blood Horse or Sacramento meetings to
carry 5 pounds extra; twice, 7 pounds. One half a mile .

7. Handicap Sweepstakes, for three-year-olds and upwards •
$20 entrance, $10 declaration, $250 added; $50 and 50 per
cent, of the entrance money to second horse; third to save
stakes. One mile and one-sixteenth. Weights are to be
announced on Monday, May 10th, at 5 p. m.

8. Selling purse $200; entrance free. Conditions are the
same as race No. 4 of the first day. One mile.

THIRD DAY, SATURDAY, MAY loTH.

9. Sweepstakes, for all ages; $20 each for starters, $150
added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to go to second horse
Heats of 600 yards.

10. Handicap Sweepstakes, for two-year-olds; $25
entrance, $10 declaration, $200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance
to second horse and third to save stake. Five furlongs.
Weights are to be announced Thursday, May 13th, at 4 p. m.-
declarations Friday, May 14th at 5 p.m.

11. Sweepstakes for three-year-olds; $25 entrance, $10 for-
feit, $200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to second
horse, and third to save stakes. Horses having started and
not having won any three-year-old race this year allowed 7
pounds; winner this year of any three-year-old race penal-
ized 3 pounds. One mile.

12. Handicap Sweepstakes, for all ages; $25 entranoe, $10
declaration, $300 added; $50 and 50 per cent, of the entrance
money to the second horse, and third horse to save stake.
One mile and a quarter. Weights to be announced Thnrs-
day, May 13th, at 4 p. m.; declarations on Friday May 14th
at 5 p. m. '

13. Consolation Purse $125, of which $25 to the second
horse; entrance free. Horses beaten once during this meet-
ing allowed 5 pounds; twice, 7 pounds; three times, 10
pounds. Seven furlongs.

A Californian's Colt at New Orleans.

"Broad Church" in the Spirit of the Times, of April 17th,
says: "Tom Hood, one of Jim Williams' two-year-olds, made
a show of his company on Thursday, in his maiden race,
exhibiting the speed of a quarter horse. He is a full brother
of Eileen, a very fast filly, and is one of the stout and com-
pact kind. He don't look to be over 15 hands high, but
what he lacks in height he more than makes up in other
respects. He is well engaged in the east." A summary of his
race is given below:

New Ohle\N3, La., April 8, ISSe.—Weather lovely; track fine: attend-
ance large.

Last Race.— Purse -S75, for two-year-olds, §25 to second. Three-eighths
of a mile.
J. T. Williams' brc Tom Hood by Virgil, dam La Belle Helene, 106

lba- McCarthy 1

P. G. Cox's b c Keder Khan by Hyder Ali, dam Cousin Etta, 105 Iba.

Wbeatlev 2

W. H. Maddox's b f Zora by Jlls Johnsun, dam by Vox Popu'li, 102 lbs.

_ _*■••■ Godfrey 3

K. J. AndPrson s b c Sailor Boy by St. Martin, dam Minnie Bradley,

105 lbs , Watson 0

J. T. Williams' b c McLaughlin by King Alfonso, dam Vla-a-Vls, 105

lba Camp 0

J. S. Campbell's b c Ira E. Bride by Versailles,|dam Mollie Merrill

™5 lb» Covington 0

Lone Star Stable's b f Mlnnetta by Harold, dam Witchcraft, 102 lbs.

3. Brown 0

Time, 39$ b.

Betting; 15 to 1 Ira E. Bride, 20 to 1 Sailor Boy. 6 to 1 McLaughlin, 1

to 1 Tom Hood, 2 to 1 Zora, 15 to 1 Minnetta. 12 to 1 Keder Khan. Won

by a length and a half, three-quarters of a length between second and

third.

[The winner is owned by Mr. L. H. Todhunter, of Sacra-
mento, California, and was purchased at the yearling sales in
Kentucky last year by Mr. Williams for Mr. Todhunter for
$1,560. Since his purchase he has been in charge of Mr.
Williams, as has also the sister to Joe Cotton, which Mr. Tod-
hunter purchased.]

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Death of Rebel.

The brown stallion Rebel, 25 years old, by Socks, son of
imp. AlbioD, bred by John L. Connally, Haze county, Texas,
dam Betty Wharton by Othello, son of imp. Leviathan, died
at the stables of Mr. Wm. Cottrill, near Mobille, Ala., on the
evening of April 16th. The best of Rebel's get are Sam
Harper, Ella Harper, Little Reb, Capt. Fred Rice, Jndith C,
Bessie Davis, Tunic, Col. Sellers, Texan and others, all of
which have been winners.

Governor Stoneman has appointed Thomas P. Hendricks rt
director for Agricultural DistrictKo. 3, vice Charles Faulkr
resigned.

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Lady Russell, the sister to Maud S., arrived at the P
Alto stock farm, on the evening of the 21st, in good conditi' .

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May 1

The Ranoho Del Rio Stock Farm.

It was the writer's pleasure, on Sunday last, while visiting
Sacramento City to receive an invitation from Mr. Theodore
Winters to visit his famous breeding farm, the home of the
Norfolks and the Hookers. The manager of the farm, Mr. Fred
Collier, who is very favorably known by all lovers of turf
sports on this Const, drove to the city in the early morning
with a tine two-seated carriage to bring tli6 invited guests to
the farm. Those to accompany him were Mr. Edwin F.
Smith, Secretary of the State Agricultural Society, Mr. W. R.
Claypool, late trainer of the eastern division of the Rancho
del Paso string, and the writer. The country on both sides
of the road, the entire distance down, looks Its best at present.
The Helds are green and the many varieties of wild flowers
are in blossom in abundance. All the different kinds of
grain that have been sown on the various farms are up and
growing splendidly, looking well forward for the present
season of the year. After a pleasant drive of half an hour in
the cool and invigorating south breeze, the gate opening to
the farm was reachedj and soon afterwards the spacious barn
was in front of us.

Rancho del Kio, the home of so many thoroughbreds and
the property of Mr. Theo. Winters, a gentleman who has
done a great deal towards the elevation of the standard of
racing on this Coast, is situated about five miles below the
city of Sacramento, on the Fieeport road. The farm is du
south of the California State Agricultural Society's race-
course and fair grounds in Sacramento. It is in the midst of
one of the finest and richest portions of the famous Sacra-
mento valley, aud contains a little over 1,000 acres. The
ground is of a rolling nature. It is so rich, however, that all
kinds of grain, vegetables, fruit, etc., can be easily raised on
it, and without a great amount of trouble. On the western
border of the farm is a tine lake, and in the winter time tine
shooting is to be had, but not much is allowed on it on
account of the reckless manner in which some of the sports-
men (?) tire their guns.

Mr. Winters has been a resident of this Coast for nearly
thirty years, aud he has owned several fine farms, but he has
had control and owned the present farm (Kancho del Rio)
only about eight years. He formerly had his stock and breed-
ing farm in Yolo county, near the present town of Winters.
The name for his farm at that place was El Arroyo. Nearly in
the centre ot the present farm is located his great breeding
establishment. The place is becoming known the world over,
and its owner has made a commendable show of judgment,
taste and enterprise in the excellent barns, paddocks, tracks,
etc., which he has constructed for the comfort aud education
of the animals to which he has long devoted some of his time,
intelligence and energy. The barn is located on a slight hill,
which slopes from the centre aud makes the drainage excel-
lent. The upstairs to the barn is partitioned off into apart-
ments, and they are all finely fitted up, and the walls
decorated with tine paintings, engravings and photographs.
One of these rooms is for the reception of visitors who may
be at the farm. On the walls of this room hang engravings
and pictures of Norfolk. Joe Hooker, Boston, Marion, Mollie
McCarty, etc. The door of the reception room faces to the
south, and leads out on the veranda on which are chairs and
seats. From this place can be had a fiue view of the horses
that are at work on the track, which is about one hundred
yards distant. The track is a trifle short of a mile, and has
a very steep grade to it in some places. This latter causes it
to be disliked by the average horseman. None were on the
track on Sunday, as the colts in trainirjg had not returned
from the meeting of the Capital Turf Club at Sacramento.
Albert Cooper is the trainer of the colts.

Directly to the south-east of the barn is the residence
house. Between the house and barn is a large windmill and
tank that supplies the water for use on the farm. The water
is pure aud clear, and is about the best water from a well the
writer ever tasted, It was gained after boring through two
or three waters, and at a depth of over 100 feet. The sides of
the well are cased with a galvanized iron pipe, well soldered.

Mr. Winters has a highly cultivated and a thriving orchard
of about twenty acres, some distance to the east of the stock
barn. It is mainly of peach trees. The meadows are very
rich with feed, and all the stock grazing in them are rolling fat.

The paddocks on the farm number about twelve, and there
is tine feed in all of them. They are situated to the uorth,
west and south of the large barn. One feature of the farm,
and that was noticed and attention called to, was that
throughout the entire farm excellent farm gates and fences
were built, .md it gave the appearance of neatness and good
management. There is plenty of good shade, fine large oak
trees being in abundance. Where the trees are on the hilly
laud, the shade gained from the tree is taken advantage of
by the stock, it gives a sort of picturesque appearance to the
place.

The thoroughbred stock must'now receive attention.

Norfolk still reigns supreme at the Rancho del Rio stock
farm, as he has done for a great mauy years. He is twenty-
five years of age, and to all intent looks good for five or six
years more of service. On our arrival the old fellow was in
his stall, and Hooker was taking his morning exercise in the
paddock, but soon afterwards the positions were changed and
the son of Lexington and Novice was given full sway in the
paddock. To one who did not know the horse, and who saw
Norfolk in his paddock, he would not take him to be a horse
of such old age. While the yearling colts were racing up
and down their paddock near by, the old horse was trotting
aud cantering about his place, now and then stopping in the
corner nearest the colts and apparently overseeing their play.
He was evidently much pleased with his surrouudines.
Norfolk is now a light bay with blaze face. The white in his
face has turned into a kind of gray from old age. The
nearly a score of years that he has done service has swayed
his back, aud he does not now look the handsome horse he "did
when hewas contesting with Lodi andothei notedoues. Heis.
however, a grand horse, and even in his old age one cannot
but admire his tine size and excellent appearance. As a racer
and a sire he baa been one of the best thoroughbreds in
America. To show what interest Mr. Winters takes in
the old horse, he stated, after we had gone over the farm,
that when that horse dieB I intend to sell this ranch and put
up all of my stock at the auctioneer's block.

On accouut of the age of Norfolk he receives only a limited
number of mares each year. The greater part of the services
fall upon the other stallions, of which Joe Hooker Uolds the
pride of place. Joe Hooker is a chestnut by Monday, dam
Mayflower by imp. Eclipse. When we approached him in
the paddock, after viewing Norfolk in his stall, one could not
help but note the difi'erencein the looks of the two stallions—
Hooker is considerably the younger stallion, but Norfolk,
with his score and a quarter of years, compares grandly with
his young companion, and in the two aud with their sous
Mr. Winters could not secure better stallions to take the head
of his bret-diug farm. Of the two, Norfolk is not so strongly
and massively built as Hooker, although the old fellow has
imbs of steel. Hooker, with whut few maves he received in

hiB early stud career, has got some fine race-horses, and now
that he is receiving some of the fine matrons at the Del Rio
farm, his ability to beget first-class racers will be more appar-
ent. Hts colts that have been trained all show his great style,
size and finish, and have much speed. Sixteen hands high
for a race-horse appears uncommon large, but it is a common
height with the Hookers, and very often they exceed it by an
inch or two. Porter Ashe's three-year-old colt Ed. Corrigan
measures 16.2 hands, aud his two-year-old brother is full 16
hands.

The third stallion to be noticed was the Duke of Norfolk,
a chestnut by Norfolk, dam Marion by Malcolm. The Duke
was in a paddock, and h« looked to be a grand horse, aud in
shape greatly resembled the old horse. His career as a racer
has been somewhat grand, and if his colts that are now com-
iug into training prove as good aud consistent performers on
the turf as their sire, the Duke will achieve grand results.

After viewing the stallions on the farm we went about the
paddocks with Mr. Winters and looked over the brood-mares.
The matrons at Rancho del Rio are among the very best-bred on
this Coast, aud, besides being in most instances good racers,
have proven themselves to be among the best brood-mares in the
laud. This is shown in the bay mare Marion by Malcolm, dam
Maggie Mitchell by imp. Yorkshire. This grand old mare is
now in her twenty- fifth year, and has gone blind. She still
continues to breed, however, and has a chestnut colt by Nor-
folk by her side. He is quite large, but Mr. Winters says he
did not have agood chance wheu he was first foaled, although
he is doing well at present. On account of the blindness of
the mare the boys on the farm were compelled to take the
colt out of the mare's stall at night for fear she would step on
him, and in the daytime let her aud the colt out in the paddock.
The colt has chewed away most of her tail, and the mare
looks quite roughfrom that accouut, although in bodily health
she is fine Among the mare's colts are the Duke of Norfolk,
Duchess of Norfolk, Prince of Norfolk, King of Norfolk,
Queen of Norfolk, now called Vera, Emperor of Norfolk, and
the chestnut colt now at her side. The King of Norfolk and
Vera are the property of Mr. Ashe. Of her yearling colt, the
Emperor, more will be said anon.

Of the other brood-mares on the farm much could be said,
but it would require too much space to be devoted, as they
are all of such high breeding, and are nearly all the dams
of noted performers on the turf. Among the list are: Balli-
nette. (dam of Alta and Miss Courtney) by Monday, dam Ball-
erina by imp. Ballrownie; Countess Zeika (dam of Ed Corri-
gan) by Norfolk, dam Ballerina; Mattie Glenn (dam of
Bonanza) by imp. Glen Athol, dam Mattie Gross by Lex-
ington; Ada C. (dam of Ballot Box, Conner and others) by
Revenue, dam Sallie Morgan by imp. Emancipation; Abbie
W. (dam of La Scala and Porter Ashe) by Norfolk, dam
Ada C; Illusion (dam of Ingleside) by Alarm, dam
Mary Hadley; Lady Jane (dam of Estill and Leap
Year) by Marauder, dam Jane Shore by Paumon; Kitten
by imp. Eclipse, dam by Diophantus; Puss (dam of Fred
Collier) by Norfolk, dam Nettie W. by Belmont; Sister to Lot-
tery by Monday, dam Virginia by Revenue; Irene Harding
by Jack Maloney, dam Macaria by Avalanche; Callie Smart
by Norfolk, dam Mattie A.; Bay Kate by Norfolk, dam Big
Gun; Lou Spencer by Norfolk, dam Ballerina; Laura Win-
ston by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate by imp. Leamington;
Rosa B. by Norfolk, dam Mattie A.; Question by Joe Hooker,
dam Countess Zeika by Norfolk; Atalauta by Norfolk, dam
Lady Jane, and quite a number of others of the same excel-
lent breeding and numbers of them being young mares.

There are several mares on the farm that are visiting the
horses Norfolk and Hooker. Among them are J. B. Mc-
Donald's mares Lexington Belle by Lexington, and chestnut
mare by Planet; R. P. Ashe's mares Constellation by St.
George, and Gold Sheaf by Bullion; P. Robson's mare Roset-
land by Norfolk, dam Moss Ross.

Mr. Winters will hold his third annual sale of thorough-
breds at Sacramento on July 15th, when he will offer sixteen
head— thirteen yearlings and three two-year-olds. The colts
are the get of Joe Hooker, Norfolk and Three Cheers.

"And the last shall be first," is an old saying. The last
colt to be seen was the bay yearling by Norfolk, dam Marion
by Malcolm. This colt, as are all of those on the farm, is
broken to halter and very gentle. He is one of the largest
yearliugs the writer ever saw, and he is very strongly put up
in every particular. Heis nearly a full hand taller than
Vera, which Mr. Winters offered at his sale last summer.
Being such a fine-looker, and from a racing family which has
produced so many good ones, the bidding on this colt will be
lively at the sale. Another point in his favor is that he is a
bay, at least this is counted as such by many horsemen.
Albert Cooper, formerly trainer of Baldwin's Santa Anita
string, used to say that when they come bays look out for
them. To illustrate how gentle the yearlings are, Mr. Win-
ters placed Mr. Smith's son Halsey on his back while we
were looking at the colt, and the Emperor, as he is called,
paid no particular attention to what was going on.

The brown colt by Norfolk, dam Neapolitan by War Dance,
out of Eliza Davis by imp. Knight of St. George, was one of
the fiuest and most racy-looking youngsters on the farm. He
is the best-looking colt out of Neapolitan, and he will be
eagerly sought at the sale, both for raciug purposes and his
high breeding for stock purposes. Mr. Winters has been
unfortunate in the get of Neapolitan, but in this brown colt
he appears to have a treasure.

Ada C. by Revenue has a good-sized and compactly built
youngster by Norfolk. This colt is a full brother toBallot
Box, Connor and others, and with the exception of his color,
resembles the last named. All of this family have been racers,
aud a distance appears to their liking.

The full brother to Fred Collier is a large and showy
youngster, and as he is a chestnut and is marked somewhat
like his illustrious brother, it is not altogether improbable
that this colt will be a cup winner. He is by Joe Hooker,
dam Puss by Norfolk.

To complete the quartet that were racing about in the pad-
dock, we will include, with the above, three colts, the hand-
some chestnut colt, with four white feet and a white face, by
Joe Hooker, dum Countess Zeika by Norfolk. This colt was
the largest of the four oolts, aud is probably as tall, if not
taller than the Emperor of Norfolk. He is a massively built
colt, and he will sustain the reputation of his family for
large racers. Ho is a full brother to Porter Ashe's colts Wal-
lace and Ed Coirigau.

In the next paddock were five tillies--three chestnuts aud
two bays. They are all above the average in Bize, and asgeu-
tle as kittens. They are:

Bay filly by Joe Hooker, dam Abbie W. by Norfolk. This
filly is a full sister to Porter Ashe aud Lu Scala, both winners
last year. •

Bay tilly by Norfolk, dam Sister to Lottery by Monday,
dam Virginia by Revenue. This tjjly is well bred, uud uo
route will be too long fur her. Lottery, the full brother to her
dam, was a great race-horse at all distances.

Mattie Glenn has a light chestuut tilly by Norfolk. Mattie
Glenn is by imp. Glen Athol, sou of Blaii1 Athol, dam Mattie

Gross by Lexington. This filly is a half-sister to Christy's
Bonanza, that is so highly thought of in the race for the
Suburban at Coney Island.

One that attracted attention was a chestnut filly with four
white feet and a white face, by Three Cheers, son of imp.
Hurrah, dam Alice N. by Norfolk. This is a finely formed
filly aud of good size. Her dam is out of Kitten by imp.
Eclipse.

The fifth filly was a chestnut by Joe Hooker; dam Laura
Winston by Norfolk, out of Golden Gate by imp. Leaming-
ton. The dam of this filly has not yet achieved any distinc-
tion as a brood-mars, but as her breeding is of such a high
order and the filly is such a finely formed one, all appearan-
ces point well for both.

Tho other yearlings that had a paddock to themselves quite
a distance from the others, were a trifle smaller than tbose
first mentioned, but they are good, large yearliugs, and now
that the spring season has fairly opened will grow fast. By
the time the sale is held they will compare favorably with the
others. The colts are:

Chestnut colt by Three Cheers, dam Atalauta by Norfolk.
This colt is marked with a star and his left hind foot is white.

Chestnut colt by Joe Hooker or Jumbo, a son of Joe
Hooker, dam of Irene Harding by Jack Malone. This colt
shows to all appearances to be by Hooker.

Chestnut colt by Joe Hooker, dam Callie Smart by Norfolk.
This colt is a well-formed and very stout one, aud will be the
making of a good racing youngster.

The two-year-olds to be offered at the sale are a fine lot,
and with what training they have had, have shown much
promise. They are all very large. Two of them started at
the Capital Turf Club's spring meeting, and the manner in
which the race was run showed great speed. The colts to be
sold are:

Dynamite, chestnut colt by Joe Hooker, dam chestnut
Belle by Norfolk.

Oro, bay colt by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate by imp. Leam-
ington.

Alcatraz, bay colt by Joe Hooker, dam Farallone by Norfolk,

Tie Philadelphia Sporting Life appeared on April 14th in
a new dress, in enlarged form, and finely printed. The
marked encouragement given the paper has enabled its owners
to purchase the latest and best machinery aud appliances,
and it goes without saying that in its special province it is
quite indispensable. It is a pleasure to say a good word for it.
♦

Outing, begun as a journal of cycling, has been enlarged
aud placed under the guidance of a competent editor and
staff. It is carefully edited, and its article are by specialists
in the field of sport. The April number is a credit both to
the publisher and the staff. It should be on the table of
every athlete and sportsman.

The peerless lady aud fencer M'd'lle Jagaarine, now enter-
taining the people of the city with exhibitions of her wonder-
ful skill in fencing, visited the Olympic club last week and
was delighted with everything to be seen about that perfectly
appointed institution. As a souvenir of her call, the club
received soon after a neatly framed, large photograph of the
lady, which has been given a prominent place and is highly
appreciated.

On Tuesday evening next, at Music Hall on Mission St.
between oth and 6th, M'd'lle Jaguarine and Capt. E. N. Jen-
nings have a fencing bout for the benefit of Garfield Post,
G. A. R. Mr.L. P. Ward.of the Olympic Club, and Professor
Shaffner also meet with foils.

ROD.

A New Ply.

A recent visit to Judge James W. Bicknell, of Redwood
City, was made the occasion for introduciug and naming a
new trout fly. In honor of the genial old gentleman it was
named the "Bicknell Fly" by its originators, and those who
desire them may procure them from fly tyers by asking for
flies of that name. The description is as follows: Head,
black; antenme, golden parrot; wing, bronze curlew; hackle,
golden olive green; body, dark claret floss silk, tapered from
shoulder to tip, and ribbed with gold tbread; tail, golden
pheasant breast feather; tip, gold.

It is a very business-like looking fly, and will be service-
able in clear waters ou bright days.

There are several birds peculiar to the Pacific Coast which
might furnish material for excellent flies. The upland cur-
lew is one of them. The road-runner is feathered iu a meas-
ure like the jungle cock, though in lower tones. It is little
trouble to gather and preserve skins of birds and fur of ani-
mals, while on shooting trips, and it is surprising to note how
rapidly the fishing hunter accumulates dainty feathers against
the days when the gun shall be laid aside and the rod take
its place.

Stream reports for the week are more encouraging. Olema
Creek, despite its having been poached heavily, is yielding
very good returns. Mr. Will Kittle killed a very good lot
of trout on that stream last week. The Purissinia and San
Gregorio are not yet in shape for good sport. The San Jose
and Carmel are running clear and not too high, and the trip
to Monterey is about as likely to be productive as auy other.
At Crystal Springs, on Sunday last, the catch was very heavy
both in size and numbers, several gentlemen tilling their
baskets with bass. From creeks in the interior there come
yarns of catches that are incredible. One gentleman ia
reported to have caught seven hundred trout in two days on
Kern river. It is a good stream, but if auy oue made such a
catch he not ouly netted the fish, but showed his greediness.
The creeks about Shasta are said to be full of large fis h, but
too much suow water is coming down to make fishing worth
while.

The summer visitors to the lakes iu the Sierras this year
will be countless. Many have already written engaging
accomodatious, and others are doing so. A little money
expended iu a trip to Tahoe, Independence or Webber, will
produce as large a return in health and pleasure as auy
investment we know.

Supervisor Valleau is lavored above most men in his
friends. Someone or other is always sending him trout.
Strolling in to luncheon last Tuesday we found him with his
friend Mr. John White in possession of as handsome a mess of
brook trout as could be Been.

Some friend, ou Monday last, seut to Messrs, White and J.
P. Kerr a pair of brook trout weighing close to three pounds
each, and both in good condition. Colouel Irish of the Alta
also received some trout of about the same size, which he
pronounces first-rate in condition and flavor.

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Mr. Jos. Noyes, of Napa, who has been ill for some
months, is reported able to go fishing again, and we presume,
Napa, Dry and Sonoma creeks will suffer in consequence.

Upon invitation of a friend, we tried a quiet little piece of
water withoutmuchsuccess.exceptin taking a good-sized trout
or two. Onr friends ceased fishing about noon aud spread such
a luncheon under an oak tree as made even our ascetic habit
waver. Tender and rich Southdown lamb chops from John
Muller in the California market, baked chickens and "fixins,"
Zinfandel and too many other things to remember all, par-
ticularly after partaking.

Salmon in the Merced River.

AQUATICS.

We publish below a communication from Capt. H. H.
Todd, manager of the Rutherford Mine, Mariposa, to the Fish
Commission, and the answer of the Commission, because the
evils complained of by Capt. Todd are common to many of
the streams of the State, and because the reply of the State
officials contains much useful information. We know the
Merced very well, aud are confident that no finer salmon
river is to be found than that river up to the foot of Vernal
Fall at the head of Yosemite Valley. A great body of clear
water flows at all times, cold and clear from the vast snow
beds about the peaks, forming the watershed of the valley,
and the Merced ha3 just such a gravelly bed as the fish
delight in and choose for spawning. In earlier years salmon
in great numbers were taken all along the river, but dams
have shut them out for twenty years past. We incline to
the belief that the efficient sportsman-guardiau of the
Yosemite Grant, Mr. Walter E. Dennison, is moving by
and through Capt. Todd to have the ladders built, and if
he succeeds, the fishing alone will draw large numbers of
tourists to Yosemite and proloug their stay after reaching
that valley of wonders. Capt. Todd says:

Dear Sirs:— I desire to bring to your notice a serious
grievance, complained of by the citizens of Mariposa county,
and especially by those who reside easterly from or above
certain dams on the Merced river, namely, in their being
deprived of the fish food (principally salmon) that they are en-
entitled to. My complaint is based, chiefly on information and
complaints received from various, but to me, reliable sources;
also, from a personal observation of six years, during wjich
time I have been engaged in mining contiguous to both the
Main Merced river, and that of the south fork of the Merced
river, and near to where they both unite. During said
period, to my personal knowledge, no salmon have been seen
in those rivers from the Benton Mills dam to the head-
waters of the same. The causes are as follows:

1st. At the lower, or Crown Lead Mining dam, situated
about one-half mile below Split Rock Ferry property, owned
in San Francisco, but not worked for some ten years or
over, fish ladders are in place, that were evidently so con-
structed aB to evade the law, for when the salmon, either by
accident or otherwise, are allowed to get over, they are
caught in racked sluice boxes, then killed with clnbs or other
weapons in the hands of the party or parties in charge of the
property.

2d. In addition to the Crown Lead dam there is also at a
point some two miles further up the river the Benton Mills
dam, where there are also ladders, so constructed that it
would be impossible for any tish to get over.

Above the dams herein complained of, the Main Merced
river, combined with its north and south fork and innumera-
ble strong feeders coming from the high Sierras (part through
the Yosemite Valley), has an extended water-course of many
hundreds of miles in which no salmon has been seen for the
past fifteen or twenty years, and out of which, at an earlier
date, the populace of an immense scope of country were
blessed with an ample supply of this most valued of all fish
food, the salmon.

In connection with the above, I would state that these
water-courses are clear mountain streams, free from mining
debris, and also at one time well-stocked with mountain trout,
but even they are being rapidly depleted by the too free use
of giant powder in the hands of Chinese and other irresponsi-
ble parties.

I am given to understand that year after year the officials
of this county (with due respect to them) have been notified,
probably verbally only, of the above facts, but so far no
seeming action has been taken by them for the abatement of
the evil complained of, hence the necessity of this communi-
cation, and trusting your honorable body will deem it worthy
of serious consideration, aud that early action will be taken
in the matter, lam, dear sirs, Yours, respectfully,

H. H. Toiux
To the Hon. Fish Commissioners, State of California.
In replv the commission writes:

Dear Sir:— Your favor of March 9th at hand. It is sur-
prising that your county officials should permit, and your
citizens submit, to the grievous and unlawful wrongs men-
tioned in your letter. No person or party has the right to
obstruct the streams of the State, and thereby prevent the free
passage and habitation of food fish therein. State laws sub-
ordinate the rights of dam owners and other obstructionists
to the rights common of piscasy,-in securingby legislative
enactments the free passage and protection of fish. These
enactments were made in order that fishing and its food, inits
full profit and value, could be freely enjoyed. Merced river
is as much covered by the protection of the law as is the
Sacramento. Feather and other rivers, or the bays of the
State.

In order to protect fishing rights, and to secure and increase
fish supplies.the methods and seasons for 'the taking of fish
are regulated by law, and violations are made offenses. The
placing of deleterious, poisonous or explosive substances in
the waters of the State, for the purpose of taking or destroying
fish, is made a crime.

The failing to construct and keep in repair (after notice so
to do) sufficient fishways or ladders, on dams, or obstructions,
is made a misdemeanor. See section G37, Penal Code; subdi-
vision 6 of section 642 Penal Code, makes it the duty o*f the
Fish Commissioners "To furnish plans for, and direct and
compel the construction and repair of fish ladders aud wayi
upon dams and obstructions."

In order to enforce this provision of the law, the aid of
the district-attorney must be invoked, to institute pro-
ceedings for the arrest of persons charged with violations.
In this respect his duty is declared in subdivision 2 of sec-
tion 4,256 of the Political Code.

For ready reference I forwarded to you yesterday a pocket
edition of the Fish and Game Laws of California. To-day I
send you copies of "Plans and Elevation of Fishway." Fill
blanks and cause service to be made upon owners. In the
event the owners fail to comply with the notice and law,
your district-attorney will, without doubt, compel compliance.
Our commissioners will aid your citizens and officers in
compelling obedience to the law, and in bringing offenders to
punishment. Yours truly, A. B. Dibble,

Commissioner and Secretary.

The yachting season is now fairly under way, the trade
winds have already commenced to blow in the" afternoons,
and there seems to be a good deal of enthusiasm manifested
by yacht owners; more especially is this the case with the
mosquito fleet, and we hope to see a brilliant and lively year.

The P. Y. C. Opening.

_ The yachting season was formally opened by the Pacific
Yacht Club last Saturday with a reception and dance at the
club house. Although the number present was not up to
the average, they more than made up by good spirits (not
alcoholic) and enthusiasm for the lack of numbers. After
partaking of a very good luncheon very well served, the
guests danced or talked over old yachting reminiscences as
suited their tastes, and after the festivities most of the yachts-
men proper returned to the city to take a rest preparatory to
the race on Sunday.

On Sunday morning the wind, even off the notorious Hurri-
cane Gulch, was very light, and when Commodore Caduc tired
the first gun at 10:45 a m., the Annie just had sufficient
breeze to cruise up and down off the club-house. The Aggie
and Lurline promptly made after sail in obedience to the
Commodore's signal, but ihe Nellie did not even cast off the
gaskets from the mainsail until after the firing of the starting
gun at 11a.m. The Meet, consisting of the above-named
vessels, accompanied by the Azaleue, were becalmed off
the Government Reservation for quite a while, but finally
managed to drift out into the channel, when a line sailing
breeze was blowing. The larger vessels, under reduced can-
vas, stayed in the rear of the flag ship, until the stake boat off
Hunter's Point was reached, when courtesy came to an end.
and the yachts sheeted home for the windward work to Fort
Point, a charted distance of 94 miles. The Aggie at once
demonstrated her superiority and "cutout the pace," which
the other yachts could not meet, and she kept widening the
gap all the way through. The Aggie made one reach on the
port tack to the windward of Alcatraz, which we think, on
account of the strong flood tide, was hardly a correct course,
but as long as she lauded herself such a handsome winner,
criticisms are out place. The Lurline was ably sailed by Mr.
John D. Spreckles, but she was no match for the centreboard
schooner, which we have always claimed as the fastest boat in
the waters of the bay. The Aggie won the race in the re-
markable time of 1 hour 19 minutes and 50 seconds, that is
taking into consideration the flood tide; the corrected time,
figuring on a basis of the Lurline as the largest boat, reduced
this time about three-quarters of a minute.

The feature of the race, however, was the victory of the
Annie over the Nellie. These yachts beat out from "the Sea-
wall to the Fort, tack and tack, honors being easy, and the
Annie won on corrected time. It was reported in the dailies
that the Nellie took bottom; this seems to us unreasonable,
unless Frank Murphy lost his head, because no one know->
better than he the draught of the Nellie, or the depth of water
along the south shore, so only two conclusions can be drawn—
either that the Nellie was most terribly out of trim, or that
she was not sailed to win. In this connection it would bo
advisable to state that Mr. Mervyu Donahue came to this
City early Sunday a. m., and consequently was not aboard his
craft. Be that as it may, the whole result is creditable to the
club.

o

The Corinthian Yacht Club.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication ihe earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels, in all Instances writing plainly names of sire inddam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Names Claimed-

Mr. S. C. Hare, Grass Valley, Cal., claims the name James
K. for liver and white pointer, whelped June 22d, 18S5 by
Bow, Jr. — Mollie Ash.

Field Trial Derby.

Entries to the Derby of the Pacific Coast Field trial Club
for 1SS6 close to-day, and the secietary will be unable to re-
ceive letters making entries which do not bear the postmark
Mav 1st. The entries already made are very fine in qual-
ity and a good trial is insured. The pointers are in tbe
majority, so far, but vre hope at least an equal number of set-
ters will be entered and started. Each year's experience
teaches much in relation to field trials, and it is probable
those of 18S6 will be markedly better than any hitherto run
in the State.

Letters inclosing entry fee of five dollars, with name, breed-
ing, etc., of dog, must be directed to the Secretary, H. C.
Brown, Bos 464, Sacramento, in time to be postmarked.

Derby Entries Pacific Coast Field Trial Club.

The Corinthian Yacht Club has evidently started out on a
good financial basis. One of the first provisions of the Con-
stitution provides that the club shall, under no conditions,
contract any debt unless there is sufficient money in the
hands of the treasurer to liquidate such indebtedness; and
moreover that no liquor shall be sold on the club premises,
and that no steward shall be employed.

The club has taken the experience of its two older breth-
ren and saw the error of their ways, that is to say, the
Pacific Yacht Club, in spite of its valuable property, is still in
debt, and an assessment of §20 is now due from all the mem-
bers, not excepting those elected for life, whilst the San Fran-
cisco Yacht Club has been paying all its income to the steward
and so leaves practicably nothing to repair the damages done
by the teredo to their wharf.

The Corinthian Club limits all yachts belonging to it to
forty-five feet over all. This club would never have been
organized but for the contempt shown owners of small yachts
by the members of the older clubs. Because a young man
could not afford to pay the expenses of a large yacht, and.
consequently, had to (maybe in conjunction with one or more
friends) run a small vessel, he was looked down on with dis-
dain, whereas, most of the sailors of small yachts know more
about the bay and are more thoroughly conversant with all
details of yachting than the majority of these people of wealth
who only know enough to stand at the wheel and put it up
or down as occasion demands. This latter class learn their
yachting (God save the mark) by rote, to a similar way in
which a parrot knows how to talk without realizing the pur-
port of its words. Yachting is like everything else; it Is a
study, and those who desire to excel must learn to creep
before they can walk.

The Corinthian Yacht Club has now about sixty members
and severul more applications are on file. The Club grounds
and house will probably be located in Lyford's Cove about
three-quarters of ii mile from Tibuion, although this has not
as yet been decided upon. Seven yachts have already been
recorded with the Secretary, aud with those on the stocks
and those to be built, will make a very respectable showing.
All the members are active and able yachtsmen, and we trust
that the new club will prove a success. The Commodore is
W. C. Moody, vice-Commodore L.B. Chapman, and Secretary
J. E. Billings.

Messrs. Moody aud Williams, two of our oldest time yachts-
men, have purchased the handsome schooner yacht that has
been on the ways for two years at Stone's yard. She will be
immediately finished and launched. She will be called the
Bonita, and, by virtue of Mr. Moody's position as Commo-
dore, she will be the flag ship of the Corinthian Yacht Club.

Mr. Wi'son, the genial and familiar helmsman of the Aggie,
will appear in that capacity no more, as he is about to build
a forty-one-foot cutter, and as soon as she is launched he will
appear in a dual role— an owner and a skipper as well. This
yacht will be enrolled in the Corinthian Yacht Club.

Race talk in yachting circles ends generally in smoke, but
at last a good, bona fide race has been arranged. The Aggie
and Lurline will test their merits tomorrow in an outside
race, the course to be from the North Head to aud around a
slake boat off the Farralones, and back to point of start.
Should the sea be moderately smooth, the Aggie should win,
but in a heavy tumble we would pin our faith on the heavy
keel yacht.

Following are the entries to the Field Trial Derby for 1SS6
up to April 26th last. Moie will be sent at the last moment,
as usual. A better bred lot of youngsters was never entered
in any puppy stake.

Vaxeaux, liver and white pointer bitch, whelped June
22, 1SS5, by Glen R — Josie Bow. Breeder, G. W. Bassford.
Entered by G. T-. Allender.

Fleet, liver and white pointer dog, whelped May 28, 18S5,
by Lenimie B. — Beautiful Queen. Breeder, J. M. Bassford,
Jr. Owned and entered by H. A. Bassford, Yacaville.

Frail, liver and white pointer bitch, whelped May 2S,
1SS5, by Lemmie B. — Beautiful Queen. Bred, owned and
entered by J. M. Bassford, Jr.

Sascho Panza, liver and white pointer dog, whelped Aug.
24, 18S5, by Bow; Jr.— Mollie Ash. Breeder, H. C. Brown.
Owner, N. E. White, Sacramento.

Jaybird, liver and white pointer dog, whelped Aug. 24,
1SS5, by Bow, Jr.— Mollie Ash. Breeder, H. C. Brown.
Owner, E. A. Bobbins, Sacramento.

Czarina, liver and white pointer bitch, whelped Aug. 24,
1SS5, by Bow, Jr. — Mollie Ash. Breeder, H. C. Brown.
Qwner, Henry Johnson, Sacramento.

Climax, white aud lemon pointer dog, whelped April 14,
1SS5 by Bang Bang— Belloua. Breeder Westminster Kennel
Club, N. Y. Owner E. W. Briggs, San Francisco.

Prcde, liver and white pointer bitch, whelped Oct. 19,
1885, by Bow, Jr. — Jessie Btlle. Breeder and owner, H. C.
Brown, Sacramento.

Ben Cotton, liver and white pointer dog, whelped Oct. 19,
1SS5, by Bow, Jr. — Jessie Belle. Breeder and owner, H. C
Brown, Sacramento.

Shot, black, white and tan setter dog, whelped April 20,
1SS5, by Eegent — Fannie. Breeder and owner, Chas. Seed-
ing, San Francisco.

A Keen Fox-Terrier.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman*: — Your intimation with
reference to Mr. Watson's fox-terriers, to arrive on this
Coast in a few months, recalls an incident I read a few years
since.

One of the crack fox-hound packs of England had broken
up its fox. The pate was secured to one of the Il's of his sad-
dle by the "second whip," to add another trophy to the
kennel door. No sooner had the hunt servant turned his
back when the fox-terrier of the pack sprang on to the
horse's shoulder, fixing his teeth securely in the much
coveted morsel — the pate. The hunter, a first-season one,
surprised by his novel rider, galloped off at a furious pace.
After crossing a large field the horse jumped a gate which
led into a green lane. The jar caused by this jump broke
the terrier's hold, but, nothing daunted, instead of turning
tail and returning to the pack, "The villain still pursued
her." Yours truly,

Stockdale Ran'ch, April, 18S6. Imokilly.

Mr. S. C. HaTe, of Grass Valley, sends a cabinet photo-
graph of James K. by Bow, Jr. — Mollie Ash. The picture is
well taken, and the dog a very good-looking one. James K.
is a litter brother of the poppy referred to by Mr. Dunn else-
where in this issue.

An opportunity is offered by advertisement, to purchase a
good young setter, and those in need of such an animal may
consult the "ad" with profit.

Seattle Gun Club.

The members of the Seattle Bod aud Gun club engaged in
their first monthly shoot on April 23d. Each of those making
the three highest scores carries one of the three prize medals
until the next shoot, when it will be surrendered to the mem
ber who beats the holder's score. At the end of three scores*
the three members who have the highest aggregate scores
will be awarded final possession of the medals. The shoot
was at 15 single Macomber targets at IS yards, and 5 pairs
doubles at 15 yards, with the following result:

OFFICIAL SCOBE.
SINCLF8.

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T R. Pumphrey.O 1 OU 0 I H ii 1 00 I 1 000 10

T.P.Brown 1 1 l) 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 U 1 0 1 1

W. R P.obertson 1 1 u u u 1 1 1 <> 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 u

H H.Lewis ... 1 I 1 n 1 i) 1 U 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 11

W. A. Hardy 0 1 1 1 U 0 1 1 1 n 1 1 u 1 u 1 l 11

Joslah Colliua.-.l 1U011 11 niun 11111 10

E Clarke 0 1 0 0 u 1 0 U U u 1 fi 1 1 1 tO id

L. S. Booth 1 1 o 1 1 1 i« 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 11

M MoMioken-...l 1 1 1 0 u l 1 l 1 1 o l u o I l It)

F H. Hardwick.i' 1 u n i.i n ii u 0 1 0 H 0 o 00 0 Q

H. A. Sears 0 101100 U 110111 Olfl 01

T. T. Minor 11 1 ii 0 0 U 0 U U 1 0 I I 0|11 01

M. McMicken received the first medal, making the hi
score, 19; L. S. Booth the second medal, making tb<
highest, IS. H. H. Lewis and W. A. Hardy tied for th
prize, each scoring 17 points. The shoot-off resulu I
followingscore:

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THE GUN".

"Silalicum," not unknown to sportsmen readers, contri-
butes to this issue the first of several hunting stories written
with that fire and thorough love for Nature and for sport
which have made him a valued contributor to other papers
like this.

There aTe locked up iu the memories of a great many
readers of the Breeder and Sportsman recollections which,
if written out would, not only prove racy and interesting, but
would also go far toward enabling future students of sports-
manship to understand the shooting and fishing of the times
within forty years past.

This fact was vividly impressed upon our mind a few days
since, during a passing conversation with venerable Mr. B.
C. Wright, of Hopland, Mendocino county. Beginning by a
chat about weather prospects, races and horses, and drifting
into a discussion of the liking which lovers of the thorough-
bred generally show for fine pointers, we were astonished to
hear Mr. vVright begin a dissertation upon the pointers and
setters of 1828 and intervening years, with incidental bits of
talk about the snipe, duck, quail and deer shooting of those
early years in New York, and a little later in the then far
west — in Iowa and Illinois.

The accuracy with which the old gentleman described the
best dogs of his youth, and the very great knowledge which
he showed of the necessary qualities of a good bird dog,
astonished us. And the fire of the sportsman, after smould-
ering for more years than are allotted to most men, rekindled
as he talked, until the eye, a little dimmed by years, bright-
ened up, and the form, indisposed to activity by reason of
that concomitant of age, rheumatism, took on the aspect of
the man in his prime.

Few writers on sport have more graphically pictured the
pleasures of the field, than did this Nestor of nearly three
generations, as he told of the first shooting done in Illinois
when the state was virgin and the prairie chickens were
everywhere in countless packs. Of his old liver pointer, and
the wonderful nose and wisdom of the dog. About his per-
cussion gun, one of the first brought to the country, and yet
in his possession and capable of execution. Of men who were
companions and who are now waiting beyond the Styx to renew
the fellowship.

It was difficult, in listening to the old time sportsman,
to feel that there is anything new under the sun. Frank For-
ester grew to manhood, shot, fished, wrote and died, within
the memory of Mr. Wright, who knew him and loved him
like every other acquaintance of those old manly days. And
when the senior editor of this paper, who had known Mr.
Wright intimately for more than a quarter of a century,
chanced in, what a flood of reminiscences of sport of all sorts
was let loose. The grave and reverend horsemen as they
chatted, supplemented each other's tales, until our own pro-
per business was quite forgotten, and we might easily have
listened till the cows had come home from miles away.
These gentlemen, whose business and pleasure it is to deal
with nothing less dignified and superb than magnificent bits of
horseflesh, went from length to length in reciting their youthful
exploits in snipe bogs, woodcock thickets, and after mallards
in the prairie sloughs and timber swales, until it was appar-
ent that only time and fitting opportunity need offer to send
them off again as keen for birds as ever, and with capacities
for enjoyment not obliterated, but merely obscured by years
and increasing cares.

What is true of those mentioned is true of many within
our acquaintance, and we particularly desire such jottings
about sport in the Pacific Slope as our honored old friends
can easily give us if they will but overcome the vis inertia.

A Law Point.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— According to the Codes,
any person hunting upon the land of another commits a mis-
demeanor, excepting Humboldt and other counties.

Supposing an owner of land puts up a notice "warning
persons from hunting" and an arrest is made, is the de-
fendant simply liable — if proceeded as a civil case for the
amount of damage done, or can he be criminally prosecuted?

Rhonerville, April 18, 1885. L.

[For injury done by entering upon lands not inclosed, for
the purpose of hunting, a civil suit will lie, but not a crimi-
nal action. — Ed.]

Arkadelphian Notes.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I must beg for an
excuse for my tardiness in not answering your kind letter and
inquiry. First, my short residence was not sufficient to
write you intelligently; second my being engaged iu fixing up
a new home, as well as being in bad health, made time very
scarce. Now I begin to see through a little.aud will give you,
as best I can, my idea of game in the southern states..

So far I have not found them a sportsman's ElDorado. They,
in some localities; beat our northern states at the present time,
and will for several years on account of the scarcity of popu-
lation, but the nature of the country will never admit of its
being the game country of the north when I was a boy, or
that of portions of the Pacific Coast to-day. The northern por-
tion of the southern states is generally heavily timbered, and
in many places rough, rocky and difficult of access, while its
streams are numerous and water abnudant. The streams in
most cases run through deep channels and gorges, leaving no
bottom or swamp lands for water fowl to feed upoD, while
the soil is generally sandy, not affordiug that mucky black
loam so indispensable to the growth of such vegetation as
would attract water fowl in great numbers. There are, how-
ever, exceptions, such as the mussel shoals on the Tennessee
river in northern Alabama, places on the Warrior, Tombig-
bee, Sipsie, Mississippi and other rivers, as well as some por-
tions of the Gulf of Mexico; but I find that the inclination, as
well as the education, of the people towards real gentlemanly
sports has been so neglected of late yearB, that dogs, boats,
tents, proper ammunition, and other things that make up the
necessities of real enjoyment after water fowl, are so difficult
to obtain, and congenial companions who understand how to
sit over decoys or stop the whirring snipe are so scarce, that
one tires before getting all things ready for the sport. Had
we some of the gun stores of San Francisco, and some of the
dear friends I found on the Pacific Coast, a portion of these
difficulties could be remedied; but I fear neither will ever bless
us with their presence. Deer, turkey, and such larger game
are fairly plentiful, though, owing to their inhabiting the
dense thickets, the immense piny woods or the rough, hilly
country along streams, it makes them difficult to get at, and

little or no sport in them except with hounds in the chase,
you taking your stand and playing perhaps with time. Per-
haps he:ll come your way and perhaps not. The most of the
country, however, except just adjoining the larger cities,
abounds in the old original sportsman's companions, the
quail (Bob Whites), than which no better sport exists to
hunt them with good dogs. It is comparatively easy to find
good quail shooting almost anywhere in the south, especially
in portions of Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
and Georgia, and with the exception of their being a little
longer of flight and a little quicker on the wing, I see no dif-
ference in their habits from the little beauties I remember so
well that afforded me so many happy hours, yes, days, weeks,
ah! years (for I never forgot them) in my boyhood day6 in
Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Illinois. Long live the Bob
Whites, and may they prosper, and even now I look out of my
window and see a covey tearing up my young pea vines, but
well can I afford them this pleasure for the pleasure I antici-
pate this winter in their company. The great want we feel in
quail shootiug is dogs. I have seen but three good dogs fol-
lowing a sportsman since I came south. Two of these, a
Gordon and an Irish setter, were following Mr. Mauray, of
New Orleans, on a hunt; one was with a colored man named
Victor in Mississippi. Some day, however, I anticipate the
possession of a Cosby pointer, when I shall be happy beyond
comparison. Do you know I have fallen in love with this
strain of dogs? Mr. Kelly brought a pup from California,
than which a handsomer pup no one ever saw,
and his first trial (without breaking or association
with Bob Whites) he pointed, backed and retrieved, and
showed ranging style, nose and other qualities that would
rut to blush many of the so-called favorites uf mature age. I
am sure I never sawsuch promising field qualities in a pup of
eight monthsold. I do not know what his mother is, butwhile
such a dog as Cosby's Bow Jr. lives and is capable of get-
ting such stock as Kelly's pup, I should say the California
sportmen would be foolish to look elsewhere for stud ser-
vices, no matter what reputation they breed to.

So, for quail shooting, I consider I am now right at their
home, and many is the wish I offer to once more see those
excellent gentlemen I once met at Fol6om — I mean them all —
and how happy would I be to have them pop in on me to try
their dogs on Bob Whites. I am now quite satisfied the Cali-
fornia quail carries his own faults with him, and never will
or would be in any country the equal to Bob Whites for real
sport over the dog, as I am satisfied their scent is not so
strong in any climate, though probably would improve in
the denser atmosphere east of the Missouri river. I have had
a fair lest in Mr. Kelly's dog Spitz, whose nose was excellent
in Nevada and California in duck retrieving and ether work,
though indifferent on quail, and though he has done four
years' heavy work in duck retrieving in both salt and fresh
water, a thing any sportsman knows is detrimental to a dog's
scenting, he shows excellent scenting power on Bob Whites,
often twenty to fifty yards away, while the new Cosby pup
can smell them anywhere in the field apparently with ease.
You should cultivate the Bob Whites in California.

Well, Mr. Editor, my health is gradually returning under
the influence of ranch life and the pines, and though my
purse has somewhat diminished, I still have plenty, and with,
health would be that happy, old Dunn of ycre. In any event,
sick or well, I still remember my dear old friends in Cali-
fornia. May God bless them all.

Affectionately yours, F. W. Dunn.

Arkadelphia, Ala., Aprill 2, 18S6.

A Night Above the Clouds.

For five yearB the engineer had sat between his engines,
and all of the outside world that he saw was the gleamiDg.
snow-capped mountains, and the glittering waters of the
Sound. When his engines ceased to throb there would
always be some repairs needed, and the long-desired rest
never came. The hunts that he had planned were always post-
poned. It seemed to him that his life was doomed to be one
eternal watch, and his engine-room an everlasting prison.
But one day his discharge came, sent by Nature in the shape
of a raging brain-fever, that wreaked its vengeance on his toil-
worn body for weeks, and caused his mind to wander in
strange, unknown worlds, where he had many imaginary,
terrific combats with hideous and unearthly monsters, and
saw scenes more terrible than he had ever dreamt of in his
waking hours. When he awoke to consciousness he was so
weak that he could not lift his hand, and when he desired to
speak to the gentle nurse that lingered at his bedside so
faithfully through those days of torture, he could not utter
a sound to thank her for the cooliug draught that was like
nectar to his soul. The doctor came and whispered to him
that his strength would soon return, and then he must rest
for many days. So one evening found a trembling, pallid
man at the doorway of a comfortable log house in the far
north — where the mighty Frazer sweeps onward to the ocean —
and a royal welcome he received; the fatted calf was even
killed; and yet he was not a prodigal, but instead the ever-
favored one of all the household, and father, mother and
Bister rejoiced that he was with them once more. And then
came halcyon days. There is a life giving vigor in our
northern air, that sends the life blood bounding through
every vein, and every breeze carries with it the odors of the
flowers mingled with the fragrance of the pine; the streams
are as clear as are the rivers of paradise, and the voices of
the birds come ringing from every grove, thrilling the very
air with melody. The people that claimed the beautiful
valley were few in number. Like the patriarchs of old they
had their flocks and herds. Around the houses would be a
small enclosure that, when tilled, would return to the husband-
man a hundred fold. But being so far from market the
crops of the farmer were not in demand, and all that the
fields grew more than was required for the use of the house-
hold remained ungaruered. Of luxuries there were few, but
of all that was needful to sustain life there was plenty and to
spare. No friendless wanderer ever entered that valley but
found shelter and food. To have denied either to an appli-
cant would have been considered a crime that no circum-
stance could palliate.

When it became known that the engineer had arrived, the
settlers came to see him from far and near. There were no
hunters among them, being mostly all emigrants from the
middle states and from Englaud. From them the engineer
could obtain but little information concerning what was of
most interest to him, so he was delighted to receive a visit
from a famous Iudiau hunter whose name was Mowitsman
(Deer-slayer), who came to see him a few days after be arrived,
aud to bring him the present of a fawn he had caught.. He
bad long before heard of the white hunter who was coming,
and who knew the ways of the dwellers in the wildwood
almost as well as himself, and who, if not yet half way on the
pathway that leads to the hereafter, had killed many kinds
of animals, from the frozen zone to the tropical line. )

In the land of Ossian and Fingal the engineer was born.
The earliest recollections of his life are those of that land of
cloud and mountain, of storm and sea, of bright fairy tale and
thrilling legend. Of his nature these things are a part, and
all the strange aud fanciful traditions ever heard were treas-
ured up, and it was ever a pleasure to him to listen to the
stories that had been handed down from generation to genera-
tion of the children of the mist.

Among lovers of nature there is a strange freemasonry.
Mowitsman and the engineer became fast friends at once.
Reclining in his easy-chair, he listened while the son of the
forest told of the things that were dearest to him. Glad was
the heart of the engineer when the Indian told him of the
herds of deer that roamed through the forest near at hand; of
the lakes hidden deep in the woods that in the autumn
months would be covered with great flocks of wild fowl; of
the numbers of bears that dwelt iu the great cedar swamp; of
how the salmon would ^ome up the stream in the moon of
falling leaves in such numbers as to dam its current. But
when the engineer pointed to the mountain that towered
above them and overshadowed the valley, and asked what
game could be found on its sides, the Indian shook his head
and answered: The foot of an Indian has not pressed the
moss on the sides of that mountain for a thousand moons, a
white man's never. The heart of the Indian is brave, he does
not fear the great cultus bear that dwells there, he longs to
meet the panther that lurKs in the caves in its sides; the
wolf that hides in its thickets flies in fear before him; these
the Indian does not dread, bnt on that mountain lives that
which no siwash may look upon and live, that no weapon in
the hands of man can ever harm, for on its lofty peak dwells
the father of all evil, the dread Skyu.

The sun had sunk low in the west, and thealpine glow had
tinged the mountain with such colors as the hand of painter
can never imitate, before the ludian took his departure.
After he had gone the engineer sat gazing at the great peak of
silver that towered above him, until its summit was lost in
the starry blue. A wild desire to reach a place where a white
man's foot had never been filled his soul, and he vowed when
his strength returned he would dare the wrath of the Skya
and stand on the glistening roof of his palace. The days
came and went, and when the strawberries began to blush in
the grass he was strong and well, as swift of foot and as firm
of hand as ever before. Day after day he would be found
along the stream luring the speckled trout with temptiug
baits, or else, hidden in the thicket of alders on the edge of
the prairie, would deal death into the great flocks of pigeons
that swept down from the mountain to feed upon the spring-
ing wheat.

But in the midst of these enjoyments he would often pause
and gaze at the mountain from whose sides the summer rain
and its gentle ally — the south wind — had melted the snow;
but its top was still covered with the hood of white it had
worn since this old world was new. Many times had the en-
gineer endeavored to persuade Mowitsman to accompany him
in its ascent, but always received the same answer, "I fear
the wrath of the dread Skyu." The engineer has always
imagined that he possesses the ability to cast a spell over his
companions in labor. If he made a friend, that person is
always his friend, for he never forgets to advance the inter-
ests of those placed in his charge, and his face has never
blushed at the remembrance of an unkind word or an un-
manly action. In his youth he was taught the meaning of
the word "gentleman" and he knows it still.

Words could 'not express his delight when he returned
home one evening, after a sucessful day's fishing, to find two
of his former firemen waiting to welcome him. Strong, active
young men were these two, and he knew that they would
follow wherever he would lead, no matter what danger barred
the way. When he told them of his earuest desire to stand
upon the silver crest that gleamed high above them, rosy
with the glow of cloudless sunset, they became infected with
the same ambitious inclination, and requested him not to
delay the attempted ascent. The engineer was not long in
making preparations, and the second morning after the arrival
of the firemen they set off on their journey. Their packs had
been made up the night before, a what was supposed to be
plentiful supply of provisions for three days, some cartridges
for their guns — of which they carried a 12-guage shotgun and
a 44 Winchester — was all the weight they burdened them-
selves with. The distarce to the foot of the mountain in a
direct line was three miles, but as there was no path, and as
it would be a task of great difficulty to proceed tbrough the
wood on account of underbrush aud fallen timber, they
decided to follow the trail that led along the Nootsack river.
This trail was made by the Indians who had a summer camp
at the foot of the mountains where the river emerged into the
plains. Here they had built a weir across the river, and had
set some fish traps. This spot was where Mowitsman had
his rancheria. It was not yet snnrise when they reached his
humble abode, and the Indians were yet sleeping soundly.
The barking of the numerous curs that always infest an
Indian village gave notice of their approach, and also brought
Mowitsman to the door of his &almon-seented, puncheon-
built, mat-lined edifice in very scanty undress. He was not
in the least disconcerted, and gave them as royal a welcome
as if he had been clothed in purple and fine linen. Retiring
to the interior of the rancherie he donued his limited apparel,
which consisted of a shirt. After a few minutes conversation
he waded out into the ice-cold stream until he reached a trap.
Taking a stick, in the end of which was fixed a shark hook,
he used it as a gaff, and in a very short time drew seven very
large trout from the trap and brought tbem ashore. Seizing
an axe he chopped their heads off, and then split them open
with a knife. After washing them in the river he skewered
them on two slicks each, aud stood them up near the fir
fire to roast. Iu a few minutes they were cooked, and he
handed his visitors a trout each. Their morning's walk had
given them sharp appetites, and the fish speedilydisappeared.
When this impromptu lunch was ended, Mowitsman
announced his iutention of acting_as a volunteer guide until
the foot of the mouutnin was reached. He theu retired to
make farther additions to his wearing apparel, and soon after
appeared adorned by the most dilapidated hat and ancient
pair of army pauts that the engineer had ever beheld. Sling-
ing the engineer's pack over his shoulder he led the way
through the woods alongside of a small stream that came
rushing and brawling from the mountain side. As they pro-
ceeded they saw many broods of youug mallard ducks that
were swimming in the pools in the streams where the beavers
had dammed it. At the bends they would stop and look at
the great lazy trout that were lying ou the bottom waiting for
some unwary miuuow. They also saw a sly mink cronching
on a log that reached over a shallow ripple, waiting for a
trout to make his way up the stream. Every few hundred
vards they would start a pheasant, and at one place saw a
brood of young grouse, whose mother was very daring and
belligerent. One of the firemen was delighted with a shot he
made at a flock of pigeons that were sitting in the top of a
dead alder, as nine came fluttering down which were given
to the Indian.
They now left the woods and entered a large, swampy

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meadow. Here they found the house of a settler, who was
surprised to see them. He had lived there for two years,
and they were the first white men to visit him. When ques-
tioned about the mountain he said that he had never been
nearer than the edge of the marsh, but he knew where there
was an elk trail that led into the woods at the foot of it. He
then led the way to his house and. gave them a drink of new
milk. While conversing with him he called their attention
to a deer skin that he drew from a box. It was as white as
snow. As soon as Mowitsman saw it he uttered an exclama-
tion of horror and rushed out of the house and could not be
persuaded to enter it again.

After resting for half an hour they began anew their jour-
ney, Mowitsman in the lead. He seemed to shun the settler.
As rhe latter could, speak the Siwash language the engineer
asked him to explain why the Indian was so alarmed when
he saw the white deer skin. He replied that there was a
legend connected with white deer. That the Indians believed
to kill 0De would bring ill-luck and eventually a violent
death to the hunter who was guilty of the sacrilege. This
narration awakened the engineer's curiosity, and he deter-
mined to have Mowitsman relate it if he could persuade the
Indian to do so. Silalicum.

Additional Notes from P- W. Dunn.

Some weeks ago General Cosby sent to F. W. Dunn (now
an honest granger in Georgia) a photograph of his well-
known pointer dog Bow, Jr., taken in one of the latter's
striking attitudes while "on point. ,: Brother Dunn (then a
resident of Battle Mountain, Nev.}, judged the Pacific Coast
Club's field trials at Walltown, Sacramento county, in 1SS3,
when Bow, Jr., secured a place in the Puppy Stake. He
seemed to take quite a fancy to the promising youngster, and
predicted that the puppy would be heard from in future trials.
At the succeeding meeting Bow, Jr., won the All-Age Stake.
We have been permitted to make a few extracts from Mr.
Dunn's letter, as doubtless his many sportsmen friends on
this Coast will be glad to read anything from his pen. [The
"Kelly pup" referred to is one by Bow, Jr., ex Mollie Ashe,
is now eight months old, and owned by a friend and neighbor
of Dunn's, who purchased him from H. C. Brown, in Sacra-
mento, when three months old aud too£ him to Georgia.]
[Extract from letter.]

"Happy moments come to us at times to remind us of
something or somebody we love to remember. Such a
moment came to me yesterday when I received your beauti-
ful reminder that — though far away, moping under the dis-
couraging elements of illness — there was some one still on
the sunny slopes of the Pacific who remembered the once
joyful and happy disciple of gun and dog, now a sort of
exiled invalid in a strange and distant land. I can scarcely
imagine auyihing I could have received more pleasant than a
photograph of my favorite Bow, Jr., coupled with your kind
letter. May you both enjoy many brown October days to-
gether on hillside and through valley, and in every "trial" of
life win the red ribbon of prosperity. Somehow, when I was
at Walltown Timber, a feeling came over me that Bow, Jr.,
would be foremost among the dogs of the Pacific Coast —
perhaps the Bang of America; and, since I have seen Kelly's
pup, his breeding qualities astonish me as much as his field
qualities delighted me at the trials of 1884. None that can
boast of Bang, Bow, and Dilley's Ranger blood can, however,
help having some good qualities. Like Messenger horses
aud Master McGrath greyhounds, the descendants of Bang
are not all winners, but few winners wear the rud and blue
that have not some of the Bang blood in them. Bow, the son
of old Bang (and grandsire of your dog) was the best dog for
field use, of the pointer strain, that England has had since
the days of Bang himself, except his half-brother Faust,
both purchased by the St. Louis Kennel Club. After arriv-
ing in America Bow could easily beat Bang in the field,
but on the bench was docked for grossness of tail {where
Faust beat him); but, with, the same handling, 1 doubt very
much whether either could beat your Bow, Jr., either in the
field or stud, and certainly not Kelly's pup, either on the
bench ot in the Geld. If I had the power, and the "mud"
with which to mold a pointer to my own taste, this
young puppy of Kelly's, as he now looks, would be my
model. I have never seen his equal, at his age, and
never expect to again, though I have seen many litters
from about all the noted sires up to 1880. The nearest was
my own Bob Ingersoll, of the second litter from old Bow and
McFarlane's 2selly, which I parted with in 1SS0, though I
raised two litters, at a cost (for stud purposes) of $100. But
Bob was not the equal of Kelly's puppy, and for field work I
never saw but one youngster that could nearly approach the
latter. Next was his sire — your own dog. I happened to see
Kelly's pup on his first game (Bob Whites), and I am sure I
could, in a very few days, have him equal Dorr's first day in
the field. To sum up, I consider him the best pointer for
age, and Bow, Jr., the best stud dog to-day in America. If
possible, I want one of the, same breeding as Kelly's, with
which to while away the pleasant but lonely hours on my
ranch, in the mountains of northern Alabama, where the Bob
Whites are whistling me awake and asleep at morn and eve.
This is a hilly country. It is as full of natural advantages
as it could well be. The only thing needed to make me at least
contented is a few Cosbys, Briggses, Posts, Whites, Bassfords,
Bennetts, and other congenial spirits, such as were gathered
about the camp fire in Walltown Timber, in December 1SS4.
Game is not as abnndant just here as one might wish— that
is, large game — except quails, which are more plentiful than
in any place I was ever in. However, there is tine water-fowl
shooting 60 miles distant, on the Mussel Shoals. When I
regain my health I shall have sport enough. Ducks within
60 miles, and Bob Whites at home, is good enough. My
health is already greatly improved, though far from good. I
will add, for the information of my friends, that — though my
illness cost me many thousand dollars, I still have here a
pleasant home of 160 acres, a good new house, fruit trees,
horses, cattle, farm implements, etc., plenty to eat, and some
money left. My railroad and express station is Cullman, Ala.,
my postoffice is Garrison's Point, Blount county, and my
latch-string is always hanging out for the Pacific Coasters or
their friends."

The subjoined extract from a letter received last week from
Washington Coster, Secretary of the Eastern Field Trial
Club, gives an intimation of the straits to which sportsmen
on the eastern seaboard are reduced. He says:

"I have been out three times for the gay, festive and
nylhical Wilsonii, but although Old Buck, and Jenny Lind
his aunt, worked admirably and most faithfully, nary Wil-
sonii rewarded our best endeavors. It is almost enough to
disgust one with shooting. And if there is a bird drops in on
the meadow, immediately two dozen guns, from the ancient
Petard to the best modern Greener, makes life a burden to
that 'vere" bird.

TKAP.

Gun Club.

The Gun Club has settled upon Adams' Point as its regular
meeting place, and last Saturday afternon found sixteen men
facing the traps. The cream of the entertainment was
skimmed by Mr. Gordon with a clean score. Ewing and Orr
each were accountable for eleven, as were Hamilton and
Laing. The shooting was therefore of a high order. Mat.
Fuller shot well, and was especially previous in getting off
his first barrel. Kilgariff and Butler (the latter having his
usual bad luck in close attendance) whipped in the club
match score with seven each,

Golcher made good work, and deserved better luck. Imme-
diately after the decision ot the club shoot, a freeze-out was
inaugurated, entrance §2.50, subscribers twelve in number.
This resulted in a tie between Earle, Golcher and Smith at
the close of the third round, and the money was then divided.

At 12 live birds, 20 yards rise, Hnrlinsham style; 12 bores, at 28 yards.
For club medal. Won by P. C. Gordon.
Ewing, US 1 1

Earle, 28 1 10 1

Orr, 28 0 1 1 1 1

Jellett, 30 0 1 1 1 1

Gordon, 28 1 1 1 1 1

Griffith, 30 0 0 1 1 1

Woodward. 30 0 1 1 0 1

Golcher, 30 1 0 1 1 1

Fuller, 30 1 0 0 1 0

McShane,28 1 l 1 1 1

Laing. 28 l 1 l l l

Fox, 30 1 10 11

Smith, 30 0 0 1 1 1

Butler, 28 1 1

Kilgariff, 30 1 1

Hamilton. 28 , 1 1111

Freeze out, $2.50 entrance, same conditions.

Fuller o —0

Earle 1 1 1—3

En-ing 1 0 —1

Jellett 0 —0

Orr 0 —0

Smith 1 1 1—3

Coleman 1 0 — 1

Laing 1 1 0—2

Gordon 1 0 —1

Hamilton 1 1 0-2

Golcher 1 1 1—3

1—11

0— i

11111 1-11

1110 1
11110
110 11

1-12

0— 8

1- 9

0— 9

1— 9
0

11111

1110 110 0

I 0 1 1 0

11111

0 111 1-11
0 1110—8
10—9

0 0—7
10—7

1 0-11

Fuller 1

Earle 1

Ewing 1

Orr. I

Smith 1

Coleman 0

Laing 1

Gordon 1

Golcher l

Woodward 1

1 1-
0 -

Occidental Gun Club-

This club gave a tournament at Blanken's, San Bruno
Road, on Sunday last. The affair was well managed, and
drew a good field of shooters.

At 12 live birds, -?2.50 entrance, 21 yards rise, plunge traps.

110 11111

Eojas 1 100000110

Williams 1 101111110

Ed. Funcke 1 0

E. Dunsbee 1 110 1

W. Dunshee 0 11111

P. Functe 1 110 11

Smith 0 11111

Blanken 1 10 111

O'Brien 1 1 1 1 C 0

Eonan 1 11110

Peralta 1 0 1

Reichstatter 0 1 0

Garmes . 0 0

1 1

1 1

1 1

0 1

1 1—10
i 1—11

1
0

1
11111
0 0 1110-

1-1U
1- 8
1—11
1

1
0

I I (J 1 1 0 0 0 1

0 11110
10 0 111

1— I
1- I

TIES AT THREE PAXES.

E. Dunshee 10 11 1 1—5 j Blanken 10 10 withd

At Bay View things were remarkably slow. The clay
pigeons reposed in the shed and Florentin was in anguish —
even the playful ant-eater quitted his quondam perch and
hid his diminished head. The Bay View Club medal only
drew a field of five members, who shot at 15 clay birds with
the following result: Garmes 10, Lehmann 6, Heger 9, Madi-
son 6, Brown 6.

Brown and Lundgren also shot a 5 (clay) bird match with
the following development:

Brown 0 0 1 1 1 -3 j Landgren 0 10 1 0—2

Four members being absent at the preceding match, were

permitted to shoot up their scores with the following result:

12 clay birds, 18 yards rise. 3 live birds, 21 yards risa.

E. Fnncke....O 1011111111 1-10

Dunshee 1 1111101110 1-

Rice 0 0110010110 0-

Peralta 0 0011010101 0-

.1 1 1-3
.1 1 0—2

Alameda County Club.

On the last Saturday in each month the Alameda Club
meets for wing shooting. Its last meeting, on Saturday,
April 24th, was held at the Oakland race-track. All condi-
tions were favorable but the attendance was not large. The
shooting was not up to the club average.

Dr. Knowles (Slade) showed great form, scoring seventeen
out of twenty-two good birds. Messrs. Adams and Hough-
ton killed their birds with one barrel. Messrs. Brown and
Houghton, 12 bores, received a handicap of two yards.

At twelve live pigeons, five traps, thirty yards rise, Hurlingham
Btj le , for club medal. C. F. Scholl, judge.

.0011111
.0111110

10 11

1

Slade

Haskell

Pollak 1

Adams 1

Mayhew 1

Houghton 1

Norton 1

Brown 0

At six birds, same conditions, -92,50 entrance.

Slade 1 0 1 0 1 1— JINorton 1 1 1

Pollak 0 0 110 [Houghton 0 1 u

TIES AT FOUR BTBDS.

Norton I 1 0 1— 3|Slade 1

0 0

1 1
1 1

1

1 1 0 0—8

l n i 1-7

10 1 0—7

0-1
1-3

Eureka Gun Club.

In order to perfect the record, we publish the score of the
Eoreka Club, made at its first shoot.
At twelve live pigeons, thirty yard3 rise, five ground traps, Bird's

Point, April 17, IPBti. For club medal. Three best averages for the
season to win.

Howard Black 1 1111110 10 0 1*— I

Edwin Goodall 1*1 111*

W. J. Dntton 1 1 0 1 0

W.W.Haskell 1 1* 1 0 1

■W. S.Davis 1 1* 1

S. J. Kellogg. Jr 0 1

E. W. Chapm 0 1 u

H. C.Golcher 1 1 1

J. J.Rocbe 0 1 1

1 0

0 0

0
I 1 1
1* 1* 0
110

1 1
1 1
1 0

1 0-7
1 1 -11
10 — 7

Freeze-out, S2.50 entrance. Divided by Messrfl. Hilland H. C. Golcher*

Tresevant, Jr 1 1 l l o

Black 0

Golcher 1 1 l l l

Hill 1 1 1

Smith 1 0

Grant 1 0

Jenkins 0

An open-to-all trap match at clay pigeons, for tbree gold
medals, will take place at the Pacific grounds, Bay View, on
Sunday, May 9th. At 15 singles and 5 pairs, usual rules and
distances. Entrance free.

ATHLETICS.

Acme Club.

A few months ago, at the instance of Mr. DeWitt Van
Court, a brother of the generally and favorably known athlete
and baseball umpire, Eugene Van Court, a few young gentle-
men of Oakland formed an athletic club.

Their exercising was done in an old barn secured for the
purpose, and fitted up in rude fashion.

The earnestness of the few members could not fail to influ-
ence tbeir friends, and soon the barn could not accommodate
the members, when a move was made to another place, and
a room sixteen feet square was fitted up with pulling weights
and dumbbells.

It is said that but one member could use clubs at a time,
the others having to sit still to avoid accidents.

The membership continued to grow, and a second move
was made to very pleasant and commodious rooms on the
corner of Twelfth and Harrison streets, where the club now
is. A good-sized gymnasium, with dressing, shower and
reading rooms, are open to members, and the list has increased
to fifty, with a prospect of rapidly swelling in the near future.

The present officers are: T. F. Scanlon, President; J. M.
Polk, Secretary; J. F. Conners, Treasurer; Directors, H. J.
Cruz, M. Campbell, F. D. Parsons, F. W. Sharpe and H. S.
Averill.

On last Tuesday evening the club gave an athletic exhibi-
tion which was well attended and good. Most of the num-
bers were boxing bouts, and the sparrers showed commend-
able progress in the manly art.

Messrs. Engene Van Court and Scott, of the Olympic Club,
wrestled two falls Grseco-Roman, and made a beautiful dem-
onstration of the art.

Messrs. O'Brien and Crieghton, also Olympics, boxed three
rounds in which honors were easy.

Mr. J. J. Corbett, tbe best heavy-weight of the Olympic
Club, boxed with his teacher, Professor Walter Watson. Cor-
bett is rapidly maturing and growing stronger, and if his
skill keeps pace with his physical development, it will soon
take a super-excellent amateur to best him.

DeWitt Van Court and H. S. Averill sparred neatly, as did
Messrs. Hartley and Coombs, though Mr. Hartley, who is a
bit muscle-bound, might hit straighter and quicker with
advantage. The light-weights, Messrs. Wilcox and Leavitt,
made a placky though rather unilateral exhibition, Mr.
Wilcox's head being a little in tbe way.

An interesting boxing bout between Mr. Kitchen, of the
club, and Mr. Williams, a semi-professional, resulted rather
to the disadvantage of the latter, his distance not being good.

The exhibition, as a whole, was a brisk, interesting affair,
and when the club next appears pnblicly it should be sup-
ported by the attendance of a theater full of ladies and gen-
tlemen.

Eintracht Athletic Club.

The "visitors evening," at the pleasant rooms of the Ein-
tracht Turn Section, last Tuesday, gave pleasure to a large
gathering. The young Germans, as a rule, are very sturdy,
symmetrically developed athletes, and there is a vim about
their exercises that adds much to the interest always evinced
in displays of skill, daring and muscular training. The pro-
gramme was not too long, aud the events followel in quick
succession. The exercises and names of participants are
given below:

Horizontal bar — by the second class; Leader E.Broz; Becker,
Von Senden, Ungerman, Wiesterfeldt, Behn, Horber.

Horse vaulting — by first class; Leader, B. A. Kolb; M. H.
Loheide, F. Wilhelm, A. Cron, A. Kauffmar, W. Zellner.

Rings— Leader T. H. Bessiug; E. A. Kolb, M. H. Loheide,
E. Broz, E. Behu, A. Kauffman, A. Cron.

Spring-board — Leader M. H. Loheide; A. H. Lean, E. A.
Kolb, F. Becker, G. Von Senden, F. Wilhelm, A. Kauffman,
A. Cron.

Highest jump was made by Mr. A. H. LeaD, seven feet ten
inches.

Kapier — bv T. Dallman and T. H. Bessing. A very rine exhi-
bition in which both showed great skill in fencing. Won by
Bessing with six points to Dallman's five.

Broadsword — by B. A. Weiss and F. Osterloh. Won by
Weiss, seven points to four.

Foils — by W. Kanke and T. Dallman. Won by Banke,
six points to five.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

The Nationals turned out in good numbers at the monthly
prize shoot of the club at Shell Mouud on April 25th. The
champion class were decorated with high white hats, and the
other members wore corduroy slouchers, the head-pieces
identifying the club marksmen very readily. There was a
nasty fishtail wind blowing in strong gusts across the range,
keeping the scores down, yet the averages were fair. A.
Johnson was the only one that beat 90 per cent. Following
are the best scores in the different classes:

CHAMPION CLASS.

A. Johnson 200 yards— 5 55554644 4—46

500 yards— 5 54355544 E— 45— 91

Capt. J. E. Klein 200 yards— 5 44464446 4-43

500 yards— 4 44544464 5—43—86

P. E. Robertson 200 yards— 4 45444444 4 — il

600 yards— 3 42544636 4-39—80

FIBST CLASS.

E.N.Snook 200 yards— 4 44554464 4—43

SCO yards-3 45664334 4—40-83

S.J.Pembroke 200 yards -4 54446444 6-43

5c0 yards— 2 43325656 4—38—81

P.M. Diers 200 yards -4 54444444 4-41

500 yards-2 54224446 4—36—77
£ECONT> CLASS,

V. A. Dodd 200 yards— 3 44244444 5-38

500 yards— 5 22442625 2—33—71

Geo. E. Baldwin 200 yards— 4 43244344 3—35

500 vards— 5 04533344 3-34—69

H.U.Jordan 200 yards— 4 43444344 4— *S

500 yords-4 40442335 2-31—65

THIRD CLASS.

C.W.Petry 200 yards-3 44344343 3—35

M. J. McGrath 200 yards-3 444 2 3444 3—36

J.C.Calvert 200 yards -4 33334343 4—34

FOCETH CLASS.

X.H.Bovyer 200 yards— 3 34442444 4—35

W.J.\Tlsler 200 yards— 3 32434 5 53 *-'

W, H. Hopps 2011 yards— 4 3 3 2 4 0 3 2

Mrs. Alvis Schneider thankfully acknowledges the r
of $292, the receipts of the benefit at Schuetzen Park, oa
13th inst., and wishes to express her gratitude to ever;
who contributed to the welcome donation.

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STAI.UOKS— THORO VG HB KE l>.

liOn^fielcl, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
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Three t'beers. Thos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STALLIONS— TROTTERS.

Abbotsfbrcl, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.

Alpheus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.

Anteeo, I, De Turk, Santa Kosa.

Anienis. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.

Antevolo. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.

CI o vis. Cook Farm, Danville.

Conk's Uambletoiiian, Cook Farm, Daaville.

Crescu. Oook Farm, Danville.

Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Gu y \\ ilkt's. "Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.

l.e CJramI, Wm. Corbitt. San Mateo.

Mambriiio Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.

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Stein way, Cook Farm, Danville.

Whipirietoii, f. "W. Loeber, St. Helena,

STALLIONS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

The Privilege of the Course.

The "Western Turf Congress, at its session last winter,
formulated a law that no newspaper should be entitled
to more than two press badges at any race meeting run
under the association's rules. The press generally in the
east criticised this as an attempt to legislate on a matter
that was the private business of the Jockey Clubs. The
clubs interested were all represented in the Congress by
delegates, and they had substantial reason for regulating
by law what they had found unsatisfactory when treated
in any other way. The New York Spirit, in a late issue,
says:

The question of issuing badges is likely to become a rather
important one among the jockey clubs. It has long been the
custom of the clubs to issue badges with exceeding liberality,
which, many of tbem complain, has beeu grievously abused'.
Persons to whom badges were issued have not only trans-
ferred tbem at will, but, in many eases, have made them a
saleable commodity, selling them outright. We are ready to
believe that a good share of racing men are too honorable to
be guilty of such practices, but we have heard of enough cases
to feel that the jockey clubs have good cause for complaint.
There are many persons to whom a tender of the privileges of
the course is due, whether from motives of interest or cour-
tesy, but there is a complaint that the privilege is abused by
many of the most undeserving. In the west the abuse has
become so great that the jockey clubs are grappling with it.
When Secretary Brewster, of the Washington Park Club, was
in this city, he informed us that it had grown so great that it
was one man's work to protect the club. Newspapers from
townB three hundred miles distant claimed badges, which
were subsequently found to have been disposed of formoney,
as the papers in question never used them for representation!
Persons claiming to represent newspapers also demanded
badges, for which they either made no return by way of
reporting, or sold them outright. Morever, racing stables
coming from distant points put in claims for employes
badges. Upon investigation it was found that they claimed
badges for double the number of their employes, and the
recipients were too often touts, camp followers and hangers-
on, who had no connection with the stable, but sought to
evade the purchase of badges by using the trainer's influence
to 'get them one gratis. It was this last abuse that led the
late Turf Congress, at St. Louis, to adopt the rule, which,
until explained, looked toosweepiug and radicalin many eyes'.

No doubt some of the abuses noted are rare, but have
beiii detected. But the question of privilege is a broader
one than this reference to reporters and stable employ-
ees makes it. There are hundreds of people, gentle-
men who affect the sports of the turf, whosa aversion
seems to be paying at the gate. Every member of a
club has, of course, his friends, and nothing would give
him greater pleasure than to extend the courtesies in
the form of an invitation to attend the meeting But
jockey clubs, while they are associations organized for
the promotion of sport, have also their business consider-
ations. The bottom fact of the whole matter is money,

and the gate is an important item. Gentlemen who have
not interest enough in racing to become members of a
club and take upon themselves a share of the labor and
expense the management of a racing meeting entails,
are unfair, to a degree, when they ask the privilege of
witnessing the entertainment without any quid pro quo.
It is an exhibition of selfishness that does them no credit.
The persistent soliciting of passes by people who are
anxious to see the sport, and are abundantly able to pay
for it, does not wear off its suggestion of meanness by
age, nor lose its discreditable features by the familiarity
of frequent occurrence.

Departure of Baldwin's Horses.

The thoroughbreds, the property of Mr. E. J. Baldwin,
of this city, and composing the Santa Anita stable, left
the Santa Anita ranch near Los Angeles, on Sunday
last. It required two cars to transport the lot. They
were in charge of Mr. J. B. McClelland, the trainer, and
will go direct to Louisville, Kentucky, where the stable
will meet its first engagements this season. The first,
and only stop was made at Fort "Worth, Texas, where the
horses wese taken from the cars and given a rest.

The horses composing the string are:

Lucky B., bay horse, 6 years, by Rutherford, dam
Maggie Emerson.

John A., black horse, 5 years, by Monday, dam Lady
Clare.

Volante, bay horse, 4 years, by Grinstead, dam Sister
Anne.

Verano, chestnut horse, 4 years, by Grinstead, dam
Jennie D.

Rapido, chestnut gelding, 4 years, by Grinstead, dam
Experiment.

Solid Silver, chestnut colt, 3 years, by Grinstead, dam
Josie C.

Silver Cloud, bay colt, 3 years, by Grinstead, dam
Experiment.

Lijero, bay colt, 3 years, by Rutherford, dam Jennie D.

Maricopa, bay filly, 3 years, by Lexington, dam Athola.

Glen Almond, bay gelding, 3 years, by Grinstead, dam
Glenita.

Mollie McCarty's Last, bay filly, 3 years, by Ruther-
ford, dam Mollie McCarty.

Estrella, bay filly, 3 years, by Rutherford, dam Sister
Anne.

Bonita, bay filly, 3 years, by Grinstead, dam Maggie
Emerson.

Santa Anita Belle, bay filly, 3 years, by Grinstead,
dam Santa Anita.

El Monte, gray colt, 2 years, by Rutherford, dam
Ophir.

Aritta, brown filly, 2 years, by Virgil, dam Lora.

Laredo, chestnut colt, 2 years, by Grinstead, dam
Hermosa.

Pendennis, brown colt, 2 years, by Yirgil, dam Persia.

Gloritta, bay filly, 2 years, by Lever, dam Return.

Goliah, bay colt, 2 years, by Grinstead, dam Maggie
Emerson.

The stable will meet the Haggin stable at the Louis-
ville meeting, and they will renew the battle for suprem-
acy commenced at the recent meeting of the Blood
Horse Association in this city. From the beginning at
the Louisville meeting during the entire coming sum-
mer in the east, these stables have engagements, and
when the members of the Santa Anita and Haggin strings
are reinforced by the stable of Mr. R. P. Ashe and other
California thoroughbreds that will journey eastward, the
interest in eastern racing on this Coast will be at fever
heat. All the Californians will be at the meetings at St.
Louis and Chicago in June and July.

The Coming Trotting Season.

The trotting interests in this State are at present being
enlivened to a considerable extent, and from the large
number of horses that are being trained in the various
stables throughout this State, this season's trotting prom-
ises better than ever. Last year brought to light a great
many first-class ones, and those in the free-for-all classes
were the best ever seen on this Coast. All of these fast
ones will be out again during the coming campaign, and
several additions to the list will be made. It is said
that the Palo Alto Stock Farm will have several good
colts to go through the circuit with this fall, and as there
are so many first-class colts outside of the large breeding
farms, the stake events for colt trotting promises very
lively. In the older classes will be seen some of those
that were in the colt classes last season, and as they all
were very fast at that time, an average improvement
during the coming summer will make some very form-
idable campaigners for the Fall Fair Circuit. The trot-
ters are distributed about throughout the State, and not
much is heard of them as their training has not yet fairly
commenced, the thoroughbreds being the oarly birds, as
records do not act as a bar on them in the fall races.

A large number of the trotting stables are located at
the Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento tracks, and
they are about all that any reports arc heard from, but
the others will fall into line as the season advances. At
the Oakland track are located some half dozen stables,
but on account of the bridge being washed away by the
last heavy storms not much has been done with the

horses. About the fastest mile that has been done
there this year is 2:34. Mr. John A. Goldsmith,
Richard Havey, A. L. Hinds and others are located there,
and a few of the horses in training are, Adair, Sister.
Pansy, Thapsin, a four-year-old Sultan colt, Yalensin,
Nevada. At the Bay District track, Mr. O. A. Hickok,
P. Brandow and several others have their horses located,
and they are working them regularly each day. The
horses on this side of the bay are a little more forward in
their preparation. At the Sacramento track are the.
stables of Mr. "W. F. Smith, P. J. "Williams, S. C. Tryon
and Dr. M. "W. Hicks. To the list now in training there
will be constant accessions, and some of the horses that
are now doing stud duty will, at the end of their season,
be put in training. As the season advances more the
Breeder and Sportsman will endeavor to keep its readers
advised of what horses are in training at the various
tracks, as it well knows with what anxiousness the trainer,
owner and others peruse any news of this kind.

Mr. William Easton announces in this issue of the
Breeder and Sportsman that the following sales of thor-
oughbreds will be held under the auspices of the National
Horse and Cattle Exchange (limited), of which he is the
President, on dates between June 7th and 20th, at the
Madison Square Garden, New York: The Algeria year-
lings, the property of Mr. W. L. Scott; the Fairview
yearlings, the property of Mr. (JharlesReed, June 9thj the
Kennesaw yearlings, the property of Capt. James
Franklin, June 9th; the Edgewater yearlings, the property
of Hon. T. J. Megibben; the Oak Forest yearlings, the
property of Mr. W. A. Dun; the Spendthrift yearlings;
the Yearlings, the "property of Mr. W. B. Cheatham, and
many others. The entire list will include nearly 300
head. The catalogues of the sales will soon be issued.

The second annual sale of the Rancocas yearlings,
thirty-six in number, by imp. Mortemer, Duke of
Magenta, Iroquois, imp. Saxon and imp. Hurrah, will
be held at the Rancocas stock farm, Jobstown, New
Jersey, on Monday, June 7, 1886, commencing at one
o'clock p. m. The list comprises all of the Rancocas foals
of 1880, and includes a half-sister to Pontiac, a brother
to Housatonic, a half-sister to Dewdrop, a full sister to
Cainbyses, a full brother to Shawnee, etc. A more
extended notice of this sale will be given on receipt of
the catalogues of the colts to be auctioned. "William
Easton is the auctioneer.

News has been received by Mr. Haggin of this city,
from the manager of his racing stable, that his stable of
horses that left the ranch near Sacramento last week
reached Louisville, Kentucky, in first-class order. The
only stop made on the road was at Denver, and then
only for five hours. The train on which they were
was delayed for that length of time. Mr. Murphy, the
trainer, took advantage of this delay, and took his horses
from the cars and rested them.

We acknowledge the receipt of a season pass to the
spring meeting of the Dixon Driving Park Association,
ihat opened at Dixon yesterday and continued two days.

A Newsy Letter From Sacramento-

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Tuesday evening, Mike
Kelly, William Appleby and Cyrus Holloway went east.
"Little Mike" goes to Lexington to commence the season's
riding. His chances for making a good record for the sea-
son are first-claBs.

Matt Allen has got the two-year-old colt Modesto by Mon-
day, dam Rivulet by Rivoli, iu his stable, and it is the inten-
tion to take him east and race him under Mr. R. Porter
Ashe's colors. Mr. Ashe has not purchased him.

It is rumored here that Mr. William M. Ayres has pur-
chased from the Palo Alto stock farm the two-year-old tilly
imp. Getaway by Balfe, dam imp. Goueaway by North Lincoln.

Mr. Theo. Winters remarked here this afternoon that he
was the purchaser of the Enquirer— Bribery filly at the Belle
Meade sale yesterday. Mr. S. C. Bruce did the bidding for
him. The filly is a sister to Miss Ford.

After Edelweiss' victory in the Resaca Stakes at the Blood
Horse meeting last mouth, au effort was made to take her
east, but Mr. Depoister, her trainer, has received word that
the filly shall remain on this Coast.

Ed Burn, of Cauada, haspaiuteda very fine picture of Edel-
weiss, with Fred Ross astride of her. Jt is a faithful painting
of both horse and rider. Mr. Burn has also painted, during
his sojourn in this city, pictures ofj Beaconstield, Phillip S.,
imp. KyrleDaly, imp. Sir ModredV Golduutaud others,

A match has beeu made betweeu 0. H. Oilman's pacer
Fred Ackerman aud J. R. Hodsou's trotter Fidelity, seven
miles out, for $250 a side. The race is to take place within
30 days from date.

This afternoon Mr. S. C. Tryon became the owner of Capt.
J. D. Young's trotter Col. Hawkins by Eoho. The price
paid was not stated, but it is about $1,500, as the Vouchee
parties offered lo sell their horses for that much money.
But the Colonel has no record, wliich is worth something, us
it#is Tryon's intention to take Hawkins, together with Prince
and Pocahontas, to Denver, Pueblo aud Salt Lake iu time for
the races that commence there shortly.

Messrs. Kelly & Lynch are seriously cousidoriug the mat-
ter of taking some of thier horses through the north-wester u cir-
cuit after the races at the Bay.

M. James Garland has received word that H. C. Judsou's
mare Nielsou has beeu blistered in the forward leg.

Mr W. M. Murray hos blistered his horse Billy Ayres, by
Shannon, dam Lady Clare. "25."

Sacramento, April 27, 1886.

1886

^Ixe grccttcr ixmX §yoxt$mm.

281

Foals.

THOROUGHBREDS.

At Rancho del Rio. Property of Mr. Theo. Winters.

March 31st, chestnut tilly, white face, both hind legs and
right fore leg white, by Joe Hooker, dam Rosa B. by Nor-
folk, out of Mattie A. by imp. Australian. Bred back to Joe
Hooker.

March 31st, chestnut filly, white face, and left hind foot
white to ankle, by Three Cheers, dam Nellie Collier by Joe
Hooker, out of Puss by Norfolk. Bred to Duke of Norfolk.

March 31st, bay filly, born dead, by Norfolk, dam Golden
Gate by imp. Leamington. Mare died April 11th.

April 1st, bay colt, both hind legs and right fore foot white,
by Norfolk, dam Sister to Lottery by Monday, out of Virginia
by Revenue. Bred back to Norfolk.

April 24th, bay colt, white stripe in face, by Three Cheers,
dam Question by Joe Hooker, out of Countess Zeika by Nor-
folk. Bred to Duke of Norfolk.

At Oroville, Butte County, Cal. Property of Mr. James F.
Holland, Chico, Cat.

April 2Sth, bay colt, left hind leg white about half way to
the hock, and right hind foot and left fore foot white, also
white in face, by Joe- Hooker, dam Mileta by Bloomsbury,
out of Black Dinah by Lummix.
At Roulier's Station, Sacramento county, Gal. Property of

Mr. Carl Halverson.

April loth, bay rilly with star and two white hind pasterns,
by Norfolk, dam Maggie S. by Bayonet (son of Lexington),
out of Mrs. Stoner by Joe Stoner. Mare has been bred to
imp. Sir Modred.
AtPalo Alto Stock Farm. Property of Hon. Leland Stanford '.

April 13th, chestnut rilly by Flood, dam imp. Amalia by
Salvator, out of Thoughtless by The Hermit.

April ISth, bay colt by Joe Hooker, dam Katharion by
Harry of the West, out of Kathleen by Lexington.
At Rancko Del Rio. Property of Mr. A.J. Foster, Pahtby,
Labi County, Oregon.

April 2d, chestnut colt, white face and right fore and right
hind legs white, by Joe Hooker, dam Lulu Riggs by Hum-
boldt. Bred back to Joe Hooker.

AtPalo Alto Stock Farm. Property of Hon. Leland Stan-
ford.

April 14th, brown filly by Electioneer, dam Lady Lowell by
the Capt. Schultz St. Clair, out of Laura, dam of Doc, sire of
Occident.

April 14th, bay filly by Electioneer, dam "Waxana by Gen.
Beutou, out of Waxey by Lexington.

April 14th, bay filly oy Will Crocker, dam Wanda by Nor-
folk, out of Lizzie Whips by Enquirer.

April 16th, bay filly by Electioneer, dam Beautiful Bells by
The Moor, out of Minnehaha by Bald Chief.

April 17th, bay filly by Alfred, dam Rachel by Electioneer,
out of Rivulet by Rivoli.

April 17th. chestnut colt by Piedmont, dam Florence by
Electioneer, out of Florence Anderson by Enquirer.

April ISth, bay colt by Gen. Benton, dam Dolly by Elec-
tioneer, out oi Lady Dooley by MeCracken's Black Hawk.

April 20th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Minx by Don
Victor, out of Minnie by Sparkle.

April 21st, bay filly by Electioneer, dam Cora by Don
Victor, out of Clarabel by Abdallah Star.

April 23d, chestnut filfy by Piedmont, dam Extra by Elec-
tioneer, out of Esther by Express.

April 23d, bay tilly by Ansel, dam Rebecca by Gen. Benton,
out uf Clarabel by Abdallah Star.

April 23d, bay rilly by Electioneer, dam Clarabel by Abdal-
lah Star, out of Fairy by Eysdyk's Hambletonian.

April 24th, bay colt by Clay, dam Marti by Whipple's
Hambletonian, out of Ida Martin by Rifleman.

April 25th, bay colt by Gen. Benton, dam Wave by Elec-
tioneer, out of Waxey by Lexington.
At Vina. Properly of Hon. Leland Stanford.

April loth, bay colt by Regalia, dam Camilla by Kentucky
Prince, out of Camille by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

April 17th, bay colt by lone, dam Young Josselyn by Spec-
ulation, out of Lady Josselyn.

April 18th, bay colt by Clay, dam Aurora by John Nelson,
out of the Lamot mare.

April 22d, bay tilly by lone, dam Nettie Walker by Mohawk
Chief, out of Nellie Walker by Thorndale, or a son of Edwin
Forrest.

April 25th, bay colt by Electioneer, dam Barbara Maid by
A. W. Richmond, out of Barbara by Bald Chief.

April 25th, black filly by Regalia, dam Hermana.

Correspondence from Ventura County.

Death of Golden Gate.

Dates for 1886.

A correspondent sends the following from Springville,
Ventura Co., Gal., under date of April 26th:

Mr. Peter J. Doyle, a young man well known in trotting-
horse circles, arrived here a few days ago. He has charge
of the colts, the property of Mr. C. A. Reis. Mr. Reis has
fifteen head of two-year-old colts \>y A. W. Richmond, and
they are as fine a looking lot as I ever saw. Mr. Doyle has
three of them that he is breaking. One of them is nearly 16
hands high, and is out of a mare by Ben Wade. Mr. Doyle
thinks well of this colt. The other two are out of mares by
Ben Wade, but not much is yet known of them.

A. W. Richmond and a horse by Arthurton are making the
season here. The former is as vigorous as he was ten yeaTS
ago. There is to be a race here on Saturday next, a dash of
600 yards for $50 a side, between Tom Payne and a mare
called Oregon Beauty. The match has created considerable
excitement, and quite a sum of money is being wagered on
the outside. Occasional.

The Two Thousand Guineas.

The Duke of Westminster's bay colt Ormonde by Bend 'or,
dam Lily Agnes by Macaroni, won the 2,000 Guineas run for
in Eagland on April 23th. The odds on him were 3 to 1.
For the Derby he is the favorite at 5 to 1 .

Barbelle, 5, by Glenlyou, dam Nellie Grey by Lexington,
died recently at Lorillard's Raneocas stock farm from lock-
jaw, the result of a kick on the head.

Mr. C. H. White has secured the pooling privileges at the
Lexington, Louisville and Latonia meetings.

Mr. A. Whitney and his mare Lela B., ruled off a few weeks
ago at New Orleans, have been reinstated.

The Great Tom colt Thistle has cut one of his forelegs
badly, and is hardly expected to recover.

CALTFOESIA FALL CIRCUIT.

Mr. Theodore Winters, the proprietor of the Rancho del Rio

stock farm, has had the misfortune to lose, on April 11th, the San Francisco, Cal Aug. 7 to uiOabland. Cal ....Ane. 30 to Sept. i

SantaCruz.Cal Aug. 10 to 14|M»rysville, Cal ..Aug. 31 to Sept. "

brood-mare Golden Gate. She died from foaliog a bay tilly
by Norfolk, that was born dead. While she was not a brood-
mare that was to be depended upon in breeding, she was an
average good breeder, and, coupled with her high breeding,
she will be a great loss to the owner of the Rancho del Rio.
Golden Gate was a bay mare foaled in 1S72, bred by Charles
S. Lloyd, Holmdel. N. J. She was by imp. Leamington, dam
Naptha by imp. Eclipse; second dam Echo by Lexington;
third dam Maria Innis by imp. Yorkshire; fourth dam Ann
Iunis by American Eclipse; fifth dam Miss Obstinate by

San Jose, Cal Aug. 1G to 21 | Sacramento, Cal .Sept 9 to 18

Santa Roga, Cal Aug. 16 to allStocbton, Cal Sept. 21 to 25

Petaluina, Cal Aug. 23 to 28 Salinas, Cal Sept. 28 to Oct. 3

Ctiico.Cal Ahe. 24io28|Beno, 2Jev.. Oct4to9

Gleubrook Park Aug. 24 to28J

EASTERN — RCVXING.

Brighton Beach Mayl to iConev Island June 10 to 30

Memphis May 3 to B Salt Lake June Hand 15

Lexington May 5 to 12 Washington Park

Washington May. 6 to H Club. Chicago.. Jun*> 26 to Aug 14

Rockaway May 8 to 26. Monmouth Park.. July 3 to \U" 24

I Louisville May 14 to 25 Saratoga July 24 to Aug.* 28

Sumptor, etc. Among the get of the mars are Laura Winston, j j££g?;";. ".V.V.V.iSy " - » $X£**aA""*a* » to ***• ?x

St

Farallone, and Oro

The racing career of Golden Gate was quite brilliant. She
won on both sides of the continent and from the best horses.

Asa three-year-old she started six times, of which she was
past the post first on three occasions. She won a selling
purse from a field of nine, one mile and a quarter, at the
July meeting at Saratoga in 1S75, carrying 75 pounds, in
2:09}. On the nest day carrying S4 pounds, she was third in
a milt dash in 1:42}. Op August 14th, at the same place, she
was third to Blm darn an thus, niue furlongs, carrying 95
pounds, in 2:04^. She was nuplaced three days later tu
Brigand, 9 furlongs, carrying S7 pounds, in ] :56£. Soon after
that meeting she came to this Coast, and at Marysville, Oct.
15th. won a mile heat race, distancing all competitors in 1 :45£,
1:47A. At the Bay District course,onthe21stof October, she de-
feated Lady Amanda, Electra, Bradley and Eileen Oge, in a mile
heat race in 1:44}, 1:44. She carried S7 pounds. In 1S76
she came to the post on seven occasions, of which she won
twice. At the Bay District cource on the 22d of February j North Hudson ririvi
she was distanced in the first heat of the four-mile heat race
won by Foster. The starters were Foster, Rutherford, Hock-
Hocking, Katie Pease, Revenue Jr.. Golden Gate and
Chance. All bnt the first two named were distanced in the
first heat. The time of the race was 7:38 J, 7:53. On the 25th
of March, she was placed two, three to Chance and Hock-
Hocking in a two-mile heat race, at the same course in 3:41.},
3:46 |. Goldsmith Maid, trotter, beat her at the same
course on the 5th of April. The conditions of the
race made was that Golden Gate, carrying 100 pounds,
was to inn a mile and 550 yards while the Maid trotted
a mile. The trotter won in 2:I9|. She won a mile and
a quarter with 102 pounds up in 2:12j, at the same course on
May 6th, and on the same day won a race of mile beats in
1:50}, 1:54], and on the very same day was second to Lady
Amada, two miles in 3:45}. At Sacramento, June 7th, she
was 5 5 5 to Billy Newell and Lady Amanda in a mile heat
race in 1:43}, 1:46}, 1:46. At the State Fair at the same
place she was unplaced to Emma Skaggs, one mile and a
half, in 2:40.

■ 22 to 29 R-tckawav..

-Stpt. 22 to 24

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only tbroii;
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h these columns. No replies by

H. C, Sacramento, Cal.

Please inform me if the horse Cleveland, owned by Mr.
Morgan, of Grass Valley, has any record? 2. Any what he
made on this Coast? 3. Is he an eastern-bred gelding? 4.
What is his age?

Answer. — 1 and 2. — Yes. 2:31, secured under the name of
Captain, at Gleubrook, Cal., Oct. 30, 18S5. 3.— No. 4.— Do
not know his exact age, but is about 14 years.

Jerome Park May 25 to June 81 Jerome Park... -Sept. 2~5 1o Oct. 16

Latonia May 27 to June 5 Latonia Oct. 1 to 16

Pueblo Junel to 5' Baltimore Oct. 19 to 23

St. Louis June 5 to 19 1 Washington Oct. 26 to 29

EASTERN — TROTTLNG .
Gentlemen's Driving Pataskala, O Aug. ->4 to 27

Pp.rk, Philadelphia May 4 to 7 Al'jany, N. Y Aug 24 to 27

Suffolk Park May 11 to li [Clarke County Fair,

Gentlemen's Driving Springfield, O An g 24 to 28

Park, Philadelphia.. May 18 to 21 Latonia, £y Aug 24 to 28

Point Breeze Park May 18 to 2lln0lumbns, O Aug. 30 to Sept 3

BehnontPark May 25 to 280scaloosa, la Aug 30 to Sept" 3

Schoolcraft, Mich May 26 to WtjHockville, 111 Aug. SI to Sept 3

Elinira. N. 1\, (Maple iDes Moi»es. la Sept. 3 to 10

AvenuePark) June 1 to S Lawrence, Kan Sept 5 to 11

Halste^d's Driving Park, Chicago, 111 Sept 6 to lu

Baltimore June 1 to 4 Wheeling. W. Va Sept 6 to 11

Providence, B. I June 1 to 4 Kalamazoo, Mich.

Alleghany, Pa June 1 to 4 (H. T. H. B. A.i Sept 7 to 9

Oxford, Pa Jnne 2 lo ^Rochester, N. Y.

Centreville, Mich June 2 to 4 (X. ¥. S T. H. B. A. k, Sept. 7 to 9

Pottstown. Pa.„ June 2 to 4'Monmouth Ag. So Sept. 7 to 9

B'lvidere.Ili Sept. 7 to 10

Park June 2 to 5 Wilmington, O Sept. 7 to 10

Btnghampton, X. T June 8 to 10 Toledo, O Sept 7 to il

Freeport, 111 June 8 to lllLincoln, Neb Sept. 10 to 17

Mystic Park June 8 to 21 Kalamazoo. Mich Sept. 13 to 17

Poughkeepsie, N. Y June 8 to 1

Ewingville, X. J June 9 and 1

C nion City, Mich June 9 to 1 1

Dayton, O June 15 to It

Albany, X. Y Jnne 15 to It

ola, L. I June 16 and 1

Detroit, Mich Sept. H to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Ind Sept. 14 to 17

Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Cleveland. O Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park Sept. 14 to 17

Quincy.Mich June 16 to 18 Poughkeepsie, N. Y. .Sept. 14 to 17

Goshen, X. Y June 21 to 24 Grand Rapids, Mich.. Sept. 20 to 24

Kingston, N.Y June 22 to 24 South Bend, Ind Sept 20 to 25

Omaha, Neb. <X H.B.A.i July 2 and :t Mineola. L. I Sept. 21 to 24

Pittsburg Driving Park.. July 5 to £» Reading, Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 23 Elkborn, Miss Sept 21 to *>4

Cleveland, O July 27 to 30 Lebanon. O Sept. 21 to 24

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 3i

Carthage, O Aug. "

Jamestown, O Aug 3 to 5

Hillsboro, O Aug 3 to 5

Ottawa, 111 Aug. 3 to 9

Jolliet.Ill Aug. 10 to 13

Cbillicothe. O Aug. 11 tola

Rochester. N. Y Aug. 12 to 15

Streator, 111
Utica, N. Y

Dayton. O Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Waukegan, 111 Sept. 2i to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Pottstown, Pa Sept. 28 to 30

Centreville, Mich. Sept. 'J8 to Oct. 1

Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oxford. Pa .Sept. 29 to Oct. 1

St. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 9

...Aug. 17 to 21: Pittsburg, Pa. (P. B. A.) Oct. 6and 7
Aug. 17 to 20 Mt Holly, X.J Oct. 11 to 19

Ottumwa.Ia Aug. 17 to 21 Frederick, Md Oci. J2 to 15

Sabina, O Aug 23 to 27JGreenfield, O Oct. 13 to 15

Helena, Mont Aug. 23 to 28 IB looms burg, Pa Oct. 13 to 16

Waterloo. X. Y.

tC. W X. Y. B. A.). ..Aug. 24 to 2fi|

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Death of Ingleside.

J. N. F., Old Tacoma, W. T.

Please infoim me if you ever knew of a mare on this Coast
by the name of Amanda Murray, if she had a record, and how
fast?

Answer. — Amanda Murray, bay mare, won a race at Hills-
boro, Oregon, July 3, 1S79, defeating Dom Pedro and Belle.
In this race she secured a record, in the fifth heat, of 2:44.

J. K. J., Kohnerville, Cal.

Will you be so kind as to give the pedigree of the race-
horse Joe Daniels?

Answer. — Joe Daniels, chestnut horse, foaled in 1S69, by
imp. Australian, dam Dolly Carter by imp. Glencoe; second
dam Mavis by Wagner; third dam by Medoc; fourth dam by
Blackburn's Whip.
S.( Danville.

Give produce of Kitty Tricks prior to 1SS1.

Answer — 1874, br f Sallie Tricks by Patcheu Vernon; 1S75,
ch f Empress by Whipple's Hambletonian; 1S76, ch e Judge
(gelded) by Billy Hay ward; 1S77, b c Emperor (gelded) by
Balston. Mr. Dietz says that the mare had one or two foals
before he became her owner.

C. A. B., Arroyo Grande, Cal.

Give pedigree of the stallion A. W. Bichmond.

Answer — A. W. Bichmond by Simpson's Blackbird, dam
by Battler (thoroughbred); second dam by Spotted Banger,
called in Ohio an Arabian, probably an Opelousas horse.

L. C. B., Gridley.

The 15 representatives are intended for Happy Medium,
the sire of Brigadier. Brigadier has only one representative

in the 2:30 list.

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Trotting at Chico.

There was a large number of visitors at the Driving Park
last Saturday afternoon to witness the spring races. The
track wag in due condition, and the speeding was very spir-
ited. In the first race, a trot, best three in five, there were three
entries — Hindoo, Hero, and St. James. Hero took first heat.
Hindoo took the next three heats, and the race.

The nest was a mixed race, for colts, in which there were
seven entries. W, Garrett's fiue young horse captured the

race. — Chronicle.

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Match Making:.

Since the pacing race, at the Capital Turf Club's meeting
last week, there has been much talk among horsemen relative
to the merits of the side-wheelers — Priuce and Nevada, and
the disputauts have expressed their willingness to back their
opinions with coin. It has gone so far that the owner of
Prince says he is willing to make a match for $500 a side,
and it is believed Nevada's owner will meet him half way. . . .
There is also a match talked of between the pacer Ackerman
and J. B. Hodsou's Fidelity, a race of seveu miles out, for

$250 a side Vet. Tryon, owner of the pacers Prince aud

Pocahontas and other horses, has added to his string the
trotter CjI. Hawkins, whom he pnrchased yesterday. It is
his intention to "take in" the Salt Lake circuit, the races of
which commence in a few weeks. — Sacramento Record-Union.

Mr. B. P. Ashe lost on Wednesday afternoon, at his private
stable in this city, the chestnut colt Ingleside, three years
old, by Norfolk, dam Illusion by Alarm. This colt was
severely cut down in the second heat of the mile-heat selling
race at the recent Blood Horse meeting, won by Mozart.
After the race he could not put his foot to the ground. It
was not thought that the cat would be anything serious,
although quite deep. Had the weather been warm and pleas-
ant, possibly nothing would have came of it, but it being very
wet and cold when the race was run, it is likely that the colt
got cold in the cut. Instead of the wound getting better, it
got worse, and it became so bad that they were compelled to
put the colt in a swing. From that time on the horse was in
great misery, and he hardly ever touched the floor with the
foot of the injured leg. His death was not unexpected for
the past several days.

Ingleside was pnrchased as a yearling at the first annual
sale of thoroughbreds, the produce of the Bancho del Bio, by
Mr. W. B. Todhuuter, for $700. Mr. Ashe secured the colt
in the spring of his two-year-old form. His racing career
has not been noted; but he has been a very serviceable mem-
ber of the Ashe string. Amity.

The Straus Handicap at Lexington.

The following is the scale of weights for the Louis and Gus
Straus Handicap to be run at Lexington, Ky., Monday, May
10, 18S6. For all ages, of $50 each, half forfeit, or only $10 if
declared on or before May 1st; the money to accompany
declarations; $500 added by Louis and Gus Straus of LexiDg«
ton, Ky., of which $100 to second. One mile.

lbs. lbs.

Ben Ali 102

Preciosa 101

Imogene 104

Eloise 95

Socks 100

Mona Ill

Bedstone 102

Elena 92

Bonnie Blue 99

Kaloolah 9G

Test 104

Masher 100

Bass Viol 95

Anna Woodcock 100

W. E. Woodward 112

Mary Ellis 90

Eudover 85

Vallisia 105

Hirlight 107

Mr. John G. Hill, of San Buenaventura, has sold to Mr.
C. A. Beis, of Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo county, the
gray colt, foaled June IS, 1SS4, by A. W. Bichmond, dam
Mary Wade by Woodburn.

In the first race at the West Side Park, on Friday, April
9th, the chestnut gelding Cridge fell, together with Alcibiades
and Billy Mack. The former broke his back and was de-
stroyed. Cridge was the property of Andrew Castlea,
Newark, N. J., was foaled 1S76, and by imp. Buckden, dam
Ethel Sprague by Jack Malone. Hollister, his jockey,
escaped uninjured, but Post, the rider of Billy Mack, was not
so fortunate.

Kosciusko, the well-known racer, by Kyrle Daly, dam
Colossa |dam of Getaway) by Colussos, met with an accident
on April 13;b, which will uutit him for racing the coming
season. While being loaded at Gallatin, Tenn., for Memphis,
he was badly injured about the legs by falling between tLe
car and platform.

♦

From J. H. Wallace we have received the yearbook
ing and trotting, containing the full summaries of the
for 1885 as they appear in Wallace's Monthly.

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May 1

The St. Louis Meeting.

The Leo Newell Case.

I

The estimated value of the stakes and purses of the spring
meetiDg (June 5th to 19th) of the St. Louis Fair Horse
Department may be looked upon as of value, as follows:

Carriage Builder's Stakes— 67 entries; $1,000 added
money; 50 forfeits, $750; 10 starters, S300; 7 declarations,
S70; total, §2,120. ,, a

St. Louis F.iir Derby— 95 entries; 83,000 added money;
45 forfeits. 82,230; 10 starters, $1,000; 40 declarations, SSOO;
total, $7,050. . mmnn 3J _

Sale and Livery Stable Stakes— 59 entries; $<00 added
money; 46 forfeits, SG90; S starters, 8240; 5 declarations,
S50; total, SI, 630.

Ellis Wainright Stakes-33 entries; S500 added money;
26 forfeits, 8300; 7 starters, 82)0; total, SI, 100.

St. Louis Fair Oaks— 72 entries; SI, 500 added money; 31
forfeits, $1,550; 9 starters, $900; 32 declarations, $640; total
$4,590.

Merchants' Stakes— 54 entries; SS00 added money; 3^ for-
feits, $925; 8 starters, 8400; 9 declarations, $90; total,
$2,215.

St. Louis Hotel Stakes— 54 entries; $700 added money; 3S
forfeits, $950; 8 starters, $400; S declarations, $S0; total,
$2, 130.

Chas. Green Stakes— S2 entries; $2,000 added money; 3/
forfeits, SI, 850; 10 starters, $1,000; 35 declarations, $700;
total, 85,550.

Bankers' and Brokers' Slakes— 44 entries; $1,000 added
monev: 30 forfeits, $1,500; 7 starters, $700; 7 declarations,
$70; total. $3,270.

Stallion Stakes— 31 eutries; 82,000 added money; $550
forfeits; $500 starters; S300 declarations; $935 stallion sub-
scriptions; total, $4,285.

Mechanics' Stakes— 65 entries; $700 added money; 49
forfeits, $735; 8 starters, $240; S declarations, $S0; total,
$1,755.

Real Estate Agents' Stakes— 20 entries; $1,000 added
monev; 11 forfeits, $295; 6 starters, $300; 3 declarations,
$30; total. $1,605.

Street Railway Stakes— 39 entries; $1,000 added money;
2S forfeits, $700; 8 starters, $400; 3 declarations, $30; total,
$2,130.

Gas Companies' Stakes— 73 entries; $1,000 added money;
55 forfeits, $1,375; 9 starters, $450; 9 declarations, $90:
total, $2,915.

CoUon Exchange Stakes— 56 entries; $700 added money;
41 forfeits, S615; 7 starters, $210: S declarations, $S0; total,
$1,605.

Adolphus Bnsch Stakes— 57 entries; S500 added; $50 for-
feits, $537.50; 7 starters, $1/5; total, $1,212.50.

Granite Mountain Mining Co. Stakes— $1,000 added
money; S starters, $400; total, $1,400.

St. Louis Brewers' Cup — 21 entries; $1,500 added money;
11 forfeits. $550; 7 starters, $700; 3 declarations. $00; total,
$2,S10.

Eclipse Stakes— 22 entries, $2,200; $10,000 added money;
8 starters, $4,000; total, $16,200.

The grand total of the amount to be raced for during the
teu days' meeting is $S2,502, including $16,S79.50 that is
offered in the 33 purses.

The BdwardJ Investigating Committee.

A large amount of interest is taken in the forthcoming
meeting of the committee of investigation appointed by the
Congress of the National Trotting Association at its session
in Chicago. That it will have plenty of work to do, and that
the enquiry will be an exhaustive one, is evidenced by the
following utterances in a recent issue of the Newark, N. J.,
Sunday Call, which evidently speaks with authority:

The time allowed by the Investigating Committee of the
National Trotting Congress for the presentation of claims has
almost expired. Thursday, the 15th, is the last day. It has
been suggested in some quarters that the time be extended.
There are certain reasons why extension of the time would
be inexpedient. Claimants were given seven full weeks to
make out and forward their accounts, and in that time claims
have been received from the furthest verge of the continent.
The utmost publicity was giventhe request of thiscommittee,
and the response shows that it could have escaped but few
interested in the matter. It is necessary that the expert
accountant should get to work as soon as possible. The
racing season will commence very shortly, and when the spring
meetings, which are announced all over the country, are
under way, the books in the secretary's office will be in con-
stant demand, and the work of the expert interfered with aud
delayed. With the large number of claims in the bands of
the committee, and the work to be performed, with the
delays incident, there will not he too much time. The Con-
gress ordered that the report of the committee should be
printed and circulated four weeks in advance of the meeting
of the Congress in Cleveland. This gives seven months in
which to do all the work incidental to the investigation. If
any one thinks it is a light affair let him step into the office
of the chairman of the committee and glance over the claims.
One thing more: this investigation will be as thorough as it
is possible to make it. It will be made without fear or favor,
uninfluenced by outside pressure, with due attention to wise
and practical suggestions, but regardless of insinuations.
The committee is responsible only to the body that created it,
and to that body it will respond.

A Challenge to Kate Allen-

The Brf.eder and Sportsman recently published a letter
from Mr. J.L. Day, of Chicago, about the doings of the pacing
mare Kate Allen. Mr. Day said that he was of the opinion
that she had speed enough to hold her own with any pacer
living. He also stated that she would pace a mile in 2:0S
before the season was over. The announcement has called
forth the following from W. II. McCarthy, of Philadelphia:
"I will pace Marlowe against Kate Allen, from $1,000 to $5,-
000, the race to take place at Hartford, Albany, New York, or
Rochester during the summer circuit, or I will bet $5,000
against $1,000 that Kate Allen cannot pace a mile within
three seconds of the fastest record, and $1,000 to $500 that
she can not pace a mile iu 2:11, 2:12, 2:13, 2:14, 2:15, 2:16,
and 2:17; each mile for the same amount of money."

Wallace, the two-year-old brother to Ed Corrigan, aud
owued by Mr. R. Porter Ashe, in said to resemble the great
race-horse Freeland when on the track and working.

The fall meeting of the National Association of Trotting
Horse Breeders will take place during the third, instead of the
fourth week in September.

The following affidavit and correspondence in the matter
of Leo Newell leaving the employ of Capt. A. J. Hutchinson
explains itself:

Editor Breeder and Sportsman-:— In your issue of the
20th of last March I note the following notice:

Capt. Hutchinson, of Los Angeles, also gives notice, that
Leo Newell has left his employ without cause or notice, with
a contract for service unfulfilled, and the rule will be invoked
against any one employing him.

Now kindly allow me the use of your columns to rectify a
great wroug.and gross injustice that has been done me. In
answer to the above notice I have this to say: His charges
are false and without foundation, and I positively assert and
deny that I signed contract with Capt. Hutchinson, of Los
Angeles, or left him without notice, and I defy him to prove
to the contrary. I demand a retraction of the- above notice
from Capt. Hutchinson, through the columns of your valuable
paper, the Breeder and Sportsman, and also demand that
he send to the Editor of the Rural Spirit, W. W.Baker, at
Portland, Oregon, the contract which he says.he has, so that
I may compare signatures. He has placed me in a bad light
before the turfmen and public in general, and be has got to
rectify it, as my reputation and character is at stake.

Salem, Or. April 5, 1S86. Leo Newell.

Personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and for tbe County
of Marion tind State of Oregon, tbe above named Leo Newell, and made
affidavit to the foregoing facts, and signed the same in my presence

Witness my band and notarial seal this 5tb day of April, 188(>.

J. W. Spiuggs,

[seal.] Notary Public lor Oregon.

CAPT. HUTCHINSON'S REPLY.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman — Dear Sir: Kindly insert
the enclosed from the North Pacific Rural Spirit, (Tbe
above is the same as appeared iu that paper with the excep-
tion of the notary's Jurat. — Ed.), and on my behalf state
that though I decline to enter into any controversy with Leo
Newell, I am, at any time, before proper authorities, prepared
to substantiate any and ail charges I have made against the
boy, with affidavits, or otherwise as may be required.

Yours truly, Arthur J. Hutchinson.

Cienega Ranch, April 24," 1SS6.

Suburban and Derby Betting.

The market on the future events has been lively during the
past week. Nearly all of the book-makers have been doing a
good business. Among some of the most notable wagers
made were: 9,000 to 150 Valet, 2,250 to 50 Exile, 625 to 50
Bersan, 1,500 to 35 Gen. Monroe, 5,000 to 100 Pericles, 1,500
to 10 Florence Fonso. Ban Fox was backed at 4,000 to 200,
and Joe Cotton at the same odds. Joe Cotton's Aif Estill has
been backed at 7,500 to 150, and Dwyer Bros.' Richmond 1,500
to 100.

Since last week prices have shortened as follows: Ban Fox
25 to 15, Charity 75 to 60, General Monroe 60 to 50, Grenadier
60 to 50, Lizzie'Dwyer 30 to "full," Rataplan 40 to 30, Rich-
mond 15 to 10, and Valet 60 to 40.

Prices have advanced against the following: Americus 50
to 70, Beaconsfield 100 to 125, Barnum 30 to 40, Bess SO to 100,
Bettler 75 to 100, Dutch Boiler 30 to 35, Delaware 200 to 3U0,
Euclid 60 to 75, Exile 30 to 40, Himalaya 50 to 60, Modesty
35 to 40, Royal Arch 40 tc 50, St. Paul 50 to 60, Vinton 60 to
80, Walter H. 35 to 40, and Winfred 25 to 30.

For the Derby, Blue Wing was backed at 1,000 to 100, the
money coming from Louisville, and Haggin's Preciosa was
backed at 2,000 to 100. Longlight, who was quoted "full"
last week, has receded to 10 to 1. The latest odds on the
Californiaus are: 6 to 1 Ban Fox, S to 1 Ben AH, 40 to I Epi-
cure, 30 to 1 Lijero, 75 to 1 Monte Cristo, 20 to 1 Preciosa, 6
to 1 Silver Cloud, 25 to 1 Solid Silver. The books are "full"
on the eastern colt Con Cregan.

The Breeding" of the Dam of Alexander's
Abdallah.

As so much excellence is derived from the dam, it is a
matter of regret that the pedigrees of many of the old matrons
are "overgrown with black oblivion's dust." There is
scarcely any subject of research which affords a greater num-
ber of questions of difficulty and doubt than that of proving
the ancestry, say, of an old family mare, subsequently made
famous by her progeny. The pedigree tracers have sought dil-
igently for the breeding of Katie Darling, dam of Alexander's
Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14. This horse was origi-
nally called Edsall's Hambletonian, and Major J. S. Edsall,
then of Goshen, N. Y., now of Unadilla, Neb., became his sole
owner in 1S55 for $525. In 1S60 he sold him to George F.
Love and James Miller for S3, 000, and delivered him to them
at Cynthiana, Ky. Katie Darling was quite a fast roadster.
She was a bay mare 16 hands high. At first her reputed sire
was Bay Roman. Then the late George Nelson took up the
investigation, and by old breeding landmarks and unwritten
memories of those who knew ihe mare, he proved to his own
satisfaction that she was a granddaughter of Long Island
Black Hawk. Now comes Cyrus Lukens with the story that
she was got by Black Hawk himself. But all doubt should
be removed, by conclusive evidence, before a pedigree is per-
mitted to sink deeply into the minds of breeders who are
building, line upon line and precept upon precept, toward a
successful issue.

Thoroughbreds for Oregon.

The Palo Alto stock farm has sold the following thorough-
bred colts, during the past few weeks, to residents of Oregon:
To Mr. R. S. Perkins, Portland, the bay colt Diavolo, fouled
1884, by Shannon, dam Winnie by Planet; second dam Liz
Mardis by imp. Glencoe; third dam Fanny G. by imp. Mar-
grave. To R. E. Bybee, Portland, the bay tilly Oceauica,
foaled 1SS5, by Flood, dam Lady Evangeline by Leiuster;
Recoud dam Tibbie Dunbar by imp. Bonuie Scotland; third
dam Brenna by imp. Knight of St. George; and the chestnut
colt Oregon, foaled 1SS5, by Moudaj\ dam Plauetia by Planet;
second dam La Henderson by Lexington; third dam Kitty
Clnrke by imp. Glencoe- To Joe Pacquet, the bay filly Keep*
sake, foaled 1SS3, by Flood, dam Kathariou by Harry of the
West; second dam Kathleen by Lexington; third dam Maria
Iouiss by imp. Yorkshire.

The Fairfax string, at Sheepshead, are going well, piloted hy
the neatest-looking lot of exercise lads on the track. Not one
of them presumes to mounta horse withouthaviug previously
blacked bis boots and then arrayed himself in spotless linen
with gold horseshoe scarf pins. Some of the Californiaus have
coughed a little since arriving here, but nothiug is thought of
it in view of the weather they struck against ou their arrival.
— Sporting World.

Eastern Sale of Thoroughbreds.

The great annual sale of yearlings at the Belle Meade
stock farm, the property of Gen. W. G. Harding, waB held
at the farm six miles from Nashville, Tennessee, on the
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, on Tuesday,
April 27th. There was a very large number of visitors pres-
ent, and bidding was lively, especially on the sister to
Tyrant. It is estimated that fully 1,500 people were in atten-
dance. Among the many prominent turfmen present were:
Col. S. D. Bruce and Phil Dwyer of New York, Ed. Corrigan
°f Kansas City, Colonel Clark and T. G. Harris of Louisville,
John Mackey and W. L. Sullivan of Sacramento. There
were forty-seven colts aud fillies sold, and the aggregate pro-
ceeds were S3S.6S5, an average of SS23 each. Mr. William
Eastou was the auctioneer. The horses sold were as follows1

Brown colt, brother to Exile, by Enquirer, dam Bon-
nie Meade by imp. Bonnie Scotland; S. S. Brown,

Pittsburg , $1,400

Brown colt by imp. Great Tom, dam Bonnie Belle by

imp. Bonnie Scotland; J. J. Carter, Nashville,

Tenn 450

Light bay colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Melita by

Muggins, son of JackMalone; Dwyer Bros., N. Y. 1,600
Chestnut colt by Bramble, dam Benicia by Jack

Malone; Dwyer Bros 800

Brown colt, brother to Embargo, by Enquirer, dam

Fannie Mattingly by Hunter's Lexington; J. B.

Haggin, San Francisco 650

Bay colt by imp. Great Tom, dam Charity by Lever,

son of Lexington; S. S. Brown 1,000

Bay colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Belladonna by

Brown Dick; Ed. Corrigan, Kansas City 635

Bay colt by Bramble, dam Daisy Hoey by Tipperary,

son of Ringgold and Roxanu; Emery & Co., N. Y. 500
Bay colt by Enquirer, dam Tarantula by imp. Great

Tom; S. S. Brown 350

Bay colt by Bramble, dam Tullahoma by imp. Great

Tom; Ed Corrigan 825

Bay colt by LuKe Blackburn, dam Dachess by imp.

Leamington; J. E. McDonald, New York 700

Chestnut colt by Bramble, dam Janet Norton by imp.

Leamington ; Emery &z Co 250

Chestnut colt by imp. Great Tom, dam Mohur, dam of

Toronto, by Gilroy; S S.Brown 400

Bay colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Euchre, dam of

Eulogy, by Brown Dick; J.E.McDonald 850

Bay colt by Bramble, dam Tidy by imp. Great Tom;

S. S. Brown 900

Bay colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Ivy Leaf, the dam

of Bazaar, Bramble, Bye-and-Bye, Brambeletta

and Thistle, by imp. Australian; J. B. Haggin. . . . 750
Bay colt by Bramble, dam Tomboy by imp. Great

Tom; S. Emery, New York 450

Bay colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Vanilla, the dam of

Tangent and Tantrum, by Jack Malone; Ed Cor-
rigan 1,500

Red chestuut colt by Bramble, dam Gossip by imp.

Leamington; S. S. Brown 800

Bay colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Plauchette, sister

to Euchre, by Brown Dick; S. Emery 800

Bay colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Castilla by King

Alfonso; Dwyer Bros 1,300

Chestnut colt by Luke Blackburn, dam Tallapoosa by

imp. Great Tom; Dwyer Bros 600

Dark chestnut colt by imp. Great Tom, dam Saxony

by imp. Saxon; J. E. McDonald 800

Chestuut colt by imp. Great Tom, dam Bandana by

imp. Bonnie Scotland; J. B. Haggin 700

Dark bay colt, brother to Executor, by Enquirer, dam

Brunette by imp. Bonnie Scotland; J. B. Haggin. 1,300

FILLIES.

Dark chestnut filly, sister to Tartar, by imp. Great

Tom, dam Blondina by imp. Bonnie Scotland; Ed

Corrigan $725

Bay tilly, sister to Getaway aud Inspector B., by En-
quirer, dam Colossa, the dam of Getaway and

Kosciusko, by Colossus, son of imp. Sovereign;

Dwyer Bros 2,100

Brown tily, sister to Biggouet, by Bramble, dam Bob-

inet by Brown Dick; James Monroe, S. C 2(500

Chestnut tilly, sister to Tyrant and Tyranny, by imp.

Great Tom, dam Moselle, the dam of Brooklyn,

Bride-Cake and Beechenbrook, by Jack Malone,

son of Lexington; J. B. Haggiu 3,000

Bay filly by imp. Great Tom, dam Queen of the West

by imp. Bonnie Scotland; Ed Corrigan 750

Bay tilly by Luke Blackburu, dam Buttercup, the dam

of Eloise, by Glen Athol, son of Blair Athol; R.

C. Pate, St. Louis 750

Brown filly by Enquirer, dani Bonnie Park by imp.

Bonnie Scotland; Sam Emery 250

Chestnut filly, Bister to Economy, by Enquirer, dam

Martica by Daniel Boone; S. Emery 700

Bay filly by Luke Blackburn, dam Silver Maid by imp.

Bonnie Scotland 1,300

Dark chestuut filly by Enquirer, dam Beersheba by

imp. Bonuie Scotland; Ed Corrigan 675

Bay filly by Enquirer, dam Bribery by imp. Bonnie

Scotland; S. D. Bruce, New.York 400

Dark bay hlly by Bramble, dam Quartotte by Jack

Maloue; Sam Emery 300

Chestuut tilly by Enquirer, dam Edna B. by Breathitt,

son of Lexington and Spiuola by Australian;

John Keegau ^ 275

Dark chestuut filly by imp. Great Tom, dam Clara L.

by imp. Bonnie Scollaud; Sam Emery 250

Dark bay tilly by Bramble, dam Tallulab, the dam of

Barbery, by Planet; S. S. Brown 525

Chestnut filly by Enquirer, dam Plauche by imp. Great

Tom; Wm. Cheathau) 300

Dark chestuut (illy by imp. Great Tom, dam Mar-

chioiu >B8 by Monarchist; Joseph Warner 375

Bay filly by Enquirer, dam Tassel by imp. Great Tom;

S. S. Brown 325

Dark .brown filly by Enquirer, dam Blue Gown by

imp. Bonnie Scotland; Ed Douglass 400

Bay filly by Luke Blackburn, dam Tribulation, the

dam of Caning ton, Bernardino, Vexation aud

others, by .Jeff Davis, sou of Hero and Marigold

by Odin; Ed. Douglass 575

Chestnut tilly by imp. Great Tom, dam Alaska, sister

to John McCormick, by Hiawatha; S. S. Brown.. 1,650
Chestuut filly by Enquirer, dam Bonnie Lawn by

imp. Bouuie Scotland; Sam Emery 250

1886

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SALE OF THE LOCUST STABLE.

There was a good attendance at the sale of some of the
members of the stable of the late George L. Lorillard. The
horses offered and prices obtained are as follows:
Thackeray, bay horse, 5 years, by imp. Great Tom,

dam Melrose; J. Teubroeck 84,000

Tolu, chestnut mare, 5 years, by Tenbroeck, dam

Tecalco; Harris Cohen 2.000

Friar, chestnut gelding. 3 years, by Glenelg, dam The

Nun; G. A. Gammon . 1,400

Medje, brown tilly, 2 years, by Sensation, damFerida;

A. J. Cassatt 1,300

Ladybird, bay tilly, 3 years, by Kingfisher, dam Lady

Mentmore; Ramapo Stable 1,025

Roulette, chestnut gelding, 2 years, by Sensation, dam

Stiletto; C. Corneilson 850

Matawan, chestnut gelding, 2 years, by Uncas, dam

Chamois; C. Boyle S25

Fay, bay filly, 3 years, by Sensation, dam Ferida; C.

Mooney *00

The eight head offered brought a total of 811,900, an aver-
age of $l,4S7,50each.

What Some of the Old-Timers Did.

James Hamill rode the Weaver Pony against Boston Blue,
ridden by John Yanderbilt, on Point-No Point road, Phila-
delphia, iu 1323.

Tom Thumb, said to have been an Indian pony brought
from beyond the Missouri, was taken to England, where he
trotted 100 miles, on Sunburv Common, in lOh. 7m., on Feb-
ruary 2. 1829.

Topgallant, to harness, went 12 miles in 3Sm.

Bouny Boy, under the saddle, paced 2 miles in 5:06, and
repeated in 5:073, over the Centreville Course, September, 1829.

In 1S31 Mr. Frank Duffy matched his little mare Lady
Kate to trot 15 miles within the hour over the Cantou Course,
Baltimore. Hiram Woodruff rode Si miles, when another
boy was placed in the saddle. The mare trotted 16 miles
within the hour. The lust mile was trotted in 3:10. The
sixteenth mile was trotted to win a bet.

In 1S31 Jerry trotted under the saddle, over the Centre-
ville Course. 17 miles in 5S minutes.

In 1831 Chancellor, over the Hunting Park Course, was ridden
by a small boy 32 miles in In. 5Sm. 31s. To save a bet the
lust mile was trotted in 3:07.

In 1S31 George Woodruff drove Whalebone 32 miles in lh.
58m. 5s. His sulky broke down on the fourteenth mile, and
was replaced by one much heavier.

In 1S33 Hiram Woodruff rode Paul Pry IS miles, 58m. 52s.

The American horse Rattler was ridden by Mr. Osbaldis-
toue in England, against Driver, 34 miles in 2h. lSin. 58s.

In 1S35 Black Joke trotted to harness, in a match against
time at Providence, R. I., 50 miles in 3h. S7s.

In 1S36 Mount Holly was backed at $1,000 to 8500 to trot
20 miles withiu the hour. The attempt was made at the old
Hunting Park Course. He went 17 miles in 53m. ISs. with-
out the least distress. He was miserably jockeyed the first
five minute?, thus losing the match.

In 1S39 McMaun's Empress, over the Beacon Course, N. J.,
performed in harness 33 miles in lh 5Sm. 55s. This was a
match for 8600 a side.

In June, 1840, the pacer Oneida Chief went three miles to
harness in 8:17, and repeated in 8:20A.

In 1S41 Lady Suffolk and Americus were matched for
$5,500, 5-mile heats. Americus won iu 13:58, 13:58J.

David Bryan drove Lady Suffolk and Riiie, to the pole,
over the Old Hunting Park Course, May, 1842, 2 miles in
5:19.

In 1S47 Willard Reed was backed to trot Gray Harry and
Betsy Baker, tandem, a mile in 2:50. Thefirsttrial was done
in 2:41|. Owing to tbe mare breaking several times the
judges ordered another trial. Reed drove "as for a man's
life," trotting the mile without a skip in 2:43if-.

Francis Duffy's Gray Marshall, in 1S47, was matched to
trot 17 miles to harness in 1 hour. He accomplished the feat
with ease in 58:50.

Trustee, in 1S4S. driven by C. S. Bertine, trotted 20 miles
in 59:35}. (In IS65 Captain McGowan went 20 miles in
58:25.)

In November, 1S4S, Woodpecker, said to have been a
brother to James K. Polk the paper, was backed to go twenty
miles. He had only been a few weeks from grass. There
was a blunder in starting him. The judges did not give the
rider the word when he expected it, and allowed him to go
two miles before he was stopped. He went L9 miles in 57:43,
and having only 2:17 iu which to accomplish the last mile,
he was ordered to stop.

Fanny Jenks trotted 100 miles in 9h. 20m. 7s., stoppages
excluded. Including stoppages the time was 9h. 3Sm. 34s.

Fanny Murray trotted 100 miles against Ariel and Stager,
catch-weight, to harness; Fanny Murrav winning in 9h. 41m.
26s.

In J850 John F. Fardy drove his little mare Kate, fourteen
hands high — said to have been nearly thoroughbred — over
the Centreville Course, to harness, 100 miles in 9h. 49| m.
She was unhitched at the end of the fiftieth mile and given
twenty-one minutes to cool out a little.

Duplicating Names.

Of all the nuisances with which we are brought in contact,
that of borrowing names of other horses and trying to express
the pedigree, ownership, etc., all in the name, is the most per-
sistent and annoying. Educated men understand this and
could not be induced to borrowa name for a young horse, for
there is cleaily a species of dishonesty as well as bad taste
in so doing. But the new fellows seem to think their salva-
tion depends upon taking the name of the sire, and if objec-
tion is made to this, then they propose to prefix their own
name as a variation. Just as we write here is a case that
illustrates the point: Mr. Smith wants his horse recorded
under the name of Clay Wilkes, and when we tell him that
name is already taken, he proposes to call his horse "Smith's
Clay Wilkes.1' When we explain to Mr. Smith that this
would only be making the matter worse, if he is a sensible
man he sees it, but if he is a fool he only becomes the more
tenacious for the prefix. When will the great mass of the
Brooller breeders be educated up to the point where they will
see that it is to the interest of all to avoid duplications? —
Wallac's Monthly.

Mr. A. Beckwith, of Uinta stock farm. Wyoming, has pur-
chased of Mr. A. G. Stoner. of Paris, Kentucky, the bay stal-
lion Bedford, foaled in 1881, by Strathmore, dam Kate
Patchen by Mambrino Patchen. The price was §5,000.

T. C. Jefferson, Lexington, Kentucky, has purchased for
$10,000, the trotting stallion Jersey Wilkes, 5, by George
Wilkes, dam Lady Patchen.

One Thousand Pounds to a Sovereign.

Much about twenty years ago an extraordinary wager was
made in the ring at Northampton on a Stakes day. I am not
quite certain as to the date, but am inclined to \\s it either by
stout John Davis' victory over that most persistent flat-
catcher Mail Train, or the Danebury certainty, Lecturer's
upset by the outsider Miss Havelock. To the best of my
recollection, the bet was made on the 1866 or 1S67 anniversary
of the Northamptonshire Stakes, but as the exact date is of
little consequeuce I will not trouble about it. The bet, the
bet's tbe thing, and a very pretty sample it was as it stood.
One thousand potiods to a sovereign was laid that each of
three then front-rank book-makers would not commit suicide
or die in a lunatic asylum within ten years. For sheer brutal
cold-bloodedness this little speculation may be given record,
and, thinking about the transaction as I often do, I some-
times wonder whether the enterprising backer endeavored to
forward his interests by making its terms known to the
selected metallicians. If the bet of itself was out of the com-
mon— I trust it is altogether unique — tbe narrow escape the
layer had of being called upon to pay, makes it far and away
the most startling in my experience. One of the trio killed
himself for the insufficient reason that he could not bear
being disturbed iu his house by tbe traffic on the Under-
ground Railway, then recently constructed, and preferred
felo de se to accepting the company's liberal terms for shift-
ing his quarters. Number Two sauk from affluence to a con-
dition of griping poverty, and became an inmate of a county
lunatic asylum. Only one sound man — and he the most
excitable of the three — stood between the thousand pounds
and the taker of odds, who always maintained that his was
hard luck, since the survivor was the least sane of the lot
when the bet was ratified. I wonder what his kind-hearted
amateur specialist and contemporary critics generally would
have said of a man, who, tweuty years ago, prophesied that
in 1SS6 the Northampton Spring Meeting would pass without
the City and Suburban, to be run in the succeeding week,
being so much as noticed iu the ring? Mad would have been
too mild a word for him. Yet so changed are times since
the result of almost every minor race at the earlier gathering
caused marked changes iu the Epsom handicap, that City and
Suburban betting was absent from last Northampton racing
returns, and, what is most surprising, was not conspicuous
by its absence. — "Pendragon" in the Referee.

A Plea for Reform.

At no time in the past have there been so many lovers of the
trotting horse, and yet at no time has the number of trotters
driven on the road so far exceeded proportionately those
speeded in races on the track. At no time iu the past has
the number of spectators beeu so small at trotting meetings,
considering relatively the number of lovers of such contests.
These snggestious awaken inquiry, for they tend to diminish
the value of the trotter and depreciate the large interests of
the breeder and dealer iu the really most valuable kind of
horses. What are the causes which produce such results,
and how can they be remedied?

I might sum up the answers to this question in two words
— Dishonesty and Honesty. Barnum says the American
people love to be humbugged. I assert, however, that
the humbug must be skillfully veiled, so that the imagination
can have its perfect mark, like the illusions in theatric dis-
play. To see a horse pulled till his mouth is sore awakens
disgust and resentment, which extend to the form ot sport
that allows such scenes. So common is it, that drivers boldly
tell judges they don't want to give their horses a record, or
don't like to give him a hard race. So, too, they say that the
others are playing against them, and they have to expend too
much of the horse's vitality to win with others nearly his
equal in speed maneuvering to pocket him or gaining a
restful advantage by running, and so keeping to the front. I
saw ou a reputable track four drivers combine to keep an
honestly driven horse from winning. A haudy runner took
the pole away by a timely run, letting the chosen colleague up
on the outside and forcing the fairly driven horse out to grass.
The judges punished the runner, of course — but how? By
placing him fifth, where he could repeat his tactics, instead
of sendiug him to the barn. On another track I saw two
drivers complacently let a third take two heats in 2:31 and
2:35£, and then, when the judges informed them all that un-
less there was a serious contest for the third heat it would be
declared no heat and the drivers changed, they went to the
half-mile pole together in 1:14, yet, as the winner of the two
heats then broke, they trotted the third quarter in 45 seconds
— a three-minute gait — and, of course, the selected winner
recuperated and finished in front.

And again, as to time held out, I can name a mare that has
repeatedly trotted on association tracks from 2:25 to 2:28,
and yet, year after year, is held down to the continual record
of 2:29}. I can pick out a race reported iu the summaries of
1885 on an association track where the winner's best reported
time was 2:37.1 (to keep in the 2:38 class), and the race was
fiercely contested. Yet one of the other horses took the third
heat and was given the record (rightfully) of 2:32^, though
the other heats were taken in from five to six seconds slower.

Again, as to favoring a runner, I saw on one of the Grand
Circuit tracts, last summer, a horse striving at the finish to trot
by the leader, aud, failing that, with three tremendous jumps
get his nose in front at the wire and be given the heat. Per
contra, on another track, a horse broke aud by the break went
to the last place, and then, trotting steadily, passed them all,
coming to the wire two rods ahead of the nearest, and yet
lost the heat "for running."

These things are what I mean by dishonesty, and, as yon
will observe, I do not mean by this actual corruption. The
fixing of races for the pool-box is too palpahly rank knavery
to require remark. Yet that, too, is often allowed when the
proof of it is self-evident.

Divest the trotting track of these impediments, allow the
public to thoroughly comprehend that the competitions will be
honestly conducted, and the true time hung out; conviuce it
that the efforts between the fine animals will be genuine
struggles, and you take the taint from the track, while you
give a zest to such performances which awaken real popular
interest.

It would be impossible for the National Association to have
an agent at every trotting meeting, but if it was generally
understood that when a track was suspected a secret agent
could be present to note and report, it would have a mighty
qualifying influence in the uncertainty when he might be on
hand. Then make an example of one or two tracks. Make
the rules in regard to both driving aud meetings something
more than theatre lightning, and don't ask owner or driver to
do the informing, for you know they must keep quiet or quit.

Mr. Editor, I would like to have you ring out the nppeals
to associations for their conduct in the coming season, as yon
have done in days past, in regard to other delinquencies.
The time is ripe for it, aud all genuine horse-lovers would cry,
"Amen!"— "Vienna" in the Spirit of the Times.

STABLE AND PADDOCK-

Glanders in the Horse.

Pielentless persecutor! Whence comest thou? With what
precious talisman shall I bribe thee to relax thy cruel and
torturing grasp? Will neither gentle nor desperate means
induce thee to releot aud change thy diruiui and weird deter-
mination of tearing down thy miserable aud suffering victim?
These thoughts, or some like them, havt*, u^ donb:, often
occurred to the minds of other practitioners btsides myself,
when standing by the side oi their suffering patient, an eye-
witness to the unsuccessful result ol the be.-.t efforts made to
afford relief. For my own part, wheu my patient's counten-
ance seems to imp ore tny ail, I always feel overpowered
with a sense of deep humiliation on finding, to my unavailing
regret, the inefficiency of our acknowledged reme fies to afford
relief of thismost loathsome disease. Oi all tk'_ ajA.eties and
perplexities of life there are, I presume, none to a sensitive
mind more insupportable thau the full sense of his o>vu abject
impotence and helplessness.

This fatal and coutagious disease has long beeu the scourge of
this noble race of auimals. The records of the past fourteen
centuries show its constant fatality, and there is yet reasons
to believe that some time may elapse before we shall find its
antidote. From the very serious effects that follow the
spreading of this disease, the veterinary practitioner is often
called upon to give a prompt and definite opiuiou relative to
it; it therefore behooves me on this occasion, wheiein cur
own State this disease is doing its deadly work, to give the
people an idea of the danger of its spreaJiug, and the fatal-
ity which must ensue its contraction. It being admitted by
the profession that there is no essentinl difference in kind
between glanders and farcy, that they vary only in
severity, aud are prodocable iu different animals and man
by the same poison, there appears no good reason why
so confusing a nomenclature should be retained. Farcy
is the chronic and less severe form of glanders. In horses it
generally begius in the skin, aud according, indeed, to a pop-
ular but most arbitrary classification, it differs from glauders
in never having the n.isal complication which is so promin-
ent a feature in the latter. The differential diagnosis founded
upon the last-mentioned symptom can serve no useful pur-
pose, and I cannot but think that great advantage would
result if the term farcy were disused entirely, ami that of
glanders, qualified by the adjectives, acute, sub-acute, and
chronic, alone retained. Respecting the real nature of gland-
ers, there can be no doubt. It is a specific disease, the result
of the introduction into tbe system of a specific animal
poison. The contagious character of glanders is very well-
known, and uot only is it so with regard to the horse, but it
is capable of being communicated to the human being. There
have been very many cases, in this country and Europe,
where it has caused death to man, and most horrible deaths
they are. It is generally by means of some cut or abrasion,
which comes iu contact with the virus from the afflicted vic-
tim, that the infection is commuuicated. It is most unpar-
donable to keep glandered horses any length of time for
the sake of their work, and tampering with them under the
idea of effecting a cure, when the case is decidedly glauders.
Tbe breeder or owner cannot be too deeply impressed with the
certainty of its highly contagious character. If the division
between the horses were sufficiently high to prevent all smell-
ing and snorting at each other and contact of every kind, and
they drank not out of the same pail, a sound horse might
live for years, uninfected, by the side of a glandered one.
The virus of glanders has been mixed up into a ball and given
to a healthy horse, without effect. Some horses have eaten
the hay left by those that were glandered, and no bad conse-
quence has followed; but others have been speedily infected.
The glanderous matter must come in contact with a wound, or
fall on some membrane, thiu and delicate like that of the nose,
and through which it may be absorbed. It is easy, accus-
tomed as horses are to be crowded together, and to recognize
each other by the smell, eating out of the same manger and
drinking from the same pail, to imagine that the disease may
be very readily communicated. One horse in passing another
when he was in the act of snorting has become glaudered.
It has also been communicated to horses by the wind blowing
the matter across a road when a glandered horse, in the
opposite field, has claimed acquaintance by neighing or snort-
ing. It is almost impossible for a glandered horse to remain
long in a stable with others without irreparable mischief. No
glaudered horst should be employed on any farm, nor should
a glandered horse be permitted to work on any road, or even
to pasture on any field. Mischief may be so easily and exten-
sively effected that the public interest demands that every
infected animal should be destroyed.

H. E. Carpenter, V. 3., 9u'G Howard St., City.

The Walking Horse.

We have the trotter and the runner to perfection— especially
the former. Why should we not have the walker? Must
this business be contiued to bipeds and a ring, instead of
extendmg it to quadrupeds and the course, or the common
highway? True, all horses walk. So all horses trot, and
sometimes run. But this does not make them trotters or
runners, iu the common acceptation of the terms, which are
understood to mean that animals so designated excel in these
particular exercises. In a corresponding sense we want the
walking horse. This is needed, especially on the highway.
One does not want the horse he rides after to keep up one
everlasting shack; nor does he want it to come down to a
snail pace or crawl, the moment the shack stops. A road
horse ought to have at least a four-mile gait. Five miles an
hour are better. Can we uot, by care and selection in breed-
ing, coupled with judicious training, secure a five-mile gait?
We kuow little about the walking possibilities of the horse.
Some forcibly remind us of the impossibilities, moping along
at a one or two-mile g-iit; but what would we think of the
horse that should strike out aud give us five or six miles an
hour — the equal in walking speed of the most expeditious
human pedestriaus? Who says such a gait is an impossi-
bility? We can better decide when we have faithfully done
our best to develop the walking gait of the horse. Our fair
managers could do something to promote this development
by arranging judicious lists of premiums for the fastest walk-
ers. But our sporting mencau,doteu times as much. If
they could be persuaded to take up the matter and give walk-
ing horses a boom, it would not be long before it would be
known precisely what is the best thing the horse can do at a
walking gait. Why can uot benefit to the community at large
thus be coupled with sport, and America be the first I
feet the walking horse? — Slock Journal.

Messrs. Garland ^ Goldsmith, of Sacramento, have
Mr. Thomas Hazlett, of the same place, the celebrated i
Fred Collier by Joe Hooker. The price paid was ?4U0.

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"Training Horses More Than Two
Thousand Tears Ago.

Recently there has been published a little
volume on Russian art. In it the author, Mr.
Haskell, describes a silver vase, now pre-
served in the Museum of the Hermitage, St.
Petersburg, and known as the Nikopol Vase,
it having been discovered some years ago in a
large burial mound at Chertomlvk, near the
town of Vikopol, on the Dniper. The vase is
of silver, and stands about two feet high. It
is thought to have been made about 400 B. C.
Engraved upon it is a delineation of the ancient
Scythian method of taming wild horses. Mr.
Haskell's own account of it is as follows: The
most remarkable and original part of the dee-
oration of this magnificent vase is the frieze
which runs around the shoulder, below
the handles and beneath the group of
stag and griffins. This is composed of a num-
ber of detached figures forming two distinct
scenes — one in front and one in the back of
the vase. We have here a remarkable repre-
sentation of a most important daily occupa-
tion of the nomad Scythians— the breaking in
and training of the wild horses of the steppes.
Most curious it is to see the lassoing and tam-
ing of wild horses as it is practiced at the
present day by the Guachos of South America;
and not only so, but in the minuteness of the
details we observe characteristic parts of the
method of horse breaking, which, but a few
years ago, was introduced into England by
Mr. Rarey, and excited so much wonder and
curiosity. In the centre of one side two wild
horses "are peacefully grazing on the plain,
still in the enjoyment of their liberty. Next
they are lassoed by the Scythians, and finally
brought to the ground. In the centre of the
front of the vase is represented the method by
Rarey. A Scythian is engaged in strapping
up one of the forelegs of a horse, which he
will presently bring on its knees by another
cord, and by wearing out its patience show
that he is the master (these cords were found
beside the vase when it was discovered, but
have since been lost). To the right of the
last-mentioned group stands a horse already
broken in and saddled and bridled. His
master is engaged attaching hobbles to his
forelegs, so that he may leave him partly at
liberty while he joins the others in their work.

The programme of the Pennsylvania Asso-
ciation of Trotting-Horse Breeders includes
six stakes for the initial meeting, which will
be held October 6th and 7th next, the place to
be determined hereafter. Stake No. 1 is for
yearlings, half-mile heats, 325 each, with S50
added payable as follows: So on nomination;
April loth; $5 June 1st; So August 1st, and
§10 October 5th. Stake No. 2 is for foals of
18S4, mile heats, two in three, on same terms
as No. 1. No. 3 is for foals of 1SS3, mile heats,
three in five, on same terms as No. 1. Stake
No. 4 is for foals of 1882, S50 each, S100
added, payable as follows: S10 April loth, S10
June 1st; S10 August 1st, and S20 October
5th. Stake No. 5 is for foals of 1SS1, mares
and stallions, terms the same as No. 4. Stake
No. 6 is for stallions of all ages of the 2:35
class, also on the same terms as No. 4.

The Dowager Duchess of Montrose, who is
racing under the nom de course of Mr. Man-
ton, has sustained a very serious loss by the
death of the two-year-old Proserpine, by Robert
the Devil, out of Polonaise, an own sister to
Devil to Pay, that cost 2,000 guineas at the
sale of the late Mr. Bowes' stud on the Thurs-
day of the last Houghton Meeting. It is sup-
posed that it was while constantly attending
to and nursing this filly that Charles Archer
■was stricken with the sharp illness which has
confined him to his bed for some weeks, but
from which he is now happily recovering
rapidly. — Sporting World*.

An exchange states that a French thorough-
bred named Cresidy, that showed considerable
Bpeed in its two-year-old form, is being trained
for a trick horse in a circus. Its education,
however, is progressing very slowly, as no one
seems to be able to ride hirn.

The Bell's Life says that Archer won the
Hyde Park Plate out of the tire. Rosalie had
the race won a short ways from home. Up
to and including April 9th, Archer, as usual,
heads the list with thirteen races.

Rancocas Stock £'arm.

ANNUAL SALE

RANCOCAS YEARLINGS,

MONDAY. JIAE 3TH,

36 HEAD,

The Get of Imp. Morlcmer, Imp Saxon.

Imp. Hurrah. Iroquois, and the

JDuke of Magenta,

Comprising all the Rancocas foals of 1865.

Owing to the age of Mortemer and the death of
Hurrah, Mr. i-orlllard reserves their daughters for
breeding purposes, hut offers for sale their racing
qualities. The hllies to be returned to blm at the
expiration of their four-year-old form, or sooner If
Incapacitated for racing.

These yearlings will be sold at Rancocas Stock
Farm, Jobstown, N. J., Monday, June 7, 1686, by

MR. WILLIAM EASTON,
lmyS Auctioneer,

Woodburn Farm.

ANNUAL SALE OF

FIFTY-TWO

Thoroughbred Yearlings

THURSDAY, MAT 13, 1886.

THE GET OF

King Alfonso, Falsetto,
Pat Malloy,

Imp. Gien Athol,

and Pownatan.

A. .1. A l.EX AMItB.

For Sale Catalogue address

L. BRODHEAD. Agent,
my2 Spring Station P. O., "Woodford Co., Ky.

LENVIEW. 18

UJ

F

FIFTY-SEVEN

Thoroughbred Yearlings

THE GET OF

Billet, King Ban,

Hindoo, Fellowcraft,
and Onondaga.

BBED AT

RUNNYMEDE, DIXIANA and
Mc&RATHIANA.

"Will be sold publicly in Lexington, Ey., on

TtTESDAY, MA It" it, at lO O'clock.

Catalogues on application,

CLAY & -WOODFORD,
B. G. THOMAS,
mv2 MILTON YOUNG.

ANNFAL SALE

ELMENDORF

YEARLINGS,

WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1886.

THE GET OF

Virgil, Glenelg,

Prince Charlie,
Lever.

On the Elmendorf Farm, six miles from
Lexington, Ky.

Terms of sale Cash.
Imy2 ». SWIGERT,

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut horse, 15| hands high; weight, J, 190 lbs. Record, 2:21f, 2:21 J, 2:18}.

Sire Felix, 2:19}; Manon, 251; Menlo. 2:2?; Belmont Boy (pacer). 2:231; Wormwood. 255; Dawn. 2253: Jim Mulveoo.
2273; Trousseau, 2:28$; Bonnie Wood. 2:3*2; and the two year old

NTJTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his agei, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a number of other very promising ones, viz: Brown Jug. trial 2:17. A mare
ownftdby Mr. Carter, 2:2o?; quarters in 1-3 seconds. Another paced a mile in 2:273; quarters in 32 aeoinda. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 Beconds, Lelaps was second to Wormwood in 2:36$. and
many others as good.

NUTWOOD had not abovii 120 foalu all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentage of his repre-
sentatives in the 2:^0 list is mora than dnuble that of Hambletooian to that time. Fortv of hi* pet ii all have l»een
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2 years of age, for a total of $45,135, an average of $1,120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings have been sold for S7.0W, ;in average of §1.400. From the promise of the yotinj things coming on at the
farm and elsewhere. I feel justified in iiredicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun. Service Fee, $250,
Btrictly limited to 40 puhhc mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as hia book is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

PANCOAST,

2:21f. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high ; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Sire of PATROL, three-year-old recon' 2:20,2:25.2:191; last quarter of third heat. 32J seconds, a 2:00 gait ACQTJARTUS.
three-year-old record, 2:25.'.; trial 2:2U; ISSAQUENA, four-vear-old record 2:23?, dist:tndu^ !.■ r li-td in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:393; could trot in 2:30. PANCOAST has o.vly 32 LfVlNO foalh, only 3 of which,
to far as we can learn, have been worke 1 for speed at alL Four of them are named above. One other at 3 years old
eould trot in 2:50, and show bursts a 2:3 1 gait. Another, 2 years old, showed quarters in -SO to 42 secmv Is. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in 1:42. Another could show a 3 minute gait The balance of Lis get. so far as
we can trace, are either in the stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST, by Woodford Mamhri 10, record 2:211, dam Bicara (sister to McCardy's Hambletooian, 2:26!). by
Harold; 2d dam Belle (dam of Belmonti by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's BJlfounder. He vr.U. stand at $150,
strictly limited to 40 mares. His book is fast filling. Those desiring to breed will nave to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYL-BR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

BIre of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:151; haiW'le, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-yjar-old record 2:181; Day
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth heat, 2:2U ■. Halcyon, /"al for Mr. Bonner, 2:2li; Algath, four-year-old record 223;
Edwin C„ record 2:272 Itrial 2:2iJJ; St. ArnatiL record1 3:)3, and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-5 Acquarius, 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse. 155 hands, foaled IS63, by Kysdyk's £ -jnbletonlan, dam Grey Rose (dara of RtOsou, sire of Alvira, record
2:30, and Zeno, record 2:324), by Harris' Hamblet >ian (sire of Lady Shannon, record 2:231; Hero (pacer), 2504, ajtd
OF THE DiM3 of Annie G., 2:23; Panic. 2:23; Ne. / Holpomb, 2:23; Sea Foam. 2:2i.\; Major Ed=alL 259 (sire of Robert
McGregor, 2:174); John Stewart, 2:30. Service - -ce, 9 ' I

ATI stud fees are due at time of service; no Insurance, but usual privilege of retr.ni. provided mares not parted
With End stallions live

j". b. n^r^VEEvE.^.Tsr, execittob.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. J
Glenview is Six Miles From Louisville.

San Mateo Stock Farm.

FIRST ANNUAL SALE

OF

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

GUY WILKES,

ARTHURTON,

LB GRANDE,

AT 9:30 A. M.

SAIIKDAY MAY 22. 1886.

On the above date, Mr. Win. Corbitt. proprietor
of San Maieo Stock Farm, Oak Grove Station, San
Mateo Co., will offer at public sale at his breeding
farm 1U0 head of animals comprising brood-mares,
colts, geldings and fillies from six-year-olds to year-
lings. The youngsters are cbletly the get of tiny
Wilkes. Artliurtoii, and Le «>run<le. Among
the brood-mares are several noted animals, a number
Bired by Artnurton, and two Kentucky-bred mares,
one got by Alexander's Abdallab and one by Almont.
Catalogues, giving full pedigrees and all necessary
information, may be had after April 26th upon appli-
cation to

W. CORBITT, 218 California street,

Or K HI II' A CO., Auctioneers,
116 Montgomery St. San Francisco*

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

Property of

L. J. ROSE, Esq.

Sunny Slope, Los Angeles Co.,

To be sold at Pablic Auction,

AT S P. 31., AT

BAY DISTRICT TRACK,

SAN FKANCISCO.

SATURDAY, MAY 1ST, 1886.

On the above date, by direction of L. J Rose, Esq.,
an auction sale will be held of a car load of very
promising colts, mostly three-year-olds, and all are
trotters enough now to make them very pleasant
roadsters. All are very stylish, well broken and
very kind drivers, and are by the greatest of all
breeders, Sultan, who has been sold at a long price to
go to Kentucky, where his book is already full.

This is not a culled lot, for it is the entire lot of
mares and geldings of that year at Mr. Rose's Breed-
ing Farm.

Colts can be seen at the Bay Distract Track, ten
days previous to sale, where they will be exercised
every morning to show their way of going, etc. Sale
will commence at 2 p. m ., Saturday, May 1st. at Bay
District Track. Most of the colts will be shown in
harness the day of sale, aud any that are not so shown
can be, by request.

The public may rely with certainty that there will
be no bye-bidding, and that every colt offered w 11 he
sold to the highest bidder. Mr. Ro es reputation is
a full guarantee in this respect.

TERMS. All sums under $500 cash. Over that
amount, ninety days credit may be had aud 7 per
cent, interest will be charged. All notes must have
a satisfactory endorser.

Catalogues may be obtained of the auctioneer, 110
Montgomery street.

KILLIP & CO., Auctioneers,

Bruce,

Woodard

& Harbison's

THIRD

GRAND COMBINATION SALE

OF

THOEOUGHBEEDS.

E. O. Brace and Woodard & Harbison

will offer, without reserve, and to the highest bidder
in front of Treaey A Wilson's Liven- sul-le Lerinc-
ton, Ky., on

Saturday, May 8th, and Monday,
May 10th, 1886,

110 Head of Thoroughbreds,

consisting of twenty-five head of yeaxHngs.a number
of two, three and four-year-old colts ami fillies in train
ing. stallions and a large number of hnuiil-nvireq of
unexceptionable breeding, with foals, or in foal to
Bret-class and fashionable stallions. This stock is verv
superior both as to class, form and breeding

Catalogues may be obtained at the Live Stock
Record, Lexington, Ky., Turf, Field and Farm
Spirit ol the Times and S-jiort.sn:;m offices New York
City. Chicago Horsvinan, BBBKDBBAND M'orstmav
San Francisco, Cat., or by addressing

li. G. BR14 E.

Lexington, Ky.

Coldstream Stock Farm Yearlings and two-vear olds
M.iy Tth; Kiinny nn-.K-, Dl\i.ui.i ;m.| M.-tir.uhiins mint
sale of yearlings May 11th; Elmendorf MbT Stnud
Woodburn, May 13th. * I7*n5

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in Toal to Director and Monroe
Chief. For terms, pedigrees, and other particulars,
address* .loll* A. UOMtStll III.

Box 242. Oakland, Cal.

THE BAT

irown from a
clay-Pigeon Trap Ii -
or our own Trap.

No breakage or failures in trap. No hard clay. No
shot marks. Every one breaks v,i ■ n hit. Flight
and price not equaled. We also manufacture Balls
aud Traps Send for our prices before ordering else*
where. TAKldf BALL A B. P. CO., Limited,
17ap5 Lockport, N. Yt

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1886

^Iie breeder ami jipjartsroau.

285

HEED AND SWINE.

Feeding- for Dairy Purposes.

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A

BAT

Never before was the question of feeding so widely dis-
cussed in Europe, as well as in this country, as it is now.
Terms are becoming familiar to the tongues of our dairymen
and breeders to which they were entire strangers but a few
years ago. In this connection we copy from a lecture by
Mr. Primrose McCounel, which appears in the London Agri-
cultural Gazette.

The feeding of a dairy cow is a subject of vast importance
in the general management, and one on which a great deal —
perhaps most — of the efficiency of the animal depends. In
order to understand the subject sufficiently well, it is neces-
sary to become acquainted with the analysis of the various
foods and the part each ingredient plays in the animal
economy, especially with reference to their influence on the
production of milk. The substances found in a food are
water, albuminoids or flesh-formers (nitrogeuous), fats or
hydrocarbons, starch, sugar, etc., (carbo-hydrates), fibre, and
ash. Water is found in all foods to a greater or lesser extent,
and acts simply as a vehicle or solvent for the others. The
nitrogenous substances (albuminoids) are more directly util-
ized in the tissues to repair the waste and supply material
for the growth of the flesh or muscle, but can also go to the
formation.of fat. The fats and carbo-hydrates are primarily
utilized for combustion in the lungs in the act of respiration,
whereby the animal heat is kept up, auy surplus being
deposited as fat in the tissues. The fats thus act as savers
of the albuminoids; and research goes to prove that the fats
of the milk are not derived from the fats of the food, but
from the albuminoids. In practice we find that a large sup-
ply of starchy or sugary food, such as maize or rice, is not
followed by any marked increase either in the butter or total
solids, but that a very small quantity of albumioid food,
such as bean-meal or decorticated cotton-cake, is immediately
followed by an increase of cream, total solids and quantity.
For food purposes, one of fat is reckoned equivalent to 2:44
of starch, while the fibre, though having much the same
chemical composition as starch, is more or less indigestible,
and is only of use to give bulk to the food. The ash is com-
posed of the mineral matters, and is principally represented
by phosphates, and as such goes to form the small quantity
of these found in milk, and of use in the animal system for
the building up of the bony frame. Common salt is a
mineral substance of vast importance for the health of all
animals, as about half of the solids of the blood are com-
posed of this, and cows require about four ounces daily,
which must either be given in their food, or by allowing
them access to lumps of rock salt about the pastures.

It has been found in practice that the nitrogenous and the
no n- nitrogenous elements of food must bear a certain propor-
tion to one another for healthy and economical feeciiDg, and
in the case of milch cows this ratio is one of albuminoids to
five of nitrogeuous matters for winter feed, but that grass
has a ratio of one to three, the difference being due to the
fact that a larger amount of heat producers is needed in the
cold season than in summer. This is further borne out in
practice, when we find that the rations used and found to be
suitable, work out to the figures of this proportion.

Two pounds of albuminoids will keep a cow living, such as
we find in twenty-five pounds of hay; but for milkiDg, some
five or sis pounds are necessary, and cake would require to
be added on. The manurial value, and also the market
value of purchased goods, must be taken into account, as
these may have a great influence on the general success or
economy of the system. In summer there is nothing which
can beat good grass, and inferior pasture may be improved
by giving a pound or two of cotton-cake daily to each animal.
Meals and foods of that nature ought to be given in the shape
of warm mashes, as there is nothing which so helps to keep
up the flow of milk as warm food in winter.

Some cows respond more readily to good food than others,
and those which do not increase according to the standard of
feeding adopted ought to be weeded out and sent to the
butcher's.

Washy foods, such as brewers' grains, yield a very large
flow of milk, but it will be low in solids, and the animals will
very soon wear out. Even turnips or other roots are objec-
tionable; their feeding value is not high, while there is great
danger of their giving a bad flavor to the produce. Again,
roots are a very expensive crop to grow, and it is to be hoped
that ensilage will take their place, and that very soon. This
latter promises to be one of the most valuable substances for
winter feed yet produced, as there is almost universal testi-
mony in its favor, both the quantity and quality of the
milk being improved by its use when properly made.

Although we can increase the total solids by good food, we
can not increase any one ingredient of the milk without also
increasing them all. The ratio of ingredients remains the
same, any difference being due more to breed and individu-
ality. Exercise develops the caseine, as on poor land, while
rest (as when the animals are tied up) is conducive to forma-
tion of butter-fats.

We have no definite rules for dieting cows, as experiments
have not yet been conducted to such an extent in this as in
other departments. The British Dairy Farmers' Association,
at the instance of Lord Yernon, are about to carry out inves-
tigations under this head, and we may look for important
results before long. In practice we should give only as much
food as an animal will easily clean up; more will be wasted,
and less will not give the cow justice.

There is nothing which can beat beans and oats (as meal)
for either quantity or quality of milk, but cotton-cake, if
given in any but sparing quantities, is liable to give a bad
flavor to produce, while it induces a plethoric state of body
which often ends in milk fever and death at parturition,
though there is no doubt of its influence ou both quantity
and quality of milk.

As I consider good butter half made when the milk is
brought into the dairy-room, I will say a few words in regard
to feed. Cows should drink pure water only. High ground
and tame pastures are preferable to low ground and wild
grass. Many kinds of weeds impart their flavor to the milk.
Exclude the cows from weeds. "Strippers" do not make
first-class butter. It lacks the nutty flavor and aroma so
much liked by lovers of good butter. Hence always have a
good proportion of fresh milch cows in the herd. This pays,
too; because winter batter can be made just as cheaply as
miner, provided the cow has a warm stable and suitable
ed, and winter butter brings a much higher price. In win-
>r the cow should have a good proportion of succulent food.
!angels: carrots and parsnips are excellent, but rutabagas
the hay, cut cornstalks, clover or corustock ensilage, corn
eal, oat meal, pea meal, barley meal and bran, also oil meal
limited quantities, are all good feed for milch cows. — Prai-
Farmer,

Cows that have constant access to salt will not eat more
than they need. Where only fed it occasionally, there is
danger of the stronger ones getting too much and the weaker
ones too little, when they are salted in the pasture. It is
better to keep salt where they can lick it at will. Rock-salt,
in large lumps, for them to lick is preferable.

No breed of hogs can be expected to do well if they do not
have propei care and feed, summer and winter. In winter
they must have warm quarters, in summer cool ones, with
a chance to take a bath, not in mud, but in water, to cool
themselves.

It is reported that during the week ending February 27th,
there were 411 pigs attacked with swine plague in EDgland,
353 were killed, 77 died, and 92 recovered.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS

Season of 1886.

STBINWAY.

Three-year-old Record, 2:25 1-3.

Bay horse, hind anVIes white, I5J$ hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by UoLR.G.Stoner, Paiis, Ky. „*.*.„. JO,-«

Sceinwav, by strathmore, t-iOS), sire of santa Clans, record2:ii3i ;
Tucker. 2;"i9;.;audlTinaIl,withrecoTdsbelow2:30.

First dam. Abbess, by Albion, sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he bv
Halcorn.he bv Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

- ■■ addaw,b-v Marshal :Sey, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third rlam. bv Bertrand.a sonof Sir Archy.

solo recor.i at four vears old 2:2SJ<. Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Stemway. Col. btoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown k Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wisner,
Rvsdyk Stock Farm. Prescot, Canada, prizes Solo very high as a brood-
mare and also her produce, bteinway has only-!, lrvrng foals ontofall
classes of mares: only four of them, so far as we can learn, hay*1
been worked for speedat all, and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With bis natural speed, and from a sire o£ speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you K™
how can Steinwav fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares.
$75 for the season, or §100 to insure.

i breeders

CLOVIS.

Black horse, l«,S hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 18S2.

BY STTJLTAN.
Record2;2f, sire of Rnby,2:19\\Sweetheart,2:22^,Eva, 2:23^, Kismet
three-vear-old,2:25J Stamboul,2:26K, Alcazar, two-year-oW12;29M.

First dam, by Thorudale, record 2:22K, sire of Edwin Thome. 2:16tf,

Second^dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record. 2-22, bv Rvsdyk's Hambletonian.
Third dam, bv Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.
Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, sonct imp.

Tho^naale by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2 :14.
First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:1*,

cToavis'has°size,srvle and finish, and with age will make a fast and
eanie horse He can speed a 2:30 gait.andhe being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of steed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? V, e
consider him a horse of great promise. Terms, £75 for the season, or
5100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled ISSl.near fore and near hiDd legs white. Bred by Col.
B. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136',

Sire of Egalite. three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont four-year-old, 2:2SW.

SlS°dran?."-"-oodlord3aml,rino, 2:21* sire of Abbotetold.2:l».

and Fancoast.2:21i", he the sire of Patron. thjee-yeM-old staUion 2:19S.

Second dam l.v Alexander's Abdallah, sire of liolnsrnith Jlaid 2:11.

Kosalind.2:2r4."Thoriiedale.2:22}.:.andthesireofthe dams of Jerome

ETh!irdda'm. byKooert'Bruce. he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, by Mucble John, he by sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, bv "Trumpetor, he by stambonl Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul. _

Egbert bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10). .

Firet dim, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,

2:|°e'c:or,doamfliissii:cCloud,the dam of Lord Xelson, three-year-old

staUIon,2:26, by Rjsdjk's Hambletonian UO).
Third dam. bv Utter Horse, son of Hoyta i Comet.
Fourth dam. Virgo. bv Roes Abdallah Chief-
Fifth dam, Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.
Sixth dam, bv Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.
Seventh dam. bv Duroc, sou o£ imp. Diomed.
Cook's Hambletonian represents tbe most successful youiiK trotters

out last season, ISS5. Patron, three year-old stallion, recoro -.1,3*.

Enanlet 219. Lord kelson, three.year-old stallion, record 2:26. This

young horVeiiastv,-o fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina

and speed The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms NO,

for the season, or 37a to insure.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACE, 17 HANDS HlANDGH,
weighs 1,1(0 lbs.; ii well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large flowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a hrst-claes
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:4U without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in tbe State.
This seems like a larae assertion, but facta are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, IV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the coantry
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is lareer and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than anv other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 bands and weigh
over 1. 100 pounds even from small mares.

ad. — His colts are strong boned, fine styled, good dispositioned, and ail
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.
Pedigree.
Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr.. by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, he by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse .Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was tbe dam of Lady BLancbard
with record of 2:26^, private trial 2:18, and Bloomfleld Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
to call at my place, where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling £-nd two year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in. 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from $75 to 8100 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of bis solts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of $30 for tie season. Choicest pasture at $4.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

FKED W. LOEBER. St. Helena,
Or call at Vineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MBNLO.

W

CKESCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1881, height lo.l;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATHMOBE,

Sire of Tucker, 2:19^. „,-„_ o .<■«

First dam. bv Almont, sire of Fanny W ltherspoon, -:163s.
Second dam; bv Brignoli,2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:2J.S,

^blrd'd^iS'bv Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse. _
Fourth dam. by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp Diomed.
Almont, by Alexander's AbcUlIah, sire of Goldsmith Maul. 2:14.
First dam.bv Mambrino Chief . sire of L^dy Thorne, _:ls;:.
Second dam. by Pilot, Jr.. sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Efe-

^Brignoli, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino. ,2:21 %.

First dam "bv Woodford, sire of the dam of W edgewood, 2:19.

Second dam| by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.
REMARKS:

This voung horse has three colts, andall show speed, size, finish and
Btvle Hi« breeding is roval. and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Itratbmore. Spartan, bis" full brother, Col. R. G. *toner says can beat
!£? CbandoB, 2d6, a four-year-old is by Stratb.nore 6rst da m by
Almont. Almont inarms have produced Catehfly.J 2:18m, Mc.Mahon
2-13K. and Diiranfro, 2:23. Crescoin his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotti" iic t-'ait he is rapid and nervy. Hls actlon 1D knee and stifle sur-
Sses^hat of either Strathmore or Almont. Terms, &10 for the season.

mHE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
L will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, and
enriine An mist 1st 1886,at tne Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills pavable invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
proving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Hambletonian can be returned
free the next season, that is. where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by tbe Cook Farm, or the present owner,

SepasUiru:p ??per month. Extra care taken of mares and colts, but no
liability for accidents orescapes. Mares sent in cart- of McCleverty A
Noblett.RlBbion Stable. Oakland; S. J. Bennett. Martinez, or D. S.
Sinalley'B Stable, Hay wards.will immediately be forwarded to the Farm.
Address Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley.

took Farm, Danville.

ELL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms S75 the season, dne at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, \h\ hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetryand magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules: second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middle ton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale'by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie RusseU by Boston; third dam Maria KusseU
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah ; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily wbn the third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2 :2lA-.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. DWYEB. San Jose.

Rancho Del Paso.

SEASON OF 1886.

The Thoroughbred Stallions,

WARWICK,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Minnie Minor, by Lexington.

LONGFIBLD,

By Monarchist, dam Blue Gown, by Planet.

MILNBR,

By Imp. Leamington, dam Lexington Mare, by Lexington.
Season Coinineuclng Febrnary 5Ui and Einlini;

Jane l.illi. 1886.
TERMS FOB EITHER OF THE ABOVE STAIXIOSS,

$50 the Season.

Good care will be taken of mares during the season, at $10 per mont'
No responsibility assumed for escapes or accidents.

Address JOJhUi MACKElf, Superintendent.

Sacrament" V

286

gfte %xz£&zx awtt jgjnrctemsro.

May 1

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeoand Antevolo.

Brown colt, fouled May 3, 1P82; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

by klix th»m:i:k.

First dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond,
wecoiul dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie -cot and.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by nn|i Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by nun. trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, Bee Bruce b American Stud Book.
Anteroswill make the season of issii at the ranch of S. L Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Ual.; season to end the lathor June.

description.

interoBiaincolora rich Beal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hiud feet white. He is IV, hands high, and weinbert on lutli
of February \,<)i7)- pounds, lie is a colt of unmonse power, and yet so
Wiihlv finished as to sivo him the appe arance <-t a th.ironghbrea. He
eives promise of trotting :is fa^t as i-is eelebr.ileil brothers, ami nan it
noi been for an accident would have- already shown the laniily capacity .
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile m 41 sec
onds. The injury came from jumping a tenee and hurting his. stifle,
Which necessitated throwing him oiu of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed.
TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability , this "will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be. ul.tiined for so low a term.

Good pasture at§2 per month. The best care will betaken of mares,
but no responsibility lor escapes ami accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see- Breeder and
Sportsman of February 2ttu.

Address U. XV. MORRISON, Oakland, Cal. , r

C CARPENTER. Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino WilKes, bv George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam bv Major i\fono,son oi Pacific. 2il dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam. b\ Todlm liter's Mainnriuo bv Mambrino Chief,
2ddam by Pilot, jr. ueor'ge Wilkes" clam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson; by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteen hands three inches
iu height weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-nld he won second money at
(Stockton" hipping the winner out in 2 :W, has had no regular work since
being in the stud until bite in the season, but can show quarters any day
ln3i seconds, and bist Fall just alter being taken out ot the Stud trotted
the full mile iu 2:3 1. It will he seen that Alpheus represents fourjf
the greatest trotting sires, liarhbletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr. -„„„„. ,_ ,

George Wilkes has won upwards oi i.-ii.i.onu in ma eh races alone; has
a record of 2:22, an l has thirty-live representatives in the 2:30 list.
twenty-one with records of 2 2d or better, seven of 2;20 or better, and
four of 2:1a or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15 who trotted use of the best if not tiik best race in the world
last 'spring iu Pittsburg. Mamhrino Chief ha3 produced, among
many others, Ladv Thorn, record of 2:18 J^. Pilot, Jr., has produced
seven with rei'ords'below 2:311, and the dams of Maud S., Jay- Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in such performers and
producers aB George Wilkes and Electioneer. .

Alpheus willniake the season ot ISSfiat the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at $lu the season.

J P. F. GRIFFITH. Agent

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:19 1-2.

Abbots ford will make tlie season oi a 886 at tlie Oak.
land Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, bv Young Colum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief , son of Mamhrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford,
Bon of Kosciusko, by Sir Archy.

Mamhrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking iuto consideration his limited opportunities in (he stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts ami fillies sired by him at Woodburn.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
■wonderful campaign on the tnrf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21$. He has thirteen sous and daughters
that have trotted in '.2:30 or better— Abbotsford 2;J9£, Malice 2:194.
Manetta 2:19$, Mambrino Dudley 2:204. Convoy 2:22.'.," Magenta 2:244,
Manfred 2:25, Pancoaat 2:212 (sire of Patron, a-year-old record 2;19A),
Rachel 2:2b|, Inca2:27, Lady McPatridge 2:29, Dacia 2;29fc.Geo. A. Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2:14 . It is proper to draw a comparison between Harnbletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order todo It he got 1,830 foals out of selected mares.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:-<0 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six, Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 2:80 performers 1b within a fraction of one in seven iu
other words, Woodford Mambrino, mailing opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Harabletontarj

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, bv Harris"
Hambletonian, ton of Bishop's Qamblelonlon. Young Columbus, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis y:1.V.. \del aide 2:19$, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25. Valley Chief 2:25. Faustina 2:283
Phil She. idan, Jr. 2:2'Jj,Tom Malloy 2:80.

Terms,

Seventy-five dollars the Reason, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can he returned the following season
free of charge, if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES. AGENT,

Oakland Race Track, Oakland, Cul,

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION. SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GFORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred lyB J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhuuter's
Mambrino, son ol Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot. Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mainbrino eon of Mambrino Chief, bis dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac .

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1.2IJ0 pounds', combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, acd do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H , and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of -S2O0 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to S40i).

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

§40 for the season, or S25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does not argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DAVIDBKYSON. Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; wei'ht, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18>£, in fifth
heat. SiTPdby George Wilkes, record 2:22, with '12 in the 2:30 list.a
greater cumber tnan any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, bv Mambrino Pateben, ihe best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thorne. recostl2:16;.4 ; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Hunker, record 2:l'.i)4', by See ley's American Star; third dam the
Cant. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in Now York. Her breeding has nol been positively ascer-
tained, hm she was supposed to be an. inbred LWesseriger mare.

Terms, $290 the Beasou. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will he limited to twenty approved
mares besides tuv own,

LE GRAND.

Dark bay horse. 5 v ears old, 168f hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired bv
Almont, the great sire of trotte.s, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief ; second dam by Bidi Ramet, son of Virginian, he by Kir Archy,
son ot imp. Diomed; third dam the W'ickliffe mare, said to he by B ■ r-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallab, sire of Goldsmith .Maid, dam -Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino <'hi^f; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1884, with 2Mn the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that no less than 3S of his sons have sired winners i.f public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In theabsolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stalli'jn living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for l.e Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial toa successful race-horse. His colts all show well, andarevery
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, §75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Lc Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these Stallions arc exceptionally sure foul-getters.

Pasturage, $6 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place,

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will he cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

1VM. CORRITT.
San Maieo.or 2]S California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
IEY IMPORTED lDllCKAII.

First dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Third dam. Bouui la o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourtb dam, Reality, by sir Archy. See Uruee's American Stud B -ok.

Thr e Cheers will make the ensuing season. Imtn February 18th to
July 1st, at the i hikland Trottliig Park. Terms, $ in the season.

Pas I ii rage at $5 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there Is plenty ot grass n ml Wftter.

There is a One combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. Hlssin-, Hurrah, was three- quarters oi one Buino blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England, The union of New-
minster, Hay Middletmi and Cumiis hluutl with that of l'rlam, the

"Stout ' avtton," and Sir Archy. Is practically as good as can be, For the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted in. his success was

veri great; ami D6Xl in importance In high racing Innn is goofl Innks,

which Is eminently a characteristic oi the Hurrahs. The form of Three

Cheers Is nearly a inc. del. The oulj I -mil that Can he found is that he if

H bighors Short legs In this day. when I here le Blicll a teildoncj

to "leggbu'ss" ami llgh- limbs, this cause ir.-.-ly be oalled a fault He
has as mnch bone and tendon bb in a majority of horses oi 1.200 pounds,
and mnaeles in like proportion, with all of ibis power Ue is a florae of
the finest'ilnisb, his bead being especially beautiful. He bearn a strik-

\,v r<- ■' ■milium-.- In IteesWing, the dam o f N e « ml lister, ii nd still greater

to lier sire, Dr, Bvntaac, one ol the greatest Cup borBee of his day in
England There Is nearly d ct-rtalntj thai Three Cheers will get race-
horflCB of the highest cuvsa. and he also promise* to be a producer of

t r<> 1 1 In- speed. II is "laughter laidv Viva, her d.im Lady Amanda, when
sean-ely broken to harness, trotted a mile hi 8:40, which proves that she

has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Auteeols of great pro 111 ise.

TiioiiAs ,iom;s. Agent,
Oakland Trolling PurR.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
He is a trifle over 16 bands high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar
power, and taken in all is as finely shaped as any t rutting- bred stallion
I ever saw. His disposition is. nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever iB required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1881.

PERFORMANCES. .

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three year,
in 2:29JC, at four years in 2:1UW. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen nionthB old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when brstissued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in -1:52, and that so easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:f0,
and if any one should think differently I will wager 91, uOO that he can
trot in -I:o0, or better, on a fixed day between now, January Uth.and Feb-
ruary Tth, good day and track, or X will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of hiB brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horBe his relation
ship to Auteeo. 2:lti.W the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of ere at promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 11 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications «t being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tlie most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20,and as she was foaled inlfeTS, there is stroug likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

Firstdain, Columbine, by A. W Richmond.
Second dam Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third lam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee,
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. TAIRN SIMPSON.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

D

ARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
6, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
15 V ELE1TIOAEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourtb dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Reality, by Sir Archy. .

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, jy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam.bv imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, hyMiup. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 188C,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
S150 forthe season. Mares not proving with foal may he returned
next season, free of charge, pro-'ided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which be belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as Dearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:1GJ during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OF CRBB,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14. 1882; black, star on face, black legs: bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway. Alexis, 111. Dam, IM1; grand dam, Nannie; sire The
Maister(181G); sire, Merry Tom |530); elre, Market. The Maister (18161,
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by HoneBt Davie (3ti6), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The slreof dam, Merry Tom (536), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), (mare-served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, 520; single leap, $16,

TRUMPETTB.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black-without a white hair on him— foaled
iu May. 1879, and is llij hands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 2865, "vol. 3. Imported by J. 0. Morrison,
Pouliac, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and Is much
adnflred for MB hieb form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large In girth, well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs l.Ofii) pounds. He is well broke, and is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1880, S20; Single leap ?15.

All bills payable during the Benson. Mares kept in any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonablu rates, bnt no responsibility fores-
capes or accidents, For further particulars address.

I, DETVKK, President,

Santa Rosa, OaL,

1886

%\it ifrmlcr mxtX §yovtsmmi.

287

Wm, Baston, - -

Auctioneer

FOR SALE.

Easton's National Horse and
Oattle Exchange,

(MM1TED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,

CATALOGUES of the following Thoroughbred Sales
are ready for distribution or in course of preparation :

Tlie Entire Htirstbnuriie Stud of Race-
horses in Training ami Vearlings at the

Louisville Eace-Track, Louisville, Ky., May Utb, by
order of Mr. J.L. Harris, Proprietor of the Hurst-
bourne Stud Farm, Ky.

Tlie Rancocas l"ear)ings at Itancocas Farm,
Jobstown, N. J., on Monday, June 7th, by order of Mr.
Pierre Lorillard.

Also, Monday, June 7th next, at

Madison Square Garden, New

York City,

The Algeria Stud Yearlings, the property of

Hon. Wm. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa

Tlie Fairview Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. G. Reed, of Gallatin.Tenn. , Wednesday, June 9tb.

Tlie Keunesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn., Wednesday, June 9tb.

Tlie Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben, Kentucky,

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

The Speniitlirii't Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Yearlings, the property of Mr. W. B. Cheat-
ham, of Nashville, Tenn.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 30O head of the pick and
cream of all the thoioughbred yearlings bred in the
United States .

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses m these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending particulars asearly as possi-
ble to Wm. Easton, Pres't., Madison Square Garden,
New York- lmy2

A Setter puppy, the making of a first-class field dog.
Will be sold cheap on account of departure of owner.

Apply at any time after 10 o'clock a. si., at

Room \o. 14,
lmyl 1522 Polk St., City.

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern California Tor my
health, and having brought a few of my best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white stud
dog. COL. STUBBS, at the nominal fee of -915. Send
for circular of instructions if soon to desire his ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

MR. P. M('l£Oi»,
El C'ajoii, San Diego Co., Cal.

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENNEL,
Franklin, N. Y.) 17aptf

TO OWNERS OF

Trotting Horses.

The undersigned trainer and driver has leased the
premises lately occupied by the stock of E. H Mil-
ler Jr. Esq., at Sacramen'o, where he is prepared to
work horses for the public.

WILBER FIELD SMITH,
Twentieth St., bet. F and G Sts., Sacramento.

Marin County Kennels.

Dogs taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc., address

Dogs of my breaking won first money
in each stake ot the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. ALLKXDER.
Lower Lake. Lake Co., Cal.

i Lang

i Coham's Bang.
( Price's Vesta.

DON

(Vandevort's ) j f Garth's Drake.

I Peg •

I. i Sail. 12S6 E. K. C. S. B.

IN THE STUD. PEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

It T. Vaudevort,
Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rough-coated St. Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue,
m27,3mp South San Francisco.

PUBLIC SALE

Of High-Class

THOROUGHBREDS

Two-Year-OIds and Yearlings,
Property of John Sj Clark, Coldstream Stock

Farm, Lexington, Ky., at

Treacv and Wilson's Stable in Lexington,

Ky., Friday, May 7, 1SS6, at 12 m.

TWO-YEAE-OLDS.

1. Ezekiel, b c by Hindoo, dam Katie by imp.
Phaaton; 12 t dam (dam of Danger) by War Dance;
3d dam Mamie S. {dam of Farragut, Bengal and
Eva S.t by Mahomet, &c.

2. Gilpiu.bc by imp. King Ban, dam Gillyflower
(sister to Grinstead and dam of Fatinitza) by Gilroy:
2d dam Sister of Euric by imp. Sovereign; 3d dam
Levity (dam of Lever, Mildred and Legatee) by imp.
Trustee, &c.

Bob Kelly, ch c (brother to Ripple) by Lisbon,
dam Maggie Hunter by imp. Australian; 2d dam
Heads I Say. |dam of Hazard and Hester, latter the
dam of Springbok) by imp. Glencoe; 3d dam Heads
or Tails by Lottery, &c.

4. King-'tock, cb c by imp. King Ban, dam imp.
Lady Stockwell (dam of Salara) by Enowsley, son of
Stockwell; 2d dam Bab at the Bowster (sister to Bal-
rownie) by Annandale; 3d dam Queen Mary (dam of
Blink Bonny and Boonie Scotland) by Gladiator, &c.

5 Lorist, b f by Longfellow, dam Bonnie Kate (dam
of Ordnance and Tirgie Hearne) by imp. Knight of St.
George; 2d dam Eagle by Zenith; 3d dam Eagletta by
Grey Eagle, &c.

YE ABLINGS.

6. Bay colt by Ten Broeck, dam imp. Queen Maud
by Macaroni. 2d dam Queen of the Vale (sister to
Dalesman) by King Tom.

1. Bay or brown colt by Longfellow, dam Indem-
nity by Tipperary. 2d dam War Over (dam of Owen
Bowlingl by War Dane*, &c.

8. Chestnut colt by Hindoo, dam imp. Lady Stock-
well (dam of Salara) by Knowsley, son of Stockwell,
&c.

9- Brown filly by Longfellow, dam Katie (dam of
Ezekiel) by imp. Phaaton, kc.

10. Chestnut filly by Macduff, dam Lenore by Pat
Malloy. 2d dam Lilia (dam of Lilly Duke, who is the
dam of Lizzie Dwyer, &c.) by imp. Yorkshire.

Purchasers of the two-year-olds will only be re>
quired to assume either the western or eastern
engagements, and not both unless desired, to he
declared to auctioneer at time of purchase. The two-
year-olds are now being carefully handled by an
efficient trainer— Mr. John G. McFadden — and are a
promising lot. The yearlings are of high quality.

The sale will be without reserve or by bid. Terms
cash.

For catalogues containing engagements and full
pe_digrees address JNO. S Clark.

ijock Box 130, Lexington, Ky.

Notice.

Hebbert H. Bbown, M.P.
Nugent W. Bbown,

Geo. H, Holmes,
I C. Bbcce Lowe.

TRADIXG A8

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

and Properly

Horse, Cattle,
Salesmen,

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Vmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies: or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
for California firms.

References kindly permiiled to J, B. Haggin. Kt q
and Major Ratbbone of San Francisco

BROUN KKOS. A CO..

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

• KILL.IP & CO.,

LIFE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCT10NEERS,
116 Montgomei-j Street, San Francisco

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tlie Slate.

Counties of

REFERENCES.

Hon*. C. Green,
Sacramento.

I. y . HA KGENT, ESQ.,

Sargents.

Hox. L. J. Rose,
Los Angeles.

Hon. J. D. Caeh,

Salinas.

Hon. John Boggs.

Colusa.

Hon. a. Walk .th,
.Nevada.

HOLSTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK II. BURKE,
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SHOE/THORN

-OB.—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices"

-APPll' TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN - FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES. .

Ashniont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tlie Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

-From Herd of—

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. ARIEL IATBEOP, Room 6B. C.P.R.R.
Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

VOLUNTEER

PASTURAGE.

$3 MENLO PARK. $3

Beat climate. Good feed. Spring and creek water.
Freight per horse -91 .60. Special paddocks fur urood-
! mares when desired. Good fences, but no liability
I assumed for accidents or escapes.

Apply to Fit INK H. Bl'RKE,
Of lladison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S. F

I

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Jerseys of both sexes for sale, Postoffice address, I
Bftn Francisco, Cal,

W

ANTED.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN wba

ke #B to £4iidav i_-;i..-ilj-at their
i.rraaii. No canvassing. A'idrc;j

wiitt stamp, Crown 21%. Co,, ffli Viae St., Cio'ti, Q,

J. B. Haggix, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted tlie
important auction sales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million of
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of everv description
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer ot prom-
inence upon the .Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with us for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

K.IK.LJP A CO. 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Array, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22. 1S70).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc., can have advice aud prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and$l.

Send for Buzard's Worm Powdrrs for
horses, aud Iii» Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will send a package
by mail for 31.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary vol -
j^lege. Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary

Renidenc"

nflrmary. 3J 1

Bflfl Hownrrt St., Rrxr

Natomn

Frfinrioro.

and having the adjusting slides or
l for the purpose herelr

Secured by letters Patent, July Vth. 1882.
Having thus described n.y invention, what I claim

as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the frout having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved Minds F, secured to such extensions, ana
a? shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D, blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described,

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the checks

Sieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
and H. connecting tin; branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and hav:
buckles, substantially as an
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ai d pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands U and H, and the l ear band I and tlie
throat-latch or lash connected with tho blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, duing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same etu-et on the action follows as
Is induced by toe-weights. This is especially tbecase
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the Aiiee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. HcKEKKOK.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Ennniiig, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

3St Third St.. San Francisco.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. C. 9. HALEY, Sec'y.

JtSTSeod for circular. Ti^i

Thoroughbred. Berkshire Pig

I have now on hand, and offer for sale atreasoi
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak Grove. San M l
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two
months old, bred from the best strains of Pn_
stock, which I import yearlj from England
APPlyto Wm. 4/oruiit.

818 California St.
8»B Fioni;r-

288

*^ht jprjeete awxl j^pxrrtsttratt.

May 1

Southern Pacific Go.

(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)

raliiN leave, and are due to arrive at

Nan Francisco.

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Delta, Redding and Portland
.Galtvia Martinez...

... .lone via Livermore

Knight's Landing...

Livermore and Hlei

Liver more i

Martinez...

Milton...

I Motive, Deming, \ Express..
I El Paso and Hast. "

| Emigrant

. NHesand Hay wards

. tOgden and i Express

, ( East I Emigrant

. Red Bluff via Marysville

... Sacramento, via Benicia

" via Livermore.

■* via Benicia

■■ via Bunicia

...Sacramento Kiver Steamers.
...S;m JoBe

..Stockton via Livermore.,

" via Martinez

'• via Martinez

..Tulare and Fresno

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From San Francisco l>aily.

TO EAST OAKL,ANi)-"6:00— *K:30— 7:00— 7:30— o:)0-
8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00-10:30— 11: DO— 11:30-1 J :0J-li;30
—1 :00— 1 :30— 2 :00— 2:30-3 :00 — 3 :30 — 4 :00 — 4 ;30 - 5 :00
— 5:30 — 6:00 — 6:30 — 7:00— 6:00— 9:00— 10;00 — 11:00 —
•12:00.

TO FRUIT VALE— *6:00— "6:30 — *7:00— "7:30 — *8:00-
•8:30— *3;30— *4;00— *1:30- -*B:QQ— "5:30— »6:00 — *fj:30-
9:00.

TO FRUIT VALE (vli. Alainedal— •9:30— 6:30— $11:00
— *12:00.

TO ALAJaEDA— "6:00— *6:30-7:00— *7:30-8;00 — *8:30 —
9:00— 9:30— 10;00— 110:30-11:00— $11:30-12:00— }12 :30-
1:00—11:30—2:00—3:00—3:30—4:00 — 4:30 — 5:00—5:30-
6 :00— 6:30— 7 :00— 8:00-9 :0u— 10 :00— 11 :U0— *12:00.

TO BERKELEY— «6:00— •6:30— 7:00— *7:3Q— o:iW— *8:30
—9:00— 19:30— 10:00— $10:30— 11 :00-t 11:30 — 12:00-1:00
— 2-00— 3:00 — 4:00 — 4:30— 5:00— 5:30— 6:00— 6:30— 7:00-
8:00—9 :00— 10 :00— 11 :00— *12:00.

TO WEST BERKELEY -*6:00-'6:30-7:JO -*7:JQ-
$8:00— •8:30—9:00— 10:00— 11:00— $1:00— 2:0') -« 4- J
—*4:3O-5:O0— "5:30-6:00 -•6:30—7:00.

FAIRLAWN
STOCK FARM.

Announcement for Fall

27 Brood-Mares

1885.

Young

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
l lownsend .street, between Third and Fourth Streets)

Commencing Oct. 18, 1885.

and 170 Head of
Trotters.
AT PRIVATE SALE

To Nan Francisco I daily.

?ROM FRUIT VALE-*6:'i>— •i:53--7:23— *.:oj -- "£
^:53— ^:23— *10:21-*1:23— *4:=i3-*5:23-*b:53-*fi:'.3-
•6:53—7:25-9:50.

FROM FKUIT VALE (via Alameda) — •a. 16 - * :l?-
$R:15-$4:15— *3:15.

FROM Ea>1'OAKLAND-*5:30- *S:00- 6:30- .0
7:30— 8;ui* -8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— ll:0ii 11 :>'0
12:00—12:30—1:00—1:30-2:00—2:30—3:00—3:30- 01 •
4:30—5:00 -5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 7:57 — 8:57- 5" ■-
10:57-

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND-7 minute later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— *&:22— '5:52 — '6:22 — 6:52 ■ *7;U -
7:52— •8:22—8:52—9:22-9:52 — $10:22— 10:52 — $11 :2a-
11 :52— $12 :22— 12:52-$ 1 :22— 1 :52— 2:52— 3 :22-3 :52 —4 :22
—4:52— 5:22— 5:52— 8:22-6:52-7:52— S: 53— 9:52-10:52.

FROM BERKELEY— •5:15-,5:45— •ti:la— 6:15— *7 :1 >—
7:45— »8:15- 8 :45-$9: 15-9:45— $10:15— 10:45 — $11:15-
11:45—12:45 — 1:45 — 2:45 — 3:45—4:15—4:45—5:15 — 5:45
—6:15—6:45-7:45—8:45—9:45—10:45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY— *5:45— ♦6:15-6:45— *7:15
— 7:45— 8:45- $9:15— 9:45— 10:4.5— $12:45 — 1:45 — 2:15-
3:45 — 4:15 — *5:15-5:45— *6:15— 6:45— *7:15.

OFFERED

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment tbat re
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the uumber of Brood-mores at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5. and. up to the last of January,
1886. All lb' mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stalliuns, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were b:ed to in ISSo, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly- brrd mares iu foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ABE OFFEKEli FOB SALE AT FAIRLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiriDg fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIKST-CIASS. SiAXDARD-HRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTT"R 0"N"R P"RTf!T*l PTiAMIsstrictlv adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
-L-L-L-LJ vilJJ 1 111VJJJ J. JJxX_J priCeof every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
\he descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

III:)!! \\
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Menlo Park.

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Principal Way Stations. 1 | 3;36 p

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*3:30p' \ .Salinas and Monterey. \\ 6:08 1?

- Hollister and Tree Finos.

1 Watsonville,

j Capitolai

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statin

fi:0fl p

a— Morning. p.— Afternoon.

*Simri;ivs excepted. tSundays only ' Sportsmen's train )

Standard Time furnished by Randolph .1 Co . S, F.

Bxaue ccvmntcctions are made with the 10:40 a.m.

Train, e\.-e(»t Peseadem stages vie san Mateo and

Redwoo" whi.Ti e.mnect with 8:30 a.m. Train.

Spkcial iluiiNi -tkipTickkts, at reduced rates— to
Monterey. Aptos. Sonuel and Santa Cruz; also, to
Paralso and Paso Robhs Springs.

excursion irtKEis.

Sold Sunday Morning; good

or Sundays i
For Saturday,

Sunday and
Monday

(REEK ROUTE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO-*7:15-9:15— 11:15— 1:1-

3:15—5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •6:15-3:15— 10:15— 12:15 — 2:15-

4:15.

•Sundays excepted.

JSundayB only

Standard Time furnished by Randolph a C«. -^ (•'.

4. IS. TOWNE.
Gen. Manager.

T. 91. «J1>OI>M W

Hen. Pa3=. A Ttk A ■

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Slock on tlie Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER

IN

HARNESS and SADDLERY.

AGENT FOR
Fennell's Cynthxaxa Horse Booxs.

J. H. Fehton's Chicago Specialties

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Gombault's Caustic Bals.

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It is tbe only target
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We challenge anyone to
produce its equal in flight
scoring qualities, cheap-
ness, and all other points
necessary to a perlect
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Our Target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
used, and at 15 ccmis each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
(m?-qiistrle* cent per shot.

o

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR.

OLABROTTGH & GOLCHER,

330 and 632 Montgomery St., S. F.

Round Trip

from San
Franc'sco to

' I f'>r return same day.
( Sold Saturday and Scnda vonly;
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Tickkt Offices.— Passenger Depot. Townsend
street, Valencia-street station, and Is'o. 613 Market
street, Grand Tfotel.
A. C. BASSETT, h, r. rrjDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass, k Tkt. Agt.

SOLE AGENTS '

FOR

PACIFIC COAST.

FORJ3ALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

ENQUIRE OF

1IIIMIY WALSH,

Sup't Ruunlng Horse Sep .
F»lo Alio Stook *'arin

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of (ield Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGAEETTES.

EEGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
purity and excellence. Only the purest rice paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. U FIRST PRIZE MEDALS.

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PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHESTER, N. Y.

FINE FISHING TACKLE

Direct Importation of English

Hooks, Snells, Flies, etc.
American Rods, Reels, and Line,

LARGE ASSORTMENT
LOW PRICES.

AT

Send for New Catalogue.

E. T. ALLEN, 416 Market St., San Francisco.

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION*
of its line fori eiicliiiif,' with speed and comfort the
best "'laces in the State for

.Sea Bathing, Shooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LKAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Sniumer and Winter Resort ot the
Pacific t'oast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
tn the vicinity of Monterey, and the beBt of shooting
may l-e had in season.

THE BA Y OF MONTEREY

Is finted for the extent and variety of flsh which
abound in its waters, notab'.y Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports*
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ARE UNSURPASSED,
havine a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure whjte
Baud for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
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variety Notably

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and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains daily
at San Mateo lor tlmse well-known Retreats, PCR In.
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about sAN BRUNO and McMA-
MON'S for RIFLE PBACTICK,

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special Inducements to tie lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

1 bo entitled to
FREE TRANSPORTATION OF TflKl R DOGS
when carried In Baggage Cars and put In charge oi
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
toiaaue CilECKS fur all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

BSfln order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while in transit, it is necesearv that they bo provided
with COLL Alt AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge, g tins taken apart
and securely packed in wood ox leather cases may he
taken in Passenger carB.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, Townsend

to these well-knowD

*. O. BASSETT,
Sqperlu'endeut,

H. R. JUDAH,

Aflflt.PftM. BmlTkt, Agt,

^■1

Vol. VIII. No. 39.
No. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

Entries to the Summer Races of the Bay Dis-
trict Association.

The races offered by the Bay District Association, to be ran
on the Bay District course, iu this city, on the 8th, 12th and
loth of the present month, have filled fairly, but not as IaTgely
as was expected. The nominations are plentiful enough,
however, to insure some good contests, and make good bet-
tiDg races. Below are the entries that were made in the
stakes and parses that closed on the 3d instant, with the
Secretary, Mr. W. H. Hinchman:

FIRST DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 8TH.

1. A sweepstakes for two-year-old fillies; S20 each, $10
forfeit, $200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to second
horse. Winners at the Blood Horse or Sacramento Spring
Meetings to carry 5 pounds extra. Half a mile.

M. F. Tarpey's ch f Not Idle by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.
W. M. Murry's b f Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.

2. Purse ©250; $50 to second horse; entrance free.
Three-year-old maidens allowed 5 pounds; four-year-old and
upwards 10 pounds. Five-furlong heats.

W. Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.

Jas. Foster's b m Amy B., 6, by Ballot Box, dam Lula Biggs.

Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jon, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything.

Tom Jones' b h Gen. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam by Lodi.

F. Depoister's blk f Black Maria, 3, by Major Whitesides, dam
Molly Stockton.

James Muse's gr g Stoneman, 6, by Kirby Smith, dam Hun-
key Dory.

Tom Hazlett's ch g Joe Chamberlain, 5, by Eifieman, dam by
Norfolk.

3. Sweepstakes for three-year-olds; $25 each, $10 forfeit,
$200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to second horse;
third to save stake. Winners of any three-year-old sweep-
stakes this year to carry 7 pounds extra; maidens allowed 3
pounds. One mile and an eighth.

Wm. Boots' b f Leda by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.
Kelly & Lynch's b m Moonlight by Thad Stevens, dam Twilight.
L. H. Todhunter's ch c Monte Cristo by King Alfonso, dam
Galianthus.

4. Selling purse $200; entrance free. Horses entered not
to be sold to carry 5 pounds extra; horses to be sold for
$1,200 to carry rule weight; for $1,000 to be allowed 5 pounds,
and two pounds for each $100 less than $1,000 down to $400.
Winner to be sold at auction, any surplus to be divided — 60
per cent, to second and 40 per cent, to third horse. Seven-
eighths of a mile.

Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything;
not to be sold.

J. E. Nebecker's ch g Bertie E. by Joe Hooker, dam Handy;
not to be sold.

J. C. Simpson's b c Eathbone, 2, by imp. Young Prince, dam
Lady Amanda; not to be sold.

T. Hazlett's b g Panama, a, by Shannon, dam Abbie W.,
SI, 000.

W. M. Murry's b f, 3, by Norfolk, dam Tillie C; $1,000.

D. McCarty's s g Billy Johnson, a, by Glenelg, dam Plane-
tarium; $400.

SECOND DAY, TETESDAY, MAY llTH.

5. Purse, $250; entrance free. Horses not having won a
race at the time of entrance, if three years old, allowed 5
pounds; if four years old and upwards, 10 pounds; winners
of the five furlongs heat race to carry 5 pounds extra. Three-
fourths of a mile heats.

Tom Jones' b h Gen. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam by Lodi.

Wm. Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.
• J. E. Nebecker's ch g Bertie E., a, by Joe Hooker, dam
Mandy.

James Foster's b m Amy B., 6, by Ballot Box, dam Lula
Eiggs.

Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything.

L. H. Todhunter's ch c Monte Cristo, 3, by King Alfonso,
dam Galianthus.

T. Hazlett's s g Joe Chamberlain, 5, by Eifieman, dam by
Norfolk.

D. McCarty's s g Billy Johnson, a, by Glenelg, dam Plan-
etarium.

6. Sweepstakes for two-year-old colts and fillies; $25 each;
$10 forfeit," $200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to
second horse, and third to save stake. Winners of any two-
year-old race at the Blood Horse or Sacramento meetings to
carry 5 pounds extra; twice, 7 pounds. One half a mile.

A. A. Wentworth's ch c C. H. Todd by Joe Hooker, dam

Rosa B.
J. C. Simpson's b c Eathbone by imp. Young Prince, dam

Lady Amanda. ,

M. F. Tarpey's ch f Not Idle by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

W. M. Murry's ch c Voltiguer by Bullion, dam Jessamine

Porter.
W. M. Murry's b f Leap Year by Norfolf, dam Lady Jane,

7. Handicap Sweepstakes, for three-year-olds and upwards;
$20 entrance, $10 declaration, $250 added; $50 and 50 per
cent, of entrance money to second horse; third horse to save
stakes. One mile and one-sixteenth. Weights are to be
announced on Monday, May 10th, at 5 p. M.

W. Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.
Kelly & Lynch's b f Moonlight, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam Twi-
light.

8. Selling purse $200; entrance free. Conditions are the
same as race No. 4 of the first day. One mile.

James Foster's b m Amy B ., 6, by Ballot Box, dam Lula Eiggs;

$1,000.
Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything;

not to be sold.
J. C. Simpson's b c Eathbone, 2, by imp. Young Prince, dam

Lady Amanda; not to be sold.
F. Depoister's blk f Black Maria, 3, by Major Whitesides,

dam Mollie Stockton; $1,500.
L. H. Todhunter's ch c Monte Cristo, 3, by King Alfonso,

dam Galianthus; not to be sold.
T. Hazlett's bg Panama, a, by Shannon, dam Abbie W.;

$1,000.
W. M. Murry's b f, 3, by Norfolk, dam Tillie C; $1,000.

THIRD DAY, SATURDAY, MAY 15TH.

9. Sweepstakes, for all ages; $20 each for starters, $150
added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to go to second horse.
Heats of 600 yards.

James Muse's gr g Stoneman, 6, by Kirby Smith, dam Hunkey

Dory.
Bozeman & Blasengame's ch h Confidence, a, by Walnut

Balls, dam Delph.
Monroe Johnson's br g Bonnie B., a, by Bois d'arc, dam the

dam of Eed Oak.
J. E. Nebecker's rn g Ten Cents.
John Nolan's b h Sailor Boy.
J. C. Simpson's b c Eathbone, 2, by imp. Xbucj Prince, dam

lady Amanda.
J. H. Allen's ch m Nellie A.

10. Handicap Sweepstakes, for two-year-olds; $25 en-
trance, $10 declaration, $200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance
to second horse and third to save stake. Fne furlongs.
Weights are to be announced Thursday, May 13th, at 4 p. m.;
declarations Friday, May 14th, at 5 p. m.

A. A. Wentworth's ch c C. H. Todd by Joe Hooker, dam
EosaB.

J. C. Simpson's b c Eathbone by imp. Young Prince, dam
Lady Amanda.

M. F. Tarpey's ch f Not Idle by Wildidle, dam Bonanza.

F. Depoister's ch e Jim Duffy by Joe Hooker, dam by Wild-
idle.

11. Sweepstakes for three-year-olds; $25 entrance, $10
forfeit, $200 added; 50 per cent, of entrance money to second
horse, and third to save stakes. Horses having started and
not having won any three-year-old race this j'ear allowed 7
pounds; winner this year of any three-year-old race penal-
ized 3 pounds. One mile.

Kelly & Lynch's b f Moonlight by Thad Stevens, dam Twi-
light.

W. Boot's b f Leda by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.

L. H. Todhunter's ch c Monte Cristo by King Alfonso, dam
Galianthus.

12. Handicap Sweepstakes, for all ages; $25 entrance,
$10 declaration, $300 added; $50 and 50 per cent, of the
entrance money to the second horse, and third horse to save
stake. One mile and a quarter. Weights to be announced
Thursday, May 13th, at 4 P. m.; declarations on Friday,
May 14th, at 5 P. M.

W. Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy.
Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything.
Kellv & Lynch's b f Moonlight, 3, by Thad Stevens, dam

Twilight.
Tom Jones' b h Gen. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam by Lodi.

The last race is a Consolation Purse of $125, with entrance
free. The entries to this race will not close until the after-
noon of the race. It is a dash of seven furlongs.

The Due de Castries who, week before last, won the French
Derby and Grand Prix of 1883 and 18S4 with Ironton aDd
Little Duck, died last month. The dead turfmanhad 20 sub-
scriptions for this year's Grand Prix.
»■

Mr. James Sheridan will be the starter at the Latonia
club's spring meeting.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph.

Nworb, Lodi.

Please to give the breeding and performances of Eeavis1
Blackbird and Singleterry's Signal?

Answer. — Eeavis' Blackbird, black horse, foaled 1866, bred
by A. C. Smith, Jackson county, Iowa, by Simpson's Black-
bird, son of Camden; dam by Captain Lightfoot; second dam
Doll by Kentucky Eclipse. His winning performances are:
Clinton, Iowa, July 2, 1868, $275, won from Molly Buckner
and Buckskin, over a short track, taking second, third and
Bixth heats. Time, 2:36}, 2:36|, 2:38, 2:38£, 2:35, 2:34. On
July 4th won at two miles from Honest Abe in 5:13, 5:16$.
At the same place on August 8th, he beat Stephen A. Douglass
two miles, taking the second and third heats. Time, 5:10,
5:12, 5:13. On August 19th, at Bloomington, Illinois, won
mile-heat race from Maggie May and Brown Kitty, in 2:50,
2:43, 2:39, 2:37. Kitty won the first heat, but was distanced
in the second. Won at same place, August 22d, from Maggie
May and Ethan Allen, in 2:381, 2:38£, 2:39|. Oct. 16, 1869,
Mr. Montgomery Btarted him at Glenwood, Iowa, and wonin
2:50, 2:51. At Sacramento, Cal., Sept. 12, 1870, James L.
Eoff won with him, defeating Alexander 1, 2, Venture 3, 4,
(6dis.)F. F. Low (5 r. o.) Time, 2:34|, 2:36}, 2:35f, 2:39,
2:37, 2:41, 2:42. Sept. 18, 1871, John Boggs started him, and
defeated Ajax (3 dr.), Hiram Woodruff (1 dis.,) Copperhead
(1 dis.) Time, 2:2S, 2:32£, 2:54$. Dan Dennison defeated
Ella Lewis (2 dis.) Marv Davis (2 dis.), George Treat
(2 dis.). at Sacramento, Sept. 22, 1874, in 2:27, 2:22. The
last heat is his record. Harvest Queen beat Blackbird (4th
heat), McMann (2d heat), Mayfly, Eegulator (5 dis.), Lady
Dooley (won 3d heat and dis. 5th heat), California Dexter (5
dis.). Time, 2:34}, 2:36£, 2:35f, 2:35}, 2:33}, 2:354. Joe
Hooker, at Davenport, Iowa, Sept. 9, 1866, distanced him in
the fourth heat after Blackbrid had won the first and second
heats. Time, 2:39, 2:37}, 2:37, 2:38, 2:40, 2:40, 2:42. Short
track. Mary Davis beat him at Sacramento, Sept. 10, 1S74,
together with Ella Lewis and Vaughn. Blackbird won the
second and fourth heats. Time, 2:26}, 2:27f, 2:27$, 2:25J,
2:27i. Sam Pnrdy at Sacramento, Sept. 25, 1874, defeated
Occident 1, 2, and Blackbird, in 2:21, 2:24}, 2:25, 2:28, 2:28}.

Signal, bay horse, foaled 1S50, by Bunday's Eob Eoy, son
of Bennett's Eob Eoy, a horse apparently well-bred, pedigree
not traced; dam a mare that was purchased in Chicago, by
Mr. Walker, breeder and pedigree unknown. Bred by Mr.
W.A.Walker, Eacine, Wis., nassed through the hands of
Mr. Seth P. Phelps, Eacine, Wis., Apolos Hastings, Geneva,
Wis., to Mr. Singleterry, San Francisco, Cal. He died about
1875. Signal was a trotter of some speed. Can not find any
record of his ever trotting a race.

S. J. H.S., Oakland.

What is the pedigree of Ulster Chief?

Answer. — Ulster Chief is by Eysdyk's Hambletonian, dam
Lady Ulster by Mambrino Messenger, "Dnnkin Horse," out
of a mare which was claimed to be of Messenger descent.
Mambrino Messenger was by Mambrino Paymaster, a son of
Mambrino by Messenger; first dam Lady Messenger by
Coffin's Messenger, dam a daughter of Childer, son of KhoU

Khan.

E. C. E., Arbuckle, Cal.

Please give me the pedigree and record of the stallion
Bucephalus.

Answer. — Bucephalus was by Vermont Black Hawk, dam
Mary Taylor by Bolivar, said to be thoroughbred; second
dam by old Abdallah.

Keep, Healdsburg, Cal.

Chester, who is quite thoroughly accepted, gives Ariel's
time, to harness, as 3:5540}, and Spangle's time, to wagon,

3:58:04.

♦

Royal Hampton.

Eeferring to the race for the City and Suburban, the Sport'
tng Life sayB: That Eoyal Hampton must be one of the
gamest of the game is evidenced by his state when he pulled
up, and walked, or rather hobbled, back to the inclosure. It
was plain that his off fore leg was "gone," while he was also
lame on the hind leg, upon which he wore a bandage. The
horse's supreme effort under such difficulties is among the
most notable incidents in the history of great races. Be i.
too, understood that the mishap, according to his ri
opinion, occurred so far back as Tattenham Corner! The
heart which brought the horse through is all the more
admired. Truly there is "something in breeding,"
detractors say what they may, either in man, horse,
oat, cow, Bheep or pig.

290

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May 8

Dates for 1886.

Echoes of the Week.

CALIFOR2CIA FALL CIRCUIT.

i Oakland. Cat Aug. 30 to Sept. i

I Marvsvillft. Cal... Aug. 31 to Sept. 4

L Sacramento, Cal Sept. 9 to 18

[ Stockton, Cal Sept. 21 to 25

i Salinas, Cal Sept. 2* to Oct. 3

i Reno.Nev Oct. i to 9

San Franci sco, Cal Aug. 7 to H

Santa Cruz, Cal Aug. 10 to 14

San Jose. Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Santa Rosa, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Petaluma, Cal Aug. 23 to 28

Cbico, Cal Aug. 24 to 2

Glenbrook Park Aug. 24 to 28

EASTERN — RUNNING .

- Coney Island June 10 to 30

Brighton Beach May 1 to

Memphis May 3 to &

Lexington May a to 12

Washington May 6 to 14

Rockaway May 8 to 26

Louisville May 14 to 25

Baltimore ^Iay 18 to 21

Denver May 22 to 29

Jerome Park May 25 to June 8

Latonia May 27 to June 5

Pueblo June ' toS

Salt Lake June 14 and 15

Washington Park

Club, Chicago. .June 2G to Aug. 14
Monmouth Park.. July 3 to Aug- 24

Saratoga July 24 to Aug. 28

Coney Island Aug. 28 1o Sept. 21

Rockaway Sept. 22 to 24

Jerome Park Sept. 25 to Oct. 16

Latonia Oct. 1 to 16

Baltimore, Oct. 19 to 23

St. Louis!.... "....' ■."•June 5 to liJ! Washington Oct 26 to 2y

EASTERN — TROTTLNG .

Pataskala, O Aug. 24 to 27

Albany, N. Y Aug. 24 to 27

Clark County Fair,

Gentlemen's Driving

Park, Pbiladelphi May 4 to 7

Suffolk Park May 11 to U

Gentlemen's Driving

Park, Philadelphia. .May IS to 21

Point Breeze Park May 1 8 to 21

Belmont Park May 25 to 2b

Shoolcraf t. Mich May 26 to 2b

Elmira, N. T. , (Maple

Avenue Park) June 1 to S

Halstead's Driving Park.

Baltimore June 1 to 4

Providence, R. I June 1 to 4

Alleghany, Pa June 1 to 4

Oxford, Pa June 2 to 4

Ceutreviile, Mich June 2 to 4

Pottstown.Pa June 2 to 4

North Hudson Driving

Park June 2 to 5

Binghampton, N. Y .. JuneStolO

Freeport, 111 June 8 to 11

Mystic Park June 8 to U

Poughkeepsie, N. Y June 8 to II

Ewingville, N.J June 9 and lb

Union City, Mich June 9 to 11

Dayton, O June 15 to 1»

Albany, X. T June 15 to 18

Mineola, L. I June 16 and 17

Quincy, Mich June lli to 18

Goshen, N. Y June 21 to 24

Kingston, N. Y June 22 to 21

Omaha. Neb. (N.H.B A.) July 2 and 3
Pittsburg Driving ^ark. . July 5 to 9

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 2b

Cleveland.O July 27 to 30

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30

Cartbage, 0 Aug. 3 to 6

Jamestown. O Aug. 3 to 5

Hillsboro. 0 Aug. 3 to 5

Ottawa, IU Aug. 3 to 9

Jolliet.IU Aug 10 tola

Chillicotbe, O Aug. 11 to IS

Bocbeater, N. Y Aug. 12 to 15

Streator, 111 Aug. 17 to 20

TJtica, N. Y Aug. 17 to 2C

Ottumwa.Ia Aug. 17 to 21

S^bino, O Aug. 23 to 2i

Helena. Mont Aug. 23 to 28

Waterloo, N. Y.

(C. "W. N. Y. B. A.).. .Aug. 24 to 2<

Springfield, O Aug. 24 to 28

Latonia, £y Aug. 24 to 28

Columbus, 0 Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Oscaloosa, la Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Rockville, 111 Aug 31 to Sept. 3

Des Moines, la Sept. 3 to 10

Lawrence, Kan, Sept. 5 to 11

Chicago, III Sept. 6 to 10

Wheeling, W. Va Sept. 6 to 11

Kalamazoo, Mich.

(M. T. H. B. A) Sept. 7 to 9

Rochester, N. Y.

(N. Y. S. T. H. B. A.). Sept. 7 to 9

Monmouth, Ag. So Sept. 7 to 3

Belvidere, 111 Sept. 7 to 10

Wilmington, 0 Sept. 7 to 10

Toledo, O Sept. 7 to 11

Lincoln.Neb Sept. Hi to 17

Kalamazoo, Mich Sept. 13 to 17

Detroit, Mich Sept. 13 to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Ind Sept. 14 to 17

Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Cleveland, 0 Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park Sept. 14 to 17

Poughkeepeie, N. Y.. .Sept. 14 to 17
Grand Rapids, Mich . . Sept. 20 to 24

South Bend, Ind Sept. 20 to 25

Mineoia, L. I Sept. 21 to 24

Reading, Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Elkborn, Miss Sept. 21 to 24

Lebanon. 0 Sept. 21 to 24

Dayton, O Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Waukegan, 111 Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. SBpt. 27 to Oct. 2

Pottsto.vn, Pa Sept.28to30

Oentreville, Mich. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oxford, Pa Sept. 29 to Oct 1

■it. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 9

Pittsburg, Pa. (P. B. A.) Oct. 6 and 7

Mount Holly, N.J Oct. 11 to 19

Frederick. Md Oct. 12 to 15

Greenfield, 0 Oct. 13 to 15

Bloomsborg, Pa Oct. 13 to 16

Trottine Stock Sold.

The sale of high-bred trotting horses, the property of Mr.
L. J. Hose, tbe recent owner of Sultan, announced to be held
at the Bay District track on Saturday last, was not very suc-
cessful. Owing to the lack of fair prices being offered, all of
the colts on the catalogue were not sold. There were ten
head catalogued, and all by Sultan. Many of them showed
considerable ability to trot. After the sale of Mr. Rose's
stock, several horses, the prope.ty of private individuals,
were offered, but the entire sale was very quiet as to heavy
bidding. Those sold were:

PROPERTY OF MR. L. J. ROSE.

Bay gelding, foaled 1SS3, by Sultan, dam Souvenir
by The Moor; second dam Lulu Jackson by Jack
Malone; D. Perry §1,100

Bay gelding, foaled 1883, by Sultan, dam the Ralston
mare by Turk; and bay geldiDg by Sultan, dam
by The Moor; sold as a span; Frank Meyer 600

Gray gelding, foaled 1SS4, by Sultan, dam Naiad by
The Moor; second dam Bellvue Maid by Peck's
Ilol; A. A. Went worth 385

Black tilly, foaled 18S3, by Sultan, dam Katydid by

Fireman ; P. Brandow 210

Bay gelding, foaled 1SS4, by Sultan, dam Ruth by
Tbe Moor; second dam Madam Thompson by
Werner's Trustee; D.Perry 190

THE PROPERTY OF OTHER GENTLEMEN.

W. S. Lyle, gray stallion by Roach's American Star;

James McCord 670

Egyptian, bay colt, foaled 1SS2, by Echo, dam Lady

Owen by Owen Dale; H. C. Semple 315

Bay mare to D . McCarty 250

Total $4, 120

The seven head of Sultan's averaged $412 each; a total of

The Nevada Fair.

A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of
Directors of tbe State Agricultural Society was held in Reno
yesterday afternoon. President Stevenson presiding, and
Directors Lougley, Powning, White and Leete beiug present.
The premium lists and racing programme for this year's fair
were made up and ordered sent to the printer. The new
catalogue has been specially arranged with a view to accom-
modate all interests experience has taught should be encour-
aged. The premiums have been increased, and many new
articles provided for. The speed programme gives plenty of
sport, and gives home horses a chance on their own account,
and at the same time invites the fastest nags on the coast or
in the country to come to Reno this fall. The running,
pacing and ;rotting purses are liberal, and will attract good
stock. Four valuable prizes will be given for the ladies' tour-
nament on Wednesday and Friday. This year tbere will be
two Indian pony races — on Tuesday and Friday, and all the
Shacknasty Jims and Winnemucca Johns in the State are
expected to contest. On Thursday a novelty in the shape of
a sheep shearing match has been added, and will prove one
of tbe most attractive features of the week. A purse of $150
is offered for a competitive drill between the military com-
panies, and arrangements will hereafter be made for a shoot-
ing tonrnament. The Directors intend to make the fair this
year the best ever held in this State.— Reno Journal.

The Oregon State Board of Agriculture has added to its fall
.i-.tniMimma • «mBe of $1,000 for a four-year-old trot.

The Bay District Association has announced a summer
race meeting of three days' duration, to commence on Satur-
day, May 8th, and continue on the following Wednesday and
Saturday. At the present writing it appears as though the
meeting was wrongly named, as, instead of the weather having
the appearance of summer it looks like winter. ItiBto be
hoped, however, that the association will be able to have its
meeting without encountering a rain storm, such as the
Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association had during its spring
meeting last month. The Bay District Association announces
thirteen events on its programme, four races each on the first
and second days, and live on the third day. The programme
is so arranged that all classes of racers will have an opportu-
nity to contest for some of the money. A race of 600 yards
and repeat is offered, and it will undoubtedly have a number
of starters. The other races announced are at various dis-
tances, from half a mile to one mile and a half. So as to
secure good contests in all of the races, several of the stake
events have penalties and allowances, thereby giving a non-
winner more of an even chance with a winner. Several sell-
ing races are also offered, and in these events the owners of
tbe horses will have an opportunity ot handicapping their
own horses. While none of the California horses that will
meet their engagements in the east will appear at this meeting,
there are enough of the home talent to insure a first-class
meeting.

Three race meetings within one month, and in the spring
season, is something uncommon on this Coast, and is strong
proof of the increase in public interest in racing affairs. A
few years ago to secure a raee meeting on this Coast, except
during the fall fair season, was sure to meet with a failure.
Since the inauguration of the Blood Horse Association, how-
ever, if I may use a recent expression, "racing has gone up,"
and now three meetings may be held in the spring and, good
racing had at all of them. •

The eastern race meetings are now in full blast, and by the
amount of money that the Californians have sent on from
this Coast to be placed on their home horses, a lively inter-
est will be manifested in eastern racing affairs on this Coast
throughout the coming summer season. At Mr. Henry
Schwartz' Turf Exchange on Summer street, in this city, bet-
ting is done every day on the eastern races. Mr. Schwartz
has perfected arrangements whereby he receives the list of
all entries and starters to stake and purse events at all of the
leading meetings. As soon as he receives the list he places
the names of the horses on the boards with the odds offered
on each. Directly after the race is run the finish is tele-
graphed to the Exchange, and the result placed on the board.
Considerable money has been placed on the books at this
place, and as the season advances, and some of the large stakes
are becoming near at hand, the money to be played becomes a
trifle larger. The establishment of Schwartz' Turf Exchange
has given the turfmen in this city an excellent opportunity to
place their money each day on the eastern races, and at fair
odds.

The attention of the horsemen is at present centered in the
meetings in the south-west, but ere the present month is far
advanced the meetings in the west and east will be receiving
a great amount of attention, especially those at which the Cal-
ifornia stables have engagements. The Memphis meeting
opened on Monday last and continued during the entire
week. On the opening day two California colts (Porter Ashe
and Tom Hood) faced the "flag, and each ran second in their
respective races. They showed excellent, form, and unless
some unforeseen accident occurs they will be heard of quite
favorably before many meetings are recorded. His race on
Monday was Ashe's first start, but Tom Hood had been to the
post on a couple of occasions at the New Orleans meeting,
and each time with success.

The Lexington spring meeting opened on Wednesday, the
5th inst., and will continue until the 12th instant. The
Haggin stable has several engagements in the stakes at this
meeting, and it is possible that they will meet some of them.

The first meeting in the east will be that of the National
Joekej Club at Washington, D. C. This meeting opened on
the 6th instant, and will continue until the 14th. The Rock-
away Steeple-chase Association will hold its spring meeting,
commencing on the Sfch instant, and continuing until the 26th
instant.

Since tbe first publication of the odds offered by Mr.
Richard Roche on the Eclipse Stakes, one mile and u half, to
be run at the St. Louis spring meeting, California money has
been very plentiful. The odds were 50 to 1 on John A., who
carries 122 pounds, but it was not long ere the announcement
was made that the books on John A. were full. Money from
this Coast was also very plentiful to be placed on Baldwin's
Lucky B. in the same stake. Before the first odds on the son
of Rutherford and Maggie Emerson were ten days old, they
dropped from 75 to 30 to 1. Evidently, the sporting men on
this Coast were not slow to pass an opinion upon Lucky B.'s
race with Volante and Garland at the recent Blood Horse
meeting. The big bay horse will have to carry 123 pounds
in this race. Some money is being placed on Alta in this
race, but it is slowly. His price has lengthened from 15 to 25
to 1. The latest prices quoted in this race will be found in
another part of this paper.

Before another issue of the Breeder and Sportsman is
published the great Kentucky Derby for 1SS6 will have been
a thing of the past, and the spring meeting of the Louisville
Jockey Club for 18S6 will have had an opening. The first
day of the meeting is Friday, May 14th, and there are four
races to be decided, including the Louisville Ladies' Stakes,
for two-year-old fillies, five furlongs, with 61 entries; and the
Kentucky Derby, for three-year-olds, one mile and a half,
with 107 entries. Ic is probable that there will be ten or more
starters in both of these races, and among them will be sev-
eral California colts from the racing stables of Messrs. J. B.
Haggin and E. J. Baldwin. There has, so far, not been any
bettiug on the two-year-old race, but in the Derby the betting
has been going on for the past few months, and the Califor-
nians are at very short odds, especially Ban Fox, Ben Ali and
Silver Cloud. As to the doings of the Haggin stable, there
are a variety of minors afloat, and especially about Ban Fox,
the crack two-year-old of 1SS5. The oastern papers, of late,
have had him broken down, not going to start for tbe Derby,
etc., but the neople on this coast, and since Ban Fox accom-
panied the stable eastward, are prone to believe that Ban Fox
will not 6tart in the Derby, but will in the Suburban. This
belief is greatly strengthened on account of the very close
manner in which all the news concerning this particular
horse is keDt. On the same day as the above two stakes will
be decided, two purse races for all ages, one a dash of one
mile and a quarter and the other heats of one mile, with
maiden allowances, will be run.

Among the passengers that left for the east on Friday even-
ing last, was Mr. Thomas Delaney, the owner of Modesto,

and recent owner of Ned Cook and Chatelaine. Mr. Delaney
has left his colt in Mr. R. P. Ashe's stable, and he will be
raced through the eastern circuit in Mr. Ashe's colors. This
is Mr. Delaney's first trip to the east since he left that place
for California about twelve years ago. He was then an exer-
cising boy. California has been his home for so many years,
it is not altogether likely that Mr. Delaney will remain away
from here very long.

The Denver, Pueblo and Salt Lake Circuit will open at
Denver on the 22d instant, continuing for six days. There
are ninteen races to be decided, six trotting and pacing and
thirteen running races. Quite a number of California stables
have signified their intention of attending the races, and
among lhem is the racing stable of Messrs. Kelly & Lynch,
and the stab'.e of trotters and pacers owned by Mr. S. C.
Tryon. There is about $20,000 in purses and stakes offered
at all of the places.

Fred Ross, who rode Depoister's EdelweisB in the Resaca
Stakes at the recent spring meeting in this city, left last week
for Denver. He is under an engagement to ride for one of
the leading stables that will attend the races through the Col-
orado and Utah Circuit.

Mr. W. L. Pritchard, the owner of Leinster, Tibbie Dunbar,
Ada A. and many other highly bred thoroughbreds, is again
entering strongly into the list of breeders of thoroughbreds
in this State. From 1877 to 1SS2 Mr. Pritchard was one of
the main supporters of the running turf on this Coast, and
there were but a few of the large races run at the principal
meetings in this St;ite but what did not have a representative
of the Pritchard stable. His blue and red were very often to
the front, and when Lena Dunbar was in her prime she was
as much feared by the horsemen on this Coast as Freeland
and Miss Woodford are at the present time in the east. As
the years rolled by Mr. Pritchard's name dropped out of the
racing on this Coast, and it has not been seen for two or
three years until at the recent spring meeting of the Capital
Turf Club at Sacramento. Last week Mr. Pritchard pur-
chased the old Governor Latham place situated about four
miles south-east of Sacramento, and containing 97 acres. The
price paid was $14,500. This place is said to be one of the
nicest and best improved farms near the Capital City. It is
Mr. Pritchard's intention to remove all of his stock to this
place, and erect a half-mile or a three-quarter-mile track.
There is an excellent place to build either track. At the head
of his stnd is Leinster, foaled 1S67, by imp. Australian, dam
Luileme by Lexington.

Mr. Pritchard recently sent to his trainer, Mr. William
McCormick, at Agricultural Park, Sacramento, six head of
fine-looking yearlings. He proposes to enter these colts in
the stakes for 1SS7 that will close on the 1st of August and
thereabouts. The colts include a chestnut colt by Leinster,
dam Tibbie Dunbar by imp. Bonnie Scotland. This is one of
the best-looking colts of the entire lot, and he greatly resem-
bles his famous sister Lena Dunbar in color, shape and size.
Another one that attracts considerable attention is a full
brother to Patsy Duffy by Leinster, dam Ada A. by Asteroid.
This colt resembles Duffy more than he does the others of
the family, as he has that slim neck aud long, round body,
instead of the heavy and full body of FraDk Rhoads. Mr.
McCormick has a two-year-uld sister to this colt, that looks
much like Rhoads in general appearance. This filly has
shown a great turn of speed, but as she is not engaged any-
where nothing much is being done with her. Some of the
others in the stable are Lizzie Dunbar, 5 years, by Bazaar,
dam Tibbie Dunbar; bay colt, yearling, by Jim Gannon (by
Leinster — Minerva) dam Lizzie P.: chestnut colt by Jim
Brown, dam Avail.

The Alta base ball club of Sacramento, a club named after
Mr. R. P. Ashe's horse Alta by Norfolk, dam Ballinette, is
second on the list for the championship pennant on this
Coast. This is its second seasoD, and, as at present consti-
tuted, the club is stronger than ever before.

Messrs. Garland or Goldsmith will start eastward with their
horse Beaconsfield about the middle of the month. They
will ship him to Chicago, and will prepare him for some of his
late engagements, as owing to his recent accident and sick-
ness he cannot be fitted for his spring engagements. The
horse is now receiving moderate work at the Sacramento
track, and is looking well. Where he received his injury at
the depot, in thi6 city last winter, there is a large, callous
lump, but it will probably not interfere any with his racing.
There have been some overtures made to the firm for the
horse's engagements in the east, but Messrs. Garland & Gold-
smith prefer lo race their own horse, although they are not
averse to selling their entire interest. Amity,

Betting on the Bnelish Events.

The latest odds quoted on the English Derby, to be run on
the 26th instant, are as follows: 1150 to 200 Ormonde (winner
of 2,000 Guineas), 550 to 100 Minting, 100 to 15 Saraband,
100 to 1 Aughrim, 50 to 1 Godolphin, 7 to 1 The Bard, 20 to
1 White Friar, 20 10 1 Murdoch, 20 to 1 Gay Hermit, 66 to 1
Lovelace.

The latest odds on the Eclipse Stakes, one mile and a
quarter, to be decided on Friday, July 23d, are: 450 to 100
St. Gatien, 450 to 100 Bendigo.

Another Close Call.

Mr. James Stinson, the young man who nearly lost his life
at the Raucho del Paso farm a few weeks ago, when the
racers of Mr. Haggin's eastern stable were beiug taken east-
ward, is now progressing nicely. He had another close call
for his life a few days ago. Some men were blasting a stump
on the ranch, and after a blast had exploded he went to the
spot to see what the effect had been, when a piece of wood,
weighing about 15 pounds, which had been hurled high in
the air, fell directly in front of him, just grazing the rim of
his hat.

Harry Rose Scores Another Bracket.

Clifton, N. J., April 22d.— Purse $150, of which 550 tothe second; sex
allowances. Three-quarters of a mile.
D Nagle'scb g Harry Rose, 5, by Ruthcrford,[dani Ailcen Oge. 107

lbs 1

W. Jenning's Miller, 4, 107 lbs 3

K. J. Gammon "t. Pal I'aly, 4, 110 lbs 3

Time. 1:19.
Harry Rose was the favorite and won a good race by a neck.

The $50 match horse-race, that took place at Gait, Sacra-
mento county, on Wednesday, the2Sth ult., between Martin's
Finnegan, of lone, and McKinstry's Captain Jack, of Gait,
one-quarter of a mile and repeat, was won by Finnegan in
two straight heats. Barton's Coyote, of Deer Creek, defeated
Captain Jack in 300 yards race for 520 a side.

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Death of M«xey Cobb, the Champion Trotting
Stallion.

An Associated Press dispatch from Philadelphia, under date
of May 3d, gives the following news, which is rather startling
-information, to the trotting world, as it was not known that
Cobb was sick:

Philadelphia, May 3d. — Masey Cobb, the champion trotting
stallion, died this afternoon of inflammation of the bowels, at
Belmont Driving Park. He was owned by Isadore Cohnfield,
of Xew York, and arrived only yesterday.

Masey Cobb was a bay horse, foaled in 1S75, by Happy
Medium, dam Lady Jenkins (bred by Henry Cole,
Cairo, Greene county, N. Y.) by Black Jack (also called
Prince Nebo) son of Long Island Black Hawk. Cobb was
bred by Harrison Kobbins, Philadelphia, Pa., and by him
to Edward Pyle, of Nebraska. After being in that far
western country for several years, he was purchased by
Isadore Cohnfield, his owner at the time of his death.
The following is told of Cobb's early career: ''After Edward
Pyle, the driver of Edward, was punished for his connection
with the Edwin Forrest job, at Utica, in 1S7S, he removed from
Philadelphia to Humboldt, Neb., taking with him a lot of
trotting colts, among them Masey Cobb. He there developed
his sDeed and brought him out as a sis-year-old, in the fall of
18S1? Masey started in eight races, and won seven of them
that season, closing it with a record of 2:30. During this
time he was sold to R. S. Maloney, Lincoln, Neb., for $2,500.
The following year he took part in three races, and won two,
taking second money in the third, but was not obliged to
lower his record. In the fall of this year Maloney sold him
to Mr. A. H. Swan, of Cheyenne, Wy., for §7,500, with
$2,500 additional if he showed 2:23. The day set for the trial
was veiy unfavorable. He was started too slow, but finished
very strong in 2:23.1- . He was then placed in James W. Page's
hands. It will be remembered that Page developed the speed
of Earns, and is a shrewd, practical horseman. He forsook
the turf to engage in the cattle business, in which Mr. Swan
is very largely interested, but, finding that he had another
Earus, returned to his first love, and brought Masey to New
York in the winter of 1SS2— S3." Mr. Cohnfield paid §15,000
for the horse in the spring of 1SS4. Soon after Page's arrival
in New York he located hi.s horse at Prospect Park. This
place had been used by the gallopers, and was reckoned on
as being about two seconds sluw fur trotters, yet this son of
Happy Medium trotted a trial mile over this track in 2:17=v.

Below are some of Cobb's winning performances as given
bv Chester;

"E. Pyle, Lincoln, Neb., Sept. 13, 1881, 3300. Defeated
Golden Rale, Mila C, Dester D., McMahon, Eobby Dunbar,
2:42, 2:38$, 2:39$.

Sept. 16, 1851, S300. Defeated Mila C, Yellow Jacket,
Dester D., Clara H., Eobby Dunbar. 2:43, 2:44, 2:43.

Hamburgh, la-. Sept. 21, 1SS1, $120. Defeated McMahon,
Little John, 2:46|, 2:44, 2:39.1.

Sept. 23, 1SS1, $125. Defeated McMahon, Farmer Boy,
2:4S, 2:46, 2:34*.

Eed Oak, Io"wa, Sept. 2S, 1SS1, 5120. Defeated Flora,
Contraband, 2:56*, 3:03}, 3:05}.

Sept. 29, 1881, $155. Defeated Luna, Trapeze, 2:49, 2:47},
2:48.

Sept. 30, 1SS1, $100. Defeated Major Edsall, Jr., Sunshine,
2:57i, 3:05], 2;42i.

E. S- Maloney, Jr., Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. S, 1SS2, 3400.
Defeated Teazer, Don Quixote, John A. Eawlins, Tom Kirk-
wood, 2:32, 2:30*. 2:30.

Omaha, Neb" Sept. 15, 1SS2, $375. Defeated Duster,
Eocky Mountain Tom, Dave's Mount, 2:35, 2:33, 2:3U.

E. Annan, Cleveland, O., July 31, 1SS3. $1,500. Defeated
George V. (won first heat), Alleghany Boy, Fclis, Maggie F.,
Brown Wilkes, Ladv Lear, Mattie H., Mambrino Clay, Tom
Cameron, Billy Bad* Eye, 2314, 2:2% 2:23, 2:2U.

J. W. Page, Buffalo, N. Y., August 7, 1883, $1,500.
Defeated Zoe B., George V., Kitty Patchen, Gen. Brock, Alle-
ghany Boy, Freestone, Breeze Medium, Nettie E. (drawn in
third heat), Lona Guffin (distanced in second heat), 2:21,
2:22, 2:20}-.

Hartford, Conn., Sept. 5, 1SS3, $1,000. Defeated George V.,
Breeze Medium. Lona Guffin, Modoc, Fides, 2:22, 2:23, 2:22',.
I. Cohnfield. Providence, E. I., Aug. 1, 1SS4. to beat 2:15}.
Time, 2:22, 2:15f.

Hartford, Conn., Aug. 28, to beat 2:15}. Time, 2:15.
Providence, B. I., Sept. 9tb, $1,000. Butterfly, Judge
Davis, Adelaide, Belle F., St. Albans (distanced in third heat),
Zoe B. (distanced in second heat), 2:20}, 2:17*, 2:16}.
Sept. 30th, $25, to beat 2:15. Time, 2:13}.
St. Louis, Mo., Oct. S, 1SS5, Stallion Parse, $2,500. De-
feated Bonnie McGregor, Epaulet (drawn in third heat), 2:255,
2:20}, 2:20*.

Daring his career he was defeated in only twelve races,
which shows that he was a very good trotter and a fast one,
as he met some of the best horses on the trotting turf.
The horses' that won races from him are: Colorado, George
V., Big Soap, Kentucky Wilkes, Lem, Phallas (2), Zoe B.,
Forest Patchen and Majolica.

His record of 2:13}, made at Providence, E. I., Sept. 30,
1SS4. is the fastest ever made by a stallion, beatiDg that of
Phallas, made at Providence, E. I., August 1, 1SS4, by one-
half a second.

Masey Cobb has, since Mr. Cohnfield has been his owner,
been in Mr. John Murphy's charge. This spring, however,
Mr. Cohnfield decided to let Mr. W. W. Bair, the former
trainer of Maud S., have the horse. Mr. Bair has his stable
at the Belmont Driving Park, Philadelphia, and it is very
likely that while the horse was being transferred from
Murphy's stable in New York, to Bair's headquarters in Phil-
adelphia, that he caught his fatal sickness.

A recent issue of the New York Spirit of tht Times says:
"Mr. Cohnfield says Masey Cobb and Neta Medium have
both arrived home from Kentucky, and are both feeling first
rate, and promise to show another team performance this
season, and probably a lower mark for aspiring horse owners
to shoot at." Below is a record of their double team perform-
. ances:

I. Cohnfield, Morrisiana, N. Y., Nov. 3, 18S4, $200, to beat
2:1S. Time, 2:17'.

Not. 7, 18S4, to beat 2:16}. Time, 2:1s.!.
Nov. 13, 18S4, $200. to beat 2:17;. Time, 2:15:.
Chicago, 111., Sept. 25, 1S85, $2,000. Defeated Adelaide
and Charley Hogan. Time, 2:21!, 2:1S].

The record made at Morrisiana, New York. Nov. 13, 1SS4, is
the fastest on record.

Maxey Cobb's death will be a great loss to the trotting in-
terests of America, as he was at the time of his death in the
prime of life, being only eleven years of age. During nearly
all of his years he has been on the turf and he has proved
himself to be a truly wonderful trotting stallion, both in sin-
gle and double harness. Owing to his time being greatly
taken up in the coarse of his preparation for fast trotting, he
. has done but little stud service and this is to be regretted,

Those few colts that he has sired have given great promise,
however. As will be seen by the notice above, taken from
the Kew York Spirit of the Times, he was, on his arrival from
Kentucky, in fine condition, and much was espected from
him this season.

Horse Show at Lexington, Ey.

The annual eshibition of stallions owned in Kentucky took
place at Benjamin Gratz'sPark, Lesingtou, April 12th, the fol-
lowing being the most prominent horses shown:

Trotters. — Black's Hambletonian oy Eysdyk's Hamble-
tonian — Kitt by Long Island Black Hawk; Stranger by Gen-
eral Washington — Goldsmith Maid; Sherman's Hamble-
tonian by Eysdyk's Hambletonian, dam by Seeley's American
Star; Harold Wilkes by George Wilkes— Carrie Clinch by
Harold; Jay Bird by George Wilkes, dam by Mambrino Star;
Young Jim by George Wilkes, dam the dam of Jim Irving;
Lumps, 2:21, by George Wilkes, dam by Pearsall; Country
Wilkes by George Wilkes, dam by Gill's Vermont; Hamble-
tonian Mambrino, 2:21}, by Curtis' Hambletonian — Topsy by
Alesander's Abdallah; Abdalbrino bv Woodford Mambrino —
Primrose by Alesander's Abdallah; Sultan, 2:24, by The
Moor — Sultana by Delmonico; Wilkes Boy, 2:24i, by George
Wilkes — Betsy Brown by Mambrino Patchen; Ellerslie
Wilkes by George Wilkes — Sileen by Mambrino Boy; Eobert
McGregor, 2:17£, by Major Edsall — Nancy Whitemau by
Seeley's American Star; Egbert by Eysdyk's Hambletonian —
Camptown by Messenger Doroe; Petoskey by George Wilkes
— Fannie Standard by Iron's Cadmus; Dictator Jr., by Dic-
tator, dam by Almont; Dictator by Eysdyk's Hambletonian
— Clara by Seeley's American Star; King Bene by Belmont —
Blandina by Mambrino Chief; Homer Jr., by Homer, dam by
Flying Cloud.

Thoroughbreds. — Silver Mine (imp.) by Silvio; Fonso by
King Alfonso— Weatherwitch by Weatherbit.

Carriage and Saddle Stallions. — Kentucky Chief Jr., by
Indian Chief, dam by Bellairie; King Eagle by Black Eagle,
dam by Garrett's Black William; Monte Cristo by Montrose,
dam by Garrett's Black William; Mark Diamond by Diamond
Denmark, dam by Garrett's Black William; Denmark King
by Cromwell, dam by John Dillard; Eed Squirrel by Black
Squirrel, dam by the Shanklin Horse; Eoyal George and
Prince Tom.

It is said that when the noted California stallion Sultan
made his appearance all eyes were centered upon him, and
he received a meritorious reception from the large attendance
of horsemen.

Death of Billings M. Richmond.

News was received in Sacramento, on the 3d instant, that
Mr. Billings M. Eichmond, a wealthy stock-raiser and a resi-
dent of Sacramento, was poisoned to death a few days previ-
ously atBieber, Lassen county. Mr. Richmond had, but a few
months ago, purchased a fine stock range in Lassen county,
and it was on business pertaining to that place that called
him away from home. Mr. Eichmond is well known by the
horsemen on this Coast, through his ownership of the bay
gelding Bay Frank (2:20) by Tornado. This horse was pur-
chased from the late H. Eldied, of Sacramento, for $10,000,
but he did not do anything remarkable after he changed
hands. While the property of Mr. Eichmond, Frank trotted
only one race and that was at the State Fair of 18S4, when
he and Albert W. were distanced by Yanderlynn in the free-
for-all race in 2:22, 2:21. There were only three starters.

Mr. Eichmond was a man about 50 years of age, and leaves
a wife and a large family of children. He had a large circle
of acquaintances, and was well liked by all.

The Record- Union says: "The news received in Sacramento
intimates that Mr. Eichmond had trouble with Stonebaker,
of whom he purchased his ranch, over the possession of a band
of cattle which the latter claimed that he did not transfer, while
Eichmond claimed he did, and, as Eichmond boarded with
Stonebaker, it is suspected that the latter administered the
poison. Judge S. S. Holl has left for Bieber with special
letters of administration upon the estate of the deceased, and
will fully investigate as to the cause of his death."

The Purchase of Marietta by Lexington.

The following story is related of the purchase of the noted
brood-mare Margretta by Lesington, dam Eleanor Margrave
by imp. Margrave. She was foaled in Kentucky in 1S56, and
was purchased on this Coast by Mr. Theo. Winters from Mr.
John Hall. Among her produce are Waterford, Bradley;
Roetford and Bonita. When Mr. Winters received the mare,
which was early in the turf history of this State, she was
brought to him with an old rope halter and a very ragged and
torn blanket. The price paid, however, was a good one,
being $4;000. Soon after she arrived at Mr. Winters' plaoe
she was taken into a stall and her halter and blanket taken
cff. The story goes that the boys who were employed by
Mr. Winters took the halter and blanket and tacked it high
overhead in the stall, and placarded it thus: "This is the
halter and blanket received from Mr. John Hall at the pur-
chase of Margretta. Price S4.000."

Challenge Accepted.

As mentioned a few days ago, there has been much discus-
sion lately as to the merits of the pacing horses Prince and
Nevada, growing out of the race which the latter won during the
Capital Turf Club's meeting, and a race for S500 a side was
talked of. The owner of Prince has espressed his willingness
to back his horse to that amount, and George Todhunter, son
of the owner of Nevada, has received a letter from A. L. Hinds,
who has that horse in training at Oakland, requesting him to
make a match under the following conditions: Three in five,
S500 a side, over the Bay District course, good day and track,
within the nest two or three weeks, Mr. Tryon, owner of
Prince, to drive against Mr. Hinds, who will handle Nevada.
—Record- Union, May Zd.

The Belle Meade Sale.

An analysis of the sale of the Belle Meade yearlings pro-
duces the following result. The forty-seven head aggregated
§38,635, an average of §823. The twenty-five colts realized
$20,310, an average of $S12, while the twenty-two fillies
brought a total S 18, 325 and averaged SS30. The five fillies
by imp. Great Tom made the highest average — 81,205. His
four colts averaged $740. Bramble's three fillies averaged
$1,10S, while his seven colts ran to $646. The nine colts by
Luke Blackburn averaged $970, and his three fillies $858.
Five colts by Enquirer averaged $820, and eleven fillies $582.
The stallion averages are: Great Tom, nine head, $997; Luke
Blackburn, twelve head, $942; Bramble, ten head, $785; and
Enquirer, sixteen head, $656.

The State Fair of 1885.

We are in receipt of a nicely bound copy of the transac-
tions of the California State Agricultural Society in 18S5.
The work was issued from the State printing office. In the
volume is an interesting article prepared by Sergeant James
A. Barwick, Observer Signal Service, U. S. A., and Meteor-
ologist to the State Board of Agriculture, on the meteorology
and climatology of the great vaileys and foothills of Califor-
nia for from fifteen to thirty sis years. There are also other
specially prepared papers on subjects pertaining to the general
welfare of the State in the volume, and on the whole it is a
very creditable work and one worth preserving.

A summary of the comparative statements of receipts and
disbursements in 1SS4 and 1885 makes the following excellent
showing.

RECEIPTS.

Loss in receipts 1885 compared with 1884 $2,109.20

DISBURSEMENTS.

Total expenses, buildings, etc., in 1884, exceed 1885 319,117.13

Total premiums of 1885 exceed 1884 32,144.99

Total races of 1885 exceed 1884 1,980. CO

$4,124.99

Total excess of expenditures of 1884 over 1885 $14,992,14

EACE ACCOUNT, 1885.

Amount paid in purses $16,535.00

Amount received and due by entrance fees 10,020.00

Net amount given trotters $6,515.00

Net amount given runners 4,315.00

Total amount expended $10,830.00

Park privileges and programmes (net) 9,442.85

yet cost of races $1,387.15

Mr. Charles Crocker's Accident.

The New York Spirit of the Times of April 24th says: On
Sunday evening last Mr. Charles Crocker, the millionaire,
President of the Southern Pacific Railroad, who resides at No.
4 West fifty-eight street, was driving a spirited bay gelding,
which he had recently purchased, down St. Nicholas Avenue.
He fell in with Mr. D. O. Mills, who challenged him for a
brush with his team. Mr. Crocker accepted, and away they
dashed, Mr. Mills beating him. They then returned again,
and again raced down the avenue at breakneck speed. As
they got to the car tsacks between One Hundred and Twenty-
fourth and One Hundred and Twenty-fifth streets, the wheel
of Mi. Crocker's wagon slid along the track and went over,
throwing him heavily to the ground, and the wagon passed
over him, and righting itself, the horse dashed away, finally
being brought to a standstill by running into a street car. An
ambulance happened to come along, and Mr. Crocker was
tenderly lifted into it and taken to the Manhattan Hospital,
accompanied by Mr. Mills. It was at first thought that Mr.
Crocker was fatally injured, but at last accounts his situation
has greatly improved, and he will be removed to his residence
as soon as espedient.

The horse was taken care of by Veterinary Surgeon R. W.
Finlay, who found that a large three-cornered piece of glass
had entered his forehead, which had to be removed in pieces,
and the bone pressed into shape again. He is also doing as
well as can be espected.

The Odds in the Eclipse Stakes.

Mr. Richard Roche. 714 Olive street, St. Louis, Mo., fur-
nishes the following odds on the Great Eclipse Stakes, to be
run under the auspices of the St. Louis Fair Horse Depart-
ment, at its June meeting. The race is a dash of one mile
and a half. All bets are play or pay.

Odds. Lb3,

25 Alta,4 US

20 Binnette, 5 117

40 Clay Pate, 4 US

10 Editor, 4 115

3Freeland, a 120

20 Freeman, 4 US

50 Gray Cloud,4 115

25 Hazarus, 4 115

25 Irish Pat, 4 US

Full John A., 5 122

lOKirkman, 3 101

Odds. Lbs.

75 Lucky B., a 123

2} Miss Woodford, 6 ... .118

S'Modesty, 5 117

20 Monogram, a 120

lOPontiac, 5 122

40 Philips., 5 122

25 Rapido, 4 115

20 Silver Cloud, 3 101

40 Troubadour, 4 US

40 W. R. Woodward, 5. . . 118
12 Volante.4 118

Another Imported Cleveland Bay.

The stock-raisers on this Coast are beginning to appreciate
the Cleveland Bays, and quite a number of those horses have
been imported to this State within the past few months. In
a recent issue of the Breeder an*d Sportsman mention was
made of the importation of two Cleveland Bays from Spring-
field, Illinois. " We have now, from Mr. J. Sovereign, of
Woodland, Yolo county, information of his importation of
Grover Cleveland, from* the stock farm of George E. Brown
& Co., Aurora, 111. Grover Cleveland is a standard, English-
bred Cleveland Bay, four years old, a pore dapple bay with
black points, and is registered in both the English and Amer-
ican Cleveland Bay stud books. He weighs 1,545 pounds,
and is 16.3 hands high. Grover Cleveland will make an
escellent addition to horse-raising interests of Yolo county.

Nutwood Colts For Sale.

Mr. W. A. Parkhurst, of San Jose, announces in this issue
of the Breeder a>~d Sportsman that he has for sale three of
the get of the great trotter and sire Nutwood. One of the lot
offered is a sis-year old mare with a colt by her side by
Almoone. As the Nutwood mares are in such great demand
by the breeders in this State, an escellent opportunity is
offered by Mr. Parkhurst. The two four-vear-olds have been
in training, and they give escellent promise. Bell Nutwood
has trotted trials in 2:40J and 2:39^ already this spring.

Oregon Races.

The Eastern Oregon Agricultural Association has an-
nounced the following programme of races, to take place at
Pendleton, commencing Jnly 1st.

1. Running; purse $50, for two-year-olds. Half a mile.

Trotting; purse $50; 3:00 class.

Running; purse $75. Three farlongs.

Trotting; purse $100; 2:40 class.

Running; purse $50, for named horses. Hi 1

Running; purse $100, for three-year-olds. One

Running; purse $100. Seven furlongs.

Running; purse 5100. Half a mile.

The dam of the Illinois stallion Bonnie McGregor,
bas been booked to Sultan this season.

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Sales of Thoroughbred Yearlings.

Considerable activity is now apparent in eastern horse
circles, both as to racing and the purchase of yearlings.
Most, if not all of the sales of thoroughbreds in Kentucky
and Tennessee, are held at this time when all of the spring
race meetings in those sections are in full blast, and the turf-
men from all parts of the country are in attendance. By
holding the sales at these times a good attendance of horse-
men is secnred, and liberal bidding had on all of the colts
offered. Buyers from all sections of the country are usually
present, and those from this section are not far scarce. The
Belle Meade sale was held on the 27th ult., and Messrs. .1. B.
Haggin and Theo. Winters were purchasers at the sale. Of
some of the late sales to be held a list was given in last week's
Breeder and Sportsman.

The Bruce, Woodard & Harbison combination sale of
110 head of one, two, three and four-year-old eolts and fillies
in training, brood-mares and stallions, will be held at Lex-
ington. Ky., on May Sth (to-dr,y) and May 10th. Catalogues
may be had at this office.

The nest sale, and one that is attracting considerable com-
ment among the horsemen on account of the highly-bred year-
lings offered, is the Runnymede, Dixiana and McGrathian
yearlings. These colts will be offered on Tuesday next, May
11th, at Lexington, Kentucky. There are 56 colts and fillies
on the catalogue, and they are by such noted sires as Billet,
King Ban, Onondaga, Felloweraft and Himyar. Catalogue of
the sale may be bad at this office.

Mr. D. Swigert's sale will next occupy the attention of the
buyers. The sale will be held on Wednesday, May 12th,
at 10 o'clock a. m.. on the Elmendorf farm, six miles from
Lexington, on the Maysville pike. Tbere are 58 colts and
fillies catalogued to be sold, and they are the get of
his stallions Virgil, Glenelg. Prince Charles and Lever. The
yearlings offered trace through the sires and dams pedigrees
to most of the famous and noted race-horses to be found in
the turf history. Catalogues may be had at this office.

Thursday morning next, May 13th, is the time set for
holding the great annual sale of Woodburn yearlings. This
sale will be held at the Woodburn farm, adjacent to Spring
Station, Woodford couuty, Kentucky, The Woodburn farm
is one of the oldest and best-known thoroughbred farms in
America, and from it have come some of the greatest racers
that ever set a foot upon the turf. The animals to be sold
are sired by King Alfonso, Falsetto, Pat Malloy, imp. Glen
Athol, Powhatan (brother to Parole), and Mortemer Among
the lot to be sold is a full brother to Foxhall, who achieved so
much fame in France and England in 1S81. There will most
likely be very lively bidding on this colt, and the others to
be sold will also sell well. There are 52 colts on the cata-
logue. By making application at this office copies of the
catalogue may be had.

Friday, May 14th, is Derby day in Kentucky, and it is a
holiday for the greater part of Louisville, in which city the
race will be run. On that day will be held at the Louisville
race-track the sale of the racing stable and the yearlings of the
Hurstbourne stock farm, the property of Mr. J. L. Harris.
The horses of the racing stable are now in training, and in
fine condition to meet their engagements. Catalogues of the
sale may be had at this office.

The Cleveland Bays.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — The two Cleveland Bay
stallions imported from Springfield, Illinois, to the Cook farm
by Mr. George A. Wiley, and from England to Springfield by
the Stricter Bros., arrived at the farm healthy and in good
order, and are doing well. They have served a few mares,
and will continue the season up to September 1st, at $30 per
mare. These two young stallions are tine lookers, and are
three years old this spring. The Clevelands are noted for
Bize, style and color, with the reputation for imparting to
their get beauty, finish and action far surpassing that of any
other family of large horses. They have the best of feet and
good legs. They are symmetrical in form, and are withal
very attractive horses.

Royal Studtey is a bay with black points, and is recorded in
Vol. I of the American Clevelund Bay Stud-book. He is 16.2
hands high, and weighs 1,400 pounds. He has a good, reso-
lute head set on a long neck. His shoulders do not mount
very high on the withers. He has a long, flowing mane and
good tail. He has great length, hips round and smooth,
and a capacious middle piece, with plenty of bone and sub-
stance. His action is big and high, and his disposition is of
the very best.

Baron Hilton, 5S4, is a bright bay with black points, and is
recorded in Vol. II of the English Cleveland Bay Stud-book.
He is 16.1 hands high, weighs 1,325 pounds, and has a good
mane and tail. He has a remarkable style and lofty carriage;
has a very fine head and ear; long neck; shoulders high on
withers and set well back; deep through the heart; breast wide;
deep ribbed; round bips; good quarters; and a set of the very
best feet and legs. He is a very compact-built horse, and his
action iB high and very rapid. His disposition is kind, and
he is considered a grand horse by all for long, rangy mares,
Yours very truly, Samdel Gamble.

Danville, Cal. May 3, 1386.

A Veteran Departed.

The death of George Higbie removed from earth one of the
best-known bursemen of the west. He was born in New
York in 1820. He came west as a yonng man, and made a
wide acquaintance while engaged in railroading. But it was
chiefly through his success with horses that his name became
as familiar as a household word. He settled in Cautou, 111.,
in 1877, and no man in that place was more loved by those
who knew him intimately, or more widely known. He was
among the tirst to see the great merit and value of Gov.
Sprague, and was for some two years the owner of that horse.
Mr. Higbie bought Gov. Sprague the winter before the colt
was two years old, for §1,500, and sold him when five years
old for S27.500. During Mr. Higbie's connection with the
Sprague farm, there were raised and sold from there, Kate
Sprague. Sprague Pilot, RoscoeConkling, and his full bruther
Dan Mace, etc. Flora Bell was sold for $22,500, and Little
Fred for 812.000. These were marvelous prices at the time
when the sales were made, and these sales gave Mr. Higbie a
high place among turfmen of business talent. He was always
a b g-bearted, broad-gauged man. His sympathies went out
towirdsall suffering, and his money went as freely where
merit and need came together. Those who enjoyed his
frienlship will remember him kindly while life lasts, and his
name will always be a landmark in the history of the trot-
ting turf. — Duiilon'a Spirit.

*

The mare Carrie Stewart by Virgil, out of Laxity, died re-
cently in. Canada.

No Over-Night Betting at Louisville.

Col. M. Lewis Clark, the President of the Louisville Jockey
Club, has thrown a bombshell into the ranks of city betting
men by the announcement that in the future the over-night
entries will not be made public until the morning of the race
day. No secret iB made of the reason for this aetion. Mr.
Clark considers that the pool-selling in the city at night not
only interferes with the attendance at the races, but that it
is au injury to thelessees of the pool privileges. The change
has made a deal of talk here, and the opinion is generally ex-
pressed that the rule cannot be made to work. The horse
owners are divided in opinion on the matter, but the major-
ity are opposed to it and do not hesitate to say that they will
determinedly oppose it in a manner which will be effective.

Mr. Jack Chinn, of Chinn & Morgan, is emphatic in his
opinion of Mr. Clark's move. He says: "I think that Colonel
Clark will make a big mistake if he does it. If I enter a
horse for a race I want to see the entries within an hour or
two, so I will know what chance my horse will have. As
soon as I see the entries I make up my mind at once what I
will do, and instead of keeping a horse from his feed and
water and fixing him for a race, when he is not to go, I tell
my boy and the restraint is relaxed. There is no use in a
man being on pins for twenty-four hours about his horse
when he might just as well not be. If Clark acts as I under-
stand he will, owners will be barred from backing their
horses. With the pool rooms selling all over the country, I
can back my horse without creating suspicion. I can tele-
graph New York, Washington, Pittsburgh, Covington and
elsewhere to each put a few hundred on for me, and very
readily get several thousand dollars up without changing the
odds. But if I should go to the track or pool room here and
offer to place $3,000, I couldn't get eveu money."

In regard to the matter, Colonel Clark says that several
horsemen have expressed approval of the move, and that the
club will act as it thinks best for its own interests, without
regard to that of the pool rooms. "It has always been," he
says, "the aim of the club to enhance the value of the thor-
oughbred interests of the south and west by reason of stakes
and purses, treating all fairly and justly. The liberal pat-
ronage and increased number of entries show that the coun-
try at large appreciates the efforts of the club, and, without
fear or favor, what is considered as enhancing racing and
breeding will be carried out. The entries will be given in
ample time to allow horsemen to judge as to the merits of
the horses and for declarations, and under certain conditions
will be given as usual; only those conditions will not be
dictated to the Jockey Club by those who subscribe nothing
toward the stakes and purses for which the horses compete."

The French 2,000 Gnineas.

The French 2,000 Guineas was run at the Paris Spring
Meeting, on April 26th, and had eleven starters. The condi-
tions of the race were as follows:

SUilMAKT.

Pottle d'Essai, for three-year-old colts, at £iQ each, £24 forfeit, £20
only if declared by April 23, with £80C added, of which £80 to the sec-
ond; to carryl23 lbs. ; 69 subscribers; one mile.
M. M. EphriiBsi's cb c Gamin by Hermit, dam Grace by Lord Clif-

den. 123 .' i

Baron A. de Schickler's b c Sycamore by Perplexe.dam Mimoei. 12s! 2
M.C.J. Lefevere's b c Fils-d'Artois by Beauminet, dam Fille-de-
l'Oise.123 3

Eclipse, Utrecht, Chevalier U. Pyr, Clodoald, Fetich6, Facteur, and
Phcebus also started.

Gamin was bred by his owner, and his first start was for
the International Criterion, at Dieppe, last August, which he
won with 128 pounds up from a field of eleven. At Fontaine-
blau he failed for the Triennial, the late Due de Castrie's
Jupin beating him by half a length. He is engaged in the
Prix du Jockey Club {French Derby), for the Grand Prix du
PariB, and many other prominent stakes.

A French Performance.

A most exciting incident, which occurred at a recent race
meeting in France, is thus described by a correspondent: "In
the same race as that where La Barbee and Mr. Halford, or
Mr. Halford and Barbee, went wrong, namely, in the Prix
Huugerford, an exciting incident was the mishap which befel
Printemps at the water-jump opposite the stands. This iB
the stiffest jump of the whole course, and it was kindly
meant by the Societe des Steeple-chases to put it right under
the eyes of the -crowd in the inclosure, who enjoy the
'emotion' to the full. Printemps took off well enough and
landed safely on the other side, but there he Blipped down on
his knees, and his jockey, Summers, was flung violently for-
ward and upward, his heels rising till it looked as though he
must turn a Summers-ault {a pun, a pun ! my kingdom for a
pun !) and alight heavily on his back. Nothing of the sort.
As he shot up he thrust out his hands, seized his horse's
head, and, after balancing a few seconds in mid-air, with his
feet skyward, as if trying to stand on his knuckles on Prin-
temp's head, he managed cleverly and mysteriously enough
to tilt himself back into the saddle just aB the horse regained
his feet."

_ *. _

Turf Gleanings.

William Simpson, of New York City, purchased last week
of C. F. Emery, Cleveland, five head of choice-bred young-
sters. He bought a yearling by Monaco, out of the celebrated
pacing mare Mattie Hunter; a yearling by Hermes, out of
Mazeneta by Wedgewood; a yearling by Monte Carlo, dam
Deminica by Harold; a two-year-old by Monnco, dam Per-
chance by Woodford Mambrino, and a suckline by Brown
Wilkes, dam Watersprite by Belmont.

It is understood that in case the Buffalo track gives a trot-
ting meeting this summer there will be one purse on the pro-
gramme in which the association will guarantee $10,000 clear
over entrance to the winner. This would be the biggest
money ever trotted for, and a race for such a purse would
draw the crowd of the year.

At Janesville, Wis., recently, Mr. De Graff, of the Lake Ely-
siau stock farm, lost the browu mare Esperanza, 4 years, by
Alexander, dam Madam Goldsmith by Goldsmith's Abdaliah.
The cause of the death was that lightning struck one of the
barns on the place and burned it, togetuerwith two others.

The Fairfax Stable has registered its colors. They are
light blue jacket with maroon diamonds, oap the same.
Second color, white cap.

Splan, it is stated, is carefully working a wonderful blind
pacer named Sam Sharp.

The four-year-old colt Thistle, by imp. Great Tom, dam Ivy
Leaf the dam of Bramble, died at Louisville, Ky., on the 22d
nit. The cause of his death was blood-poisoning. He cut
his pastern with a glass bottle, which is the immediate cause
of his death. Mr. P. G. Speth was his owner.

The dam of Red Wilkes, the sire of Phil Thompson, was
sold last week in Philadelphia for $30. She was 24 years old.
A 21-year-old daughter of Pilot, Jr., and a 27-year-old daugh-
ter of Mambrino Chief were sold at the same time for $30 and
$15 respectively.

«•>

Gen. Richard Rowett, The Meadows, Carlinville, 111.,
recently lost from old age, the chestnut mare Etta, foaled
1861, by Star Davis, dam Sally Black by John Ross, and the
bay mare Anna Lexington, foaled 1862, by Lexington, dam
by Vandal.

Peter Schatz, owner of the celebrated pacer Jewett, says

that the horse is better this year than ever before. Schatz

will drive the pacer himself this season, as he contends he

always knows where his money is when handling the ribbons.

<•— — ■ —

Walter Gratz, The Heights Farm, Chestnut Hill, Pa., has
lost, from inflammation of the bowels, the chestnut colt, foaled
April 17th, by Bend 'or, dam Blnsh Rose by Reform, out of
Flora by War Dance. He was entered in the Futurity Stakes.

The old-time pacer Sweetzer, who scored his first win ten
years ago, and who was pacing exhibition races on this Coast
in 1S79, under the pilotage of John Splan, is now used on the
Detroit drives by his owner, Mr. Wm. H. Sullivan.

Samuel Rooney, of Staceyville, Iowa, has sold to J. A.
Conway, of Chariton, Iowa, Nutwood Chief by Nutwood, dam
Fidelia by Volunteer; second dam Satinet by Roe's Abdaliah
Chief. The price paid was $2,000.

On Thursday next, May 13th, at Los Angeles, Messrs.
Crittenden Robinson and Martinez Chick shoot a match for
$500 a side, at 100 livo pigeons each, 30 yards rise, ground
traps.

AQUATICS.

The Ocean Race.

The Ocean race which took place (or rather tried to take
place) last Sunday, was rather disappointing, from the action
of the elements, to yachtsmen and spectators who went out-
side to witness it. The conditions of the races were that the
vessels should start from the eastward of an imaginary line
drawn from Point Lobos to Point Bonita, and be allowed
twenty minutes to cross. After being towed to very near the
starting line, both the Aggie and the Lurline made sail on the
wind and endeavored to ratch to windward. The air, how-
ever, was so light that they were nnable to breast the flood
tide through the Gate, as the tide still had nearly an hour
and a half to run. Neither vessel was able to cross the line
in the prescribed time, and so the time of each was registered
at 10:20 a. M.

Lurline crossed Srst at 10:3S:40, followed by Aggie about 27
minutes later. This looks, on the face of it, that Lurline had
a big advantage, but the wind was so baffling that there was
but little difference in space between the vessels. Each
yacht, however, took advantage of every "cat's paw" and
kept on pretty even terms until the mid-channel buoy was
passed, when Aggie began to drop Lurline rapidly. The
windward mark was what is known as Middle Bock, a por-
tion of the Farralone group of Islands, distance from starting
line about 24 miles. This Aggie rounded at 6:20:10 p. m
and Lurline at 6:52:25, showing a complete gain for the cen-
treboard, in windward work, of fifty-nine minutes. The
wind soon after freshened, and the yachts came bowling
homewards under all sale, although there was no chance for
tne leader being able to finish by S o'clock, at which time
according to agreement, the race should be won or else called
off. Consequently, the race will be sailed over to-morrow
under the same conditions, and we hope with more satisfac-
tory results, as the start will be made on the first of the
ebb tide, and the yachts thusly will have the tide with them
both going ont and coming home.

There seems to be a question as to which vessel crossed
the line first homeward bound, although the Lurline doubt-
less overtook the Aggie before Black Point was passed.

The result, as far as reached, carries out our prediction of
last week, when we stated that Aggie could beat Lurline in
moderate weather, but not in "turning to windward" in a
heavy seaway, and we still remain confident in our predictions.
The Nellie reversed matters in regard to the lack of speed
shown by her at the Pacifio Yacht Club opening, as she hung
to the skirts of the large racing yachts in a way to make
those conversant with yachting open their eyes.

Several yachts, including the Annie, A2alene, Chispa, Hal-
cyon, Ariel and Bipple, made the entrance to the harbor look
brilliant with their white canvas, but Nellie was the only one
to follow the competing vessels over the course.

The Corinthan Club's flagship Bonita is being finished
as rapidly as possible, but as the owners do not intend to bal-
last her with lead or similar heavy substance, we doubt if her
speed will equal what her lines would lead one to expect if
she had on some good outside ballast.

The Spray took in a thousand pounds more lead ballast
last Sunday, and put it all aft as she was training an inch or
so by the head. This change, the owners think, will im-
prove her sailing qualities.

The owners of the Halcyon have been credited with a lack
of esprit dc corps, in not entering their vessel for the outside
race and for not cruising with the Pacific Yacht Club two
weeks ago. There are two sides ~to every question, and as
they say she is out of sailing condition, they were most de-
cidedly correct in not allowing her to sail in a regular set race
like last Sunday's; but we think it would not have mattered
much had they accompanied Commodore Cadnc ontho open-
ing day. No one, who has not done the work of arranging
cruises and aquatic entertainments, can appreciate the diffi- '
culties to be overcome, or the amount of labor and time
involved, and when all difficulties have seemingly been over-
come, it is most discouraging to see owners decline to join in
the arrangements for petty causes.

Tile Corinthians are going on the slow but sure plan.
Nothing of any vital interest to the welfare of the club is def-
initely decided upon until all the pros and cons of the sub-
ject have been thoroughly discussed. This line of action
should make the club a success. As regards a site, the com-
mittee appointed for the selection of club grounds have had
several favorable offers, but have as yet come to no definite
conclusion, but will probably submit their final report at the
next meeting of the club for the acception or rejection by the
club as a whole.

1886

<gtxe %xzt&zx and jiptfrismarx.

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The Oakland Canoe Club.

Of all the enthusiasts in matters aqnatic, commend us to the
members of the Oakland Canoe Club. This club has now a
membership of eighteen, and their lists for membership con.
tain several new applicants. There is an intense rivalry
between the members (all in a friendly way, however, ) as to
the superiority of the speed and equipments of their respec-
tive craft, which gives a zest and impetus to the club which
otherwise would be lacking. Mr. Blow, the Commodore iu
the Mystic, seems to carry off the honors, although he is
sometimes pretty hardly pressed by the second in command,
the Vice-Commodore, Mr. A. D. Harrison, who owns the
Racine canoe Flirt. The club has lately been reorganized
and incorporated, and has purchased the property of the old
Mystic Boat Club on Oakland Creek, near the railroad draw-
bridge, where the members find ample accommodations for
their canoes and themselves.

On the first proximo, the club intends to take an extensive
cruise in the waters of Clear Lake, and the following canoes
will probably comprise the fleet: Mystic, flagship, (Blow),
Flirt (Harrison), Undine (Cooper), Zoe Mou (Darneal), Col-
umbia (Gonzales), and some others; however, according to
calculations of the members, about eight sail. They will
probably take about three weeks to thoroughly "do up" the
waters of the lake, and undoubtedly will meet with a hearty
reception from the "residenters."

The chief difficulty seems to ns to be the lack of transpor-
tation facilities, as, after reaching Cloverdale by rail, the
canoes have to be teamed over a rough and mountainous
country to Clear Lake, a journey hardly compatible with the
fraility of the boats. However, this undertaking shows good
spirit, and we wish them success. Mr. Harrison, of the Flirt,
is having imported a suit of "Mohican" sails (made on the
same principle as the lateen sails of the Italian fishing boats),
which he thinks may give his vessels fleeter heels, in which
we hardly agree. The club will give a regatta on Decoration
Day, which will include sailing, paddling, swimming, etc.

ROD.

A few days without rain, and the consequent clearing of
the creeks, have made fly-fishing worth while. The prevail-
ing flies beiDg of the dun order.

From all directions the reports are encouraging, and one
can hardly go amiss for the coming month or two. Marin,
Sonoma, Napa, Santa Clara and Santa Cmz counties are all
easily accessible, and have plenty of good fishing water.

The Santa Cruz streams are yet a little too high for com-
fortable wading, but within two weeks will be in perfect con-
dition. Still, some large catches have been made. Mr. John
White, with his friends Supervisor Valleau and J. J. Evans,
fished the San Vicente last week, with fair luck, which would
have been better but for a fandango which sapped their ener-
gies on the evening before their fishing day. God and Mam-
mon can not both be served by the fisherman any better than
by less capable men.

King's Creek furnished forth a decent supper and break-
fast to Mr. Eamon Wilson and two friends. The fish averaged
small, but a lot were taken. Mr. WTilson and one of his
friends, both being very skilful fishermen, fished down
Rtream, while the other friend, who is wholly unversed
in the finer manipulations of fly casting, preferred the
up-stream style, and when it is said that the up-stream
wader took more trout than the two down-stream experts, it
is merely saying that it is easier to catch fish going up than
down. We have no desire to pour anything but Tabasco into
the gaping wounds already made in Mr. Gordon's specious
pleas for down-stream fishing, but we invite his consideration
of the fact relative to Mr. Wilson's trip.

Who can explain the exquisite fascination of such a
struggle? It is almost affection that the true fisherman feels
for his gallant victim, and yet the escape of that victim from
death would well nigh break the angler's heart. The two are
in close, fairly electric communion through this delicate
tackle. The moods of the fish are clearly read by the brain
behind the rod. When each succeeding rush grows shorter
and feebler, when now and then there comes a glimpse of
white, as a side flecked with gold iB turned up now, that
brain begins to compose a prean of victory. The plucky
trout is nearly done for. His strength has turned to weak-
ness, and his free, wild life in the clear Rangeley waters is
drawing to an end. Fainter and fainter grow his struggles,
as the line, steadily reeled in, draws him, swaying from side
to side, towards the shallow water where the guide awaits
him, and the meshes of the landing net cut short his last
convulsive fight for life. Out pocket scales now! Is it a
three or four or five-pound trout, this rarely beautiful prize?
Let us give our neophyte the benefit of every doubt, and
thus forestall him when he tells this fish story in after days.
— Outing.

THE RIFLE.

Notes.

The Queen's Cup.

We beg to do all honor to the true sportsman-like spirit of
the owner of the British Cutter Galatea, in his intention of
bringing his yacht across the Atlantic to compete with us for
the yachting trophy of the world, the Queen's or America
Cup (as it is variously termed), but it seems to us that the
interest in the contest will be nothing to that manifested last
year, when the Puritan defeated the Genesta. Our reasons
for drawing this conclusion are as follows: First of all the
Galatea has proven herself not to be the crack vessel that was
expected when she was on the stock.having been beat en
repeatedly by the cutters Irex, Marjory, Genesta, and others
■whose names we have not now at hand; and second that the
Genesta was beaten in our waters by the Puritan; therefore,
if the Puritan can outsail the Genesta, and the Genesta can
outsail the Galatea, it seems like an axiom that the Puritan
can beat the Galatea.

Again, it is no sure thing that the Puritan will prove her-
self the champion of the American yachts, as she will have a
big job on hand to beat her dangerous rival of last year, Pris-
cilla without taking into consideration the unknown speed
of the new vessels Atlantic and the Bostonian, probably to be
called the Mayflower. These are all formidable models, and
■we presume that, as in the last season, various trials of speed
will be made to show which of these will show her heels to
the others, and thus gain the honor of defending the Cup.

Of course, our Eagle can afford to swell out his breast an-
other peg with confidence of success, taking the above points
into consideration, but we think that most of our yachtsmen
would rather that we should match our best model against
the best model our mother country can produce, and thus,
bevond a doubt, prove our superiority, if we can.

The only thing incongrous in these international contests
is that American yachtsmen in ordinary times, claim that
the shallow and beamy centreboard schooner is the par ex-
cellence of a vessel for speed, but that when it comes to a test,
as it does in races for the Queen's Cup, we build and rig
vessels almost on the models as are advocated by our British
cousins, although we do not go to the extremes that they do,
and we 'will not give up our hobby as regards a centreboard.
We do not claim all the knowledge of a seer, but we most
decidedly think that the Cnp will remain in the states for a
year more, at least, if the Galatea is the vessel we will have
to compete against. However, be that as it may, we only
hope and trust that the races will be contested m the same
gentlemanly, friendly and honorable spirit as was manifested
last year in the trial of speed between the Puritan and
Genesta. ___^^________

ATHLETICS.

Olympic Anniversary.

The Olympic Club celebrated its anniversary on Thursday
evening last, by a party in the club rooms. The gymnasium
well-canvassed and very beautifully decorated, was as fat a ball
room as can be imagined, while flowers in profusion and del-
icate smilax made the parlors, and other rooms delightful
The best music, the Second Artillery full band, played a rich
programme before dancing began, and pretty much all the
best people of the city were present in full dress. The
arrangements for, and management of, the affair did infinite
credit to the Social Committee— Messrs. W. H. Seymour, T.
M. Pemnell, R. F. Bunker, F. O. Wegener, B. F. Bnsac and
W. Cole. m

University Field Day.

In his excellent "Sportsman's Niche" of the Chronicle, Mr.
Gordon, speaking of the new Bicknell fly, says: "The lure
ought to be a killer. Its originality of design, and, we sus-
pect, its killing powers also, must pale before those of a
novelty introduced by John Mackenzie, of the Stock Board of
this city. It bears the hermaphrodite name of the worm
fly, and may be described as two flies whipped to the same
snood in Indian file and quite close to each other. The bodies
are peacock or ostrich harl, with brown hackle and no wing.
Mr. Mackenzie vouches for the novel lure as far ahead of his
old favorite — the brown hackle — and says that on a recent visit
of his to the Puiissima he killed three trout with the worm
fly to one he captured with his old standby. It is a mystery
what particular insect is imitated by the combination, or what
the fish can possibly take it for, unless the suggestion of an
old angler be accepted, that it is intended to represent two
flies sparking."

Through Mr. Mackenzie's generosity we have been enabled
to use, for several weeks past, the peculiar "worm fly" men-
tioned. With the bare fly we have not done much, but using
it as ordinary ganged worm tackle is used, it has done very
well. It is of Scotch make, and was sent over to Mr. Mac-
kenzie with a beautiful lot of flits, by some friend.

R. C. Moore of A Company, and Frank F. Poulter of F
Company, Fifth Infantry, shot two double-string matches at
the 200 and 500-yard targets on Shell Mound range, last Sun-
day, making the best averages so far this season. They used
the Sharps-Borchardt Military rifle, usual conditions:

FOIST MATCH.

Moore 200 yards— 5 44446544 4 — 43

500yards-5 5545454 5 5—47—90

Poulter 200 yards— 4 45555545 5—47

500 yards— 5 44454445 4-43—90
SECOND MATCH.

Moore 200 yards -5 55454546 5—47

500 yards— 5 45553545 5-46— 93

Poulter 200 yards— 6 55444545 5—46

500 yards— 5 44445 554 4-44—90

Moore won both matches. It is not often that four double
strings at the two distances average over ninety per cent.

Edward Hovey and A. Johnson had a mixed match, in
which some good shooting was done. The match was in two
parts, the first was with revolvers at 100 feet distance, the
second with 38-calibre rifles, at 200 yards. In the pistol
contest Johnson used a Nurwin-Hurlbert, 32-calibre revolver,
five and a half-inch barrel, and 'Hovey a 3S-ealibre, Smith &
Wesson, three and a half inch barrel. In the rifle contest,
Hovey used a single-loader Winchester, and Johnson a hair-
trigger Ballard. Feep and globe sights were used. Each
gentleman fired twenty-five shots, under the customary rules,
allowing of a possible 125 points at each distance. The
scores :

WSTOL MATCH.

Mr. Lawrence, at Crystal Spriugb Lake, had his house full
on Saturday evening last. Messrs. Ed. Holmes, Arthur
Ebbetts, Chas. Stone, Greer Harrison, Thos. BiBhop, H. C.
Davis, Chas. Ohm, Chas. Marschutz, John Bergez, Frank La
Coste, A. Borel, F. Wheeler, Viadero, Ben. Stickney, Chas.
Kaeding, Chas. Joselyn and Dan. O'Connell, made night
hideous there, and all caugnt quantities of good bass next
day. The lake is quite clear now and the fishing first rate.

Messrs. Chas. Green, John Lemmer, Chas. Dall and Dick
Brooks went to San Andreas, but were poorly repaid. In
fact, Dall and Brooks spent the day in rabbit hunting, after
ascertaining that the fishing was not good.

Messrs. Al. Ingalsby and D. Tisdale, of the San Jose Gun
and Rod Club, did very well on Los Gatos. They fished well
down from Wright's Station, and caught many eight and nine
inch trout.

The Kennedy Brothers, at Los Gatos, took fifty trout on
Sunday, on a mile of the Los Gatos from the town down.

Killing a Rangeley Trout.

Hovey

Johnson..

.5 54444446555454455445544 4—111
.455444545545555554555544 5— lid

The Tenth Field Day athletic exercises of the University
of California will be given to-day, on the University cinder
tTack at Berkeley, beginning at 1 o'clock. Afull programme
has been arranged, and as some very good men have come
on among the undergraduates, an interesting series of compe-
titions may be looked for. Running, jumping, vaulting and
like games will fill in several pleasant hours for those who
can go over. We acknowledge Colonel Edward's kindness in
sending special invitations.

The Turn Section of the Eintracbt Verein gives a ball at its
rooms 316 Post street, on May 30th, for the benefit of the
turners who are to represent the club at the Turn Bezirk in
June Four classes, of six each, with a substitute for each
class will be sent up, and it is confidently expected will bring
back'many trophies. We venture the prediction that in put-
ting the shot, running wide jump, running high jump, and
in pole vaulting, at least, the Eintracht will excel.

Meantime the trout, agitated by the appearance of these
morsels just above his head, piqued perhaps by his own
failure to comfort his gluttonous appetite with a dainty tid
bit, is balancing himself over the hard, Bajndy bottom, his fins
slowly fanning the water, his keen eyes turned expectantly
upward. Once more these luring flies dance across the water.
There is a sudden movement of the broad tail, a quick rush
upon the prey, which gives an instant's glimpse of dark
mottled back and gleaming vermilion spots at the surface, and
then the cheat betrays itself. The angler, every sense on the
alert, strikes quick and hard, and a heavy resistance to the
bending, quivering rod tells that the hook is driven home.
The palate of the trout is tickled by no choice morsel, but
instead there is a sting of mortal agony. Downward through
the clear water darts the fish, carrying that burning pain,
while, on the shore, the angler's reel sings cheerily as in
derision. "You've hooked him well, sir. Now buckle your
rod to him," exclaims the guide.

A fair and honorable duel has begun. On one Bide an
ei°ht-ounce rod, a thread of silk, an almost invisible strand
of gut directed by a human brain; on the other, the strength
and cunning of a powerful, maddened trout. A little below
are dangerous rapids. If the fish bolts into the strong cur-
rent and down the rapids, there is a chance that he may free
himBelf, and at best the neophyte must leap over the rocks or
flounder through the shallows in hot pursuit. There is
reason in the guide's advice, "Buckle yer rod to hirn." The
rod is kept up well that all the Btrain of its spring may be felt
by the fish. At each wild rush there is heard the music of
the reel, but the line iB reeled backed whenever a chance
offers, and the trout kept to the stiller water as persistently
as the angler dares. And now there iB silence. The fish is
sulking at the bottom, shaking his head from time to time, in
vicious, bull-dog fashion, seeking to shake out the wounding
hook or to rub it out against a stone. A turn or two of the
reel brings a harder strain to bear, and there comes a rush
which nothing seems to check. The lengthening line cuts
into the white water, and is swept downward as the fish is
hurried away by the current. "Snub him," shouts the
guide, and taking in all the liue he dares, the neophyte
brings all possible strain to bear, until the rod bends peril-
ously and everything is taut. A critical moment this, for if
you "snub" your fish too suddenly or too hard in a strong
current, his loss may not be the greatest of your disasters.
Bather coax him firmly, yet with moderation, relaxing your
severest strain when the weight of water begins to tell. Now,
aided by a friendly back set, the trout has emerged from the
foaming water, and the angler's suspense becomes more
tolerable.

RIFLE MATCH.

Hovey ....5 45556564465545634454456 5—115—226
Johnson 4 44444444444455545544444 5—106—222

Hovey's grand average was 90 1-5, and Johnson's 88 4-5
per cent.

A novel match, to come off shortly, was arranged between
Messrs. Johnsonand Moore. Johnson is to shoot at the 200-
yard target, and Moore at 500 yards — twenty shots each with
Sharps-Borchardt rifle under the rules.

The match between L. Radovich and Mr. Heeth, that was
to have been shot at Shell Mound on Sunday last, did not
come off. Mr. Radovich was on hand at the appointed time,
but Mr. Heeth was not present. Mr. Badovich tired one shot
at the short range in order to claim the stakes.

The police team were over to Shell Mound during the week

the results, however, for reasons every marksman can

appreciate, are kept close.

The meeting of the California Rifle Association will take
place early in June.

On Sunday and Monday next the spring meeting of the
San Francisco Schuetzen Verein will be held at their park, in
Alameda. The money prizes are numerous.

H. Schulte, for many years Treasurer of the California
Schuetzen Verein, has resigned, and J. Utschig was elected
to the vacant office. ^

California Kifle Association.

An adjourned meeting of the California Bifle Association
was held at Brigade Headquarters on Friday evening, and
the following Directors were elected for the ensuing year:
Private Chas. F. Thierback, Company C, Second Regiment;
Sergeant A. J. Ruddock, Company C, First Regiment; Sor-
geant P. E. Vandor, Company G, First Regiment; Captain H.
T.Sime, Company A, Second Regiment, Major Ed.G. Sprowl,
Second Regiment; Lieutenant Fred. A. Kuhnle, Inspector of
Rifle Practice, Fifth Regiment; Captain Henry Levy, Company
C, Third Regiment; Sergeant Chas. Nash, Police; Colonel
JohnH. Dickinson, First Regiment; Lieutenant-Colonel Jas.
M.Donahue, Fifth Regiment; Major A. F. Klose, retired.
This Board represents the various organizations in the
National Guard and Police Department in this portion of the
State that maintain a system of rifle practice, and as it is a
good working body, it is expected that the meetings of the
association this spring and fall will be made more attractive
than ever. The Nationals have two representatives this year
and the Fusileers one. Neither of these organizations were
represented last year, and as each have first-class marksmen,
the "Dandy Fifth" and the Police will have to look out for
them in the coming matches.

The new Board met on Friday evening last for the purpose
of electing officers and arranging a programme for the
spring meeting, to be held at Shell Mound early in June
The Treasurer reports nearly $100 on hand, besides property
of considerable value, and the association is free from all
indebtedness. _

"Friar Tuck" of the Alta makes an excellent department of
sports weekly, and the rifle notes of that paper, due to Mr,
Pitney Taylor, are the best published in the city.

Field Trial Derby, 1886.

The following entries, in addition to those published lant
week, have been made to the Pacific Coast Field Trial I
Derby for this year:

Professor, liver and white ticked pointer dog, v. '
June 22, 1885, by Glen R— Josie Bow. Breeder and
Geo. Bassford.Snisun.

Mab, black, while and tan setter bitch, whelped ■'
2, 1885, by Regent— Sybil II. Breeder, Thomns ;
Owner, F. G. Eastman, Oakland.

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glxe ginejete atxtl jlpirclsmati.

May 8

THE KERNEL.

in tbeir klnnels , in all Instances writing plainly names of eire and dam
Bnd of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Whelps.

Mr J M Bassford, Jr.'s, liver and white pointer Beautiful
Qoeen by Ranger-Queen, whelped, April 21st, 1886, fourteen
-sis dogs and sis bitches, living— to Vandevort s Don by
Bang— Peg. Breeder, H. H. Briggs.

California Kennels, Sacramento, English setter Janet by
Count Noble— Dashing Novjce, whelped, April 29th, eight— six
bitches— to same owners, Harold by Gath— Gem.

Mr W S Kitties' lemon and white pointer Surf by Bow-
King's Maid, whelped, April 28th, three— two bitches— all
lemon and white, to Lemruie B. by Prince Ranger— Josie Bow.

For Sale.

Irish water spaniel bitch by Champion Barney, ont of
Lady. Fourteen months old, perfectly well and sound.
Good-looking, broken to the gun, natural retriever. Sold
because owner is overstocked with dogs. Apply to H. K.
Brown, 134 Sutter St., California Jewelry Company.

The California Kennel's setter bitch Sweetheart, by Count
Noble— Dashing Novice, reached Sacramento, on April 24th,
from the east, in whelp to Sportsman by Gladstone— Sue.
She is due to whelp May 23d next, and the setter fanciers of
the State are deeply interested in the litter. No puppies of
as excelleut breeding, from a h'eld-trial standpoint, have ever
been bred in California as those of the Sportsman— Sweet-
heart litter will be. Their ancestors, both near and remote,
being without exception, dogs of proved and very great excel-
lence in the field. Sweetheart, herself, is beyond doubt
superior to any setter ever seen in California in natural
qualities. Of a peculiar, rather morose and shy temper, she
is first and last a hunting dog, having great pace and staying
power, and superexcellent nose.

Among the kennel notices will be found one of the whelping
of the California Kennel's Janet to their Harold. Janet is a
litter sister of Sweetheart, and is a good bitch, while the stud
dog Harold is only inferior to the Gladstone— Sue's if, indeed,
he is of breeding less excellent than theirs.

The curious operation of the laws of heredity is well illus-
trated by the sisters Sweetheart and Janet. They are quite
different in type, and wholly so in constitutional predispo-
sitions. Janet is a good bitch, while her sister is a genius,
capable, with training, of equaling, perhaps, the work of any
setter in the country. They differ markedly in coat, while in
disposition they are not at all alike.

Judge Post, as an experiment, bred his Irish Bed Dido to
Harold, and he writes that the puppies please him. It would
not be surprising if, from among them, there should come
extraordinary field performers. Dido is a race-horso creature,
seemingly tireless, and in breediDg as good as any Irish setter,
while Harold is a son of what promised to be the best dog the
Bun ever shone on — Gath. We are not advised as to which
parent proved prepotent, but from the fact that all of Dido's
litters hitherto have thrown to the bitch, we presume this
litter takes after the Irish setter.

The bottom seems to have quite fallen out of the Irish-
setter interest. Two or three years ago Irish reds were quite
the fancy among local dog owners, and several very good
ones were imported, but all seem to have been relegated to
obsurity or degraded to mere pets. Possibly they share the
growing disregard for setters which fashion is bringing about,
and which will last for a time, in all probability, until
pointers have palled upon popular regard.

It will be noted that Beautiful Queen has whelped a mon-
strous litter, as usual, to Vandervort's Don. The puppies are
liver and white, the whole bushel basket of them, and as nice
looking as all very young puppies are. Being the first Cali-
fornia litter from noble old Don, the youngsters will be
watched with zealous care, and, if possible, will all be raised.
Any one who knows where a foster mother can be bad, will
confer a favor by advising us.

The pointer bitch Surf also whelped a litter, a few days since,
to Mr. Bassford's Lemmie B. It is matter for congratulation
that Surf has proved her ability to be.tr young. Her owner
has been much exercised about her indisposition to breed.
The bitch is proving a good mother.

Several inquiries have been made for first-rate water span-
iels, and those who desire to go in for duck shooting, will
profit by looking up the thoroughbred offered for sale by
Mr. H. R. Brown, at the head of this column.

Mr. Geo. T. Allonder. the handler of the winning dogs at
last year's trials, has returned with the string which he took
to Lake county some months since, and is located at Sansa-
lito. He reports his dogs in good shape, and thinks he will
have some very good ones for the trials of this Tear. He
brought down Mr. Wm. Schreiber's puppies by Mountain
Boy — Lassie. Most of the dogs are pointers, but he has one
setter, Mr. Kaeding's Shot by Regent — Fannie, which he says
will be a hard dog to beat in the field. Mr. Allender will
erect proper kennels and yards at Sansalito, and be prepared
to board and train dogs. His success last year was quite pro-
nounced, and it is fair to assume thut the experience gained
since will enable him to do even better in future.

Elsewhere Doctor Buzard discusses Chorea in dogs in his
characteristically able and exhaustive manner. The article
will well repay careful study and preservation. One query
might be made, and in all probability will be made by the
keen students of doggy, as well as other sciences, of whom
there are many among our readers, viz., whether Doctor
Buzard might not derive a more marked specific effect from
the silver nitrate if given alone, than when exhibited in com-
bination with the dried sulphate of iron. From such a com-
bination we shonld expect only the effect ordinarily shown
■when silver in substance is given, which is hardly percep-
tible. It is probable there is no radical cure for the central
nerve lesion styled Chorea, but palliative measures and
tonics may remove the more marked symptoms, and free an
animal from pain and weakness for a time. As a rule, we
think it hardly worth while to raise a puppy which developes
Chorea nnmistabably. They are not reliable performers, are
very susceptible to heat, and do not recuperate after severe

exertion readily. Sometimes we fancy that much of what is
styled Chorea is really due to improper feeding and lack of
exercise. It is not many weeks since, that, at the instance
of a lady friend, we went to see her young setter, which was
found to show many symptoms of Chorea, Inquiry devel-
oped the fact that the puppy, then about eight months old,
had for weeks been fed upon sugar, sweetened coffee, bits of
pie crust, cake and that sort of trash, wholly void of sound
bone and muscle-making elements, until it had fallen into a
rickety way and really was without muscles or bony frame-
work upon which to exert them. First securing the promise
of our friend to follow suggestions, we advised putting the
animal out of doors and leaving it there, giving it bones in
plenty and fixing a bucket so that a little stream of fresh
water might constantly run into it from a tap. and be at com-
mand of the dog. Then, to feed it a little meat and stale
bread, with such scrapings of gravy and vegetables as might
be left at table, giving it but little and that but twice a day.
And finally to give a few drops of muriated tincture of iron
in a spoonful of soup twice a day. We learned afterwards
that the dog made life a burden to its owner and the neigh-
bors for several days by its cries. Then it began looking
about for something to eat, digging up all bones and crusts,
all the time gaining strength, until now it is free from weak-
ness, in good coat and spirits, and bids fair to make a dog.

MoTe dogs are injured by mistaken kindness than by
neglect. In fact, in our experience, one must constantly
check himself in impulses to afford what are intended to be
comfort and pleasure to his animal friends. If left out of
doors, where they belong, of course with clean, dry quarters
to retire to for sleep or in wet weather, dogs grow much
thicker, warmer coats, make fat less readily, take more exer-
cise, grow keener in all senses, and are every way fitter for
the uses to which they are put.

What a strife will be seen at the field trials of 'S7 when
young dogs from the litters of Sweetheart, Beautiful Queen,
Lassie, Surf. Bessie. Fannie, Topsv, Drab, Luck, Gracie,
Josie Bow, Mollie Ashe and Janet, meet in the puppy stake.
If possible we would rule it that only owners should haudle
the dogs, and what a royal company of good fellows would be
gathered, if all owners of puppies from the present litters of
all these bitches could meet for a fair trial of the merits of
the youngsters. It is hardly likely that any selfish, unfair,
ill-tempered person will own one from either litter, and such
a trial would bring out probably forty owners, each confident
of success, but able to take defeat without utter loss of self-
respect.

Fox-terriers.

A novelty in the way of coursing is promised at Brighton
Park next Monday. Mr. Cullen has secured a number of
kangaroo rats, and has arranged a dayrs sport for fox-terriers
for open stakes. The coursing will start at half-past 2. —
Melbourne Sportsman.

Chorea in the Dog.

[By A. E. Buzard, M. R. C. V. S L.]

Chorea is an irregular, spasmodic action of the voluntary
muscles, or, in other words, an irregular distribution ol ner-
vous power, producing convulsive involuntary twitching of
some muscle or set of muscles. The movements are either
entirely withdrawn from the control of volition, or but little
under the direction of the will. This disease is of frequent
occurrence in the dog. It is a common consequence of dis-
temper, especially if (hat disease has been improperly treated.
It frequently appears in the first stage in one leg or shoulder,
and is perhaps entirely confined to that limb. There is a
peculiar spasmodic jerking of the limb. It has the appear-
ance of a series of pulsations going on, and those pulsations
will average from thirty to sixty in a miuu te. Oftener, perhaps,
than otherwise, both legs are similarly affected. When the
animal lies down the legs are convulsed in the way described,
and when he stands there is a pulsating depression of the
head and neck. Frequently the muscles of the neck are the
principal seat of the disease, or some of the muscles of the
face, the temporal muscle beating like an artery, the masseter
muscles opening and closing the mouth, the muscles of the eye-
lid, and iu a few cases I have seen the eye itself affected, these
convulsive movements usually ceasing during sleep, but that
sleep is frequently disturbed. If the disease is neglected
aud the dog becomes debilitated, this spasmodic action steals
ovir the whole fcrame, and the animal lies extended with
every limb in constant spasmodic action. In most instances
such an expenditure of nervous and. muscular force slowly
wears oul the animal, aud he dies a mere skeleton, or the dis-
ease assumes the character of epilepsy, or, worse still, palsy.
In favorable cases, where no curative means have been used,
the animal will regain his flesh and general strength, but the
chorea continues; the spasmodic action, however, is much
lessened, sometimes it seems to have disappeared, but as soon
as the animal is subjected to excitement or fear, or is
attacked with some other disorder, the symptoms soon return
again. In many instances I have observed that altered, irri-
table temper, which is said occasionally to accompany chorea,
in the human family; aud most certainly when the disease is
well established I have seen an altered expression of counte-
nance, an impairment of intellect, and au approach to fatuity.
Of course the animal is physically incapable of beiug of ser-
vice in the field. This disease has special relation to all
nerve disorders, also to rheumatism aud to heart affections.

Post Mortem Appearances. — Of the lesions discovered
after death, my account will be rather unsatisfactory;
at the same time I have taken every opportunity of
searching for them. I have * found an accumulation of
a serous fluid in the lateral ventricles of the brain, aud con-
gestion and hardening of the choroid plexus (a highly
vascular, villus membrane, containing looped plexuses of
blood vessels, surrounded by a thick layer of epithelium;
it is situated in the lateral ventricle of the brain). Sometimes
I have found congestion of the blood vessels in the mem-
branes covering the brain; at the same lime I have found the
same morbid appearances just mentioned when nothing like
c orea existed. I have failed to find those bony deposits on
the arachnoid membrane, or the chalky concretions iu the
hemispheres of the brain, or the inflammation of thesubstanc6
of the brain or spinal cord, or serous effusion in the cavity
of the spine described by veterinary writers. In short. I
have never found any morbid condition of any organ that
could satisfactorily acconut for the disease. As for the
abnormal appearance of the lungs, heart and its sue. At., I
have set them down to some other account.

Came. — There is no doubt that this disease is one of
debility, and that the distribution of nerve force is irregular,
or the mnscles have lost their ability of being acted Dpon, or
have acquired a diseased condition of irritability. The latter
is probably the real state of things. Iu proportion to their

exhaustion is their mobility, their loss of power to oppose a
degree of tone and firmness to the influence applied to them,
and their action becomes irregular and spasmodic. This is
not the disease described by the ancients, in which there was
au irresistible impulse of the mind to excessive actiorj, and
which was only mastered by muscular exhaustion; musicians
were engaged and dancers hired, aud the patient dancing
away, with a few intervals for sleep, and keeping it up for a
whole month. The disease we have to contend with in the
dog, debility is undoubtedly the foundation.

Treatment. — First, remove, if possible, all morbid states
of the body which may tend to aggravate the disease, such as
constipation, anremia, worms, &c. Remember, this is a
disease of debility. Give mild aperients {no excessive purga-
tion) just sufficient to keep the bowels in a pultaceons state,
so as to carry off any source of irritation in the intestines,
such as worms (which are commonly a source of irritation
there), &c. I recommend the following pill to be given occa-
sionally.

Podophyllin, 1 gr.
Aloin. ss gr.
Scaaimony, & gr.
Pulv. Ginger, 1 gr.
Oil of Peppermint, 1 gtt.
Syrup, q. s.
Mix into a pill. Dose — One or two according to the eize of the dog.
It is very necessary to sustain the strength and improve
the vigor of the nervous system by tonic and stimulating
medicines; to these should be added, general comfort, nutri-
tious food, gentle exercise. As a tonic* I can strongly recom-
mend the following pill:

QniniaSulph., 1 gr.
Hern Sulpb. Exsicc, 1 gr.
Ai genii Nitras, J to h er.
Syrup sufficient quantity.
Mix into a pill. Dose -One twice a day.

I find the nitrate of silver my sheet-anchor in this disease*
and if used early, I can safely guarantee a cure. I fully believe
that it is a specific in chorea in dogs. I also strongly recommend
the cold douche to the spine, the dog to Le thoroughly rubbed
dry; give one twice weekly. Gentle applications of the gal-
vanic current along the spine are also beneficial. The current
should be strong enough to be felt without the animal evincing
pain. Ice bags to the spine are also of use. Chloroform has
been used with benefit to control the violent movements. Dr.
Walsh e strongly recommends the extract of cannabis Iudica.
He found it exercised a sedative influence on the muscular
action in a marked degree, and that immediately. The Indian
hemp was given in doses of one-fourth of a grain of the
extract, three times a day. The tincture of Calabar beau
(one dr. to oue oz. of alcohol), beginning with twenty drops,
three times a day, is also recommended, the dose to be
increased by ten drops a dose, up to one dr. Trousseau and
Niemeyer consider narcotics to be of great use in the form of
large doses of morphine; others are of the opinion that nar-
cotics are not well borne in chorea. Dr. Audrew Clark has
great faith m the free use of arsenic in the form of Fowler's
solution. I myself cannot speak favorably of it, as I have
been so frequently disappointed in its action. The catalogue
of remedies which have been proposed is endless. One of
the chief matters to attend to is the general health and nutri-
tion of the patients, which may be greatly aided by good diet,
the withdrawal from causes of excitement and annoyance,
and by discipline and sensible management, accompanied by
the administration of the various drugs which I have men-
tioned, and which I have found, from twenty year's experi-
ence, to be very valuable auxiliaries; as, for instance, the salts
of iron, nitrate of silver, and in all cases the cold douche to
the spine.

THE GOT.

A Night Above the Clouds.

No. 2.

Reaching the farther side of the swampy meadow they
found the elk trail. It led through a dense thicket of alders
that was free of underbrush. Skunk cabbage grew here in
abundance, and on every side could be seen where the bears
had torn up the ground in order to obtain the roots, as they
are very fond of it, and in the spring it is their chief food.
More than one bruin was disturbed at his breakfast that
morning. Several times they heard the bushes crashing in
advance, and in several pools saw where the bears had been
wallowing, and the water in them was quite muddy, showing
that they had but recently vacated them. After a mile of
disagreeable walking through this swampy alder bottom, the
foothills of the mountaius were reached. Stopping to rest a
moment, sounds resembling the hooting of the owl were
heard in all directions. These sounds somewhat nonplussed
both of the firemen, and oue of them remarked that owls
must go in larger flocks in the Skyu's domain than iu other
places in the world. The engineer and Indian were both
peering up in the branches of the tall firs, from which the
sounds came. Suddenly the engineer found the object of his
search perched upon a dead limb, and called the tire-
men and pointed it out to them. A royal fellow is the blue
grouse! "Well could he be called the king of grouse! A cry
of admiration rose from the lips of the firemen when Ihey
saw the majestic bird clothed iu such gaudy raiment of blue
and pearl gray and saffron. As they stood gazing at him he
began strutting on the limb, spreattirg his wiugs like a tur-
key cock, and uttering his booiniug cry. The Indian raised
the breech-loader, the report rang out, and be came hurtling
down through the branches and struck the ground at their
feet with a heavy thump. The Iudiau soon seized him aud
he was passed from hand to hand. He would weigh at least
four pounds. As they did not wish to burden themselves
with game, they did not molest them farther, concluding to
shoot a number on their return. From this point the elk
trail deflected iu a different direction than that they wished
to pursue, so they left it and began to scale the hill that now
grew steep. Some years previous a great fire had swept over
,the ground, and a dense growth of young firs had sprung up.
so now they proceeded very slowly; after thu top of this hill
was reached, they descended into a deep canyon and reached
the foot of the mountain proper.

The settler and the Indian now declared their intention of
returning. The engineer, looking at his watch, saw that it
was almost noon, and asked them to partake of some lunch
before going. They consented, aud the party sat down ou a
fallen log at the side of a small rivulet. Oue of the firemen
undid his pack aud handed a ham sandwich to each, which
was soon finished; then the engiueer remembered the inci-
dent of the white deerskin and asked the Indian to relate the
legend. He refused at first, but oue of the firemen, drawing
a flask of liquor from his pocket, gave each of '.lie party a
dram except the Indian. The latter reached ont his hand for
his share, but was steruly told "No legend no dram.''
There is nothing an Indian will not do in order to obtain
fire-water. He iustautlv promised to relate the legend, so
the liquor was given him. Rising to his feet he pointed to a-

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peak in the north and said, "Do you see that mountain?
That is Cheam, and it is chief of all the hills. Now I will

tell you the legend of the white Deer. In the moons of long
ago a deadly enmity existed between the frost and the spirit
of the waters. The spirit dwelt in the Frazer river, but the
frost lived everywhere, but the place he loved best was the
summit of Cheam,' the giant of the mountains. There
his brother, the snow, dwelt. Summer and winter the snow
slept upon the lofty peak, fearing nothing, not even the
power of the sun, the father of all spirits. Away in the north,
where the Frazer reaches its thousand arms around the feet
of the mountain ranges, the frost had a stronghold from which
he would come forth in the silent night and bind the arms of
the Frazer with chains of ice — fetters that the water spirit
could not loosen. When this would occur the spirit of water
would call upon the great spirit, the sun, who would send
the spirits of the wiod and cloud to release the fettered river
from the chains of the frost. The water spirit had many
children, but the one he loved the best was a laughing stream- ■
let that came rushing down the sides of Cheam. The frost,
who was always thinking of some evil to do to the water
spirit, said, one night, to his brother, the snow, 'Let us seize
the stream and wail it up with ice and keep it prisoner for-
ever, for is it not the favored child of my enemy, the water
spirit? We will do this thing to vex him.' Then the snow
covered the stream with its mantle, and the frost built a
prison of ice around it, and told it that it should never again
behold the lofty forest, the beautiful valley, the glittering
lake, or the blooming flowers. Many ages the stream lin-
gered in its chrystal prison, though longing to be released.
One day it heard a wren tell a sparrow that the gentle spring
was visiting the valley below dressed in garments of green
leaves and bright flowers. A desire to see the earth once
more seized the stream, and seeing an eagle near asked him
'Will you not fly to the great river and tell my father, the
spirit of waters, that I am a prisoner held in the bonds of his
enemy the frost.' The proud eagle would not answer the
poor captive, but flew screaming away. The heart of the
stream chilled in its bosom at this unkind act, and when a
goat passed near asked it to do the same, but the goat only
laughed and went bounding away, caring little for the woes
of the captive stream.

"For many years after this the stream lay silent and
dejected, thinking that it had no friend on earth, until one
day when the deer was passing it asked him if he would tell
the water spirit of its captivity. The deer said 'I will ask
the swan that lives on the lake to fly into the north and tell
the water spirit where you are held prisoner.' Speeding
down the mountain until the lake was reached he met the
swan and told her the story of the suffering stream and his
desire to have it released from the bonds of the cruel frost.
The swan ausweied him, saying, 'The spirit of the waters is
kind to us winged creatures of the air. Willingly I will go
and tell him the story of the stream's wrong.' Spreading
her wings she flew far away into the dreary north and rested
not until the spirit of the waters was found. When the water
spirit heaTd the story of the stream he was angry, and said,
'I will call my friends, the spirits of the winds and clouds,
and they will force the frost to open the gates of his prison
and let the stream go free. Mill you not fly up into the air
and ask the cioud spirit if he will help me V The swan circled
upward, and soon reached the cloud and told it the desire of
the water spirit to have the stream released from the prison
of thefrost. It answered, *Tes, I will help release it, and I
will ask my brother, the wind spirit, to help me.1 Calling the
wind spirit out of the south he told it the story of the cap-
tive stream, and asked help to free it. The wind spirit said,
'Yes, I will help you. Let us ask our father, the sun, to help
us.' In the evening, when the sun was going to rest on the
bosom of the waters, the wind spirit asked him, 'Will you not
help us to free the stream, the prisoner of thefrost?' The
sun answered, 'Yes, to-morrow we will set it free.' When the
sun told the wind spirit this it rejoiced, and flew swiftly back
and told the cloud. Then the cloud sent the rain to tell the
swan. When the deer came to drink of the sparkling waters
of the lake, the swan told him that the next day the sun and
the spirits of the cloud and wind would set the captive free, and
his heart was glad. When the moonbeams fell on the moun-
tain he went up and told the stream to rejoice, for that on
the morrow it would be set free, and would see the bright
world beneath and meet the spirit of the waters. When the
next morning dawned the sun rose in cloudless splendor, and
sent fierce rays down on the prison of the stream; then the
wind and cloud came out of the south, and the cloud sent the
rain to help the sun, and the wind blew its warm breath on
the frost, until, conqneredby these mighty elements, it opened
the gates of its prison and let the stream go free. Freed from
its bonds the stream went rushing down the mountain side,
singing as it ran, and soon reached the valley, green with
spring and bright with light, and all nature welcomed it.
The wind softly showered the blossoms of the trees upon it,
and the birds sang their sweetest songs in its welcome. Gen-
tly gliding beneath the shade of the trees it soon reached
the Frazer, where the water spirit was waiting to greet it.
After listening to the story of its captivity the water spirit
told it that it had suffered much, then asked what reward it
wanted given to the deer and swan who helped to release it
from the frost. The stream said 'My heart is very grateful to
the great spirit, the sun, and to the spirits of the wind and
cloud. What can I do to show the gratitude that fills my heart
for the great kindness they have done me?' The water spirit
answered the stream saying, 'You can mirror the cloud, and
on the sultry day you can cool the wind when it blows over
yqu.' 'But,' said the grateful stream, 'how can I show my
devotion to the deer and swan that served me so faithfully?'
'The water spirit,' replied the swan, 'shall find a home on the
waters for all time, and the deer I will make beautiful. He
shall be as white as the lilies that float on the bosom of the
lake. No arrow made by tbe hand of an Indian shall ever do
him harm, and through the endless years he shall live on the
slopes of Cheam, the most favored of all the creatures of earth.'
"The spirit of the waters did thiB. Thousands and thou-
sands of moons passed, and the white deer roamed on the
slopes of Cheam. Its food was the moss and the tender gTass,
and time passed to it as to one in a dream, until one day a
strange race of men came to the village at the foot of the
mountain. Their face9 were almost as white as the color of
the deer, and they carried weapons in tbeir hands that con-
tained thunder and lightning. When they were told of the
white deer one of them gave his weapon of noise and fire to
a young Indian, and told him to go up on the mountain and
kill the white deer. With a heavy heart he ascended the
mountain, met the white deer, leveled the weapon and fired,
then fell face downward on the snow and never rose again.
There was mourning in his father's house for the hunter that
never returned. Moons passed, and his friends searched the
canvons for him. At last they found him lying dead, with a
look terror on his face that the spirit of fear had placed
there when it killed him for attempting to harm the white
deer. They bore him to the valley, and buried him by the
Bide of the stream. The angry stream sent the loon at mid-

night to cry over his grave and frighten the mourners away.
After this no Indian ever attempted to harm the white deer,
until a Sitcum Siwasht came to live at Cheam. One day he
went up the mountain to hunt, and found the white deer.
The spirit of the waters was asleep and could not protect it.
The hunter fired and it fell dead. He then carried it to the
village and called all his friends to come and see the white
deer that had, from time immemorial, roamed on Cheam.
When the old men of the tribe saw the white deer, & great fear
fell upon them, and they reproved the wicked hunter that had
done this cruel deed, and had killed the beautiful creature
that their fathers adored. When the spirit of the waters learned
of the death of the white deer, he caused a great sickness to
come upon the hunter, who wrapped his blankets around
him, covered his face, and lay down beneath tbe shade of the
trees whose very leaves trembled at the thought of the crime
he had committed. In the midnight darkness he died. For
ever shall his guilty soul wander through darksome, sunless
canyons, and the frost shall walk at his side. Never again
will he behold the gladsome light of sun or moon or stars. At
midnight the owl and wolf will visit him, and will revile him
with strange, unearthly cries. Thesweetest note heshallever
hear will be the croak of the raven. He will always be tired and
never rest, and will always be cold and hungry. No ray of hope
will ever gladden his heart. Friendless, wretched, and alone
his soul shall wander. This doom shall rest upon him for-
ever, as it was pronounced upon him by the spirit of the
waters for killing the white deer of Cheam." Silalicum.
* Pronounced Chee-an. t Half-breed Indian.

TRAP.

Pleasanton Sportsman's Club.

San Bruno.

The free-for-all wing shoot, announced for May 2d, at San
Bruno, did not draw many entries. Mr. Dick Cunningham
expected a large attendance and prepared for it in hiB custo-
mary generous style, but few were present to enjoy the per-
fect day and the good things. The birds were good and the
shooting first-rate, as was to be expected from the character of
the entries. The main match was won by Mr. Robinson,
with twenty-three birds. Mr. Frank Bassford second, with
nineteen.

At 25 live birds, five ground traps, thirty yards rise, Hurlingham
style, except as to bore of guns. S25.0Q entrance divided into two
moneys, 60 and 40 per cent. F. E. Coykendall, referee.

Robinson 1 1100 11111 11] 1 I 11 1 11 HI 1 1—23

Fay 0 01011110111110111111101 1-19

H. Brown 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1101 uui 1111 lUflUO —17

F. Bassford 1 1 1 1 1 01 1 1 1 1 1 u 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 —21

At 12 live birds, same conditions, $5.00 entrance, two prizes.

Robinson 1 11101010110—8

F. Bassford 0 1111101111 1—10

Fay 0 1111111010 1—9

coykendall 1 lllulOluill— 'J

Brown 1 0 1 0 1 0 u withdrawn

Sweepstake, at 10 birds, same conditions, $5.00 entrance.

F. Bassford 1 I 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1-8

Fay 1 1111110 1 1—9

Coykendall 0 0 withdrawn

Yuba City Club.

Editor Breeder ast> Sportsman: — The first monthly shoot
of the Pleasanton Sportsman's Club took place on Friday,
April 30th, on the club grounds at Pleasanton. The live
birds were as good a lot as were ever shot at, only eight of
the 112 shot at being incomers, and a very large proportion
being swift-flying, outgoing birds, which accounts for the
poor scores made. The first shoot was a match between Wm.
Crellin, President of the club, and Henry Mendenhall of
Livermore, 30 birds each, 30 yards rise, Hnrlingham rules,
for $25 a side. Mr. Mendenhall using a 12 gun was allowed
to shoot at 2S yards. Following is the score:

Mendenhall 00111110 1010010101110001110110— -1

Crellin 11 10 00 10 1 110 I 01 11 1011 1110 10111—21

"Wm. Fallon, judge. A. Nusbaunier, scorer.

>"ext came a match for $2.50 a side, at 4 clay birds each, 20 yards rise,
between Wm. Bropby and John Murphy. Mr. Brophy won with a
clean score, as follows :

Brophy 1 1 1 1— * I Murphy 1 0 0 drawn— 1

Nest came a pool shoot at clay birds, $2.50 entrance, 5 birds each,
sweepstake, 20 yards rise, looser to pay for birds. Score.

wm.bchweer 1 110 0-3 ! T. W. Harris 1 0 10 0—2

J.Walton 0 111 0— 3 I A. Schweer 0 001 0—1

Wm. Schweer and Walton divided tho pot.

Next cornea freeze-out, same conduiuus as last ma'ch, i clay birds
eacb.

P. A. Mendenhall 1 1 1— 3IM. A. Whidden 1 0— 1

C. Harlan 1 I 0— 2|C. J. Puilen 1 0—1

Mr. Mendenhall winning the pot.

Then came the regular monthly club medal shoot. Mem-
ber to win three times out of 0 shoots (one each month) to
retain possession as individual propeity. Only members of
the club to compete.
6 clay birds each, 20 yards rise. Score:

A. Nusbaumer. .0 0 10 1 1— 3 C. Harlan 1 110 0 1—4

J.Walton 1 I 1 0 0 1— 4T. Norris 1 0 111 1—5

C.J. Puilen 1 10 0 1 1— 4 C. Bass 0 10 0 0 0—1

Wm. Napier 1 0 0 10 1-i T. W. Harris.. --0 0 withdrawn

W. Schweer 1 0 110 1—4

Thos. Norris thus wins the first medal shoot. Wm. Crellin, Judge;
M. A. Whidden, Scorer.

Next came a pool-sboot at live birds, 4 birds each, 20 yards rise,
singleshot, for $2.50 each entrance, each shooter to pay for hie own
birds. Purse divided into 50 per cent, to winner, 30 per cent, to second,
and 20 per cent, to third. Score:

A. Mendenhall I 0 0 0-1IW. Crellin 0 1 1 0—2

A. Nusbaumer 1 0 1 1— b C. Day 1 1 1 u— 3

C.Harlan 0 1 1 0— ?(

As Nusbaumer and Day were tie at 3 birds each for first
place, they divided first and second money equally; Harlan
and Crellin were also tie at 2 birds each, for third money and
divided.

In order to decide the pool bets, the Judge decided that
Nusbaumer and Day should shoot at double birds, 18 yards
rise, which resulted in Nusbaumer winning on the fourth
score, as follows:

Nusbaumer 10 10 01 11 I Day 10 10 10 00

Wm. Bropby, Judge; M. A. Whidden, Scorer.

Next followed a pool-shoot at clay birds, same conditions (entrance and
division of purse) as the last shoot, 5 birds each, 20 yards rise. Score:

The pigeon shoot given by members of the Tuba City Gun
Club, on the 23d and 24th inst., proved a grand success in
every particular. There were present several of the best
shots in northern California, notably among whom were
Lopez and Watson of Colusa, Morgan of Oroville and Bur-
nett of Santa Rosa. The birds, although not as good as the
club secured at the last match, proved to be an average lot of
flyers, and, considering the fact that a strong north wind pre-
vailed, some excellent scores were made. In the fourmatches
of the first day .H. H. Brittan and E. Clements, with clean
scores, won first and second money in first; Burnett, with
clean score, won first in the second; Brittan, with clean
score, won first in the third; Hewitt and Burnett, with clean
scores,*won first and second in the fourth. Second money in
the second match was won by E. Clements and Weddrein,
each scoring five kills. In the third match second money
was secured by Morgan with eleven kills. In the second
day's shoot the principal prizes were won by Bokmann of
Live Oak, and J. and E. Clements of South Butte, showing
conclusively that Sutter county can produce as good shots as
any county in northern California. — Sutter Farmer.

Uolma.

The Lincoln Club tournament at Colma, last Sunday, was a
success. The scores in detail have not been sent to us, and
we can only offer an epitome of them, furnished by Mr. Ed,
Funcke.

At 15 clay pigeons, five screened traps, 18 yards rise; 82.60 entrance;
four prizes. Mr. Cate 5rst, Mr. Bruns second, Mr. Al. Donaldson third,
Mr. Ed. Funcke fourth.

H. Tenkerfi; Edler 10; Bruns 12; F.Venker5; Nutz6; Goldsmith 10;
Kurney 12; Funcke 12; Fox 11; De Taull 8; Brown 11; Dunshee 11;
SchendelS; Quinton9; O'Brown 5; Sol. Cohen 5: Putzman 7; Rose 7;
R. Greer 6; J. GreertJ; W. Hatte 9; S. Schwerin 9; I-ewis 4: Cronin 8;
Eugene Foster9; Ed. Foster 11; Cate 13; Donaldson 12; Mangels 4;
Qimpbellll; Slater 6; Ford 9; Day 9.

At 5 pairs, c p, 15 yards rise, S2.50 entrance. Mr. Ed. Funcke first, Al,
Donaldson second, Foster third, Cronin fourth.

Cate 3, Funcke 8, Campbell 5, Dunsuee C, H Venker 6, Cronin 6, lord
3, Burns 5, Taylor 3, Cohen 4, Parks ti. Donaldson 7, Eugene Foster 3,
Fanning 5, Rose 5, Edgar Foster 7, Scott 6, Nutz 5, Stone 2, Edler 5,
Quiuton 2, Day5, and Mangels 5.

Mount Sden.

A. Mendenhall — 1

Fowler 0

J. Walton. 1

C.Day 1

Dennis ..1

110 0-3

1 0 0—1

0 10

C. Day winning first money.

C. Harlan. 0

A Nusbaumer 1

T. Norris 1

W. Schweer ]

1
1
1
110

1 1

1 1

e— i
0-3

0—3

A. Nusbanmer second, and
third money divided between Mendenhall, Dennis, Harlan,
Norris and Schweer.

T. K. Hart, Judge; M. A. Whidden, Scorer.

FollowiDCT this came a match between Wm. Schweer and A. Menden-
hall for $2.50 a side. 4 clay birds eacb, 20 yards rise, looser to pay for
birds and cartridges. Score :
A. Mendenhall 1 1 0 1—3 | W. Schweer 1 0 1 1—3

As this resulted in a tie, they agreed to keep on shooting
until one froze out, which Schweer did on his 15th bird; this
match was very exciting and considerable money changed
hands on the result. This is the first day Wm. Schweer ever
came to the score at a public shoot, and he has only shot over
the traps on three different days previous to this one, and in
the opinion of your correspondent, he will make some, if not
all, of the club members hunt their birds pretty lively to beat
him by the end of the season. This finished the day's shoot-
ing. A large amount of money changed hands on the differ-
ent shoots, considering such sport in a country town. J. H.
Neal, trapper of the club, officiated at the traps throughout
the day, which he handled with great skill and satisfaction to
all concerned. At least 500 spectators, containing many
ladies were on the grounds to witness the first match, and
manystaid daring the day. In the evening the club gave its
first annual ball, which was well attended. The hall was the
most beautifully decorated with flowers that it ever has been,
and we may say that the first monthly shoot and annual
ball of the club were a perfect success, which speaks well for
the future of this young club. The club will hold its nest
monthly shoot about the end of this month. H.

Last Sunday the crack shots of Mount Eden tried conclu-
sions for supremacy or championship at clay pigeons at J. W.
Olimann's range. Tbe rules were as follows: Twenty yards
rise, single shot or one barrel to each bird. Notwithstand-
ing the heavy wind they made good scores for the first time.
Following is the score:

FTB3T MATCH.

F. Bentner 0 1 1 1 1—4 out of 5

John Obermuller 0 111 1—4 out of 5

C. Beck 1 111 1— 5outof5

L. Oltmann 1 110 1—4 out of 5

SECOND MATCH.

F Bentner 1 1101101111 0— 9outofl2

Jno Obermuller 0 1111110011 1— 9outof)3

C Beck 1 1011111111 0— lOoutcfia

L. Oltmann 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 1— 9 out of 12

*■ ■

Bird's Point.

A few trap shooting tourists met at Bird's Point en last Sat-
urday, and shot fifteen live birds each, 30 yards rise, 12 bores,
receiving a handicap of two yards. Entrauce $5; sweepstake.
It was hoped that some of the visitors would be present at
San Bruno on the next day, when their skill would have been
put to a better test, but none of them appeared. The match
was won by Mr. Pulitzer.

Morris 28—0 11100111 [1110 0-10

Thorpe SO— 1 0111100001111 1—10

Pulitzer 30-1 0111011111111 1—13

Armitage 30—1 1011110111111 0-13

Preston 30—0 00111011110011—9

Fowler 28-1 11011001010110— »

Nogales UO-0 1100111011101 1-10

Elder 28—0 11010 11 10 1110 1—10

Adeler 28—0 1110111100021 1— lo

New Time Table.

At the Pacific Grounds, Bay View, to-morrow, an open-to-
all clay pigeon shoot for three medals will be given. Best
average in three matches for the medals to win.

Last Sunday, May 2d, a new Time Table went into effect
on the "Northern Division" of the Southern Pacific Co. 'a
lines; trains will leave as follows:

For San Mateo, Redwood and Menlo Park, 8:30 a. m., 10:40
a. M., 4. 25 p. m. and 6:30 p.m. daily; 3:30 p.m. and 5:15
p.m. daily, Suudays excepted; 11:45 p.m. Saturdays only
(theatre train) and 11:30 a. h. Sundays only.

For Santa Clara, San Jose and principle way statio 1?, S:30
a. m., 10:40 a. m. and 4:25 p. m. daily, and 3:30 P. M. duly
exceDt Sundays.

For Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville, Salinas and Monterey,
10:40 A. m. daily, aud 3:30 p. M. daily except Sundays.

For Hollister, Tres Pinos, Watsonville, Aptos, Soqnel
(Capitola), and Santa Cruz, 10:40 a. m. daily, and 3:30 P. u.
daily except Sundays.

For Soledad and way stations, 10:40 a. m. daily.

Tbe "Monterey and Santa Cruz" Sunday excursion trains
will also be run commencing same date. The train w
from Townsend St. depot at 7:50 a. m. Valencia St. S
at S:00 a. M. Returning arrives at San Francisco a
m. same day, giving five hours' stay at either Mod;
Santa Cruz, for which the round-trip fare is $3.00,

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STALLIONS— THOROV'GHBREB.

Long-field. Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Milner, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three Cheers. Thos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STALUOXS- TROTTERS.

Ahbotsford, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alpheus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Anteeo, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Anteros, G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry,
Antevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
CJIovis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cook's Hambletonian, Cook Farm, Danville.
Cresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Gay Wilkes, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
I* Grand, Wm. Corbitt. San Mateo.
Ttlambrino Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.
Ilenlo. Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.
Nutwood. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Paiicoast, J. B, McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Stein ir ay, Cook Farm, Danville.
Whfppleton, F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STALLIONS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree. I, De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

A Novel Trotting- Contest Offered by the
Rochester Driving Park Association.

The managers of the various trotting associations
throughout the east and west will watch with a degree
of interest the inauguration that the Rochester Driving
Park Association intends to make during the coming
Beason. It has announced a very novel, free-to-all trot-
ting tournament, to be decided on Monday, July 5th, the
nominations to which will close on Saturday next, May
15th. The stake is open to all trotters, $500 each, pay-
able in forfeits, as follows: $150 to accompany the nom-
ination, £150 on June loth, and the balance, $200, on
July ad. The association will add the sum of $500 for
each horse starting for this stake. The conditions require
five nominations to fill and three to start. If there be
four or more competitors, the contest will be a single
heat between each and every horse, but should there be
but three competitors, the contest will be a two in three
race between every horse. The horse that wins the
greatest number of contests at the completion of the
tournament shall be awarded first money, and so on.
The association will add a further sum of $250 for each
Rtarter, in addition to the above $500 for each starter.
This additional fund shall be divided by the number of
single contests it shall require to complete the tourna-
ment, and the amount of each division shall be a purse
for each single contest, of which shall be awarded to the
winners 80 per cent, and the balance 20 per cent, to his
contestant. Vice-President G. W. Archer, of the Driving
Park Association, gives his reasons on behalf of the tour-
nament, as follows:

1. It does away with all tedious scoring, as there are but
two horses to start in any Contest, and they should Get the
word on the first or second score.

2. It prevents the tediouB waiting between heats, for if
there are four or more starters no one horse trots two suc-
cessive heats, so that the competitors for one contest can be
ready to score as soon as the result of the previous contest is
deolared, consequently the entertainment will be a continual
series of trotting from the time the bell rings until the tourna-
ment is finished.

3. It relieves trotting from jobbing, for a helper is of no
use, and there is no object for foul driving or pulling as the
benefits derived from losiDg a single contest is not sufficient
to forfeit a position at the finish for winning the stakes

4. It relieves the judges from close or fine decisions
either in placing horses or deciding complaints, as with only
two horses to judge and watch, there should be no difficulty
in making a correct and unquestioned decision.

5. Each and every horse has an equal chance to win as
the start should be equal, and no horse is tired out or fretted
into bad acting by a long and tedious scoring, and having
uut one competitor at a time there is no one to help his com-
petitor out, getting him into a pocket, or perpetrating the

many little tricks often practiced in a field of horses, conse-
quently the heat is decided on the merits of the horses con-
testing.

6. It avoids the risk of injury to a valuable horse by acci-
dents, collisions, etc., which are apt to occur in a field of
horses.

7. It affords to the public an entertainment, uninter-
rupted by any of the above annoyances.

8. The summary would be kept in same manner as a
base ball or pool tournament.

The stakes will be divided as follows: If four or more
starters, 50 per cent, to winners; 25 per cent, to second; 15
per oent. to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth. If but three
starters, 60 per cent, to winners; 30 per cent, to second, and
10 per cent, to third.

Undoubtedly the above proposition is a very novel
one. It is given as an experiment, and as such will
receive, in all probabilities, a fair list of nominations.
As a liberal proposition to horsemen it can be counted as
such. There are two series of moneys for contestants,
and a distanced horse in a heat will only forfeit second
money in such heat, but shall remain in the tournament,
with a right to contest with his competitors to the finish-
In case of ties for first position, if between two horses,
the first and second money shall be decided between
them in a two-in-three-race; but if the tie is between
three or more horses, it shall be decided by a single heat
contest, as in the original plan. All horses tieingfor first
position will rank better than all other horses, and so on
for other positions. Should there be a less number of
competitors at the finish of the tournament than divis-
ions of money, the surplus moneys shall be awarded to
the winner of the same.

After a very close reading of the conditions, etc., of the
tournament, the same smack to a considerable extent of
an offer for a fast mile, and is the first step toward a
change that will sooner or later overtake the trotting
turf. That change is that of a nearer approach to the
manner in which the races on the running turf are con-
ducted. The main point to be noticed is that of the
change (which is now becoming quite settled) from
purses with a ten per cent, entrance-fee to a stake event.
Another is the shortening of the contest, and as the years
progress, this will be shown to a greater extent. Instead
of, as at present, the three-in-five contests will shorten to
two-in- three races, and ere long, as the Breeders' meetings
multiply, most of our trotting races will be stake events,
and the greater part of the contestants will be young
horses.

The Palo Alto Sale in New York.

For a number of years the breeders of horses, both
trotters and thoroughbreds, in this State, have greatly
prided themselves on the quality and high breeding of
their stock, and as each year progressed more improve-
ments were made to the high standard, until, at present,
California compares very favorably with any cf the great
horse regions in Europe or the east. It was in the sea-
son of 1S81 that the young trotters, bred and raised at the
Palo Alto stock farm, first came into great prominence,
and each season since then they have been adding to
their fame. Senator Stanford bought the best when he
started his farm, and by a very judicious crossing of his
stock he has secured some of the greatest young trotters
the world ever saw. To the credit of this farm belongs
the fastest one-year-old, two-year-old, three-year-old and
four-year-old trotting records. The last-named record
was taken from the list for a few months during the
season of 1884, but the high quality and speed of its
horses placed the record to the credit of the farm again
before the season closed, and there it has since remained.
The great speed of the youngsters from this farm has
been given a world-wide reputation, far eclipsing that of
any other breeding place in the country. The number of
colts that are foaled at the Senator's farms at Menlo
Park and Yina each season is almost without number,
and when his thoroughbred foals are included the list
swells to a very large figure.

Last winter, when it was stated that it was the inten-
tion of the proprietor of the Palo Alto stock farm to
made a shipment of over one hundred head of trotting
stock, some of the produce of his farm, to New York, to
be sold at auction, many of the eastern people predicted
a failure. Those in this State who knew the stock well,
and had watched the doings of the horses at Palo Alto
since the first year of its career, were of a different opin-
ion. The lot shipped left this city about a month a°-o,
and were some of the best ever produced on any breeding
farm. They were not a picked-over lot, as there were
colts that had shown quarters in 33 seconds, and many that
could show a 2:20 gait. "While the train was en-route it
received marked attention, and, on account of the various
features connected with the sale, this train-load of trotters
was advertised to a very great extent. By this advertising
of the sale, coupled with the great fame of the Palo Alto
trotters, it is not to bo wondered that buyers were
attracted to the sale in New York from all sections of
the country. During the trip across the continent, six
of the colts died, and among them were some of the best
to be sold. The colt Norcott, that died at Ogdon, was con-

sidered by competent judges to have been one of the best
of the entire shipment, and was valued at $10,000. The
colts were all by Electioneer, General Benton, Piedmont,
Clay and Fallis.

The sale began at the American Institute building,
New York, on Tuesday, the 4th instant, and it proved to
be the greatest sale of trotting stock ever held in the
world. The eastern people were greatly surprised at
the high prices received, yet it was they who made
them, as they wanted the colts, and the competition
caused the heavy prices. When the sale was first men-
tioned it was thought that probably an average of
the entire lot would be $600, and that was looked upon
as a high figure for so many undeveloped young horses,
and so far from home. "When the first day's sale was
over and the large prices received were aggregated and
an average secured, the Senator, in speaking of the sale,
said: "Fifty of my horses were sold at very good prices.
My object was not so much to get the highest prices as
to introduce my yearlings, as well as two and three-year-
olds, to stock-breeders over here, and to secure annual
sales hereafter. The prices so far have averaged over
$1,000 each, and I am well satisfied."

The second day of the sale did not prove as heavy in
prices as the opening day, as most of the colts sold were
the get of the untried stallions Piedmont, Clay and Fallis.
During the two days 97 head were disposed of for $84,850,
an average of $875 each. There were sold 66 of the get
of Electioneer for $66,705 an average of $1,011 each. Six
of the get of Piedmont sold for $4,415, an average of
$736 each. The highest price paid for the get of Gen.
Benton was $810, for the yearling Charley Taylor, the
full brother to BonDie, four-year-old record of 2:25. The
highest price paid for the get of Clay was $600, paid for
a yearling.

This method that Senator Stanford has taken to intro-
duce his colts will, in a few years, when these colts are
put in training and show their trotting ability against
those in the east, be productive of great benefits to Cali-
fornia's famous stock farm, and Electioneer, the premier
stud at that place, will soon be near the head of the list
as the sire of 2:30 performers. His sons and daughters
will now have a greater chance to show their worth, as
more will be trained to race. When the second sale is held
there will probably not be so many on the catalogue, but
they will be of such high form and breeding that large
prices will undoubtedly be the rule.

A Victory for Tyrant.

The spring meeting of the Kentucky Association
opened at Lexington on the 5th instant, and there has
been some good running there during the week. The
stable of Mr. J. B. Haggin had some representatives at
the meeting, but during the first three days only one of
its members faced the starter, and that was on the open-
ing day in the Distillers Stakes, for three-year-olds,
one mile and a quarter. The representative was
the chestnut colt Tyrant, four years, by imp. Great
Tom, dam Moselle by Jack Malone. Tyrant won his
race very easily by four lengths from Irish Pat in 2:10.
This performance will make his odds quite short in the
future events, as it is the best that has been done this
year. It proves that the California stable is in high form,
and ready to meet their spring engagements. This is
Tyrant's only engagement at the Lexington meeting, but
in the Louisville meeting, that opens on Friday next, ho
is nominated in several stakes. He is in the Dlxiana
handicap, for three-year-olds and upwards, one mile and
a quarter, to be run May 15th. He will have to carry
116 pounds. On Friday, May 21st he is in the Merchants'
Stakes, for all ages, one mile and a furlong, and on Tues-
day, May 25th, he is in the Turf Stakes, for all ages, one
mile and a quarter.

The Bay District Meeting.

The summer running meeting, under the auspice of tho
Bay District Association, will begin to-day, with an ex-
cellent outlook for sport. The programme and entries
will be found in full in another column. The weather
promises to be cool and delightfully pleasant, while tho
track and park drives will certainly be found in tho
very acme of condition, leaving nothing to be
desired in the way of concomitants. The large number
of race-goers, who were disappointed by the per-
sistently wretched weather that prevailed during tho
Blood Horse meeting, are to be congratulated that the
opportunity to enjoy their favorite sport is so complete
andunexccptionablc now. Mr. Hinchman has extended
the privileges of the club house and balcony to the mem-
bers of the Blood Horse Association aud their lady
friends, a graceful act of reciprocal courtesy which they
will appreciate. The second day will be on Tuesday,
tho 11th, and tho closing day Saturday, the 15th. Good
fields and exciting contests may be relied on in all these
days.

1886

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The State Fair.

The California State Agricultural Society is the first
one out this year, in this State, with its annual fall fair
programme. The fair will open in Sacramento on Mon-
day, September 6th, and continue to and including Sat-
urday, September 18th. The first three days of the
exhibition will be devoted to the exhibits in the exposition
building. The races will commence on Thursday, Sep-
tember 9th, Admission Day, and continue nine days-
The speed programme issued was published in the
Breeder and Sportsman of April 24th, and it has given
satisfaction among the horsemen — running and trotting.
There are 32 races on the list — 17 running, 13 trotting
and 2 pacing races. The trotting events are so well
arranged that a large list of entries may be looked for in
all the various classes, of which there are 2:24, 2:20, 3:00
2:36, free-for-all, 2:27, 2:22 and 2:30 classes; the Califor-
nia Stakes for stallions, the Occident Stakes for three-
year-olds, and stakes for four-year-olds, three-year-olds,
and two-years-olds. The last four named have closed,
and with liberal nominations. The California Stakes is
to be trotted on the last day, and the conditions of the
race will be found in an advertisement that appears in
the advertising columns of this issue. The nominations
will close on Tuesday, June 1st. The entries to all o*
the other races, not closed, will' be due July 31st.

Foals.

The second annual sale of the Eancocas yearlings, the
property of Mr. Pierre Lorillrrd, comprising all of the
foals of 1S85, by imp. Mortemer, Iroquois, Duke of
Magenta, imp. Saxon, imp. Hurrah, imp. Siddartha, also
yearlings, the property of Mr. Wra. H. Fearing, of the
Newminster stud, and Mr. Pierre Lorillard, Jr., will be
held at the E-ancocas Stock Farm, Jobstown, N. J., on
Monday, June 7th, at 1 o'clock. A special train will
leave New York, and will connect with the regular train
from Philadelphia, arriving at the farm in time for the
sale. The colts on the catalogue number 41, and they
are all of the very choicest breeding. There are full
brothers and sisters to most of those sold last winter,
when Mr. Lorillard disposed of his racing stable. The
catalogues of the sale may be secured at this office, and
in them will be found a very full description of all the
animals offered.

Sergeant James A. Barwick, Observer Signal Corps,
U. S. A., and Meteorologist of the California State Board
of Agriculture, at Sacramento, has just had published a
pamphlet on the meteorology and climatology of the great
valleys and foot-hills of California, for from fifteen to
thirty-six years. The pamphlet contains a mass of infor-
mation, that could only have been obtained after years
of research; and it will prove of inestimable value to the
people of this State. A very interesting table is given,
showing the comparative temperature in the spring,
summer, fall and winter, for California, other portions of
the United States, and health resorts in Europe and
Mexico. The table of mean temperature for the differ-
ent seasons of the year is valuable for ready reference,
and proof of the salubrity of the California climate.

Death of Eapido.

Mr. E. J. Baldwin, of this city, has had the misfortune to
lose at Fort Worth, Texas, on the 5th instant, from pneu-
monia, his noted racer Rapido. Eapido was a four-year-old
chestnut gelding by Grinstead, dam Experiment by Monarch-
ist; second dam Cornflower by Virgil; third dam Cordelia by
Lexington. He was a full brother to Silver Cloud. The loss
of Kapido will be a very heavy one to the Santa Anita stable,
as he was a hoise of great speed, and last season showed to
be one of the best three-year-olds out. He is very heavily
engaged throughout the east during the coming summer, and

much was expected of him.

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Tyrant at Lexinerton.

Lexington, Kt., May 5, 188G.- Distillers' Stakes, for all ages; SEO
each, S25 forfeit, 8800 added by the Distillers of Central Kentucky, of
■which 8C00 to the first, ?150 to second, and ?5u to third; those not hav-
ing won $12,000 in any one year allowed 5 lbs.; maidens allowed, if
three yearB old, 7 lbs.; if four and upwards, 14 lbs.; allowances not
accumulative. One mile and a quarter. Value to the winner 8975.
J. B. Haggin's cb c Tyrant, 4, by imp. Great Tom, dam Moselle by

Jack Malone, 113 lbs 1

E. Corrigan's ch c Irish Pat, 4, by Pat Malloy, dam Ethel, 118 lbs 2

J. & J. Swigert's b f Lady Wayward, 4, by Virgil, dam Lady Way, 108

lbs 3

Time, 2:10.
Won easily by four lengths.

Capt. S. S. Brown has made the following declarations in
the Louisville Stakes: Derby for 1886— Beaver, Fetch 'em,
Vendor, Victor (dead), Vindicator and Frank Norris. Oaks,
1S86 — Eukonia, Thebes, Vamoose, Vedette, Vic and Verity
(dead). Clark, 1886— Beaver, Fetch'em, Vendor, Victor (dead),
Vindicator and Frank Norris. St. Leger, fall, 1886 — Beaver,
Fetch'em, Vendor, Victor (dead) and Frank Norris. Great
American Stallion Stakes, fall, 1886— Beaver and Frank
Norris. Tennessee, spring, 18S6 — Harry B. Elmendorf,
spring, 18S6— Harry B. Turf, spring, 1836— O'Fallon, and
Moet & Chandon, spring, 1886— O'Fallon.

Mr. James Brown, formerly trainer of the Bancho del Paso
stable, and for many years connected with different racing
Btables, has accepted the position of trainer for Mr. Ben Hill's
horses, and he left for San Diego on Thursday. He will pre-
pare the horses for the Los Angeles spring races that com-
mence on the 13th instant. After those races he will bring
the horses to Sacramento, where he will prepare them for the
fall circuit.

At Eancho del Paso. Properly of J. B. Haggin.

BY IMP. KYRLE DALY.

February 19th, bay 611y, dam Wild Rose by Norfall, from
Mayflower by imp. Eclipse.

February 19th, chestnut filly, dam Mariposa by Monar-
chist, from Heliotrope by imp. Knight of St. George.

February 20th, bay colt, dam Nana by Virgil, from Galan-
this by imp. Australian.

February 23d, bay colt, dam Mura by imp. Leamington,
from Lemonade by Lexington.

February 24th, chestnut colt, dam Trade Dollar by Nor-
folk, from Eva Ashton by Ashland.

February 25th, chestnut filly, dam Toung Flush by Lein-
ster, from Flush by Hiawatha.

March 1st, chestnut colt, dam Belle S. by Bazaar, from Avail
by Leinster.

March 2d, bay filly, dam Electra by imp. Eclipse, fromHen-
nie FaTrow by imp. Shamrock.

March 3d, brown colt, dam Winnifred by Joe Daniels, from
Electra by imp. Eclipse.

March 5th, brown colt, dam Sister to Nubia by Leinster,
from Ada A. by Asteroid.

March 15th, chestnut colt, dam Eliza by Norfolk, from Mary
Wade by Woodburn.

March 16th, chestnut filly, dam Annie Laurie by Hubbard,
from Mayflower by imp. Eclipse.

March 20th, bay colt, dam Lina by King Alfonso, from
Titania by Lexington.

March 24th, bay filly, dam La Favorita by imp. Glenelg,
from Edeny by Lexington.

Marah 25th, bay filly, dam Faustina by imp. Glenelg, from
Marmot by Kentucky.

April 3't, bay filly, dam Irene by Leinster, from Irene Har-
ding by Jack Malone.

April 3d, bay filly, dam Sister to Kuth Ryan by Lodi, from
Eva Bulwer by Bulwer.

April 4th, bay colt, dam Elizabeth by Thad Stevens, from
Electra by imp. Eclipse.

April 10th, bay filly, dam Chiquita by Leinster, from Little
Sophie by Newry.

April 10th, bay colt, dam Joy by Lever, from Alix by imp.
Australian.

April 14th chestnut filly, dam Sister to Toung Flush by
Leinster, from Flush by Hiawatha.

April 2Sth, bay filly, dam Rosa Bella by King Alfonso,
from Miranda by Lexington.

BY LONGFIELD.

January 20th, chestnut colt, dam Sozodont by Longfellow,
from Sallie Morgan by Revenue.

February 11th, bay colt, dam Sweetbriar by Virgil, from
fmpudence by Lexington.

March 12th, chestnut colt, dam Rosemary by Joe Daniels,
from Wild Rose by Norfolk. .

March 13th, ohestnut filly, damtheBoggs Mare by Norfolk.

March 24th, chestnut filly, dam Hirondelle by imp. Glenelg,
from Susie Linwood by Judge Leonard.

April 2d, chestnut colt, dam Santa Rosa by Wheatley,
from Wild Rose by Norfall.

May 1st, chestnut filly, dam Assyria by Lever, from Asia
by imp. Australian. }

BY WHEATLEY.

February 12th, chestnut colt, dam Young Grecian Bend by
Shannon, from Grecian Bend by Lodi.

February 27th, chestnut filly, dam Rebecca by Hubbard,
from Electra by imp. Eclipse.

March 7th, bay filly, dam Maggie O'Niel by Lodi, from
Mary O'Niel by St. Louis.

BY JIM BROWN.

February 25th, chestnut filly, dam Susan by Warwick (son
of Hubbard and Mayflower by imp. Eclipse), from Folly by
Planet.

April 13th, bay colt, dam Trophy by imp. Great Tom, from
Bonnie Mead by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

BY WINNEMPCCA.

March 27th, chestnut colt, dam Lorilla by imp. Mortemer,
from imp. Refreshment by Caterer.

April 11th, chestnut colt, dam Glorianne by Joe Daniels,
from Rebecca by Hubbard.
At Eancho del Paso. Mares owned by Jos. B. Chase.

February 26th, chestnut filly by Longfield, dam Mistake
by Wildidle, from Katie Pease by Planet.

April 4th, chestnut filly by Longfield, dam Katie Pease
by Planet, from Minnie Mansfield by imp. Glencoe.

April 6th, bay colt by Longfield, dam Mischief by Thad
Stevens, from Katie Pease by Planet.
At Eancho del Eio. Property of Theo. Winters.

April 29th, bay filly, white face, both hind legs white
nearly to hock, left fore foot white to ankle, right fore foot
white around fetlock, by Norfolk or Joe Hooker, dam Kit-
ten by imp. Eclipse, from imp. Pussy by Diophantus. Mare
will be bred to Norfolk.

April 29th, chestnut colt, white face, both fore legs and
right hind leg white, by Joe Hooker, dam Chestnut Belle by
Norfolk, from Big Gun (the dam of Jim Renwick) by George.
Mare bred back to Joe Hooker.

May 3d, bay colt, small star, by Joe Hooker, dam Addie
O'Neal by Asteriod, from Liz Mardis by imp. Glencoe. Mare
will be bred to Norfolk.
At Eancho Eesaca. Property of H. L Thornton.

April 22d, chestnut colt, Joe Hoge by Joe Hooker, dam
Viola R. by Waterford, from Little Sophie by Newry.

TROTTERS.

At Eancho Eesaca. Property of H. I. Ihornlon.

April — , black filly by Director, dam Alpha Medium.
Mare bred toAntevolo.

At Laurel Dale Farm, Sonoma County, Cal. Property of
Mr. H. W. Peck.

May 1st, dark brown colt, star in forehead, by Anteeo, dam
Danville Maid by Don Juan; second dam by Niagara.

Spring Races at Dixon.

The Directors of the Dixon Driving Park Association are
very highly pleased over the success of their first spring
meeting that was held at Dixon, Solano county, on Friday,
April 30th, and Saturday, May 1st. There was a very good
attendance on both days, many visitors being present from
Vallejo, Sacramento and the surrounding country. The
meeting was the first held over the new track, and the horse-
men present were very highly pleased with the grounds.

The races were set for 1 o'clock, and promptly at that hour
the judges called the horses on the track. The judges were:
Robert Allen, of Sacramento, and E. McLees and W. McGill,
of Vallejo. The first race was a running dash of one half a
mile for a purse of $50. The starters were Panama, Bonny
B. and Friday. A good start was had on the first attempt.
Friday was soon beaten, but it was a close race between the
others. After a driving race Bonny B. won by half a neck.
Time, :5H. The rider of Panama, after returning to weigh,
claimed a foul on the winner, which was allowed, and Bonny
B. was placed last.

BUMMABZ.

Dixon Dbivtng Park, April 30. — Running, for all agea; Purse $60 ;
$35 to first; 810 to second; $5 to third. Half a mile,
T. Hazletfs b g Panama by Shannon, dam Abble W., 117 lbs. .Hazlett 1

John Peter's br h Friday, 133 lbs. (13 lbs. overweight) Johnson 2

Chas. Schlutius' b g Bonnie B., 117 lbs Schlutlus *

Time, :5lj.

* Disqualified for a foul.

Betting: Panama, $10; Bonnie B., S5; Friday, $4.

The second race was a trotting race, mile heats, three in
tive, for a purse of §75. All of the contestants in this race
were Dixon horBes. The entries were G. Wright's Fannie,
Sam Snead's Reck, P. R. Willott's Pet, and Jus. R. Roch-
ford's Mollie G. In the pools Fannie was barred. For sec-
ond place the pools were: Pet, §>5; Rock, $2; Mollie G., $1.
Fannie proved to have the most speed, although Rock trotted
well. The other two contestants were very unsteady.

SUMMARY.

Same Day. — Trotting; purse $75, for horses that have never started
in a race; $50 to first, S20 to second, $5 to third,

G. "Wright's sm Fannie J, Blue 112 1

S. Snead's b g Rock J. Edge 2 2 12

P. R. Willott's b m Pet W. McMaster 3 3 3 3

J. R. Rochford's s m Mollie G , Owner 4 4 4 4

Time, 3 :20, 3 ;20, 3 :32, 3 :30.

Between the third and fourth heats of the above race the
Davisville horses were called out to contest in a race of half-
mile heats, three in rive.

SUMMABY.

Same Day. —Trotting; purse $ ; half mile heats, 3 in 5.

Mr. Nelson's Jack 1 1 1

W. Mastin's Chief 2 2 2

Time, , 1:50, 1:46.

Another race was had between some Davisville horses, half
a mile dash, when the third race was over.

SUMMABY.

Same Day.— Trotting; purse $ ; half mile dash.

w. Mastin's Racket ,.., 1

Owners' Joe 2

Time, 1 -.56.

SECOND DAY.

The attendance at the races on Saturday, May Day, was
much larger than that on the opening day. The- morning
was taken up with a general May-Day picnic, with games,
etc. The Dixon Stars defeated the Vacaville club in four
innings, by a Bcore of 24 to 1. The defeated club gave up the
contest. The races were promptly called at one o'clock. The
judges were: Robert Allen, of Sacramento; A. J. McPike, of
Vallejo, and James Lyndon, of Woodland.

The first race was a quarter of a mile dash, for saddle horses,

SUMMARY.

Dixon Driving Pabe, May 1st.— Running; purse S25, for saddle horses.

John Nolan's rn g Sailor Boy l

Chas. Schlutius' Bonny B 2

J. H. Allen's Nellie A 3

Chas. Pritzbur's Roan Mary 0

F. Robben's Stubb o

M. Stenge's Tailor Boy 0

Time, :24*.

The nest race was a dash of one mile, for a purse of $150.
The starters were Panama, Joe Chamberlain and Friday.

SUMMABY .

Same Day.— Running, for all ages; purse §150, of which S35 to second,
and $15 to third. One mile.

T. Hazletfs b g Panama by Shannon, dam Abbie W 1

T. Hazletfs s g Joe Chamberlain by Rifleman, dam by Norfolk 2

John Peter's br g Friday 3

Time, 1 :50.

Won under a pull.

The next event was the three-minute class trot for a purse of
$150. No pools were sold, as it was conceded that Black Liz-
zie would win. Below is the

SUMMABY.

Same Day. — Trotting; 3:00 class; purseS150,of which 835 tosecend,
and 815 to third.

P. McCue's blk m Black Lizzie 0 1 1 1

Dr. Anderson's b m Fannie Clark 1 0 0 0

Job. Edge's bm Nellie D 0 0 0 0

Win. MoGill's b g Budd 0 0 0 0

Time, 2:58, 2:51, 2:50, 2:46.

After the finish of the above race there were two trotting
events between Davisville horses, but they did not excite any
interest.

The receipts from all sources during the meeting was
$1,274.95.

Sale ot Tom Sawyer.

Name Claimed.

By J. H. Tobin, San Francisco.

Ida D., for bay filly foaled March — , 1885, by Alaska, dam
sorTel Kate by Whipple's Hambletonian; second dam by

Lummox,

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"Alta," the new horse car that Mr. Ashe is having built at
the Southern Pacific Company's car shops at Sacramento, is
now in the hands of the painters. It is the intention to have
the car ready by the 15th instant.

Mr. K. P. Ashe has engaged eleven stalls for his racing
stable at the St. Louis Fair Horse Department's track.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — The Uinta Stock Farm
of Evanston, Wyoming, Mr. A. G. Beckwith proprietor, sold,
on Monday, May 3d, to Mr. A. V. Quain, Evanston, Wyom-
ing, the two-year-old black colt Tom Sawyer by Mambrino
Patchen, dam Flora Wilkes by George Wilkes; second dam
by Seeley's American Star. This colt, Mr. Beckwith thinks, is
one of the best he ever owned, and judging from his Bize,
style and action, he does credit to his royal breeding. The
price was $3,000. Wyoming.

Evanston, Wyoming, May 3, 1886.

William Lovell, the book-maker, was arrested at Eatontown,
N. J., on the 19th ult.. and held in $3,000 bail on an indict-
ment charging him with book-making at Monmouth Park last
summer. Othor book-makers will be proceeded against
similarly.

L. B. Lindsey has returned to bis home in Oregon with
his string of trotters consisting of Jane L., Mount Vernon,
Kitty Lynch, and a three-year-old filly by Milton Medium.

Mr. J. B. Haggin hah declared Prodigal and Ontario fi
the Zephyr, Spring, June and Paddock Stakes, and l

from the Emporium Stakes.

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The Brighton Beach races opened on the 1st instant.
Clifton, N. J,, Association intends to keep its gates
through the summer.

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May 8

Tom Hood at New Orleans.

New Orleans, April 24. 18B6.— Hviratljonrne Stakes, for two-year-
olds; S25 entrance p. p., with S450 added by Capt. J. L. Harris; ?100 to
second. Half a mile.
J T. Williams names L. H. Todhunter's br c Tom Hood by Virgil,

dam La Belle Helene. 105 lbs Henderson 1

J. T. Williams' be Jim McLaughlin. 10E lbs McCarthy 2

P. tt. Cock's b c Keder Khan. ll'S lbs Whcatley 3

IraK Bride, lu5 lbs.; and Zora. 102 lbs., unplaced.

Time, :5I£.
Betting: 5 to 1 Keder Khan, 3 to 5 Tom Hood, 5 to2 Jim McLaughlin,
10 to 1 Ira E. Bride, 20 to 1 Zora.

The Race.— Keder Khan led at the start, but Tom Hood
rushed up to the front in the first fifty yards and was never
headed, winning by two lengths, half a length between
second and third.

New Orleans. April 28, 188B.— Boston Club Stakes, for two-year-olds;
S25 entrance p. p.. with sioOftdfled; $10U to the second. Winner of the
Huratbourne Stakes to carry 5 pounds extra. Five furlongs.
J. T. Williams' b c Jim McLaughlin by King Alfonso, dam Vis-a-Vis,

105 lbs 2

P.G. Cock's b c Keder Khan, 105 lbs 2

J. T. Williams' ore Tom Hood, lln lbs., including 5 lbs. penalty. .. 3
Maggie Bowers, 102 lbs. unplaced.

Time* 1:07$; track hea^y.
The Williams' stable was a favorite over the field. Jim
McLaughlin won by a length and a half, three lengths between
second and thiid.

The Seale-Harris Case.

Ormonde,

Winner of the
Guineas-

Two Thousand

Ormonde was sired by Beud'Or, dam Lily Agnes by Mac-
aroni, her dam Polly Agnes by The Cure, out of Miss
Agnes by Birdcatcher. Ormonde's sire was the Derby win-
ner of 1SS0, and his maternal grandsire also won the "Blue
riband of tho turf." Ormonde started last year in three races,
winning all of them. He is "well and fashionably con-
nected, " and, being one of the nominations for the Derby, will
now look well up in the betting, as he is considered to be in
Epsom form. Ormonde is a bay with black legs, standing
sixteen Lands, with plenty of leugth aud liberty of frame, and
shows great bone and fine, bloodlike character.

In the formation of his head aud in color, with some other
points of his frame, he takes more after his dam than his
sire. Ormonde may be described as a rather backward colt
from the beginning to the end of last year, and he was just a
little light in his flanks when he wnn all the three races in
which he took part at the Newmarket autumn meetings. In
fact, Ormonde then presented the appearance of one of the
finest-framed colts that one could desire to look over, but of a
sort that would not probably stand hurryipg in his prepara-
tion at that age. He has improved rapidly this season, and,
if he continues sound aud well, will become a greater favorite
for the important classic event at Epsom than he is at present.

Suburban and Derby Betting.

The past week has seen some heavy business in the betting
on the future events. Impnted Richmond appears to have
been in very strong demaud at all of the commission offices.
Some of the large bets are: 2,500 to 50 Tornado, 2,000 to 50
Polly Yates, 3,000 to 100 imp. Richmond. Some money from
California has been placed on Ban Fox and Beaconsfield.

Since last week prices have shortened as follows: Albia
from 100 to 60, Baruum 40 to 30, BankruDt 100 to 75, Exile
40 to 30, Favor 40 to 30, Forest 50 to 40~, Goano 75 to 50,
Honsatouic 50 to 40, Joe Cotton 15 to "full," Jim Guest 50 to
40, Long Knight 50 to 35, Natalie 60 to 50, Pegasus 150 to
100, imported Richmond 40 to 30, Savauac 75 to 35, Valet 40
35, and Walter H. 40 to 30.

Prices hav<* advanced against the following: Beaconsfield
125 to 150, Bersau 15 to 20, Dewdrop 60 to 75, Grenadier 50
to 60, Inspector B. 75 to 100, Lizzie Dwver from "full" to 15,
Lenox 75 to 80, Markland 35 to 40, Saluda 100 to 200, St.
Paul 60 to 80, Troubadour 100 to 150, and Vinton SO to 100.

Not a very great amount of busiuess has-been done in the
Derby. The only notable bet was 2,000 to 50 about Cheat-
fellow. The odds now quoted on the Californians are: 6 to 1
Ban Fox, S to 1 Ben Ali, 40 to 1 Epicure, 30 to 1 Lijero, 75 to
1 Monte Cristo, 20 to 1 Freciosa, 6 to 1 Silver Cloud, and 5 to
1 Solid Silver. '

Californians at Memphis.

for three-year-olds. One
1
3

Memphis, TENN.,May 3d. — Purse !
mile and an eighth.

Orav&C'o.'s ch g Lucas by Fausius, dam Lady Restless, 115 lbs

It. J. Lucas' ch c Porter Ashe by Joe Hooker, dam Abbie W., lib lbs
J.T.Williams' b g Montezuma by Lisbon, dam Peaceful, 115 lbs. .
Time, 1:583.

Same Day —Gaston Hotel Stakes for two-year-olds; §50 each. 825 for-
feit, sift declaration, $G0O added; $1UU to second, and §50 to third. Half
a mile.

E. Coirigan's br f Jennie T. by Falsetto, dam Queen Victoria, 107 lbs. 1
J. T. Williams' brc Tom Hood by Virgil, dam La Belle Helene, 110 lbs. 2
Lamasney Bros.' b f Belle Brock by Ten Broeck, dam Belle of the

West, 107 lbs 3

Time, :4«3.
Memphis, May 4.— Peabody Hotel Handicap, for all ages; ?50 each;
§25 forfeit; SlU declaration, $700 added, of which §150 to second and $50
to third. One mile and a furlong,

R. C. Pate's nr g Editor, 4. by Enquirer, dam Alice Murphy, 111 lbs. t
Lamasney Bros.' b c Longview, 4, by Longfellow, dam Fannie

Maloue, 110 lbs 2

R. J. Lucas' b h Philip S., 5, by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson, 110 lbs. 3
Time,

Death of Demirep,

Senator Leland Stanford has had the misfortune to lose the
bay mare Demirep from hydrocele. Her death occurred sud-
denly on Monday, the 3d instant. Demirep was foaled in
1867, by Melbourne, Jr., dam Methilde by imp. Scythian;
second dam Peggy by Boston; third dam Too Soon by Sir
Leslie. Demirep achieved considerable fame as a brood-
mare, but as a racer she failed to secure a bracket.
Produce— 1S77, ch f Nancy Hubbard by Hubbard.

1878, ch c by Hubbard.

1S79, b c Duke of Monday by Monday (gelded).

1881, br c Shenandoah by Shannon.

1882, b f by Electioneer. (Dead; trotter.)
18S4, b c Shasta by Flood.

1885, b f by Shannon.

1886, b c by Shannon (foaled April 6th).

Pendleton, Oregon.

PendletoK, On., April 21th
in five,

J. C. Leasure's br g Lewiston 1

A. Wing's b m May Wintler »„2

Time, 2:40i, 2:40, 2:364.

Trotting; S600 a side; mile heats, three
1 1

St. Denis, 2:23J, by Blue Bull, valued at S10,000, died in
Indiana on the 2oth of last month, of lung fever.

The communication printed below is from Captain Ben
E. Harris, of this city, and explains his case relative to the
matter of the re-instatement of Mr. H. W. Seale and his colts,
now on trial by the Pacific Board of Appeals.

The report published in last week's Breeder and Sports-
man was an account of the proceedings at the meeting of the
Board of Appeals on the 13th instant.

Editor Breeder a>td Sportsman: Dear Sir — Your issue of
the 17th hist, contains an article purporting to be an account
of the action taken by the Pacific Board of Appeals in rela-
tion to the suspension of H. W. Seale and his two nomina-
tions m the Embryo Stakes of 1882-1883. The statement
is there made that the suspensions were made by Ben E.
Harris, while you are well-aware that Mr. Seale and his nom-
inations, with others in the Embryo Stakes, were suspended
by an order of the Board of Officers, of which you were chair-
man, and to which order your signature is attached. Now,
the whole thing iu a nut shell, about suspensions in these
stakes is simply the fact that those who are suspended
desire to avoid payment of dues for which they are suspended,
aud those who were winners of said stakes are clamorous for
the money which they won, and because of the non-payment
of Mr. Seale and others they cannot get it. As to the cita-
tion to appear before the board for contempt, etc., I had no
summons to appear in Mr. Seale's case. Mr. Shay (the Sec-
retary of the board) wrote me a note asking for the names
and dates of Seale's suspension (which I gave him), suggest-
ing my attendance with books, papers, etc., but as I had my
own business to attend to I was not present, and conse
quently was not cognizant of any contempt by my absence,

Ben E. Harris.

Bob Ridsdale's Career.

A curious turf career, well illustrating its ups and downs,
was that of Bob Ridsdale, who was once, for a little time.
Gully's partner, a connection which led to a trial, the ex-pug-
ilist having violently assaulted his former pal in the hunting
field over some disagreement aDd got worsted in the law court.
to the great satisfaction of the spectators who gave the jury
three cheers for their verdict. Kidsdale began life as a groom
at Lambton Castle, but, proving lucky in his racing specula-
tions, and having the knack of picking up the manners of
his betters aud dressing in good taste, he soon made himself
a position. His grand eoup was making £47,000 on St. Giles.
After that he became a foremost man among the York turfites,
had a charming little place called Merton, replete with hand-
some red-brick outhouses, white gates, enclosed fold-yards,
double fences — the very model of a sporting yeoman's abode.
The cottage was small but beautifully furnished; whilst his
table was not surpassed by the high sheriff or the archbishop;
the finest claret that could be bought for money, that a guest
might swim in; an admirable cuisine; while the tables, cov-
ered with magazines aud newspapers, and the walls, orna-
meuted with some of the ekefs-d'eeuvre of Herring, indicated
a taste not wholly giveu up to mere animal enjoyments. At
one time he had a hundred head of bloodstock on his prem-
ises, beside hunters and farm horses. He was as noted in
the held as on the course; spleudidly mounted, a light weight,
and possessed of bull-dog courage, he was a most daring
rider. He was once riding his celebrated horse Sedan, when
the only outlet from a strongly barricaded paddock lay over
a side ditch and high stake-bound fence into a deep, weed-
covered pool on the off side. Ridsdale did not hesitate for
an instant, but crammed Sedan at it, plunged through the
slush and slime, and followed after the hounds as if nothing

had happened. — Asian.

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The English Derby.

One of the most curious things in connection with the nest
Derby, in Euglaud, is that two of the prime favorites, Ormonde
and Saraband, are by grandsons of Stockwell, while another,
Minting, is by a son of Stockwell. Kendal, another of the
most promising of the English three-year-olds, is by a grand-
son of Stockwell, viz., Beud'Or, These facts are not a little
curious, and tend to illustrate the twists and vagaries of
breeding. Considering the marvelous chances they had at
the stud, it can hardly be claimed that Stockwell's sons were
great as sires. They were, as a rule, the best race-horses of
their day, to wit, St. Albans, The Marquis, Lord Lyon, Blair
Athol, Doncaster, The Duke, etc. Each of these, on the
strength of their transcendent merit as racers, had superb
opportunities at the stud, but it is a question if they can be
called successful. St. Albans got a good one in Springfield;
Blair Athol got Prince Charlie and Silvio, but his stock were,
as a rule, rather soft. Lord Lyon has, late in life, got Mint-
ing, but nothing else of much note. The Marquis and The
Duke failed utterly, and Doncaster, while he got a fine
racer in Beud'Or, was sold by the Duke of Westminster to the
Prussians for one-third what he cost him. But while Stock-
well's own sons were not as successful as was expected, his
grandsons quite revived the family prestige. The Duke's
son, Bertram, got Robert the Devil; Doncaster's son, Bend'Or,
got Ormonde and Kendal; Doncaster's other son, Muncas-
ter, has sired Saraband, and The Rover (son of Blair Athol)
has sired St. Gatien.

The revival of Stockwell's line through his grandsons
should encourage many of those who have espoused the
cause of the male line of Lexington in this country. The case
of Lexington's sons affords quite a parallel to that of Stock-
well's. The grand form of Norfolk, Asteroid, Kentucky,
Van shall, Kingfisher, Bayonet, Tom Bowling, Harry Bassett,
etc., led every one to expect great things of them as* sires,
just as the English did of Stockwell's sons. Accordingly,
every stud of note seized upon a son of Lexington, and thought
their success assured. But the result was rather disappoint-
ing. We think we can claim the credit of having been the
first to call attention to the fact that Lexington's sons were
not successful sires. A majority combated the statement,
but, whatever may have been their expressions, their actions
spoke their convictious more truthfully, as the sous of Xex-
iugton began to make way for imported sires iu all the great
studs, until now there are but few practical meu who will
deny that the sons of Lexington were not up to the standard
of first-class sires. We have remarked, however, that the
grandsons of Lexington iu the male line are doing quite well
in the stud. Grinstead is a prominent case in point, Mon-
day was another, and so is his son Joe Hooker. But few of
the grandsons of Lexington have been given proper trial in
the stud, but the revival of Stockwell's male line through his
grandsons encourages a belief in the preservation of the male-
line of old Lexington. — New York Spirit of the Times.

Letcher, the colored jockey, died from the injuries he
received some time ago while practicing a horse over hurdles
at the Parksville track.

Breeders' Trotting Meetings' Popularity.

The time-worn subject of dishonesty and double dealing in
connection with trotting races has once more begun to attract
attention among those who are directly interested in the suc-
cess or failure of the trotting turf, either as drivers or owners
of horses, or as managers of the tracks on which horses per-
form. Years ago, when trotting seemed founded on such
universal popularity that nothing could materially affect its
success, there were protests agaiust the manifest "jobs" that
were so apparent at the smaller meetings, but in tne general
enthusiasm over the notable work in the trotting line done at
Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Hartford, Chicago, and other
places where large purses were offered, these complaints
about the injustices practiced elsewhere were unheeded.

But as time progressed, and the breeding of trotters became
a business instead of an experiment and pastime, 2:30 and
2:20 horses were turned out by the score where they had for-
merly existed only in isolated instances, and this multipli-
cation of material soon resulted in the poorer animals in each
class — they of course beiDg in a great majority — being forced
to leave the big circuits for the smaller ones; and it was not
long before horses with records of 2:20 and better were plenti-
ful at meetings where the purse in each class was but $300 or
less — about what these same horses had previously been
charged for entrance to the races in which they took part. It
was inevitable that with this increase of trotters and decrease in
the amounts offered in purses there should be a corresponding
increase in the number of "jobs," because a driver who
attempted to trot a horse on its merits could hardly more
than pay expenses, even if he won one-third of the races in
which his entry started, that being a large percentage even
for a horse that is as good as any iu his class, especially when
he starts out to not "divide" with any of his opponents,
which action, of course, causes them to combine against him.
To this increase in the number of fast aud reliable trotters, and
decrease iu the amount offered in purses, nearly all the "jobs"
that have brought trotting into disfavor may be traced, and
it is not to be supposed that the public apathy which now
exists can be overcome until a radical change in the methods
of conducting trotting meetings shall have been inaugurated
and carried to a successful conclusion. Jnst so long as the
old-fashioned order of things continues, just so long will the
public, or at least a great mass of it, refuse to be hoodwinked,
and it is to the dollars which comeiu at the gate that the tracks
must look for continued support. The schemes by which the
pool-box is made to yield a large revenue maybe kept veiled for
a little time, but their ultimate exposure is certain, aud when
once the mask has been torn away from fraud and chicanery,
there is nothing more difficult than the task of persuading the
public that a change of administration means an entirechange
of policy. To tell the truth plainly aud without reserve, it
may be said that persistent manipulation of races for the bene-
fit of the pool-box has been carried on to such an extent that
the public cannot be blind to the fact, and it is also common
knowledge that robbery of this character has been partici-
pated in, either directly or indirectly, by the management
of nearly every trotting track of note in the country. It is
not necessary that names or places should be specifically men-
tioned, because the facts are well enough known without
such action. For nearly ten years the papers have contained,
almost daily during the trotting season, accounts of the jobs
which have been perpetrated on various trotting tracks, and
even after liberal allowance has been made for the sensation-
alism that magnifies everything with which it deals, there
are still enough instances of fraud concerning which there
was no question to thoroughly disgust a vast number of peo-
ple with trotting, and it is this sentiment that has kept them
away from tracks and made the giving of trotting meetings in
large cities such an unprofitable venture.

And this is also the reason why trotting meetings which
take place under the auspices of breeders' associations have
come so rapidly into favor with the people. Breeders raise
trotters to sell, and as they own the sires of theiryoung stock,
it is to their interest that every foal. shall make as fast a
record and as good a showing as possible. The winning of a
well-contested race by any stock bred by them means large
financial rewards, because there is always a ready sale, at good
prices, for members of a family that has shown i ts ability to pro-
duce winners. When the owners of all the starters in a race are
anxious to win, there can be no doubt of a contest that will
interest the spectators, and with races of this character on the
card there is no trouble in drawing a crowd. Therefore we
look to the breeders' meetings to restore to trotting the popu-
larity it has lost. — Breeder? Gazette,

A California Trainer Complimented.

The following letter was received April 12th, from Cali-
fornia, by the St. Louis Republican. The Republican had no
intention of fixing the Ban Fox break-down on Mr. Claypool,
who is known to be an exceedingly clever trainer, and to
whom great credit has been given in these columns for keep-
ing the colt so long on his legs as he did. Although highly
creditable to his feeling of honor, it is journalistically to be
regretted that Mr. Claypool is not a mau of temper hasty
enough to have rushed into details to explain the situation,
and in this fact alone he shows what a treasure the Haggina
have lost in him. Nine out of ten men would have told us
what ailed the colt and the racing world would have been
correspondingly relieved or enthused as to Ban Fox. Mr.
Claypool has chosen "that better part" for himself, which
unhappily leaves us in the dark as to those stable secrets,
which in a most thoroughly gentlemanly spirit he has
declined to give away, after having severed connection with
the stable for which he had done so much.

San Francisco, April 16.— [Editor Republican.] — The clip-
ping below was taken from your paper of the issue of April 8:

Ban Fox broke down iu the fore leg, which had not previ-
ously troubled him, and after galloping a mile and a quarter
with a 100-pound boy up, in 2:12. Mr. Claypool, the assis-
tant trainer of the stable, then severed his connection with it.

What I desire to take exceptions to is the last sentence,
which is misleading. From the wording of the sentence
one is led to believe that I had broken Ban Fox down
and then quit the stable on that account. While I have
severed my connection with the Haggin's stable I did so, not
on account of any trouble I had with Mr. Haggiu about my
training. Furthermore Ban Fox has not been in my string
since my return from the east, but has been in the charge
Of Mr. Murphy. I respectfully ask you to state the same in
your paper. Respectfully, W. R. Claypool.

The Missouii Republican says: "The east persists that Jim
Gray is a book-maker's horse for the Kentucky Derby.
Nothing of the sort. He belongs to steady going Missouri
country folk, innocent of guile, who will about take the Blue
Grass stake's best laurels to Nodaway county, if only they
know enough to bring the colt to the post at his best."

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Old Relics.

Mr. C. M, Chase, of the firm of Killip & Co., of this city,
lias left at this office copies of some old bills of well-known
stallions, that were making public seasons in this state a quar-
ter of a century ago. Several of the names of the horses re-
calls to memory some of the now famous contests of the ear-
lier history of the turf In this State. The first bill to attract
attention was that of the now famous trotting sire George M.
Patchen, Jr. The first part of the bill reads as follows: "The
celebrated trotting stallion Gtorge M. PatcheD, Jr., will
stand the ensuing season at Whipple's Farm, San Mateo
county, commencing March 20th, and ending August 1, 1863.
George M. Patchen, Jr., is a brown-bay horse, with fine black
mane and tail; three white feet; stands 16 hands high, and
weighs 1,150 pounds; is of fine coat, good bone and muscle
and excellent disposition. He was bred by Joseph Regan, of
Burlington county, N. 0., and sold by him to his present
owner in the spring of 1S62, when he came to California."
After going through his pedigree, appears a line in large
letters: "Blood will tell.'' William Heudrickson's name is
affixed at the bottom of the bill, and the horse's fee was $100,
with forty mares as the limit.

Another bill that attracted attention was that of the
thoroughbred stallion Langford. He made the season from
March 1st to August 1st, 1863, at the race-track, one mile
west ol San Jose, for $50 the season. The description
given is: "Langford is chestnut color, 15 hands 2} inches
high, will be eight years old the 12th of May, 1863.
Langford has proved himself to be a superior race-horse,
beating all the horses of his day, at all distances,
namely: Ashland at two and four-mile heats, Susy
Hawkins at four-mile heats, Orphan Boy at two-mile
heats, Katie Mitchell at two-mile heats, Desdemona and
Shanghae at mile-heats, Wake-up-Jake, Nebraska Bill and
Mary 0\Neil at mile-heats, three in rive." Below his descrip
tion is given bis pedigree, etc. Mr. E. S. Lathrop, San Jose,
appears on the bottom of the bill.

Another bill is that of the stallion Battler. The year of his
season does not appear on the bill. It was made at the ranch
of the late Jerome C. Davis, 15 miles west of Sacramento.
His terms were §100 for the season. At the bottom of his
bill is the information that the celebrated jack Black Warrior
would stand at the same place for S25. The particulars about
the above could be had of Mr. E. M. SUaggs, P. Werner, or of
Messrs. Green & Trainor, all of Sacramento.

The thoroughbred stallion Rifleman made the season of
1S63, at Ward's stable, on the Alameda road, opposite the en-
trance to the Fair grounds, near San Jose, up to August 1st.
His terms were S75 for the season. After giving a descrip-
tion and pedigree of the horse it is stated that he took the
tirst premium for thoroughbred horses at the State Fair of
1862, and was entered for the sweepstakes for thoroughbreds,
and had no competitors. Applications were to be made to
L. C. Ward, San Jose, or John Anderson. No. 11 Armory
Hall, San Francisco.

ChaTles H- Shear's name appeared on bills for the trotting
stallion Capt. Hauford. He announced this horse as the
fastest and best-bred stallion in the State, and that he would
serve a limited number of mares at the Five-Mile House
Ranch, San Francisco couuty, at S100 for the season. The
season commenced March 15th and ended July 1st, 1S64.
After announcing his pedigree and performances, the follow-
ing appeared in large display type: "Breeding will tell! Blood
and Age no where! I herebj* challenge any stallion in the
world, to show a better record, or as good a pedigree." Cap-
tain Hanford secured a record of 2:40 as a four-year-old,
when he beat Gen. McClellan, Jan. 13, 1S63.

The last bill to receive notice was that which Mr. Henry
Williamson, of Oakland, had issued for his thoroughbred
stallion Belmont. The year of his season doeB not appear on
the bill, but it says: "This thoroughbred stallion will stand
during the present season at the farm, six miles north of
Oakland, near the Wilson House, on the San Pablo road, at
$100 the season. Payment invariably required at the time
of services. He is limited to fifty mares." Belmont's pedi-
gree is given out in full, and takes up the greater part of the
space on the bill. The first paragraph is as follows: "Bel-
mont is a blood bay, and was sired by American Boy, out of
imported Prunella by Comus, her dam by Partisan, out of
Pawn (sister to Penelope by Trumpetor), g g dam Prunella
by Highflyer; Promise by Snap; Julia by Blank; Spectator's
dam bv Partner; Bonny Lass by Bay Bolton; Darlev's
Arabian; Byerly Turk; Taffot's Bark; Place's White Turk,
Natural Barb mare.

♦

A Trottine" Movement in England.

such a mansion! If the latter only distantly approaches the
gorgeously romantic official description, which is a nap to the
four as anything perpetrated by the late George Robins, it is
match. The promoters purpose making trotting the first
a distinct advance on Aladdin's Palace, and the domain is to
attraction, but also to go in for steeplechasiug, athletics, and
all manner of other sports and pastimes. Their intention to
lift trotting on to a high social platform will secure wide-
spread sympathy, and (I hope) triumph over all difficulties
after certain unsavory traditions are outlived. I do not go
quite so far or so fast as the society in thinking that in a
couple of years trotting will be an almost equal favorite with
fiat racing, but I have always maintained that its possibilities
are great under proper liberal handling — an essential now
apparently secured. In the past I have done what I could
for the sport whose friends only narrowly missed success at
the Alexandra Park. They will likely enough find that if the
Slough scheme is carried through, their fixtures will grow
exceedingly. Increased opportunities will be given them
also at the grand establishment, and the old school, who, I
may say, without offense, are not all quite of the Upper Ten
Thousand, have everything to gain and nothing to lose by
their pet being, as it were, raised to the peerage.

Mobile is noted for having the smallest mules attached to
its street cars of any city in the country. They are all named
after race-horses, and the people went to the races behind
Hindoo, Luke Blackburn, etc. The drivers are waiting
until a fast one shows up, and will style him Kirkman.

HEiiD AND SWINE.

Protecting Pedigrees.

the animal itself possesses the family characteristics to a
greater or less degree, but that it in turn will be able to trans-
mit them. The common cow may reproduce herself, and
she may not. The purely bred cow will be very likely to
reproduce herself, with possibly slight variation, under
proper 1 reeding.

In many iustances farmers are too prone to send their heifer
calves to the shambles at ordinary prices. Cows bought
cheaply are usually esteemed cheaply, and oftener than at
their real worth. Cows bought instead of raised for the
dairy upon the farm, break up tbe possible line of improve-
ment of which I have beeu tilking. Hap-hazard-obtained
cows for the dairy involve a haphazard course of manage-
ment, and both combiued lead to failure, because, let us do
our best, there is still an almost limitless beyond for improve-
ment.

That is the truest economy which makes the most of what
we have. Dairying is good for the farm and the farmer. To
run a dairy takes cows as well as human hands. Both need
the aid of science to bring them up to their best attainments.
The cow raised upon the farm is likely to possess characteris-
tics better suited to that farm than those purchased.

We cannot all buy blooded stock to run our dairies, even
if it were desirable. But we could improve on what we
already have. The avenues to improvement are open all
around us to improve our stock, of whatever class, at slight
expense, comparatively. In the matter of onr bovines, let
us save our promising heifer calves, and make such improve-
ment in them that their grandmothers won't know them. —
Country Gentleman.

Experience With Guernseys.

Very little progress has been made with trotting in Eng-
land. The few meetings which have been given were not
managed as we manage them here in the United States, and
they did not stir the popular heart. The people have been
educated to take an interest in running, and they know very
little about trotting. Their cheers are reserved for Derby
candidates. The prominent men of England do not care for
light harness driving, and struggles for supremacy on the
road do not whet appetites for contests on the track. But
the hope is ever present that a change may come over tbe
minds of the people. In the last issue of the London Referee
received on this side of the Atlantic, "Pendragon," who has
steadily favored a trotting movement, says:

Before the trotting world is many days older it may be
pinching its own legs and arms, robbing its eyes, and won-
dering whether it is awake — as a rule, our trotting folk are
wide-awake — or dreaming. A society, which does not seek in
any way to interfere with tbe resuscitated Trotting Associa-
tion, is in course of formation — I may almost say formed —
for the purpose of giving trotting a fair chance in England.
If trotting were a brand-new sport, I should say, after glanc-
ing at the splendid list of patrons issued in a preliminary
prospectus, that its success was already assured. Such a
galaxy — galaxy is the word; you want something rich to do
justice to the array of influential leaders of sport and society
— of tip-toppers has not before been submitted all at once to
my notice in cognate connection. I won't quote names,
because I can't give all, and I should not like to leave any
out if I once started. All the leading racing "dukes, lords
and admirals" have notified theirapprobation of the enterprise
in the usual manner by permitting use of their names, and
where they lead, society generally will probably crush to
follow.

Briefly, the scheme is this: A high-toned club is to be run
on Sandown Park lines as regards accommodation to mem-
bers, but differing from the Esher constitution in dispensing
with the formality of election. (How these affairs pay when
they do catch on! There are at the present moment 900
would-be members at 10 gnineas per annum seeking election
at Sandown.) Stoke Park, of 500 acres, near Slough, with
its palatial mansion, are to be acquired. Such a park, and

Pedigrees of cattle, sheep, hogs or poultry were unknown a
hundred years since, yet now every animal or fowl at a coun-
try cattle show has its pedigree, even the puppy dogs. That
pedigrees have a value is evident from tbe fact that the best
breeders of line animals are the most careful about their ped-
igrees. True, a tine pedigree does nut make a tine animal,
but it is equally true that an animal of fine form is all the
more desirable for a breeder if he has evidence of a royal an-
cestry and a straight pedigree to show where and when his
ancestors were bred and how tbe)' were esteemed.

It has been objected to pedigreeing stock, because dishonest
breeders would manufacture pedigrees, and thus find sale for
inferior animals. This may be done; but because counter-
feits are made on good money is no argument against good
money. Our countrymen are just giving more attention to
good stock and to the breeding of the same than ever before.
That thoroughbred animals have special and distinct value
above scrubs for use in the flock or herd is admitted by all
intelligent men. As breeders become better versed in the
business, and more conversant with the pedigrees of distin-
guished animals, the attempts to deceive will be more easily
detected, and hence less practiced. As the records of animals
become better known, and the committees at our agricul-
tural fairs demand satisfactory evidence that animals shown
as thoroughbreds are really what their owners claim them to
be, then more attention will be given to pedigrees. Attempts
to deceive in pedigrees will then not only bring disgrace, but
also the just penalty of selling articles under false pretences.
I do not see why merchants are so stringently protected by la*w
ugainst selling goods under false pretences, while breeders
are almost helpless against swindlers who sell animals repre-
senting them to be well and purely bred when they are not.

Public sentiment in England has had a lift by a decision of
Chief Justice Cockburn. One Hopkins manufactured a pedi-
gree for a Shorthorn bull, and on the strength of it sold the
animal for 115 guineas. He also got a prize of $20 from the
Birmingham Agricultural Society. The fraud was discovered,
and tbe rascal was tried for intent to defraud. His lordship.
in sentencing the prisoner, said: "Tbe jury have found you
guilty of obtaining the sum of $-0, given by the Agricul-
tural Society for the exhibition of the beBt animal in the
class. You possessed, no doubt, a very fine animal, but then
vou had no pedigree, and by the conditions of the exhibition
you were not entitled to take a prize. "You manufactured a
pedigree — that no reasonable man can doubt. A man who
does that to gain a prize gains that prize by false pretences,
and he robs not only the society but the man who ought to
have taken the prize, just the same as if it were taken out of
his pocket. , If you were not sensible that this was a dishon-
est transaction, then I am soTry for you, for you did not
properly appreciate the turpitude of the act. That it was
robbing another competitor is the real nature of the case,
and if such frauds were allowed to go unpunished there
would be an end to open and honest competition. The jury
recommended you to mercy, and I take that into considera-
tion. A sentence of three months' hard labor is the lightest
sentence I can pass upon you."

Would that we had such a public sentiment and such
judges as to enable honorable breeders to bring to justice the
hosts of Hopkinses in our country who are hucksters of so-
called well-bred stock. The time will come, and may it come
speedily, for there are some old ones that I fear may die be-
fore they get their three months. — Cultivator.

Raise the Heifer Calves.

Kot all heifer calves, perhaps, should be spared the block,
but certain of the best from a certaiu line of cows. There are
many common cows which have more than common traits as
milkers and breeders. Do not let us get too high ideas on
this question of improved stock for the common farmer.
There is good stock among the native breeds, so called, and
this stock can be improved by judicious selection and
breeding.

If a common cow has the mark of a good milker, or other-
wise proves herself possessed of meritorious traits, it is
wisdom to breed from her by as good a sire as can be found
of the class of stock. She is apparently adapted to rank in.
Whether her calf will inherit her good qualities, time alone
will develop. If she is a good milker and butter cow, the
chances are. if bred aright, that her heifer calves will be an
improvement, in this respect, on their mother. If they are
and are bred in the same line as to improvement, the chances
become more favorable that an improvement will be constant.
It is here that the value of improved pedigreed stock proves
the greatest. Its characteristics are fixed, and will be repro-
duced. Tbe same tendency is strengthened in a proper
course of breeding in our common stock. It may be proper,
also, to remark here where the value of a registered pedigree
is apparent. The fact that a book contains the brief state-
ment of the ancestors of an animrtl, is nothing of itself. But
the fact that it tells that an animal has certainly come from
a long line of ancestors, which have regularly transmitted
their characteristics, is everything, for it not only shows that

Mr. L. F. Allen, of Buffalo, N. Y., in a recent number of
the Country Gentleman, gives his experience with Guernseys as
follows: "I can hardly tell you how much I like them. I have
been using grade Guernseys, half and three-fourths blooded
ones, for several years, originating from high grade, shorthorn
cows, mainly goud milkers. For butter-making I choose thor-
oughbred Guernsey bulls for building upa herd of dairy cows,
preferring them over the Jersey for their superior size, carry-
ing more flesh, yielding milk of equally rich quality, and
more comely looks. Taking good shapes from the shorthorn
grade dams, they avoid the depressed backs of the Jersey —
for I love a straight back in a cow — and in my own opinion,
are hardier in constitution, although, in this latter quality, I
wish to do no injustice to the smaller islanders.

As a rule, my Guernseys, are uniformly good milkers.
Their udders are square, well set "fore and aft,'' with well-
sized teats, easy to grusp by the hand, and giving their milk
freely. As to the quantity in weight of either milk or butter
they yield, I have never tested them by forcing into them
more expense of fuod for a week's or two weeks' trial than the
butter they make would be worth, considering all such proc-
esses as too hazardous to iheir health and lives.

They are remarkably kind and gentle in temper, loving
even in disposition, and frequently, as I drive with horse
and buggy into the pastures in summer, they surround me —
the young heifers — almost climbing into the wagon, or, if
getting out to fondle them, licking my hand or grasping my
coat tails, in their affectionate fondness. Kot one of them
has proved a kicker in milking, nor shown a single vice in
management, being always treated with kindness. No milk-
stool or switch-flogging, even on a fractious cow of any breed,
has ever been permitted in my herds, and with these Guern-
seys a deserving instance of the kind has not been developed.

They yield their milk continuously from dropping- their
calves until nearly the time of the next coming calf, and in
some instances would continue without cessation, having to
force a drying off for four or six weeks, which always should
be done for a rest to both the cow herself and the good condi-
tion of her offspring, lheir percentage of cream to milk is
quite equal to that of the Jersey, as I have compared them,
as is the quality of their butter. They are quite to my satis-
faction as butter-makers.

Cattle for Europe.

The export cattle trade has been marked by some curious
features in the last six months, that period having covered
the widest, not to say wildest fluctuations ever known in
the business. At least once in that time, and two or three
times within the past year, prices reached the highest basis
current within the last three or four years; while, on the
other hand, the bottom was also reached within the same
time. The average has not been greatly below that pre-
viously ruling, but its phenomenal unsteadiness rendered the
markets about the worst known since live cattle were first
taken abroad. Circumstances considered, the volume of
stock sent forward on the hoof has been pretty well sustained,
and trade has suffered less in consequence than might have
been expected. Of course there has been a diminution in the
quantity of shipments, but the greatest effect on this side of
the Atlantic has been in the weakened prices for choice cat-
tle. It is alleged that the available supplies of good home-
grown cattle for English markets will be less in the coming
season than usual, which would augur favorably for the
American market. This is a point, though, upon which
little dependence can be placed. Probabilities for the export
trade in the coming year can hardly be considered as flatter-
ing,— Colorado Live Stock Record.

For cure of self-sucking cow a writer says: "I have one
that I tried everything on that I could hear of but to no good.
I finally put on a five-ring halter, and a strap around her in
front of the udder. I then took a light stick and fastened
one end to the upper ring of the halter and the other to the
strap. This proved a perfect preventative, it being impossi-
ble for the cow to get her head around; but it does not inter-
fere with her feeding. I have a small Btrap fastened to the
end of the stick at the halter which I can unbuckle and take
off the stick when she is tied in the stable at night."

The National Live Stock Journal says: "It has come plainly
to light, during the last two or three winters, that milch cows,
warmly and constantly sheltered and watered with tepid
water, do much better than cows that are turned out to
water, even on only fair days."

If a pig pen has an open space with a floor made of narrow
strips, set half or three-quarters of an inch apart, it will keep
constantly clean if it is set up from the ground. Every rain
will wash it. An accessible covered nest will also be kept
clean by the hogs themselves.

Where hogs have the range of a pasture, shelter fi>
sun should be provided. If there are no trees, give i
cheap shed in an airy place. This will keep off the raiij
they do not choose to remain in it.

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May 8

To Establish a French Draft-Horse
Stud-Book.

The French Farmer's Association, consisting
of over five thousand members, and including
many persons prominent in agriculture, econ-
omy and science, has officially decided to
establish a French draft-horse stud-book, the
details -whereof will appear in the society's
bulletin for April. The object of the publica-
tion is to secure a disinterested and reliable
registration of animals of this breed, which
the society qualifies as the race Francaisc de
trail— admitting the Percheron, Norman Boul-
onnais, Breton, and other local types, not as
distinct breeds, but merely as family branches
of the one grand mae Francaise de trail. Unlike
other French local and private stud-books,
-which, according to their regulations, admit
all horses born within a specified territory
■without regard to genealogy, the new stud-book
will reject from the record ill, cross-bred stock,
and will exact purity of breeding.

American buyers now in France bail its
publication as a measure that will establish
confidence, and will encourage business in the
supply of pure draft-horses, particularly in
the United States. A firm of stock-breeders,
located in Illinois, has already ordered 160,
aud auother firm, located in Nebraska, 30 stal-
lions of the breed, the protection of whose
purity is aimed at by the publication to be
issued by the society, and both purchases have
been made on the eoudition that before the
stallions are prepared for shipment their
pledges shall first have acquired a record in
the new stud-book.

A Plunger of the Beeinningr of This
Century.

The following description is given by a
sporting writer of "The Napoleon of the Turf"
at the beginning of the present century. Col-
onel Hellish excelled all his rivals: "His estab-
lishment was terrific! He had at one period of
his life more than thirty-eight race-horses in
training, seventeen carriage horses, a dozen hu n-
ters in Leicestershire, four chargers at Brigh-
ton, and hacks innumerable, and, of course, a
whole brigade in his pay. The Colonel made his
appearance on the race ground, when in the
meridian of bis career, in a way never yet imi-
tated or approached. Driving four white hoises
in 'hand' with 'out-riders on matches, ridden
with harness bridles, and holsters at the sad-
dle bows; his barouche painted in exquisite
taste, the handsome Colonel was truly the
observed of all observers, as whirling up to the
grand stand, tossing his reins on either hand,
and descending as if unseen, or the quietest
man in life, he mounted one of the thorough-
bred hacks led by the saddle-horse groom in
the Tear of his retinue, habited like the rest of
his people in crimson livery, and followed by two
grboms, cantered over the course toward the
rubbing house or warren." He is said to have
been ruined at shaking dice, and that he
risked £40,000 on one throw. His fortune soon
melted away, and he passed the last part of his
life in a small house near the grand mansion
he had once inhabited. He died at the early
age of thirty-seven years.

Mr. Pierre Lorillard is locking for a mate to
Bonita, 2:18.}, recently purchased by him from
Senator Stanford, of California, it being his
intention to have the best team on the roads
about New York city, now that he has aban-
doned the running turf for good and all.
Bonita is a remarkably fine pole mare, and is
so speedy withal that it will be difficult to
mate her. Mr. Lorillard is reported to have
looked at the Boston trotter Frank, 2:18}, but
he would not mate the California mare, being
a pulling, high-headed, skipjack fellow, while
Bonita is steady, low-going, and an easy
driver. "If Harry Wilkes and Bonita could be
hooked together they would go in 2:14 sure,"
Baid a driver. Wilkes has a record of 2:15,
and as Bonita was driven a mile in 2:13 the
first time she was hitched with a running
mate, there is no question about her steadiness
and ability to speed fast.

Immediately after the news was flashed over
the wires that Kirkman won the Merchants'
Stake at Nashville, a considerable lump of
money was put on him to win the Eclipse
Stake, and the odds have been cut down on
him to 6 to 1. Cassidy, his owner, offers to
bet $500 he would beat any named horse in
the stake, and another person bet S100, and
was taken, he wonld beat Miss Woodford.
Ah offer to bet SI, 000 was telegraphed the
Dwyer Bros, that Kirkman would beat MisB
Woodford in the race.

The committee appointed by the National
Trotting Congress, recently held in Chicago to
investigate the office of the Secretary and
Treasurer of the National Trotting Association,
has placed the examination in the hands of J.
Yalden, a New York expert accountant. Cases
of mote than 3,000 suspensions and a large
amount in claims have been received by the
committee in answer to its circular.

J. J. Bowen and Ollie Woodward are trans-
ferring their horses from Beacon to Mystic
Park. At last accounts Beacon Park had not
been let. Kumor says there is a possibility
of its beine: sold and cut up into building lots.

Wm. Lakeland, the once popular jockey
and the now successful trainer, has been
quite ill at Brighton Beach, of pneumonia.
He is now improving, and, it is expected, will
be about his duties shortly.

Sale of Thoroughbreds.

Col. S. D. Bruce, of New York, sold at auc-
tion, at Nashville, Tennessee, on April 28th,
the following thoroughbred colts:

PROPERTY OF MR. E. F. COCKRILL.

Vattel, bay eolt, 1885, by Vanderbilt, dam
Porides; H. C. Snodgrass, Sparta,
Tenn ¥155

Portia, cheatnut filly, 1SS5, by Plenipo,

dam Sallie Mac; A. G. Goodlett 105

Plebeseite, chestnut colt, 1885, by Plenipo,

dam Mignonette; A. G. Goodlett 105

Prophesy, chestnut colt, 1S85, by Plenipo,
dam Miss Muggins; J. M. Leet,
Chicago 190

Venetia, bay tally, 18S5, by Yanderbilt,
dam Delusion; Gen. Jackson 235

Vampire, bay colt, 1885, by Vanderbilt,

dam Watsoma; John J. Carter 200

Packet Line, bay colt, 18S5, by Plenipo,

dam Patti; L. H. Williams, Nashville.. 125

Paganinin, chestnut colt, 1885, by Plenipo,
dam Minnie Grimes; Thomas Nepper,
Mt. Vernon, Ind 100

Chestnut colt, 1885, by imp. Great Tom,

dam Bobadilla; Gen. Jackson 225

PROPERTY OF GRAND VIEW STOCK FARM.

Bay colt, 1884, by Eland, dam Peri; T.

W.Fisher HO

Chestnut colt, 1885, by Eland, dam Bon

Ton; E. Wiley 75

Bay colt, 1884, by imp. Glenelg, dam

Mercy; Col. McGavock 100

Chestnut colt, 1885, by Eland, dam by

Jack Maloue; Col. Bruce 255

Total $2,025

The average of the lot was $156.

GLENVIEW. 1886.

i

Johnny Campbell, the old-time driver of
trotters and pacers, who went on the running
turf last year, has had Buch wonderful success
as a trainer ot thoroughbreds as to excite the
curiosity, as well as the envy, of the older heads
at the business who have not had the benefit
of experience on the trotting turf. He was
recently interviewed on the subject, and stated
that his success was due to the fact that he did
not overtrain his horses, giving them nothing
but walking exercise and slow gallops between
races. That thti average race-horae is over-
trained, is apparent to people of sense who
watch them, and yet the men who have them
in charge would scout the idea of such an
assertion being true.

The thoroughbred mare Lady Wallen stein,
by Lexington, dam by imp. Yorkshire, died
week before last at Pierre Loiillard's farm,
Jobstown, N. J. She was noted as being the
dam of the nace-horse Wallenstein, that per-
formed so brilliantly in this country and En-
gland, and also of the trotter Lady Prewitt,
2:30, by Clark Chief.

NUTWOOD,

FOR SALE.

Colts by Nutwood.

Bell Nutwood,

foaled May 12, 1882, by Nutwoorl, 2:183, by Alexander's
Belmont, dam Miss Russell by Pilot, Jr. First dam
by Ethan Allen, Jr.; second dam by Belmont, etc.
TbiB filly has trotted a mile tbls season in 2:39i, is
15. 3i hands; a bright bay. Price, $1,500.

Commodore Nutwood,

foaled May 28, 1882, by Nutwood, dam by George M.
Patcben, Jr.; second dam by Belmont; is 153 hands
high; dark bay; fine gait: will make an excellent
stock horse. Price, $2,UU0.

Sister,

foaled 1880, by Nutwood, dam by George M. Patchen,
Jr.; second dam by Belmont. This mare is a full
sister to Commodore Nutwood, and has a fine-looking
colt by her side by Almoone. She trotted a trial mile
as a four-year-old in 2:35. Price of mare and
colt, gSOO.

For further particulars write or call upon Mr. W
A. ParkHurst, Real Estate and Insurance Agent,
Room 2, Enox Block, San Jose, Cal. 8myt

Woodburn Farm.

ANNUAL SALE OP

FIFTY-TWO

ThoroughbredYearlings

THURSDAY, MAY 13, 1886.

THE GET OF

King Alfonso, Falsetto,
Pat Malloy,

Imp. Gien Athol.

and Powhatan.

A. J. ALEXANDER,

For Sale Catalogue address

L. BRODHEAD, Agent,
lmy2 Spring Station P. O., Woodford Co., Ky.

Chestnut liorse, 15| hands high; weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2:21f, 2:21 J, 2:1SJ.

Sire Felix, 2:19}; Manon, 251: Menlo, 253: Belmont Boy (paoer). 2:231; Wormwood, 255; Dawn, 235J; Jim Mnlrene,
2:275; Trousseau, 2:231; Bonnie Wood, 2:325; and the two year old

NUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his agei, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a number of other very promising ones, viz: Brown Jug, trial 2:17. A mare
owned by Mr. Carter, 2:26|; quarters in 53 seconds. Another paced a mile in 2:272; quarters in 32 seconds. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters in 35 seconds, Lelaps was second to Wormwood in 2:36$, and
many others as Rood.

MtlT WOOD had not above 120 foalu all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentage of Ms repnj-
nentatives in the 2:30 list is more than double that of Hambletonian to that time. Forty of hU get in all havo been
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2 yi;ar3 of age, for a total of $45,135, ail average of §1,120. Five of his present crop
of weanlings have been sold for §7,000, .in average of S1.400. From the promise of the young things coming on at the
farm and elsewhere, I feci justified in rrredicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun. Service Fee, $250,
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as his book Is rapidly filling, and
the limit will be strictly observed.

.PANCOAST,

2:21f. Rich bay horse, 15J hands high ; weight, 1,165 lbs.

Blre of PATRON", three-year-old record 2:20,2:25,2:19$; last quarter of third heat. 321 seconds, a 2:09 gait: ACQTTARTU8,
three-year-old record, 2:29*; trial 2:24$; ISSAQUENA, four-year-old record 2:23?, distancing her field in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:39$; could trot in 2:30. PANCOAST has only 32 LIVING foals, only 8 of which,
so far as we can learn, have been worke 1 for speed at alL Four of them are named above. One othur at 3 years old
could trot in 2:50, and show bursts a 2:3 1 gait. Another, 2 years old, showed quarters in 40 to 42 Seconals. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in 1:42. Another could show a 3 minute gait The balance of Lis get, so far as
we can trace, are either in the stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST, by Woodford Mambri 10, record 2:21i, dam Bicara (sister to McCurdy's Hambletonian, 2:2GJ), by
Harold; 2d dam Belle (dam of Belmont) by Mambrino Chief; 3d dam by Brown's Bellfoimder. He will stand at $150,
strictly limited to 40 mares. His book is fast filling. Those desiring to breed will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYLBR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Blre of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:15i; haiiv^e, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2:181; Ihj*
Dream, four-year-old record, fifth heat, 2:21^ Halcyon, /*al for Mr. Bonner, 2:21$; Algath, four-year-old record 2:23;
Edwin 0., record 2:27J (trial 2:212); St. Araaui, record »ijSfc and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-S Acquarius, 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4

Bay horse, 15J hands, foaled 1863, by Rysdyk*s Bs^nbletonlan, dam Grey Rose (dam of Stilson, sire of Alvlra, record
2:30, and Zeno, record 2:324), by Harris' Hamblefc-,lian (sire of Lady Shannon, record 2:2SJ; FUro (pacer), 2501, Ain>
0» the dams of Annie G.. 2:23; Panic, 2:28; NenJ HolPijmb, 253; Sea Foam, 2:24i; Major Edsall, 259 (sire of Robert
McGregor, 2:171); John Stewart, 2:30. Service *3E, 9 r\

All stud fees are due at time of service; no
1th and stallions live.

but usual privilege of return, provided mares not

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
G-lenview is Six Miles From Louisville.

State Fair

of 1886

Sept. 6th to 18th inclusive.

Grand Sweepstakes

TROTTING STALLIONS

TWO-MILE HEATS,

To be trotted on the last day of the
Fair.

CALIFORNIA STAKE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH— TROTTING.

30. The California Stakes, a sweepstakes for all
trotting stallions, of ?250 each, $100 to accompany the
nomination, $100 to be paid July 3lBt, and $50 the
day previous to the day fixed for the race; SI, 000
added; the winner to receive all of the stakes and
forfeits, and 25 per cent, of the added money; the
second, 60 per cent., ai>d the third 25 per cent, of the
added money. Three or more starters are required
for the added money to be given. Incasetbere are
only two starters, stakes and forfeits only to be
divided, 75 per cent, to the winner, and 25 per cent,
to the second. Two miles and repeat, in harness.
Entries to close June 1, 188G.*

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1886.

THE GET OF

Virgil, Glenelg,

Prince Charlie,

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On tbe Elmendorf Farm, six miles fron
Lexington, Ky.
Terms of sale Cash.

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1886

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301

STABLE AND PADDOCK-

Australian Blue Grass.

Spring: Care of Brood-Mares.

The reason why the Australian horse should be more
enduring off the grass than the English horses would be, is to
be attributed to two things — the climate and the natural life
they lead. The diseases rife amongst English horses are for
the most part unknown in Australia, strangles being the
chief ailment, and if the grass be young they soon get oyer it,
very few, but those who are stabled, being treated in any wav
for it. Almost all the ailments the Australian horse may
Buffer from are contracted when in work, and are the result
of his then treatment. Given a sound and plucky horse,
born and reared in the bush, and on only such grass as you
may tind each night to camp on, he will carry you hundreds
of miles at 35 or 40 miles a day. Of course, there are lots of
horses in the bash that are not much good, and you require
both pluck -and quality in a horse to do a long journey in a
short time, and such horses are prized and well cared for.
The general traveler in the bush always looks out carefully,
as evening comes, to pick the best bit of grass and water for
his horse and camps at it for the night. Remarkable rides
have been done for wageTs, and in cases of necessity on the
one horse, but otherwise very seldom, for the owner of a
horse capable of remarkable endurance generally knows his
value, and does not risk injury to him by taxing his powers
too severely. But in day by day woTk I question if the
horses of any other country can stand wear and tear as the
Australian horse will, on grass alone. Taking them right
through the bush (with few exceptions) they are capable of
carrying a man fairly and honestly during the day, and find-
ing their own food at night. As I have said before, I think
the clear climate has a good deal to do with it, as the lungs
are sound and the constitution generally first-rate, from the
"broniby," or wild horse, that from close breeding one would
expect defects in constitution, up to the well-bred hack
that is capable of any effort an honest horse can make. Of
course, there is a great deal of difference in the quality of the
grass in different parts of Australia, and the horses bred and
reared on one kind do far better and are more capable of sus-
tained effort than another. For instance, the blue grasses on
the basaltic and volcanic soils put hard condition on, and
the horses under these conditions can do more work and
still keep in good order than horses of the coast country and
those that run on granite soil, these being, as a rule, in soft
condition, which soon comes off in work. In a long journey,
of course, the horses get whatever comes at the end of the
day, and whether good, indifferent or bad, make the best they
can of it. Our country is chiefly mountainous, and blue grass
is the chief feed, and I find our horses, when they get fat in
the spring, hold their condition all through summer, though
we work them steadily mustering for four or five months.

The time is at hand when a little extra care of brood-
mares will pay the farmer. At all times mares with foal
should be handled carefully and treated gently whether in the
harness, or in the stable, barnyard or lot. While they require
no special attention, and probably no light farm or road work
is liable to injure them, we do not think it a good plan to
work or harness them for a week or two before they foal. We
have known some of our best farmers to work them on the
plow, harrow, waeon or other farm work right along up to
that period, and we do not know that this course was attended
with any injurious results, but we would rather not do it.
Accidents are always liable with mares that are heavy with
foal, and however carefully and gently they are handled it
seems to us they require rest from the harness for several
days previous as well as some time after they have their
colts. We do not think that high feeding is desirable during
this time, but a moderate quantity of grain and good hay
should be fed at regular hours. They should never be con-
fined in small stables, nor should a halter or rope even be
used. It is better they should be turned loose in a large stall
or enclosure if in a stable, but we have always had the best
results to let our mares run out in a yard. It is the practice
of breeders of thoroughbreds to never work their brood-
mares at any season of the year at all, but the average farmer
is not able te follow this system, nor do we think that either
the mares or their colts are injured by this course. At least
this is our experience. — Farm Stock and Home.

If you would give your horses a good night's rest, give them
a good cleaning up every evening. They will feel and rest
better by having the sweat all rubbed off, and everything
cleanly about them. It will pay to attend to these matters
even if you have to qnit work a little earlier to doit.

There is danger of galling the shoulders of your horses,
especially the younger ones, this warm weather. To avoid it
bathe the shoulders well three times a day with cold water,
and pull the collars forward every time you rest your teams,
that the air may pass freely beneath them.

Glanders, it appears, has been causing a serious loss in
Martinsville and Dalson townships, Illinois.

Many subscribers, who are troubled with rats in their
stables, will be interested in knowing that by the ut*e of cop-
peras they can be driven out from the barn, grain room and
stable. Mix sufficient copperas with whitewash to make it
yellow, and apply to interior woodwork.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS

Season of 1886.

Water Horses Often.

Ther6 is no doubt that horses often suffer severely from
thirst. Regular watering twice or thrice a day is not enough,
especially when exercising and perspiring. In such cases,
they should frequently have water offered them. If it is,
they will drink a little at a time, and never enough to injure
them. We quote, in this connection, from a correspondent
of the Scottish Agricultural Gazette:

Horses are greater epicures in water than is generally sup-
posed, and will make a rush for some favorite spring or rivu-
let where water may have once proved acceptable to their
palate, when that of other drinking places has been rejected
or scarcely touched.

The groom's common maxim is to water twice a day, but
there is little doubt that horses should have access to water
more frequently, being, bike ourselves or any other animal,
liable from some cause — some slight derangement of the
stomach, for instance — to be more thirsty at one time than
another; and it is a well-known fact that, where water is
easily within reach, these creatures never take such a quan-
tity at a time as to unfit them for moderate work at any
moment. If an arrangement for continual access to water be
not convenient, horses should be watered before every feed,
or at least thrice a day, the first time being in the morning,
an hour before feeding (which hour will be employed in
grooming the beast); and it may be observed that there is no
greater aid to increasing their disposition to put on flesh than
1 inviug them as much water as they like before and after every
feed.

A horse should never be watered when heated, or on the
eve of any extraordinary exertion. Animals that are liable to
colic or gripes, or are under the effect of medicine, particu-
larly such as act on the alimentary canal and predispose to
those affections, should get water with the chill off.

Watering in public troughs, or places where every brute
that travels has access, must be strictly avoided. Glanders,
farcy and other infectious diseases may be easily contracted
in this way.

To Make the Mane and Tail Grow.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAT'TIFFX BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
-weighs 1 ,4fh> lbs. ; ii well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large flowing mane and tail, and bas remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:40 without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, IV. -volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is larger and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than any other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over 1.100 pounds even from small mares.

3d.— His colts are strong boned, fine styled, good dispositioned, and all
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.
Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by "Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, be by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Eysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
"Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blancbard
with record of 2:2&£. private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
io call at my place, where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two-year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse bas in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Troiting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Wbippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from S75 to $100 for
service, as bis colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of bis zolis have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippletun will stand at the low
price of §30 for the season. Choicest pasture at $-1.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

FKED W. LOEBER, St. Helena.

Or call at Yineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

Mr. Findley, the veterinary editor of the New York Sports-
man, gives the following treatment to make a horse's mane
and'taii grow, and to prevent their falling out: "Rubbing
the mane and tail usually results from an unhealthy condi-
tion of the skin, which, in most cases, is produced by neglect
of grooming, or by bad food, or bj any sudden change of
diet from bad to good. Occasionally, however, it appears in
stables where grooming and food are unquestionably good.
Damaged oats or hay are very ready causes for this annoying
affection. In every case, therefore, the food should be care-
fully examined. Young horses, on comiuginto stables, some-
times suffer from an irritation of the skin, probably from
change of diet. Horses recovering from fever frequently lose
a portion of the hair from the mane 2nd tail. In the latter
case it seems to arise from an impoverished state of blood.
In regard to treatment, if any positive cause, such as dam-
aged food or neglected grooming, can be ascertained to have
existed, measures, of course, must be taken to rectify it.
Without such amendment local treatment will not be of much
avail. The local treatment consists in dressing the skin with
equal parts of mercurial ointment and soft soap, made
into a lather with hot water, and applied hy means of a stiff
hair brush. The new hair will grow rapidly after this appli-
cation. Besides the above local remedies, it will be neces-
sary to act on the system generally by a change of diet; green
food, which by means of its laxative equalities lessens the
irritability of the skin, should be given. A bran mash with
five grains of arsenic daily, in addition to the usual food, will
exert a beneficial influence on the skin.

STEINWAY.

J5 i-s.

d bv Col. K. ii. btoner, runs, iiy.

ceinwav, by Strathmore, (40S), sire of Santa Clans, record2:»7^;

;ker,2;i9>£, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

irst dam. Abbess, bv Albion, (sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he by

Tliree-y far-old Record. ^2:2

Bay horse, hind ankles white, lay hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred" by Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky._

Steinw.
Tucker,:

First d—.,
Halcorn.he bv Virginian, a son of ^ir Arehy.

Second dam, bv Marshal Ney, he by imp. .Emancipation.

Third dam, byBertrand.a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four vears old 2:2s,1*. Vivette and Soprano are full
Bisters to Steinwav. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co.. Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wisner,
Rvsdyk Stock Farm. Prescot, Canada, prizes Solo very high as a brood-
mare, and also her produce. Steinway has only 47 living foals ontof all
classes of mares; onlv four of them, so far as we can learn, hav*
been worked for speed" at all. and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you *—
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares?
375 for the season, or $100 to insure.

breeders

CLOVIS.

Black horse, 16K hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1SS2,
BY STJXTAX.

Record 2;24. sire of Ruby, 2:19%", Sweetheart, 2:22 :\\ Eva, 2:23 K. Kismet
three-year-old. 2:25 K Stamboul, 2 :26«, Alcazar, two-year-old, 2:29)4.

First dam, by Thorndale, record 2:22^, sire of Edwin Thome, 2:16^,
Daisydale, 2:19^. ^a ,

Second dam, Clster Queen, the dam of \ oimer, 2:29, and Breeders
■ record. 2:22, bv Rvsdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Manibrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, he by Mambrino, son cf imp.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
First dam, Dolly, by Sfambri.no Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,

Clovis has size, stvle and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speed a2:30 gait. and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well Known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider' him a horse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
3100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1S91, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by CoL
R. West, Kentucky.

BIl EGBERT (i 136),

Sire of Egalite. three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont four-year-old, 2:2Sif,
Superior, four-vear-old, 2:29. . ...,„,„„

First dam. by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21>^, sire of Abbotsford, 2:19X,
and Pancoast,2:21"i, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion. 2:19S.

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of GoMsmith Maid, 2;14,
RosaUnd,2:21i',"Thornedale.2:22><. and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddv. 2:16V.. Convov, 2:22jj. „„

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, by Muchle John, he bv Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rvsdyk's Hambletonian 1.10).

First dam. Camp town, by Messenger Duroc (.106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine. 220. , m T . „, .. ,,

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord kelson, three-year-old
stallion,2:26,bv Rvsdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse , son of Hoy t's Comet.

Fourth dam," Virgo, dy Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket-

Sixth dam, bv Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam. by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotters
out last season, 1S85. Patron, three -year-old stallion, recoxo -.1'-''-,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, record 2:26. This
young horse bas two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
andspeed. The get of Egbert is highly prizedin the East. Terms $50,
for the season, or 3'5 to insure.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

-\TTTLIi MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
YV San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms 375 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 152 hands
high. He Is a horse of beautiful symmetryand magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can'Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell bv Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Kussell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's B»llfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
Imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2:21$.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. mVYEB, San Jose.

CRESCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct, 2d, 1SS1, teight 15J;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATHMORE.

Sire of Tucker.2:19M. „

First dam, by Almont. sire of Fanny Witberspoon,2:16X.

Seconddam^bv Brignoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:2: ■ ,
Lady Turpin, 2:23. „

Third dam, bv Cripple, son of Me doc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, be by imp. Diomed.

Almont. by Alexander's Abdullah, sire of Goldsmith Maid. 2:14.

First dam.bv Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thome, 2:18J$.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
See.

Brignoli.bv Mambrino Chief . sire of Woodford Mambrino. 2:21^.

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, Bize, finish and
stvle His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, bis full brother. Col. R.G. Stoner says can beat
2-30. Chandos, 2:23, a four-vear-old, is by strathmore. first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchnv, 2:1S,S, McMahon,
2:19 , and DnrangO,2:23. Cresco in his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting cait he is r.ipid and nervv. His action in tmee and stifle sur-
passes that of either Strathmore "or Almont. Terms, $10 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing Febroari I

ending August 1st, lSSti, attlie Cook Farm, Danville. Contra Cos ta Co.
All bins payable Invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
proving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Hambletonian can be returned
free the next Sf-asun, that is. where the parties breed by the
The same privilege granted with CIoTlS, Cresco and the Duke of W. ::-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the preaeni
SethCook, Esq. ,

Pasturage, *l per month. Extra care taker, of marts ami col

liability for accidents or escapes. Maressentin care ol McCl<

Noblett. Fashion Stable, Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or

Smalley's Stable, Hay warda.will immediately be forwarded to tht

Address Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wile]

look Farm, Danvili

302

2*foje ^vmltv m& Mpoxismmt.

May 8

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, 1*62 ; bred by Jos. CAIEN Simpson.
BY ELECTIOJEEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
(Second dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp Monarch.
Fourtli dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee. -,._-,,,

For continuation of pedigree. Bee Bruce s American Stud Book.
Anteroswill make the season of iSSSat the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Ual.; season to end the 15th of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich Beal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is 15 \ hands high, and weighed on 10th
of February 1,007V pound*. He is a colt of immense power, and yet so
Jiiehly finished as to give him the appearance oi a thoroughbred. He
cives promise of trotting as fast as Ids celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 41 sec
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
■which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed.
TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term.

Goodpasture at $2 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
but no responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description se Beekder and
Spoetsmas of Fein nary 21th.

Address «. W. .UOURISOX, Oakland, Cal., r

C CARrEM'tfR. Hill's Ferry.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino "Wilkes, by George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam bv Major Mono, son of Pacific. *Jd dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam bv Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
2ddam by Pilot, jr. ueorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jacksoti| by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay, six years old, fifteen bauds three inches
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton! lapping the winner out in'.! :■!:); has had no regular work since
being in the stud until fate in the season, but can show quarters any day
iD 34 seconds, and last Fall jus! after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile iu 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents four f
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletouian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of £50,000 in ma :ch races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list.
twenty-one with records of 2:25 or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and.
fourof 2:l"or belter, and in the sire of Harry' Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who trotted one of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief ha.i produced, among
many others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:18)£. Pilot. Jr.. has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of lS8(i at the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at $10 the season.

P. E. GRIFFITH, Affeiit

The Hambletouian— Mambrino Stallion

Mambrino Trotting* Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbots ford will make the season oi 1886 at tlie Oak-
land Race Track, Oakland, t'al.

PEDIGREE.

By "Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Young Colum
"bus, Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19^, by Woodford,
son of Kosciusko , by Sir Arcby .

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horso,
taking into consideration bis limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions, Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodbum, not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Wiodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21J. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2::i0 or better— Abbots ford 2:19-1, Malice 2:19$.
Manetta 2:19*, Mambrino Dudley 2:201, Convoy 2:22j, Magenta 2:241,
Manfred 2:2(5, Pancoaat 2:21? (sire of Patron, :i-year-old record 2;19fr),
Rachel 2:2b:Maca'2:27, Lady Mcl-atridge 2:29. Dacitt 2:294. Geo. A. Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do It he got 1,380 foals out of selectod mares.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:80 list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:2U. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:90 performers
is within a fraction of one iu thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrluo's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one iu Beven. In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunely the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam lilack Maria, by Harris"
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonlou. Young Columbus, was
thesireof Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:16]r, Adelaide 2:191, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2:25, Faustina 2 -28*
PbilShe-idan, Jr. 2:291, Tom Malloy 2:30.

TcrtiiN.

Seventy-five dollnrs the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be return* d the following season
free of charge, if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, ad drcsB C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES. ai;i;m.
Oftklaua Kace Traclfi Oakland, C&l.

MAMBEINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George \Vilke9
(weighing 1.260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives inthe 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, a£d do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H , aud otherfamous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to S400.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1885, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S40 for the season, or 325 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

]»AV1D ItKITSOS. Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY "WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:i8>£, in fifth
heat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:'M list.a
greater number tlian any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patehen, ilie best sou of Mambrino Chief , and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:lS>4 ; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
oi Joe Bunker, record 2:iyj4, by bee ley's American star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all discances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been uositlvely ascer-
tained, bul she was supposed to be aninbjed Messenger mare.

Terms, SiJuthe season. Mares not pro vine; with foal may be returned
the next season.it' 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides mv own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16^' hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired bv
Atmont,the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; second dam by Sidi Kaniet, son of Virginian, lie by Sir Arcby,
son of imp. JDiomed; third dam the WickliiTe mare, said to bffby Bir-
naby's Diomed, sou of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief ; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almon't's fame aB a sire is world-wide.
Hedied July 4, 18S-I, with 2oin the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way iu
wluch he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that uo less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action aud speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old lie could show 2:30 or belter.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost ita descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Le Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at .1 time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial toa successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, S75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may he returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 10 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure Eoal-getters.

Pasturage.SS per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Fraucisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WJI, CORBITT.
San Maieo.or 2)8 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio,
It V IMPORTED III RRA11.

First dam, Young Fashion, by Imp. Monarch.

Second dam, Fashion, bv Imp, Trustee.

Third dam. Bonn.. 1 so' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, by sir Arcby. See Bruce's American Stud Book.

Thr^-e Cheers will make the ensuing season, irmn February i;ith to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms. $40 the season.

Pasturage a1 v> i>"r month In the enclosure inside the track, in which
there Ib plenty oi grass and water.

There is a fine combination oi winning blond in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. 11 it* sire, iinrrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit. bvfar the moat popular sire in England. The union oi New-
minster, Bay Middletou and Comus blood with that' of Priam, the
•■stout Carton." and sir Archy.ls practical!) .is good .is can be, For the
limited number of mareB Hurrah was restricted to, his bucc«bb w«b

very groat; and nexl in Importance to high r icing form is e, 1 looks,

which Ib eminently a oharanterlBtic of the Hurrahs. The form of Three
Cheers is nearly a model. The only faull that can be found is t hat he le
a big horse on ehorl legs In this day, when there is Bueh a tendency
to "legglness" and llglr limbs, this can senrcely be called a fault, He
basas muchboneandtondotiaslna maloritj « ■ 1 horses of 1,200 pounds,
andmuBcles In like proportion. With all of this power he is n horse of
l be tin 1 'Hi finish, bin head being especially IkmiiI llnl. He bear* a Btrik-

Ing resemblance to Beeswing, Hie dam of Nowmlnster, and still greater
to her sire. Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of bis day In
England. There is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will gel race.

horses ol the highest class, and lie also promises to he a producer of

trotting speed, ills daughter Ladj Vivo, her dam Lady Amanda, when

scarcely broken to harness, trotted .'1 mile In 8:40, which proves that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by A nice., is of great promise.
THOMAS SOKES, Ageut.

OuKlnua TrvUlug i*urte.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old. Record, 2:19-|-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, lie will stand from February luth to June 1st at my place in
Oaklaud

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one bind foot whites
He is a trifle over lti hands high, long-bodied and of immense inuscluar

fower, and taken in all is as finely shaped as an) trotting-hred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He waB
foaled May 12, ls81.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:0^, at two years in 2:41, at three year.
in2;29v, atfour years iu2:l8)<. Although trotted in races, and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint, and without stmt
or blemish. He has shown in hie work a capacity to go any reason d Le
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that so easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of •) -JO,
and if anv one should think differently I will wager $1,1. lki that he can
trot in 1:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January llth.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or i will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo. 2 :1b}.* the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter iuli seconds, Their sister, a two-> car-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four ox Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from ti.e most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the Only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1873, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, lssi, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

IS V ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W.Richmond.
Second dam Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

5100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I then
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. * A IRN Sl>II'SO>
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oaklaud.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT "WHITE; FOALED MAY
5. 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson. Oakland, California.
i:\ ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Itichnioud.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam , Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Reality, by Sir Arcby.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp, Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
I, p. e07, aud vol. 3, p. 79.

"Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886.
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
S150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next seasou, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs, llis breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of '2:161 during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 11, 1882; bluck.star on face, black legs; bred by ':inns
Drew, Newton, Stewart) Wigtown. Scotland; Imported 188U, by Robert

Hallowav. Alexis, 111. Dam, Bull ; grand dam, Nannie ; sire Th«
MalstenlSlGi; sire, Merry Tom [636); Biro, Market. The MaisU-r (1846),
the sire of Pride of Crec, was sired by Honest Davie (3£6), who won Vn-
gus District premium In 1877. The aire 0 1 dam. Merry Tom [686), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714). (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize wmuers.
TERMS.
For the season, ending Oct, 1,1886,;

; single leap, 816.

TRUMPETTE.

Trojnpette la n glOBSj Jet black -without a white hair on him— foaled
In May, 1879, and Ib 16J hands high. Be Is registered In the National

Nunruiii lo'i'ishr as No. 28115, vol. ;(. Imported by J. O. Morrison,

I Pontiac, 111. He hoe a remarkable eye and a long mane, and 1b muob

admired for his high form aud beauty, lie is very deep through the
the Bbouldera, huge in girth, well Bhaped book, broad across the hips,
powerful Btlfle, and w< Ighe I,6Q0 pounds. He is well broke, and is
pronounced as line a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1. \t-Hll, >\lu: Single leap .515.

All bills payable during the Beaaon. Mates kept In any manner their
owners, desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility fores*
capes or accidents, For further particulars address,

J. I>E TURK, President,

Santa Itoea.Cai,

1886

3Pue fgmtUr ami ji;pxrrismaw.

303

San Mateo Stock Farm.

FIRST ANNUAL SALE

OF

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

GUY WILKES,

ARTHURTON,
LB GRANDE,

AX 3:30 A. M.

SAilRDAY MAY 32, 1886.

On the above date, Mr. "Wm. Corbitt. proprietor
of San Mateo Stock Farm, Oak Grove Station, San
Mateo Co., will offer at public sale at bis breeding
farm 1U0 head of animals comprising brood-mares,
colts, geldings and fillies from six-year-olds to year-
lines. The youngsters are chiefly the get of «uy
Wilkos, Artliurtoii, and Le Wraude. Among
the brood-mares are several noted animals, a number
sired by Arthnrton, and two Kentucky-bred mares,
one got by Alexander's Abdallah and one by Almont.
Catalogues, giving full pedigrees and all necessary
information, may be had after April 26th upon appli-
cation to

W. CORBITT, 218 California street,

Or KIIX1P A CO., Auctioneers.
116 Montgomery St. San Francisco-

FOE SALE.

A Setter puppy, the making of a first-class field dog.
Will be sold cheap on account of departure of owner.

Apply at any time after 10 o 'elect a. m., at

Room \o. 14,
lmyl 1 592 Folk St., City.

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern Califoruia for my
health, and having brought a few of my best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white 3tud
dog, COL. STTJBBS, at the nominal fee of -^15. Send
for circular of instructions if soon to desire his ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

MR. P. M('K<K»N,
El Cajou. San Diego Co., Cal.

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENXFX,
Franklin, N. T.) ITaptf

Marin County Kennels.

Dogs taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc., address

Dogs of my breaking won first money
in eacli stake ot the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. AUEXDER.
Lower Lake. Lake Co.. Cal

HOLSTEINS

B'OR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK H. BURKE.
401 Montgomery 3 treet, San Francisco,

SHORTHORN

-OB—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices"

-APPLY TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Notice.

Herbert H. Bbow>-, m.P.
Nugent W. Brows,

(jeo. H. Holsies,
C. Bruce Lowe.

DON \

(Vandevort's )

( Cobam's Bang.
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Wm. Easton, - - - Auctioneer

Easton's National Horse and
Oattle Exchange,

(LIffllTED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,

CATAXOGfES of the following Thoroughbred Sales
are ready for distribution or in course of preparation:

The Entire Hursibimrne Sim! of Race-
ltorses iu Training ami V'earlinjrs at tne

LouiBville Race-Track, Louisville, Ky., May 14th. by
order of air. J.L. Harris, Proprietor of the Hurst- i
bourne Stud Farm, Ky.

Tlie Rancocas Yearlings at Rancocas Farm,
Jobstown.N. J., on Monday, June 7th, by order of Mr.
Pierre Lorillard.

Also, Monday, June 7th next, at

Madison Square Garden, New

York City,

The Algeria Stud Yearlings, the property of
Hon. Wm. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa.

The Fair view Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin.Tenn., Wednesday, June 9tb.

The Kennesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn., Wednesday, June 9th.

The Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben, Kentucky,

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr- W. A. Dun, Ohio.

The Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Yearlings, the property of Mr. W. B. Cheat-
ham, of Nashville, Tenn.

And many others, particulars of -which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 30(1 head of the pick and
cream of all the thoiougbbred yearlings bred in the
United states.

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlingB or race-borses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending particulars asearly as possi-
ble to Wm. Easton, Pres't., Madison Square Garden,
New Xork- lmy2

(Garth's Drake.

I Peg 1

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IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

B T. Vandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rough-coated St. Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue,
m27,8mp South San Francisco.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FBIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue arfdress

MR. ARIEL LATHROP, Room 69, C. P.R.R,
Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Hor#e, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Vmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies: or they will undertake to receive
tnd disnose of Rhwfe from America; or act as AgenlB
forCalifornia firms.

Relerences kiuuiy permitted to -T. B. Hoggin, BnCu
and llajor Kathbone of San Francisco.

BK»UX JSKOS. A tO.,

Wright, Beaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales*

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street, Sao Francisco

SPECIAL ATTEXTHIN PAID TO SALES OP

High-Brcd Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties ol
tlie State.

REFERENCES.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Rancocas Stock Farm.

ANNUAL SALE

OF

RANCOCAS YEARLINGS,

MOXDAY, JUNE 8TH,

36 HEAD,

The Get ol Imp. Mortemer, Imp Saxon. I

Imp. Hurrah. Iroquois*, aud tlie

Duke Of .Ma-i'iilii,

Comprising all the Rancocas foals of 1885.

Owing to the age of Mortemer and the death of

Hurrah, Mr. Lorillard reserves their daughters for

breeding purposes, but offers for sale their racing

qualities. The fillies to be returned to him at the

expiration of their four-year-old form, or sooner if

incapacitated for racing.

These yearlingB vnil be sold at Rancocas Stock
Farm, Jobetown, N. J., Monday, JuDe 7, 1B86. by

MR. WILLIAM EASTON,
lmy5 Auctioneer.

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Sacramento,

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Sargents.

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Los Angeles.

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Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, Londou, England.

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Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease aud $1.

Send for Buzard's Worm Powders lor
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TIPS.

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief. For terms, pedigrees, and other particulais,
address JO*US A. GOLDSMITH.

Box 242, Oaklatd, Cal.

VOLUNTEER

PASTURAGE.

$3 MENLO PARK. $3

Best climate. Good feed. Spring and creek water.
Freight per horse Si .00. Special paddocks for urood-
mares when desired. Good fences, but no liability
assumed for accidents or escapes.

Apply to FRANK H. Bl'RKE,
Of Madison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St., S. F

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
j^-seys of both sexes for Bale, Postoffice address,
B&i* Francisco, Oal,

Secured by Letters Patent, July flft, 1883.
Having thus described n.y invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure m v letteit* patent, is:

1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri.
die, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such intensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
hereiu described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to Becure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

+. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bauds
tiand H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as and for the purpose herelr
described.

5. In a bridle, and In com ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the iear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding Utters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. Bv throw inn the lower portion of the blind up
Something of the same eftect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. Thin is especially the case
when voung colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the o.nee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. NcKERRON,

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Koatl horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Third St.. San Frum-Urn.

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months old, bred from the beel strains of Pren..
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K. H. TOtVKE.
Gen. Manager.

T. II. GOODMAN.

Gen. Paap. *Ttk Ar

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Stock on the Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER

IN

HARNESS and_ SADDLERY.

AGENT FOE

Fennell's Cynthxana Hobse Boors.

J. H. Feston's Chicago Specialties

Db. Dixon's Condition Powders.

Gombault's Caustic Balsam.

Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

Trotters.
OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that rc^
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1S85, and up to the last of January,
13S6. AJ1 tb* mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
jieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees aDd
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1S85, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-brfd mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to Bve-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE OFFERED FOR SAl£ AT FAIRLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f took has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS. STAND ARD-BRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTT?. (TNTF. P"RTfTE PT,A"NTIsstrictly adhered t0 at Fairlawn, and the
J-J-LJ-J vllU 1 ItXUU X. XJJ3.±yi price of every animal for sale is printed in the
Catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
\he descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

TIME SCHEDULE.

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Vol. VIII. So 20.
No. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, MAY 15, 1886.

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GUY WILKES.

Guy Wilkes.

The first annual sale of yonng trotters ored at San Mateo

»tock farm, which occurs nest Saturday, the 22d, calls atten-

don anew to the grand young stallion whose portrait is here

;iven. Guy Wilkes was selected by Mr. Coibitt for breeding

purposes, sulely for the royal blood lines represented in his

Jedigree, as San Mateo farm is intended to be strictly a breed-

ng establishment; but the young Wilkes showed the family

.■haracteristic of trot so notably that, as a five-year-old, he was

)ut into Mr. Goldsmith's hands and sent through the fall

:ircuit of 18S4. No green horse ever made such a showing

jiincethe trotter became a public favorite. He started in all

! lis races, nine in number, and did not lose but two heats and

I hose he could have won had his driver so desired first

J noney in every race was his record at the close of the season.

Last year he was placed in Mr. Hickok's charge, but, by rea-
son of his heavy season in the stud, the horse did not reach
racing condition until the opportunities for the year were
past. However, he maintained his reputation for speed and
gameness in the face of repeated defeats, and was close to the
front in the fastest and best company. That Guy Wilkes will
prove as great a sire as he is a trotter is almost as certain as
human calculation can make it. His pedigree is deep in the
best lines.

Sired by George Wilkes, dam Lady Bunker by Mambriuo
Patchen; second dam Lady Dunn by Seeley's American
Star; third dam the Capt. Robert's mare. George Wilkes
was of the potent nick of Hambletonian and Clay blood. He
made a record of 2:22, and as a sire is represented by forty-
one trotters and three pacers with records between 2:15 and
2:30. Eight of his sons already appear in the list of sires

whose get have beaten 2:30, and five of his daughters have
produced trotters that have a place within the charmed cir-
cle. The certainty with which George Wilkes transmitted
his quality could have no stronger proof.

Lady Bunker, the dam of Guy Wilkes, is by Mambrino
Patchen, son of Mambrino Chief. Mambrino Patchen has
thirteen trotters with records of 2:30 or better; fifteen of his
sons are on the roll of honor of potent sires, and twelve of
his daughters are credited with producing performers that
meet the stud-book requirement.

The heredity of the trotting instinct cannot be auestioned
in the presence of these facts, and on both sides of Gu^
Wilkes' genealogy the characteristics appear to be an fixed as
the equine form. A glance at the catalogue will show that
Mr. Corbitt's brood-mares are a very choice lot. Most o
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Santa Cruz, Cal

San Jose. Cal

Santa BOSa, Cal.. .

Petaluma, Ual

Chico, Cal

Glenbrook Part...

Dates for 1886.

CALIFORNIA FALL CIECCIT

Aug "t to HlOakland, Cal

■::auS810 to H Marysville. tM ..Aug. 31 to Sept. *

iu» 16 to =1 Sacramento, Cal Sept a to 16

'""au#.16 to2i;stockton, Cal Sept 21 to 2o

irj. 23 to 28 Salinas Cal Sept. 2S .to .Oct. J

Aug. 24 to 28Reno.Xev Oct.4to9

...Aug. 24 10 28|

-KOSHISG .

..Aug. 30 to Sept. 4

Ttockaway.
Louisville
Baltimore
Denver

EASTERN

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..May 14 to 25

:,hv 18to2[

...May 22 to 29

Jerome Park May 25 to June B

Latouia May27toJuneo

Pueblo 'j - to°10

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S ill Lake . . '...... June 14 and is[ Washington Oct. 26 to 2J

EASTERN — TROTTING .

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Washington Park

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Saratoga July 24 to Aug. 28

Coney Island.. ..Aug. 28 to Sept. 21

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Freeport, 111 June S to 1

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F.wiugville, N.J June 9 and 11

Union Ciiv,. Mich June 9 to 11

Dayton, 0 June 15 to It

Albany, S.Y June 16 to 16

Mineo'la, L. I June 16 and 1

Quincy. Mich June 16 to 16

Goshen. S. Y June 21 to 2 '

Kingston, N. Y June 22 to 2

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Cleveland. O July 2' to 30

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30

Carthage, O Aug. 3 to 5

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Hillsboro. 0 Aug 3 to 5

Ottawa. Ill Aug. 3 to 9

Joliiet.Ill ..Aug 10 tolb

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Streator, 111

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Waterloo, N. Y

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Clark County Fair,

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Latonia, Kv Aug. 21 to 28

Columbus, 0 Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Oscaloosa, la Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Rnckville.Ill Aug 31 to Sept. 3

Des Moines, la Sept. 3 to 10

Lawrence. Kan Sept. 5 to 11

Chicago. Ill Sept. G to 10

Wheeling, W. Va Sept. 6 to 11

Kalamazoo, Mich

(M. T. H.B. A).
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(N. Y. s. T. H. B. A.). Sept. 7 to 9

Monmouth. Ag. So Sept. 7 to 3

Belvidere, 111 Sept. 7 to 10

Wilmington, O Sept. 7 to 10

Toledo, 0 Sept. 7 to 11

Lincoln, Neb Sept. into 17

Kalamazoo, Mich Sept. 13 to 17

Detroit, Mich Sept. 13 to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Ind Sept. 14 to 17

Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Cleveland, O Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park ..Sept. 14 to 17

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. . .Sept. 14 to 17
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^ark July 5 to 9 South Bend, Ind Sept. 20 to 25

- ' Mineola. L. I Sept. 21 to 24

Reading. Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Eikhorn, Miss Sept. 21 to 24

Lebanon. O Sept. 21 to 24

Dayton, 0 Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Waukegan. Ill Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Pottstown, Pa Sept. 28 to 30

Ceutreville, Mich. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oxford. Pa Sert. 29 to Oct. I

St. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 9

Pittsburg, Pa. (P. B. A.J Oct. 6 and 7

Mount Hollv. N. J Oct. 11 to 19

Frederick, Md Oct. 12 to 15

Greenfield, 0 Oct. 13 to 15

Bloomsburg, Pa Oct. 13 to 16

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A.)

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Pataskala, 0 Aug. 24to27

Proposed Race- Track at Suisun.

Keport says that the 100 acres of land belonging to Osgood,
and located just outside of Fairfield, can be purchased at a
reasonable figure. About one-half of this tract will make a
very good mile race-track. Now it seems that this is the
long-wished-for opportunity for the people of Suisun and
vicinity to get a race-course. A joint stock company could be
formed, with 1,000 shares of S10 each, to be paid in, say, when
all of the stock was takeu; this would realize $10,000. Some
one could be found to purchase half of the track and the
remainder could be taken by the park association at a cost of
about 84,000; this would leave 56,000, at least, with which to
erect a track, a pavilion, stands, fences, stables and the nec-
essary improvements required to make the track and grounds
one of the best in the State. At S10 a share almost everyone
would take one or two shares, while those people who have
stock to train would probably take as high as 25 or even 50
shares each. With a park and grounds such as could be con-
structed npon the above place, with the above mentioned
amount of money, we could hold regular races and have
picnics and dances and fairs as often as practicable, much to
the credit of our town. Then, instead of our people leaving
town for a pleasant time, we could enjoy all our holidays at
home and induce visitors to join us. We would like to see
this proposition meet the popular favor, and go forward to a
successful termination. There is no use for us to dwell at
length upon the advantages and benefits to be derived by our
towns from such recreation ground, for everyone knows as
well as we do. — Solano Republican.

The Great St. Louis Race.

Below is a copy of the letter that Mr. B. P. Ashe sent to
Air. Festns J. Wade, Secretary of the St. Louis Fair Horse
Department, when making his entries to the Eclipse Stakes:
San Francisco, April 27, 1SS6.

Festua J. Wade, Sec'y: Dear Sir— I have entered my
two hurses (Aha and Dinette) in your liberal Eclipse Stakes,
au.l will start them both, if in fair condition. With your prox-
imity to Kentucky, the hive of great horses, and nearer than
New' York, by a thousand miles, to California— the glorious
home of America's thoroughbreds— no reason exists why your
association should not excel the most distinguished racing
association of the east. Past experience has shown me the
fair dealing and honesty of St. Louis people iu general, and
now that a purse worthy of the competition of the best horses
has been offered through your enterprise, undoubtedly the
coming struggle for the Eclipse Stakes will be one of the
finest and best-contested stakes of the present season.

Very truly yours, R. P. Ashe.

Betting on the English Events.

Echoes of the Week.

The latest reports from the California horses that are in
the east goes far to show that all of tl^««f£™J
Kapido, who died of pneumonia at Fort Worth, Texas, last
week reached their destination in the best of condition. Ihe
Hagoin stable, partly owing to its forward condition, appears
to be the centre of "attraction, and many were the inquiries
made as to what the owner of the Kaneho del Paso stable
would do as regards the great race for the Kentucky Derby
(decided yesterday, May 14th). For the past two months on
this Coast the stereotyped question "Is Ban Fox going to
run for the ICentucky Derby?" was asked of everyone who had
been near the stable, or had any conversation on racing
matters with anyone who was in any manner connected with
the establishment. The Californians have been, like all he
balance of the turf sports, at sea on the subject, rmt as the
time for the race grew nearer several in this city placed
money on both Ban Fox and Ben AH. The eastern papers,
that keep pretty well posted on what transpires with the
"bookies," have maintained that Ben Ali was to be the Hag-
gin's Derby candidate, while the crack two-year-old of lSbo
was to do battle for the Suburban. Numerous Californians
were fain to believe that Ban Fox would not start for the Ken-
tucky event, and placed money on him. Before this issue of
the Breeder and Sportsman reaches its many readers the
starter from the Del Paso stable will be known, as will also
the winner. .,, _ . ,

Mr Haggin left this citv for Louisville on Friday evening
last and it is his intention to be in that city to see the race.
Since his denarture there have been many conjectures among
the bettors here, and most of them accepted it as a good omen,
but, as to which of his two colts was to be the victor in the
race, they were unable to guess.

In the constant nutter that has been created about the
Haogin stable there has been a goodly number who have not
forgotten the members of the Santa Anita stable, the prop-
erty of Lucky Baldwin. His colts were reported as doing
finely and When at the ranch showing something grand. Ihe
odds on Silver Cloud and Solid Silver have been short for
some time, and it is on them that most of the money on the
Baldwin representatives has been placed.

This season's race is the twelfth reuewal of the Kentucky
Derby, and from all that can be learned at present it promises
to be one of the greatest events ever witnessed on the turf in
the south-west. The inaugural race was run in 1S75, and
had 15 starters. In that year it was won by H. P. McGrath's
Aristides in 2:373. It was captured each year since by the
following': Vagrant, 2:3Sj: Baden Baden, 2:38; Day Star,
0-37J- Lord Murphy, 2:37; Fonso, 2:37J; Hindoo, 2:40;
Apollo, 2:40]; Leouatus, 2:43; Buchanan, 2:40], and Joe Cot-
ton 2-3SJ. Theinanguralracesawthegreatestnumberofeolts
conie to the post, and iu 1S79 was recorded the fastest time.
The probabilities do not point to a very large number of start-
ers this year.

The Lexinoton aud Washington meetings have occupied
the attention" of the fraternity during the past week, and
there has been considerable wagering on the results at each of
the places at Schwartz' Turf Exchange in this city. There
have not been anv very notable races at either of the places.
The Lexington meeting closed on Wednesday, the 12th inst.,
and the meeting at Washington ended yesterday.

From Lexington the stables that were there engaged pro-
ceeded to the meeting of the Louisville Jockey Club that opened
ysterday, and will continue ten days. Those horses that met
their engagements at Washington were shipped to Baltimore,
at which place the spring meeting of the Maryland Jockey
Club will open on Tuesday next, May ISth.

The summer race meeting of the Bay District Association,
that commenced in this city on Saturday last, cannot be termed
a great success, owing mainly to the lack of crack performers.
The horses that are engaged are a very poor lot taken col-
lectively and it is in their own company that they can hope
to be bracketed. There are, however, a half-dozen or so
that would do to race in good company, and they will im-
prove as the season advances. The old gelding Jou Jou is
showing his grand form when a three-year-old, and to all
appearances Dan Hennessey will capture quite a number of
races with him ere the fall circuit is over, should the horse s
leg not give away. There are many of the race-goers on this
Coast who will not be apt to soon forget his victory at the
State Fair of 1SS4, when he did a mile and a quarter, defeat-
ing Beaconstield and Bachelor in 2:09]. On Saturday last he
won two of the four races run on that day, and in hollow stjle.

The meeting was continued on Tuesday of this week and
to-day For several days prior to the opening day of the
meeting there weregrave doubts about the weather, but when
the opening day arrived a more beautiful day could not have
been desired, and the weather has been pleasant since.

The great race for the Eclipse Stakes, to be run at the spring
meetin" of the St. Louis Fair Horse department, is attracting
wide-spread attention from the turfmen. The day set for the
race is Monday, June 7th, and, as all of the horses engaged
have world-wide reputations, the St. Louis Eclipse Stakes for
1SS6 will be one of the most prominent events of the year.
The north east, south and west have horses engaged, and
some from 'each section will be sent to the post to strive for
the coveted prize. California has a galaxy of performers nom-
inated in Alta, Binette, John A., Lucky B., Silver Cloud,
Philip S Volante, and her chances for capturing the event
are first-class. Mr. E. J. Baldwin had Kapido nominated,
but the horse died last week from pneumonia, while en-route
to the east. The horsemen on this Coast have been placing
various sums on our horses in this race, and several well-
known turfmen in the east, who watched the performances of
our eastern delegation atthe recent Blood Horse meetingin this
city have put some money in Bich. Eoche's book in St. Louis,
Missouri. The principal ones in the race that seem to catch
the eyes'ofthe horsemen are Lucky B. aud John A. The
reason of this is that both of these were at 75 and oO to 1 re-
spectively when the books first opened. I

F.Frederick's Nellie J.; John Funk's John Morris; Gray &
Co.'s Mollie F.; J. L. Harris' Alberta; F. B. Harper's Dot; J.
E. McDonald's Farrell; V. L. Kirkman's Edgar T. Murphy;
J. E. McDonald's Edgefield, Lovely and Bordelaise; G. B.
Morris' Con Cregan and Longford; B. B. Million's Hattie D.
H.; J. H. Morris & Co.'s Missionary; T. J. Nichols' Wan-
deroo; W. Preston's Marmoset and Schottka; E. C. Pate's
Amy Hyde; J. L. Spear's O'Failon; J. & J. Swigert's Phil
Leej Nightshade, Castanet and Essence; H. C. Shafer's Glos-
ter, and Walnut Grove Stables' Eyer.

Of the list given above five were declared out last year, as
follows: Castanet, Alberta, Mollie F., Fabius and B. G.Bruce.
O'Failon and Wanderoo are out by reason of the death of
their nominators. Primero, Victor, Dot, Longford and Glos-

ter are dead.

The judges of racing canuot be too careful in placing the.
horses in a race at the finish, and especially in heat races
where all of the starters are to be placed. Where the judges
know the horses well, there is not runeh danger of a wrong
placement, but on Tuesday last, at the Bay District meeting,
there was some trouble. The judges, in announcing thei
decision, aud giving the places to the horses in the first heat
of the heat race, placed Amy B., who came iu fourth, second,
cbangiug her position to Leda. Directly after the decision
those under the wire at the finish of the heat began to com-
ment on the positions, and it was not long ero the judges re-
versed their decision as regards the second and fourth places.

The fine horse car Alta, the property of Mr. Pi. Porter Ashe,
has been finished, and is now ready to be taken eastward.
Those who have seen the car since its completion say that it
is one of the most magniticient cars of its kind ever seen on
this Coast. In addition to the racers that are in Mr. Ashe's
stable, and that will accompany him to the east, will be the
noted'trotting gelding Arab, 2:17J, by Arthurton. He will be
taken by Mr. O. ji. Hiekok.

One of the attractions at the Bay District course, on Satur-
day last the opening day of the summer meeting, wa6 the
noted personage Thomas Redmond, alias Texas Tom, now
sojourning on this Coast.

Amity.

Sale of the Rancocas Yearlings.

There has been considerable money laid on the English
Derby since the result of the 2.000 Guineas has become kuown.
The latest quotations on the Derby, which will be ruu at the
Epsom meeting on the 26th iustuot, are as follows: 2 to 1
Ormonde, 7 to 1 Minting, 7 to 1 Saraband, 100 to 1 Augbrim,
50 to 1 Godolphin, 0 to 1 The Bard. 20 to 1 Arcadian, 20 to 1
Whitefriar, 16 to 1 Gay Hermit, 25 to 1 Murdoch, G6 to 1
Lovelace. The betting on the Eclipse Stakes, one mile and
a Quarter, to be run July 23d, is notvery spirited. The lateBt
olds quoted are 450 to 100 against St. Gatien and Beudigo.

John Kelly, an ex-jockey, who had been dismissed by the
owner of the horse, was lately sentenced to three months'
imprisonment at Dimboola, Australia, on being found loiter-
ing near the box of a race-horse, Gameboy, with a bottle of
laudanum in his pocket.

showed well this spring, and the long odds offered were big
inducements to the bettors. Ero the books had beeu opened
a week the odds on John A. were erased and "full" appeared,
but be has now receded to 15 to 1. Since John A. became
"full " California investmeuts were placed on the fine-looking
son of Rutherford and Maggie Emerson, and now Roche's
odds on Lucky B. appear with the announcement "full.
The other horses in this stake are receiving silent amounts
and Ashe's Binette is well thought of by many.

The Kentucky Derby was decided yesterday. Forty colts
have beeu declared out, aud most ..f them May 1st. Those
declared out were: Ablegate cc Ennght's Blrtnday; S. fc>.
Brown's Fetch'em, Tvpo, Beaver, Victor, Vender, ^ indicator,
Frank Norris; F. T. Bruce's Lewiu; E. J. Baldwin's Primero;
J N Carlisle's Kinglight; E. Corrigun's B. G. Bruce, Blue
Stone; J. Carters's Keubau, Fabius; Dwyer Eros.' Ferona; L.

The second annual sale of tie Bancocas yearlings will be
held at the Bancocas stock farm, Jobstown, N. J., on Mon-
day, June 7, 1SS6, at one o'clock promptly. The animals
comprise all of the Bancocas foals of 1SS5, and are by imp.
Mortemer, Iroquois, Duke of Magenta, imp. Saxon and imp.
Hurrah. They are all out of mares of the highest and most
approved breeding. The racing qualities of the foals by Mor-
temer and Hurrah are only sold; the others are sold without
reserve. There are thirty-six on the catalogue, as follows:

Bay colt, foaled March 9th, full brother to Unrest by imp. Mortemer
— Leiola by Lexington.

Bay colL foaled March 27th, by imp. Mortemer— Bonnie Doon (dam of
Hattie F.) by Balrownie.

Chestnut colt, foaled March 5th, lull brother to Katrine by imp Mor-
temer—Loulanier by Lever.

Chestnut colt, foaled February 8tb. by imp. Mortemer— The Banshee.
idam nf Krupp (,ud; by Lexington

Chestnut colt, foaled May 13th. by imp. Mortemer-Squeeze em (dam
of Day Star} by Lexington.

Chestnut colt, foaled March 1st, by imp. Mortemer— Spinaway by
imp. Leamington.

Bit colt, foaled February 26th, by imp. Saxon— Parthenla by Alarm.

Chestnut colt, foaled April 25th, by Duke of Magenta— Gyptis idam of
Annie C.) by imp. Australian.

Chestnut colt, foaled March 6th, by imp. Mortemer- Vandalite (dam
of Housatonici by Vandal.

Brown colt, foaled February 16th, by imp. Mortemer— Hildegarde by

Chestnut colt, foaled May 7th, by Duke of Magenta— Barbelle by imp.

Bay5 colt, foaled May 20tb, by imp. Mortemer -Beulah (Hilarity's
dam) ly Lexington. ,

Erown colt, foaled April 12th, by imp. Saxon— Carrie Atherton (Janet
Norton's dam (by Lexington. ^

Chestnut colt, foaled May 2d. by imp. Hurrah-Zicka (sister to Zoo
Zoo) by imp. Australian '

Bay colt, foaled May 20th, by Duke of Magenta-imp. Refreshment by

Chestnut colt, foalea April 0th, by imp. Mortemer— Evadne (Bulwark's
dam' bv Lexington. . J

Chestnut colt, foaled May 10th. by imp. Mortemer-Alice Ward by

Bavcolt. foaled May 7th, full brother to Bahama, by imp. Mortemer

—Notre Dam,. (Sister to Norfolk* by Lexington.
Bav colt foaled May 4th, bv imp. Hurrah-Geranium by imp. Saxon,
Brown filly, foaled' March 11th, by Iroquois-Doris (full sister to

Bonnie Lizzielby Imp. Hurrah.
Black filly, foaled April 1 7th, by Iroquois-iiup. Gondola by Be.adsman,
Chestnut filly, foaled April „24tb, by Duke of Magenta-Flight by

Brown filly, foaled February 3d, by Duke of Magenta-imp. Second
Hand, bv Stockwell. J

Brown filt> , foaled May 3d, by imp. Saxon— Morlacchi (Sister to Annie
Bush) bv Lexington. ■

Bay filly, foaled May 1st, by Duke of Magenta— imp. Blue Stocking
bv Thormauby. .... ,, - „, ,J

Chestnut filly, foaled March 24th, by imp. Mortemer-imp. Blair.
Gowrie bv Breadalbane.

Chestnut filly, foaled May 14tb, by imp. Hurrah— imp. Agenona (dam
of Pontiac and Pontico I by Adventurer.

Chestnut filly, foaled March 23d, full sister to Chimera, Cyclops and
Cambvses bv imp. Mortemer-Lizzie Lucas by imp. Australian.

Bay filly, foaled March 14th, bv imp. Mortemer— Opponent by Mel-

Drown tuiy. foaled March 0th, by imp. Mortemer-Explosion (dam oi
Dew Drop) by imp. Hampton Court. ■

Chestnut ally, foaled April 12th. by imp. Mortenier—Judith tj

Bay filly, foaled February 1st. by imp. Hurrah-imp. Genista by

'chestnut filly, foaled March 7th. by imp. Mortemer— Pera (sister to
Iroquois ( bv imp Leamington.

Chestnut filly, foaled April 8th. by imp. Mortemer— V, yandotle ,sistei
to Wviudolle* bv imp. Leamington.

Bay filly, foaled April 10th, by imp. Mortemer— Bertha (sister to
preriosa. bv lmp.GlenelR. „ . „ ., ,.

Chestnut' filly, foaled February 1st, by imp. Mortemer— Coquette by
Lexington.

After the sale of the Eaucoeas yearlings there will be five
colts the property of Messrs. W. H. Fearing and Fierr"
Lorillnrd, Jr., sold. They are the get of imp. Siddarfha,
Hurrah and Duke of Magenta. Mr. William Eastou is th.
auctioneer.

Catalogues of this sale can be secured at this office ot
application.

New System of Records.

It is not every trotting man who has noticed that iu nianj
places a new rule as to trotting record takes effect this year
Hitherto the horse that started out as a 2:25-horse reuiuinM
S3 until the cud of the circuit; but now it is different, .dan;
of the associations have decided that if the 2:25 trotter showi
2-21 at a meeting, be goes to the next as a 2:21 horse. Tali
fevels up trotting immensely, aud is a most useful innovation
as it prevents a horse from vemaiuiug cock-of-tbe-wulk of I
cioss for a whole season. Iu the past, whenever a pheuomo
nou appeared, owners have invariably had to step out or tt
trot w'ith a horse which they knew they had not the ghost oil
chance of beating.

1886

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The Summer Kace Meeting of the Bay District
Association-

Tlie attendance at the Bay District course on Saturday last,
the opening day of the summer race meeting of the Bay Dis-
trict Association, was very smali. Host of those present were
race-goers and came to back their favorites. The day was a
very pleasant one, but before the afternoon had passed away
the wind became quite coul and made an overcoat feel
comfortable. The absence of the book-makers was freely
commented upon. Eillip & Co., the pool-sellers, did a fair
business considering that the favorites won every race, and
in a very easy manner. The stable of Messrs. Kelly & Lynch
won three out of* the four events, and two of them by the
well-known racer Jou Jou. Everything connected with the
day's sport passed off quietly, and all present were well-
pleased.

THE FIRST RACE

Was a dash of one mile aud one eighth for three-year-olds.
There were three starters: Todhuuter's Monte Cristo, Boots*
Leda, and Kelly & Lynch's Moonlight. The flag fell to a
good start on the first breakaway. When they passed the
stand the b'rst time all were riding a waiting race, Monte
Cristo was in front, Leda second and Moonlight third, a length
separating each. These positions were the same at the end
of three furlongs. This distance was accomplished in 47
seconds. Soon after passing the half-mile pole the pace
was sharpened, and about the middle of the upper tarn all
were in a bunch. Straightening for home all were abreast,
and when the mile was finished a head separated each, with
Monte Cristo and Leda in front. Long soon afterwards
brought Moonlight to the fore, and he won the race easily by
a short neck, Monte Cristo second, Leda third. Those who
were buying the favorite at the long odds did not admire such
a close finish. Time, 2:05^. Paris Mntnals paid §6.50.

SFMMABT.

Bay District Codese, San Francisco, May 8th.— Sweepstakes for
three-year-olds, $25 each, -?1(J forfeit; 50 per cent, of entrance money
to second horse; third to save stake. Penalties and allowances. One
mile and an eighth. Value to the winner ^187.50.
Kelly & Lynch's b f Mooulight hy Thad Stevens, dam Twilight,

110 lbs .Long 1

L. H. Todbunter's ch c Monte Cristo by King Alfonso, dam Galian-

thus, li5 lbs Schlutius 2

VT. Bools' bf Leda by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy, 110 lbs.. .Winchell 3
Time, 2:(>5i.
Pools: Moonlight, S25; Monte Cristo. ?5; Leda, S5.

THE SECOND RACE

Was a selling purse, dash of seven-eighths of a mile. There
were five starters: Jou Jou, Bnrty K., Kathbone, Panama and
Billy Johnson. Some time was taken before a start was
secured in this race, owing to the iraetionsuess of the Hooker
gelding, Bnrty R. When the nag did fall he was quite a dis-
tance in the rear. Billy Johuson was the first to show in
front, with Panama and Jon Jon following. At the half-mile
pole the positions were unchanged, but soon after passing
this point the two leaders were done, and Jou Jou and Rath-
bone went to the front. After passing the three-quarter pole
Rathbone and Jou Jou were well together in front, the others
not in the fight. The whip was applied to Eathbone down
the homestretch, but Jou Jou was too much for him, winning
easily by a neck, Panama third. Time, 1:30.1. Paris Mnt-
nals paid §7.70.

SUMMARY.

Same Day. -Selling purse $1o(J; entrance free. Horses entered not
to be sold to carry 5 lbs. extra; horses to be sold for ?1,200 to carry rule
weight; for £1.000 to be allowed 5 lbs. and 2 lbs for each 8100 less than
$1,000 down to $400. Winner to be sold at auction, any surplus to be
divided— 6U per cent, to second and 10 per cent, to third horse. Seven-
eighths of a mile.
Kelly & Lynch"s b g Jon Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything; not to

be sold; 122 lbs Long 1

J. C. Simpson's b c Rathbone, 2, by imp. Young Prince, dam Lady

Amanda; not to be sold; 8? lbs.; 4 lbs. overweight Ward 2

T. Hazlett's b g Panama, a, by Shannon, dam Abbie W., $1,000, 112

lbs Hazlett 3

D. McCarty's s g Billy Johnson,' a, by Glenelg, dam Planetarium,

§400, 105 lbs : Pepper. 0

I. K ^ebecker's s g Bnrty R. by Joe Hooker, dam Alandy; not to be

sold, loS lbs Cooper 0

Time, 1:30*.
Pools: Jon Jon, $60; Panama, $10; field, $30.

THE THIRD RACE

Was a sweepstakes for two-year-old fillies, one-half mile.
The starters were H. Lowden's Leap Year and M. Tarpey's
Not Idle. The flag dropped on the first breakaway with
Leap Year in advance. The Wildidle filly ran very fast, but
she could not overtake the fleet daughter of Norfolk, who
won easily by two lengths in 49|- seconds. Paris Mutuals
paid $S.10*. The winner is a full sister to Joe Cotton's Estill.

SUMMARY.

Same Day.— Sweepstakes for two-year-old fillies; $20 each, h f , $200
added; $20 to second. Winners penalized. Half a mile. Value to the
winner. $200

H. Lowden's bf Leap Year by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane, 107 lbs .Pepper 1

M. F. Tarpey's ch f Not Idle by Wildidle. dam Bonanza, HiT lbs Lee °

Time, :49*.

Pools; Leap Year, $60; Not Idle, $40.

THE LAST RACE

Was heats of five-eighths of a mile for a purse of §250.
There were seven entries in this race, and all faced the starter.
There was not much betting on the result, as it was quite
generally conceded that Jou Jou would win it easily.
There was not much to describe in this race, as the favorite
won both heals easily, the first by a neck aud the second by
two lengths. Mntnals paid §7.

SUMMARY.

Same Day.— Purse, $250; $50 to second horse; entrance free. Three-
year-old maidens allowed 5 pounds; four-year-old and upwards 10
pounds. Five furlong beats
Kelly i: Lynch's b g Jou Jou, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything. 117

lbs Long 1 1

James Muse's gr g Stoneman, P, by Eirby Smith, dam Hunkey Dory

117 lbs Howson 2 3

W. Boots' b £ Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy, 101 lbs.

Wincbell 4 2

F. Depoister's blk f Black Maria, 3, by Major Wbitesides, dam

Mollie Stockton, 101 lbs Xavice 3 5

Jas. Foster's b m Amy B., 6, by Ballot Box, dam Lulii Riggs, 115

lbs Hasty 5 4

T. Hazlett's a g Joe Chamberlain, 5, by Rifleman, dam by Norfolk,

117 lbs Hazlett 6 6

T. Jonet' b h Gen. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam by Lodi, 110 lbs.

Lee d:s

Time, 1:03J. 1-03$.
Pools: Before the race, Jon Jou, $90; Black Maria, $25; field, $13.
Mo pools sold after the first heat.

Second Day.

The management of the summer race meeting could not
have wished for a more pleasant day than that of Tuesday
last, the second day of the meeting. The day was a legal
holiday in this State, and although it was observed as such
by many of the business houses in this city, the attendance
■was not large. It was an improvement on the opening day,
however, and the contests were considerably more spirited.
There was quite a number in attendance from the interior
places, aud it helped to make the betting more spirited. The
horses in the stable of Messrs. Kelly A- Lynch showed so

much more form at these races that the betting was very
light when any from that stable faced the post.

THE FIRST RACE.

On the day's programme was a sweepstakes for two-year-
old colts and fillies, a dash of one half a mile. There were
five nominations in this stake, and all of them answered to
the call of the bell. They were positioned in the order named:
Rathbone, Voltiguer, Not Idle, Leap Year and C. H. Todd.
The start was delayed to a considerable extent, owing to the
fractiousness of the sister to Estill— Leap Year. When the
starter did drop his flag Eathbone was a good two lengths in
front of Todd, who was followed by Voltiguer, Not Idle and
Leap Year. The latter was some distance in the rear. Long,
who was riding Rathboue, was not long (no pun) in taking
advantage of the lead he had secured, and he soon had his
mount well under way. The positions were unchanged until
well into the home straight, when Voltiguer tooksecond place,
but he could not head Eathbone, who won by two open
lengths in :49*, Todd third. Mutuals paid 311.10.

SUiniAEY.

Bay DisrEicr Cocese, San Francisco. May 11th.— Sweepstakes for two-
year-old colts and fillies; $25 each, $10 forfeit, ?20U added; 50 per
cent, of entrance money to second horse, and third saves stake- win-
ning penalties. Half a mile. Value to the winder -=212 50
Jos. C. Simpson's br c Rathbone by imp. Young Prince, dam Lady

Amandaby Hurrah, 110 lbs Long t

W. B Todbunter's ch c Voltiguer by Bullion, dam Jessamine Porter,

HO lbs Navice "

A- A Wentworth's ch c C. H. Todd by Joe Hooker, dam Rosa B., 110

M F. Tarpey's ch f Xot idle by Wildidle. dam Bonanza," 107 lbs Lee 0
H. Lowden's b f Leap Tear by Norfolk dam Lady Jane. 107 lbs.

Peppers 0

Time :49?.
Pools: Leap Year, $25; C.H.Todd, $6: field $10.

THE SECOXD RACE

Was for a purse of $250, for all ages, heats of three-quarters
of a mile. Sis horses came to the post in this race, Jon Jou
and Bnrty R. remaining in the stable. This proved to be
the best betting race of the day, and the most exciting of the
meeting. The flag was dropped to a straggling start in the
first heat, General Jackson being far in the rear. Amy B.
was the first to show in front, but Billy Johnson soon held
the pride of place. Entering into the home stretch Johnson
still led, followed closely by Leda, Amy B. and Monte Cristo.
Amy dropped back down the stretch, and the heat was left
to the other three named. After a driving finish Monte Cristo
won by a length from Leda, she a half-length better than
Johnson. Time, 1:16.

A better start was secured in the second heat. Amy B.
was again the first away, but as usual Johnson soon passed
her. He led for half a mile, when Leda and Monte Cristo
passed him. After a driving finish Leda captured the heat by
a length and a half in 1:17, Johnson three lengths away in
third place. Gen. Jackson was distanced. Several false
starts were had before the flag was dropped for the third
heat, and when it was dropped Leda was the last of the bunch.
They were away in this order— Billy Johnson, Amy B., Monte
Cristo, Joe Chamberlain and Leda. They ran -without mnch
change until well straightened for home, when Monte Cristo
came away and won the heat and race by three lengths from
Leda in 1:1S£. Mutuals paid $ — .

SUMMARY.

Same DAT—Purse. 6250; entrance free. Horses not having won a
race at the time of entrance, if three years old, allowed 5 pounds- if
four years old and upwa-ds,10 pounds; winner of the five furlong
heats race to carry 5 pounds extra. Heats of three quarters of a mile
L. H TodhuntPr's ch c Monte Cristo, 3, by King Alfonso dam

. Galianthis, 101 lbs Navice 12 1

W. Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Xathan Coombs, dam Gypsyl 1*01 lbs.

Wincbell 2 12

D. McLarty ch e Billy Johnson, a, by imp. Glenelg, dam Planet-
arium, 117 lbs Green 3 3 3

J. Foster's b m Amy B., 6, by Ballot Box, dam Lulu Riggs, 115 lbs.

T. Hazlett's ch g Joe Chamberlain 5, by Rifleman, dam* by Nor-
folk, 117 lbs Hazlett 5 5 4

T. Jones' b b Gan. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam by Lodi, 110 lbs.

Lee 6 dis

Time, 1:1P, I;T7,1:18£.
Pools: 1st heat, Monte Cristo, 560; Leda. >10; field, S10. Second heat
Monte Cristo, $50; Leda, §15; field, ?5. Third heat, Leda ^60- Monte
Cristo, 325: field, S5.

THE THIRD RACE

Was a match race, dash of one-quarter of a mile, for $250 a
side.

SUMMABY.

Same Day.— Match ; S250 a side. Dash of one-quarter of a mile.

Mr. Nolan's ch g Sailor Boy j

T. Hazlett's wh g Webfoot '""'"'"!'" i

Time, :23J.

Pools : Sailor Boy, $40; Webfoot, $10.

THE LAST RACE

Was a selling race for a $200 purse, dash of one mile.
There was not much interest manifested in this race as Jou
Jou won it very easily in 148}. The summary tells the
story.

SUMMARY.

Same Day. -Selling purse, §200; entrance free. Horses entered not
to be sold to carry 5 pounis extra ; horses to be sold for SI ,200 to carry
rule weight: for 31,000 to be allowed 5 pounds, and two pounds for each
SI 0(1 less to $400. Winner to be sold at auction, any surplus to be
divided-Go per cent, to the second, and 40 per cent, to the third. One
mil*.
Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jon, 5, by Monday, dam Plaything by

Alarm, 124 lbs.; not to be sold Long 1

T. Hazlett's b g Panama, a, by Shannon, dam Abble W.'/lM lbs ■

**-Wn Hazlett 2

J. Fosters bm Amy B., G. by Ballot Box, dam Lulu Riggs, 108 lbs

31.000 "3

Time. 1:48}.
Pools: Jou Jou, barred; Panama, 380; Amy B., 325.

The Nevada State Fair.

Prince vs. Nevada.

The pacing race challenge issued last week by A. L. Hinds,
on behalf of Nevada, to S. C. Tryon, owner of Prince, appears
to hang fire. The challenge issued by Mr. Hinds stipulated
as to who should drive in the nice. This evidently does not
suit Mr. Tryon, who has answered the challenge by offering
to match Prince against Nevada for $500 or $1,000 a side,
the race to take place over the Sacramento or Bay District
course, good day and track, three weeks from date, the
owners to select such drivers as they see fit.

A Premium tor a Past Mile.

Mr. Nathan Strauss, the well-known trotting-horse man, is
having a handsome watch made, to cost $650, which is to be
awarded to the owner of the first horse that beats 1 :40 on the
new turf track. From this it is evident that there is every
probability of a deal of record breaking at Sheepshead Bay
this year. — Sporting World.

Martin Carter, of Irving, is the fortunate possessor of a
filly by Director, foaled on the 7th inst., dam Annie Titus by
Echo. In his note reporting toe foal, Mr. Carter says: "I
will bet it can outpace anything on four legs of the same age."

The following is the speed programme of the Nevada Stata
Fair, to be held at Reno, October 4th to 9th inclusive.

FIBST DAY — MONDAY, OCT. 4TH.

No. 1. Pnrse, §100; §75 to first, $25 to second: three-
quarters of a mile.

No. 2. The Silver State Stake. For thoroughbred three-
year-old fillies; society to add $100, dash of one and one-
half miles; entrance $30; S 10 declaration September 20th.
Any filly that has previously won a race shall carry five
pounds extra, and any filly that has won two races, eight
pounds extra, and any filly that has won three races, ten
pounds extra; second filly to save entrance.

No. 3. Purse $200; S100 to first, $70 to second, $30 to
third; heats of a mile; free for all.

No. 4. The Eeuo Stake. For two-year-old fillies; $25
entrance; $10 forfeit; $5 declaration September 20th; $100
added; second saves entrance; five furlongs.

SECO>"D DAY — TUESDAY, OCT. OTH.

No. 5. Trotting— 2:50 class; free for all horses from Sierra,
Lassen, Plumas and Modoc counties, California, and Grant
and Lake counties, Oregon; three in five; purse $200- first
$150; second $50.

No. 6. Pacing— Mile heats, 3 in 5; free for all; purse $500.

No. 7. Running— Mile and repeat; free for all horses in
Nevada and counties named in California and Oregon; purse
$150; $100 to the first, $50 to the second.

THERD DAY — WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6TH.

No. 8. Stake free for all carrying 100 pounds; $25 p. p.;
$100 added; one and one-eighth miles.

No. 9. Dash of a half mile; free for all horses in Nevada
and counties named in California and Oregon; purse $100;
first horse $75, second $25.

No. 10. Dash of a mile and a half; fiee for all; purse $200;
$150 to first, $50 to second.

No. 11. Nevada Cup— Handicap sweepstakes; $50 eaoh;
$25 forfeit; $10 declaration October 1st; $150 added; two
miles; second horse to receive S50, third to save stakes;
weights announced September 15th; declaration to be made
September 20th.

FOURTH DAY — THURSDAY, OCT. 7TH.

No. 12. Trotting — Mile and repeat, free for all three-year-
olds and under in Nevada and the counties above named in
California and Oregon; purse $200.

No. 13. Trotting— Free for all; best three in five; purse
$400; first horse $300, second horse $100.

No. 14. Purse $100; 375 to first, $25 to second; three-
quarters of a mile.

FIFTH DAY — FRIDAY, OCT. 8TH.

No. 15. Free handicap; purse $150; $100 to first, $30 to
second, and $20 to third; one and three-quarter miles; entries
to be made September 1st; weights tobe announced Septem-
ber 15th.

No. 16. Stake for three-year-olds; $50 each; $25 forfeit;
$100 added; one and five-eighths miles. The winner of Wed-
nesday's race to carry 7 pounds, the second in that day's race
5 pounds, and the third 3 pounds over the rule weight.

No. 17. Purse $200; $100 to first, $70 to second and $30
to third; one and one-eighth miles.

No. 18. Consolation purse; entrance free; $100; $70 to
first, $30 to second; one mile; horses beaten once to carry their
weight; if beaten twice, allowed 5 pounds; three times, 10
pounds. Entries to be made within five minutes after the
close of No. 17. Those who have been beaten before Friday
must be entered on Wednesday.

SIXTH DAY — SATURDAY, OCT. 9XH.

No. 19. Pacing — Free for all; mile heats, three in five;
purse $500.

No. 20. Trotting — Free for all; mile heats, three in five;
purse $500.

REMARKS A>T> COSMTIOSiS.

Nominations to stakes must be made to the Secretary on or
before the first day of August, 1SS6. Entries for the purses
must be made: On Monday's races on the Saturday preced-
ing; for Wednesday's races, on Monday, and for Friday's
races, on Wednesday, at the regular time for closing entries
as designated by the rules. Those who have nominated in
stakes must name to the Secretary, in writing, which they will
start, the day before the race, at 6 p. m. Horses entered in
purses can only be drawn by the consent of the Judges.

The rules of the Pacific Blood Horse Association will govern
running races.

All horses eutered for State purses must be owned and
kept in Nevada and California, east of the Sierra Nevadas, for
six mouths prior to day of race.

Entries to all trotting races will close September 1st, with
the Secretary.

Five or more to enter and three or more to start in all
races for purses.

National Trotting Association Rules to govern trotting
races. Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association Rules to govern
running races, except as above.

Each day's races will commence promptly at one o'clock
p. M.

All entries must be directed to C. H. Stoddard, Secretary of
the Society.

SPECIAL PREMIUMS — EQUESTRIAN SHIP.

Ladies' Grand Tournament for the most accomplished and
graceful lady riders, Wednesday and Friday, October 14th
and 16th, at 10 o'clock a. m.

The society offers fonr premiums, valued respectively at
$100, $70, $40 and $20.

The lady who is adjudged first shall have her choice of all
premiums offered. The second lady shall have second choice,
aud so on. All ladies must ride with saddles.

It is expected thai other special premiums will be added to
this list by private contribution. No one but ladies of the
highest respectability will be allowed to compete for prizes.

Ladies wishing to compete for prizes will please send name
to Seoretary, indorsed by two members of the society.

The A. W. Richmond Stakes.

A few months ago the propiietors of the trotting stallion
A. W. Richmond, offered a purse to be trotted for by colts
and fillies of his get at the fall races at San Buenaventura.
The following entries have been made: C. D. Bonestel's gr c
Roscoe Conkling; J. M. Kaiser's gray mare; Chrisman &
Willoughby's gr c Don Patricio; Thomas Chrisman's bay fil
John Gries' gray colt out of Lame Mare b}T John Morgan ;
K, Gries' 0 g Tyrant, out of Comet; gray gelding out of J
bay colt out of Queen; bay filly; and bay filly out of a m
by Ben Wade.

Luke Blackburn's dam Nevada is booked to George Kinne

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May 15

them bred here from foundations that Californians regard as
the very best, and the get of Wilkes from snch mares will be
eagerly sought after. A brief review of his career on the
turf will be found in the following summaries.
Performances in 1884.
Bay District Course, August 6th.— Purse $500; 2:40 class.
Guy Wilkes, b b, bv ^eo. Wilkes, dam Lady Bunker, by

Mambrino Patchen— Wm.Corbitt Goldsmith 3 111

Blanche b m, by Gray McClellan, dam by John Xelson--

Wm. Bihler Crandall 1 3 4 4

James H., b g, pedigree not traced Bayliss 2 4 2 2

Col Hawkins, b g, pedigree unknown- Capt. J. D. Young

P, Williams 4 2 3 3

Meulo b s, by Nutwood, dam by Hercules— E. T. Carroll

' . _ . Farreil 5 6 5 5

Time, 2:25*. 2:24£, 2;42, 2:2).V.
Santa Rosa, August 23d. —Special purse, $500; 2:35 class.

Guy Wilkes, bb— J. A. Goldsmith Ill

James H., b g— George Bayliss 2 2 2

Time, 2:39*, 2:32i, 2:30.
Petaluma, August 26th.— Purse $8\i0 for the 2:40 class, of which ?400
to the first, $200 to the second, $120 to the- third, and $BU to the fourth
horse.
Guy Wilkes, b h. by Geo. Wilkes, dam by Mambrino Patchen—

San Mateo Stock Farm 1 1 1

Colonel Hawkins, br h, pedigree unknown -J. D. Young 2 3 2

James H., b g, pedigree unknown— George W, Bayliss 3 2diB

Kltly Almont, ulk m, by Tilton Almont 4 dis

Blanche, b m, by Gray McClellan, dam by John Nelson— Vf.

Bihler di8

Time, 1:26*. 2:22, 2:33j.

Oakland, Sept. 5th.— Trotting; purse $$00; 2:35 class.
Guy Wilkes, b h, by Geo. Wilkes, dam Lady Bunker- Wm. Cor-
bitt Goldsmith 111

Olivette, br m, by Whipple's Hambletonian— A. C. Dietz

Johnson 2 1 2

Col Hawkins, b g, pedigree unknown— Capt J. D Young

... P. Williams 3 3 3

Time, 2:24, 2:253, 2:2fij.
Sacramento, Sept. ICth.— Purse $1,200; 3:00 class.
Guy Wilkes, b h, by Geo. Wilkes— William Corbitt.. .Goldsmith 111

Le Grange, blk g, t>y sultan -L. J. Rose May burn 4 2 3

Blanche, b ni, by Gray McUlellan— Wm. Bihler Crandall 2 4 5

Colonel Hawkins, br g, pedigree unknown— J. 1). Young.

P. Williams 5 5 2

Menlo, b s, by Nutwood -R. T. Carroll Farreil 3 3 4

Time, 2:2a, 2:23$, 2:24.
Sept. 20th. -Purse. $1,200; 2:30 class.
Guy Wilkes, bb,by Geo. Wilkes, dam Lady Bunker— Wm.

Corbitt Goldsmith 12 11

Adair, b g, by Electioneer, dam Addie Lee — E. H. Miller, Jr.

Smith 2 12 2

Olivette.br m, by Whipple's Hambletonian, dam Bell — A. C.

Dietz Johnson 3 3 3 3

Col. Hawkins, br g, by Echo, dam unknown— J. D. Young

P. Williams 4 4 4 4

Adrian, b s, by Reliance, dam Adrianua— J. M. Learned

Learned dis

Time. 2:23. 2:21, 2:24i, 2:23.
Stockton, Sept. 23d.— Trotting; purse, 51,000; 2:36 class.

Guy Wilkes, b h, by Geo. Wilkes— Wm. Corbitt 1 1 1

Le Grange, blk g, by Sultan— L. J. Rose 2 2 3

Col- Hawkins, b g, by Echo— J. L>. Young 3 3 2

Blanche, b m, by Grey McClellan — Wm. Bihler 4 4 4

Menlo. b s, by Nutwood -R. T. Carroll 5 5 5

James H., b g dis

Time, 2:25, 2:24*, 2:20.
San Jose, Oct. 2d.— Trotting; 2:40 class; purse, $500.
Guy Wilkes, b h, by Geo. Wilkes, dam by Manibrino Patchen

—San Mateo Stock Farm 1 1 1

Menlo, bs, by Nutwood— Pat Farreil 2 2 2

James H., b g-G. W. Bayliss 3 2 3

Time, 2:29, 2:27^, 2:20i.
Bay District Course, Oct. 11th.— Match for $3,000.
Guy Wilkes, bh, by Geo. Wilkes, dam Lady Bunker by Mara-

brino Patcben — Wm Corbitt Goldsmith 111

Adair, b g, by Electioneer, dam Addie Lee, by Culver's Black

Hawk— E.H.Miller, Or Smith 2 2 2

Time, 2:20*, 2:2IJ, 2:I9J.

Performances in 1885.
PETALDMA, August 20th.- Purse $1,200; 2:20 class.

Nellie R., ch m. by Gen. McClellan— S . Sperry 1 1 1

(■•uy Wilkes, b h, by Geo Wilkes— W. Corbitt 2 2 2

Adair, b g, by Electioneer— W. F. Smith 3 3 3

Time, 2:21, 2:22M, 2:202.
Oakland, Sept. 6th.— Purse $800; 2:20 class.
Guy Wilkes, b h, by Geo. Wilkes, dam by Mambrino Patchen —

San Mateo Stock Farm 1 1 1

Manon, b m, by Nutwood— John A. Goldsmith 2 2 2

Adair, b g, by Electioneer— W. F. Smith 3 3 3

Time, 2:23, 2:22, 2:24.
Sacramento, Sept. 10th.— Special purse $800.

Nellie R . ch m, by Gen. McClellan— b. Sperry 1 1 1

Guy Wilkes, b h, by Geo. Wilkes— W. Corbitt 2 3 2

Manon, b m, by Nutwood — John A. Goldsmith 3 2 4

Knbv, b m , by Sultan— L. J. Rose 4 4 3

Time. 2:20, 2:19£, 2:2U.
•Sept. 19th.— Purse, $1,500; 2:20 class.

Guy Wilkes, b h. by George Wilkes— W. Corbitt 3 2 111

Arab, b g. by Art burton— O. A. Hickok 1 1 2 -j. 4

Manon, b m, by Nutwood — J. A. Goldsmith 4 3 4 H 2

Adair, b g, by Electioneer— W. F. Smith 2 4 3 4 3

Time, 2:20, 2:193, 2:181, 2:2H, 2:19.
•Last two heats trotted September 21st.
•Stockton, Sept 25th.— Special purse $1,000; free for all.

Nellie R.,ch m, by Gen. McClellan— S. Sperry 1 14 3 3 0 1

Guy Wilkes, b h, by Geo. Wilkes— W. Corbitt 2 2 2 110 2

Adair, b g, by Electioneer— W. F. Smith 4 3 1 2 2 3ro

Manon, bm, by Nutwood— J. A. Goldsmith 3 4 3 4 4 ro

Time, 2:18i, 2:17£, 2:19, 2:19, 2:20, 2:21, 2:212.
•Last two beats trotted September 26th.

The tirst heat was won by a length, and the second by half
a length. The third heat was a dead heat between Adair and
Wilkes, but the beat was given to Adair on account of Wilkes
running on the home stretch. Nellie R. just saved her dis-
tance iu this heat. The fourth heat was won by a nose, and
tbe fifth by a short length. The sixth was a dead heat, and
the seventh by a trifle. In every heat was Guy Wilkes the
contesting horse.

San Jose, Oct. 3d.— Purse $1,000: 2:20 class.

Guv Wilkes, b h. by Geo. Wilkes— W. Corbitt 4 2 111

Adair, b g. by Electioneer— W. F. Snilb 113 3 2

Manon, b m, by Nutwood — J. A. Goldsmith 3 3 2 2 3

Nellie R., chm, by Gen. McClellan -S. Sperry 2 dr.

Time, 2:17i, 2:18J, '2:193, 2:24, 2:184.

Bay Distbict Coduse, Oct. 17th.— Purse $1,000; free for all.

Arab, b g, by Arthurton— O. A. Hickok Ill

Anteeo, b h, bv Electioneer — J. A. Goldsmith 2 2 2

«uy Wilkes, b'b, by Geo. Wilkes— W\ Corbitt 3 4 3

Adair, b g, by Electioneer— W. F. Smith.. 4 3 4

Time, 2:19,2:18^,2:191.

Oct. 31st, -Match, $800.

Arab, O g, by Arthurian— O. A. Hickok Ill

Guy Wilkes, bh, by Geo. Wilkes— W. Corbitt 2 2 2

Time,2:18i, 2:17i, 2:17i.

Betting" on the Suburban.

Dates of Some of the Principal Foreign
Events.

Below will be found a list of the dates of some of the prin-
cipal foreign events to be decided iu France and Englaod
during the next two weeks: The French Oaks at Chantilly,
May 10th; the Great Northern Handicap at York, May 19th;
the Somersetshire Stakes, May 19th; the French Derby at
Chantilly, May 23d; the Epsom Derby, May 2Gth( aud the
English Oaks. May 2$th.

The dams of Morris' Bersan and Boyle'a Drake Carter are
barren to Tenbroeck this season.

It has been very quiet in betting circles during the past
week, especially on the future events. The craze about imp.
Richmond, noted last week, maintained itself and the horse
was backed down to the absurd price of 15 to 1. It was said
that the owner of the horse, Mr. Walton, had got $700 on at
prices ranging from 15 to 20 to 1. Among some of the most
notable bets laid during the week were 20,000 to 20 Delaware,
4,000 to 20 Naiad. 2,000 to 20 Pontiac, 6,000 to 100 Himalaya,
7,500 to 200 Favor, and 2.500 to 10 Florence Fonso.

Following are the latest odds quoted

Americus, 100.
Alf. Estill, 112.

Albia, 105

Amalgam, 90. .
Beacons Held. 12
Barnum, 120. .

100
40

... 150

... 30

... 35

Bersan, 118 25

Ban Fox, 105 10

Bankrupt, 105 50

Brambleton, 9S 60

Bess, 95 SO

Bettler,95 SO

Banner Bearer, 60 200

Bonanza, 97 70

GO
125
35
60
200

Euclid, 106 60

35
70
100

Charity, 97.
Charlie Russell, 90..
Dutch Roller, 112...
Dewdrop, 107. .._>..
Delaware, 90..

Exile, 105

East LynDe, 110

Enigma, 100

Favor, 112 25

Forest, 107 60

Fon-du-Lac. 100 SO

Florence Fonso, 95 100

Farreil, 90 100

Gen. Monroe, 114 40

Goano, 110 35

Grenadier, 100 50

Himalaya, 112 40

Herbert, 106 SO

Housatonic, 93 60

Inspector B.. 101 50

Joe Cotton, 117 12

Jim Guest, 90 60

Lizzie Dwyer, 113 15

Long Knight, 110 50

Lenox, 108 80

Luminous, 97 100

Modesty, 117 40

Markland, 10S 60

Masher, 98 200

Maumee, 9S 70

Mute, 93 100

Mentmore, 90 200

Mollis Walton, 90 100

Mvstery, 90 200

Natalie, 95 80

Naiad, 90 100

Pontiac, 125 60

Pardee, 114 35

Pericles, 109 50

Pontico, 101 50

Pegasus, 95 100

Polly Yates, 90 100

Pocomoke, 90 100

Quito, 102 60

Rataplan, 123 40

Rickmoud, 110 15

Richmond, imp., 114 20

Royal Arch. 100 40

Swiney, 113 100

Savanac. 100 40

Saluda, 92 100

Springfield, 90 30

St. Paul, 90 100

Sancho 90 300

Troubadour, 115 100

Tenbooker, 114 100

The Bard, 102 60

Tornado, 100 40

Tecumseh, 100 40

Unrest, 113 60

Valet, 103 40

Vinton, 90 60

Wallflower, 108 60

Walter H., 105 40

Wickham, 104 60

War Eagle, 100 75

Weasel, 100 75

Winfred, 96 30

Declarations at Chicago.

Secretary J. E. Brewster of the Washington Park Club,
Chicago, has telegraphed the following declarations in the
stakes that were due on May 1st: In the Oakwood handicap,
a sweepstakes for all ages, $50 each, $25 forfeit, $10 declara-
tion, $S00 added; $200 to second, and $100 to third. A win-
ner of any race after the publication of weights {April let),
of the value of $1,000, to carry 5 lbs. extra. 84 nominations.
One mile and a furlong. J. B. Haggin's Fortuna; Duke of
Monday and Mark Daly; T. J. Megibben's Endover; C. H.
Brackett's Willie Martin; Geo. M. Rye's Bob Cook and Mys-
tic; P. G. Speth's Exile and Expert; E. Corrigan's Sayre and
A. G. McCampbell's Tom Martin.

In the Great Western handicap, a sweepstakes for all ages;
$50 each, S25 forfeit, $10 declaration, $1,000 added; $200 to
the second; $100 to third. A winner of any race after the
publication of weights (April 1st), of the value of $1,000, to
carry 5 lbs.; of $1,500, 7 lbs, extra. 52 nominations. One
mile and a half. Geo. M. Rye's Bob Cook; A. Perry's Eloise;
J. B. Haggin's Jim Brown and Tyranny; E. Corrigan's Sayre
and Swiney; P. G. Speth's Thistle, and A. G. McCampbell's
Tom Martin.

In the Columbia Stakes, a sweepstakes for ail ages; $50
each, $25 forfeit, $10 declaration, $1,000 added; $200 to sec-
ond; $100 to third. Weights 5 lbs. below the scale. Winner
of any race in 1S86 of the value of $1,500 to carry 5 lbs.
extra. Maidens allowed 7 lbs. 26 nominations. One mile
and three quarters. Geo. M. Rye's Bob Cook; E. Corrigan's
Swiney; Hayden & Barry's Kosciusko; P. G. Speth's Thistle,
and E. J. Baldwin's Fallen Leaf.

In the Washington Park Cup, a sweepstakes for three-year-
olds and upwards: $100 each, $25 forfeit, $10 declaration,
$2,000 added; $300 to second; $100 to third. Weights 5 lba.
below the scale. Winner of any race in 1S86, of the value of
32,000, to carry 5 lbs, extra. Maidens allowed 10 lbs. 27
nominations. Two miles and a quarter. Geo. M. Rye's Bob
Cook; E. Corrigan's Swiney; Hayden & Barry's Kosciusko;
P. G. Speth's Thistle, and E. J. Baldwin's Fallen Leaf.

Fooling the Touts.

The Dwyers train their horses openly before the public.
They have no private training ground; yet they manage to
keep a "good thing" pretty dark. They never have any
■'midnight trials," but try their horses at 9 or 10 o'clock in
the morning, and it is not often that the public "get onto"
them. If a trainer is smart he can throw the public off. He
can juggle with the weights, aud not even tbe jockeys who
ride in the trials need know what the weights are. This is
regularly done in England. Before Stockwell's St. Leger the
touts saw him tried, and saw him beaten a neck by a four-
year-old called Midas. They did not know that Midas had
only 97 lbs., and reported unfavorably to their employers,
but Stockwell's party landed their money. Around the race-
courses they tell a very good story of juggling with the
weights, which happened at Saratoga ten or twelve years ago.
Messrs. Hunter & Travers had a stable of splendid two-year-
olds. There were Olitipa, Rhadauiantbus, King Bolt aud
Australind. Mr. Minor, the trainer, gave them a trial in
public. Everyone expected Olitipa to win, as he had just
won the Flash Stakes in 47:] seconds, the fastest on record.
But no! RhadamauthnB won. Mr. Hunter was trying to
sell bis stable, and Mr. Belmont was buying, and, on reports
of the trial, purchased Rhadamauthus for $7,000. "Rhad"
was a great horse, but Olitipa could beat him or anything else
any distance, as she afterward showed. Minor had juggled
the weights aud fooled everyone, aud Mr. Hunter won a big
stake when Olitipa won the Nurserj', beating "Rhad" in a
canter.— -V. Y. Spirit.

Turf Gleanings.

When Tom Hood won his first two-year-old race at New
Orleans, although hewoneasily.it was charged to the fact
that he got the best of the start, referring to which the Pica'
yune of April 25th says: Yesterday he got off third, and won
with the same ease. There is no doubt that he is a born
race-horse. J. T. Williams and L. H. Todhunter, of Sacra-
mento City, paid $1,6S0 for him as a yearling at Swigert's
sale, and made a good investment. He is a bay colt, with a
white star in his forehead, stands 15 hands 1 inch high, and
is a compactly built, tine-looking fellow. He has a strong
back, strong loins, well muscled, and has a good set of leas.
He leaves an impression of strength aud endurance, and
looks as if he will make a wonderful weight carrier.

In the early days of the Grand Circuit, large purses were
rather the rule than the exception. For this year Detroit
aud Cleveland begin anew the good work by offering each a
special purse of $5,000 for class races during their circuit
meetings. Island Park does the same, in addition to $11,500
to be paid in Jnne. Hartford, according to the custom inau-
gurated several seasons ago, includes the Guarantee Stakes,
for $10,000, on her summer programme. Poughkeepsie, with
renewed life, will award $7,000 at her June meeting, and
agrees to distribute £4,000 more for class races, in September,
in addition to stakes.

The annual meeting of the Cleveland Driving Park Associ-
ation was held on April 21st. The report for the year was
highly satisfactory, Messrs. William Edwards, W. J. Gordon,
David McClaskey, W. H. Corning, Geo. W. Short, Thomas
Axworthy and S. T. Everett were elected directors. The
election of officers, which took place April 27tb, resulted as
follows: President, William Edwards; Vice-President, D.
McClaskey; Treasurer, S, T. Everett; Secretary, W. B. Fasig;
Executive Committee, Thomas Axworthy, G. W. Short, W.
J. Gordon, William Edwards, D. McClaskey.

The English Jockey Club has put a veto on foreign-bred
horses being entered and winning handicaps, as the French
filly Plaisauterie did last year with the Cesarewitch and
Cambridgeshire, by adopting unanimously a rule that no
horse is eligible to be handicapped for any public race unless
he shall have been habitually trained in Great Britain or to
have rnn there twice during the preceding six months of the
racing season.

Hon. August Belmont claims the following names for his
yearlings: Fiddlefadle, for Filette colt; Firefly, for Feufollet
colt; Prince Royal, lor Princess colt; Savage, for Fair Bar-
barian colt; Maguetizer, for Magnetism colt; Saladin, for Sal-
tana colt; Wood violet, for Woodbine filly; Peeress, for
Countess filly; Ariadne, for Adosinda filly; Belinda, for Bel-
Ion a filly.

Bonanza {Christy's Bonanza) is being written up as amiss.
He is all right on his legs and is looking well, but he is not
being worked. He has a slight fever aud does not relish his
food, but he does not seem to be seriously ill and will doubt-
less come around all right again before many days.

The eastern sportiug papers &tate that since the Palo Alto
contingent have been at Louisville, an offer of $10,000 has
been made for the four-year-old bay colt Palo Alto by Elec-
tioneer, dam Dame Winnie by Planet, out of Liz Mardis by
imp. Glencoe. The offer was declined.

Philip S., by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson, was one of the
rankest of failures last season, mainly owing to his sulking
and bolting proclivities. This year he is a wonderfully
improved animal, and it is even said he may be able to hold
his own in the very fastest company.
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Enright, son of Enquirer, and a prominent Derby candidate,
and nominated in many valuable stake events, probably
crippled himself for life at Lexington, on the 3d instant, by
striking when doing a fast mile. He was owned by Mr. S. S.
Brown, of Pittsburgh, Pa.

A movement is on foot in the west to have jockey O'Hara
re-instated, and we understand that both the owner and
trainer of Conkling favor it, believiug that it was through an
error of judgment, and not fraud, that Conkling made such a
poor race at Louisville.

Miss Russell, gray mare by Pilot, Jr., dam Sallie Russell by
Boston, foaled a chestnut colt by Belmont, on April 29th.
This colt is a full brother to Nutwood, 2:18|, Cora Belmont,
2:241, and Nutbourne, trial 2:2GA, and is a half-brother to
MaudS., 2:0S£.

It is a singular coincidence that both of the great three-
year-olds of the year, Kirkman and Dewdrop, were born on
Good Friday, 1SS3. They are both entered for the September
Stakes at Sheepshead Bay, in which it is hoped that they
may meet.

Wm. Dunn, Vinton Place, O., has sold to H. & F. Dubme,
Cincinnati, the chestnut mare Lady Buuker, dam of Guy
Wilkes, 2:1S^, by Mambrino Patchen, dam Lady Dunn (dam
of Joe Bunker, 2:19j,) by Seeley's American Star.
♦

W. W. Bair offers to match McLeod for $1,000 against the
bay gelding Windsor M., mile heats, three in five, to harness,
over the Belmont Driving Park. Mr. Bair has posted a for-
feit of $250 iu the hands of Mr. Robert Steele.

rl he Duke of Hamilton's filly, Miss Jummy, which won the
1,000 guineas on the 30th tilt., is by Petrarch, dam Lady
Portland, aud received her name as a bit of chaff on the
Duke of Portland, who is nicknamed Jumbo.

It is reported that the brood-mare Anna Augusta, who was
such a formidable member of the Westbrooke stable a few
years ago, was stolen out of the field at the Belle Meade stock
farm recently.

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Joe Cotton's Alf. Estill has arrrived safely at Louisville.
The quarter crack that made its appearance here this spring
is looking well, and it will probably not bother him during
the season.

Mr. William Armstrong, a prominent retired miller of Lex-
ington, Ky., was run over and instantly killed during the
Woodard *fc Harbison combination sale in that city on the

28th ult. _

Mr. B. H. Neale, of Richmond, Kentucky, has purchased
the four-year-old bay colt Wilkes Sprague by Governor
Sprague, dam by George Wilkes. The price paid was $2,000.

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William Meaney, -who was expelled by the National Jockey
Club, Washington, D. C, in October, 1SS3, for a violation
of the rules of racing, has been re-instated. He is now in
Australia.

W. H. Homer, Rushville, Ind., has sold the noted cam-
paigner Will Cody, 2:19J, by Blue Bull, to parties in Kansas
City. Cody is now 15 years old, and of very little use on the

turf.

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The New York Sportsman says: "Mr. Theodore Winters
will hold a sale of yearlings at his ranch in California on July
12th next, and has engaged Col. S. D. Bruce as auctioneer."

The Hurstbourne stock farm lost, on April 21st, the yearling
bay colt by imp. Glenelg, dam Hollyhock by War Dance.
He fell,,while in exercising in his paddock, and broke his leg.

Mr. J. I. Case writes under date of April 15th, as follows
"Jay-Eye-See and Phallasare as fine and sound as can be. I
am watchingtor some enthusiast with achip on his shoulder."

The venerable trotter General Butler died in New York on
the 27th ult. Dan Mace rode him in 2:21. William McKee-
ver was killed while driving him at Dexter Park, Chicago.

was the race undecided. Captain White, who is not the sole
owner of the Aggie, had almost decided that he would not
start again, as his partners said they desired some pleasure
from the vessel, and that in her present condition of barren-
ness inside this was an impossibility; but when Mr. Spreckles
declared his intention of going over the course anyhow, he
decided to race again, and the day will be to-morrow. This
was good news to yachtsmen, who desire to see a fair test of
the vessels made. The result of last Sunday's contest leaves
a decision as far off as ever, each vessel having beaten the
other, so "honors are easy." One proviso made, however, is
that if they fail to finish this time all stakes and bets are to
be drawn and the race declared off.

The Bow, Jr., — Mollie Ashe puppies were bred by E. K.
Bobbins, Sacramento, instead of Mr. H. C. Brown.

The Bow, Jr., — Jessie Belle were bred by Dr. W. H. Belton
of Colusa.

The Nellie showed the true yachting spirit of her owners
as she again followed the racers over the course and made a
very creditable showing as regards speed. The Lurline was
black leaded for last Sunday's race, which probably helped
her to show such speed, but she will have no advantage in
this respect to-morrow, as by that time the Aggie will have
gone on the dock and followed suit. This is almost necessary,
as she has been in the water for nearly three months, and
has only been on the beach to clean.

L. Martin's four-year-old bay filly Tipsy by Buckden, dam
Tipperary Girl, broke her leg at Louisville, on the 6th instant,
while being taken out of a car arriving from Memphis.

Mr. L. H. Todhunter, of Sacramento, has had the misfort-
une to lose a filly foal by Director, dam Gretchen by Bucca-
neer. The filly died on Wednesday, the 5th instant.

Ladv Hoag, known in this State as the Stark mare, owned
by Milton Hoag, Seneca Falls, N. Y., foaled a bay colt,
April 21st, to Jerome Eddy. This is her second foal.

Workmen are busily engaged in repairingthe San Francisco
Club House, putting iron trusses under the house in different
directions. The new piles that have been driven are copper-
sheathed, an expensive job, but necessary to resist the ravages
of the teredo, which seems to flourish better in the clear
waters near Saucelito and Tiburon, particularly the latter,
than in the garbage-tainted waters of the city front. The
work was imperatively demanded, as several of the stringers
had sprung three or fourinches, and the house was in dangeT
of taking a header into ti;e bav.

Mr. Wyman sends a good photograph of the Friday Night
— Mother Demdike puppy recently received by him. In
speakiDg of the puppy, Mr. Wyman says it is "claimed to be
by Friday Night — Mother Demdike." We presume he uses
the phrase, in deference to the belief of Mr. J. F. Carroll, who
thought he was buying all of the litter which Mr. Smith
owned. If Mr. Wyman has proper certificates from the
breeder of the puppy, it is unwise to raise a doubt as to its
breeding, beause such a doubt, if raised, becomes a stain in
the pedigree of descendants which it is impossible to remove
wholly. We admit a measure of surprise on learning that
Mr. Carroll is mistaken about owning all of the puppies of
the litter of October 23d, by Friday Night. He bought five,
and thought there were no more, but it seems that at least
one was left, and it is an open question whether more are not
yet for sale. We have seen some of those sent to Mr.
Carroll, and must admit that the photograph of Mr. Wyman's
puppy shows a dog as near like the others as can be. We sug-
gest the wisdom of straightening the tangle out without delay.

Mr. R. J. Hancock, Overton, Ya., has lost from the effects of
foaling, the chestnut mare Helen Dance, foaled 1S73, by War
Dance, dam Helen Douglass by O'Meara.

The owner whose stock wins the most number of heats at
Forest Park, St. Louis, this summer, gets a diamond-studded
gold badge, to cost $100.

Mr. P. S. Talbert, a few weeks ago, paid S2,500 for the com-
iDg foal of Silverlock, dam of Silverone. The foal was born
dead week before last.

Walter H. is now all right. His trainer can only account
for his lameness as being the effect of a slight cut, which
affected the shoulder.

Mr. Richard Roche has secured the pool and book-making
privileges at the coming spring meeting at St. Louis. The
price was $22,500.

L. B. Lindsay has resumed the management of City Yiew
Park, Portland, Oregon, and will direct the business of the
track this season. .

Thora by Longfellow, has foaled a bay colt to Fechter and
been bred back to Forester.

The name of the Startled Fawn has been changed to the
Pearl, a vandalism, we think, for what prettier name could
you have for a yacht than the original one. She has been
chartered for the season by a lot of young gentlemen, who are
about to become members of the Corinthian Yacht Club, and
will be enrolled in that organization. She was outside last
Sunday to see the race, but returned early on account of the
light weather. Some of the boys paid their contribution to
Neptune, but claimed that that was the height of enjoyment,
that is, after getting inside again. She was out on last Tues-
day with a party of ladias.

AQUATICS.

The Lurline-Aegie Race-

The Ariel took out a party of ail comers, at tho rate of SI
per head, to see the race, bat most of the excursionists, while
on the bar, would have given ten times that sum if they had
remained ashore.

Today the Pacific Yacht Club takes a cruise to Martinez
under the command of Commodore Cadoc, and will race home
tomorrow. The usual sailing orders have beeu issued, and
we hope the cruise will be a successful one. It is to be re-
gretted that the ocean race was not finished last Sunday, as
that will reduce the fleet by two, anyway, and by what other
club vessels that go out to witness the race.

The Oakland Canoe Club had a ladies' day last Tuesday.
Most of the participants carried a lady friend in their small
crafts. The intention was originally to lunch aboard the
steamer Wm. Tabor, but the tide was so low that even the
light draught canoes were unable to reach her, so they returned
to the club-house where they spread their edibles, of which
fifteen, ail told, partook. After the flood tide had made they
again embarked, and after cruising round for some time sev-
eral scrub races took place, in which the Mystic again demon-
strated her superiority, leaving the honors of second position
about an even thing between the Zoe Mow and Flirt.

Many greyhound men are either lamentably ignorant or
absurdly reticent about the breeding of their dogs. The pre-
vailing idea among owners of long tails seems to be, that in
giving information about their dogs they are imparting price-
less secrets, which is nonsense. Some dog must win in
every race, and the bare winning does not at all indicate abso-
lute excellence any more than mere losing indicates positive
lack of merit. Many a win is made against a poor field, and
many a runner-up is better than the average winDer. At all
events, it is evidence of a lean spirit when one is puffed up
into a bloat of arrogance and superciliousness by such a trifle
as success. Rather, indeed, should modesty and considera-
tion for others become more marked when victory is assured.
It is probable that much of the mystery which enshrouds the
breeding of local greyhounds is due to the hope that people
will impute all sorts of wonderful breeding skill to the own-
ers of winners in our little competitions, provided the fact
can be concealed that they are by Smith's dog out of Jones'
bitch, and not seldom the result of a surreptitious visit. If
there has been much consistent, systematic greyhound breed-
ing done in Culifornia, we are not aware of the fact. The
fact that our dogs really average well in form, speed and
gameness, argues more the goodness of the original blood
which accident brought to the State, and the perfect adap-
tion of climate, game and coursing facilities to the development
of good dogs, than any marked aptitude in our breeders.

The outside race between the Lurline and Aggie was again
unfinished, as neither yacht crossed the winning line at the
prescribed time, 8 p. M. The Aggie was sailed by Henry
White, with Captain Griffith of the coasting service as right-
hand man and counsellor, while John D. Spreckles handled
the spokes on his own vessel and had Captain Turner, the
builder of the vessel, as his adviser. The course was the
same as before, around the Middle Kock and return, starting
from an imaginary line drawn between Point Lobos and
Point Bonita. A whole sail breeze prevailed at the start, and
prosrjects seemed good that one of the vessels, anyhow, would
finish in time, and yachtsmen and spectators were corres-
pondingly pleased. .

The Aggie crossed the line, looking a type of marine
beauty at 10:10:43 A. M. and the Lurline at 10:13:24 a. m.
Both stood off on the starboard tack and were able to weather
the Seal Kocks, before going about. Captain White made a
serious error on the start, which was in crossing the line so far
to leeward, while Lurline crossed as near Point Bonita as con-
sistent with safety, and this took the weather gauge and never
lost it When the yachts went about, Lurline was well to
windward, and went off for a long leg on the port tack and
made Bolinas Head before tacking again. The Aggie to lee-
ward made the land naturally some time befoie her competi-
tor and was compelled to put her helm down first. The Lur-
line soon followed her example, although she still had plenty
of sea room, Captain Turner evidently acting on that yacht-
ing aphorism that when yon find that you can outsail a ves-
sel stay in the same waters with her, but when you find the
vessel can outsail you then go off some distance and try for a
slant of wind. Both vessels, however, made a mistake in
standing so far to the northward, as was evidenced by the
fact that the Whitewing, which went about when off Tenn-
essee Bay, got a fine breeze and went put to sea with decks
under and took the lead of the racers.

The southerly weather of the previous days had caused a
swell up the Coast, and when the wind shifted into its nat-
ural quarter, the north-west, it created a seaacross the line of
the other and consequently there was a very heavy tumble
on the bar, the sails of both yachts being frequently emptied
by the rolling and pitching of the vessels. The Aggie suf-
fered more from this than did her heavy keel rival, and this
may have had some bearing on the result. Once over the bar,
the sea exceDting the long swell, which never deserts the
Pacific, was as level as a billiard table, and as smooth and
bright as a looking-glass, and the yachts slowly crept to wind-
ward. The Lurline finally rounded the rock about a mile to
windward of the Aggie, and put her light canvas on in fine
style, cloth after cloth, showing with lightning speed, and she
finally looked a mass of canvas, and bowled away for home at
the rate of about six or seven knots.

It took the Aggie nineteen minutes to do that mile of
windward work, and after rounding the rock some time was
consumed before her kites were set. It now looked as if the
Lurline would finish in time, but about seven o'clock she met
the first of the ebb tide, which materially reduced her speed,
and crossed the line at 8:29:40 p.m., being nearly halt an
hour overdue. The Aggie crossed at 8:50:02, and so again

The Frolic still remains on the mud where she was blown
by the gale of the 20th of January, and the probabilities are
that she will not be put in condition until the return of her
owner, Mr. Harrison, who is now in Europe.

The committee on sites of the Corinthian Yacht Club have
not yet made their report to the club, but hope to do so shortly,
as they think satisfactory arrangements will soon be made.

The Bonita will probably be launched to-day or to-morrow,
and will soon be in commission.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deathe
in their kennels , in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Sale.

Mr. H. W. Smith, Worcester, Mass., has sold to Mr. R. H.
Wyman Suisun, a greyhound bitch, whelped October 23d,
18S5, by Friday Night— Mother Demdike. Blue with white
brisket, blaze, and points.

For Sale.

Irish red setter dog, two years old, by Pat O'More— Lena.
Thoroughbred, well broken, good nose, good retriever.
Hunted 'one season on quails. Apply to G. T. Allender,
Sausalito, Marin Co., Cal.

Name Claimed.

Mr. R. H. Wyman, Suisun, Cal., claims the name Belle of
Solano, for a greyhound bitch, whelped October 23d, 1885, by
Friday Night— Mother Demdike.

♦

Whelpa.

We are pleased to note that Dr. Rowe is lending the vast
power of the American Field to the advancement of coursing
interests in the middle west. There must be fit ground
reasonably near doggy centres, west of the Mississippi, for
coursing. We apprehend that the paramount obstacle will
be found in the difficulty of reaching good ground near
enough to cities to enable people to run out for a day with
the jack-rabbits and return the same evening. It is not easy
to hold clubs together unless meetings can be held at
short intervals, and at slight expense in the way of fares.
Fences, timber and small inclosures militate strongly against
good sport with hounds, in open coursing. Of course
inclosed coursing can be done, and it will need but a proper
beginning to make it very popular in Chicago and St. Louis.
Some day in the not far distant future, there may be an
American Waterloo run each year in Kansas, which shall
draw good hounds from all over America, and be an event of
consuming interest.

Our esteemed correspondent "Waltonian," from whom we
hope soon to receive another batch of interesting coursing
notes, writes that the hound interest of Britain is generally
spread and very great. That in every town almost there are
dogs trained for some one or other of the many rich meetings
held throughout the kingdom, and that not to know some-
thing about the leading animals of each year is to argue one-
self quite out of the swim.

It will be noted that Mr. R. T. Vandevort's pointer bitch
Drab has whelped a litter to Don. This is the second Don
litter of California-bred pointers. One of the litter is already
sold to Mr. \V. S. Kittle, and the others will be engaged aa
soon as their existence is known. The Los Angeles sports-
men are favored in being able to select dogs from the litter
personally, and we think they will profit by securing as
many good pointers as possible. There is no better dog for
the quail shooting of the plains and canyons about Los An-
geles than a good pointer such as the Don — Drab puppies are
sure to be. In sending the notice of the whelping of Drab,
Mr. Yandevort did not give the color of the puppies, and so
we presume they are all liver and white, although such a pre-
sumption might not be justified auy better than it was in the
case of Beautiful Queen, in whose litter to Don there were
two white and lemon puppies.

Mr. Ed. W. Briggs, who chanced to see Mr. Allender's
string of dogs, says that Mr. J. Martin Barney's Tom Pinch
has developed into a magnificent looking pointer. Tom Pinch,
at the trials last year, looked spraugling, as is natural in a
voung, large pointer, but the frame was there and it is natu-
ral that maturity should fill him out into about the best-lookiog
dog on the Coast. If Tom is as good as he looks, the first
money in the all-age field trial stake this year must be hardly
earned by a dog that beats him. Mr. Briggs' own pointer
Climax he reports to be rather smaller than he expected —
likely to make about a forty or foity-five pound dog. He
need not worry on that score. Forty pounds of good dog ia
quite enough for brush shooting, unless indeed the owner
happens to wish a fourteen-pound honker retrieved, as Mr.
Fred Taft did two or three years ago. He sent Dorr for the
goose and the dog nipped it by the butt of a wing and brought
it in as neatly as he would a quail, without trailing a feather.

Mr T N. Andrews', South San Francisco, St. Bernard
Dot by Sailor— Bessie, whelped May 5, 1886, sixteen— six dogs
living— to Jumbo by Sailor— Bessie. Three black, with white
tips, three black and white.

R T Vandevort's, Pasadena, Cal., pointer bitch Drab by
Dan'_Arrow, whelped, May 3, 1SS6, ten— nine dogs— to his
Don by Bang— Peg. ^

Derby Corrections.

In the entrvlist of the Field Trial Derby, heretofore printed,
several errors occurred, chargeable solely to the carelessness
of those who made the entries. ~

The pointer Vaneaux, entered by G. T. Allender, is a dog
and not a bitch.

Frail, is also a dog.

The sire of the Surf litter recorded last week, Lemmie B.,
is out of Gracie Bow, not Josie Bow.

Mr. J. Martin Barny, owner of that superb pointer Tom
Pinch, was in San Francisco on Wednesday and Thursday
last. He took the dog home with him to Dutch Flat.

Mr. E. T. Allen advertises a full line of gymnasium go
of which he carries large lots, of superior quality, i
prices which have drawn a large trade in the p^ist. Air.
is fait making his store a popular centre, by keepiu-
thing the sportsman, fisherman and athlete can need, a
painstaking attention to all who drop in, either to pui
or incpect the thousand and one novelties to be seen th

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A Cheering: Word.

Pleasant, cheerfol words of appreciation come rarely to the
driven newspaper writer, and snch electric light illumination,
as that contained in the appended note, recently received by
Friend Taft at Trnckee from a friend to whom he had sent a
copy of this paper, is quite grateful, even wken heavily dis-
counted. The writer says:

"Dear Sir:— Various papers, with Breeder a>tj Sports-
man received, for which I thank you. I am thinking of
going to Rangelev in September, and shall probably take my
whole family. The Breeder and Sportsman is the best
paper of its kind I have ever seen, and I appreciate it fully.

''100 Summer St., Boston. J- H. Campbell.

[The Campbells are going.— Ed.]

■ Fishing: Recollections.

[By Tom Merry J

There were no split bamboo rods in those days, and the
cunning fabricators in lancewood bad not yet succeeded in
getting them below fourteen ounces in weight, for it was the
golden year of 1S54, and California was still ignorant of the
existence of a Pacific railroad and a trimonthly line of
Bteamers to the Celestial Empire. The journey to the
Capital City was made on low-pressure steamers, some of
which were also known on the Columbia— the Wilson G.
Hunt and New World— as well as the Antelope and Senator,
while the muddy city of Stockton was reached by the aid of
"puffing pigs" from the Mississippi and Alabama rivers, such
as the Bragdon, TJrilda, H. T. Clay and American Eagle, all
long since broken up. A small steamer called the Guadalupe
ran to Napa City, and did the entire traffic of that beautiful
valley. The White Sulphur Springs had just been opened as
a pleasure resort, and, as the quail shooting was excellent in
that neighborhood, sportsmen were already making it a
Mecca in the mellow October days, for there was a chance
for a deer in the hills that overhung the Phlegethon-like
canyon, and occasionally a big gray wolf. About two miles
from the great bathing resort of the decade following the
occurrence I am about to relate, lived a young physician
whose name I need not repeat, for his end was a sad and
painful one. He was then in the flush of a magnificent, lusty
manhood and graceful as Apollo; and in every letter I got
from him came an urgent request for me to make him a visit
and enjoy some trout fishing.

I had fished in a dozen little streams on Long Island and
New Jersey before emigrating to the Pacific Coast. There
was Harrold's pond, near Glen Cove, where Burton, the great
comedian, rang down the curtain upon his humorous and
eventful life. And there was Stump pond, not three miles
from Babylop, where Perry Belmont keeps his famous horse
Kingfisher. Nor must I forget "Squabble Hole," a deep,
spring-fed pond in the centre of a quaking marsh, not far
from Islip, where George Lorillard domiciliated old Tom
Ochiltree as lord of the Westbrooke harem. In all my boy-
hood fishing I had never whipped swift water such as we
have here in the north-west. Hence it was with great joy
that I accepted Oscar's invitation. He met me at the Napa
landing, and the drive up the valley, amid the graceful green
oaks which contrasted so vividly with the tawny fields of
ripened grain, is still a picture in my memory. Twilight
Btole down over the valley as we drove through the little vil-
lage of Yountsville and reached the Doctor's modest cottage,
three miles beyond. I assisted him to unhitch his horses,
while his servant prepared us a royal supper. We chatted a
little over the meal, and he informed me that he had over
1,500 head of sheep ranging on the neighboring hills and was
otherwise prosperous. The meal ended, he rose from the
table and Baid:

"Now yon enjoy a quiet pipe while I go out and bed down
my horses for the night."

It was a heavenly night and too warm to sit in the house,
bo I strolled down towards a belt of dark green redwood
timber at the foot of the pasture. Suddenly I came upon a
Bmall pond about a hundred feet in width, whose glassy sur-
face reflected the rising moon, and in every direction air
bubbles were bursting. It must be a pond full of trout like
those I had seen on Long Island, so I rushed back to the
house and seized my rod. It seemed like a terrible old pole,
long and heavy as a Zulu's assegai compared with the fly-
rods of to-day, but I had many a good day's sport with it;
and so has Tony Hacheny, of John Day town, for it is still in
his possession. So I tied on a leader that had done service
in Atlantic waters and coupled a "hare's ear" and a "pro-
fessor" and rushed down to the little pond. Standing well
back from its brink, as the moon brightened with the glory of
a harvest eve, I let out about thirty feet of line and made as
graceful a cast as Thad Norris, of blessed memory, could
have done himself. One cast followed another, and still not
a rise. There was a peculiarly strong smell in the neighbor-
hood of the pond, but I took no notice of that, being too
much absorbed in my worship at the shrine of Saint Izaak.

Just then I heard the sound of approaching footsteps, and
a cheery whistle iang out on the night air as the Doctor
walked down to the edge of the pool. He said:

"I missed you from the house, Tom, when I returned from
the barn, and I thought I would stroll about and see where
you had gone. Why ! what the dickens are yon doing
there?"

"Casting," I anewered.

"Casting what?"

"Flies," I replied.

"You don't mean to say you're a*fiBhing in that pond?"
cried the doctor.

"That's just the size of the pot," I replied.

"Ob, my Lord, lend me the wings to make an angel out of
this sublime ass and send him straight to Heaven. He's too
good for this world." And the disciple of Escnlapius fell on
the ground and rolled about in an uncontrollable fit of
laughter.

"What are you laughing about?" I asked with a sulky
growl.

"Well, the idea of fishin' there. Ef a trout was ever to fall
in there he'd be boiled to rugs in three minutes. Confound
your fool's picture, that's a warm sulphur spring that I keep
to wash my sheep in and kill off the tickB I"

I have had many a good day's sport since I first came to
Oregon, and killed many a big three-pounder in Wind river
and the Dougherty, but the absurdity of that night is never
absent from my memory ; and I never attempt to fish a strange
bit of water without first wading into it knee deep and testing
its temperature before making a cast. And now, as I look

from my open window udou the endless vista of forest and
river that greets my eager eye, my fingers tingle to grasp
"Old Faithful," my Leonard rod now in its sixth season of
steadfast service, and cast my light lure over the swirling
eddies and foaming rapids. My spring stock of flies arrived
from Utica the olher day, and Walter Schumacher sent me
some more from Walla Walla, so that I am well equipped and
eager for the fray. I never was much of a believer in April
fishing, except occasionally in the neighborhood of Seattle or
Olympia, where the fish take the fly at least two weeks earlier
than in our Oregon streams. The butcher, if he comes to my
castle with his bill next Monday morning, will find me among
the absentees, for I shall be either at Mill Lake or on the
Deschutes, worshipping at the shrine of nature, and revelling
in the pure air that puts new blood in your veins, new light
in your eyes and new love of the beautiful world in your
heart. Take my medicine and you will not complain of dys-
pepsia.

TEAR

Eureka Gun Club.

The Eureka Club met, for its second Club match, at Bird's
Point, on Saturday last. The score is very poor for some
reason, possibly because several new men shot.

At 12 live pigeons, ground traps, Hurlingham style, 12 bores, handi-
capped two yardB, for medals.

Black 28—1 11011 llCll 1—1°

Goodall 30—1 1111111101 0— 1U

Chapin 28-1) 01101 100011—6

Dution 2B— 0 ■ OluOOlOOUl— i

Davis 'J8—U 1111001110 0- -7

Jackson 28— 0 UO0011U0O0 0—2

Haskell 30—1 0101111111 1— 10

Scbwerin 30-1 1 1 1 1 1 fl 0 1 1 0 1— U

Oolcher 30— 1 11011010111— y

Roche 28—0 li 011111 110—9

Lava Beds.

The old-time trap shooting grounds, at what have been
known since 1854 as the "Lava beds," out beyond the end of
the California-street cable road, again reverberate weekly
with the rattle of clay pigeon loads. About the first mateli
shooting done in the State was done out there, when Messrs.
Ault, Orr, Hammond, Gamble, and other veterans were
young men, and when it was no unusual thing to see ten
thousand dollars change bauds over a twelve or twenty-five
bird match. All used muzzle-loaders in those days, and the
scores are really no better now. Joe Villegia's rare handling
guns, and Capt. Pat. Mullin's home-made, but not homely,
weapons, were quite as good in their day as those now useu,
if the enthusiastic praise given them by those who shot them
is trustworthy. Recently Mr. Will Craudall has had astore of
clay pigeons and traps placed conveniently near the Lava
Beds, and an opportunity is given each Sunday for practice
and for little matches. On Sunday last the following score
was made:

At 2u clay pigeons, 18 yards rise, SI .Of! entrance, in two prizes. Gold-
smith won first, Bruns and Hatte divided second.

Cate 0 0 1 0 0 01 1 0 1 0 111 1 1 0 0 1 1—11

Bruns 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 00 1 1 01 0—14

Charles 1 11010010011111111U O-ls

Goldsmith 1 1111001 llllHl Hill 1—16

Foster, Eug 1 0 U 0 0 1 1 0000 0 1 1 I 01 01 1—9

Ed. Foster 1 11001 1 01 01 01 000000 1— y

Jones 1 1101101001011 10011 0-12

Hatte 01 10113 Oil 01 101 1011 1—14

California Club.

The second monthly meeting at San Bruno, on Sunday last,
brought out only rive members and a handful of spectators.
The California Club is not in good health. A perfect day and
good birds should draw more than five from a membeiship of
fifteen or twenty.

The best shooting of the day was done by young John De
Vanll, a very neat and good performer both at the trap and in
the field. Messrs. Bobinson, Slade and Fay deserve little
credit for getting about ail their birds, they do it so often.

At 12 live birds, five traps, Hurlingham style, for club medal. First,
won bv Mr. Crittenden Robinson, second, by John De Vaull, Jr., and
third, by Dr. S. E. Slade.

Robinson 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1—12

Fay 1 0111101U111— 9

Rice 1 1010001 110 0—6

De Vaull 1 1101111101 1 — 1C

Slade 1 0111011111 1—10

TIES AT FOCB BIRDS.

De Vaull 1 1 1 1— 4 | Slade 1 1 o 1-3

Sweepstake at 12 live birds, five traps, ?5.00 entrance. Divided by
Fay and Slade.

Robinson 30-1 111011011 1 1 —10

De Vaull 28—1 10 10 1 0 withdrawn

Fay 3(1—1 1111111011 1-11

Slade 26-1 lillllllio l-ll

Sweepstake at 12 live birds, five traps. Won by Fay.

Robinson 1 0111101010 1—8

Fay 0 lllllloill )— 10

Bay View.

The matches at the Pacific grounds last Sunday drew a
number of spectators, and were closely contested. A feature
of the day, and a very objectionable one, was some shooting
done by four young ladies, at clay pigeons hung on a fence.
As a curiosity we publish the score, but we cannot but depre-
cate the fact. The Pacific ground is under supervision of
Mr. E. W. Funcke.

At 15 clay pigeons, 3 traps, 13 yards rise, by members of the Golden
City Gun Club, for medals .

0110111001 1—10
1110 10 10 111
10 10

John Fanning 1 1 1

J. O'Brien 0 1 O

D. Cromn 1 1

J. Hamilton.,
T. Cavanagh.

.001111100

1 0

1 u 1

James Fanning 1

F. Taylor 1

.11100011 10110

1 0

10 11

f) 1
1

0 1
0 10

1 1-10
10—9
0 0—8
0 0— R

At 10 single clay pigeons and 5 pairs, usual conditions, for three
medals oliered by Mr. Funcke. First won by E. W Fua^ke, second by
Mr. Pegulllan, third tied for by the Messrs. Fanning.

Ed. Funcke..

.1111110101
1110 0 1

Pegulllan

J no. Fanning... 1 110 1

Jas. Fanning ...010111001

Brown 0 0 1110

Hamilton [I 110 10

Smith 1 o 0 o li 1

Wvman 0 0 1 J 0 1 1 ll 0 1

Jones 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 I 1 1

1 0 1

0 10 1

1 1 li 1

11 11 11 0 1 10-16

11 0 0 11 11 1 11—14

11 11 ii 1 O0 1 0—12

11 11 00 00 1 1-12

10 ii 0 10 11 O 1 — 11

0 0 0(1 0 1 11 1 1—10
withdrawn

lu 11 0 0 10 l o— in

00 10 11 uO 10—9

An open-to-all match at 15 single clay pigeons, 18 yards
rise, three traps, will be shot at the Pacific grounds^ Bay
View on Sunday, May 22nd. $2.50 entrance; prizes 40, 30
20 and 10 per cent.

Field versus Trap Shooting--

At five clay pigeons each, hung on a fence, 18 yards rise, open only
to ladles; won by Miss L. Jackson.

Miss Lena Jackson l'l 0 1 1-4 | Miss Kllllan 0 1 1 1 1—4

Miss Holland 0 111 0—3 | Miss Mamie Jackson..! 011 0—3

TleB at 2 birds, same lamentable condition?.
MIsb L. Jackson I 1 | aUssKlllian 1 0

A person who is solely and simply a "shooter," is as far
removed from a sportsman as a copyist is from an an thor.
The relation between a mere mug hunter or sweepstake fiend
to the man who loves his dogs and shoots afield for healthfnl
recreation, or at the trap purely for amusement — be there
anything at stake or not, is parallel with that of the profes-
sional gambler, and a man who occasionally plays a game of
whist. Personally, I revere and admire with feelings border-
ing on veneration a man who can calmly and deliberately
fight out a tie to the bitter end, be it for fun or ducats. I as
cordially and heartily detest the fellow who hates to hear his
gun crack unless some remuneration is in perspective, or one
who never shoots in a sweep unless he has a sure thing of
being a winner. Such a man will gronnd rake a covey of
quails, pot a chicken on the ground, or, in fact, do anything
with his gun to bring him in as great a profit as may be, in
order to compensate for his outlay of powder and "shot. A
Shylock, an organ grinder minus the monkey, who grinds
out tune after tune for a few cents, yet who would not pay
ten cents to hear the grandest musical performance ever
given, simply because alter it was over he would be that
much out of pocket and have nothing to show for it. I glory
in the man whose nerve and skill will pnll him through a
tournament a big winner. I abhor the gun-shark; the scamp
who "stands in" and "tips" trappers or pullers whenever he
can — the fellow who is ever trying to win by some dodge or
artifice; the kicker, the wrangler when losing; the loud, bois-
teious, vulgar biped when ahead. Furtuuately there are not
many such — but like Limberger cheese, a very little goes a
lone way; so, even one in a whole community is strong
enough to make himself felt.

Trap shooting is always sadly handicapped when compared
to field work, from obvious reasons: A bounded enclosure,
sunburnt, parched, dusty lot or barren common, right out in
the glaring sun, can in no way compare with green fields,
majestic woods, gurgling brooks, elastic sward (even if gird-
lroned with barbed fences} interspersed with shady nooks and
entwining lawns, to say nothing of pure air, freedom of
action, the absence of the torturing "biled" shirt and detesta-
ble stand-up collar. Then, again, the anticipation of what is
to come; the grandeur of the scenes while bowling along
behind a fleet pair of horses; the ever-chauging panorama;
the hracing air of a frosty morning; the good fellowship and
delightful conversation of a genial companion; the wonder-
ful instinct and truly marvelous working of the dogs;
the uncertainty of • the shots; the bewildering sensa-
tion, in fact, of this combination to a man cooped up
in a dingy office, day after day, is more invigorating, and
proves a better tonic thau all the drugs in Christendom.
Then, after the day is over, men and dogs tired, coat-tails
well -filled with game, what can be more pleasant than the
drive in the twilight; the luxurious bath and delicious supper
— everythingis cooked just right? thegreatful palate was never
so keen — what an appetite! Heavens, even if there are only a few
heads of game to show for it; what of that! Didn't the dogs
work faithfully? Didn't the little gun cut them down artis-
tically ? Wasn't that a grand double in yonder dense thicket ?
Did you ever see a more beautiful picture than wheu Nan
backed Dick? Wouldn't you be willing to go it all over again,
even if certain of getting only half the shots? Of course yon
would. The mere game can be bought in market for a trifle,
without any trouble, soiled clothes, torn fingers, bruised legs
or stiff joints. But where is the relish, the gusto, the genu-
ine, unalloyed pleasure? Does the soothing pipe taste as
good? Do you sleep as well? So, sir; you must earn your
game to fully understand bow good it is, that is, if you are a
sportsman; if not, don't read all this, for you can never
comprehend it. The m?re "shooter" will murder a whole
covey, if he can, with one shot; and d — n him, will gloat
over his success. Indeed, he may vaunt that iD one shot
he has bagged more than you have in ten. Bnt what is
it that you are after — the bird itself or sport? If the bird, buy
it; shoot it on the gronnd, assassinate it, snare it, exterminate
it: anything, so yon but capture the poor inoffensive little
thing. But if you want sport, let it fly; if you miss, shoot
again; miss again, shoot some more, and keen on shooting
until you can hit them, and then you will care less for the
bird and more for the sport, until bye and bye the mere
thought of murdering the bird on the ground will be as repul-
sive to your feelings as it would be to go up to the first passer
by and strike him from behind. In other words, never niiud
the game, it is fun you are out for; game will come with
practice, the fun never, where birds are slaughtered. Were I
in a game country, I would shoot much less frequently at the
trap; but as the case stands, it is my only safety-valve. Yet
no one can enjoy smashing saucers more than the writer, and
none try harder to sriud them up than he. TJufortunately,
his intentions, as a rule, exceed bis skill. Nevertheless, as
Mr. Warfield, of Lexington, says: "We will shoot at them."
I say, amen.

To sportsmen who live in or near large cities, the artificial
targets of to-day are the greatest bonanza. For, romance
aside, it is more amusing and beueficial in point of practice
to shoot at fifty artificial targets than to get one or two shots
at quail, snipe, or wookcocK. The veriest enthusiast, am I.
Still I can't refute this: for after all, the morning drive, the
bracing air. with all the etceteras, can stand very well alone
without running in the briars, tramping over plowed fields,
hauling up five pounds of sticky clay on each foot, banging
one's shins, climbing high feuces, playing "follow the leader"
with his coat and pants on barbed-wire feuces (aren't they
nice, especially when you lean heavily on one wire, the staple
pulls out and then yon land on t-Tfe next row of spikes — I've
been there, and so have my dogs). All this is a mere
farce wheu there is no game ahead, for however we
may wish to make ourselves feel while coutemplatiug a
twenty-mile tramp ov^r steep hills and rough country,
yet this tramp to be endurable should be disguised as
much as possible, for, wheu the only incident which occurs
to relieve the monotony of so much plodding is the husky
voice of au infuriated farmer ordering you off his land, theu
the mind iuvoluutarily reverts to the fellows who are having
a good time on said sunburnt, parched np, fenced-in common,
and'we wish ourselves with them — even if they are only wast-
ing ammunition on glossy roweus or mud saucers.

We frequently hear discussions as to the difficulty of trap
shooting as compared with field shooting. Some men will
tell yon they seldom miss a shot in the field; others, they
can score twenty or thirty straight clay pigeons, and what
not. Now, all this is very well as talk, but when tested, the
reality suddenly drops out. and nothing bnt the bare state-
ment remains, and a very flimsy one it generally is at that. —
Trap and Trigger.

1886

Jlte Smite* and j&prirctsmatt.

311

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

The beantif q1 day brought out a large number of marksmen
at Shell Hound last Sunday, and, the conditions being good,
there was excellent shooting.

The members of B Company, First Infantry, turned out in
large numbers, headed by the veteran Lew Townsend, the
occasion being the regular monthly medal contest of that
company. The shooting was good, as usual for this com-
pany, but the scpres were not obtainable, as the company is
laying low for a challenge from some quarter.

The Nationals (Companies C and G, First Infantry,) held
their monthly contest, with the following results as to class
medalwinners.

CHAMPION CLASS.

Capt. J. E. Klein SCO yards— 5 14444544 5-43

500 vards-4 45555555 3— i6— 89
FIRST CLASS.

G.S.Simpson 200 yards— i 45544444 5—43

5U0 yards— 5 45454555 4— 46— 89
SECOND CLASS.

C. Thompson 200 yards— 4 4353445 45-41

600 yards— 4 44435554 5—43-84
THIRD CLASS.

J. McGrath 20» yards— 5 4554 3 4344 -40

FOCRTH CLASS.

C. Petry 2C0 yards— t 33433543 4-3f.

MONTHLY BADGE WISKKES.

A. Eaye, 200 yards. 44; A. Johnson, 44; Capt. J. E. Klein,
43; G. S. Simpson, 43; Chas. Cods, 42; P. E. Robertson, 42;
C.Meyer, 41; A.J. Rnddock, 41; S. J. Pembroke, 41; C.
Thompson, 41; J. McGrath, 41; O. Nolle, 41; Ft. Sloan. 40;
G. Lehn, 39; Julius Klein, 39; P. M. Diers, 39; J. Disperry,
37; Mr. Dodd, 36; C. Petry, 3b; J. Baldwin, 25.

There were the customary individual contests, with variable
results, but with a few exceptions the shooting was not up to
the average. Messrs. P. E. Eobertson, C. F. Waltbam and
A. Johnson bad a three-cornered match at 200 yards, which
resulted, in ten short strings, in the gentlemen being placed
in the order named.

L. Barrere and Mr. Johnson had a friendly match for the
costs and refreshments for the crowd, at the short range, with
Springfield rifles, ten shots each, which the latter gentleman.
won; Their scores:

Johnsou 20Oyards— 4 54544454 5—45

Barrere 2u0yards— 4 45455444 5—44

At the monthly contest of the California Sehuetzen Club,
May 2d, A. Strecker won the champion medal, with 425 out
of a possible 500 rings, or an average of 2U points; L. Klotz
won the first class medal with 393 rings; second class medal,
Charles Adams, 373 rings; third class medal, A. Gnembel,
335 rings; fourth class medal, F. O. Young, 402 rings.

The regular monthly contest of the San Francisco Sehuet-
zen Yerein was held May 2d, on their range in Alameda, at
which F. Braudt won the first class medal with 3SI rings; H.
Thode, second class medal, 334 rings; A. Huber, third class,
302 rings, and H. D. Naber, fourth class, 320 rings.

John Utsehig and A. Strecker had a 50-shoi match at the
25-rins target, in Alameda, May 2d. the former winning with
1,003 rings, or an average of over twenty rings.

Loading Ammunition.

California Rifle Association.

At a recent meeting of the California Rifle Association, the
following programme of matches was decided upon to be shot
at the annual meeting at Shell Mound Park, on Sunday,
June 20th nest.

First — Diamond Team Match — Open to teams of six repre-
sentatives fruni any military company, field and staff, board
of officers, police department or rifle club now ia existence;
with Springfield rifle, at 200 and 500 yards; seven rounds at
each distance. First prize, a trophy presented by General
W. H. Dimond, costing $75; individual prizes, 85, S3 and S2;
to become the property of the team winning it three times at
regular meetings of the California Eifle Association; won by
the police team on November 16, 18S5.

Second — Siebe Team Match — Open to teams of six men from
any company of the National Guard or police department
■who have never made more than 70 per cent, in any Califor-
nia Eifle Association company team matches since January 1,
1SS4; seven rounds; with Springtield rifles; distance, 200
yards. First prize, a trophy given by Captain Lndwig Siebe;
individual prizes, §5, $3 and S2.

Third — National Guard Match — Open to teams of six men
from any company of the National Guard of California who
have not made over 80 per Cent, in any California Eifle Asso-
ciation compauy team matches since January 1. 1SS4; seven
rounds, with Springfield rifles, distance 200 yards. First
prize, trophy presented to the association, and to become the
property of the company winning it three times.

Fourth — Team Match — Open to six men. from any military
company, field and staff, board of officers, police department
or rifle club, with any military rifle, at 200 and 500 yards,
seven rounds. First prize, a trophy not yet presented.

Fifth — Kohier Consolation Match — Open to all competitors
who have never won a prize at the meetings of the California
Eifle Association since January 1, 1SS4. Five cash prizes;
the trophy to become property of the marksman winning it
three times.

Sixth — Open to all members of the association, the National
Guard of California, army and navy or police department.
Entries unlimited. Ten rounds with any military rifle at 200
yards. First prize to become the property of the marksman
winning it three times at California Eifle Association
meetings.

Seveuth — California Powder Works Medal Match — Open to
all members of the association. National Guard of California,
and army and navy; distance, 200 and SOOyards; seven shoss
each distance, with any military rifle. Entries, one each; the
medal to become the property of the marksman winning it
three times.

Eighth — Shooting at 12-inch ring target for cas;h prizes as
follows: First. S20; second, $12.50; third, SS; fourth, 65;
fifth, S4; sixth, S3; seventh, eighth and ninth, £2.50 each.

Ninth — Platoon Match, volley tiring — Open to teams of
twelve men from any company of the National Gc.ard of Cal-
ifornia, army or police department, at 200 yar*1 t. Prizes —
First, §10; second, 55. Match to take place at^ o'clock.

Several have tried the Slotterbek and McCraj j«y shooting
Bpectacles described recently, and pronounce thei n excellently
adapted to the purpose intended.

It might be well to make a few up suited to e? tefc eye. We
loaned a pair to a turkey shot, who has noil; said "Tnr-
hey" yet.

Some years ago, while in Mr. Farrow's tent at Wimbledon,
I watched the whole process, and picked up some valuable
information, Mr. Farrow put about twenty dirty shells into
a tin full of water, and boiled them for a few minutes over a
lamp; he then put the shells on a sheet of iron over the lamp,
where they hissed and steamed. When dry they were allowed
to cool; each was then rubbed outside with a cloth, and the
inside with a dry brush, and then tapped on the table, when
seme brown dust came out; they were then capped. Mr
Farrow had a loading-machine, consisting of a funnel to con-
tain the powder, then a drum, moving on a central axis,
which can be set to cut off any charge. He commenced by
screwing this on to his chest of drawers; he then tilted a
pound canister of powder into the funnel, and left it there
upside down, so that the powder always retained the same
level. He took a tube about two feet six or three feet long,
put a shell at the bottom, passed a charge of powder from the
loading-machine down the tube into the shell and so on
until all were charged. He then put in the wads, rubbed each
shell on the outside with an oiled rag, and with those parti-
cular cartridges which I saw him load he won either the
Albert or the Wimbledon Cup (I forget which it was).

What was good enough for nim with a Match rifle, 1 thought
good enough for me with an M. B. L.; so, to save the trouble
of weighing each charge; I procured one of the Wilkinson
loading-machines from Messrs. Eigby, of St. James street,
for about fifteen shillings, and for some time used to load my
own ammunition. I have often tested the charges, and never
found a difference of more than a grain.

Shells. — As in some instances the chamber of the rifle is
not quite in a line with the barrel, owing to an error in the
breech screw, or if the chamber is not accurately bored, a
shell once fired will not go home in the chamber without
being swaged; it may be necessary to re-swage every shell,
but with most M. B. L. rifles it is not necessary to do so.
Mr. Hyde always filed a nick in the rim of each new shell
before firing it, and took care always to keep the nick to the
top. It will be found that an old shell requires about two
hundredths lower elevation than a new one. Both Mr. Far-
row and Mr. Hyde preferred old shells to new. I have in my
possession a Remington shell given me by a Dutch friend,
which has been fired about 700 times with a charge of about
40 grains, for short-range shoulder practice, and it appears as
good as ever save that the flash-holes are worn rather large.
Cleaning. — After firing the seven or ten rounds, at any dis-
tance, it is better to take out the caps with the extractor and
drop the shells then and there into a tin of water, and rub out
the iusides with a small bottle brush cut down to the right
size, and when the day's work is done pour off the dirty
water, and put in some clean, shaking them round and
round; this is all the washing they require. They should be
put in a Holland bag; on reaching home they should be
rubbed outside with a cloth and dried in the oven or other-
wise, or thev may be boiled and baked in the manner
described. Dirty shells should be put as soon as possible
into waiter and left there until they can be cleaned; if left
they become corroded. H this should happen, they should
be put into diluted sulphuric acid, a dessert-spoonful to a
pint of water, until all bubbling ceases, then boiled in water
with a little soda, and then rinsed in clean water and dried.
The shells having been thus cleaned should be put away until
the whole stock has been used.

Before capping them it is desirable to put each shell into
the chamber of the rifle; any that are too long must be short-
ened with the rimer, and all burst or damaged shells should
be hammered flat.

Cap-extractor. — For shells which have one central hole,
perhaps a hammer and punch is the best implement; but for
all others some re-capping tool is necessary, and I am not
aware of anyone that is entirely satisfactory. The American
pattern has two limbs; but it is apt to injure the shell. Th«
old Belgian pattern — of which I believe I brought home the
first, sis or seven years ago — has three limbs; but it is not so
good as the new patented Fusnot pattern. These can be
obtained from Mr. Yalche, 13 A. Boulevard Auspach, Brussels.
In ordering, send him a pattern of the exploded shell it is
required to re-cap. The weak point about these two patterns
is the needles, which are apt to break. I have all three of
■these machines, but much prefer the Fusnot pattern. They
are in use all over the Continent. If a cap-extractor comes
to grief the caps may be extracted by a simple hydraulic
apparatus. Fill the shell half full of water, and put in a
small ruler, or other wooden cylinder, fitting pretty tight; rest
the shell on a piece of metal with a hole in it, so as to allow
the cap to come away; a tap with a light mallet will drive
out the cap. It is of the utmost importance that in re-cap-
ping care should be taken to see that the cap is home and
countersunk; and it should be remembered that one of our
best shots injured his hand by trying to posh home a proud
cap while in the chamber of his rifle. If there is a doubt
about any shell, hammer it flat.

Powder. — Eighty grains of Curtis and Harvey's No. 6 is
the proper charge for use with the waxed felt wads; if more
is used, fouling accumulates, but with a grease wad eighty-
five or even ninety grains maybe used with advantage.* For
shoulder-shooting sixty grains is enough; a lump of cotton
wool may be put in over the powder to rill up. A dab of
sight black on the outside of the shell will prevent mistakes.
It is better to purchase the stock of powder in bulk at the
beginning of the season. The contents of all the canisters
should be shaken into one heap, and any surplus of last
year's powder may be mixed with it, so as to have all alike
instead of buying a pound at a time.

Wads. — The Deeley Metford cartridges are prepared with
waDd felt wads; I recommend three, not two. Poor Osborne
swears by gTease wads, and he won the Duke of Cambridge's
prize a year or two back, and the M. B. L. aggregate this
year at Wimbledon with a Webley rifle: but when I tried
them with a Metford barrel I came to grief, and so did others.
Loading tube. — If the powder is ponred into the shell down
a tube, it packs itself tight; the longer the tube the smaller
the space occupied by the powder; from two feet six to three
feet is sufficient. I believe Messrs. Kigby supply tubes for
the purpose, but any intelligent workman can easily make
one. It is better to have it telescopic, in two pieces, for con-
venience of carriage; the joint is easily kept tight with an
inch of rubber tubing; a small funnel should be soldered at
the top, and the lower end should have a slit sawn in it so as
to fit tightly inside or outside the mouth of the shell. With
a glass funnel, two feet of glass tubing, and a few inches of
rubber tubing, a good loading-tube can be made up.

Loading-wads. — Messrs. Westley Richards supply a
machine with a lever, for pushing home the wads and searing
the bullets, for about £2; but this is very cumbrous for taking
about. I find that the ordinary collar and pusher supplied by
them are quite sufficient for the purpose intended. In using
these it is necessary to be very careful to push in the wads

straight, and one at a time, and in loading all the operations
should be conducted with uniformity. — C. F. Lowe, in Rifle

«•>

Extracts from "The Rifle" for May.

The most careful instruction in rifle-shooting is being
given to soldiers in the Old World, and efforts are being
made to have improvements in the rifle keep pace with the
increasing skill of the rifleman. It is safe to say that in
America greater interest is being manifested in rifle-practice
by the military than ever before, and where attention is beiog
given to instructing the soldier, the skill developed is evidence
of the value of the work. It is not strange that many mem-
bers of the National Guard of America possess mechanical
intelligence and keen perception enough to discern that the
Springfield rifle is inferior to the more recently invented
arms from the artisans of this country.

It is evident that, should the Government decide to pass
over to the National Guard the Springtield rifle, with its
apparent defects, and equip the regular army with a more
approved weapon, interest in developing the skill of the
National Guard will wane, and the more intelligent citizen
soldier, upon whom a nation must call for defence in time of
war, will cease to care to compare his skill with the soldier
of the regular army, who bears a superior rifle.

Should a distinction between the regular army and the
National Guard be made, and the latter be forced to accept
an inferior and defective rifle, the excellent and improving
condition of the National Guard in the states, now conspicu-
ous by their proficiency, will deteriorate into the useless con-
dition of a number of our states now armed with obsolete
patterns of rifles and muskets.

In another column will be found a communication from an
expert rifleman and soldier, who points out the defects in the
Springfield rifle, a perusal of which is recommended to all
interested in the progress of skill with the rifle among the
National Guard of America.

Springfield Eifle.

• This is for lsng-ranse,
ary ride —Ed.

no-cleaning abooling with an English mili-

At the present time much thought and attention is being
paid to military rifles. It is only a few years ago that the
various nations armed their soldiers with rifles. In the war
of the rebellion the mass of the troops on both sides wera
armed with muzzle-loading rifles of .57 calibre. They had a
poor reputation for accuracy, and were of comparatively short
range. Some few of the troops had breech-loading rifles or
carbines of the same large calibre, u=ing a rim-fire copper
cartridge. At the close of the war some of the best of these
muzzle-loading rifles were altered over to breech-loading.
The system employed was substantially the same that is
used in the Springfield rifle to-day.

This system, although perhaps the best one for converting
muzzle-loaders into breech-loaders, has become antiquated
by the progress of invention. That this ritle is now recom-
mended and manufactured by the authorities is more a proof
of the powei of conservatism than a proof of the excellence of
the arm. Of course it must be conceded by all fair-minded
persons competent to judge that it has several good points;
it will work under unfavorable circumstances, and will stand
a very considerable amount of rough usage. As there is at
present a scheme before Congress to unload the government
supply of the present model rifles on the militia of the several
states, it may not be amiss to point out some of the short-
comings of the government arm.

The first and fundamental objection to the Springfield is
that it is not safe with the present cartridge. It is not
asserted that the action will be blown open in the course of
tiring one thousand or several thousand shots. But enough
actions have failed to cause the rejection of the system if a
better onecan be found. We have seen no exact statistics, but
have no doubt but what hundreds of Springfield actions have
been blown open even when the riflemen exorcised due care.
The truth is, the system is a weak one, the breech-block not
being firmly enough supported.

Another source of danger is from projecting firing-pins.
No positive method of withdrawing these has been adopted,
although experiments have been made in this direction.
These sources of danger, aud the many accidents resulting
therefrom, would have driven any rifle manufactured by a
private establishment from the market.

It is the general opinion at present that a military rifle
should be provided with a magazine. Instead of this the
Springfield is a slow, single-loader, for it requires an extra
motion to cock the piece.

The calibre of the Springfield is much too large for the
quantity of powder it shoots. A .45-calibre rifle can shoot
with advantage nearly twice the 70 grains used in the Spring-
field; but of course the recoil, with even the present weight
of bullet (500 grains), would be unendurable. The present
cartridge gives a very high trajectory, and so requires that
the distance be estimated with great exactness. The Swiss
and some other foreign governments are experimenting with a
.32 calibre shooting a bullet of 230 grains weight, 1} inches
long, the powder charge being about the same as the Spring-
field. This cartridge.weighiug less than two-thirds as much
as the Springfield, has fully as great a range and a very much
flatter trajectory. The difficulty of excessive foulingis avoided
by employing a copper-covered bullet. The English, who are
notoriously conservative, have adopted a .40 calibre shooting
a 3S0-grain bullet with S5 grains of powder. Again, we have
about the same extreme range and a comparatively flat trajec-
tory.

Even for the proportions of powder and lead used the car-
tridge is not well proportioned. When the 405-grain bullet
was used the cartridge was quite serviceable at short range,
but failed at the longer distances. When the 500-grain bullet
was adopted the bullet was made nearly cylindrical with a hem-
ispherical front, and was only seated about one-half its length
in the shell. When this cartridge is fired the part of the
bullet projecting from the shell, aud which nearly fits the
bore, is upset against the bore, and, as it is unprovided with
lubrication, very easily leads the barrel.

This fault of leading the barrel is aggravated by the fact
that the cut of the rifling is not smooth and is not leaded out
with emery. With this exception the rifle is particularly well-
made, although some of the proportions might perhaps be
changed to advantage.

The general experience seems to be that a charge of SO grains
of powder and 350 giains of lead, fired from a 9-pound rifle,
gives as severe a recoil as is conducive to steady shooting. Most
modern nations have come to the conclusion that with these
conditions the best results are obtained if the c .libre of the
piece does not exceed .4 inch.

Anions the minor defects of the Springfield may be men-
tioned the following: The action is so long that the barr
carried too far to the front, causing the rifle to hang
The action does not permit the barrel to be wiped or i i
from the breech end. The hammer strikes an unnec-.
powerful blow, but has to be made large and clumsy to Bt:.
the use of service. — Military, in The Rifle.

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The San Muteo Stock Farm, and the First
Annual Sale-

The San Mateo stock farm has as yet not become
quite as prominent before the public as some of the older
establishments in this State and in the east, but it will
not be but a few years now ere it will be one of the most
noted trotting-stock farms in any country. Mr. "William
Corbitt, the owner of the farm, is a man of marked enter-
prise and intelligence, and of a considerable experience
in the propagation of the trotter. He has, for the past
years, it may be said, been laying the foundation of his
now great stock farm, and he has founded it on the solid
business basis of securing only the best strains of blood,
unmindful of the expense. Among his first purchases
was the bay horse Arthurton, the sire of Arab, 2:174,
and Joe Arthurton, 2:25J. This horse was so well
thought of by the eastern horsemen that he was re-pur-
chased to go to Kentucky. He is now owned by Mr. R.
S. Veech, and he is still receiving a very liberal patronage.
The San Mateo stock farm is situated at Oak Grove
Station, eighteen miles south of San Francisco, and two
miles north of San Mateo, on the Southern Pacific rail-
road. It is in San Mateo county, and not far from the
famous breeding farm of Hon. Leland Stanford. It
is within very easy access of this city, half an
hour's ride placing one on the place, and as there are sev-
eral trains a day from this city that stop at the station,
the round trip and ample time to view the stock can be
had in a day. Mr. Corbitt owns 500 acres of land, and
it is among the richest, best-shaded and best-watered
grounds in the country. The land is in a well-advanced
state of improvement, showing to a good advantage both
the spirit and the prosperity of the owner.

A trip was made by the writer, on Tuesday evening
last, to view the stock on the farm and have a look at
the animals that Mr. Corbitt has on the catalogue for
his first annual sale of trotting stock, to be held on Sat-
urday next, the 22d instant, commencing at 9:30 a. h.
There are many fine buildings for the stock on the
eastern side of the farm, and but a short distance from
the San Francisco Bay. A dozen or more fine, large
paddocks are on the place, and in all of them were to be
seen some of the highest and most fashionably bred stock
to be found in any country. The main stable for the
trotters that are being trained is but a few hundred yards
from the track. Mr. Corbitt has reasons to feel proud of
the track. It is a three-quarter of a mile track, but it is
one of the best ever seen, and the location is a beautiful

and very attractive one. The soil is excellent, and the
track is easily kept in good condition.

The ruling archon at the farm is the noted trotter
and sire Guy Wilkes, bay horse, by George Wilkes, dam
Lady Bunker by Mambrino Patchen. A full descrip
tion and a history of him will be found in another part
of this paper. Mr. Corbitt intends to give Wilkes a fast
record this summer.

The other sire at this place is the dark bay stallion Le
Grande, foaled in 1881, by Almont, dam Jessie Pepper,
by Mambrino Chief. This horse has never been trained,
but in form and finish is almost perfect. He is 16.3
hands high, and weighs nearly 1,300 pounds. It is Mr.
Corbitt's intention to have him handled next season with
the intention of giving him a record. A fast one is ex-
pected, as, when a yearling in Kentucky, he showed great
speed, beating several good ones in trials, although han-
dled but a very little.

The matrons on the farm have been secured after
years of labor and study as to the best to cross with his
stallions, and in his search for the best he has neither
spared the labor nor expense, and the fruits of the
same are now beginning to show in the produce at the
farm. His mares are all of the highest types of well-
bred brood-mares, and it is extremely doubtful if there
is another farm in any section, outside of Kentucky, that
can produce so many real first-class matrons. They in-
clude daughters of Sultan, Alexander's Belmont, The
Moor, Almont, Arthurton, Del Sur, St. Clair, Irvington
and others. Among a few of his mares are: Brown mare
Atalanta, sister to Beautiful Bells, by The Moor, dam
Minnehaha by Bald Chief; second dam Nelly Clay by
Strader's Cassius M. Clay, Jr., etc. Black mare, sister
to A. Rose by The Moor, dam Cecilia Clark by Clark
Chief; second dam by Capt. Beard, etc. Bay mare
Ruby, 2:19|, 6 years, by Sultan, dam by Hambletonian;
second dam by Geo. M. Patchen; third dam by Abdallat.
Dark bay mare, 3 years, by Sultan, dam Gulnare by The
Moor; second dam Lulu Jackson by Jack Malone, etc.
Bay mare, 3 years, by Sultan, dam by Sweepstakes; sec-
ond dam Josephine, 2:31. Bay mare, 3 years, by Sultan,
dam Inex by The Moor. Bay mare, 2 years, by Sultan,
dam Kitty Wilkes by Geo. Wilkes; second dam by
American Clay; third dam by Downings's Bay Messen-
ger. Brown mare Margaret, 2:28, 6 years, by Sultan,
dam May Sproule by The Moor. Black mare by Pos-
cora Hayward, dam Sable by The Moor. This mare, as
a two-year-old, trotted a quarter of a mile in 34J sec-
onds. Four-year-old bay mare by Steinway, dam Lady
Blanchard. The dam of this mare sold for §22,500
at auction. Mollie Drew, bay mare, 2:27 in the seventh
heat, by Winthrop, dam Fanny Fern by Jack Hawkins.
Black mare by Almont, dam. by American Clay. Black
mare Sable by The Moor, dam Gretchen (dam of Romero
2:19, Del Sur 2:21, and others in the 2:30 list) by Mam-
brino Pilot, sire of Hannis, 2: 17 J. A volume might be
written on the grandly bred matrons on this place, but
the space in this issue will not permit much more than a
passing mention. Most of the above mares have been
recent additions to the San Mateo stock farm, and have
only been bred this season for the first time, while others
have their first foals at their sides.

One of the great characteristics of the two sires on
this farm is their ability as uniform reproducers, and it
was a noticeable fact that one who had seen Wilkes could
always tell his colts by their great resemblance to their
sire. It was remarked by Mr. Corbitt that he believed that
the horse <:ven made an improvement on the most of his
get. The Le Grande colts are finer finished than those
by Wilkes, taking after their sire who is a handsomely
finished horse and of great general appearance. A
description of him appears in another part of this issue.
All of Le Graude's colts are finely gaited, large size,
and show a world of speed. The oldest of his get are
yearlings, although some might readily be palmed off for
a year older.

The animals on the catalogue number ninety-one, and
something of their breeding and general looks will now
be given. Taken collectively, it is extremely doubtful if
there has ever been such a large number of choicely bred
trotters offered at auction. With but a very few excep-
tions all of the colts over one year have been broken and
all of the yearlings have been handled, so that to break
them to harness will be but little trouble. Mr. Corbitt
is not a firm believer in the early training of trotting
stock, and it is mainly owing to this fact that most of
his colts have i.ot been trained and records made for
them. What he does believe in very strongly is iu having
his stock free from blemishes of any kind, and with
sound limbs. A jrreat many of his brood-mares are quite
young in years, and were bred and raised by himself.
Numbers of them he has had trained on the farm for a
while to see what they are capable of doing, and when
finding they had speed he has placed thorn to breeding.
He says many inquire what he does with his stock that
he does not put them before the public on the track, and

he always answers them that he puts them to breeding.
At the sale he will offer twenty-fonr head of brood-mares,
all in foal, or stinted to Wilkes or Le Grande. They
are all large, fine-looking mares, and in nearly all cases
have years of service in them. Quite a number of them
are Arthurton mares and some of the best on the farm,
but Mr. Corbitt has so many of this particular breed
that he desires to thin them out. The mares offered are
by David Hill, Jr., Daniels' Gen. McClellan, Signal,
Eugene Casserly, Arthurton, Sam Purdy, Almont, Alex-
ander's Belmont, The Moor, Flying Morrill, Irvington,
Silver Threads and Bell Alta. The most noted and best
known on the list offered are: Young Fanny Wickham
by Ar'hurton, dam Fannie Malone by Niagara. A ones
Clark, bay mare, 16 hands high, foaled in 1875, by
Almont, sire of Piedmont, 2:17^, Le Grande and others,
dam by Clark Chief, sire of Croxie, 2:19^; stinted to
Wilkes. Lottie, bay mare, 16 hands, by Alexander's
Belmont, sire of Nutwood, 2: 18 J, dam Tennessee by
Pilot, Jr., sire of the dam of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-See;
stinted to Wilkes. Lucy, gray mare, 16 hands, record
2:14, breeding not traced; stinted to Guy Wilkes. May
Sproule by The Moor, dam by Belmont; Norma by
Arthurton, dam Nourmahal by Simpson's Blackbird:
Oak Grove Belie by Arthurton, dam Henrietta by Bell
Alta; Young Smoothbrier by Irvington, brother to
Arthurton, dam Smoothbrier, sister to Sweetbriar. 2:26^,
by Eugene Casserly. Jim Irvington, record of 2:35 as a
three-year-old, by Irvington, dam Old Huntress by Ken-
tucky Hunter, is a»>ong the trotters offered. He has
been used for road purposes, but is capable of trotting
very fast.

There are ten four- year-olds catalogued, and they are
all fine, large horses, with great speed and trotting
qualities. They are all by Arthurton, except two that
are by Sultan and Norwood, a son of Speedwell's Ham-
bletonian. Seven of the four-year-olds are geldino-s and
three fillies. The three-years-olds are by Arthurton,
Del Sur and Governor Sprague. There are thirteen
offered, eight of which are geldings, four fillies and one
colt. The colt by Governor Sprague is called Lancelot.
He is a black, of good size, and is a very handsome colt.
He was foaled here after Mr. Corbitt had purchased his
dam, Lottie by Alexander's Belmont. This colt was on
the track, and was speeded through the stretches several
times. He has a very good vay of going and will likely
trot very fast, as he is very speedy now, and without
much training. He is one of the best bred colts offered,
and if he was off-,-! el at private sale a large price would,
undoubtedly, be asked. The other colts are all very
speedy, and will, with some training, trot well, as they
are now very well gaited and with plenty of action .

It is the lot of two-year-olds and yearlings that Mr.
Corbitt may well feel proud of. as they p-re the finest look-
ing lot of trotting bred youngsters seen on a stock farm.
There are fifteen two-year-olds and twenty-five year-
lings to be sold, and they are the get of Arthurton, Guy
Wilkes, Sultan, Jr., and Ls Grande. The two-year-olds
Drew Wilkes and Sable Wilkes appear to have the
greatest number of admirers, and it is well they should,
as they are both colts of very high breeding and finish.
Drew Wilkes is an exact counterpart of his sire in looks
as well as in trotting action. He is a trifle better look-
ing than Guy Wilkes, and it is possible that he may
make a better trotter than his sire. While in harness on
the track he showed a very pure gait and one of those
rather low telling strides with not too much superflu-
ous action, and this is one feature of all the colts
shown. He is engaged in the Stanford and Occident
Stakes for 1887. Sable Wilkes, black colt, out of Sable
by The Moor, second dam Gretchen by Mambrino
Patchen, was also shown iu harness. This colt is a
beauty, and of very fine size, stout, substantial structure,
and of very high quality. He has a nice way of going,
and will be a great prize to the person that secures
him, and it will not be at a short price. Another two-
year-old that showed very nice form, high breeding and
an exceedingly good gait, was the brown filly by Guy
Wilkes, dam Woodford Queen by Almont; second dam Vir-
ginia by Biily Town. She is broken double and single.

The yearlings are all by Guy Wilkes, Arthurton and
Le Grande, and the most of them are a quite forward lot,
although Mr. Corbitt has made no special pretentions
toward forcing his stock the most of which has run out
in the paddocks and were fed there. The reasons for let-
ting them run out were mainly owing to the want of
stable accommodations. A description of all the year-
lings can not be given, but it can be stated that they are
good lookers, well-bred and finely formed colts. There
are some of the Wilkes colts that have been greatly fan-
cied, and it i:9 well they should be. The Le Grande colts
are also excellent lookers, and when all of the yearlings
on the placo were being exercised on the track along
with saddlers, some very fine colts were to be seen and
all showed gciod trotting action. The list of yearlings
is as follows: By Guy Wilkes — Bay colt, dam Flora

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Langford (dam o£ Joe Arthurton 2:26\) by Langford;
brown colt, dam Sable by The Moor; bay colt, dam
Lady Signal by Signal; bay colt, dam May Arthurton
(sister to Joe Arthurton) by Arthurton; chestnut colt,
dam Clareniont by Arthurton; chestnut colt, dam Lucy
2:14; chestnut colt, dam Lady Delnias by Del Sur; bay
colt, dam "Woodford Queen by Alniont; chestnut filly,
dam Blanche by Arthurton; and black colt, dam Sunny
Slope Belle by The Moor. By L3 Grande — Bay colt,
dam Minnie Allen by Arthurton; chestnut colt, dam
Venturers by Arthurton; bay colt, dam Korma by
Arthurton; chestnut colt, dam Oak Grove Belle by
Arthurton; bay colt, dam Susie Hunter by Arthurton;
brown colt, dam Napa Queen by Eugene Casserly: bay
colt, dam Carrie T. by Signal; bay colt, dam Belle by
Arthurton; bay filly, dam Eva by Arthurton; bay filly,
dam Black Maria by Flying Morrill; chestnut filly, dam
Henrietta by Bell Alta; brown filly, dam Young Fanny
Vfickharu by Arthurton; chestnut filly, dam Sallie Dur-
brow by Arthurton, and bay filly, dam May Sproule by
The Moor. By Arthurton— Bay filly, dam Old Lady by
David Hill, Jr.

Messrs. Killip & Co. are the auctioneers, and a special
train will leave this city, at 9 o'clock sharp, on the day
of the sale, and will return at end of the day's sale,
early in the eveoing.

The price for the round trip will be 90 cents on this
train, a reduction of 50 cents.

The Great Palo Alto Sale.

Californians for the East.

Mr. E. Porter Ashe's stable of horses left Sacramento
last evening for St. Louis, in charge of Matt. M. Allen.
The animals shipped were: Alta, Binette, Valiant, Gar-
land, Ed. Corrigan, King of Norfolk, Mozart, Guenn_
Modesto, Wallace, Vera, Elwood and the trotter Arab,
and a buggy horse.

Col. M. Lewis Clark, President of the Louisville Jockey
Club, has evidently taken a very bad position for his
club on the betting question, in not allowing the names of
the entries in the races to become known until the morn-
ing of the day of the race. The horsemen will be apt
to give Louisville a wide berth hereafter, should this
stringent rule continue in force.

Information Wanted.

"Silvio," of Sacramento, desires to know the whereabouts of
Bob Smith, and has addressed the following to this office for
publication: "If this should meet the eye of Bob Smith, or
anv one that knows of his address, be so kind as to show this
to "him. The Mr. Bob Smith inquired for was at oue time
trainer for Mr. Fred Gretton, of England, and the trainer of
the ereat horse Isonomy. He was alsosecund trainer for Mr.
Peck, at Newmarket, England, and second trainer for Mr.
Crawford, and handled Thebais and Corrie Boy for him. It
is supposed that Smith is somewhere either in Sacramento or
San Francisco rubbing horses. If he will answer this I will
give him a good job, better than rubbing horses anyway. I
happen to know Smith, but that is only an assumed name he
is going under. He is a Hrst-class running horse trainer, nod
if this should meet anyone's eye that knows him tell him to
write to "Silvio," Sacramento P. O., Cal."

Another Onondaga for California.

The following horses, the property of the estate of the late

E. A- Johnson, were sold at Lexington, Kentucky, on the

4th instant. Mr. James Murphy, of San Francisco, is the

trainer of the Haggin racers:

Loftin, b h, 5, by Monarchist — Lily Babbitt; William John-
son, Louisville, S275.

Powhattao Second, b h, 5, by Glenelg — Florence First; J. E.
McDonald, New York, SI, 750.

Miss Bowler, b f, 3, by Little Ruflan— Hazel Eye; J. B. Wil-
gus, Lexington. S275.

Adrian, b c, 3, by Little Ruffin— Lurline; James Wilson, New
York, $450.

Unit, ch f, 2, by Onondaga— Una; James Murphy, San Fran-
cisco, $1,300.

♦

Death of Lyrist.

The greaf sale of the trotting stock bred at the Palo Alto
stock farm, the property of Hon. Leland Stanford, was held
at the American Institute, New York, under the direction of
Mr. Peter 0. Kellogg, on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 4th
and oth. There were 97 head disposed of — 17 on the first
day and 50 head on the second day. The total amount of the
two days' sale was SSI3, 140, an average of SS3S each.

Morea, b I, 4,mit of Maria Pilot, by Mambrino Pilot; Dr. F. C.

Fowler, Moixlns, Conn ?755

Winoa, b f, 4, out of Winona by Almont; Frant H. Kills, Phila-I

.lelphia „..,. 2,350

Wanibi, b f, ^.sister to Wiiioa; Frank H. Ellis -J,450

Br c, I, brother to Winoa and. Wamba; D. B. rterrington, (Jity 650

Br f, 4, out of Juliet, by Mohawk Chief; Kundel & White, Danbnrv,

Conn 1,060

Bf, 4. out of JUg>;ie .>J i tents U,bv clav Pilot; A. P. Walcott, City:. B.0

B f . a, out of Maggie Mitchell; A. F. Walcott 7iu

B e,C, out of Maggie Mitchell; Nathan Strauss, city 300

Alma, bf. 3, out of Alvaretta, by George Lancaster; G. it. Fogg,

Nashville, Tern ^ 780

Aleck, b g. {.out of Alvaretta; J. Kaufman, Philadelphia tt-SO

Arbutus, ulk g, i, outof Amy, bv Messenger Duroc; J. H. Cutbell,

Newark. N. J _ 1)75

B g, 4, out of Fanchette, by Consternation; John Thompson, New-
ark, N. J 860

B g, 4, out of Mayflower, by Mohawk Chief ; Fred Looser. Brooklyn. 450
Ec.2, out of Adelaide, by Black Donald; W.S. Chamberlain, Cleve-
land, O _ „ _ 1,325

Br g, 4, out of Adelaide , bv Black Douald; Nathan Strauss, City i'Sa

Brilliant, b f . 3, out of Bright Eyes, bv General Benton; Augustus

Sharp, Lousvilie. Kv .' .'. 1,10Q

Brf, 3, out of Illinois Maid, by alack Donald; F. G. BabcoCk, Hor-

nellsville, N. Y 710

B f, 3, ont of Kestless, oy Kentucky Prince; K. G. Stoner,

Paris, Ky 775

R f , vearling, out of Kestless; F. G. Babcock 960

Tehama, b g,3,out of Lizzie Miller, bv Miller's St. Clair; John

Thompson _ 2,025

Bg, 3, out of Moute Belle, by Mohawk Chief; D. B. Herrington.... 450

B g, 3, out of Gazelle Primus, bv Primus; Dr. F C. Fowler 4$)

Brg.d. outof Mav Bird, bv Miller's sfe, Clair; F. H. Ellis l.OiO

Bg, 3, out of LadvZetler, bv ^t. Clair; B. W. Andrews, Philadel-
phia, Pa 400

Gr c, yeaning, out of Norma; Powell Brothers, Spnugborough, Pa. 760

Albert, b g,4,out of Alice, bv Almont; C. P. Huutington, City ' 610

Bg.l.out of Abbie. bv Almont, Nathan Strauss mo

Bro,2,ont of Etiith Carr, bv Clark Chief; W. BockafeUer, City 1,300

B c, '1, out of Sallv Graham, bv Volunteer; John S. Clark 825

Natlierlelgh.be, '1, outof Nellie Walker, by Thornedale; Charles

Nolan, Philadelphia 1,700

Chime Bell, be, yearling, out of Clarabel, by Abdallah Star; J. jj.

Gardiner. Gardiner's Island. New York 535

Be, 2, out of Rebecca, by General Benton; C. W. Preston, Green-
point, Long Islam! _ v 2,425

Lira, b f, 2, out of Lilly B., bv Homer, (sou of Mambrino Pateheu);

F. H. Ellis .". 3,:00

Brf, yeaning, out of Lilly B.; B. B. Graham. City j.200

B c, yearling, out of Sprite, bv Belmont; J. S. Clark „.. 1,800

B f, 2, out of Miss Knox, by Knox; P. G. Babcock 880

Blk c, yearling, out of Ladv Thorn. Jr., by Williams' Mambrino; C.

S. Caff rey, Camden, N. J 675

Bike, 2. out of Lady Thorn, Jr.; Patrick ^. Cassidv, Cit\ 675

Bismarck.bg, 2. out of Prussian Maid, bv Signal; 'J. B. L. Lewis,

City :. _ 660

B c, )earnug, out of \\ axana, by General Benton; C. D. Ely, CIvde,

N. Y _ ...... 510

B c, yearling, out of Mav Queen, bv Alexander's Norman; William

Marks. Philadelphia _ 1,325

Elkc, yearling, ont of Nora, by Messenger Duroc; G.M.Fogg 610

Brc. yearling, out of Isma, by General Benton; John R. Graham,

Boston „ 510

B c, yearling, out ot Barnes, bv Whipple's H amble to niau; Samuel

McMillan, City.. 405

B c, yearling, out of Addle, by Hasbrouck's Hambletoniau Chief ;

C. W. Preston 450

B f, yearling, out of Consolation, by Dictator; Johns. Clark 2,100

B f, yearling, ont of Susie, by George M. Patehen, Jr.; Augustus

Sharp 750

AH of the above were by Electioneer.

SECOSD DAT— WEDNESDAY, JtAToTlI.

Attendance good, but prices lower than on Tuesday, mainly for the
re-isou that the qualitv was not so good.

Unique, b in, 7, by Electioneer, out of Barnes' Idol; J. H. Decker... 51 ,000
Nudine, b f, 4, bv" Electioneer, out of Barnes' Idol; H.S. Denny &

Bro F00

Daisy Miller, rn in, 8. iiy Electioneer, out of Daisy C; C. S. Caff rey 350
Mercedes; b m, 7, bv Electioneer, out of Gypsy ; W. M. Humphrev. . 1,275

Gnome, b g, -.by Electioneei, out of Gypsy; C. G. Thompson tJOu

Towne, br g. ., by Electioneer, out of Abbie; C. P. Huntington 620

Blk g, 6, by Electioneer, out of Hattie Hawthorne; T. .New bold 42a

st. Just, b c. 5, by Electioneer, out of Fidelia; N.Strauss l,Xfl

Fenela, b f , 2, by Electioneer, ont of Firteba ; B. F. Traev 925

Magenta, br c, 5, by Electioneer, out of Nancy; A. C. Mount 650

Aurelia, b f, 4. by Electioneer, out of Aurora;' A.Sharp ;»00

B c,2, by Electioneer, outof Aurora; J. H. Shultz.. 1,250

Arg'i, bra, 5. bv Electioneer, <*ut of American Gin ; B. F. Tracy l.eaO

B f,4, bv Electioneer, out of Lady Dooley; B. F. Dalton 510

Doolittle, b g, 5, bv Electioneer, ont of Lady Dool*-v; Chas. Robinsou &u
Alamira, b t, 4, by Electioneer, out of Alameda Maid; W. P. Balch. 2,250
Lindrt.h f, 4. by Electioneer, out of Lizzie Collins is. t. b.); J. H.

Shultz.. _ - 2,175

Blk n,*, by Electioneer, out of Lizzie Collins is. t. b. i; S. H. Shultz.. 1,715
Br f, 1, hv"Electioneer,out of Lizzie Collius is. t. b.i; J. H Green.... 1,325

Bf. I, by Electioneer, out of Lize; J. H. Shultz 4fi0

B f,l, by Electioneer, outof Miss LaneflSter; John (Juinn 3S0

B 1, 1. by Electioneer, out of Lina K.; W. S. Chamberlain 160

B f, l, by Gen. Benton, out of Millie; R.W. Coleman's heirs 410

Be, 1, by Gen. Benton, ont of Ameriquita; <"'. W. Preston 625

B c, 1, bv Gen. Benton, out of Guess; Jas. IS. Green 800

Bc.l.b'vGen Benton, out of Fairest; M. Fitzgerald 410

B c, 1. by Gen, Benton, out of Victress; W. T. C. Seymour 320

Be, l,bv (ien. Benton, out of Fidelia; G. A. Kerr fi«i

B c, 1. by Gen. Benton, out of Gretchen; G. A. Millington 280

Marinda.b f, I, bv Gen. Benton, out of Ladv Morgan; Jno. H.

Shultz 710

Daisv Mills, bf, 1, by Gen. Benton, not of Daisy filler; R, W.Cole-
man's heirs sso

B f, l.bv Gen. Kenton, out of Cnis; Geo. H. Newton 53n

B c, I, bv Gen. Benton, out of Odette; James Campbell .... 240

Bf. l.bv Gen. Benton, ont of Abbie; R. W. Coleman's heirs 620

Rf, I, by Gen. Benton, out of Urania; R. W. Coleman's heirs 025

Br f. 1, by Gen. Benton, outof (-iertie; W. S. Chamberlain 5>0

Charley Tavlor.b c,l, bv Gen. Benton, out of America; P. H. Camp-
bell :. 8io

B f. l.bv Gen. Benton, outof Minnie; H. S. Denny & Bro 400

Aphrodite, br f. 1, bv CUv, out of Aragon; W, S. Chamberlain ">2>

Br c.l.by Clav. out of McCa: C. W. Preston,. „ 500

Be, 1, by Clav, out of Sister: Geo. Warner :„„ Sffl

Be. I, by Clay, ont of Flora; K. U Leonard 100

Amal. b f. I, bv Clav, out of Alameda Maid: A. Sharp 60Q

B f, 1. by Fallis.out of Ida: R. W. Coleman's heirs 780

Ch f, 1, t)v Piedmont, outof Barbara Maid; W. Marks 530

Ch f , 1. by Piedmont, ont of Ada; A. Gilleuder +^0

Be,!, bv Piedmont. out of Irene; Jno. H Shultz TOO

B e,i, by Piedmrnt, out of Maggie Mitchell; C.S. Caffrev 325

Mano*.chf. I. l>v Piedmont, outof Mavhel): Jno. H. Shultz 2,050

E f, i. bv Piedmont, out of Juniata ; P. H. Campbell 460

Foals.

THOROCGRJiREDS.

i Ike Palo Alto Stock Farm. Property of Hon. Leland Stan-

Major John S. Clark, of the Coldstream stock farm, has
had the misfortune to lose, on tbe 4th instaDt, three days pre-
vious to hia sale iu which the filly was catalogued. th6 prom-
ising two-year-old filly Lyrist by Longfellow, dam Bonnie
Kate by imp. Knight of St. George. The filly had run a
trial of five furlongs in 1 :05, the first half-mile in oil secondB,
and died from hemorrhage superinduced from overexertion.

Off for Oregon-

Mr. W, M. Hurry, the well-known trainer of thoroughbreds,
has taken his stable of horses, consisting of Billy Ayres, Del
Norte, Leap Year, and Voltigaer to Oregon, where he will
race them during tbe coming summer. He has two good
ones in Leap Year and Voltigaer, but it is extremely doubtful
if Billy Ayres will come to the scratch often, as he bas a
very "dickey" leg and it is now blistered.

Off f>r Denver.

The Grand Circuit Programme.

Messrs. Kelly & Lyncb will leave to-morrow for Denver,
Colorado, with the bay gelding Jou Jou, bay horse ArthurH.,
and bay filly Moonlight. These horses will race through the
Colorado and Utah Circuit, that commences at Denver, May
22d to 29th; then Pueblo, June 1st to 4th, and then Salt
Lake, June 14th to 18th.

♦

Capt. J. L. Harris has decided to reserve George Kinney
for his own mares at Hurstbonrne.

A telegram from Rochester, Xew York, of tbe date of May
4th? says that at a meeting of tbe Board of Stewards, of the
Grand Trotting Circuit, the following programme for the
meetings at Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Utica,
Springfield and Albany were adopted;

First Day— 2:33 and 2:21 classes.

Second Day — 2:23 and 2:27 classes, and 2:18 pacing.

Third Day— 2:25, free-for-all, and 2:19 classes.

Fourth Day — 2:19 and 2:29 classes and free-for-all pacing.

The programme is subject to change by any Association.
The dates are a* follows: Detroit, July 20th to 23d; Cleve-
land, Jnlv 27lh to 30th; Buffalo, August 3d to 6th; Rochester,
August 10th t(> 13th; TJtica, August 17th to 20th; Albany.
August 24th lo 27th; Springfield, August 31st and September
1st to 3d. and Hartford, September 7th to 10th. Tbe amount
offered in stakes and purses aggregate nearly $120,000.

Cleveland, Detroit and Albany each offer special purses of
85,000, and Hartford one of $10,000. The purses range
frcm S'1.000 to S1.500. The total iu each city is as follows:
Rochester, S14,2-i0; Buffalo; TJtica and Springfield, each
S 10,000; Albany, $13,000; Cleveland, S 18,000; Detroit,
$17,750.

The riders of Hoggin's Tyrant, Corrigan's Irish P,it and
Swigert's Lady Wayward, in the Distiller's Stakes, at Lexing-
ton, won by Tyrant, were Patsy Duffy, Isaac Murphy and
Lewis.

ford.

May 5th, bay filly by Joe Hooker, dam imp. Queen Bess by
Strathconan, out of England's Queen by King of Trumps.
At Otema, Cal. Property of Mr. P. J. Shafter.

April 9th, bay colt by imp. Kyrle Daly, dam Proserpine by
Daniel Boone.

March 25th, bay filly by imp, Kyrle Daly, dam Nighthawk
by imp. Haddington.

April 24th, chestnut colt by Joe Hooker, dam Wah-ta-wah
by War Dance.

May oth, chestnut colt, white legs and face, by Joe Hooker,
dam Una by Daniel Boone, out of a mare by Beacon.

At Woodburn Farm. Property of A. J. Alexander, Spring
Station, Ky.

April 16th, chestnut filly by King Alfonso, dam Flash by
Lightning, out of Sallie Watson by Ringgold.

April 16th, bay eolt by King Alfonso, dam Emblem by
Enquirer, out of Glendora by imp. Glengarry.

April 17 th, bay colt by Falsetto, dam Barbiche by King
Allouso, out of imp. Invercauld.

April 19tb, bay filly by Powhattan, dam Bresica by King
Alfonso, out of Blandina by Lexington.

April 23d, bay colt by King Alfonso, dam Asteria by Planet,
out of Austria by imp. Australian.

April 23d, bay filly by King Alfonso, dam Crucifix by Lex-
ington, out of Lightsome.

April 26th, brown colt by Falsetto, dam Cachuca by King
Alfonso, out of Schottische.

April 26th, bay or brown filly by King Alfonso, dam Lily
Duke by Lexington, out of Lilla.

April 27th, bay or brown eolt by Lisbon, dam Minnie Brown
by imp. Australian, ont of Mazurka by Lexington.
At A. J. Alexander's Woodburn Farm, Spring Station, Ken-
tucky. Properly of Mr. F. H. Leicin, A'ew York. '

March ISth, bay colt by Pat Mallov, dam Desolation by
Devastation. This foal died March 21, 1SS6.

March 22d, bay or brown colt by Falsetto, dam Mintdrop
by Bnlliou, out of Simplicity by Eclipse.

March 23d, bay colt by Lisbon, dam Simplicity by Eclipse,
out of Vanity by Revenue; third dam Etiquette by Mariner-
fourth dam Fashion by imp. Trustee.

April 2Sth, chestnut colt by Kiug Alfonso, dam Fashion-
ette by Battle Axe; second dam Etiquette, Jr., by imp. Eclipse;
rhird dam Etiquette bv Mariner; fourth dam Fashion bv inm'
Trustee. v

TROTTERS.

At the Palo Alto Stock Farm. Properly of Hon. Leland Stan-
ford.

April 29th, bay filly by Regalia, dam Benton Waxey by
Gen. Benton.

May 1st, brown colt by Ansel, dam Juliet by Mohawk Chief,
out of Julia Dy Fred Low.

At Vina, Tehama County ,Cal. Property of Hon. Leland Stan-
ford.

April 27th, bay coit by Electioneer, dam Mollie Cobb by
Gen. Benton, out of American Girl by Toronto Sontag.

April 27th, bay filly by Ioue, dam Wildred by Mohawk
Chief, out_of Wilhelmina by Messenger Duroc.

April 27th, bay colt by Electioneer, dnm Edith Carr by
Clark Chief, out of Easter Carr bv Carr's Edwin Forrest.

April 29tn, light bay filly by lone, dam Sedgewick mare.
Foals at Woodburn Farm, 1SS6. Property of Mr. A. J. Alex-
ander. Spring Station, Ky.

March 23d, bay filly by Lord Russell., dam Alga by Prin-
ceps, out of Miss Fanny by Hamlet.

April 6th, bay colt by Matterhorn (son of Nutwood and
Malmaison), dam Bieara(dam of Pancoast) by Harold; second
dam Belle (dam of Belmont) by Mambrino Chief.

April 10th, bay filly by Lord Russell, dam Claytona by
American Clay.

April 15th, bay filly by Belmont, dam Sonnet by Bourbon
Chitf; second dam dam of So So, record 2:17}.

April 16th, bay colt by Matterhorn, dam Pulcheria by
Harold; second dam Mary Belle (sister to Dick Moore, 2524,)
by Belmont.

April ISth, bay colt by Lord Russell, dam Primrose (dam
of Princeps) by Alexander's Abdallah; second dam Black
Rose by Tom Teemer.

April ISth, bay filly by Lord Russell, dam Alice West
(record 2:26) by Almont.

April 23d. bay colt by Lord RusselL dam Yolande by Bel-
mont; second dam Young Portia (dam of Voltaire, 2:20},).

April 27th, bay colt by Harold, dam Debutante by Bel-
mont; second dam Dahlia by Pilot, Jr.

April 29th, chestnut colt by Belmont, dam Miss Russell bv
Pilot Jr. J

April 29th, bay colt by Lord Russell, dam Tweedle bv
Woodford Mambrino, second dam Tweedle Dnm by Pilot, Jr.

At Rochester, N. 7. Properly of Mr. Randolph Huntington,
Rochester, 2"Tew York.

April 25th, bay colt by General Beale. a son of General
Grant's Arab Leopard, dam Topsy Sheppard, own sister to
Mary Sheppard, the dam of General Beale, by Jack Sheppard.

April 26th, chestnut fillv by General Beale, dam Clavdnst
by Kari Golddnst, by Lexing Golddust. The dam of Claydust
was Nell Pixley by old Henry Clay.

At NuUrood Stock Farm, Irving, Cal. Property of Martin
Carter.
May 7th, bay filly, star, right hind foot white, by Director,
dam Annie Titus (sister to Gibraltar) by Echo, from the
Tiffany mare.

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Names Claimed.

Mr. Randolph Huntington, of Rochester, N. Y., has
claimed the following names:

America, blood bay colt, with four white feet to the ankles
and a blaze in the face, by General Beale, dam Topsy
Sheppard by Jack Sheppard.

Columbia, golden chestnut filly with four white feet and a
strip in tbe forehead, by General Beale. dam Claydust by
Kari Golddust, by Lexington Golddnst, by Dorsey'sold Gold-
dust.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions auswered only through these columns. No re]
mall or fltciaph.

A. <_'. F.. Gridley.

Can you give me any information regarding the
and record of a mare named Peggie Winters?

Answer. — Do not know the mare. Perhaps some
readers may give the desired information.

S14

^lxe ^xtt&zx mx& jl pxrrtstrmtt.

May 15

Sam Sharp's Breeding*.

Mr. J. S. Reeves, of Union City, Indiana, has written to
Dunton's Spirit of the Turf, and gives the history and breed-
ing of John Splan's fast pacer Sam Sharp, as follows:

I see that John Splan is handling Sam Sharp, the blind
pacer, and that he is going fast. That is nothing new for
Sam. He has been going fast for some time. In 1SS4, at
Muncie, Ind., he paced the third quarter in the fifth heat in
:32. I see, too, he is credited to Pocahontas Boy. That is
false on its face, and I do not think the falsehood was set
afloat by accident, either. Union City, Ind., is blessed with
a few chronic croakers who never owned a good horse, and
never will, unless some one gives them one, and then they
would claim he was 3 years old, aud swear he was by old
Abdallah. The fact is, Sam Sharp is by Cook's Blue Bull,
by Blue Bull (Old Sam), by Pinden's Blue Bull. He was bred
by W. M. Cook, of Gleuwood, Bush Co., Ind. Mr. Cook also
bred and raised his sire. He sold Sam Sharp at 3 years old,
to his hired hand, and he in turu traded with a neighbor for
a buggy. This man's name I do not now recall, but he
traded the horse to Joseph Norman, Winchester, Jud., who
worked him some, and by some means got him so spoiled
that he gave a fourth interest in him to S. W. Stubbs. of
Greenville, O., who worked him a while and found him full
of speed. Then Stubbs aud Dr. Reeves, of Union City, Iud.,
bought his sire, Cook's Blue Bull, of Mr. Cook, and have him
now. They then bought Joe Norman's interest in SamSbarp,
campaigned him, and sold him last fall to his present owner,
Mr. C. H. Cadwallader, of Union City. Now, Mr. Duntou, it
is not Sam Sharp these croakers are after. They have noth-
ing which can catch him. What hurts them is that the sire.
Cook's Blue Bull, is doing good business and when he covers
a good mare gets a colt with lots of good trotting action. In
justice to the sire, I hope this will put the public right as to
the breeding of Sam Sharp.

How St. Julien Received His Name.

The New York Sportsman thus relates how St. Julien, the
ex-king of the trotting turf, received his name: "During a
pleasant chat recently with Mr. James Galway, who owned
and brought out St. Julien in 1S75, he told me how this name
chanced to be selected for the great gelding. Before the king
was placed in training he gave little promise of ever breaking
any records, and could scarcely trot a mile iu four minutes.
After he was placed in Sargent's hands his improvement was
very rapid, and when the owner was asked to iiold his watch
on him for a trial, the horse trotted the Goshen half-mile
track iu 2:26}, this being within half of a second of the fast-
est public mile then ever trotted over it. This feat set Sargent
wild with expectation, and he requested permission to enter
the horse in the Grand Circuit. A conference was held at
Mr. Galway's place of business a short time subsequent, aud
among other things discussed was a suitable name for the
coming king. He had been called Goshen Lad, but both
owner and trainer agreed that something more dignified was
desirable. Just then they were interrupted by the entrance
of a traveling salesman, representing a French wine house.
Handing his card to Mr. Galway, he was informed by that
gentleman that his brother took charge of all buying, aud the
card was placed on the desk. 'After the exit of the salesman,
Mr. Galway casually glanced at the card, and the first thing
that caught his eye was the name St. Julien, it being one of
the brauds offered by the firm. Pointing to it, Mr. Galway
said, 'There is a name that suits me. Do you know of any
horse by the name of St. Julien?' Sargent was sure the name
was not in use. 'Then we will call him St. Julien,' replied
the owner, and the decision was made."

ucated public by representing these second or third or fourth | Bryant purchased Gen. Harding, by Great Tom, for $550.
removes as the sons of the great horse whose name they The colt won $16,635 as a two-year-old, and Bryant refused
bear. The name is used to mislead the public and to secure i $15,000 for him. Col. Bruce paid only $300 for Tyrant, and
patronage that could not be secured by the horse on his mer- J sold him, eight months later, for $5,000, and the colt won
its, and we never have registered a horse with such a name i S11.110 in stakes last season. Col. Brace paid only $2S0 for
that we did not feel guilty of tolerating a deception upon the ! Economy, and sold her for $2,500, we believe, at two. Tom
public. Hitherto we have sought to master this evil by J Martin, by Longfellow, cost Mr. Fox only $275 as a yearly
argument and expostulation, but now there comes such I and he has won some S13.SG2. Modesty cost $S25 as a year.
an avalanche of second and third Almonts and second and
third Wilkeses, all bearing the names in some form of these
two distinguished ancestors, that we are compelled to take
the evil by the throat. We feel sure of the cordial
sympathy and support of the intelligent aud lead-
ing breeders of the country in our efforts to pro-
tect the general interests of the trotting-horse. While
they are doing all they can to prevent confusiou and decep-
tion, the others are doing all they can to create confusion in
order to facilitate their purposes of deception. We cannot
object to an owner naming a colt with some modification of
the name of his sire if his taste leads him to that course, but
we do object to namiug the sons of Cardinal after the grand-
sire Almont, and the sons of Alcantara after the grandsire
Wilkes. These misnamed grandsons pass every day with
the uninformed as true sons of their great grandsires.

Now, if an owner insists that the compounding of the names
of two or three distinguished ancestors of more than one gen-
eration distant, and applied as a name to his colt, would be
of commercial advantage to him, would it not be well to place
the whole matter on a commercial basis and let him pay for
the name accordingly? This might do something toward
replenishing the treasury of the Breeders' Association. —
Wallace's Monthly.

Purchasing Thoroughbred Yearlings for Spec-
ulative Purposes.

A Profitable Brood-Mare.

The following produce of Jenny, by (he Bigelow Horse, he
by Vermont Black Hawk, have been sold, the aggregate being
as follows:

Topsey, by Vermont Black Hawk $ 700

Patrick Henry, by Vermont Black Hawk 5,000

Gipsey, by Patrick Henry 500

Prince, by Patrick Henry 1,000

Col. Moulton, by Daniel Lambert 5,500

None Such, by Daniel Lambert 3^000

Hagar, by son of Ethan Allen '250

Bess Miller, by Daniel Lambert 1,000

Nancy Bates, by Daniel Lambert 1,000

Susie Harris, by Daniel Lambert. , 250

Madam Bush, by Daniel Lambert 500

Brownie, by Daniel Lambert 500

W. G. Baldwin, by Daniel Lambert 2,000

Joe Bigler, by Daniel Lambert 300

Young Jenny, by Daniel Lambert 300

Total $21,800

Of the get of Aristos, recently sold, are four colts, a half-
interest in which was sold by A. Hammelfor $10,000; Pansy,
by same horse, brought $3,00*0; a two-year-old by him brought
$1,000; and H. B. Wiuship sold for $2,500. Four of the get
of Abraham, son of Daniel Lambert, sold for $14,700. Truly
the Morgans are on the boom.

Confusion and Deception in Names.

For twenty years we have been begging the horsemen of
the country to give their animals names of their own, and
sometimes we have been encouraged with the results. The
great body of educated horsemen of character have come to
look upon this evil just as we look upon it. By "educated"
horsemen we don't mean college graduates, but men who
have studied the subject and appreciate the great importance
of keeping the records of pedigrees free from confusion and
deception. Among the older breeders of any standing, the
idea of borrowing a name for a colt or of attempting to express
his pedigree in his name is never entertained. These men
are laboring to prevent confusion and to protect the public
from the deceptions that are constantly practiced by names
that are deceptive and misleading. But when we get down
to the beginner aud the little fellows with their first standard
colt, we meet the trouble in full force. If the colt should
happen to be a great-grandson of Hambletonian, coming
down through some obscure animals, the name "Hamble-
tonian" must appear in the name of this colt in some form
■r_ with some prefix or suffix, or in combination with some
tber distinguished aud remote ancestor. If he is a grand -

'U of Almont, nothing will do but Almont'a name must be
irporated in some form. If he is a grandson of Wilkes,
vi 11 fight for the insertion of that name as though his own
m* I the salvation of his whole family depended upon it.

Now, underneath all this there is the secret purpose, that
develops itself very widely in practice, to deceive the uned*

The New York Spirit of the Times, in a recent article on the
nominal prices which some of our great race-horses bring at
our annual sales, says that it has often occurred to them why
Borne speculative individuals did not take up the sale of
thoroughbred yearlings for speculative purposes. It further
says that racing is being made a source of speculation to a
great many people in various ways uow-a-days, but somehow
no one has ever sought this method — that is, avowedly. We
may be greatly mistaken, but we see as great a chance of
profit in it as iu auy other branch of thoroughbred affairs,
and it strikes us with less risk. We have been moved to this
conclusion by remarking how many colts which have been
purchased for a merely nominal price as yearlings have subse-
quently developed such racing ability at two or three years
old that they have sold for ten times their original cost. In-
deed, we have a notion that if properly handled this manner
of speculation could be made to realize more than breeding,
as, owing to the growing competition and the enormous num-
ber of colts to be sold, the breeders must not always expect
to enjoy such excessive prices as have ruled in the past.
Breeding has been a rather profitable business to some; it is,
at present, and will continue to be for those whose stock per-
forms best. But the trouble is that the financial profits of
the breeders have furnished a hint not lost upon many shrewd
men both here and in England, and hosts of them are em-
barking in the business.

Iu England, Mr. Henry Chaplin, great as was his success
on the turf with Hermit and others, has fouud it far more
profitable to breed and sell than to race. In America, within
the past ten years, the number to join the ranks of the
breeders has been numbered by the dozens, and this year
there have been announced no less than thirty sales of year-
lings. Among the principal breeders in this country who
hold annual public sales of yearlings are: Messrs. Clay &
Woodford of the Bunnymede stud; Major B. G. Thomas of
the Dixiana stud; Gen. W. G. Harding of the Belle Meade
farm; Mr. Daniel Swigert of the Elmeudorf stud; Mr. John
S. Clark of the Coldstream farm; Mr. A. J. Alexander of the
Woodburn farm; Mr. Pierre Lorillard of the Raucocas farm;
Mr. J. L. Harris of the Hurstbourne farm; Mr. James Frank-
lin of the Kennesaw stud; Mr. Charles Reed of the Fairview
farm, aud many others. All of the above have left the turf.
There are a great many others who are breediug colts for sale,
but who are still prominent in the racing ranks. Such, at pres-
ent, is the demand for yearlings, and so successful are their
sales, that men of capital are being attracted to them as a
good investment. As a consequence, public breeding studs
are springing up in every quarter, and, great as is the growth
of racing, it is a question it the average prices cau be main-
tained.

Now we have stated that we had been moved to these
remarks by the number of colts which, bringing only nom-
inal prices at the sales, have subsequently developed great
form on the turf, and achieved a wide celebrity. We are not
prepared to proceed so far as to state that the highest-priced
yearlings, as a rule, are worthless, for such is wide of the
fact. We merely desire to show that so little can be deter-
mined by the appearance of a yearling that the best colts
often sell for very modest figures. Perhaps a few instances
might not prove uninteresting reading, and, at the same time,
assist our argument. Accordingly, we will mention some
striking instances of colts, purchased cheaply at the public
sales, and which subsequently surpassed the high-priced
ones as race-horses.

The redoubtable Harry Bassett, one of the best race-horses
the world has ever known, brought only $315 as a yearling,
yet he vanquished all the great racers 'of his era, and won
$50,000 in stakes and purses. Gleumore cost only $175 as a
yearling, and won $35,000 on the turf. Bramble cost $450,
aud won $32,000 during his career as a race-horse, and sold
for $5,000 as a stallion when he was six. Vigil cost only
$210 as a yearling, yet he won $25,790 iu stakes as a three-
year-old alone, and sold with another horse for $25,000.
Tom Ochiltree brought only $500 as a yearling, and sold for
$7,000 at the end of his third year, after he had won $10,500,
and the next year he won $22,S45. Parole brought $780 as a
yearling, and won $83,000. Foxhall sold for $050 as a year-
ling, and wou $03,125. Luke Blackburn brought only $510,
and won $49,455. GHdelia brought only $300 as a yearling;
Sly Dance, $405; Bancroft, $175; Boatman, $350; yet these
four won some $50,000 in prizes. Branibaletta brouput only
$000 aud won $20,205. Bootjack brought only $300, and won
$43,905. Eipple actually brought only $00, and yet he won
$8,055, and was second only to Hindoo as a three-year-old.
Ferida brought only $325, and won $35,082.50 in slakes.
Wallenstein sold for $005 as a yearling, aud a year later was
disposed of for $9,000. Springbok brought only $430 as a
yearling. He sold at two for $2,500 and was the champion
of his era, winning $19,750 in stakes.

These figures speak of what has been accomplished by the
purchase of moderately priced yearlings of former years.
Now, let us note those of the past few seasons whose racing
exploits are more fresh in the minds of our readers. Mr.

ling, and she has won some $40,470. Her mate, LiZZie
Dwyer, cost Mr. Corrigan only $425 at the Woodburn year-
ling sale, and she has won $20,670 in stakes. Mr. Corrigan,
likewise, got Irish Pat cheap enough as a yearling for $300*
and last year the colt won $14,915. The Billet filly, Wanda'
who won $7,205 as a two-year-old, cost only $375. As a
yearling Loftiu cost only $380, and Mittie B. $500. " Decoy
Duck cost Mr. Farrar $420 as a yearliug, and, as a two-year-
old, he refused $12,000 for her. He paid ouly S300 for Telie
Doe, who has won twenty times that much. Mr. Williams
paid for Bob Miles, as a yearling, only $500, and the horse
has won ©25,025. We have already alluded to Tyrant- but
take some of the other three-year-olds of last season. Mr.
Pate boueht Editor for $400, as a yearling, aud he has won
$10,000. Favor cost $470 as a yearling, is said to have been
sold for $12,000 at three, and has won $17,500 in stakes.
Mr. Williams paid only $985 for Joe Cotton, but he was as
cheap as dirt, for he has won $22,000 in stakes and a fortune
in bets. Of last season's two-year-olds we need only meution
that the invincible Bankrupt cost, as a yearling, ouly $400
aud Biggonet sold for $500, aud "squandered" colts and
fillies which sold for neatly ten times as much.

From the above citation it will be readily seen that the best
yearlings are not always those which bring the best prices.
In some of the cases quoted we have shown how those pur-
chased as yearlings at a very moderate figure have subse-
quently been resold with enormous profit. The citation of
these cases do not prove that a man who buys up a lot of
yearlings for the purpose of developiug and selling them will
do so at a profit, but they show that there are great possibili-
ties, if not probabilities, of profit. The plan which we would
submit is: A capitalist, or a company of capitalists, have one
of their number make the rounds of the springsales and pur-
chase good-looking colts and fillies, bred from good racing
families, but which do not sell for over $S00 or $1,000. The
next step would, of necessity, be a racing stable, with a com-
petent trainer, one whose forte is the developmeut of young-
sters. It would be necessary that the youngsters be engaged
in the stakes. This involves some outlay, but 50 per cent,
of the value of a horse is his engagements "in valuable events,
if sale is contemplated; besides, if the task of making nomin-
ations is intrusted in the hands of the proper man, they need
not cost so much, as he will use a nice discrimination. The
only thing remaiuing would be to race the youngsters and
sell them as they developed. By careful trials the rubbish
could be ascertained and sold to make room for the best oues.
The poorest horse can win races nowadays, such is the
number of small meetings; hence, the "weeds" could be sold
without loss, leaving the rest of the lot to be developed for
higher things. Out of two dozen selected yearlings it would
be a bad case if enough good ones could not be found to real-
ize a profit. A first-class race-horse, with engagements, will
sell nowadays for $25,000; a second-class one is worth from
$5,000 to $10,000, and a third-rater is worth from $2,500 to
$5,000, while selling platers will sell from $1,000 to $3,000.
Thus the chances are not ouly that the sale stable, such as
we have pictured, has a reasonable certainty of makin" a
profit, but a 2-to-l chance of realizing a handsome profit.

A Story on Pets of Race-Horses.

A curious fact iu connection with race-horses is their love
of company, this being one of the strongest traits in many
well-bred animals. The Godolphin Arabian, when he had
flattened out his own cat by mistake, missed it so much that
he pined from remorse and savaged every other cat with
which it was sought to console him. In Sir Edwin Laud-
seer's life-sized picture of Voltigeur, at Lord Zetland's coun-
try seat of Aske, the great horse is represented with his head
down, whispering soft things to his furry companion, a tor-
toise shell cat with a leather collar round his neck. Her
favorite snoozing place was on the yellow sheet which covered
the horse's haunches, and when Voltigeur had beeu done up
and dressed, he invariably put his head to the rack that puss
might make a bridge of his nose and neck. Sir Edwin was
for painting her on the horse's back, but yielded when it was
demonstrated by the groom that this would be untrue to
nature, for the cat was too particular to rest on her friend's
bare back.

Waxy was never happy without a rabbit in his paddock,
and Camel had as his fairy genus a white bunny. Laner-
cost's attached compauion was a dog. When in 1S41 the
string was divided and Lanercost went on to Pigburu, while
another detachment was sent to Doncaster, the dog followed
the latter, but suddenly vanished, and, though he had never
been there before, went straight to Pigburu, found out Lan-
ercost's box, and rushed in at stable time. "It was a ques-
tion," sayB Mr. Dixon, "whether horse or dog was most
pleased at the meeting, and although the latter was treacher-
ously coaxed out with a cat, he would not quit the yard.
During the night he climbed to a loft above the horseaud,
after revenging himself for the cat cheat on all the ferrets
kept there, departed for Doncaster and met the bellman, who
was calling him at the gate. The gentleman who would
have another peep at Lanercost in the van, as the horse was
crossing the Mersey to Chester, did not forget this sentinel
very easily."

No cat or dog would satisfy Gemma di Vergy's desire of
compauy; but a boy had to sleep by him at night, aud an-
other to sit by him all day reading a book or newspaper. The
habit began with him as a yearliug, when he was found at a
window, with his forefeet on the sill, gmvely looking out into
the yard, having climbed over a partition in some unex-
plained mauuer — a performance as remarkable as that of And-
over, who turned chimney sweep aud had made very pood
progress up a chimney ere he was discovered. One Act waa
so fond of the company of others horses that she felt lonely
when in front iu a race, and would look round anxiously and
iudiguautly for the others. Phryue, wheu in labor or suffer-
ing, was insensible to pain provided sbe had the society of
Lord John Scott's goal, which she had wooed away from his
favorite charger, Helen, the same mare which he rode up the
stone steps of the Bank of Dublin to got a cheque cashed,
aud down again with the inouey in his pocket. (More, by
tokou, Helen never allowed a jockey to mount uuless he had
covered his colors with au overcoat, like another famous En-
glish racer, who, having one day picked his master's pocket
and found the white finndkerchief he drew out expanded iu
his face, would uot let his jockey— whose colors were white —
mount unless the obuoxious jacketwas covered.) Pantaloon,
the horse with whom Phryue was repeatedly mated with suc-
cess, abominated dogs and boys, while the sight of a pig or
hen turned Irish Birdcatcher savage. — Ex.

1886

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Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares

and 170
Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for snle at reduced prices duriuc the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1SS6. All tin mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved tu be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees aDd
prices, with name of stallions tl^y were bied to in ISSn, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly- bivd mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

1 70 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions a ad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ABE OFFERED FOR SA'.E AT FAIBLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
'. tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring Sne, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FJRST-tT ASS. STANDARD-BBEI> TROTF1NU STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TrTTl1. TNTR P"RTf!"E PLAN Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
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present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come -fully up to
tfie descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1SS5, or further information, address

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Thoroughbreds,

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with its beautiful Groves and delightful Drives. Tront
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may be had in season.

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Is noted for the extent and variety of fish which
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May 15

Sale of Thoroughbreds.

There was a good attendance of buyers at
the sale of the Coldstream thoroughbreds at
Lexington on the 7th instant, and good prices
were received for the animals. The colts were
the property of Mr. John S. Clark, the pro-
prietor of the Coldstream Stock farm.
Ezekiel, bay colt, foaled April 29, 1884. by Hin-
doo, dam Katie by Pbreton; A. J. McCamp-

bell, Louisville 53,000

Gilpin, bay colt, foaled April 26, 1884, by imp.
Kinfi Ban. dam Gillyflower by Gilroy;A. J.

Mc Camp bell, Louisville 1,500

Bob Kelly, brother to Ripple, chestnut colt,
foaled June 1. 1884, by Lisbon, dam Maggie
Hunter bvimp. Australian; A. J. McCain p-

bell ' 1.525

Einsstock, chestnut colt, foaled April 24, 1884,
by imp. King Ban. dam imp. Lady Stockwell
by Knowsley, eon of Stockwell; J. Carter,

Nashville...*. '■■ 1.350

Bay colt, foaled March 28, 1885, by Tenbroeck,
dam imp. Queen Maud by Macaroni, winner

of the Derby; E. Corrigan, Kansas City 1,000

TBay colt, foaled April 5. 1885, by Longfellow,
dam Indemnity by Tipperary; J. B. Haggin,

San Francisco 1,000

'Chestnut colt, foaled April 19, 1885, by Hindoo,
dam imp. Ludv Stockwell by Knowsley;

Dwver Bros., Brooklyn, N. Y 1,050

Brown filly, foaled April 7. 1885, by Longfellow,

dam Katie by Phreton ; E. Corrigan 1,100

'Chestnut filly, foaled March 17, 1385, by Macduff,
dam Lenore by Pat Malloy; Chiun 4: Mor-
gan 650

Total S12.175

PROPERTY OF OTHER PARTIES.

Bay t-olt, foaled 1885, by Hindoo, clam Galatea;
owned by S. H. Ingles; to G. ML Rye, Little
Bock. 1.00D

Chestnut colt, foaled 1885, by Onendaga, dam
Trinket; owned by H. H. Headley; toDwyer
Bros. , Brooklyn 300

Chestnut colt, foaled 1885. by Wanderer, dam
.Etna: owced by J. Neil; to J. G. Chinn,
Louisville 325

Bay mare, foaled 18«1 , by imp. Billet, dam Mamie

S. ; T. H. Stevens 450

Chestnut mare, foaled 1881, by Wanderer, dam

Nellie Booker; MiHonl'oung 1,125

Bay niaro, foaled 1879, by Brownbread, dam

Hoodwink ; J. B. Ferguson 375

Total 83,575

Harry Rose Defeated.

Brighton Be*ch, May 6th.— Fourth Race — Purse,
$400, of which $100 to second; handicap for all ages.
One mile.

F. Carter's b c Easter Sunday, 4, by King Earnest-
Cyclone. 100 McGoldrick 1

TV. Lakeland's ch h Tattler, 5, 112 Hamilton 2

TV. C. Daly's cbh Ecuador, 5, 100 Palmer 3

D. Nagle's ch g Harry Rose, 5, Ht7 G. Evans 0

F. Matthew's b g Sparland, 4, 10U car. Iu2 Dunn 0

J. E. McDonald's b g Glenbar, 5, 97 G. Johnson 0

J. Oliver's bg Frolic, 5, 106 , McKee 0

A. Fischer's br g Tunis, 5, 99 Cardon 0

F. Erzinger's b g Herman, 3, 99 R. Hyslop 0

Time. 1:44*.

Pools -Easter Sunday, S150; Tattler, $70; Herman,
845; the field, S50. Mutuels paid $13.15, for place
S830. Tattler paid $8 25.

After several breaks away the flag fell to a
fair start. Ecuador moved off at the head of
the bunch, with Sparling, Easter Sunday and
Frolic close up. As they passed the quarter-
post Ecuador was showing the way, lapped
by Frolic, who was a length and a half from
Tattler. Easter Sunday came nest. Herman
brought up in the rear. Along the back-
stretch McGoldrick took Easter Sunday to the
outside and gradually moved up. At the
three-quarter post she showed in front, but
was soon joined by Tattler. A whipping
finish was the result, Easter Sunday finally
winning by a neck, with Tattler secoud, two
lengths in front of Ecuador, Harry Rose a tad
fourth.

Mike Kelly at Lexington.

The Cleveland Bay Horse.

Mike Kelly, the chief jcckey for Mr. E.
Porter Ashe, had a narrow escape on his first
mount at Lexington, Kentucky, on May 5th,
the opening day. The Live Stock Record says
of the race, which was a dash of half a mile
with ten starters: After a number of breaka-
ways, the lot were well bunched when the
drum tupped, but the track is too narrow to
start so many horses at the half-mile pole.
Littrol got off in the lead, Albertha second,
Procrastinator third, Midair fourth, the rest
well bunched. Florimore refused to break
and was left at the post, Laura Gie crossed
Ban XX, which threw the colt and rider Mike
Kelly. Littrol was never headed, and won by
two lengths, Laura Gie second, half a length
in front of Midair third, followed by Procras-
tinator, Albertha, Annie J. or Arraline, who
was in the race at the head of the stretch and
bolted, Florimore galloped in last, and Ban
XX was riderless. Time, 51 seconds.

"Little Mike* was not injured, and had a
mount the following day, but a losing one.

Death of Miss Haverley.

Mr. George H.Clay, Lexington, Ky„ lost, on
April 30th, the brood-mare Miss Haverley,
black, foaled 1879, by Waverley, dam Katie by
imp. Photon, her dam Danger's dam by War
Dance, from an unknown cause. The follow-
ing is a list of her produce:

1884.— B c (died) by imp. Thunderstorm.

1885.— Br c The Chevalier by imp. Prince
Charley.

1886.— Br f by Longfellow.

The following is what the English writer,
Capt. W. A. Kerr. V. C, has to say about the
Cleveland Bay.

The commendable efforts of Mr. Wm. Scarth
Dixon and others to resuscitate the Chapman
horse, or Cleveland Bay, are being closely
watched by United States breeders, for in this
class of general-utility horse they see an ani-
mal admirably adapted to their wants. The
Cleveland of the East Moor dales between
Whitby, Pickering, and Scarborough, was rec-
ognized as a pure and distinct breed before
the horse we term the Thoroughbred had been
produced. He possessed valuable peculiar-
ities, batourinsune mania for coupling the
mares with half-bred sires, prevalent in the
early days of this century, nearly ruined the
breed. Had thoroughbred stallions been used
the result would have been a weight-carrying
hunter, or an active, up-standing stale,
barouche, or phaston horse. Most probably
the Cleveland sprang originally from the
large, powerful, and very active horses the
Britons were known to have possessed at the
time of the Roman invasion, and possibly the
lumbering Flemish quadrupeds imported later
on never reached those sequestered vales to
poison the breed with their accursed blood.
Careful research has restored the old blood,
although in scant numbers, to us; aud in the
Cleveland stud-books are now to be found
types of the pure breed, vouched for by old
bills and cards of stallions going back many
generations. As adapted for the gang-plow, a
heavy conveyance and slow saddle work, this
horse will be found most useful for artil-
lery purposes — for horse artillery he would
be better for an infusion of the Thor-
oughbred— for which his docility, strength,
and endurance admirably qualify him.
He stands from 16.1 to 16. 2£ inches in
height. A gray horse should not be above 16
hands, if possessed of good, deep and well-
sloped shoulders, a short back, powerful loins
and long quarters. His head is rather plain,
aud on the large side, but is sensible aud well
carried, and his general appearance indicates
activity, strength and sound constitution, com-
bined in a manner not seen present in ajiy
other breed of fixed type. In color he is a rich
bay — either dark or light — with black legs,
quite clear of hair, and black, zebra-like
stripes are sometimes found on the arms and
thighs. White anywhere, save a small star,
denotes impure bljod.

Little wonder is there that our 'cute breth-
ren should pick up, when they can, the cream
of such a race, aud transport it to the famous
blue-grass lands of Kentucky — par excellence,
the finest horse-breeding ground in the known
world.

Dates of Saratoga Fixtures.

. CLENVIEW.

JLiL/

I FOE 11

NUTWOOD,

Chestnut torse, 15f hands high; weight, 1,190 lbs. Record, 2:21}, 2:21 J, 2:18}.

Sire Felix, 2i9i; Manon, 251: Menlo, 2-22; Belmont Boy (paoor), 2:231; ■Wormwood. 225; Dawn. 255J; Jim Mnlreae,
2:27J; Trousseau. 3281; Bonnie Wood, 2:323; and the two year old

1STUTBREAKER,

The greatest colt of his age/, public performance the test, that has yet appeared.

In addition to the above, there are a aumber ol other very promising ones, viz: Brown Jug. trial 2:1T. A mare
owned by Mr. Carter, 2:262; quarters in S3 seconds. Another paced a mile in 2:27 J; quarters in 32 seconds. Another
mare, handled 90 days, showed a mile in 2:32; quarters In 35 seconds, Lelap3 was second to Wormwood in 2Mt, and
many others as Rood.

NUTWOOD had not above 120 foalii all told previous to his return to Kentucky. The percentage of his repre-
sentatives m the 2:20 list i3 more than double that of Hambletonian to Forty of his cot tr. all have been
sold from the farm, from 6 weeks to 2yi:ar3 of age, for a total of 845,135, an average of $1,120. Five of tils present crop
of weanlings have been sold for §7,000, -an average of SLiOO. From the promise of the younj things cocniug on at the
farm and elsewhere, I feel justified in predicting that the "Nutwood boom" has just begun. Service Fee, $250,
strictly limited to 40 public mares. Those desiring to breed will have to be prompt, as bis book is rapidly filling, and
the lirnit will be strictly observed.

2:21f.

.PANCOAST,

Rich bay horse, 15J hands high ; weight, 1,165 lbs.

First Meeting— Saturday, July 24tb, First
Stake, for all ages; The Travers, for three-
year-olds. Tuesday, July 27th, Flash Stakes,
for two-year-olds; Excelsior, for all ages.
Thursday, July 29th, Alabama Stakes, for
three-year-old fillies; the Cash Handicap, for
all ages. Saturday, July 31st, Spina way
Stakes, for two-year-old fillies; Saratoga Cup,
for all ages. Tuesday, August 3d, Saratoga
Stakes, for two-year-olds; the Iroquois for
three-year-olds. Thursday, Augustoth, Sum-
mer Handicap, for all ages. Saturday, Aug.
7th, Sequel Stakes for three-year-olds. Tues-
day, August 10th, Virginia Stakes, for two-
year-olds; Trouble Steeple-chase. Second
Meeting— Thursday, August 12 th, United
States Hotel Stakes, for three-year-olds. Sat-
urday, August 14th, Kentucky Stakes, for
two-year-olds; Grand Prize of Saratoga, for all
ages. Tuesday, August 17th, Foxball Stakes,
for three-year-olds. Thursday, August 19th,
Tennessee Stakes, for two-year-olds; Congress
Hall Stakes, for all ages. Saturday, August
21st, Misses Stakes, for two-year-old fillies;
Pocahontas Stakes, for three-year-old fillies.
Tuesday, August 24th, Kenner Stakes, for
three-year-olds. Thursday, August 26th,
Equity Stakes, for two-year olds; Momssey
Handicap, for all ages. Saturday, August
2Sth, Relief Stakes, for three-year-olds; North
American Handicap Steeple-chase.

Sire of PATRON", three-year-old record 2:20, 2:25^2:19$; last quarter of third heat. 32J seconds, a2:09 gait; ACOTJAKmS.
three-year-old record. 2:29*; trial 2:243; ISSAQUENA, four-year-old record 2:28?, distancing ht-r held in third heat;
PERICLES, four-year-old record 2:39J; could trot in 2:30. PANCOAST has only 32 i.ivino foals, only 8 of which,
so far as we can learn, have been worke 1 for speed at all Pour of them arc named above. One ottrnr at 3 years old
could trot In £50, and show bursts a 2:3 1 gait Another, 2 years old, showed quarters in 40 to 42 secon'ls. Another, 3
years old, with 3 weeks' work, trotted in 1:i2, Another could Bhow a 3 minute gait The balance of Lis get, so far as
we can trace, are either in the stud, undeveloped, or remain unbroken.

PANCOAST. by Woodford Mambri 10, record 2:211, dam Eicara (sister to McCurdy's ITamhletoaian, 22611, by
Harold; 2d dam Bell© (dam of Belmont) by Mambrino'Chief; 3d dam by Brown's B.Ufounder. He will stand at 8150,
strictly limit id to 40 mares. His book i3 Fast filling. Those desiring to breed will have to book promptly.

Elvira, 2:18 1-2. CUYL-BR, Dam of Patron, 2:19 1-2

Sire of Lucy Cuyler; trial for Mr. Bonner, 2:15$; halty'le, to wagon, 1:05. Elvira, four-year-old record 2J.8J; Day
Ih-eam, four-year-old record, fifth heat, 221J' Halcyon, Sal for Mr. Bonner, 2:21 J; Algath, four-year-old record 253;
Edwin C, record 2:27J (trial 2:211); St. Arnaui, record* &#i. and of the

Dams of Patron, 2:19 1-S Acquarius, 2:29 1-2; Pericles, 2:39 1-4.

Bay horse, 152 hands, foaled 1S6S. by Rysdyk's Iw^nbletonian, dam Grey Rose (dam of Stilson, sire of Alvira, record
2:30, and Zeno, record 2:32-1), by Harris' Hamblet. .Man (sire of Lady Shannon, record 2:23J: Hero (pacer). 2201, ixd
Or the DA3I3 of Annie G.. 2:23; Panic, 2:28; Ne^y Holpomb. 2:23; Sea Foam, 2:24i; Major EdsalL 2:29 (aire of Robert
McGregor. 2:175); John Stewart, 2:30. Service .o*e, f r \

All stud fees are due at time of service; no insurance, but usual privilege of return, provided mares not parted
With and stallions live

j~. :b. ^^^"EiE^iR^irsr, executob.

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY.
Glenview is Six Miles From Louisville.

Incorrigible Horses.

Yorkshire

Bay Coach-Horse
ciety.

So-

Bob Miles, I hear, broke duwn hopelessly
after his last race with Monoorat. It was at

At a recent nieetiug of the Council of the
Yorkshire Bay Coach-Horse Society of Great
Britain, it was decided to admit as eligible for
the Btnd-book any horse or mare showing three
crosses of coaching, or two crosseaof coaching
and one of thoroughbred, such horse or mare
to be light or dark bay. Entries of horses for
the first volume of the stud-bock will be
admitted free, but subsequent entries will be
charged for as follows: Members' horses 5s.,
mares 2s, 6d.; non-members' horses 10s.,
mareB 5s. The Editing Committee has been
constituted as follows: The President, Vice
President, Messrs. G. Burton, William Hut-
chinson, J. Kiiby, F. Stericker, William
Beckett, C. Harrison, Frank Baker, T. Cattle,
W. Weetrnan, J. Lett, W. S. Dickson and W.
J. Atkinson. The following gentlemen have
been appointed tbe Finance Committee: The
President, Vice-President, Messrs. J. Kirk,
E. Hubie, Mason, Wormley, Hart. Sen.;
Tasker, William Kir by, J. Beckitt and Hughes

The most successful horseman, says the
Horse&hoer, must concede that there are ex-
ceptionally vicious horses that can never be
made tractable. Theirinsubordination comes
from defective brain development, rather than
from inherited wickedness. The horse that
is cursed with a low, contracted countenance,
exceedingly narrow between the eyes, showing
the minimum of brain capacity, that is, fur-
thermore, afflicted with a small, evil eye. and
a sulking disposition that manifests itself in a
sinister expression, and a never-sleeping sus-
picion that man is his natural enemy, will
sometimes resist all the persuasive approaches
of kindness, gentleness and firmness. What
progress he makes toward obedience to-day he
forgets on the morrow. Everything that is
good, generous and cheerful he learns slowly
and painfully, and forgets speedily. Every
trick that is mean, cunning and bad he learns
rapidly and never forgets to practice, even
upon the master who bountifully feeds him,
or thi careful groom who thoroughly cleans
and beds him. He is just such an ingrate as
the child of total depravity, who is vicious in
the cradle, cruel in his boyhood, and brutally
defiant on the gallows. There seema to be not
even the semblance of good in him in his hap-
piest moods. Without provocation he will
kick, bite and run away; without cause he
will sulk, balk aud bolt. Like the tormented
of biblical times, he seems to be always pos-
sessed of an evil spirit. Not infrequently such
faorses receive these afflictions as an heredity.
Such sires should be castrated by law, and
such dams should be spayed by humanitar-
ian societies interested in the welfare of domes-
tic animals. They are a disgrace to the breed
of horses, and their inherent viciousuess
should be promptly checked by the power of
annihilation.

State Fair

of 1886

Sept. 6th to 18th inclusive.

!!^Lh3VhaIbeCOUl(ibe.brOUewrOUnd!T«e loan of pedigrees and cards of horses
gam, but the chance is almost equal to zero. foaled previoul8 to January, 1883. is solicited

—Sporting World.

The New York Sporting World has recom-
menced its daily issue.

for the compilation of the first volume of the
stud-book.

Clean out the watering troughs every day.

A horse marsh-shoe has been patented. It
consists of a board provided at opposite edges
with bars aud oblong holes, in combination
with evebolts with heads aud a lever fastener
for clamping the board to the horse's hoof,
making an extended surface for the- horse's
shoe, to prevent the horse from sinking into
the ground in marshy places.

The horso that dees six hard days' work
during the week, deserves to have an undis-
turbed rest on the seventh. You cannot afford
to wear good horses out by making plow horses
of them through the week, and buggy horses
on Sunday.

Grand Sweepstakes

FOR ALL

TROTTING STALLIONS

TWO-MILE HEATS,

To be trotted on the last day of the
Fair.

CALIFORNIA STAKE.

SATCnDAY, SEPTEMBER lgTH— TROTTING.

30. The California Stakes, a sweepstakes for all
trotting stallion*, ofS2SQ each, 8100 to accompany the
nomination, $100 to bo paid July 31st, aud BSO the
day previous to the day fixed for the race; tU.tiuO
added; the winner to receive all of the stakes and
forfeits, and 25 per cent, of the added money; tbe
second, 60 per cent., and the third 36 percent, of the
added money. Three or more starters are required
for the added money to be given. In case there are
only two starters, stakes and forfeits only to be
iliMdi'il, 7<"( ii.-r cent, to the winner, and 25 percent,
to tbe second. Two miles and repeat, In harness.
Entries to chw June 1, 1880.

.1. D. cakk, i:mvi v r ktbith.

Bmy4 President. Secretary.

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1886

SPpe ^Breeder ami ^yovtsmmx.

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Preparations for a Busy Season.

At Sheepshead Bay, Monmouth Park, and Brighton Beacb,
as well as Jerome Park, all is activity amongst trainers and
owners. All the courses are now iu excellent order, and the
trainers can find no fault with the state of the ground, so hard
on tender-footed horses. Commodore Kittson's. Appleby k
Johnson's, and M. Byrne's public stables are the big rishes at
Long Branch just now. Pardee is so tender in the near fore
foot that Rollins was forced to work him on the roads or
wherever else the ground was soft. The trouble with Pardee
is that a ringbone has formed on the coronet, and this, of course,
makes him a lame horse whenever the ground is hard. Rata-
plan and Mink lead Commodore Kittson's horses in all their
work, and both sons of Reform seem to be gluttons for work.
Luminous looks a trifle light in the flank, and is a bit
nervous, but she has the same bold stride which was so
killing to her opponents last year. There are some good two-
year-olds in ibis stable, and one of their best movers is a
brown colt by Woodlands out of Syria, by Leamington. The
Dwyer lot in Byrue's stable are all doing well. Pontiac's
reported lameness is declared to be merely an affectation of
his when he walks. Dewdrop seems to be a mare of splendid
temper, and as far as we can learn there is not a bad-tempered
one in that costly lot. Winfred has nothing like Dewdrop's
length, but he looks like a colt who will stand wear and tear.
Pontico pleases the talent, and is as likely a colt as any of his
age to start for the Suburban.

The Dwyer lot at Sheepshead Bay are, on the whole, in
very good order, although Portland is not quite as thick and
muscular as his friends would like to see him . Richmond goes
as airily as ever, and seems not to realize what a costly horse
he has been to his owners. Tom Martin is one of the best-
looking sons of Longfellow which has yet been foaled. Hiss
Woodford is getting a bit angular. She looks very well indeed,
but is purposely kept on a small allowance. Bankrupt, In-
spector B., Buffalo, Brambleton, are four colts which have made
good bodily improvement. Of the two-year-olds iu McCabe's
case Tremout and Agnes seem to be the fastest, but, as far as
looks go, Esquire and Rosalind are hard to beat, although the
whole lot of ten in this division of the stable will be difficult
to excel, The Fairfax horses are pursuing the even lenor of
their way, and there is very good reason for anticipating a
goodly share of success for the horses iu this string. McDon-
ald's long string are ably looked after by their able trainer,
and Lovely, Farrell, and some of the older lot are looking
especially well. Alcock's lot will turn out some winners at
Washington and Baltimore, though Detective's leg as in a
tub of water this week. The brother toVeraCruzin this stable
is said to have the "big head," a disease which has a most dis-
astrous effect on the whole system . Ferona, in this stable, has
grown wonderfully, and her trainer ought to do well with
her, as he has always liked the Glenelgs. In Rowe's stable
all are doing well, we believe, but a Springbok filly. The
high-pneed colt Stockton goes as jauntily as could be desired,
and, as Little Minch is iu this stable, there could be no safer
trial horse. The two-year-old which can live with him at
any reasonable weights can safely be backed for a ton of
money. Goano and War Eagle are doing all that is asked of
them. Lee's jumpers, McCreery's public stable, Heffuer's
aggregation of high-bred cripples. Street's lot (including
Orlando, who is ridden by the veteran colored jockey, Noah
Heywood), French's stable, in charge of B. Edwards (who
says Wickham will not be Teady for early racing, but that
Ballot and Mentmore will). Gaynor's, J. B. Williams' string,
Harvey Welch's, Shield's, M. Bo wen's, and the others now at
the -track are all actively at work in preparation for what
promises to be the greatest season we ever had. Mr. Law-
rence is justly proud at the appearance of his pet project, the
turf track, and we hope that the one race per day will not cut
it up. The Green Grass Stake (appropriately enough) will be
run on the turf, as well as others. It will be a novelty, but
of course cannot be fairly judged as against the English turf
courses, for there has been no time to grow a turf. Mr.
Clark has been assiduous, and there is really nothing to be
desired now, that we can see.

At Brighton there have been some improvements which
will be appreciated. The whole space in front of the addi-
tion to the grand stand has been boarded over, and will be
free to the public. In future, the jockeys will dismount im-
mediately in front of the judges on the stretch, and will be
weighed in upon scales enclosed in a square space under the
judges' stand. The timer's stand has been moved up close to
the rails, and will in future be reserved exclusively for timers
on duty. Of the horses at the track, Lakeland's Exile is
quite the crack, and he has been doing well at Sheepshead
Bay. Butch Roller's work has been long and slow, we hear.
In Mr. Phelps' care, Walter H. is now all right; McCormack's
lot, with the exception of Ventilation, have been doing very
well. Barnum pleases the critics immensely now. — Sportsman

The executive committee of the New York Driving Club
has decided to offer a purse of $1,500 for a race between
Harry Wilkes and Majolica, to be trotted in June.

Mr. J. B. Ferguson has lost the chestnut colt foaled April
24th, by Onondaga, dam imp. British Princess by imp.
Prince Charlev. British Princess is also dead.

Capt. W. M. Conner, of New York, has sold to Mr. Milton
Young, Lexington, Ky., the brood-mare Virginia Wallace, 5,
by imp. Ill-Used, dam Caroline by Kentucky.

The cause of Maxey Cobb's death at Philadelphia, on the
3d instant, was rupture and inflammation of the bowels. He
was sick only a little over a day.

The Missouri Republican says that all Louisville has fallen
in love with Lucky B.

Green B. Morris is reported as saying that he will not race
in the west agaio, but will remain east as long as he con-
inues to ran his horses.

To illustrate the effect produced by the first conception of
a mare on the produce which follows, a writer cites a case
in which an Arab mare, which would not breed, was put to a
zebra, the result beiDg a mule with zebra markings. Put
next year to a horse, she produced a foal still striped like a
zebra, though faintly.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIAXDGH,
weighs l.JOu lbs.; ii well proportioned, with immense bone and
nniscle, large flowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and Las all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2 :4U without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any bcrse I know of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883. IV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is lareer and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than anv other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, bruwn or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over 1.1 no pounds even from small mares.

ad. — His colts arc strong boned, fine stylei, good dispositioned, and ail
have a strong trotting tendency : they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.

Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletoniao, Jr., by "Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, be by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whipple ton, was by General Taylor, by the Horse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen. 2:20; Blackwood aud a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedfy
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2;26j. private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
10 call at my place, where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling i.nd two year-old colls of
Wbippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstaHe
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of bis class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated "that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from s75 to 8100 for
service, as bis colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of bis -;olts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:31). Whippleton will stand at the low
price of 330 for the season. Choicest pasture at §4.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care'of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

FKED W. LOEISEK, St. Helena.

Or call at Yineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MBNLO.

TT7TLL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
VV San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms 375 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old. a beautiful bay with black points, 15J hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetryand magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger};
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Kussell
by Thornton's Rattler; four'.h dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief ison of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2:21k.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WML DWYER, San Jose.

GYMNASIUM GOODS.

Foils and Masks: Hante Rapier*: Combat Mvnrds and Helmets: Boxing Gloves; Indian dobs!
Single-sticks: Plaslroons; Footballs: Baseballs, etc-

SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

E. T. ALLEN, 416 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.

A heifer calf intended for a cow should be trnioed from
birth with this end in view, and be made gentle and tractable
by sufficient handling. It shonld be taught to lead, to stand
tied, and allow anyone to approach ami handle it at pleasure.
A calf treated in this way will make a gentle and valuable
cow, and one which will not kick over the milk pail about the
time it is rilled with rich milk. Such attention to the train-
ing of the young heifers will pay, especially if they are in-
tended for family cows.

Weeding out the poorest cows is the best way to improve
the record of any dairy in the amount of milk aud butter
produced, according to the number of cows kept.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS

Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Tiiree-ycar-old Record. 2:^85 t-t.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 1534 hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, [408), sire of Santa Ciaus, record2:!7JC;
Tucker, 2 ;ia>i, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

First dam. Abbess, by Albion,. sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he by
Halcorn.he by Virginian, a son of sir Archv.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney, be by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand.a sonof JSir Archv.

Solo, record at four years old 2:2$34, Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of <J. F. Clay, foar-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, piizes Soprano and her produce verv higtaiv. Col. Wisner,
Rvsdyk Stock Farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes ."Solo very highas a brood-
mare, and also her produce, steinway has only 47 livr ng foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, bo far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all. and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares': Terms,
§75 for the season, or S100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, lfi.'i hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled (BBS.
BY SUtTAN.

Record2;24.sireof Rnby, 2:195^, Sweetheart, 2:22 5f, Eva, 2:23K, Kismet
tIiree-ve.ir->l'l,^:2-V':. Stamboul, 2:2'i ., Alcazar. two-vear-old,2?ii

First dam, bv Thorndaie, record 2:22?-, sire of Edwin Thome, 2:16},',
Daisvdale.2:19&.

Second dam. Lister Queen, the dam of Voimer, 23. and Breeder's
record, 2:22. bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, "by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, son cf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndaie, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Doll), by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director. 2:17.
Onward, 2£SJ£.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speed a 2:30 gait. and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, bow can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him ahorse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
3100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1831, near fore and near hiDd legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Egmont, four-year-old, 2:2SJi,
sire of Abbotsford,2:19y,

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:;
Superior, four-year-old, 2:29.

First dam, bv Woodford Mambrino,
andPancoast,2:2li,', he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion! 2:19s"

Second dam. by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid. 2:U,
Rosalind, 2:21\. Thornedale.2:22>4, andthe sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddv, 2:I6X, Convoy. 2:22}$.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archv.

Fourth dam. bv Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, bv Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rvsdvk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine. 2:20.

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three-year-old
stallion,2:26, bv Kvsdyk's Hambletonian ilm.

Third dam.bv Utter Horse, son of Hnyt's Comet.

Fourth dam. Virgo, bv Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam, Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam", bv Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful youm: trotterB
out last season, 1SS5. Pat run, three-year-old stallion, recoro. J.VJJ4,
Epaulet. 2:19, Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in toe East. Terms #50,
for the season, or $75 to insure.

CRESCO.

Bay horse, two bind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1SSI, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATHMORE.

Sire of Tucker.2:19K.

First dam, by Almont. sire of Fanny Witherspoon, 2:16V.

Second dam , bv Brignoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes. 2:22' ,
Lady Tii rpin, 2:23.

T'.inl dam, bv Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, ho by Unroc, be by Imp. Diomed.

Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah , sire of Goldsmith Maid. 2; 14.

First duin.bv Mam brino Chief, sire of Lady Thome. 2:1834.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
See.

Brignoli, by Mambrino Chief , sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21*4.

First dam, "by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedge wood, 3:18.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino,

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
style. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother. Col. R.G. Stonex Bays can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catehilv, 2:18,'-;. UcMahon,
2:19 , iu'1 Durango,2:23. Cresco in his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he Is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stihV sur-
passes that of either Strathmore or Almont. Terms, 310 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st. and
ending August 1st, 1886, at tne Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills payable invariably before the animal is removed. Stares not
proving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Hambletonian can be returned
free the next season, that is, where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provide'', they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the preseDt owner,
Seth Cook, Esq.

Pasturage, Si per month. Extra care taker, of mares and colts. I
liability for accidents or escapes. Mares sent in care of M'
Noblett, fashion Stable, Oakland; 8. J. Bennett, Martin-
Smalley's Stable, Hay wards, will immediately be forwarded t

Address .Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wile),

look Farm, Dun

318

%lx& grjejeto awtt gpoviswmu.

May 15

ANTEIvOb.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, lP82;bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
second dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce's American Stud Book.
Anteros will make the season of 1 836 at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Cal.; season to end the 15th of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly Che color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is 153f hands high, and weighed on lOth
of Februarv l.u'71. pounds. He is a colt of immense power, and yet so
highly finisiiedas to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
trives'promise of trotting as last as t'is celebrated brothers, and had it
uot been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity .
Mr. Marvin drove him when a -earling a quarter of a mile m -II sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
which necessitated throwing him oui of training. He will be put in
training as soon as the season is closed,

TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last'season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term,

Good pasture -ni- per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
but no responsibility- for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description se.! Breeder and
Sportsman of Febmary 2ftn.

Address O. W. MOKRISOX, Oakland, Cal. . or

C. CARPENTER. Hill's Ferry.
N. B.— Book full for 1886.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, , bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, "2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam bv ToiMiunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
2ddam bv Pilot, jr. George Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson^ by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rose" ood hay, six years old, fifteen handsthreeincl.es
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton I lap ping the winner out in 2:13; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 31 seconds, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents four f
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPiiot.Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of £50,01)0 in ina'rch races alone; has
a record of 2:22, an l liaB thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
tweutv-oji" with records of 2 25 or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four of 2:1^ or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who imtted one of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief hn.> produced, among
many others, Lady Thorn, record of 2:I8££. Pilot. Jr.. has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, bis blood being found in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of ISSliat the stable of the undersigned
at Marvsville, at $10 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH, Agent

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

AW)ots(ortl«ill iiiiiiie the season of J886 at the Oak.
]an<l Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Manibrino; bis dam Columbia, by Young Colum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:I9t, by Woodford
son of Kosciusko, by Sir Arcby .

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodbum.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Wiodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2 :21*. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or better— Abbotsfnrd 2:I9jj, Malice 2:19J,
Marietta 2:19*, Mambrino Dudley 2:20i, Convoy 2:22.',." Magenta 2:24ft
Manfred 2:25, PancoMt 2:213 (sire of Patron, 8-year-old record 2;191)i
Rachel 2:2t>r£. Inca2;27, Lady McFafcridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29£. Geo. A. Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps", the sire of
Trinket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got 1,880 foals out of selected mares
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:80 list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hainbletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 2::hj performers is witbin a fraction of one in seven. In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five t linen greater then Hambletonian

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian. son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus, was
the sire of Pbil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:I6j, Adelaide 2:193, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram V'oodrutT 2:26, Valley Chief 2:26 Faustina 2 *28a
' hilShejidan, Jr. 2:29*.,Tom Malloy 2:30.

Terms,

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
free of charge , if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St., San

Francisco, or

WASH .TAMES, AGENT,

Oakland Race Tract, Oabiapd.Cal,

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION. SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Ohristman by Todhunter's
Mambrino; son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have recordB of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H , and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of -S200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to S40J.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

S40 for the season, or 325 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DATIB BRYSOS, Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:1$^, in fifth
heat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with ■iZ in the l!:3t> list.a
greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patehen, the best sun of Mambrino Chief , and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosu 2:18m; s«vond dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2: 111)4, by See-ley's American Star ; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively aseer-
tainerl.bui she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse- The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, lfi& hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired bv
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond dam by Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian, he by Sir Axchy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wiekliffe mare, said to he by B r-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont bv Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Alraont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1884, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested bv the fact,
that uo less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he con hi show 2 : ;iU or better.
In the absolute perfection of his fonn and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance bv too frequent usage, J should certainly
claim it for l.e Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course,- was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, andarevery
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, *75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.
- Pasturage. $f> per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will he cared for and for-
warded to the raneh,

Address

WM. CORBITT.
San Mateo, or 218 California St., San Francisco

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED HURRAH.

First dain. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Thirl dam, Bonnets o' Rlue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, by sir Arrhy. See Bruce's American stud Brok.

Thre Cheers will make die ensuing season, Irom February 18th to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terma, $40 the season.

Pasturage at $5 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there is plenty oi grass and water.

There is a fine combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. Hissire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire In England, The union ot JNew-
minster. Bay Mlddletou and Comus blood with that of Priam, the
"StOtlt Cat ton," and Sir Archy.is practically as good as can be, For the
Jimited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to. his success was
verj great; and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,
which Is eminently a characteristic oi the Hurrahs. The form ofThrefi
Cheers is nearly a model The only fault that can be found Is that he (E
a hig horse on short legs 1 n this day. when there is such ;i tendency
to "legginess" anri liglr limbs, ibis can S'' 'v.'.dv he called a fault, lie
has as much bone and tendon as In a majority ol horses of I.2u0 pounds,
and muscles in like proportion. With ., I of this power he is a horse of
the finest finish, his head being especially beautiful. He bear* a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam ol >■< wmlneter, and still greater
to her sire, I»r, Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of his day in
Kngland. There is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will get race-
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to be a producer of
trotting Bpeed. Ills daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady A manna, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile In 8; 10, « ) lefi proves that she
has the' fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is or great promise.
THOMAS JONES, Ageut.

Oakland Trotting Park.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will staud from February hth to June 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
Heisatrilie over ll> hands high, long-bodied and of immense inuscluar

fower, and taken in all is as timly shaped as any trotting-bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, ls8l.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three year,
in 2:2U<tf, at four years in 2:l'j&g. Although trottedin races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when firstissued by the Mint, and without Bpot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that so easily as to
give au assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:50,
andif anyone should think differently I will wager 91 ,'00 that he can
trot in -l:5U, or better, on a fixed day between now, January llth.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or i will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

'■'NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo. 2:ltJ)£ the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from tne most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in lft, a, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question tbe best mare of her day. •
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond,
.second dam Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third tain. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if 1 1 en
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. 4 AIRS SIMPSON.
BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

•2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5. 1B79; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BV ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Reality, by Sir Arcby.

Seventh dam. by imp. Medley.

Eiyhthdam.by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. S07, and vol. 3, p. 19.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886.
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
£150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:10^ during
the year J885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast,

PRIDE OF CREE,

1523 A. O. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton. Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Hell; grand dam, Nannie; sire The
Maister (1810); sire, Merry Tom |536); sire, Market. The Maister (18-iG),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Uoffe'st Davie i3e<i), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (53<i), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886. §20; single leap, $15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black— without a white balron him — foaled
in May. 1879, and is 10A hands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. Ii8G5, vol. 3. Imported by J. 0. Morrison,
Pontine, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is much
admired for his bieh form and beauly. He iB very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girlh , well shaped back, broad across the hips,
powerful slitle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is well broke, and (s
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 188C,$20; Single leap SIS.

All bills payable during the season. Maies kept in any manner their
owners desire, and . at reasonable rates, but no responsibility for e»-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

J, DJIIKK. President,
Santa Rosa, OaL

1888

IJue ISrecto ami jfpxrrismati.

319

San Mateo Stock Farm.

FIRST ANNUAL SALE

OF

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

GET OF

GUY WILKES,

ARTHURTON,

LE GRANDE,

AT 9:30 A. BL

SATURDAY, MAV 33, 1886.

On tbe above date, Mr. "Win. Corbitt, proprietor
of San Maleo Stock Farm, Oak Grove Station, San
Mateo Co., "will offer at public sale at bis breeding
farm luo bead of animals comprising brood-mares,
colts, geldings and fillies from six-year-olds to year-
lines. Tbe youngsters are cbiefly the get of Guy
Wilkes. Artlmrtoii. and I.e l*raude. Among
tbe brood-mares are several noted animals, a number
sired by Artburtou. and two Kentucky-bred mares,
one got by Alexander's Abdallab and one by Almont.
Catalogues, giving full pedigrees and all necessary
information, may be bad after April 26th upon appli-
cation to

W. CORBITT, 218 California street,

Or KILUP A CO.. Auctioneers.
116 Montgomery St. San Francisco*

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern California for my
health, and having brought a few of my best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure tbe val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white stud
dog, COL. STUEBS. at the nominal fee of S15. Send
for circular of instructions if soon to desire bis ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

M. I*. 'IcK(K)>,
El raj on, San IHego Co., Cal.

{Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENNEL,
Franklin, K. Y.) 15mytf

Marin County Kennels.

Dogs taken to train and boartl. For
terms, particulars etc, address

Dogs of niy breaking wnn first money
in eaeli stake of the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. ALLFXDER.
Saucaliio, Marin Co., Cal.

DON

j

f Coham's Bang.
( Price's Vusta.

Wm. Easton, - - - Auctioneer

Eastern's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces tbe following important sales, by auction

OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,

CATALOGUES of the following Thoroughbred Sales
re ready for distribution or in course of preparation:

The Rancocas "Vearlin<rs at Rancocas Farm,
Jobstown, N. J., on Monday, June 7th, by order of Mr.
Pierre Lorillard.

Also, Monday, June 7th next, at

Madison Square Garden, New

York City,

The Algeria Stud Yearlings, the property of
Hon. Vfm. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa.

The Fair view Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Reed, of Gallatin.Tenn., Wednesday, June 9th.

The Kenuesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney. Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn., Wednesday, June 9th,

The Eda;ewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

The Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Yearlings, the property of Mr. W. E. Cheat-
ham, of Nashville, Tenn.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all tbe thoroughbred yearlings bred in the
United states.

Breeders and owners and trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending particulars asearly as possi-
ble to Wm. Easton, Pres't., Madison Square Garden

I Peg -.

(. (Sall,1286E.K,C.S. B.

IN THE STUD. FEB $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

B T. Vandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co. , Ual.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rough-coatett St. Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue,
m2T,3mp South San Francisco

HOLSTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls aud calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
AIL first-class animals and registered.

IBANK II. lilKIii:.
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-OB-

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

— APPJLV TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OK-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Notice.

Hehbeht H. Bbown, M.P. I
Nugent W. Bbowk,

Geo. H, Holmes,
C. Bhuce Lowe.

BROWN "SSok & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Imerica to select and forward stock from tbe Aus-
tralian Colonies; or tbey will undertake to receive
and dispose of st"-k from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kinuly permuted to J. B. Haggin. Esc.
and Major Eathbone of San Francisco

BBOH > JtKOS. A CO!,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New Soutb vTa'lee,

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'Eravinga ordifferent breeds, prices ]

they are worth, and where to bay 1

.Aleo Cats of Dor PnrakMnp i

' — Directions forfl

!7 Goods of all kinds.

I for 15 Cents,
f S. 8th Street, Phllad'a f*J

New York-

lmy5

FOR SALE.

Colts by Nutwood.

Ashmont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK
On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tbe Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Bell Nutwood,

foaled May 12, 1682, bv Nutwood, 2:I8|, byAlesander'
Belmont, dam Miss Russell by Pilot, Jr. First dam
by Ethan Allen, Jr.; second dam by Belmont, etc.
This filly has trotted a mile this season in 2:39i, is
15. H bands; a bright bay. Price, 81*500-

Commodore Nutwood,

foaled May 28, 1882, by Nut-wood, dam by George M.
Patchen, Jr.; second dam by Belmont; is 15$ bands
high; dark bay; fine gait: will make an excellent
stock horse. Price, $3,000.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN

CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland. Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California, For prices and catalogue address

MR. AKIEJL 1ATHROP, Room 69, C. P.R- R.

ISuilcling. cor. 1th and Townsend, San Francisco.

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All titles and Counties or
tbe State.

REFERENCES.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Sister,

foaled 1880, by Nutwood, dam by George M. Patchen,
Jr.; second dam by Belmont. This mare is a full
sister to Commodore Nutwood, and has a fine-looking
colt by her side by Almoone. She trotted a trial mile
as a four-vear-old in 2:35. Price oi inare and
COlt. $800. „ ,„

For further particulars -write or call upon Mr. w.
A. Parkliurst, Eeal Estate and Insurance Agent,
Boom 2, Knox Block, San Jose, Cal. 8myt

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief. For terms, pedigrees, and other particulars,
address JOHN A. GOLDSMITH,

Box 242. Oakland, Cal,

Rancocas Stock tfarm.

ANNUAL SALE

RANCOCAS YEARLINGS,

MOKDAW JOE 3TH,

36 HEAD,

Tlie Get of Imp. Mortemer, Imp Saxon.

Imp. Hurrah. Iroquois, and the

Dake of Majrenta,

Comprising all the Rancocas foals of 1885.

Owing to the age of Mortemer and tbe death of
Hurrah, Mr. Lorillard reserves their daughters for
breeding purposes, but offers for sale their racing
qualities. Tbe fillies to be returned to biro at the
expiration of their four-year-old form, or sooner if
incapacitated for racing.

These yearlings wiil be sold at Rancocas Stock
Farm, Jobstown, N. J., Monday, June 7, 1B8G, by

MR. WIIXIAM EASTON,
lmy5 Auctioneer.

Hon. C. Green,

Sacramento.

J. P. Sargent, Esq.,

Sargents.

Hon. L. J. Rose,

Los Angeles.

Hon. J. D. Caee,

Salinas.
Hon. John Boggs

i olusa.

Hon. A, Walbath,

Nevada.

J. B. Haggin, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auction sales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million r*t
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock or every description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer ot prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with us for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

KII.IJF A CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, TJ. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A, T

Member of the Royal College of "Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22. 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and 31.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders for
horses, and Ills Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will send a package
by mail for §1.
Special attention given to tbe diseases of dogB.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.

Vfieriuary Infirmary- 3 3 i ?iatom» St

RpRidenco. QCii Howard St., Sun FT.inoiflco.

TIPS.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

Seenred by tetters Patent, July flfl, 188*.

Having thus described n.y invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D .supported by tlie side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, tbe frout having an
opening into which tbe blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, tlie screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces 1) and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bands
G and H, connecting tlie branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, and having tbe adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as an. I tor the purpose hereir
described.

■5. In a bridle, and in com' Lnation with the blinds F,
supported aid pivoted to the bridle so as to be mova-
ble about the point of support, tbe adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and tbe l ear Itand I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with tb/i blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

Tbe above are the claims allowed by tbe patent
ofQce, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, tbe general principle Will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
With all r In.- objections urged against, blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing tlie lower portion of the blind up
something of the same effect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
when young colts are tbe pupils, teaching them to
bend the anee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERRON.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
Ji-aeys ot both sexes for sale. Poetoffice address,

B&b Francisco, Cal,

TnpS.H.C.HUBB;

^ PHICEllST/"n/1 ROST" MILLS. VT.

Tips of all sizes fox Trotting, Eunning, and
tfoai? horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL PRIEDHOFER,

351 Tlilrrt St.. San Franrlnn.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. 0. S. HALEY, Sec'y.

4^Send forcircular.TSli

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pig£.

1 have now on band, and offer for sale at rc-npnunble
prices, at my stock-farm. Oak Grove, San M
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from tv
months old, bred from the b^st strain^
ptock, whiclj I import yearls from Fi
Apply to wm. tor}'

818 Oiin
Sap i

320

%\tt IBreete ami ^xrrtsmaw.

May 15

LE GRANDE, By Almont dam Jessie Pepper by Mambrino Chief.

OWNED BY WM. CORBITT, SAN MATEO STOCK FARM.

Le Grande.

This stately and superlatively handsome son of Almont
has proven to be a most promising sire, hiB get showing form,
action, style and speed equal to any of the colts bred at San
Mateo farm, not excepting the sods and daughters of Guy
Wilkes. Le Grande stands 16J- hands high, weighs 1,275
pounds, and in form, color and general ensemble is the very
perfection of horseflesh. He was bred by Dr. A. S. Talbert,
Lexington, Kentucky; sired by Almont and carries on both
sides of his house the stoutest and speediest blood. Almont
has thirty-three in the 2:30 list, his fastest being Fanny
Witherspoon 2:16^; two-mile record of 4:43, the top notch.
Eighty-seven of AlmoDt's get have beaten three minutes, and
thirty-three of his sons have sired winners of public races.
His daughters have proved equally valuable iu the harem,
and Gen. Withers' claim, made years ago, that Almont was
"the greatest sire of his age that ever lived, and one of the
greatest of his generation, "' receives fresh verification with
each succeeding season. Le Grande's dam, Jessie Pepper, is
by Mambrino Chief, one of the foundations of trotting pedi-
grees. Jessio Pepper is the dam of Alpha, 2:25.1; Iona timed
in a race 2:24A; Iola, trial, 2:27£, Starling Wilkes, trial,
2:33J. She has taken a leading place among the great
br od-mares.

A number of yearlings by Le Grande will be offered at the
San Mateo stock farm sale, next Saturday, the 22nd inst., and
Mr. Corbitt invites the inspection of all connoisseurs with the
fullest confidence that the colts will satisfy the most exacting
critic.

An owDer has asked "M. T. G." what to do for a trotter
that "whacks his frout shoes with the hind feet?" "M. T.
G.:' says: "I have known men to seriously break one of the
rommandments over a bad case, bnt I never kuew it to do
any good. Forging, as the trouble is called, was never reme-
died by toe-weights, save as they taught a horse to go a faster
(.'nit. At the old or intei mediate gait the annoying click,
dick, click will continue. A nice way to stop clicking is to
pnll off the hind shoes and use tips forward. Many trotters
learn to go along this way, too."

There is a colored preacher, who lives near Jasper, Ga.,

ho rules his horse by butting him. If the horse is fractious

stubborn, he takes the kinks out by deliberately seizing

:m by the ears and butting him squarely in the forehead until

.-_ falls on his knees. This he generally does at the second or

:hird butt, when the old parBon steps behind and drives

shead again,— Ex.

Prepotency.

The ability to hand down personal characteristics, which
marks the great trotting sire, is as yet in the breeding of trot-
ters almost the result of accident. Hanibletomau, Blue Bull,
Geo. Wilkes and other great sires, possessed wonderful pre-
potency, but neither in their time, nor since, have breeders
learned the laws of nature so fully that they can at pleasure
breed a horse like either of the above. That which trotting
horse breeders know as prepotency, and which they obtain,
as yet, in a horse largely as the result of accident, is a fixed
characteristic, descending from generation to generation, in
the thoroughbred dog, in thoroughbred cattle, and in all
high, purely bred animals and fowls. The conclusion must
be that the American trotter must be made thoroughbred.
One great difficulty now standing in the way, and likely to
hinder progress for years to come, is the value of the horse.
The breeder of dogs, hogs, sheep, and even of cattle, goes to
work to establish a desired type by ruthless weeding out of
imperfect auimals. Tbey are killed, sold or given away,
emasculated, eliminated from the expe;iment iu the shortest
and most effective way. Fifty animals are rejected, and rhe
retained which is nearest the standard desired. In this way
a type is, in the course of comparatively few generations,
established, which is made thoroughbred by iuhreeding and
attention to natural laws. Iu the case of the trotting horse,
the value of the animal stands in the way of the severe scru-
tiny and relentless rejection of faulty individuals necessary
to rapid progress. To be sure, many wealthy breeders weed
out their stock constantly, but here the great American love
of gain is in the way of advancement. Rejected animals are
not sold as such. On the contrary, all the success and all the
reputation of the breeder are cast around the auimals offered
forsale, like halos around the headsof pictured Baints. They
sell at long prices, and the very animals one breeder casts
aside are the corner stones of a great breeding farm somewhere
else. But justice does not sleep. It happens now here, now
there, that one of these rejected auimals produces oue or more
fast trotters. They were standard, under the preseut absurd
rules; they produce speed, aud straightway the breeder,
who but a few years before threw them oat in his annual
sale, flies halt across the continent, buys representatives of the
new favorites, and by introducing that blood back agaiu into
his stud sets back the whole progress of his breeding experi-
ments two or three generations. After all, the advancement
in breeding the trotter in this country is left to nature. Tbe
survival of the fittest gives the ouly advance made. For the
breeders, tossed up and down, as dow this family, and now
that are carried aloft by waves of popular favoritism, rind,
after the commotion has quieted, that they are floating noon
the placid surface, at the same level as before. Better use
than this can be made of prepotency. It cau be bo cultivated
as to be inherited from generation to generation, and caw be
made, what in nature's allotment it is iuteuded to be, the
corner stone of distinctive famity traits, the fountain head of

the thoroughbred trotter. This result will be reached when
breeders depend upon deep research, the use of their reason-
ing powers, aud common sense for guidance, mure than
upon the shifting winds of popular favor. — D union* s Spirit.

His Nose.

George Barber, they say, has a string of trotters at Mason
City, Iowa,, and somehow that is a reminder of a story John
Stiles used to tell about a man with a nose. Stiles was one
morning taking care of Old Herod, sire of M. T. Grattan's
King Herod. The old horse was rightly named, by the way,
for he had a savage delight in shedding gore. As Stiles was
at work, upon the morning mentioned, a large nose strolled
into the barn, closely followed b}' a man eating an apple.
The nose aud man came close up to Herod, and Stiles gave
them waruiug to look out, the horse was vicious. "Oh,"
said the man, "guess he won't hurt me." and he chewed
away at his apple. The horse sleepily rolled the corner of
his eye back at the man, and made no sign. So the man
stood around and chewed noisily at the apple, while Old
Herod slowly backed nearer to him. The obi horse shifted
first one foot, then another, lazily winking and blinking
meanwhile, until he had brought his head hack into fair
range of the nose, and regarded it musingly with half-closed
eyes for a few minutes. Presto! Tbe horse suddenly threw
back his ears, screamed like a panther, sprang at him, and
struck the nose fairly with his teeth, knocking the man clear
off from the stable floor. Herod claimed the first blood and
first knock down, and was also awarded the fight, as the man
failed to come to time. As described__by Stiles, there was a
rugged grandeur about the ruins of that man's nose, when he
finally struggled to his feet, calculated to inspire the soul
with awe.

Old Herod was a grim old humorist. The door of his stable
did not"come dowu to tbe sill into a foot or fourteen inches,
aud the pigs of the barnyard soon learned tbe honr when
Herod had his oats, and would crawl under the stable door
to call on him. As they rooted around iu the straw under
his nose for fallen oats, Herod would turn his head from side
to side and study them like a solemn old philosopher, and
if one of them got into position the old horse would some-
times gravely reach down and uip its tail, it might be, eleva-
ting the gable of the astonished pig into the air. To the
squealing and scampering which always followed, Herod was
calmly and superbly indifferent. But there were days when
Herod tired of bis company hefore the assemblage broke up.
Then be would bite and strike, aud, if he got a good hold,
would throw a half-grown pig across the barn floor. If he
succeeded in killing one or two pigs, it seemed to act as a
balm to his melancholy, aud for some days after he would
wear an air of cheerful resignation. He never told anyone
all he knew, but he was a great horse.— D union's Spirit.

* Wy'

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

SPRING MEETING AT LOUISVILLE.

Ben Ali Captures the Derby, the Kentuck-

ian's Pride— The Louisville Cup Won

by Lucky B — Volante Wins a

Good Race-Notes and

Incidents.

Below is the Call's telegraphic account of the race for the
12th renewal of the Kentucky Derby, that was decided on
Friday, May 14th:

Louisville (Ky.), May 14th. — Friday, the 14th day of May,
1SS6, will go down in the turf annals of Kentucky as a red-
letter day for the west, as well as the day upon which the
greatest of all the Derbys was run. The card called for four
races — two stakes and two purses. Two of the four went to
Corrigan, and the big event went over the mountains to the
Paci6c Slope, being taken by Haggin's Ben Ali in the best
race ever run at Churchill Downs— a mile and a half, with 1 IS
pounds up, in 2 :36a. For weeks nothing has been talked of
in Louisville— or, for that matter in Kentucky — but the
Derby. It was the one theme of general interest, and there
was little risk in prophesying that not only the free tield but
the grand stand would be crowded, and the prophecy was
verified. That it would be a great race was equally easy of
forecasting, for not in years has such an aggregation of thor-
oughbred talent promised to face the starter. From the list
of starters given out last night two were drawn this morniug,
therefore only ten came to the post. There had been talk
that neither Ban Fox (Haggin's entry) nor Silver Cloud, of
the rival stable of Baldwin, were quite up to form. Whether
or not this was true both horses were declared out just before
the start. The ten left to go were as follows, together with
their riders and their pool standing: Ben Ali (Duffy) §500;
Free Knight (Fitzpatrick) S350; Blue Wing (Garrison) $150;
Jim Gray (Withers) $65; Lijero (Murphy) §40; Masterpiece
(West), Harrodsburg (Riley), Sir Joseph (Conkling) Grim-
aldi (Lewis). Lafitte (Stoval), in the field, $70.

Corrigan's Jennie Treacy had captured the Ladies' Stake,
a five-eighths dash, in the sensational time of 1:0U, in a
beautiful race. His two, Modesty and Hattie Carlisle, had
run one, two, easily, in the mile dash, and as each winner
had carried the bulk of the money, the crowd was in a good
humor for the feature of the day's racing. There was an
under-current of intense excitement, too, and well there
should have been, for the money placed on this event was
counted by thousands. The start was made in the chute,
which detracted from the beauty of the run, as it must also
from the remarkableness of the time made. As the horses
galloped slowly by the stand on their way to the post, they
received an ovation from the crowd. They came so nearly
together that there was little opportunity to give individual
homage. Away up the chute the line could be seen indis-
tinctly as it formed across the track; then it moved forward
like a file of cavalry, and as the flag waved in the air and fell
forward, the vast crowd in the grand stand rose as one man,
Bhouting with one voice, "They are off."

As they were running so directly toward the stand, and so
closely bunched, it was not easy to determine who held the ad-
vantage, but Masterpiece seemed a little in the lead. Anyhow,
he at once took charge of the running, and set in at a lively
pace. Laying close behind him were Lafitte and Harrods-
burg, and Blue Wing lapped by Sir Joseph. Harrodsburg
and Ben Ali were a half-length behind Masterpiece at the
quarter. Down the straight the big son of Blue Mantle led
the compact bunch at a clipping gait. At the staud Harrods-
burg had again closed up second, Jim Gray third, Ben Ali
fourth, a little in advance of Blue Wing and Free Knight; the
others lapped like sardines in a box. They were all running
Strongly against the bit, and a prettier bunch never passed
the stand in prettier shape. Sam Brown's colt pulled them
out a little as they went around the turn to the first quart er-
pole, when he had opened daylight to *he extent of a fall
length. This lead he maintained to the half, when the
I others, having closed up, were running as if they were tied
together.

As the half-mile post was passed and the first mile of the
race was finished, the business began in earnest. The daylight
suddenly died out between West's mount and the compact
bunch behind him, the favorite and his next of importance
Oiade play for the benefit of their backers, and stride by stride
poshed their noses toward the front. Now the pace, which had
from the start been remarkably stiff, became hot, and as the
torn into the beautiful home stretch neared there was a slight
Wavering among the shorter ones, which up to this time had

clung on so well. Masterpiece, in making the running so
warm, had signed his own death-warrant, and having
exhausted his wind quickly died back to the rear; Sir Joseph
went with him, and so did Harrodsburg and Grimaldi. Still
there was no daylight in the bunch; as they swung round the
last turn, whips had been drawn on them, and though it was
hopeless, they responded. Down the straight they came like
a squadron of dragoons which were in full play, and the gay
colors formed a kaleidoscope, as they flashed in and out in
the sunlight.

Here the picked ones were in the front van, but were all on
such even terms that no one could say which had it. When next
the fence Fitzpatrick came away on Free Knight, and the cry
started up for the great son of Tenbroeck; but it was quickly
smothered, for tne hope of the Haggin stable came out of the
bunch and joined him and another cry arose, this time more
pronounced but hardly more long-lived than the first, for
away out in the middle of the track, like a brilliant bird from
among a flock of dark ones, the cherry jacket, set off by its
bright canary hoops and surmounted by a canary cap, came
the son of Billet, the almost forgotten Blue Wing. He was
after the leaders, and though he had but the sixteenth of a
mile to catch them in, the pace he was making was ominous
for them. The race so nearly over seemed suddenly to have
changed, and the vast crowd grew silent from sheer ex-
citement; but suddenly Garrison wavered, and though but
slight, it was enough, and the great brown son of Virgil bore
the colors of California safely under the string, with the Mel-
bourne candidate lapped to his neck and the fast son of Ten-
broeck at the latter's saddle-skirts.

The twelfth Kentucky Derby, and the grandest ever run.
was finished, and for the first time the prize was won out of
the southern circuit. Notwithstanding the sensational time
made, all the bunch finished well up, Lijero being fourth,
Jim Gray fifth, Lafitte sixth, Grimaldi seventh, Harrodsburg
eighth, Sir Joseph ninth, and Masterpiece, who had made the
running, last. Haggin, with Free Knight out, and Free
Knight, with Haggin out, was not a bad tip, though the mag-
nificent rally of the Melbourne-stable candidate broke in on
itaud was dangerously near to spoiling. The race is not only
the fastest Derby ever run, bat it is the first Derby under the
new rule giving each of the horses US pounds, as heretofore
they have carried only 110 each. The fact that it was ran
out of the chute hurts the record, but it does not destroy the
potentness of the fact that the three placed horses have just
claim to be called first-class, and those who followed them in
so closely are not to be overlooked in any company.

[The winner, Ben Ali, is a brown colt, star, near hind eas-
tern white, foaled April 22, 1S83. He was bred by Mr" D.
Swigert, Elmendorf, Kentucky, and was purchased at the
sale of the Elmendorf yearlings in 18S4, for $2,500. He is by
Virgil, he by Vandal (son of imp. Glencoe, and Alaric's dam
by imp. Tranby), out of Hymenia by imp. Yorkshire. His
first dam was Ulricca by Lexington; second dam imp. Emilia
(dam of imp. Australian) by Young Emilius; third dam Per-
sian by Whisker; fourth dam Variety by Salem or Sooth-
sayer; fifth dam Sprite by Bobtail; sixth dam Catherine
(sister to Colibre) by Woodpecker (son of Herod), etc., etc.]
Below are the summaries of the races:

LornsvxLLK, May 14, i^SC— Louisville Ladies' Stakes, for two-year-old
fillies; 35" each, $25 forfeit, $10 declaration, $500 added; ?100 to second;
$50 to third. Five furlongs. Gl nominations.
E. Corrigan's br f Jennie T. bv Falsetto, dam Qneen Victoria, 107 lbs.

Fuller l

T. H. Stevens' bf Wary by Warwick, dam Mary Anderson, 107 lbs.

Stoval 2

Railey & Viley's ch f liannail by King Ban. dam Miss Nailer, 107 lbs.

Conkling 3

Nellie B. 107, West; P,l.-ssed 107, Withers: Plaything 107, Kelly; Cora
L. 107. Stepp; Lilith 107, J. Crittenden; Varlan 107_ Ellis; Midair 107,
Henderson; Violette 107, R. Harris; Valuable 10<, Tankersley, un-
placed.

Time,i:01K>
Won easily by a length; close third. Jennie T. was the choice.

Second Race.— Club Purse $100; $75 tosecond horse. One mile and a
quarter.
E. Corrigan's ch m Modesty, 5. bv War Dance, dam Ballet, 11, lbs.

Fitzpatrick l

E. Corrigan's b f Hattie Carlisle, 3. by Longfellow, dam Verturas,

•J7 Ids Fuller J

J. Carter's b li Arttino. c, bv Aramis, dam Sprightlv. 1.2 lbs. ...Withers 3
Susie Forbes Ml, J. JoIilsoo: and Reel cirl 97, O'Brien, unplaced.

Time,2:llX.
Won easily by half alength; three lengths between second and third.
The winner was the favorite.

Thiiuj Rack.— The Kentucky Derby, for three-yea^-olds; 3100

entrance, $r,ii forfeit, £10 der-larali.m May l. 15-"-, >-'> declaration May 1,
— I added; $300 to second; $IW to third. Oue mile and a half.

i07 nominations.

J. It. naggin'sbrc Ben Ali by "Virgil, dam L'lricca, liaibs Duffy l

W. S, Barnes & Co. 'a be Blue Wing by Billet, dam Mundane, 118 lbs.

". Uarrison 2

P. Corrigan's b c Free Knight bv Tenbroeck, dam Belle Knight, 116

ll.s .Fitzua trick 8

Masterph IK West: Lijero 118, Mnrnhy; Jim Gray 118, Withers; 6tt

Joseph li-. Conkling: Grimaldi lis, !, Lewis; Lafitte 118, 6toval; and
Harrodsburg ll1-. .1, Riley, unplaced.

Tiroe,2;3ti>£. Fastest Derby on record.
Won by a short length, Ben Ali was the favorite.

Fourth Race.— Purse $300 ; $100 to second. Maiden adowances. Mile
heats .
R.A.Johnson's be Adrian, 3, by Little Ruffin, dam Lurline,

101 lbs W.Jones 12 1

E. Corrigan's ch c Irish Pat, 4, by Pat Malloy.dam Ethel, 113

lbs Fitzpatrick

E. Wiley's b c Big Three, 3, by Glenelg, dam Ems, 92 lbs.

„ J.Johnson

L. Cuxran's b c Falls City, 3, by King Alionso, dam Grecian

Bend, 97 lbs McCarty

W. L, Cassidy's be Kershaw, o, by Glengarry , dam Kathleen,

97 lbs O'Brien

Time, 1 -Ai%. 1 :\i%, 1 :47 .
First and second heats won by a length, and third heat won by four
lengths. Irish Pat was the favorite and Adrian second choice.

2 12

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Second Day.

The attendance to witness the races on the second day of
the spring meeting of the Louisville Jockey Clnb was very
large, although it did not compare with the crowd present on
Derby day. There were thousands of people on the grounds*
however, and they took a very great interest in the day'8
sport. There were five races on the programme; the con-
tests in all were good, and thousands of dollars changed
hands. The first race was the Alexander Stakes.

LonsviLLK, May 15, 1836. — Alexander Stakes, for two-year-old colts;
s?o each, 525 forfeit, §10 declaration, 1*00 added; 3100 to second, $50 to
third. Fifty-two nominations. Five furlongs.
Melbourne Stable's br c Duke of Bourbon by Duke of Magenta, dam

Edith, HO lbs 1

P. Mack's blk c Poteen by Powhatan, dam Miss Carter, 110 lbs.. 2

Owner's Stuvvesant, 110 lbs 3

Carey no, Asfaltus, 110, Rebellion no, Steve Jerome 110, Clarion
110, unplaced.

Time, 1 -am
Won by a length and a half, three lengths between second and third.
Poteen was the favorite over the field.

Second Race— Selling purse, $400; SlOO to second. Fixed valuation
§2,000. One mile and three furloDgs.

C. B. Long's b gLeman, a, by Lelaps. dam Talaria, 117 lbs Kiley 1

L. Curran's ch g King George, 4, by Baden Baden, dam Atalanta

„ McCarthy 3

M. Young's b h Bootblack, 4, by Xing Alfonso, dam Beautitude

_ _ Stoval 3

Time, 2:28 }£.
Leman was the favorite, and won by a short head.

Third Race.— Dixiana Handicap, for three-year-olds and upwards;
$50 each, $2,5 forfeit, 310 forfeit, 37i.ni added; 3150 to second; «50 to third.
Winning penalties. Fifty nominatinus. One mile and a quarter.
E. J. Baldwin's b h Lncky B., 0, by Rutherford, dam Maggie Emerson,

110 I

1

F. B. Harper's b f Test, 4, by Tenbroeck, dam Annie Shelby, 105 lbs...

B. G. Thomas' chm Hidight, 5,bv King Ban, dam Hira, no lbs 8

Matinee 110, W. R. Woodard 112, Punka 105. Philip S. 10$, Kaloolah97,

Editor 1!2, and Colonel Clark 105, unplaced.
Tirae,2;ll><.

The Race — The third race, the Dixiana handicap, one mile
and a quarter, was the event of the day. Matinee, W. K.
Woodard, Punka, Test, Philip S., Kaloolah, Editor, Lucky
B., Hiflight and Colonel Clark came to the post, the Cali-
formans backing Lucky B., while the Kentuckians were
divided on Test, Punka and Matinee; towards the last Test
selling as favorite. Matinee led away when the flag fell, with
Hiflight second, Test third, and Lucky B., Editor and
Philip S. in the bunch, and all closed up as they flew past the
stand". Philip S. came to the front on the stretch, leading
past the judges' stand, with Editor second and Woodard third,
who, on going round the turn, forced the pace on Editor,
who led only by half a length at the quarter-post, with the
others close up. It was a beautiful race, the horses straining
every point, and the colors of the jockeys being so close to-
gether as to form a mass of jumbled coloring difficult to sep-
arate. But as they raced around the back stretch, the blue
and white of Editor's jockey was seen in the lead, with the
oranqe and black of Woodard and the cherry jacket of Mati-
nee pressing him hard.

As they came like meteors around the head of the stretch,
the gallant Editor wus seen to falter and he gave up the fight,
Philip S. again taking the lead and showing the way, with
Matinee second and Editor third, the others lapping. It was
anyone's race yet. They were only a quarter of a mile from
the wire, and every jockey was drawing hard, when Lucky B.
glided swiftly to the front, followed by Test and Hiflight.
The three made a desperate struggle foi the finish, running
head to head to within three lengths, where Murphy drove
hard, and Lucky B., springing from under, passed his com-
petitors and won by a length, Test second, a half-length
ahead of Hiflight, third, Matinee fourth, Editor fifth,
Philip S. sixth, Punka seventh, Colonel Clark eighth, Kaloolah
ninth, W. K. Woodard tenth. Time, 2:11$. The betting
was: Test, §50; Lucky B., $50; Matiuee, S40; Punka, $42,
and the field $70. The mutuals paid $45.90.

Fiii'rth Rack.— Purse M00; $100 ;o second. For three-year-i
upwards. Three-year-olds to carry 100 lbs.; four-year-olds and up v.-.
llGlbs.; sex allowances. Blx furlongs.

E. Corrigan's b m Pearl JeuniDgR.a. by Lelaps, dam Mary Howard..
R. C Pate's b h Conkling, .by Ryder All, dam Lilac

C. O'Neal's b f Ma v.i r: , ■'■, hy Thunderstorm, dam scissors

Eloise, Fronie Louise, Porter Asbe, Stornier, Dempeey and

unplaced.

Tinie,l;13\,
Won easily by a short length

322

^foe §r;ejefe awd ^portsmaw.

May 22

Fikth RACE.-Purae $100; $100 to second. Hon. winning allowances.

A??>l?gaete Bros/Ve Kmlurer. 3. by Enquirer dam Analyne 1

p i.Mijeth's chc Kxpcrt, J, by Enquirer, dam Lady Lindora -

T Carter's bo I'.ibius, ;;. i>v Kiuinirer, -t.iin Bonule Lawn... 6

Tohii i A Cheatfellow. Waukesha. Clay Pate, Hazards, Lepauto.Lady
Wayward, Myrtle and Emma Mauley, unplaced.
J Time, l:o8.

The Race.— For the fifth race, a dash of a mile and an
eighth W. B. Woodard, Alabama aud Kaloolah were scratched,
and Hazaras, Emma Manley, Eudurer, Myrtle, Clay Pate,
John A. Fabins, Expert. Lepunto, Waukesha and Cheatfel-
low started. Waukesha led from the start. Endurer was
second with Hazaras third, at the stand, but they fell back
in the bunch as they rounded the turn, and as they dashed
up the back stretch Eudurer began bis race, challenging and
passing Waukesha, as he went swinging round the lower
turn, aud leading into the stretch there was a length to spare.
Now' Expert was called on aud beganj a driving race for the
lead, but, after passing the entire bunch, failed to overtake
Endurer, who led under the wire by a length, with Expert
second, Fabius thiid. Time, 1 :58- The betting was John A.,
§110; Hazaras, $43; Endurer, $25; Lady Wayward, $25;
Waukesha, $22; the field, $35.

Tlie Third Day,

Looisville, May 17th.— There was a large attendance at
the races to-day, at Churchill Downs. The most interest was
centered in the Kentucky Oaks and the Free Handicap sweep-
stakes. The former is over the Derby course, and though it
brought to the post a fine field of hllies, there was not that
interest in it that attached to the Derby, uor was it such a
run. It was the third race ou the programme, and the hand-
icap was the fifth aud last event on the day's card.

Louisville, May 17, 1S86.— Purse, -*30f>, 330 to second; for maiden
two-year-olds. Those who have Btarterland not run second in a stake of
the value of ?7:>u ullowed5 pounds. Five furlongs.

P B Harper's chc Brue-a-Ban bv King Bun, dam Little Fannie 1

ft. Lite's lire Jacobi » by J ils Johnson, dam Agnes 2

Suffolk Stable's clic Duiiuvbrouk bv Tenbroeck, dam Sue Dougherty. 3
Time, 1:03&

Won by half a length.

Second Race.— Selling purse, 3400; S10J to second. Fixed valuation,
S-J.OOJ. One mile.
K.C. Pate's eh g Revoke, a, by Harry O'FaUon, dam Sallie Doswell... 1

( ; Withers' b g Ascender, a, by Buckden, dam Ascension 1

P A. Brady's ch g Chance, 5, by War Dance, dam Perhaps 3

Time, 1:44.

Won by ahead.

Third Race.— Kentucky Oaks, for three-year-old Allies; $iC0
entrance, ?5j forfeit, $10 declaration May 1,1865; $'20 declaration May
1, ISSI; Sl.OWl added; $;!00 to second; §100 to third. 101 nominations. One
mile .md a hilf.
W, S. Barnes .t Co.'s b f Pure Rye by Billet, dam Mary Clark, 113 lbs.

Garrison 1

W. L. Cassidy's ch f Red Girl by Duke of Magenta, dam Malvina,

113 lbs Withers 2

Wooding & Pury ear's b f Ada D. by Enquirer, tiain Mariposa, IIM lbs.

Mo'iiie "-\L<-'0:inv'f! i«;ist m, Murpii'v; Hut tie. Carlisle 113. Fitzpatrick;
Mary Pavne 113, Puller; and M*ry Ann 113, Lewis, unplaced.
Time. 2:41.

The Race. — The starters, with their pool sLaudiug, were as
follows: Pure Rye, $150; .Mollis McCarty's Last, $75; Ada D.,
$50; Hattie Carlisle, S50; Mary fay ue, Red Girl and Mary Ann,
in the field, $100. Mary Auu was first off, with the favorite
right behind her, Red Girl third, aud McCarty's Last fourth.
The favorite was at once pulled, and wheu they came out of
the chute Mary Payne was in the second position, behind
Mary Ann, Ada D. third, Red Girl back to fourth position,
and Pure Rye last, all well up. They went by the stand in a
close bunch with a rush, the order still unchanged, except
that the two Marys had changed positions. At the first quar-
ter-post M'iry Payne led four leugths and was cutting out iu
winning, while her stable companions laid back and wnited.
As they went by the half-mile post and turned toward the
three-quarter, Pare Rye was seut along by Garrison, aud
from the rear position quickly worked her way to the third
place, the two Marys still leading, McCarty's Last having
taken fourth place, Coming down the stretch Red Girl made
her run, dashing down the stretch with a bold dart for home.
The favorite clung to her, however, McCarty's Last and Ada
D. joining in the hunt. The Marys were out of it, and Hattie
Carlisle was found wanting wheu Fitzpatrick called on her.
Down the straight Pure Rye came away easy, a winner. Red
Girl, Ada D. aud McCarty's Last fighting for the position
behind her, and finishing iu the order named. The time,
2:41, was slow in comparison with the Derby, and considering
the fact that tl_e weights were five pounds less.

FOURTH Race.— Purse. $100; ?10u to second. Penalties and allow-
ances. One mile aud a qu irter.

T.J. Nichols' be Wanderoo, 3, by Wanderer, dam Kiss-M*"-Quick l

F. G Zeibeg's ch c Col. Clark, 4, bv imp. Glengarry, dam Kate Fisher, i

li. Tucker's eb c HareEoot, 4, by Harold, dam Letty :{

Jim Grav finished first,, but was disqualified for k foul.

Time, 2:11^..
Fiftit R \cs.— Free handicap sweepstakes; $25 each; $100 added; SI0O
toseco id. One mile and half a furlong.
E.J. Bildwin's b c Volante, 4, by Griustearl, dam Sister Anne, 116 lba.

Murphy 1

R.C. rate'* ^r i< Editor, 1, by Enquirer, dam Alice Murphy. 113 lbs.

liichardsou 2

Johnson A Thomas' be fSpaulding ,-t,by billet, dam Kppie L„ 115 lbs.

Pbii'LVe "hi, 'kVliv; Lilian H);i. Covington; Eloise' <):>"' Fuller; Ladv of
the Lake 100, Fidel; and Falconer 1"7, J. Johnson, unplaced.
Time, 1:50.

The Race. — The nest important event on the card was the
mile aud a sixteenth handicap. This brought eight starters.
Volante, with 116 pounds, was the favorite over the field at
S250 to $150. The field was as follows: Phil. Lee, 102 pounds;
Ligau, 100 pounds; Eloise, 90ponuds; Editor, 113 pounds;
Spalding, 115 pounds; Lady of the Lake, 100 pounds, and
Falconer, 107 puuuds. Editor took the lead at the tap of the
drum, and in spite of Richardson's heavy pull on him made
the running for a mile, and made it pretty warm.

The others came along after him ina fairly compact bunch,
about three lengths behind, until he neared the swing into
the home stretch, when they were given the whip, and the
rim for the string began. There was a gallaut effort of the
jockeys, but except in the case of Volante and Spalding, it
was no use; the others were out of it. These two responded
and quickly closed the gap between themselves and the
leader. Volante, with his superb stride, went by E.litor with
ease, leaving him to fight the battle for second honors out
with Spalding, which, after a brief tussel, he yielded.

Fourth Day.

Tbere was another large attendance at the Churchill Downs
on Tuesday afternoon, and fine sport was had. The track
was safe, though not fast, aud the weather was bright and
cool. The Californians were well represented, four of the
Pacific Coast representatives donning silk, aud they secured
first, second, third and unplaced honors.

Lni-isvii.i.r., May 18, 18Sfi.— Puroe, §300; §100 to second. For maiden
two-year-oldB. Those who have started and run unplaced allowed five
pounds. Half* mile.

.i . ,v .1. Swlgert's b c Prodigal by Spendthrift, dam Messmate 1

ft. Lisle 's ore Jacobin by Jlla Johnson, darn Agnes 2

K. j Baldwin's clip Laredo byGrinstead, dam Hormoaa 3

Heveral others ran. Time, :io

-mum- B uk.— Purse? 10 1; SU'Rto second. For threc-vear-olds. Win-
ners in lhso unit counting handicap and Belling races when carrying
less than wi-igiit for age) of S2,OOU o carry 6 pounds; twice, 7 pounds;
thrice, 10 pounds extra; of not more tlian 91.011) ajJowed 6 pounds; or of
nut more than $m, 10 pounds. Horses not having won in 1880 allowed
1- pounds; anil if m ildenB.20 pounds. Nine furlongs.

Anpleuate Bro-t.'ch c Endurer by Enquirer. dam Amlvne 1

R. J. Lucas' ch c Port' r Ashe bv Joe Hooker, dam Abble W 2

J. AJ. Swlgert's br l' Katriuu by Virgil, dam Katie rearce 8

Baldwin's Lljero and others unplaced.
Time, 1:67.

Third Race. -Louisville Cup, Bweepstakes for all ages; 8100 en-
trance; S50 forfeit, $M declaration, 81.U0O added; ?200 to second; 8100 to
third Three-year-olds to carrv W) pounds; four-year-olds, 108 pounds;
flve-vear-olds and upwards, 1H pounds, sex allowances, lwo miles
and "a quarter. 14 nominations. Value to the winner ?l,'-jO.
E J Baldwin's bhLuckv B.,G.by Kutherford, dam Maggie Emerson,

m h'B Murphy 1

J s CamnbelT's ch'f Punka, 4. by Ventilator, dam Nina. 103 lbs.

r Covington 2

E CoVrVgan;s"cTrc'lrisirpat,'4;''by Pat Malloy, dam Ethel, lOBlbs.

0 Fitzpatrick 3

Time,4:08&,

The Eace. — There was much disappointment at the email
field in this heretofore big e\ent, and that there was not
something in it to give Lucky B. a race. Clay Pate was
drawn and Corrigau decided before the race to start his horse,
Irish Pat. This made the field still but three, Lucky B.,
Punka and Irish Pat, the former selling two to one over the
field, it being considered a walk-over for the son of Ruther-
ford, and so it almost proved. Punka made a very pretty
run, but was hardly up to form for runniDg at any speed the
cup distance. The start was easy, and as there was no
necessity for it, the running was not fast. Murphy sent
Lucky B. along at a good, easy stride from the start, and for the
two miles tlie three ran like a trio haltered together, Punka
lapped by Irish Pat and followiug the leader closely. As
they neared the turn for the run home, Punka showed some
inclination to finish winner; but this was not according to
the California's way of thinking, and though tlie chestnut
daughter of Ventilator made a game effort, Baldwin's name-
sake came along a handy winner by two lengths, in the not
fast time of 4:U8|; Irish Pat was a bad third.

Winners of the Louisville «.'e?.
Year. Winner. Sire. Subs. Str. Time.

1875 Balhinkecl,4 Asteroid 22 8 4:01^

1S70 Tenbroeck. 1 Phreton 10 2 4:04£

1877 Whisper.a Planet 24 8 3:o9>i

1878 Mahlstick,4 Lever 15 4 4:0-K

1870 Fortuna,4 Enquirer 20 9 4:01 JS

1860 Volturno.4 Billet 21 6 4:20*

1861 Bancroft, 4 B. Scotland 1R p 4:04

1882 Hindoo. 4 Virgil 26 4 d:S/g

1893 Lida stanhope, 5 Waverly . lfc 3 4.00}*

1884 Barnum.5 B. Scotland tfl 8 4.0-

1885 Lucky B.,5 Kiitherford 15 4 4:00

1886 LuckvB..6 Rutherford 14 3 4:08^

In 1875 and 187« tbc cup was a weight-forage race, Bal'ankeel and Ten-
broeck each carrying 104 lbs.; in 1S77 it was made a handicap, when
Whisper carried 107 lbs. .and Mahlstick 10S lbs.; in 1870 it was again
made a weieht-for-age race, Fortuna carrying 107 lbs.; Volturuo 110 lbs.;
Bancroft 107 lbs.; Hindoo 117 lbs., and Linda Stanhope 116 lbs.; in 1833
the conditions were changed as above, ajdBaimim carried 111 lbs. and
Lucky B. Ill lbs. in each of his races.

Fourth it ace.— Handicap purse, S100; $100 to second. One mile and a

§"1^ Harper's b f Test, 4, by Tenbroeck. dam Annie Shelby 1

R C Pate's b h Conkling, n. bv Hyder Ah, nam Lilac 2

L Cnrrau'sb a Sovereign Pat. fi. bv Pat Malloy.dam Nora i

Time, 2:10.

Test was the favorite.

Fifth Race.— Purse $100; ?I00 to second. For three-year-olds and
upwards. Selling allowances. Fixed valuation, $2,000. One mile aud

half a furlong. , , _ . , . ,

B G Thomas' ch f Mav Ladv. 3, bv Edenheim or Reform, dam Adonia 1

W. Mulkev's be Jim Nave, 4, by Lucifer, dam Ginger Pop 2

J Cartor's'bc Fabiua, 3, bv Enquirer, dam Bonnie Lawn 3

Time. 1:50>£.

Fifth Day,

The attendance at the spring meeting of the Jockey Club
continues to be large. The weather to-day was pleasant, and
the track was very fast. The Californians did not have any
starters to-day, although Mr. E. J. Lucas, of St. Louis,
started his California purchase, Philip S. in the last event,
and with success. This is Philip S.'s first bracket for his new
owner, who has had him almost a year. The horse has great
speed, but is sulky. Now that he has improved so as to win
a race, perhaps he will be heard of more favorably from now
on. Below are the doings of the day:

Louisville, May 19, 1836.— Tennessee Stakes, for two-year-oldB. §50
entrance. $25 forfeit, S10 declaration, $500 added; $100 to second; $S0 to
third. 31 nominations. Three-quarters of a mile.

P Mack's blk c Poteen bv Powhattan, dam Miss Carter, 110 lbs 1

E Corrigan's b f Hindu, formerly Plaything by Hindoo, dam Nannie

McDowell, 107 lbs ■ -- 2

F. B. Harper's ch c Brac-a-Ban by King Ban, dam Little h aunie, 107

lbs 3

W L Cassidv i Co.'s ch f Blessed bv Onondaga, dam Bliss, 107 lbs 0

Time. 1:16^.
SECON-n Race.— Purse ?SOO; $100 to second. Winners this year of a
race of the value of $500 to carry 3 pounds extra; of $1,000, 5 pounds
extra. Maidens allowed, if three years old, 10 pounds; if four, 14 pounds;
if five or upward, 2a pounds. Mile heats.
C. O'Neal's b f Malva R., 3, by Thuurierstorm, dam Scissors, 90

R. A. Johnsons b c Adrian, 3, by Little Uuffln, dam Lurline, 97

lbs 0 2 dr

W '~* Wood's ch c Lord Dunbar, 4, by Thunderstorm, dam Miss

.ickey. 93 lbs dis

Time, 1 .-49, 1:48)1. 0:00.

.hihd Race.— Purse, $100; $100 to second. The winner to be Bold at

auction for $2,000. One pound a'lowed for each $100 less than that

price, down to $1,000; then two pounds allowed for each £100 less, down

to $500. Nine furlongs.

P. A. Brady's ch g Chance, 5, bv War Dance, dam Perhaps, 112 lbs 1

W. B. Cheatham's ch f Eloise, 3, by Fnquirei, dam Buttercup. H2 lbs... 2

P. Corrigan's gr c Bluestone,3. bv Glen Athol. dam Geneva. 89 lbs 3

Bettie Wilson 87, King George 101, Cuban Queen 97, and Topsy 112,
also ran.

Time, 1 :57.
Fourth Race.— Handicap purse, $400; $100 to second. One mile and
a quarter.
K. J. Lucas' bh Philip S., 5, by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson, 105 lbs. .. 1

S L Grove's b f Myrtle, 4 by ChiUicothe, dam Modesty, 90 lbs 2

R. Tucker's ch c Hartfoot,4,by Harold, dam Letty, 110 lbs 3

Ligan 95, aud Mary Ann 92, also ran.

Time, 2:11.

The fourth and last event resulted in something of a sur-
prise. It was a mile-and-a-<iuarter handicap, with Harefoot,
May Ann, Philip S., Ligau and Myrtle as starters. The
pooling was: Harefoot $50, May Ann $50, Philip S. ©35,
Ligau $20 aud Myrtle $5. After an evenly run race Philip
!$. came away on the finish, closely followed by Myrtle, and
in a spirited spurt bested Harefoot at the string, with the
others beaten off. Mike Kelly, the California jockey, rode

the winuer.

♦

Betting on the English Derby.

Below will be found the latest odds offered on the candi-
dates for the "blue ribbon" to be decided at Epsom, England,
on Wednesday next:

Taken. Offered.

Ormonde Even

The Bard 5 to 1 5 to 1

Minting IO11 to 12

Saraband HO to 12

Miss Jura my 25 to 1

Helter Skelter 33 to 1

Button Park 33 to 1

Dubloon .. , ... 50 to 1 50 to 1

Gay Hermit TO to 1

Arcadian CG to J 60 to l

St. Mirin 60 to 1

Murdoch 66 to 1

Taken. Offered.

Lovelace 66 to 1

Loved One 66 to 1

Martinet C6 to 1

Augbrira 66 to 1

Groy Friars 100 to 1 100 to 1

Suowdoun lOOlollUOto 1

Fullerton 10U to 1 11)0 to 1

Braw Lass 100 to 1

Caudlemas loo to I

Godolphln 100 to 1

Oberon 100 tn 1

Whiielriar lv,0 to 1

Trotting- Match.

Marion Bigg.1*, Jr., and W. S. Harkey have matched their
respective trotters— Lady G. and Senator Bones — for a three-
iu-tive match, mile heats, at Murysville, Tuesday, June 1st,
for $150 a side. Each gentleman has deposited $50 forfeit.
We know nothing of Lady G. except that she is a very pretty
trotter, stoudy us a clock. Harkey 's colt Bones is of Briga-
dier Block. — Gridhy Herald.

Maud S. is being jogged daily by Murphy.

Echoes of the Week.

The summer race meeting of the Bay District Association
closed on Saturday last, and turf matters on this Coast, as
far as public performances are considered, will now lag until
the opening of the fall circuit about the 1st of August. The
meeting just terminated cannot be said to have been a very
great success from any standpoint. The attendance on all of
the days was slim, small fields of starters were generally the
rule, and the favorites won almost every race. The time
made was not up to the average, and as fast time usually
means fine horses, the public secured a line on the class of
animals competing in the races by the time test. About the
only persons that attended the meeting were those intent
upon backing their opinions, and they did not have a very
good chance. The best horses that showed during the meet-
ing were, Kelly & Lynch's Jon Jou and Moonlight,
Murry's Voltiguer, Lowden's Leap Year, Simpson's Eathboue,
Todhunter's Monte Cristo, and Depoister's Jim Duffy. Jou
Jou and Moonlight were not defeated, the former winning
three and the latter two races.

Most of the horse-" that raced at the meeting have returned
to their headquarters, and will now receive their preparations
for the coming fall campaign. Two of the stables have left
the State, aud while they have not shown form enough to
cope with the easterners, they ran some good races at the
various meetingshere this spring. The 6tablesthat emigrated
were the Murry and Kelly & Lynch divisions. In the string
of W. M. Murry are Leap Year, Billy Ayres, Voltiguer and
Del Norte. The members will race in Oregon, and it is possi-
ble they will return for the fall season in this State. Messrs.
Kelly & Lynch have taken Jou Jou and Moonlight to Denver,
where they will race through the Utah and Colorado circuit,
that commences at Deuver to-day. It was the intention to
have taken Arthur H., but he is sick and could not be pre-
pared. These horses will return to Sacramento at the expira-
tion of the Salt Lake meeting on June 15th. The horses of
Messrs. Kelly & Lynch left this city on the overland train
last Sunday, and at Sacramento were joined by Messrs. Gar-
laud & Goldsmith's crack racer Beaconsfield, who journey
direct to New York. Accompanying the three above men-
tioned was the bay trotting stallion W. S. Ljle by Boach's
American Star. He was taken ou in this city, and was sent
in charge of Mr. A. F. Jones, who was assistant starter at the
late Blood Horse spring meeting. Now that Beaconsfield is
on his way towards the rising sun, it is more than probable
that the eastern book-m ikers will shorten his odds in the
Suburban, which race will be run on Thursday, June lOtb,
at the Coney Island Jockey Club*s spring meeting. The
Suburban is a dush of one and a quarter miles, handicap for
all ages.

The winning of one or more of our California-bred or
owned horses in the east has ceased to be a novelty, and it is
now becoming of such common occurrence that when they
are defeated it creates almost as much comment as it does to
win. The opening of the Louisville spring meeting, on th6
14th instant, was the commencement of the eastern racing
season of 1886 for our California animals, although Haggin's
Tyrant captured the Distillers' Stakes, for three-year-olds and
upwards, at the Lexington, Kentucky, spring meeting. On the
opening day of the Louisville meeting was decided the cele-
brated Kentucky Derby, "theblueribbonof the south-western
turf." The Derby was inaugurated in 1S75, but the twelve Der-
bys that have been decided have given to the race a place at the
top of the list of great American races. It has been coveted
by the owners of thoroughbreds in all sections of America,
but it has usually fell to the lot of the turfmen of the south-
west. California had never before made a bid for the event,
and winning it on the first attempt lends additional strength
to the victory. There were nine starters in the race, and
they were the best lot of three-year-olds that ever faced the
post in any spring stake event. The betting on the race was
very heavy, although most of the money was wagered before
the now very stringent law about betting was put in force.
As soon as that law was passed most of the bettiDg was done
with the various book-makers throughout the country. The
betting on the day of the race was coub'ned mostly to the
pooling carried on by the outsiders, who were in attendance
at the track to see the race. Here, in this oity, a considera-
ble amount was wagered at Schwartz' Turf Exchange. A tip
was received from the east by several to play some on Corri-
gan's Free Knight, half-brother to Freeland. Acting on this
telegram Free Knight was well-backed in this city, and ha
ran a good Derby race, although beaten, Ben AH and Blue
Wing being above Derby form, as the time indicates. An
account of the race and a description of the winner will be
found elsewhere iu this paper.

Several Californians are reported to have won large sums
of money on the race, getting considerable of their money on
at good odds. Ben All's race is the fastest on record for the
Derby, as will be seen by the tabulated list of winners below-

Sire. Subs. Str. Time.

Tear,

1875
1876
1877
1K78
1K79

Winner.

Aristides Leamington

Vagrant Virgil

Baden Baden Australian

Day Star Star Davis

Lord Murphy Pat Malloy

Fonso King Alfonso

Hindoo.. Virgil

Apollo... Lever

Leonatus Longfellow

Buchanan Buckden

Joe Cotton Ei ng Alfonso

Ben AH Virgil

This year colts carried 118 lbs; Allies, 11$ lbs. In former years the
weights were 110 and 107 lbs.

1881
1882
lb83
1884
1P85
!t86

42

16

2:37i

:«

II

2.381

41

II

2:38

56

9

2:371

4ti

U

2:37

41

5

2:37J

fr>

6

2:40

64

14

2:401

till

7

2:43

r.l

Q

2:401

m

III

2:371

in

10

2:36J

Mr. Baldwin, the owner of Volante, has at last made a
match. He has beeu wanting to match his colt for the past
ten months, and he has now made one, as the following from
Louisville will indicate:

Louisville, Ky., May 15, 1886.

We, the undersigued, do hereby agree to run a match race
of one and one-half miles, weight for age, between the chest*
nut gelding Tyrant, four years old, by Great Tom, dam'
Moselle and Volante, four years old, by Grinstead, dam Sis<
ter Anne, for the sum of $5,000 a side, half forfeit, the latte:
$2,500 each, being this day placed in the hands of Phili
Dwyer. It is also further agreed, that said race shall be ru:
at the spring meeting of 1S86, over the St. Louis or ChicaL
race-tracks. If at the latter, said race is to be run betweei
the dates of Juue 26th and July 7, 18S6. The race is to bi
run on the track which has added the most money, said assi
ciation to name tho day we shall run, the said day not
interfere with any previous engagement of the above namei
horses. E. J. Baldwin.
John Mackay.

The stable of thoroughbreds, tho property of Mr. J.
Haggiu, has left the Louisville track, and is now located 1
Latonia. It is said that all of the members of the stable have
beeu scratched from their Louisville engagements. This
announcement has created a decided sensation, as the stabli

1886

5P*£ ^xzz&zx and ^ovtsxtmvu

323

has a great reputation, and the victory of Ben Ali in the Derby
has added additional lustre to its reputation as a racing
stable. A telegram from Louisville says that Haggin's trainer
says that the removal is due to the fact that some of the two-
year-old colts are sick, and Mr. Haggin wants them moved to
Latonia so they can go into training as soon as they recover.

Considerable inquiry has been made as to what California
thoroughbreds will race in the east during the coming sum-
mer. Below will be found as complete a list as can be formed
at- present, and as there are quite a number of people in this
State who are playing the eastern races in the books, per-
haps the list may be of use to them.

THE RANCHO DEL PASO STABLE.

Mr. James Murphy, trainer; Patsy Duffy, head jockey.
Tyrant, ch c, 4, by imp. Great Tom, dam Mozelle by Jack

Malone.
Hidalgo, blk c, 4, by -Joe Daniels, dam Electra.
Ichi Ban, gr g, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Queen.
Ban Fox, b.c, 3, by King Ban, dam Maud Hampton.
Ben All, br c, 3, by Virgil, dam Ulrica.
Preciosa, b f, 3, by Glenelg, dam Stamps.
Epicure, b g, 3, by Enquirer, dam Benicia.
Firenzi, b f, 2, by Glenelg, dam Florida.
Alcalde, b c, 2, by Reform, dam Flora.
King Fox, b c, 2, by King Ban, dam Maud Hampton.
Banbridge, b c, 2, by King Ban, dam Dixie's War Flag.
Cuyama, b f. 2, by Glenelg, dam Lightfoot.
Tulare, b f, 2, by Monarchist, dam Bon Bon.
Theodosius, ch g, 2, by Joe Hooker, dam Abbie W.
Terah, b c, 2, by Glenelg, dam Anna Bush.
Santa Eita, br f, 2, by Virgil, dam Madam Dudley.
Silver Bow, b c, 2, by Fechter, dam Belle Meade.
Graciosa, br f, 2, by Glenelg, dam Bessie Bell.
Yolande, b f, 2, by Wheatley, dam Electra.
Zoroaster, ch c, 2, by Fechter, dam Wissahickon.

THE SANTA A SIT A STAELE.

Mr. J. B. McClelland, trainer; Isaac Murphy, head jockey.
Lucky B., b h, 6, by Rutherford, dam Maggie Emerson.
John A., blk h, 5, by Monday, dam Lady Clare.
Volante, b h, 4, by Grinstead, dam Sister Anue.
Verano, ch h, 4, by Grinstead, dam -Jennie D.
Solid Silver, ch c, 3, by Grinstead, dam Josie C.
Silver Cloud, b c, 3, by Grinstead, dam Experiment.
Lijero, b c, 3, by Rutherford, dam Jeunie D.
Maricopa, b f, 3, by Lexingtor, dam Athola.
Glen Almond, b g, 3, by Griustead, dam Glenita.
Mollie's Last, b f, 3, by Rutherford, dam Mollie McCarty.
Estrella, b f, 3, by Rutherford, dam Sister Anne.
Bonita, b f, 3, by Grinstead. dam Maggie Emerson.
Santa Anita Belle, b f, 3, by Grinstead, dam Santa Anita.
El Monte, gr c, 2, by Rutherford, dam Ophir.
Aritta, br f, 2, by Virgil, dam Lava.
Laredo, ch c, 2, by Grinstead, dam Hermosa.
Pendennis, br c, 2, by Virgil, dam Persia.
Gloritta, bf, 2, by Lever, dam Return.
Goliah, b c, 2, by Grinstead, dam Maggie Emerson.

ME. E. P. ASHE'S STABLE.

Mr. M. M. Allen, trainer; Mike Kelly, head jockey.
Binette, b m, 5, by Billet, dam Mirah.
Alta, b h, 4, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.
Valiant, b h, 4, by Monday, dam Lady Evangeline.
Garland, b h, 4, by Shannon, dam Sallie Gardner.
Ed. Corrigan, ch c, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeika.
King ot Norfolk, ch c, 3, by Norfolk, dam Marion.
Mozart, b g, 3, by Shannon, dam Mozelle
Gueun, b f, 3, by Flood, dam Glendew.
Modesto, blk c, 2, by Monday, dam Rivulet.
Wallace, b c, 2, by Joe Hooker, dam Countess Zeika.
Vera, b f, 2, by Norfolk, dam Marion.
Elwood, ch c, 2, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette.

THE FAIRFAX STAELE.

Mr. G. R. Buchanan, trainer; George Barbee, head jockey.
Bishop, b h, 4, by Shannon, dam Bettie Bishop.
Gardev, ch c, 3, oy Flood, dam Sallie Gardner.
Regalia, br c, 3, by Shannon, dam Riglin.
Oriflamme, gr c, 2, by Flood, dam Frolic.
Shasta, b c, 2, by Flood, dam Demirep.
Plantress, ch f, 2, by Flood, dam Planetia.

THE PROPERTY OF OTHEE GENTLEMEN.

Jim Douglass, b h, a, by Wildidle, dam Yolona.
Jim Renwick, ch g, a, by Joe Hooker, dam Big Gun.
Joe Howell, b g, a, by Bonnie Scotland, dam Eva Shepherd.
Harry Rose, ch g, 5, by Rutherford, dam Eileen Oge.
Philip S., b h, 5, by Leinster, dam Lily Simpson.
Bonanza, ch g, 4, by Joe Hooker, dam Mattie Glenn.
Porter Ashe, ch c, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam Abbie SV.
Abb Stemler, b g, 5, by Leinster, dam Ada A.
A If Estill, eh h, 4, by Norfolk, dam Lady Jane.
Beacons6eld, b h, 5, by Hock-Hocking, dam Aileen Allanah.
Tom Hood, b c, 2, by Virgil, dam La Belle Helene.
Haidee, b f, 3, by King Alfonso, dam Inverness.

The Capital Turf Club, ot Sacramento, have settled up its
accounts for the recent spring meeting, and as they did not
make expenses, it is probable that the club will not attempt to
hold another spring meeting. One of the members is re-
ported as saying that the people of Sacramento do not appre-
ciate good racing. The club offered, on the days at the
meeting, SI, 000 in purses, and $128 was the sum taken in at
the gate, which was the largest day's proceeds.

The Withers' Stake will be run on Tuesday next, May 25th,
| but the interest on this Coast is slight, as there are no Cali-
fornia horses engaged. Haggin's Tyrant won the event last
> year, and followed it up by capturing the Belmont Stakes.

Amity.

*

Date of the Chico Fair Changed.

The Directors of the Third District Agricultural Society

ild a meeting Wednesday afternoon, May 12th, in this city,

the office of the President, Dr. C. C. Mason, and decided

change the date of holding the Chico fair from August 24th

August 17th. By making the date a week earlier we are

mred that many fast race-horse3 will be here which could

t attend at the later date, as they had already been entered

the Grass Valley and other fairs. TheDirectors arranged

fine speed programme Wednesday afternoon, and decided

Tipoii many other attractions, one of the most important of

Which will be a knightly tournament, open to the district.

Several large cash prizes will be offered. The tournament

will take place in the forenoon of the 19th of August. A big

trotting race will take place on the same day. — Chico Chronicle.

r

The Sportsman says: "McLaughliu rode as light as 115
i. on May 4th, and his jaws begin to look hollow already.
is much lighter than at this time lust year,

The Sale of the Runnymede, Dixiana and
McGrathiana Yearlings.

The sale of thoroughbred yearlings, the property of Messrs.
Milton Young, B. G. Thomas and Clay & Woodford, was held
at Lexington, Kentucky, on the 11th instant, and the stock,
as a rule, brought excellent prices. The principal buyers
were: Messrs. Edward Corrigan, J. B. Haggin, DwyerBros.,
and W, S. Barnes. The brother to Punster was bid in at
So. 100 by Corrigan, the Californians running it up on him,
and in retaliation he bought the tilly by King Ban, out of
War Reel, being determined they should not get it. The
sale was as follows:

Grav colt (b -other to Pure Eve) by Billet, dam Marv Clark by Lex-
ington; J. B. Haggin...- 33,500

B3y colt I brother to Mike's Pride') bv King Ban, dam Lou Pike by

Bonnie ^c tl-tnd; \V. L. Cassidy , 1,505

Brown cult i half-brother to Tenbooker) by Onondaga, dam Nellie

Booker by Australian; G. M. Rve „ 1,800

Bay colt (brother to Washburn) by Billet, dam Hi bv Asteroid;

Dwyer Bros _ ; 1,500

Chestnut colt (brother to Banana) by King Ban, dam Hearsay by

Australian; J. E. McDonald „ 425

Chestnut colt by Onondaga, dam Una by War Dance; Dwtet Bros.. 2,200

Chestnut colt (half-brother to Bahcock and FeruclifTi bv Hindoo,

dam Delight bv Jack Malone; Dwver Bros 1,000

Chestnut colt by King Ban, dam Flora (sister to Warfield) bv War

Dance ; J. B. Hoggin _ 1,200

Brown colt b> Billet, dam Vida by Virgil; G. D. Wilson 2,000

Chestnut colt bv King Ban, dam Mrs. Graves bv Lexington; Ed-
ward Corrigan .... 450

Brown colt bv Billet, dam jaconet (sister to Iroquois) by Leaming-
ton: G. D. Wilson 1,125

Chestnut' colt (half-brother to Anreolnsl bv King Ban, dam Aure-
ola by War Dance; E. Corrigan 1,850

Bay colt bv Hindoo, dam Mattie Amelia by King Alfonso; J. G.

Chinn _ 1,750

Chestnut colt by KingBan, dam Radiant by Glenlyon; J. E. Mc-
Donald 425

Brown colt by Billet, dam Villette bv Virgil; Dwver Bros 1,800

Chestnut colt (brother to Ban XS) bv King Ban. dam Hegiaz by

Waverly; W. O Scully 575

Bay coltbv Billet, dam Vassal bv Virgil; J. H. Hannigan 500

Chestnut colt (brother to Funster) bv King Ban, dam Puzzle bv

Knight of St. Georee or War Dance; E. Corrigan 5,100

Bay colt by Hindoo, dam Lottie by King Tom; G. D. Wilson 375

Chestnut colt (brother to Queen Ban! by King Ban, by War Keel

by War Dance ; E. Corrigan „ 3,850

Bay colt by Billet. dam Francesa rsister to Iroquois) by Leaming-
ton; J. B- Haggin „ 1,350

rother to May Ladv) bv King Ban, dam Adonia

350

Bay colt (brother to Annie Woodcock) by Billet, dam Calomel by
Caswell: J. TJllman

Chestnut colt bv Fellowcraft, dam Gossamer bv Moccasin; John
Clay. _ _

Brown colt by Himyar, dam Dixietta by KingBan; John Clay

Brown filly by Onondaga, dam Eeautitude by Bonnie Scotland; J. B.
Haggin

Chestnut filly (sister to Ban Foxi by KingBan, dam Maud Hamp-
ton by Hunter's Lexington; J. B. Haggin...

Bay fillv (sister to Barnes and Rnnnymede) by Billet, dam Mer-
cedes oy Melbourne, Jr. ; Dwver Bros.

Chepfnut filly by Onondaga, dam Bliss (sister to Beautitude"; by
Bonni j Scotland; Dwyer Bros.

Chestnut fillv bv KingBan, dam Dixie's War Flag; J. B. Haggin. ..

Bay filly by Billet, dam Bettie Lewis by Uncle Vic; G. D. Wilson ....

Chestnut filly by Onondaga, dam Gladlola by Glengarry; O. M.
Burton

Bay filly bv Hindoo, dam Cammie F.; G. 1>. Wilson

Chestnut fillv bv Onondaga, dam Black Maria by Bonnie Scotland;
W. O. Scully ,,

Chestnut fillv (sister to Court Ban) by King Ban, dam Herzegovina
bv Waverly; W. R. Letcher

Bay fillv (sister to Bine Wing) by Billet, dam Mundane by Lex-
ington; G. D. Wilson

Brown filly by Onondaga, dam Beatrice by Bonnie Scotland ; G. M

1,900
2,100

Rye..

S00

1,950
850

1,400

900

1,200

-.1,000

Chestnut fillv bv King Ban, dam Helena by War Dance; R. Ennis. _

Bay frllv by Billet, dam Sabina by Lexington; John Hannigan. 1,050

Chestnut filly bv Onondaga, dam Mrs. Chnbbs by Wanderer; Dwyer

Bros - 950

Bay fillv (sister to Hanap and Hazarasj by KingBan, dam Haz'em

"bv Australian; J. E. McDonald 725

Chestnut fillv by Onondaga, dam Perhaps by Australian; Dwyer

Bros .

Brown fillv bv King Ban, dam Flint (sister to Warfield) by War

Dance; J. Hendrie

Bay fillv (sister to Wanda) by Billet, dam Wieiand bv Wanderer;
'Hedges ,fc Brooks —

Chestnut fillv bv Onondaga, dam War Over by War Dance; Dwyer

Bros...

Bav fillv (sister to Burton and Millie) by Billet, dam Distraction

"bv War Dance; Dwver Bros ]t0GO

Chestnut fillv bv Hindoo, dam Belle of Runnymeade ; J. B. Haggin 1,500
Brown fillv by Billet, dam Lady Motley (dam of Lucifer, Kitty

Clark, Blazes, etc. 1, by Lexington: J. B. Haggin 2,500

Bav fillv bv Hindoo, dam Eppe L. by Surprise ; Pat Corrigan 600

Brown filly bv Billet, dam Jnanita by Wanderer; Joe Cotton 1,175

Bay fillv bv Hindoo, dam Nettie Howell; Harry Gilmore 600

Brown "fillv, two years old, by Billet, dam Juanita bv Wanderer, -

Joe Cotton. ; - - 600

Chestnut mare Jnanita by Wanderer, dam Mat Eagiess; Clay &

Woodford : .. _ 1,200

The last two named were the property of the estate of
Eobert Cathcart.

There were 51 head of yearlings disposed of for the amount
of $66,465, an average of $1,303.25. The total of 53 animals
was §68,265, an average of §1,283 each.

The Stable of Mr. W. L. Scott.

A portion of Mr. W. L. Scott's string arrived at Sheepshead
Bay on the 9th instant. The stable came in twenty-one
strong, but ten of them have gone to Jerome Park, in charge
of Byron McClelland, while the others, who will not ran
early, are to be quartered at Sheepshead Bay. Those at the
grounds of the Coney Island Jockey Club are:

War Whoop, b c, 3, by Alarm — Warwickshire.

Fawn, b f, 3, by Virgil — Blunder.

Arundf 1, br c, 2, by Eayon d*Or — Long Nine.

Pomme d'Or, ch c, 2, by Rayon d'Or — Nell Gywnne.

Bronzomarte, ch c, 2, by Eayon d'Or— Doncaster Lass.

Ethon, br c, by Bayon d'Or — Bordelaise.

Xnma, br f, 2, by Longfellow — Witchery.

Clio, ch f, 2, Bayon d'Or— Quits.

Pomona, gr f, 2, by Tenbroeck — Fannie Moore.

Eeine d'Or, ch f, 2, by Rayon d'Or— Lillie R.

De Cordova, ch c, 2, by Rayon d'Or — Benediction.
Those who have gone to Jerome are:

East Lynne, ch f, 4, by Springbok — Easter Planet.

Quito, ch c, 3, by Duke of Magenta— Quits.

Pocomoke, b c, 3, by Reform— Presto.

Charity, ch f, 3, by "Sensation — Emma.

Florence Fonso, ch f, 3, by King Alfonso — Florence I.

Waitaway, b f, 3, by Rosicrucian — Bordelaise.

Roi d'Or," eh c, 2. by Rayon d'Or — Blue Cat.

Chatteau d'Or, ch c, 2, by Rayon d'Or— Luella.

Flageollette, br f, 2, by Rayon d'Or— Clover.

Asteria, ch f, 2, Kankata — Zecka.

*■

The Rural Spirit has a map of an immense propo-ed race-
horse circuit. It extends from Denver, Col., to Salt Lake
City; thence to Butte and Helena, M. T.; thence to Walla
Walla; thence to Salem; thence to Tacoma, including Port-
land; thence to Pendleton, La Grande, Baker City and on to
Boise City, I. T. The proposition to form this circuit now
appears to be perfectly practicable. Already it takes tnn or
twelve organized associations. Daring the week J. N. Crabb,
of Walla Walla, has been in Portland. He has many encour-
agiug letters from horsemen in each of the above localities
regarding the matter.

The stallion by Hambletonian, dam Lady Jenkins, and
half-brother to Masey Cobb, died in Lincoln, Neb., on the
Sth instant. He was owned by a Mr. Holladay, and was
valued at ¥15,000.

Dates for 1886.

CALIFORNIA FALL CIRCUIT.

San Franciaco, Cal Aug. 7 to 14

Santa Craz, Cal Ang. 10 to U

San Jose, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Santa Bosa, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Chico, Cal Aug. 17 to 21

Petaluma, Cal Aug. 23 to 28

Glen brook Park Aug. 24 to 28

Oakland, Cal Ang. 30 to Sept. 1

MarysvUl«, Cal... Ang. 31 to Sept. 4

Sacramento, Cal Sept. 9 to IS

Stockton, Cal Sepl. 21 to 25

Salinas, Cal Sept. 2$ to Oct. 3

Reno, Nev Oct. 4 to 9

EASTERN — RUNNING.

Rockaway May 8 to 26; Monmouth Park.. July 3 to Aug. 24

Louisville May 14 to

Denver May 22 to £9

Jerome Park May 25 to June 8

Latonia May 27 to June 5

Pueblo June 1 to 5

St. Louis June 5 to 19

Coney Island June 10 to 20

Salt Lake June 11 and 15

Washington Park
Club, Chicago. .June 26 to Aug. 14

Saratoga July 24 to Aug. 28

Coney Island Ang. 28 1o Sept. 21

Rocfeaway Sept. 2'i to 24

Jerome R*rk Sept. 25 to Oct. 16

Latonia Oct. 1 to 16

Baltimore Oct. 19 to 23

Washington Oct. 26 to 29

EASTERN — TROTTING .

Belmont Park May 25 to 28

Shoolcraf t, Mich May 26 to 28

Elmira, N. Y. . (Maple

Avenue Park) June 1 to 3

Halstead's Driving Park.

Baltimore June 1 to 4

Providence, R. I June 1 to 4

Alleghany, Pa June 1 to 4

Oxford, Pa June 2 to 4

Centreville, Mich. June 2 to 4

Pottstown.Pa June 2 to 4

North Hudson Driving

Park June 2 to 5

Bingbampton, N. Y June 8 to 10

Freeport, 111 June 8 to 11

Mystic Park June 8 to 1J

Poughkeepsie, N. Y June 8 to 11

Ewingville, N. J June 9 and 10

Union City, Mich June 9 to 11

Dayton, O June 15 to 18

Albany, NT. Y June 15 to 18

Mineola, L. I June 16 andl

Qnincy, Mich June 1C to 18

Goshen, N.Y June 21 to 24

Kingston, N. Y June 22 to 24

Omaha, Neb. (N.H.B. A.) July 2 and 3
Pittsburg Driving Park. .July 5 to 9

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 23

Cleveland. O July 27 to ""

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30

Carthage, O Ang. 3 to 6

Jamestown, O Aug. 3 to 5

Hillsboro, O Aug. 3ioo

Ottawa, 111 Aug. 3 to 9

Jolliet. Ill Ang 10 to 13

Chillicethe, O Aug. 11 to 13

Rochester. N. Y Aug. 12 to 15

Stxeator, 111 Ang. 17 to 20

Utica, N. Y Aug. 17 to 20

Ottumwa, la Ang. 17 to 21

S<:bino, O Aug. 23 to 27

Helena. Mont Aug. 23 to 28

Waterloo, N. Y.

(C. W. N. Y. E. A.) . . .Aug. 24 to

Pataskala, O Aug. 24 to 27

Albany, N. Y Aug. 24 to 2"

Clark County Fair,

Springfield, O Aug. 24 to 28

Latonia, Ey Aug. 24 to 28

Columbus, O Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Oscaloosa, la Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Rockville.Ill Aug. 31 to Sept. 3

Des Moines, la Sept. 3 to 10

Lawrence, Kan Sept. S to 11

Chicago, 111 Sept. 6 to 10

Wheeling, W. Va Sept. 6 to 11

Kalamazoo, Mich.

(M. T. H. B. A) Sept. 7 to 9

Rochester, N. Y.

(N. Y. S. T. H. B. A.). . Sept. 7 to 9

Monmouth, Ag. So Sept. 7 to 3

Belvidere, 111 Sept. 7 to 10

Wilmington, O Sept. 7 to 10

Toledo, O Sept.7toll

Lincoln, Neb Sept. Ill to 17

Kalamazoo, Mich Sept. 13 to 17

Detroit, Mich Sept. 13 to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Ind Sept. 14 to 17

Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Cleveland, 0 Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park Sept. 14 to 17

Poughkeepsie.N. Y.. .Sept. 14 to 17
Grand Bapids, Mich.. Sept. 20 to 24

South Bend, Ind Sept. 20 to 25

Mineola, L.I Sept. 21 to 24

Reading, Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Elkborn, Mias Sept. 21 to 24

Lebanon, O Sept. 21 to 24

Dayton, O Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Wankegan, 111 Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Pottstown, Pa Sept. 28 to 30

Centreville, Mich. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oxford, Pa ..Sept. 29 to Oct. 1

St. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 9

Pittsburg, Pa. (P. B. A.) Oct. 6 and 7

Mount Holly.N.J Oct. 11 to 19

Frederick, Md Oct. 12 to 15

Greenfield, O Oct. 13 to 15

Bloomsburg, Pa Oct. 13 to 16

The Yreka District Fair.

The Board of Directors of the Mt. Shasta District Agrioul-
tnral Society held a meeting at Yreka, on Saturday evening,
May 8th, and Mr. Clarence Smith was elected Secretary for
the ensuing year. The committee on speed programme and
rules and regulations for races, presented its report which
was unanimously adopted. For racing purposes the Mt.
Shasta district comprises Siskiyou, Trinity, Shasta and
Modoc counties, California, and Jackson, Klamath and Lake
counties, Oregon. The fair will be held at Yreka, commencing
Wednesday, September 29th, and continue four days. Below
is the programme:

FIRST DAY — WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29TH.

Eace No 1 — Bunning race, free for all, mile heats, 2 in 3;
purse $200; first horse $150, second horse §50.

Eace No. 2— Trotting race, free for all four-year-old horses
owned in the district prior to May 1, 18S6, mile heats, 3 in 5;
purse $200; first horse $150, second horse $50.

SECOND DAY — THURSDAY, SEPT. 30TH.

Eace No. 3 — Ennning race, free for all, half-mile and re-
peat; purse $200; first horse §150, second horse $50.

Eace No. 4 — Trotting race for two-year-old colt stakes of
1886, mile heats, 2 in 3; purse of §150 added by the associa-
tion, to be divided as follows: first colt to receive 70per cent,
of stakes and added money; second colt to receive 20 per
cent, of same, and third colt to receive 10 per cent, of same.

Eace No. 5 — Novelty running race, single dash of one mile;
purse $150, to be divided as follows: first horse to one-quar-
ter pole, 330; first horse to one-half pole, S30; first horse to
three- quarter pole, $40; first horse home, $50.

THIRD DAY — FRIDAY, OCT. 1ST.

Grand Parade of Stock.

Eace No. 6 — Banning race for two year old colt stakes of
1SS6, single dash of half-mile, purse of 375 added by the asso-
ciation, to be divided as follows: first colt to receive 75 per
cent, of stakes and added money, and second colt 25 per cent.

Eace No. 7 — Trotting race, free for all horses owned in the
district prior to May 1, 1SS6. that have never beaten 2:50;
mile heats, 3 in 5; purse $200; first horse $150; second
horse $50.

FOURTH DAY — SATURDAY, OCT. 2d.

Eace No. 8— Trotting race, free for all, mile heats, 3 in 5;
purse $300; first horse $225, second horse $75.

Eace No. 9 — Ennning race, free for all, three-quarter mile
and repeat; purse $200; first horse $150; second" horse $50 1

CONDITIONS.

1. Ten per cent, of the amount of the purse shall be the
entrance fee in all the above races except race No. 4 and race
No. 6.

2. Entries must be made with the Secretary in Yreka on
or before 12 o'clock m. of Monday, Sept. 20, 1836, except for
race No. 4 and race No. 6.

3. Entries must give name, pedigree and description of
horse entered, as far as known.

4. In all the above races, three to enter and two to start.

5. All trotting races must be in harness.

6. National Trotting Association to govern trotting race.

7. California State "Agricultural Society rules to govern
running races.

8. Time made during this meeting shall not be a bar to
any race during this meeting.

9. All races over this course shall be bona fide.

10. All parties taking racing stalls at the track will be
quired to make a deposit of $5 with the track committee-
each stall occupied, the 35 to be refunded if the horse occr
ing said stall is entered for a parse.

11. Bedding will be furnished for race-hones thirty
prior to the meeting.

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May 22

AQUATICS.

The Ocean Race-

After two unsuccessful attempts to finish the race around the
Middle Rock of the Farraloue Islands and back to the Heads,
in the prescribed time of ten hours, a definite result was at
last achieved on Sunday the lGtli inst. The Aggie and Lur-
line were off Meiggs' Wharf on Saturday night, tbe former at
anchor and the other hanging to a buoy. About nine o'clock
Sunday niorniug the tug Alert came along and passed a line
to the Aggie, which in turn passed a line to the Lurliue, and
the yachts started to the Heads. Messrs. Spreckels kindly
furnished the use of the tug for both vessels. The Aggie had
housed her foretop-mast and left it ashore, while the Lurliue
carried hers. Shortly before 10 o'clock the jachts let go the
tug, being then about naif a mile to the eastward of the line.
Sail was made on both vessels rapidly. The Lurline was
again commanded by Mr. John D. Spreckels, who was assisted
by Capt. Matthew Turner and Capt. Frank Murphy, the
well-known yacht sailor and pilot. She carried a professional
crew of fifteen men. The Aggie was under (he command of
her owner, Henry White, who had on board Capt. Sam Stan-
ton, the present master of the coasting schooner Electra, and
who some years ago divided the hours of yacht racing with
Capt. Andrew Swansou, Capt. Geo. Griffiths of the J. B. Ford,
and Capt. Fairfield, the well-known tugeaptain. Neithervessel
can, therefore, claim that she was not properly handled. The
Aggie carried twenty-seven men all told, only two of the
working crew being amateurs. The Aggie came off the dock
on Friday week, and the Lurliue the following day. Both
vessels were black-leaded way above the bends, and put into
as good a condition as possible. At ten o'clock precisely the
flag at the Merchants' Exchange Signal Station was hoisted,
and the yachts endeavored to cross the line; this, however,
they were unable to do, on account of the strong flood tide
and the light weather. At 10:20, neither vessel having crossed
the line, the official startof both yachts/was reckoned according
to agreemeet at that time. A light ripple finally came over the
water, and the competitors slowly passed the Hue, the Lur-
line at 11:20:35, an hour after the expiration of the crossing
time, followed by the Aggie nearly six minutes latter. An
idea of the lightness of the weather may be gathered from the
fact that in spite of this six minutes difference the yachts
remained within a stone's throw of each other for Borne
time afterwards. Tiie slatting of the canvas, owing to
the ocean swell, emptied the wind out of the sails of both
vessels inspite of the guys rigged tosteady the booms, and the
vessels barely held steerage way. The Aggie, as under previous
similar circumstances, suffered most from this, and the Lurline
almost imperceptibly drew ahead to the northward of Point
Bonita. Here the wind failed them almost entirely, and the
Aggie, after about seven minutes work iu backing the jib and
foresail to starboard, getting down the flying-jib, and backing
the main sail to port, managed to get off on the starboard tack,
and stood to the southward to get the benefit of the ebb tide,
which by this time had commenced to run, and after a short
time fou ud a light breeze from the southwestward. The Lurline
seeing this did her utmost to follow her rival, but was unable
to get about, notwithstanding the fact that she lowered her
head sails in the endeavor so to do. Seeing the impossibil-
ity of this her skipper "wore ship," and stood off in the
wake of the Aggie.

The wind, however, shifted several points to the northward,
and the crew of the Aggie were disgusted to find out that all
the slow work that they had so laboriously made towards the
Seal Kicks, had only resulted iu putting them nearly a mile
to leeward. This was ouly a piece of "fortune de guerre,"
not blamable upon any of the sailing masters; but the Lurline
naturally took advanLage of it, and stood seawards on the
starboard tack, leaving a good, sharply defined wake. Shortly
afterwards the Aggie went about aud again stood to the north-
ward and made to the windward of Tennessee Valley by
about a mile. The Lurline, evidently confident of success,
followed her tack for tack, holding about her own lead all
the time. The Aggie took iu her flying-jib and gaff-topsail,
and the Lurline reciprocated by dowsing her gaff-topsail and
balloon-jib, and both vessels beat up on moderately short
tacks to Bolinas Bay, the Lurliue going in stays almost imme-
diately after the Aggie had done so. The Aggie, finding that
her stay-sail sagged her off farther to leeward than was gained
by her increased speed, took it iu aud again the Lurliue fol-
lowed suit, so the latter then carried only flying-jib (one of
her working sails), jib, foresail and mainsail, while the Aggie
had her big jib, foresail and mainsail. The wind kept haul-
ing to the northward more and more, and freshened all the
time, and the Lurline soon saw she could lay her course for
the windward turning point aud drove seawards on the star-
board tack. When the Aggie came about with the same
intention, she was well in Bolinas Bay, aud about a mile and a
half in a straight line behind. Here Capt. Stauton took the
wheel and the vessel seemed almost imbued with life, so
quickly did she obey the slightest touch of the master hand
at the helm, and she dove into the heavy tumble which was
running, as though euraged at the long lead she had to
overcome.

Captain White sails a vessel admirably, but he has not had
sufficient experience to rank alongside men like Captain
Stanton aud Griffiths, aud he, like a sensible mar, relin-
quished the wheel. Tne Aggie, with a "big full on," shaved
the outer end of Duxburry Reef, passing fully one-third of a
mile off the bnoy that denotes the high-water mark, aud then
Captain Stanton allowed her to point up a trifle. The crew
of the Aggie were "down in the mug," as they had eighteen
miles to go dead ou the wind under circumstauces that the
Lurline people claimed would "down her out," that is to say,
with a tweuty-kuot breeze aud a big sea way. This belief,
however, was shared by most of the sea-faring men here.

However, ere long it wan seen that the Aggie was out-
pointing and driving through the water faster than the Lur-
line, and glum looks gave way to expressions of delight, and
the climax was reached when the Lurliue took a reef in her
mainsail when about three miles off shore, as the Aggie was
making splendid weather of it, of course, taking several
bueketsfull of spray over her weather bow, and soaking the
crew who were ranged along on the weather deck. If they
were wet without, however, care was taken to see that they
were not drywithin, and a balance was thus struck satisfac-
torily to all hands.

At 3:40 F. m. the Aggie was even with her rival, and about
half a mile to windward when sheets were started a trifle,
and she forged rapidly to the fore. Capt. Spreckels, however,
not liking to see the Aggie "walking his log" in this manner,
leased his sheets, and followed in the wake of the Aggie and
now held hi^ own. Tho Aggio rounded the rock at 4:33,
and made a ha 1 turu. The ruck had to be left to the star-
board, and as the vessel. i approached wiih the wind almost
abeam, both havingstood tun fur to the northward, quick
work in stays wan requisite. Owing to some mistake the
main sheet of the Aggie was slacked at a critical moment, and

ast he vessel filled away on the port tack just to windward of
the Rock, she was almost dead, and it seemed as though she
would not be able to weather it. Here the consummate tact
and nerve of Capt. Stanton came into play. He ordered the
main to be flattened home, and in a moment the boat gathered
way and with a "pilot boat luff' he cleared the rock. The
Lurline made no faux pas and rounded brilliantly, and by
this action gained fully half a minute.

The yachts now bowled homeward over the tumbling, blue
surges, with the wind over the post-quarter, and made light
sail rapidly. Aggie carried, in addition to her working sails
jib-topsail, staysail, small gaff-topsail, and water sails on both
fore and main booms. Lurline carried similar canvas with the
exception that with -her fore top-mast up she was enabled to
carrvher jib-topsail over herflyingjib, she still kept the reef in
hermainsail. The Lurline had a hard job before herjthe start
being even, she had to catch the Aggie and pass the line three
minutes and twenty-two seconds ahead of her to offset the
time allowed. The distance to be run was twenty-four aud
a half miles, with all the breeze the vessels cared for. The
Lurline slowly gained on the Aggie until they were abreast
and a half mile apart. From this time neither could hold
the lead. As a large sea would take oue of the boats under
the stern, she would shoot ahead ouly to fall back again
when the other yachts were forced by a sea. Thus it was
until the bar was crossed, when the wind grew lighter and
the sea smoother. The Lurline then took in her jib-topsail,
and hoisted her immense baloon-jib, which she was unable
to carry before. This was like putting "spar and silk" to a
race-horse coming down the home stretch, and she responded
finely, opening a gap of some hundred yards between herself
and the Aggie. The distance to be traveled was too short,
however, and she only finished 35secondB ahead, at 6:48, p.m.

The tension of feelings on both vessels -had been wrought
to a point, and when the Aggie crossed the line and knew
that they won, it burst forth on this vessel in a tremendous
shout, and cheer upon cheer arose. Both vessels then took
in their water sails, and passed slowly up the harbor with
the floodtide, and were met by the Annie and Nellie, which
saluted the winner.

Mr. John D. Spreckels has acknowledged his defeat in a
very courteous manner, and gives as his only reason for the
result that the reef in the mainsail should not have been
taken in. This race must decide, without doubt, the mooted
question of superiority, as both boats were in fine condition,
were ably handled, sailed in the same waters, and the winner
made up a long distance, so no "ifs" can enter into the dis-
cussion.

The Halcyon showed her fine qualities during the race.
When about three miles up the coast, she was about a mile
to leeward of the Aggie, and nearly twice that distance from
the Lurline, the then leading boat. To be sure she steered
the better course, as she was able to point nearly to Middle
Rock from here, but she rounded the rock nearly twelve
minutes ahead of the Aggie, and considerately kept to leeward
of the facers coming home. Captain Bruce must have, how-
ever, carried on pretty hard, as the bonnet of her jib was all
torn ten miles from the turning point. Off the wind, how-
ever, she did not do so well, as she crossed the line almost
identically with the Lurline. The Casco also tried to cover
the course, but was a dismal failure in "turning to wind-
ward," as the racers met her as they were coming down the
wind fully ten miles to leeward of the rock. Here she
squared away and astonished all by her speed with a free
sheet, as she kept on almost equal terms with the crack ves-
sels until the bar was reached. The little Annie, under com-
mand of Commodore Caduc, went as far as the Whistling
Buoy and then returned. This race, without doubt, was the
most exciting and closely contested ever sailed on the Pacific
sea-hoard, and considerable money was wagered on the
result. It is amusing to hear the comments of landsmen who
lost on the result. They criticize the handling of the vessels
(which some of them have never even seeu), drawing their
conclusions from newspaper articles.

The Spray, with a Corinthian crew of four, started last Sat-
urday for a week's cruise "up river." The course projected
is, to Stockton and then down the San Joaquin, crossing
through Geogiana Slough into the Sacramento, stopping at
Rio Vista; thence through Suisun bay, up Napa creek to
Napa, and from there home. She laid over at Martinez on
Saturday, and started from there with the firstof the flood on
Sunday morning. She made Stockton on Monday, and left
again on Tuesday. Since then we have no furtherinformation
of her whereabouts; she will be due here to-morrow night.

The Corinthian Yacht Club has finally broken off all confer-
ence with Dr. Lyford aB regarda a site for the club house in
the cove known by his name. He continued making stipu-
lation after stipulation, which the club unwillingly agreed to
one at a time; forbearance, however, ceased to be a virtue, aud
negotiations with him ceased. The probabilities are now that
the club can obtain more advantageous quarters in Tiburon
Cove, a short distance west of the ferry, as regards not only
finance, but comfort and independence.

Iu our last issue the statement was made that the cruise
of the Pacific Yacht Club would come off as arranged; that is,
Martinez to be the objective point. After the writing of the
article, and while the matter was iu type, Commodore Caduc
countermanded the orders and postponed that trip indefin-
itely and arranged another one for to-day, making Vallejo the
terminus. Unless a very early or a very late start is made
from there, the yachts will have to "buck"a flood tidein San
Pablo bay.

The Bonita has been launched, and looks very well afloat.
Her owners will take part in the opening cruise of the Corin-
thian Yacht on Decoration Day, and after that contemplate a
prolonged trip to Mexico in her. Mr. Williams, one of the
two owners, has been for some years quartermaster aud
second officer ou the Panama line of the P. M. S. S. A., and
is consequently thoroughly familiar with the Coast, which
naturally will be of great benefit on the cruise. We admire the
spirit shown in undertaking such a long voyage, but we think
that they will Cnd it irksome to be so long on a vessel of her
moderate dimensions.

Commodore Moody has not as yet issued definite orders for
the Decoration Day cruise of the 0. Y, C.but as there will
be two days and a half of respite from business cares, quite
an extended trip may be counted upon.

The Ripple and Pearl took advantage of the flood tide aud
fine moon last Saturday, and went to Martinez. The Pearl
had a tussle with the sloop Magic (which was bound for Val-
lejo) in San Pablo bay, aud came out with flying colors. The
vessels on Sunday met with very light weather on the home-
ward trip, and the Pearl did not reach SaUBalito until long
after midnight, while the Ripple failed to get there at all, and
made the city. She was taken to her moorings last Tuesday
night.

The perigua Neva was outside last Sunday to yiew the

race, and for such a small vesBel behaved admirably in the
heavy tumble on the bar.

According to a press cable the Galatea, the British compet-
itor for the Queen's Cup, left England last week for New
York, with a good stiff breeze.

The Mayflower has been launched and has excited a good
deal of criticism and comment. There seems to be more
rivalry and virulence manifested between the owners and
modellers of the crack eastern sloops than there is in the
International contests.

The Atlantic, Puritan, Mayflower and Priscilla will com-
pete for the honor of defending the cup and the winner will
receive in addition a handsome trophy presented by the
New York Yacht Clubs.

The Oakland Canoe Club was out, as usual, in force last
Sunday, and an exciting race was had. Alter launching at
Brooklyn, the canoes started to the south'ard end of Brooklyn
basin, and rounded a stake, from where they were going to
"try rate of sailing" to the club house. The contest soon
narrowed down to the Mystic, Flirt and Spray (a new arrival).
The Flirt has had her rudder lengthened about six inches,
and with good results, as she works better and "stays" more
rapidly than before. The Mystic won by a bare open length
from the Flirt, which finished about ten yards ahead of the
Spray.

ATHLETICS.

On Monday last there came to ns from Sacramento a tele-
gram, in these words:

"A leetle overmatched. Alta's win, three to two. Sigued,
Huntoon."

Iu these days of plots and boycotts, circumspection has
grown to be second nature, and the enigmatic telegram
cauBed deep speculation. We were not conscious of having
plunged on Mr. Porter Ashe's famous Alta, nor could we for
a time imagine a casus for such a terse hit of information,
until the racy and very interesting baseball notes, contributed
to the Spirit of ike Times by genial Wally Wallace, were read.
In those notes we were credited with having shown pride
in the fine playing done by the Haverly Nine, in a recent
match with the Alta's, of Sacramento, and Mr. Wallace even
intimated that we had "chaffed" some Sacramento gentlemen
about the playiug done by their Nine, at Alameda Park, a
week or two ago. Then we knew that "Huntoon" was en-
deavoring to pour contumely upon a head already bowed
by griefs of assorted varieties, and resentment possessed us.
Whether to pillory Mr. Wallace, or gibbet "Huntoon," or
deride the noble game of ball we could not decide, and
through this indecision the offenders are like to escape un-
scathed.

Nothing could be more foreign than a desire to belittle the
excellent playing of the Sacramentans, but the excellence of
their work at home, where themometers were long since dis-
carded and only Wedgewood pyrometers adequately meas-
ure the calorific power of old Sol, should not entirely obscure
the fact that when they meet the Haverly's where cool
breezes make the best work possible, they fail to "get there."
It is probable that the "Huntoon", whose name was affixed to
the dispatch, is that Mr. Will Huntoon who was present at
Alameda Park ostensibly to cheer the fainting hearts of the
Alta playerB, but whose piercing screams whenever an Alta
shone brilliantly really terrified and weakened his proteges.

This modern game of baseball is quite beyond the ken of
an old timer. The men train for the ball season aB they
would for a race. Each of them must be a skilled athlete,
and even the umpire finds it necessary to condition himself
as fine as Lucky B. or Ben Ali. The game itself has been
reduced to an exact science. No more batting lively balls a
quarter-mile into the field, while home runs are scored and
big totals run up. The very pitching has been so altered,
that the modern occupant of the box is almost able to pitch
around a corner, and a batter of the old line, who should
strike where an old-fashioned fair ball would be, over the
plate, would strike out as often as sent to bat. Between,
stops, masks, gloves, assists, and the whole lot of things so
glibly talked of by the ball expert, the game is being drawn
bo fine that it would not surprise us to see a dozen inningB
played, without scoring a run.

Few pleasanter ways of spending an afternoon can be sug-
gested, than to visit Alameda Park and Bee a game of baseball
played, and we are pleased to know that the success of the
park is assured.

We received recently an excellent photograph of Messrs.
E. A. Kolb and Gus Ungermau, members of the Eintracht
Athletic Club, in wrestling costome and attitude. Mr. Kolb's
fine arm and body developemnts show to advantage, and
Mr. Ungerman looks a perfect picture of healthy, sturdy,
young manhood. Both will doubtless distinguish themselves
at the June festival.

Mr. Sam Matthews, champion middle-weight wrestler, adda
also toourgalleryofathletesabustphotographof himself, strip-
ped, which iB an interesting study as showing to what a won-
derful degree intelligent and persistent training will develop
muscle. We do not remember having seen more symmetri-
cal development, nor a better man at the weight or near it.
He may, perhaps, have been a little overtrained when the
picture was taken, as a result of continuous work as instruc-
tor in wrestling at the Olympic Club and the California
Athletic Club.

As the time draws near for the meeting of the Athletio
Association, more activity is perceptible about the olubs, and
it is probable a sufficient number of men will prepare for the
various events, to make the meeting a good one.

On Thursday evening last, Capt. E. N. Jennings and a
party of Olympic men called on Mile. Jaguariue at her resi-j
dence, and presented to the lady, whose charming manner
has quite captivated all whose good fortune it has been to
meet her, a heavy gold jngnar's head, over crossed foils, tasle-^
fully designed and appropriately insoribed, as a souvenir of
hervisit to the club ou last Ladies' night, when she fenced
for the gratification^ a large audience. A delightful eveniuri
was passed, aud the lady seemed to appreciate highly thej
graceful act of the Olympics.

World's Pastime Exposition.

The prospectus of an institution organized under the title
heading, this notice has been received. It is proposed tc
open in Chicago, on July 3d next, an exposition for the dis
play of all classes of goods relating to the pleasures and pas-
times of thopeople, and to give, during the affair, several pro-
grammes of out-of-door sDorts. Such an exposition will ba
most profitable and interesting, and we gladly forward it by
mention.

1886

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Tenth University Field Day.

A resume of events is printed below. The postponement
from Saturday last to Tuesday made it impossible for many
to attend who would otherwise have been present. As it
turned out, a fair number was present, and the competitions
were very enjoyable. To mate the record we subjoin a list
of the winners:

Potting Shot— Winner, Clift, Law College, 2S ft. 5 in.

Running Wide Jump — Folsom, University College, 15 ft.
9 in.

100- Yard Dash, Maiden Race— Morton, University, 11 sees.

Running, Hop, Step and Jump — Magee, University, 41 ft.

440-Yard Handicap Run — Rodgers, University, 10 yards,
56 and 3-5 sees.

One-Half Mile Run, for Soule Medal— Satton, University,
23 and 2-5 sees.

Mile Walk, open— Cron, E. A. C, 8 min. 36 sec.

Mile Handicap Run, open — Hupers, Acme C, 85 yards,
4 min. 59 2-5 sees.

220-Yard Run— Heller, MerionClub, 26| sees.

220-Yard Handicap Run, open— Rodolph, Dental College,
8 yards, 24 4-5 sees.

440-Yard Run— Rogers, University, 57 3-5 sees.

Two-Mile Relay Race, for classes— Won by sophomores, 8
min. 45 sees.

Tng-of-War — Six University men against six from the other
coleges, won by the University team.

Running High Jump.

passed since he was actively interested in doggy matters, ho } Heywood Donsdale, Esq. (president), Colonel Cotes, Lient.-
has quite failed to note the litters bred here and the dogs : Colonel KenyonSlaney, &c. The first item on the card was the
imported. We are not disposed to flatter anyone, but when
we say that a bench show, under proper auspices and man-
agement, could draw together classes of fairly good English
setters, Irish setters and pointers, numbering twenty each,
we are surely within bounds.

The dogs are certainly bred as finely as those benched else-
where, and there seems to be no reason why they should not I
develop as well here as in other states.

Several fox-terriers of fashionable English bench breeding ■
are owned in San Francisco, and a very few good dogs of '
non-sporting breeds are scattered about, but Colonel Taylor
implies simply the cold truth when he mtimateB that the non- f
sporting benches of a California show, if filled at all, would I
be filled with types which could not "under a good and con- ]
scientious judge win even he in an established and reput-
able eastern bench show."

Pointer Poppy Stakes— Puppies of 1885— £5 5 s. each.
First prize, £40 and £10 added money. Second prize, £30.
Third prize, £15. Fourth prize, £10.

Colonel Cotes' liver and white Plummer, by Plum — Lady
Di, 14 months, against R. J. Lloyd Price's lemon and white
ticked Ton de Bonne Fortune, by Luck of Edenhall — Lucky
Trill, 13 months.

F. C. Lowe's liver and white Duke of Hessen, by Luck of
Hessen.— Blarney, 11 months, against Prince Albert Solms'
liver and white Pitt, by Luck of Hassen — Blarney, 11 months.

Rew. W. Shields lemon and white Falka, by Fluke— Glee,
14 months, against J. H. Brown's black and white Cop the
Brewer, by Kent Bitters— Powder, 15 months.

Colonel Cotes' liver and white Lady Bird, by Plum — Lady
Di, 14 months, against R. J. Lloyd Price's liver and white
ticked Sour Cider, by Devon Jack — Devon Duchess, 13

At the annual picnic of the Eintracht Verein, at Belmont,
on Sunday last, May 16th, Mr. A. H. Lean, of the Eintracht,
Athletic Club, jumped six feet and three inches, clear, run-
ning high jump. This performance beats the world's record
to date, and even this could have been beaten if the gentle-
man had been permitted to try again. The judges were Messrs.
F. W. Menzer, M. H. Loheide and R. Jentzsch.

We should like to see Mr. Lean jump for a record under
strict conditions, and believe he is able to make an astonish-
ing high jump. A good time to do so would be soon after
the Turn Bezirk in June.

Olympic Club.

Friday evening, May 28th, is exhibition night at the Olym-
pic Club, for gentlemen only. Messrs. Martin and Van Court
fare to wrestle, and Professor Watson has paired off his
advanced pupils in boxing, as follows, for that evening: Rey-
nold against Harrison; Kitchen, Acme Club, against Smith;
O'Brien against Wilson; Van Court, Acme, against McCord;
Hal ton against Dickinson; Ward against an unknown;
Slosson against Godloe; Creighton against Cavanaugh; New-
man against Jones; Maxwell against McCarthy; Corbett
against a professional; Rhodes against Prof. Watson. The
bouts will be interesting.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
In their kennels , in all instances writing plainly names of sire *nd dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

The Colonel's letter will be very bitter medicine to some
owners of bad dogs, and he may expect to be reviled by them,
but it is nevertheless a good tonic, and will be gladly re-
ceived by owners of fairly good specimens. As a change from
the common run of slushy trash which is doled out ordinai-
ily in speaking of dogs, it is refreshing.

Colonel Taylor's letter is as unlaws:

"In vain have I endeavored to induce some of our wealthy
citizens here to invest in No. 1 specimens of man's moBt faith-
ful friend, the dog. Absolutely in vain have been all my
efforts. A man here who will give a few hundreds for a mas-
tiff, a St. Bernard, a setter, a pointer, a Newfoundland, or
even a greyhound — fond as some of our people are of cours-
ing— is looked upon as tit for Barnum or for an asylum!

"There is some talk of a bench show, but where the dogs
are to come from — except from the east — I 'dinna ken!'
There are some fair setters and greyhounds here, a very few
noticeable pointers, and so far as I know (and I have pretty
accurate knowledge of them) not one mastiff, St. Bernard,
Newfoundland, deerhonnd, field spaniel, bull-dog, bull-terrier,
(except my Kittie) or type of any other breed which could,
under a good and conscientious judge, win even he in an
established and reputable eastern bench show.

'•I tried to induce some men of means to bring Memnonand
Mother Demdike, those two grand greyhounds, out here, the
price being quite reasonable. No, not one could be per-
suaded to touch them. Apropos of greyhounds, I recently
induced a friend to purchase of Mr. H. W. Smith, the owner
of Memnon and Mother Demdike, hve puppies by Friday
Night out of Demdike. They arrived here recently in the

1 rnnntb-B.

A.. Richards' white and orange Lolo, by Drake II — Fairy,
13 months, against J. F. Hattield Harter's liver and white
Prince IV, by Leicester— Light of Braunfels, 15 months.

A. P. Heywood-Lonsdale's liver and white Brief, by Law-
yer— Peach, 15 mouths, against C. H. Beck's liver and white
Rapid Ben, by Naso of Kippen — Venus of BraunfelB, 15
months.

A. P. P. Heywood-Lonsdale's liver white and tan Dann,
by Lymm— Dainty, 12 months, against Barclay Field's lWer
und white Busy IV, by Young Dick — Bella of Bow, 13 months.

A. P. Heywood-Lonsdale's liver and white Bloom, by Law-
yer— Peach, 15 months, against G. Bishop names A. G.
Bishop's liver and white ticked Ellen Terry, by Devon III —
Belle, 11 months.

J. Nicholson's liver and white Nella by Brag — Nell, 13
months, against Colonel Cotes' lemon and white Dickon by
Young Dick — Di Vernon, 12 months.

Prince Albert Solms' liver and white Lady of the Reid by
Sir Naso — Hertha, 13 months, against A. P. Heywood-Lons-
dale's white and liver ticked Lustre by Lake — Spangle, 13
| months.

Awards. — First prize, Mr. F. C. Lowe's Duke of Hessen;
2, Mr. G. H. Beck's Rapid Ben; third and fourth divided
between Mr. A. Richards' Lolo and Mr Barclay Field's
Busy IV.

The meet on Wednesday morning was at Condover Station,
four miles from Shrewsbury. During the night the weather
had undergone a decided change. In place of the sultry heat
which prevailed throughout the previous day, and rendered
the duties of those compelled to march mile after mile over
hill and dale anything but comfortable, a bitter north-east
wind swept across the country, accompanied at frequent

most pitiable and filthy condition imaginable They were | iaterTais with rain, so that machintoshes and overcoats were

Whelp-

I Mr. Con.Mooney's greyhound Kitty Clover, whelped, May
12th, five, to C. J. Murphy's Tullamore.

Visit.

May 18, 1S86.— Irish red setter Nellie, owned by Mr. Geo.
C. Bryson, Jr., Carson City, Nevada, to California Kennels,
English Better Harold by Gath — Gem.

Name Claimed.

Mr. H. R. Brown, San Francisco, claims the name Donna
Sensation, for white and lemon pointer bitch, whelped Dec.
21, 1885, by Sensation— Seph G.

Sales.

Dr. J. B. S. Holmes, Rome, Georgia, has sold to Mr. H. R.
Brown, San Francisco, through Mr. A. B. Elford, a pointer
bitch by Sensation— Seph G., whelped December 21, 1885.

Mr. Wm. C. Kennerly, White Post, Vt., has sold to Mr.
H. R. Brown, San Francisco, a liver and white pointer bitch,
whelped March 6, 1886, by Guy — Fern.

Friday Night-Mother Demdike.

From a letter written by Mr. H. W. Smith, of Worcester,
Mass., to Colonel Stuart Taylor, dated Nov. 27, 1885, we
extract the following, speaking of Mother Demdike in con-
nection with an offer to sell some dogs, he says: "She had,
October 29th, five doge and six bitch pups by Friday Night.
The bitches 1 killed, but she is now nursing the dogs."

We print elsewhere the entries to the Derby of the Western
Field Trial Association. In number, the entries cannot but
be satisfactory to those who formed the association a vear
ago. The first field trials of the new club were not wholly
successful, because of cold weather and scarcity of birds, but
the probabilities are that they will be first-class this year.
Twenty-eight setters and twenty pointers are entered, and
if only half of them start a goodly number of races will be
afforded. The trials are announced for November 8th. at
Abilene, Kan.

From the current Forest and Stream we clip portions of a
letter written to that paper by Colonel Stuart Taylor, Naval
Officer of this port. Colonel Taylor's writings all bear the
impress of genius, but we suspect are sometimes rather more
rhetorical than logical. In the writing of bench Bhow pros-
pects he properly premises that the material for a really good
show is not plenty, and concludes by hoping that a bench
show will be given and that "judges from the east" may be
requested to visit San Francisco, presumably for the purpose
)f sitting in judgment upon Californian dogs. Just how
■uauy of the well-bred dogs now owned in the State Colonel
Taylor has seen, we do not know, but judging by the number
it negative answers given by the gentleman when asked
j tbout many of them, we conclude that in the years that have

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almost starved, were so weak they could scarcely stand, and
the box they were expressed in was not large enough for three
of their size. Such a cruel piece of work on the part of the
sender and the expressman of Wells, Fargo <fc Co. in charge,
deserves severest condemnation. It will deter me from ever
again inducing any friend to trauspnrt puppies from the east .

"A man who is not kind and considerate, where the welfare
of our little four-footed friends is concerned, would be piti-
less with children at the same tender age. I may be laughed
at, but the comfort of my dogs must be guardad with almost
as much solicitude as I would extend to human beings.

"There are manyloversof the horse here, revelling in lucre,
whom I am trying to interest, too, in fine dogs, and to get
them to import the best specimens of several breeds. They
have fine "ranches" on which to create kennels. A man who
don't love horses and dogs, and women and children, has got
an infernally mean streak in him somewhere, dou'tyou think?
The fact is, people here generally seem to manifest a total in-
difference to good dogs. They display ignorance about them
that is really laughable, and appear to think that the man
who does own them, or knows anything about them, is a
queer kind of a fellow anyway. In my opinion a man can
show great brain power, and all kinds of talent, or genius,
and yet know a thing or two about the canine kingdom. 'A
man's a man, for all that,' don't you agree with me? Out
here by the western sea you can almost count on your fingers
the men who take a real interest in this subject, or who read
the papers.

But I am wandering, and only intended sending yon. a few
words of kindly greeting. I hope we will have a bench show
here, and that a judge or judge* from the east will be re-
quested to visit us. The fact is, people who have been living
here for the past five and twenty or even for the last teu years
without crossing the Sierras, have no idea how great an im-
provement there has been in all breeds of dogs, and unless
they have very recently paid visits to the Westminster Ken-
nel Club show, or some other of equal fame, their knowledge
of dogs and dog lore cannot be valuable, to say the least, and
their jvdgmeat as to points mnst have fallen into "innocu-
ous desuetude."

Still the pointers come. On Tuesday last, Mr. H. R. Brown
received from "Old Dominion" a young bitch, of a litter from

Gay Fern, a full sister of those which were sent out by Mr.

Kennerly some months ago. The bitch was badly distem-
pered when she arrived, and has been very sick ever since.
Mr. Kennerly writes that she left him in perfect health, and
her present weakness must be due to exposure en-route.

Mr. Brown also received, on Thursday last, a second young
pointer bitch from Doctor Holmes, of Georgia. It is five
months old, white, with a few lemon ticks, and lemon ears.
Is a large puppy, and promises to become a heavy pointer.
Shows a deal of quality, and is very keen and bold. It looks
very like Tom Pinch about the head, and is as nice-looking a
puppy as can be desired. It is by Sensation— Seph G., the
latter having just won first in theopen class for heavy pointer
bitches, at the Westminister show. Doctor Holmes writes
that the bitch sent to Mr. Brown is the choicest of the litter,
and the one which he especially reserved for his own use.
It certainly is the handsomest puppy we have seen for some
time. A daily cotemporary, the Alia, whose errors in canine
matters are frequent, attributes the ownership of the bitch to
Mr. A. B, Elford, which is a mistake, Mr. Elford merely hav-
ing conducted the correspondence for Mr. Brown, and at his
instance. It is to be hoped that Mr. Brown will pull all his
rare youugpointers through to doghood and perfect breaking.

National Pointer Field Trials,-

These trials were commenced ou Tuesday, in delightful
weather, the sun shining brilliantly throughout the day.
The meet was at Acton Burnell, the Right Hon. Lord Ber-
wick, Sir Frederick C. Smythe, Bart., Colonel C. J. Cotes, A.
Close, Esq., W. H. Wood, Esq., and J. N. Lawrence, Esq.,
having generously placed their Attingham, Acton Buruell,
Pitchford, Condover, Eaton Mascott, and Court Cap estates at
the disposal of the committee. The judges were Hon. Henry
H. Molyneux, Col. C. K. Crosse, and Rev. W. Serjeantson.
There was a moderate field, the attendance including A. P.

the order of the day. Despite this drawback, however, the
attendance was larger than on the previous day, and included
many sporting gentlemen of known repute, as well as several
Frenchmen, who evinced a lively interest in the proceedings.
The Pointer Poppy Trials, which had not been brought to a
conclusion when the company adjourned on the previous
night, about eight o'clock, and about a dozen miles from
Shrewsbury, were run off, the first prize being received by
Mr. F. C. Lowe's Duke of Hessen, a dog which, to say the
least of it, behaved well throughout the whole of the stakes,
his performances being such as to win for him the hearty
commendations of all observers. He covered his ground
remarkably well, considering his age, and we shall be very
much mistaken if Dnkeof Hesson is not heard of again. Second
honors were accorded to Rapid Ben, who showed not ouly
good going, but also great staying powers. He ran Duke of
Hesson very close, and Mr. Beck may congratulate himself
on possessing an animal full of merit and promise. Iu decid-
ing the third place the judges experienced considerable diffi-
culty. They had to judge between Mr. A. Richard's Lolo
and Mr. Barclay's Busy IV, and after some consultation
they came to the conclusion that the best way to meet the
difficulty which presented itself was to divide the third and
fourth prizes between these two animals. — Shooting Times,

London,

♦

Western Field Trials Association.

Kansas City, Mo., May S, 1SS6.
The following are the entries for the Derby of this Asso-
ciation.

Owner. Name. Breeding. Color. Age.

1. G. D. De Hart... Brush, Jr Brush— Lorraine. .red... March f, "Ho.

2. W. E. Hnghes Meteor Belle, Meteor — Beta, liv and w. May, '85.

Z. Jno.N. Simpson, Maximus.. Maxim— Flash LH, liv and w, June, '85,

4, Jno. N. Simpson. Dillrey Meteor- Der, liv and w, March 31, '85.

5. D.F.Garrettson, Countess Gem, Koderigo — Gem, w blk t, Oct, 25, '85.

6, Dan J. Price, Dan J., San Boy— Queen Bess, w blk t, March 30, '85.

7. H.P.Dillon, King Dan, Waddell's Am Dan— Lucky Deal, o b, Mch.'85.
s! H. P. Dillion Jack Joe— Queen Bess, red,.. April, B5.

9. T.W. Stoutenberg, Ruby Buckallew, Buckallew- Brinstow, o w, Jnne
28, '85.

10. "W.H.Colcord, Patience, Spot Noble — Medora Gladstone, w blk t, Aug-

ust. '85.

11. 'W.H Colcord, Nancy Bell, Glen Bock— Countess Flirt, b b, Jne. '85.

12. J. W. Bly the... Traveler Meteor— Der.. .liv and w, March, 31, 'H5.

13. J. W. Biythe Tansy Meteor— Der.. .liv and w, March, 31, '85.

14. W. E. Hughes.. Dolly.. Am Dan — Countess House, blk w t, June, '85.
\a\ R.M.Hutchings, Spring, Manspring— Curfew, livand w, June 10, '85.

16. R.M.Hutcbiog3,Vanity Fair, Bang Bang- BelIona,-l and w.Apr.14, '85.

17. C.B.Donaldson, Marksman, Doncaster — May Queen.bw t, May21, '85.
]8.' W. W. Tucker Katarax Ben -Jet b w t, July 15, '85.

19. A. R. Starr Capt. Craig, Gladstone— Lady M., b w t, Jan. 2, *85.

20. E. F. Stoddard.. .Vandal Drake — Vanity, w and liv, May 14, "85.

2l! E. F.Stoddard... Lady Juno.. Meteor— Der. . .liv and w. Marc 31, '85.

22 Alonzo Campbell, LadyJuliet.Wbite Cloud— Pearl Laverock, ] and w,

Sept. '85.

23 Alonzo Campbell,Sir Borneo, White Cloud— Pearl Laverack.liv and w

Sept. '85.

24. J. M. Munson Mignon Meteor— Der. . .liv and w, Mch. 31, '65,

25. J. M. Munson.Imp. Woodford, Bobt.le Diable— Belle Faust.livand w.

June 25, '85

26. PaulFrancke, Turn Turn, Mainspring— Curfew, liv and w.Jue.10,'85.

27. H.F. Farnham, Sir Anthony, Graphic— Zitta, liv and tkd, Nov.18, '85.

28. H. Farnham May F , Graphic -Zitta.. liv and tkd, Nov. 18, 85.

29! F. F. Harris Mikado Graphic— Zitta.. liv and tkd,Nov.l8,'85.,

30. F.F.Harris, Belle of Woodford, Graphic— Zitta, livand tkd. Nov. 18/85.
31 H.F.Harris, Beau of Portland. Graphic -Zitta, livand tkd, Nov.lb, "85.

32. J. F. Case, Jr., Spot Belton, Dick B.— Belle BBlton. b b, Mch. 27. "85.

33. G. D. Holing & *W. A. Alderaon, Diana II, AigUB — Diana, blk t. April

14, '85.

34."L. B. Suggs Bun Boy, San Roy— Queen Bess, 1 w, March, 30, '85.

H5 J. W.Blythe Transit . ..Meteor— Der liv and w, Mch. 31. '85.

3C. N. B. Nesbitt. Shrena Van. San Boy— Queen Bess, blk w t. Mch. 30. "85.

37. E. R. Watson.. Queen Elsie, King Noble-Elsie Belton, b b.Jly, 26, '85.

38. O.J. Brown. Lady Mack. Sportsman— Jessie Turner, liv w tkd. Sept, '85.

39. F. H. Ball.... Bessie B., King Noble— Elsie Belton, b b, July 26, '85.

40. W. A. Pierce Trix Joe— Queen Bess red.. April, '85.

41. G. H. Laugbton, Dareall.. Doncaster— May Queen , blkw, May 21, '85.

42. G. H.Laughton,Mlsa Alice, Doncaster —May Queen, blk w t, May 21, '85.

43. W.B.Stafford Fawn II Paul Gladstone— Lady C„ w 1, June, '85.

44. J.T. Thor].e.... Lady Malcolm, Malcom— Dream IV, blk t.Jly 23. '85.

45. J. N. Macklin... Meekness, Robt. le Diable— Belle Faust, livw, June

25, "85.

! 46. Ohio Kennel Sport Gladstone, Sportsman— Jessie Turner, bib

Sept., '85.

47. Chas. H. Ode] I, Consolation, Bang Bang— Grace 1H, 1 w, J ..■

48. Geo. Waddington. Count Harry, Count Noble -Sauls, 1 w, ttel

Owing to a defect in the entry blank I am unable t<>
the exact date when whelped in some cases.

R. C Van Horn, Secy. & Treas,

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May 22

ROD.

A correspondent asks: "What was meant by the word
•antennae' in the description of the Bicknell fly, given in the
Breeder and Sportsman? Is there any such bird as a
bronze curlew?"

We might have said "horns" for antenna?, were it not for
the technical smack. The bronze curlew, Plegadis quarana,
is common on the uplands of California. It resembles the
common curlew in all but the color, which is a deep, beau-
tiful bronze. If the correspondent desires, we can send him
feathers of the bird.

An opportunity was offered recently to test the Bicknell fly
aeain, aud we were well-pleased with it, although our speci-
men was much too large and not tied on a hook at all to our
taste.

The week has not been productive of large catches. Crys-
tal Springs panned out large numbers of small bass, and not
a few of a half-pound and upward. ■

The creeks were all lined with fishermen, but the trout
taken were small. On Sonoma creek between Pioneer Grove
and the dam above Glen Ellen, nineteen gentlemen were
wading, but to little avail.

Messrs. Ramon Wilson, Chas. Laing, Will Goleher and a
friend, went up on Saturday to Cady's charming place on the
Sonoma Valley Eailroad, called Agua Caliente. Leaving the
city where a cold wind was blowing and an overcoat neces-
sary, the transition to the beantiful fields and slopes of
Sonoma, where the air was redolent of flowers and balmy as
Gilead, was most pleasant. Agua Caliente is a perfectly
comfortable and restful place to visit. The rooms are airy
and clean; the table excellent, aud all the appointments are
suggestive rather of a city hotel than a summer resort, while
Mr. and Mrs. Cady, Mr. Ludington and Miss Sophie, are
unceasing in their attention to all possible needs.

A long night of quiet slumber, and an early start for the
creek were had. Messrs. Goleher and Laing chose to go up
stream, while Mr. Wilson and his friend went down perforce.
The result was what might have been expected. The up-
stream pair caught all the good fish that were taken by the
party. Another instance where Mr. Gordon's charming
theories about the superiority of down-stream work have
been upset by experience. A leopard cannot change his spots,
nor can a Scotchman be brought to admit himself wrong, but a
compensation for the latter characteristic is that the down-
stream fishing, "pawky" Mr. Gordon will only have small
fish, and few to show and eat.

Indian Fishing.

People living in the mountains, along the trout streams,
have made considerable complaint about Indians spearing
trout and other fish, especially during the spawning season.
The matter has been laid before the State Board of i'ish Com-
missioners, and those officials have determined to arrest all
Indians found spearing fish.

If a close watch is made it will be discovered that the
Indians are not so much to blame as the white people. Many
of the palefaces ruin the streams by killing the fish with
dynamite. The Indians, of course, are expert fisherman, aud
it is astonishing to see the immense strings of trout they bring
into camp. Our pleasure-seekers at Big Meadows buy their
fish from the Indians.

Last spring, at Big Meadows, after the waters had become
clear, we were out one day to cast a line, taking along an
Indian guide. It was bo interesting to watch him that our
line was never unreeled. He waded up the middle of the
stream slowly, intently peering into the water as it whirled by
him. Frequently his spear would dart downward, aud he
would haul out a speckled beauty. He never missed his mark.
While watching him it was noticed that occasionally several
fine-looking fish wonld glide past him, without an effort on
his part to capture them. He was asked why he did not
catch them. "Ugh," he grunted, "Indian no shoot mahala.
Kill um mahala; no more fish." He had enough sense to
protect the females. When asked how he distinguished
the "mahalas" from the other fish, the guide replied: "tihe
more nice look at, and she have white stumach."

It will be a very foolish movement if the Fish Commission-
ers cause the arrest of the Indians for spearing. Pay more
attention to the white men, and prevent the dumping of
sawdust iuto the trout streams. — Ckico Chronicle,

fereut degrees of fineness, and fit them with flies likely to
suit the weather and state of the water.

As to the way in which flies should be attached to casting-
lines, it may be said that loops should never be employed,
being simply suicidal, not to the fisherman, but to his sport.
The end fly should be tied on with any simple knot, and
the dropper flies in the manner recommended by Mr. Choi-
mondeley-Pennell, at page 58 of that most excellent work on
fishing, "The Modern Practical Angler." If it should be
found that flies attached to the casting-line in this way are
apt to run up aDd down the gut, and fray it more or less,
this objection can be removed by including one of the kuots
on the main link in that made in the piece of gut attached to
the fly, by which means they will be securely fastened in one
spot, although the knot will not be quite so small and neat
as would be the case if this were not done.

The four casting-lines thus furnished with their flies are then
to be coiled the long way around the pieces of card-board, and
inserted between the leaves of the fishing book, made as
recommended. The advantage of such an arrangement will
be at once obvious to every practical fisherman.

When flies in a wet state are placed between leaves com-
posed of thick, woolen material, their moisture is at once
absorbed, as also that of the casting-line to which they are
attached, and both are therefore immediately rendered per-
fectly dry, and the substance with which they are placed in
contact being soft and elastic, they are not unduly pressed
upon. Any flies taken off a casting-line to be changed
can be at once placed between the leaves of the fishing book,
there to be preserved for future use.

When required, the pieces of card-board round which the
casting-line have been coiled can be easily taken out the loop,
which has beeninserted into aslit cut for the purpose, found,
and attached to the reel line. When unwound they will be
found almost perfectly straight, and, at all events, fit for
immediate use. Thus those exasperating entanglements will
be completely avoided which so often occur to fishermen in a
hurry to undo casting-lines wound round the hand, and
afterwards crammed into the pockets of an ordinary fishing
book.

A pair of scissors in a leathern sheath should be carried in
the pocket leady for immediate use.

All other flies likely to be wanted should be carried in a
circular flat tin box, made double so as to hold flies on one
side and casting-lines on the other, ur flies on both sides, if
necessary. In such a box flies will be kept perfectly drv, and
not being in any degree pressed upon will long retain the
life-like appearance which they are supposed to possess when
they leave the hands of the fly-dresser.

In conclusion, it must be stated that the plan of carrying
casting-lines and flies wound round the hat, which are per-
haps left there for days or weeks together, proves most
destructive to them, air and light to which they are thus so
freely exposed soon rendering them so brittle aB to be per-
fectly unfit for further use. — Cor. Fishing Gazette, Kng.

The Paradise of Fishermen.

put in the water. The gut is tied in bandies of two or three
hundred, and hung up in the garden or yard to dry. When
dry, it is sold to the gut makers. Some of the breeders, who
make a special business of it, have large rooms where you
will see on each side of the room or barn five tiers, one above
the other, of these cane bamboo beds, and millions of worms
in one room. Some of these have suffered verv much dur-
ing this month. The inhabitants say it has never been so
cold; now they are wearing their cloaks and wraps. On Sun-
day night it snowed between TJrin and Madrid, and it was as
cold as Christmas time in England; nearly one-fourth of the
worms have been killed, so the gut harvest will be smaller
than for some years, and this has already advanced prices.

Murcia, April 22d. S. Allcock (of Reddttch).

[Mr. Allcock incloses, with his interesting letter some
samples of gut which he saw drawn out. It is like some he
sent us some years ago, and is unbleached; the orange skin
has not been removed. We should like to ask Mr. Allcock
why the gut cannot be imported in this state, unbleached?
We find that by simply wetting the orange skin it becomes
soft and can be peeled off, leaving the gut perfectly clean and
transparent; iu the bleaching process the transparency is to a
great extent destroyed, and the strength of the gut also; in
fact, this unbleached gut is four times the strength of ordi-
nary undrawn gut the same size. — Ed.]— Fishing Gazette.

He Eats Buzzards.

Fly and Tackle Books.

Much ingenuity has been displayed in the construction of
fishing books; but it haB all ended in their being made of one
uniform pattern, consisting of an outer covering, more or
less resembling an ordinary pocket-book, with several pockets
and other cunningly-devised receptacles for fishing-tackle,
many of which are never used or even discovered until they
have been some time in the owner's possession. The internal
fittings are most commonly made of parchment, selected, it
is to be presumed, for this purpose, with the idea that it will
repel any moisture brought in contact with it.

Now, however heretical it may be considered to Btate such
an opinion, it must be said that nothing can be more faulty
than fishing books arranged in this manner. It is true that
parchment repels moisture from its own surface, being of an
oily nature; but it is equally true that in so doing it throws
it off onto anything placed against it. Nothing, therefore,
is more common than to find flies, which have been long left
between leaves made of this material, so much incrusted with
rust aB to be totally unfit for further use. Another objection
to the use of parchment for fishing books is that, being of a
hard and unyielding texture, it crushes completely flat, and
out of all resemblance to a living insect, artificial flies placed
between leaves composed of this material.

Some of the principal objections to fishing books, as gen-
erally made, having now been stated, an arrangement whicb
experience has proved to be far preferable will now be sug-
gested. Take two pieceB of ordinary Bristol board, each
measuring 7 in. by 4 in., and join them together along one
edge by means ol a piece of leather, in the same manner as
the boards of an ordinary book. Have four pieces of the
thick and soft woolen material with which saddles are usually
lined, cut off the same size as tbese two pieces of board, then
spread out, aud fasten them between the two boards by
means of a piece of elastic down their centre. A band of
elastic attached to the outside to hold them together will
complete the book, and a leathern pocket attached to the
inside of each board will be convenient to hold spare casting-
Hues. Take an ordinary sheet of white card-board, and divide
>t into eight equal parts, four of which will only be required
for present use. Eaoh piece of card-board will measure about
6 in. by 3 in. Take four graduated gut casting-lines of dif-

The whole town has gone wild over salmon fishing, and no
wonder, for it is a paradise for sportsmen where they can «o
a mile or so from the city residences and catch the "king of
fish" on the fly. Years ago it was an unknown thing for a
Penobscot salmon to rise to a fly, but last year they were
taken in that manner, and now they are biting eagerly. Mr.
F. W. Ayer is the most enthusiastic angler in this vicinity,
and he has been meeting with great success of late in landing
the big, strong and game Penobscot salmon.

At the principal fishing grounds, which begin at a point 300
feet below the Water Works dam, on Friday evening, he cap-
tured a 24-pounder. Landing a salmon on the fly so early in
the season surprised the local anglers, aud ever since there
has been a steady procession to the Water Works. Saturday
morning Dr. Simmons, William Monroe and Mr. Ayer were
fishing again, and they landed one apiece, weighing 16, IS and
20 pounds each, respectively. Sunday, Jack Guthrie, while
fishing for perch, hooked a 19-pounder, and landed him with
the assistance of William Little.

There has been a lively trade in rods, reels, lines and flies
to-day, and the dealers are happy. To catch the lively
Penobscot salmon on the fly, a person wants a good bamboo
rod, about 300 feet of oiled silk line, a big reed to bold
the line, and one of those gaudy contrivances of colored
feathers covering a hook known a* the "fly" called so because
the fish takes it for a water-logged fly or some other insect.
The early evening is the best time, aud then may be seen lots
of boats anchored off in the quick water just below the dam,
on the Brewer side, where the fish are most easily intercepted
on their way up the river by the seductive bait. Usually it
is a hard job to land a salmon — that is, to get him into a boat
or on the shore. It is pay out, pay out! and the reel flies
around rapidly until the captive is far astern. Then begins
the play, and if the gear is all right and the fishermen skilled,
after much hard work the fish is taken. It is what may be
termed a rare sport. The Penobscot is the great salmon
river of this country, aud there is probably not any more
sport ou the beautiful streams of Ireland which the unwel-
come English aristocracy have appropriated to their own use.
Anybody who wants a salmon dinner can get it for forty to
fifty cents a pound, and soon they will be much cheaper. —
Sporting World.

Manufacture of Gut in Spain.

West of the Mississippi River, in the State of Louisiana, in
the parishes of St. Martin, Iberia aud St. Mary, lies an inde-
scribable system of lakes, passes and bayou, intercepted with
a vast area of swamp lauds. This country has been aud con-
tinues to be the source of timber supply for the Teche region
which is sometimes called the sugar-bowl of Louisiana.

Since the year of 1SS0 a solitary individual has lived on
and near the borders of Lake Chicot. This mysterious hermit
would have no conversation with persons who would chance
to meet him. His equipage consisted of a rude boat, an old
musket, a spear and some fishing tackle. He was never
known to visit the habitation of man unless he needed ammu-
nition, and this ho procured at Bayou Chene. He has been
here so long that he is almost naked and presents a horrible
aspect, with his shaggy beard and disheveled hair, now grown
to an enormous length.

On the 15th of last month he paddled his boat to Mr. Cas-
siday's camp on hiB timber land, in starving condition, and
begged for the necessaries of life. He is truly a horrible
looking specimen. He has the leg of a pair of pants tied at
one end and stretched over his head as a substitute for a hat.
His body was -an alternative of rags and nakedness. Mr!
George Walker, a citizen of this place, chanced to interview
him. He says he speaks good English; that is name is John
Miller, and he was born and reared in Seneca county, Ohio
near Tiffin. At the age of eighteen he went with a gold-hunt-
ing expedition to Colorado, and drove an ox team across the
plains. He remembers nothing about his age, but must be
lorty or more.

He says he came to this country in a boat; does not know
the date; he merely knows the change of seasons by their vis-
ible effects. He has the appearance of a man who has had
his intellect dwarfed by long strifes with the elements. His
shaggy beard reaches to his waist. His color when captured
resembled the earth upon which he lived. His hands were
also of the same color. He always hesitates and coughs
before answering a question.

Mr. Walker asked him if he did not want to be taken to
town, where he could be taken care of. He said he thought
he was living in a very healthy place, and would be all right
soon. He states that buzzards are better to eat than owls, he
believed. His manner of capturing them is very ingenious.
He drives three stakes out in the lake and sets a steel trap
on top of them, then he secures it iu such a manner that
whon Mr. Buzzard lights on it it sinks in the water. Dislik-
ing it he flies up on the trap, aud is caught and devoured by
the human hyena.

Trolling for Mahseer.

It will be interesting to your readers to know how the Span-
iards breed the silk worms. I have not been in Spaiu before
when the gut harvest has been on, having visited some of the
villages near Murcia, wherein the sole occupations of the
country people is tbe breeding of the worms; some only breed
them, others breed and draw the gut out. Those who only
breed them and sell to those who make a special business of
it, do so in the rooms where they live aud sleep. The houses
in the villages are in many cases one room, one window with
bars, no glass, and some without a window; only a door, no
fireplace. The food is cooked outside (except iu larger
houses). On one side of the room bamboo canes are tied
together, from 12ft. to 15 ft., according to the sizeof the room,
aud about 4 ft. wide, raised from the floor about 3 ft. The
worms are placed upou these canes, which form the bed.

The worms are fed with mulberry leaves live times eaoh
day; before feeding, all the unhealthy worms are picked out.
The worms live, on an average, fifty days before they are
ready to kill. They sleep three days at u time during the
fifty days, in all twelve days.

When they are ready to spin they creep upon Inn ol

wood cut from the trees placed across the bed, whence thev
creep on the branches; then they are taken off, put in vine-
gar for six hours; then the Rirle or women who draw them

out sit down on a mat iu the garden or yard; having before

them a large pan of water, the head is taken off aud it

drawn out by the lingers as long as they will draw out, then ' river, or one would soon have grapplod with the monster and

"Almost ou the last day I determined to try the Malee
Broad in the evening. Hitherto we had always fished iu the
mornings and dined together in the evenings, talking over
our sport. As soon as the sun's heat had somewhat abated,
I had myself taken out in a native craft not unlike our cora-
ole. We went to the head of the lake, and I threw my spoon
for some little time without a run. I should mention that,
in view of any possible monster taking it, I bad selected my
largest and strongest bait, armed with sufficient hooks, one
would have thought, to secure an alligator. I had also care-
fully tested my line, and, above all, the trace at its end which
carried the spoon. All at once, as my enthusiasm was wan-
ing with the sinking sun, I felt an electric shock which
speedily aroused me from my apathy, and immediately the
line ran out, almost cutting my fingers with its velocity.
My boatman was equal to the occasion, and rowed swiftyl
after my captive, thereby saving any great expenditure of line.
I suppose it was about seven in the evening when I hooked
my friend, and our shouts soon brought down the servants.
After an hour's constant pulling up and down, the bout-wal-
lah was far more exhausted than the fish, and we seized the
opportunity of the boat ueariug the shore, during one of the
monster's rushes, to let tbe mau slipout aud take a fresh oars-
man on board. The men lit up a large bonfire, too, on the
brink of the broad to show us our locality, as darkness fell
apace, aud we got a lantern on board with some difficulty.
After two hours and a half of tugging at my fish— or rather,
being tncged at, for I could make no more impression on him
than I should were I riding a run-away horse with a bit of
whipcord for reins — I began to feel the constaut strain oa my
back and arms. Luckily wo bad some brandy, and this a lit-
tle recruited me; but anxious as every fishermau is to kill a
big fish, I began to loug for the rssue of my struggle. To all
appearauce this was as far off as ever. I could hold the fish
tolerably tight, but he wits quite our master, and I verily
believe had I dared to fasten the line to the coracle would
have towed us about tbe broad. It is truo that his rushes
beenme less frequent, and that ho came nearer the side than
be had done. This at length, wheu I had stru^yled with him
for four hours, gave me a gleam of hope. I shouted to my
fisherman to run in and gaff tbe brute an it passed near the
edge. Many a Scotch gilly would have done it, swimming if
n. cessary, but no sooner had my fellow got iu up to his mid-
dle, than, as the monetet approached him raising a big wave
iu the shallows and BplaBhmg with his tail, he yelled out
(iis did the others iu chorus on the bank,) *a shark! a shark!'
and, OOWard that he was BOUttled as quick ns he i/tmld to the
shore. On wo swept, the fright M^uiiM^ but to give fresh
strength to the big fish, and although I guided it several times
near the hank again, not one of the fellows would venture in.
My comrades were encamped some six miles lower down the

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tried his strength . I now began to despair, when all at once the
creatnre swam close up to the boat, splashed like a porpoise,
raising vast circular waves on the still surface of the lake,
and then — then — escaped! Yes, he actually did. There was
no breakage, but on drawing up the spoon its great hooks
had been some bent, some snapped off in the brute's huge
pharyngeal teeth, until a last plunge freed him altogether.
Judge of my feelings. Judge of my language to the shore-
men; it was plain, like that of Truthful James. Worse than
all, judge of my friends' chaff wheu they heard of my adven-
ture, and, of course, not one of you fellows believe a word
of the whole story. That is always the penalty paid by story-
letters, especially when fish are concerned. Bu t all the same,
my story is perfectly true, and what is more, I cannot tell
you what kind of a fish I had on, as during all the time I
played it I never had an opportunity of seeing the creature."

"A Scotch gilly would soon have told you," remarked
Markkam, "he would have said, 'Ge've jist heukit the deil!' "

"Seriously, what do you think your lish was?" said another.

"It might have been a mugger or a porpoise, as the men
said, but I believe it really was a gigantic mahseer. So the
crunching up of the hooks showed. At all events the story,
though it ends in a lame fashion, illustrates my thesis that
after all the biggest fish a man catches, to speak more Hibern-
ico, is just the one he does not catch. Have any more? No.
Not oue cigar more, eh? No! Weil, goodnight!" — Sporting
and Dramatic News.

— ^ —

Oregon Notes.

The recent cold snap, which has killed off the peaches in
many portions of the Willamette valley, has been somewhat
effectual in protecting the trout against the knights of the
split bamboo, although the small boy of the period gets in his

■ work with the salmon spawn on nearly all the streams. Sev-
eral of our friends got out last Monday and Tuesday and

js secured liberal creels, particularly Charley Sliter, who got
about 75 as handsome fish in the Des Chutes as it has been

I our good fortune to see. Our own eaten was 3S nice ones for
about sis hours' casting, but the evening was dark and gusty.

! None of the old standbys — Bybee, Whalley or Sibson — have
been out at ail, and even Uncle David, the Nestor of the club,

! is not so active in his pursuit of the finny tribe as usual. It
will take a few hot days before everybody and his mother-in-
law will feel like going out to the Clackamas with a lot of

j ."professors" and "coachmen" on his hatband, to lure the

i wary trout to their doom. — Portland Mercury.

TEAP.

Lincoln Gun Club.

A large proportion of the Club members were present at
Colma on Sunday last, and the shooting was very fine. The
club shoots in classes; the superior shots shooting together
fora medal, and those a little less skillful shootingfor what is
styled the medal of the second class. In the number present
and the enjoyableness of the day, the event has seldom been
excelled at Colma.

Mr. Cate dropped unusually in his score, through a little
carelessness.

First Class. —At 15 clay pigeons, five screened traps, 18 yards rise.
For clnb medal, won by Mr. Campbell.
Campbell 1 1111111001011 1—13

0 0

0 0

1 1-

Brnns 1 01000101110011— I

Edlar 1 1010110101001 0— (

"Bicbter 0 1110 0 0 1

Parks 1 0 0 0 0 11]

Ford 0 0 11110 1

, H. Venker 1 101110001111

Cate 0 u u 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1—8

Maguire 0 11000011110100—7

Drinkbouse 010 011000110111—8

[Lee 0 0100100111100 1—7

Ties at tbree pair.

Campbell 00 00 0 O^C | Ford 10 11 10—4

Second Class. -Same conditions, won by Tar. Karney.

Karney 0 1101111111110 1—12

Cohen 1 lOlooOOlullllll— 8

F. Venker 1 1010000100000 1—4

Scbendel 1 00011101011010—8

Swinton 1 0110U10101110 0-8

Holmes 0 00010000111000 — i

Kutt 0 011110 II 110101 1— i

Horber 0 000Z0010OO0O10— 3

Coane 0 0100001111011 0-7

Pool shoot, at 5 pairs clay pigeons, 15 yards rise, S2.50 entrance.
First money, $25, won by Sir. Briins; second, b> Mr. Parks.

Drinkhonse\.ll 10 10 10 00—5

Campbell lu 11 II 11 10—8

Nutz 11 10 00 U0 00—3

HolmsB 0(1 11 10 10 10—5

Doane .

11 10 00 10-

Schmeldel....l0 00 no 10 10-

Quintan 11 01 11 00 10—6

Edler 10 10 10 11 10—6

H. Venker U 10 10 10 10—5

C. Cate 10 10 CO 11 00-4

Bruns 11 11 10 00 11—7

Parts 11 11 11 01 00—7

Ford 11 11 00 10 10—6

Cohen 11 lu no 11 11—7

Bicbter 10 10 10 01 1U— 5

F. Venker 00 11 00 10 10-4

Ties at tbree pair.

Bruns 11 01 11— 5 | Cohen no 00 o 0— 0

Parks 10 01 1]-4|

Open pool shoot, at 10 single clav pigeons; same conditions: S2.50
entrance. First ?'20 won by Jlr. Park. Messrs. Cate, Campbell, Venker,
Bruns and Ford tied for second, which was won on a tosB by Mr. Bruns.

C.Ford 010111111 0—7 I Campbell.. 010111101 1—7

H. Venker. .110 0 110 111— 7 j F. Cate 000000110 0—2

Nutz 0101000010

Bruns 1010 11110 1

Edler 111000000 1—4 I Horber.

C. Cate 101110011 1-7

Parks 1111010111-

DrinkhoUBe 0101101010-
0 0 0 0 0

Ventura.

The shooting match at 15 Peoria blackbirds, for the silver
medal, came off last Tuesday, May 11th, at the shooting
grounds below the wharf, J. M. Kaiser and P. C. Charlebois
being the contestants. The following is the score:

Kaiser 1101 11 11 11 11 11 0—13 j Charlebois 00 II 00 01 no 01 10 0—5

The winner was then challenged by Col. Goodwin, and a
match was arranged for, to take place on Decoration day,
May 30th.

The club shoot resulted as follows:

HATCHEB HAM

Hatcher 01 01 00 10 10 11 00 11 11 11 11 10 11- lr,

Kaiser 11 11 11 10 11 11 11 01 01 00 01 10 11—19

Chrlsman 10 01 10 00 01 10 10 10 00 00 00 01 10—3

Bonestel 00 10 to 00 00 00 11 00 00 11 11 10 01—9

Total * 53

VICKERS TEAM.

Tickers 00 01 00 10 11 01 00 11 11 00 10 11 01—13

Goodwin 10 01 01 11 01 11 11 10 11 11 11 11 11-21

Charlebois 10 10 01 10 00 10 10 01 10 11 11 11 10—15

Myers 01 00 00 10 10 00 10 11 10 00 11 01 01—11

Total CO

— Ventura Free Press.

Robinson-Chick Match.

The wing shoot, for $500 a side, at Los Angeles, between
Mr. Crittenden Eobinson, of this city, and Mr. Msrtinez
Chick, of San Diego, was successfully brought off on Thurs-
day, May 13th. A slight breeze blew all the afternoon from
behind the score. The shooting was done at the Fair
Grounds, a mile ur more from the city. The birds were fresb
caught from farms near by, and were strong aud qnick flying,
most of them tailing or quartering out from the traps. Pretty
much all the shooting fraternity in and about Los Angeles
turned out to see the local champion, Jlr. Chick, down the
veteran, but their confidence did not extend to the point of
willinguess to wager freely upon their representative. A few
small bets were made at 2 to 1 on Mr. Eobinson. Senator K.
F. Del Valle acted as referee, in a perfectly satisfactory man-
ner. Mr. Frank J. Bassford judged for Mr. Eobinson, and
Mr. Wood served in like capacitv for Mr. Chick. We are
indebted to Mr. J. U. Hastings, who went clown from this
city to see the match, fur the score and notes.

Mr. Eobinson'sguD, a premier hamnierless Scott, broke at
the 33d shot, and, being compelled to shoot one strange to
bim, his score suffered. After the break, he first shot a Scott,
but missed five of fifteen birds. Then he used Mr. Wm.
Golcher's heavy Clabrough, and killed forty-seven out of fifty
shot at. Both gentlemen shot very finely, being quick and
sure with their first barrels, and neither having to retrieve
many challenged birds.

Mr. Chick, although comparatively unknown, is by no
means a novice. He has shot a great deal from traps and
shoots well. In his practice he made the mistake of using
but one trap, and wheu five were set before him it rather
handicapped him. Mr. Eobinson reports a pleasant recep-
tion, good entertainment, and perfectly impartial treatment,
all of which were to be expected from Los Angelauos. We
subjoin the score:

At 100 live pigeons eacb. 30 yards rise, ground traps. State Associa-
tion rules, for SoiiO a side. Los Angeles, May 13th, 1886. Referee, K. F.
Del \ alle. Won by Air. Eobinson.

Crittenden Eobinson llnoi Hill 11011 01111 11111

10101 lllll 1011.1 10101 11011
11111 11)11 lllll 01111 11111
,, ,. „, . , Hill lllll 11011 lllll 01111-86

Martinez Chick mil 11110 11000 lllll lllll

01101 10011 lllll 10110 11000

mio 11111 11111 Him . lion

11011 lllll 11011 00111 11110—79

Golden Gate Gun Club.

The third meeting of the season brought together twelve
members, and a goodly company of friends. The Golden
Gate Club also shoots in classes.

FirstClass.— At 15 single clay pigeons, 18 yards rise, three traps For
ciub medal, won by Mr. Eugene Forster.

Eug. Forster 1 0101110110110 1-10

Edg. Forster u 1101110111010 1— 10

H. .Mangels 10101111010011 1-10

i-f)1'*11: 1 1100110101011 1-10

E.Scblueter 0 11011 10110111 0-10

C.Pardl 0 0111 ii 01111100 0-8

F. Munson o looillliooiooo— 7

W.Asbcroft 0 0101010000010 0—4

A- Buss. 0 10010000000100—3

S. Scovern 0 0000001000010 0-2

Ties at 5 pair.
Eng. Forster... 11 11 11 10 01— 8 I E. Schlueter. ..01 00 01 10 CI— 4
Edg. Forster.. ..11 11 lu 10 01— 7 H. Mangels.. ..10 10 10 U0 00—3
A. Allen 00 11 00 00 11— 4 |

Second Class.— Same conditions, won by Mr. Foley.

J-Foley o 0001001001111 1—7

W. Malone 0 OOOOOOIIOOIOO 1—3

by Mr. Eugene Foster.

Sweepstake-At 15 Peoria blackbirds, 18 yards rise, So entrance, won

EugeneFoster 0 1110111110 111 1—12

EdgarFoster 1 1110110011001 1—10

AAllen 1 0000011111110 0—8

E.Scblueter 0 11110001001110— 8

F. Munson 1 10110000011011—8

A. Buss 0 00000010000110-3

J.Foley 0 0100000100000 0—2

To-morrow, at Bay View, an open match at clay pigeons will
be shot under the directiou of Ed. W. Funcke. Stages will
leave Lwenty-fonrth and Valencia and Fourth aud Townsend
streets at 10 o'clock a. m. to morrow.

Forester Club.

The Forester Gun Clnb held its second shoot of the season
at Agricultural Park last Sunday morning, ten members
facing the trap. The birds were a very strong lot, and as a
geueial thing turned tail and started northward as soon as
the trap was opened, without waiting to make a bow to the
spectators. Several were killed at long distances, Watson
closing up one at about seventy yards, with his second barrel.
The winner, John Gerber, shot remarkably well, making a
clean score, and only using his second barrel twice, which is
good shooting at thirty yards. Following is the score, a star
indicating when the second barrel was used:

G. W. Watson 1 11011*1100 1—9

Coffee 1 1001101111 0—8

H. Gerber 1 01011111011—9

Schroth 0 01*111*101«— 9

Tebbets 1 110" 0 • 1 • 1 * 0—9

W. E. Gerber 1 10101 1 0 0 • • 0— 7

Kane 0 ' 0 0 1 1 0 • 10" 1—7

Miller 1 l"u0110000 1-6

J. Gerber 1 1 1 * 1 1 1 1 1 1 • l_12

Ruhstaller 1 0 1'000 11«0*— 7

Pacific Ground, Bay View.

Several practice malches were shot on last Sunday.

At 10 single clay pigeons, 18 yards rise.

..111110011 1—8
..000110010 1-4
..110 I 0 1 1 0 1 0—6

Funcke Ill 111 til 0-9 j Fanning .

Shaw 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1—7 JoneB ....

Brown 0 110 0 10 10 1—5 | Smith.

Six clay pigeons, 18 yards rise.

Funcke 1 1111 1—0 J Fanning l o 1 1 l 1—6

Shaw 1 0 1 0 1 1-4 Brown n 0 0 1 1 1—3

Smith 1 10 11 1—6 I

Ten Peoria blackbirds, 18 yards rise.

Funcke 1 0 1111111 1—9 I Fanning ....1101110011—7

Sbaw 110111000 1—6 | Smith 1 10 0 10 110 0—5

Ten blackbirds, 18 yards rise.

Fuucke 111110 111 1—9 I Sbaw 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 o 1—8

Fanning 111101001 1—7 I

The Gun Club shoots at Adam's Point, on Decoration Day.

Match at Bay View.

On May 30th, at the Pacific Grounds, Bay View, there will
be a wing shooting match, open-to-all, at twenty-five birds
each, §25 entrance, Hurlingham style. It is expected that
Messrs. Eobinson, Tucker, and Frank and Henry Bassford
will enter.

♦

The sportsmen of Elk Grove are arranging for a pigeon-
shooting touruoment, to take place there about the 8th and
9th of next month. There will be S300 awarded iu prizes,
$20 entrance, 20 birds each, Hurlingham rules.

This afternoon, at the Oakland Eice Track, the Alameda
County Club shoots. Take Berkeley train by the 1 o'clock
P. M. boat on the Oakland Ferry.

"Washineton as a Sportsman.

George Washington was always ready for a foxhunt. As in
hisyounger days he had ridden wilhLurd Fairfaxand the Fair-
faxes of Bel voir, so lat.;r, wheu he was master of Mount Vernon,
he and his friends were always out iu the season, and when
night came the party would meet at one house or the other
for a merry supper, to be off again behind the hounds earlv
the next clay. Iu a letter describing Mount Vernon. Wash-
ington speaks of it as "on one of the finest riveTS in the world-
a river well-stocked with various kinds of fish at all seasons
of the year." The borders of the estate was washed by ten
miles of tide-water, and the whole snore was one entire fish-
ery. In the season of canvas-back ducks, also, Washington
was out with his fowhng-piece early and late. The story
is told that he had been mnch annoyed by a lawless fellow
who came without leave to shoot on the estate. He came
over from the Maryland shore, and hid his boat in one of the
creeks. One day Washington heard the report of a gun, and
guessed it to be that of this man, who had more than once
been warned to leave. He sprang on his horse and rode in
the directiou of the sound. He pushed his way through the
bushes jnst as the man, who had seen him approach, was
pushing his boat off. The poacher raised his gun and aimed
it at Washington, who spurred his horse at once into the
water and seized the boat before the man knew what he was
about. Then Washington, who had a powerful arm, seized
the fellow aud gave him a sound thrashing, and was never
troubled by him again.— St. Nicholas.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

At Shell Mound, May 16th, in a three-handed match at the
200-yard target, Ed. Hovey made the best record ever ob-
tained in a fifty-shot match. The match was between Jlr.
Hovey, A. Johnson and C. F. Waltham, under the nsnal con-
ditions. Hovey's score:

Hovey 200 yards-5 55554555 4—48

5 45445545 5— 46

545555455 5—43

545544554 5-46

555555545 4—48—236

This is an average of 94 2-5 per cent. Mr. Johnson made
224, or within one point of 90 per cent. Mr Waltham got
214 points, a lower average than he was ever credited with in
a match. He was evidently nnder the weather. L. Barrere
and Capt. J. E. Klein had two donble-^tring matches at 200
and 500 yards, the former winning by a point in the aggre-
gate. The scores:

FIB^T MATCH.

Barrere . .20 ) yards— 5 4444454 5 4—42

5110 yards— 4 54445 555 5—4^—88

Klein 200 yards— 4 44445 554 4—45

500 yards— 5 55435456 5—46-89
SECOKI* MATCH.

Barrere 2C0 yards-5 45444555 4—45

500 yards— 4 55555 5 54 H— 46— 91— 179

Klein 200 yards— 5 54454444 5—44

500 yards— 5 54444545 5 — 15— 89— 173

P. E. Robertson, Johuson and Waltham each fired a
doable string at 500 yards, Robertson winning, and getting
in twenty good shots as follows:

Robertson 5C0 yards— 5 5545435454555455 5 4 5—91

A five-handed match at the short range reBntted as follows:

Capt. Klein 200 yards— 4 44544545 5—4*

"Waltham . Slu ynrds -4 44 455 4 5544*

Barrere 29" yards— 4 54444455 4-43

Johnson 200 yards— 4 44454654 4—43

Robertson 200 yards— 4 44444444 4 40

Ed. Hovey, with a new 44-calibre Smith & Wesson ro vol ver,
at 100 feet distance, in thirty shots, made the annexed excel-
lent record ont of a possible 125 points:
Hovey 5 455445455445 55555555554 4—117

Waltham. Johnson and Robertson have agreed to have a
sweepstakes, donble strings, at 200 and 500 yards, on the 30th
instant.

To accommodate the San Francisco ScTinetzen Verein,
which has decided to remove to Shell Monnd, Captain Siebe
will re-model the range, assigning four or five targets to his
new guests and fix up his grounds with all the best modern
improvements.

The time for using Schnetzen Park, Alameda, as a rifle
range, having exuited on the 15th instant, the day before, the
14th, Philo Jncoby and Captain Cautus resolved to get up a
farewell shoot, and quit a long-occupied home with all the
honors. Securing a Sharp's rifle, the gentlemen repaired to
the grounds and fired twenty shots each at the 25-ring target.
As lortune would have it, on the last of the forty shots
Jacoby got a plump dead centre 25, brilliantly winding up a
rifle range upon which many an uneqnaled record has been
made.

Mr. Herman, proprietor of Harbor View, will begin to-day
to remodel his shooting range. He will have completed four-
teen double targets, which will be available for all short-range
practice. A gallery will be constructed from which the
public can view the shooting. Besides these, other improve-
ments will be carried ont. The clubs that will use the range
are the California Schuetzen Verein, Turner Schuetzen, Ein-
tracht Schnetzen, Germania and Swiss.

Louis Haako has two matches with military rifles against
John Utschig and K. Werlheimer, at the ring target.

Sacramento.

The following scores were made last Sunday over tt
yard. Twelfth-street range, by members of Company G:

Captain Hall 4 4 4 5 i 4 4 4 3

Lieutenant Sheehan 4 54544464

Lirutenant Fluherly 4 3 4 5 4 4 4 3 6

Private Jewell 3 4 3 444434

Private Klein 2 2 3 4 4 6 4 4 4

Members of Colonel Sheeban's staff, who are to have
shooting matches to determine who is entitled to tie
gold medal, made the following scores:

Colonel 9he»ban 4 3 4 2 4 4 3 3 I

Colouel Guthrie 3 3 6 6 4 4 4 6 1

MajorMcKee 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 2 i

Captain Npary 3 4 5 4 5 8 3 4 4

Llentenant Miller 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 !

Sergeant Hughes 4 63444445

e2C0-

4-40
4—43

5-41
5-38
4-3U

328

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San Francisco,

Saturday, May 22, 1886.

STAMJOJiS-THOBOl'GHIiREn.

Lou "Held. Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Milmr. Rancho del Paso. John Mackey. Sacramento.
Three Cbeers, Thos. Jones. Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick. Kancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STAIXIOSS-TKOTTEKS.

AbDOtsforcl, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alplieun, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Auteeo. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
AuteroH. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.
Antevolo. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
(Icivi.. Cook Farm, Danville.
look's Hanibletonian.Cook Farm, Danville.
Cresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cliyler, J. R. McFerran. Lexington, Ky.
liny Wilkes. Wm. Corhilt, Sau Mateo.
I e brand, Wm. Corbitt. San Mateo.
Mambriiio Wilkes. David Brjson, Stockton.
Meulo, Vim. Dwyer, San Jose.
^uiwoocl. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Paueoast, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Stelnway, Cook Faim, Danville.
WliippleColl. F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STAM.IOSS— DRAFT.
Pride of Cree. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Turk, Banta Rosa.

Entries to Close.

Maud Hampton, the Dam of Ban Pox.

The Rancho del Paso Stock Farm, the property of Mr.
J. B. Ha<"rin, of this city, is destined to become one of
the greatest breeding establishments in this country.
There is now on the farm a half-dozen or more of the
choicest and most highly bred sires to be found on any stock
form in the United States. The most noted ones are the
famous Australian horse imp. Sir Modred, the Irish-bred
horse Kyrle Daly, the American-bred ones Warwick and
Millner. None of these stallions' get, bred at the farm,
have yet been put in training.and with the exception of the
Kyrle Daly colts will not for a year or two. The matrons
on the place are equally of as fashionable breeding, and
many of them have grand records as racers. Quite a
number of them raced in Mr. Haggin's colors, while
others were purchased to race but were put into the
breeding ranks before facing the starter. The principle
that Mr. Haggin uses about his place is to got the best
unmindful of the cost, and this is to be noticed in the
high prices that he pays for his yearlings and such other
horses he purchases in the east and elsewhere. Last
season he purchased about sixty yearlings, and he i9
buying a great many again this year. His purchases
last year showed to advantage at the recent spring meet-
ing in Ibis city, when he captured all of the two year-
old stakes offered. Ho has not started any of his two-
year-olds in the east up to the present time, but he has
won with Tvrant and Ben Ali. To win the classic event
On tlio first attempt is proof of the high quality of his
thoroughbreds, and as a further proof the race was run
in the fastest time ever recorded in thu history of the
Derby, and it has been won by some of the greatest
ever seen on tho turf in Kentucky, which is saying
a gnat deal. Mr. Haggin intends to even improvo upon
his stable this year, if such is possible, and he is buying
a great many yearlings nnd brood-mares at the Bales this
spring. Among the yearlings ho lias purchased is a
yearling sister to Han Fox, for which he paid a good,
round figure. He now owns linn Fox, tho two-year-old
brother, and the one-year-old sister to the greatest two-
yrar-old out in 1885. The dispatches from Louisville also
tat i " at -Mr. Haggin lias purchased the dam of the
above colts, Maud Hampton, paying $10,000 for her.
Tho amount paid is the largest ever paid for a brood-
..,,.■ in America. She was owned liy Maj. B. G.
Thomas, who purchased her for to.OOO from the late
l'eter C. Fox, of Louisville. Maul Hampton is a brown
marc, foaled in 1876. She was bred by Col. Thomas S.
Grundy, Washington county, Kentucky. She was sired

One week from Tuesday next, the 1st of June, the
entries for the California Stakes, to be decided at the
coming fall meeting of the State Agricultural Society,
will be due. The California Stakes is a sweepstakes for
all trotting stallions, of $230 each, $100 to accompany
the nomination; $100 to be paid July 31st, and *50 the
day previous to the day fixed for the race; $1,000 added.
Two miles and repeat, in harness. The race will be
trotted on the last day of the State Fair, Saturday, Sep-
tember 18th. The full conditions of the stake will be
found in the advertising columns of this issue.

This race should receive a very liberal number of
nominations, as there are many entire horses on this
coast that will likely enter and start. Among the prin-
cipal and most noted performers that are likely to be
nominated are: Anteeo, Antevolo, Guy Wilkes, Dawn,
Menlo, Marin, Jim Mulvenna, B-igadier and Altamont.

Senator Stanford has stated his intention of sending to
the east next season a consignment of fillies by Election-
eer, Gen. Benton and Piedmont, and out of thorough-
bred mares, to be bred to Thorudale, of which horse he
entertains a very high opinion. He will also send some
to Lord Russell, brother to Maud S. Thorndale is a bay
horse, record 2:22*, foaled in 1865, by Alexander's
Abdallah, dam Dolly (dam of Director, 2:17) by Mam-
brino Chief. He is owned by Mr. Edwin Thorne,
Duchess, county, N. Y. He has five to his credit in the
2-30 list, as follows: Daisydale, 2:193; Bdwin Thorne,
2:16i; May Thorne, 2:24|; Nettie Thorne, 2:25^; Rosey
Thorne, 2:273-

The second annual sale of the thoroughbred yearlings,
the property of Hon. W. L. Scott, comprising 22 yearlings,
by Rayon d'Or, Kantaka, Algerine, Duke of Montrose,
Storey, Versailles, and Stratford, will be held at Madison
Square Garden, New York city, on Friday, June 11th.
The yearlings can be seen at the Algeria Stud Farm
until June 4th. Catalogues of the sale may be had at
this office. ^^_

Messrs. Haggin and Baldwin at Elmendorf.

Ou Wednesday, May 12th, the annual sale of the Elmen-
dorf yearliugs, property of D. Swigert, took place at the El-
mendorf stud, six miles from Lexington. Although the
weather was threateuiug, there was a large attendance, prom-
inent turlmen from the north, south and west being present.
Mr J. B. Hoggin was the principal purchaser, aud paid the
highest price for any single lot, S4.000 for the brown colt by
Virgil out of Regan. Mr. Haggin pnrchased 20 head, paying
S23.980 for them. The Prince Charlies were a fine-looking
lot, 'and Beven of the nine head by him were purchased by
the two California buyers, Haggin and Baldwin. The rjlly
by Virgil, out of Cameo by Lever, was crippled and with-
drawn. Appended is the sale in detail:
By vmGiL.

Ere, dam Malta by Australian; Dwyer Eros STO0

Br c, dam Regan bv Lexington ; J. 13. Haggin 4.000

B c, dam Kilh Is Australian ; Dwyer Eros 2,£!6

Br c, dam Crowulct by Australian; J. B. Haggin l,«n

B c. dam Imp. Bon-Bon by Macaroni ; J. B. ltaggin 1.000

Br c, dam A.-ia by Australian; L. C. Bruce ^'00

Be, dam Persia bv Planet; J. B. Haggin '5U

Brc, dam Annie Hall by Leamington; Chlnn fc Morgan G«>

Brc, clam Little Lou by Monarchist; Dwyer Bros...
Blk c. dam Mrs. Grummidge by Lever; Dwyer Bros
Bik f, dam Fair by imp. Glen Atbol; E. J. Baldwin.
B t, dam Notable by Planet ;_Henry Owens. Ky.

The annual sale of the Rancocas yearlings will be held
at the Rancocas Stock Farm, Jobstown, N. J„ two weeks
from Monday next, June 7th. There are 36 head on the
catalogue, the get of imp. Mortemer. imp. Saxon, imp.
Hurrah, Iroquois, and Duke of Magenta. Those desiring
catalogues of the sale can have the same by making appli-
cation at this office.

Matt Storms has removed his stable of racers from
Sacramento to Oakland. The members of the string are
four in number, and includes Planter, formerly Ned
Cook, Narcola, and Grover Cleveland.

10

900

•125
450

Br f,~dam Penny by Jerome Edger:" J. B. Haggin 10"

Bf.dam Tuscola by Enquirer: B. Woodford 5n0

Br f , dam Retort by Lever; J. E. Haggin «w

B f, dam Sister to Joe Daniels by Australian; A.J. Alexander.... 1^6

Br f, dam Finework by Lexington ; Dwyer Bros -.000

Bf, dam Lena by King Lear; Douglas, Teun SW

B t, dam Tincture by Baywood : J. B. Haggin 500

Br f, dam Ladylike by Leamington; S. Bryant 3»o

Br f.dam Bettie 0. bv Truiupington; G. H. Clay 14U

Br f, dam Movne by Mortemer; C. H. Gillock «'°

B f, dam Finance by Leamington; J. B. Haggin .,,,--

Total, 23 head, aggregated J' SI

Ten colts averaged ■ ' :'

Thirteen fillies averaged B**.av

BYGLEitELG.

Ch c, dam Heliotrope by Knight of St. George; J. & J. Swigert.. . . jjOC

Bo. dam Stamps by Lexington; C. H. Gillock i.ooo

Be, darn FayTempletonby Pbtoton; J. Carter £W

B c, dam La Travlata by Victory; J. & J. Swigert 276

Br c, dam Echoless by Leamington; J. B. Haggin JOO

Che. dam Jentling by Planet; A. B. Watts. Illinois 40J

B c, dam Travlata by Tom Bowling; Chinn & Morgan -i-°

B c, dam Symphony by Brigadier ; J. J. Carter 200

Bf, dam Lady Planet by Planet; A.J.Alexander 676

Ch f , dam Florida by Virgil; J. B. Haggin MOO

Chf, dam La Polka by Lexington; E. J. Baldwin S.OOU

E f, dam Spray by Bulletin; A. B. Watts 200

B f, dam Gondola by Virgil; A. B. Watls M0

Bf.dam Pride by Virgil: A.J. Alexander 1,000

B f, dam Return by Commodore; B. J. Haggin JOO

Bf, dam Palis Belle by Lexington; H. Giimore 526

Bf.dam Vitality by Victory : J. B. Haggin 6U0

Bf.dam Schott by Australian; J. B. Haggin 1.250

Bf, dam Hayti by Australian; J. B. Haggin 1.050

B f, dam Thesia by Calvin ; W. H. Cheppu tlau

Bf, dam Acoustic by Australian; J. B. Haggin 2, COO

Total, 21 bead, aggregated -T,'.::,0

Eight colts averaged , ?i, 5?

Thirteen fillies aceraged 1,1J4.01

BY IMPORTED PRINCE CHARLIE

Ch c, dam Salina by Lexington; E. J. Baldwin 3,000

Ch c, dam Anna Bush by Lexington; J. B. Haggin 1,700

Br c, dam Nola Bene by Glenelg : E. J. Baldwin 1.300

B c, dam Nannie Bay by Glenelg; J. E. McDonald 1.010

Ch f dam Blunder by Lexington; J. B. HaggiD 1,000

Ch f, dam Nannie Black by Virgil; J. & J. Swigert 7ffl

Br f, dam Linnet by Virgil; J. E. Haggin 675

B f, dam Themis by Atisterlitz; J. B. Haggin 505

Ch f, dam Ems by Lisbon; J. B. Haggin 700

Total, 9 head, aggregated 6H«883

Four colts averaged 1.077.50

Five fillies averaged G95.00

BY LEVER.

B c, dam Optima by Kt, of St. George; B. B. Millon 425

Be, damM. A. B. by Asteroid; J. W. Smith. Ohio its

B f, dam Virtue by Virgil; M. D. Richardson 350

Ch f, dam Authetn by Glengarry; J. B. Pratber 450

Total, 4 head, aggregated 31,700

Two coltB averaged , 437.50

Two fillies averaged 400.00

FEOPEKTY OP WM. ASTOB, FERKCEIFF, N. Y.
BY BaBEN-BAnEN.

Chf, dam Diana by Glenelg: W. C. Goodloo 425

The Palo Alto Colts That Died.

The great sale of trotting stock, the property of Mr.
William Corbitt, will beheld at the San Mateo Stock
Farm to-day. The lot offered were given some notice in
last week's paper. ^^^_^_^^_

Sale of California-Bred Trotters, in Kentucky.

The following California-bred trotters were sold at the
Woodard & Harbison combiuation Bale, from April 27th to
May 1st, iu Lexington, Kentucky:

Precioso, blk m, loj hands, foaled 'SO, by Sultan, 2:24, dam
Adele by Crichton; 2d dam Longlnsh by Young Vermont
Morgan. Iu foal to Judge Salisbury, by Nutwood, 2:IS;j.
John A. Midrtloton, Shelby couuty, Ky.; S380.

Boructi, blk w, foaled 'SU, by Del Sur, 2:24J, by The Moor,
duiu by The Moor, by Clay Pilot, by Neuvcs' Clay; 2d dam
Lady Thomson by Warner's Trustee, by Old Trustee; 3d dam
by Hill's Bluelt Hawk; 4th dam by Sir Bnlwer. In foal to
Judge Salisbury, ltobert Yonug, Philadelphia, Pa.; $340.

Del Caro, oli f, fouled '84, by Del Sur, by The Moor, dam
Maud Smith by Overland, by Bulil Chief, by Bay Chief; 2d
dam Nell Crockett, 2:20, by Duvy Crockett. C. B. Hurxtlud,
OuiUacothe, Mo.; $300.

Elsmore, b I, foaled '83, by Chief of tho Echoes, by Echo,
dam Elsie by A. Yv. Richmond; 2d dam Mi/,uuh by Overland,
by Bald Chief, by Bay Ohiefj 3d darn, thoroughbred. J. D.
I.n.i.i, Ottumwa, la.; *260.

Nam. ,111111, b ui, l.'i; Iiiih.Is, foaled 78, by A. W. Richmond,
flam Barbara by Bald Chief; 2d dura Abdallah Pel by Spauld-

Ing's Abdullah; 3d dura by W Ipeoker; lib dam by Bertraud,

thoroughbred. Iu foul to Judge Salisbury. John A. Middle-
bin, Shelby county, Ky.; $206.

Peri, bin, l"'i hand., i.iuled 79, byEoho, dam Belle MnBon
by Williamson's Belmout, thoroughbred. Frank Fox, New
York.; $220,

The Cook Stool I inn Danville, Contra SoBta county, has

lost the in'tiinc br l-raiire Kitty TriokB by Colonel, dam

.Judo. Her produce have been quite numerous, and all of

them have shown considerable speed. She hud a colt by her
side. The cause ol hor death is not known,

The colls and fillies of the Palo Alto shipment which died
of nneuraouia, were Norcott, brown colt, two years old, by
Electioneer, out of Norma, dam of Lucy Cuyler; black geld-
ing, three years old, by Electioneer, out of Happy Dream by
Happy Medium; bay filly, three years old, by Electioneer,
out of Fidelia by Volunteer; boy filly, two years old, by Elec-
tioneer, out of Sprite by Belmout; brown lilly, two years old,
by Electioneer, out of Mollie Cobb by Gen. Benton, and
chestuut colt by Piedmont, out of Josie by Whipple's Humble-
tonian. Koma* bay filly, one year old, by Electioneer, out of
Rebecca by Gen. Beutou, was sent to Louisville to recruit,
and is rated as good as dead. She is not likely to recover.
Norcott was a handsome colt, and he would have commanded
a big price in the auction ring. The filly out of Sprile also
would have sold well. In fact, three or four prominent
breeders had made up their minds to buy her. Tho colts
aud fillies were looded at Palo Alto in a snowstorm, a very
rare thing iu that locality, and they found the weather on
the frigid order iu the mountains. The change was so vio-
lent as to produce pneumouiu. Nearly all of the consign-
ment was coughing when it landed iu New York.— Breeders' ■
Gazette.

The snowstorm that the Gazeltr says occuredwas uot seen
in this Stute. The colts were loaded during a rainstorm,
which is uot a rare thing in that locality.

Jockey Club at Los Ansreles.

On the 11th iust. the Los Angeles .Tockey Club was added
to the racing association of this Coast by a formal orguuizu-
tiou, the members being a number of enthusiastic gentlemen
interested in the highest type of the horse, aud iu till the
sports of tho turf. The officers eleoted were: President, N-
A. Covarmbias; Vice-President, N. T. Blair; Secretary, E.
A. De Camp: Treasurer, Frank R. Day. Trustees: N. A i lov-
arrubias, N.T.Blair, E. A. De Camp, Dr. K. D. Wise and
John D. Voting. The declared objects of the club are to pro-
mote racing aud the breeding of thoroughbred horseB i;t
Southern California. The unanimity4 that prevailed at lite
meeting argues well for the 6nccess of the new club, and its
field of operations is one of the best in the state. '

The riding race between John Murphy and C. M. Ander-
son was postponed from Saturday lust until to-day.

Luminous, of the Erdenheim Btring, bus picked up a uuil,
aud will therefore be laid up for seme time.

1886

%\iz ^xmltv mx& M> povtsmm.

329

Sales of Thoroughbreds.

20a

500

510
350

sno

The Bruce, Woodard & Harbison combination sale of
thoroughbreds was held at Lexington, Kentucky, on the 8th
and 10th instant. The horses brought good prices, and the
sale was satisfactory. In the sale were thoroughbreds from
the establishments of Messrs. August Belmont, T. J. Megib-
ben, J. McK.ee and the estates of Nichols aud Bethune.
Below are the horses, purchasers and prices:

TEAMJNGS.

Baycolt by Longfellow — Waterwitcb by Asteroid. Jamea Galway,

New York -?1,000

Cliesumt filly by Fonsc— Erandolin by imp. Glen Athol. T. K.
Hurst. Versailles, Ky

Bay colt by Springbok— Susan Queen by Asteroid. John H. Mor-
ris, Spring Station, Ky "

Bay filly by Longfellow— Experiment by imp. Phaeton. B. J.
Treacy, L*-xiugton, Ky

Chestnut filly by Fiddlesticks— imp. Patience by Parmesan.
Harry Gilmore. Versailles, Ky

Chanoian, b f, by Ill-Used— Cleopatra by Kentucky. J. B. Hag-
gin, San Francisco, Cal 1,500

Long Day. b c, by Longfellow— May Day by Buckden. James
Galway

Chestnut colt by Wanderer — Kiss-Me-Quick by King Ernest. G.

M. Rye, Little Rock, Ark 550

Bay tilly by Longfellow— Waiting by Wanderer. Harry Gilmore 500

Chestnut filly by Wanderer— Glyceriue by Glenelg. J. B.Prather,

Maryviile, Mo 410

Chestnut colt by Hindoo — Mary Lampnier by Wanderer. C. Cor-

neilson 360

Manon, ch f, by Onondaga- -Mabille by Tom Bowling. C. Corneil-

aon 400

TWO-YEAB-OLDS.

Bertie M.,b f , by Tenbroeck— Waterwitcb by Asteroid. Milton

Young, Lexington, Ky 1,700

Bay filly by Lonsfellow— Brandoline by Glen Athol. W, H. Har-
ding, St. Louis, Mo

Chestnut filly by Wanderer— Glycerine by Glenelg. J. B. Prather

Chestnut filly by Wanderer — Vestvalli by "Victory. J. B. Hagyin..

Bay filly by Wanderer— Carissima by Kingfisher. J. B. Haggin.

Chestnut colt by Wanderer — Binfilet by Ringgold. Dwyei Broth-
ers, Brooklyn, X. Y

Major Thomas, ch c, by King Ban— Maggie H. by Bob Wooley. O.
Corneilson

Chestuut gelding by Outcast— Lida Grissim by War Dance. Mil-
ton Young

THBEE-YE-VR-OLDS.

Wanderoo, b c, by Wanderer— Kiss-Me-Quick by King Ernest.

George Carroll, Mount Sterling, Ky

Bay filly by Wanderer- Carissima by Kingfisher. J. B. Hoggin..
Chestnut filly by Wanderer— Vestvalli by Victory. <T. B. Haggin. .
Glacis, ch f, by Wanderer— Glycerine by Glenelg. J. B. Wilgus..

BTALLIONB AND STALLION COLTS.

Wanderer, ch b, 18 years, by Lexington— Coral by Vandal. W. L.

Scott, Erie, Pa

Warrenton, ch c. 4 years, by Wanderer— Kiss-Me-Quick by Kino

Ernest. G. M. Rye

BROOD-MARES.

1,275

1,500
1,100
1.8U0

The Board of Review.

Waterwitcb, ch, 11 years, by Asteroid—imp. Waterwitch by

Weatherwitch. J. is. Haggin

Susan Queen (late Irene), b, 11 years, by Asteroid— Susan Overton

by imp. Sovereign. J. W. Mitchell, Nicholsville, Ky

Brandoline, cb. 11 years, by Glen Athol— Belle Brandon by Hugh

L. French. Chinn & Morgan

Glycerine, b, 11 years, by Glenelg — Mollie Able by Lexington.

J. B. Wilgus

Billetta, b, 6 years, by Billet— Mollie Able by Lexington. Samuel

Smith, Lexington, Ky

Waiting, ch, 7 years, by Wanderer— Glycerine by Glenelg. S. Smith
Miss Able, ch, 4 years, by Wanderer or Billet — Mollie Able, by

Lexington. S. Smith

Kiss-Me-Quick, b, by King Ernest— Inverary by Leamington. J. B.

Haggin

Mary Lampbier, cb, 9 years, by Wanderer — Lucky May by Bonnie

Scotland. J. B. Wilgus

Chestnut, 4 years, by Wanderer— Vestvalli by Victory. J. B. Wil-
gus

Carisaima, b, 10 years, by Kingfisher— imp. Camilla by King Tom.

J. B. Haggin

Vestvalli, ch, 10 years, by Victory— Annie Tarlton by Vandal.

J. B. Wilgus

Maggie H„ br, 7 years, by Bob Woolley— Kate Walker, by Embry's

Lexington. J. G. West, Danville, Ky

Maid of Athens, b, 8 years, by Saxon— Coquette by Lexington.

Hart Gibson, Lexington, Ky

Elissa, blk, 5 years, by Enquirer — Minnie Brown by Australian.

A. J. Alexander, Spring Station, Ky

Victress, gr, 12 years, by Victory— Annie Tarlton by Vandal. A. J.

Cassatt, Altoona, Pa

Mabille, ch, 8 ye.irs, by Tom Bowling— Modiste by Leamington.

R. Swigert, Lexington, Ky

1,530
800

2,400
730
660

2,000

900
850

900

3,525

1,550

1,035

2,200

1,510

650

550

660

575

425

Total £42,625

Average per head ?991.30

Second Bay— Monday. May 10th,

YEARLINGS -PROPERTY OF T. J. ilEGIBBEN.

Cb c by Springbok— Easter Planet by Planet; W. L. Scott, Penn. 51,000

Ch c by Warwick— Lav ena by Planet; J. H. Rutherford, Ky

Ch c by Warwick — Electrical by Springbok; M. Young

Ch c by Springbok— Verona by Lexington ; T. W. Anderson, Ky. .

B c by Springbok — Annie Love by Glenelg; T. W. Anderson

Cb f by Springbok- Geneva by Planet; L. C. Bruce, N. Y ]

Cb i by Springbon— Eaglet by Planet; J. E. McDonald, N. Y

Br f by Warwick— JEolia by Australian ; J. B. Haggin

B f by Warwick- War Lass by War Call; J. B. Prather

Bf by Springbok, dam by Pat Malloy; J. B. Haggin

B f by Springbok— Polly H. by Harry Bassett; L. B. Fields, Ky..
Ch f by Warwick— Mademoiselle by Red Eye; W. H. Cheppu, Ky.

Cb f by Springbok— Zoolite by Lisbon; H. Mack, Ky

B f by Warwick — Manila by Springbok ; J. S. Meade, Ky

Cbf by Springbok— Delta by Tenbroeck; S. T. Lyne, Windom, Ky.

B f by Springbok— Moselle by Asteroid; J. B. Prather

B f by Warwick— Auieliette by Springbok ; G. H. Clay, Ky

Ch f by Warwick- Aurelia by Glen Athol; C. Woodford

Br f by Springbok— Annie T. by War Call ; W. T. Woodard, Ky. . . .

YEARLINGS — PROPERTY 'OF J. S. BOYD.

Ch f by imp. Tympanum — Lady Kinross ty Glenelg ; A. B. Watts,

111

Che by Tympanum— Mysie by Creedmnre; J. Hendrie, Canada...
Ch f by Tympanum— Ellen Berry by War Dance ; E. M. Hilton, Ky.
B f by Tympanum— Connobie Lee by Springbok; J. Hendrie

TWO-YEAR-OLDS — PROPERTY OF J. 8. BOYD.

Ch c by Tympanum— Wanderess by Wanderer; S. S. Crawford, Ky.

Cb c by Tympanum — Lady Kinross; W. McClelland, Ky

Ch f by Tympanum — Nemmie C. by Springbok; J. M. Leet, 111. ..

THREE- YEAR-OLDS — PROPERTY OF J. S. BOYD.

B f by Strath more —Lady Kinross; E. L. Clark, "Utah

Ch c by Tympanum— Ellen Berry ; S. D. Bruce, N. Y

B g by Stratbmore — Bridget Elia by Wanderer; J. Dcyle, Ky

FOUR-YEAR-OLD.

B f by Stratbmore— Creda by Harry Bassett ; T. J. McDowell

BROOD-MARES.

Ellen Berry, cb m (1870), by War Dance— Minerva by Sequin, in
foal to imp. Tympanum; J. D. Hughes

Lena, b m (1874), by Oysterman, Jr, — Sea Bird by Blackbird, and
bay suckling colt by Tympanum; G. D. Wilson

Elabeth. ch m il879) by Springbok— Ellen Berry; J. D. Hughes...

Wandress, bm (18771, by Wanderer— Miss Knight by imp. Knight
of St. George ; J. Hendrie

Ladv Kinross, b m 1 1878), by Glenelg — Lucille Western by Lex-
ington; S. T. Lyne

NemmieC.cb m (1878), by Springbok — Flea by War Dance; C.
H. Custer, Ky

220
130

] DS
270

100
120
220

220
100
65

Mr. J. B. McFerran. of the Glenview stock farm, Ky., has
purchased from Henry N. Smith, Fashion Htud farm, Tren-
ton, N. J., the dark bay colt Nominee, for $2,500. He was
sired by Stranger, who is a son of General Washington and
Goldsmith Maid, dam Sapphire, a daughter of Jay Gould and
the fainousLucy. This is choice breeding, aud the young
fellow is entitled to develop into a formidable trotter.

The business of the board of review, up to the hour of our
going to press, is, in brief, as follows: Daniel Corny, Iowa
City, la., claim against the horse Oregon disallowed; John
Garnum, driver of the pacer Billy M. reinstated, aud Win.
Mahouy, the owner of the horse, ordered to show cause why
he should not be disciplined for false statements; M. Quinn
ordered to pay a fine of $100 and recording fee of $50 for
trotting a horse under changed name at Crawlordsviilu, Ind.,
which was paid, and Qainu was made as good as an angel;
Chas. Deyo, Jackson, Mich., re-instated; W. F. Cowan, hav-
ing paid fine twice for one offense, the money wrongfully
obtained was refunded; J. T. Hanley, for suppressing time
at Hartford, O., not re*instated. The principal interest in
the meeting centered in the case of Dunbar vs. Edwards, and
when it was called at 2 p. m., on Wednesday, the parlors at
the Grand Pacific were filled with gentlemen of intelligence
from our city and abroad. Mr. Dow appeared for Mr. Dun-
bar. We went to the meeting with our mind fully made up
that there were no legal grounds for the expulsion of Dunbar,
but have, as we think, wisely delayed judgment and refrained
from publishing anything prejudicial to either side, preferring
to reserve our criticism until after the proper court had tried
the case. We are now at liberty to say, we never supposed
there could be two opinions as to jurisdiction in this case.
Reasoning from the commou usages in the intercourse of men
over debatable subjects, we were led to believe that a cor-
poration could not legally iuterfere with a citizen outside of
the corporate limits of that association; but it seems that we
were wrong. This case is not the only oue in which a man
has been expelled from national tracks for improper lauguage.
The case cited is the one wherein oue Smith, a man who felt
he had been unjustly treated at Kalamazoo, Mich., some
weeks after the occurrence wrote an insulting letter to a
member of that association. The offender was expelled, and
the board of review sustained the action of the association.
It will be seen, therefore, that there was, after all, a prece-
dent to the Dunbar case. Nevertheless, it is not yet clear to
our mind that race-courses have jurisdiction over men's
actions which occur outside of association grounds. But it
cannot be denied that the best legal talent was brought iuto
requisition on both sidos in this case, and that Judge Grant,
who presided, is oue of the most profound judges of law in
the west; so we are forced to the conclusion that no legal
point has been strained to convict. The next case of the day
was that of Hamilton Busby vs. H. V. Bemis, in which the
latter was charged with starting, owning or controlling Belle
F. and Onward in a race or races. The board sustained the
complainant, and suspended Mr. Bemis and both horses. —
Dunton's Spirit.

Haggin Secures a Brother to Foxhall.

The sale of the Woodburn yearlings, which took place on
the Woodburn farm, near Spring Station, Kentucky, on the
13th instant, was one of the most successful ever held in this
country, and was yery largely attended by turfmen from all
over the country. Among the distinguished people present
were: Senators Beck, Hurst, Simon Cameron, and Messrs.
Montgomery, Leonard, Jerome, Judge Cappy, Jas. Duffy,
Admiral Peters, Henry Ellis, Hon. Charles T. Mitchell, John
Chamberlain and Henry Amett. Twenty-nine colts bmngLt
a total of $4:7,850, and twenty-two fillies a total of $17,660.
The brother of Foxhall was the start of the sale, aud after
spirited bidding on the part of Corrigan, S. S. Brown and
J. B. Haggin, he was knocked down to the latter for $6,100.

Those bringing $2,000 and over are as follows:
Bay colt, brother to Foxhall, by King Alfonso, out of

Jamaica. J. B. Haggin $6, 100

Bay colt bv Falsetto, out of Crucifix. Dwyer Bros 53,000

Bav colt bv King Alfonso— Glenluiue. J. B. Haggin. .$4,100

Bay colt by Falsetto— Mollie Wood. J. B. Haggin S4.100

Bay colt by King Alfonso — Vender. John Arnett $2,500

Brown colt by Falsetto — Semper Vive. Dwyer Bros.. .S3, 400
Chestnut colt by Falsetto — Patrimony. John Arnett. .$3,600

Bay filly by King Alfonso— Verlas. J. B. Haggin $2,400

Bay filly by Falsetto— Ultima $2, 150

The average price per head was $1,284.60.

New Betting- Room.

Messrs. Killip & Co. have secured a fine room, 35x80 feet in
size, in the Stock Exchange building, where they will shortly
open a betting exchange on the plan of similar exchanges in
the east. Auction and French pools will be sold, and book
odds laid on all sporling events east, west, north aud south.
The location is central, and the apartments admirably adapted
for the purpose. The new exchange will open for basioess
as soon as the fittings and furnishings can be put iu.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by
mail or telegraph.

Honolulu.

1. Can yon inform us regarding an old roan mare crdled
Oregon Nell, that was sold at Bauta Station, by the adminis-
trators of the late Charles McLaughlin, about two years ago,
aud represented in the catalogue as haviDg a record of 2:21?

2. Could she he eligible in the 3:00 class, if such is the case?

3. Can you inform us of the whereabouts of the bay gelding
Redwood, aud give his record?

Answer. — 1. — We do not know anything of Oregon Nell,
and Chester does not give any record of her performances.

2.— No. 3.— No.

W. A. M., Oakland.

Will you kindly give me the pedigree of Lady Teazle, and
her record, if she has one?

Answer. — Do not know her pedigree. Her record is 2:15!,
made at Webster, Mass., July 27, 1S75, in the secoud heat.

Olema.— Not in stud book.

Poals.

At liancho del Rio. Properly of Thro. Winter*.

May 12th, chestnut tilly, white face, Doth hind legs white
nearly to hock, right fore leg white to knee, ly Joe Hooker,
dam Rosetland (Lizzie Atchisou) by Norfolk, from Moss Rose
by IniD. Kuight of St. George. Mare will be bred back to
Joe Hooker.

May 18th, chestnut colt, white face, four white legs, by Joe
Hooker, dam Abby W., by Norfolk, Irotr Ada C. by Revenue.
Mare will be bred back to Joe Hooker.

At Vina. Property of } 7 on. Leland Stanford.

May 4th, bay colt by Eros, dam Sister by Gen. Benton,
out of sister to Irene by Mohawk Chief.

Turf Gleanings.

The book-makers at the Turf Exchange, Louisville, lost
considerable money ou the 3d inst. through a rather peculiar
decision at the Nashville races. Book-makers never pay
their bets until the telegram announcing the first, second and
third horses are in. Such a telegram was received announc-
ing Eudurer, first; Harry Cruz, second; Sovereign Pat, third.
The book-u:akers thereupon began paying off, aud had nearly
finished when word was received that a foul had occurred
and not to pay off on Endurer. Another telegram was after-
ward received with the decision of the judges, Harry Cruse
first; Sovereign Pat second; Endurer disqualified for over-
weight. The book-makers had hardly commenced paying off
on Harry Cruse wheu another telegram was received not to
pay off on the latter horse, this in turn being followed by
another as follows: Harry Cruse first; Pat second; pay off;
judges final decision. The book-makers claim the case with-
out precedent.

P.J. S.. Olema,

Writes to us for information ab-.ut the late Abe Johnson,
of Marysville. Do any of our readers know anything about
the deceased gentleman, if so, please write to us?

The prospects for the coming ani.nal fair at Santa Rosa are
very flattering, aud from all accounts will greatly excel that of
any of the previous exhibitions in that city. The dir. otOia
of the association have covered the track with a olayi
and otherwise fixed it up for the coming full meeting, bo that
it is now one of the fastest and safest tracks ou tbeC

The Fairfax stable is working most of its horses at a good
gait. Housatouic has uot been seen out for some days, and
is reported not just right.

Mr. J. Heller, owner of the Nutwood stallion,
Jr., is annoyed at the course of some other owners
in his district, and publishes a challenge in our
columns, which will explain the situation. As
fact any one who attempts to discredit the breed
horse as Mr. Heller givts it, makes a mistake
Shippee, of Stockton, bred the colt and sold him to
and Mr. Shippee certifies to the pedigree as beiu;
correct.

Nutwood,
of stallions
advertising
a matter of

ag of the

Mr. L. U.
Mr. Heller,

absolutely

The work of improvement is going on at the Sheepshead
Bay track. The grand stand has been increased to half again
its former size, and the promenade in front, 270 by 50 feet,
will be paved with vari-colored brick in mosaics, and beauti-
fied by two handsome flower beds. The water works are
being constructed under the supervision of John Y. Kane.
They will have a capacity of 300,000 gallons.

Mr. Charles M. Creighton, of Onmba, has the three-year-old
bay colt J. S. C. by Echo, dam Vixen by Geo. M. Patchen,
entered iu the C. E. Mayue Stake, for three-year-olds, to be
trotted at the first annual meeting of the Nebraska Trotting
Horse Breeders' Association, to be held at Omaha, July 2d
and 3d.

Poteen is the first of the Powhattans that have appeared on
the track, and as he has won four out of five starts this
spring, the brother to Parole will become famous as a sire.

The body of the stallion Maxey Cobb was buried in the
field at Belmont Park, after his hoofs and tail had been cut
off to be kept as mementoes of the celebrated trotter.

A trottiug and running track is to be laid out at Annapolis,
thirty miles from Philadelphia. A one mile is also to be
constructed at Cape May, at a cost of $30,000.

The St. Louis Republican says: "Freeland appears to be on
his last legs, and patching him up for the Eclipse may prove
altogether impossible."

The eastern papers say that Kirkman resembles Jim Ren-
wick very much, aud to be a great deal like the noted sprinter
in his movements.

Mr. Frank Van Ness has sold to Mr. James Temple, of
New York, a half interest in Harry Wilkes and Albert France
for $18,000.

The Governor of Kentucky, a few weeks ago, vetoed a bil
which would have allowed the pool rooms to open again.

By Bersan's victory iu the National Handicap, at Washing-
ton, it raises his weight iu the Suburban to 125 pounds.

Brint Medium, by Happy Medium, and an own brother to
Sans Souci, is said to be pacing very fast.

Mambrino Sparkle has trotted a quarter to wagon at Cleve*
land in :33|— a 2:13 gait.

The trotter Fred Douglass, 2:24.}, has been converted and
will pace this season.

Grenadier has beeu sold to E. V. Snedeker, and is struck

out of the Suburban.

— ♦

Harry Wilkes is the fastest trotter sired by a horse with a
record.

The Dwyer Bros, have engaged Andy Godfrey to ride for

them. ^_^_

I notice sportsmen from time to time ask how to break a
dog rrom killing barnyard fowls. 1 have found the following
method to be very effective iu quite a number of instances:
Take an ordinary dog ohain and collar and chaiu the dog to
a stake about thirty feet from the house; then take a small,
strong cord, about thirty-five feet loDg and about the size of
a lead pencil, and fasten one end to the collar, then take a
fowl and tie with a Mrin^ about the

length of the chain. : i taking the end

of the cord with yon, close the door snflicicntly to be out of
ponr eye on hiin; when he attacks

ly Will, jetk him sharply, holloo at tlio

hi-, and get to trim at once, and administer: a sound
it until he lets the fowl alone, alb1

■ . ■ . I i

tonally him. II

it, yon can turn him loose.
in a day or two. I ha ->
seveial iu this manner the first trial. — L. in An-

830

Qht ^vtt&xx and J* pxrtlsmati.

May 22

Close of the Summer Race Meeting.

The attendance at the Bay District course, on Saturday
last, the closiug day of the summer race meeting of the Bay
District Association, was very small. The wealher was favor-
able and the programme good, there being four races on the
cards and two of them repeat races. The favorites captured
three out of the four events.

THE FIRST RACE.

The opening event was a handicap, heats oi one mile and a
furlong. There were four starters, General Jackson, Monte
Cristo Moonlight and Joe Chamberlain. Moonlight was the
favorite and carried the top weight. She won the first heat
by a neck, and the second by three lengths. Time, 2:01,

SUMMARY.

r Bat District Coubse, Mav 15, 1S8G. -Handicap sweepstakes, for all
ages; S25 euch, with guru added. One mile and a furloDg heats.
Kelly & Lynch

The Suburban Betting.

The great Suburban Handicap race, to be decided at the
spring meeting of the Coney Island Jockey Club, is now
attracting the attention of turfmen all over the country, and
the book-makers are doing an increased business. The race
will be run Juue lOch. Among the most prominent bets laid
within the past week are: 3,000 to 50 Troubadour, 1,200 to
50 Favor, 5,000 to 100 Goana, 2,000 to 20 Mollie Walton,
2,000 to 50 Tornado, 3,500 to 100 Wiufred, 5,000 to 100
Unrest, 4,000 to 100 Modesty, and 2,000 to lOOimp. Richmond.
Below is a late list of the odds quoted on the race:

i Moonlight, a, by Thad StevenB, dam Twi-
light, iisibs :---,;;••'-:;; Limg 1 l

L H Todhunter's ch c Monte Cristo, 3. by King Alfonso, dam
' Ganantbus,102 1bs Schlutiua and VVinchell 2 2

Thos Jones" b h Gen. Jackson, a, by Monday, dam byLodi,fi5

ibs Ward 3 3

T HazletY's oh g Joe Chamberlain, 5, by Rifleman, dam by Nor-
folk, 9» its ■ Kelly 4 i

Time, 2:01. 1:59J.
Betting: Before first heat. Moonlight, -^O: Monte Cristo, ¥15; field,
S5. Before second heat, Moonlight, $60; field, S15.
THE SECOXD RACE

Was ft handicap for two-3-ear-olds, dash of five furlongs.
The starters were Jim Duffy, C. H. Todd and Not Idle. A
poor start wus had, Not Idle being two lengths in front of
Duffy who was quite a distance in front of Todd. Duffy ran
very" fast and passed Not Idle at the draw gate, winning the
race by half a length in 1:024. The rider of the filly made a
claim of foul riding, but it was disallowed by the judges.

8UMMABT.

Same Day.— Handicap sweepstakes, for two-year-old colts and fillies ;
825 each, with S2UU added. Dash of five fnrlongs.
F Derjoialer'a ch c Jim Duffy by Joe Hooker, dam by Wildidle, 103

' j.JJ, HazMt 1

M. F. Twrpey's "on f Not Idle by Wildidle, dam Bonanza, 102 lbs.

Ward 2

A A Wentworth "Veil cc! H.Todd by Jos Hooker, dam Rosa B., llu

lbs Lon8 3

Time. 1:02*.
Betting: C. H. Todd, S10; Jim Duffy, SiO; Not Idle, SI0.
THE THIRD RACE.

The thiid event on the programme consisted of a race of
600 yards and repeat between Confidence, Bonny B., Sailor
Boy "and Nellie A. Confidence was a strong favorite over the
field, and he won both heats and race easily in 33 and 32£
seconds.

BUMMAET,

Same Day.— Sweepstakes for all ages; $20 each, with $160 added.
Heats of 000 yards and repeat.
Bozeman & Blasengame's ch h Confidence, a, by Walnut Ball,

dam Delpb, 12i lbs., carried 132 lbs Hunt 1 1

J H Allen'acbm Nellie A.. 5. 116 lbs Hazlett 2 2

Monroe Johnson"s br g Bonnie B , a, b Bois d'Arc. dam the dam

of Red Oak, 124 lbs Bally i 3

John Nolan's chg Sailor Boy, a, 117 lbs Cooper 3 i

Time, :33, :32£.
Betting: Confidence, §50; field, S2&.

THE FOURTH RACE.

The last race of the day, and the closing event of the meeting,
was a dash of three-quarters of a mile, with Leda, Billy John-
eon, Panama, Stoneman, Burty K. and Amy B. as starters.
It was the Consolation Purse. The race proved a surprise to
the talent, as the favorite was beaten at the start, aud the race
fell to an outsider. The winner got away several lengths in
the lead of all, aud was never headed.

EUMMAEY.

Same Dvr.— Consolation Purse, ¥150. Dash of six furlongs.
D McCarty's ch g Billy Johnson, a, by imp. (ilenelg, dam Planeta-
rium, 110 lbs Green 1

T Hazlett's br g Panama, a, by Shannon, dam Abbie "W., 106 lbs-

Hazlett 2

James Muse's gr g Stoneman, 0, by Kirby Smith, dam Hunkey Dory,

llu lbs Long 3

"W Boots' b f Leda, 3, by Nathan Coombs, dam Gypsy, 86 lbs.

Winchell 0

J Foster's b m Amy B., G, by Ballot Box, dam Lulu Riggs, 100 lbs

Kelly 0

J. R.Ne Decker's ch g Burly R., a, by Joe Hooker, dam Mandy, 112

ibs Cooper "

Time, 1:16.
Betting: Leda, S30; Billy Johnson, SiO; field, SI 0.

A Race-Horse Suit.

The following dispatch is taken from the Daily Sporting
World oi May 8th:

Lexington, Ky., May 6th. — R. S. Anderson has arrived
here with Stormer, a Derby candidate, by imported Thunder-
storm, dam Kelpie (dam of Janet), and he announces that at
the conclusion of the races here he will enter suit for the
value of the Phcenix Hotel aud Blue Ribbon Stakes against
Milton Young, who, in the catalogue of the sale at which
Anderson purchased the horse, published in the list of
Stormer's engagements the above two races; but, after becom-
ing the owner of the horse, upon investigation he discovered
Stormer had been declared out of these races, and wai
therefore not eligible to start. Anderson now claims that
Stormer has shown sufficient speed to warrant the belief that
he was able to win these stakes.

Two Calif ornians.

The Spirit of the Times says:

"Tbe newcomers in the 2:30 list, strangely enough, start
from the very antipodes of our great American Uuion. Cali-
fornia led off with Margaret, and Philadelphia follows with J.
H. Gould, who won the 2:30 event at the Gentlemen's Driving
Park, May 4tb, in three straight heats, trotting the second
and third heats in 2:28£ and 2:28}. He is by Jay Gould, out
of Mace's Idol, 2:27, by Black Warrior." California had
another drop in the list before the arrival of J. H. Gould.
Mr. J. B. McDonald's b m Hazel Kirke by Brigadier, won the
fourth heat in the 2:30 race at Sacramento, on April 23d, in
2:30, thus getting in the circle, and lowering her record one-
half a second.

♦ — '

Gone Blind.

The promising green three-year-old colt Eugleman, by
Harry O'Fallon, dam Duet, the property of Mr. L. B. Field-
' ins;, of Danville, Kentucky, and in the stable of Lee Paul,
h-'j Rone bliod and will be stricken from all of his engage-
ments.

Samuel Gamble intends to bring several head of trotting
■its, bred and raised on the Cook stock farm, to the Bay
.strict traok, and put them in training for the coming fall
campaign.

Americns, 100 100

Alf. Estill. 112 40

Albia, 105 60

Amalgam, 90 40

Beaconsu'eld, 125 80

Baruum, 120 20

Bersau, 118 8

Ban Fox, 105 S

Bankrupt, 105 40

Brambleton, 9S 60

Bess. 95 SO

Bettler, 95 SO

Banner Bearer, 60 200

Bonanza, 97 70

Charity, 97 00

Charley Russell, 90 125

Dutch Roller, 112 15

Dewdron, 107 60

Delaware, 90 200

Euclid, 106 60

Exile, 105 30

EastLynne, 110 70

Enigma, 100 100

Favor, 112 10

Forest, 107 60

Fon-du-Lae, 100 80

Florence Fonso, 95 50

Farrell, 90 100

Gen. Monroe. 114 40

Goano, 110 30

Grenadier, 100 50

Himalaya, 112 30

Herbert, 106 80

Housatonic, 93 30

Inspector B., 101 50

Joe Cotton, 117 15

Jim Guest, 90 40

Lizzie Dwyer, 113 10

Long Knight, 110 50

Lenox, 108 «0

Luminous, 97 100

Modesty, 117 30

Markland, 10S 40

Masher, 98 200

Maumee, 93 70

Mute, 93 100

Mentniore, 90 200

Mollie Walton, 90 40

Mystery, 90 200

Natalie, 95 80

Naiad, 90 100

Pontiac, 125 40

Pardee, 114 30

Percicles, 109 40

Poutico, 101 50

Pegasus, 95 100

Polly Yates, 90 100

Pocomoke, 90 100

Quito, 102 60

Rataplan, 123 40

Richmond, 110 10

Richmond, imp., 114 10

Royal Arch. 100 40

Swiney, 113 100

Savanac, 100 40

Saluda, 92 100

Springfield, 90 15

St. Paul, 90 100

Sancho, 90 300

Troubadour, 115 30

Tenbooker, 114 100

The Bard, 102 60

Tornado, 100 25

Tecumseh, 100 30

Unrest, 113 20

Valet, 103 20

Vinton, 90 60

Wallflower, 108 60

Walter H., 105 40

Wickham, 104 60

War Eagle, 100 75

Weasel, 100 75

Winfred, 96 20

Hawaiian Notes.

Australian Notes-

By the arrival of the Mariposa from Sydney and way ports,
we have Australian dates to April 22d:

The Moonee Valley race-meeting was held on April 3d, and
there was a large attendance. The Leader says the pro-
gramme consisted of sprint races, a mile being the longest
distance traversed; aud although it can hardly be said that
events of this nature are favorable to the best interests of the
turf, the numerous acceptances for each race clearly demon-
strate their popularity with owners of a certain class of
horses. Six races were decided during the day. The best
race, and the principal one, was the Corinthian Handicap of
50 sovs., welter weights, one mile. Nine horses started and
A. Davis' brown colt Eagle Grange by Black Eagle, dam
Bessie, won. He is three years old, carried 144 pounds, and
ran the distance in 1:47. The race was won by a short head.

There were seven starters in the Tullaroop handicap, one
mile, at the Maryborough and Carisbrook race club meeting
on the 8th of April. J. W. Kirk's bay mare Mrs. Jarley,
carrying 113 lbs, won the race by a length, in 1:45.

NOTES.

Ringwood, of Australian Cup and hurdle-racing fame, won
the Lucknow Cesarewitch (India), carrying 137 pounds.

The notorious Patchwork, who caused Huht's death at
Geelong, is said to have jumped a distance of 35 feet 2 inches
whilst being recently schooled by Fred Hill at Cheltenham.
This is the nearest approach in Australia to Chandler's famous
leap of 37 feet at the Leamington steeple- chases on the 22d of
March, 1S47.

Lady Emma, the well-known New Zealand performer,
recently relegated to the stud, is said to have started in no
less than 79 races. Of these she won 16, was second 14 times.

The Australian Jockey Club held its race meeting on April
26th, 28th, 30th and May 1st.

The Late Mr. Tatter sal.

For three years before his death, Mr. Richard, or rather
"Dick" Tattersall, never mounted the rostrum, and even then
his memory had begun slightly to fail, and his son never left
his side. It was only on this point that he showed signs of
decay, as his general health continued good, and he died very
suddenly (185S) at Dover, in his seventy-fourth year, merely
from exhaustion brought on by the heat, and was buried on
the Goodwood Cup day. He was a man, from his simple
honesty and unusually straightforward, decisive manner, it
was impossible to misunderstand, and it has been well said
of him, that "the best men liked him best." To rogues and
dodgers he was a perfect terror, as he spoke his mind to
everyone, peer or groom alike, whom he didn't consider to be
going straight, and always conveyed his sentiments in pretty
unmistakable terms. If the servant or any other agent of the
owner bid when the sale was "without reserve," he bad been
known to send the whole stud away, after the first horse,
declaring in tones like the view holloa of "The Squire,"
"piercing the heavens, boys." that he "would tell a lie for no
man alive." — Melbourne Sportsman.

Betting- on the Eclipse Stakes.

There were many changes during the last week in Dick
Roche's book on the Eclipse. The latest odds are:

20 Alta, 4 118

FullBinette, 5 117

60 Clay Pate, 4 118

10 Editor, 4 115

3FreeIand, a 120

25 Freemnn, 4 118

60 Grey Cloud, 4 115

30 Hazaras, 4 115

30 Irish Pat, 4 118

15 John A., 5 122

S Kirkman, 3 101

Full Lucky B., a 123

n Miss Woodford, 6 118

5 Modesty, 5 11"

30 Monogram, a 120

10 Pontiac, 5 122

Full Philip S., 6 122

30Rapido, 4 115

25 Silver Cloud, 3 101

40 Troubadour, 4 US

50 W. R. Woodward, 5, . . 122
leVolante, 4 118

Editor Breeder and Sportsmax: — The gala day is fast
approaching, and thinking you might like to hear from the
Islands tempts me to pen you a few lines. I noticed you
made a few remarks conceruing our programme in your paper,
which meets with the approval from most of the horsemen
here as well as the outsiders, and it has been the talk uf the
town. One gentleman withdrew his horses from training,
which will make quite a gap in some of the races, aud no
doubt others feel in the same way but cannot afford to do so as
they have already been to quite an expense in training.

The track is in a bad state at present, and has been ever
since the Jockey Club have had it, but then you couldn't expect
anything else as nine-tenths of its members know nothing
about a track, and I will vouch have never tukeu the trouble
to examine it, Mr. Brown, so lar, being about the only one
who seems to take any interest in the matter. The two plat-
form scales even have stood exposed 10 rain and wind ever
since they were used last year. One of them in the open
saddling paddock, without even tbe shelter of an old grain
bag, the other under the judges' stand to catch all the drip-
pings. The stables are a sight to see, and if I should have
the luck to make the acquaintance of a photographer before
I leave here, I will send you a picture of them. The club is
talking of building a high, board fence around the track.
Visitor-; will then know that it is a race-track. At present it
would need a sign-board, for I will guarantee there are nearly
1,000 young algeroba trees from the wire to the half-mile
pole, some of them four feet high; the back stretch would
make a good taro patch, with a few days' labor. There are a
few members of this club who might take more interest in
the track, and perhaps will when some of their horses get
hurt. At present, I would prefer the road to work the horses
in training. If they had made this Jockey Club a public
affair and invited the horsemen to join, they would then have
the help of more experienced men who know how to make
up a programme aud the details of sporting matters, but as it
is now a certain clique run the thing, and a good, square
man who knows something about racing and its ruleB is
barred out because he don't belong to the ring. I could name
a dozen of the best horsemen in town who would have joined
this club had they been invited, but would now scorn an
invitation from a club who would put forth such a selfish, one-
sided programme. The majority of people would think 'more
of them if they made the races "Entirely for Members Only."
In the gentleman's race they will probably have two entries
under the present conditions. Last year it was open to all
and had eight or nine starters, and would have had another,
they say, if the gentleman from Maui had been allowed to"
come in seven days after the entries had closed, having gone so
far as to get his rig on the track when the bell rang for the
race; but there was a mean maD, who was not a member among
those who had entered, and he objected as it was not accord-
ing to rule, or Hoyle, or something, and the Maui man was
hopping mad, but had the satisfaction of seeing this mean
man distanced and the last in the race. Again, further down
the programme, they give a race "free for three-year-olds
owned by members of the Club." It is almost a sure shot
to say that when this programme first made its appearance in
print there was one member who had a three-year-old tit for
this race. When I say fit, I mean a race-horse or something
besides a bullock horse or bronco. One horse would make
but a poor show, so another was sent for and arrived from the
Palo Alto ranch. Now they hare two, and can make some
kind of a showing. A few bullock horses can till the entries
to make up the required number. They say this race was
made up to bar Agnew 's three-year-old Queen Kapiolani, but
as I hear the conditions of this race were made by "His
Majesty Kalakaua," it don't seem reasonable that he would
want to bar such an animal and bearing such a name, as I
believe this rilly was named in honor 01" the Queen. Agnew
doesn't seem to kick much about it, neither does the owner
of the three-year-old Jim Dodd, aud when questioned, say,
"We don't want prizes with strings tied to'them." But I
guess if they had a chance to enter, they might try very hard
to win, even if they could only keep it one year on their side-
board.

Then the Waikapu Cup, open to all Hawaiian-bred two-
year-olds, was another stunner. It has been altered a little
since its first appearance. It read "that the time of the colt
Gov. Dominis, three-quarter mile 1:23, must be beaten,"as that
was the best two-year-old record. I suppose the party who
offered this cup was the owner of the colt Guv. Dominis, as he
also hails from Waikapu . He evidently forgot, when he'made
those conditions, that Gov. Dominis' record, as a two-year-old
wa-j also equaled by another colt belonging to an outsider.
Give the devil his dues — Gov. Dominis ran his three-quarters
in 1:23, with a catch weight. Jim Dodd ran bis three-quarter
in 1:23, with his entitled weight up, 110 lbs., and which, I feel,
must be considered the best record of the two.

To give you an idea of the number of horses in training in
such a small place as Honolulu, I will try to name them from
memorandas furnished at different times by the obliging own-
ers and trainers.

Waterford Stable heads the list, owned by Messrs. Parker &
Hawaiian Notes

Coruwell, under the able management of Mr. Brouse, who has
had very good success with both trotters and runners. I
commence with this stable as it is most likely to carry off
most of the honors, both owners being wealtbysugar plant-
ers, aud not having spared the expense, have purchased
good stock, and, added to this, are members of the club, which
will enable them to make entries in every race, if they choose
so to do. B h Hancock, sired by California, dam Puss; b
m May D., sired by Shanon, dam Cuba; b m Nisa, sired by
Flood, dam Nova Zembla; b m, sired by Billy Woodburn,
dam Kutie Lee. Several more are expected to join this sta-
ble in a few days.

Next comes Leroy Howson's Stable, headed bv br h
Ivanhoe by Bayswater; ch g Godfrey B. by Hubbard,* b g O.
H. by Waterford; b g Starlight by Veuture. The last named
three belonging to Mr. Cecil Brown. Leroy has also had
great success, minds his own business, aud can be depended
upon by any who may engage him. His horse Ivanhoe ran
ljmiles last year in 2:14, winning in a canter, and this year
looks much better and will be a very dangerous horse in any
race that he may be entered.

Next comes Chauucey Miles' Stable, under themanagement
of a young man whoso name I have not learned, but whose
horses show good care. Headiug the list comes ch h Lang-
ford, Jr., by Langford; b g Idle Boy by Wildidle — Montana;
ch g Sandy by Waterford, also a few trotters by Venture and
Triumph. Between the last two named stables, on the main
avenue of the park, is the small but very neat cottage and
stables of H. J. Agnew, who, I believe, is not a member of the
club, but who has horses enough to have an entry in every
race. He has secured the services of Caleb Leonard, of Sac-
ramento, to pilot bis horses through the few races in which

3fr* gmte and j^rtsmatt.

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lie may enter. Heading the list comes Queen Kapiolani, ch m,
by Hooker, dam Big Gun, and if she takes after her big
brother Jim Renwick, the Hawaiian Islands will be no fit
place for her. Nest in order comes b f, full sister to Nielson,
by Wildidle, dam Susie Williamson. This filly has grown and
filled out so that her San Francisco friends would not know
her. This climate has done wonders for her. Nest comes
Angle's A., a fine-looking bay mare that is doing nicely for a
green one. Nest comes the handsome ch h Jim Dodd by
Waterford, dam Lalla Eookh by Gov. Stanford. The
Hawaiian-bred that heads him up the stretch will have to be
a good one. Then comes Kitty Malone and Johnie Gold-
smith, both side wheelers — the last named being by Bucca-
neer, dam Venus by Venture. Last, but not least, comes Bos-
well, Jr., by Boswell, a son of Almont, dam Maud, the pac-
ing mare with record of 2:20 in a third heat. Other stables
will soon make their appearance from the other Islands, the
largest being Col. Spaulding's. of Kauai, with Johnnie Appleby
at its head. The Col. has taken great interest of late in rac-
ing matters, and if the Jockey Club could only have him at
Honolulu more of his time; they would have a worker. Col.
Spaulding is the owner of Rosita, who has the fastest record
on the Island for a mile. Agnew made a mistake in letting
go of her, as she is worth double the money begot for her. Be-
sides Rosita, he is training two three-year-olds from Palo Alto,
one by Flood and one by Shannon. Also the b m Belle of
Kauai, winner of the one-half mile dash last year in 50 sees.,
and several others, the particulars of which I am unable to
give at the present writing; but the boys will hear from this
stable, or my name is not Morgan from Kentucky.

I had almost forgotten to mention that sly coon at Waialua,
who has been working Col. Gift on the quiet, as he did last
year, and had him walk off with the Hon. Jockey Club Cup,
when everybody thought he was a rank outsider. Gift is by
Wildidle, and will rank with the best of them this year; this
is another cheap horse sold by Agnew that he could have
doubled his money on by keeping a while longer.

When the boys get a good track I shall espect to hear of
some of these colts doing as well as our blue-grass youngsters.
I leave here in a few weeks, but you will hearfrom me again.

Honolulu, April 15, 1S86. Kentuck.

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How to Judge a Draught Horse.

Stock Diseases in England.

A Clean Hog.

J, Minot, French veterinarian, in his book "Appreciation
of the Horse," gives the following directions for the choice of
heavy draught horses: — "The ciioice of a heavy draught horse
is a great deal easier than of a race-horse, and yet it is impor-
tant to know how to distinguish the best, strongest, most
enduring, those which feed well, those which are fiery and
those which are slow. The draught horse derives his power
from several causes — the development of those parts which
constitutes bulk, the energy of its muscular action and the
firmness and hardness of its organs. The esterior character-
istics of a good, heavy draught horse are a large, deep chest,
straight shoulders, a "little inclined to be fleshy, a thick body,
yet not too much belly, straight loin, the hind-quarters a little
depressed, thick through the thighs and a long perineum.
The horse that has a long perineum, prolonged down from
the anus, and thick and short muscles of the thighs, is a very
strong and a good draught animal. The walk of a heavy
draught horse is immaterial; there are draught horses that
are quick and those that are slow. The light, quick horses
are good for farm work where the ground is light and even;
the heavy, slow horses, with firm tread, are excellent for
new, sticky ground, and on bad, uneven roads. A horse for
drawing loads, to be well-formed, ought to be high in front,
having high and projecting withers, large chest, front legs
strong and well spread apart, back and loins straight, hind-
quarters a little depressed, muscular, short in the flank, large
sinews. With such a shape, a draught horse is solid and
able to resist all the knocks from uneven roads and weight
which presses upon it when going down a hill. To be too
fiery is a fault in a horse drawing heavy loads on an uneven
road. In this case a strong and slow horse is better; it will
resist fatigue more and do more service."

From the annual report of the agricultural department of
the privy council, the Mark Lane Express prepares a sum"
mary, from which we make estracts as follows:

With regard to foot-and-mouth disease, it appears that dur-
ing the year 18S5 thirty outbreaks were reported in ten coun-
ties, all of them in England. Of the 41S animals which were
attacked, 354 were cattle, 34 sheep, and 30 swine; the last
cases occured in Lincolnshire; these had recovered by Octo-
ber 24th, and no further cases of this disease came under the
notice of the department during the remainder of the year. Of
these thirty outbreaks it is stated that the disease had existed
on ten of the premises at some time during the late outbreak,
and in three others the disease had appeared on premises ad-
joining. We take the losses from foot-and-mouth disease in
this country — although it does not often kill — to have been
greater than those from all other contagious diseases of ani-
mals put together. There are no means of determining this
as a fact, but we are not by any means singular in the belief.

Pleuro-pneumonia has unfortunately been on the increase
during the past year. Reports of the existence of this dis-
ease were received from 41 counties in Great Britain, in
which 424 infected premises were reported on, 404 of them
for the first time; 1,511 cattle were attacked, and 3 remained
diseased from the previous year. Of these, 1,469 were
slaughtered, 42 died, and 3 remained alive at the end of the
year. Of the healthy cattle, on the same premises herded
with the diseased, 992 were slaughtered, either by the owner
or by order of local authorities, and 175 were removed alive
from the infected premises. With regard to swine fever,
reports were received from 70 counties in Great Britain dur-
ing 1S85. Of these, 46 were in England, S in Wales, and 16
in Scotland. There were 7,926 fresh outbreaks reported, and
returns were received from 41 places in which the disease
existed at the end of the previous year, making a total of
7,967 infected places reported on. The total number of swine
attacked was 33,798, and 91 diseased swine remained alive at
the beginning of the year. Of these, 27,478 were slaughtered,
9,919 died, 1,375 recovered, aud 117 remained alive, diseased,
at the close of the year. Of the healthy pigs that were on
infected premises, 9,450 were slaughtered, either by the
owners or by order of local authorities, and 951 were removed
for slaughter.

Sheep scab was reported during 1885 from 69 counties in
Great Britain, in which 1,512 fresh outbreaks took place, and
23,713 sheep were attacked. This shows a decrease of 4 in
the number of infected counties, but an increase of 3 in the
number of outbreaks, and the very marked decrease of 4,729
in the sheep attacked. In England the disease was returned
from 44 counties, or one more than in 1884; 1,054 fresh out-
breaks occurred, or 61 more than in the previous year, but
although there was this increase in the number of infected
counties, and also of outbreaks, the number of sheep attacked
was less, being 19,724 as compared with 23,243, a decrease of
3,519 in the course of the year. Cumberland and Mont-
mouthshire have returned the largest number of outbreaks,
excepting Kent, which heads the list with 3,291 sheep affected

in Roniney Marsh.

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Preserve the Hides.

The hog can probably endare as much hardship as any of
our domesticated animals; but is this any reason why it
should receive abuse, or be subjected to hardship in any
form? We think not. No one of our auimalsmore promptly
responds to kind treatment and clean surroundings than the
hog. It is popularly considered filthy. This arises from the
fact that the hog is usually confined to tilthy quarters. la
this the fault of the hog, or of its owner? Why are its quar-
ters filthy? They were clean when the hog was first put into
them. Was it the natural tilthiness of the hog above other
animals that made its quarters filthy, or was it owing to the
narrow limits in which it was confined ? What could it do in
such quarters but make them filthy? True, the hog likes to
roll in the mire in hot weather. So does the cow like to
stand in the running stream, pond, or mire in hot weather.
The hog will take to the clean water if it can get it. Both do
this for the same reason — because of the grateful coolness of
the moisture, and the fact that the portions of the animal
organism under water are free from the annoyance of flies.
The hog, like the bovine, also likes to lie in the cool shade.
Give both a fair chance to keep clean, and they will do so.
Confine them in too narrow limits, and they will get filthy.
Given equal chances, and there is not much difference
between the two. But the custom is to crowd the hog into
narrow quarters, and compel it to remain there. Lacking
human reason, it may not do the best thing possible to keep
clean in its confined home; but in this respect it will not
display much more lack of reason and hog sense than ita
owner in not providing more ample room and better natural
facilities for keeping clean. Give the hog a clean bed, with
free locomotion, and it will keep it clean. Give it a wide
field of clover to roam and root in, and it will keep itself
clean, healthy, and thrifty. Both the hog and the owner will
be benefitted by the comparatively wide range, and the succu-
lent, nitrogenous food available for the use of the hog. A
little corn meal, and it will have all it needs, and be as happy
and respectable as well-bred hogs should be. It will put on
muscle as well as fat, and develop a healthful meat for the
food of the genus homo. So do not complain of the filthiness
of the hog, and condemn it to wallow in uncleanliness, until
you have given it a decent chance to be a decent hog. — Live
Stock Journal.

Burnt Corn-cobs for Swine.

The subscribers to the S5,000 2:25 trot of July 29th, at
Cleveland, will probably name as follows: W. J. Gordon,
Cleveland, O., blk g Guy; W. H. Crawford, Chicago, 111., b g
Problem or blk h Endymion; George Forbes, Cleveland, O.,
b g Oliver K., 2:24$; J.Dawson, New York, b g Compeer;
Norris & Grant, Petersburg, Ky., eh g Grafton, 2:2S}; H.
Simon, Louisville, Ky., blk g Douglass; L. Russell, Canton,
N. Y., (unknown); South End stock farm, Portsmouth, Mich.
(unknown); C. W. Story, Chillicothe, O., br g Reference,
2:29£; A. Teeple, Napoleon. O., b g Almont General, 2:24|;
Nearly the same list of subscribers have entered the Detroit
$5,000 stake under similar conditions, but trotted July 22d.

HERD AND SWINE.

American Devon Cattle Club.— Transfers, of
Thoroughbred Devons.

Satan, 3348, Geo. Baker & Son to B. TV. Barber, West Bend, Mo.
Lavinia Queen, 2422; Maud S. Baker, 4701; Pansy Blossom, 5440; Mod-
esty, 5442; Badger Lily, 5445; Little Flora, 6249; Bexie, 6250; Saxie,
6251; Mi3s Q, 6403; Polley F., 6,495, Geo. Baker & Son to B. B. Har-
ris. Fort Colling. Col.

Ell, 3346, Geo. Baker & Son to P. F. Huntly, Le Roy, Minn.

Lellace, 6675, J. & E. Batcheldor to H. Thompson, Underbill, Vt.

Blush 2d, 6468, S. TV. Bidwell to Benj. F. Case, Canton Center, Ct.

Blush, 4150, S- TV. Bidwell to E. M. Cbapin, Pine Meadow, Ct.

Marsden, 3604; Lady Hurlbut, 5106; Breeze, 5747, A. F. Bronson to
Bumsey Bros.. TVestfielo, ~S. Y.

Sisaie's Pet, 5414, TV. E. Case to L. B. Tale, Meriden. Ct.

J. F. Moult no, 3466, J. TV. Dobbs to Rnmsey Bros., TVestfield, N. T.

Famous, 3094, E. T. & H. TV. Doney to E. Y. Nichols, Jefierson, Micb.

Lady Vibert. 6639. C. H. Hugging toL. Hugging, Gilson, 111.

Hello, 3447, S. S. James to Chandler Canfielrl, Leraysville, Pa.

Dnplexis, 6605; Bethel, 6C6C, TV. T. Kasson to Edgar Alvord, Morris, Ct.

Tracy B., 2629, N. TV. Kinney to L. M. Scoville, New Milford, Ct.

High Tide, 2756; Tantrum, 3146, Geo. H. Magee & Son to Kumsey Bros.,
TVestfield, N. Y.

Onondaga Mate, 3824, Daniel Marsh to A. F. Bronson, Vernon, N. Y,

Marshall, 3614, Daniel Marsh to Eumsey Bros., TVestfield, S. Y.

Madison Bov, 316'i, J. TV. Morse & Son to G. TV. Hubbard, Oil City, Wis.

Bell Blake, 4393; Minnie Clipper, 4395, 1. A. Orniston to W. L. Rankin,
"White Cottage, O.

Put Up, 3374*, B. B. Scarff to A. Y. Walton, San Antonio, Tex.

Ramona, 6462, J. J. Scarff & Son to A. Y. Walton, San Antonio, Tex.

Addison, 6255; Adairo, 6266; Adena, 6267; Aid, C268, W. H. H. Scarff to A.
Y. Walton, San Antonio, Tex.

Tracy B., M29, L. M. Scoville to D. E. Wakefield, Tt.

May Blossom, 4537; Carolina, 4834; Claim, 4835; Fair France, ^836;
Mead's Three, 4964; Mead's Four, 4965, Henry Ten-ell to A. Y. Walton,
San Antonio, Tex.

Monica. 6636; Irena, 6637, J. A. B.Walker to John M. Miller, Hickory, Pa.

Tongo, 3597, C. A. Woodward to J. S. Sullivan, New Milford, Ct.

The majority of farmers occasionally kill a cow or sheep,
either for family use or to be sold dressed. The hide, espee-
*ally of beef, is always worth taking considerable pains to
care for properly. Yet, either from ignorance or carelessness,
a large number of damaged hides are regularly sold in the
market.

A damaged beef hide is nearly always docked one-third,
and very often this dock is the result of carelessness. Care
should always be taken not to cut the hide in any place. It
may seem a trivial matter to the farmer who, by accident, cuts
a hole through the hide, yet, let it be ever so small it will
damage the hide one-third. Take no chances, then, but be
careful. Often the dock on the hide will be sufficient to pay
the wages of a good butcher. Yet if the farmer is careful he
can do the work himself. Of course, when the proper appli-
ances are convenient, it is better to hang a beef up to be
skinned, yet good work can be done on the ground by laying
the animal squarely on its back, with a good-sized rail or
pole under eacn side to hold it up. Skin the head first, then
split clear through from the neck to the tail, and then from
each hoof down the inside of the leg, and across to the center
cut. Take off the legs, and then the sides as near down the
back as possible. It may be necessary to turn the carcass
down on one side to take off the hide from the backbone. If
the workis carefully done, there is no need of cutting the hide.
After taking off the hide spread out as smoothly and evenly
as possible, and salt well, being careful to fill the places about
the head and in the legs. Here is where farmers are often too
careless, and the hide is not properly cured. It is not so
much the quantity of salt that is required as evenness and
thoroughness in application. In folding, double over the
head first, then each of the feet; this will throw in three or
four inches of the sides; then double in again from each side;
this will throw the edges together, and one more double will
put the hide in good shape. Commence rolling from each
end to the center, and then tie up well. It can be then sold
as a green hide, or, if kept ten days, as a salt-cured hide,
which, perhaps, is the best way for the farmer to dispose of
them.

Sheep pelts should always be cured without salt. If hung
up under shelter they will cure in a few days. Care should
be taken to spread out, and especially in hot weather. It should
not be folded" or doubled together. It is the quantity of wool
more than anything else that sells the sheep pells, so that if
the wool is taken off the hides are of but very little value.
For the average farmer, taking the risk of damage by vermin
into consideration, it will be found more profitable generally
to sell the hides green rather than run the risk of curing.

A correspondent of the Indiana Farmer has great faith in
corn-cobs as a health promoter when fed to pigs. He gives
several instances where they have apparently proved effica-
cious. We quote from him:

In October last I had a lot of June pigs that began to show
symptoms of disease, and a careful examination snowed that
they were being eaten up by worms. I carried out about ten
bushels of cobs, set them on fire, kept them all burning
equally until they were done blazing, and then took one-half
gallon of salt and scattered it over the coals regularly, then
took one bushel shelled corn (any kind is good) and threw
that on. Before the grain had time to burn up I drowned all
out with water, and as the pigs were all around me I had
hard work to keep them from burning themselves, so eager
were they to get at it. These pigs, thirty-one head, ate the
entire lot and a considerable quantity of dirt or earth on
which it was burned. The nest day their discharges were
black and full of string films, pieces of pin worms, etc. The
pigs regained their appetites, their hair (which before looked
dead and staring) became smooth and glossy, and all have
been in fine fix ever since.

1st. Charcoal is one of the very best absorbents of foul
gasses that we have.

2d. Burned cobs are hard and sharp, and the salt and
water makes them much harder, so that when eaten by the
pigs, and passing through the intestines they cut the worms
in pieces, thus destroying them, so that they soon pass off.

3d. The foul, sickening stench where our pigs were before
is now gone, and instead all are lovely, pigs playing, fat and
sleek. I should like others, who have unhealthy herds of
hogs, would try this simple, inexpensive treatment, prepared
as above described. It will surprise any man to see how
eager they will be to get at it; one bushel of cobs before burn-
ing is enough for four pigs. I feed them about once every
three or four weeks. I have had no disease in my herd since
1 adopted this course.

The milk of different cows differs in its physical structure,
and seems to be characteristic of the different breedB of
animals. The butter globules are very different in size; the
larger ones are indicative of higher grades of animals, and on
such milk the cream will rise more rapidly. It seems quite
desirable, where a specialty is to be made of butter, to have
cows of one breed. If one aims to secure the best results, let
him examine the milk of each cow under the microscope, and
set all having the same sized globules together. Milk is
estimated to contain from 2£ to six per cent, of oil or buttery
matter, and, as adulterating is not supposed to be detected
from the quantity of this matter until it reaches below the
former figure, there is, as may be seen, some chance for
fraud. The estimated percentage of casein contained in
milk is Irom three to ten, and of sugar from one-half to one.
The specific gravity of milk is four per cent, heavier than
that of water. The oily matter present rises in the form of
cream. Casein is of a gelatinous nature, and if present in
large proportion it will have a tendency to retain the buttery
globules, so that they will not rise to the surface in the form
of cream. The richest and most nutritious milk is not that
which contains the most butter, but the most casein. The
latter contains nitrogenous matter and saline material, which
it contributes toward building up the animal frame.

Pigs want something else besides slops. Put in a little
solid food. Pigs can not live on drink alone, any more than
man can live on Dread alone. Any man who attempts to
keep pigs on whey should be punished for oruelty to animalB.

Messrs. Rigdon Huston & Son, of Hilldale farm, Blandins-
ville, 111., under date of May 10th, report the sale of the year-
ling Duchess Short-horn bull 4th Duke of Hilldale, to Mr.
John Montgomery, of Granville, O., for $3,000. The young-
ster is a red, of March 5, 18S5, bred by the Messrs. Huston,
and got bv Mr. Alexander's 2d Duke of Whittlebury 477S9,
out of 2d Duchess of Hilldale by 22d Duke of Airdrie 16695;
2d dam 6th Dncbess of Hillhurst by 2d Duke of Hillhurst
12893— Gazette. _

A correspondent of the London Live-Stock Journal has
great faith in the cross between a Polled-Angus bull and a
Shorthorn cow. He says: "I think for batcher's purposes
there is nothing can beat them. They make good weights,
and for early maturity and lightness of offal they are second
to none. They are also very good dairy cows." He believes
the Polled-Angus bull "the most impressive sire of the day,"

F. D. Curtis, in the Rural Sew Yorker, thinks milking is
getting to be a lost art. Hired girls don't know how, or are
above it, and hired men won't. It will not be long before we
shall have to do all of our own milking. In strictly dairy
districts everybody milks; but where mixed husbandry is fol-
lowed it is almost impossible to hire n good milker. Milking
is an art. Families and races may be born to it, but to make
a good milker out of common talent is hard work. When
time is given to the hired man, after tea aud be/ore sundown,
to do the milking, there should be no grumbling, Young
people ought to understand that on the farm to be able to
milk well is really au accomplishment, aud one who can and
will milk can always command better wages. A good milker
can get one-third more wages where a nice lot of cows are
kept, and he will more thou make it up. A poor, b1<
will spoil cows, however good. With skill there shonl
kindly manner, as a spiteful, mean person about c
curse to cows and owners. It won't be loDg before
have to import milkers, just as skilled labor iaeorigl
the meohanical arts, or for speoial work.

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May 22

The

Betting Law as

Racing1.

it Effect s

Edito* Breeder and Sportsman:— Baring
jn this vicinity is now iu full swing. The
Brighton Beach and Cedarhurst meetings oc-
cupying tbe attention of the race-going public
until Jerome Park opens its gates the last
week in May. After that closes the Coney
iBland Jockey Club, Monmouth Park etc.
will fill up the time through Jane, July and
August, keeping those who follow the races
pretty busy from now on until snow flies.
That" the season -promises to be an excep-
tionally active one, all signs go to show, and
that much money will be distributed among
tbe turtmen the programmes of the several
associations make certain, but right here comes
a big "if " namely, tbe present puritanical cru-
sade against betting. Last Friday, at Brghton
Beacb the powers that govern King s Co., or
Giaveseud, where tbe course by tbe sea is sit-
uated issued their bat that no betting was to
be allowed at the beach notwithstanding that
the same bad been permitted for the previous
three weeks at Parkville only a short distance
from Brighton. To-day was the next race day
at Brighton, and as the management there
was notified that no betting would be allowed,
the track did not open, and thus the situation
stands. To-morrow, at Cedarhurst, L. I.,
where tbe Kockaway Steeple-chase Association
are holding a six days' cross-county meeting,
betting is also to be stopped, and the manage-
ment of this and other tracks are blue enough
at this discouraging outlook. Iu the case of
BrigbtonBeach the matter is reallyoue of black-
mail, it is said, on a basis last year of no less
than SSOO per day for "protection." In other
■words that large amount of inouey was said to
have been paid by the B. B. R. A. for immu-
nity from persecution^ the matter. This year,
it is said demands have been made for tbe
sum of $1,500 per day, and the track, of course,
closes lather than submit to such wholesale
extortion. If the crusade is continued it will
result in the closing up of both Sheepshead
Bay and Brighton Beach race-courses, as well
as Jerome Park, in all probability, also. Jersey
race-tracks are already in demand. Tbe one
at Clifton, near Paiterson, has been leased to
the B. B. E. A., who will transfer their inter-
ests there if the situation renders it necessary.
If racing is driven from Coney Island, the place

the afternoon, but the others were galloped
around the track at a lively rate.

As early as 9 o'clock the side gates were
opened and tbe pooling men entered to arrange
their stands and machines. The gates lead-
ing to the field, which was free for all, were
thrown open shortly after-noon, aud the crowd
■which annually takes advantage of the occa-
sion offered to see the great race without ex-
pense, commenced to pour iu. Almost every
bootblack and half the newsboys of the city
were in the throng, and edged around among
the men, pressing close to the fence to get a
good peep at the track. There were some
few women in the crowd who were accorded a
good place near the judges' stand, where a
good view of the home stretch could be ob-
tained, although the back part of the course
was hid by the crowd behind. Away across
on the other side, the diminutive stand in
front of the stables could be seen lined with
stable boys, trainers and invited guests, all of
whom were to sit patiently in the broiling
sun during the entire afternoon with nuabat-
iug interest.

About 1 o'clock the spectators began to pour
into the grand stand, and in less than an hour
it was tilled almost to the utmost. The
ladies' department presented a handsome
appearance, the beauty and style of the city
being fully represented. The street cars were
crowded, and the Third-street drive was rilled
with buggies, carriages and vehicles of all
descriptions, a number of amateur races being
indulged in. The tally-ho coaches were on
hand with their usual load of handsome young
ladies and dudes, and were greeted with
applause as they drew up in front of tbe grand
stand. The visiting delegations from the sur-
roundingcountry were exceptionally large, and
last night there was not a single room to be
had at any of the hotels, cots being erected in
the halls and parlors to accommodate the
visitors.

Chicago was particularly well represented,
the delegation from there consisting of N. K.
Fairbanks, H. B. Beam, J. B. Carson, S. H.
Sweet, Geo. H. Bosett, Sam Keith, W. H.
Schimperman, West D. Walker, ArtburCaton,
James" B. Carson, A. S. Gage, J. E. Brewster,
James Gore, J. H. Fen ton, Jim Cronford, and
hosts of the lesser lights of the business and
sporting world.

"The place annually set apart for the book-
makers was thronged all day by anxious
speculators, there being two pool stauds and

will depreciate to the extent of millions of six Paris mutual machines iu constant opera-
dollars aud bid fair to become again the waste tion, and the pools sold on the Derby alone
of sand it was twelve years since. Aud all aggregating thousands cf dollars, tbe betting

this loss of property is threatened because the

existing laws against betting are made the

pretext for blacsmail of the worst description.

What is needed is for the Legislature to take

the matter iu baud and repeal or amend tbe fast as it could be made, though at that it was

present existing bill. If it does not, and the j at least two seconds slower than that at Lex

present state of affairs continue, much barm

being the heaviest ever seen upon the track,
as few pools were sold on the race that did not
amount to over §1,000.

The track was in splendid condition, and as

will result to this state iu the transfer o£ much
capital elsewhere, and the carrier, the farmer,
the breeder and a score of other interests will
surfer thereby. Pacific.

New York, May 10, 1S86.

Another Account of the Derby.

ington, it having been carefully harrowed in
order to make it a safe one for the horses.

The following is the St. Louis Republican
special report of the Kentucky Derby:

The Kentucky Derby is over, and it becomes
a matter of record that your correspondent
doesn't have to eat Jim Gray, as he agreed to do
in case of his winning. He didn't even earn
a chalk mark, and I believe that I said that he
wouldn't, but he ran a better race than I
thought he would at that, and is likely to be
heard from later on when the company is not
quite so fast, for 'tis the pace that kills*

The race was a remarkable one, and the best
ever run over tbe track by a three-year-old.
But the wrong horse ran it at that, for had
Blue Wing had an artist instead of a black-
smith on his back, he would upset all of the
calculations made by the talent and placed the
credit of the blue ribbon to the name of the
Melbourne stable. Free Knight ran a great
race and so did Ben Ali, but Jim Gray run a
sore disappointment to those who had placed
their money on him in the books, in the
expectation of winniug a barrel with a shoe-
string. The field was a great one, and during
the race excitement ran high, as the betting
had been exceptionally heavy in spite of the \ back
fact that there were no book-makers doing front

business on the grounds.

During the Derby the Hon. Simon Cameron
of Pennsylvania, and ex-Go v. Luke P.
Blackburn, of Kentucky, occupied the stand
as honorary judges, aud the gray-haired vet-
erans of the political world were greeted with
a hearty round of applause by the spectators.
The judges oi the day were Mr. Lewis Clarke,
President of the Louisville Jockey club; Gen.
J. F. Kubinsou, of Lexington, President of tbe
Kentucky Blood Horse Association, and the
Hon. Leonard W. Jerome of New York city,
while that prince of starters, Jas. F. Sheridan,
tapped the drum that sent the flyers away on
their journey.

The day was a grand one, the sun coming
out warm and bright in the sky unbroken by
a siogle cloud. As the morning grew older,
a pleasant breeze sprang up and frequently
clouds would drift beneath the face of the
sun, cooling the air, but at no time did the
sky look threatening. At the track every-
thing was astir early iu the morniug. The
b were cleaned aud ornamented with
1 Bags, which were raised on the roof.
3 horses were scraped down and brushed
especial care, and took their morning
-mewhat earlier than usual. The
candidates were not worked hard.

Third race, the Kentucky Derby for three-
year-olds; $100 entrance, half forfeit, or only
$10 if declared on or before May 1, 1SS5, or
$20 if declared on or before May 1, 1SS6;
monby to accompany declaration, with $1,500
added, of which $300 wentto second aud $150
to third; one mile and one-half. Starteis.
Masterpiece, Blue Wing, Lijero, Free Knight,
Harrodsburg, Jim Gray, Ben Ali, Sir Joseph
aud Grimaldi. Pools: Ben Ali, $500; Free
Knight, $370: Blue Wing, $260; Jim Gray,
$115; Masterpiece, $25; tield $140. There
was but little delay at the post, the horses
being started out of the shute and sent away
without daylight between them. Sir Joseph
was the first to start in front, followed by Jim
Gray, Masterpiece, Ben Ali, Free Knight,
Lafitte, Harrodsburg, Lijero, Blue Wing and
Grimaldi iu the order named. Before reach-
ing the three-quarter pole Masterpiece had
taken command of the flying squadron, fol-
lowed by Harrodsburg and Sir Joseph, the
others well bunched. There was no change
in the position of the leaders passing the
stand, where Ben Ali was running easily in
the fourth place and Blue Wing under a
pull in the ninth. Going to the quarter the
purple jacket and white sash of Jim Gray
moved into the third place, Masterpiece still
leading. As they raced along tbe back stretch
the pace, which had been a terrific one from
the start, told on Masterpiece and he dropped
beaten, Harrodsburg going to the
while Free Knight moved up second

with a rush. At the half, Harrodsburg led
by a neck only; with Free Knight second,
Grimaldi third, Ben Ali fourth, Sir Joseph
fifth, and Jim Gray sixth, Masterpiece seventh,
and Blue Wing eighth, tbe others bunched
and close up. Going around the upper turn,
Garrison took Blue Wing to the extreme out-
side, and he gained rapidly on the leaders,
while Harrodsburg fell back beaten. Enter-
ing the stretch, Free Knight showed first by a
neck, with Blue Wing second, Ben Ali third,
Sir Joseph fourth, Grimaldi fifth and Jim
Gray sixth. Shortly afterwards, Fitzpatrick
was seen to raise the whip on Free Knight,
and Withers followed suit on Jim Gray. A
furlong from home the latter was beateu, and
Ben Ali, Free Knight and Blue Wing were the
leaders. Garrison now let go of Blue Wing's
head in an effort to find his whip and the lat-
ter swerved badly, "Ben Ali wins," shouted
the crowd, and then a cry went up "See Blue
Wing." Garrison had gotten the great son of
Billet and Mundine straight again aud he was
coming like a bullet. It was too late, however,
for amid deafening cheers Ben Ali went first
under the wire, winner by a scant length;
Blue Wing beatiug Free Knight by a little
over that distauce for the place; Lijero fourth,
Jim Gray fifth aud Grimaldi, Sir Joseph, Har-

order named. Time, 2:3G^. Paris mutuals
paid $16.

Ben Ali, the winner of this race is a very
racy-looking brown colt by Virgil, out of
Ulrica, and the property of J. B. Haggin, the
California millionaire, who purchased him
when a yearling at the Elmendorf annual sale.
He stands about 15.3 in height, and has no
marks. He is extensively entered both east
and west, and the stable is said to have landed
$30,000 on his victory. The race was a
remarkable one, the first quarter being run in
24^, the half in 50, the three-quarters in 1:16,
the mile in 1:43, the mile and a quarter in
2:10, and the full distance in 2:36J. tie
pulled up fresh and came back to the stand
pricking his ears, Duffy, who rode him being
heartily cheered as he dismounted. Imme-
diately after the race Mr. N. S. Barnes of the
Melbourne stable was approached by Mr.
Haggin who wished him to place a price on
Blue Wing. The blonde Adonis from Lex-
ington refused to do so, saying, "Wait until
after I have beaten that colt of yours, which
I'll do the next time they come together, and
then you will be willing to pay more for him
than you would now."

Teaching Horses to Stand-

STABLE AND PAD
DOCK.

Treatment of Farm Horsej.

held in readiness for the great test in rodsburg and Masterpiece following in the

The care given to farm horses, these the
most faithful and necessary servants of the
farmer, is often far from being what it should
be. In general it is about as follows: After a
winter of comparative idleness the teams are
put suddenly to hard work and kept at it
early and late for weeks. With soft flesh and
ill-fitting collars and harness, shoulders and
backs are galled, and the poor brutes work
day after day in extreme pain. To days of
paiu are added nights of discomfort.

They come in from the day's work with the
coats reeking with sweat and sticky with the
dust that has accumulated during the day,
which with the solid exudations from the skiu
dries on the surface to remain on the body
until morniug; this, with the shedding hair,
must induce a most intolerable itching, and
make the rest of the night of but little value.
Added to this condition of the horse is the
condition of the average horse stable poorly
ventilated, wet when it rains, but seldom
cleaned aud always reeking with fumes of
ammonia and filth.

In the morning the teamster comes to the
bam, gives the horses teu or a dozen ears of
com each and an armful of hay, and while
they are trying to eat it he makes a vigorous
attempt at cleaning them, using a curry comb
and corn cob. The stalls were butpoorly bed-
ded for the night, and besides the dirt of yes-
terday's toil they have befouled themselves by
lying in their own accumulated dung. Harsh
measures are necessary to remove a part of
the coat of filth, and in the process the horses
get but little good out of their breakfast.
Watering the team as they are taken out to
work no other chance to drink is afforded them
until noon, although the driver has stopped
several times to get a drink. Coming in at
noon, their dinner is a change from hay and
corn to corn and hay, and for supper a variety
is afforded by giving a little more hay than at
noon. Before putting up for the night it is
possible the horses will be treated to the lux-
ury of a roll in the dirt which really is the
only pleasure the animals see during the
twenty-four hours; but this rolling and scratch-
ing on the ground does little towards lessen-
ing the itching of the body.

Now we submit if this isnotaprettyfaithful
picture of the treatment of many of our farm-
horses. If true, is it not susceptible of a
change for the better?

In the first place, instead of deferring the
cleaning of the horses until the next morning,
it should be done at night after each day's
work. It will take no longer to do it then
than in the morniug, and by using a sponge
and water it can be done in less time and
more thoroughly. A sponge bath will be as
refreshing to a horse after a hot day's work
in the dust, as to his driver. Then with a
clean stall, and bedded so as to be comfortable,
the horse has a chance of a night's rest, and
with breakfast and a brushing, is ready for a
day's work.

In the feeding of farm horses there is also
need of a radical change. Why should they
be confined to hay and whole corn, winter and
summer, as most of them are? Even if corn
was the best single grainfor horses they would
need a change; but when it is so poorly
adapted to the wants of a working animal in
hot weather, it would seem as though the
good sense of farmers would suggest a change.
Corn is fattening aud heating; aud is not a
muscle making food. Beau-meal, pea-meal, ,
oats, barley, rye, wheat, wheat bran and mid-
dlings are all better foods for working animals
than corn, and can be used to good advautage
in connection with it. Some pains should be
taken to put the food iu a condition so as to
be easily eaten and digested.

With the changes suggested, and others
that will occur to tbe thoughtful and merciful
farmer, such as watering ofteuer, using well-
titted collars, putting to work gradually, aud,
in general, kiud aud thoughtful treatment,
more work will be done iu a season and the
horses last longer than when thoughtlessly
abused. — Rural World.

An old horseman gives the following as his
method of traiuiug horses to stand without
being tied: After young horses have once be-
come entirely bridle-wise, I first endeavor to
teach them the meauing of every word I say
to them. This is not a difficult matter pro-
vided too many words are not used at once.
The first step is to adopt some word at the
sound of which they are to understand that
they must stop. Words that are easy to
speak, and which can be made emphatic
should be chosen, such as "ho," "whoa," etc.,
and every time the word is used the horse to
which it is spoken should be made obey
it fully. Carelessness in regard to tbiB
matter will do more to undo what has
been taught than anything else. When a
horse fully understands the meaning of tbe
word which you use when you wish him to
stop and stand still, the greater part of the
work is accomplished. He then can be trusted
with safety while you leave bim a short time.
To take no risk, and to make the work more
effective, it is a good plan for to get into tbe
vehicle to which a horse is hitched, and, having
stopped after a short drive, one shouldget out
and leave him for a short distance. Should
the horse then start, the one in the vehicle
can draw the lines suddenly, and thus prevent
his getting away. There will be no trouble in
teaching any horse with an ordinary amount
of good, common sense to stand without being
hitched, if a little judgment and patience are
used in attempting it.

A fine yearling colt, belonging to W. A.
Whitrnore, of Charleston, 111., performed a
wonderful feat on Friday. As a train on the
Narrow Gauge was pulling out, the colt was
discovered on the track. The engineer checked
his train, and with amazement saw the colt
deliberately turn about and unconcernedly
walk down the track and safely across some
trestle work a hundred yards long and fifty
feet high, then jump a wire fence and scamper
off into the field. The cross ties of the trestle
are six inches apart, with no planks running
lengthwise.

Grass is the natural food for horses, and
they should be provided with it as often as
possible. If they are kept in the stable during
the summer, a liberal meal of grass should be
cut for them frequently.

Eaising a few horses each year that are
worth a few hundred dollars each, is certainly
profitable to the farmer.

By teaching young horses a good, fast walk
you may add a good many dollars to their
value in a lifetime.

Nine-tenths of the brood-mares in the coun-
try are in the hands of the farmers.

CHALLENGE

To S.\bi>" Haeeis, Oakland — Sir: As you have
repeatedly declared, without reservation, that my
horse Nutwood, Jr., is not a son of Nutwood, Thereby
challenge you, in any sum you may elect from S100
upwards, to prove either of the following propo-
sitions:

First: That Nutwood, Jr., is not a son of Nutwood.

Second: That tbe pedigree of Nutwood, Jr., as given
by Mr. L. TJ. Shippee, who bred him, and contained
in my advertisements, is not absolutely and unequivo-
cally true.

Communications addressed care J. P. Dieves, Three-
Mile House, East Oakland, will reach me direct.
my22 It* J. HELLER.

State Fair

of 1886

Sept. 6th to 18th inclusive.

Many horses are reported to have choked to
death already this season, in some parts of
Arkansas, by inhaling buffalo gnats.

Grand Sweepstakes

FOR ALL

TROTTING STALLIONS

TWO-MILE HEATS,

To be trotted on the last day of the
Fair.

CALIFORNIA STAKE.

Saturday, sr.rn^mEit ltfrn — trotting.
HO. The California Slakes, a sweepstakes for all
trotting slalliou^, ol $250 each, Slt'O to accompany the
nomination, $10u to ho paid July 31st, and $3U the
day previous to tho flay fixed for the race; £1,000
added; 'ho winner to receive all of the stakes and
forfeits, and 25 per eout. of the added money; the
second, 60 per cent,, ami i):t thini ii."> per cent, of the
added money. Three or more starters are required
for thotulded money to be ylv*>u In case there are
only two starters, slakes and forfi-its only to be
divided, 75 per cent, to tbe winner, and 26 ppr cent,
to tho second. Two mllos and repeat, in harness.
Entries to close June I, 18SC.

J. «. cakk, i;dwi\ r SMITH.

8myi- President. Secretary,

1886

<glxe fBrtettcr umX ^paxtsnmu.

000

In the Saddle in Marin.

The other day a xauchmau came and told me he wished
that I would help him remove a boll and replace him with a
yonnger animal. :,A11 right," I said, and posted oft" to our
reserve and got up some sis bulls to send to this man's and
others: ranches. On my return late at night I met my friend
Bill Lando, who said, "Why, Philip, I am just back from
Bewiug up one of Christies' horses. That bull of his opened
up the horse's flank so that I had to put seventeen stitches in
to hold the wound together." "Yes," said my friend Juan
Garcia, an old vaquero, and his father one of the best in
his day in California, "bulls and stags are bad customers. I
remember, before all this land was cleared of brush," said he,
gazing with a far-away look at the waving grain, and mayhap
thinking of the time before Los Americanos came with their
rush and hurry to occupy the land and get possession of the
country his people once held, "Yes, right there," said Juan,
"I lost a tine mare and nearly lost my life. You see the cross-
ing to the creek yonder?" "Yes," we both answered. "Well,
at the time I speak of, it was crossed by a trail that ran
through plenty of brush. A number of us vaqueros had been
hunting for a stag, which we wanted to kill for beef. I
crossed the creek and went along the path, peering to the
right and to the left for the stag; suddenly the mare snorted j
and partly turned. At that instant, the stag, that had been
in wait, charged upon us, and I just had time to raise my leg, j
when the cruel horns struck tne mare and ripped her wide
open from the cinch back to the groin. The shock threw me )
ten feet into the brush, and when I crawled out from where I
fell the stag had gone. My mare! oh, it was a sad sight!"
said my friend, "she lay there to shudder andgasp a moment
and then lay before me dead."

"Yes," said Lando, "she died for you — her life saved yours."
"Yes," said Juan sadly, "that is so."
"What became of the stag, Juan?"

'Old Westgate said he would not wait for us boys to lassoo
the brute, but failed him as full of lead as a shot tower."

"Yes! 'Yes!" said Philip, "to haudle those brutes you must
havea saddle horse, active asacat, and under perfect control."
"Yes," said Juan, "I tmd such a one. You remember that
bay horse that was sent to me all the way from Los Angeles?"
"Yes," said Lando. "a tine horse! fine horse!" "You remem-
ber Machi Bill ? Very mean horse, him, " said Juan. ' 'Xever
come into the corral, come near, then start andrnn off, snort,
and go like the wind, stop, turn and outrun anything. Only
by some cunning trick could yon get him in. The old man.
my father, got mad, he say, 'plenty boys, plenty good horses;
go get that horse in.' The other boys started off, and I tied
a blanket on my horse's back, and to the hair rope tied the
end of my riata. I went to where the boys were, near Point
Beyes Station, at the head of Tomales Bay. No railroad
then," said the Californian, smiling sadly. "Xo! only fleet
horses, gallant riders, and brave vaqueros then rode over
these broad acres.

"Every stranger was a friend. We had not been cheated, nor
learned to distrust — but I forget, I'll go back to my horse.
I rode the gallant bay to where Machi had dodged the boys,
and got from a little valley back on to the plains. Their
horses were soon puffed and blown, but mine I loved and
with care and proper feeding had fitted him for a long run.
Not a fence to bar our way, but on, right on, we swept. A
turn from the valley took Machi up ontu the ridge, and away
he went, his tail over his back, adown the ridge toward
Bolinas. Finally, from a point from which I could see the
Farallones and the great ocean, I saw that the wild horse
turned and made off again towards home. When the adobe,
a mere speck at first, began to show plain to view, I let my
horse move faster; never had he ceased to pull strong on the
bit. Soon I saw the switch of Machi's tail, and I knew he
had run his race. I struck my gallant bay a blow, and as I
swept by father's, I was hitting Machi at every step with
my riata. He was powerless to get away.

"Alas! In those old times how many accidents befel our
horses. Yes! Yes! Poor horse! Noble bay! I was on my bridal
trip — just married. My wife and I thought we would ride
from San Bafael home via Bolinas. It was a 'passes' day
with me — a silver mounted saddle, My wife was riding
behind on a gentle pony, no thought nor care to mar our ride,
which lay through a vast redwood forest. A great storm had
torn the branches from many trees, and they lay scattered
before us in our path. Suddenly, my horse shivered, and then
sprang into a series of wild bucks; but I was young then and
a good rider and he could not move me. After the last wild
plunge the horse stood still and slowly settled down in a
heap on the ground. Then, alas! I saw the trouble; the
horse had stepped on a branch and the point had tipped up.
He had galloped onto it and lay there dyiDg before me."

"Yes." said Lando, "I remember the horse and accident
well. It was I that gave you a horse to continue your jour-
ney." After remarking something of veterinary, Lando said,
"I'stuffed some salts into the wound, but the femoral artery
was cut, and nothing could save the horse."

"Well," said Philip, "if it was not your marriage that
caused the trip over the mountain, I might say '111 found the
chase, and ill the day that cost thy life, my gallant bay.'"

"Well, I have told yon enough stories of horses to-day,"
said Juan, "and although it is fifteen years ago that Icrossed
the mountain, I never have crossed it since." P.

Olema.

New-Born Foals.

promptly established in the new-born foals, efforts must be
made to escite them by blowing violently upon the muzzle
and into the month, and by briskly rubbing the body with a
wisp. If breutbirg is but slowly promoted, a few teaspoonsful
of brandy and water, given after the first respirations,
will be of material service to invigorate the low vital powers.
As soon as the mare has recovered from the shock, the
maternal instinct should be encouraged by allowing her to
perform the office of nurse to her progeny, which will be

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
■weighs 1. 4i i> lbs.; is -well proportioned, with immense bone and
niv.Fele., Iarg? Sowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositional horse is seldom found, lie has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He Las never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:40 without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st- — He is Standard bred, 18B3. IV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremo i horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is lareer and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than anv other horse in the country. His colts" arc- alt large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bav. brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a "white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
COlt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over 1.100 pounds even from small mares. _

ad. — Hif= colts arw strong boned, fine styled, good disposilioned, and ail
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.

Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletoniarj, Jr., by "Whipple's Hainble-
tonian, he by Guy Miller, by Kysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15- May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedlv
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2:20*. private trial 2:18, and Bloom&eld Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
io call at my place . where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two year-old colts of
Wbippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1SH2 and 18S5, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Bosa in 18S5,and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from $75 to $100 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of his colts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barrin"
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of $W0 for the season. Choicest pasture at ?4.(j(l per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liabilitv for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care'of Wm. McG raw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

1KEO W. LOE&ER, St. Kolcna,

Or Tineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helen*.

physically benefited thereby. If the dam refuses to dry and
aud caress her offspring, a little floor sprinkled over the back
of the latter will sometimes attract her kindly to it; should
this means fail, the foal must be dried with soft flannel,
conducted to the teat, and assisted to obtain its first aliment.
It is sometimes necessary to protect the foal from the ill-
intention of a peevish dam; but after the mare has permitted
the foal to suck, and has evinced maternal solicitude for its
wellfare by licking and caressing it, no fear need be entertained
that she will subsequently injure it willfully. All the means
briefly reviewed as necessary for the preservation of the
newly born foal and for the comfort of the mare are to be
continued for a period nlore or less prolonged, as their con-
ditions and surrounding circumstauces indicate.

In Reynolds' work on draft horses he gives the following
points in regard to the treatment of mares and foals.

Many foals are lost through the want of attention at the
moment of birth. When the functions of respiration are not

irxee.

, first dam by imp. Hercules; second

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

XTTTLL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIE GEOONDS,
W San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms 575 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is sis years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 15": liauds
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetryand magnificent action.
r?edi;

Menlo was got by Nutwood
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Eingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton<son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Erownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexanders Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston: third dam Maria Kussell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lad v All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; sfcond dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made bis appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at Sau Jose in 2:21&.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

MM. DWYER, San Jose.

GYMNASIUM GOODS.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS

Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Tlirce-j far-o*d Record. 2:25 t-2.

Bav horse, hind ankles white, 15)< bauds high, weight 1075 pounds:
bred'bv Col. P.. G. Stuner, Paris, Ky.

Steiriwav, by Strathmore, i4u8). sire of Santa Claus, record2;*73i';
Tucker,2;ia^, and 17 inall. with records below 2:1

First dam. Abbess, by Albion. ,sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he bv
Halcorn.he by Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.'

Second da in, by Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam. bv Bertrand.a sou of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:23><, vivette and Soprano are fnll
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. C'ay, four-vear-old
record, fourth beat. 2:23. Steinette is by St'-inwuy. Col- St'jnc-r
prizes Vivette and Steinette very lugh, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown &. Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, ptizes Soprano aud her produce very highlv. Col. Wianer,
Rvsdvk Stock Farm, Prescot, Car.ada, prizes Solo vers- high as a brood,
marej and also her produce, stein way has only 47 livj us foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn. bavf>
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
howcanSteinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares": Terms,
$75 for the season, orSlOOtoinsnre.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, lfi)£ hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled ISS2.
BY SUI.TAK.

Record 2;2J, sire of Ruby,2:19^, Sweetheart, 2:22 V, Eva. 2:23X, Kismet
three-year-old. 2:25 V. Stamtoul, 2 :2f>><. Alcazar, two-vear-old,2:2dj<.

First dam, bvThorndale, record 2:22K, sire of Edwin Thorne. 'lil1'^,
Daisvdale. 2:19V-

Seconddam, I'lstc-r Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2;29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mamhrino Paymaster, he by Mambrino, son cf imp.
Me55enger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdullah, sire of Goldsmith Bf aid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mamhrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward. 2:2-I»V-

Clovis has size, style and finish, aud with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speed a 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, how can CI jvis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him ahorse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
S10O to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bav horse, foaled 1S31, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BV rGBEBT (1136).

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont four-year-oi"
Superior, four-year-old, 2:2*i.

First dam. bv Woodford Mambrino, 2:21k', sire of Abbotsford, 2:U<V,
and Pancoast, 2:21V, he the sire of Patron, three -year-old stallion. 2:lflS-

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah. sire of <_;nl smith Maid, 2:14,
Rosalind, 2:21". .'Thoruedale. 2:22,v, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy, 2:1(1'.:. Convoy, 2:22 Ji.

Third dam, bv Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archv.

Fourth dam. bv Muehle John, he by Sir Archy, he bv imp. iMomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

sixth dam, bv Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rvsdvk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (10S), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam, Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord kelson, three-vear-old
stallion, 2 :26,by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hoyt'a Comet,

Fourth dam," Virgo, bv Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam. bv Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful youm; trotters
out last Beason, 1S35. Patron, three-year-old stallion, record -.''S.
Epaulet. 2:10. Lord Nelson, three-year-ohl stallion, record 2:26, This
voiinc horse has two fillies on the farm, aud thev show form, al imina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms CSO,
for the season, or 975 to insure.

CRESCO.

Fencing Foils and 3Iasks; Haute Rapiers; 4 V> tubal Swords and Helmets; Boxing Glove.:
Single-sticks: IMaslroous; Footballs: Baseballs, etc-

Indian ilnbs:

SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

E. T. ALLEN, 416 Market St., San Francisco, Gal.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1SS1, height 15.1:
weight 1050 pounds.

BV STBATliMOBE,

Sire of Tucker, 2:19X-

First dam, by Almont. aire of Fanny Witherspoon,2:16y.

Second dam, bv Briguoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22y,
Lady Turjj in. 2:23.

Third dam, bv Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam. by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he bv imp. Diomed.

Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, by Mambrino Cbief, sire of Lady Thorne, 2:18*^.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
Se*.

Brignoli. by Mambrino Chief, sire of "Woodford Mambrino, 2:21 %m

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS;

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
Style. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, bis full brother. Col. R.G. Stoner Bays can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchfly, 3:18 ,. McMahon,
2:i-i : , andXturango,2:23. fresco In his gait Is mixed, but when on a
trotting irait he is rapid and nervy. His action iu knee and stifle sur-
passes thai of either strathmore or Almont. Terms, 310 for the season,

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
r.e mares the preset son, commencing February 1st, and

ending August 1st, lS66,attne Cook Farm, Danvlile. Contra Ci
All billa payable Invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
Lib foal to stetnway or Cook's Bambleloman can be returned
[reel hem leason.that is, where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege grant o ;>nd the Duke

i.v are owned by the Cook Farm, ox the pi
■
Pasturage, H per month. Extra crt taken Of mares and c
, lents oreflcapes. Mares sent iu care <d M
Koblett, FAfihlon Stable. Oakland; B. J. Bennett, M
Smalley'e ards.will immediately be forv. .

A<I<|ress Samuel Uaniblc. or t;eo.

t'oo-K Farm

334

3Jfeje Ipmte awtf j^ortematt.

May 22

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, 1SS2; bred by Jos. Caibn Simpson.
BIT ELECTIONEER.

FirBt dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
Kecond dam. Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee. .. ._ .

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce's American Stud Book.
Anteros will make the season of 1886 at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Furry, Merced County, Cal. ; season to end the 15th of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo, with hind feet white. He is loji( hands high, and weighed on 10th

01 l-eoru.trv l,'l >i ■-• Jiuuium. iii= isavuu ua i.^.h-^q^ ^« "-■,-"■■■ --■■-

hfchly finished as to give him tin.- appearance of a thoroughbred. He
inves promise of trotting as fast as his celebrated brothers, and had it
not been tor an accident would hav. already shown the family capacity.
Mr Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 41 sec-
onds The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting hissuile.
■which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training aB soon as the season is closed,

TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can he obtained for so low a term.

Good pasture at $2 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
bntno responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see BfiEEDEE and
Spobtsman of February "Ctb.

Address «- W. MORRISON. Oakland. Cal. . or

C CARPENTER, Hill's Ferry.

N. B.— Book full for 1886.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino WilKes, bv George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam bv Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam bv Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambrino Chief,
Zddamby Pilot, jr. Ueorge Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew-
Jackson, by Young Bashaw.

Alpheus is a rosewood bay. six years old, fifteen hands three inches
in height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton flapping the winner out in2:43; has had no Tegular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 31 BecondB, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents four f
the greatest trotting sireB, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr.

George Wilkes has won upwards of £50,000 in raavch races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 liBt,
twentv-one with records of 2:25 or better, seven of 2:20 or better.ana
four of 2:l-> or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2:15, who trotted one of the best if not the beBt race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief ha 3 produced, among
many others. Lady Thorn, record of 2:18)i. Pilot, Jr.. has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, hie blood being found in such performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1886 at the Btable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at 510 the season.

F. E. GRIFFITH, Ageut

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

, ***"tilord wlUmaUe the season oi 1886 at the Oak-
laiul Rati- Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; bis dam Columbia, by Young Colum
buB. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford
eon of Kosciusko, by Sir Archy.

Mambrino Chief was mated wltb Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce TvaB Woodford Mambrino, a horso
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what be has accomplished, all other stallions Of the
elgbty-nine colts and miles sired by him at Woodburn.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not bandied
for speed, when wasted by disease. Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderfu campaign on the turf, and be gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2:21}. He has thirteen sons and daughters

that iivb tmttorl in O .in n.. l ...i..- 11.L.1.1 j n .„. -. ..•*__.

2:2t>j Inca2:27.LadyMcFatridge2:29.Dacla2:2!).}.Geo. ■■ i , ,
iC , ™,a.foS,Maml'"no was also the sire of Princeps. the sire of
ITInket 2:14 It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but In order to do it he got 1.33(1 foals out of selected mares
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 11st, and only two of them Dei-
ter and Nettle beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
la within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrlno's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven In
other words. Woodford Mambrino. making opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is Bve times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Colnmhus, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:161, Adelaide 11:191, Com-
nonwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2-25 Faustina 2-281
Pbil Sheridan, Jr. 2:29!, Tom Malloy 2:30. Faustina 2.28).

Terms,

Seventy-five dollnrs the season, to be paid before removing the ml-
, .1. Mares not proving in foal can be relumed the following season

nee of charge , If the boree Is still In my possession.
For further particulars, address O. W. SMITH, 629 Market St San

» i-ancisco, or ' ™u

WASH JAMES, AUENT.

0*»!»bh R*o« Snwk, OaislnDdiOsl,

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
■Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Chrisinian by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, hiB dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George "Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2 -.'25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H, and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of S200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
"With ten entries this purse will amount to $400.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

$40 for the season, or 525 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
hreeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

KAYIDBKYSOX. Stockton, Cal,

San Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18^, in fifth
beat. Sired hy George Wilkes, record2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list.a

freater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
unker.by Mambrino Patchen,ihe best son of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:18^; Becond dam Ladv Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2 : 19 Vj, by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides mv own.

LE GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16^ hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond Jam by Sidi Haniet, son of Virginian, he by Sir Archy,
son of imp, Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by Bir-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, hy
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to he thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1884, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his familv. as a three-year-old lie could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handBomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Le Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, S75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I Btill
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally Bure foal-getters.

Pasturage, 36 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. C'ORBITT.
San MaLeo, or 218 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED 1IURRAU.

First dam. Young Fashion, bv imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Thir.i dam.Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, by sir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud Book.

Thxje Cheers will make the ensuing season, from February i:itli to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms. $40 the season.

Pasturage atS'»per month in tin; enclosure inside the track, in which
there is plenty of grass and water.

There ib a fine combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. Hisslre, Hurrah, was three- qnarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England. The union of New-
minster, Bay Middleton and Counts blood with that of Priam, the
"Stout Catton," and Sir Archy, is practical lv as good as can he. For the
limited number of inares Hurrah was restricted to, his success was
very grefttj and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,
which 1b eminently a characteristic oi the Hurrahs, Tin form ot'Tlir.e
Cheers is nearly a model. The only fault that can be found is that bo \v
a big horse on short legs Tn this'dav, when there le BUOh a tendency
to "legglness" and ligh- limbs, this can scarcely he called a fault. He
has as much bone and tendon as in a majority of horses of 1,200 pounds.
and muscles in like proportion. With all of "this power he is a horse of
the finest finish, Ids head being especially beautiful. Ho bears a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, tin- dam of Nt'W minster, and still greater
tober Klre, Dr. Syntax, ono of the greatest Cup horses of his dav in
England. There Is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will gel race.
horses of the highest class*, and he also promises to b« a producer of
trotting speed. H 1b daughter Lady Viva, her dam Ladv Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile in 3: In, which proves that she
has the fast trottiug step, and her filly by Anteeo Is of great promise.
IUoMAI .l«»M>. Aveiil.

Oakland. Trottlug Furk,

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February luth to June 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich Beal brown with small star and one bind foot whites
He is a triiie over lti hands high, long-bodied and of Immense inusoluar

fower, and taken in ail is as finely shaped as any trotting-bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1S81.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling In 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three year,
in 2:29^, at four years in2:10U. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint, ami without spot
or blemish. He has shown in hie work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in i:i>2, and that so "easily as to
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:50.
and if anyone should think difierently I will wager 51, <0u that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now,. January 1 1th, and Feb-
ruary 7tb, good day and track, or I will match him against, any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
Bhip to Anteeo, 2 :lt>}-4 the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and
when a yearling BCored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their bister, a two year-
old filly, gives indications «f b^ing able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1S73, there is strong likelihood that uiany
othere will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1681, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

Firstdam, Columbine, bv A. W Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young -Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

S100, tne Beason, with the privilege of return the nest season, if 1 1 en
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud, Address

JOS. «'AIR3« SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street.Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HTND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam. Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
8150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the prcperty of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:lGi during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. O. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported J883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire The
Mais!er<18J6(; sire, Merry Tom i638); Blro^Market. The Maister (18401,
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (366), who won An-
gus District premium in 1K77. The sire of dam, Merry Tom iG3G), was
Farmer (2841, or Bob Roy (714). (mare served by both), each of whom
were faniouB sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1880, ?20; single leap, 81 G.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black — without a white hair on him— foaled
in May, 1879, and is llij hands high. He is registered iu the National
Norman Register as No. 2805, vol. 3. Imported by J. O. HonlBtw,
Ponliac, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is mm-h
admired for his high form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, largo In girth, well shaped back, broad across the hlpn.
powerful stifle, and weighs l.fifio pounds. Ho is well broke, and is
pronounced as One a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, 820; Single leap ?16.

All bills payable during the Beuson. Maies kept In any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility for es-
capes or accldente. For further particulars address,

I.DETIL'HK. President.
B»u(* HoBft.tttL

1886

2?frje grejedjcr and jipjcrristttatt.

335

San Mateo Stock Farm. Cocker Spaniels

FIRST ANNUAL SALE

OF

HIGH-BRED TROTTING STOCK

GET OF

GUY WILKES,

ARTHURTON,

LB GRANDE,

AX 9:30 A. 31.

SATURDAY MAY S2, t886.

On the above dale, Mr. "Wm. Corbitt. proprietor
of San Mateo Stock Farm, Oak Grove Station, San
Mateo Co., wiil offer at public sale at Lis breeding
farm 1U0 bead of animals comprising brood-mares,
colts, geldings and fillies from sis-year-olds to year-
lings. The youngsters are chiefly the get of Guy
Wilkes, Arthurton. and Le CJraude. Among
the brood-mares are several noted animals, a number
eired by Arthurton, and two Kentucky-bred mares,
one got by Alexander's Abdallah and one by Almont.
Catalogues, giving full pedigrees and all necessary
Information, may be bad after April 26th upon appli-
cation to

W, COEBITT, 218 California street,

Or KILMP «& CO., Auctioneers.
fl 16 Montgomery St. San Francisco*

Having removed to Southern California ror my
health, and having brought a few of my best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white stud
dog, COL. STUBBS, at the nominal fee of ?15. Send
for circular of instructions if soon to desire his ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st nest. Address

M. P. McKOO\,
EI < ajon, Sau Ulego to., Cal. "

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENNEL,
Franklin, N. Y.) 15mytf

Wm. Easton, - - - Auctioneer

Eastern's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction

OP

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,

CATALOGUES of the following Thoroughbred Sales
re ready for distribution or in course of preparation:

The Bancocas Yearlings at Bancocas Farm,
Jobstown, N. J., on Monday, June 7th, by order of Mr.
Pierre Lorillard.

Also, Monday, June 7th next, at

Madison Square Garden, New

York City,

The Algeria Stud Yearlings, the property of
Hon. Wm. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa.

The Fairview Stad yearlings, the property of
Mr. C. Seed, of Gallatin.Tenn., Wednesday, June 9tb.

The Kennesaw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn., Wednesday, June Otb.

The Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

The Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Yearlings, the property of Mr. TV. B. Cheat-
ham, of Nashville, Tenn.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all the tboiougbbred yearlings bred in the
United states .

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending particulars asearly as possi-
ble to Wm. Easton, Pres't.. Madison Square Garden,
New York- Uny5

FOR SALE.

Colts by Nutwood.

Marin County Kennels.

Dogs taken to train and board. For
terms, particulars, etc, address

Dogs of my breaking iron first money
in each stake of the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

GEO. T. ALLFXDER.
Saucalito, Marin Co , Cal.

DON

(Vandevort'e )

fCoham'sBang.
( Price's Vesta.

I Peg..

e Garth's Drake.
L " (.Sall,12S6E. K.C.S. B.

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a iimited number of approved bitches.

K T. Vandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena. Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rough-coaled St. Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue,
m27,3mp Sonth San Fraucisco.

L **-DO YOU.WANT A DOC?"**!

* — tWBd tor Doc Buyers' Grrf<Je,f

7*VeonUinlng colored plat£s,100 en- 1

■>ErmTin£» ordiHereat fenodutlMi 1

' they are wrta, ud -where to tray 1

-- A1m Cntaof Bearan]1'

•fall teds. Birwtior. _

foe 15 Cents, '

Ashrnont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK
On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWSIRS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loringt Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

HOLSTEIN

FOE SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
Impoitad strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

1'KAXM H. IM'RRL
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Hehbzbi H. Brows, M.P.
Nugext W. Brown,

SHORTHORN

-OB—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

—APPLY TO—

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

*Ie, P"I»Kf Ip accept orders from breeders In
lmerica to select and forward stock from the *„,.

^am™™^'* I*'7 lm »"*'«*■** 'o «ce?T.
;TmS.S. f™" *"»"«; or act as Agent.

Betorences kindly pemiiiied to I. B. Ha„^in E.o

and llajor Bathbone of San Francisco eCTn' ""'■■

l!»l«S BKOS. d CO.,

Wright. Heaton's Buildings

Pitt Street, Srdnev.
New Sontb Wale,.

FOE SALE

HOLSTEIN -FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Banch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. AHIFX LATHROP, Room 69. C.P.R.R,

Building, cor. 4tL and Townsend, San Francisco

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Bell Nutwood,

foaled May 12, 1882, bv Nutwood, 2:1 8+, by Alexander's
Belmont, dam illss KuBsell by Pilot, Jr. First dam
by Ethan Allen, Jr.; second dam by Belmont, etc.
This filly baa trotted a mile this season in 2:39£, Is
15.3£ hands; a bright bay. Price, $1,500.

Commodore Nutwood,

foaled May 28. 1882, by Nutwood, dam by Geoige M.
Patchen, Jr. ; second dam by Belmont; is I5| hands
high; dark bay. fine gait: will make an excellent
stock horse. Price, S*.***>0.

Sister,

foaled 1880, by Nutwood, dam by George M. Patchen,
Jr.; second dam by Belmont This mare is a full
sister to Commodore Nutwood, and has a fine-looking
colt by her side by Almoone. She trotted a trial mile
as a four-year-old in 2:35. Price of mare and
colt. sHOO.

For further particulars write or call upon Mr. W.
A. Farkliurst, Real Estate and Insurance Agent,
Boom 2, Knox Block, San Jose, Cal. 8myt

Rancocas Stock Farm.

ANNUAL SALE

RANCOCAS YEARLINGS,

MONDAY, JL'NE STH,

36 HEAD,

The Get ui Imp. Mortemer, Imp Saxou.

Imp. Hurrah. Iroquoi*. aud the

Duke or Magenta,

Comprising all the Bancocas foals of 1885.

Owing to the age of Mortemer and tbe death of
Hurrah, Mr. Lorillard reserves their daughters for
breeding purposes, but offers for sale their racing
qualities. Tbe tillies to be returned to him at tbe
expiration of their four-year-old form, or sooner if
incapacitated for racing.

These yearlings will be sold at Bancocas Stock
Farm, Jobstown, N. J., Monday, June 7, 1S86. by

MR. WILLIAM EASTON,
lmy5 Auctioneer,

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief For terms, pedigrees, and other particulais,
purees JOHN A. UOLDSMI 1'H.

Bqi 342, Oakland, CW.

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

Secnred by Letters Patent, July 3 ft, 188*
Having thus described n.y Invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, is:

1. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially.
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such t:xtension8,ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and venrilatiou to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
hereiu described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten
Blons 1). blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

&ieces D and blinds F. as shown, the straps or hands
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eves, awl havizig the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as an. I for the purpose herelr
desnrihed.

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination witb the blinds F,
supported ai d pivoted to the bridle so as to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the lear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with tho blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at tbe
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect uii the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This i3 especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the *nee without the strain of weights on tbe
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERRON.

No. 230 and 22? Kills St. San Fraucisco

Notice.

Oeo. H. Holmes,
C. Bbcce Lowe,

TEADLVG AS

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

and Property

Auctioneers,

Home, Cattle,
Salesmen.

ROBERT BECK.

i Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Begistered
Jj9-seys oi both sexes for sale, Postofflce address,
B*b Francisco, Cal,

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCTIONEERS,
116 nontgomer) street, San Francisco,

SPECIAL AITB1I„> ,AID TO SALES OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At anction and private sale.

Will Sell In All CHiSi and Counties of
tne State.

REFERENCES.

Ho-.-. C. Geek, Hon. J. D. Caee

Sacramento Salinas '

Rargents. . olusa

Hox. L J. rose. Hon-. i""i,m

Los Angeles. Nevada '

J. B. Haoge.-, Eso... San Francisco.

Being tbe oldest established arm in the liTe-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted The

JISp0"*"' ""Ctl°" "»!" "> '"i> »ne for the pS?
fifteen Tears, amounting to one-halt a million M
dollars, we fee justified in claiming unequalled facib-
l'Sll?r ?"*">!-""< °f Uv? SI»<=k "fever-! descrlptioi ,
either at auction or private sate. Our list of corns!
pondents embraces every nreederand dealer of prom-
!5et"^„up0w,t,."! Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
gve foil publicity to anioialB placed with us for sate
f«„;,te.p"rch?,fe^ an" "1'e a1 live stock of al
descriptions will be made on commission and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are autbor-
ap ended " "'" senUemen wri0se rutmes are

KILIIP A- CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Sargeon, V. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22.1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and ?l.

Send for Hazard's Worm Powders for
horses, and liLs Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will Bend a package
by mail for SI.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col -
lege. Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary Infirmary. 371 Satomn St

Roairlpnep. Pfifi HtnTf\r<1 «t., Ann Frunrlopo

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Ennning, and
Roail horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL PRIEDHOFER,

a.l I Third St.. San Vrand.ro.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. C. 8. HALEY, Sec'y.

t^Send for circular. TR»

Thoroughbred Berkshire PigE.

1 have now on hand, and offer for Bah- r.t -
prices, at my stock-farm. Oak Qrove, B
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs fron
months old, bred from tbe best Binlnf
etock, which I import yearlj from I i

^PP1? *° Win. Corblu

SIB C

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*Qht fPmiter atwt $famri&uvm.

May 22

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From San Francisco Daily.

TO EAST OAKLAND— •0:00— *6:30— 7:00— 7:3'J-fl:30—

8:30— 9:00— 9:30— 10 :U0-1 0:30-11 : 00-11:30—1 J :0J-li:30
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9:00.

TO FKUIT VALE (vi;. Alameda) -*9:30— 6:30— til :00
—•12:00.

TO ALAJttEDA— *6:00— *6:30-7:Cu— *7:30-S:O0 — •StfO-
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TO BEBKELBV:— *6:U0— *6:30— 7:0:]— *7:oii— ^:00— «6:30
—9:00— 19:30— 10:00— 110:30— 11 :W-tH:30 — ri:00-):rXj
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TO WEST BERKELEY— -6:00 — *fi:30 — 7:00 -*7:iQ
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Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares and 170 Head of Young

illBlWili

$9* go;viF»Aisiy. -k?i

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot

(1 ownsend Street, between Third and Fourth streets)
San trancisco.

Commencing May 2, 1S86.

OFFERED

and 170
Trotters.
AT PRIVATE

SALE.

To San I'raucisco l>ally.

JROM FitUIT VALE— «6:2b— *fi;53— *7:23— *. :5J - :2
*8:53— •9:23— *10:2l— *4:23— *4:*3— *6:23— *5:53-*6:23-
•6:53—7:21—9:50.

FROA1 FRUIT VALE (via Alameda') — *5;15 - '. :»? -
16:45— 19:15— •3:15.

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12:00—12:30—1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00—3:30- •'« ■
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FJftOM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 7 minuter later
than from East Oakland.

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3:45— i:45— •5:15— 5:45— *6:15— 6:45— *7:15.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that ro
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Ave offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
1886. All ihf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bied to in 1885, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly- brfd mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aad Fillies from yearlings to 6 ve- year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE OFFERED FOR SALE AT FA1KLAW3*.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock bas ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG EOADSTEBS, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS, STANDARD -BRED TROTFIKG STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTTll ^iMT?, PPTffiR! PT,AMIsstrictly adhered t0 atFairlawn, and the
AJU.U \JXXJ-1 A ifcJLU-U liill^ price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully np to
She descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from date
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1S85, or further information, address

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OLABROUGH & GOLCHER,

630 and 632 Montgomery St., S. P.

SOLE AGENTS

FOB

PACIFIC COAST.

FORJ3ALE.

Thoroughbreds

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Best elimale. Good feed. RprinR ftud creek water.
Freight per horse 91 (il). Special paddocks fur i.rood-
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. TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

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RESPECTFULLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with speed and comfort the

best placeB in the State for

Sea Bathing, Shooting anti Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE BAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHAHMLNG

Summer and Winter Resort of the
Paeific Coast,

with its beautiful Groves and delightf til Drives. Trout
In abundance can he obtained from the several BtTeaniB
hi the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may l«e had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

fa rioted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon, Rock Cod, Bar-
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The above -mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

ABE UNSURPASSED,
baving a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure Tvblte
sand for surf bathing. The BATH-HOUSE contains

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm Bait water plunge and swim-
ming baths, with ELEGANT ROOMS connecting for
Individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Place3,

APTOS, SOQUEL AKD SAHTTA CRUZ

IS VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties

of Sau Mateo, Santa Clara, San Bon. to, Santa Cruz

and Monterey.each of which abounds in game in great

variety Notably

Quail, Pigeon, Snipe, Duck, Ueese, Deer
aiiYl Bear.

LakeB PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages coimect with trains daily
at San Mateo tor those well-known Retreats, I'L'KIs'-
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESOADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tentof range at an.) ahoiil s \ N UKUNO and McM A-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tl o lovers
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE THAT SPORTATION OF THEIR DOGS
when carried in B igciige Cars and put in charge of
Train Baggagemen Train ltaggagenien are Instructed
to Issue CllliCKS for all dogs received in Baggage
Cars.

OvS-In order to guard against accidents to Dogs
while intranslt.lt is neees^ary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will he carried frea of charge. Gunstaken apart
and securclv packed In wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

T1UKKT OFFICES— Passenger Depot, TownBend
street, Valencia station, and No 613 Marketat., Grand
Hotel.

A, C. BASSETT, H. R. JUDAH,

eopertnteinleDt, Ae«t. p»m. md. T*t AA

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Vol. VIII. No 22.
>'o. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, MAY 29, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR.

AQUATICS.

The Pacific Yacht Club Cruise.

About the only event of real importance in yachting mat-
ters, since-our last writing, was the cruise of the Pacific Yacht
Club to Vallejo and return. The Commodore's orders called
for a start at 1:15 p. m., last Saturday, the preparatory gun to
be fired at 1 o'clock. The following vessels constituted the
fleet: Halcyon, Aggie, Lurline, Casco, Annie and Thetis.
The wind was blowing freshly, and all indications pointed to
a quick run up the bay, and, as the result shows, the yachts-
men were not disappointed. The start, from a racing stand-
point, was not a good one, the Halcyon and Lurline getting
off some minutes after the others. The Aggie again demon-
strated her superiority and rapidly went to the fore, making
fine time to the Brothers, where the wind fell light, while the
Casco again showed her speed off the wind aud held on gal-
lantly, but was no match for the white centerboard schooner
which finished in two hours and eight minutes, a remarkable
time when the light weather encountered in San Pablo Bay
is taken into consideration. The Casco arrived and anchored
a little more than ten minutes afterwards. The exciting
feature of the rac6 up was the contest between the Lurline and
Halcyon, the latter having a little the best of the start. It is
generally conceded amongst yachtsmen that the Lurline can
run faster than the Halcyon, but that she cannot beat her on
the wind, but the yachts overhauled and passed one another
frequently, and it seemed to the outside observer that the
trim of the sails had a great deal to do with their respective
speed. The Halcyon, however, won by a few seconds, but
as no official time was kept for the run up, the result still
remains a mooted question. The yachtsmen spent the night
at Vallejo, as usual visiting the various vessels, going ashore
to talk over yachting reminiscences, the last ocean race, or
visiting their lady friends made on previous cruises. During
the afternoon and evening the fleet was augmented by the
arrival of the Lively, Pearl (which started late from Sausalito)
and Spray (which had just returned from a trip "up river").
Sunday morning opened with a very light breeze, and the
Bmaller yachts got under way early for fear they would not
be able to make their moorings by nightfall, and took advan-
tage of the ebb tide then running, as did also the Casco and
Azalene. Only four were then left, viz.: Annie (flag-ship),
Aggie, Halcyon and Lurline, to start at the prescribed time,
1:15 p.m. The Halcyon, after the start, "cut out the pace,"
and took quite a lead, but failed to hold it, as the Aggie passed
her between Lone Tree Point and Pinole Point. Captain
White, of the Aggie, adopted his usual tactics in coming
down San Pablo Bay, making short hitche3 along the Contra
Costa shore from Toomey Point, and the result showed the
correctness of his judgment. The flag-ship, which was the
lightest draught vessel of the fleet, evidently counted too
much upon this fact, andin endeavoring to beatoutin the slack
water formed by the bight between Pinole and Spanish Point,
took ground twice, and from the resulting delay in getting afloat
again was virtually out of the race. The Aggie again fulfilled
our predictions that she was the fastest of the fleet in inside
waters, and after once having taken the lead was never headed.
The two keel boats stood well up to the Marin shore until
near Novato Creek, and stood off on the starboard tack for
the Brothers, and, as in going up, the interest of the race cen-
tered between them on the homeward race. After passing
Red Bock the Halcyon seemed to point up higher than the
Lurline (which was then to windward), and managed to
round the stake boat one minuteand thirty-five seconds ahead
of the Lurline and twelve minutes behind the Aggie, the win-
ner. The Aggie went to Sausalito, and the Halcyon aud Lur-
line came over to the city, As the Annie was hopelessly out
of the race, she came direct to the city, arriving here shortly
after eight o'clock in the evening. The whole result was a
very creditable cruise, the only lacking feature being the ab-
sence of the Nellie, which would undoubtedly have made a
good showing, as it was "Nellie weather."

The Corinthian Yacht Club.

.

Commodore Moody has issued his first orders for the cruise
of the Corinthian Yacht Club. Condensed they are as
follows: The yachts will assemble this afternoon to the
westward of the Tiburon ferry slips, the prospective site of
the club house, and remain there all night. At 8 o'clock,
Sunday morning, a gun will be fired from the flag-ship, and
yachts will then hoist their colors; at nine o'clock a prepara-
tory gun will be fired when yachts will make after sail, and
at 9:15 get under way. Martinez will be the objective point,
and although there will not be a set race for that place, the
vessels will, without doubt, make the best of their way there.

On Monday, which is a holiday, the yachts will again observe
colors, and start for Tiburon at 10:15 a. m., the preparatory
gun being fired fifteen minutes previously, and "try rate of
sailing'1 home. Time will be taken from the Grangers'
Wharf at the start, and from a stake boat off Tiburon at the
finish, and an exciting race is looked for. The idea was orig-
inally to make the cruise a longer one, but, out of considera-
tion for the smaller vessels, they will now have a full day to
cover the distance of about thirty-four miles each way. The
following vessels will probably participate: Bonita (flag-ship),
Spray, Pearl, Lively, Ripple, Thetis, "Neva, and possibly the
Syren and a few outside yachts. We trust the cruise will
prove a success, and that it will help the Corinthian Yacht
Club to more firmly bind its members together.

Cruise of the Spray.

The Spray arrived at her moorings at Sausalito on last
Sunday evening, from her cruise among the tules. As stated
in our last issue, she left Sausalito Saturday week last, and
the following rough extracts from her log may prove of inter-
est to other yachtsmen who contemplate a similar trip this
year.

The weather at the start in Richardson's Bay was so light
that about two hours was consumed in getting into Raccoon
Straits and from there to the Brothers. The yacht had only
good steerage-way, but after getting into San Pablo Bay the
breeze freshened Blightly and Martinez was reached at 11
p. M., where she came to for the night. Taking advantage of
the young flood tide she got nnder way at 8 a. M.Sunday
morning, and made a good trip up Suisun Bay. She stood
too close to the shore and ran aground in the San Joaquin
River and some difficulty was experienced in floating her
again. Stockton, however, was reached at 4 p. m. Monday.
-The weather was terribly hot, and the loosquitos consequently
lively. After renewing their old-time aquaintances, she
started down the river on Tuesday at 3 P. m. The original
intention was to go through Georgiana Slough to the Sacra-
mento river, but as the current running there was so strong
this plan was given up and the Three-Mile Slough course was
decided upon. Here a half a gale was blowing, and it was
found necessary to take a reef in the mainsail, get down the
main jib and set in its stead the "storm jib, "more pvoperly to
be called the forestay sail. Even under this reduced canvas
"decks under" was the rule until Rio Vista, on the Sacra-
mento was reached at 1 P. m. Wednesday. One night was
spent here, and about mid-day on Thursday the yacht was
gotten under way again with Martinez as the objective point,
where she remained two nights and days. As the crew
could not remain away from their business over Monday, the
Napa trip was abandoned and the yacht made Vallejo at 6
p. m. Saturday night and joined the Pacific Yacht Club fleet,
which was there assembled. As stated previously, she left
Vallejo before the making of the flood tide on Sunday morning,
and after contending with very light weather made Sausalito at
6 p. M. Her crew, Messrs. Tracy, Howard, McLaren and Kelly,
report a very enjoyable trip, the only drawback being the heat
and the "skeeters."

The Ripple, instead ot joining in the Vallejo cruise, went to
Alameda on Sunday, her owners being doubtful of reaching
home in any reasonable time when the flood tide in San Pablo
bay was taken into consideration.

The Oakland Canoe Club.

Signs of events to come are manifested at the club house of
the Oakland Canoe Club, all the members being actively en-
gaged in cleaning, scraping and putting into condition their
little craft for the regatta which will take place on Monday,
the 31st inst., and also in buying supplies for their extended
cruise on Clear Lake.

The Flirt and Shadow have received their new suits of
"Mohican" sails, and on account of the vastly-increased sail
area, make better time in light weather, but seem very cranky
in an ordinary breeze. The enthusiasts seem to be the own-
ers of the two afore-mentioned boats and the ownerB of the
MyBtic, Spray, Water Lily and Zephyr.

The events on Monday will consist of paddling and sailing
races in canoes for trophies, swimming by members, and row-
ing between rival crews of the Columbia Boat Club. The
lady friends of the club have presented a very handsome silk
flag to be competed for. The canoe winning the greatest
number of events to take possession, subject to challenge,
however, by any or all canoes of her class. Owners of the
first class give a time allowance of three minutes over the
club course to canoes of the secoud class. The feature of the
regatta will be a contest with padded lances. Each vessel
will carry the contestants armed, as above stated, with an

assistant to paddle the canoe, the idea being to push the
opponent overboard, both contestants standing up, without
losing your own equilibrium. A rehearsal was had last Sun-
day, which provoked much laughter from the BpeefcatofB.
Ample accommodations have been made for visitors, and any
one interested in aquatics should not fail to witness these
events. Fifteen entries have already been made. As previously
stated in this column, eight canoes will start fora three week's
cruise, on Clear Lake, on Tuesday.

If money and aquatic knowledge will do it, the Priscilla
will prove a hard one to beat in the coming tests of speed
between the crack sloops of the east, as no expense has been
spared to give her speed. Forty tons of lead have just been
moulded to her keel. ^_

The Whitewing and Ariel had parties out last Sunday.

An Umpire's Story.

The living remains of a once man sat in the Griswold
House the other afternoon. He had a wooden leg, wore a
pair of crutches, and had a Venetian blind over his left eye,
and no two fingers pointed in the same direction. He looked
so sad that he might easily have been mistaken for a person
who had been selected as a candidate for glue-factory honors.
One of the clerks of the house felt sorry for the cripple, so he
approached him and said:

"Where were you wounded?"

"Well, I should say all over," answered the remains,
working his lower jaw with a string tied on his left foot.

"What struck you?"

"Umpirin'. Yes, sir, umpirin'," and the ex-baseball judge
reached forward and tried to make a three-base hit with
one of his crutches on a cockroach that was walking off with
a meal ticket that it had stolen from the top of the safe in the
office. "I was as good-looking a man seven years ago as ever
shot cranberries on the plains of New Jersey. I was struck
on bein' an umpire, and got a position down east. I got
along first-rate for awhile, never havin' more than a few fights
on the ball grounds until one day in Pennsylvania. The
'Basswoud Ears' were playing the 'Happy Boomerangs.' I
had the Boom's almost beat, although tbey were workin' like
hired men. They belonged in the town where the game was
goin'on, and I thought I had the extra seven dollars promised
by the 'Basswoods' jest about in my vest pocket when I made
a tough decision agin the 'Booms,' and then it seemed as
though that hull town jest laid aside business and come for
me. "i always thought before that the town was small, but I
bet that ninety-five thousand people reached for me all to
once. I was hit in the back and stepped on by men, boys,
and old ladies, and none of them people weighed less than a
coal yard. Them town-ball players began daucing the Ger-
man all over me with their spiked shoes, and I was so full of
holes I looked like a big minuey pail. I tried to get up and
take to the woods. I thought if I got out there I might dig a
cave and live on berries for three or four years and keep hid,
and then sneak out and go to some country where they didn't
have no treaty with this country to extradite a man by. But
I couldn't get away. They seemed just gone on the idea of
entertaining me. Seeing I was a stranger in the town I sup-
pose they thought they couldn't do too much for me. Well,
I spent the balance of the summer in the hospital.

"For two years I didn't monkey with the National game.
Then I got tired seeiu' men cut up into brackets and cottage
furniture in the saw mill where I worked. I was always
selected to take the chaps home to the widows, and so I
thought after all I was about as safe behind the bat, and so nest
season I was back agin umpirin'. Same old lnck, though.
About the third week I had another town hit me for helpin* an
outsider to win. I broke away from thecrowd andrununder
the grand stand, aud I'm durnedif the hull thing didn't fall on
me. Nobody else got a scratch. I had to have my leg sawed
off after that. Well, I'm goin' up to Lake Superior as ship-
ping clerk in a giant powder factory. Before I left home, in
New Jersey, I had a breast-pin made out of my upper Bet of
false teeth and give it to the girl I've been engaged to three
different times. Every time I got hurt that girl would say:
'Willyum, you're hardly the same man you was once, let's git
ingaged ovir again,' and I give her tbree different rubber
rings. Baseball has grown to be the National game, and a
job of umpirin' is jest the thing to give a patryotic young
man a chance to die for his country, but I'll take ray ■'
as superintendent of a cyclone or a earthquake, rathe:
insist on any more nriujirii.'."— Za_7/o<7 Tribune,

[Mr. Eugene Van ( 'ourt may read the foregoing yarr ,
prepared for the inevitable. — Ed.]

338

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May 29

Dates for 1886-

CALIFORNIA FALL CIRCUIT.

J Oakland, Cal Aug. 30 to Sept. 4

Marysville, Cal. . -Aug. 81 to Sept. i

Sacramento, Cal Sept. 0 to 18

Stockton, Cal Sept. 21 to 25

1 Salinas, Cal Sept. 2* to Oct. x

1 Reno, Nev Oct. i to 9

San Francisco, Cal Aug. 7 to 14

Santa Cruz, Cal Aug. 10 to H

San Jose. Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Santa Rosa, Cal Aug. 18 to 2

Chico.Cal ^e-MA0 11

Petalnma.Cal AUB'S£S

Glenbrook Park Aug. 24 to 28|

EASTERN — RUNNING .

1 Monmouth Park. .July 3 to Aug. 24

Jerome Park May 25 to June 8

Latouia May27toJuneo

Pueblo T-Jun0<L°iS

St. Louis .June 5 to 19

fionev Island June 10 to 30

Salt Late Ju»e « and 15

Washington Park
Club, Chicago .June 2b to Aug. la

EASTERN — TROTTING .

Latonia, Ey. Aug. 24 to 28

Saratoga. July 24 to Aug. 28

Coney Island Aug. 28 io Sept. 21

Rockaway Sept. 22 to 24

Jerome Park Sept. 25 to Oct. 10

Latonia Oct. 1 to 16

Baltimore Oct 19 to 2a

Washington Oct. 26 to 29

Elmira, N.Y., (Maple

Avenue Park) June 1 to 3

Halstead's Driving Park,

Baltimore June 1 tc 4

providence, R.I June 1 to 4

Alleghany, Pa -June 1 to 4

Oxford, Pa June 2 to 4

Centreville, Mich June 2 to 4

Pottatown.Pa June 2 to 4

North Hudson Driving

Park ... June 2 to 5

Binghamptou, N. Y. .. .June 8 to 10

Freeport, 111 June 8 to 11

Mystic Park June 8 to 11

poughkeep3ie, N. T. . . .June 8 to 11

Ewingville, N.J June 9 and 10

Union City, Mich Tune 9 to 11

Dayton, 0 June 15 to 18

Albany, N. Y June 15 to 1R

Mineola, L.I June 16 and 17

Quincy, Mich June 16 to 18

Goshen. N. Y June 21 to 24

Kingston, N. Y .

Columbus, O Aug. 30 to Sept.

Oscaloosa.Ia Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Rockvil'le, 111 . . . . Aug 31 to Sept. 3

Des Moines, la Sept. 3 to 10

Lawrence. Kan Sept. 5 to 11

Chicago, 111 Sept. 6 to 10

Wheeling, W. Va Sept. 6 to 11

Kalamazoo, Mich.

( M. T. H. B. A) Sept. 7 to 9

Rochester, N. Y.

<N. Y. S. T. H. B. A.). Sept. 7 to 9

Monmouth, Ag So Sept. 7 to 3

Belvidere, 111 Sept. 7 to 10

Wilmington, 0 Sept. 7 to 10

Toledo, 0 Sept.7toll

Lincoln, Neb Sept. 1U to 17

Kalamazoo, Mich Sept. 13 to 17

Detroit, Mich Sept, 13 to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Iud Sept. 14 to 17

Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Omaha, Neb. (N.H.B A.) July 2 and %
Pittsburg Driving Park. .July 5 to 9

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 2S

Cleveland. O July 27 to 30

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30

Carthage, O Aug. 3 to 5

Jamestown, 0 Aug. 3 too

Hillsboro. O Aug 3 to 5

Ottawa, 111 Aug. 3 to 9

JoHiet.nl Aug 10 to 13

Chillicothe, O Aug. 11 to 13

Rochester. N. Y Aug. 12 to 15

June 22to21|Cleveland, O Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park Sept. 14 to 17

Pougbkeepsie, N. Y.. .Sept. 14 to 17
Grand Rapids, Mich. .Sept. 20 to 24

South Bend , Ind Sept. 20 to 25

Mineola, L.I Sept. 21 to 24

Reading, Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Elkborn, Miss Sept. 21 to 24

Lebanon, O Sept. 21 to 24

Dayton, 0 Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Waukegan, 111 Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2
Pottstown, Pa Sept. 28 to"

Streator, 111 Aug. 17 to 20 Centreville, Mich. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

TJtica, N. Y Aug. 17 to 20

Ottumwa.Ia Aug 17 to 21

S^bino, O Aug. 23 to 27

Helena. Mont Aug. 23 to 28

Waterloo, N. Y.

(C. W. N. Y. B. A.)... Aug. 24 to 26

Pataskala.O Aug. 24 to 27

Albany, *. Y Au6- 21 to 27

Clark County Fair.

Springfield, O Aug. 24 to 28

Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oxford, Pa Sept. 29 to Oct. 1

St. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 9

Pittsburg, Pa. (P. B. A.) Oct. 6 and 7

Mount Holly, N J Oct. 11 to 19

Frederick, Md Oct. 12 to 15

Greenfield, O Oct. 13 to 16

Bloorasburg, Pa Oct. 13 to 16

Louisville Derby Notes.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Derby day at Louis-
ville. This day is the great event of the year with the turf-
men of old "Kaintuck." This is the day when the sage
senators from the capitol get here. Genial George Hearst was
here, Simeon Cameron, Senator Beck, and many other nota-
bles, too numerous to mention. The California colony was
here in full force, and betting their money in a way that
seemed prodigal to the Kentuekians. There were fully
25,000 people on the track on Derby day — old men in the
seventies, and all the way down the line to the barefooted
coons. The opposite sex was out in force, but the Califor-
nians used to our Stnte Fair meeting expressed themselves
as greatly disappoiuted — if John Mackey is any authority.
He says they would be in the field as compared with Sacra-
mento. Now, to the event of the day, the third race, the
Derby. Eleven of as fine horses as ever graced a tiack, faced
the derby flag, all hot ones. Free Knight, from his perform-
ance at Lexington, was considered a sure winner; next came
Blue Wing, another rattler. At the second tap they were off.
Along they came at a rattling pace, led by Masterpiece for the
first three-quarters, Ben Ali and Free Knight hanging to
oue another and trailing two lengths behind. Around they
fly, and at the end of the first mile, all in a bunch, it is any-
body's race. Along they come at a thundering rate, still
bunched, at a hundred yards from the wire, when Duffy
makes one of his celebrated rushes and lands Ben Ali alength
ahead of Blue Wing, with Free Knight a close third. Then
the cheering could be heard a mile away that announced that
the Derby was over, Bun Aii being the winner in the fastest
time and with tne heaviest weight ever carried io the Ken-
tucky Derby, and the Kentuekians went home that night
with a heavy heart and a light purse that they will long
remember. Mack.

Louisville, May IS, 1886.

Ben Ali's Derby.

The pace from the start was fast, aud it continued so for a
mile aud an eighth, the fifth quarter being the slowest. The
first ha'f was done in :50; the mile in 1:43; mile and a quar-
ter in 2:10; mile and a half 2:3CJ. The best previous time
made in a Derby contest was in 1879, when Lord Murphy,
with 100 lbs. up went the distance in 2:37. Joe Cotton, car-
rying 100 lbs., covered the course in 2:37;} last year. This
was the first year in which the weights for the Kentucky
Derby was 118 lbs., aud Ben Ali's race outranks all other
Derby performances, and considering the weight and the sea-
son of the year, it is probably the best race ever run at the
distance by a three-year-old.

It is true Luke Blackburn went the distance when a three-
year-old in 2:34, but it was the 17th of August, and he only
carried 102 lbs., while Hindoo and Drake Carter both went
the distance over the Saratoga track in 2:36.1, but they, too,
had the advantage of four months growth, their performances
being also in August.

Ben Ali certainly won on his meiits, for he passed both
Blue Wing and Free Knight when it came to the final pinch.
f~ Horseman.

Mr. Straus, the owner of Majolica, is very anxious to match
that horse against Clingstone, either for money or fun, and
offers to go to Clevelaud to trot the race, provided Mr. Gordon
does not wish to have Cliugstone perform away from home.
Mr. Straus appears very confident of the superiority of Majol-
ica over Clingstone, but his opinion is not shared by horse-
men. Clingstone has on two occasions trotted a mile in 2:14,
once last summer, while Majolica's record is 2:15. Clingstone
is a remarkably certain horse as to performance when in con-
dition, while Majolica is a remarkably uncertain one. A race
between Clingstone and Harry Wilkes would be of much more
public interest thau one between Clingstone aud Majolica.

Mr. Hagffin'H Withdrawal from Louisville.

The St. Louis Republican's Louisville Commissioner gives
the following account of Mr. Haggin's withdrawal from
Louisville: . ,

Quite a ripple of excitement was created here to-day,
caused by the rumor that Mr. J. B. Haggin, of California, had
determined to cancel all of his engagements here, and had
ordered the removal of his entire stable to Latonia, in an
effort to verify the truth of this report your correspondent
learned that Mr. J. B. Haggin and also Mr. B A. Haggm
his son had both taken the morning tram for the east, but
was fortunate enough to find his representative still here. In
an interview with the latter he stated that the action of Mr.
Haggin had been caused by the difficulty between the party
holding the pooling privileges and the book-makers, the result
of which left it impossible for anyone owning a stable to
back his horses in a race, and as the purses offered were not
sufficient to pay the expenses of a stable like his, he did not
see the sense of remaining any longer.

"But Mr M., that obstacle having been removed by tne
adjustment of the difficulty, and an arrangement having been
made which insures the presence of the book-makers during
the remainder of the meeting, there must be some other rea-
son for Haggin's action?" .

"Well, I am not at liberty to give any other reason; in fact,
I do not'know of any other."

"Has there been no other trouble between the officers of
the jockey club and Mr. Haggin?"

"None that I am aware of; in faut I can safely say that the
sole cause of the Btables' removal arises from this alone."
"It is certain then that you leave?"
"Yes, sir; to-morrow morning."

Bidding the gentleman good-day yourcorresponaent songht
to find a solution of the problem from other sources. Meet-
ing Col. Bruce in the rotunda of the Gait House, the follow-
ing interview occured:

"Colonel, can you explain the reason of Mr. Haggin
ordering the removal of his stable to Latonia and the cancel-
ling of The rest of his Louisville engagements?"

"No, sir, I cannot; in fact I was not aware that he had
done either." . .

"But Mr. Haggin's representative has just told me that
their horses leave to-morrow. Has there been any trouble
between Mr. Haggin and the association?"
"None that I know of."

"Then how can you account for his action?"
"I cannot do so unless it is that he does not care to penal-
ize his horses by winning another stake here, when those in
whiohhe is engaged there are so much more valuable."
"Then you think that is the cause of him leaving?"
"I can set no other reason."

Failing to elicit anything more definite from either side, I
can only give what seems to be the general opinion among
the best-posted of the horsemen, which is, that during the
trouble between pool lessee and the book-makers, Mr. Hag-
gin made some suggestions to the management to the effect
that the association should see that the latter were allowed
to go on. These suggestions not being met in a very friendly
manner, Mr. H. stated that if there was to be no opportunity
to back his horses be would take them elsewhere. From
(his has the whole trouble originated, and from what I have
heard it is pretty safe to predict that at least one, if not more,
of the representative stables of the Pacific slope will not
again be seen upon the course of the "Louisville Jockey
Club" while it remains under its present management.

The transfer of Mr. Haggin's horses to the Latonia track,
and the canceling of all their Louisville engagements on the
second day of tne meeting, has furnished material for much
gossip and oracular opinion since the occurrence. The kernel
of the matter was the inability to get any appreciable amount
of stable money on in the betting, from lack of facilities.
Mr. Ha"gin, as all his California acquaintances know, backs
his horses freely when he thinks they have a chance to win,
and when he feels reasonably confident of success, is some-
times a veritable "high roller." He wanted to back his colt
for the Derby, but soon aftei the betting opened at the track
the report was circulated that Mr. Haggin's money was going
on his horse, and at once all the outside bettors made such a
rush on the colt that at the close he was selling almost a
favorite over the whole field. Mr. H. did not care to emulate
the "Plunger," and won but little over the race. In con-
versation the same evening, Mr. Haggin said: "Yes, I did say
that if the book-makers did not make some satisfactory
arrangement and commence operations on the track I would
take my stable away. I mean it, too. It is not because I
care for the book-makers or the man that has the privilege of
the betting at the track, but for the reason that I desire to
back my horses, and I cau't do it unless there are book-
makers at the track. I have won the Derby, and will pack
up aud get out unless this matter is arranged to-morrow."

The Telegrap/i has reported a brief but pointed interview
between Mr. Haggin and the President of the club, in which
the autocratic aud pompous official forgot to be ordinarily civil.
A little later, however, when Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Corrigau,
and some others proposed to follow Mr. Haggin's example,
Col. Clark came down off his stilts and brought about such
an adjustment of the betting privileges that the book-makers
went on and the complaints ceased. Louisville will be rep-
resented by a new racing association in the near future; in
fact, the preliminary organization has already been effected,
and', unless the present management retire and allow the
breach to be healed, it looks as though the old club would
soon drop into innocuous desuetude.

The Nutwoods.

The Cedarhurst Grand National.

The get of Nutwood still command three figures, as in-
stanced by the followiug recent sales of yearliugs at Glen-
view: To W. H. Ashby, Wymore, Neb,: Chitwood, chestnut
colt, foaled March 27,*1S85, by Nutwood; first dam Maggie
Wilkes by George Wilkes; second dam Princess Clay by
American Clay; third dam Carrie Prince by Black Prince,
sou of Ticonderoga by Vermont Black Hawk; fourth dam old
Gyp. by Abdallah; fifth dam by Potomac, thoroughbred;
price, $2,500.

Also By-By, bay filly, foaled May 17, 1885, by Nutwood;
first dam Riipidan by Dictator; second dam by Stanhope's
Edwin Forest; third dam by Mambriuo Chief; price, SI, 000.

Also May Rose, brown (illy, foaled March 26, 1SS6, by Nut-
wood; first dam Moss Kose 'sister to Princeps), by Woodford
Mambriuo; second dam Primrose by Alexander's Abdallah;
third dam Black Rose by Tom Teenier; price $ 1,000.

— «y.

Poteen, the two-year-old son of Powhattau, that has shown
himself quite a crack, was purchased at the Woodburn sale
last year for $330, being, with one exception, the lowest priced
of the get of Powhattan.

The Grand National Steeple-chase, for a purse of $5,U00t
was run over the course of the Rockaway Association, Cedar-
hurst, Long Island, on Saturday the 15th, aud was won by a
son of imp. Hurrah. It was a great race in many respectsi
and we take the details from the Sporting World.

The Cedabhurst Grand National, open handicap for a pnrse of
?5,uri0; second to receive $700 and third $300 out of tbe puree; entrance
to the fund ?1(10 each for starters, h f, and only $20 if declared out ou
April 1st. About three and a half miles.
IS. H. McBride's ch g Major Pickett, a. by Hurrah— Mollie Cad, 158

lbs Canavau 1

M. N. Nolan's ch g Bourke Cochran, a, by War Dance, dam by Solfer- *

ino,1731bs P. Meaney 2

J. H. McCormick's b g Referee, 6, by Hurrah— Kinney K., 140 lbs.

W. I.ynch 3

Wynne & Son's ch g Rory O'More, a, by Dickens— Annie Arundel,

15a lbs Hurley 0

J. P. Dawes' ch m Rose, a, by Helmbold, dam by Niagara, 15S lbs.

Mr. Lloyd 0

M. J. Daly's br g Telford, by Gilroy— Sister to Huric,155 lbs.. Walker U
A. W. Weingardt's b g Wellington, 5, by Billet— Bourbon Belle, 150

lbs Griffin 0

P. F. Collier's b g Response, 6. by Pimlico— Mystery, 143 lbs . . Alford 0
"Walter Gratz's br g Gilt Edge, a, by Terror, dam by Messenger, 143

lbs M Lynch 0

M. J. Daly's b h Jim Carlisle, 5, by Lucifer— Susie Mariner, 140 lbs,

W, Maney 0

Thos. Finncan's br g Jester, a, by Fadladeen— Jest, 143 lbs Green 0

W. C. Dalv's b g Jim McGowan, 5, b Voltigeur— Kate Condell, 160

lbs M.Daly •

* Fell.

Betting : 2 to 1 Bourke Cochran, 5 to 4 on first place ; 3 to 1 Welling-
ton, 5 to 1 Major Pickett, even money place, 4 to 1 each Rose and Ref-
eree, 8 to 1 Jim McGowan, 15 to 1 each Jim Carlisle and Tilford, 20 to 1
Rory O'More, 25 to 1 Gilt Edgp, 30 to 1 e*ch Response and Jester, 12 to
1 each place.
Mutuals pools paid $39.10,

Shortly after 4 o'clock Colonel Simmons summoned the
horses to the post. He first warned each of the jockeys
ngainst fouling or in any way interfering with the other
horses in the race. When the horses eutered the main track
the people at once made a rush for the stand or any place
where they could get a good view of the course.

The spectators were now worked up to fever heat. The
horses were formed in line and paraded up and down in front
of the stand. Canavan on Major Pickett headed the proces-
sion, as he had done many times before on the other side,
where it is customary for the horses to parade in front of the
stand before going to the starting post. The sight is indeed a
pretty one. The horses moved along slowly about a leugth
and a half a part. Each one was cheered as he passed the
stand, but wheu Meaney brought up Bourke Cochran he
received quite an ovation.

They walked in Indian tile to the post, and then took up
their positions and made ready for the starting signal. The
horses could easily be distinguished from the stand with the
naked eye. Mr. Beresford got the lot well bunched at the
third break away, ai<d he dropped his flag. The usaal cry
went up, "They're off," which was followed by "Bourke
Cochran's left." The start was a beautiful one for bo large a
field of horses, as all excepting Bourke Cochran moved off
almost on a line. The last named got away a few lengths
behind the others.

All got over the first jump, a board fence, in safety, with
Wellington in the lead, closely followed by Tilford, Jester,
Referee and Response. The others were bunched. The first
and only mishap occurred at the stone wall, which was the
second jump, where Jim McGowan stumbled and fell. Daly, I
who was riding him, was not injured. The horses passed
the stand running in close order. Wellington held first place
until they came to the in and out, when he fell back fourth,
and Jim Carlisle took the lead, with Tilford second and
Response third. At the fifth obstacle the order was Jim
Carlisle, Tilford, Wellington, Referee, Besponse, Jester,
Major Pickett, Bourke Cochrau and Rose. They ran without
change in these positions until they made an entire circuit
of the course.

Just before they came to the in and out the second time
Meaney moved up with Bourke Cochran. He went up very
quickly and soon took second place to Jim Carlisle; Tilford
was third, with Referee and Wellington closed up. Jim Car-
lisle dropped back at the nest jump, and Bourke Cochran
went to the front, amid almost deafening applause and shout-
ing from the people on the stand. Cochran showed the way
over the next two fences, but when they came to the last
jump Major Pickett and Referee were crowding him closely.
The shouting of the people then began in earnest, and a scene
of indescribable excitement prevailed. "Referee wins,"some
shouted. Others yelled "Major Pickett," while thousands
were calling for Bourke Cochran.

When they reached the head of the home stretch it was evi-
dent that Bourke Cochran, Referee aud Major Pickett would
secure the first three places, although the beaten horses were '
well up. Meaney began to u rge Bourke Cochran along a furlong
from home, but Cauavan called on Major Pickett andLynch did
his very best. The finish was exciting in the extreme. In^
thelastfew strides Major Pickett drew away and won by about
a length aud a half. Referee and Bourke Cochran made a
desperate fight for the place, the latter winning by half a
length.

The people fairly shouted themselves hoarse at the finish
of the race. McBride, the owner of the winner, threw his
hat into the crowd and he was unable to find it afterward.
He was almost pulled to pieces by his friends in their eager-
ness to congratulate him. "Wasn't it a grand race?" "Did
you ever see the like of it?" "The best race I ever saw!"-
"Will we ever see such a race again?" These and similar
expressions could be heard on every side.

It was a grand race, and I doubt very much if a prettier
contest was ever witnessed in any country. There were
twelve starters, and eleven of the horses finished within a
hundred yards between the first and last horse. They all
jumped well. They were carried along at a terrific pace.
The surprise of the race was .the jumping of Referee. He
was not taken in hand uutil last fall, and he never started in
a cross country race until the present meeting. He promises
to turn the tables ou his victors iu the near future.

It is said that Splau, to use one of his own characteristic
sayings, intends to "cut a watermelon" this season with the
blind pacer Sam Sharp, 2 :2b"; but sightless horses are not to
be depended upon when the pace is hot aud the field numer-
ous. There are few horses like Sleepy Tom, 2:12.}, who"
obeyed every word of his driver, Stephen Philips; in fact hft
is the only bliud horse on record that has gone extremely '
fast. Even one-eyed horses have lost heats by contesting; i
drivers takiue advantage of their infirmity aud getting "on
the bliud side." We wait with expectancy some fresh strategy
from Splau, which shall develop uew art to inspire confidence
aud overcome that fear which inability to see causes in the
naturally timid horse. — Ex,

It is predicted that Cliugstone will not be among the has*
beens this season.

1886

%\xz Wmz&xx mxtt $>ipaxtsm<m.

33a

National Association of Trotting-Horse Breed-
ers, 1889.

38 The Great Matron Stakes, for foals of 1SS6, to trot
•when three years old; only the produce of mares subscribed
for bred in 1SS5, to stallions only whose get have never beaten
'•"0 at three years old; subscription for mares §5 each, to
accompany nomination, May 1, 1SS6, with an accurate de-
scription of colt or fcilly, if foaled, when the subscription
for ruares -will close, which will be added to the stakes, with
SI 000 added by the Association; and for their produce (foals
of ' 1SS6) S150 each, payable in the following forfeits: §10 to
accompany nomination of colt or tilly, with accurate descrip-
tion if not previously described, Nov. 1, 1SS6; S15 additional
Nov' 1 1887; $25 additional Nov. 1, 1SS3, and S100 twenty
days' previous to the meeting of 18S9, when the stakes will be
trotted for; present value, $1,695.

Nominator.

I

Mare.

I

G. B. Goodell

G. B. Goodell

G, B Goodell

G. B. Goodell

Z. E, Simmons

Z, E. Simmons

Z. E. Simmons

Z E. Simmons

Z. E. Simmons

Z. E. Simmons

Z. E. Simmons

Z. E. Simmons

Z. E. Simmons

Z.E. Simmons

T. A. Baker

L, J. Rose

L. J. Rose

L. J. Hose

L.J.Rose

E, D. Wifigin-

E. D. Wigtjin

J. B. Wallace

J. B.Wallace

Palo Alto Stock Farm

Palo Alto Stock Farm

Palo Alto Stock Farm

Palo Alto Slock Farm

Palo Alto Stock Farm

Palo Alto Stock Farm

Palo A lto Stock Farm

-Palo Alto Stock Farm

Palo Alto Stock Farm

Palo Alto Stock Farm

W. J. Gordon

W. J. Gordon

W, J. Gordon

■W.J. Gordon

L. E. Simmons

L. E. Simmons

L. E. Simmons

L. E. Simmons

W. Mason

Vf. Mason

W. Mason

"W. Mason •

W. Mason ■■■_•

Great Meadow Stock latin...
Great Meadow Stock Farm.. .
Great Meadow Stock Farm. . ,

W. F. Redmond

w! F. Redmond ■

J. Donaldson

Glen view Stock Farm

Glenview Stock Farm

Glenview Stock Farm

Glenview Stock Farm

Glenview Stock Farm

Glenview Stock Farm

Glenview Stock Farm

Oak Hill Stock Farm

Oak Hill Stock Farm

H. & F. Dubme

H. & F. Duhnie

H. & F. Duhnie

H. & V. Duhnie

W. E. Reis, Agent

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fasbiou Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashiou Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

Fashion Stud Farm

J. O'Rorke

Brier Hill Stock Farm

Brier Hill Stock Farm

Brier Hill Stock Farm

Brier Hill Stock Farm

Brier Hill Stock Farm

Brier Hill Stock Farm

O.E.Ford

C. E.Ford

0. E. Ford

O. Backman

C. Backman

O. Backman

1 0. Backman

• C. Backman

O. Backman . . . . -

O. Backman

O. Backman ■

C. Backman

C, Backman

Marshland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm

JUarsbland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm
Marshland Stock Farm. . . -

Marshland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm . . .

Marshland Stock Farm

Marshland Stock Farm

Ashland Park Stock Farm..
Ashland Park Stock Farm..
Ashland Park Stock Farm .
Ashland Park Stock Farm..
Aabland Park Stock Farm .
Ashland Park Stock Farm .

Caton Stock Farm

Caton Stock Farm

Caton Stock Farm

Caton Stock Farm

Caton Stock Farm

Storey & Smith

H. C. McDowell

H.0. McDowell

3. C. Quinn

P. A. Lehman

Larchwood Stud

Larchwood Stud

Larchwood Stud

-Larchwood Stud

Larchwood Stud

-Larchwood Stud

,«T, A. Goldsmith

3. A. Goldsmith

•7. A. Goldsmith

J. A. Goldsmith

J. A. Goldsmith

Fichu

Clytie

Countess ...

Lady Wild

Lizzie Treacy

Katie K

BettieF

Bella

Lady Dunton

Hattie Woodward.

Leda

Polly Hopkins

Sunshine

Claire

Juba -.

Minnebaba

Flower Girl

Gulnare

Neluska

Aspasia

Mattie li

Lilly

Meteor

Mary

Wave

Arol

Rebecca

Extra

Lizzie Whips

Addie

Glencora

Lady Thome, Jr..
Emma Hubson. . . .

Largesse

Hcleu McGregor..

Prophetess

Plainsiff

Lady Frank

Dolly Dayton

Widow's Mite. ..-.

Caro Nomo

Ledo

Galatea

Barker Mare

Mattie

Galanthis

Norma

Belle of Pawlett . .

lndianola ,

Cricket

Bertie

Pressey Harold. .

Bonny Doon

Prefix

Starling

Sansquoit -

Precept

Kate Patchen ....

Rivulet

Anna (2:33)

Preciosa

Juniata

Lady Simmons . . .
Nellie Hanson. . .

Patience

Tampa

Bijou

Ciyaiette

Creole

Cymbal

Zoe

Squib

Scandal

Ruby Allen

Ode

Myra

Martha Nutwood.

Lucia

Madam Everett...

Clara Dudley

May Dudley

Myrtle

Belle Bryan

Beeswing

Lizzie Smith

Niagara

Mattie Knox

Highland Belle..
Bessie Forrest ...

Friendship

Hattie Hogan

Santippe

Elise

Lady Dexter

Miranda

Integrity

Alma

Young Gipsy

Elect

Lady Moore

Louise

Mayenne

Knick Knack

Madeline

Octavia

Virginia

Louella

Truant

Brunbilde

Verona

Lady Herr

Beckey

Clayette

Flora Abdallah..
French Lawn . . .
Lizzie Abdallah
Pattie Patchen. .

First Love

Almonia

Louisville Maid

Mismomer

Kate Carmen

Mod jeska

Fuga

Carrie

Mollie

Belle

Mary Mason

Hope

Mandette

Sunnyside

Steel Grey

Jenny Wilkes. ..

Sweetness

May Day

Ecbora ,

Lady Eichwood ,

cb in. by Abhotsfvml

Belvira.
Ogalla.
Ogalla.
Ogalla.

Florida.

beaten 2:30 at three years old or under; subscription for sires
§50 each, to accompany nomination, May 1, 1886, when the
subscription for sires will close, which is added to the stake;
aud for their get (foals of 1SS6), $100 entranoe, payable in the
following forfeits: $10 to accompany nomination, Jan. 1,
1SS7; $15 additional Jan 1, 1S3S; $25 additioDal Jan. 1, 1889,
aud the remainder, $50," twenty days before the meeting of
1SS9, when the sta,kes will be trotted for; amount subscribed,
$S00.

L. J. Bose's b s Stamboul.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's ch s Piedmont.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b s Ansel.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's br h Whips.

Fashion Stud Farm's b s Stranger.

Fashion Stud Farm's b s General Washington.

Dreamland Stock Farm's b s St. Gothard.

Marshland Stock Farm's blk s Kentucky Wilkes.

C. Bachman's b s Kentucky Prince.

C. Bachman's b s Leland.

Palo Alto Stock FarmJs blk s Clay.

Palo Alto Stock Farm's b s Whips.

Ashland Park Stock Farm's b s Fayette Wilkes.

H. C. McDowell's b s Dictator.

H. C. McDowell's King Bene.

J. A Goldsmith's blk h Director.

Spartacus.

Kismet.

Stamboul.

Stamboul.

Guy Wilkes.

Charley Wilkes.

Charley Wilkes.

jersey Wilkes.

Wedgewood.

Ansel.

General Benton.

General Benton.

Ansel.

Piedmont.

Clay.

Whips.

Ansel.

Whips.

Clay.

Kysdyk.

Rysdyk.

Madrid.

Onward.

Monte Cristo.

The King.

Jay Bird.

William L.

Alcalzar.

Alcantara.

Taunton.

Alcalzar.

Alcalzar.

Meander.

Meander.

Bona Fide.

Pickering.

Pickering.

Don Wilkes.

Nutwood.

Nutwood.

Nutwood.

Nutwood.

Nutwood.

Nutwood.

Nutwood.

Oak Hill.

Alcantara.

General Hancock.

General Hancock.
Ashland Sprague.

Lord Russell.

Red Wilkes.

Slander.

Jay Gould,

Gen. Washington.

Rumor.

Rumor.

Jay Gould.

Jay Gould.

Jay Gould.

Jay Gould.

Rumor.

Stranger.

Rumor.

Touchstone.

Don Carlos.

Banker.

Red Wilkes.

Don Carlos.

Jay Bird .

"Wedgewood.

Corinthian.

Corinthian.

Corinthian.

Leland.

Kentucky Prince.

Leland.

Mansfield.

Kentucky Prince.

Kentucky Prince.

Kentucky Prince.

Mansfield.

Kentucky Prince.

Leland.

Mambrino Dudley.

Mambrino Dudley.

Mambrino Dudley.

Mambrino Dudley.

Mambrino Dudley.

Kentucky Wilkes.

Kentucky Wilkes.

Kentucky WilkeB.

Kentucky Wilkes.

Kentucky Wilkes.

Kentucky Wilkes.

Kentucky Wilkes.

Alcyone.

Happy Medium.

Alecto.

Nutwood.

Fayette Wllkea.

Aberdeen.

Happy Medium.

Don Cossack.

Don Cossack.

Don Cossack.

Don Cossack.
Don Cossack.

Referee.
Dictator.

King Rene.
Red Wilkes.

Cuyler Clay.

The Oregon State Pair— Entries to the Races.

The following list of entries to the races of the Oregon
State Fair we take from the Rural Spirit. The running
events are not quite as clear as they might be, on account of
the omission of the ages of the horses nominated in the all-
aged Durses:

Ranning.

NO. 1 — HANDICAP, £ DASH.

1. Best & Gray's George Winters, b g by Joe Hooker, dam
Abbie W.

2. E, P. Nichols' Lila Ferguson, s m, pedigree unknown.

3. W. H. Babb's Bogus, ch g by Ophir, dam unknown.

4. G. G. Glenn's Glenbrook, b s by Delaware, dam Naptha.

5. Oregon Stable's Neyella, b m by California, dam Laura
Barnes.

6. Joseph Paquet's Keepsake, b m by Flood, dam Katharion.

7. T. Malarkey's Lady Duffy, ch m by Patsy Duffy, dam
by Monte Cristo.

8. 0. Tolinan & Co.'s Quebec, s g by Norfolk, dam Jennie
Hull.

9. W. M. Murray's Lieap Year, b m by Norfolk, dam Lady
Jane.

NO. 3— TWO-YEAR-OLDS, f DASH.

1. W. H. Babb's Duffy Winters, b g by Patsy Duffy, dam
Neva Winters.

2. W. B. McCallister's Kitty Wells, bmby Woodbury, dam
unknown.

3. J. K. Sawyer's Laura D., ch s m by Glen Dudley, dam
Laura C.

4. J. A. Porter's Caddie P., b m by Glen Dudley, dam Cad-
die E.

5. Oregon Stables' Mark Twain, eh s by Monday, dam Jen-
nie C.

6. C. J. Matlock's Barb Wire, br g by Osceola, dam un-
known.

7. Wm. M. Ayres' Diavalo, b g by Shannon, dam Dame
Winnie.

NO. 4 — THREE- YEAR -OLDS, 1^- DASH.

1. J. B. Jacob's Dudley Howard, b c by Glen Dudley, dam
Lena Howard.

2. T. Malarkey's Lady Duffy, ch m by Patsy Duffy, dam by
Monte Cristo.

3. E. P. Nichol's Argo, b g by Patsy Duffy, dam Neva
Winters.

4. W. H. Babb's Tom Dealy, ch g by Patsy Duffy, dam
Sunshine.

5. Oregon Stables' Why Not, ch m by George Wilkes, dam
Flora A.

NO. 6 — FREE-FOR-ALL, 1 1-16 DASH.

1. Best & Gray's George Winters, b g by Joe Hooker, dam
Abbie W.

2. C. Tolman & Co.'s Quebec, s g by Norfolk, dam Jennie
Hull.

3. Matlock Bros.1 Eepetta, b m by Alarm or Reform, dam
Long Nine. __,

4. Wm. Tompkins' Becky K., ch m by George Vilkes, dam
Flora A.

5. Oregon Stables' Neyella, b m by California, dam Laura
Barnes.

6.

7.

Clar

Joseph Paquet's Keepsake, b m by Flood, dam Katharion.
W. M. Murray's Billy Ayres, b s by Shannon, dam Lady

Director.
Director.
Pin.-ctor.
Director.
Director

39 The National Trotting Sires' Stakks (for foals of
1886), only by stallions subscribed for, whose get have never

No. 8— TWO -YEAR- OLDS, f DASH.

1. J. E. Sawyer's Laura D., ch b by Glen Dudley, dam
Laura C.

2. J. A. Porter's Caddie P., b ni by Glen Dudley, dam Cad-
die E.

3. W. H. Babb's Duffy Winters, b g by Patsy Duffy, dam
Neva Wintere.

4. Oregon Staoles' Mark Twain, ch s by Monday, dam
Jennie C.

5. Wm. M. Ayres' Diavalo, b g by Shannon, dam Dame
Winnie.

No. 10— FREE FOR ALL, 14 DASH.

1. Best & Gray's George Winters, b g by Joe Hooker, dam
Abbie W.

2. Matlock Bros.' Eepetta, bmby Alarm or Eeform, dam
Long Nine.

3. W.H. Babb's Tom Dealy, chg by Patsy Duffy, dam Sun-
shine.

4. W. G. Scoggin's Jim Merritt, br g by Lanford, dam
Sweetwater.

5. W. M. Murray's Billy Ayres, b s by Shannon, dam Lady
Clare.

6. Oregon Stables' Why Not, ch m by George Wilkes, dam
Fiora A.

NO. 12— HANDICAP, £ DASH.

1. Best & Gray's Geo. Winters, bg by Joe Hooker, dam
Abbie W.

2. J. B. Jacob's Dudley Howard, b g by Glen Dudley,
dam Lena Howard.

3. C. Tolman & Co.'s Quebec, s g by Norfolk, dam Jennie
Hull.

4. Matlock Bros'. Eepetta, b m by Alarm or Eeform, dam
Long Nine.

5. Joseph Paquet'sKeepsake, bmby Flood, dam Katharion.

6. Oregon Stable's Mark Twain, ch s by Monday, dam
Jennie C.

7. Oregon Stable's Why Not, ch in by Geo. Wilkes, dam
Flora A.

8. W. H. Babb's Tom Dealy, ch g by Patsy Duff, dam Sun-
shine.

9. W. H. Babb's Bogus, ch g by Ophir, dam unknown.

10. Wm. TomDkins' Becky K., ch m by Geo. Wilkes, dam
Flora A.

11. W. M. Murray's Del Norte, b g by Flood, dam Esther.

Trotting.

No. 2 — THREE-MINUTE CLASS.

1. Geo. H. Thompson's Eockwood, Jr., b s by Eockwood,
dam Susanna.

2. M. Fisk's Mambrino Frank, b s by Mambrino Gift, dam
Lady May.

3. C. Eussell's Metropolitan, bs by Echo, dam by Tenbroeck.

4. E. J. Jeffery's Edna J., blk m by Kisber, dam Old Fly by
Fly-by- Night.

5. G. W. Gill's Diamond, b g by Blue Mountain Boy, dam
by Vermont.

6. J. E. Sawyer's Kitty Ham, br m by Hambletonian Mam-
brino, dam Kitty Lewis.

7- Moore Bros.' FleetaF.,blm by Altamont, dam unknown.

8. J. A. Porter's Orange Blossom, br s by Meredith, dam
by John Silvey.

9. H. S. Hogoboom's Mamie Comet, s m by Nutwood, dam
by SportBman.

10. L. B. Lindsay's Palatina, spotted m by Milton Med-
ium, dam John Green's Snow Storm mare.

11. S.S.Cook's Charles Albert, blk g by Ben Franklin of
California, dam unknown.

12. N. H. Bloomfield's Pilot, by Woodburn, dam by the
"Beer Horse."

No. 5— TWO-YEAR-OLDS.

1. L. Swan's Susie H.,bm Altamont, dam Eobbins Vermont
stock.

2. S. G. Reed's Columbia Eose, b m by Adirondack, dam
Brunella.

3. S. G. Eeed's Clara, br m by Adirondack, dam Lakeland
Queen,

4. F. L. Duncan's Meuouette, b m, Inbred Nutwood.

5. Jay Beach's Altago, br s by Altamont, dam Maggie Arnold.

6. John Pender's Lady Bassett, blk m by Eockwood, dam
Lady Clark.

7. John Pender's Democrat, blk g by Eockwood, dam Path-
finder mare.

S. J. L. Hallett's Deta, blkm by Altamont, dam Tecora.

9. J. L. Hallett's Cicero, br s by Adirondack, dam Daisy.

10. James Misner's Lady Giltner, b m by probably Iowa
Chief, dam unknown.

11. M. Fisk's Katy F., brm by Adirondack, dam Sorenson's
Abdallah mare.

12. E. J. Jeffery's Cleveland, br s by Adirondack, dam
Edna J.

12. H. S. Hogoboom's Beautiful Home, b m by Meredith,
dam Sweet Home.

14. J. E. Sawyer's Von Tromp, b s by Badger Boy, dam
Springfield Maid.
~15. C. Russet's Foxy V., blk mby Meredith, dam by Lusby,

16. P. J. Mann's May F., br m by Adirondack, dam Sallie M.

No. 7—2:45 class.

1. Jay Beach's Coquetta, blk mby Altamont, dam Tecora.

2. J. Sorenson's Susie S., chm by Hambletonian Mambrino,
dam Bellfounder Girl.

3. J. L. Hallett's Mattie P., ch m by Maine Slasher, dam
Flora.

4. C. Eussell's Metropolitan, b s by Echo, dam by Tenbroeck.

5. M. Fisk's Mambrino Frank, b s by Mambrino Gift, dam
Lady May.

6. James Misner's Cora H., r m by Kisber, dam by Path-
finder.

7. H. S. Hogoboom's Mamie Comet, s m by Melwood, dam
by Sportsman.

No. 9 — THREE-YF.AR-OLDS.

1. Isaac Morehouse's Geranium, b m by Commodore Bel-
mont, dam Bouquet.

2. J. T. Apperson's Alta A., b s by Altamont, dam Lady, by
Autocrat.

3. John Pender's Nautilla L., blk m bv Eockwood, dam
Old Fly by Fly-by-Night.

4. j". L. Hallett's Mattie P., ch m by Maine Slasher, dam
Flora.

5. L. B. Lindsay's PalatiDa, spotted m by Milton Medium,
dam John Green's Snow Storm mare.

No. 11 — FREE FOR ALL.

1. J. E. Sawyer's Fred Hambleton, ch b by Hambletonian
Mambrino, dam Springfield Maid.

2. James Misner's Kitty Lynch, b m by Bellfounder, dam
Sumter mare.

3. L. B. Lindsay's Jane L., br m by Hambletonian Mam-
brino, dam Molly Welch.

4. Jay Beach's Altamont, b s by Almont, dam Sue Ford by
Brown Chief.

5. C. Eussell's Tempest, s g by Bellfounder, dam Walnut
Bark.

6. Dan McCarthy's Lady Maud, br m by Eockwood, dam
Lady Clark by Kisber.

7. Dan McCarthy's Melrose, br g by Sultan, dam by Ten-
broeck.

8. J. L. Hallett's Almouette, b m by Altamont, dam Favorite.

No. 13—2:35 class.

1. J. E. Sawyer's Fred Hambleton, ch s by Hambletonian
Mambrino, dam Springfield Maid.

2. Wm. P. Given's Lulu B., dapple b m, pedigree not given.

3. L. Sorenseu'a Susie S., ch m by Hambletonian Mam-
brino, dam Bellfounder Girl.

4. C. Eussell's Nellie E., b m by Bellfounder, dam Black
Bess by Comet.

5. Geo. M. Misner's Oleander, br m by Menelaus, dam by
Border Chief.

6. J. L. Hallett's Almonette, b m by Altamont, dam Favorite.

7. Dan McCarthy's Lady Maud, br m by Eockwood, dam
Ladv Clark.

8." Dan McCarthy's Melrose, br g by Sultan, dam by Ten-
broeck.

No. 14 — four-year-olds.

1. J. Beach's Coquetta, blk m by Altamont, dam Tecora.

2. Wm. P. Given's Lulu B., dapple bm, pedigree not given.

3. Dan McCarthy's Lady Maud, brm by Eockwood, dam
Lady Clark.

4. James Misner's Fowler by Commodore Belmont, dam
by Fanny Golddnst.

Note.— Eace No. 14 closed May loth, and some entries may
yet come in by mail that were deposited in the postofSce on
the 15th.

Trinket, 2:14, has bf <?n sent by John Turner to her
in New York city, and will be driven on the road
means that Trinket's weak legs would not stand tr&ini'

'ghz gmfter mttt ^pcrismaw.

May 29

ATHLETICS.

The Albion Athletic Club and Bay City W heelnien tnUW | Con)monore „ akened.

a jMdd v on Decoration Day, at the A Wed A Uetm j ^ ^ ^ __ el h

will compete in the sprint^

I vln'us to" logic as a rhinoceros hide is to a Zulu asst -
lonrse he means his own so-called logic about down-stream

M6F.Lev;, J.H. wT". William Goeggel, H. B. Pender-

gast and B. S. Burns. _^

Ladies at a Ball Game.

'ameTh?y replied {hat they did in a general way I never
wUho^ e^n ng yincidPenC sa™ the temporary element of
Z^nf^^rpose^f of. The lad, s said ;Oh - and

laay s lap. j. *■ _. -.- -y/orks were practicing in the

Zr™I O-KovteZinoc^z flies info the suburbs.
Presently he nit a lerifnc ball over the centre-held 1 fence
anonlailv enough one of the ladies saw him perform the feat.

"Why doesn't he run?" she cned excitedly.

"Why doesn't who run?" 1 asked in astonishment.

"That little fellow with the club," she said.

I "planed that it was probably because the club over-
weightedhim. This seemed to satisfy her, and she resumed
inspection of the spectators. I discovered that the lad es
were much interested in the uniforms, and I observed with
Tlarm a tendency to get the clubs mixed It t~k «ome n.»n-
ntes to straighten this matter satisfactorily, and then the

U^e Vurp^is'Tpretiy busy man but he absolutely reveled
in idleness that day as compared with my labors. The
second ball pitched was a foul, which whizzed in to the grand
stand and came near diminishing my respons.b.htes by one
This necessitated a change of base, and we moved around in
an agile manner, my perturbation being ine reas ed by a vo 1 ley
of su™estions from the rear of "down in front.' Again fairly |
seated one of the ladies discovered that she had forgotten her
Parasol so back I traveled, secured it, returned picked up a
score card or two and sank into my seat in a profuse perspir-
ation Then the questions began.

••Why do they keep taking off and putting on those masks?
"Which is the pitcher?" . „

"What makes makes them slide along on their faces.
"Which side is at the bat?"
"What is afoul?"
"Isn't over the fence out?'

These questions I answered with becoming fortitude and
patience, but when the youngest and daintiest lady sa id it
was a perfect shame to dirty their uniform by rolling along
the eround I gave her up as a bad job.

At the end of the first inning I took the score cards with
some apprehension, which proved to be well based. I found
that three of the ladies had kept the New York score ou the
Boston side, and one of them had credited the home club
with four runs and some sixteen base hits. I straightened
out the score with some difficulty, and was rewarded by the
remark of the owner of the most complicated system of scor-
ing that she "wouldn't have missed seeing the game for any-
thing " That was where we differed, but then I make it a
point to be always open to reasonable pvopositions.-Sjport-
ing World. ____^__^___ _

THE KENNEL.

Doe owners Me requested to send for publication Ibe earliest possi-
ble noUcM Tt whelp', sales, names claimed, presentation, and Heath,
in .""li-teuuels.ia all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam

and or grandparents, colors, dales, and breed.

Whelps.

doubt Some day when the fish are not biting we shall try

X.11 beein with the proposition, any man can catch more
Shbv fasting up stream than down. Mr. Gordon might
fndm^te That fhisPwas to be proven, tat we «.--» |*» *
believe the evidence offered by those who have tried the sys
tem and when to our own limited experience is added that of
s™nakeen hand as Mr. J.Mackenzie, we are reassured. Mr
Mackenzie tished a few daysagp, to try the comparative merits
of the up stream and Sown-stream styles, fishing two days
doln steeam and two days up-stream He informs us that

fall away and when the time comes that all the u.hing
readers of the Chronicle have tried the two methods, Mr. Gor-
don w?H it alone on that bad eminence, hurling what he fan-
cies ar logical darts like Zulu assegais but which we think
more like loads of soft siiot from a Zulu sham-dam, skelp,
Birmingham, three-for-a-dollar scatter gun.

California Kennels, Sacramento, English setter Sweetheart
bv Count Noble-Dashing Novice, whelped May 2i, 1SS6, ten
— four dogs— to Sportsman by Gladstone— Sue.

Sales.

ROD.

Mr Stiles of the Webber Lake House, Webber Lake,
writes to Mr. McShane, as follows; "We have been at the
lake two weeks, and there is about two feet of snow here on
a level I have contracted for the lumber for the new house;
shall build it as you thought, and on the same ground It is
to be completed by the 1st of July. It will be 2ox80. and
there will be twelve large rooms. We are busy cleaning and
painting both inside and out, so you will nardly know the
place when you come. Come as soon as you can.

The week has been uneventful in a fishing way. Good
baskets have been made at Olema and at Boulder Creek
while Crystal Springs lake has furnished several hundred
pounds of bass. The streams will suffer for the three days
coming: many are going for a holiday and a large proportion
lake rods Throckmorton's creek and lagoon furnished some
seventy parr to Supervisor Valleau, on Sunday last, and sev-
eral others did well on that stream.

As the time draws near for summer pilgrimages to watering
places many hours are spent in selecting fly-hooks and tackle,
aud in talking about prospective pleasures. After an evening
spent in such intercourse, an elderly fisherman, a long time a
resident of the Occidental Hotel, in this city, dozed off and
slept an urquiet sleep for a few minutes. On awakening, he
I io some friends a dream which is worth relating.
The Commodore, bv which name the dreamer may be known,
in his nap faucied"lbat the last call come to him, and he was
compelled to traverse the Styx, without even a trolling rod at
hand to make the journey endurable. Landing, and passing
,vith a great compauy up to the portals guarded by that well-
known fisherman Saint Peter, the Commodore was politely
stopped and questioned as to his proper destination. The
guardian asked biB name and residence, aud seemed not
displeased when informed about these matters. Then a
little quizzing followed, upon possible qualifications for
entrance to the better of the two gates at hand, but the Saint
grew more stern nioineully, until the Commodore chanced to
mention being fond of fishing. The saintly features relaxed,
and a benignant smile illumined the old face while the Com-
modore dilated upon the many excursions had in company
with well-known San Franciscans, many of whom had pre-
ceded him. As a clincher the pleading Commodore remarked :
"I have just purchased a Leonard rod and shall fish with the
fly hereafter." The saint swung back the portal, aud ushered
the old geutleman in with directions to pass down a lane and
through several tortuous ways. Proceding, the Commodore
at last drew in sight of a rippled, glinting sheet of water, and

We clip Mr. Gordon's assegai. . He soys:
"Brother Briggs is respectfully asked whether the OBtoms
(or as the vnlf te hati, it, the horns) of a fly are usually
affixed to the rear end of the insect; whether they should not
rather be hunted for in the immediate neighborhood of the
head and whether "the technical smack' can be i regarded Us
nuite justifying such a mislocation to coin a word) in entom-
oSo'ical anatomy. The "Bicknell" fly, if it really has its an-
t nlTatThe tail, must have been specially manufactured for
upstream fishing-which probably explains the whole thing,
brother Brirjis nothing if not sanguinely enthnsiast.c^
He is as impervious to logic as a rhinoceros' hide is to a Zulu
assegai. At least that is what he is with regard to tip vs.
downstream fly-fishing. He declines, or at least tails to
attlmpt, to answer argument on the subject, rid. ougb he was
afforded ample time and opportunity to do so, and had the
run of all the space he might desire m the columns of his
owu excellent paper for the purpose. Aud now because he
gets an amateur or two to fish down stream, while he himself
or some other equally skilled angler is pitted against them,
he crows over the result, which was from the first a foregone
conclusion as if it were a "confirmation strong as proofs of
Holy Writ" No, no, Brother Briggs. A test was suggested
in a letter on the subject published in the Bkeedee asd
SpoktsmIs some time ago, in which the conditions were
made as eonal as perhaps it is possible to do, and all dis-
cern nation, which Light be caused by difference , m skill and
conditions of water and weather were eliminated. Refresh
your memory by a glimpse of said proposition m your files
and stop this chanticleer business of flapping and crowing.
Uis consistent neither with logic nor your physical build,
and normally dignified demeanor."

Catches a Big Pike-

Among the party was Colonel Clay, a cousin of the great
Hanv of the West, says a writer in The Phihddphm Zews,
describing a group of fishermen. He was a man aoout fifty
years o dr six feet in his stockings, and as straight and erec
L an arrow. Upon mv expressing some surprise at some of
the fish stores I heardfour host said "Colonel, tell our friend
he% about -how you caught the big pike in Red River last
summer "The colonel, like all modest men hated to speak
of hispersonalachievements, but, upon my adding*,, earnest
request to that of the host, cleared his throat with a dunk,
aD"FBordtwo years, or more, an immense pike had been seen
in the pools of the river about the fishing grounds, and all
he crack fishermen were on their mettle to catch aim. Sev-
eral of them hooked him at different times, but he invariably
ootawav! much to their chagrin and disgust. Last summer
Iwaswihalishirgparty up to the river, and I wandered
Jwav from the party, as I walked down stream beating up the
pools TbontTo'clock in the afternoon I waded out to a
small rock, just about big enough to stand on and cast my fly
n?a pool beyond. Scarcely had it touched the water when it
was taken with an eagerness that showed me that I was in for
some snort 1 let mv fish have all the line he wanted and
to wa/he made the reel spin was a caution By and by I
™un7 him up a bit, and then he darted off again I c ould
tell by the feel that he was a whopper, and I saw that it
would take all my skill and patience to kill him. .Well, I
played him for a full hour, alternately winding him in as far
as I could aud then letting him go as far as he would

"The pool began about ten feet beyond the rock on which I
stood and between the water was not more than eighteen
inches to two feet deep. By and by I began to he uncertain
whether I had caught a pike or whether th. , pike had it
caught me. The rock was wet and slimy, and it was hard
keening my footing on it. I had r.o landing net, and I began
toeewon8derywhengmy fish was going to tire Hee.jrtam*
showed very little evidence of exhaustion then. 1 ca led at
the top of my voice for my comrades, but only the echoes of
h h Is answered me. My fish had run out almost to the
end of my line. Then I began winding him up Farther and
LrtheVhe came in, until at last I got in over the edge of the
pool and into the shallow water. Then I saw that I had

^TaroV^citoS.1^ fought all through the war and
I've been where balls were pretty thick, bat my heart never
beat so fast as it did at that moment. I pot mv Land up jto
brush the perspiration off my brow, and then Bpat out my
ttoVoughly chewed quid of tobacco. My fish was resting-
gatnering strength for another dash through theater I
thought of the song 'Tbon art so near aud yet so far lhen
I putmy hand back to my hip pocket to get some tobacco. I
struck the handle of my revolver, which I, mm, anxiety, had
forgotten ..11 about. I took it out. and, as I tightened my
grasp on the reel, 1 mentally exclaimed: 'Mr. Pike your time
nas come'' It had. The next momeut I drew a bead ou bis
lef eve and I sent a ball through his head. He jomped
clear out of the water aud then fell back, my prey. My com-
i', ntinueu on page 348.;

California Kennels, Sacramento, have sold

To Doctor C.M.Heill, Eureka Mills Plumas Co Cal a
bitch puppy, whelped March 6, '86, by Harold (Gath-Gem)
Dido (Ben — Jessie). _ , .,

To P. 0. Jurgeus, i raver, Tulare Co., Cal., a dog puppy,

S"to Eben' Owen, Elk Grove, Cal., a dog puppy, same litter.

Mr Tt T Vandevort writes cf the Drab litter, noted a
week'ortwo since: "Drab's little fellows are growing hnely,
Ld from present appearances will develop much quicker
here than at home (Pittsburg). There must be something in
The "glorious climate" of California. 0 'Drab's litter have
soil four-three dogs and the bitch. W ill keep two, and sell
the remainder-three-haying killed one. Was fortunate in
getting a foster-mother for three."

A notable event in the doggy world is the whelping of the
Llewellin bitch Sweetheart, at Sacramento. She was sent
east nearly a year ago to be bred to Ma or Murnan's famous
Sportsman! bat passed a heat or two, and it was feared she
mi"ht prove sterile, but all doubts on that score are now
removed. The litter is worthy of especial note for many
reasons. The bitch itself is an uncommonly good setter,
handsome, hearty and a keen hunting dog. The sire of the
litter is perhaps the best English setter in the wor d, and
both s re ^nd dam are directly descended from long lines of
field-trial winners. The poppies were bred with "eye single
to their field excellence, and there really is nothing to be
desired in Llewellin setter field blood which they have not.

In colors the puppies are two blue belton two chestnut,
tan and white, and the rest white, b ack and tan. They are
evenly marked, and handsome as all young dogs are We
learn that the owners intend to dispose of one of the dog
puppies but have not decided whether to permit California
Friends to buy any of the bitches. One of the lattens be sent
to Tennessee, and two others will be run in next year's field
trial Derbys, if they live and do well.

The Pacific Coast Field Trial Club should select and
announce the judges for the coming trial. Many fairly good
names mtht b\ suggested, but as the Executive Committee
l?s7hor™ghly well acquainted with doggy men and sports-
men throughout the State, it is not necessary to make scg
sestions he?e. With good trial ground and good weather the
trial o. the year will be very good, if the quality of the entries
is a criterion It is well not to defer preparations too long,
and iUs satisfactory to those who wish to enter dogs to know
where the trials will be held and who will judge them.

Pointers, a Bench Show, &c.

Editoe Bkeeuee asd SP0KTSMAX:-Mr. Brown is doing
good service in importing some fine-bred pointers from the
best southern kennels. The sportsmen of the south under,
stand good pointers, which have been and s ill are-notw.th-
standing the introduction of the Llewellin setter-their
favorie dog. I think Mr. Kennerley made a mis ake in
shipping the Pup from his kennel at two months old No
wondefi arrived with distemper and sick. Four months is
the youngest age at which a pup should be shipped from he
eastyandgsix months is better. This cooping in a box tor ten,
aays is a perilous voyage even for an old dog, although D
have had them arrive apparently none the worse.

You incidentally mentioned a bench show, and think
that "under proper auspices and good fflanagemeri, man,
good sporting doas could be got together." Col Stuart Taylor
fko holds out encouragement for a show, but thinks we have
not anything good in the way of mastiffs, St. Bernards, New-
foundlands deer-bounds, field spaniels bull-dogs or buU-
terriers "except his Kittie." I am glad we have one good
doT as it would be worth the entrance-money to see thai.
If Col Taylor be right, it is more necessary to hold a show
and let the ownersSof these derelict dogs know how the,

"'^ih^Aighor ''The/ afwish to° h^velhTbt/and'S
thT/h^no Bt£soo^rythey know it the better. But I am
of [he opinion, that more well-bred dogs of all classes wdl
show UP than any of us expect. Many valuable importation!
hivl been made, and at the last show, three years ago, we haj
lfitp» collection of St. Bernards and other large dogs as
a e -enerally seen „t shows. What is become of them? The.
our EngHsh and Irish setters and pointers are so much inv
proved that thev should be second to none. It is not unhkel,
we shall astonish ouiselves by the quality of our dogs. 9
The sportsmen greyhound men and dog owners generally, do
somMbing <or their country, and bring out their dogs-ana
vou Mr Editor, will use the influence of your valtlabU
ournal-a good show can be got up which will pay expense^
3 "...i,„ come time cive valuable instruction to our dog fan.
c,frs'genheeraTeb sWes'affording amusement to the public who
a "always interested in merely seeing a fine collection of doa
fn fine snow condition. Col. Jaylor says "A man who don 1
ove horses and dogs and women and chi Idren, has .got an
infernal mean streak in him somewhere -don t knoj
whether he means that it is necessary to love them el
co feclivelT to be free from that unprepossessing streak
nut I hive known men who loved dogs, but yet bad ft decld
ed y mean streak. One cannot help being enthused- to »«
a recently coined, horrible amencamsm-w th the Coloneli
enthusiasm for the canine family. He notices the apathy o
many oTo™r wealthy citizens ou dog matters, but he forget
tha°it requires education and usage to cultivate an interee
■ n anything Take the man who knows nothing of painting
,a, he wSuid give as much for a flaming danh as for one 0
Rosenthal immortelle.. Or one who knows nothing^
..,„=;,. .nJlin thinks the "Arkansas traveler the sublimes
m •omnosHions In England, the chief objects of interest il
e-ervgPeneman's country house are the stables the _k»
nils and the wine-cellar. Washington Irving, in descr b m
Enoiish country houses, has written beau ifully about tb
^cn lecture statuary, scenery and historical association!
Tut to the average male Briton the three objects mentione

I

1886

'jjlxe %xzz&sx and J^crtsmaw.

34i

Gome nearest to his sonl. His summum bonum of happi-
ness in the country is a good horse to carry him across
country, some good dogs to shoot over, and some cob-webbed
old rjort with which to solace his tired limbs. It is to pre-
ventus from falliDg into what Col. Taylor calls that "Innoc-
uous desuetude, as to our knowledge of dogs and dog lore,"
that a bench show is absolutely necessary.

Gn-KOT, May 26th. E. Leaveslet.

[We commend Mr. Leavesley's letter to the consideration of
doggy men. We need not at this time restate our desire to do
all that we can to forward kennel interests either in the way
of a bench show or otherwise, bat we reserve the right to
"speak out in meeting" if any proposed show is got up for
bad ends, or if those likely to exercise active control over it
are bad men. — Ed.]

Eastern Field Trial Derby Entries.

Editob. Breeder axd Sportsman:— I send you a complete
list of our Derby entries, with the exception, to be Paddyfied,
of the last &ve; these I have been awaiting for the particu-
lars until date, without receiving any response; so I will send
you what I have and iu the best shape, and you can do
what you please about it in regard to publishing same. It
is a grand entry, something to be proud of. We have striven
to gain the confidence of the public by square, honest deal-
ing, and I consider the result proves our success. Our All-
A<*ed Pointer and Setter Stakes will fill heavily, and oor
Champion and Members' ditto, and the meeting, I think, will
be a grand one in every sense. Trusting I am to see you this
autumn at H. P., and that I will have the pleasure of intro-
ducing you to our members, and extending our most cordial
and warm hospitality. Wash. A. Coster,

setters.

F. W. Seiler & T. W. Porter, Jr., Pittsburg, Pa., Paxtang,
tricolor English setter dog (Count Noble— Kate Gladstone),
May 9, 1S85.

p. W. Seiler & T. W. Porter, Jr., Pittsburg, Pa., Swatara,
tricolor English setter dog (Count Noble — Kate Gladstone),
May 9, 18S5.

Jas. Verner, Pittsburg, Pa., Nobe, tricolor English setter
dog (Count Noble— Hazel), Feb. 23, 1SS5.

S:inborn Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., Fred W., tricolor English
setter dog (Count Noble— Spark), Feb. 18, 1S85,

W. C. Kennerly, white Post, Va., Lizzie San Roy, orange
and white English setter bitch (San Roy — Rosa), July 27, 1SS5.

T. M. Brennby, Marietta, Ga., Gay Gladstone, tricolor
English setter dog (Gladstone — Miss Clifton), July 22, 1SS5.

I. O. H. Denny, Pittsburg, Pa., Nantahala, tricolor Euglish
setter bitch (San Roy— Draue's Cora), March 26, 18S5.

Ramapo Kennels, Mahwah, N. J., Macbeth, orange and
white English setter dog (Clifford— Dormer's Bessie), July 1,
1885.

Ramapo Kennels, Mahwah, N. J., Lady Macbeth, blue
belton English setter bitch (Clifford— Dormer's Bessie), July

I, 18S5.

Ramapo Keanels, Mahwah, N. J., Lord Clifford, black and
white English setter dog (Clifford— Dormer's Bessie), July 1,
18S5.

Ramapo Kennels, Mahwah, N. J., Ranger IV, orange and
white English setter dog (Clifford— Dormer's Bessie), July 1,

18S5.

W. A. Buckingham, Norwich, Conn., Breeze Gladstone,
tricolor 'English setter dog (Gladstone— Sue), June 27, 1335,

Jno. C, Higgins, Delaware City, Del., Bondhu Wind'em,
tricolor English setter dog (Dashing Bondhu— Nora Wind'em),
Feb. 4. 1885.

Jno. C. Higgins, Delaware City, Del., Belle Wind'em,
black and white English setter bitch (Rebel Wind'em— Juuo),
June 19, 13S5. " t

Pittsburg Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., .blue Prince, tricolor
English setter dog (Count Gladstone — Queen Laverack), Jan.

II, 18S5.

Pittsburg Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., Rollick B., tricolor En-
glish setter dog (Royal Ranger— Kit Kilbird), Feb. 20, 1SS6.

Pittsburg Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., Sparkle, tricolor English
setter bitch (Royal Ranger— Kit Kilbird), Feb. 20, 18S5.

Pittsburg Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., Dashing Queen, tricolor
English setter bitch (Dashing Noble— Queen Laverack), Aug.

Pittsburg Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., La Belle Helene, tricolor
English setter bitch (Count Gladstone— Queen Laverack),
Jan. 11, 1S85. n n « « ,

Pittsburg Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., Dan Noble, lemon and
belton English setter dog (Count Noble— Lewis Nelly), June

18S5

Pittsburg Kennel, Pittsburg, Pa., Daisy Queen II, tricolor
English setter bitch (Royal Ranger— Daisy Queen), Feb. 21,

L.*B McFarland, Memphis, Tenn., Little Nell, tricolor
English setter bitch (Startle— Topsy), May 22, 1SS5.

Ramapo Kennels, Mahwah, N. J., Princess Flirt, tricolor
English setter bitch (Clifford— Dorma), April 15, 1885.

I. M. Tronefield, Jr., General Wayne, Pa., Fanny Glad-
Btone, orange and white English setter bitch (Gladstone-
Flounce), Aug. 30, 1835.

Whyte Bedford, Horn Lake, Miss., Hustling Hannah, black
and white English setter bitch (Ben Hill— Zoe), Feb. 2, 1S35.

P. H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn., Keystone, tricolor
English setter dog (Gladstone— Sue), June 27, 18S5.

P. H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn., Goldstone, tricolor
English setter dog (Gladstone— Sue), June 27, 18S5.

Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass., Muriel, black and white
English setter bitch (Ben Hill— Zoe), Feb. 2, 1SS5.

Edward Dexter, Boston, Mass., Han Kan, blue belton
English setter dog (Don Nillson— Tchu la), June 11, 1SS5.

Oliver L. Wasburn, New Haven, Conn., Countess Helen,
tricolor English setter bitch (Foreman— Jolly M ell), June 11,
1885

R.J. Crawford, Winston, N. C, Scout, black and tan En-
glish setter dog (Jumbo— imp. Nell), Jan. 16, 18S5.

Geo. T. Leach, New York City, Cast-Off, orange belton
English setter dog (Clifford— Dormer's Bessie), July 1, 1SS5.

C. J- Stewart, Jamaica, Long Island, McGinniss, red Irish
dog'(Shipman's T< m— Owner's Meg), Aug. 30, 1S85.

C.J.Stewart, Jamaica, Long Island, Rodman, red Irish
doe*(Shipmau*s Tom— Owner's Meg), Aug. 30, 1S85.

Justus vonLengerke, Hoboken N. J., Pnuce Dash, black
and white English setter (Clifford— Owner's Dorma), Apnl

15 1885

Lawrence Shuster, Jr., Phila., Pa., Cappell G., tricolor
English setter dog (Gladstone— Cornelia), Aug. 16, 1SS5.
. Lawrence Shuster, Jr., Phila., Pa., Cornelia G., tricolor
English setter bitch (Gladstone— Cornelia), Aug. 16, L8S5.

Wm. A. De Witt, Pelham Manor, N. X., Kid, black and tan
setter dog (Owner's Sprain— Owner's Gypsey), Feb. 26, 1835.

Dr R. J. Hampton, Athens, Ga., Bob H.. black and white
English setter dog (Count Noble— Owner's Belle Boyd), March
31, 1885.

Dr. R. J. Hampton, Athens, Ga., Can-Can, tricolor English
setter bitch (Count Noble— Owner's Belle Boyd, March 31
1S35.

Jno. Hunter, New York City, Bapta, black and white En-
glish setter bitch (Brick — Sam), Aug. 1SS5.

Jno. Hunter, New York City, Bird, black and white English
setter bitch (Brick— Sum), Aug, 1SS5.

R. T. Kennedy, Pittsburg. Pa., Prince Royal, black and
white Ecglish setter dog (R-jval Ranger — Diisv Queen), Feb
22, 1SS5.

Blackstone Kennel, Tarrytown, N. Y., Don Petrel, tricolor
Euglish setter dog (Don Juan — Petrel III), 1S85.

Blackstone Kennel, Tarrytown, N. Y., Foam, Black aDd
white English setter bitch (Foreman— Grace B.l, Aug. 7, IS85.

Blackstone Kennel, Tarrytown, N. Y., Foreman's Lass,
tricolor English setter bitch (Foreman — GraceB.), Aug. 7, 1SS5.

Chas. Conpland, Seymour, Conn., Foremost, black and
white Euglish setter dog (Foreman — Grace B.), Aug. 7, 1S35.

Chas. Conplaud, Seymour, Conn., Foreward, tricolor En-
glish setter bitch (Foreman — Grace B.), Aug. 7, 1S85.

B. F. Wilson, Pittsburg, Pa., Mac C, tricolor Euglish setter
dog (Count Noble — Gladys), June 26, 1SS5.

H. H. Matlock, Riceville, Tenn., Luke Roy, tricolor En-
glish setter dog (San Roy — Jennie), June 13, 1S85.

W. B. Stafford, Trenton, Tenn., Fawn II, lemon and white
English setter bitch (Paul Gladstone — Ladv C), July 14, 1385.

Dr. S. Fleet Speir, Brooklyn, N. Y.. Maida III, tricolor
Euglish setter bitch (Marquis de Correze — Maida II), June 16,
1835.

Dr. S. Fleet Speir, Brooklyn, N. Y., Eighmie, tricolor Eu-
glish setter bitch (Marquis de Correze — Fan), April 6, 1S35.

B. M. Stephenson, La Grange, Tenn., Rubicon, tricolor
English setter dog (Ben Hill— Zoe), Feb. 2, 1SS5.

Claire Reeta Kennels Palmyra, N. Y., Madcap, red Irish
bitch (Glencho— Reeta). June IS, 1SS5.

Claire Reeta Kennels, Palmyra, N. Y., Claireeta, red Irish
bitch (Glencho — Reeta), June 13, ISSo.

California Kennels, Sacramento, Cal., Del Sur, tricolor
English setter dog (Gladstone — Flounce), Aug. 30, 18S5.

William Bondre, Memphis, Tenn., Roi B., tricolor English
setter dog (Paul Gladstone — Lady Rock), June 1, 1885.

William Bondre, Memphis. Tenn., Tallyrand, tricolor En-
glish setter dog (Paul Gladstone— Lady Rock), June 1, 1835.

C. T. Stuart, Memphis, Tenn., B-?n Hur, tricolor English
setter dog (Paul Gladstone — Lottie), May 25, 1335.

W. B. Gates, Memphis, Tenn., Leo Gladstone, tricolor
English setter dog (Gladstone— Carrie J.), April 21, 1SS5.

Memphis & A vent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn., Cassio, tricolor
E'l^lish setter dog (Count Noble — Lizzie Hopkins), April 28,
1SS5.

Memphis &: Avent Kennel, Memphis. Tenn., Nat Goodwin,
tricolor English setter dog (Roderigo— Bo-Peep), June 1, 1S85.

Memphis & Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn., Chance, tri-
color Euglish setter dog {Roderigo — Bo-Peep), June 1, 1S85.

Memphis <fc Avent, Memphis, Tenn., Duke of Buckingham,
tricolorEnglish setter dog (Mingo — Twin Maud), March 17,
18S5.

Memphis & Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn., Duke of
Orleans, tricolor English setter dog (Mingo — Twin Maud),
March 17. 1335.

Memphis & Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn., Allie James,
tricolor English setter bitch (Mingo— Twin Maud), March 17,
1SS5.

Memphis & Avent Kennel, Memphis, Tenn., Jean Val Jean,
tricolor English setter dog (Mingo — Twin Maud), March 17,
1SS5.

H. B. Duryea, New York City. N. Y., Puritana, black and
white English, setter bitch (Royal Sultan — Queen Bess), July 1,
1SS5.

Ernest F. Thomas, Hoboken, N. J., Miss Elsie, tricolor
Fnglish setter bitch (Count Noble — Hamilton's Ruby), July
29,°1SS5.

Dr. J. N. Maclin, Keeling, Tenn., Rodreka, tricolor Eng-
lish setter bitch (Roderigo — Gem), Oct. 26, 1885.

B. M. Stephenson, La Grange, Tenn., Lady Pauline, tricolor
English setter bitch (Paul Gladstone — LadyC), July 14, 1S85.

Howard Hartley, Pittsburg, Pa., enters black and white
English setter dog, byChampion Sting ex Champion Novelty.

Howard Hartley, Pittsburg, Pa., enters black and white En-
glish setter bitch, by Champion Sting ex Champion Novelty.

Jno. S. Clark, New Brunswick, N. J., enters black white
and tan bitch Mavis, whelped March 1, 1SS5, by Gladstone
ex Lavelette.

Wm. H. Colcord, Chicago, enters blue belton bitch, whelped
June 9, 1335, by Glen Rock ex Countess Flirt.

Wm. H. Colcord, Chicago, enters blue belton bitch, whelped
Aug. 4, ISSo, by Spot Noble ex Medora Gladstone.

pointers.
W. C. ThompsoD, Butler, Pa.,

and

Jas. P. Swain, Jr., Bronxville. N. Y., Juna, lemon and
white pointer bitch (Rush — Owner's Nan), June 5, ISSo.

Bayard Thayer. Boston, Mass., Rue II, lemon and white
pointer bitch (Bang Bang— Owner's Rue), May 22, 18S5.

Bayard Thayer, Boston. Mass.. Ruth Bang, lemon and
white pointer bitch (Bang Bang— Owners Rue), May 22, 18S5.

Bayard Thayer, Boston, Mnss , Rapid Bang, lemon and
white pointer dog (Bang Bang— Owner's Rue), May 22, 1885.

Chas. H. Odell, New York City, N, Y., Consolation, lemon
and white pointer dog (Bang Bang— Grace III), Jan. 29, 1S85.

77 setters, 25 pointers, total, 102.

National Field Trials Derby.

Rapid Don, lemon
white pointer "dog (Yaudervort's Don — Nellie Bird), Aug.
22, 1SS5.

W. C. Thompson, Bntler, Pa., Nellie C, liver and white
pointer bitch, Hnghe's (Meteor— Starrs Flirt), July 30, 1335.

Jno. S. Wise, Richmond, Ya., Dolon, liver and white
pointer dog (Hughe's Meteor — Beulah). May 17, 1SS5.

F. R. Hitchcock, New York City, Majority, liver and white
pointer doa (Tammany — Modesty), Oct. 3, 1885.

F. R. Hitchcock, New York City, Penelope, lemon and
white pointer bitch (Bang Bang— Pocahontas). June 26, 1SS5.

F. R. Hitchcock, New York City, Queeu Fan, liver and
white pointer bitch (Bang Bang— Fan Fan), March 1, 1885.

F. R. Hitchcock, New York City, Hector, black and white
pointer doa (Priam— Hops), June 20, 1SS5.

F. R. Hitchcock, New York City, Cassandra, liver and
white pointer bitch (Priam — Hops), June 20, 1SS5.

C. E. McMnrdo, Charlottesville, Va., Springbok, liver and
white pointer dog (Mainspring— Curfew), June 10, 1S85,

E. H. Hiegbr, Allaire, N. J., Seldom, liver and white
pointer bitch (Booth— Tuck), March 20, 18S5.

Geo. T. Wisner, Goshen, N. Y., Rex, lemon and white
pointer dog (Bang Bang — Pocahontas), June 26, 18S5.

Jess. M. Whaite, Newton, N. C, Kapidan, liver and white
pointer dog (Miter — Fleda), July 6, 1SS5.

Royal Robinson, Indianapolis. Ind., Meteor's Maid, liver
and white pointer bitch (Hughe's Meteor — Dee), March 31,
18S5.

Neversink Lodge Kennel's, Guymard, N. Y., Himmalaya*
liver and white pointer bitch (Tammany — Jilt), June 6, 1S85.

W. E. Hughes, Dallas, Texas, Meteor's Belle, liver and
white Dointer bitch (Meteor — Bela). May 18. 1SS5.

W. B. Hughes, Dvdlas, Texas, Dillsey. liver and white
pointer bitch (Meteor— Dee) March 31, 1S33.

W.E. Hughes, Dallas, Texas Maximus. liver and white
nointer dog (Maxim— Flash lilt, July 31, 1SS5.

Jas. P. Swain, Jr., Bronxville. N. Y., Minority, liver and
white pointer dog (Tatnm^ny— M"U -ty). Oct. 3, 1885.

Jas. P. Swain, Jr., Bronxville, N. Y., Fly, lemon and white
pointer bitch (Rush— Eria), Jan. 29, 1SS5.

Jas. P. Swain, Jr., Bronxville, N. Y., Bob, lemon and white
pointer dog (Rush— owner's Nan), June 5, 1835.

The entries for the seventh annual Derby of the National
Field Trials Association closed May 1st, with seventy nomina-
tions (64 setters, 6 pointers).

John Drees, Little Rock, A»-k., Bee Gladstone, black, white
and tan setter bitch (Paul Gladstone— Busy Bee), March 28
1S85.

F. A. Harrison, Lexington, Ky., Penn., lemon and white
setter dog (Maxwell— Jnno II), March 17, I8S5.

C. N. Post and G. W. Watson, Sacramento, Cal., Del Sur,
black, white and tan setter dug (Gladstone— Fiounoel Aug'
30, 1835.

W. B. Shattuc, Cincinnati, O., Dot, black, white una taD
setter bitch (Gladstone— Dido II), Sept. 26, ISSo.

W. R. Stafford, Trenton, Tenn., Fawn IL white and lemon
(Paul Gladstone— Lady C), July 14, 1SS5.

George H. Laughton, Grand Crossing, 111., Dareall, black,
white and tan setter dog (Doncaster — May Queen), May 21,
1SS5.

Geo. H. Laushton, Grand Crossing, 111 , Miss Alice, black,
white and tan setter bitch (Doncaster — May Queen), May 21,
18S5.

B. M. Stephenson, La Grange, Tenn., Rubicon, black,
white and tan setter dog (Ben Hi'll— Zoe), Feb. 2, 1885.

B. M. Stephenson, La Grange, Tenn., Katrina, black and
white setter bitch (Ben Hill— Zoe), Feb. 2, 1885.

B. M. Stephenson, LaGrarge, Tenn., Lady Pauline, white,
black and tan setter bitch (Paul Gladstone — Lady C), July

14, 1SS5.

B. M. Stephenson, La Grange, Tenn., Wanda, white, black
and tan setter bitch (Don Nillson — Tchnla), June II, 1SS5.

E. S. Gay, Atlanta, Ga., Dante, white, black and tan setter
dog (Gladstone— Miss Clifton), July 22, 1885.

J. N. Maclin, Keeling, Teun., Rodreka, while, black and
tan setter bitch (Roderigo— Gem), Oct. 26, 1885.

J. M. Fromfield, Gen. Wayne, Penn., Fannie Gladstone,
orange and white setter bitch ((ilads'oue — Flounce), Aug. 30,
1SS5.

J. W. Murnan, Keeling, Tenn., Gambler, black, white and
tan setter dog (Sportsman — Gem), March 18, 1885.

J. W. Murnan, Keeling, Tenn., Glad, black, white and tan
setter dog (Gladstone— Flounce), August 30, 1835.

Geo. G. Ware, Stanton, Tenn., Queen Victoria, black,
white and tan setter bitch (Gladstone's Boy — Maud W.), April
21, 18S5.

Geo. G. Ware, Stanton, Tenn., Luck, lemon and white set-
ter dog (Gladstone's Boy — Leora), June 15, ISSo.

Geo. G. Ware, Stanton, Tenn., Dean Swift, black, white
and tan setter dog (Gladstone's Boy — Grammv), September

15, 1S35.

Robt. Pritchard, Madisonville, Tenn., Lock Roy, lemon
and white setter dog (San Roy — Queen Bess), March 30, ISSo.

B. F. Price, Memphis, Teun., Dan J., black, white and tan
setter dog (San Roy — Queen Bess), March 30, 1SS5.

L. B. Suggs, Memphis, Tenn., Bun Roy, lemon and white
setter dog (San Roy— Qneen Bess), March 30, 1885.

John Drefes, Little Rock, Ark., Phil. Gladstone, black,
white and tan setter dog (Guv Mannering — Whirlwind),
March 28, 18S3.

W. T. Bowdee, Memphis, Tenn., Roi B., black, white and
tan setter dog (Paul Gladstone— Lady Rake), June 1, 1SS5.

W. T. Bowdee, Memphis, Tenn., Talleyrand, black, white
and tansetter dog(Panl Gladstone— Lady Rake), June 1, 1885.

W. B. Gates, Memphis, Tenn., Leo Gladstone, black, white
and ten setter dog (Gladstone — Carrie).

C. P. Stewart, Memphis, Tenn., Een Hur, black, white and
tan setter dog (Paul Gladstone — Lottie), May 25, 1885.

Memphis and Avent Kennel's Cassio, black, white and tan
setter dog (Count Noble — Lizzie Hopkins), April 28, 1SS5.

Memphis aud Avent Kennel's Bolster, chestnut, white and
tan setter dog (Count Noble— Lizzie Hopkins), April 28, 1SS5.

Memphis and Aveut Kennel's Nat Goodwin, black, white
and tan setter dog (Roderigo — Bo-Peep), June 1, 1885.

Memphis aud Avent Kennel's Chance, black, white and tan
setter dog (Roderigo — Bo-Peep), Jone 1, 1SS5.

Memphis and Avent Kennel's Allie James, lemon and
white setter bitch (Mingo — Twin Maud), March 17, 1835.

Memphis and Avent Kennel's Jean Yal Jean, black, white
and tan setter dog (Mingo — Twin Maud), March 17, 1885.

Memphis and Avent Kennel's Duke of Buckingham, black,
white and tan setter dog (Mingo — Twin Maud), March 17, 18S5.

Memphis and Avent Kennel's Du be of Orleans, black, white
and tan setter dog (Mingo— Twin Maud), March 17, 1SS5.

Bert Crane, Chicago, 111., Gladie Draco, bnff, white and tan
setter bitch (Gladstone— Princess Draco), July 20, 18S5.

Middle Tennessee Kennel's Roby, buff, white and tan
setter bitch (Sportsman — Gem), March 7, 1SS5.

Patrick Henry, Henrico, Ark., Gladstone's Girl, lemon and
white setter bitch (Gladstone — Sue), June 27, 1SS5.

A. Mosbacker, Cincinnati, O., Nelly H., lemon and white
setter bitch "(Gath's Hope— Lit), July 7, 1SS5.

J. M. Thompson, Covington, La., Bogne Falia, lemon and
white setter dog (Paul Gladstone — Bessie A.), May, 1SS5.

P. B. Mosby, Somerville, Tenn., Belle of Lucerne, black,
white and tan setter bitch (Gladstone's Boy — Flirt C), June
8, 1SS5.

P. B. Mosby, Somerville, Tenn., Everlena, black, white and
tan setter bitch (Don Nillson— Tebnla), June 11, 1S85.

B. P. Holiday, Prairie, Miss., Rosa Lee, black, white and tan
setter bitch (Count Noble— Prairie Chicken), July )9, 1S85.

H. H. Matlock, Riceville, Tenu., Luko Roy, black, beltou
and tau setter dog (San Roy— Jennie), June 13, 1885.

J. H. Trezwant, Dallas, Tex., Sportsman's Duce, black,
white and tan setter bitch (Sportsman — Grace Gladstone),
June 12, 1SS5.

Robert I. Hnmpton, Athens, Ga., Bob H., black, while and
tan setter dog (Count Noble — Belle Boyd). March 31, 1885.

Robert I. Hampton, Athens, Ga., Can Can, black, white and
tan setter bitch (Count Noble— Belle Boyd), March 31, 18S5.

Middle Tennessee Kennel's Zoe Lit, black, white and tau
setter bitch (Tate J.— Lady May), March 20. 1885.

H. S. Bevaus. Lamar, Miss , Bondhu Wind'em, black, white
and tau setter dog (Dashing Bondhu— Nora Wind'em
1885.

H. S. Bevaus, Lamar, Miss., Belle Wind'em, white
black setter bitoh (F»«bel Wind'em— Jnno), June 19,

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May 29

T. L. Martin, Lexington, Ky., Dee, black, white and tan
setter dog (Maxwell— Juno II), March 17, 1SS5.

P. H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn., Keystone, black,
white and tan setter dog (Gladstone— Sue), June 27, 18S5.

P. H. & D. Bryson, Memphis, Tenn., Goldstone, black
white and tan setter dog (Gladstone— Sue), June 27, 1S8."

L. B. McFarland, Memphis, Tenn., Little NeU,
white and tan setter bitch (Startle— Topsy), May 2"

W. H. Colcord, Chicago, 111., Nancy Belle, bi-
ter bitch (Glen Rock— Countess Flirt), June I

W. H. Colcord, Chicago, 111., Patience
bitch (Spot Noble— Medora Gladstone1

Wm. A. Buckingham, Norwich
black, white and tan setter d
1885.

T. M. Brennby, Mari*-"
and tan setter dog (<"•" W85.

F. W. Seiler & iwatara,

black, white - *&te GIad"

stone), Ma-

■p yff -g. Pa., Paxtang,

HYel j^te Gladstone), May

P

Miss., Hustling Hannah,

,en Hill— Zoe), Feb. 2, 1S85.

_,ake, Miss., Desoto Belle, white,

„-n (Gladstone— Dixie), Aug. 22, 1SS5.

jorn Lake, Miss., Dixie's Glad, white,

tier dog (Gladstone— Dixie), Aug. 22, 1SS5.

.ant, Dallas, Tex., Dolly, black, white and tan

^ ( American Dan— Countess House), June 19, 1SS5.

POINTERS.

^oyal Kobinson, Indianapolis, Iud., Meteor's Maid, liver
and white pointer bitch (Meteor — Dee), March 31, 1SS5.

J. S. Wise, Richmond, Va., Dolon, liver and white pointer
dog (Meteor— Beulah), May 17, 1885.

W. E. Hughes, Dallas, Tex., Meteor's Belle, liver and white
pointer bitch (Meteor— Beta), May IS, 1885.

W. E. Hughes, Dallas, Tex., Dillsey, liver and white
pointer bitch (Meteor— Dee), March 31, 1*885.

W. E. Hughes, Dallas, Tex., Maximos, liver and white
pointer dog (Maxim — Flash III), July 31, 1885.

Chas.H. O'Dell, New York, Consolation, lemon and white
pointer dog (Bang Bang— Grace III), Jan. 29, 1S85.

Blood-hound Trials.

The blood-hound trials attracted a very large number of the
elite of the county of Warwick. About tifteen hundred peo-
ple, a great proportion being of the fair sex, assembled in the
magnificent Castle Park. There was a good array of carriages,
and a great many of the spectators were mounted on as good a
lot of nags as one could wish to see, forming quite a show in
themselves. The weather was simply splendid, and everything
was in favor of a great success.

The judge, Captain Lupton, tried the patience of both
sight-seerSi owners of dogs, and committee, as he arrived on
the ground nearly an hour late, losing the best part of the
morning, for after that, with a blazing hot sun and east wind,
the scent was off as soon as laid.

THE CASTLE PAE.K STAKES.

A runner with flags was then sent off, but he ran little,
short distances, never going 150 yards, and made short turns,
and then Barnaby was put on the trail, which he followed
past four flags, and then missed it. Mr. Brough's Bayard
then was put on another rather better run trail, and followed
well about half way, when he lost it, and made for a man
crossing the park and had to be taken up. Mr. .Hill's Mor-
giana was tried, but did not seem to have the slightest notion
what she had to do. Mr. Gibbins' Leamington started for a
few yards, and then duffed. Mr. Hood Wright's Carmen then
started, and went oSf well, but a hare crossing her she wen
off, and ran nearly across the pai-k before she was got up.
Mr. Hoodwright's Hector II, well-known on the show bench,
started on the be6t trail that had been run, and went well about
half way, when he lost the scent. He then cast about, caught
the scent, and went well and carefully till he followed to
where the man had gone through the crowd, when he was
taken up.

In consequence of Barnaby's bad trial he was given
another, when he acquitted himself very well, with the
exception that he seemed to give it up among some trees,
then thought better of it, and came in well.

Stake divided between Hector II and Barnaby.

WARWICK TOWS STAKES.

For packs of hounds not less than one couple to each pack.
Mr. W. B. Gibbins' pair, Leamington and Honesty, were laid
on a very good trail, going right away. They started well,
but from the fact that Honesty was in season," they made no
attempt to follow. Mr. Brough's pair, Barnaby and Bayard,
were then laid on, but owing to the sun and wind it was little
■use, so the judge allowed the runner to take off his boots,
and both pair were tried again, the first pair with same result,
but Barnaby and Bayard ran a beautiful trial, and found the
man on a fallen tree and received him with rapture. It was
a great misfortune that this trial took place where the public
could not see it, as it was certainly the best, and would have
made some compensation to the public, who grumbled, and
said the whole thing was a regular sell.

DRAG HOT STARES.

Afl only Mr. Hill's pair were entered they were withdrawn.

DRAG HUNT PARK STAKES.

Mr. Gibbons had to withdraw his entry, as Honesty had
gone amiss, but allowed Leamington to run, when Mr. Hood-
wright's pair and Leamington were letofT together. Mr. Hills
Tolunteered to drag the trail on his cob, and gave a rattling
long run. Carmen followed well till she came to the crowd,
when their shouting frightened her. Hector followed slowly
till he came to a pond, when he took a bath, aud then crossed
the park, took up the scent languidly, aud came iu. Leam-
ington made a lery poor show.

Carmen and Hector won. — Stock-Keeper, London.

Blood-hound Trial in 1803.

In the Courier newspaper of October 18, 1803, occurs the
following paragraph :

"The Thrapston Association, for the prosecution of felons in
Northamptonshire, have provided and trained a blood-hound
for the detection of sheep stealers. To prove the utility of
the hound, the 28th ult. was appointed for the purpose of ex-
ercising it. The person to be hunted started at 10 o'clock in
the forenoon, in the presence of a great concourse of people,
and at eleven the hound was let loose, when, after a chase of
an hour and a half, notwithstanding a very indifferent scent,
the hound discovered him secreted in a tree at the distance
of tifteen miles." — Stock-Keeper, London.

jf Cordelia lives a man

.ks around doing odd jobs
jays are always spent in the
.i deer-hound, Bluch, in quest of
srn aronud the neighborhood as
.er-hunter. Now old Bluch is none of
:e those other dogs), but a fox-hound, the
^ me.
ow minister came to the above-mentioned town.
oi Charley's Sabbath-breakiug habits, he sought him
.^d tried to prevail on him to forego his Sunday expedi-
us aud attend divine worship, but to no purpose, Charley
would go hunting. One Sabbath day, while returning from
a very unsuccessful hunt, he stepped into one of the numer-
ous wine-cellars (for which the neighborhood is noted), and
looked upon the wine when it was red; in fact, got quite
mellow. As he was passing the minister's house on his way
home, it struck him that a little religion was what he wanted,
so he boldly marched up to the door and rang the bell. The
good man came to the door, and was somewhat astonished to
see Charley with rifle in hand, and inquired what was
wanted. Charleytold him he stopped in to get a little religion.
The minister tried to prevail on him to come to evening
services, but it was no use, he wanted religion then and
there, and was willing to pay for it. So the minister told
him to get down on his knees, and down he got, leaning his
head against a bench, while the minister offered up a prayer.
In the meantime, old Bluch, having stopped on the way to
have a chat with some other dogs, missed bis master. Getting
on his track, he came bounding up the walk, and being some-
what overjoyed in finding him, gave him a poke with his
nose in the ribs. Charley, somewhat angered at being thus
disturbed in his devotions, looked up, and seeing it was old
Bluch, grabbed him by the nap of the neck, jerked him down
in front of him, saying, "Get down here you old son-of-aguu,
you need this as bad as I do." Bow.

TEAR

Bay View.

A hundred or more visited the Pacific grounds at Bay View
on Sunday last, drawn by the open clay pigeon matches an-
nounced for that day. Messrs. Donaldson and Frank Bass-
ford came down -from Solano county, ra,ther expecting to
walk home after meeting the city crockery smashers, aud
they were not disappointed. The shooting averaged very
poorly, possibly because the social entertainment was so gen-
erous.

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Seattle Club.

Considerable interest was manifested yesterday over the
result of the regular monthly shoot of the Seattle Rod and
Gun Club, for medals offered by the society. Following is the

result:

Singles. Doubles. Total.

F. H. Hardwick 4 2 6

W. Robertson I3 7 20

A. Harker 10 7 17

W. H. Harris .-10 13

A. A. Smith 4 16

W. A, Hardy 7 10

W. A. Perry 9 8 1?

Dr. T. T. Minor " 14

J. F. McNaugbt 9 9

J. W, Edwards 10

Josi ah Collins 9 6 15

W. F. McXatt 7 I1

W. McDonald 9 °

H. A. Sears 8 5 1:1

Tie between A. Harker and W. A. Perry on 17, at five pair doubles, for
third medal:

A. Harker 11 01 1 1 | W. A. Perry. .. .1 0 10 withdrew.

First medal, Wm. Robertson 20

Second medal, J. F. McNaught IS

Third medal, A. Harker 17

— Post- Intelligencer.

[The Post- Intelligencer might well state the conditions of
matches, i. e., number of birds, or artificial targets shot at by
each man, rise, number of traps, entrance, etc.— Ed.]

Portland Tournament.

The second auuual meeting of the Sportsman's Association
of the North-West will be held at Portland, Oregon, June 4th
and 5lh nest, under the auspices of the Multnomah Rod aud
Gun Club. The interest of themeetiug centers in the tourna-
ment for which $2, 500 in prizes art- offered. Live pigeons,
Peoria black birds, Cleveland blue rocks, and American day
birds will all be used. The tournament is open only to resi-
dent sportsmen of the north-west.

To-morrow, at Bay View, a twenfcy-five-dollar entrauce
match, at live birds, Hurliugham style, will be shot. A half-
dozen or more of the better wing shots have agreed to enter,
and it is expected that Mr. Bid. Gage, a noted Illinois trap
shot, will be present.

Tomorrow, also, the Occidental Wing-Shooting CI ob meets
at Blanken's Six-Mile House, and at Colmo, Messrs. Ford aud
Driukhonso shoot a mutch at clay pigeons.

The Western Sportsman, published ut Bionx City, Iowa, is
the latest candidate for the favor and support of BP
It is a monthly, and the initial number is well edited and
printed. It should receive generous support.

Alameda Club.

On Saturdav last, the Alameda Club shot for medals at the
Oakland Track.
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To-day the Alameda Club shoots at the Oakland Trotting
Park, beginning about one o'clock.

The annual picnic of the Gun Club occurs on Monday nest'
at Adam's Point, on Lake Merritt, Oakland.

An Explosive Target.

Mr. M. Bridges and Mr. Kirk, of Seattle, have been ex-
perimenting ou an explosive target for some time, and have at
length succeeded better than their sanguine hopes. Thbir
targets are very similar to the Peoria black bird, with the ex-
ception that they are red — coated with some substance which
will ignite by friction, aDdburnfreelyuntilthe bath to whichit
is treated is consumed. When the bird sails skyward from the
trap and is hit by one or a half-dozen shot, it instantly catches
tire, aud thus presents the appearance of a limited Fourtn-of-
July celebration. It is upon the principal of a match. All
trap-shots will at ouce recognize this excellence in the target.
It cannot be hit and fall to the ground without instantly reg-
istering the lact. Birds are often hit and are not broken.
They are counted "no bird," aud lower the score of the
shooter by so mucb. It is impossible to hit one of the new
birds and not get credit for it. The explosive target has a
great many advantages. From the success of presenc experi-
ments it is reasonable to suppose that the inventors of the
new principles involved wi!i get a patent and realize hand-
somely upon it.

«.

On Sunday, May 16lh, a number of the Seattle Rod and Gnn
Club were out at the race-tract, where they engaged in shoot-
ing for a gold watch put up by Mr. Al. Smith. Some of the best
work ever done on the Pacific Coast was the result. It is
well known among sportsmen that this city has several really
excellent trap shots, but certainly no one was prepared for
the scores made by at least two of the club. Wm. Robertson
made out of tifty singles forty-five — that is, he killed all but
five of the birds shot at. Mr. A. Harker went in to beat and
break the record and he did so. When the trap threw out
the last bird, and his Parker had promptly reduced it to
dust, it was found that he had killed 47 out of a possible 50.
Mr. Collins got 40, W. A. Hardy 35, and J. F. McNaught
captured 14 out of 15 — that being all the shells he had.
There was considerable high kicking about the phenomenal
scores of Robertson and Harker, so that with the consent of
all concerned Mr. Smith declared the match off and has set
the 19th — Wednesday next — as the time for final contest, and
ail entries will close on the day previous. Whoever is not in
by that time will be barred out. Some remarkably good
scores will be made next Wednesday. We suggest that the
Portland fellows had best be out practicing if they don't want
Seattle to knock them all over their own ground next July. —
Seattle Ex.

THEGOT.

Quail Eatiner-

**R. J. H.,"Lakeporr, asks, "Has anyone eateu three or
four quails a day for thirty successive days?:'

Answer. — The best, or worst, quail-eating record is two
quails daily, between 4 and 5 o'clock p. m., for thirty consecu-
tive days, by W. S. Walcott, New York city, January 7th to
February 5th, 1SS3. The eater was allowed the use of pepsin,
gastriue, etc.

The Last of Junibo.

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Jumbo has been stuffed, and his carcass is now on show
the laboratory of Professor H. Ward, the Rochester taxider-
mist. There his huge bulk now stands, an effigy of departed
greatness, and squints sardonically at his well-scraped skele-
ton, which has been skillfully put together, and set op in an-
other corner of the room. Professor Ward took the contract
some time ago, and he has successfully carried it out. The
first thing was to build a huge frame of wood and iron that
should conform to the great beast's well-known shape. This
was boarded up with two-inch strips until it looted like a
hogsbead mounted on four piles of kegs. Then the hide half
au inch thick and weighing 1,538 pounds was drawn over
thisframe. The hide was taken off his huge carcass in three
pieces, and steeped m a solution of arsenic, alum, and corro-
sive sublimate for two months before itweutupon the wooden
statue of Jumbo. Then his tusks were stuck into the sockets
prepared for tberu, little brown eyes were put in their places,
a coquettish twist was given to his trunk, and Jumbo was
himself again. The whole structure, weighing about three
tons, stands on a strong platform, and is so bolted together
that the fatigues of travel are not expected to injure it at all.
As the effigy stands ou its pedestal in Professor Ward's labor-
atory, it is 14 feet long and 12 feet high, IS feet about the
girth, 4 feet 10 inches across the ears, and 5 feet 3 inches
around the foot. Iu places the skin is H inches thick, and
looks and feels like the bark of au old maple tree. It is
sewed up so neatly that the seams cannot be discovered, and
it is held to its place on the wooden frame by more than
74,000 nails. There aro sparse coarse hairs all over it, and
those ou the trunk are sharp and stiff as needles. There
were a number of longer hairs growing at the tip of his tail,
but the enterprising young vaudMs of Canada plucked them
out while he was lying iu state at St. Thomas, and sold them
to relic hunter a at live dollarseach. In transportation, pedesi
tal and all will be lifted upoo a wagon which is twenty-fivQ
feet long, aud can be raised and lowered at will. This will be
drawn about the ring at Madison Square Garden, with the
children ou the back of the wooden monster, just as in the
days when be enjoyed a flesh aud blood and ginger-bred ex-
istence. Wagon aud all will be loaded upon a special oar, tho
body of which is only si\- inches above the ground. And yet if
this tallest of elephants had been but a little bit taller, it would
been impossible to get him through the railroad tunuels
by any arrangement whatever. Next in importance to the
lial ghost of "J. Airioanns," stands his skeleton.
k a none boiling establishment for a year.
la, and is said by professor Ward to H
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world. II ' vi. -up in the air, a framework of huge, bleached
bones and ribs, held together by iron and copper roils, bolts,
and rivets. The great backbone is there from tip of tail to
"cervical vertebra?," with leather washers in place of the

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usual gristle between the joints. The dorsal vertebra, which
stick up in the air like the spines on the backs of some disa-
greeable varieties of little fish, have a curious depression in
the lumbar region. It looks as if the carrying of loads of
happy children in Jumbo's green and salad days had made
him hollow-backed, like a colt that is broken to the saddle at
too early an age. Jumbo was not by any means the venera-
ble monster that many people, supposed him to be. He was
not twenty-five years old when he forgot to get out of the
way of that railroad train, and had many years more to get
his growth. He increased seven iaches in height while in
America. His tusks, which were worn off short by perpetual
rubbing against the walls of his English prison cell, grew a
foot. The great shapeless skull is cracked aud seamed, but
this is all natural. The fractures produced by the manner of
his untimely taking off have all been hidden. The skeleton
is to be taken apart in travelling, and a number of boxes
have been prepared to receive the component parts. The
pieces are labelled "Jumbo Afncanus, right frontleg," &c., to
prevent "mixing those bones up" on the road, and conse-
quent attempts to improve on nature in the architecture of
elephants. Jumbo carried around with him sis and a half
quarts, or over a cubic foot of brains. His bulging brow always
gave him an aspect of contemplative benevolent intelligence,
and now it is known that his looks did not belie him, as far as
mental equipment was concerned at least. What the art peo-
ple would call "a private view" of this immortal paehyder,
was given to a number of newspaper men at Rochester. Iu
order that the party might have a fellow-feeling for the departed
elephant, they were fed on ivory jelly made from the inner
part of his tusks. Thus do the great live over again in their
friends! — Standard. _

Confessions of an Unsuccessful Sportsman.

I have never laid any claim to the attributes of a sports-
man. Even in childhood's hour I never spent my pocket-
money (sis pence a week, of which three pence was deducted
if mv nails were bitten) on ferrets, rabbits, silk worms, guinea
pigs" of other creatures of the chase, but rather on story
books in which the hero became very early in life a remark-
able leader or men, and generally died upon the field of
battle in the moment of victory, while at the zenith of his
reputation and personal charms. General Wolfe and not
Jack Mytton was my beau ideal, and I preferred Napoleon
Bonaparte even to Mr. Soapy Sponge. As I grew up aud
came to the years of discretion I had but few opportunities
of acquiring any skill in arms, for I was rapidly carried from
one Continental city to another in search of education, and
it was not until I joined a regiment in Ireland that I really
felt my opportunity had come. Soon after my arrival I
borrowed a gun, bought some cartridges, and in company
with a brother officer, almost as sketchy a sportsman as my-
self, sallied forth to a neighboring bog. We very soon gave
up all idea of hitting anything there, and repaired to a copse
close by where rabbits abounded. Anybody who had heard
the bang banging which then commenced would have imagined
that a battle was taking place on a very large scale indeed.
We did not cease firing until we had shot away all our car-
tridges (about fifty apiece) and then we sat down to count the
spoil. This was not a very arduous task, for, as far as I
remember, four rabbits and one plover were all our bag. I
personally had no blood upon my soul, and one of the rabbits
had not fallen to my comrade's gun, but had been missed,
and in the hurry of his escape had run his foolish head into
a trap from which he was easily transferred to our pockets.
We were both rather pleased with our day, and had certainly
enjoyed it thoroughly, but our pleasure was rather damped
by the openly expressed scorn of our car-drivers at the
meagreness of our bag, in proportion to shots fired.

After this, for some reason or other, there was a long per-
iod of inaction as far as sport was concerned, but when I came
to this country I thought that now at last I should, really
begin. I am a slow beginner, indeed a very slow beginner,
and mv brother officers had all got trophies of various kinds
adorning the walls of their bungalows long before I had even
thought about the matter. I was pointed at with the finger
of scorn, and evenintroduced to total strangers (whom it could
not possibly interest) as the man who had never shot a buck.
Youths of the tenderest years came out from England to join,
would not stay to eat or drink, bnt shouldered their rifles,
sallied forth and did a buck to death, while I, who in every
other way was universally — and I may add deservedly— re-
spected, in this matter — well, I felt my position keenly, aud
I blush to state that at last, to cover my feelings on the sub-
ject, I took refuge in the ignoble and unmanly subterfuge of
scoffing at the sportsmen of my regiment. But it availed me
not. I could not keep up the unworthy deception of don't
care any longer, and at last I took counsel with a brother
officer and we agreed that a buck should die. I was obliged
to borrow from kind friends almost all the implements of
the chase; from one I got a capital rifle, from another, who
■was on leave, I stole some cartridges, wbile a third lent me a
very excellent coat which literally gaped with pockets aud
was of shikar, gamey. I think the coat had been in the own-
er's possession some time, for the pockets still contained the
fossil remains of various victims which had been stored there.
Altogether I almost think it was an unpleasant coat and it
was very hot, tig] it and raspy about theneck, but, as the lender
said, Hooked "quite the Old Shikari" in it. Of coarse I was
bound to wear the coat.

We started in a dak gharry to drive about fifteen miles in
the very middle of a June day. "Now a dak gharry doubtless
has its charms, but in the hot weather, with gun cases in
every corner, and a friend and the friend's dog, the cubic
space becomes limited, not to say insufficient. The dog was
a horrible nuisance, for it felt the heat very much and
wouldn't keep still, and walked about upon us with its long
red tongue hanging out and panted in an obtrusive and unnec-
essarv manner. But when we got to our halting place, what
a delicious iced peg we had (for the ice box had not been for-
gotten), and then indeed I felt myself a sportsman. The
friend who lent me the gun had also ordered a shikari to
meet me, and there he was, sure enough, and he immediately
took me under his protection and we divided ourforces. We
seemed to go for miles without seeing a sign of life, the shi-
kari every now and then stopping to scan the horizon through
my field-glasses. At last he seized me by the arm and forced
me, most unwillingly, into a crouching position. Then he
signed to me imperiously to follow, aud bending down raced
away over the maidau. I followed at a more sober pace.
Then he stopped, lay down on his stomach and wriggled
along; I did ditto, and found the coat in which I looked so
like the "Old Shikari" was a most uncomfortable garment to
wriggle in. When my guide got behind a small hillock he
stopped again and pointed to his front. I was blown to a
degree and bathed in perspiration; the light was fading, and
there was a film upon my spectacles, but I could see a brown
object and I blazed. From the easy manner in which my
intended quarry bounded over the plain I imagine he emerged
unscathed from his deadly peril. The shikari turned upon

me with every manifestation of disappointment and disgust,
and from his manner I inferred he was accustomed to tne
society of sportsmen who never missed their aim. I explained
to him with perfect temper that I was a sportsman of another
Bort, but somehow he did not seem satisfied, and we trudged
on again, but I could see his confidence in me was shaken.
We saw nothing more that day, and returned late to our road
bungalow to the most succulent of moorghis and the most
grateful of pegs. My friend was back before me aud had
seen nothing at all. Nest morning my shikari dragged me
forth at what seemed to me a cruelly early hour, and about
four miles from my bed he stopped behind a bush and
pointed. I said "kya hai" (for I have passed the
lower standard), and he replied that the domestic
looking animal I could see about a hundred yards off was a
nilghai. I took a very steady aim and fired, aud certainly hit
him, but only on that portion of his frame which, as Tom
Iugoldsby says, "it is considered equally indecorous to pre-
sent to a friend or an enemy." The missile appeared to give
the nilghai no inconvenience whatever, and he" vanished like
a vision of the night. I have since been informed, on reliable
authority, that this is not a vital spot on which to hit an
animal, and further that it is not a particularly sportsmaulike
thing to do. We tramped on all the morning, and once more
I missed a buck, and by this time the shikari was much dis
gusted and I was rather out of temper; he told me the names
of all the gentlemen whom he had accompanied on their
shooting excursions, and the wonderful bags they had made,
but somehow this did not interest me, and I told him so. He
then had the impertinence to suggest that the next time we
saw anything he would have a shot. I quietly told him he
would do nothing of the kind, and also said that it was no
business of his whether I hit anything or not; that his part
of the work was simply to show me the game. Whether I
slew or spared it was my affair and not his; this view of the
case did not seem to have occurred to him before. The sun
was now high in the heavens, the heat was intense, I was
very thirsty, and ravenously hungry, sol repaired to a neigh-
bouring tope, sat down and prepared to enjoy myself . When
I came to unpack the various items of my tiffin, I found that
the shikari, in the ardor of the chase, had sent all my eatables
with my friend, while I had nothing but a little, a very little
soda water! I sat down under a tree and proceeded to curse
that shikari and all his family, even unto the third and fourth
generation. Then when the heat had in some measure
abated, I set out on my weary way home, relieving the tedium
of my sultry journey by invective and abuse. My friend, I
found, had had no luck, and was also tired and disgusted, but
on learning my tale he gladly and with a light heart assisted
in abusing that shikari afresh. We then climbed into our
gharry and returned to cantonments. I am not going out
shooting any more, until, like Mr. Winkle, I have had some
practice at a stuffed bird placed on the top of a pole. But I
fear that, unlike the gentleman Sam Weller "kuowed on," I
am not the least likely to blow the bird to pieces at the first
discharge. — Calcutta Asian.

THE EIFLE.

Shell Mound.

The only official shoot was that of B Company, First Infan-
try, the cortest being for montbly medals. The trophy win-
ners were as follows: First-class medal, A. F. Bamm, 44;
second-class, J. M. Cook, 39; third-class, Lieutenaut-General
Lew. B. Townsend, 37.

The German Fusileers, Captain H. Stettin, in large num-
bers, held their monthly snooting festival, with excellent
results.

General Willey, the recently appointed Inspector of Kifle
Practice of the Second Brigade, wns on the range for the first
time. The General watched the shooting with interest, and
expressed himself highly gratified with the range.

The Independent Rifles will hereafter shoot at Shell
Mound, and will take the same day as the San Francisco
Schuetzen Vereiu — the first Sunday in the month.

Captain Siebe will begin work to-day to alter the range to
comply with the requirements of the Schuetzen ^lubs.

Mr. Poulter, F Company, Fifth Infantry, made eighty-six at
the double distance, out of a possible 100 points.

A match between teams of ten men each, at the 200-yard
target, ten shots each, has been made between F Company,
Fifth Infautry, and a Boston, Mass., Company, which will
come off on Monday next — the California team shooting at
Shell Mound.

A. Johnson, with a 40-ealibre magazine Winchester, yester-
day, fired four ten-shot strings at the 200-yard target to fix
the sights on his gun. He shot two strings at the twenty-
five' ring target and two strings at the Creedmore target. In
the first two strings he made 203 aud 177 rings respectively,
and on the other two 43 and 42 points, out of a possible 50.

Mr. Elliott, of Battery A, Second Artillery, fired twenty-
five shots with the regulation army revolver at 100 feet, mak-
ing the following excellent record:

Elliott 554555S5545555545455&455 i— 119

The Police team has been obliged to discontinue practice
for a couple of weeks on account of extra battalion drills, but
will get down to work again after Decoration Day.

Otto Lempke and Gen. Lew. Townsend shot two five-shot
matches at tne 200-yard range at Shell Mound last Sunday. In
the first matcb, Lempke scored 21 and Townsend 17. In the
second match Lempke made 21 and Townsend 19.

A New Bullet.

A Deformed Nimrod.

"Rapier," in The London Illustrated Sporting and Dram-
atic News, relates the following:

"Is it possible for a man without arms to earn his liveli-
hood by shooting ?" I should have said "No, " but I lately came
across an anecdote of a young man so afflicted who overcame
his loss, and the anecdote is given on the authority of a man
who says he saw the performance, and knows others who
have seen it. Questions as to the possibility had been raised,
when a young man of apparently 18 years of age was intro-
duced, long and slim, balancing a double-barreled breech-
loading shotgun on his shoulder, and carrying a game bag to
a web strap, buckled quite high up, so b.6 could have access
to it with his mouth. His coat sleeves were perfectly empty,
not a vestige of an arm, both being lost from the socket or
shoulder joint. He was quite bashful, and seemed to be
annoyed by the crowd which gathered around him, but upon
being urged to go through his actions when using the gun,
and shooting also, he finally consented. The gun was car-
ried on his shoulders balancing; when he saw something he
wished to shoot he selected some convenient place to rest his
gun best suited for the game— either fence, log or tree — take
aim and tire. To break gun he used his chin, also to cock
hammers, put in shells with his mouth and extracted the
same way- To the triggers a cord was attached, the end of
which he would take in his mouth, and gradually tighten on
it until he had his aim, when he would pull off. It seems
almost incredible to believe that any one so deformed could
handle a gun at all, much less successfully; but I saw the
whole performance as described, and stand conviuced. I in-
quired into the young man's history and learned that he lost
his arms at the age of ten years while feeding a cotton gin.
He supports himself and widowed mother with the game he
kills, and never waste a load of powder. This is explained
by the fact that time is no object to him, and always makes
perfectly sure before chewing his triggers. His ability to kill
game was verified by several of the lookers-on, who *■■■•■
accompanied this unfortunate hunter on his trips.

had

His First Visit to a Circus.

The Washington Capital tells this story of an old tar heel
down in North Carolina who went to a circus for the first
time in his life. After that memorable event he was sitting
around the tavern tire one evening relating his experience to
a group of cronies, and regarding them with an air of superi-
ority, under which they were meekly inquistive. One of them
timidly asked:

"Did you see the bar at the circus, Uncle Zeke? Did you
see the bar?"

"Yaas," responded the old man solemnly; "I done Been
the bar."

"What soTt of a bar was it, Uncle Zeke?"

"Waal, I never done seen a bar afore, but I 'low that it
mought be a right smart of a bar."

"Did you see the lion, Uncle Zeke?"

"Yaas, I done seen the lion."

"What sort of a lion was it, Uncle Zeke?"

"Waal, I never done seen a lion afore, but I Mow thnt it
mought be a right smart of a lion."

"Did you see the camel, Uncle Zeke?"

"Yaas, I done seen the camel."

"What sort of a camel was it, Uncle Zeke?"

"Waal, I never done seen a camel afore, but I 'low that it
mought be a right smart of a camel."

"Did yon see the elephant, Uncle Zeke?"

"Yaas, I done seen the elephant."

"What sort of an elephant was it?"

"Waal, I never done seen an elephant afore, an I 'low that
it mought be a right smart of an elephant; but it 'peared to
me like as if he had aheapo'slack leather about his pants."
— Ex.

Mr. F. Manning, of the Marysville Kifle Club, has patented
a cannelured bullet, so constructed that with each succeeding
shot it frees the gun of the debris left by the preceding one.

The head is slightly smaller in diameter than the bore of
the gun, so that it will pass through the bore without enter-
ing the rifling, and retain its form intact when leaving the gun.
This construction of the head is designed to prevent, as far as
possible, the bullet from being impeded in its flight, or de-
flected from its course by adverse air currents. The rings
form a cylindrical guide or bearing that holds the head of
the bullet in a central position, with its longitudinal axis in
line with the bore of the gun. TheiT exterior diameter is
equal and of a size sufficient to till the rifling, so that when
entering the gun the first resistance will be encountered by
the forward ring, where the upset will begin, and cause it to
tit the walls of the gun so tightly that it becomes an additional
gas check, and its front edge scrapes off the debris left in the
gun by the previous shot and packs it into the forward grove,
where it takes the place of the expelled lubricant, and is car-
ried out of the gun ahead of the bearing of the bullet, which
moves on a clean and lubricated space behind the refuse of
the previous shot, and ahead of that of the following one.
As the forward ring, in scraping off the debris, meets with a
continuous resistance directly end-on throughout the length
of the gun, a perfect upset is always attained thereby that
swages the body of the bullet true to the inner form of the
rifle, and brings the shoulders of the rings so closely to-
gether that the cannelures are nearly obliterated, and all of
the grease contained in them is thereby forced out and util-
ized. Hence, no crossing nor detrimental leading of the
rifling can occur when these bullets, if properly made, are
used.

The cannelures, beginning with the deepest one in front,
gradually decrease in depth toward the rear, until the last
one is but a Stifle deeper tlian the grooves of the rifle. Hence,
the body of the bullet is of unequal strength, and as the front
grooves are at the weakest part, their lubricant will be ejected
first, while that in the rear grooves, or strongest part, will
be retained for later use. Thus, by prolonging the lime of
total upset, a more even distribution of grease will be
effected" throughout the gun, than when total upset is instan-
taneous. The superior merits claimed for bullets made as
described, over those now iu use, are:

First No dry lead from the front portion of the bullet

comes in contact with the interior of the rifle.
Second — They present less surface for atmospheric friction.
Third — They'give a higher velocity and flatter trajectory.
Fourth— They do their best work iu dry, hot weather.
Fifth — In firing an extended number of shots without
cleaning the gun, the mean of their accuracy is far greater, as
no "unaccountables" ever occur with them.

Shooting Spectacles.

Messrs. Slotterbek & McCraney, makers of the newly in-
vented shooting spectacles described a few weeks since, writes
as follows:

Editor Breeder ax d Sportsman:— We have had inquiry
from the captain of a military rifle team, whether we had ex-
amined authorities as to the shooting specs, whether they
would be allowed in military rifle shooting or not. Could
yon enlighten us on that question regarding the rules and
regulations of rifle matches? Please favor us with your opin-
ion ol the matter.. Slotterbek & McCraney.

We have examined the rules governingrifle competitions in
the California Kifle Association and the National Kifle Asso-
ciation, and Gnd nothing in them prohibiting the use of
spectacles of any sort in mulch rifle shooting. In this
opinion we are supported by Colonel Sam Beaver and Major
Sheldon I. Knllogg, two of the most expert and best-posted
riflemen on the Const, and also by others. Colonel Beaver re-
marked that he considered the Slotterbek spectacles very
good things, indeed.

If those who have used the Slotterbek spectacles wil
us their opinions about them, we shall feel obliged. Ti
were invented by a Californian, and if meritorious we shov
Jake pleasure in introducing them.

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STAIXIOXS— TROTTERS.

Abbotsford, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alpkeus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
AnCeeo, I. Be Turk, Santa Rosa.
Anteros. G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.
Anlevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
ClOVis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cook's Hambletoniau, Cook Farm, Danville.
Cresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cuyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Guy Wilkes, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
I* Grand, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
Mambrino Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.
Meulo, Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.
>'ui\vootl. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky,
Fan coast, J. B. McFerran, Lexinglon, Ky.
Stein way, Cook Farm, Danville.
Whtppleton, F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STAIXIOKS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree, I, De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Entries to the California Stakes for trotting stallions
close Tuesday next, June 1st.

Selby Tournament.

The Selby Smelting and Lead Company, owners of the
Chamberlin cartridge machine patents for the Pacific
slope, "has organized a tournament open to all residents of
the North Pacific Coast. Its Portland agent, Mr. Buell
Lamberson, has charge of the details, and all inquiries
should be addressed to him. The Company gives $500 in
prizes, divided as follows:

$200, divided 50, 30 and 20 per cent, to those whose scores
are 90 or better, with $25 added for the highest score in this
class.

§150, divided 50, 30 and 20 per cent, to those whose scores
are 80 or better, with $ 15 added for the highest score in thiB
class.

$100, divided 40, 30, 20 and 10 per cent, to those whose
scoreB are 70 or better, and less than SO, with §10 added
for the highest score in this class,

$100, Parker Brothers will add $100 cash to the first prize
in the 90 class if it is won with a Parker gun.

Certain proper and necessary cendtiions are made
in order that the prime object of the tournament
may be attained, but the limitations are not such
as prevent the entrance of any one who really cares
to shoot. The idea is a good one, and is adapted
from the brilliant scheme conjugated last year by
J. Palmer O'Neil, President of the Chamberlin Car-
tridge Company. It is a legitimate business stroke, and
most commendable for several reasons, the chief of
which is, that it promises to introduce to the notice and
trial of sportsmen fixed ammunition for shotguns of
quality so superior and at prices so reasonable that those
not now acquainted with the Selby loaded cartridges
really rest under a disadvantage, as compared with those
shooting friends to whom the ammunition is known.
Another excellent result of the tournament will be the
gathering of leading sportsmen, which always results in
good to the fraternity, now grown into a great and pow-
erful body more numerous than any other well-defined
fraternal body. Even if no other good resulted than the
improvement in shooting, which is sure to follow careful
practice, the Selby Company would deserve grateful
acknowledgement from sportsmen. It will be noted that
a gun is added to the first money in the first class, under
a condition. "When it is said that Mr. S. A. Tucker hap-
pened to be in Portland when the tournament scheme
was under discussion, the addition of the gun will be
explained. The Selby Company will meet some small
opposition in their effort, but if the sportsmen of the
north-west will but generalize a little, they must Bee

that the scheme is worthy of hearty support, and we
hope they will co-operate with Mr. Lamberson without
jealousy and without reserve.

Just why such a scheme is not projected for California,
we cannot say, but it can be said that it would prove
successful if well planned and vigorously carried out.
Shooting at artificial targets is very popular is this State,
and is becoming more so every day. Comparing scores
with scores we conclude that our clubs average as well
as those of any state, and that they would be pleased
with such a tournament as that mentioned, we do not
doubt. In fact, several leading members of the Lincoln,
Golden Gate, Pacific, and other clubs have expressed
their hope that the Selby Company would broach such
a proposition, and we suggest the advisability of taking
action in the matter.

Hidalgo on the Stallion Trot.

"Whatever "Hidalgo" writes, when horses are the topic,
is always well worthy of consideration, and though we
may differ with him in some of his premises and conclu-
sion, there is a substratum of good sense to base his
opinions upon . The handicap he proposes has much to
recommend it, and were it for all kinds of trotters it
would be perfectly in accordance with usual practices.
"Time" is the basis by which trotters are gauged. That
and age are the qualifications governing eligibility in
such a large proportion of cases that at the present day
there is scarcely an exception. In olden times amount
of money won was the test, and that was such an uncer-
tain standard that it could only be applied in the infancy
of trotting. Time is now nearly as bad a guide to fur-
nishing correct data to bring horses together, and those
who can afford to keep horses for years without taking
the finances of a record, have a great advantage over
others which are compelled to make them pay "training
expenses.

But in the case of a race restricted to stallions, there are
other considerations beside the winning of purse and stakes.
They should all be placed on the same starting ground,
and we are not sure but Hidalgo's scheme has merit in
that respect. It surely would if the race were measured
by performances of the same class. But here is a diver-
gence. Four minutes and forty-six seconds is the fast-
est record for a stallion at two miles. It has only been
beaten once, and therefore it is fair to infer that entire
horses have capacity to cover a distance, and, in fact, a
better show at two miles than one, when all are admitted.
Still, taking the limit of 4:46 as the measure of capacity,
there has to be a reserve of speed inside of one mile in
2:23. Of the stallions in this State likely to enter iu such
a race, only one, Albert "W\, has contested at two-mile
heats, and that when a four-year-old. So the per-
formance is but presumptive evidence of his ability now,
and in the absence of definite data upon which to base
any experimental handicap the orthodox plan of starting
all the horses even and letting the best one win, is the
only feasible one in this case at least.

The California Stakes.

The sweepstakes for trotting stallions, two-mile heats,
under the auspices of tbe State Agricultural Society,
closes with the Secretary on Tuesday next, June 1st.
The conditions fire:

30. The California Stakes, a sweepstake for all trotting
stallions, of $250 each, $100 to accompany the nomination,
$100 to be paid July 31st, and S50 the day previous to the
day fixed for the race; $1,000 added; the winner to receive
all of the stakes and forfeits, and 25 per cent, of the added
money; the second, 50 per ceut., and the third 25 per cent,
of the added money. Three or more starters are required
for the added money to be given. Iu case there are oDly two
starters, stakes and forfeits only to be divided, 75 per cent,
to the winner, and 25 per oent. to the second. Two miles
and repeat, in harness. Entries to close June 1, 1886.

The race will be trotted on the last day of the fair, Sat.
urday Sept. 18th. There are stallions enough within
reach of the track bred to go the distance, and with a
known capacity for speed, to make a great field and a
sterling contest in this stake. No owner of a trotting
stallion who claims for his horse any standing approach-
ing first-class, can afford to be unrepresented iu the race.
It will be trotte 1 in the presence of more breeders, farm-
ers, and other interested persons than will be assembled
at any other time of the season and at any other place on
the whole Coast. The contest will attract the attention
of the whole country, and the quality displayed by the
horses engaged will be carefully noted for future use.
There is no stallion in the list of profitable starters that
has any sure thing on the purse. It is a very open affair,
in our opinion, and will bo so until the last heat has
been decided. "We hope no owner will bo deterred from
entering because he does not feel absolutely certain of
winning the race. He may show a grand horse without
getting first money, and whatever the result finally,
each and every member of the field will be carefully
watched, and the ability displayed will bo placed to bis
credit whether he wins or not. If the owners of stallions

study their own interests, they will not fail to name their
horses to Secretary Smith on Tuesday next. If they do,
the California Stake will be a representative race, and a
great one.

Entries to the California Stakes for trotting
elose Tuesday next, June 1st.

The Eclipse Stakes.

The Corbitt Sale.

The Eclipse Stakes, at St. Louis, will be the sensational
event of the year in the west, if present indications are a
true guide. The association has positive assurance that
Miss "Woodford and Pontiac will both start. Freeland
is likely to be at the post also, and thus the original
requirements of the stake will be complied with and the
¥10,000 added money given. The California contingent
in the race is a very strong one, and from the betting
it seems that the speculators regard the race as very far
from a match between Corrigan and the Dwyers. "When
the books were opened in St. Louis, John A. was an
unknown quantity, and the pencillers declined to lay
against him. Later he was quoted, and the odds gradually
lengthened until the latest report gives 20 to 1 against the
black hor3e. The next turn was "full on Binette." Then
came in rapid succession "full on Lucky B., Philip S. and
Silver Cloud." The St. Louis papers of the 19th report
that the book was closed on Alta on the 18th, by California
money, and the next day Yolante was put in the list, also
backed down with California commissions. No doubt there
will be changes as the race draws near, but at the last mail
dates John A. was the only Californian that the book-mak-
ers had not barred from the betting. For some days before
the book was closed on Alta tbe odds offered were 20 to 1,
and at that figure, no doubt, Mr. Ashe has placed him-
self to lose a little or win a round sum over the race.
The St. Louis people are industriously working up their
meeting, and nothing that energy and business tact can
accomplish is left undone to enhance its success.

Although a number of people went down to San Mateo last
Saturday to attend Mr. Corbitt's sale, very few horses were
sold, the prices offered not being satisfactory. The sales
were as follows:
Old Lady, b m by David Hill, Jr., dam by Belmont; Morgan

Hill, $90.
Flora, ch m by Gen. McClellan, dam by Langford; O. H,

Spring, $150.
Lady Signal, br m by Signal; A. T. Hatch, $300.
Napa Queen, g m by Eugene Casserly; A. C. Dietz, $235.
Eva, b m bv Arthurtou, dam Old Lady by David Hill, Jr.;

A. C. Dietz, $160.
Sallie Durhon, b m by Arthurton, dam Nellie by Smuggle, son

of Gen. McClellan; L. J. Rose, $200.
Young Fanny Wiekham, b m by Arthurton, dam Fanny

Malone by Niagara; Moulton, $300.
Agnes Clark, b m by Aluiout, dam by Clark Chief; L, J.

Rose; $675.
Lucy, gm (pacing record 2:14), breeding unknown; Frank

Burke, $460.
Black Maria, blk m by Flyiug Morrill, dam by Black Prince;

C. F. Saunders, $200.
Ida, ch m by Irvingtou, dam Peanuts by Geo. M. Patchen,

Jr.; A. T. Hatch, $160.
Silver, g m by Silverthreads, dam Gertrude by The Moor; B.

Fish, $160
Henrietta, ch in by Belle Alta, dam by Peacock; L. H.

Mclntosb., $175.
Norma, b m by Arthurton, dam Nourmahal by Simpson's

Blackbird; E. P. Heald, $315.
Gracie, b m by Arthurton, dam Old Lady by David Hill, Jr.;

L. J. Rose, $350.
Jim Irvington, ch g by Irvington, dam Old Huntress by Ken-
tucky Hunter; C. S. Crittenden, $300.
Harry, b g, 4, by Norwood, dam Carrie T. by Signal; Throck-
morton, $445.
Bar" gelding, 4, by Arthurton, dam Suuny Slope Belle by

The Moor; L. J, Rose, $200.
Ba} geldiog, 4, by Arthurtou, dam Flora Langford by Lang.

ford; J. Taylor, £105.
Clair, ch f, 4, by Arthurton, dam Lady St. Clair by St. Clair;

Ariel Lathrop, $500.
Brown filly, 4, bv Arthurton, dam Old Lady by David Hill,

Jr.; Capt. Hacket, $250.
Bay filly, 4, by Arthurtou, dam Minnie Belmont by Bell Alta;

L. J. Rose, $390.
Herrick, br g, 3, by Arthurton, dam Black Maria bv Flying

Morrill; E. A. Shepherd, $275.
Grey gelding, 3, by Arthurtou, dam Camille by Wetherel*s

Messeuger; J. H. Peterson, $190.
Brown gelding, 3, by Del Sur, dam Huntress by Irvington;

Capt. Harris, $205.
Bay gelding, 2, by Arthurton, dam MaySprouleby The Moor;

Mr. Sessious, $150.
Bay colt, 2, by Guy Wilkes, dam Gracie by Arthurtou; L, H.

Mcintosh, $600.
Chestnut filly, 2, by Arthurton, dam Old Lady by David Hill,

Jr.; J. D. Smith, $125.

Wm. Harkey, Jr., of Marysville, and Marion Biggs, Jr., of
Biggs, have made a match for S300 a side, to settle the ques-
tion of superiority between Mr. Harkey *b roadster Senator
Bones, and Mr. Bigg's mare Clara B. The race will go over
either the Marysville or Chico track.

Mr. Nathau Straus has given the bay colt St. Just, by
Electioneer, dam Fidelia by Volunteer, which he purchased
at the recent Palo Alto sale, iu charge of the Preston Bros.,
at Goshen, N. Y., to be trained. He will probably trot this

season.

„.

The bay gelding Tehama, 3. by Electioneer, Ham Lizzie
Miller by Fred Low, sold at the Palo Alto sale in New Sort
to a Mr. Barriok of that city, has been placed in the hands of
3, P. Gilbert, at Fleetwood Park, to be trained.

Entries to the California Makes tor trotting stallions
close Tuesday next, June 1st.

1886

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345

Mr. Gamble Talks Business.

Editor Breeder asd Sportsman: — As I was on the train
last Saturday, going to the San Mateo stock farm to attend
Mr. Corbitt's firefc annual sale of trotting stock, I met a gen-
tlemau friend of mine, and in conversation about honest and
dishonest men, and the high and low-bred trotters, the sub-
ject was chauged by my friend telling me, in the presence of
several gentlemen listening and laughing at our conversation,
as he was on tne traiu the day before, cuoiing from his home
to San Francisco, he heard a man say that I was very slippery
in regard to manufacturing a pedigree. This would-be-posted
man said that I had said and advertised Cresco and Cook's
Hambletonian were standard bred, and that he, the would-be-
posted in detecting pedigree frauds, knew that they were not
standard bred. Now, 1 would like to preach my little ser-
mon from the two-eyed chapter of the one-eyed John, to this
bright detective of pedigree frauds. I have many times been
asked to join and become a member of the pedigree frauds
order, but looking over the by-laws of that order, I find out
thac no high-priced gentleman will be permitted to join the
order. Now, if this bright fellow will back his knowledge,
and will name the day and time that he will meet me at your
office, I will bet him $100 to §10 that every word that is
advertised in yonr paper in regard to the pedigree of Cresco
and Cook's Hambletonian to be true, and that they are stand-
ard bred, which can be found in the American Trotting Reg-
ister, Vol. VI. Steinway is registered in Vol. IV., Standard,
No. 1S0S; Cresco, No. 4903; Ciiloris, No. 4909; Cook's Ham-
bletonian— Mr. Wallace would not allow that name, so he
changed his name to Yosemite — Standard, No. 4906; so the
public cau plainly see that this would-be-pedigvee detective
is yet in the low eighth grade in regard to the breeding of
Cresco and Yosemite, formerly Cook's Hambletonian, am) as
to me being slippery in regard to manufacturing a pedigree,
now I wish to be plainly understood that I deny all such
charges, and in all cases I stand ready to show up a man
that will be found guilty of misrepresenting a pedigree, and
when any man tells another that he knows that a man has mis-
represented the breediug of an animal, let him come out and
let the public know that he is dishonest, and not be a snake In
the grass, and sneak around and tell some one that he knows
don't understand a pedigree of an animal. I don't kuow as
I am strictly honest, but I am high-priced when I do anything
dishonest, and I don't think any man will give me my price.
Try me. Yours, Samuel Gamble.

Danville, May 24th.

California Cases.

Settled at Last.

At a meeting of the Board of Review of the National Trot,
ting Association, held in Chicago on the 11th, the following
orders were made in California cases:

1,379. — E. Giddings, Lemoore, Cal., ex-parte. Application
for relief of the b c Bay Rose from the effect of an alleged
"no time" race at Visalia, Cal., June 1, 1883. At the Decem-
ber meeting, 1885, in this case the circumstances were set
forth aud reported with the official report of the meeting,
iucluding an order of the Board that the case be continued
to the present meeting to afford opportunity for a further
hearing, and that the b c Bay Rose be temporarily relieved
from the alleged disqualification arising under Rule 41.
After which, applicant erroneously applied to the Pacific
District Board to obtain a ruling for the relief of his horse,
and submitted to said District Board evidence which he
should have sent to the Board of Review where the case had
already been acted on. From the imperfect and mistaken
statements submitted to said District Board, that Board was
misled into a rinding which was erroneous and inconsistent
with the facts, but which was very properly forwarded for
the consideration of the Board of Review. The evidence thus
furnished with the tile from said District Board, and informa-
tion afforded through that channel, satisfied the Board of
Review that there was in fact no suppression of time in the
race in question such as had been made to erroneously appear,
and now it is Ordered, That the alleged disqualification aris-
ing under Rule 41, as set forth in this case, he aud the same
is overruled, and said b c Bay Rose is relieved from the
application, technical or otherwise, or under any disqualifica-
tion under Rule 41 arising from the alleged suppression of
time in said race.

1,429. — Joseph Dyson, Sierra Valley, Cal., vs. Agricultural
Association, District No. 17, Nevada City, Cal. Application
for removal of suspension of him and b g Lige Clark (runner).
Continued for further information.

The Death, of Katy Tricks.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I noticed in your last
issue, May 22d, an account of the death of the noted brood,
mare Kitty Tricks; and the cause of her death was not known
to you, which I will now inform your readers. After her
death I made a post-mortem examination, aud found a quan-
tity of sand and grass clogged in the pylorus, so that nothing
could ■ pass out of the stomach. She had a great heart and
pair of lungs. I never saw such a set of feet and legs; her bone
was like flint; her cords and sinews were of the very best.
She was due to foal the nest doy after her death, May 14th,
and she would have had a Dexter in looks — a blown horse
colt by Yosemite, 4906, with four white legs, strip in face.
We regret her death very much, and also the loss of her colt.

Cook Farm, May 24th. Sam'l Gamble.

The newspaper report that Mr. Haggin avoided a second
meeting between Ben Ali aud Blue Wing had no foundation
in fact, the truth being just the reverse. After the Derby
the Blue Wing party were deeply disappointed, and Mr.
Barnes expressed to Mr. Haggin the opinion that had Duffy
been on Blue Wing instead of Garrison, the result would
have been different. Mr. Haggin met this with a proposi-
tion to run the colt a match over the same course for a stake
of from $10,000 to §25,000 aside, which Mr. Barnes declined,
and there the matter ended.

Many thoughtful breeders are of the opinion that the future
phenomenal trotter will have a strong dash of thoroughbred
blood close up. During a recent pleasant call from Mr. J.
S. Clark, owner of Wedgewood, 2:19, that gentleman ex-
pressed the opinion that the trotter which beats 2:08 will not
only have a strong thoroughbred cross, but will be gailed
something like Goldsmith Maid, 2:14, who could rest her-
self by a skip and get down to trotting again in an instant,
without losing by the indulgence.

Imported Bellfounder.

Although the docket to be be considered by the Board of
Appeals of the National Trotting Association at its meeting in
this city last week was not an extensive one, there were two
cases to be decided in which there was felt a general interest
by all conuected with the trotting turf. These cases were
that of the Cleveland Driviug Park against Thomas J. Dun-
bar, aud that of Hamilton Busbey, of New York city, against
Mr. H. V. Bemis, of Chicago.

In the Dunbar case the facts are wall known. Last sum-
mer Mr. Dunbar, who ranks high as a driver of trotters, had
a dispute with Mr. William Edwards, President of the Cleve-
land Driving Park, in regard to a race trotted two months
previously, in which Dunbar was, in the last hear, put up by
the judges behind the gelding William R. T., and won with
him. In the course of his controversy with President
Edwards some very strong and altogether improper language
was made use of by Dunbar, and for this he was expelled by
the Cleveland Driving Park from all National Association
tracks. It was on tne motion of the Cleveland Association
that the case was brought before the Board of Review, the
avowed object being to have the expulsion ratified. It had
been claimed all along by Dunbar and his friends that inas-
much as the conversation between Edwards and Dunbar took
place outside thegrounds of the Cleveland track, and not
during the meeting concerning which the dispute arose, there
was no rule of the National Association under which he
could rightfully be expelled, the argument being that the
jurisdiction of the Cleveland track or its officers did not
extend beyond the limits of its own premises. It was further
argued that to invest a judge with the arbitrary power to expel
a man at any time or place, merely because he used insulting
language to such judge, would establish a dangerous prece-
dent, as a privilege of that character, would, in the case of a
man of hasty temper, unquestionably be used in a despotic
and unjust manner, as was, they claimed, shown in the Ed-
wards-Dunbar affair.

It was on this question of jurisdiction that the Dunbar
side of the case was defended before the Board of Review,
there being no effort to present the defendant's side of the
case iu justification of what he had done. The arguments on
this poiut of jurisdiction were voluminous and so well pre-
sented by the attorneys on each side, that the Board could not
plead want of enlightenment on the subject. After hearing
these arguments the Board went into executive session, aud
later in the evening announced its decision. This was tbat
the expulsion of Dunbar by the Cleveland Association was
confirmed, both as to its own track and all others belonging
to the National Association, but that he might be reinstated
upon making a suitable apology to the Cleveland Club, which
apology must be approved by the Board of Review in case
Dunbar applied for re instatement. Such application was
made the following day, Dunbar at the same time forwarding
to Cleveland an apology to the Association there, and when
the receipt of this shall have been certified to Secretary Vail
it is probable that an order of temporary re-instatemeDt wi 1
be made by President Grant, of the National Association, to
be confirmed at the next meeting of the Board of Review.

The decision is a curious one from whatever poiut it is
viewed. It should be remembered that Dunbar was not
before the Board as an applicant or defendant in any sense
of the word. The action sought was a confirmation of the
Cieveland Club's expulsion of last fall, although why such con-
firmation should be desired, unless indeed the Cleveland
track was not certain but that it had exceeded its power in
the premises, is not clear. So far as it was individually con-
cerned there was positively no occasion for coming before the
Board. Its decree of expulsion had been in effect for six
months, and Dunbar had suffered great pecuniary loss from
it. Its edict was certainly in full force aud working well,
aud had Cleveland been perfectly satisfied with the justice of
its action, there was not the slightest occasion for asking that
it be reviewed and confirmed by a higher court. The entire
question, as above stated, was one of jurisdiction, and why,
after deciding this point in favor of Cleveland, the Board
should have suggested a very easy method for Dunbar's
re-instatement, is not to be explained save on the ground that
it believed the Cleveland Club, while technically justified m
the interpretation of the rules, had stretchea them in an
inequitable manner for the purpose of wreaking vengeance
on a man against whom it had a grudge. At all events the
case, which had become a celebrated one, is finally disposed
of, and as an amendment to the rules passed by the Congress
last February covers exactly such cases as that of Dunbar,
there is not likely to be a repetition of this particular excite-
ment.

The case of Busbey against Bemis was a peculiar one, and
unquestionably grew out of personal misunderstandings
between the two well-known gentlemen interested. It was
charged by Mr. Busbey that in a certain race, trotted in the
fall of 1884, Mr. Bemis ownedor controlled two of the starters,
Belle F. and Onward, and the Board, after hearing the evi-
dence, decided that there had been a technical violation by
Mr. Bemis of the rule governing such cases, and that until
the moneys won by Belle F. and Onward in the race alluded
to — some $600 in all — has been covered into the treasury of
the National Association for distribution to the proper par-
ties, Mr. Bemis should be suspended. As to the merits of
the case the Gazette has nothing to say. Each of the parties
to the controversy is the editor of a turf journal, and is able to
give his version to the public. It is to be regretted, however,
that they should have dragged their difficulties into court. —
Breeders' Gazette.

Names Claimed.

Ben Ali is the third son of Virgil to win the Kentucky
Derby. The others were Vagrant, in 1876, and Hindoo, in 1881.

In the summer of 1848, Mr. Jonas Seely, of Sugar Loaf,
Orange county, N. Y., bred an animal known as the Charles
Rent Mare to old Abdallah. The result of this service was a
bay colt afterward knowu as Rysdyk's HambletoniaD, which,
when a weanling, in 1849, was sold with its dam to a Dutch
farmer named Wm. Rysdyk, the price of both being §125.

The Charles Kent Mare, was bred by Josiah S. Jackson,
Oxford, N. Y.t and foaied in 1S34, hence, was fifteen years
old when she produced this noted son. This mare was a
daughter of old Bellfounder, a small but powerful norse bred
in the vicinity of Norfolk, England, foaled about 1S16, and
brought to Boston in the ship Rasselas, arriving here July 11,

1822. He was then the property of Mr. James Boott, who
paid £700 sterling, or about $3,500, for him in England.

While investigating the history of this remarkable stallion
a few years since, Mr. L. S. Gould brought to light papers
establishing the fact of his importation, and also a card dated

1823, which described him as follows:

"This celebrated horse is a beautiful bright bay with black
legs, seven years old, standing fifteen hands high; his supe-
rior blood, symmetry and action excel every other trotting
stallion. He is allowed by the best judges in Norfolk to b ■
the fastest and best-bred horse ever sent out of that county.
He has proved himself a sure foal getter, and his stock, for
size and substance, are not to be surpassed; they are selling
at the highest prices of any horses in Norfolk.

"Bellfounder was got by that well-known, fast and high-
formed trotter old Bellfounder, out of Velocity by Haphaz-
ard, by Sir Peter, out of Miss Hervy by Eclipse; grandam was
of good north county blood, but not thoroughbred. Velocity
trotted, on the Norwich road in 1806, sixteen miles in one
hour, and though she broke fifteen times into a gallop and as
often turned round, won her match. In IS0S she trotted
twenty-eight miles in ono hour and forty-seven minutes, and
has also done many other great performances against time.

"Bellfounder, at five years old, trotted two miles in six
minutes, and in the following year was matched to trot nine
miles in thirty minutes, which he won easily by twenty-two
seconds. His owner shortly after challenged to perform with
him 17-| miles in one houi^ but it was not accepted. He has
since never been saddled nor matched. Old Bellfounder
was a true descendant from the original blood of the Fire-
aways, which breed of horses stands unrivalled for the sad-
dle, either in this or any other nation."

The breeding of Velocity, the dam of Bellfounder, has been
questioned. It would seem from the statement, however,
that she possessed remarkable speed and endurance, and in-
herited the trotting instinct from some source in a sufficient
degree to endow her son with that desirable characteristic.
In his work on "American Roadsters and Trotting Horses,"
H.. T. Helm states that the district of Norfolk, where Bell-
founder originated, "has been noted for trotting matches that
rival our own. Iu a veterinary work, published in 1S85 by
George Skeavington, entitled the 'Model Farrier,5 we have an
account of a large number of trotting performances; among
others, of a mare called Nonpariel, trotting in a vehicle called
a match cart 100 miles in nine hours and fifty-seven seconds."
Her sire was Fireaway, owned in the county of Norfolk. In
the old Spirit of Ike Times, Vol. IX., there appeared an arti-
cle copied from the London Sunday 'limes. May, 1839, relat-
ing to Mr. Theobald's stud, being a description of his several
stallions. The following relates to one called the Norfolk
Phenomenon: "This extraordinary animal was bred by Mr.
Wayman, of Lillyput, in the Isle of Ely. He was got by Fire-
away, out of a Shields mare, and is reputed to be the fastest
trotter that ever stepped. He is known to have performed
two miles in five minutes and four seconds, and is also said
to have trotted twenty-four miles in an hour. This surpasses
the celebrated Phenomenon mare or any performances of the
fastest American horses. He lias a crest resembling the God*
olphin Arabian, is short-legged, but standing over a great
length of ground. He is as strong as a buffalo; indeed, his
great muscular delineation and the immensity of his bone
give him the resemblance of ananimal of that class."

From the above it would seem that the Fireaways were
remarkable trotters. Two milas at the rate of 2:32 was a
pretty lively clip at that early day, especially over au English
course. It would seem from this that the trotting instincts
received by Rysdyk's Hambletonian from Abdallah and
Bishop's Hambletonian were strengthened very materially by
the Bellfounder cross in his dam. The following interesting
description of the sire of the Charles Kent Mare, found in Mr.
Helm's work, is from the pen of the well-known horseman
Alden Goldsmith: "Imported Bellfounder was a blood bay
in color, with a bony, strong head, good eyes and well set;
his ears were thick and rather heavy; neck well-formed but
short; shoulders thick and very strong; body round, and back
very strong, with immensely strong quarters well let down
and joined to a crooked hind leg; tail, large and bushy. In
height he stood about 15J hands. When brought out to
exhibit his speed he seemed full of game and mettle, but very
controllable. His knee action was very attractive, and when
Obed (his groom) would get upon his bare back and give him
his head, I remember but one horse that could approximate to
him in speed this way rigged, which was the famous Geo. M.
Patchen."

Bellfounder Btood at Charlestown about six years, and was
then leased to parlies in New York State for $500 per year.
He finally died on Long Island in 1843.

By E.Newland, Oakland, Cal.

Antonio, for bay colt, no marks, foaled April 26, 18S5, by
Antevolo, dam by Whipple's Hambletonian; second dam the
Ralston mare.

Linnet, for bay filly, fooled February 4, 1SS5, by Lynwood,
dam L:uly Budd by Alexander's Belmont.

Oakland, for bay colt, stripe iu face, foaled April 10, 1SS5,
by Monroe Chief, dam Lurline by Bell Alta; second dam by
Lang ford.
By Joseph Caim Simpson, Oakland.

Joviva, for filly foaled April 24th, ISSfi, by Joe Hooker, dam
Lady Viva by Three Cheers.

Foals.

At Rancho del Rio. Property of Theo. Winters.

May 12th, chestnut colt, white face, both hind legs white half
way to hock, by Duke of Norfolls, dam "black mare" by Lung-
ford, Jrom Bay Kate by Norfolk. Mare bred to Joe Hooker.
At Oakland. Property of Jos. Coirn Simpson.

April 24th, bay filly, white in face, near hind foot white,
by Joe Hooker, dam Lady Viva by Three Cheers, from Lady
Amanda by imp. Hurrah.

An eastern exchange says that Sultan will serve seveDty-
five mares this season. Already there are mares booked to
him from the following states: Louisiana, Indiana, Wiscon-
sin, Massachusetts, Vermont, Illinois, Ohio, Missouri, New
York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Kentucky.
Among the numbers are such noted mares as the dams of
Cleora, 2:18|; Bonnie McGregor, 2:20J; Thornberg, 2:21£,
and Alpha, 2:25*.

*

Mr. J. B. Haggin comes originally from Woodford county,
says the Louisville Courier-Journal. While there recently
he did something that was characteristic of the man. To sev-
eral of his relatives he gave $1,000 each as a present, and to
six other kiufolk he gave $100 each with which to pay their
expenses to Louisville to see Ben Ali win the Derby.

Mr. Monroe Johnston's stable, at Sacramento, has been
named the "Blue Wing Stable." It embraces Pallet by Triad
StevenB; Voletta by Bob Wooding; a bay horse by Leinster;
Leda and Jim Long. The idea of choosing euphonious names
for stables is an excellent one, and we shall be glad to record
any others that may be sent.

San Luis Obispo will have a mixed trotting and rnrv'
meeting on June .Id and 4th uext, with purses open
horses owned in Monterey, Santa Barbara and Si
Obispo counties, except Maid of Oaks, specially ban .
basket picnic and barbecue will be one of the featur
beef free to all who attend,

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May 29

Entries at Salt Lake.

The spring meeting of the Utah Driving Park Association
opens Jnne 14th next, and continues to and including the
18th. Entries to the harness races closed on the 15ht instant,
and the list will be found herewith. The California contin-
gent of pacers did not show up, as expected, hut our old
acquaintances Komero and Billy Lyle are down for a part in
the proceedings. Romero is now owned at Salt Lake, and
Billy Lyle at Denver. The entries, representing a wide
scope of territory, are as follows:

KO. 2, TROTTING AND PACING, 2:35 CLASS.— PURSE $400.

W. L. Pickard, Salt Lake, b g Washakie, pacer.

W. B. Bichards, Salt Lake, bl s L. C. Lee, pacer.

M. Cullen, Salt Lake, b g Don Angus, pacer.

Isaac Morehouse, Butte City, Montana, big Badger, pacer.

J. W. Page, Cheyenne, b g Ed. Annan, pacer.

Edwin Gaylord, Denver, s m Cora Mack, pacer.

M. F. Jones, Fort Collins, Colorado, br g Denver, pacer.

Win. Duffee, Denver, bl g The Moor.

John Early, Boise City, Idaho, b s Stonewall.

NO. 4, TROTTING AND PACING, 2:25 CLASS. — PURSE $500.

J. Glendinning, Salt Lake, b g Harry Velox.

W. H. Raymond, Virginia City, Montana, b m Carrie Belle.

Ham. Hitchcock, Denver, bl g Billy Bunker, pacer.

Perrv Johnson, Colorado Springs, Colorado, b g McFadden,

pacer.
^ . M. Taber, Denver, b m Lady Bonner.

No. 6, TROTTING, 2:00 CLASS.— PCESE $200.

A. Thompson, Salt Lake, g g Gray Eagle.

S. F. Walker, Salt Lake, b g Commodore.

M. Cullen, Salt Lake, b g Billy Nolen.

S. C. Ewing, Salt Lake, br s Dennis Ryan.

J. W. Page, Cheyenne, b m Annie Carey.

Ham Hitchcock, Denver, ch g Carl.

Ham Hitchcock, Denver, ch g Charley K.

Jay Pettibone, Cheyenne, b g Grover Cleveland.

C. F. Sampson, Denver, br s Billy Lyle.

Perry Johnson, Colorado Springs, m Rose Berry.

Wm. Duffee. Denver, blue g William M.

NO. 9, TROTTING. 2:30 CLASS.— PCRSE $400.

S. C. Ewing, Salt Lake, br g Jack Gamble.

W. H. Raymond, Virginia City, Mt., b m CarriB eeil

W. F. Swan, Denver, b g ByTon M.

J. W. Page, Cheyenne, bl g Teaser.

Edwin Gaylord, Denver, s m Lady Mack.

Ham Hitchcock, Denver, b m Luella.

W. H. Tully, Denver, b g Lister.

M. F. Jones, Ft. Collins, Col., br g Cow Boy.

Perry Johnson, Colorado Springs, bl g Black Diamond.

NO. 12, TROTTING, 2:40 CLASS. — PCRSE $500.

John Early. Boise City, b s Stonewall.

M. Cullen, Salt Lake, b g Billy Nolen.

Geo. Hall, Salt Lake, b g Al.

Bradshaw <fe Gwin, Butte City, Montana, b m Lulu B.

W. F. Swan, Denver, b g Byron M.

W. F. Swan, Denver, br g Col. Leach.

J. W. Page, Cheyenne, b m Annie Carey.

Ham Hitchcock, Denver, ch g Charley K.

Jay Pettibone, Cheyenne, b g Grover Cleveland.

C. F. Samson, Denver, br s Billy Lyle.
Wm. Duffer, Denver, blue g William M.

NO. 14, TROTTING AND PACING, 2:35 CLASS.— PCRSE $500.

W. L. Pickard, Salt Lake, b g Washakie, pacer.

M. Cullen, Salt Lake, b g Don Angus, pacer.

Isaac Morehouse, Butte City, Montana, bl g Badger, pacer.

J. W. Page, Cheyenne, b g Ed. Annan, pacer.

Edwin Gaylord, Denver, s in Cora Mack, pacer.

M. F. Jones, Fort Collins, Colorado, br g Denver, pacer.

John C. C. Glauneld, Salt Lake, yel m Birdseye.

Wm. Duffee, Denver, bl g The Moor.

No. 16, TROTTING AND PACING, FREE TO ALL. — PCRSE $750.

S. S. Walker, Salt Lake, gr g Romero.

W. B. Richards, Salt Lake, bl s L. C. Lee, pacer.

J. Glendinning, Salt Lake, b g Harry Velox.

W. H. Raymond, Virginia City, Montana, b m Carrie Belle.

D. M. Pomeroy, Denver, b g Billy S., pacer.
Ham Hitchcock, Denver, bl g Billy Bunker, pacer.
M. F. Jones, Fort Collins, Colorado, b g Ewing.
Perry Johnson, Colorado Springs b g McFadden, pacer.
N. M. Tabor, Denver, b m Lady Bonner.

No. 7, £-HILE DASH, UTAH STAKE.

Race for all two-y«ar-olds, entrance $50, half forfeit, to
close February 25, 1886, with $200 added.
J. N. Carlisle & Co., Pueblo, br c Corrigan.
H. K. Baker, Helena, b c Green Prewitt.
Chas. Nickerson, Menlo Park, ch f Niena.
Chas. Nickerson, Menlo Park, b c Torpedo.
W. H. Tully, Denver, b c Parnell.
S. S. Walker, Salt Lake, s e Rajah.
S. F. Walker, Salt Lake, b c Marquis de Piro.

Progress in Colusa County.

The Willows Agricultural Association was incorporated this
week with a oapital stock of $10,000. The directors are: W.
W. Warshall, W. R. Merrill, S. C. Longmire, P. R. Garnett
and A. A. Jackson. Over $7,000 have already been sub-
scribed, and the balance of the stock will very probably be
taken before Monday. The object of this association is to
hold an Annual District Fair at Willows, and generally
advance the interests of farmers, mechanics and owners of live
stock. The directors have purchased sufficient ground east
of the railroad for pavilion and stall purposes, and a good race-
track with quarter-stretches. The construction work will be
commenced immediately, and it will be but a short time when
we will have a No. 1 race-course and all its appurtenances.
This enterprise on the part of our citizens is worthy of great
praise. — Journal.

In the spring meeting of the Utah Driving Park Associa-
tion, which will be held at Salt Lake, June 14th to 18th, the
running races are all purses closing at 5 o'clock p. m. of the
day before the race, and entries are made under this double-
edged condition-

"All club purse running races will be run with the follow-
ing penalties and allowances: A horse winning a race will
take up three {3) pounds, and in winning two or more, 6 (6)
pounds penalty. A horse losing a race will be allowed three
(3) pounds, and in losing twoor more six(0) pounds. At the
commencement of each meeting in the circuit, all horses will
start with their proper weights. The penalties and allow-
D.oc3s in any one meeting will not be continued to any other
meeting in the circuit."

Woodburn Tearlinga.

The annual sale of yearlings at Woodburn was briefly
referred to in these columns last week. The following is a
fnll report of the sale:

Bay colt, brother to Foxhall, by King AH0U6O, dam Jamaica;
J.B. Haggin, $6,000.

Bay colt by Falsetto, dam Crucifix; Dwyer Brothers,
$3,0U0.

Bay colt by King Alfonso, dam Glenluine; J. B. Haggin,
$4, 100.

Brown colt by Falsetto, dam Mollie Wood; 0. B. Haggin,
$4,100.

Bay colt by King Alfonso, dam Vendu e ; John Arnett, $2, oOO.

Brown colt by Falsetto, dam Semper Vive; Dwyer Brothers,
$3,400.

Chestnut colt by King Alfonso, dam Fashionette; James
Williams, $325.

Bay colt by Falsetto, dam Hester; Ed. Corrigan, $1,100.

Chestnut colt by King Alfonso, dam Remembra; J. B.
Haggin, $450.

Chestnut colt by Falsetto, dam India; John Arnett, $1,800.

Bay colt by King Alfonso, dam Penelope; James Williams,
$500.

Brown colt by Falsetto, dam Caehuea; S. S. Brown, $1,800.

Bay colt by King Alfonso, dam Flash; S. C. Lyle, $6S0.

Bay colt by Falsetto, dam Patula; John Arnett. $1,800.

Bay colt bv King Alfonso, dam Fairy; James Williams, $650.

Cnestnut "colt by Falsetto, dam Patrimony; John Arnett,
$3,600.

Chestnut colt by Pat Malloy, dam Peaceful; S.S.Brown,
$1,450.

Chestnut colt by Falsetto, dam Helpmate; J. B. Haggin,
$1.0U0.

Bay colt by Pat Malloy, dam Dolly Morgan; James Williams,
$575.

Bay colt by Falsetto, dam Anxiety; J. B. Haggin, $1,000.

Chestnut colt by Pat Malloy, dam imp. Iuvercauld; Joe
Almore, $550.

Bav colt by Falsetto, dam Miranda; Appleby & Johnson,
$1,500.

Chestnut colt by imp. Glen Athol, dam Lotta; John Starks,
S350.

Chestnut coltby Falsetto, damBlandina;W.R. Letcher,$450.

Chestnut colt bv Powhattan, dam Atalanta; J. B. Haggin,
$1,600.

Bay colt by Falsetto, dam Favorite;Preakness Stable, 51,500.

Bay colt by Fidsetto, dam Simplicity; J. B. Haggin, SSOO.

Chestnut colt Powhattan, dam Geneva; P. McNamara, $750.

Brown colt by Falsetto, dam Mattie Lever; J.B Haggin, $550.

Bay colt by King Alfonso, dam Mamie; M. B. McLain, $300.

Brown filly by Falsetto, dam Canary Bird; Appleby & Jonh-
son, $750.

Biy filly by King Alfonso, dam Veritas; J.B. Haggin, $2,400.

Bay tilly by Falsetto, dam Ultima; £. Corrigan, $2,150.

Chestnut tilly by King Alfonso, dam Mintdrop; John Hen-
drie, $500.

Bay tilly by Falsetto, dam Bonita; W. R. Letcher, $800.

Chestnut tilly by Falsetto, dam Emeti; J. B. Haggin, $650.

Chsstuut fillv by King Alfonso, dam Idler; J. B. Corrigan,
Louisville, $850."

Chestnut filly by Mortimer, dam Estella; J. B. Haggin,

$1,000. m „ r.

Chestnut filly by KiDg Alfonso, dam Lerna; T. H. Swope,
$530.

Chestnut tilly by Falsetto, dam IdaDickey; J. Hendrie, $400.

Bay filly by King Alfonso, dam Miss Carter; Appleby &
Johnson, $750.

Chestnut filly by Glen Athol, dam Orelia; T. H. Swope,
$380.

Bay filly by King Alfonso, dam Vulpine; E. Corrigan, Si2o.

Bay filiy by King Alfonso, dam Vis-a-Vis; E. Corrigan,
>'>76.

Bay filly by Pat Malloy, dam Asteria; T. H. Swope, $490.

Bay filly by King Alfonso, dam Rebecca (property of Dr. D.
D. Carter); A. J. Alexander, $425.

Bay filly by Pat Malloy, dam Virga; J. Hendrie, $525.

Bay fillv by Powhattan, dam Queen Victoria; E. Corrigan,
$1,600.

Bay filly by Powhattan, dam Zilpah; Joe Swigert, $350.

Brown "filly by Powhattan, dam Minnie Brown; Hiram
Berry, $460.

Bay filly by Pat Malloy, dam Galanthis; Robert Swigert,
$650.

The Algeria Yearlings.

The following is a list of Mr. W. L. Scott's Algeria Stud
yearlings which will be sold at the Madison Square Garden,
New Tork City, June 11th, by Mr. Wm. Eastom

CheBtnut colt, April 12th, star in forehead, by Rayon d'Or— Lison
bred in France, by Nougat.

Bay colt.April 'ioth, star and white snip on nose, both front pasterns
while, and both hind legs white above the ankles, by Rayon d'Or-
Clemency by Springfield.

Brown colt, May 1st, by Kayon d'Or— Luella by Ringmaster.

Chestnut colt, May 11th, star in forehead, by Rayon d'Or-Ione by
Eclipse.

OhestDUt colt, May 9lh, very faint star, and near hind pastern white,
extending up the outside, by Prince Charley or Rayon d'Or -Liatanah
by John Morgan.

Bay colt, Feb. 19th, star in forehead, by Algerine— Cathedra by Paul
Jones.

Bay colt, Feb. 2Ctb, by Algerine— Vivid by Speculum.

B;iy colt, April 8th, star in forehead, by Algeriue— Lady Scarbrongb
by Le.'.miagton.

Chestnut colt, March Ijtb. white strip in face, near Tore leg white to
knee, and near bind ankle white, by Stititford (Mr. Cassatt's), dam Miss
Neilson by Scottish Chief.

Bay colt, March 2Cth, black points, by Stratford (Mr. Cassatt's), dam
Sweet Songstress by Doncaster.

Chestnut colt, April lltb, white strip in face, and both hind legs
white, by Storey tsou of Monarchist), dam Brenla by Bonnie Scotland.

Chestnut colt, April 22d, off hind ankle white, by Versailles (son of
Vaudall. dam Claudia by War Dance.

Bay filly, April loth, black points, by Rayon d'Or— Twilight by Al-
gerine.

Chestnut filly, April 21st, small faint star and oil hind coronet white,
bv Rayon d'Or -Reel Dance by War Dance.
'Chestnut filly. May 0th. white strip in face, extending over the nose,
oy Rayon d'Or— Spark by Leamington.

Roan filly, May "to, star in forehead, by Rayon d'Or— Fanny Moore
by Lightning.

Chestnut filly, May 10th, faint strip down face, and off hind pastern
white, by Rayon d'Or— Quarantine by Victorious.

chestnut filly, May 12th. small star, by Algerine or Rayon d'Or-Ara-
bella bv Dutch Skater.

thestnut filiy. April 21st, blaze and four white legs, by Kaulaka— Mary
Constant by War Dance.

Chestnut filly, Feb. 22d, while strip in face, by Storey (sou of Mon-
archist), dam Nellie D. by Revolver.

Bav filly, March 29th, large white star and small one injder it. by
Duke of Montrose— Belle of Maywood, by Hunter's Lexington.

Bay filly. May 2d. black points, by Versailles (son of Vandal), dam
Monopoly by War Dance.

The Bidwell Jockey Club, of Fort Bidwell, Surprise Valley,
will give three days' racing in July, commenciug on the first.
Major Burt is President of the Club.

STABLE AKD PADDOCK-

A Horseshoer's Experience.

"Yes, there is drawbacks to all kinds of business, I sup-
pose," said a korseshoer recentl}' to a representative of the
Denver Tribune- Republican, "and I suppose that my trade
doesn't have any more than any others, but I think that they
are wuss'n any other. You see, "be continued, "I learned
my trade back east, and we only had horses and oxen to shoe,
aud no such a thing as a mule or a burro, or a bronch*o was
never heard of there. Most of the horses which I practiced
on were farm horses or family horses, which used to carry
the wimniin' and children, and when they came to be shod,
he:s just stand still and behave like a gentlemen. Once in a
while a colt would come along or a vicious critter, and then
we'd have a picnic; but that was so uucommon that we
rather liked one, for n change. We'd let them kick and enjoy
themselves, and after we'd shod one in the morning, we'd
just quit work and talk about him for the balance of the day.

"Bui after I came west I wished for a long time that I'd
learned the barkeeper's basiue=s, or else gone to work in a
powder house, sooner than learned the shoers' trade, for about
half the critters I worked on were either mules or jackasses,
and two-thirds of t'other half was bionchos.

"Jacks, as a rnle, are not so bad after you once get them
in position. The great trouble with a jack is getting him into
a shop where you have your tools and iron. I've seen a jack
as has gone miles and miles all day long with live kids settin*
on his back, and each kid with a club pounding his sides,
and he trottiDg along through the dust and payiu' no atten-
tion to nothin, just set his feet and buck when he was driven
to the door of a horseshoer's shop. He'd just stand there
au.l push backwards, and work his ears back and forward,
and take half a day before you could get him in where you
could shoe him.

"If I could have my way I'd never have jacks shod at all,
but if they had to be, and I wanted to save time, I'd take my
tools and have the forge moved to where he slept out of doors,
and then I'd chloroform him and lay him on his back, and
then shoe him.

"Mules don't make so much fuss about going into the shop,
but they are very unreliable about letting you do the work
after you get them there. You see, mules get so to keeping
company with horses that they will go most anywhere that a
horse does. But when you go to pick up a foot to pull the
shoe off, then look out! The first time I tried to do it, I was
in bed fur a week after it. I didn't even touch the animal's
toot, I just stooped for it. The nest thing I knew I was in a
backyard on the other side of the street;, where a woman was
hanging out clothes. I spoiled the looks of that wash, for I
struck in an ash heap and the ashes flew all over the yard.
My boots were over in the nest street, and the doctor said
that almost everything I had was dislocated.

"I did not try to shoe another mule until I had watched
two or three old hands do the job. A man can never get a
mule's hoof in bis hands by standing behind h^rn. A mule
is suspicious of anybody who is behind him, and he is pretty
snre to try and allay the suspicion. I always take a mule's
shoe and hold it before his face before I go anywhere near
his foot. It's a good plan for a man who is religions enough
to make a prayer before he shoes a mule, for the chances are
always against his getting through the job alive.

"But of all the little cusses to shoe the bronchos is the wust.
They is the wust kind of critters anyway for anything. A
man who has never learned to dance don't want to try and
shoe a broncho, for he will hev to be pritty lively on his feet
if he's going to keep up with its movements. A broncho will
quick aud squirm in eight or nine different directions ;»t the
same time, and when a man has the animal's foot between his
knees and the beast going through a St. Vitus dance, he's got
to watch sharp to keep on his feet and keep from hammering
his own knees at the same time. But all kinds of critters can
be shod if a man has experience and time enough."

Handling Colts.

Is it a good thing to handle colts when thev are young?
This depends altogether on how they are handled. They may
be benefitted or they may be spoiled. We do not mean
spoiled by physical injury, although through carelessness or
lack of judgment this may be done. But we mean spoiled in
disDosition. On the other hand, the disposition may be im-
proved, the confidence secured, and the colt rilled with a will-
ingness to do anything it understands you want it to do.

In the first place there should be no fooling with a colt.
Whatever you attempt to do, do it, and leave no impression
in the mind of the colt that it has had its own way. At the
same time, do nothing to hurt or frighten the colt, or to make
it the least bit afraid of you. Do not make it do anything
painful or disagreeable, but always make it do what you
attempt to make it do, and always do yourself what you set
out to do. In case there is unavoidable failure, do not leave
the impression upon the colt that you have failed and it has
had its own way, unless that is your way also.

Strive to gain the confidence of the colt. Make it like yon,
aud look upon you as its friend. This is easy, if it is always
treated with kindness, but firmness, and petted within
bounds of reason, played with as if you were its big brother
always able to have your own way. The colt is naturally
very sociable. It ma'kes company, and when it has always
been familiar with your presence and handling, will seek you
out, whenever it can get to you, as a companion, as a dog
seeks man. It is natnral for it to like its master, if he is a
kind master, and to not only come at call, but come at sight.
It iB wonderful what a degree of friendliness and compauiou-
ship can be inspired in a colt that is properly handled.
It is already broken when it is matured, and neither master
nor colt realizes when the breaking was done.

On the contrary, if yon tease and torment a colt you make
it fear aud hate you; or, if you do hot even treat it unkindly,
but now and theu make a grab at it aud let it escape, or at-
tempt to accomplish something with it aud fail by letting it
have its own way, yon soon inspire it with the idea that it is
master, aud only has to resist you in order to remain free
from your dominion. Yon may, in time, make it "stubborn
as a mule," and perhaps willful aud balky the first time the
harness is put on to it. A colt so handled is practically
spoiled. Its disposition is soured and perverted; it is willful
aud ugly, aud may resort to biting and kicking. You have
made a vicious animal of it by improper handling and treat-
ment* whereas it was naturally, perhaps, one of the kindest
of animals. Do not fool with the colts. — Ex.

In the legion of remedies suggested for lice on stock, a com-
paratively new one is sour buttermilk, three or four days old,
poured ou aud brushed iu. Like all others, this is ^aid to
cure every time.

Bad fences are the cause of jumping horses.

1886

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Over Against the Weights.

HEED AND SWINE.

There is a very interesting writer, under the nom de plume
of Mambrino (Mr. H. D.McKinney, of Janesville, Wis.), who
instructs all sorts of readers of the various tnrf journals, with
and without an impelling motive. He has recently promul-
gated his views as to toe-weights, but like most persons with
something at stake, we discover that he is sometimes moie of
an advocate than a logician . He alleges that there is never any
danger of injury to a tendon or a suspensary ligament when
a horse is trotting squarely, no matter what amount of weight
he may be carryiug. Breakdowns, wrenched and injured
tendons and suspensatory ligaments are produced by breaks,
and the driver is largely responsible if a sprain occurs. This
may be considered sound argument to a toe-weight manufac-
turer, but tell it not to a man versed in veterinary science or
thinking owners and drivers. The logic of facts unmistak-
ably points to the undue and unnatural strain that heavy,
artificial appliances bring to the cords and even their sheaths,
whether the horse is trotting or running. Most of the injury
is sustained while the horse is trotting, as few heavily weighed
trotters are good breakers, per consequence the aim of the
driver and the effect of the toe-weight unite in making the
auimul steady going. Furthermore, experience teaches the
necessity of gradually lightening the weight when fixity of gait
is acquired. "Marnbrino" attempts to prove the position he
takes by citing the cases of Mattie Buuter.Buffalo Girlaud other
notable pacers whose turf career was cut short by breaking
down in front, although they did not wear toe-weights. But
these examples do not fit his contention, as the aim is to shoe
pacers very light, and the effect of toe-weights cannot be
weighed on the pacers' gait. Besides, it is a true sayiug that
"Constant dropping will wear away a stone," and that the
Boftest part will wear away first. It is also true that it is the
pace and its frequent repetition that finds out the weaknesses,
particularly if speed is accelerated and the trying effects
increased by heavy shoes or weights. Turning to the pacers
mentioned, we find that Little Brown Jug's trouble was in his
feet. That Buffalo Girl hit herself. That too many trips of
broken heats, week after week, told their tale on Mattie
Hunter, and that in most cases the subject of shoeing the
pacer "has nothing to do with the case" of his lasting on the
turf. But with the trotter it is entirely different, for loe-
weights and heavy shoes on his fore feet play a most impor-
tant part. Even trotters like Jewett, that cannot carry the
heavy weights necessary to balance their action, find useful
employment as pacers. Fast horses break down or complain
from various causes, and the balancing toe-weights forward
are prolific breeders of soreness, sprains and the like, whether
the horse goes on a trot or a break. To prove our assertion,
it is only necessary to point to the effect of veiy heavy shoes
on Smuggler, and the incapacity caused by the frequent use
of toe-weights on Trinket, Nettie and other steady going
trotters. Oh, no! brother Mambrino, do not throw the blame
on drivers or breaks; but let us caution the trainer to use the
necessary toe-weights judiciously, and reduce it as quickly
as the condition and fixity of the gait of the horse will war-
rant the lightening process. — Veritas.

Improving on Nature.

About Cuds.

The horse is one of the most superbly perfect of Nature's
works, viewed physically; and he occupies besides an exalted
position among animals as to his intelligent and moral quali-
ties. It is therefore most painful to see how, under the hand-
ling of intelligent (?) man, he is maltreated and even abused.
He submits his neck to the yoke uncomplainingly; he accepts
the iron plating of his feet, and he allows the galling check
upon the movements of his head, and gives man his best ser-
' vice even to the death. The ignorant smith has his views as
to what should be the shape of his feet; so he cuts and rasps,
and forms them to suit himself. He has an idea that the hoof
is made on purpose for him to rasp and shoe, and exercise all
the tools of his trade upon. So he makes a shoe and fits the
hoof to it; he removes the natural polished exterior, which by
its tough elasticity defends the tender parts from injury, is
nearly impervious" to water, and permits a little evaporation
of internal moisture, by which it is kept normally pliable and
vitalized to the very surface. He rounds and smooths off the
new surface; leaves it in a condition to allow the moisture of
the hoof to pass off rapidly, and the hoof to dry and crack,
and then he recommends the application of tar and grease
and lampblack, as if he were trying to render an old boot pli-
able and presentable. The greasing may be well enough —
better than nothing — after the mischief is done. But why
do sensible horse-owners allow the evil wnich their peremp-
tory orders, if not their mere remonstrances, would prevent?
— American Agriculturist.

Bedding for Sick Horses.

In all diseases where acute pain is evinced by violence or
rolling, and especially in some intestinal affections where the
intensity of suffering produces almost uncontrollable frenzy,
it is necessary to provide some protection against self-in-
flicted injury by an abundant supply of straw bedding spread
thickly over the floor, and packed along the walls of the box
for several feet above the ground level. lathe majority of
other severe and acute diseases there is generally an obstinate
disinclination to lie down, and the movements of progression
and turning are accomplished with difficulty and pain. In
such caseB sawdust or chaff-litter is better than straw until
convalescence is so far advanced as to warrant a probability
that the animal will take his rest in a recumbent position.
Where sawdust or chaff is unobtainable, the straw should be
sparingly used and cut into short lengths, so that the horse
may move freely through the bed. The bedding, of what-
ever material composed, is to be maintained in a condition of
cleanliness and dryness by the prompt and complete removal
of any portion soiled by dung and urine, or which may have
become damp from any other cause. An important doty of
the hospital nurse is to carry out the orders of the medical
attendant, whose instructions should be implicitly obeyed
with accuracy, regularity and punctuality. The administra-
tion of medicines must be conducted with quiet, patient and
careful resolution, and in strictaceordance with received direc-
tions as to dose, time and form. — Reynolds, on Draft Horses.

A horse called General, of the old-fashioned Morgan stock-
lately died in Sandwich, Mass., at the age of forty years,
Thirty four years ago this horse, then six years old, was pur.
chased in Vermont by the late William E. Boyden, and has
never changed hands since that date.

Don't begrudge a competenl veterinarian a liberal fee when
he saves the life of a valuable horse.

Take the dirt off the legs with a rag or soft brush, never
with the currycomb.
Don't over-heat mares that are suckling colts.

A young student, who is undertaking the study of zoology
without an instructor, asks: "Does a cow ever lose her cud,
and, if so, how does she get another? At wbat age does she
obtain her first one? and can her food ever be digested with"
out undergoing all the processes mentioned in 'Steele's
zoology?' "

As the answer we make to the above may interest others
than the questioner, we print it, though a reply by mail was
probably expected. There are some carious notions in the
air in regard to cuds. Some people talk as if tliey thought
a cow was continually raising and swallowing and re-raising
and chewing the same cud "day in and day out" to the end
of her life, and, if by some mishap she lost it, she must, like a
tobacco-chewer, get a new cud. Very likely it was listening
to something of this sort that led our young friend to send the
above for solution. A brief statement of the structure and
action of tbe stomachs of ruminants will, we trust, make the
seemiug mysteries plain to our student, and perhaps help
some other young lads to understand some of the peculiari-
ties of cud-chewing animals.

All ruminants have what maybe considered four stomachs,
or one compound stomach comprising four compartments or
divisions. The first stomach, or division, is designed as a
store-room for receiving and temporarily storing a qaaotity
of bulky food taken in hastily with only mastication enough
to admit of safely swallowing. The first stomach, which is
also called rumen, or paunch, is connected with the esoph-
agus, or gullet, near oce end, and the end next to that con-
nection is half divided from the rest of the paunch by a
partial diaphragm, which leaves a broad opening between
two divisions of unequal size. The one next to the esoph-
agus is the smaller one, and is called the second stomach, or
division. In this end the cuds are made. By alternate con-
tractions of the different muscles in the coats of the first
stomach, the food in it is kept in motion and portions of it
crowded into the second stomach, and by a similar action in
the muscular coats of this division, its contents are worked
up into mouthfuls or cuds, which, when the cow has leisure
and wishes to do so, she makes this second division pick up
a bunch of the half-chewed food and send it back to the
mouth to be made fine enough to secure proper digestion.
When it is again swallowed it does not go back to where it
started from — the second division. It goes past the opening
through which it came into the gullet, and goes on to another
opening and into another sack, called the omasum or mani-
folds, or third stomach, where it is triturated and rubbed
between a number of membraneous folds until it is made fine
and soft, and then it is sent on through a passage to another
sack, called the fourth stomach, or abomasum, where it
remains until it is digested. The first three divisions are
connected with the esophagus directly, and with each other;
the fouith is only connected with the third, through which
its conteDts are all received. Digestion is all done in the
fourth or last division. The function of the other three is to
get food ready for the fourth, if it heeds preparation; if not,
it goes right on to the third, and through it to the fourth
stomach.

In bovine infancy the fourth compartment is much larger
than any of the others, and is the first to be brought into ac-
tivity, and for some time is the only one in use. The milk
taken by a suckling goeB at once to the fourth stomach, and
in it digestion is begun and completed. So long as the calf
lives exclusively on milk, or other liquid food, the fourth is
the only active compartment, and it consequently develops
faster than the resl. At one period of the ruminant's life it
becomes as large as all the rest taken together. During this
time there is no cud.

In early calfhood the pauch, or rumen, is small in compar-
ison with the other divisions, and with what it afterwards
comes to be, and as there is nothing for it to do, bo long as
the calf lives on milk, it lies dormant, and makes no Bpecial
growth. As the young animal begins by degrees to take herb-
aceous food, this compartment begins to ealarge more and
more, until, in the adult, it not only overtakes the fourth
in size, but becomes the largest of all, and frequently as
large as all the rest. The development of this organ, from
its having but a small beginning, is slow, and the work of
time. From not being sufficiently familiar with this peculi-
arity of the bovine stomach, dairymen often commit a grave
error in trying to compel calves to subsist on coarse food, like
hay and grass, before "the division which must take it in is
sufficiently developed to hold enough to sustain them, and
the consequence is that they not only make no growth, but
they run down in flesh, and get a stunt that they never get
over. Such treatment will make a scrub of the best thor-
oughbred, and is too often the penalty paid for ignorance by
those who sneer at book-learning and science for farmers. A
calf may begin to take a little grass or soft hay when it is
three weeks old, and at three months it can possibly sustain
life on such food, but it cannot prosper. As its ration of
milk is being reduced, it Bhould be learning to use some con-
centrated and easily digested food, which should be contin-
ued for a year, at feast, before putting it wholly on hay or
grass, in order to keep it thrifty and to secure the greatest
value. Calves begin to form cuds and to ruminate as soon
as they begin uBing hay or grass, which, as just stated, gen-
erally occurs from three weeks to three months old.

All coarse vegetation ordinarily goes first into the rumen.
When that compartment is pretty well filled, all soft aud fine
food, like meal aud slops, goes into the third division and
afterwards to the fourth, but if the rumen is empty, or nearly
so, as when cows have lived for several days on mill feed only,
meal and other fine foods begin to drop into it for storing, bu t
as it can not be formed into cuds, an animal living upon such
food Boon ceases to rnminate. Food which goes into the
rumen and is too fine to be formed into cuds, or which can
not be remasticated for want of time, goes from the rumen to
the third stomach by a short cut, without passing through
tbe second. Thus our young investigator will see that some
kinds of food, as milk, can go from the mouth directly to the
fourth stomach, where it will be digested without having
passed through the first aud second, or being acted on by the
third; or, as in the case of fine, solid food, it can miss the
first and second and be acted on by the third before landing
in the fourth; or it may go into the first and then direct to
the third, and on to the fourth, missing only the second; or,
if coarse enough, it may go into the tirst, then into the second,
then back to the mouth, and thence to the third, aud finally
to the fourth, and yet in either case digestion be fairly good,
neither the cud nor the passage through all the compart-
ments being absolutely necessary to digestion.

Cows and all ruminants are liable to, and occasionally do,
lose a cud, but when they do, it will be seen that they do not
have to go around in search of another, as our questioner

eemed to suppose; they make another and go on as usual.
A cow may drop her cud from forgetfulness or carelessness;
or from numbness or inactivity of the oral organs which hold
it in place, as is sometimes the case with old cows; or they
may drop it purposely from its haviog a bad taste. In either
case her ability to raise another is not affected by the accident.
The cud which has been remasticated and swallowed
renders no aid in raising another. It does not, as we have
seen, even go past to the second division, where it started
from. It goes into the third division, and is wholly beyond
the reach and control of the cow; so that every cud that has
been a second time swallowed is as much lost to the cow, so
far as gttting another is concerned, as if it had beeu dropped
on the ground. Sometimes, fromill-healtb, cows cease rumin-
ating when they might otherwise continue it; and some men,
ignorant of the cause, think they have lost a cud, and that it
is necessary to furnish them another before rumination can
go on, and then some very foolish things are done by way of
aiding the unfortunate bea3t to get another in its place, such
as forcing down a piece of raw, fat pork, or crowding between
the jaws a wad of sweet elder bark scraped from the root up-
ward, and other things equally nonsensical, tbe like of which
are not of strange occurrence with other people who under-
take to do things without knowing why they do them. — Live
Stock Journal.

Air for Cream, but not for Butter.

A writer for a Canadian journal, the Farmers Advocate,
says: "The old-fashioned way of setting milk in shallow
pans should at once be discontinued. It is impossible to
make fine-flavored butter where the milk is exposed to the
influences of the air." This is a mistake. As good butter as
ever was or can be made has been made by "the old-fash-
londd way of setting milk in shallow pans." The only seri-
ous objection to this method is the amount of labor it entails
in setting milk and washing and airing milk-pans. It
requires that the temperature of the milk-room shall be reg-
ulated. This system will not work well anywhere and every-
where. It necessitates the fitting up of a milk-room. But,
so far as results are concerned, there is nothing better than
"the old-fashioned way of setting milk in shallow pans."
One reason why it secures good results is the fact that it
gives a chance for the thorough oxydation of tbe cream while
it is rising. Yet the writer for the Advocate declares that "it
is impossible to make fine-flavored butter where the milk is
exposed to the influence of the air." Such influence will be
only beneficial, if the air is pure; if impure, of course injury
will follow corresponding to the impurities. The oxygen of
the air mingles with the fats of the cream and develops flator
— the old-fashioned butter flavor, accompanied by the odor
known as "rosy." Without this it is necessary to sour the
cream, and secure the flavor produced by acidulation with
some oxydation. With shallow setting in open air, we have
the flavor produced by oxydation, accompanied by that of
slight assidulation. This is an important difference. The
lack of oxydation is what makes elderly people sigh for "good,
old-fashioned butter." As soon as the butter is churned, the
less exposure to the air the better. Airing the butter, unlike
airing the cream, deteriorates the flavor. Hence, air your
cream all you can in pure air, but keep the air as much as
possible from the butter, and let it be salted and packed as

oon as possible, and with as little exposure to the air.
. ^ — -- ■—

Dishorning Calves.

The horn of a cow is an appendage not of the skull but of
the skin. In the calf the horn is loose on the head, and may
be removed with a section of the skin. The born is fed by the
skin, as is also the hair, and as the removal of the skin on
any portion of the body leaves a scar which will not hair over,
bo the removal of the skin with the rudimentary horn leaves
a scar that cannot produce a new horn. It is claimed that
there is no better time to perform the operation than when
the calf is two weeks old. The horn at this age is merely a
section of soft, hairless skin called the matrix, or mother of
the future horn. In removing it is only necessary to make
clean work of it, taking a rim of the skin an eighth of an inch
wide surrounding the matrix. It can be done with a firm
sweep of the knife, the calf being laid upon its side, and the
head held firmly to the ground under the knee of the oper-
ator. No one, who has observed the feeling of security and
the good temper manifested by a herd of polled cattle con-
fined in a shed or Bmall yard, could ever wish to see the
horns restored upon such a herd. Many valuable lives are
yearly sacrificed through the goring of horns upon vicious or
playful animals. Our present civilization has no call for such
weapons. — New England Farmer.

Bloat from Alfalfa.

An Arizona dairyman has a very simple remedy for bloat
caused by alfalfa. Last year he suffered great loss of cows,
as many as seven of his best milkers in one night. This
season he struck upon the* simple plan of constructing a
trench in the corral, with a bank thrown up on one side per-
haps eighteen inches or two feet high. As Boon at a cow is
observed to be bloating — and he keeps a constant watch
upon them while feeding — she is driven into the corral and
made to stand with her hind feet in the trench, and
fore feet up on the bank. The result is that the gat
in the stomach of the cow immediately begins to belch
off, and tbe animal is soon entirely relieved. Out of sixty
bloats in one day his plan has proved effectual every time.
When, however, a cow is too far gone before observed, which
is when she begins to moan and grunt, sticking is resorted
to, but this has occurred in only six instances this season.
So far he has not lost a single head out of Mb large herd.
The cattle are kept in the corral at night however.

A correspondent of tbe Country Gentleman who has visited
Au^uste Goffart, the inventor of the silo, at his home in
France, thus describes his silos: The silos are four in num-
ber, and were well worth seeing. They are built of brick,
and the sides and bottoms are made perfectly water tight by
the use of Portland cement. Below the ground the walls are
two bricks thick, aud one and one-half bricks thick above
the surface. They are sunk below the surface 78f inches.
The height of the walls above ground is 157J inches, making
a total height from bottom to roof of 19J feet. The silos are
planned elliptically, and are about 1 6^ feet in width. A roof
excludes rain and snow.

Provide wateriug places for your cows, so that they will
not have to travel long distances to drink. Unless
your cows will go without water until they got very £l
When they do drink, they will drink too much au«"
themselves feverish. This is a condition unfavorabl
production of the largest quantity or the best quality

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May 29

panions heard the shot and come to see. When they arrived
they found me sitting on the bank alongside of the biggest
pike cever caught in the river, the tiredest and proudest man
in allKeutucky."— Sporting World.

Dynamiting Fish.

"By special invitation -we were permitted to witness a novel
experiment on Wednesday afternoon, which was intended to
test the efficacy of dynamite bombs in the capture of fish in
deep water, says the editor of the Key West {Florida) Demo-
crat. On repairing to the market wharf at about 3 o'clock,
we found the United States marshal, sheriff, chief of police,
and a number of other officials of lesser note, together
with a select party of citizens, perfecting their arrangement
for the expedition. Three small boats had been secured for
the purpose, in which the party embarked, and which were
subsequently joined by a gig from the United States
revenue steamer Dix, containing Captain Feuger, the collector
of customs, and Colonel Walker, of New Hampshire. The
objective point was found to be in a hole about twenty-five
deep in the upper end of the bight, known as the 'boiling
hole,' distant but a few hundred yards from the shore, and
Blmost abreast of the army barracks, where the fish are knowu
to congregate in large nnmbers, and are apparently so fastid-
ious of taste that the most delicate bait when placed on a
hook fails to tempt them. Arriving at the spot, a cartridge
about sis inches long, charged with dynamite, to which has
been attached a heavy piece of iron, in order to make it go to
the bottom, was thrown in the water. A suspense of a few
seconds ensued, and then a faint report like the discharge of
a small pistol was heard, the water became agitated
and raised about two feet, and immediately thereafter,
within a radius of about sixty feet, the fish were
strewn in all directions. A scene of the wildest excite-
ment followed. Scoop-nets were brought into speedy use,
and over one thousand fish of different varieties, from the
large gray snapper over three feet in length, to the small but
succulent sailor's choice, were secured. While pleased at the
success attending Wednesday's experiment, we cannot but
condemn the wholesale destruction of the finny tribe which
must necessarily attend the unscientific and willful use of
these bombs. In the present instance, however, the arrange-
ments had been so well perfected that we venture the asser-
tion that not a dozen fish were allowed to escape, but, being
brought ashore, and judiciously distributed, entailed a bene-
fitona great manyneedyand deservingfamilies." — Democrat.

Oreeron Anglers.

"When gathering clouds around I view,
■When days are dark and fiab are few."

— Octogenarian Trout Liar.
None of the guard of piscatorial prevaricators have been so
far successful this season, Charley Siitter being about the
only man who comes out boldly and thanks his patron saint,
Izaak Walton, for a real, good day's sport. He took ninety
odd on Chambers' Lake a fortnight :'go, fishing the lower lake
at that, in company with Doc. Warren, who is always glad to see
the boys at Media. Lownsdale took a whack at them on Dairy
creek last Monday, and succeeded in a "catch" that took three
figures to enumerate it, but then we must remember that he
is always accompanied by a trout rod and a bass voice. The
rest of the fraternity have been, so far, very reticent in their
angling explorations. The Sibsons, who always are among
the first to dash into the cold streams, have stayed at home
and contented themselves with futureB in wheat. Whalley
has paid more attention to Coke on Littleton than to
Conroy on Bamboo or Devine on Bathebara. The bub-
bling cauldron of political life has had, up to date, more attrac-
tions for his Honor, Justice Bybee, than the foamiDg eddies of
Patton creek or the placid bosom of Mill lake. And eveu
our portly friend Macdonald is awaiting the return of
his adipose friend Nicholl from the "land o* cakes" before
he will don his Knickerbockers to wade the eddying
fords of the Scappoose. Give us a week of bright
and warm weather and "wait till the clonds roll by,"
and you will see the air filled with all sorts of millers
and beetles, fit to ensure casting that would have de-
lighted Dame Juliana Berners herself. Salmon are taken
with a hook occasionally at Oregon city, and it is sport fit
for a king, if the fish would only bite a trifle more freely.
The Pendleton Tribune has an item concerning sal-
mon fishing, and says: It has always been gener-
ally believed that salmon will not take hooks cast in the
fresh waters of the Pacific Coast, but the experience of
several people in the Heppner Hills proves that the "royal
fish" will sometimes forget their main business of spawning
and take an artificial fly. Last week George Noble, Jr. had
his hook carried off by a salmon, and Price Florence actually
hooked and landed one, while last year a salmon with a hook
in his mouth was gigged in Bock creek. The salmon is a
bird which is liable at times to do things that people swear
he will not do. — Ex.

Duns and Spinners.

The following circumstance, which I witnessed about two
years ago in the early part of May, willthrow some light upon
the transformation of the EphemeridEe from the pseud-imago
to the imago stage. I was returning from fishing a stream in
Bedfordshire, when I noticed, near an old wooden bridge, a num-
ber of spinners, some on the water and some in the air. My
attention was called to an insect which I at first took to be a
spinner sitting on one of the pOBts ot the bridge, quite close
to the water. I lay down to examine it, and saw it was not a
spinner, but an olive dun. On watching it, I saw it walk
down the post head foremost into the water, the pressure of
the water doubling its wings almost flat along its body. It
disappeared from sight, and in about a minute, or perhaps
forty seconds, it walked up the post again; but it came up a
spinner, and floated down the river. Being very much in-
terested, I remained there perhaps an hour, and in that time
saw a considerable number of duns come to the same post
and go through precisely the same performance — often two or
three of them being under the water at the same time; but
they invariably came up to the Burface in the dress of the per-
fect insect. I have no doubt in my own mind that all this
species go to water and crawl down a rush, reed, and, in some
rivers, perhaps a stone, to help themselves, with the assist-
ance of flie water, to get rid of their old coats. This prob-
ably happens Borne days before they lay their eggs and die.
The grey drake is often to be Been on the water, from its
brand new appearance having evidently just cast off its skin
when it flies away, and, no doubt, if fortunate, it returns at
some future time to lay its eggs and expire. I should not
like to infer that this class of insect cannot throw off a skin
without going to water; but nature probubly teaches them

it it is the easiest way of effecting the transformation.

\',F. Bearl, in Fishing Gazette.

Black-Bass Fishing in the Shenandoah.

Three weeks ago the Major notified us at breakfast that he
had determined before the end of the mouth to go up the
river and massacre bass. Subsequently he announced thatif
we would wait until he could collect snfficienttackle we could
go along and see the fun. We waited untilfourdaysago, and
then Scott, the Major, and I were deployed ahead as skir-
mishers, and we were to notify the General, who has been
West aud is accustomed to enormous fish, if the bass were
too fierce for our party to handle. The afternoon of our
departure the tackle arrived, the greater part of which the
Major had thoughtfully inserted in bottles, for, as he said, if
both demijohns broke where would we be? We had a great
deal of tackle, and for his own personal comfort the Major
added a fine set of chips aud some squeezers to occupy his
mind in case of a rain. The skill and magnitude of these
preparations convinced Scott and me that the Major was an
expert fisherman, aud neither of us ventured a suggestion. I
confess to a twinge of misgivings when the Major triumph-
antly told os on the way to the train that he had secured a
hundred live crawfish for bait, and said that if Scott and I
would only pour water on them every five minntesduring the
day, we would certainly get some of them to the fishing
ground alive. Scott looked at me and I looked at Scott ou
this announcement, but neither of us said a word, althoughl
saw it iu Scott's eye that if they depended on us the chances
were iu favor of those crawfish getting very thirsty before the
trip was over.

Well, we got off at last, and were whirled up the Baltimore
and Ohio iu company with a dozen other fishermen, with
whom we swapped sandwiches and lies, and had already
broached several parcels of tackle, when, iu the gloaming, we
slid into Harper's Feiry and saw John Brown's Fort aud the
ruins of the arsenal. It is said that Thomas Jefferson once
declared that the approach to Harper's Ferry was the grandest
scene he had ever gazed upon. It certuiuly was picturesque
at twilight, but I secretly made up my mind that either the
scenery had changed a good deal or that Jefferson hadn't
traveled much, for it struck roe as looking merely like the
conflux of two disreputably quarrelsome streams by a par-
ticularly slovenly town. It may be that Jefferson entered at
ruiduight iu a fog, when there were no stars out.

At Shenahdoah Junction we changed to the Yalley rail-
road, and were slowly jolted down to Biverton, arriving only
one hour behind time and in high spirits, for an old habitue
of the Toad gloomily said, while sampling the tackle, that we
were in extraordinary luck to get there at all while the bass
were biting, for the enormous shipments made to anglers by
their friends often blocked the road for weeks. This was a
lie. We heard next day that this malignant person had spent
three days trying to rill a creel with which to astonish Wash-
ington, aud had only caught two mud turtles and a sucker.
But this is irrelevant.

At Biverton the limestone section is at its Jbesfc, and lime
from the quarries here took first prizes at the Uenteuuial and
in Europe. Whether there were auy competitors or not I do
not know, but we heard of those prizes before we had been in
Biverton five minutes. We also heard something which
might have made the Major very unhappy.

"Four some fresh water iu that bucket and bring it to the
house as quickly as you can," he said to a colored gentleman
who had volunteered to lantern our dark way over the bridge
and tote the tackle. The colored gentleman pried off the
cover and peered curiously in.
"What's dem, boss?"

"Crawfish,1' said the Major; "for black bass," with the air
of one who is imparting valuable information.

The old darkey scratched his head aud chuckled. Then be
soused the Major's pets at the pump and picked up the bag-
gage. Half way over the bridge he fell back to where Scott
and I were stumbling over the ties.

"Am dat gemman gwine to fiss wif dese yar crawfiss?" he
inquired in a hoarse whisper. "Kase if he is he mighter
swell go home to-night."
"Why?" asked Scott.

' 'Boss, " he said, ' Tse been squigglin f er bass on de big dam
an' in de branch fer twenty yar, an' my 'vise to ye all is doan'
use no no crawfiss. Dey bites de fingers, dey scrabbles onto
de bottom an' loses de hook, dey scrunches under yo' foot in
de boat, an* fer bass in dese parts" — this last in a sepulchral
whisper, for the Major was not far ahead — "fer bass in dese
parts dey isn't wuff a dam. IV use minners, boss, or flip a
fly an' yo'll ketch um, but de wasn't but oue man in dis town
ever struck to crawfiss, an* befo' de eeud ob de season he was
way up chewin' straw an' froffinatthemouf iu deejit Tsylum."
Of course you know that bass are not natives of the Shen-
andoah. That noble stream once claimed suckers, chub and
mud turtles galore, together with a tew trout and bullheads.
But in 1854, Gen. W. W. Shriver, of Cumberland, brought
over thirty black bass from the upper waters of the Ohio iu a
locomotive tender, and placed them in the basin of the canal
at Cumberland. Thence they had egress to the Potomac, and
the result has been that while that river and all its tributaries
now swarm with them, the trout have nearly all vanished, and
nothing else tinny remains but a few mud turtles and suckers.
This gives an idea of the knowledge bass have of the multi-
plication table, and also of their ability to take charge of any-
thing else that happens to swim in their neighborhood.

At sunrise the Major was missing. Scott and I d ressed rap-
idly and hurried down to the river. It has been dammed at
this point, and a small Niagrra was tumbling over the shelf
with a savage roar, the wtiiteued waters boiling under the
fall, then rising in tumultuous swirls and angry dashings
to seeth and twist anioug the boulders, between and over
which it darted in green curves aud many mad iluries to the
rapids below. In the midst of this cauldron was auchored a
species of coffin, and therein sat the major solemnly dredging
with a crawfish. He had been there siuce daybreak. We
were ferried over with much difficulty and a long pole by our
darkey, and transierred to the coffin, with the pleasant knowl-
edge that if the much-frayed and long-suffering anchor rope
should part, there was half a mile of whirlpool aud eddies
ready to furnish business for tbecorouor. The Major warned
us to be quiet aud not move around much, for he said bass
were very sensitive to noise. It occurred to Scott that a fish
that would voluntarily take up his residence under a cataract
had no business objecting to an occasional whisper, but the
Major had the air of one who knew what he was talking
about, so we conversed by stealthy gestures and made no sound.
The Major had east seven crawfish by the time wo arrived,
and had lost seven hooks ou the bottom. He snagged two
more before we had rigged our lines. I hooked a four-inch
minnow by the nose, and cast where a swirl and a bit of
smooth water gave evidence of a hole. Instantly the line
tightened like a fiddle string, and my first bass, a oue-and-a-
half-pouuder. was racing around in indignant expostulation.
Almost simultaneously Scott struck oue, and the excitement
among thu darkies on the dam, who were dippiug for suckers,
was immense. The Major was paiued, but he adjusted
another crawfish, which fastened itself to another snag at
once. Landing my prey, I selected a five-inoh minnow and

j tried a second cast into the eddy. There was a moment's
delay, then a vicious snatch, a delirious screech from the reel,
and I found I had four pounds and three-quarters of bass and
about a ton aud a half of trouble on hand. Now, a four-and-
three-quarter pound bass is wicked enough in still water, but
when you engage him in an eight-mile current, his deviltry
cannot be cleany expressed in a family paper. First, he
darted down stream until the reel was nearly exhausted,
and then leaped wildly into the air to shake out the
hook, and, failing in that, threw a back somersault
in hopes of breaking the line. Then he zigzagged up
stream, and tried to tangle himself among the rocks, then
jumped four times iu rapid succession, and wound up this
career by a dive under the boat. Failing in these effurts.he took
a second shoot down stream in the swiftest current he could
find, and it took me twenty minutes of careful persuasion to
get him back where the landing net was waiting. Here he
threw a few more somersaults and took a dive or two, but at
last came suddenly up to the pursed meshes, and allowed him-
self to be lauded. Meantime. Scott had dragged in a one-
pounder, and the Major had spliced on a new hook and tried
a fresh crawfish. He cast it and immediately captured a ten-
foot bonlder at the head of the rapids, and lost twenty feet of
line trying to land it. Then he looked at Scott searchingly
to see if he was laughing, gave me a penetrating glower,
tossed the crawfish overboard, backet and all and observed,
simply and sorrowfully:

"Well, I'm d d."

By noon we had eighty-one bass — all small mouth. My
eleven largest weighed exactly thirty-four and one-fourth
pounds. We returned to the water all bass of a pound and
under, aud there were thirty-two of these before nightfall.
By dusk our total catch was one hundred aud thirty-seven,
of which one hundred and five had been kept for shipment
and placed in a "live" box, where they soon rallied from their
astonishment aud offered serious objections to any one
attempting to remove them. When a large basB roaches np
his back aud shows fight, he is as unfriendly as a buzz saw
and quite as bloody-minded, so we allotted the task of trans-
ferring them to our colored friend, and gave him a quarter
for arnica and courtplaster.

We encountered Virginia hospitality that night in an old
castle on the hill, the home of one who, before the great days
of trouble, had been a prince of the valley. But those times
came like a blight upou his acres, his fields were trodden by
contending armies, his corn cribs were emptied now by Early,
now by Banks, now by Jackson, and then by Sheridan, his
horse went the way of all horseflesh iu thos& mad days, and
brought no price, the plows rusted for want of oxen, even
the roosts were made tenantless and the darkies scattered. In
the hall lay a twelve-pound solid shot which had pierced the
barn. The Virginian did not know if it was Federal or Con-
federate, so many the encounters whioh had taken place abont
him. Sheridan twice made his headquarters here, and all in
the house spoke of his kindly protection of their property
with warmest gratitude. Four miles below lies Cedar Moun-
tain; one mile and a half up is Front Koyal; an hour's run
will bring you to Winchester; the whole country about was
one battlefield, every mile of it the scene of a struggle. Even
on the hill opposite a gaunt tree still lifted a withered arm to
which were hanged four of Mosby's men in retaliation.
There was many a picket, Confederate or Federal, shot on the
banks of the stream, and the rocks and trees yet bear scars
of that long and desperate duel.

We had corn cakes for supper. If anything brings Bolid
comfort to a fisherman's midriff it is coru cakes. They
pack well. As a filter for unskimmed country milk they have
no peer. The Major was late and only got twenty-fieven.
Besides these the smokehouse had yielded a rasher for each
man, and the hens had been hard at work all day with the
enthusiasm of Easter. Then came pipes and a curious brown
mixture that had sugar in it and a something which made the *
Major talkative. At 9 o'clock the General arrived, and the
party resolved itself into a council of war, at which it was
resolved that no bass should be taken on the morrow except
with the fly. Then the tackle was sorted over, the leaders
tested, and the hard-worked rods carefully dismembered, and
in live-geese beds came the fisherman's dreamless repose,
lulled by the never-ceasing roar of the distant stream.

Did you ever regret a day on the banks of rushing waters
in the earliest burst of spring? All nature is astir. The
young grasses push up a million spires; the trees are shaking
out their treasures; there is the glory of buttercup aud aster
and periwinkle and anemone; the weaning lamb kicks his
heels at the sky; the woodpecker's sharp rat-tat-tat startles
the little brown bird on her nest; the black snake twists
slowly under the flowering alder, or with head erect takes
baleful survey of his surroundings: a butterfly with painted
wings flaunts lazily over the pool below the rapids, and see!
with a flash and splash and scattering of spray the bass has
leaped and gathered him. The sunis glorious but not scorch-
ing; the wiud is refreshing but not cold; there is compensa-
tion ou earth and in the skies for the long dreariness of the
days of frost and darkness just over.

Then to wander by the eddies and whirpools and cascades,
casting the feathery lures lightly and deftly; see the sudden
boiling up of waters that marks the "rise," feel the sharp tug
and arrowy rush of the angered monarch of the pool, watch
his wild tactics and desperate manoeuvres to shake the steel
from his distended jaws — ah! it is glorious, it is life, it is
poetry. There! he leaped three feet into the air, slapped his
tail across the leader, and has broken away. It knocks all
the poetry out of you in two seconds.

Forty-one bass fell to the General's rod and mine, casting
at eventide near the dam. The Lord Baltimore, Silver
Doctor and Ibis flies were irresistible attractions, and half a
dozen time-? both tail fly aud dropper we take at once. The
Major and Scott stuck to minnows aud got but twelve.

At daybreak we returned by the original Old Dominion
Jerkwater Line. The funeral cortege, consisting of one bag-
gage car and a rattletrap, crept slowly into the station half an
hour behind time, which was unusually prompt according to
old settlers. The locomotive was evidently a relic of the war,
aud had something odd the matter with it— asthma or bron-
chitis— for it coughed and sneezed in a way that enlisted our
sympathies. Several times the Major, who was in a hurry to
get back to town, proposed getting out to walk home, but we
persuaded him it wouldn't he fair to arrive in advance of the
party. We passed by Manassas. There were several fortifi-
cations visible, but a gang of men were plowing them in
rjreparatiou for harvest. Another season, aud they will be no
more. — //. J. C, quoted, in American Angler.

A Fine Lot of Pish.

A party of four went on a fishiug trip to- Elk river, and
returned with between 350 and 400 trout. They were a
splendid lot of fish. Elk river seems to he more plentifully
stocked with fish this season than for years past, large num-
bers having been caught within the last month.— Humboldt
Standard.

1888

2*Ixe grtedcr mxtl jlpxrrtetrmw.

34y

Fly-fishingr in the Isle of Man.

Among all the beautiful little rivers and streams of Mona's
Isle, the Sulby stands unequalled, both from the artist's and
the fly-fisher's point of view. To theformerit offers u charm-
ine eerieB of pictures, from its rise amid the mists aud clouds
of~the mountainous region round about Suaefell till it iin-
ishes its short course and falls into the sea near Ramsey;
whilst to the latter it is almost the beau-ideal of a trout
stream, full of fish, and having a fine variety of pools aud
shallows which afford scope for the exercise of all his skill.

The river is very accessible from either Douglas or Ramsey,
there being a station at Sulby Glen, from whence to lhe
stream is only half a mile.

Leaving the station, aud passing through the old village of
Sulby, we enter the glen, which is a sort of mountain pass,
and see the river some distance below us. Soon the road
dips a little, aud we come to a broken-down weir. This is a
convenient place to commence operations, and perhaps a
short account of a morning's sport I had one day iu July,
fishing up-stream from this spot, may interest some brother
anglers.

There had been a little rain in the early mornine, and the
clouds still capped the hills on either side of the pass. The
stream was rushing along at a great pace, but was perfectly
clear and bright; so putting on a very fine gut cast, and a
Governor dressed rather small (a favorite fly of mine iu
strange waters), I began carefully to lish the head of the weir.

Hardly had my fly touched the water when a trout rose
eagerly, and was soon repenting his misguided fancy on the
bank. However, as he had hardly arrived at years of dis-
cretion, I restored him to the stream to think over his novel
experience. Rises then came fast, and before I went on up-
stream I landed two J-lb. fish here, besides losing several.

A Bhort distance further on the scenery gets wilder, aud
the river, roaring over some rocks, forms a deep pool, with
high banks, which go sheer down into the water, aud which
are overgrown with ivy, honeysuckle and wild roses— alto-
gether a most lovely spot; but rather difficult to fish. How-
ever, by crawling down the bank, aud lying full-length on a
Tjartly- submerged stone, I managed to cover most of it.

I found her* the small Governor was no use, so changed it
for a Red-Spinner several sizeB larger, with a Blue Dun for
the second fly.

This pool must have contained good fish; but for some
time I got no rises, till I uoticed a tish feeding right under
the Dank, in a place where the water bad hollowed uut the
rock, and cautiously dropping my fly above him, I let the
eddy take it under water right into his lair. In an instant
he had it, and, with a heavy plunge, dived into the depths of
the pool. Scrambling to my feet on the slippery stone, I

furepared for the struggle; but, alas! something fouled the
iDe deep down in the water, and before I got even a sight of
the fish away he went with half the stretcher. Ah! well, "It
is always the best tish that is lost," so, putting on afresh
oast, I started anew; bnt, although I tried various likely flies,
not another fish did I rise in the pool, and I wended my way
up-stream hoping for better luck. I picked up several small
tish, by carefully fishing the shallows wherever a big stone
formed a cover, and presently reached a place where a small
stream joins the main river; here the water was slightly thick,
so I put on a Coch-y-Boudhu, which is a first-class fly in a
mountain stream for discolored water, aud in a short time I
landed four nice tish, going a good half-pound each. Pro-
ceeding, I began to approach the head of the glen, and here
the stream runs through nearly a mile of privata grounds,
where there are two waterfalls prettily situated iu a thick
wood. Making a detour, the entrance to the grounds is
reached, and payment of Is. gives one permission to fish all
the private water; but although the stream is full of trout, it
is most difficult to get at them, as the banks are about twenty
feet high, quite steep, aud tbickly wooded both sides; and
the stream flows along, forming a series of small cascades,
its bed piled up with great boulders, over which the water
roars aud foams. The only plan is to climb down into the
stream and jump from rock to rock, at the risk of being at
any momeut swept into a pool ten or twelve feet deep.

I was strongly recommended to try the "Fern Ply'1 here,
which is the name the natives give a rather large, roughly-
made fly, with upright grey wiDgs and orange body; but I
found it very difficult to fish at all, as down in the bed of the
river it was like being iu a tunnel, with the rocky walls either
side and the trees meeting overhead. I had to give np fishing
up-stream and reverse my tactics, commencing at the head of
the glen, and working down-stream, letting the current take
the liue out, merely keeping the point of the rod raised, and
guiding the fly into the eddies as well as I could. Anyhow,
the result was successful. I hooked fish after fish, and
although from the disadvantages of my position I lost many,
yet my basket got heavier and heavier.

The trout ran larger here, several touching 1 lb., whilst
half-pounders were quite the average. It was surprising how
little the fish seemed to notice one's presence, as although I
must have been visible to them, perched as I was on the
rocks, yet trout often rose within a yard or two of me, and in
one small pool, where I landed a brace of pounders. I had a
perfect view of the whole process of taking the fly. The
water was about 6 ft. deep, and as dear as crystal; there
were four or five good trout slowly swimming rouud, about a
foot under water, and as my drowned fly was swept over them
by the current, one, with lightning-like rapidity, darted up,
taking the fly in his mouth, and leaping clean out of the water.

I should imagine the river here is very little fished; indeed,
many people would think it hopeless to try with the fly, on
account of the rocks and trees.

Unfortunately, before I had half-fished the place, I smashed
the top joint of the rod by fouling the rocks, and not having
any means of repairing damages at hand, and also being very
wet from the spray and my many slips, I was obliged to give

up for the day; so with some difficulty I scrambled up the
bank, and turning out my basket had the satisfaction of
counting 21 of as handsome trout as ever gladdened a fisher-
man's eyesight; and these few hour's fishing were about the
most eujoyable I have ever spent.

I may add that the peoble at the entrance gate seemed sur-
prised at my good sport, and I was informed that in dry
weather the river gets very low, and the fish are very shy.
However this may be, I can only say that I look forward
with pleasure to some day renewing my acquaintance with
the trout iu the Sulby. — Governor, in Fishing Gazetlet Lo7idon

Every Man His Own Fishing Pond.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
weighs 1 .400 lbs. ; i j well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large flowing mane and tall, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses r.n even temptr, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all lhe qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:40 without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, i;ut facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883. IV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among tbe foremo t horses of the country
as a trotting tire.

2d.— He is larger and breeds with more uniformity iu size and color
than anv other horse in the country. His colia are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never tired a sorrel or one with a white face.
Tf he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 bands and weigh
over 1. li)f) pounds even from small mares.

Hd. — Hi= colts art' strong bone'!, fine styled, good dispositioned, and ail
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish aud showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go tf n miles an hour on the road without distress.

Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletoniao, Jr., by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, be by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s. dam was
Aehcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blancbard
with record of 2:26^. private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
lo call at my place, where the horse and some of bis colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling ^nd two-year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family wers awarded the family Bweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Troiting Sires premium
at Petaluma. same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, aud it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from ST5 to ?100 for
Bervice, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of bis ?olts have received regular training
to the present, bnt a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of 830 for the season. Choicest pasture at>"1.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, bnt no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care'of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

VlttAt W. LOE1SER, St. Helena.

Or call at Vineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

A gentleman who has lately returned from a visit to Wash-
ington speaks of many curious things he saw in the patent
office. Two of them are particularly worthy of note. The
first is a small, hollow cone ot gold, shaped like a capsule, at
the bottom of which is a slide, from which projects something
iu the nature of a tish hook. At tbe top is an eye, to which
is fastened a silken cord. It is intended as a trap for tape-
worms. The hook is baited with something to tempt the
appetite of the worm and the capsule swallowed. As soon
as his wormship bites the slide closes and fastens him. tbe
apparatus is drawn up by the fisher at the other end, and
there you are.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS
Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Three-yfar-old Record, 3:35 1-9.

Eav horse, hind ankles white, 15>: hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bredby Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steiriwav, by Strathmore, (-108), sire of Santa Claus, record2:!7\';
Tucker, 2; 19 }.<, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

First dam, Abbess, by Albiou, (sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he by
Halcorn, he by Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney. he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand, a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:23^', Vivette and Soprano are full
Bisters to Steinway. Soprano iB the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizeB Vivette and Steinette very high, so much bo that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizeB Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wisner,
Bysdyk Stock Farm. Prescot, Canada, prizes Solovery high as a brood-
inare, and also her produce. Steinway has only 47 livi hg foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of thorn, so far as we caD learn, havo
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and Bisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce Bpeed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
?75 for the season, or $100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

TTTILL MAEE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
W San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms $75 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 15| hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middle'tou (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Erownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Rua&ell by Boston; third dam Maria Russell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallab; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambriuo Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger: second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won tho third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2:'2H.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; Dasturage $3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. DW VEIE, San Jose.

Black horse, lfi>£ hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 18S2.
BY STHLTAN.

Record 2;24, sire of Ruby, 2:19%, Sweetheart, 2:22 %, Eva, 2:23^, Kismet
three-year-old, 2:25^. Stamboul, 2:26^, Alcazar, two-year-old, 2:2S)K.

First dam, bv Thorndale, record 2:22>$, sire of Edwin Thome, 2:16)i,
Daisydale,2:19&.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2;29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, bv Rvsdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, bv Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, soncf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of GoldBraith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17,
Onward, 2 :2oJ^-

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with ape will make a fast and
gameborse. He can Bpeed a 2:30 gait, and he being by such a Bire,and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well Known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him a horse of great promise. Terms, ?75 for the season, or
5100 to Insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1581, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite. three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont four-year-old, 2:28%,
Superior, four-vear-old, 2:29.

First dam, bv Woodford Mambrino, 2:2lM. sire of Abbotsford^ig^,
and Pancoast, 2:21V, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19S.

Seconddam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
Rosalind, 2:215i.ThornedaIe,2:22M. and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddv. 2:16V Couvoy. 2:22#.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archv.

Fourth dam, by Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpeter, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, bv Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rvsdyk's Hambletonian (I0V.

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine. 2:20.

Seconddam, Miss McCIoud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three- year- old
stallion, 2:2';, bv R\sdvk's HambletoDian (10).

Tliirddam.bv Utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet

Fourth dam/Virgo.bv Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam, Catbird, bv WhiBtle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam.bv Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the moBt successful youun trottera
out last season, 1885. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recor«» 2.V)^,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three-year-obl stallion, record 2:28. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they Bhow form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms. $50,
for the season, or $75 to insure.

CRBSCO.

GYMNASIUM GOODS.

Fencing Toils and Masks;

Haute Raolers; Combat Swords and Mel m eta;
Single-sticks: Flastroous; football* Baseballs,

Ifoxiiig (■loves:
etc-

Indian Hubs;

SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

ft T. ALLEN, 416 Market. St., San Francisco, Cal.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1881, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BV STRATHMORE,

Sire of Tucker, 2 :19><.

First dam, by Almont, Bire of Fannv Witherspoon,2:l6jk;.
Seconddam! by Erignoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22#,
Ladv Turpin,2:23.
T'lirddara, bv Cripple, sou of Medoc, be by American Eclipse.
Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp. Diomed.
Almont, by Alexander's Abdallab, sire of Goldsmith Maid. 2:14.
First dam.bv Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thome, 2:18)£.
Second dam. by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-

Brlgnoli.by Mambrino Chief , sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21 >$.
I list dam, by Woodford, sireof the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.
Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse lias three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
style. His breeding 1b royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother. Col. It. (j. stoner Bays can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first daic by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchlly, 2:1S';, McMahon,
2:1!'!-. and Durango, 2:23. CreBCO in bis gait 1b mixed, but when on ..
trotting gait he in rapid and nervy. His action in knee and HtiHe sur-
passes that of either Strathmore or Almont. Terms, $10 for the season.

u next season, that is, where the parties breed by the season,
' ivith Clovis, Creaco and the Duke of Wen-

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will Berve mares the present reason, Commencing February 1st, and
ending August let, lHRfi, at the Cook Farm, Danville, Cdtitra Costa Co.
All hills payable invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
pr.

free tin
Thes

-Pr'
SethCook, Esq.

I .1 ur a., -i 1'i-r month. Extra care taker, of mares an

liability for accidents or escapes- Maressentin care of

Nul.k-tt, F.ehion si.il. I.-. Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Marti

Sinalle) "s Stable, Haywards.will immediately be forward.

AcUlretu) Samuel U arable, or Geo.

took Farm.

roving with foal iu Steinway or Cook's Hamblelotiian can be returned
;e the next season, that Is, -*
ie same privilege granted v
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the present owner,

350

glue fprjejete atnl gpovtsmvcvc.

May 29

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, 1882; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.
BY EEECTIOWEER.

Firet dara, Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, by imp. Bourne Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, bv imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee. .

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce a American btud Book.
Anteros will make the season of 1836 at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Cal.; season to end the 15th of June.

INSCRIPTION.

Anteros is in color a rich Beal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
Tolo. with hind feet white . He is 159C hands high, and weighed on 10th
of February l,tf>7'-' pounds. Heisacoltof immense power, and yet so
highly finished as 'to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
rives promise of trotting as fast as his celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 11 sec-
onds The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training aB soon as the season is closed.
TERMS.

Fifty dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be
the last season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term. „„,*«

Good pasture at52 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
bntno responsibility for escapes and accidents. _

For an accurate likeness and fuller dascription see Breeder and
Sportsman of February 2fth. . „ .

Address G. W.MORRISON, Oakland, Cal. , or

C. CARPENTER, Hill's Ferry.
N. B.— Book full for 188G.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv MarobrinoWillc.es, bv George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific, 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam bv Torihunter's Mamurino by Mambrino Chief,
2d dara by Pilot, jr. George Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson, by Young Bashaw. .

Alpheus is a rose«ood bav, six years old, fifteen handsthreeincl.es
Jn height, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton, lapping the winner out in 2:43; has had no regular work since
being in the Btud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
In 3J seconds, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents four f
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
and Pilot. Jr. . .

George Wilkes has won upwards of goO.000 in raa.cn races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twentv-onc with records of 2:2-5 or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
four of 2:1^ or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2: 15, who trotted ONE of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief baa produced, among
many others, Ladv Thorn, record of 2:18;.;. Pilot. Jr.. bus produced
seven with records below 2;30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See.
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1886 at the stable of the undersigned
at Marysville, at f 10 the season.

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:19 1-2.

Abbots lord will make tlie season of 1886 ;>< flip Oak-
land Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, bv Young Colum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19', by Woodford
eon of Kosciusko, by SirArchy.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine , daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
ontrankB by what he has accomplished, all other Btallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillieB sired by him at Woodburn.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were Dot bandied
for speed, when wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, arecord of 2:21.1, He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or better— Abbotsford 2;19j, Malice 2-19J
Manetta 2:19*, Mambrino Dudley 2:20£. Convoy 2:22$, Magenta *>"24i'
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:212 (sire of Patron, 3-year-old record 2*194)'
Rachel 2:2bi, Inca 2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:291 Geo A Aver
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got 1,330 foals out of selected mares
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
Is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrlno's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven In
other words. Woodford Mambrino, makine opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Celumbua by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15V, Adelaide 2-19J Com-
monwealth 2 :22, Hiram Woodruff 2 :25, Valley Chief 2 :25, Faustina 2 281
Phil She.idan, Jr. 2:291, Tom Malloy 2:30. *

Terms.

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal, Mares not proving in foal can he returned the following season
free of charge , if the horse Is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address 0. W. SMITH, 629 Market St . San
\r nclsco, or

WASH JAMES, AUEJNT,

CteklasA Rftoe Tracfe. OftklftDdiOal.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBEINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, EY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christman by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, bis dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H, and otherfamous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of 3200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to S400.

Mambrino Wilkes will mako the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

$40 for the season, or =25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
?Teeders, but does not argue any inferiority to the horses whoBe ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

JBAVIS BRYSON, Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18^- in fifth
heat. Sired bv George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list.a
greater number tiian any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, bv Mambrino Patchen.lhe best son of Mambrino Chief , and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd 2:18^; second clam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:lU!j,by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Kobert's mare, which was mistress of the road at alliiiscances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, $200 the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if I still own the horse. The seasoncommences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 165s" handB, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Alniont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond dam by Sidi Hainet, son of Virginian, he by Sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the "Wickliff e mare, said to he by B i r-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July -i,1884, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
winch he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the tact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races, Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his forni and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive siL-nificance by ton frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for I,e Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosseB
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kiugB of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, $75 the season. Seanou commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will bo limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage, $fi per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases muBt be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San FranciBco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

AVM. CIIRB1TT,
San Maiieo, or 218 California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
MY IMPORTED HURRAH.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Thir.i dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, bv Sir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud Book,

Thrje Cheers will make the ensuing season, trom February isth to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, $10 the season.

Pasturage at 95 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there is plenty ot grass and water.

There is a line combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. His sire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular Bire in England. The union of New-
minster, Bay Middleton and C'onius blood with that of Priam, the
"Stout Catton," and Sir Archy. is practically as good as can be. For the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to, his success was
very great; and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,
which is eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form oT Three
Cheers is nearly a model. The only fault that can he found is tbHt he ie
a big horse, un short legs. Jn this day, when there is such u tendency
to "legginess" and ligh' limbs, this can sc'ircely be called a fault. He
has as much bone and tendon ub ina majority of horses of 1,200 pounds,
-II I- 1 1 1 1 1 1 ■- ■ ■ l ■ - in like proportion. With all of Ibis power he is a horse of
the fineBt finish, his bead being v specially beautiful. He beam a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam of Newmtnster, and still greater
to ner Blre, Pr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of bis naj In
England. There "is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will get race,
horses of the highest cIbhh, and he also promises to be a producer ot
trotting speed. Mis daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile In 8:40, which proves that she
haB thefaBt trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo ib of great prtfrnise.
THOMAS .H»ES. AKCUl,

Oakland trotting Park.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo ib a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
He is a trifle over 16 bands high, long-bodied and of immense musctuar

?ower, and taken in all is as finely shaped as any trottiug-bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1S81.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:11, at three year.
in2:295i, at four years in 2:1a!-.. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound aB a double eagle when firstissued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4 -.52, and that so easily as lo
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:50,
audifanvone should think differently I will wager $1,(j00 that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 11 th.and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo* 2:1s;,, the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi, His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny arc so formed
and oE such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless ob-
server. Columbine is tho only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 187a, there is stroug likelihood that many
others v» ill follow yvbich will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos, Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
SceBruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$li>0, tne season, with the privilege of return the next seaBon, if 1 1 en
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAT
5, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson. Oakland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
SI60 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which be belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as aDy horse living. He has earned arecord of 2:16i during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May H, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton. Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maister(181G);sire, Merry Tom i53C); sire. Market. The Maister (1816),
the 6ire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (386), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (536), waa
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (7141, (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20; single leap, 515.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black -without a white hair on him— foaled
in May, 1879, and is 10-5 handB high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 28C5, vol. 3. Imported by J. O. Morrison,
Pontlao, 111. He lias a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is much
admired for hiB high form and beauty. Ho is very deep through the
tho shoulders, large in girth, well shaped hack, broad across the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He is well broke, and ts
pronounced as fine a driving horse as ono could wish.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20; Single leap $15.

All bills payable during the seasou. Maics kept in any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, hut ho responsibility for es-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address.

iDETUKK, President,
Santa Roflft.Ut'L

1886

<gfae UtaeiJcUt atwT jlpxrrlsmatt.

35 i

State Fair

of 1886

Sept. 6th to 18th inclusive.

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern California for my
health, and having brought a few of iny best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white atnfl
dog, COL. STUBBS, at the nominal fee of $15. Send
for circular of instructions if soou to desire his ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st nest. Address

M. P. McK«K»\
EI t'ajon, San Miego Co., 4*al.

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KEVXEL,
Franklin, N. Y.) lomytf

Grand Sweepstakes

FOB ATT.

TROTTING STALLIONS

TWO-MILE HEATS,

To be trotted on the last day of the
Fair.

CAXIFOK>'IA STAKE.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER lSlH-TEOTIETG.

30. The California Stakes, a sweepstakes for all
trotting stallions, of ?250 each, £100 to accompany the
nomination, S100 to be paid July 31st, and ?50 the
day previous to the day fixed for the race; 81,000
added; the -winner to receive all of the stakes and
forfeits, and 25 per cent, of the added money; the
second, 60 per cent., ai'd the third 25 per cent, of the
added money. Tbree or more starters are required
for the added money to be given. In case there are
only two starters, stakes and forfeits only to be
divided, 75 per cent, to the winner, and 25 per cent,
to the second. Two miles and repeat, in harness.
Entries to close Jnne 1, 1880.

.1. ». 1ARB, EDWIN F S^ITH.

Bmyi President. Secretary.

Marin County Kennels.

Dogs taken to train and board.

Dogs of my breaking iron first money
in each stake of the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

For terms, particulars, etc, address

GEO. T. AUiTSDEB.
Saucaliio, Mar in Co., Cal.

HOLSTEINS

FOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer auy of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

1KAXK H. Hl'KKE.
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Notice.

DON

(Vandevort'9.)

c Coharu's Bang.
( Price's Vesta.

(Garth's Drake.

I Peg <

{ (Sail, 1-2*6 E. K.C. S. B.

IN THE STUD- FEB $50.

To a limited number of approved bi lebes.

It T. Yandevort.

Moline Avenue. Pasadena , Los Angeles Co. , Cal,

Win. Easton, - - - Auctioneer

Eastern's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction
OF

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,

CATALOGUES of the following Thoroughbred Sales
re ready for distribution or in course of preparation :

The Rancocas Xearlings at Rancocas Farm,
Jobstown, N. J., on Monday, June 7th, by order of Mr.
Pierre Lorillard.

Also, Monday, June 7th next, at

Madison Square Garden, New

York City,

The Algeria Stud Yearlings, the property of
Hon. Wm. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa.

The Fairview Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr C. Reed, of Gallatin.Tenn. , Wednesday, June 9tb.

The KennfMiw Stud yearlings, the property
of Capt. James Franklin i.tbe breeder of L,uke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn., Wednesday, June 9th.

The Edgevrater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben. Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. W. A. Dun, Ohio.

The Spend thrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to the great Bankrupt.

The Yearlings, the property of 3Ir. W. B. Cheat-
ham, of Nashville, Tenn.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 30tS head of the pick and
cream of all the thoioughbred yearlings bred in the
Tnited states .

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending particulars asearly as possi-
ble to Wm. Easton, Pres't.. Madison Square Garden,
New York- lmyo

ST. BERNAEDS.

Pure, rough-coated St. Bernards, bred
aud for sale »y

T. N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue.
m27,3mp South San Fraucisco.

SHORTHORN

-<»K—

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of aU ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APPLY TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

FOE SALE

EOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

MR. ARIEL LATHB«P.Boom 69, C.P.R.K.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

FOE SALE.

Colts by Nutwood.

Bell Nutwood,

foaled May 12, 1882, by Nutwood, 2:18^, by Alexander's
Belmont, dam Miss Russell by Pilot, Jr. First dam
by Ethan Allen, Jr.; second dam by Belmont, etc.
This filly has trotted a mile this season in 2:39£, is
15.31 hands; a bright bay. Price, $l,5UO.

Commodore Nutwood,

foaled May 28, 1882, by Nutwood, dam by George M.
Patchen, Jr.; second d;im by Belmont; is 15; hands
high; dark bav; fine gait: will make an excellent
stock horse. Price, $2,O0O.

Aslmiont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK
On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWXERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tbe Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Heebebt H. Beows, M.P. I Geo. H. Holmes,
NtJGEirr W. Brows, | O. Bbcce Lowe.

BROWN "BROS. & C0M

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
for California firms.

References kindly permuted to J. B. Haggin, Esq,
and Major Rathbone of San Francisco.

BKUV\.\ BKOS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings.

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales,

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

WU1 Sell in AU Cities and Counties of
tbe State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Gbees, Hon. J. D. Caeb.
Sacramento. Salinas

J. P. -sabgext, Esq., Hon. John Boqgs
Sargents. Colusa.

Hon, L. J. Rose, Hon, A. Walrath
Los AngeleB. Nevada.

J. B. Haggin, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auction sales In this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million *f
dollars, we feel justified io claiming unequa Med facili-
ties for disposing of live stock ofeverv description,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom -
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give f -ill publicity to animals placed with us for Bale.
Private purchases and Bales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are aathor-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

K1LLI I' A CO.. 116 Montgomery Street.

Sister,

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinarv Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22,1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and f 1.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders for
norses, and his Worm mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will send a packag*
by mail for 51.

Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege. Toronto, Canada.

Veterinary Infirmary, 371 Xatoinn Rt

Residence. Pfifi Howard St., San Franrlono.

TIPS.

foaled 1880, by Nutwood, dam by George 31. Patchen,
jr.; Becond dam by Belmont This mare is a full
sister to Commodore Nutwood, and has a fine-looking !
colt by her side by Almoone. She trotted a trial mile
as a fonr-vear-old in 2:35. Price ol mare and ,
colt,$80~0.

For further particular? write or call upon Mr W,
A. ParkhurMt, Real Eatate and Insurance Agent, !
Room 2, Knox Block, San Jose, CaL 8myt i

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief. For terms, pedigrees, and other particulars,
padress .lOll> A. UOU>S»I 111.

Boi 242, Oakland, Cal.

Rancocas Stock i?arm.

ANNUAL SALE

OF

RANCOCAS YEARLINGS,

HOBDAY. JlJiE STH,

36 HEAD,

'file <«et of Imp. Mortemer, Imp Saxon,
Imp. ll'.irrab. Iroquois, and tbe

Duke of Magenta.
Comprising all the Rancocas foals of 1885.
Owing to the age of Mortemer and tbe death of
Hurrah, Mr. Lorillard reserves their daughters for
breeding purposes, but offers for sale their racing
qualities. The fillies to be returned to him at the
expiration of their four-year-old form, or sooner if
incapacitated for racing.

These yearlings wiil be sold at Rancocas Stock
Farm, Jobstown, N. J., Monday, Juoe 7, 1886. by

MR. WILLIAM EASTON,
lmy5 Auctioneer,

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeuer of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
J3*seys ot both sexes for sale, Postofficc address,
6aii Francisco, Cal,

Secnred by Letters Patent, July »/>, 1889.

Having thus described my Invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letters patent, is:

1. The part D.supportedby the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described. .

2 In a bridlf , in combination with the extensions D,
the curved Minds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom audvendlationto the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3 In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantial^ as herein described.

4 In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces Band bbnds F. as shown, the straps or bands
& and H, connectingtne branches or extensions above
and below the eves, and having the adjusting slides or
buckl'.'B, substantially as an: I for the purpose hereir-
described. , _ . . _

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the bunds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle bo us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the lear band I and tbe
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

Tbe above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections ur^ed against blinds, and at tbe
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same enect r,n the action follows as
is induceubv toe-weights. This is especially the case
wlienvoung colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the «.itee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERROJi.

Ho. 230 and 232 Kit 1b St. San Francisco

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, BunniDg, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

351 Tlilrrt St.. San Franclwo.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. C. S. HALEY. Sec'y.

t3T$&T\& for circular. T£S

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

THPS-H-CHUBB.

Fornisr>erof ^QD-tyAjg

N-tiTiiimiv

Wn-ivin

1 have now on band, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak Grove, San Mateo Co.
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to twelve
monthB old, bred from the best strains of Pr. ■
stock, which X import yearls from FnsM i
Apply to Win. Corbitt,

US Calif on.
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i L"**"| Commencing May 2, 1886. AljR'VK

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OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE..

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re
qnire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fuirlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for Siile at reduced prices during the Fall of 18S5, and up to the last of January,
1886. All iIh mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of then: are be-
Jieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with uanie of stallions they were bred to in 1SS5, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions a:>d Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE OFFEREE) FOR SAT.E AT FAIRIAWS.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
ftock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST.CI ASS. STANDARD-BRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTH OTTT7. PPTfTEl PLAN Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
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FIVE DOLLARS A YEAR J

Racing at Denver.

The spring meeting at Denver opened May 22d, and eon-
tinned to and included the 29th, with fair weather and
track. Kelly & Lynch's stable, and our qnandom friend Jim
Dooglas, took part with varying success, a trifle of iu andont
rnnning being observable in the returns. The following
summaries of races, in which the Californians started are
collected from the Denver papers, the details of age, weight,
and pedigree being, in many cases, missing, probably not
thonght worthy of record by the sporting scribes of the Cen-
tennial State:

May 22d. — Purse ?4G0, for all ages. One mile.

B. C. Holly's ch b Donbt, 4. 118 lbs 1

T.Atchison's b h The Ute, 5. 12'i lbs' 2

C. Johnson's b h Jim Douglas, a, 122 lbs 3

D. J. II. Adams' b m Aiiee, 5, 117 lbs 0

J. M. Broad well's b m Unique, a, 99 lbs 0

H. R. Baker'3 ch g Vice Regent, A, 115 lbs 0

Time, 1:432.

Jim Douglas was the favorite, and it seemed a certainty
that he would win. His appearance on the track was a signal
for applause, and his every action was noted. When the
horses were finally seni away, Jim Douglas had a bad start.
He was on the outside, and got an uneven send off. This
seemed to disgmntle him, and he did not begin rnnning nntil
near the quarter-pole. Donbt showed the wayfrom the start,
and the way he laid out the work was a cantion. At the
half-mile pole Donbt was leading by two lengths, the other
horses bnnched, bnt Jim Douglas pushing his way ahead.
The way he closed up the gap led the spectators to believe
that he would etill be the winner. At the entrance to the
home stretch The Ute showed his remarkable speed by posh-
ing out of the bunch aud taking second place. This was the
condition of the race down the home stretch. Doubt was
never headed. The real race was between Jim Douglas and
The Ute, who came down the stretch neck and neck. The
Ute won by half a neck, two lengths in the rear of Doubt; Jim
Douglas third, Ailee fourth, Unique fifth, and Vice Kegent,
the favorite, sixth. Time, l:43f.

May 2-ith. — Purse $400, for two and three-year olds. Three-quarters of
a mile.

Kellv & Lynch's b f Moonlight, 3, 110 lb3 1

L. W. Benson's b f Panola, 3, 101 lbs 2

J. T. Croll's b c Big Race, 3, 106 lbs 3

M. A. Walden'a b f Vie, 2, 97 lbs 0

B. G. Holly's b g Eldorado, 3, 103 lbs 0

Time, 1-.18J.

In the pools, Moonlight sold as first choice, Eldorado
second, and the others well np. Moonlight won easily, taking
the lead and winning it hands down by two lengths from
Panola second, Big Kace third, Vie fourth and Eldorado
fifth. Eldorado lost the race at the start, falling behind from
what appeared to be her obstreperousness. When at the
half-mile pole, Eldorado began to run, and she rapidly got
into the bunch which was following Moonlight. Coming
down the home stretch Panola made ineffectual attempts to
gain a lead. Time, 1:1S£.

Same Day. — Purse $400, for all agps. One mile and an eighth.

B.C. Holly's ch h Doubt, 4, 121 lbs 1

L. H. Bell's bm Lady Norton, 5, 117 lbs 2

Kelly & Lynch's b g Jou Jou. 5, 119 lbs 3

Clifton Bell's bm Lady Trump, 5, 117 lb3 0

Time, 1:59J.

There was the liveliest speculation as to the result. Jou
Jou was favorite at first, but betting changed to Donbt as first
choice, with Jou Jou well up and Lady Norton and Lady
Trump bringing good prices.

A good start was made and Lady Norton ran across the
front of the other horses, taking the pole and lead. She did
not keep first position long, however, for opposite the judges'
stand Doubt came to the front. Lady Trump and Jou Jou
were then running abreast in the third position. From the
time that Doubt took the lead he was never headed. On the
back stretch he had quite a lead, and be slowed up percep-
tibly. The positions of the other horses had not changed.
On turning into the home stretch, Lady Norton drew some-
what closer to Doubt and Jou Jou tookthird position from Lady
Trump. Doubt was run a hard race, but won with apparent
ease, Lady Norton second, Jou Jou third and Lady Trump
fourth. Time, 1:59£.

May 25th, Purse ? — , for all ages; selling allowances. One mile.

H. R. Baker's ch g Vice Regent, 111 lbs 1

Kelly i: Lynch's b f Moonlight, 102 lbs 2

L. W. Benson's b g Hyderabad, 100 lbs 3

W. H. Tully's b g Actor, 104 lbs, ; F. Aichlnson's br g Bonnie Dick,
104 lbs.; Clifton Bell's bf Sparkling, lOOlbg.; J. B. Croll's ch m Jessie,
103 lbs.; J. M. Broadwell's b n Jndge Seeley, 10G lbs., and J. Larkin's
br g Narrow Gauge, 104 lbs., unplaced.
Time, 1 :48J.

Moonlight sold hotly as favorite, and it was hard work to get
even money with all the other contestants in the field.

The favorite got a poor start. She had the outside position
aud at the tap of the drum was standing still, while the others

were moving. Vice Regent led the way, and on the back
stretch had a good lead, her competitors strung out, and
Moonlight bringing up the rear. At the half-mile post the
trailing horses bunched, and it was a pretty race. By the time
the entrance to the home stretch was reached Moonlight had
run through the bunch and was bearing down on Regent for
the lead. The way she came to the front led her backers to
believe that the race was sure to be hers, and there was the
loudest cheering from the spectators. Gradually Moonlight
closed up the gap, bnt the task was too great for the distance
yet to be rnn, and the wire was passed with Vice Eegent not
quite half a length in the lead. Hyderabad was third, and
the balance came stringing in at various distances. Time, 1 :48 k-

May 27tb. — Purse §400; for all ages. Three-quarter mile heats.

D J. SI. Adkin's b m Ailee 1 1

Kelly k Lynch's b m Moonlight 2 2

M. A. "Walden's ch'h Our Friend 3 3

Bell & Timberlake's ch h Helimthus dis.

Time, 1:17, 1:20.

Betting: Moonlight S50; AileeS35; the field S30.

First Heat — Ailee took the lead and kept it throughout*
Moonlight was the rear horse until the entrance to the stretch,
when she moved up and run hard for first place, but was
unable to make it, losing by half a length, Our Friend third,
and Helianthus distanced. Time, 1:17.

Second Heat— Aiiee and Moonlight ran half the distance
neck and neck, Our Friend trailing far behind. Ailee then
took a lead of a length and kept first position through a driv-
ing finish, winning by three-fourths of a length. Our Friend a
length in the rear of Moonlight. A heavy wind, accompanied
by dust, blew during the heat. Time, 1:20.

Same Dat. — Purse -?400, for all ages. One mile and a quarter.

C. Jobnson's b h Jim Douglas 1

Clifton Bell's b h The Dude 2

J. M. Broadwell's bm Unique 3

Time, 2:14*.

In the pools Jim Douglas, sold as the great favorite,
bringing as much money as all the other horses grouped.

The race prove to be highly exciting for the first mile.
Unique was left in the rear at the start, Douglas and Dude
running even for first place. Douglas led The Dude by a
neck to a half-length for the first three -quarters of a mile.
Then The Dude began to go to the rear, and it was plain to
be seen that it was Douglas' race. He had gradually increased
his lead to three lenghts by the time he was half-way down
the quarter stretch, when Ban . Gallego, Douglas' rider,
checked his rapid gait. The Dude drew nearer, but Gallego
was precious sure to keep the advantage, and Douglas won
hands down, The Dude second, and Unique a bad third.
Time, 2:14 J.

May 28th.— Purse ?500, for all ages. Mile heats.

Kblly & Lynch's bm Moonlight 1 1

H. R. Baker's ch g Vice Regent 2 2

M. A. Walden's b f Vie dis.

Time, 1:47, 1:50.

First Heat — Moonlight was never headed. Vice Regent
ran nest to her all the way round. Moonlight won easily by
three lengths from Kegent. Vie was distanced. Time, 1:47.

Second Heat — Moonlight found no difficulty in winning
again. She took the lead from the 6tart and gradually in-
creased it until the only way she could lose would be by fall-
ing down. On the home stretch her rideT — as bright a little
fellow as ever strode a horse — began checking her up as best
he could. But Moonlight showed a positive dislike to any
such proceedure, and she won as she liked. Time, 1:50. The
poor time is accounted for by the pulling of the jockey.

Anderson in New York-

Colonial Trots.

The Australians don't take much stock in trotting. The
first meeting I attended in Australia was held at the Sidney
Driving Park, within a mile of the city. The principal race
of the day was a handicap for horses either in harness or in
saddle, as tbe trotting people out here put it. They also
always, in describing a trotting race, state that the horses
"ran very well, So-and-So never making a break," etc.
There are no classes, and the horses are handicapped by
yards. The effect produced is very funny; one horse, say
at 500 yards, with a jockey from some of the racing stables
in boots and breeches, riding; another, 75 yards behind him,
hooked to a ponderous sulky with wheels big enough to
carry a milk wagon, and a pony some place or other between
this "fellow and the scratch horse, standing in front of the
judges' stand.

The judges look around the course, see that everything is
ready, the bell is rung out sharply, and the horses start off
from a stand, reminding one a good deal, when seen from a
distance, of several crabs hastening along the seashore. Col-
lars are often used instead of breast straps, and a pummel is
a variety. Still, there are, of course, some fair trotting out-
fits to be seen, and some of the horses are good movere.— Cor.
N, Y. Spirit.

Charles M. Anderson rode a twenty-five mile race against
John Murphy, the "Bed Prince," at Fleetwood, on the 22d
nit., and beat the great reinsman after an interesting exhib-
ition. The affair is thus described in the Sporting World;
Fleetwood Park rarely, if ever, held such an enthusiastic
assemblage as was gathered there on Saturday last to witness
the twenty-five mile race for $1,000 and the title of champion
long-distance rider of the world. The contestants both have
enviable dispositions. John Murphy has long handled the
ribbons over many of our famous trotters and piloted them to
victory and new records. Anderson, though a consider-
ably younger man, is known as "The Invincible" among
western horsemen, and although he has ridden upward of
12,000 miles in races of every description, has never known
what it is to suffer defeat. He has met and vanquished Per-
alto, Mowbray, De Leon and Derrick in the west, and with
the desire to meet Murphy, who had also compelled Peralto
and Mowbray to succumb to his superiority, Anderson came
here and challenged the eastern champion.

Among many records which Anderson has made is one of
30 miles in 61m. 30 s., which he covered on the Oakland track,
California, in June, 1883, and 1,304 miles in 90 h., riding fif-
teen hours per day, on the Bay District track, San Francisco,
on May 12th to loth, 1S80.

Anderson was the first to make his appearance on the track
last Saturday, leading his siring of horses. The western
wonder was attired in a green satin jacket, surmounted by a
cap of a similar color. Murphy was attired almost in the
identical costume which covered his opponent. As they
passed the wire, with Murphy about half a length in front,
the judges shouted "Go,"and the race had begun. Murphy's
friends in the club house cheered their favorite, while the
more democratic admirers of the westerner on the open stand
fairly boiled over with enthusiasm.

It was at once apparent to every one that Murphy was the
better rider of the two. Like a true jockey he leaned well
forward, easing his horse as much as possible, while Ander-
son, using a genuine Mexican pommel saddle, sat almost up-
right, in regular cowboy style. Anderson's youth gave him
an advantage, enabling him to dismount aud change much
more quickly than his opponent, who consumed almost twice
the length of time in making his changes. Anderson's atten-
dants seemed to be well drilled in their worn.

Each man was assigned his particular work, such as catch-
ing and stopping the hoises and assisting Anderson to dis*
mount and remount. No more men were allowed at the
changing point than were absolutely necessary, and Ander-
son was not hampered by too many attendants. On the
contrary, Murphy's arrangements were characterized by bad
management. About seventeen men were clustering about
him doing more harm than good by interfering with the rider.

Once or twice they got in Anderson's way, as be thundered
down the stretch, and several times he was compelled to pull
out to prevent running a man down. Murphy had the mis-
fortune to have two of his best horses break down early in
the race, which reduced his practical horses to six in number.

The race was one series of exciting changes from first to
last, and leaving horsemanship out of the question the race
narrowed itself down to contest between the stock of horses
which they were provided with. At the beginning of the last
lap both riders passing under the wire together.

Murphy seemed to go away from his swarthy rival, leading
him a length at the quarter poBt. Here Anderson drew up,
and a neck and neck race ensued down the back stretch. On
the turn Murphy's horse seemed to tire, but the rider pulled
him together and tried to overcome the lead of a clear length
which Anderson had gained. Although he gave a brilliant
exhibition of riding, his horse was unequal to the task, and
amid a roar of cheers Auderson dashed under the wire, a win-
ner by three parts of a length.

Shortly after Vf. M. Marry left for Oregon, the Sacramento
papers announced that P. J. Williams had been dispatched to
the web-foot state by W. B. Todhnnter to bring the horses
back, alleging that the oleaginous William did not have the
consent of his principal to leave the State. Williams has
returned without the horses, but reports that they have been
sold to Oregon parties.

The good people of Amador county delight in short racing,
and have built a special track at lone for that style of tr
contest. It is 600 yards straight away, and will be ir
ated by a free-for-all repeat race, on Saturday, the 20:

Geo. Waldron Gollendale, W. T., has sold to Barker
Vancouver, the trotting stallion Winthrop Kuc
Knox, dam by Black Lion. Price $1,200.

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Dates for 1886.

CALIFORNIA FALL CIRCUIT.

Oakland, Cal Aug. 30 to Sept. 4

Marysville, (Jal. . . Aug. 31 to Sept. 4

Sacramento, Cal Sept. 9 to 18

Stockton. Cal Sept. 21 to 25

Salinas, Cal .Sept. 2S to Oct. -i

Reno, Nov Oct.4to9

San Francisco, Cal Aug. 7 to 14

Santa Cruz, Cal Aug. 10 to 14

BanJoae, Cal Aug. 16to21

Santa Rosa, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Chico.Cal Aug. 17 to 21

Petaluma, Cal Aug. 23 to 28

Glenbrook Park Aug. 24 to 28|

EASTERN — RUNNING

Jerome Park May 25 to June 8

St. Louis June 5 to 19

Coney Island June 10 to 30

Salt Lake June 14 and 10

Washington Park

Club, Chicago. .June 26 to Aug. 14
Monmouth Park. .July 3 to Aug. 24

EASTERN — TROTTING .

Lawrence, Kan Sept. 5 to 11

Saratoga July 24 to Aug. 28

Coney Island.... Aug. 28 to Sept. 21

Rockaway. Sept. 22 to 24

Jerome Park Sept. 25 to Oct. 16

Latonia Oct. 1 to 16

Baltimore Oct. 19 to 23

Washington Oct. 26 to 29

Binghamptou, N. Y.... June 8 to 10

Freeport, 111 June 8 to 11

Mystic Park June 8 to 1J

Poughkeepsie, N. Y June 8 to II

Ewingville.N. J June 9 and 10

Union City, Mich June 9 to 11

Dayton, O June 15 to 18

Albany, N. Y June 15 to 18

Mineola, L. I June 16 and 17

Qui ncy, Mich June 16 to 18

Goshen, N. Y June 21 to 24

Kingston, N. Y June 22 to 24

Omaha, Neb. (N.H.B. A.) July 2 and 3
Pittsburg Driving Park. .July 5 to 9

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 23

Cleveland, O July 27 to 30

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30

Cartbage, O Aug. 3 to 5

Jamestown, O Aug.

Hillsboro. 0 Aug. 3 to 5

Ottawa, 111 Aug. 3 to 9

Jolliet.Ill Aug 10 to 13

Chillicothe, 0 Aug. 11 to 13

Rochester. N. Y Aue. 12 to 15

Streator, 111 Aug. 17 to 20

Utica, N. Y Aug. 17 to 20

Ottumwa, la Aug. 17 to 21

S^bino, O Aug. 23 to 27

Helena. Mont Aug. 23 to

Waterloo, N. Y. ■

(C.W.N. Y. B. A.)... Aug. 24 to 26

Pataskala.O Aug. 24 to 27

Albany. N. Y Aug. 24 to T

Clark County Fair,

Springfield, O Aug. 24 to 28

Latonia,Ky Aug. 24 to 28

Columbus, 0 Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Oscaloosa, la Aug. 3P to Sept. 3

Rockville, 111 . . . . Aug 31 to Sept. 3
Des Moines, la Sept 3 to 10

Chicago, 111 Sept. 6 to 10

Wheeling, W. Va Sept. C to II

Kalamazoo, Mich.

(M. T,H. B. A) Sept. 7 to 9

Rochester, N. Y.

(N. Y. S. T. H. B. A.). Sept. 7 to 9

Monmouth, Ag So Sept. 7 to 3

Belvidere, 111 Sept. 7 to 10

Wilmington, 0 Sept. 7 to 10

Toledo. 0 Sept. 7 to 11

Lincoln, Neb Sept. 10 to 17

Kalamazoo, Mich Sept. 13 to 17

Detroit. Mich Sept. 13 to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Ind Sept. 14 to 17

Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Cleveland, O Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park Sept. 14 to 17

Poughkeepsie, N. Y. . Sept. 14 to 17
Grand Rapids, Mich. .Sept. 20 to 24

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Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

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Centreville, Mich. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

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Sights and Scenes at Epsom Downs.

Few Californians have ever witnessed England's great turf
event, and the accompanying pen picture of "Darby day,"
pronounced by a friend of ours who is familiar with the sub-
ject to be true to the life, is submitted as a substitute for the
reader's actual presence at the race:

The grand Epsom meeting is always held in May, during the
week proceeding Whitsuntide. There are generally four day's
racing, with four or five contests each day. For 5S years the
Derby was run on the Thursday and the Oaks on the nest
day. In 1S3S, however, a change was made, and the Derby
is now run on Wednesday. The intervening day gives the
public an opportunity to recover from the turmoil of the
Derby, and allow the nlliea (always less robust than the colts)
which may have run in the Derby, a better chance to reou-
perate for the Oaks. One cause of the Derby's popularity is
the uncertainty of the result. The horses are entered when
yearlings, and the only exact clue to their merits is afforded
by the two-year-old races. But this fails when entered horses
only compete in private trials or against time. The betting is
like paying for a chance in a grab-bag. There are, of course,
turf maneuvers similar to bull-and-bear operations in stocks,
but the agiotage in the Derby stakes is much smaller than
any other important race. Another cause is that the winner,
theoretically, at least, is the swiftest three-year-old horse in
the world, and jnmps from comparative obscurity to deathless
fame. The entrance-fee, $250, is- paid when the horses are
entered, and each payment of that sum entitles the subscriber
to enter a horse. There were 189 subscriptions for the Derby
of 18S4, which footed up $47,500. Out of this the second
horse got $1,500, and the third $750; the winner thus
taking the snug sum of ©45,250. The winner, of course,
took high rank in the betting at subsequent races, in
some of which it has had to carry an extra weight of five
pounds. When its racing days are over, it is put to breediug
purposes. In this position tbe animal brings the owner large
sums, as the offspring of a Derby winner is valuable the
■world over.

There have been a number of courses on Epsom Downs
during the hundreds of years they have been used for racing
purposes. The present course for the Derby stakes was first
used in 1872. It is just a mile and a half. What surprises
Americans at mostEnglish race-courses is the absence of grad-
ing, or attempt to preserve any circular or oblong symmetry
in the form of the course. The whole of Epsom Downs is
simply in a state of nature. The Derby course proper is
enclosed by a stout barrier of wood, painted white. The
starting point is indicated on the map, and is about 300 yards
across from the winning post. The course for the first half
mile is up hill; then, for about a third of a mile, it is on an
average level, then it suddenly descends in a very steep grade,
about one foot in four, to Tottenham coroer, at which there
is a sharp turn; and then it opens into a straight, wide home
stretch of half a mile. The American jockey would need all
his nerve for this uneven course, and especially for that steep
descent and dangerous corner, which is a most critical point
in a closely contested race. The home stretch is about 150
feet wide, and for the greater part of its length is so slanting
that it may fnirly be called the side of a hill. As the course
nears the grand stand tbe ground rises, and the last 200 yards
to the winning post are actually run uphill. The home
stretch to the winning post is used for all the Epsom races,
but the varying distances require other portions of the downs.
In the Metropolitan Stakes, two and one-quarter miles, the
start is made from the winning post, and is run in a reverse
direction from the Derby, as far as Tottenham corner; then
turns to the right and winds like the letter S to the Derby
track on the hill; and then follows the direction of that
course back to the finish. The Queen's plate course is the
same as the Metropolitan.

The new two-year-old course is six furlougs; the Craven
course is one and a quarter miles; the Eginout course is five
furlongs straight, and so on.

A fifteen-mile ride from London on a crowded train and
you alight at Epsom station. You notice its four tracks for
dense crowds, and that the trim little Surrey village lies off
in the right, and you make your way up the rising ground,
through numerous men, women and children, who insists on

selling you the "crest card of the Darby, only four pence,"
till you come to a low stone wall, 200 yards distant; you
enter by a broken gap and behold! — Epsom Downs. That is
one way. Perhaps, however, you prefer the "road," and
come through Clapham and the umbrageous Surrey laneB,
through the dust and the throng and the tin-bugle and the
"chaff." That is the other. But as the latter way has been
written to death in newspapers and periodicals and novels,
which have exhausted all its experiences, 1 prefer the less
hackneyed conveyance drawn by the iron horse, and hereby
allow the traveler by the road to vent his stereotyped enum-
eration of the aristocratic drags, landaus, barouches and dog-
carts in which he traveled, and the ramshackle cabs, plebeian
hansoms, vulgar omnibuses and costermonger's carts in
which the other fellows — the oipolloi — were conveyed to the
Great Mammoth English Picnic.

"Which way to the course?"

No need to ask. The throng on foot is not very thick; it
is only ten of the clock; but it has a very defined movement
in one direction over the dusty, fenceless road which is worn
through the turf on the rolling ground. But here is "sport"
already. Let us wait here a little while upon the fringes of
the classic downs.

" 'Ere you are! Try your luck," yell the hard-featured
gamblers, some of them women with bronzed faces and neg-
lected toilets. "Try yer luck, gennlemen. The white 'obs
and the bay 'oss. Sixpence or a shilling you can lay. Or
you can try the dark 'os3; pays three for one. Try yer luck."

This game is played on a table. The apparatus resembles
a mariner's compass, the needle being a revolving iron bar
three feet long, with different colored horses for the points of
the compass. A "dark" horse is inserted at intervals to give
the banker his percentage.

To a friendly-faced Briton I ventured the remark that the
undue number of "dark" horses gives the banker too much
percentage.

"They don't depend on that 'ere," he says. " Wy, sir, last
year they harrested a lot of them fellows, and they found
that the tables 'ad breaks, which stopped them needles just
where they wanted 'em to stop."

Here is the old familiar "cnuck-a-luck," with its six num-
bers, its three dice, its puzzling plausibility, its damnable
deception and swindling percentage of three to two in favor
of the bank. It is operated by a one-eyed son of the soil,
with a Yorkshire accent. And this — goodness gracious! It
cannot be — and yet it is — three-card monte! Yes, it is here
with a red-haired dealer in a neat tweed suit; a Silenus-faced
capper, who looks like a Wall-street, curbstone broker; several
shabbier specimens of the genus stool-pigeon, and the inevit-
able verdant green. Of course Greeney is persuaded to bet a
sovereign with Silenus' sovereign, against the dealer's two
sovereigns, that he (Greeney) can pick out the queen of 'arts.
Greeney notices that the corner of the queen is slightly bent,
and when he picks out the bent card, after being dealt, it has
turned into the knave of clubs, to his manifest horror and
the loss of a sovereign.

"We'll try him again," says Silenus, but Greeney's sover-
eign has gone to the Antenora of dead hopes and blighted
aspirations, and in mental pain he leaves for the course.

Here is a game which half a dozen proprietors loudly
declare is "the faireBt in the world." You buy one or more
wooden paddles, shaped like hand looking-glasses, on which
are painted several numbers, and when the deal has closed,
the proprietor calls to a monkey, who extracts a numbered
ball from a revolving sphere. The number is announced,
you look at your paddle or paddles, and if the winning num-
ber is inscribed thereon, you get several times the amount of
your stake, but it is always inadequate to the risk.

Several other games attract the attention of the passing
crowds. Suddenly a quiver of alarm runs through the gam-
bling suburb. Tables and apparatus are folded up like magic
balls, paddles and dice-boxes disappear into capacious skirt
pockets, Silenus and Bedhead look preternatu rally innocent,
and everybody gazes back toward the station. It is a detach-
ment of London policemen, who have come to swell the hun-
dreds already on the course. They pass by the "bobbies"
looking around knowingly, the sergeant looking official and
self-contained, and gazing neither to the right nor left.
Thirty yards more, and there is a general resumption of
"sport."

But let us push forward over the rolling downs to the
course, about half a mile distant. And yet we linger by the
way. Here is a blind man singing dolorously "God bless
the Prince of Wales." And here is a handless but handy boy
playing an accordeon with the stumps of his mutilated arms,
and both are receiving liberal alms. "A penny a ball," iu
endless iteration at every few yards. Cocoanuts valued at
six cents eaoh are the prizes, and you pay two cents for each
ball thrown. The nuts are perched on stakes driven into the
ground, and the game is to knock them off. The sun-
browned lady proprietor is apparently quite enthusiastic as I
rattle the nuts down from the pegs, capturing seven in eight
successive shots. Her male companion gathers them at my
feet as I pay my eight-pence, and as I move away she says:
"You're leaving your cocoanuts, sir. Going to give me 'em?
Much obleeged, sir." $

"'Ere you are, a penny a shot."

There are hundreds of these cocoauut stands on the
grounds. Country and cockney marksmen try their skill at
breaking bottles hung on scaffolds; also on iron pigeons
elevated in mid-air and swinging around swiftly on revolving
cross-arms. By this time you notice that your shoes, cloth-
ing and hat are of a dirty, whitish color, fur you have been
walking on the chalky, dusty road. Associated ideas — chalky
cliffB of Albions isle — England nothing more than a lump of
chalk. Somebody is brushing your coat without asking your
leave. He is a lad with a mendicant air, a dirty red necktie,
and ashocking bad hat. "Here isasixpence, boy." "Thank
you, sir."

Off the road, in Sheltemy hollows, you see scores of little
gipsy tents hardly bigger than umbrellas. A hasty inspec-
tion shows that they are tenanted by children, old crones and
aged men. You learn from them that the able-bodied Zingari
are around the course — the women engaged in telling for-
tunes and superintending several varieties uf shows, the men
in "speculation," which I afterwards found to be swindling
games of a more or less disreputable character. The gipsy is
seen at every fair and race-course in the British Isles, and it
is said that there are 25,000 of these curious people in England
alone.

And now the baok of an enormous white building looms
into view. It is the grand stand, the highest and largest
of its kind in the world. It is of stone and brick, four or five
stories in height, and with a lead-oovered roof, which riseB
shelf over shelf to the height of over 60 feet. Passing to the
front we see that it is three or four stories in height, each
story having an indented piazza, with railing in front. The
roof will accommodate 2,500 spectators; the galleries and
platforms in front 5,000 more. Ascend to the roof, and from
a seat on this gigautio coigne of vantage (for which yon pay
$5) you obtain a magnificent view of the broad effectB and

varied details of that unique and unapproachable spectacle —
"the Darby." England brings here her fleet horses, and
"cakes and ale and ginger hot i' the mouth," hangs out her
banners over canvas walls, bids her musicians strike up, and
says, "welcome all." Antolycus is here, and Brummies and
Jarley, and the Artful Dodger, and Dr. Faustus and Master
Merrymau. The Abbot of Unreason is over yonder, the Lord
of Misrule is on "the hill," and High Jinks are not only per-
missible but praiseworthy, for this is the world-renowned
"Darby day," and old England is naught if she be not "mer-
rie." From a seat on the very highest tier on the roof, with
the people below appearing like manikins, let us take a Pis-
gah-like survey of the curious scene. The air is chilly, but
the sky is clear. To the right and left, and parallel with the
building you are on, all on the line of the course, but set
back some 20 or 30 yards, are the stands for viewing the races
— the admission varying from $2.50 to S1.25. Across the
house, opposite the viewing post, is another stand, with the
shelving seats facing to the left, and giving a front view of
the equine struggle on the home stretch. Still further away,
across a small ravine on "the hill," which is covered with
tents, booths, side-shows, merry-go-rounds, etc., are other
view-stands, but of a temporary character. These include
all the formal facilities for seeing the races. The other aids
for this purpose are the carriages which line the course on
both sides, the wagons and carts everywhere; the benches
furnished by tramp spectators; and your own legs, aided by
natural ability to crowd your way to the front.

Past 11 o'clock, and yet not one-tenth of the sights of the
"Darby" have been exploited. From the elevated ground
near the winning post it is resolved to systematize this thing
and see it all. Bah! You might a3 well try to systematize the
kaleidoscope. There are 150,000 people on the downs already,
moBtly within a space of half a mile square, and thousandB
are coming every minute from all directions. To the left and
in front of the grand stand are clustered an immense number
of professional book-makers. There are over 1,000 of them
scattered over the downs to-day, but here are fully one-half
of them, all in a bunch. There is a glaring originality in
their clothing, green and red hats being common, while the
cut and color of their coats, vests and unmentionables would
be more appropriate at a cheap masquerade party. Every
book-maker who has any capital of publicity or notoriety
gives it illustrative or oral expression. "SteTe Jones, cham-
pion swimmer of Leeds," "Walter Laburnum, comic singer,"
"Tom Noble, who dived off five London bridges in one day,"
and numerous other distinguished personages advertise their
deeds or locality.

"Throw your money in 'ere. Two shillin' will give you
one hof the finest displays hof the manly hart you ever see.
Honly one and thruppence to put in. Come, gennlemen, be
liberal."

A few coppers fall in the human ring.

"Honly a shillin1 to make up, gennleman. This 'ere is the
Fulhaui Chicken, one of the cleverest light-weights in Lunnon,
now matched to fight the Bermondsey Spider next Vednesday
for ten puna side."

The pennies and half pennies come tumbling in, the half
dollar is made up, and the old man and the young fellow,
both natural-born bruisers, spar excellently, to the intense
delight of a rather respectable-looking crowd, among whioh
is a sprinkling of the "softer" sex. The bout over, the same
tactics for another half-dollar are renewed. Quite a number
of such exhibitions are going on all over the grounds.

Lord Palmerstou, shrewdest of English statesman because
keenest observer of English sympathies and prejudices, knew
what he was about when, in the House of Commons, he
defended prize-fighting as tending to continue the old-time
British pluck and pugnacity, and in the same place he also
gave the Derby the classic title of "our Isthmian games."

Here is a human circle. "Didn't he prophesy that either
Lord Mayor or Barnacle would come on first, and didn't Lord
Mayor win, with Barnacle second? Who picked out Trogan
for the Doncaster St. Leger last summer? Why, gentlemen,
it was Bigari, who is willing to do it again for the Derby for
the small sum of sixpence, How did he do it? Why, he got
correct information, special information, private information,
and nobody, gennlemen, gets it corrector, or privater, or
specialer than Bigari."

Thus the race prophet, vulgarly called "Tipster." Of
course, you pay sixpence for a tip. Open the envelope and
read "Queed Adelaide." Six of the eight sporting papers in
London say the same thing. You try a cheaper prophet, who is
also haranguing a crowd near by, and learn for two cents that
Talisman will be the winning horse.

Let us go over "The Hill." The nearest way is across tbe
small ravine, which is thickly crowded with ale wagons
with the faucets turned temptingly to the passer-by; open-air
kitchens and dining-rooms, where fish is fried iu the gairish
light of day, and served up al fresco on pieces of bread; per-
ambulating pail-carriers, shouting forth "water;" and primi-
tive cabinets d' aisement, consisting of strips of dirty canvas
wound round four poles, the proprietors of which make the
welkin ring with their blatant cry "accommodation." It is
the magic hour of dinner. Your watch says 1 p. m., and
feeding has been going on for some time. In the spacious
salon of the grand stand, which is 125 feet in length, is spread
a recherche dinner lunch, and also comestibles for parties
and groups. Yonder sits the Grand Duke of Russia, a
stately, handsome specimen of the Romanoffs. He inherits
his taste for the thoroughbred horse from his late father, the
Emperor Nicholas, who founded and endowed the annual
English Stakes known as the Czarowitch. The Dukes of St.
Albans and Portland; the Earls of Hardwick, Ladogan and
March with their wives, and the Earls of Cork and Zetland
without their wives; several other peers and peeresses; the
French Ambassador; and Leopold Rothschild, sporting mem*
ber of the great banking firm, who has Talisman and Wood-
stock entered, for the Derby, and has declared to win with
the former. There are hundreds more in the salon who are
willing to pay a big price for viands when consumed in prox-
imity to patricians.

Eating and drinking overywhelre — in the booths, on the
carriages, standing, sitting and even lying down. The pop-
ping of champagne corks punctuates the general jollity, and
when Lazarus comeB to pick up the crumbs he is treated by
Dives with Dorby-day liberality.

The acme of jollity is about reached as food and drink
blend with music and raise the animal spirits to summer heat.

"A glass cf wine with you. Ha! ha! ha!"

"Halloo! What's the roaring about? Race over?"

"JockeyB going to be re- weighed."

"Not the Derby race?"

•"'Oh! no; only the Epsom Town plate."

"Pshaw! What do we oarefor the Epsom Plate? We pre-
fer the plate of turkey— ha! ha! ha!"

Ah, here is a sight worth coming over ocean to see— that
is, if you are a connoisseur of beauty. Here are more pretty
women than yon can see at any other English gathering. In
those carriages you can see every type of female loveliness of all
ages and climes, and the proletariat has an excellent oppor-
tunity for feasting his vision on the charms of these aristo*

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cratio enslavers of the lords of creation. Here is Cleopatra,
her regal grace somewhat compromised by eating pickled
cauliflower off her fork, bnt her power is evidently supreme
over that heavily bearded Antony in a prince Albert coat and
pearl breast-pin. There is Helen, innocent of Trojon woes,
and clinking glasses with her vis-a-vis. Circe is here, away
from her yellow sands, but weaving her spells around that
yonng naval officer, who seems to have more buttons than
brains. Here is Chloein thefresh bloom of youth: Leuconoe
consulting the fortune-tellers; Pyirha, with her yellow hair
loosely twisted together, listening to her lover, not in an
alcove of roses, but on the drag-box. Gnlnare and Hedora
and all of Byron's heroines have doffed their silken trousers
for the day and appear in long skirts. Rosalind shades her
dainty face with a white veil; Lady Macbeth and Lucretia
Borgia loll back on the cushions, and gaze serenely at the
crowd; and Madam de Maintenon, to whom her Trianon in
St. John's Wood is irksome, has taken a freak of interest in
the big, vulgar picnic. Like other vulgarians I gazed enrapt-
ured for a time. Then I think of my comely Mollie across
the briny, and turn up my democratic nose.

But the Epsom Town Plato has been run, and some horse
has won it, and we want to see. We push onr way at this
place, where the crowd is thinnest.

''Oh! no vou don't."

This shabby, speckle-faced fellow has his hand on my
breeches pocket, and he takes therefrom my leather cigarette
case. I seize him as he passes it to a confederate, and I cry.
with concentrated fury, "drop it." It is dropped, and I
secure it. I have the spoilator by the color. He is deathly
pale. I raise my fist, but he neither winks his eye nor raises
his arm. He realizes Bridewell in the immediate future, and
is chillingly inert. I, too, realize that I must leave London
to-morrow, and that I cannot do so if I place him in custody,
so I compound the felony by letting him loose and growling
"get out of here." He disappears in a twinkling. Several
bystanders congratulated me, among them a mouldy-looking
youth with a brush, who proceeds, willy-nilly, to clean my
ever-dusty clothes. He receiveSan honorarium of twelve cents.

Music, bless you, everywhere! Here is a "leedle SUarman
band"; yonder is a bigger one; there are two Italian girls who
make harmony with an accordeon and guitar; here is a mas-
sive, hard-featured Highlander, dressed in kilts and playing
a bagpipe, while his superfluously ugly wife solicits coppers,
—and his unnecessarily homely daughter essays the sword-
dance to the far-reaching dissonance of her sire. There are
two opposition calliopes on the hill. Here is a fifer and
drummer at work in front of a refreshment booth, literally to
drum up custom; the sounds of barrel organs come from
dozens of show tents; a line brass band discourses from the
neighborhood of the grand stand; and ever and anon come
blasts from tin horns— these pleasing instruments of the road,
now used again after the inspiration of lunch.

Above all, and flying everywhere, is the Union Jack, the
"meteoi flag of England." It also floats over the grand stand,
a verv rare circumstance, as the Prince of Wales generally
attends the Derby, and then the vice-regal standard takes the
place of the woven crosses of St. George. St. Andrew and St.
Patrick.

On the rising ground the appetite for amusement, like the
green-eyed monster, makes the food it feeds on. Here are
live or six gigantic merry-go-rounds, with steam as the motive
power. Their accompanying calliopes and organs move the
- mind to madness. This one is a real blazer. Never such a
vehicle eveu in triumphal processions via Appia; no golden
chariot of Barnnm's or Forepaugh's ever approached it in
grandeur. You can only imagine, notdescribe, the coruscating,
erubescent mass of red and gold and mirrors and carving and
scroll work. The wooden horses, lions, tigers, zebras, etc., are
in pairs, and are bestrode by everybody, i do not suppose they
are patronized by the aiistocracy to an alarming extent, but
let it be recorded that among the riders this day I see young

Lord a , and Signor F — , a concert singer of the first rank.

The rest are a motley group— old farmers— young city bloods
with fast female companions, London 'Arrys in various stages
of boisteroosness, costermongers and their sweethearts, stable
men, country lads, maids of all work, clerks, pick-pockets —
in short, all kinds and conditions of men and women, who
regard the merry-go-round as a standard form of amusement.

A costermonger, who sells whilks at a stand near by,
addresses a group, saying that the merry-go-rounds are "var-
ranted to make you sea-sick for a penny. Just vatch the
folks ven they come off that ere machine."

He indicates a machine in which small sail-rigged ships,
pitching by stem and stern, take the place of the wooden ani-
mals. When the "penny Bail on dry land" was over, several
of the passenger's faces were white, their stomachs having
been disturbed by the mechanical mal de mer. "Now,"
resumed the coster, "hif that 'ere young man and them two
young wimen 'adn't a gone on that 'ere machine, they vouldn't
a been sea-sick, as they is now, and they could 'a 'ad some of
those beautiful whilks. 'Ere you are! Whilks! tuppence a
bowl." I approached the stand. The whilks, already
extracted from their spiral shells, and dished up in small
bowls, present an esthetic appearance — that is, there is no
decided color, only indeterminate slate, dullsalmonand green-
ish yellow. Dr. Johnson's experiment occurred to my mind.
He once ventured with a friend to test, for the purpose of
exposing the groundlessness, foolishness, of the popular
prejudice against snails as an article of diet, and for this pur-
pose had a number boiled and served up. Each picked a
cooked snail from its shell and masticated slowly. A pause.
"Don't you — ah — think— ah— that they taste rather green,
doctor?"

"Very green— d — d green," roared the great lexicographer,
as he ejected snails and saliva from his ntouth. "Take them
away! take them away!"

I pay for a bowl of whilks with an air of being used to
them . But I impose on nobody.

The coster and the group survey me during the first mouth-
ful. The viscid liquid which envelopes the fish is not to my
fancy. Neither have I any budding affection for the article
itself. I masticate, but with a sinking heart. Then I rumi-
nate. My stomach rises. An inarticulate protest against
mollosksovercomes pride and sentiment, and — I depart, feel-
ing that I am regarded as a being who is neither English nor

wbllkY

I And now we have reached the noisest row of canvas shows
an the downs. Exteriorly they are just like the ordinary
American side-show, hut with the significant legend "No
females admitted," which is intended to tempt salacious males
into their canvas portals. On one is a mammoth painting of
Hi Cat woman, with a portion of one of her enormous limbs
iLenciumbered by clothing. The others are covered with
I .ar^e pictorial prevarications of different species of aborginal
mmanity — Zulus, Maoris, Fijees, Bosjesmans, wild men, etc.
"No 'umbug, gennlemen," shout theorators. "VValkinand
lee something hinteresting, "accompaDing the talk with winks
rod significant gestures.

A burly navvy emerges from the Iuskara tent and rejoins
lis wife.

"Well, Simon, what did you see," she asks.

*'Nothink," he growls, "a kick hup and a dance around,
that's all, Sally, I'll go in 'ere now."

He is moving in to see the fat woman, bnt his "missus"
steps in front. "Yonshant spend pour brass that-a-way,
Simon. No, I won't let you go. I'm fat enough 'ooman for
you hany day."

The crowd laugh and jeer, and Simon succumbs, and walks
off Bheepishly with his spouse.

I visit these tents and find that the performance is rather
broad, but not of the character expected by the spectators.
Some dancing and screeching, combats with harmless weap-
ons and some simulated killings, together with a suggestive
contest i- r the female — that is all. The only thing indica-
tive in the fat woman's tent is the measurement of her calf
with a tape-line. It was 24 inches. Strength and skill tests
of various kinds invite the Breton to physical emulation.
Here are rag babies or grotesque heads to thow balls at; a
machine with a knob, which you hit with a maul, the force
being recorded by an indicator; another to test the power of a
blow with your fist; another to test your lungs. But these
are all common in America. Half-a-dozen photograph or tin-
type galleries tempt the rural swain to have pictures taken of
himself and his sweetheart.

We have found her at last — the gipsy maiden of our dream.
She is pretty, has a red handkerchief on her head, aud wears
a blue bodice and a short brown skirt, with three strips of
gold lace at the bottom. A wrinkled old hag instructs her
whom to approach. A party of fast-looking, well-dressed
young men and their female companions are all singing in a
drag, while the coachman reposes beneath, very much obfus-
cated by the lunch.

"Your lordship," commences the maiden.

"Hulloo!" says one of the young men with exaggerated
courtesy, "what does your ladyship require?"

"I am a poor gipsy girl, yonr lordship."

"How did you know (hie) this is Lord St. Leonards?",

As I muse over this "romance of the Derby," another va-
gruni man essays to brash my clothing and is rudely repulsed.

On the outskirts of the booths and grounds are hundreds
of "caravans" or family wagons, the habitations of nomad
showmen and their families. The body of a caravan is about
six feet wide by seven feet high and ten feet long, and in that
small space as many as six persons cook, eat, travel and sleep
from year to year.

We enter the paddock and gaze upon the fifteen flyers who
will soon contest the Derby. Each horse has its critical
group. That thin, little, bright-eyed jockey, with a pink
and white striped silk jacket, is Fred Archer, who is the lead-
ing jockey of the English turf. He wins about half the races
he rides in; won the Derby of 1S77 on Silvio, of 1SS0 on Bend
!Or, and 18S1 on Iroquois. He is said to be worth a million
dollars, and drives to the paddock in his own brougham. All
the other noted jockeys are here also — Webb, who won the
Derby of 1873; Wood, who captured the blue ribbon in 1S83,
on St. Blaise; S. Loates and C. Loates.

Lovers of horseflesh may well go into ecstasies over the
wonderful steeds here — the flower of equine beauty, grace
and speed. Observe the mechanical combination of frame,
levers and muscleR, the exactitude of fitting and the true pro-
portions of each part, together with the spirit and fire of the
animals, and you grasp the factors which give speed and
bottom to the thoroughbred.

These horses might claim separate interest as representa-
tive specimens of the highest development of its species, of
that remarkable combination of Britiah endurance and east-
ern grace which has no peer in the equine world— the
English thoroughbred. It is a keen pleasure, apart from the
Derby contest, to see such a collection of high-mettled steeds,
each having the blood of the Darby Arabian, the Godolphin
Arab, the royal mares of Charles II, and of Eclipse and Fly-
ing WelderB coursing through its veins. For a thoroughbred
horse, like a lovely woman, is "a thing of beauty and a joy
forever." The fine, clean-cut head, the broad, prominent eye,
the expanded, flexible nostrils, and the small, tapering ears,
placed well apart, give an irresistible impression of aristo-
cratic distinction and nervous courage. Other points which
make up the perfect ensemble are the long, loose, curving,
musculaT neck; the massive but elegant shoulders, well-laid
back; the broad hips, coming well forward to meet the sloping
shoulders — these two pairs of levers forming the "coupling,"
the principal motive power which gives the tremendous
leverage for far-reaching strides; the deep but narrow chest,
resembling that of the greyhound; the capacious barrel, "well-
ribbed up," which contains the lungs and heart, and gives
ample room for breathing and circulation of the blood in
bard contests; the flat, wide hock, and the strong, elegant
knee; the fetlock, in which the tough tendons of the leg
terminate; the sloping, rubber-like pastern, which forms the
muscular cushion-spring between the leg and the Bmall hoof,
preventing concussion and giving elasticity to the stride; and
lastly, the shining, satin-like skin, through which the promi-
nent veins and swelling muscles show like the sculptured
figures of a bas-relief. Notwithstanding the superiority of
the ancients over us degenerate moderns in arts and mechan'
ics, how inferior must have been their horses when they had
to imagine the mythical Pegasus as the apotheosis of speed!

A Facer for Kentucky.

The Derby at Epsom.

The English Derby was run at Epsom, May 27th. The
weather was an old-fashioned May day, light sun-showers
and sunshine alternating. The wind blew quite strong. The
night and early morning, however, had been damp, and as a
result the track was heavy.

One Httsdred and Seventh Renewal of the Derby States, of 50
sovereigns each, half forfeit, for colts, 9 stone; fillies, 8 stone 9
pounds, tben three years old; about a mile and a half, starting at the
New High level starting post; the owner of the second horse to receive
bOO sovereigns, and the third 150 sovereigns out of the stakes; 200
subscribers.
Duke of Westminster's b c Ormonde by Bend'Or, dam Lily Agnes by

Maccarom Archer 1

E. Peck's ch c The Bard by Petrarch, dam Magdalene Wood 2

Mr. Manton's br c St. Mirin by Hermit, dam Lady Paramont.. Cannon 3

Lord Zetland's g c Gray Friars [Waltz); Lord Calthorpe's b c Scherzo
(Osborni; Mr. G. Lambert's b c Cb&lsea (Goater); the Duke of West-
minster's b c Coracle (Webb); the Duke of Beaufort's br c Button Park
(G. Barret), and the Duke of Beaufort's b c Ariel (Willton), ran un-
placed.

Post betting: 85 to 40 on Ormonde; 7 to 2 against The Bard; 40 to 1
against St. Mirin; 25tolagainst Gray Friars; CO to 1 against Chelsea;
66 to 1 against Scherzo and Button Park; 200 to 1 against Ariel and
Coracle.

Coracle and Ormonde got off in the lead. After 200 yards
Ariel took up the running and got clear of Coracle, closely
followed by Chelsea and Scherzo; Ormonde bad been pulled
back to the side of The Bard. Descending Tattenham hill
Coracle resumed the lead, and Ormonde, with a rush, gained
third place. Ormonde and The Bard closed at the bend and
entered the straight together. Coming away from the rest,
the two ran an exciting race to the finish, Ormonde winning
easily by a length and a half, St, Mirin a bad third. Time,
2:45|.

[St. Louis Republican.]

It will be news for all outside of the office of the Secretary,
of the Louisville Jockey Club, but is nevertheless the fact, that
Mr. J. B. Haggin has cancelled all of his nominations of
1887 at thatracing centre. This is the beginning of their end
unless both Louisville and Kentucky adopt a more liberal and
enlightened policy than they have pursued of late. The sen-
timent that has legislated against fair and square speculation
on horse racing in Kentucky is absurd, and has been abso-
lutely idiotic when put in force at a time when St. Louis and
Chicago have both shown their ability to take the wind out of
the sailsof the centresof the Tacingin that state. Neither of our
cities has attempted or wished to hurt Louisville or Lexington,
nor has either Missouri or Illinois proposed as ye t to take advan-
tage of their opportunities and to run into the horse-breeding
business in a way which will force Kentucky to bring her
thoroughbred yearlings to either St. Louis or Chicago, or, at
least, to have to take them outside of her borders for sale.
It may further be added that even such mistakes as those of
Col. Clarke at Louisville — mistakes made at the worst pos-
sible occasion — have not been harshly handled in either of
these states. Kentucky, Ohio and the east have criticised
his acts very freely, and even the question of whether any
sale of betting privileges has ever taken place has been raised,
but it has been all along from his own part of the world.

It requires no argument to prove that the interests of racing
and breeding are inseparable — the whole raison d'etre of rac-
ing is the improvement of the horse — and it does not take
much to prove that racing cannot exist without speculation.
Stakes cannot pay any but the one or two highest winners
at a meeting, and, again, where does the management of
a track come in if there is no betting. A management
looks to the income to be realized on the sale of privileges,
and then it considers the gate money to be paid by those who
take interest in the different races. There are plenty of peo-
ple who can watch racing with pleasure, although they have
not speculated upon the sport, but the game is not worth the
candle to the great bulk of humanity unless they have enough
risk upon it to give it savor. Man is a gambling as well as a
hunting animal, and the he or she who does not wish to prove
intellect, ability, looks or attractions superior to those of his
or her fellows, is of but poor service to their generation. If
none of us were interested in the now-and-again picking of a
winner, the gate would be so small that racing institutions
could not live.

Is it necessary to follow this train of thought and then to
continue and show how — racing having died out from pov-
erty of stakes — breeding must languish and one of the most
important of our agricultural industries be reduced to a baga-
telle? As a matter of fact every mare in the country should
be looked upon as a horse factory; the higher type of her
produce the better. At present we still require all of our-
thoroughbreds for home use and can only export the cock-
tails for sale, but even on that line of argument we can truly
say that the more blue blood we can infuse into the cocktail
by increasing the number of our thoroughbreds, so much the
better prices can our farmer obtain from abroad. There is
also no reason why in time we, with our wonderful opportu-
nities, may not breed thoroughbreds that would be eagerly
snapped up in other countries both for post and paddock,
and, still further, is not the timecomingwhenourdescendants
will want as many well-bred horses as the country can pos-
sibly raise? It is no far-fetched argument to say the choking
off of well-restrained speculation is a cutting at the root of a
national want and a source of national prosperity, and it is
earnestly to be hoped that every legislator in Missouri will
adopt this idea and become convinced that the interests of
the whole state would be injured by any ridiculous imitation
of the solons ( ?) of Frankfort.

It will take Kentucky years to recover from the blow of a
single week.

All of our pool rooms are admirablyconducted, and not one
single instance of theft or dishonesty has been traced to spec-
ulations indulged in within their walls. No minors are to be
seen in them, and their patrons are t-olid men of business.
The heaviest day's transaction of the whole of them would
not cut a figure with many a single deal on the floor of the
Chamber of Commerce, and as we really owe our racing to
the interest created inside them, why let Kentucky be the
only western state to kill her goose with the golden eggs and
let us remain happy in the possession of that which alone can
keep up our present standard both of racing and of horse-
flesh.

— »

Los Angeles Jockey Club.

This recently organized racing association is intent on
business, and will give an inaugural meeting of three days on
July 22d, 23d and 24th next. The card is as follows:

FIRST DAT — THCTISDAY, JULY 22D.

First Kace — Running — Introduction Stake, half-mile dash
for two-year-olds; $25 entrance, §50 added to winner; second
horse to save stake.

Second — Trotting— 2:40 class; purse, $200; mile heats,
3 in 5.

Third — "La Ballona" Stakes — Running — Three-quarters of
a mile dash, free for all; weight for age; §25 entrance, $100
added to winner; second horse to save stake.

EXTRA DAY — FRIDAY, JULY 23d.

Special events to be announced hereafter.

SECOND REGULAR DAY — SATURDAY, JULY 24TH.

First Race — Running — "El Cajon" Stakes, dash of three
furlongs, free for all; weight for age; $20 entrance, $25 added
to winner; second horse to save stake.

Second Race — Trotting— 2:30 class; purBe, $250; mileheats,
3 in 5.

Third Race— Running — "High License" Stake, dash of one
and one-fourth mileB, for all ages; weight for age; $50 en-
trance, $150 added by "the oppressed taxpayers of Lob Ange-
les city," S100 added by the Club; all to winner, except stake
to second horse.

RULES.

The rules of National Trotting Association to govern trot-
ting, and Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association rules to govern
running races. Ten per cent, entrance to trotting races;
three to enter and two to start; sixty per cent, to first, 30 per
cent, to second, ten per cent, to third horBe. Entries to close
with the Secretary July 1st, 1886. Entrance-fee to accom-
pany nominations.

Mr. J. B. Haggin has added to his list of sires the bay
horse John Happy, 9 years, out of imp. Bonnie Scotland,
dam Kathleen by Lexington from Maria Simms, by i
"Yorkshire. John Happy is a full brother to George Kinu
. * ■

Deer Lodge expects to enter the Montana racing circuit t
ee aeon.

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June 5

ATHLETICS.

Field Day.

Decoration Day, May 31st, was chosen by the Bay City
Wheelmen and the Albion Athletic Club, as the occasion for a
very interesting series of out-door games. The place chosen
was the recently established Alameda Park, a very conven-
ient and well-arranged ground. The track, however, was
not well packed, and alter a little use it became soft and
heavy and militated strongly against great speed in the
bicycle events. The officers of the day were: Keferee, Fred.
Buss Cook; Starter, VT. C. Brown; Judges, Edward Mohrig,
E. F. O'Couner and J. J. Theobald; Judge of walking, P. N.
Gafuey; Timers, George C. Edwards, Peter Mclntyre, A. W.
Brown; Clerk of the Uunrse, Thos. L. Hill. We subjoin the
record:

One Hundred Yards, special race, for medal given by the
Albion Club, won by W. J. Kenealey, A. A. C, in 10 3-5 sec;

E. G. ltodolph, 0. A. C, second by a vard.

One Mile Maiden Bicycle Kace— B. W. Turner, B. C. W.,
first, in 3 m. 27 sees.; A. S. Ireland, H. P. W., second;

F. James, B. C. W., 0; D. O'Callaghan, B. C. W., 0; K. E.
Euss, L. A. W., 0; W. Hammer, 0.

One Hundred Tards, Handicap Eace— First heat, J. W.
M. 0. C, first, in 10 2-5 sec; E. G. Bodolph, O. A. C, Flynn,

3 yards, second; G. W. Jordan, M. C. C, sis yards, 0; E.
B.Freese, A. A. C, six yards, 0; E. Luttringer, A. A. C,
seven yards, 0.

Second Heat.— W. J. Kenealey, A. A. C, 3 yards, first in
10 2-5 sec; George Eodolnh, W. C, 5 yards, 0; P. C. Kelly,
M. C.C.Syards, second; W. McConnell, M. C. C, 8 yards, 0.

One Mile Handicap Walk — H. CoffiD, O. A.C., scratch, 6rst,
in 7 m. 5S sees.; C. M. Yates, A. A. C, 20 seconds, second;
C. Lester, E. A. C, 35 seconds, 0.

Half-Mile Scratch Bicycle Eace.— F.D. Elwell, B.C. W., first
in 1 m. 33 sees.; H. G. Kennedy, Denver.

220 Yards Handicap Eun. — I. W. Flynn, scratch, second;
W. J. Kenealey, 6 yards; E. (i. Eodolph, 9 yards, first, in 23|
sec; E. McArthur, 10 yards; E. B. Freese, 12 yards; G. W.
Jordan, 12 yards; H.W. Thompson, 14yards; E.J. Luttringer,
15 yards; W. McConnell, 16 yards; G. Eodolph, 12 yards;
E. H. Holnya, 16 vards.

One Mile Scratch Bicycle Eace.— F. D. Elwell, E. A. Bide-
man, W. G. Davis.

Half-Mile Eun, Handicap.— W. A. Scott, scratch; G. W.
Jordan, 30 yards; G. W. Hnpers, 35 yards, first, in 2 m. 9J
sec; E. Gibson, 35 yards; E. McArthur, 30 yards; E. J.
Luttringer, 45 yards; P. C. Kelly, 50 yards; G. S. West,
50 yards.

Eunning High-Jump, Handicap. — G. Eodolph, W. C,

scratch, H. Germain, A. A. C, 1 inch; H. W. Thompson,

"4 inches, first, 5ft. | in.; P.N. Gafney, A. A. C, 5in., second,

4 ft. 11} in.

Two-Mile Handicap Bicycle Eace.— F. D. Elwell, B. C. W.,
scratch, first, in 6 m. 56J sec; T. L. Hill, B. C. W., 60 yards:
C. A. Bidemau, L. A. W„ 60 yards; H. S. Blood, B. C. W.,
50 yards; H. G. Kennedv, Denver, scratch; M. Berolzheime,
M. C. C, 100 yards; K. M. Turner, D. C. W., 120 yards.

Pole Vault, Scratch.— H. Geimain, A. A. O.j G. Eodolph,
O. A. C; E. G. Eodolph, O. A. C, fiist, S ft.

One Mile Handicap Eun.— W. A. Scott, scratch; C. B. Hill,
50 yards, second; W. A. Beatty, 75 yards, first, in 4 m. 53 2-5
sec; G. W. Hupers. 80 yards; E. McArthur, 80 yards; E.
Gibson, 90 yards; H. W. Thompson, 100 yards; P. C. Kelley,
100 yards; H. Lester, 125 yards; E. H. Holroyd, 100 yards.

Five Mile Handicap Bicycle Eace. — F. D. Elwell, scratch:
H. S. Blood, 160 yards; C. A. Bideman, 175 yards; H. G.
Kennedy, Denver, first, in 19 m. 4^- sec

Verein Eintracht Turn Section.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of wbelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in ttieir kennels. in all instances writing plainly names of sire inddam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Whelps.

English setter Nellie (Carl K.— Daisette) owned by George
Eustiss, Gilroy, whelped, April 19th, six— four dogs — to Leav-
esley's Rock (Don— Juno).

E. Leavesley's English setter Ophelia (Count Warwick —
' Dora) whelped, May 19th, sis— four dogs— to Tod (Bartlett's
Rob Hoy — Anzer'B Ola).

Autobiographical of Old Dominion.

The athletic entertainment and ball given by the Eintracht
Club, on the evening of May 2Sth, was largely attended and
a delightful affair. The programme included exercises on the
horizontal and parallel bars, which are always well done by
the Eintrachts; horse vaulting, also a specialty of the club;
several good fencing bouts; boxing by volunteers from the
San Francisco Athletic Club, and very fine Grseco-Roman
wrestling by Messrs. E. A. Kolb and Gus Uugerman. The
wrestling was the most attractive feature of the evening, aB it
usually is. Kolb and Ungerman are both immensely strong
and fairly skillful, and invariably wrestle on their merits.
After the exercises, music was introduced and dancing
enjoyed until a late hour. The net results were large, and
will be applied in meeting the expenditures incident to send-
ing representatives from the club to the great Turner festival,
which begins at Petaluma on June 12th.

Congratulations-

From an exchange we clip the following paragraph:
"W. A. Scott, son of Capt. C. C. Scott, of Alvarado, was
united in marriage to M/ss Jennie A. Brannan, of San Fran-
cisco, last Tuesday, by Rev. Dr. Mackenzie. The weddiDg
was very qnietly arranged, and the first news the Captain had
that his son was married, was their arrival at "Fiddler's
Green" a day or so afterwards. The groom is arising young
man of this State, possessed of a heap of push and natural
ability, and the bride is one of the most popular young ladies
of the bay city."

[A multitude of friends offer hearty congratulations to Mr.
Scott and wife. We trust the path to be trodden by them
may always be as free from roughness as those cinder paths
on which Mr. Scott has so often won honor and reward in
amateur competitions.— Ed.]

A Horrible Charge.

Kov. Mr. Seoit, pastor of the First Congregational Church
of Evaoston, 111., has been asked to resign because he rides a
bicycle and smokes cigars in public.

[We clip the Associated Press telegram, printed above,
because it refers to a gentleman well-known to us, and of all
men the frankest, heartiest, most genial soul alive; one who
in his college days was a good student, a good fellow, a good
base-ball player, runner, walker and general athlete; as free
from vice as man could be, and as much respected for his
essential manliness and devotion to principle as any of his
peers. Thai such a man, full of Christian charity and with-
out blame should be stigmatized as unworthy to fill a Chris-
tian pulpit because he rides a bicycle, and smokes a cigar, or,
for the matter of that smokes what he prefers to anything
else— a good old cob-pipe — seems to us an outrage, and we
cannot but believe the Congregational Church over which
he presides a mawkish lot of sentimentalists, to whom form
is first and intrinsic worth a secondary consideration, if it
be true that for such reasons the Chnrch has requested the
resignation of Rev. A. J. Scott.— Ed.]

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I have been thinking,
for some time, of having a little dog chat with my brother
sportsmen away off upon the Pacific Coast, for I acknowledge
to a warm place in my heart for any man who is fond of hiB
dog and gun, it matters not where his lineB may be cast upon
this earth — if he loves his dog I love him, and that settles it.
Poeta nascilur, non Jit, and so say I, a man is born a
sportsman not made. My family, paternally, were all sports-
men— my grandfather and his six brothers, over one hundred
I years ago, were among the greatest Indian fighters, bear and
deer slayers of the Old Dominion, all being compatriots of
the Lewises of revolutionary and anti-revolutionary days.
My father aud his six brothers, though he and three of his
brothers were ministers of the gospel, were devoted sportsmen
and tine wing shots. My only living brother, but two years
younger than myself, aud now over 60 years of age, is never
so happy as when sweet October comes, and he can don the
old buckskin shooting-coat, and old-time game bag, and
shoulder his old muzzle-loader, and with his two good
dogs, Tom and Bird, he is off to the stubbles. My youngest
brother, who was a physician and naturalist to the N.
W. B. S., and who died, after that work was completed,
on his way home, in February '61, and who was buried
at sea between San Francisco and Panama, was the keenest
sportsman and finest shot of us all, for whilst we were
all three wing shots, he was equally as good with the
rifle and pistol. I beg you, my brethren, to pardon this
intrusion of family matters upon your notice, and not to
attribute it to any feeling of egotism upon my part; I mention
it only to show you that I come by my love for my dogs and
my foudness for all field sports honestly and legitimately;
and there is another thing — you must excuse the natural pro-
pensity of an old man to speak of old things — it is his prerog-
ative, and though it may not be so pleasant to those who may
read after him, it is mighty sweet to the old gentleman himself.
For fifty years — a half a century — just think of it, ye young-
sters who are, for the first time, learning to steady your
nerves under the inspiring music of the whirring bird — just
think of it! that here's an old cock, who, fifty years ago, could
cut them down "neat and clean" or "meet Johnny Booker
on the Bowliug Green." Such is the truth. A half a century
ago I was shooting partridgeB, pheasants, woodcock and
snipe, on the wiDg, owned pointers and setters, and from that
time to the present hour there has never been a day that I have
not had bird dogs, either setters or pointers, and most of the
time both, so I honestly believe that if there is a man living who
is entitled to talk upon the subject, I am. Of course, until
within very recent years our old-time natives were all the go;
to have had a dog, in those days, who had a grandfather, was
something to be proud of, and as to having one whose imme-
diate ancestors were imported, why, he was simply a world's
wonder. I am not the man to decry our beautiful, high-bred,
blue-blood dogs. In many respects they are a great
improvement upon our old natives — in some they are not.
Whilst they possess all of the high courage and grace of
movement that can possibly be desired, I have yet to see
one with the stamina and staying qualities of the pure bred
old natives, hence, I have been for some time advocating a
strong infusion of native blood into our blue-bloods and
vice versa, though I am free to admit that I have not, to any
extent, practiced what I preach, for th e Bimple reason that a
man does not care to be entirely out of fashion, and I am too
old to undertake the construction of a new strain of sporting
dogs; but my advice to any younger brother would be to
cross aud continue to cross until you have a dog that will go
like a greyhound and last like a fox-hound. As scarce as the
game is growing, year by year, it is absolutely essential to a
decent bag that a man has a hunting dog, one that can go from
morning till night and always in a gallop — no potterer need
apply. To have a dog of that character the blood must be
mixed. When I was in the zenith of my shooting glory it
didn't matter much what kind of a dog we had, so numerous
were our partridges — as we still, in Virginia and other
southern states, call what is designated as quail in other
sections — for I have, myself, when a boy, killed as many
as eighty before breakfast, after the fall of a little snow
— of course, being shot in bunches upon the ground, a
performance, which, to this day, I am ashamed of,
and speak of it only to show the quantity of birds we
had at that day. Again, I have known as high as two hun-
dred and fifty birds (partridges, of course,) killed in a match
on the wing, in one day's shooting, by a party of four sports-
men, of which I was one and my brother another. To find
as high as forty covies — as we call them, or bevies, as the elite
would say, or gangs, as our old darkies would designate them —
was no unusual circumstance in a day's hunt. Now to
raise a half-dozen covies in my portion of Virginia, and, in
fact, anywhere in the western portion of the state, requires
constant hard work upon the part of both dog aud man;
hence, I repeat, that if yoa expect to have even ordinary sport*
you must have a dog who is up and a doing all the time.
When I contemplate, retrospectively, the sport which I have
seen in the field and the innumerable number of game birds
whicb we had in the long ago. and contrast it with our present
shooting, from my heart do I feel sorry for the present and
for future generations of sportsmen. It can't make much dif-
ference to me, for my shooting days are nearly past, but so
far as the grand, the noble sport is concerned, I am happy
to know that there is no "deg in the mangor" feeling in my
nature, and I would truly rejoice to believe that others could
have one tithe of the pleasure which has fallen to my lot; but
can you ever have it? The game is steadily going, and if the
idiotic practice of cold-blooded murder continues a few years
longer in those portions of our country whero the birds are
still reasonably plentiful, it will not be long before all of our
southern states will be in the same fix that we are in in Virginia,
West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and states further north, viz.:
partridge shooting being literally a thing of the past.
I have a good many sporting correspondents all through
the south and as far as Texas. During all of last
winter, and absolutely up to the 1st of April, they were

writing me of the glorious sport they were having quail
shooting. One gentleman in South Carolina writing me that
upon the last day of their open season, viz., the last day of
March, he had bagged forty-two birds, shooting positively
up to the time when the birds would commence pairing. I
have remonstrated with my friends and have tried to warn
them, but no; they declare their birds can never be less; that
their winters don't hurt them, and that shooting does them
good. All right, they cau go ahead; that's the way we once
looked at it in Virginia, and where are we now? And as to
wild pigeons, I'll swear I haven't seen one in ten years, when
we once had them on their periodical flights by the thou-
sands and tens of thousands. I presume, however, they have
been cleared up by these professional trap shots; by the men
who go about over the country shooting for money. In the
name of God, do you call those people sportsmen? I can't
trust myself, Mr. Editor, to write upon that subject. I wish
to arraign no one. Everyone to his liking, but if I thought
that the only claims which I had to being a wing shot or a
sportsman were to stand before a trap and to have a fellow to
pull a string and scare out a poor half-starved pigeon and then
bang away at him, 1 would haul down my colors and never
fire another gun. I have always contended that the tine
place to test the stuff out of which a wing shot is made was
the field where young game was getting up in the most unex-
pected manner, and in the most inaccessible places. But
upon this subject I shall not obtrude my views; I say again,
every man to his liking, though I freely admit that I have
never had any taste for trap shooting, and if I had, I certainly
would not indulge in it with live birds.

I started out to have a talk about dogs, and I have been
branching equal to a fellow playing Vingt 'un. The pointers
are fast coming to the front, and justly so, for in our warm
latitudes, which, by the by, is the only country now where
there is any game of consequence requiring the services of
bird dogs, they can stand their work so much better than
the setter. They do not suffer from an absence of water any-
thing like their long-haired companions, nor are they bothered
with having any feather to be matted up with cockle burrs
and Spanish needles. YeB, they are the dogs, though to see
our high-bred, handsome English and Irish, and even Gordon
setters (for I like them all) doing their work, is a joy forever,
for they are certainly things of beauty. With regard to the
game in your state, I can form no very correct opinion as to
the relative merits of the pointer aud setter, though I am
inclined to think the former the more valuable, as portions
of your state must be, at times, very hot and dry. Nor do I
know anything of your game, I mean your game birds,
though many years ago I have heard my brother, who had
been in California in governmental service, speak of what he
termed the Messina quail, which I presume to be the same aa
your California quail; and he spoke of them as an exceedingly
wild bird, given to running, and altogether indisposed to lie
to a dog. If that is the true character of your bird, your
sportsmen must have more than ordinary pluck and deter-
mination to follow them under such disadvantages. And
you are having field trials, too. Do I understand that your
trials are upon that kind of game ? I can't see how
you can have them successfully upon a devilish bird
which won't be still long enough to see whether a dog
will point it or not. There must be portions of California at
least where our Virginia partridge would flourish. All por-
tions can't be hot and dry, or there could never be such huge
crops reported from gold to pumpkins; then why do not
your sportsmen try the experiment of introducing our par-
tridge? You see I insist upon the old name. Quail sounds
too finniky for my old ears. When once grand old Bob
White was enthroned in your great state, you would have
all that was required. For the past few years I have been
turning my attention more to breeding sporting dogs than
usual, at least, I keep more of them. With my increasing
years my love for dogs increases. I like to have them around
me. I make companions of them, and there is nothing that
affords me more pleasure than to have a dozen, old and
young, out upon my lawn in front of the house, romping and
playing. I forget that I am an old man, and feel and act like
a boy. If I speak of some of them in this letter, I desire it
understood that I do not do so as any advertisement of my
kennel, for whilst it is true that I sell some, it is equally as
true that I give away many more. I breed and raise dogs
because, as I say, I have anatural fondness for them, aud if
I sell enough to pay the expenses of my kennel, I am perfectly
satisfied. I have, I believe, in all, fourteen bitches, about
equally divided between pointers and setters. Among the.
former I have one by Meteor out of Starr's Flirt by Faust,
out of Charm by Bow. This bitch, Nettie C, is now 12
months old, and in the hands of a trainer, and is considered
very promising. She will be bred to Graphic aB a personal
compliment to Old Dominion. I have two by Vandevort's
Don, out of Trissler's Nellie Bird by Miss Triss and Nip
Turner. The former, now in whelp to Joker, Jr., by Bean-
fort, out of Nymph, the latter also with pup by Senator Rid-
dleberger's Tim by Wise's Tom, out of his Old Beulah. Tom
by Old Sensation by Colburn's Belle. I have also a magnifi-
cent young bitch IS months old, Nixonia, by Joker, Jr., out
of Lady Mc. She is a regular bench show animal, with the
speed of a race-horse. She is, at this time, on a visit to
Mainspring. I have also a lemon ticked bitck, Lady Cleve-*
land, that I call my S. C. native, though, in truth, she is
three-fourths blue-blood and one-fourth native, being a great'
granddaughter of Orgill's Rush. For field merit, I have
never seen this bitch excelled. She is also on a visit to Main-
spring. Capt. McMurdo, who has Mr. Dexter's Field Trial
Kennel in charge, Maiuspring at the head of it, was so much
taken with this bitch that he proposed himself breeding
her to Spring aud taking a choice pup as stud fee, also pro*-*
posing to train and run her in the trials if I will allow any hon-
ors which she may win to revert to Mr. Dexter's kennels,
to which, being the most accommodating man in the world, I
have assented, and he now has the bitch. Poor little Lady
Fern, the dam of several puppies which have gone from my
kennels to San Francisco, has c"omo to grief within the past
few days. The rats were raiding my young turkeys, so a few
days since I unfortunately applied some strychnine to a few
pieces of buttered bread and placed it under the poultry
house where I thought a dog could not pOBBibly go or reach
it. Fanny managed to scratch to it aud got a piece of it and
that was the last of her. It pained me that she should have
died such a horrid death, but iu future, if the rats should gef
every feather upon the place, 'tis my last distribution c'
poison. I have one nice bitch pup from her, by Randolph1
Guy, which I shull keep. Among my setters I have, tiret,
Rosa by Dashiug Monarch, out of Leila by Champion Leices-
ter, out of Kirby. Rosa has now a litter of pups teu day!
old, by W. A. Coster's Field Trial winner Buckellew by
Druid— Ruby. I have also two young bitches ten mouths
old, out of Rosa and by Matlock's Field Trial winner Sanroy.
One of these bitches, Lizzie Sanroy, is also in a trainer's hands*
I have also a lovely little orange and white bitch, pre-
oanted to me by Hon. Jno. S. Wise, by Old Henry, and
sut of Godef. She is likewise in the trainer's Lauds.

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making three, all of which are entered in the Derby of
the Eastern Field Trial Clab. In a letter, just received from
my trainer, he proposed wagering a box of cigars that two
ont of the three would be winners. As to that I don't know,
bnt I do know ihat in all the trials I have ever attended there
was a devilish sight of jockeying. Now, when I sell a dog,
in the first plnce I don't want to lay eyes on a cent of the
purchaser's money until the stock is received and the man is
perfectly satisfied, and in case he is not satisfied, all I ask
is for him to re-ship the dog at my expense. And again, in
the case of a puppy, if, after a fair trial he fails to make a
first-class field dog, for that's what I'm aiming at, then I stand
pledged to furnish another from a succeeding litter from the
same or from another bitch, free of charge, and I think that
those who know me will say that I can be depended upon.

I did not expect, Mr. Editor, when I took my seat, to write
you so long a letter, bnt when I get fairly started on the sub-
ject of field sports and dogs I hardly know when to stop.
At all events, if yon think this rambling, disconnected letter
will be of any interest to your readers, God knows that you are
both heartily welcome to it. Old Dominion.

White Post, Ya.

♦

Pups to Match Trousers.

There is no change this month in the hurricane deck of the
English-you-know suit of clothes, according to the Chicago
Inter-Ocean. The most pronounced change of fashion in
clothing is in the breed of dog now worn by those who are
correctly dressed. The latest thing is a crushed pumpkin pie
colored terrier, in tints to match the groundwork of the
trousers. No chappie who has any self-respect will be caught
in the merry month of May without a kennel, the resources
of which will permit him to have a fresh pup for every pair of
trousers. The effect of this is highly and hilariously artistic.
It may properly be termed a symphony in pants and pup.

The live stock is lashed to the slim by means of a chain of
hammered gold, for which the latter still owes. None but
highly moral dogs, who have abjured fights, and to whom the
sight of a stray cat has no inflammatory effect, are used, for
otherwise the slim's thumb might be dragged out bv the roots.
The latter carries a cane with a natural buck horn or carved
ivory handle, with which to club the dog should the latter's
sense of self-respect incite him to mutiny and rage at being
compelled to associate with the slim.

of a young man who had found a ring in the entrails of a
trout he had killed. Mr. Myers was furnished with the
address of the gentleman, wrote to him describing the ring
and ten dollars for its return if it answered the description
sent. In a few days Mr. Myers received the lost ring appar-
ently none the worse for its loss and peculiar method of
return to its owner. — Woodland Mail.

[As the plain Charley Reed might say, "Who did? Why
Noah." — Ed.]

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The Negro as a Fisherman.

alive now. If Sambo has a good domestic wife he will deal
very generously with her. He will allow her to cultivate the
little patch of garden, to furnish the bacon and the meal with
the shekels she earns at the wash-tub, but he will always see
that the table is supplied with the finest fish that swim. —

Hamilton Jay.

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The British Angler.

EOD.

Decoration Day and the two preceding holidays furnished
a much-needed opportunity for country trips to hundreds of
city dwellers, and they departed in all directions by train
loads. The Coast Range creeks swarmed with fishermen.
Crystal Spring's lake was almost lined by those fond of bait
fishing for bass. Marin county was overrun, and even the
streams as far away as the extreme northern portion of
Sonoma county had their quota of anglers. In many in
stances wives and babies accompanied the fishing parties, a
verv proper thing, we are constrained to admit after much
hesitancy and long-time aversion to the presence of ladies on
occasions when hardship is not unlikely to be met, and when
exposure is an unavoidable accompaniment of the pleasures
to be found only along the mountain streams.

One little party we wot of was made up only after tearful
deliberation and with many misgivings. The prime mover in
the matter was a little girl of seven or eight years, a very
sprite. To the express desire ot the child to go fishing was
soon added the emphatic coincidence of her mother, whose
physique seemed not well suited to meet the damps and chills
of out-door life, but whose spirit was high and her courage
indomitable. Of course the pater had to consent to any
arrangement made by two-thirds of the family, and then the
combination set about selecting some way-worn acquaint-
ance to whom an invitation to go along would be a
treasured thing. As luck willed, the friend invited was a
crusty sort of person, quite bound up in his little business
affairs, and wholly unused to practicing the gentle arts, so
essential where ladies are to be entertained. Thus made up,
the party started on a Friday for Cloverdale and Sulphur
Creek, where was a fishing lodge owned by a generous San
Franciscan, who had kindly handed over the keys, and an
invitation to use whatever could be made available in his
cabin. The creek was reached in due time, early on Satur-
day morning, the cabin swept, and necessary details attended
to. Then came the first perplexity of the trip, viz., how to
go off fishing, and leave the lady alone for many hours, with
propriety. The knot was cut by the lady herself, who sug-
gested an immediate start, merely requesting that the fisher-
men return by dusk. Then it began to dawn that one woman,
at least, could go fishing. The day on the creek returned
only a handful of parr, but was charming, nevertheless, good
casting, warm air, high spirits, and the possibility of hooking
a fish now and then. Coming back to camp, a rustic table,
with clean white cloth was found, and preparations for the
simple evening meal nearly completed, in such tasty fashion
as quite removed all prejudice against womanly companion-
ship on outings. When the night drew on and a crackling
tire" blazed on the old-style hearth, with its crane and andirons,
and an hour or two had been spent in chat about the adven-
turee of the day, there was one convert to the presence of
ladies at those rites hitherto held sacred to masculine fathers
with the fly.

Los Gatos Notes.

Editor Breeder asd Sportsman": — Mr. Mason, of the San
Jose Mercury, fished for a short time to-day in the Los Gatos,
and returned to the Forest House to supper with 6 lbs. of
trout, running about the same size as those Al. caught on
Sunday. As Mr. Mason cuts his pole where he fishes, and
uses a four-foot line without a leader, and strings his fish on
a twig when caught, you can see at a glance that it was not the
elaborate outfit that did the business. I will add, for your
eBpecial benefit, that Mr. Mason is an "upstreamer."

Al. Inglesby, of San Jose, came into the Forest House
about 2 P. si., on Sunday last, with between 25 and 30 pounds
of brook trout, caught by him in the Los Gatos between here
and Wrights. Al. is no hog, and I presume he left some in
the creek. The fish run from 6 to 16 inches. Pretty good
for a half-day's fishing. Samuel O. Gregory.

Forest House, Alma, June 1st.

Story of a Ring.

Success in fishing — star fishing, at least — demands either
patience or extreme laziness. The negro is highly accom-
plished in both. In them he lives and moves and has being.
The negro is more patient even than the mule. It is the
patience of ignorance, or the ignorance of patience. Witness
his long years of silence under slavery. Had he not been so,
the land would have been red with blood long years before
historic '61. But the negro then was usually happy and
contented. All his physi*al wants were supplied. He had
no cares, and his mentality was so vague and undefined that
it did not bother him much. Laziness is the mother of
patience, and the godmother of the negro. Give Sambo a
pole and line, a pocketful of worms or indispose beef, a
sunny nook along the river, or on the wharf, and for the time
being he will thank the Lord for nothing else. His favorite
fishing place in Florida is from the wharves that line St.
John's River. The wharf is Sambo's throne, and from the
coign of vantage he hurls his well-hooked line into the water.
The river at Jacksonville is a cesspool. Here are thrown all
the garbage and offal of the market, residuum of restaurant
and saloon, slope of boarding houses, and here is the favorite
grazing place of the catfish. Talk not of the pompano, the
trout, or the bass. They are unknown quantities to Sambo.
His affections are centered on the cat. The sight of one of
them makes his mouth open to its fullest extent, and longing
red tongue reach nearly around to the back of his ears. It
calls up toothsome dishes to his exotic mind. Catfish stew!
Cut the fish in small pieces, plenty of water, a pinch of salt,
some sweet potatoes from your neighbor's "bank" — they are
best gathered at midnight — a pone of corn bread, and what
more does the colored epicure require ? Baked catfish. Take
a bull cat, the larger the better, dress him carefully, stuff his
ample bosom with onions and corn meal mixed with syrup,
and flank it with a side dish of blue collards. When Sambo
and his family sit down with this feast the door is locked and
there is no admittance until the postprandial pipe.

The recipients daily of a varied and bountiful, if not dainty,
supply of food, these catfish grow to an immense size, and
attain a weight of -from ten to fifty pounds. The average
along the wharves is about fifteen pounds. After Sambo has
caught one of these large dandies of the deep he is not partic-
ular as to whether he catches another one that day or not.
Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof, also the good — unto
him. The day's quota is provided. The sun is warm and
inviting. He feels its genial rays penetrating all the nerves
and the tissues of his being. The monotonous lap of the
waves against the piers invites to slumber. So, tying the
line to his big toe, which looks like the head of a loggerhead
turtle, he falls over on his back and is soon fast asleep.
Gradually his slumber is more profound. His mouth opens
and remains in that position. It is invaded by an army of
flies, green, blue, and black. Curious flies they are, too.
They examine each separate tooth carefully and leisurely.
Some take observations from the upper tongue, others venture
as far as the palate. One, more reckless than his brethren,
becomes entangled in the tonsils, and, wrapping the drapery
of his couch about him, lies down to pleasant dreams.

Meantime, under the turbid waves of the mighty river, a
strange scene is being enacted. An immense catfish is out for a
stroll on the watery boulevard. He moves genteelly along. His
tail vibrates to and fro. His fins make gentle ripples in
the deep. Suddenly he stops and backs water. There are
traces of indecision on his expressive countenance. Bight
before him is a curved something which may or may not be
good to eat. Curiosity gets the better of him. He draws
near. He touches it with his nose. It smells good. He
tastes it. It tastes good. He gulps it down, feels the cruel
barb, and away he goes.

There is a wild scramble on the wharf. Overboard goes
Sambo thus rudely awakened from his slumber. He is a fine
swimmer, as nearly all negroes are, and soon reaches the
wharf again. He hauls in his line and grins rapturously as
he sees the huge fish. A half hour in the sun dries his
clothes, and home he goes with two days' rations dangling
by his side.

When winter comes to the north with ice and snow, Percy
De Tere, half-invalid, enthusiastic sportsman, gathers his
assortment of luxurious, costly, jointed rods and impossible
flies, and comes to Florida. Passionately fond of fishing, a
devoted disciple of Izaak Walton, assoon as the fatigue of the
journey wears off he goes towork. Selecting the best boat he
can find, and a well-recommended boatman, out he goes upon
the river or lake. His boatman gazes upon the strange imple-
ments and singular bait with awe, not entirely unmingled
with contempt. Arrived at the fishing grounds, our friend
Percy unlimbers and gets his battery in position. He gives
the line the most artistic fling ever taught in the piscatorial
schools of his native state. He changes from one fly to
another until his repertoire is exhausted. The sun is prepar-
ing to give the moon a chance when he orders his boat turned
homeward. He has probably half a dozen small fish, and
has had lots of fun in trying to catch more. On the way
back he passes a boat at anchor. In it is Sambo just wind-
ing up his lines. The boat is a crazy structure, home-made
and leaky. The lines are rough in texture, but very strong.
The bait is anything that can be picked up around the mar-
ket. In the boat are a couple of dozen of fine bass, and about
fifty other fish of different sizes and varieties. The face of
Percy turns to the color of the sinking sun. HIb boatman
chuckles hysterically. Sambo preserves a proud and digni-
fied silence.

Sambo is a born fisherman. He knows the habit of the
finny tribe as well as he knows the way to 'Squire Johnson's
hen-roost. He has made a study of piscis — although he don't
call it that — from boyhood up. He knows where the bream
lurk and grow fat in season. He can follow the trout uner-
ringly to its lair. The croaker and the perch cannot hide
their trail from him. The natures of all fish are more
familiar to him than his own. The mystery of the waters is

While visiting Bartlett Springs last year, Mr. Noah Myers
of Woodland, while fishing one day, lost a valuable ring he
had worn many years, the jewel falling into the water and
sinking. While visiting the mountains recently, he learned

Fly-fishing is perhaps, above all others, the branch of angling
which makes the whole world of angers kin. It is reckoned
the highest form of the sport, and so it undoubtedly is. Nor
is the reason far to seek, since it involves the exercise of the
finest skill, the capture of the best species of fish, the largest
outlay of cash, and the adoption of what is most fashionable.
Perhaps I ought to apologize for the last clause of the sen-
tence, but it may, after all, stand. Anglers are very human,
and, so far as my experience of humanity goes, be it monarch-
ical or republican it aspires to fashionable distinction as if to
a seventh heaven. There are thousands of worthy gentlemen
who would be ashamed to own, save in whispered humble-
ness, to a penchant for the modest practices of the simple
bottom or float fisherman, and many will make it a boast that
their dainty hands have never been polluted by anything more
ignoble than a trout-rod. Men have I known who spoke
scornfully of all descriptions of angling below that which
aimed at the salmon. Even in that lofty altitude there are
distinctions, and now and then you meet a sort of piscatorial
Bayard who can lay his palm upon the usual spot, and swear
oy the shades of the elite of the happy hunting-grounds that
all other lures tor the king of fishes but the artificial
fly are for cockneys, and not gentlemen. Purists of this
last category are, however, a very small minority even in
theory. In practice they are exceedingly rare. The Euglish
journals that devote a portion of their space to angling, or that
are exclusive representatives of the pastime, publish, week
by week, from the earliest date in February to the latest in
November, lists of salmon taken in Scotland, Ireland England
and Wales. Xou read that Lord A. killed ten, that General
B. landed four, that Lady C. caught five, that Blank D.,
esquire, had so many. But seldom does a hint appear as to
the manner of capture. The public at large supposes that
these grand exploits are due to the use of the artificial fly;
those who know how the business is done will be aware that
the worm, live or dead shrimp, minnow, spoon, or spinning-
flight have, in at least half the records, and probably more,
been the agencies in force. There is no law to the contrary,
and I am not one of those who would denounce the lower
methods of salmon fishing as unsportsmanlike.

The primary object of angling is to catch fish, and with
regard to the migratory salmonidce that are here to-day and
gone to-morrow, some latitude may be taken. If salmo salar
in the clouded water following excess of rain inthe mountains
will not rise to your Jock Scott or Dusty Miller, it is only a
matter of conscience whether or not you exchange your cast-
ing-line for the heavier tackle from which shall dangle a
bunch of nasty earth-worms, or the festive little shrimp.
Nevertheless, there is a tacit agreemeut that such necessary
evils are not meet for boasting. Who ever heard an angler
by the fireside, fighting the fish over again, brag of killing a
salmon with a worm? And, in truth, the English salmon-
fisher is, in the main, honestly loyal to the artificial fly, and
in its manipulation he can hold his own with the rest of the
world. An accomplished spey angler, who has to fish a rapid
stream through a large section of its length, with steep banks
behind him that will not admit of a free backward sweep, has
little more to learn when he has mustered the famous spey
cast and can kill fish in the most difficult pools. In the
British Islands, however, salmon-fishing is an amusement
possible only to the wealthy. The owner of a salmon river
has, if he chooses, a fat source of income, and never need
tout for customers who will pay a high rent for the season's
fishing. The rates have gone up and up, until they
are almost prohibitive. A few rivers are left in which
a moderate payment per week or per day remains a fixed
tariff, and in Scotland a few free reaches are maintained
for the public. In Wales the rivers are habitually poached,
and in Ireland, just at present, the less said about preserves
the better. Our English salmon rivers are few in number
and inferior in quality. The Avon, at Hampshire, is one of
the comparatively open streams, and at Kingwood you may
get fishing, which at times is fairly good, at five shillings per
day. The Esk, in Wales, is the best salmon river below the
Border; but in Tees and Tyne, far above the polluted cur-
rents that rush to the sea by way of Middleborough and New-
castle, fiTSt-Tate fishing is obtained at the latter end of the
fishing season in the strictly private reaches of the upper
waters. The pollution of rivers has been a curse to the
sport of angling. I use the past tense not as an indication
that the evil is removed, but rather with an eye to the future,
and in hope that the repeated efforts to persuade the legisla-
ture to put a finish to the nuisance will speedily bear fruit.
The salmon anglers, and the owners of the higher waters
towards which the fish run for their periodical spawning, are
getting very restive, moreover, against the too wholesale man-
ner in which the nets sweep the estuaries, and woold fain
invoke legislation on their behalf. At the bottom of all these
questions, however, are a solid array of vested interests, some
of which can plausibly plead that the tribute they exact by
commercial operations are of greater good to the country than
the amusements of a comparative few.

The art of salmon angling is too familiar to us all, in the
new country as in the old, to require thrashing out iu this
paper. In Eogland we still follow the beliefs and customs of
our forefathers to a large extent. Spite of crochets innum-
erable, experiments without end, and innovations in non-es-
sentials, the rauk and tile stick to the ancient rods, lines, and
flies. Gradually, however, the built-up cane rods are super-
seding the top-heavy Castle Connel, and the heavy wooden
spliced weapons; and the cleverly-designed winches, fittings,
and superior lines, for which we have to thank the ingenuity
of American inventors, are becoming widely known.

Fly-fishing for the many in Great Britain is supplied by trout.
In the eye of the law the bright, gamesome sea-trou t ranks with
salmon. A license for the one covers the other, and the Bame
penalties and regulations apply to both. The pisciculturists
have not quite made up their minds as to how many of the
sixty or Eeventy names given in different parts of the kingdom
to migratory salmonhlaz ought strictly to designate
trutta, and there is a tendency, indeed, to simplify matters
that have long been controversial by insisting that the gil-
laroo, sewin, mort, sprod, herling, whilling. Loch Leven

to him an open book. He is not only a tisher of fish, but _

of turtle, too. He knows where the soft shell hides in the I trout, grey trout, bull trout, and Great Lake trout should be

tangled roots and grasses. The green turtle, dear to the pal-
ates of all true epicures, belongs to him by right of conquest.
The loggerhead is his Bworn brother, consenting even to be
sold into bondage. He knows where abides that huge land
turtle, the gopher, and a long pole with a hook at the end
quickly brings it to the surface. Can there be anything better
than a bowl of gopher stew hot and steaming from the fire?
I think not. Had Lucullus stuck to that he might have been

considered local varieties of either salmo salar, salmo trutta or
nalmofavio. Anglers, however, are in no perplexity as to the
sportive qualities of the sea trout, and, fortunately for the
though that favorite sea*goer is legislatively a salmon
prietora of rivers are less strict in enforcing the restri<
When salmo trutta is in the humor he yields dtl:_
sport, rising freely to the smaller fly worked in short j-
with salmon, and dashing merrily out of the water, tin.

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time, until lie is beaten. It is not a very scientific art, butjit
is delicious entertainment for the man who is content with
two-pound fish, and who does not care lor the heavier work of
salmon fishing. -i.it

It may seem heretical to volunteer the suggestion, but J.
would put it to the fair-minded angler whether fly-fishing for
the common trout in a clear stream, such as those that come
out of the chalk in Hampshire, is not the acme of piscatorial
skill? Just at present the uppermost question amongst
English trout fishermen burns with regard to the merits of the
dry or floating, as against the wet or sunken fly. The old
school knew little of the former. They put two or three flies
upon the cast, delivered them to the keeping of the stream,
and allowed them to chime in with its humors. They began
casting aB soon as they were ready, though never a ring upon
the surface of the stream denoted the movement of a trout.
And they fished every inch of the water, according to the faith
that was in them, touching the saving virtues of up or down-
stream casting. The modern dry-fly fisher uses but one fly;
he waits for a rising fish; casts up to a few inches before its
nose; makes the fly — if he can— float in imitation of the nat-
ural insect, and necessarily uses the finest tackle. When poor
Reuben Wood was on a visit to Eugland during the exhibition
year, friend Marston, always ready to further the wishes of the
brethren and to entertain angels unawares, took the stranger
down to the Kennet, the high-class Hungerford Club having
placed the choice trouting there at his disposal. Mr. Ward
did not at once comprehend the slowness of the dry-fly sys-
tem. There was the water, trauquilly gliding or musically
rippling; here were the anglers duly equipped and ready.
"When do you mean to begin?"askedhe. Then Mr. Marston
explained that the high priests of the mystery never dreamt
of casting until they had discovered a rising fish. The dry-
fly system, it should be observed, requires much study of the
aquatic insect, and most careful manufacture. From the
advance proofs of a forthcoming work— "Floating Flies and
how to Dress Them,"— lam able, by the courtesy of Sampson
Low, Marston & Co., and the ready permission of Mr. Hal-
ford, the author, to give three specimens of duns, dressed, as
will be perceived, upon the eyed hooks, which are all the
rage amongst the disciples of the school.

Here, however, I am conscious of moving upon ground that
may be debatable, but that, in its general scan, is well-trod-
den. The American angler, I take it, knows as much about
fly-fishing for trout as any man born of woman can tell him;
and he is in advance of us— always excepting the floating-fly
method, to which he will surely some day come, as his
streams become overfished — in rods, lines, winches, fittings,
and the many odds and ends — non-essentials, perhaps, but
requisite, every one of them — which conduce to comfort
and efficiency by the waterside. The best American trout
rods are exquisitely made, but in this country the same kind of
goods is produced at a cheaper rate. Fly-fishing for trout I
therefore leave, using it merely as a stepping stone to the
grayling. Thanks to this fish, which does not spawn till the
spring, the English angler has fly-fishing all the year round.
Scotland does not impose a close time for trout, but no sports-
man would angle for them between the end of October and
the end of January. Some angling naturalists, believing in
a winter run of absolutely clean salmon, are beginning to
advocate a winter campaign for salmon anglers. But as a
matter of practical politics, the only legitimate fly-fishing
during the winter is with the grayling, which is a free sporter
at most times. In September and October he gives splendid
sport, and even in December, January and February, though
snow may drape the meads and the earth be frost-bound, so
long as the sun comes out for two or three hours in the mid-
dle of the day, the grayling will rise prettily and take the
artificial fly. Some of our coarse fish must be included in
possible summer fly-fishing — first the dace, then the chub,
next the rudd, and lastly the roach.

The principal sport of the winter angler is pike fishing, and
of this fish the English streams still maintain a goodly stock.
When the eye3 of owners of lakes and ponds are open to the
possibilities of sport and income from trout and carp culture,
good-bye to the leviathan pike which have held possession of
the ornamental waters in the ancestral parks of lovely rural
England. There are quantities of such sheets of water in
which for centuries the wallowing carp, the burrowing tench,
and the wolfish pike have been undisturbed. Here graud
sport may, with privilege, be obtained. Nearly two hundred-
weight of pike, including two or three twenty-pounders,
between two rods, is the sort of bag vou have occasionally,
and half the quantity frequently. Spinning is the most artis-
tic method, and of the almost endless arrangement of trian-
gles served up as flights, my favorite is Wood's Chapman
spinner.

This is not a perfect flight, however. To prevent the tear-
ing away from the flight— a result inevitable with the weight
of the lead inside the bait — the lips of the fish should be sewn
together with needle and thread. This device spins as
straight as a dart, and the hooks on either side do not offer
much chance of escape to the pike. Fish often get
away from the common flight of three triangles, and there
is always bother in securing a proper spin. This is not the
fault of the Chapman spinner, but the too regular spin is
sometimes a drawback. Why it is we can only conjecture,
but there are times when the pike are most attracted by a
bait that wobbles somewhat, as if they, at such times, were
not to be roused by a bait that imitated a healthy specimen,
swimming in orderly measure, while they were quite ready
to take a mean advantage of one that looked like an invalid
that was staggering home wounded, or disorganized by
debauchery. The Francis or Pennell flight will meet this
requirement.

The live bait is a luxurious pastime for a man who would
take his sport with a minimum of physical exertion. A day's
spinning from bank or boat, followed up perse veriugly, is
downright hard work, which entitles you to your night's
repose as well as to your game. The live-baiter gets his
pleasure with the smallest modicum of toil, and, perhaps,
taking one month with another, there is no more deadly
method of pike fishing. It suits the voracious character of
esox lucius to the letter. Latterly, the hook known as the
gorge has been discountenanced, because it gives no chance
of returning an undersized pike. The small dace, roach or
gudgeon, used for bait, has a length of gimp passed with a
baiting made under the skin, leaving a double hook lying
flat to the silver side, with barbs protruding slightly out-
ward. This is attached to the leaded line, and cast forth to
swim about. By and by the bobbing float goes down with a
rush, and the contemplative angler may do anything but
check the running line. He has to give the pike time to
pouch and swallow the bait, and when the fish has done this
the gorge hook will be embedded in its very vitals. That
pike is a gone fish without hope of remedy. In water where
you would rather have Mr. Pike's room than his company,
the slaughter of the young fish does not matter, but it is a
crime when the limit of capture is two pounds — as it is —
though it is far too low in regular pike waters. The proper
live baiting apparatus should therefore be something that,

hooking the fish in the mouth fairly, will allow of
its return unharmed, if necessary. Two forms of snap
tackle have latterly superseded the old-fashioned sad-
dle which was a large triangle suspended from a
small hook inserted in the dorsal fin of the bait, or the
moderately antique spring affair which frequently did not
eo off at the right moment. We now swear by either the
Jardine snap or the Paternoster. The Jardine snap I have
never known to fail if properly mounted and worked. You
lose no time on the disappearance of the float; stay not on
the order of striking, but strike at once. The pike has a clear
fight for his life with snap tackle of this kind, which he cer-
tainly has not with a couple of murderous gorge hooks far
down the tender coating of his gullet. A hook or two in his
serrated palate will merely rouse him to resistance, and the
operation of removing the hooks need not cause him more
than a very temporary discomfort, if you wish to let him
loose again. In wide rivers or expansive lakes you can cast
a bait, a la Jardine, thirty yards and upwards. To keep the
line from submerging and becoming entangled amongst
weeds, the use of small cork floats "pilots'' is essential,
the main point with them being to make the hule large
enough to insure the line running freely. There are
situations, however, when this method of live-baiting is
inferior to the Paternoster, formerly employed almost exclu-
sively for perch. Where the waters are dense with aquatic
forests, or where a river is narrow with high overhanging
banks and deep holes, this simple plan is most effective.
The smartest tackle is a foot line of salmon gut and a gimp
hook attached to the loop. The bait for this purpose, a
bright dace for choice or troutling, should be small, not more
than four or five inches long, and you may then strike home
when the pike has moved off about a couple of feet. Thus
held by one hook, generally in the skin of the inner side of
the lip, you find out better than with any other process
what are the game qualities of the pike. Last year, in one
small mill stream, I made a basket of over sixtv pounds
weight of pike taken with a small (jarlisle hook on gimp, and
with a gut foot line. The fish ranged between five and eleven
pounds, and they fought as dashingly and doggedly as sal-
mon, barring leaping from the water. To Paternoster effect-
ually you ought, however, to work with a few yards of line,
and have everything under control of the rod point.

The mass of British anglers are bottom fishers, followers of
the primitive practices so lovingly gossiped of by dear old
Father Izaak Walton. Small profits and quick returns, if
possible, content them, and untold is the blessing to hard-
working clerks, mechanics, and} town-pent folks of every
grade, conferred by the opportunity of plying rod and line by
the sedgy riverside, intent upon the movements of the telltale
float, yet drinking in all the while the tranquilizing sights
and sounds of nature. The Sabbatharian will doubtless be
shocked to know that in the summer prime, when the days
are long and warm, as many as eight and ten thousand ang-
lers, chiefly of the working classes, go out of London alone to
Thames, Lea, Ouse, Wey, Mole, and even more distant streams,
eased on their journey by special facilities granted by the
railwav companies. Meet them at night on the retnrn, and
condole with them upon an empty or scantily lined creel,
and they will yet talk to yon of compensations. They have
been amongst the swallows skimming the water, dragon- flies
sailing in the golden sunlight, scented hedges, painted
meadows, insects humming in the leaves of whispering trees.
They have heard the cuckoo call, seen the- king-fisher flash,
noted the butterfly flit, mused over the tranquil flow of the
crystal river. Fishing is the means to this end, but that end
must not be forgotten.

On the larger rivers these catchers of the summer spawn-
ers do best from the punt, the familiar object in many an
artist's foreground. The craft has a clumsy look, but the
practised hand, with his rypeck and pole, to be utilized later
at the moorings, propels it with ease and rapidity. The fish
angled for are imprimis roach, and after that essentially poor
man's fiBh come the other species of cyprinida. The equip-
ment is inexpensive, and not complex; and though there are
many crochets in the matter of bait, the clean paste, scorned
maggots, and plebeian worms of our boyhood essays in sport
are still the staple. Not many of the bottom-fishing frater-
nity can afford the luxury of a punt, with its Windsor chair,
cool well, and attendant to mix up and dispense the ground
bait, used generally with far too prodigal a hand. Ourfriends,
the roach-fishers, accordingly do their best from the bank,
adopting either the tight line and long rod, or the Notting-
ham or Trent style. No mean skill is necessary to kill a
pound roach or two-pound chub on a couple of yards of single
hair or drawn gut affixed to the top joint. There is no assist-
ance to be expected from running line or winch; all depends
upon the coolness and dexterity with which the angler con-
trols the hooked fish by following it with the rod point. The
unshipping of the lower joints, to shorten the rod so as to
bring the fish to net without rising from the seat or otherwise
scaring away the shoal which has been brought near by
ground bait, and maybe after hours of patient waiting, is not
so cumbrous an action as it seems to be, and it is essential
when yonr bamboo rod runs to eighteen and twenty feet in
length. This is the favorite method of the bank bottom-fish-
ers for the common fish of Thames and Lea, the great resorts
of Cockney anglers.

In the midlands the bottom-fishers use a free-running
wooden reel, fine silk line, quill float, well-shotted gut foot-
line, and they cast direct from the winch. The art cannot be
acquired without much practice, and many men never suc-
ceed in learniDgthe knack. The artist of the trick can, how-
ever, show you beautiful casts and a very pretty style of fish-
ing with a loDg line, as he follows his float, going fifty or
twenty yards ahead with the stream, and humoring it to the
edges of currents and into eddies where the fish are lying close.
There is more life and movement in this method than in the
customs of the sedentary sportsman confined to his chair, or
seated upon his wooden box or square basket on the verge of
lhe flowering flags, and with feet dangling in meadow-sweet,
cuckoo flowers, yellow king-cups, aud blue forget-me-nots.
We still talk and write of the Nottingham style, but as a mat-
ter of fact anglers throughout the entire country are adopt-
ing it for pike and other coarse fishing.

Various specialties in British angling must be dismissed
with the bare mention of the fact that they are included in
those sins of omission which, by anticipation, I fraukly con-
fessed at the ontset. They are Thames trouting, bream fish-
ing on the Norfolk Broads, the May fly season in Eugland and
Ireland, aud the allied questions of artificial breeding and
modern legislation. It will suffice to remark that English
pisciculturists are moviDg forward, slowly it must be admit-
ted, and with American individual enterprise and govern-
meutal support continually cast in their faces as a stimulus
andrepro»ch. We learned much, as I have before remarked,
from the United States Commission and the Canadian gentle-
men whose pleasant society we enjoyed during the Fisheries
Exhibition. The exhibits of both sea and fresh water artifi-
cial breeding from the other side astonished us. But the
Britisher in these matters moves slowly, and we are only on

the threshhold as yet. Legislation, measured by numbers of
acts, and reams of blue book, is ample, too ample, as many
contend; but the new parliament is finding time, amidst its
unpleasant party fermentations, to discuss the necessity of
paying more attention to British fisheries. — Redspinner, in
Oatingfor June.

An Alaska Salmon Jam.

I have watched the movements of eastern salmon in the
most prolific rivers of Canada during their spawning season,
but have nowhere fouud them in such comparted masses as
they appear in Pacific waters. Only where dams or natural
falls obstructed their free passage were they sufficiently
crowded, in those Canadian rivers, to interfere at all with
each other, or with their comfortable ascent to the upper
streams; they had always elbow room for acrobatic leaps and
somersaults. On the Pacific Coast their numbers are incal-
culably greater— perhaps a hundred fold. During the period
of their annual mid-summer "runs" they swim in schools ten
feet deep or more, with ranks closed up solid. Only those of
our eastern fishermen who are familiar with the swarming of
mossbunkers, herring aud bluefish, can have any conception
of their multitudes.

Of course, we are all accustomed to the current stories of
their innumerable hosts out west, even to the extent of their
rendering fords impassable to horses, and therefore it is a
waste of words to reiterate them here. Yet I will deliberately
strain the credulity of the reader by overreaching statements
far more marvellous, and declare that in Alaska the salmon
jam theestuaries and inlets so that the}' cannot move at all!
I have seen the outlet of Lake Loring, which is a rivulet two
miles long and two rods wide, connecting the salt water with
the fresh, so choked with living salmon that if a plank were laid
across theirprotrudingbacks a man could walkacross dry shod.
It is so with other similar localities. On the south-western
coast the mountains rise from the ocean quite abruptly, so
that there are but two rivers of any considerable length which
cut their way through the granite ridges from the interior;
but the melting of the snows upon the peaks fills all the val-
leys and pockets bordering upon the coast, formiDg pictur-
esque lakes whose outlets reach the ocean through short rug-
ged channels worn deeply into the rocks. The tide there
rises some eighteen feet, and when it is low the outflow of the
lakes makes its romantic journey to the brine by a series of
rapids and tempting pool?, where brook trout of two varieties
can be caught with a bait of salmon roe, or even with a fly,
affording good sport to the angler. But whenever tbe tide
begins to make, the whole vicinity of the outlet at once
swarms with impatient salmon, and as the channel gradually
fills with the growing flood, the schools press inward aud up-
ward from outside, until finally, when tbe tide is full, the
stream becomes a slack-water channel reaching from the salt
water to the very border of the lakes, of which every cubic
foot is ckoked with fish wedged tightly. No theatre lobby on
a benefit night, or a sheep van on a transportation line, was
ever packed more solid. In such extremity the helpless sal-
mon become an easy prey to animals and men. One can lift
them out with his hands until he is tired. It is almost
impossible to thrust a spear or boat hook into the mass, and of
course a fish must come out whenever it is withdrawn. Bears
take their opportunity to scoop them out with their great
paws, and when they have regaled themselves to satiety, they
retire to the adjacent thickets for a dessert of berries which
grow there in* great abundance and variety.

Of course a great many salmon get into the lakes at every
tide, but after each recession multitudes are stranded, of
which the lustiest flop back to the ocean, while the maimed
aud hapless remain dead and stranded on the denuded rocks.
It is said that salmon were exceptionally numerous on the
Alaska coast in the two years just past, but there seems to ba
no doubt that they are always more abundant there than in
the more southern latitudes of British Columbia aud Oregon;
and they swarm clear across the Behring Straits to the coast
of Siberia aud down to Japan, filling all the waters with their
incalculable numbers. In the vicinity of such hosts the prob-
lem of bait disappears. Salmon enough can be bought there
for a dime to furnish bait for five thousand pounds of hidibnt
or cod, and if some enterprising Yankee will only turn bis
attention to tbe opportunity which the Alaskan waters offer,
he can supply every Atlantic fisherman with bait, and freeze
out tbe Kanucks so that they will never seize any more
fishing vessels for violation of their obnoxious laws. — Charles
Hallock, in American Angler.

THE EIFLE.

San Jose.

Following are the scores made at the quarterly match ot
Company B.

4 3

4 3

3-56

4—46

.^7

5-69
3—47
3-66

Loryea 4 44544134 3—39

Uylaud 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4-38

Manulug...2 44435444 3-37

Sexton 2 04333444 4—31

Faulkner... 4 33544343 5—38

Fifteen shots at 200 yards.

McAfee 4 4 3 4 4 3 3

Ingalsbe 3 3 5 4 4 4 4

Plummet 3 3 6 4 4 4 3

Gunn 4 4 0 4 3 0 4

Friant 4 3 4 3 3 4 3

Folmer 4 3 4 3 4 4 4

Loryea 4 4 4 6 4 4 4

Ryland 3 4 4 4 4 4 4

Manning 2 4 4 4 3 5 4

Sexton 2 0 4 3 3 3 4

Faulkner 4 3 3 fi 4 4 3

Won by IngalBbe.

BARKER MEDAL.

Ten shots at 200 yards.

McAfee 4 34443344 4—37

Ingalsbe.. .3 35444444 4—39
Pluminer..3 35444 3 34 4-37

Gunn 4 40430433 5— 311

Friant 4 34334 34 4 4-36

Folmer 4 34344444 4-38

Won by Ingalsbe.

AGnicuLTrnAL" medal.

Five shots for team match, 200 yards. Capt, McAfee best score iu
team.

Capt. McAfee 4 4 3 4 4— 19 I Gnnn 4 4 0 4 3-15

Ingalsbe 3 3 5 4 4-19 Wuttton 0 3 0 2 3— 8

Pluminer 3 3 6 4 4—19 ] Friant 4 3 4 3 3-17

Total of team 97

Capt. Folmer 4 3 4 3 4- 18 I Manning 2 4 4 4 3—17 1

Loryea 4 4 4 5 4—21 Sexton .2 0 4 3 3— 12

Ryland 3 4 4 4 4-19 | Parker 0 2 2 4 0—8

Total of team 95

Won by McAfee.

FIVE HC.VDItED YARDS SJEDAL.
Ten shots at 600 yards:

" Ryland 4 4 3 4 4 4 6 3 4 3—38

Gunn 3 0334444 3 6—33

McAfee :* 19844444 4-37

Folmer 4 43444488 3-;

Faulkner... 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 6-

Ingalsbe ...4 44 433 3 544- 38

Loryea 3 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 4—38

Plummer...4 44444466 4—42

Friant 4 3464 3 644 4-40

Manning. ..3 44344336 4—37

Sexton 2433 43444 3—34

Faulkner (beat ncnre> 200 yards, 56; 600 yards, 42—91
yards and the Loryea 200 and 60u yards medal,

winning the

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600

1886

%\iz gmtfjer and Jiportsmatx.

359

Shell MouncL

It was almost perfect weather at Shell Mound range on
Sunday last, and under the conditions the shooting was excel-
lent. The attendance of marksmen was very large.

The Nationals' Shooting Club held its regular monthly
meeting, at which the turnout of members was above the
average. Following are the best scores made by the several

■14 4 5 4 5

4-44

4C— 90

4 4 5 5-43

4 6 4 5 5 3

5 4 3 4 5 4

5—43—86
4—42

4 5 4 5-44-

4 5 4 5 4 4 4—42

5 5 5 5 5 4 5
4 4 5 4 5 5 5

48-90
5^15

5 4 4 5 4 2 4—42-82

3 3 4 5 4 4

5 3 2 5 4 4

4 4 4 3 5 5

6 3 3 4 3 5
3 4 4 4 4 4 4—39

4—38
3—38—76
4—38
2—33-71

-SO— 69

5 3 3 4 4

3 3 3 4 3

4 3 3 3 0

4 4

4—36

CHAMPION CLA33.

Captain J. E. Klein 200 yards -4 5 6

500 yards— 4 5 4

P E Robertson 2(j0yards— 5 4 4

500 yards— 3 * 5

Ed. Hovey 200 yards — 4 5 4

500 yards — 4 3 5

FEBST CLASS.

P. M. Diera 2Q0yards-4 4 4

500 yards — 5

3. J. Pembroke 200 yards— 4 4 4

500 yards— 5 6 5

C. Meyers 200 yards— 4 3 4

500 yards— 4 4 5

SECOND CLASS.

J. F. Disperry 200yards-4 3 4

500 yards — 4 5 3

J. E. Sloan 200 yards— 3 3 3

500 yards— 2 2 4

V \ Dodd 20Oyards— 3 5 4

600 yards— 0 0 2

THUtD CLASS.

C. W.Perry 200 yarda— 0

J F.Norton 200 yards 3

E.N. Kennedy 200 yards— 3 i

FOCSTH CLASS.

W J. Wisler 200 yards— 2 34334443 0—30

N.H.Bovyer 200 yards— 2 44303044 3—27

C Company, San Francisco Fusileers, Second Artillery,
held its monthly medal contest, under the direction of Cap-
tain Huber. There was the largest attendance of members
fur months. Annexed are the records of the winners.

CHA1TPION CLASS.

F.A.Kuhls 200 yards— 4 45445454 4—43

FIBST CLASS.

O.Leincbe .200 yards— 4 5

SECOND CLASS.

H. Brooks 200 yards-4 3

THTBD CLASS.

W. Wessling 200 yards— 3 4

T. E. Carson and F. Cummings had it double-string match,
at 200 and 500 yards, Mr. Carson winning, with an aggregate
of 178 out of a possible 200 points, or 89 per cent.

A. Johnson and Ed. Hovey, and Captain J. E. Klein and
P. E. Robertson, shot strings at the double distance, the first-
named couple winning. Iheir scores, by totals:

200 yds. 500 yds. Totals.

Johnson *5 45 90

Hovey i5 S8 83—173

Captain Klein ' 45 40 85

Rooertson i5 40 85—179

Mr. Poulter, of F Company, Fifth Infantry, fired two strings
at the 200 and 500-yard targets, which are annexed. They
show how unevenlya first-class marksman can shoot attimes:

Poulter 200 yards— 3 44446544 4—41

500 yards— 3 44 3 344444 -37—78
200 yards— 5 44654554 4—45
500 yards— 4 44545555 5—46 -91

Captain Klein and A. Johnson made up two catch teams
from the Nationals, and had a live-shot match at the short
range for a consideration. The Captain's team won, with
180 points out of a possible 2*25, or with an average of 80 per
cent. The scores:

CAPTAIN KLEIN'S TEAM.

Hovey - 200 yards— 5 5 4 4 5—23

Robertson. 200 yards— 5 5 5 4 4—23

Saye 200yards— 4 4 4 4 5—21

Snook.'.!...' 200 yards-4

Captain Klein 200 yards-5

Ruddock 200 yards-4

Baldwin 2,'° yards ~*

McGrafl 200 yards— 3

Sloan 20° yards-3

JOHNSON'S TEAM.

Myers 200 yards-4

Johnson 200yaxds-4

Waltham 200 yards - 4

Pembroke 200 yards— 5

Carson 200 yards— 4

Disperry 20U yards-3

Lods 200 yards-3

Dodds 200yards— 3 2 4 3 4-16

Wisler. 200 yards-

Verein were on the range testing the targets for the first time. | Jellett n 10 10-4 i Orr. 1 1 1 1 i 0-5

Though not in complete order, the gentlemen expressed them- £:aing 1 * * 1 10~5 Gordon oo withdrawn

selves satisfied with the grounds. The targets will be put in , * • i. 1X 01

Laing and Orr here divided the entrance-money. In a later
double-bird shoot, under similar conditions, Ewing, Orr and
Gordon each scored Hve out of a possible sis, Ewing proving
victor on the shoot-off.

After some more single-bird matches, with see-saw results,
a magnificent freeze-out wound up the day's sport, being pro-
tracted into the eighth round, and even then causing a
division between Jellett and Doctor Foulkes. The last-named
gentleman repeatedly won hearty applause by his grand use
of the second barrel. Score:

first-class condition by Sunday nest, on which day the Verein
will hold its regular monthly medal contest.

Captain Fred A. Kuhls, with a Springfield rifle, made 207
rings out of a possible 250 points, at the 25-ring target — an
average of over twenty rings on the ten shots.

A four-handed friendly match at the same target resulted
as follows, distance 200 yards:

L. Haake 22 17 21 23 19 17 24 22 19 20—204

F. Boeckmann 21 18 23 20 17 15 24 22 18 17— 1P5

C. Finiiand 18 14 24 21 1'. 19 15 21 23 18—190

H. Fortmann 14 17 20 24 16 18 20 15 18 19—181

On Sunday nest the California Schuetzen Verein, Eintracht
Schuetzen and Turner Schuetzen, will officially open Harbor
View shooting range, which has been put in splendid condi-
tion by the proprietor, Mr. Hermann.

Special Police Officer P. D. Linville had a reminder this
week that he ought to go to shooting again. It was a present,
from some unknown admirer, of a gun that, though past its
best days, might, if split into proper bits, make escellent
kindling wood.

Ewing l l

Jellett... .1 1
Orr 1 1

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Laing. . .
Foulkes.

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Tbe practice all round was good, rather more than 78 per
cent, of birds losing their lives in the Club shoot, and the tar-
gets were both quick and strong and the breeze powerful.

During the day Mr. Ewing stopped forty-nine otit of rifty-
nine, and Mr. Orr fifty out of fifty-seven. — Alia.

Grass Valley.

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6

4

4—21

4

4

4

4—21

4

4

1

4—20

3

0

3

3—18

3

6

3

3—17

3

4

3

3—16-

4

5

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5—23

5

4

6

4-22

4

5

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4—21

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4—19

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4

4—18

4—45

4—43

4—42—130

4—45

4—44

4-41-130

16—176

Afterwards, Robertson, Waltham, and Carson shot Johnson,
Hovey and Baye a 10-shot string match, at the short range,
with the following result:

Robertson 200 yards— 4

•Waltham 200 yards— 5

Carson 200 yards— 4

Johnson 200 yards-4

Hovey 200 yards— 5

Raye 2U0 yards— i

This was a tie on poiuts, and as the inners, centres and
bull's-eyes were even in number, the decision as to who
were the winning team got down to a fine point. The money
dependent upon the match was paid to the Robertson team,
although not without some discussion, which, however, did
not amount to a protest. It was claimed that the 3 made by
Waltham was a poorer inner than that in Raye's score.
In the order ot shooting, Johnson and Carson, on opposite
sides, shot together. Raye and Waltham, and Hovey and Rob-
ertson following. The points being equal, the 3's, 4's and o's
evenly divided, the decision was reached that the match
should be given to Robertson's team because, being the last
score, the counting — as the usual Creedmoor rules compel —
should be backward; and he, having five bull's-eyes and a 4
on the end to Hovey's 5 and a 4 on the end, made Robertson's
the better string. There is no rule governing tieB of this
kind and as there is room for difference of opinion on the
question, it will be submitted to the Creedmoor authorities
for a final ruling.

Johnson, Waltham and Robertson had a match to settle a
little trouble between them, the former beiDg the victor and
sweeping the stakes. The scores:

Johnson 200yards— 4 54555544 6-46

■Waltham 200 yards— 6 66454446 4-45

RobertBon 200 yards-5 54544544 4-44

The team match between F Company, Fifth Infantry, and
Companv I, First Massachusetts Infantry of Brockton, in that
State, has been postponed until the I9th instant.

Sergeant O. Elliott, of Battery B, Second Artillery, made
118 out of a possible 125 points, with a regulation revolver, at
the 100-foot target, or 95 1-5 per cent.

. E. F. Waltham has joined C Company, First Infantry. Ed
Hovey has been sworn in on G Company's roll. Both com-
panies are to be congratulated on the acquisition of such gen-
tlemen and sharpshooters.

A number of members of the San Francisco Schuetzen

The programme for the spring meeting of the California
Rifle Association, to be held on June 20th nest, is officially
announced as follows:

Dimond Team Match — Open to teams of sis representatives
from any military company, Field and Staff, Board of Officers,
Police Department, or rifle club now in existence, with
Springfield rifle, at 200 and 500 yards, rounds seven, at each
distance. First prize, a trophy, presented by Gen. W. H.
Dimond. Individual prizes, §5, §3, $2. To become the
property of the team winning it three times at regular meet-
ings oi the California Rifle Association.

Siebe Team Match. — Open to teams of sis representatives
from any company of the National Gaard or Police Depart-
ment who have made more than 70 per cent, in any California
rifle association company team matches since January 1,
18S4. Individual prizes, $5, $3 and $2. Rounds seven, with
Springfield rifles, at 200 yards. First prize, a trophy given by
Captain Ludwig Siebe.

National Guard Team Match. — Open to teams of sis repre-
sentatives from any company of the National Guard of Cali-
fornia. Distance, 200 yards. Rounds seven, with Spring-
field rifles. Prize, a trophy, given to the California Rifle
Association, and to become the property of the company win-
ning it.

Kohler Consolation Match — Open to all competitors who
have no record exceeding 70 per cent, at the meetings of the
California Rifle Association since Jan-iry 1, 1SS4. Distance,
200 yards, five shots, with any mil^ rifle under the rules.
60 per cent, of net receipts to be di^.ed as prizes. Firstprize
presented by Major Hans H. Kohler, Second Brigade Staff,
National Gaard of California. Cher prizes, 25, 15, 10 and 10
per cent, respectively, of net receipts. Entries unlimited.

C. R. A. Champion Medal. — Open to all members of the
Association, the National Guard of California, Army and Navy
or Police Department. Entries unlimited; rounds ten, with
any military rifle under the rules. Distance 200 yards. Five
cash prizes — $10, $8, $e, $4, $2, in addition to the medal,
which is the first prize. To become the property of the
marksman winning it three times at regular meetings of the
California Rifle Association.

California Powder Works Medal. — Open to all members of
the Association, National Guard of California, Army and
Navy; distance 200 and 500 yards; seven shots at each dis-
tance with any military rifle under the roles. Entries lim-
ited to one each. To become the property of the marksman
winning it three times at regular meetings of the California
Rifle Association. Competitors for this trophy to use the
powder manufactured by the California Power Works. Indi-
vidual prizes, $5, S3 and $2.

Platoon Match, Volley Firing— Open to teams of twelve
men from any company of the National Guard of California,
TJ. S. Army or Police Department. Weapons, U. S. Spring-
field rifle. Any number of teams may eDter. Competitors
limited to one team. Distance 200 yards. One volley to
each team. Firing by command of officer in charge of team.
Each straggling shot to forfeit a hit, and in case of a tie, the
highest point scored. Score to be counted: first, greatest
number of hits; second, value of shots per California Rifle
Association rules. Absolute ties to be shot over. Prize to
winning team, $10; second team, $5.

Ring Target — Open to all comers. Distance 200 yards, with
any military rifle under the rules, viz.: The Springfield and
Sharps-Borchardt rifles; rounds, two; entries, unlimited.
Nine cash prizes, viz.: $20, $12.50, $8, S5, S4, S3, $2.50, $2.50
and $2.50. Ties to be decided according to California Rifle
Association rules: First, by the least numbered shot; second,
by inverse order of shots; third, absolute ties to be shot over
again.

Pool Sbooting — 200 yards, any military rifle under the
rules, 60 per cent, of net receipts to be divided among holders
of bull's-eye tickets.

[Tidings.]
There is much interest being taken in the pigeon matches
being held at Glenbrook Park. There will be matches for
purses nearly every Sunday. We give the official score made
at the three matches shot last Sunday. Those marked with
a star (*) are to designate birds that died out of bounds;
some of the scores are not filled out as the shooters withdrew
from the match before finishing. Score for ground trap, 21
yards rise:

Webster 1 1

Roberts 0 1

Nanfeervis 0 0

Gauthier 1 0

Biglow 0 0

0 1 0-
111-
10 1—
0 11-
0 0 1 —

Seaman 1 1

Fletcher 0 1

Hare 1 0

Kapp o 1

Rowe l 0

0 1-5

i o— a

1 1-4
1 0—3
0 0—3

The second match was 21 yards rise, plunge traps. The
score was as follows:

Seaman 0 1

Rapp 1 1

Hare 1 0

Roberts 0 0

Blight 1 1

Nankervis 1 1

Wasley 1 1

10 0 0—3
110 1—4

0 1-4
0 0-3
0 0—4

Fletcher.
Gantbier
Deeble..

Rowe

Enright 6

Biglow .1

0 10 11 1—4
1110 1 1-5
10 111 1—5

0-2
0-4

The score for the third and last match, ground traps, was
as follows:
Fletcher. .
Blight. ..
Perkins..

Rowe 0

Bigelow 0

Taylor. 1

Rapp 0

.0 0 0* 0 1-1
3 — 1

) -1

. u— 2

0-2

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Hare (,* 1

Roberts 0 1

Seaman 0 1

Deeble 1 1

Gauthier 1 1

Stevens 0 1

Fischer 1

1 1
u*l

I 0
0 1
0 1

0 110 1—4

Alameda Club.

The third meeting of the Alameda County Sportsmen's
Club, at Adam's Point, on last Saturday, was a very pleasant
one. The day was clear and warm, with jast breeze enough
to drive the smoke from the score. Eight gentlemen face4
as hard a lot of birds as have been trapped this year, and the
scores, while apparently low, are really fair. Doctor Slade
again shot in very poor form.

ground tiaps, bO yards rise, Uurlingbam style.

Pollack 0 010 1001 11 11-7

May hew 110 1 0001 1 1 1 1—8

Adunis 110001 1001 01—6

Houghton . .1 u 1 0 o 0 0 U 110 1—5

On the conclusion of the Club shoot, Owens and Hopkins
shot up their scores for the previous meeting of the Club,
from which they were absent, and made the following scores:
Owens 011 1111101 11-10 [ Hopkins 0 0 1100011 0 01—5

At 12 live birds,
For Club medals.

Owens 011 11 11 111 10-10

Slade 001 010110111—7

Hopkins... 0 11101101100- 7
Coffin 1 10101010010—6

TRAP.

Gun Club.

The annual picnic and pigeon shoot of the Gun Club came
off on Decoration Day at Adams' Point, Oakland, and proved
quite a success, despite the fact that a series of holidays
attracted several members farther afield. The members gen-
erally vied with each other in dispensing the hospitalities of
the Club, and the executives may rest assured that their efforts
were both successful and appreciated.

In the Club shoot Mr. J. K. Orr carried off the honors,
with Messrs. Jellett and Laing both quite near. Dr. Shorb
put in a late appearance, but shot with all hi3 characteristic
vim and good fortune. Following is the score:

Fox 30 yards -1

Jellett 30 yards— 1

Laing 28 yards— 1

Ewing 28 yards- 0

Orr 28 yard s— 0

Gordon 28 yarda-1

Shorb 26yards— 1

In the six-bird match, which immediately followed, Ewing
and Orr tied with clean scores each, and divided the Htakes
{$25) between them.

The interval in the interests of lunch having taken place, a
freeze-out, stakes $2.50, was inaugurated, which again
resulted in a division, this time between Laing and Jellett.

After an uninteresting five-bird "sweep," divided by Orr
and Jellett, a shoot at three pair of doubles was brought off at
twenty-one yards, with the following result:

Pacific Grounds.

Mr.Fuucke's twenty-five dollar entrance match, announced
for Sunday last, did not fill, and the day was spent in pool
shooting.

The "Fay" noted in the scores was not Mr. Ed. Fay.

At 12 live birds, rive ground traps, 30 yards rise, Huxlingh&m style,

>"5 entrance.

Fay 11 111111111 1—12| White

Tucker.... 1 101110011 L 1 — 9 | Dunsbee....
Martin.... 1 1110111011 1 — 10 J

At 8 live birds, same conditions.

Fay 1 111111 1—8 | Martin... 1

Tucker. .1 10 110 1 0-5 | Dunsbee. .0 111111
White. ..1011111 1—7 j

Freeze-out, 30 yards rise.

Dunshee 1 1111 0— 5 i

Fay 1 1111 1—6 i Martin 1

11101011 11 11-10
11111101111 1-11

111

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Editor Breeder and Sportsman*: — I write to inform you
that there will be a pigeon .shoot at Elk Grove, commencing
at 10 o'clock on the morning of Jnne Gth, for a guaranteed
purse of two hundred and twenty-five dollars, divided into
the following prizes:

First money $100; second money $75; third money $50.

Twenty rises at thirty yards, or Hurliugham style, and gov-
erned by the rules of the Forester Gun Club, of Sacramento.
Entrance twenty dollars, including twenty birds free to each
contestant.

Second day (June 2) will be devoted to pool shooting.

There will be an abundance of birds, and I shall be pleased
to have you attend.

For further particulars, address D. J. Stevens, Elk Grove,
Cal., per E. B. Bobbins.

[We acknowledge the politeness of Mr. Bobbins in sending
a special invitation to the Elk Grove shoot and would gladly
be present. The aff.ur will be well managed, and we hope
the attendance will be large.— Ed.]

Alameda Club.

Some graceless wag perpetrated a joke on the sports editor
of the Chronicle two weeks ago, by sending to him what
purported to be the score of a match by the Alameda Club on
May 22d. The club did not shoot on that day. With refer-
ence to the matter a prominent member of the club writes n
as follows:

"The enclosed is cut from theChronicle of 24th. So*
made it up. We had no shoot. Eyre and Klose ar
members of ourclnb. Mr. Norton often shoots as Coffiu.
will see he must have shot twice in same shoot. I f-allt
Chronicle folks to-day, and reported to same effect.'

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STAtNOXS-THOROtGHBRER.
IiOiigfield. Rancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Slilner. Kancho del Paso. John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three Cheers, Thos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STAIXIOSS— TROTTEHS.

Abbotsford, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alpneus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Auteeo* I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
AnterOH. G. Carpenter. Hill's Ferry.
Autevolo. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
Clovis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cook's HambletonSaii, Cook Farm, Danville.
fresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cttyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Guy Wilkes, Win. Corbitt, San Maieo.
I-e Grand, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
Hambriiio Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.
3feulo, Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.
Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Pancoast, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Stein way, Cook Farm, Danville.
Whippleton, F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STALLIOJSS-BRAPr.

Pride of Cree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

The Suburban.

On Thursday nest, the 10th instant, the Spring meet-
ing of the Coney Island Jockey Club will begin, and that
day the Suburban handicap) will be run. Ban Pox has
gone on to Sheepshead Bay in charge of Mr. Murphy,
and it certainly looks as though there is no reasonable
reason to suppose that the colt will not start, of course
barring accidents. Ban Fox has been the theme of more
speculation than all the others in the race put together.
The touts who were here in the early spring reported the
colt lame, and sure to not come to the post this year, yet
when the stable started eastward Ban Fox had a stall in
the car, pretty good evidence that he was not far from a
race. "While the stable was at Louisville, "Broadchurch,"
the western Commissioner of the New York Spirit, wrote:
It is an even chance, if not odds, that Ban Fox will not
face the flag in the Suburban. He looks well bodily,
barring that swelled ankle, which certainly does not
portend a great racing future for the famous colt. Two
or three mornings I saw him take his work with Ben
Ali, and each time he pulled up just a wee bit lame.
One of these times he performed better than Ben Ali,
requiring a little persuasion from the whip to do so. If
anybody can bring him to a race Jim Murphy is the
man; but, with all of Murphy's painstaking efforts, I
have my doubts about future success for the King Ban
colt. The appearance of the ankle, that of the left foot
— suggests a sort of callous swelling, that is not likely to
reduce with time. While he is taking his work right
along, there is no question at all that the ailing limb
troubles him more or less, as evidenced by slight lame-
ness after work, and it is just a question whether an
animal in that condition can be properly fitted for such
a race as the Suburban.

In the face of this expert opinion the bookies refuse
to lay even moderate odds against the colt. Five to one
is the ruling rate, and Mr. Haggin has intimated that he
was not inclined to back his horse at such unequal odds.
If he does not back him it is possible that Ban Fox may
not start, as Mr. Haggin is radical on the subject of
owning and running horses exclusively for the benefit of
other people. An eastern cotemporary, in reviewing the
prospects of the race as they appeared last week, picks
out the horses that have a chance to win as:

Pontiac, Lizzie Dwyer, Modesty, Markland, Rataplan,
Walter H. and Wickham. Pontiac and Miss Woodford
are due to start for St. Louis next week, according to the
substance of a letter written a few days since to Secretary
Wade, of the St. Louis Fair Association. The Eclipse
Stake there is worth some $16,000, and it is a possible
prize that even the Dwyers cannot afford to ignore. Liz-
zie Dwyer is said not to be doing as well as she was a few
weeks since, and the rumor, while not a well-defined
one, has had the effect of extending her price in one

quarter. Modesty, with 124 lbs., which includes her
penalties, is not to be thought of now, even if Lizzie
Dwyer goes down. Markland is not doing well, and
Rataplan on Sunday last, in a gallop, stepped on a stone
and lamed himself pretty badly. It may not be serious,
but he is hardly likely to start in the Suburban for all
that. Walter H. is also lame, and Wickham does not
do well.

Goano has been heavily backed. One leading book-
maker laid $7,500 to $200 against him and other
various amounts, his price now being 25 to 1. Royal
Arch and Granite have also been well supported. Exile,
at Sheepshead Bay, did a slashing gallop of a mile and a
quarter in 2:11, it is said, and the way he did his work in-
dicates that he will be a hard horse to beat in the Subur-
ban. At 105 lbs. be is iu very light. Favor is credited
with a similar move in 2:10, and his party claim that,
with Spellman to ride him, he will very nearly win the
great race. Bersan is said to be a sure starter also, even
with his 125 lbs. weight. Ban Fox has been the medium
of continued heavy business, and 5 to 1 is the best offer
against him now. It should be four times this odds, even
at the post. Pardee does well in his work at Jerome,
but is still on the big side, and many question whether
his foot will permit sufficiently strong gallops to get him
in bruising order for such a struggle as the Suburban is
certain to be. If he continues to improve he and Albia
will probably represent the stable. Himalaya's stable-
companion Rupert ran well at Jerome on Wednesday,
and Himalaya's backers will get a good run for their
money. Bankrupt also made his appearance on the
same day, and is likely to find the Suburban trip too far
if he is nulled out for that race, an unlikely contingency.

The Bard ran well at Baltimore, but is penalized 7 lbs.
for his Preakness win, which virtually puts him out of
the Suburban. Amalgam, Royal Arch, East Lynne and
Maumee, of those that ran at Jerome on Wednesday, may
be said to all have some chance. Joe Cotton worked
well at Jerome this week, his last move being a mile in
1:50. He seems to be in apple-pie order, despite all the
late rumors to the contrary. Taking therefrom a hasty
estimate of the probable character of the field as the
situation now stands, we think that some twenty-five
will start with probable jockeys, as follows: Barnum
(Garrison), Bersan (Brennan), Favor (Spellman), Rich-
mond (J. McLaughlin), Winfred (Godfrey), Joe Cotton
(Henderson), Pardee (Fitzpa trick). Gen. Monroe -(Har-
vey), Goano (Sheridan), imp. Richmond (Hayward),

Mollie Walton ( ), Polly Yates (Turner), Tecumseh

(W. Donohue), Royal Arch (Goodale), Ban Fox (Duffy),
Exile (Hamilton), Dutch Roller (Barbee), Euclid (Fisher),
Himalaya (Blaylock), Fon-du-Lac (McKee), Charity
(Meaton), Long Knight (Arnold), Tornado (Church),
Springfield (Littlefield), Savanac (Maynard), Pericles
(Griffith), Housatonic (Rafferty), and Yalet (Leavy).

food in variety should be supplied in proper quantities
and at proper intervals, and especial care should be taken
that fresh, clean water in abundance be offered. The
expectation is that the show will continue through
five days, which is too long a time. Three days is quite
enough, and we trust Mr. Watson will limit the affair to
that time, or four days at the utmost. Many of our
readers will doubtless receive the circular prepared by
the managers and upon such we urge the propriety of
deliberate action in replying. No one should permit the
unfortunate outcome of the last bench show to blind him
to the merits of this later venture, and it need not be
said that we shall not hesitate to point out the errors, if
any there be, in the preparations for the show or in its
management.

Bench Show.

Messrs. Jas. E. Watson, Homer, Fritch, H. R. Brown,
and a few other gentlemen are taking steps to give a
bench show, in this city in July next. They have
employed Mr. E. Leavesley as manager, and rely upon
his great experience in raising dogs to insure proper
care to such as may be shown. In the matter of judge
or judges they hope to be able to secure the services of
some one who has had experience in some of the recent
bench shows given in the east, not alone because they
think such an one more likely to reach just conclusions,
but also because such an one would be quite free from
prejudices for or against any of the animals.

The project is one involving a vast amount of labor
and the utmost circumspection, and we are assured that
Mr. Watson and his friends will personally oversee all
the details of the venture, and do all that they can to
insure a well-arranged and well-conducted show. As
the affair progresses, we shall receive from Mr. Watson
all proper and necessary information about it, and pub-
lish whatever comes from him, in the hope that dog
owners generally will consider dispassionately the advis-
ability of giving active support to the enterprise.

We are informed that a guarantee fund will be placed
*n bank, sufficient in amount to cover possible deficiences,
and against which fund drafts will be made for such
proper outlays as are not covered by the gate receipts of
the show, so that there will be no complications about
the payment of prizes. It is expected that the prizes will
be gold and silver medals, tastefully designed, and of fair
intrinsic value, together with appropriate certificates or
diplomas. Yery careful and unceasing handling will be
necessary to condition dogs for a show in July. But ten
weeks remain in which to get up their coats, and harden
them into form, and the outcome will probably show that
those who most studiously attend to these details will
find their profit when their pets enter the judging ring.
Thorough dry brushing is the best means by which to in-
sure clean, bright coats, and close attention to food and
exercise are really the only means by which the soft
flesh laid on by the sporting classes since the shooting
and coursing season closed can bo transformed into mus-
cle. It is probable the show will be given under canvas
in Central Park, where ample room can be had to walk
the dogs at intervals. We suggest the wisdom of provid-
ing an ample number of attendants, and making very
generous provision for feeding the dogs. The conditions
to which they are subjected while benched arc such as to
make them nervous and feverish, and unless care is taken
quite throw them off their feed. Good, clean, well-cooked

Breeding From Winners.

Such of our readers as enjoyed the acquaintance of
Mr. C. Bruce Lowe, the Australian authority on thor-
oughbreds, when he was in California, will remember
the plan he adopetd of making charts of pedigrees. Tak-
ing what he called the four classic events — the Two Thou-
sand, Derby, St. Leger and Cambridgeshire — as a basis,
when a pedigree was submitted to him he preceeded to
mark with different colored pencils all the animals that
had won or been placed in these four races. After study-
ing this map of the racing quality displayed by the mem-
bers of the family, he was ready to give an opinion as to
the value of the blood. Probably Mr. Lowe never found a
horse whose genealogy would delight him more than
Ormonde, the winner of the Epsom Derby on the 27th of
May. Ormonde won the Two Thousand and Derby,
and is first favorite for the St. Leger. He was sired by
Bend 'Or (Derby 1S80) dam Lily Agnes by Maccaroni,
(Two Thousand and Derby 1883), Bend 'Or by Doncaster
(Derby 1873) dam Rouge Rose by Thormanby (Derby
1860). Doncaster by Stockwell (St. Leger 1852) the
king of English stallions. Lily Agnes, the dam of Or-
monde, won the Doncaster Cup, and the Agnes family is
one of the most celebrated lines of brood-mares in En-
gland. The Duke of Westminster has placed three Der-
bys to his credit, an honor enjoyed by few breeders or
racing men, and the victory of Ormonde was the fifth
Derby in which the winner was piloted by Fred Archer.

Beaconsfleld Sold.

Jim Garland sold Beaconsfleld. at Denver, to Clifton
Bell, the veteran turfman and sporting man, for $10,000
cash, and California will see the big bay no more. Mr.
Bell assumed all the horse's engagements, and will start
him at Chicago. Garland will go with his charge as far
as the Lake city.

The match between Tyrant and Yolante will be run
at St. Louis, that association having offered to add
$4,100 to the stake. The only other bid was from the
Washington Park Club of Chicago, which offered $4,000.
This makes the stake worth $14,100, quite a plum for
the winner. Although the day was not particularly set,
it was understood that the race will be run either Mon-
day the 14th or Friday the 18th, if good day and track.

We have received from the St. Louis Fair Association
a handsome lithograph of their new Club House and
Grand Stand. In his letter accompanying the picture,
Secretary Wade wrote that he had forwarded an electro-
type of the same subject, but it has failed to reach us.

The St. Louis meeting opens to-day, the stake events
being the Carriage Builders' Stakes for two-year-olds
and the Derby. In the first named, Messrs. Haggin and
Baldwin both have several nominations, and in the
Derby all the California stables have eligible entries.

The fact that Holloway accompanied Mr. Murphy and
Ban Fox to Sheepshead, suggests that probably Cyrus
will handle the bay colt in the Suburban.

Notes From Siskiyou.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman*:— It has been some time
since I wrote you, but we are still here and not finding any
fault at present. Our horses are steadily improving iu qual-
ity, and we will soon be where we want to be in that regard.
The thoroughbred horse Keystone made the season here last
year, and I never saw a finer lot of colts out of the same cluss
of mares. The only fault I can find is that they are nearly
all horse colts; out of twelve there are only three fillies in
this neighborhood. We have some good trotting stallions
here this season, among them Graduate, the horse imported
by Jay Beach to cross with Altamout fillies. He is owned by
Jas. Evans. Mr. I. S. Matthews had the misfortune to lose
his fine Signal stallion to-day from lung fever. He was a very
fine and well-bred horse, and a great loss to the stockmen of
this district, tie had size and style, but never having been
worked we cannot say as to his speed. There are some year-
Hugs here of his get that look well.

The catfish that were planted in the slough six years ago,
are just beginning to show up, and there will be plenty of
them soon. Trout fishing will be good this year. The crop
outlook iu this valley is excellent, and altogether we shall
have our full quota of the necessaries and pleasures of life.

Fort Jones, May 31st. K.

1886

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3bi

The Situation in Racine Circles-

The enormous aggregate of the thoroughbred sales in
Kentucky and Tennessee, the past two weeks, has awakened
the wonder of the turf world. The purchases of Mr. J. B.
Haggin exceed anything ever before seen in America, and we
doubt if in the hey-day of the English thoroughbred market
there ever was a more lavish buyer. For forty-eight year-
lings he gave $72, S45 ; for three brood-mares and four younger
animals he gave §12,275; for Maud Hampton (dam of Ban
Fox), at private sale, he gave $10,000; total expenditure,
$95,120. The Dwyers bought twenty-nine yearlings, for
which they gave $39,615; and one two-year-old, $300; total,
£39,915. The purchases of Messrs. Corrigan, Baldwin,
Appleby & Johnson, Preakness Stable, J. T. Williams, and
other prominent turfmen, increased the aggregate to about
$330,000. Add to that the amounts likely to be realized at
the yearling sales next month at Madison Square Garden,
and we will find that something like half a million dollars
■will be expended this year for thoroughbred yearlings. This
represents the interest on $10,000,000. Add to that the
revenues accruing to racing associations from betting privi-
leges, and we have a sum which will be more than double
that paid for yearlings. Now, what will become of all these
yearlings, all the money invested in them, and all the capital
requisite to support race-courses, if betting is to be pro-
hibited? Is it likely that breeders will put up with this state
of affairs? We have reason to believe that betting will con-
tinue fc> be indulged in; but to cripple the popular methods
of speculation is almost as bad as to abolish them altogether.
Hence, we say that whoever will come forward with a feas
ible evasion of a most outrageous law, will deserve the thanks
of the betting community. Anything to beat the blue law
reformers should now be the war cry. — Sportsman.

California Horses at St. Louis.

The Withers of '86.

Billy Lyle to the Front.

The brown stallion, W. S. Lyle, lately taken to Colorado
by C. F. Sampson, has blossomed out into a raee-horse and a
winner already, and had his name shortened into familiar
"Billy Lyle." Although the old fellow had reached that
uncertain age described as "about 10 years," he had never
made a record and lauded in Denver a "green horse," in the
most complete sense of the term. But he broke the ice soon
after his arrival there, and now rejoices in a record and the
laurel wreath of victory. The races in which he started are
summarized as follows:

Dexter, Col.. May 24th, Purse $100; 2:40clas9.

Carl, ch g— H. Hitchcock * 2 1 1 1

LeadvilleGirl, gm-C. E. Smith 3 12 3 3

Little Joe blk s—W. F. Duncan 5 3 4 2 2

Col. Leach, br g— W. F. Swan 2 4 5 5 5

Annie Carey, b m-J. W. Page 6 o 3 4 1

Billy Lyle brs-C. F. Samson 1 dig

Lady Aidrich, e m— Bell & Burton 7 dis

Time, 2:36, 2:354, 2:36$, 2:361, 2:36.

May 26tb, Parse, $400; 2:50 class.

Billy Lyle, brs-C. F. Samson 13 11

Annie Carey, br m— J. W. Page 2 1 3 3

CharlevK.,chg-B. Hitchcock 4 2 2 2

William M., dn g— William Durfie 3 5 5 4

Almont Forrest, ch s— L. J. Laws 5 4 4 G

Imitator, bg-S. Hanly d:m

Time, 2:362, 2:37, 2:373, 2:37.

Big Sprinters.

The size and power of the Oregon short horses has often
been remarked; the notable specimens we have had in Cali-
fornia being the Adams mare, and Big Gun the dam of Jim
Renwick. The Rural Spirit gives the weights of some of
these sprinters:

The Ede3 mare, by Charley the Ormsby horse, sire of Jen-
kins' Charley, or Lumniux, weighed 1200 Sbs; Comet, by
Charley the Ormsby horse, weighed 1300 lbs.; Red Rover,
full brother to the Edes mare weighed 1250 &s.; One-Eye
Dick, full brother to Red Rover, weighed 1100 lbs.; Old Dan,
full brother to Comet as well as Jenkins' Charley, the horse
known as Old Lummux, by Old Charley the Ormsby horse,
and Lizzie Stewart by Old Charley, each weighed from 1050 to
1200 lbs.; Mary Fortune by (Jenkins' Charley) Lummux, and
the Adams mare by the same horse, each weighed 1300 lbs.;
Jerry, by Old George, weighed 1250 lbs; Big Gun, by Old
George, weighed 1325. These were all dead fast at their dis-
tance. Can any other country name a class or family of
horses of equal weight and speed?

In the Sulky Again.

•T. W. Knox, the former owner of Nutwood, is at Lexington,
Ky., training trotters, having the following in charge:

Judge Salisbury, chestnut horse, 5, by Nutwood, dam
Kate by Volunteer.

Dexter Prince, bay colt, 3, by Kentucky Prince, dam Alma,
full sister to Dictator and Dexter. Just broken.

Gray mare, 12, by liayard, out of a mare of pacing blood,
record, 2:34*. Trotted a trial last year in 2:23*.

Chestnut filly, 4, by Red Wilkes.

Gray filly, 2, by Red Wilkes, dam by Administrator. Fairly
broken; has shown a half in 1:35.

Bay filly, 2, by Jay Gould, dam Lady Aland, 2:18, by Gen.
Knox.

Bay gelding, 2, by Slander, he by Tattler, dam by Gen.
Knox; second dam by Jay Gould.

One More to Kentucky.

The latest arrivals at the track have been the four horses
from Minneapolis owned by J. W. Legg; the six which were
brought in yesterday for Aladdox & Sanford, of Fort Worth.
Tex.; the nine which filed in on Sunday noon as the draft
of the Baldwin lot that cannot be used at Latonia, and the
fourteen which have been brought by Matt Allen from Sacra-
mento to represent the Porter Ashe interests. One of these
last is the 2:17 trotter Arab, who will remain here ouly until
Orrin Hickok has come in a few days and taken charge of him .
Neither the Minneapolis nor the Texas lot demand ex-
tended notice, nor need the Santa Anita draft trouble the
racing scribe very greatly, Verano looks corky and well, and
despite suggestion to the contrary, Solid Silver is perhaps the
fittest looking of the bunch. Interest attaches to the two-
year-olds, of course, as must always be the case until young-
sters of that age have been put through the mill and found
wanting. Of the colts of this standing in the Baldwin string
El Monte is the one that eastern men have been the most
anxious to get a look at. He is by Rutherford from Ophir,
and a very pronounced grey in color, although entered as
chestnut or grey. He has been described in the most flow-
ing terms as the coming wonder — not only of the Pacific but
of the whole country — and is well entered all through the cir-
cuit. He has plenty of good points, but to the eye of the
writer, at least, shows nothing superlative. His head may
not be coarse, but it lacks that special character you expect
to see in a really good one, and his good girth and brisket are
about counterbalanced by too heavy a chest. He is not more
than fairly dropped behind, and however good he might be
to the hock, his merit in that direction would at least be off-
set by the oversharp downward sweep of his quarters from
coupling to croup. Goliah by Grinstead, from Maggie Emer-
son, is a fine lump of a big bay colt, and the Lever-Return
filly, Glorita, may pay her way when properly placed.

Matt Allen has a rare lot in the Porter Ashe string which
he has brought across from Sacramento. He has been a most
unlucky man in regard to them, for though they have been
housed and conveyed on a car, actually as well as nominally
a palace, influenza struck them when only two dajs out, and
followed them relentlessly the whole way here. Including
short stoppages at Ogden and Omaha, the journey was made
in eight days, and — bar coughing — all arrived in admirable
condition. That "bar," however, is serious, for all of them
are at it more or less. By far the most serious case is tbat of
Guenn. This three-year-old filly, who is by Flood from
Glendew, did not start last year, but showed so much form
in private that Mr. Ashe determined to have her at any price,
and was no doubt satisfied with his purchase when she
opened the ball of 'S6 by cleaning out everything of her age
in California. She was beaten in her last race, but — if she
had not been a lady she would not have been. Her cough
ran on Sunday into so severe an attack of pneumonia that
she was in the greatest danger, and though she seems to be
coming round, we cannot hope her to give us the race we
expected she would make with Ben Ali and Kirkman, in our
Derby. She, however, is in splendid hands, and if she can
be patched into racing trim we are sure to see her bearing
her owner's ever popular colors here. She is a daisy to look
at, even when down with this serious attack.

Binnette has grown into a grand mare, not over great in
height, but of good thickness, and with substance enough for
all but extra welter weights. She is a decidedly improved
animal on what her best admirers of last year hoped for.

Alta has fnrnished into a most promising cup horse. His
loin has lifted nicely, and his one weak point of last season, a
somewhat slack middlepiece, has righted itself into sufficient
substance.

Ed Corrigan is coughing very badly, but has plenty of time
to be wound up for his first engagement — the American Derby
at Chicago. His full brother Wallace is a big bay with the
2ame white markings as his own, and looks very racy-like.

King of Norfolk has not grown as he promised to. His own
sister Vera is a very nice bay two-year-old.

Garland is a dangerous-looking horse for our Gas Companies'
Stake, and the one or two other events for which he is entered.
He is a race-horse all round, and is in these very light.
Valiant, also a four- year-old, is a good looker, but a maiden,
and his form must be accepted at present on the stable
opinion regarding him, which is a high one. Mozart is a very
likely three-year-old, and the chestnut brother to Alta is a
slashing, big two-year-old of very great promise.

The pick of thebasket may, however, be found after all in
the last to notice. This is Modesto, a beautiful brown, two-
year-old son of Monday and Rivulet. The young gentleman
is as level a colt as was ever seen, and though not built on
the lines of so many of the California giants, yet there is
ample of horse in him, and what there is is splendid. He is
shaped all the way down to the ground, is as handsome as a
picture, and like all of his exact color cannot fail to be a good
doer as well. He, however, is only entered in the east for
this Beason.

Mr. W. I. Hastings, private secretary to Mr. Porter Ashe,
i3 here in control of the business of the stable. — Republican

Hancock Johnston, of Los Angeles, has sold to O. P. Alford,
Lexington, Kentucky, the chestnut stallion Judge Salisbury,
5 by Nutwood, dam Kate by Volunteer, second dam by
A'merican Star, third dam by imp. Mercer, and the horse is
now in the blue-grass country in charge of J. W. Knox. The
price is not made public, but it is intimated that it was a long
figure. A full sister to this horse wa3 sold this spring to C.
F. Emory, of Cleveland, for $2,400, and $3,000 was refused
by him for her before shipping from Lexington to his farm.

The first race of the season on the San Andreas race-track
will take place on the 25th and 26th of June. The first purse
race, one-half mile and repeat, for a purse of $100, free for all,
entrance fee 10 per cent, of the purse. This will take place
on Friday, the 25th inst. The second purse race will be 440
yards and repeat, free for all horses owned in Calaveras
county, and also for the horses Fmnegau of lone, and Coyote
of Latrobe. It will be a running race for a purse of $50,
entrance fee 10 per cent, of purse. This race will be run on
Saturday, the 26th.

Race-courses are indispensable to the production of a high
class of horses.

Foals.

At Oakland, Cal. Property of E. F. Fallon.

May 28th, light bay filly May F., both hind feet white, by
Nelswood, son of Nutwood, dam Lottie L. by Wildidle, from
Vixen by Belmont.

Rarely, if ever, has a race added such renown to any odg
strain of blood as the Two Thousand Guineas, lately decided
in England. Ormonde, Minting, Mephisto and Saraband,
who finished in the order named, are all of them descendants
of the mighty Stockwell,

Ormonde, the winner, is a great grandson through his sire,
Bend'Or, winner of the Derby in 1SS0, he by Doncaster, hero
of the classic event in 1873. Saraband is also a great grand-
son; his sire. Muncaster, also being by Doncaster, Bon of the
king of stallions. Minting, the second in the Guineas, is a
generation nearer Lord Exeter's famous chestnut, he being
by Lord Lyon, the Derby hero of 1866, while Mephisto. who
finished next to Minting, is by Robeit the Devil, a son of
Bertram, by The Duke, he by Stockwell. Verily, this is a
mighty endorsation of the Stockwell strain, a substantial
illustration more potent than all the eloquence of the histo-
rians of the turf.

The Snapper's riding of Blue Wing, in the Clark Stakes at
Louisville, transformed caustic critics into fulsom admirers.
In the Derby he didn't win, and the western journalists could
not say anything too harsh of him. In the Clark he just beat
Fitzpatrick, on Free Knight, out by a head, after a most des-
perate drive, and the westeners opened the vials of their
praise and saturated him with kindness.

Place aux dames! A filly has won the Withers States for
the first time since it was founded, in 1874. Only three
fillies have won England's Derby during one hundred and
seven years, so that on the whole we are doing very well.
Some will say, rather, Biggonette is doing very well in
thus having signalized herself. Of that, however, we are
not so sure. We will grant that Biggonette is and always
was a thoroughly good filly. She was the best that started
in the Withers. It was the most easily won Withers on
record, for we have seen the entire twelve renewals of it, and
shall always gladiy bear testimony that she beat them as if
they were a lot of screws, coming further away the further
they went, and eased home. We should say she gave them a
10-pound beating, exclusive of her allowances.

Now, it is the belief among old and experienced English
trainers that, in a season's two-year-olds, if the fillies are
better than the colts, the colts are a bad lot. In our experi-
ence there have been exceptions to this, but, to quote the
hackneyed expression, exceptions prove the rule. Last
season the fillies were, as a rule, much better than the colts.
Dewdrop, Charity, and Biggonette were, collectively, by 5 lbs.
better than any three colts that appeared in public. Dewdrop
carried 117 lbs. in the Great Eastern, and won handily, and
in the Champagne she gave Inspector B. 10 lbs., and literally
"squandered" him. Similarly, in the Champion Stallion
Stakes, Biggonette beat everything but Ban Fox, and
should have beaten him had it not been that Maynard, her
jockey, was out-ridden. Fillies are naturally not at their
best in the spring months, yet here Biggonette, in May,
comes out and confirms last season's form by beating all the
colts as if they were hacks. What, then, is the inference?
Clearly that the colts are a mighty poor lot, and that we
must turn to Winfred, Quito, and The Bard to rebuke the
inference drawn from the Withers running.

Biggonette is a bay, with star, both fore and off hind pas-
terns white, and stands about 15.1. What she lacks in height
she makes up in length, from the point of her shoulder to the
root of her tail. She has rather a coffin head, long and plain,
like the Bonnie Scotlands, square at the muzzle and broad
between the eyes. She has au exceedingly long and hand-
some neck, beautiful shoulders, lean and oblique. Here is
a rather lengthy middle-piece, with whicu it is difficult to
associate weight-carrying. She is enormously deep in the
breast and girth, but runs rather light in the flink. She has
ample spread of quarters, good second thighs, and g jod feet and
legs. She is one of the first of the Brambles, and isoutof Bob-
inet, by Brown Dick; 2d dam Valencia, by Childe Harold. She
was purchased at the Belle Meade sale in Tennessee, in 1884
for $500, and last season started in ten races, winning three,
among them the Spinaway and Clabaugh Memorial at Balti-
more, and ran second for the Champion Stallion Stakes.
Among her engagements are the Ladies' and Hnnter (autumn)
Stakes at Jerome Park; Mermaid, Swift. Tidal, at Coney
Island; the Lorillard, Monmouth Oaks, Newark, Omnibus,
Passaic and West End at Monmouth Park; the Alabama, Con-
gress Hall. Foxhall and Pocahontas Stakes at Saratoga.

Had the book-makers made a winter book on the Withers'
Stakes they would have made money, and not a little of it.
Since the race was founded in 1874, it has been the greatest
winter-betting race of the east. But last season, for the first
time, there was no book open. By a singular oversight
neither Quito nor The Bard were engaged in the Withers, and
Portland and Inspector B. were the only ones of last season's
cracks that were. Everyone looked upon the race as a fore-
gone conelnsioii for Portland. Book-makers and the public
viewed it thus alike, and the consequence was no book-maker
would open a book, as he felt that the public would care to
back only Portland. Biggonette was talked of, to be sure,
but then, she was a filly. And a filly in the spring? Oh, nol
Portland's performance was simply shocking. Few were
prepared for it. Of course, there were many who recalled
that last season in his finishes McLaughlin had to ride him
very hard, the colt appearing to hang, and this encouraged
the impression that staying was not his forte. But then he
had always made the running. In his race with Ban Fox, in
which he was waited with, he stayed well enough, and many
argued that, with another year's age, he could certainly stay
a mile, if he did not more. But he not only got off badly, but
never seemed to get on his legs in the Withers, and was
beaten out of sight.

If Portland's performance was disappointing to the public,
it was also to his party, but not to the same extent. When
be reached Jerome Park, and had a few gallops, it was found
he was not as good as he should be, but the field he had to
meet was held so lightly that they thought he might pull
through on class alone. The first intimation we had that all
was not right was on Tuesday, when, dropping into a restaur-
ant, near the City Hall, we happened to sit opposite a man
whom we know enjoys the confidence of the Dwyers to a
great extent. Ex-alderman Shiels sauntered in and engaged
him in a conversation about the Withers, and we could not
help overhearing the alderman beiDg informed he had "better
not touch Portland," as "the Dwyers are not backing him."
That the Withers was Portland's true form, we shall be reluc-
tant to believe until he has had another chance. Ho is not
our ideal of a three-year-old, being of the light kind which
ripen too early, but a horse who has shown speed can always
be depended upon to show it again, and we think he is at
least capable of doing a little better. He got cut off on the
turn, but never seemed able to come when he got clear. —
N. Y. Spirit.

High-Priced Short Horse.

A Denver paper records the transfer of a sprinter, at round
figures:

Another sale recorded yesterday was that of the fleet-run-
ning horse Boomerang, he being purchased by John D. Mor-
rissey, ofLeadville. The price paid was $6,500. Ten days
ago Morrissey advanced $2,500 on the horse to Colonel
Ketchum, of Salt Lake. This was to constitute an option on
the purchase of the animal. Colonel Ketcbum having one
week from date to redeem the horse. Last night the money
was not forthcoming and Morrissey's offer of $6,500 for the
horse was accepted. Boomerang is looked upon as one of the
most promising horses in the country. On Tuesday last, at
the Jewell Park course, Boomerang ran five-eighths of a mile
in the unprecedented time of 1:0H, which lowered the record
by half a second. He will be kept in Colorado this year, and
used for breeding purposes.

^ ■ —

Charles Johnson, of Durango, Colorado, the present owner
of Jim Douglas, took part in the late meeting at Denver with
his stable, old Jim among them, and shipped from there
direct to Saratoga.

There will be no racing at Pueblo, Colorado, thi
and Kelly & Lynch's Stable will go from Denver
Lake, where business begins on the 14th inst.

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June 5

Californians at Louisville.

Sixtli Day.

May 20th —The Clahk Stakes, for three-year-oIdB; 5100 entrance,
h f or only 810 if declared on or before May 1 , 1895, or S2U if declared on
or before May 1, 1880; money to accompany declaration; 81,250 added,
of which c250 to second and S100 to third. One mile and a quarter.
W S Barnes h Co.'a b c Blue Wing by Billet— Mundane, U8 lbs.

Garrison 1

CorriKan's b c Free Knight by Tenbroeck— Belle Knight, 118 lbs.

° Fitzpatrick 2

AppiegaVe'i Enright'B chc Endurer by Enquirer-Adeline, 118 lbs.

"Wethers 3

E JBaldwin'sbc Silver Cloud by Grinstead— Experiment, 118 lbs.

Murphy 0

J GGreener&Co 's'brcLa&tte by Longfellow— Sue Wynne, 118 lbs.

.Stoval 0

C B Long's brc Warfellow' by Longfellow -War Over, 118 lbs.. Kelley 0
Time, 2:lU.
Betting: 5 to 2 on Blue Wing, 3 to 1 against Free Knight, 6 to 1
Silver Cloud, 1U to 1 Lafitte. 15 to 1 Endurer, and 25 to 1 Warfellow.
Pools: Blue Wing. S7i; Free Knight, 535; Endurer, 825; field, $10.
Sheridan sent them away all abreast, Warfellow, Bine
Wing and Free Knight leading the bunch. At the stand War-
fellow was tirst by a length; Blue Wing second, one-half
length in front of Free Knight third; Lafitte fourth; Endurer
fifth; HarrodBborg sixth, and Silver Cloud last. At the
quarter Warfellow was first by three lengths, Blue Wing
second, three lengths in front of Free Knight third, and
the rest of it. Blue Wing went to the front on the back
stretch, followed by Endurer, the former running under a
pull and Free Knight with them. At the head of the stretch
there were but three in it, Blue Wing, Endurer and Free
Knight and only a neck separated them all round. A furlong
from home Endurer was beaten, and Blue Wing and Free
Knight were the leaders racing neck and neck. To the dis-
tance the pair came, and a shout went up, "Free Knight
wins." Garrison now began to ride, and the great son of
Billet, answering every call made by "the snapper," came on
and won a great race by a short neck; Free Knight second,
three lengths in front of Endurer third; Lafitte, Silver Cloud,
Warfellow and Harrodsburg finishing in the order named.
Time, 2:10. Mutuals paid, $9-56.

May 22d— Fleetwood Handicap for three-year-olds and upward, 850,
half forfeit. 810 if declared, S80O added, 8150 to second, 850 to third;
weights to be announced March 15tb, and declarations to be made on or
before April 15, 1886; all declarations void unless accompanied by the
money; winners of one race after publication of weights to carry five
pounds; of two or more races, or one of the value of S2.000, to carry
seven pounds extra. One mile and five f urlongB.
Santa Anita Stable's b h Lucky B., 6, by Rutherford — Maggie Emer-
son, 111 lbs Murphy 1

J. S. Campbell's ch m Punka,4,by Ventilator— Nina, 102 lbs. Covington 2
S S. Brown's b m Matinee, 5, by Buckden— Kate Mattlngly, 107 lbs.

West 3

B. J. Lucas' ch h Keene, 5, by Dutch Skater— Kapanga, 100 Ibs.Fuller 0
Time. 2:53.
Pools: Lucky B. 8100; Matinee 858; Punka 837; Keene 817.
They were sent away all abreast at the first attempt.
Keene soon raced to the front, followed by Lucky B., Mati-
nee and Panka in the order named. At the stand Keene was
first by two lengths; Punka second, a neck in front of Lucky
B. third; Matinee trailing, Keene running gamely under
the whip showed the way by two lengths at the half, with
Punka second, lapped to the throat-latch by Lucky B., and
Matinee fourth, a length away. Going around the upper
turn Murphy gave Lucky B. his head and he raced to the
front, Keene quitting and falling back to the rear. At the
head of the stretch Lucky B. was a length to the front, and
the race was all over but the shouting. The Californian com-
ing right along wonhandily by two lengths from Punka, who
beat Matinee by three lengths, for the place, Keene a poor
fourth. Time, 2:53. Post odds against the winner 4 to 5.
Mutuals paid $7.10.

May 24th— Purse S500, of which 3100 to second ; winners this year of
any raco of the value of 31,000 to carry 5 lbs. extra, unless they have
started and not won at this meeting; other starters at this meeting that
have not won allowed 5 lbs.; beaten horses at this meeting who have
not won in 1886 allowed 10 lbs. ; if maidens, allowed, if 3 years old, 15
lbs. ; if 4, 20 lbs.; if 5 and upwards, 25 lbs. ; mile heats.
E. Corrlgan's ch c Irish Pat, 4, by Pat Malloy— Ethel, 108 lbs.

Fuller 12 1

W. B. Todhunter's blk h John A„ 5, by Monday— Lady Clare,

1071bs.. ..-■" Kelly2 1 2

Stanhope & Campbell's b c Cbeatfellow, 3, by Longfellow — Ada

Cheatham, 82 lbs Jones 3 3

La Sylphide, 4. 108 lbs., Stoval; Kershaw, 5, 89 lbs., Covington; and
Bob Swim, aged, 109 lbs., Fish, also ran.

First heat— Pools: Irish Pat, $26; John A., $25; La Syl-
phide, $8; field, $6. The drum tapped to a good start. Irish
Pat, Cheatfellow and John A. leading the bunch. Jut the
quarter Cheatfellow showed first by a neck; Bob Swim
second, a length in front of John A. third; Irish Pat fourth;
Kershaw fifth, and La Sylphide last. At the half, Cheatfel-
low was first, a head in front of Bob Swim second, he having
Kershaw at his throat-latch, the others bunching. Going
around the upper turn the race was a pretty one, and enter-
ing the stretch Cheatfellow was first on the outside by a
head, Kershaw second, lapped by John A. third, he having
Irish Pat at his throat-latch and the others close up. Irish
Pat came rapidly away in the straight, and won very handily
by two lengths from John A., he a length in front of Cheat-
fellow, La Sylphide fourth, Kershaw fifth, and Bob Swim dis-
tanced. Time, 1:44),

Second heat — Pools: Irish Pat barred, and even money on
balance, John A. and La Sylphide. Irish Pat was first away,
followed by John A., Kershaw and the bunch. La Sylphide
raced into the lead in the first few strides, and at the quarter
she was first by two lengths; Cheatfellow second, a length in
front of John A. third; KerBhaw fourth, and Irish Pat laBt.
Going to the half Cheatfellow dropped back in the last place,
and Kershaw was second, La Sylphide leading by a length
only. On the upper turn they all bunched, and entering the
stretch La Sylphide was first by a neck only, John A. second
and whipping a half length in front of Irish Pat. John A.,
coming right along under Kelly's persuasion, won handily by
a length from Irish Pat. who beat Cheatfellow by two lengths,
La Sylphide fourth and Kershaw last. Time, 1:44$.

Third heat— Pools: Irish Pat $50; John A. $50. The
pair raced almost neck and neck to the quarter, where Pat
drew away and was never afterward caught, he winning
hands down by a length in 1:45. Post odds against the win-
ner 7 to 5. No mutnals sold.

May 25th— TnnF Sxahss, for all ageB, 3100 each, half forfeit, §10 if
declared on or before May 1st; all declarations void unless accompanied
with the money; 81 ,000 added, of which $200 to second, SlfiO to third;
the winner of any one stake at this meeting to carry 3 lbs. extra; two
stakes, 5 lbB. extra. One and one-quarter miles.

E. Corrlgan's ch m Modesty, 6, by War Dance -Ballet, 122 Iba. . Murphy 1
J. & J . Swigert'B b f, 4, Lady Wayward by Virgil— Lady Way, 113 lbe.

Lewis 2

R.J. Lucas' b h Philip S., 5, by Lelnster— Lily SlmpBon, 120 lbs.

McCarthy 3

Time, 2:134.

Pools : Modesty barred ; Philip 8. $26 ; Lady Wayward $14.

Modesty, Philip S. and Wayward was theorder at the Btart.
Philip S. started out to make the running, and Modesty
closing with him the pair raced neck and neck to the half,
where Lady Wayward was two lengths away. Lewis now
began riding on Lady Wayward, and, closing with the leaders
fhd upper turn, Philip S. bolted to the outside, and Way-

ward took the second place. Entering the stretch, Modesty
was first by a length, with Wayward second, a length in front
of Philip S. A furlong from home Lady Wayward had
reached the favorite's throat-latch, Murphy having the latter
well in hand. Letting out a link she came away again at the
distance and won an easj race by a length; Philip S. third,
three lengths away. Time, 2:13i. Post odds against the
winner 1 to 8. No mutualssold.

Blue Bull's Origin.

Dr. F. H. Sale, of Dillsboro, Ind., writes to the Western
Sportsman the following statement of the history and breed-
ing of Wilson's Blue Bull:

For some time I have thought of giviog to the sporting
readers the pedigree of Sam DorreU's Blue Bull Baby— Wil-
son's Blue Bull. I would have given it to Wilson some years
ago when I called to Bee the old horse ono day when he was in
Indianapolis, but Mr. Wilson's manner was so rough and
uncouth that I left him in disgust, and I had no love for the
Blue Bull stock, so I remained silent. I have read all that
haB been written about him, and now as Mr. Wilson has gone
and also the horse, and his produce has proved him to have
been one of the greatest trotting sires, justice demands that
his true breeding should be heralded to the world.

In the summer of 1858 I visited the family of Mr. Dan
Dorrell professionally, and he showed me a sorrel horse colt,
two years old, that he said showed great speed pacing, sired
by old Sam, the English horBe, dam by Black Nose. I knew
both sires well, and thought the thoroughbred croBB would
make him a great horse.

Iu the fall of 1859, at the fair at Versailles, Ripley county, I
paced a Tom Hal mare against his colt, and the Baby, as he
called him, beat my mare. We paced on a one-sixth-of-a-mile
track, and he paced three heats in 2:43 to saddle, the tirst
time he was ever paced on a track. Soon after this there was
quite a rivalry sprung up between his friends and Long Tom's,
who was owned by Mat West, of Aurora, Ind.

Then he was put in the hands of Billy Murry, of Lawrence-
burg, Ind., to train, and hiB history from that time on has
been written up. Mr. Dorrell lived seven miles north-westof
Rising Sou, Ohio county, Ind.

In 18491 located in Wilmington, Dearbour county, Ind.,
and was well acquainted with James D. English who was rid-
ing bailiff, and in the spring of 1857 he was grooming and
using as a saddle horse a dun colored one, 16£ hands high, with
three stocking legs, two behind and one in front, the other
leg zebra marked, white face, blind in one eye, black stripe
down the back, black mane and tail, would have weighed
1,200 lbs. iu good condition. His appearance was the most
peculiar I ever saw. To take a side view one would judge
him to be a draft horse, but a front or rear view would ban-
ish the illusion; his hind legs were sickel shaped, front knees
sprung backwards, legs wide and thin, very short from knees
down, great length cf arms, long and massive muscles, his
hips extended bo far forward and shoulders backwards that
there was not length enough of back for an ordinary riding
saddle to be properly adjusted. He seemed to be made of
hips and Bhoulders, though he had a good length of belly,

He must have had great capacity of lungs, as I have often
heard him neigh full three miles. His only gait was a pace,
and I have often seen him pace with a running horse beside
him, and in a few hundred yards he would always come out
ahead. At that time we had no tracks nor means of timing.
Since, I have seen the fastest trotters and pacers speed, and I
think he could go to saddle on the tracks we had at that time
(the road) as fast as any horse I have seen speeded. He was
bought of Mrs. Morgan, of Butler county, Ohio (she lived on
the dry fork of White Water), by a Mr. Little, and sold to the
Hon. Chester K. Faulkner, of Bipley county, Ind., and
groomed by James D. English in the years of 1S51, 1852 and
1853, and in the fall of 1853. Faulkner sold him to English,
and English sold him to a Mr. Griffin, of Ohio county, and
about this time he sired DorreU's Blue Bull Baby, Wilson's
Blue Bull.

In the fall of 1850, Oliver S. Mulford, a citizen of this
place, attended the sale of Mrs. Morgan and bought Tiger, a
full brother of the English horse two years younger, and the
following is the pedigree of the horses: They were Bired by
old Tom, the old Blue Ball of Butler county, he by Chester
Ball of Pennsylvania, he by a Canadian pacer, Their dam by
Cadmus, the siie of Pocahontas, the pacing wonder of her
time. No further trace of dam given. The Black Nose mare,
the dam of Wilson's Blue Bull, iB known to ran back to a
Tuxton, a horse that was owned in Gallatin county, Ky., by
a man named Lemaster, in the year 1840. His breeding was
Whip and Buzzard.

Old Abdallah.

Abdallah, the sire of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, was a bay
horse, 15| hands high, bred by John Treadwell, Salisbury
place, L. I., as stated by J. H. Wallace; got by Mambrino,
and foaled in 1823, hence was twenty-six years of age when
Rysdyk's Hambletonian was dropped. Unfortunately for his
owner and the breeding public, the appearances of Abdallah
were so strongly against him that he tound comparatively few
friends, and his patronage was very limited. When seven
years old he was bought from his breeder by Isaac Snediker,
who kept him on Long Island and in New Jersey until the
fall of 1839, when he was sold to J. W. Hunt, of Lexington,
Ky., who kept him at that place during the season of 1840.
The breeders of the blue-grass section failed to appreciate his
good qualities, however, uud his stud duties there were light.
About that cime some of his get came out and showed consid-
erable speed, Brooklyn Maid being among the first to attract
attention. Mr. Wm. Simouson, who had formerly been a
prosperous butcher in New York city, but was then dealing
in horses, was so strongly impressed wilh the speed and
quality of Abdallah's get that he bought the horse from his
Kentucky owner in 1841, and brought him back to New York.
Abdallah made the season of 1841-2 at the Union Course, L. I. ;
was at Goshen, N. Y., during the season of 1843; at Free-
hold, N. J., 1844-5; stood at Chester, Orange county, N. Y.,
in 1846-7-8, and made the season of 1849 at the stable of
his owner at the Bull's Head. From a recent interview with
a gentleman who had charge of him during that season we
learned that hiB servioe-fee, which had previously been $25,
was reduced to $15, but he was so unpopular that he got no
patronage even at that price. The cause assigned for the
prejudice against him was his uncouth appearance and the
unpleasant disposition of his get, which, although fast and
dead game, were inclined to pull hard upou the bit, and would
occasionally amuse themselves by getting the best of their
drivers and running away. Simouson, who was a capital
judge of horses, never lost faith in this ungainly son of Mam-
brino, however, and assured those who were inclined to
ridicule his horse that the name of Abdallah would live long
after the names of his defamers were forgotten.

STABLE AND PADDOCK-

The Age of Stallions.

There is no question but that with proper care and exercise
the horse will live to a much greater age than he ordinarily
attains, and it is especially the caBe when the performance of
severe physical labor is not required of the animal. It is for
these reasons that we find thoroughbred and trotting stallions
almost universally reaching a ripe age, and retaining their
animal spirits and procreative powers almost to the day of
their death. That the death, at a comparatively early age, of
many stallions is due primarily to lack of exercise, which will
in time lay the foundation of any number of diseases, is
apparent. Of late years this matter of proper exercise for
stallions has received more attention from the breeders of
trotting Btock than from any other class, and the old-fash-
ioned method of keeping a stallion hog-fat, allowing him at
the most only such exercise as could be obtained through
the narrow limits of a paddock, has been almost wholly
abandoned. At the present time the custom is to give every
stallion a stated amount of daily exercise; and it has been
found that without exception it is best that this shall be taken
iu harness, because a great mauy horses will benefit but little
if turned into a paddock or lot, merely kicking up tbeir heels
a few times when first released from a halter, and then select-
ing a sunny place in which to stand and gaze at the sur-
rounding country.

Ab to the amount and quality and harness exercise that
shall be given trotting stallions, there is. of course, a variety
of opinions among managers of breeding establishments, but
the belief is rapidly gaining ground that in the case of horses
that have made fast records, and are consequently used to a
certain amount of fast work, it is better that at least once or
twice a week they should be ' 'opened up" for a short distance,
and that this will have a favorable effect both on the animal
thus treated and on his progeny, is not to be doubted.

Of the trotting stallions that have lived to a green old age,
the most notable example iB Volunteer, one of the first of the
get of Ryskyk's Hambletonian, and also one of his most buc-
cessful descendants in the stud. Volunteer was foaled in
1854, and is therefore now 32 years of age, and yet his pro-
creative powers were in some measure preserved until he was
nearly 30 years of age, and up to 27 he was an unusually sure
foal-getter. Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the sire of Volunteer,
died at the age of 27, and hiB sire, Abdallah, wbb 29 when he
perished miserably of cold and starvation one stormy day in
the winter of 1854, only a few months after his grandson,
Volunteer, was born, and long before his son, Rysdyk's Ham-
bletonian, was thought of as a sire of trotters. It will be seen
that the Hambletonians come of long-lived stock, and this
longevity is unquestionably due to the almost perfect consti-
tutions with which this tribe of horses is blessed. Almont,
another member of the family, died at 20, George "Wilkes at
26, Hamlet at 20, andiron Duke at 21. The ages of other
well-known trotting sires at the time of their death was as
follows: Conklin's Abdallah, IS; Taggart's Abdallah, 19;
Spaulding's Abdallah, 36; American Clay, 24; Seeley's Amer-
ican Star, 24; Andrew Jackson, 26; Ashland Chief, 24;
Green's Bashaw, 25; Milliman's Bellfounder, 27; Ben Pat-
chen, 22; Black Dutchman, 24; Black Flying Cloud 24; Hill's
Black Hawk, 23; Blue Bull, 22; Ames' Bogus, 26; Ames' C.
M. Clay, 27; Straders' C. M. Clay, 30; Scoby's Champion, 25;
Clear Grit, 23; Columbus, 20; Corbeau, 25; Dave Hill, 20;
Dirigo, 28; Drew Horse, 24; Edwin Everett, 27; Godfrey's
Patchen, 21 ; Harris Hambletonian, 22; Henry Clay, 30; Honest
Allen, 28; Indian Chief, 21; Joe Brown, 21; Joe Downing,
22; John Nelson, 20; Jupiter, 24; Jnniper Abdallah, 26;
Mambrino Chief, 18; Mambrino Patchen, 23; Morrill, 32;
Pilot, Jr., 21; Alexander's Norman, 32; Tom Hunter, 21; Tom
Rolfe, 22.

Horses for Farmers.

At a meeting of farmers held in New England Agricultural
Hall, Boston, J. E. Russell, Secretary of the Massachusetts
State Board of Agriculture, indulged in some plain, horse
sense talk. Of the Morgan horses he said:

I remember, as a boy, those Bhort-coupled, short-jointed,
full-breaBed, fine-headed, pointed fox-eared horses, weighing
from 950 to 1,000 pounds, rarely more than 15J hands high,
not quite enough, but of splendid and enduring qualities,
with a domesticity of character that I have never seen or
known equaled in any family of horses. What has become of
them? In the first place, I have already said that it was a
family of horses, and that it was a family in which the blood
was all in the male line. There was no re-inforcement of
anything to keep that family running over two or three gen-
erations. I have, within two or three years, heard a man
pretend that he had a Morgan stallion. He made a great
deal of public notice of it, and I ventured to say that there
was no such thing as a Morgan stallion in existence anymore
than any such thing as the original Smith, or the original
Adams, or any other progenitor. We had a little discussion
about it, and we carried the family back eight removes.
Now, you begin, for instance, with the first cross. The foal
from the first cross is one-half Morgan. The second crosB
is J, the next J, the next 1-16, the next 1-32, the next
1-64, the next 1-12S, the next 1-256 part. Where is
your Morgan stock after it has gone through so many
changes? Your name is there but your blood is gone. The
blood of any popular sire, where there is nothing but a
family and not a race, iB gone. We have heard of the old
English stock, but we have not got the blood of any original
progenitor. It is divided up and lost in the crosses. So it is
with the Morgans. The blood has not had any re-inforce-
ment, and, therefore, the family never could run beyond a
very short time without giving out.

The docility of the Morgan horse, or the domesticity of
which I have spoken, has always convinced me that the orig-
inal Morgan horse had a strong cross of the Arab blood. He
was like the desert breed in his well-known qualities, and he
had some blood iu him that came from a race of antiqnity, or
it would not have held out as it did. The pedigree of Justin
Morgan is all based upon guessing, and the guesses were
made forty years after the stout little stallion was dead; and
those w bo knew him looked back through a long vista of
memory, clouded with the niistB of age. We have as good a
right tu guess as our predecessors, and it has always seemed
to me that not stress emugh has been laid upon the interest-
ing fact that a pure Arab, the celebrated Liudsay'B Arabian,
oovered mares in the vicinity of Pomfret and Hartford, Con-
necticut, for several y^ars, between 1766 and 1775. Twenty-
rive years or so afterwards Justin Morgan came into the world
to lound among the hills, at Vermont, a new family of horses,
with the sweet and noble traits of the horse that shures the
tent and the food of the wandering children of the desert. I
have alwayB believed that, as he was foaled about twenty
milts from the country in Connecticut that had been the

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home of the Lindsay Arab, Justin Morgan must have been
an inbred descendant of the famous horse that General Wash-
ington caused to be removed to Virginia.

Pedigrees in our road horses, when they go back twenty-
five years, are as mystical as the history of the heathen gods.
There is a unme that has been made much of in the pedigree
of horses brought from Maine; I refer to Bush's Messenger.
This was a horse owned by Philo Bush, from whom he was
named. Bnsh cared little for road or trotting horses; he was
a trainer of thoroughbred race-horses, and when I knew him
tweuty years ago he had charge of the race-horses belonging
to Leonard Jerome. He told me that the horse called Bush's
Messenger was named Messenger by him, and he had not the
least knowledge of the horse's origin, noi a high opinion of
his value; yet this horse, for years, was considered the last
repository of the blood of imported Messenger, and his name
is a red-letter in many of the trotting pedigrees.
With regard to the care of colts, Mr. Russell said:
When a colt is born on a farm, every farmer ought to know
how to treat his mare so as to increase her flow of milk. He
should give the colt all the nutrition that is possible, and
keep it growing as well as he can while it is still upon the
dam's udder. Many of these old mares are poor milkers,
and all that can be done should be done to increase the flow
of milk, and that is a matter that all farmers understand
thoroughly in dealing with their cows. The same thing that
produces a good flow of milk in a cow will produce a good
flow in a mare. If the mare is put where the colt can get at
the feed, within two or three weeks the colt will be eating
freely of bruised oats and sweet hay.

It is an old English proverb that half a horse goes down
his throat. There is also another proverb that the breed is
in the mouth. Tnis means that no niitter how well you may
feed yourhorse, the breed will not amount to anything unless
the animal has good appetite and digestion. You must have
a good appetite in tne animal if you ever expect to have
stamiua and vigor of constitution. A colt wants to be kept
eating and growiDg and exercising, and anythf ig except
fattening, as long as he has a time assigned him by nature
to grow. Yon can starve an old horse. You can turn him
out somewhere upon a barren pasture or a rough hillside to
fight flies in the summer and battle with the elements, and if
you bring him back in the fall and put him into the barn and
give him good keeping, you can get him in good condition
again, and nature will restore the waste and make him a
strong horse again. But if you stint a young animal during
the growing period of life, you have lost the precious time
that will never again come to you. This opportunity lost can
never be regained. When yon have once made a stunted
animal, you can never again make the bone and stature that
nature would have allowed if yon had given generous feed.
One of the commonest things in this commonwealth is to
have men point to a well-grown yearling colt raised on their
farm, and say there is a splendid colt that never had a particle
of grain in his life. Their boast is never true. They think
that it is a credit that no grain has been fed. It would be
like a man pointing to his child and telling how cheaply he
had raised him. Every boy ought to have abundance to eat;
and it is so with the animals about our home. It reminds
me of what a man said about religion — that he had enjoyed
religion for twenty-five years, and it hadn't cost him twenty-
five cents. The getting something for nothing is a very
fallacious doctrine, and it never works well in breeding
horses. There is no such thing as making horses -without
grain and without care and vigilance, if you expect to get any
that are worth raisiug. There is nothing that is worth having
that you can get without cost.

HERD AND SWINE.

Loco and Campomocho.

Touch or Handling of Cattle.

The Skin of the Horse,

We have the loco weed here in California at long intervals.
It stays with us one or two yearB, and then disappears. It is
more destructive to horses than cattle. Stock do not like it
at first, but acquire an appetite for it, the same as a boy
acquires a taste for tobacco, with the exception that stock do
not eat it, unless very hungry, until they have learned to like it.
There is another, called loco weed, that grows among the
galleta grass. The latter usually kills in from six to twenty-
four hours. The animal is siezed with violent cramps,
sometimes in the neck, and the head is drawn around and
fixed rigidly against the side, until relieved by death. Bleed-
ing copiously when the first symptoms appear -will usually
save the animal.

While camped on the bank of the Colorado river, near
Hardyville, we lost fifteen cows in one night, out of a band
of 500 head. Several were saved during fcLe next day by
blood-letting; some three or four were taken with cramps
while on the ferry-boat, and fell overboard. These were
helpless in the water, and floated off like logs, and were
drawn ashore by Mojave Indians. The suffocation or the
shock arising from the same, or the water taken in or drawu
onto the lungs, either or all of these served as an antidote for
the poison. The animals recovered. The cattle were poi-
soned late in the afternoon, while being driven through a
strip of grass about one-fonrth of a mile wide. ThiB weed
has a peculiarly offensive odor when bruised. The galleta
loco is simply a poison weed, and leaves no trace of its ill
effects on animals that recover.

There is a slender insect, known as campomocho, that
attains a length of about three incheB, is changeable in color,
but usually resembles a dry straw. These stick on the stems
and leaves of the grass, and, together with their larvee, must
be eaten more or leas by animals. The old Mexicans declare,
and your correspondent is inclined to think, that these do
destroy many horses and cattle, for the reason that they, like
the locust, do not come aud go regularly with the seasons,
and when they do appear in large numbers the horses get
loco, no doubt from eating the larva? of the camnomocho.

I have no faith in "loco weed." Several years ago when
large numbers of horses were dying, or getting loco from eat-
ing loco weed, and when the supply of weed waB about all
consumed, it was discovered that it was nothing more nor
less than a gill or two of flat bugs, somewhat resembling ticks,
but having numerous little legs like small pins all along
their sides, buried deep in the ears, eating the brains, the
very senses, rendering the horse (loco) foolish. We after-
ward saved our stock when not too far gone. I think we
used one drop carbolic acid to thirty drops sweet oil in the
ear, and stirred up the bugs with a Bharp stick, thereby per-
Buading them to reverse their machinery and back out double
quick. If the animal's senses are about all gone, it should be
relieved of the balance, for it can never afterward be led by
the halter, and if tied will set back on the rope. It mopes
about with head down, and when molested is contrary and
vicious. These are the qualities they transmit to their pro-
duce for two generations, perhaps longer.

Galleta is a root grass, and grows in bunches, often as high
as four feet. It is also a coarse grass, and remains dry for
one or more years, or until the first heavy rain; it then turns
green from top to bottom and continues to grow. It is not
an uncommon thing to see a whole llano of this dry grass
turn as green as a green wheat field almost in a single day,
and the campomocho is not less quick to galantear in his new
dress of green. — Cor. Live Slock Journal.

In judging cattle the touch as well as the eye is brought
into request, and except in regard to certain points of con-
formation and color, we are by no means sure that touch is
not the moBt important qualification, says the Scottish Agri-
cultural Gazette. The skin and the flesh can only be fully
examined by touch or handling. And in ascertaining if the
bones are well covered with flesh, and if the latter is soft to
the touch and ample in quantity on tne examined points, the
squeeze of the palm of the hand is not so delicate as the touch
of the tips of the fingers; the former ascertains the quantity,
the latter judges the quality. The touch maybe hard or
mellow, fine or harsh, good or bad, as it is frequently termed.
A slow feeder is marked by havibg a thick-set, hard, short
hair, which constitutes a bad touch; a thin, meagre, papery
Bkin covered with thin, silky hair, though the opposite of the
one just mentioned, does not constitnte a good touch, but is
indicative of weakness of constitution, though probably of
good breeding qualities. A good skin will be found in a
thick, loose Bkin, floating, as it were, on a layer of soft fat,
yielding to the least pressure, and springing back towards the
h' ngers like a piece of soft, thick chamois leather, and covered
with thick, glossy, soft hair, which looks rich and beautiful
and seems warm and comfortable to the animal. A curly
pile of soft hair indicates a vigorous constitution, and alBO a
propensity to fatten. Such a skin is termed mossy, from
resembling a bed of fine, soft moss. The sensation of a fine
touch is very gratifying to the handler; the animal is liked,
and more especially as it is generally accompanied by a sym-
metrical form. Long practice is required to appreciate a tine
touch, but when it is acquired it is alone sufficient to esti-
mate the feeding qualities of an ox.

In the fat animal the position of the fat on the carcass is a
great consideration. The fineBt meat lies on the loins and
rump, and on the fore and middle ribs; consequently, the ox
that carries the largest quantity of beef on these points is
the most valuable. The other parts, of various qualities, and
used for soups and salting, do not fetch the high prices of
the parts described. The point or top of the rump is the first
part of a feeding ox that shows fat, and the parts that are last
in being covered with flesh are the lop of the shoulder and
the point of the shoulder- joint. When these points are felt
to be well covered, the other and better parts may be consid-
ered to be in perfect condition, and a prime condition may be
expected. But the general handling must establish the real
condition, for there is a wide difference between the apparent
and real fatness of an ox. The flesh of an ox that appears
very fat to the eye may feel loose and flabby; but a truly
fattened animal always feels "hand fat." Such handlers
never deceive the butcher, while loose fattenings never kill
well. _

How Fast to Milk.

"Who does not admire the spirited horse with a thin, soft
skin and glossy coat? Who is not displeased with the dull
horse, having a thick, hard sIud, and coarse, harsh hair? Who,
that has observed, has not noticed that the qualitits here
indicated always go with the kind of skin with which we have
coupled them? The thick-hided horse is a dull, plodding
beast, often very stupid, and caring little for any sort of urg-
ing, including the whip. The thick cuticle aud coarse, Btiff
hair, so deaden the sting of the lash that an ordinary blow
has little effect on the nerves, and when the nerves are
reached the impression is faint and transitory. Goad one of
these rhioosceros-hided horses into a brisk trot, and the gait
will subside into a slow walk or a monotonous shack in less
time than it took to get the beast under extra motion.

On the other hand, strike a thin-skinned horse a sharp
blow with a whip and he will jump as if suffering the greatest
torture, and become almost frantic. The memory of the blow
will linger for half a day, and perhaps longer, for the animal
will act as if in constant apprehension of another cut from
the whip, until you have restored his confidence by kind
treatment. The veins will show through such a skin like
whip-cords, and the twitching will show that it is full of sen-
sitive nerves, corresponding to the manifestations of life and
spirit by the horse. The skin is, therefore, a good index to
the character of the horse, bo far as the exhibition Of life and
energy are concerned.

The old adage that "beauty is but skin deep," though con-
taining something of a sneer at beauty, is an acknowledg-
ment of the high office of the skin, and of the fact that it is
an expression of life, health and beauty. It is most emphat-
ically a tissue of nerves and blood-vessels, which find in it
their final and minutest ramifications. Inconsequence of its
highly nervous and vascular character, diseases of the skin
are among the moBt stubborn and difficult that physicians have
to encounter, and several to this day defy all medical skill,
whether calling for treatment on man or beast. It is subject
to derangement from impurities of the circulating fluids, and
sympathizes with all the other organs of the body. It is to
the outward animal organism what the mucous membrane is
to the internal, and indeed the one is a continuation of the
other, modified in its character by its position and the office
it has to fill.

This is why the skin is an index to the life, health and
character of the horse. The hair is really an appendage of
the skin, and corresponds with it in quality. So it is with
the mane, tail and hoofs, and a feverish condition of the skin
quickly shows itself in all these appendages. It is important,
therefore, to see that a horse has a fine, pliable skin and
glossy coat. Eor these, in combination, are to the character
and condition of the horse what the thermometer and barom-
eter are to the temperature and hydro-meteorological condi-
tion of the atmosphere. Allowances may be made for local
and transitory diseases as for local and transitory states of
the weather, but the underlying principles remain the same
at all times. Proper care, grooming, feeding and use of the
horse will keep it in good condition, which will be indicated
by the expression of the skin. — Live Stock Journal.

Those who have once enjoyed using a good class of horses.
Beldoin resort to inferior stock afterward.

The Value of Bran.

Bran is undoubtedly more highly esteemed than it was by
farmers twenty to thirty years ago. It is at least higher
priced, which is the beat evidence of appreciation, and if
there are those who still regard it as nearly worthless, it is
from lack of knowledge to enable them to limit its use to tho
purposes for which it is best adapted. ThoBe who use it
rightly value it more and more every year, and there are
probably son'e purposes for which it is better feed than any
other that can be given. It is light, wholesome, easily
digested, and contains, when at its best, considerable por-
tions of bone and flesh-forming elements. It is these which
give its chief value. For fattening it is of no use whatever,
unless it be as a divider to prevent more concentrated food
from clogging the stomach.

The commonest use of bran is as food for milch cows, and
for this, if combined with grain or meal, it is excellent. Good
bran contains the elements of milk, excepting fat. If that is
not supplied from some other source the milk will be thin
and poor. If the cow is fat herself, heavy feeding with bran
will stimulate large milk secretions, the cream and butter
from which will be supplied from fats stored in the cow's
body. In this way some farmers are unconsciously engaged
in making a quasi oleomargarine, or rather they are foroing
their cows into this disreputable business. If a cow is fat in
the spring when fresh in milk, and on grass, bran, roots or
any other milk-stimulating food grows poor and thin, she
has in that time turned perhaps thirty to fifty pounds of her
own fat into the milk pail, to be manufactured into butter.

This may or may not be good policy. It depends, as do so
many other things, on circumstances. Nothing is good if
carried to extremes. No one expects a cow, after giving milk
five or six months, to be fat. If she is, it is a sign that Bhe is
not worth much for the dairy. But neither is excessive re-
duction of fat or flesh good, and this is the more common
danger. If bran is fed extensively to milch cows, it should
be combined with corn meal or some other food rich in fat.
Milkmen near cities understand this, and though Belling milk
whole they are rot interested directly in its richness in cream
or butter; they never allow milch cows to grow poor. In the
early flow of milk, after the cow has calved, they feed a good
deal of bran, but mixed with brewers' grains, corn or cotton-
seed meal. As the flow of milk decreases the proportion of
fattening food is increased, until after ten or twelve months
of constant milking the cow is ready to turn off to the
butcher.

Bran with other feed is valuable for working horses. Fat
here is not so much desired as strength and endurance. The
value of wheat for giving strength is well known, and if some
wheat refuse is mixed with bran it makes the very beBt of
feed for horses where severe work is required. Mixed with
moistened cut hay it in more quickly eaten and more easily
digested thau uncut bay and whole grain. — Cultivator.

Rapid milking is an advantage, if it is done without hurting
or irritating the cow, and she is milked clean. If not milked
in a reasonable time, the cow refuses to "give down." If
made to feel comfortable, she just stands and "pours out"
She milk. The rapid milker has the advantage. How long
ought it to take to milk a cow? Ordinarily about six minutes.
A good milker, wiLh good cows, having no impediment in the
way of rapid milking, ought to milk ten cows in an hoar.
Some can not milk over eight, while others can milk twelve.
We are told by Mr. Chevallier, of Aspal, Suffolk, England,
that "a dairy-maid usually milks seven to eights cows in an
hour; but Mr. Gadd, of Little Stoneham, had a maid that
milked, for a wager, thirty cows in three hours, a person
following her to see that she milked them clean." This ia
possible, but much more difficult than milking ten cows in a
single hour. It is tiresome work for the hands, and the
maid's hands must have been very muscular and strong if
they did not ache severely before she got through. But a
good deal depends upon being used to the exercise. One not
used to it could not milk one cow without making the hands
very tired and weak; but one in the habit of milking regularly
does not much mind milking ten or a dozen as fast as he can
get at them.

Anent this milking business appears an amusing corres-
pondence in the London Live Stock Journal, from Mr. Gilbert
Elliot, of Woodhouse, Kingsbridge, Devon. He says that
since 1884, he has made a profit of £400 a year under what
we would think very discouraging circumstances. He is dis-
couraged, and proposes to leave, because the local decalogue
reads: "Thou shalt take the milk from no more than four
cows in one hour; so shall there be time for man and beast;
and if he (the cow) beant stripped then, he's a bad un, and
unworthy of the wash dirt from off the hands that paddle in
his milk." This is rigidly, vexingly, adhered to; and we are
assured that his servants had never heard of a churn when
he went there. He says: "Milk is always scalded to facilitate
the knocking of cream into butter with the naked hand.
Sometimes in cool weather this preparation is nice to est,
even a week after it was made. Afterwards, notwithstanding
that it generally contains more thau an ounce of salt to the
pound, and about as much dirt, it is not as pleasantly eatable
as good pomatum, I dare say, might be, if one were very
hungry." But no innovation is tolerated. Suggest inviting
among them some dairy professor, and they reply: "Oi beant
going to have a man down from London to learn me my
business. What I know I knows, and what I don't know I
don't want to know." This is the discouraging ultmatum.
"But," he adds, "perhaps the man on the other side of the
water can get his cows milked at better speed than four in
the hour; and milk there may not be used to wash hands in."

All carrion and rotten vegetables should be kept away from
hogs. Only sound, wholesome food is fit for any kind of ani-
mal. Refuse need not be decayed. It is all wrong to let any
kind of food get into a state of putrefaction and then feed it,
expecting good results.

The following paragraph appears in a late number of Lon-
don Truth: "Kerry cows ought to come into fashion, for they
give far more milk than any others, and they are very hardy
and cheap to keep. The little Kerry cow which Lord Rosebury
Bent from the home farm at Mentmore to the Islington Dairy
Show, last winter, gave fourteen quarts a day after calving;
and I have heard of another heifer of this breed which was
giving seven quarts a day nine months after calving."

If hog cholera can be cured as simply and easily as a Kau-
nas farmer claims to have done it, there should be no more
Bick hogs. He writes to a western paper: When the cholera
got among my hogs I put corn on a brush heap and burned
it. The hogs ate the ashes and charred corn. Then I put
ooal oil in milk, a few spoonfuls to each hog, and fed that to
them. I have not lost a hog.

An eastern farmer gives this simple remedy for Bcoura in
calves: Take half a teacupful of flour, burn it black in a
pan, thin with a little water; divide into two doses, a''
15 drops of laudanum to each dose, and give them
morning. If two doses do not check the scours, two >

Keep no useless stock to eat up the profits,

364

%\tt greeder and Myoxlsmm.

June 5

AQUATICS.

The Opening: Cruise of the Corinthian Yacht
Club.

We expressed a wish in our last issue that the opening
cruise of the Corinthian i'acht Club would prove a success,
and our hopes were more than gratified. A more enthusiastic
opening has never been witnessed in these waters for at least
twelve years, as the writer of this column has attended
them, foi that period. Each member vied with the rest of
the participants in the endeavor to mate the trip pleasant for
all hands, and when this combination arises, cela va sa7is dive
that their etiorts were successful.

The Bailing orders were changed on Saturday evening last,
owing to the unanimous request of yacht owners, and at
about eight o'clock that night the Commodore fired his pre-
paratory and starting gun at an interval of fifteen minutes,
instead of waiting until the morning. The weather was quite
light and the flood tide had about an hour and a half to run.
The Spray and Gertie, which had not anchored, took a long
start on the balance of the fleet; in fact, squaring away as
soon as it was definitely decided the start was to be made
that night without waiting for signals. As the Spray floats
the Vice Commodore's flag, this seems to us a breach of
etiquette, although she was able from this circumstance to
carry the flood tide into Martinez. The balance of the fleet,
consisting of the Bonita (flag-ship), Pearl, Bipple, and Neva.
The Pearl was the last yacht to work through the calm in
Baccoon Straits, but when off California City the whole fleet
picked up a good breeze and bowled rapidly up the Bay.

The Lolita, which is not a Club vessel, had proceeded
directly from the city and was the first to anchor off the
Ferry Wharf at Martinez, followed closely by the Spray, which
arrived shortly after eleven o'clock that evening. The other
yachts, however, were not so lucky, as they met the ebb tide
in the neighborhood of Lone Tree Point, and after once get-
ting into Carquinez Straits, great difficulty was experienced in
breaking the tide {which runs there like a mill stream), aud
daylighf broke before the Bonita, the next arrival, anchored
near the others, followed closely by the Pearl and Bipple.
The Gertie, finding such up-hill work to make Martinez, ran
into Vallejo and stayed there all night.

On Sunday morning the fleet was augmented by the arrival
of the Idle Hour, Anita (Sea Nymph), Lively, and Gertie,
mak»ng quite a respectable showing for anew club. The
only club vessel afloat that did not participate was the
Thetis, whose owners evidently preferred to cruise around
the bay, instead of, by their presence, helping to still more
make the cruise a success. After breakfasting, visiting was
in order, and on every vessel the visitors met with a most
cordial reception, the only regret expressod being when the
crowd departed for some other vessel. About noontime the
Chispa, which had made a short run up Suisun bay, came
down the straits, was saluted from the Bonita, and ran in and
joined the fleet, and Commodore Guttle, of the S. F. Yacht
Club, was entertained to the best of their ability by the
Corinthians. At 3 p. m. the Commodore again signaled the
start, this time for Vallejo. All the vessels, except the Pearl,
got under way at once, but the latter vessel was compelled to
wait about ten minutes for some of her crew which were then
ashore. The Lively arrived first at Vallejo, but she had taken
quite a lead as the other vessels waited sometime for the
Pearl. A heavy tumble prevailed in the straits, and the little
Spray carried off the honors, arriving at Vallejo ahead of the
rest of the fleet, followed by the Bonita, Bipple and Pearl,
while the Lolita and Idle Hour remained at Martinez. The
Pearl burst her jib at the head when off the Nevada Dock,
and was compelled to start sheets a trifle to favor it, and this,
to a certain extent, accounts for her coming in last. The
fleet anchored off the Mare Island shore for the night. Some
talk was indulged in between the crews of the Spray and the
Bonita regarding a bet of §100 on the trip home the following
day between these two vessels, but nothing, we are glad to
say, came of it, as money wagers are not very desirable on
club cruises. The flood tide was still running strong, when at
eleven a. m. Monday, the Commodore fired the preparatory
gun for the race to Tiburon. The Spray and Pearl both
hove their anchors too short and began to drag before the
starting gun was fired, and as they were in danger of fouling
the Bipple, they were compelled to get under way, but once
clear they kept their sails lifting so as not to make a prema-
ture start. At 11:15 the starting gun was fired and the fleet
got under way, the last two named vessels naturally having a
little the best of it, excepting the Lolita, which made all sail
on the firing of the starting gun and lead the fleet by nearly a
mile. A good sailing breeze prevailed, and the vessels made
good time down the Magazine Wharf, where they met the full
force of the flood tide on their weather bows.

Close work along the Mare Island shore was in order, the
whole fleet being bunched off here. The Spray, from her
remarkable quickness in stays, went to the fore, taking the
leading position, barring the Lolita which had stood farther
off shore, and although exposed to the full force of the tide,
was a long way to windward. When clear of Mare Island
the yachts were strung out as follows: Spray, Bonita, Pearl,
Hippie, Neva, Lively and Anita, and all except the Bipple
stood off for a long leg on the port tack, the latter preferring
the Contra Costa shore. The Spray and Bonita hung together
like leeches, the latter making faster time through the water,
but not holding up so well as the Spray, while the Pearl out-
pointed them both and was overtaking them rapidly when
she got foul in a salmon net, which the other two vessels had
passed over without hindrance, and lost her way entirely.
Once clear, however, she made up for lost time, and in about
an hour had clear lead, aud was about half a mile to wind-
ward of them. From here on she rapidly improved her
f)osition, and when near the Sisters passed the Lolita close to
eeward, and by outpointing her soon had her over lee quarter;
from here she was never headed, and passed the finishing
line at 3:12, followed ten minutes later by the Lolita.

The Bipple seemed almost hopelessly out of the race, being
miles astern, but when the ebb tide made along the Contra
Costa shore she came down like a race-horse and fetched nearly
into the Mario Islands on one tack, and on going about man-
aged to weather the Spray.

The Bonita stood too far off shore, and lost considerably
thereby, and was passed by the Neva, which, for a small
vessel, had done some splendid sailing. The start from
Vallejo was, of course, taken from the firing of the second
gun, and the fleet finished as follows: Pearl, 3:12; Bipple,
3:47; Neva, 3:57:40; Lively, 4:38:55; Lolita, 3:22:10; Spray,
3:50:40, and Bonita. 4:17.

The time of the Anita was not taken, as she was so far in
-he rear. Everyone who participated in the cruise speaks in
the most glowing terms of the enjoyable time they had.

The Aggie when rounding to at Front street wharf last
Saturday to anchor, ran too close to the Lolita and fouled her,
springing her bobkin pretty badly.

The Chispa, under command of Captain Coolidge, accom-
panied the Corinthian fleet from Vallejo down. She started
out under jib and mainsail, but was compelled to hoist her
foresail in order to pass the leaders. The club members
speak highly of the courteous manner in which she was kept
out of the way of the competing yachts, always making it a
point to pass to leeward of the competitors.

The larger boats made short cruises around the bay during
the holidays and found lots of wind.

Oakland Canoe Club Re#atta.

This club had a very successful regatta off their club house
last Monday. Commodore Blow of the Mystic, and Mr.
McGillivray carried off the honors, winning in nearly all the
results they entered for.

In the single scull race McGillivray was first, followed by
L. D. Smith and H. H. Smith.

In the single canoe paddling race Montauya won in the
Zephyr, followed by Water Lily, Shadow and Waif.

In the four-oar scull race the Yates crew won, although
had it not been for the faulty steering of the Smith's crew the
results would probably have been different.

The Mystic was again successful in the paddling race, two
men to each canoe; although the Flirt was badly handicap-
ped, as Smith, one of her crew, had just competed in both
single and four-oared scull race, and was naturally tired.

Mystic won the sailing race for canoes, followed closely by
Spray and Zoe Mou.

In the lance tournament, Tallant was defeated in the Waif,
by Cooper in the Undine; one boat.

Harrison in the Flirt met Cooper in the Mystic, and each
won a bout, and on the third heat both went overboard amid
the cheers and laughter of the spectators.

The Rush won the race for yawls and skiffs, making a
pretty finish of the Yum Yum, Mosquito and Nettie. The
latter vessel was "blanketed" twice by a large outside skiff,
whose owner very tersely stated that the canoe club did not
own the waters of the creek; and this, to a great measure,
helped her defeat.

In the Consolation race the same individual again made
himself obnoxious and got in the competitors way; bnt in
showing his skill, jibbed his boat and she upset and threw
him into the water. The racers passed him by letting him
take care of himself, and jeeringly told him this was a conso-
lation race indeed. Tbe Spray won this race; McGillivray
won the swimming race.

THE GTm

Elsewhere will be found the advertisement of Parker
Brothers, of Meridan, Conn., makers of the almost univers-
ally known Parker gun, to whom a large share of credit is
due for producing a weapon that in shooting qualities is
quite as good as any, and that in goodness of material and
care of workmanship, compares favorably with guns of any
make.

The dove season opened on Tuesday last, but the birds are
very scarce as yet. As the lower part of the State is brought
under cultivation, and irrigating ditches increase, more doves
nest there, and it is doubtful whether there will in future be
much shooting north of Santa Barbara. Several gentlemen
have been out, but no one, to our knowledge, has done fairly
well.

Gun Barrels.

On the banks of the Verdre river, in Belgium, between tbe
cities of Liege and Pepinsterre, lie several small villages
called Nessonvaux, Pryon, Traipont, Trooz and Bysde-Mos-
beux, which, to the traveller passing on the railroad, seem
worthy of attention only because of their beautiful surround-
ings; yet they are widely known and of vast importance,
both on account of the great extent and peculiarity of their
industry. They form, it is too believed, the largest gun-
barrel manufacturing district in the world. Here, with very
few exceptions, the barrels for all guns finished at Liege are
made, besides large quantities of unfinished barrels, mostly
damascus, which are either sold to be exported by the
dealers at Liege, or exported directly by the manufacturers
themselves to all foreign countries, and especially to England,
France, Germany, Austria, Italy and North America.

But a better idea of the enormous extent in which the
manufacture of gun-barrels is here carried on may be formed
upon reference to the annual reports of the trial office (banc
d'epreuves) at Liege, in which all barrels, that in Belgium
are to be fashioned into fire-arms, must be tested. That of
1S73, which differs bnt little from those of years immediately
preceding, shows the following figures: A total of 773,000
barrels were on this year tested, of which number 49,000 were
for muskets, 322,000 for revolvers and single- barreled pistols,
14,000 pairs of barrels for double pistols, 21,000 barrels for a
certain kind of inferior quality, single- barreled gun (bords),
216,000 for single barreled rifles and shot-guns, and finally,
152,000 barrels, or 76,000 pairs, for double guns. As is to be
seen, the production of one year represents quite an exten-
sive arsenal, and proves sufficiently the vast importance to
Belgium of this particular branch of industry. Most of these
barrels, and indeed the greater part of the finished arms, are
made in the village above mentioned. The large quantity,
however, shows but the extent of this industry, which for a
motor uses solely a limited water power. Its peculiarity
consists in the manufacture of that especially strong and
beautiful variety of barrels known as Damask or Damascus,
for at Nessonvaux, and the places surrounding it, are made,
not only the Damusk barrels of all hunting pieces that are
sent from Liege all over the world, but nearly all the fine
Damask barrels that at any place on the globe are fashioned
into fire-arms. Birmingham, the sole city where Damask
barrels are manufactured fur the wholesale trade, produces but
inferior kinds, while Suhl and St. Etienne probably import
theirs mostly from Belgium. At Paris only a few barrels of
superior quality, the so-called genuine "Bernard Damask,"
are made.

Just how many of the numbers quoted are to be counted
as Damask barrels cannot positively be stated; however, this
may be taken tor certaiu, at least one-half of all the double-
barrelled guns (i. e.,) 30,000 to 40,000 pairs, besides a large
number of single-barrelled guns and pistols. The remainder
consists of various kinds and qualities of iron and steel, kuown
to the trade, when furnished, as cast steel, plain iron, plain
twist, wire twist, steel twist, steel Damascus, laminated steel,

etc., necessitating, of course, widely different methods of
working, as cheapness, lightness, beauty, and strength may be
the quality most particularly desired. But the limits of this
article will not admit of a detailed descriDtion of them all,
even presuming my readers willing to bear with me patiently,
and I shall therefore, while giving to Damask, as the strongest
and most beautiful material, my especial attention, describe
only a few of the distinctive features of the processes employed
in the production of some of the others.

The material of the barrel may be either iron, or a steel
combination of the two. The first is used only for inferior
qualities; the second mainly for rifle barrels, bored from the
solid bar the requisite strength of which is secnred by great
weight and thickness, and the third or combination, in divers
proportions of each, and variously prepared for double rifles
and the better grades of shot barrels. These must be light,
therefore thin, and yet sufficiently strong — conditions which
can only be obtained by an extraordinary tenacity of the
material. In these combinations this tenacity is secured by
mixing and blending the iron and steel so intimately together
that the peculiar proportions of each, toughness and elasticity,
are imparted to every portion of the mass, and the barrel
thus receives the degree of hardness and softness required.

That quality of barrels known as "plain iron," the lowest
in price and the least to be depended upon, is made by
simplv welding together, after it has been bent laterally over a
good mandrel, tfce lapped edge of a broad, tint plate of iron,
the length of the barrel required, thus forming a tube; or a
shorter and thicker plate is thus welded and afterward rolled
or drawn to the desired thickness nod length, "Plain twist"
is of similar material, but the plate used is much longer and
somewhat narrower, and the tube is formed by twisting or
winding it spirally around the mandrel before welding in-
stead of by bending, as above described; aud this process
really makes a stronger barrel than the former, in which the
fibres of the metal ron longitudinally; for here they are
turned in a spiral direction, an arrangement far better adapted
to resist the explosive force of the powder, as will be plain to
all.

Next, in point of cost and quality, is the variety known as
"wire twist," the simplest and by far the weakest of the
"combination" barrels. The plates, or perhaps a bettername
for them would be bars, as they are so much narrower than
the plates before mentioned, are usually three-eighth inches
in breadth, and formed by welding together alternate wires
(6 each) of steel and iron, and the tube is formed by winding
spirally, a process, in fact, which in this connection the term
twist is always intended to indicate.

The composition of "stub twist" barrels, which were so
highly prized a few years ago but which now are rarely
called for, is professedly the clippings of old coach springs
aud horse nail stubs, mixed intimately together at a fusing
temperature, in the proportion of about 5 parts iron to 3 parts
steel, and the bar used is commonly el even- sixteenth inches in
breadth.

Another of the "combinations" is the familiar variety so
much used for the intermediate qualities of breach-loading
barrels, and known as "laminated steel;" for it is not truly
all steel, as its name would seem to imply, but a mixture of
steel and iron, first taken in the form of plates, which are laid
alternately one upon another and forged to a bar, and this bar
is twisted upon itself like a rope, and two punch bars, with
the inclinations of the twists running in opposite directions,
are then bound side by side about a mandrel and welded to
the tube.

The art of preparing Damask was originally invented at
Damascus (hence its name), the capital of Syria, and became
known in Europe in consequence of the crusades. It was
then used chiefly for sword blades, which became highly
valued and famous for their great flexibility and tenacity, and
all knowledge of the method of their manufacture was for
many years confined to that country, Professor Crivelli, of
Milan, being the first European to succeed in perfectly imitat-
ing them. For gun-barrels it was never known to have been
used before the beginning of the present century, and the
firBt instance of such use cannot be well authenticated; but
as the manufacture of arms at Liege has been important and
renowned for several centuries, it is fairly reasonable to sop-
pose some portion of the credit of its introduction to this
branch of industry belongs there, and certainly it has there
attained its greatest perfection. As at present conducted the
process employed in the production of the two finer qualities
(the Bernard and Turkish) is as follows:

From an alternate combination of steel and iron, either in
the shape of slips, which have the thickness of stout paper
and the width of a straw ( "Turkish Damask"), or in the shape
of wires slightly thicker than coarse thread, and which may
have either; a rod is next heated to an even, high temperature
its entire length, and its ends are then twisted in opposite
directions like a rope, nntil it is entirely round, shortened in
length fully one-half, and nearly doubled in thickness. Six
of such rods, formed of the thin slips for "Turkish Damask,"
or three of those similarly made of wires for the "Bernard,"
are thus forged together to a single strap of a finger's breadth,
which strap is next wound spirally about a small, iron tube,
the edges touching each other but not over-lapping, aud, first
at a welding heat, and afterward at a red-hot state, is worked
with a hammer until all parts are brought into closest con-
tact, by which process a barrel is produced, the external
appearance of which is exactly the same as one of common
iron. Bnt when the tube around which the Damask strap
has been coiled and which unites with it in the forging
process has been bored away, and the smooth and polished
barrel is immersed in an acidulous water, the windings, con-
tortions and arrangements of its steel and iron parts can then
be distinctly seen, the Bteel turning dark-colored, while the
iron remains white, because the acids with difficulty disen*
gages its carbon. (These must not be confounded with the
"browning" process, which is a process of oxidation, aud in
which the iron turns dark, while the steel is less tarnished.)
These revealed sinuosities form the so-called Damask flower,
which differs in appearance according to the shape, number
and combinations of the steel and iron slips or wires employed
in making the barrel, and thus receives various names.

The preparation of Damask, therefore, requires much
experience and great skill, for the arrangements of the steel
and iron cannot be left to chancp, but must be well-calculated
and carefully maintained, and the wrong position of a single
slip or wire would cause a continuous fault that would
impair the strength and beauty of the Damask.

Now there are, I am sorry to say, even in our day, many
sportsmen who imagine the figures and the flowere of the
Damask are simply painted on the outside of the barrel, when
they are, in fact, the visible proof of a superior strength, both
desirable and important to every shooter who cares for his
personal safety. Notwithstanding many barrels are imitated,
which however can easily be detected by applying acid; and
if imitation, the acid will not take; whereas, if genuine, the
acid will immediately bring the figures of the barrels to sight,
thereby showing the genuineness of the barrels. — W, R
Skafer.

1886

S&* §5mte mxtl §fymctsnmu.

Sou

Matt Dawson in his Retirement.

Men of letters, judges, Queen's counsels, and statesmen of
all degrees, have left the Lights o' London for Cambridge, to
hack over to Newmarket at day dawn as an excuse to see the
horses gallop, bnt really as a chaDge, and it is no secret that
a favorite resort after such a recreation has been Heath Honse.
A hearty welcome, a hearty breakfast, such as can be only
appreciated after a blow on the heath, and a talk with Matt
Dawson follows. Matt Dawson has no real resemblance to
the trainers of the past; he is far and away above them, and
the only discernable characteristic link between the good old
trainers of years ago and the subject of this paper, is that the
late master of Heath House is decidedly averse to a good
deal of affectation and nonsense that have crept in among a
younger school of trainers and jockeys. In good humored
but somewhat sarcastic tones he will have a rap at these
rising young gentlemen, and suggest that there is scarcely
sufficient difference between employer and employed. Heath
House was quite in keeping with such ideas, as, although a
magnificent establishment, it was solid and entirely free from
tawdry and extravagant decoration. It was an establishment
that the Prince and Princess of Wales, and other august visit-
ors, could view at any time with pleasure, but it was always
the great training stable, and the head of it had no wish that
it should be otherwise.

It is so pleasant to find one who can go back nearly half a
century in practical racing experience. Being such a thor-
ough believer in progress, he tells you that the horses of
former days would be of no use with those of the present,
and concerning the jockeys, he does not go into ecstaciea
about a generation that he knew well, but that has now
passed away. He does not think so much of Frank Butler as
has been seen in priDt, and Nat Flatman, in his opinion,
wanted life in comparison with artists of the present day.
He thinks that Tom Cannon is much before those of an older
school, though admitting that Alfred Day's riding was vory
similar to Tom Cannon's. Perhaps he is a little diffident
about expressing an opinion on Archer, as he is his own
protege, but it is evident he holds the popular jockey in very
high esteem, and would, I think, argue it out that the celeb-
rities of the past would have been no use with him at all;
but I bear in mind that, after paying Jem Goater a very high
compliment as a finisher, he wound up by saying that, taking
him all round, he had never seen a better jockey in his life
than old George Fordham. The majority of the gentlemen
jockeys that have figured from time to time have not been
regarded by him as at all wonderful.

Of any methods of his own in training, of course, Mr. Daw-
eon is silent; but it has been thought by a good many that he
was quite the pioneer of the progressive system of training. As
far back as we can remember we have heard that Matt Dawson
had thrown on one side the old-fashioned plan of systematic
sweating, and he trained in no way by set rule, but according
to what each individual horse required. This may account
for another assertion that has been circulated about from
time to time, namely, that Mr. Dawson never missed a day
without passing his hand over every horse in his establish-
ment. The best two-year-old Mr. Dawson thinks he ever
trained before St. Simon was Liddington. — Bell's Life.

The Spendthrift Yearlings.

Prof. Helden recommends superphosphate gypsum as a
new material for absorbing ammonia in stables. It is a resi-
due from the manufacture of phosphoric acid, and contains
four to five per cent, soluble and one to two per cent, insol-
uble phosphoric acid. It retains ammonia much better than
kyanite, a double sulphate of potassium and magnesium,
which is sometimes employed for the same purposes in stables.

Next Friday, the 11th inst., Mr. Wm. Easton will sell, at
Madison Square Garden, New York, the Spendthrift year-
lings, comprising one colt and twelve fillies. The Lex-
ington Record gives this brief description of the lot:

No. 1 — Chestnut colt, foaled April 4ch (own brother to the
great Bankrupt), by Spendthrift, dam imp. Authoress by
Favonius. A good-sized, neat colt, very speedy looking and
greatly resembles Bankrupt, and has good feet and legs.

No. 2 — Chestnut filly, by imp. King Ban (not by Spend-
thrift, as printed in the catalogue). Not over large, speedy
looking and neat-looking filly; looks greatly like the King
Bans; dam Lady Caroline by imp, Australian.

No. 3 — A neat, nice chestnut filly, with an intelligent head,
stout back, hips and quarters, by Spendthrift, dam imp.
Cestus II by George Frederick.

No. 4— A fair-sized, speedy looking chestnut filly, rather
long in the back, by Spendthrift, dam Doubt by imp. Eclipse
or Cavalier. This filly is not as fine and neat as her brother
Stockton, who sold for $6,100 last year.

No. 5 — Aneat, not over large, bay filly, with good, stout
back, looks greatly like her dam; by Spendthrift, dam Janet by
Lightning.

No. 6 — A fair-sized brown filly by Spendthrift, dam imp.
My Nannie O (dam of Maid of Athol) by The Palmer.

No. 7 — A good-sized, neat brown filly, looks like Master-
piece, with good head and neck, greatly resembles the Phae-
tons; by Spendthrift, damPhcebeMayfioworby imp. Phaeton.

No. 8 — A racy-looking bay filly, good head and neck, and
will be speedy; bv Spendthrift, dam imp. Constantinople by
Lord Lyon.

No. 9 — A neat chestnut filly, good head, stout back, loins,
hips and quarters;by Spendthrift, damimp.Kapanga(Keene's
dam) by Victorious.

No. 10 — A very neat chestnut filly, with good shoulders,
short, stout back, and good feet and legs; by Spendthrift,
dam imp. Maid of Sker by brother to Strafford.

No. 11 — A not large, but neat brown filly, good middle-
piece, and speedy looking; by Spendthrift, dam imp. Potash
LT by Lord Clifden.

No. 12 — A racy-looking, neat, chestnut filly, stout back, good
hips and quarters; by Spendthrift, dam an imported mare by
Pell Mell.

No. 13 — Fair-Bized bay filly, plain head, rather long back;
by Spendthrift, dam imp. Bombazine by Uncas.

It ;s ever true that the good milk and butter cow will turn
her food into milk and butter and not into flesh. This char-
acteristic is easily discernible by a practical observer, and
dairy cows should be selected with reference to it.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON 15 A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
weighs 1,400 lbs.; is well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large flowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispusitioned horse is seldom found. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:40 withon! preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, TV. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is lareer and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
than anv other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over 1,100 pounds even from small mares.

ad.— His colts aw strong boned, fine styled, good dis positioned, and ail
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.

Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by Whipple's Harable-
tonian, he by Gny Miller, by Eysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian. Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Bysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2:20J, private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
1o call at my place, where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two-year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
In 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Bosa in 1835, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that bis colts
will average better than many horses that receive from $75 to S100 for
service, as bis colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of his ~olts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton wiU stand at the low
price of S30 for the season. Choicest pasture at 84.00 per month; best
care taken ■with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care'of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

FRED W. LOEBER, St. Helena.

Or call at Tineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

-TTTTLL mattf. THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
VV San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms S75 the season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 151 hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.
Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlocb by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont ; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Russell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races ont of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2:214.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage §3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. DWYER, San Jose.

GYMNASIUM GOODS.

Jack Elliott, Arch Taylor, and Jeff Cram have purchased
the famous running mare Emma T., and are now training her
on the Chico track for the fall races. Emma is of Norfolk
stock, and can cover a mile with any nag on the Coast. At
least her backers have coin to put up on such a proposition.
— Gridley Herald.

■+■

At the sale of the Hurstbourne Stable, Lexington, Ky., May
14th, the Dwyer Bros, paid $2,000 for the bay filly Alfaretta,
3, by King Alfonso, dam Quickstep by Lexington. Later Mr.
Haggin offered them 8500 advance for the filly, which they
accepted, and Oohn Mackey took her in charge.

Fencing Foils and Masks: Haute Rapiers; Combat Swords and Helmets; Boxing Gloves; Indian flubs;

single. slicks; PI astro ons; Footballs; Baseballs. etc-

SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

E. T. ALLEN, 416 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.

CODE FARM

STALLIONS
Season of 1886.

STEINWAY.

Tliree-yfar-old Record. 2:35 1-2.

Bav horse, hind ankles white, 15}$ hands high, weight 1075 pounds:
hred'by Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steiriway, by Strathmore, HM), sire of Santa Clans, record2:17^;
Tucker, 2; 19}$i and 17 in all, with records below 2:30.

First dam, Abbess, by Albion, sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he by
Halcorn.he by Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

Second dam, by Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand.a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at fonr years old 2:23}$, Vivette and Soprano are foil
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm", and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highlv. Col. Wisner,
Rysdyk Stock Farm. Prescot, Canada, prizes Solo verv "high as a brood-
mare^ and also her produce. Steinway has only 47 living foals ont of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn, hav«
been worked for speed at all. and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask yon breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares': Terms,
$75 for the season, or 3100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, 16}$ hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1882.
BY SCXTAJf.

Record2;24, sire of Ruby, 2:I9V. Sweetheart, 2:22 V.Eva. 2:23}$. Kismet
three-year-old, 2:253$, Stamboul, 2:26}$, Alcazar, two-year-old, 2 :29J$.

First dam, bvThorndale, record 2:223$, sire of Edwin Thome, 2;16J»,
I>aisydaIe.2:19V.

Second dam. LTsterQneen, the dam of Volmer, 239, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, he by Mambrino, son cf imp.
Messenger.

Thoradale, bv Alexander's Abdallah. sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17
Onward, 2 :25}-i.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. Hecan speed a 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire, and.
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him ahorse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
$100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1831, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite, three -year- old, 2:33, Egmont foci-year- old, 2:2SJtf»
Superior, four-vear-old, 2:29.

First dam, by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21)4, sire of Abbotsford, 2:19Vi
andPancoast,2:21\,he the sire of Patron, three -year-old stallion. 2:19 s.

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Golrtsroith Maid, 2:14.
Rosalind, 2:21V. Thornedale. 2:22;$, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddv. 2:16>$. Convoy. 2:22}$.

Ttiird dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, bv Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by Imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, bv Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 220.

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three-year-old
stallion,2:26,bv Rysdvk's Hambletonian (10). "

Third dam, by Utter Horse , son of Hoyt's Comet.

Fourth dam, Virgo, by Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam, Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertho'lf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotter*
ont last season, 1SS5. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recora 2.1'JJ$»
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three -year- old stallion, record 2:21. This
yonng horse lias two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highlv prized in the East. Terms. $50,
for the season, or $75 to insure.

CRESCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1681, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

BY STRATH.MOBE,

Sire of Tucker, 2 :I9X-

First dam, by Almont, sire of Fanny Wftherspoon, 2:16V-

Seconddam.by Brignoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22>$,
Lady Turp in, 2:23.

Third dam, bv Cripple, son of Medoc, he by American Eclipse.

Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by Imp. Diomed.

Almont. by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid. J: 11.

First dam .by Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thome, 2:18 J$.

Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-
See.

ErignoH, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2;21}$.

First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:19.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
style. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Afmont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, hie full brother, Col. R. U. Stoner says can beat
2:30. Chandos, 2;28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchfly. 2:18}$. McMahon,
2:I9W, and Durango, 2:23. Cresco In his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stifle Bur-
passes that of either Strathmore or Almont. Terms, $10 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, I88fl,attne Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills payable invariably before the animal is removed. Marts not

F roving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Bambletoniau can be returned
ree the next season, that Is, where the parties breed by the season.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the present owner,
Seth Cook. Esq. _

Pasturage, $1 per month. Extra care taken of mares anrt c a

liability for accidents or encapee. Mares sent in care of "
Noblett, Fashion Stable. Oakland; S. J. Bennett. Marl
Snialley's Stable, Hay wards.will Immediately be forwarder
Address Samuel Gamble, or Geo.

Coofc Farn-

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June 5

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, lP82;bred by Jos. Caiex S1MP605.-.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Yonng Fashion, by imp Monarch.

Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce'B American Stud Book.

Anteros will make the season of 1SS6 at the ranch of S L. Aiken,
near Hill's Ferry, Merced County, Cal. ; Beaaon to end the 15th of June.
UESt'KBPTIOIS.

Anteros is in color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color of Ante-
volo with hind feet white. He is 15& bauds high, and weighed on 10th
of February l,O07M pounds. He is a colt of immense power and yet so
highly finished as to give him the appearance of a thoroughbred He
gives promise of trotting as fast as Ms celebrated brothers, and had it
not been for an accident would have already shown the family capacity.
Mr. Marvin drove him when a yearling a quarter of a mile in 41 sec-
onds. The iniurv came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle,
which necessitated throwing him out of training. He will be put in
training as Boon as the season is closed.

TERMS.

Fiftv dollars at Ume of service, and in all probability, .this will be
the last'season that the services of a son of Electioneer and Columbine
can be obtained for so low a term,

Good pasture at?2 per month. The best care will be taken of mares,
butno responsibility for escapes and accidents.

For an accurate likeness and fuller description see Breeder and
Sportsman of February 2(th.

Address «- W. MORRISON. Oakland, Cal. . or

C CARPENTER. Hill's ferry.

N. B.— Book full for 1886.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALPHEUS

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, by George Wilkes, bv Rysdyk'a Hambletonian.
Alpheus' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific. 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino WilkeB.dam bv Toclhunter's Maniorinoby Mambrino Chief,
2ddamby Pilot, jr. George Wilkes' dam by Henry Clay, by Andrew
Jackson; bv Young Bashaw.

AlpheuB is a rosewood bay, bis years old, fifteen hands three mcLes
in neight, weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of finish,
symmetry and strength: as a two-year-old he won second money at
Stockton. lapping the winner out in2:43; has had no regular work since
being in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
in 34 secondB, and last Fall just after being taken out of the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be Been that Alpheus represents fonr E
the greatest trotting sires, Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief, Henry Clay
andPilot.Jr. _„„„„- ,. ,. , *.

George Wilkes has won upwards of foO.000 in ina.cn races alone; has
a record of 2:22, and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twentv -one with records of 2:25 "or better, seven of 2:20 ox better, and
four of 2-1* or better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, with a record of
2-15 who t rutted one of the best if not the best race in the world
last Spring in Pittsburg. Mambrino Cliief ha3 produced, among
many others, Ladv Thorn, record of 2:18J<. Pilot. Jr.. has produced
seven with records below 2:30, and the dams of Maud S., Jay-Eye-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also equally celebrated, his blood being found in snch performers and
producers as George Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of 1S86 at the stable of the undersigned
at Marvsville, at §40 the season.

F. F, GRIFFITH, Ageiit

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbntsford will make tlie season 0II886 attbeOak-
landJRace Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; bis dam Columbia, by Youdr Colum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Cbief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford
son ©f Kosciusko, by SirArcby.

Mambrino Cbief -was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce -was Woodford Mambrino, a horse
taking into consideration bis limited opportunities in Ihe stnd, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other Btalliona Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodbum.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for Bpeed. when wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the tnrf, and he gained on a slow track at
SUnneapolls, a record of 2:211. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or better— Abbotsford 2-191 Malice 2-19J
Slanetta 2:191, Mambrino Dudley 2:20i. Convoy 2-22* Magenta 2;244
Manfred 2:25, Pancoasta:21j (sire of Patron, 3-year-old record 2 19*1
Rachel 2:2bi, Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:291. Geo. A Aver
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps", the sire of
Trinket 2:14 .It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but In order to do It ho got 1,330 foals out of Belected mares
Thirty-seven of theBe entered the 2 :30 list, and only two of them Dex-
ter a.d Nettie beat 2:2U. Hambletonlan's percentage of 2:30 performers
is within a fraction of one in tbirty-aix. Woodford Mumbrlno's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity tte basis of cal-
culation, is five timea greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian. son of Bishop's Hambletonlon. Young Columbus, was
theBlreof Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15V, Adelaide 2-103 Com-
monwealth 2 :22, Hiram Woodruff 2 :25. Valley Chief a -25 Faustina 2 -281
Phil Sheridan, Jr. 2:29J, Tom Malloy 2:30. rausuna^.^oj

Terms.

F-'-Tenty-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following seaBon
f ,-ee of charge , if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St San
franclsco, or

WASH JA.HES. AGENT.

P»kl»nd Bwe Trtok. OakUpG, o»l.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS L\ HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
"Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Bam Lady Christnian by Todbunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac .

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George "Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:25 or better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, ajid do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of 3200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino Kilkes.
"With ten entries this purse will amount to 8400.

Mambrino Wilkes will mako the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

540 for the season, or S25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, hut does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DAVIDBRYSOK, Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:iSX, in fifth
heat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:22, with 42 in the 2:30 list.a
greater number tnan any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patchen, the best sou of Mambrino Cliief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:18>i; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:lt)W,by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of tlie road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeriiug has not been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred id essenger mare.

Terms, $200 the season. Mares not proving- with foal may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 165f hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont.the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief ; Beeond dam bv Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian, he by sir Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by B i r-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Alroont's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1884, with 25 in the 2:30 list, and the remarkable way in
wliich he conferred bis prepotency upou his get iB attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:S0 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance bv ton frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Le Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Cbief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kiugB of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, 375 the season. Seanon commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage, 56 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapeB.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will he cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. CORBITT,
San Maieo, or 218 California St., San Francisco

THREE CHEERS.

Dark hay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BV E»IPORTEI> HURRAH.

First dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch-
Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee,

Third dam, Bonnets o' Blue, bv Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, bvSir Archv. See Bruce's American Stud Book.

Thr^e Cheers will make the ensuing season, Irom February lath to
July 1st, At the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, £40 the season.

Pasturage at S3 per month in the enclosure inside the track, in which
there is plenty ol grass and water.

There is a fine combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. His sire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England. The union of New-
minster, Bay Middleton and Com us blood with that of Prium, the
"Stout Catton," and Sir Archy, is practically as good as can be. For the
limited number of marea Hurrah was restricted 1o. his succcbs was
very great; and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,
which 1b eminentlva characteristic of the Hurrahs, The form of Three
Cheers 1b nearly a model. The only fault that can be found is that he ie
a big horse on short legs. Inthis'dav. when there is such a tendency
to "legglness" and iigh: limbs, this ciin scarcely he culled a fault, He
has as much bone ami tendon as in a majority of horses of 1,200 pounds,
and muscles in like proportion. With all of this power he is a horse of
the finest finish, hiB bead being especially beautiful. He bears a strik-
ing resemblance to Beeswing, the dam of Newminster, and still greater
to ner sire, Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of his day in
England. There is nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will get race.
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to he a producer of
trotting speed. His daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when
BCarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile in 8:40, which proves that Bhe
has the fast trotting Btep, and her Ally by Anteeo is of great promise.
THOMAS JOKES, Anem.
Oakland Trottlnc^l'ark.

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking hi

Oak laud

veu iu iim^e <i tiraenu » i in j\ 1111: vuiu ' >•■.■ i ■ ■■ i i ■ i imiie ill in

itand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
He is a trifle oyer 16 hands high, long-bodied ami of immense muscluui

fewer, and taken in all is as lintly shaped as any trotting- bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12, 1381.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three year,
in 2:29^, at four years in 2:iaJ^. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint, and without Bpot
or blemish. He has shown in hie work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trutted two miles in4;52, and that so easily as lo
give an assurance that he could trot two miles inside of 4:60,
andifauyone should think differently I will wager $ I,1 o,i that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 1Kb, and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or I will match him against any stallion,
heats of two raileB, with the exception of ids brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Autevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo. 2:ltiJi the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros, is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in II seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications uf being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the. only mare with entire sons which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1873. there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12,lb81,bred by Jos. Cairn SimpBOn.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam . Colum uia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third tarn. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

S1J0, tne season, with the privilege of retnrn the next season, if 1 1 en
own Antevolo and he is making a seasou in the stud. Address

.SOS. t'AIRN SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
o, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam. Fashion by imp. This tee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Eruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

"Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886.
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
S150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the pre perty of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which be belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotier as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:1GJ during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. O. S. B.

Foaled May li, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1683, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire The
Maister(184Gi; sire, Merry Tom i»:iG); sire, Market. The Maister (18461,
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (366), who won An-
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam, Merry Tom (0361, was
Farmer (2841, or Rob Roy (714), iniare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners,
TERMS;

For the season, ending Oct. 1,168G, ?20; single leap, $15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on him — foaled
in May, 1879, and is 16* bauds high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 2866, vol. 3. Imported by J. C. Morrison,
Pontiac, 111. He has a remarkable oye and a long mane, and is much
admired for his hieh form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad across the hip,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1.G50 pounds. He is well broke, and is
pronounced as fine a driving borse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For tho season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20; Single leap S15.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility fbr es-
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

i.ltl'HKK. President,
gapto Rosa, OaL

1886

<p* ^xtt&tv awtl $famtemm.

36.

Wm. Baston, -; - - Auctioneer

Easton's National Horse and
Cattle Exchange,

(LIMITED),

NEW YORK,

Announces the following important sales, by auction
OP

THOROUGHBRED YEARLINGS,

CATALOGUES of tbe following Thoroughbred Sales
re ready for distribution or in course of preparation:

The Bancocsw Yearlings at Kancocas Farm,
Jobstown, N. J., on Monday, June 7th, by order of Mr.
Pierre Lorillard.

Also, Monday, June 7th next, at

Madison Square Garden, New

York City,

The Algeria Stud Yearlings, the property of
Eon. Wm. L. Scott, of Erie, Pa.

The Fair view Stud yearlings, the property of
Mr- C. Reed, of Gallatin.Tenn., Wednesday, June 9th.

The Kennesaw Stud yearlings, tbe property
of Capt. James Franklin (the breeder of Luke Black
burn, George Kinney, Aranza, etc.), of Gallatin,
Tenn., Wednesday, June 9tb.

The Edgewater Stud yearlings, by order of
Hon. T. J. Megibben, Kentucky.

The Oak Forest Stud yearlings, by order of
Mr. v7. A. Dun, Ohio.

The Spendthrift Yearlings, including a full
brother to tbe great Bankrupt.

The Yearlings, the property of Mr. W. E. Cheat-
ham, of Nashville, Tenn.

And many others, particulars of which will be
given when dates are decided upon. The entire list
will include probably 300 head of the pick and
cream of all the thoioughbred yearlings bred in the
United states .

Breeders and owners amd trainers, desiring to enter
yearlings or race-horses in these sales, will greatly
oblige us by sending particulars asearly as possi-
ble to Wm. Easton, Pres't., Madison Square Garden,
New York. Imy5

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern California for my
health, and having brought a few of my best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white stud
dog, COL. STUBBS, at the nominal fee of S15. Send
for circular of instructions if soou to desire his ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

M. P. McKOOX,
El < ajon. San Diego Co.. Cal.

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENNEL,
Franklin, N. Y.) 15myti

Sausalito Kennels.

Dogs taken to train and board.

Dogs of my breaking won first money
in each stake of the Pacific Coast Field
Trials of 1885.

For terms, particulars, etc., address

GEO. T. ALI.rSDO.
Saucallto, Marin Co , tal.

DON

Vandevort's.) |

f Coham'sBang.
t Price's Vesta.

("Garth's Drake.

FOE SALE.

Colts by Nutwood.

(Vandevort'a

I Peg •.

I. (Sail, 1286 E. K, C. B. B.

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

B T. Tandevort,

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., Cal.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rough-coated St. Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T. N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue,
m27,3mp South San Francisco.

HOLSTEINS

B'OR SALE.

Cows, beifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRATtiK SB. RITRKE,
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SHORTHORN

-OR-

DURHAM CATTLE.

Registered Bulls of all ages
for sale at reasonable prices.

-APl-lY TO-

GEO. H. HOWARD,

San Mateo Co.,

-OR-

W. H. HOWARD,

523 Montgomery St.
San Francisco.

Notice.

Hebbebt H. Brown, M.P. I Geo. H. Holmes,
Nugent W. Bbown, J 0. Bruce Lowe.1

TEADISG ,

Bell Nutwood,

foaled May 12, 1882, by Nutwood, 2:184*. by Alexander's
Belmont, dam Miss Russell by Pilot, Jr. First dam
by Ethan Allen, Jr.; second dam by Belmont, etc.
This filly has trotted a mile this season in 2:39i, is
15.3J hands; a bright bay. JPrice, §1,500.

Commodore Nutwood,

foaled May 28,1882, by Nutwood, dam by George M,
Patchen.Jr.; second dam by Belmont; is 15J hands
high; dark bay; fine gait: will make an excellent
stock horse. Price, S^.OWO.

Sister,

foaled 1880, by Nutwood, dam by George M. Patchen,
Jr.; second dam by Belmont. This mare is a full
sister to Commodore Nutwood, and has a fine-looking
colt by her side by Almoone. She trotted a trial mile
as a four-year-old in 2:35. Price Of mare and
colt, SSOO.

For further particulars write or call upon Mr. "W.
A. Parkhnrst, Real Estate and Insurance Agent,
Room 2, Knox Block, San Jose, CaL. 8myt

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief. For terms, pedigrees, and other particulars,
padress JOHN A. GOLDSMITH.

Box 242. Oaklacd.Cal.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FBIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland. Stanford,

On his Ranch at

VWA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

M. ARIEL 1ATUROP, Boom 69, C.P.R. R.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

|Ashniont's New Publication,

DOGS.

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK
On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loeing Thayer,

186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

BROWN BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders in
Vmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies: or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agenti
forCalifcraia firms.

References kindly permuted to J. B. Haggln, Esq,
*»nd Major Rathbone of San Francisco.

BBOW9? I1KOS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings.

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales,

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO BALES OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell In All Cities and Counties of
the State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Green, Hon. J. D, Cabb.

faacraroento. SalinaB.

J. P. Nabgent, Esq., Hon. John Boqos
Sargents. Colusa.

Hon. L. J. Rose, Hon. a. Waleatk.
Los Angeles. Nevada

J. B. Haggdt, EsQ.,SanFranciBco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auction sales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million «f
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock ot every description,
either at auction or private sale. Our fist of correB-
pondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thns enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed with ns for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names art
appended.

K I IXI I* A CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

VOLUNTEER

PASTURAGE.

$3 MENLO PARK. $3

Best climate. Good feed. Spring and creek water.
Freight per horse SI .60. Special paddockB for urood-
mares when desired. Good fences, but no liability
assumed for accidents or escapes.

Apply to FRANK II, BVBKE,
Of Madison & Burke, 401 and 403 Montgomery St„ 8. F

J.A.McKerron,

SADDLERY,

230 and 232 Ellis St., S. F., Cal.

15mytf

Rancocas Stock Farm.

ANNUAL SALE

OF

RANCOCAS YEARLINGS,

MONDAY, JUNE 8TH,

36 HEAD,

The Get of Imp, Mortemer, Imp. Saxon.

imp. Hurrali. Iroquois, and the

DcLke of Magenta,

Comprising all the Rancocas foals of 1885.

Owing to the age of Mortemer and the death of
Hurrah, Mr. Lorillard reserves their daughters for
breeding purposes, but offers for sale their racing
qualities. The fillies to be returned to blm at the
expiration of their four-year-old form, or sooner if
incapacitated for racing.

These yearlings wiil be sold at Rancocas Stock
Farm, Jobstown, N. J., Monday, Judo 7, 1886, by

MB. WILLIAM EASTON,
lmyS Anctipueer,

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeder of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
j9-seys of both sexes for sale. PpstofBce address,
Bad Francisco, Oal,

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, TJ. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A- T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sniw
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22,1870).—

Parties having sick? or injured horses, cattle, dogi,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending fnll particulars of disease and ?1.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders for
horses, and lii.s Worm Mixture for dogs.

Thev never fail in their action. Will senda package
by mail for $1.
Special attention given to the diseases of dogi.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.
Veterinary Infirmary. 371 Katoma «t

R^nldenre. Rflft Howard Pr., Han FTsnolnco.

TIPS.

Secured by Letter* Patent, July B ft, 1889

Having thus described my invention, what I claim
■is new, and desire to secure mvletteis patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions T>,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
hereiu described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side strapB A, the screw, nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

Sleces D and blinds F, as Bhown, the Btraps or bands
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, and having the adjusting Blides or
buckles, substantially as an;l for the purpose hereir
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com' ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to tbe bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the iear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged ugainst blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
Ib inducedTby toe-weights. ThiB is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the Knee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKEBBON.

No. 230 and 232 EH Ib St. San FranclBCo

TlipS.H. CHUBB.

Furoishenof FV(?R0D-]VfA/t

eftto ran* /

5* mice. List:

Tips of all sizes for Trotting, Running, and
Roati horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOFER,

85 1 Thlnl St.. San FranrlRco.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St.

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. 0. 8. HALEY. Sec'y.

t^"8end forcircular.TR*

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

I have now on hand, and offer for Bale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak Grove, San Mateo Co.
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to twelve
months old, bred from tbe best strains of Premium*
ptock, which I import yearly from England direo
Apply to wm. Corbin

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Announcement for Fall of 1885.

From San Francisco Dally.

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27 Brood-Mares

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To San Francisco Daily.

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OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that m-
qnire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sMe at reduced prices durina the Fall of 1SS5, and up to the last of January,
18S6. All \h( mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
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A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in ISSo, and datts of service, has been
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opportunity tooblain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to 6 ve -year-olds, all of my own breeding,
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the w rid, was won by B. Tiepel with a Parker Gun. Among the contestants shooting other gune were such ' and securely packed fn wood or "leaVher* 'cases^may 'be
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Vol. VIII. No. 24.
No. oOS -MONTGOMERY STREET

•SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1886.

THE_GUN.

Ben. Teipel's Gun!

From the manufacturer of the L. C Smith gun there
came, last week, a circular of a character so extraordinary
that it seems worth at least passing notice. It has reference
to a gun made by Parker Bros , of Meriden, Coun., for Mr.
Ben. TeipeL of Cincinnati, which Mr. Smith claims to have
rebored with such good effect as to enable Mr. Teipel to win
first prize in a tournament. The statement that Mr. Teipel
won with a gun rebored by Mr. Smith, seems to as to have
been proven false, and we question the candor of the Smith
people when we receive reiterations of the false statements.
It may be that trade practices justify such methods, but we
cannot believe it without better proof thau has come to hand.
While Mr. S. A. Tncker, the travelling representative of
Parker Bros., was in the city, a few days, ago, we inquired
into the facts relative to the Teipel gnn, and learned that no
portion of the credit accruing to the gnn used by Mr. Teipel
could rightly be claimed by Mr. Smith, for the reason that
he never had the gnn used by Teipel in his hands or shop.
We reprint from the American Field the correspondence
relative to the matter, in which Mr. Teipel, in terms, negatives
the whole tissue of alleged facts thrown together in the interest
of the Smith people, and invite a careful reading of the corres-
pondence as an illustration of the extremes to which people
will go in search of notoriety and pro6t. The circular sent
out by the Smith factory is as followe:

Kingston, Pa.

Editor American Field; — No donbt the Parker gnn owned
by Mr. Teipel will yf-t become a weapon of historical value,
owing to its wonderful performance on different occasions
before the traps. It will occupy an enviable place among the
phenomenal few, and be mentioned by the oldest sportsmen
as the terror of the tournaments. It is always a pleasant task
to praise the gun that wins the prize, no matter whether such
success was due to the gnu chiefly, or the man behind it.
But in this instance it might be i ardonable in Mr. Teipel
Bhould he undertake to convince the world that his Parker
has no equal, more particularly so in view of the brilliant
work it has done in his hands, making records which it will
be difficult to break.

"At the second International Clay Pigeon tournament held
in New Orleans, La., February 11 to 16. 1885, the first prize
and diamond badge in the international individual champion-
ship match, open to all the world, was won by B. Teipel, with
a Parker gun. Among the contestants using other gnns were
such champions as Bogardus, Carver, Cody, Stubbs, Erb and
others." The foregoing constitutes the major part of Parker
Bros.' advertisement printed in the American Fkld after the
New Orleans tournament, and occupying a prominent place
there during the greater part of 1885.

It was an excellent card, and believed by them doubtless to
be better thau anything they could invent in the interest of
their gun. It is even reasonable to suppose that many sales
of Parker gnns were directly traceable to the apparently
truthfnl statement contained in their advertisement. To be
the makers of a gun that could outshoot the magnificent
foreign ones of Carver, Bogardus, etc., was an accomplish-
ment worthy of the finest steel, and it was but natural and
business-like for the Parker Bros, to use the fact for all it
was worth to them and to their factory. Bnt "all is not gold
that glitters." "There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the
lip," and the application of these old-time adages will be
better appreciated when we disclose a bit of the unwritten
history connected with the shooting of Mr. Teipel's Parker
gun. Here it is: Previous to the tonrnnment at New Orleans
— where Mr. Teipel went to win — feeling that the shooting
qualities of his Parker must be improved to enable him to
take the prize from the champions, he sent his Parker gun to
the factory of L. C. Smith at Syracuse, N. Y., to be rebored
according to the Smith system of multiplied choke. Mr.
Smith had his choking principle executed in the Parker gun,
and then returned it to Mr. Teipel.

The next report we get from Mr. Teipel and his L. C.
Smith-bore-Parker (for they are grown inseparable now) is a
ringing and victorious one from the hard-contested grounds
of the New Orleans tournament. The shooting qualities of
the new combination proved to be paralyzing and invincible.
Hence we see that Parker Bros, made the gun and L. C.
Smith furnished its shooting qualities. It was a sort of
, unconscious partnership of the two makers, one of those rare
occurrences where the junior partner wiih a small invest-
ment comes honestly by the lion's share of the returns.

I believe the Parker people are honorable men, and feel

convinced that their advertisement was owing to a total igno-
rance of the facts. I have no unfriendly feeling for them,
but, being an advocate of "equal and exact justice to all men,"
and knowing that Mr. Teipel's Parker was rebored for him
by L. C. Smith previous to the shooting he did with it at
New Orleans, where he scored such a complete triumph, I
insist that Smith, and not the Parker Bros., is entitled to all
credit and glory arising from the gun's splendid work. This
should not be construed against the Parker gun, but it is a
great deal in favor of the Smith method of boring it. I have
known the above facts for many months, and the idea of pub-
lishing them was inspired by J. C. N.'s recent reference to
the shooting powers of Mr. Teipel's Parker, in the American
Field of February 6th.

In conclusion, 1 warn sportsmen all over the land to beware
of the Smith-bore-Parker guns, as in this instance one cannot
tell where or when he may run against them. One of them
might any time prove to be the dangerous "dark horse."

W. T. D.

In answer to the letter of "W. T. D.."Mr. Arthur W.
Dubray, of Newport, Ky., under the nom de plume of
"Guacho" says:

Newport Barracks, Ky.

Editor American Field: — I crave permission to reply to
your able and trustworthy correspondent, W. T. D., who, in
your issue of March 27th, has given to the shooting world so
startling a disclosure that it would be wrong indeed were his
remarkable article, teeming with information and reliability, to
go by unnoticed. W. T. D. tells us: "The Parker gun owned
by Mr. Teipel will yet become a weapon of historical value,
owing to its wonderful performance on different occasious
before the traps." He further on admits that it will be diffi-
cult to break the records made with this Parker in Mr. Teipel's
hands, etc , etc.

We are also told that all that "glitters is not gold," and
warned that "there's many a slip ''twixt the cup and the lip,"
for all of which and kindred information W. T.D. merits our
heartiest thanks. I furthermore hope that now he has
launched out in so bold and fearless a manner he will con-
tinue to impart to the readers of your most entertaining paper
secrets of as great importance as the one under discussion.

After graphically "describing the manner in which Mr.
Teipel's gun was made to win the diamond badge at New Or-
leans, besides other various "records hard to break," W. T.D.
says: "I believe the Parker people are honorable men. * *
I have no unfriendly feeling for them, but, being an advocate
of equal rights and exact justice to all men, and knowing that
Mr. Teipel's Parker was rebored for him by L. C. Smith, pre-
vious to the shooting he did with it at New Orleans when he
scored such a complete triumph, I insist that Smith, and not
the Parker Bros., is entitled to all credit and glory arising
from the gun's splendid work."

There can be no doubt in the mind of any intelligent and
unprejudiced reader that W. T. D. is "very friendly" toward
the Parker people; that sticks out in every line of his article,
proving conclusively the old adage "God deliver me from my
friends." For my part, immediately upon reading W. T. D.'s
eulogium on the "Parker people," I racked my brain to dis-
cover what could have provoked so sublime a tribute of
friendship toward them. I turned with impatient haste to
the article referred to by W. T. D. as coming from the pen of
J. C. N. in your issue of February 6th, expecting to find some
deluded mortal's views on the Parker gun — a puff, perchance
— an irritating truism — a stubborn fact regarding some bucu
gun the record of which it is so "hard to break." In vain
did I gaze; fruitlessly did I strive to find a single word about
the Parker gnu; not once was it mentioned, the very name
Parker being conspicuous by its absence, while J. C. N., the
innocent cause of all this wonderful revelation, frankly
admits that he preferred the L. C. Smith, and says that he has
fallen in love with one.

This proves beyond doubt that W.T. D. had great cause for
complaint at the extensive puff J. C. N. was giving the Parker
gun; that the Parker people richly deserve at his hands the
showing up they have received for their temerity in daring to
advertise that the diamond badgb was won with a Parker gun.
It also shows how truthful the statement made by W. T. D.
may be regarded when he says that he has "known the above
facts for many months," etc., but that it needed the goading
on of J. C. N.'s silence regarding the Parker gun to inspire
him to the extent of publishing his memorable letter, as well
as to wrench from his bosom this awful secret. In other
words, then, if J. C. N. had not said, "Look at the shooting
Ben Teipel did with a ten-bore gun and three and one-half
drams of powder at the second international clay pigeon tour-
nament at New Orleans," etc., W. T. D.'s thunderbolt would
have remained dormant within him, and the shooting world
of America would inevitably have lost the opportunity of
realizing what W. T. D. is capable of when under inspiration.

Under these circumstances a vote of thanks should be ten-
dered J. C. N., while W. T. D. will no doubt be amply repaid
for bis heroic conduct in exposing such long-kept secrets,
when months ago he could have enlightened us all regarding
the metamorphosed, Smith-bored, dark-horse, Parker gun, of
which beware.

Unfortunately, however, I also am an advocate of "equal
and exaut justice to all men." Such being the case, I am duty
bound to flatly contradict W. T. D.'s assertion when he says
that Teipel's Parker gun was rebored by L.C. Smith, and the
following will bear me out:

"I hereby affirm that L.C.Smith did not rebore the gun
with which I won the diamond badge at New Orleans in Feb-
ruary, 18S5. Ben Teipel.
Cincinnati, O., April 9, 1886.

If that does not settle it, why, I can produce further evi-
dence in the shape of friends of Teipel who were constantly
practicing with him before the New Orleans tournaments —
men who were on intimate terms with him, and who would
have known had he sent his gun away even for a few days.
In fact, when W. T. D.'s article appeared, trying so hard to
prove that a Parker had to be rebored by Mr. Smith to make
it shoot, the Cincinnati men, who know so well what a pure
and simple old reliable Parker can do, just hooted the idea
and laughed at W. T.D.'s simplicity in being so easily duped.
More especially was this fact apparent when we know how
well Teipel can rebore a gun himself, having performed that
operation quite successfully for many men's gun in these parts.
However, in W. T. D. I can only pardon his rashness in
rushing into print at half-cock, as it were, and hope that
in future he will not stumble on a "mare's nest" in his puf-
fing of some pet whim.

When it shall have become necessary for the Parker Bros.
to resort to subterfuge in order to sell their gnns, then will
the writer adopt W. T. D.'s plan of exhibititing his friend-
ship for that firm; in the meantime he will guard to the best
of his ability against the possibility of being led astray by
idle gossip, or being gulled by designing, unscrupulous
persons, as there is nothing enviable in the title of "Stam-
peder," putting it in its mildestform. Gaucho.

Rescuing Her Young.

Certain it is that when once seriously disturbed on the
nesting ground the hen woodcock will remove her brood of
fledglings to a remote and secluded spot. But how their
transportation was effected has been a mystery in the minds
of many persons. There has been much discussion on the
subject both in this country and in Euglaud; for while it was
universally admitted that the parent bird did carry her downy
youngsters, yet the accounts of how it was done varied con-
siderably. Some sportsmen maintain that the young birds
are carried on the hen bird's back — "pick-a-back;" some
claim that they are clutched hawk fashion by the mother's
feet; others contend that the fledglings are held against their
mother's breast by her bill, while still some others assert that
the yonng birds dangle from the end of her bill, which holds
them by the back of the neck. The following incident,
related }resterday morning by a well-known New Jersey
fanner, throws light on the method employed by the ben
woodcock to carry her young:

"When yer see th' dogwoods in blossom yer can jest
gamble that young woodcocks is 'round," remarked Uncle
Kingsland, as he sat in his wagon by the market house in
Newark. "I seen one ole dame woodcock this morn'en a
carryen' her children up to my place. Come up on the
Fourth an' git 'em; I'll save 'em fur yer. Don't hardly
believe the carry'en story, eh? Don't yer? Well, it's as trew
as gospil, an' a darned sight more so. Th' heavy rainstorm
t'other night, au' th' high tide in th' Passaic, let th' water in
ontu my paschure lot. It kinda raised old Harry, washed down
four pannels o' line fence, hoblisterated Ian' marks an' sich.
Cussed uewsance is floods. Yer know my small strip brash,
whare woodcock always is Fourth o' July? I was a wadin'
knee-deep cross th' lot when fizzte*gee-bing, outer th' bresh
comes an old she woodcock. She were goen all-fired slow,
an' had a somethen in her bill. I kinda looked quite hard
thin, an' see she had a little woodcock, size black walnut,
only bigger, in her bill. She steered fur th' hill by th' house,
sot lh' young woodcock down, come skuteu back, highated
'nuther little bird out o' th* bresh, packed it up onter the hill,
come skyrooten back agin', holleren 'peek-e-te-week,' snatched
up 'nuther an' jiued the others ou th' hill. Saved 'en M
from wartery grave. A mother's devosion to hpryoim-
taps th' tears intn me. Say, don't yer fnrgit tn com* i
th' Fourth an' clean out th' gang. No, I gess not; i
intn me now. Gee up. Mouut'yn Grouse, an' don
forgit th' Fourth,"

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June 12

Winchester Arms Company.

Through the politeness of Mr. E. B. Eainbo, Manager of
the Western Agency of the Winchester Company, we were
permitted, a few days since, to wander at will about its depot
oq Market street. The store is a large one, but is well-filled
with the various manufactures of the company. Kepeaters
of all sorts and calibres; cartridges of a hundred styles; paper
shells, wads and brass shells by the million, and other things
dealt in by the Winchester people. The new single-shot rifle,
recently put on the market by them, is a marvel of simplicity,
strength and beauty. It is artistically modeled, hangs well,
and comes to the face perfectly. The action has few parts, and
they are strong and easily accessible for cleaning. Iu shoot-
ing powers the rifle is as good if not better than the old,
reliable Winchester model. Mr. Rambo, who is an adept
both with shotgun and rifle, made 4<1 out of a possible 50 on
a recent occasion at the Shell Mound range, with one of the
single-shot weapons, at his first trial of the gun. Of course
the man behind the gun is to be regarded, but yet the score
shows ihat the rifle is well-bored and sighted, and an ex-
tremelv accurate gun. It will become popular for hunting use.

B. T. Allen.

Mr. Allen advertises his special agency for the Parker shot-
guns this week, and we learn is prepared to execute orders
fur special guns promptly, and to the satisfaction of the most
exacting. While on the usual weekly stroll among those ever
new and interesting repositories of things which, we confess,
interest us more than all else — the gun stores — we always
make a point of reserving a good long time for enjoyment of
Mr. Allen's quaint Yankee humor, and the examination of
his ever-increasing listof specialties. Happeoingin last week
we found a lot of new things, among them, a complete line of
knives especially made for the house. One of them impressed
us strougly. A knife made for use by drovers and horsemen.
The blades are so designed as to be useful in the various little
duties to be performed by horse and cattle owners, and the
knife is a sound and strong one.

Mr. Allen is receiving great invoices of fly hooks, which he
offers at most attractive prices, and which are evidently tied
to meet the peculiar demands of fishermen on this Coast.

Ulabrough & Golcher.

This house, through its tasteful Mr. Will Golcher, sends
for this issue an advertisement which appears elsewhere. It
covers pretty much all the ground that can be covered by a
well-established and prosperous house, and yet the advertise-
ment suggests but a tithe of the good things stored in the
Golcher warerooms. The specialty, of course, is the Cia-
brongu gun, of which there are probably more in use on the
Pacific Coast than of auy other make. But at this season the
chief display is in the way of fishing appliances, of which a
very full and well-selected stock is carried. The aluminum
reels, and silk lines are enough tu make trout anxious to be
cangbt, and when to superb tackle are added exquisite Leon-
ard and Mallesou rods, the wonder is that all the world does
not go fishing. One can never tire in overhauling and
inspecting the curious and excellent things to be seen, and it
is seemingly impossible to overtax the patience of Messrs.
Will and Harry Golcher, the active representatives of the firm.

Selby Company.

The Selby Smelting and Lead Company is considering the
advisibility of arranging a tournament for some time duriug
the summer. We hops it will be done, for many reasons.
The compauy might well hang up a good purse, and make
the entrance nominal, such a proposition would probably
result the largest gathering of wing shots ever bad in the
State.

BOD.

The Angler.

Wiien purple shadows gem the mountain side,
And morning rises like a Tjride,

With golden tresses all unbound,
O, then wbat joy to find a flowing stream,
And marl: beneath its silv'ry gleam.

The silent pools where trout abound.
Strange, hippy musings fill the angler's mind,
And bid him with the stream to wind,

In peaceful freedom from all care;
While wood birds gladly trill their merry song.
To cheer him as he wends along,

And hedge-blooms smile tbeir greeting fair.
The sweetly scented breath of wild-wood things
A happy spiritwilh it brings,

That softly whispers of free life,
And hastens him on through the water clear,
An lo a pool he drawetb near.

All tager for the playful strife.
No lover ever felt more thrilling joy
In winning nuiden.fond, but coy,

Than surges swiftly through his breast,
When merry coquettes of the rapid stream
Rise quickly to his lure, and $;leani

Bright in his waiting creel, at rest.
While closely round him flowiug waters spread,
No tangle of life's twisted thread

His peaceful pleasure can destroy ;
And ev'ning shadows as they fall,
Hear, answ'ring to the night bird's call,

His hearty voicingsof pure joy.

San I'liANfisfo, June 7, 1S8S. Petronella.

*-

On another page appears an announcement from Messrs.
Liddle & Kaodiug of this city. Upon invitation of Mr.
Kae.ling, we recently passed several hours in examining the
latest additions to the vast stock of fishing tackle always
carried by that old house, and we were surprised by the
diversified character of the stock, its completeness, and its
extraordinary quantity. We had liberty to overhaul as we
liked, anddiscovered a hundred things that interested us. Tne
two salient points impressed by the visit were, that we had not
bef ore seen such good and exquisitely finished lines as some
silk, solid braid, enamelled trout, bass and salmon lines
recently imported from France by the house, and second,

that the line of fly-hooks was exhaustive, at prices markedly
lesB than we were accustomed to paying. It was really a
wonderful showing, and should attract all fishermen.

The week's reports indicate either decimation of the streams
or a temporary inclination to take the fly. From no direc-
tion have fair baskets come, if we except Crystal Springs lake,
which is yet furnishing bass in any required number.

But if 6sh are few, anglers yet have their reward in the
gem from Petrouella, which heads the rod column. It is not
everything in "measured numbers" that stirs the heart as
does this delicate outline of the fly-casters1 day on some well-
known and much-loved, rocky stream. Petronella seems to
be imbued with Mr. Gordon's heretical notions about lishing
down stream, because she says "And bid him with the stream
to wind, "but for such a wealth of fancy, so deftly worded
and so redolent of balsams, one may condone the little error,
and attribute it to the same poetic leaniugs which incline the
arch heretic Mr. Gordon to repeated enunciutions of theories
which must be repugnant to his non-poetic sense.

We hope Petronella, "J. K. P." and others who have the
gift of insight, will often permit our readers to share in the
beautiful imagery which must make their musing hours
periods of high enjoymeu^

We venture to depart from our habit this week and picture
a fishing scene, because it is such a sprited thing, and shows
at a glance so much of the true inwardness of highland fishing,
as it was done a few vears ago, and may be dune yet for
aught we know. The people are evidently an old English-
man with his two daughters, two sons, a friend and the
inevitable "boy." The place is at the foot of a heavy water-
fall, over which salmon and trout cannot jump, and the fish
are evidently plenty and voracious. The tackle is curious.
Spliced rods, and a modification of the loop line discussed a
few weeks since. The lines are probably heavy tapered hair
lines, and bait is being used to advantage. The air of con-
tent, shown in the happy old boy who sits dangling while he
rebaits, is good.

One of the weaknesses of lishing without a reel is wel
illustrated in the old gentleman who has the good fish on. The
fish is about played out, and has been led as close as possible
without hauling it in hand over hand, and the rod is neeces-
sarily in such position that all command over the fish is lost;
but the trout is yet a long way from the landing net. It is
too heavy to lift by the hook, and the fisheiman must walk
with it to some place from which the gillie can pass the net
under it. With a reel all this would be changed. The fish
would be directly under the point of the rod, and perfectly
under control. It could be directed easily without change of
position and consequent danger of causing a last dangerous
rush. In the absence of better rods and tackle that shown
in the cut would be valued, but iu these days of splitbamboo,
tapered, euamelledsilk lines, and perfect, plaint-lick reels, the
old-time things must be discarded by all who care to reach
the highest success in fishing.

The picture illustrates how possible it is for ladies to
participate in all the pleasures of fishing trips. Those shown
are evidently quite at home amid the rush of waters, are able
to bait their own books, strike, play, and laDd their fish with-
out even one fish-hawk scream when a tour-ounce trout
implicates itself with theirtackle, or having to be carried over
puddles the like of which they step across at home a hun-
dred times after each rain storm. We could readily believe
either of those ladies in the picture to be Petronella or Mrs.
Williams, Mrs. Finn, or regardfully remembered Mrs. Adams,
all skilled to cast a fly.

Mr. Stiles writes Mr. McShane under date of June 9th, as
follows: "The snow is all gone from the low lauds about the
lake. The trout are taking the fly well. The Tubbs Brothers
came yesterday and caught eighteen trout after six o'clock.
For this season, the rates are: Board, $15 per week or S2.50
per day. This includes everything, board, lodging and boats.
We have several new boats; in all, a dozen. The stage, this
year, runs direct to Webber, not by Independence, as hereto-
fore^ Our new house will be ready for guests on July 1st."

Webber Lake House.

Science of Fiat-Fish.

It is pretty clear (to believers, at least) that the prime
ancestor of all the flat-fish was a sort of cod, and that his
descei'dants only acquired their existing flatness by loug per-
sistence in the pernicious habit of lying always entirely on
one side. Why fche primeval flat-fish first took to this
queer custom is equally easy to understand. Soles, turbots,
plaice, brill, and other members of the flat-fish family are all,
as we well kuow, very excellent edible fishes. Their edibil-
ity is as highly appreciated by the sharks and dogfish as by
the enlightened public of a Christian land. Moreover, they
are ill-provided with any external protection, having neither
fierce jaws, like the pike and shark: efficient weapons of
attack, like the sword-fish and the electric eel; or stout, defen-
sive armor like the globe-fish, the lile-fish, and the bony pike,
whose outer covering is as effectually repellent as that of a
tortoise, an armadillo, or a hedgehog. The connection
between these apparently dissimilar facts is by no mean3 an
artificial one. Fish which possess one form of protection
seldom require the additional aid of another: fur example, all
the electric fish have scaleless bodies, for the very simple rea-
son that no unwary larger species is at all likely to make
an attempt to bite them across the middle; if it did, it would
soon retire with a profound respect through all its future life
for the latent resources of electrical science. But the defense-
less ancestor of the poor flat- fishes was quite devoid of any such
offensive or defensive armor, and, if he was to survive at all,
he must look about (metaphorically speaking) for some other
means of sharing in the survival of the fittest. He found it
in the now-ingrained habit of skulking nuperceived on the
sandy bottom. By that plan he escaped the notice of his
ever-present and watchful enemies. He followed (uncon-
sciously) the good advice of the Roman po^t: bene latuit.

But, when the father of all soles (turbot, brill, and dabs in-
cluded) first took to the family trick ot lying motionless on
the sea-bottom, two courses lay open before him. (That there
were not three was probably due to the enforced absence of
Mr. Gladstone.) He might either have lain flat on his under-
surface, like the rays and skates, in which case he would, of
course, have flattened out symmetrically sidewise, with both
his eyes in tbeir uormalpositiou, or he might have lain on the
right or leftside exclusively, in which case one side would soon
practically come to be regarded as the top and the other side as
the bottom surface. For some now almost incomprehensible
reason the father of all soles chose the latter and more appar-
ently uncomfortable of these two possible alternatives. Imag-
ine yourself to lie (as a baby) ou your left cheek till your left
eye gradually twist round to a new position close beside its
right neighbor, while your mouth still continues to open in the

middle of your face, as before, and you will have some faint
comparative picture of the personal evolution of an infant
sole. Only you must, of course, remember that this curious
result of hereditary squintiug, transmitted in unbroken order
through so many generations, is greatly facilitated by the
cartilaginous nature of the skull in young flat-fish.

When once the young sole has t*ken permanently to lying
on his left side, he is no longer able to swim vertically; be
can only wriggle along sidewise on the bottom, with a pecu-
liarly slow, sinuous, and undulating motion. In fact, it
would be a positive disadvantage to him to show himself in
the upper waters, and for this very purpose Nature, with her
usual foresight, has deprived him altogether of a swim blad-
der, by whose aid most other fishes constantly regulate their
specific gravity, so as to rise or sink at will in the surrounding
medium. Some people may indeed express surprise at learn-
ing that fish know anything at all about specific gravity; but
as they probably manage the alteration quite unconsciously,
just as we ourselves move our limbs without ever for a
moment reflecting that we are pulling on the flexor or extensor
muscles, this objection may fairly be left unanswered.

The way iu which Nature has worked in depriving the sole
of a swim-bladder is no doubt the simple and popular one of
natural selection; in other words, she has managed it by the
soles with swim-bladders being always promptly devoured.
Originally, we may well suppose the ancestral sole, before he
began to be a sole at all (if I may be permitted that frank
Hibernieism), possessed this useful aerostatic organ just like
all other kinds of fishes. But when once he took to lurking
on the bottom and tryiug to pass himself off as merely a bit
of the surrounding sand-bank, the article in question would
obviously be disadvantageous to him under his altered circum-
stances. A bit of the sand-bank which elevates itself vertic-
ally in the water on a couple of side-fins is sure to attract the
unfavorable attention of the neighboring dog-fish, who love
soles like human epicures. Accordingly, every aspiring sole
that ever sought to rise in the world with undue levity was
sure to be snapped up by a passing foe, who thus effectually
prevented it from passing on its own peculiar aspirations and
swim bladder to future generations. On the other hand, the
unaspiring roles that hugged the bottom and were content to
flounder along contentedly sidewise, instead of assuming the
perpendicular for the sake of appearances, at the peril of their
lives, lived and flourished to a good old age, and left many
successive relays of spawn to continue their kind in later
ages. The swim-bladder would thus gradually atrophy from
disuse, just as always happens in the long run with practi-
cally functionless and obsolnte organs. The modern sole
bears about perpetually in his own person the mark of his
nnenergetic and sluggish ancestry.

At the same time that the young sole, setting up in life on
his own account, begins to lie on his left side only, and
acquires his adult obliquity of vision, another singular and
closely correlated change begins to affect his personal appear-
ance. He started in life, you will remember, as a transparent
body; and this transparency is commonly found in a great
many of the earliest and lowest vertebrate organisms. Pro-
fessor Kay Lankester, indeed, who is certainly far enough
from being a fanciful or imaginative person, has shown some
grounds for believing that our earliest recognizable ancestor,
the primitive vertebrate, now best represented by that queer
little mud-fish, the lancelet, as well as by the too famous and
much-abused ascidian larva, was himself perfectly translu-
cent. One result of this ancient transparency we still carry
about with us in our own organization. The eye of man and
of other hiqher animals, instead of being a modification of the
skin (as is the case with the organ of vision in invertibrates
generally), consists essentially of a sort of bag or projection
from the brain, turned inside out like the finger of a glove, and
made by a very irregular arrangement to reach at last the out-
side of the face. In the act of being formed, the human eye in
fact buds out from the body of the brain, and gradually elongates
itself upou a sort of stalk or handle, afterward known as the
optic nerve. Professor Lankester suggests, as a probable ex-
planation of this quaint and apparently rather roundabout
arrangement, that our primitive ancestor was as clear as glass,
and had his eye inside his brain, as is still the case with
the ascidian larva. As soon as his descendants began to
grow opaque, the eye was forced to push itself outwood, so as
to reach the surface of the body; and thus at last, we may
imagine, it came to occupy its present prominent position on
the full froDt of all vertebrate animals.

To return to our sole, however, whom I have left too long
waiting in the sand to undergo his next transformation: as
soon as he has selected a side on which to lie, he begins to
grow dark, and a pigmentary matter forms itself on the upper
surface exposed to the light. This is a very oommon effect of
exposure, sufficiently familiar to ladies and others, and there-
fore hardly calling for deliberate explanation. But the par-
ticular form which the coloring takes in the true sole and in
various other kinds of flat-fish is very characteristic, and its
origin is one of the most interesting illustrations of natural
selection to be fonnd within the whole range of animated
nature. In every case it exactly resembles the coloration of
the ground on which the particular species habitually reposes.
For example, the edible sole lies e.lways on sandy banks, and
the spots upon its surface are so precisely similar to the sand
around it that in an aquarium, even when you actually know
from the label that there is a sole to be found in a particular
tank, you can hardly ever manage to spot him as long as he lies
perfectly quiet on the uniform bottom. Turbot, on the other
hand, which prefers a more irregular pebbly bed, is darker
brown in color, and has the body covered on its upper side
with little bony tubercles, which closely simulate the uneven
surface of the banks on which it basks. The plaice, again,
a lover of open, stony spots, where small shingle of various
sorts is collected together iu variegated masses, has its top
.side beautifully dappled with orange-red spots, which assim-
ilate it in hue to the party-colored ledges whereon it rests.
In this last case the brighter dabs of color undoubtedly
represent the bits of carnelian and other brilliant pebbles,
whose tints, of course, are far more-distinct when seen in water
by refracted light than when looked at dry in the white and
common daylight. We ail know how much prettier pebbles
always seem when picked up wet on the sea-shore than under
my other circumstances.

Some few flat-fish even possess the chameleon power of

ultering their color, in accordance with the nature of the

bottom on which they are lying. The change is managed by

pressing outward or iuward certain layers of pigment-cells,

whose combination produces the desired hues. — Popular

Scic?ice.

— ♦-

Trout are certainly very plentiful in the streams adjacent
to town, or else our local fishermen have become monumental
prevaricators. At least nine ont of every ten men who go
augling catch all the way from 200 to 350 fish. It is not our
intention to cast any reflection upon the veracity of these
parties; we only desire to advertise the voracious appetites of
the fish in order to tempt fishermen' from abroad to repair
hither when they wish to indulge in this favorite sport.— San
Luis "hispo Mirror.

1886

3px£ breeder ami J»p0rlsm<m.

avi

Fly-Books.

Dr. Downes and "Light Cast," in the last English Fishing
Gazelle, suggest the following:

"I would therefore snggest, for the purpose of carrying
numerous flies of various patterns, a fishing boot, such as I
have already recommended, the leaves being composed of
thick woolen material, but modified as follows: — The book to
be 10 in. in length by 5 in. in breadth. Within 1 in. of the
top and bottom of each leaf a strip of cork to be fastened by
glue transversely, into each of which the honkB of about sis
flies could be inserted. Perforations in the slips of cork
conld be made to receive the unattached ends of the lengths
of gut, and thus keep them separate in their proper places, the
length* of the book being sufficient to allow them to remain .
straight and fit for immediate use.

"The Messrs. Farlow have lately supplied a tin case, and
made on this prin-
ciple, for carry-
ing flies dressed
on eye d-hooks,
which admirably
ful611s the pur-
poses for which it
has been invented.
I hope that the
suggestion now
made will prove
useful to "F. M.
P.," and that he
will kindly try the
plan of coiling
casting lines fitted
with flies around
pieces of card-
board to be ineert-
ed between the
Jeives of any fish-
ing book, as by so
doing he will ma-
terially save both
time and temper."

If '*F. M. P."
will have round
cards made to fit a
round bos, though
the shape is im-
material, and four
pockets stitched
across each card —
horizontally and
longitudinally, di-
viding it into four
compartments —
with a loop to lift
the card in the
centre, he will
avoid what he
complains of.
Each pocket will
hold half-a-dozen
flits, and if four
small pieces of
cork are stitched
to the edges to
keep the trays
apart, the flies will
not be crushed.

By this method
a bos 3 in. in di-
ameter and H in.
deep will contain
six trays holding
twelve dozen flies.

Devonshire.

An inn — one

of the few left
of those good, old
taverns of which
Dr. Johnson wrote
that no other hu-
man contrivance
had produced so
much happiness;
an inn like that
which Archbishop
Leighton fancied
as the fittest place
to die in; au inn
on whose windows
Shenstone might
h a ve wri t te n his f a -
mous inscription ;
an inn where you
are welcomed as
one of the family
and shake hands
with every one,
from the landlady
down to the cham-
bermaid; a clean,
cozy, comfortable
inn, somewhere
in Devonshire
— where, we will
not say, or it would
not long remain such — these are our headquarters, and have
been for many an Easter past. The sitting-room, a queer
hexagonal chamber, three sides of it window, looks out on a
rambling farmhouse, the grey roofs ablaze with orange lichen,
and beyond the purple moors stretching away, billow upon
billow, to the coast. On the nearest moor the gorse has been
fired, and the dense smoke which rises from it — the only
cloud in the sky— shows that the wind is in the east. A foul
wind for fishermen in general, but the right wind for our
river, which runs east and west, for it blows the fly in the
fish's mouth, if you fish uv-etream, as all good fishermen do
when they can. Our river, which runs just a furlong from
the inn — you. cross the farmyard, a spinny of young oak
trees, the dead reds of last year's leaves blending with the
living reds of this year's buds, and a marsh where the king
ferns are jnBt showing {in a month tbey will be shoulder-
high), to reach the "clamp"— our river, a bright, broad river,
fnlL but not too deep to ford, cumbered with rocks and stones,

glrey, red, and blu», walled in on either side by rough moor-
a nd and scarped tors, our river greets ns with a familiar
face, and brings back the pleasures of last year.

Let us try and sketch a sample honr in the bed of a Devon-
shire river; but a preliminary caation may not be amiss. We
recommend those who have not esperience to lay to heart
certain maxims. First, wading stockings are an absolute
necessity, but do not flatter yourself that they will preserve
you from an occasional wetting; sooner or later you are
bound to tumble in, stockings or none. Second, take
plenty of casts and flies, for in any case you will lose enough
of both to make you regret the distance of a telegraph office.
Third, take a short rod and a very short landing net, for of
him who is cumbered with many things vesation is the por-
tion. Even to the initiated, the first day is full of trials — the
gut that will not uncurl, the lunch that is left behind, the
cork which will come out of the whisky flask, the top that
breaks jnst as the fish are rising. But then the joys of suc-

cess! We say to ourselves modestly that fifteen fish is what
will satisfy us, remembering all the time the times we have
had when three and four dozen trout in the day have re-
warded our labors. We put on our two pet flies, the grey
hackle with silver twist, and the brown buzz— for in this
rough water three flies are destruction, being oftener in the
trees than the river— and begin operations. Half an hour
passes, and the flies have fallen lightly enough, as it seems to
our vanity, on many a dark run, decked with its sliding bub-
bles and on many a "stickle," but the spirits come not from
the vasty deep, and we begin to think that the river is spoilt
— over-fished, poached, poisoned by the mines — when sud-
denly there is a snap and a plash; an electric shock seems to
ran up our right arm and the fun has began — only a trout-
let, just under the quarter of a pound; but let not the fisher-
man of the chalk streams jeer. A seven-foot rod and drawn
gut and rapid broken water will make your five-ounce trout a
matter for anxiety until he is safe in the landing-net. This

fellow is secured at least, and, elated, you forget caution, and
your brogue slips on the smooth red granite. Yon stagger
and recover yourself, and think all is well, until a cool sensa-
tion inside your left wader tells you that you have shipped a
pint or so of water.

No matter, you work on up the stream, sometimes on the
rocks, oftener on the bottom of the river, throwing a short
line before yoa, sometimes "hung up" on a mossy stone in
mid stream, sometimes on a holly tree or a furze bush on the
bank, but still taking fish, pipe in mouth and net stuck in
the strap of your creel, until there is a perceptible weight on
our shoulders and the mind is turned towards lunch. But
not before a pet pool is fished. It has been hard of access.
There is an island of great stones in mid stream; bold and
perilous wading has brought us to it, and there on the
further side of the island is a lovely pool, deep but
not too deep, smooth but not too smooth; a second
cast produces a rise from something good. We stop

and change to
a "March brown"
— try once more
— yes, we have
him! Up and
down the pool
he goes, while
we wind up as
fast as we may,
for a cascad e
is at the bottom
of the pool, and
if he gets over
that all is up.
Just as we think
he is safe, down
he plunges into
a cranny between
two great rocks.
We put on all the
strain we dare,
but the line pulls
against the rock,
not the fish. We
see him gleam-
ing in the depths,
and reach for him
with the land-
ing net — in vain,
the stieam nearly
carries the net
from our grasp.
We keep strain on
and wait. In two
minutes the line
gives, we feel our
fish, thenacheck;
he is on the
"drop," and the
tail fly is in the
moss. A second
or two and the
flies come home.
All is over.
We creep on.
The px>l is not
spoilt yet, and
a fair trout is on
in a cast or two.
We keep him well
up this time, and
soon bring him
to net, pursued
all the time by a
voraeious cousin,
not twice his own
size. How well
we remember it!
One more fish,
and then lunch.
Did ever Greek
nr Boman fare
like this? To sit
on a grey stone,
w i th alder bushes
overhead, with a
bright sun and
light breeze from
the south-east,
with twenty-two
trout gladdening
yonr eyes on the
moss before you,
with sandwiches,
and whisky and
water, tobacco
in prospect, and
only two o'clock!
There's the sound
of many wat-
ers in yonr ears;
a white - breast-
ed ousel is flit-
ting from stone
to stone, and far
over the tor are
wheeling a pair of
great brown buz-
z.irds. The steep
hillsides, clothed
with young wil-
low and birch,
are breaking fit-
fully into a misty
yellow green, and
here and there
a solemn holly or fir gives its mass of deepest green. Shall
we tell of our broken tor, or how one foot got jammed among
the rocks while we were standing mid-thigh deep, and how
we seemed fated to be imprisoned there until found, or, more
probably, starved? Shall we tell of lost fish and lost temper?
Bather let our readers try whether they cannot discover for
themselves among the Devonshire moors our river and our
inn. If they succeed, we will wager that, in spite of weather
and wettings, of broken rods and sprained ankles, tbey will,
like us, return each spring to the old haunt by the riverside.
— Pall Mall Budget. _

The angler to the brooklet hies, puts on his hook t'
ing bait, of wriggling worm or gaudy flies, and
troutlet lies in wait. Nest day, when by his frit
sought, the nature of his luck to state, he tells what
he caught, and, as before, he lies io weight.— ?
Press.

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June 12

AQUATICS.

The Corinthian Yacht Club.

This J.ab held a meeting of yacht owners and regatta
committee last Monday night, for the purpose of arranging
details fur the coming regatta, on the 19th inst. Some dis-
cussion was indulged in, in regards to postponing the event,
on account of the opening cruise of the ban Francisco Yacht
Club, taking place on the same day; but it was finally decided
unanimously that the club should adhere to its original
programme, which is part of the by-laws. The course
adopted, after all yacht owners expressing their opinion, was as
follows: ,

From an imaginary line drawn from the Government buoy
(to the westward of "Meiggs Wharf) to Berg's Club House,
thence to and aronud the buoy marking the Presidio shoal
(known as Mid-ohanuel Buoy), thence to and around the
buoy on Sonoma Bock (which is located.between the end of
the 'catlle wharf and the works of the Pacific Oil Co.), thence
to Presidio buoy again, and thence to the point of beginning.
All buoys must he passed ou the starboard hand until the
finish, when the government buoy must be left on the port-
hand. This course obviates the expense of stake boats, and,
moreover, does not necessitate the jibing of the vessels at any
time during the race; that is, of course, taking it for granted
that the usual summer winds will prevail. The only objec-
tion we can see to this course is, that the yachts will be com-
pelled to pass twice along the city front, aud consequently
will have to take chances of the various streaks of calms aud
squalls which they are liable to meet off there, and the fastest
yacht may lose the race on this account. The charted dis-
tance of this course is 14:] miles. Time allowance will be
figured, on the mean, between the length over all and the length
on the water line, at the rate of three-quarters of a minute to
the foot in difference. The yachts must be manned and
sailed exclusively by members of the club, even the boat-
keepers being compelled to remain on shore. It was not
definitely decided whether the yachts will be classified or not,
this depending on the number of starters. The prizes will
consist of champion flags, the club very wisely coming to the
conclusion that if they are not able to give really good trophies,
in barometers, compasses, silverware, etc., they had better
confine themselves to buntiug. Any orall sails may be carried,
and the start will take place at 1:30 p.m. Fifteen minutes
will be allowed after the starting gun to cross the line, and
any yacht not theu across, shall have her time taken at 1 :45.
If the course is not covered by the leading yacht in five hours,
the race must he sailed over again.

The entries up to date are as follows: Yawls, Pearl and
Kipple; schooner, Buuita; perigua, Neva, and sloops, Spray,
Thetis and Lively, with the Anita, Gertie, Gracie aud Syren
to hear from. If it blows freshly we think the Pearl can give
her big time allowance, and still win the race; but in light
weather we would pick out the Spray for the winner, as the
latter vess 1, in addition to her speed, will have the advantage
of a crew consisting of some of the best calibre of the club, aud
who also know all tho points of their vessel.

The Oakland Canoe Club.

Our advices from Clear Lake, regarding the cruise in those
waters, are not as full as we expected, our correspondent evi-
dently being too much interested in passing eveuts to spend
much time in writing. However, we are informed that _ the
trip across tho mountains was accomplished without injury
to any of the canoes, aud that Lukeport was the first camp-
ing place. A trip was made the second day to Soda Bay, aud
return. Ou the way home a heavy sea was encountered, and
the canoes had to go through this, dead to windward, in half
a gale of wind. Notwithstanding these difficulties the dis-
tance of twelve miles was made in four hours. The canoes
were to start the following day to Soda Bay again, aud there
camp for a few days.

Opening of the S. P. Y. C.

The San Francisco Yacht Club will open the season to-day
week. This is a pretty late opening date, but the Club House
was so seriously damaged by the great storm on 20th of Janu-
ary that all the time since then has been needed to put it in
repair. It is now in tirst-rate condition. The programme is
to have a social dance on Saturday, which will no doubt he
largely atteuded, and for the fleet to cruise on Sunday under
the command of Commodore Gutte. The Club is uow entirely
clear of debt, aud it is now arranged that the Club House
shall be exclusively for members and their iuvited guests,
instead of being, as previously, the restaurant of Sausalito.

The P. Y. C. Cruise.

Commodore Caduc has issued orders for the cruise of the
Pacific Yacht Club to-day. The yachts will start ou Saturday
afternoon for Martinez aud anchor overnight, returning the
next day. The main issue, of course, will centre, as usual,
iu tho contest between the Halcyon, Lurline aud Aggie. The
latter vessel should win if properly handled. The Lurline
will have a new set of sails made of Puritan duck, which is
supposed to be the best woven. This ought to be an advan-
tage for her, of course providing they fit well.

Yachtsmen in the east are greatly excited o ver the regatta
of the Atlantic Yacht Club, which takes place next week; and
they might well be so, as it will be a "contest of the giants,"
the Puritan, Mayflower, Priscilla, aud the Atlautic ail being
entered. This race excites much interest, as it will to a cer-
taiu extent indicate which of these four vessels will have the
honor of sustaining the natioual reputation, in the coming
international contests. Our ideas (gathered from eastern
authorities) are, that Atlantic will be first, followed closely by
Mayflower, Pnritau, aud Priscilla, in the order uamed, but in
anv result the race will not be wou without a struggle.

It is a pity that our British cousins do not follow the
example we set them here, having open competition, to show
which is the fastest vessel of the cutiutry, aud then sendiug
the winuer across to compete for the Cup. This would be
more satisfactory to all fair-minded yachtsmen on this side
of the water, and would improve yacht building, as builders
of each country cau then find out the good aud bad qualities
>-f each style of models. Tho Galatea, the yacht named to
■ ;it England, was agaiu beaten by the Irex this week,
i,i<i as this has happened frequently, the only conclusion to
drawn is that she is uot the British champiou.

■ lie Pearl's crew seem in earnest in their endeavor to win
' Corinthian race, as they have ordered a new Buit of sails
■ iiL-hly needed), aud have made preparations to have her
. >Uoru cleaned and painted.

It is to be regretted that the Fourth of July committee
has not appropriated any funds for the Master Mariners'
regatta on that date. The captains of the coasters have
always shown a most commendable spirit, iu making these
regattas a success, olten keeping their vessels in harbor for
several days, at consequent large loss to themselves and
owners, in order to participate. We hope the committee will
change its mind before it is too late, as thero are thousands
here who think that one of the main features of tho day.

The Corinthians are still enthusiastic, and the club is
an assured success, as application after application for mem-
bership keeps coming iu. A meeting for the election of this
last batch will be held on Monday night. The only stumb-
liug block in the club's way, is the difficulty of finding an
appropriate site for the Club House, as every locality visited
has some serious objection to it. The members, however,
seem to think that Tiburon is the most desirable place.

The Seawahaka Corinthian club, of New York, have been
compelled, on account of the large additions to their fleet, to
ohauge their rules so as to allow the larger vessels of their
club to carry a certain proportion of professional seamen in
their races, "as it was found impossible to man the yachts
with sufficient capable amateurs.

The Coast Seamen's Protective Society gave an aquatic
picnic last Sunday, which was largely attended and proved
a great success. Nearly all the yachts, for hire, on the bay
were engaged by them, and the fleet made a very brilliant
showing, as they cleared the city front, and stood across the
channel.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication ihe earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels , in all Instances writing plainly names of sire ind dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Names Claimed.

California Kennels, Sacramento, Oal., claims the name

Herald for blue belton Llewellyn setter dog poppy, whelped
April 30, 1886, by Harold (Gath— Gem)— Janet (Count Noble
— Dashing Novice).

Hubert, for black and white dog pup, same litter.

Hikoxdelle, for black and white bitch, same litter.

Hagar, for blaok and white bitch, same litter.

Honor Bright, for black, white and tan bitch, same litter.

Harvest Queen, for black and white bitch, same litter.

Henriette, for black and white bitch, same litter.

Sales.

California Kennels have sold Hirondelle to Mr. Albert Peri,
Marysville, Cal. Herald to Mr. Henly Gerber, Sacramento.
Hagar to Win. H. Kennedy, Omaha, Nebraska.

Mr. Fred. Taft, of Truekee, has been over to Sierra Valley,
showing old Dorr to the dwellers in that snipe hatchery, and
the local paper, the Leader, grows bathetic about the cunning
dog. What tricks Dorr and Taft are not up to cannot be
taught either of them now.

We desire the address of Mr. F. E. Cross, formerly a resi-
dent of Los Angeles, in order to forward a letter to him.

Elsewhere appears the advertisement of the Sausalito
Kennels. The proprietor, Mr. Geo. T. Allender, has hereto-
fore shown his skill in breaking dogs, and those at present in
his care look clean and well. He is better prepared than ever
to care for and handle pointers and setters, and we hope he
will receive as many as he can accommodate.

Roderiero.

In the Kennel, Mr. J. M. Tracy, writing of the Memphis
and Avent Kennels' English setter Roderigo by Count Noble
— Twin Maud, says:

He is rather a low-standing dog; has excellent chest, with
ribs well sprung and back ribs deep, loin jast right in anarch,
neck very long and graceful, shoulders the best to be seen on
a dog, with elbows let down so far as to make the fore arm
very short. His quarters, again, are very perfect, a fine
example of a dog who has power enough there without having
too much. From stifle to hock the hiud leg is short, perhaps
too short. His head is good, much better than is generally
found on dogs of kindred breeding. His tail is carried too
high, and has a tendency to curl.

His coat is of the best in color and texture. All in all,
he is the handsomest Llewellyn setter I have seen, and
should be as successful on the bench as in the field. His
defects as a show dog are very trifling, and in his good points
he is exceptionally strong. Koderigo rnns with a smooth,
easy motion, perfectly level, as if he were on wheels. His
stroke is short considering his immense speed, this being due
to the shortness of hind leg. I think him to be faster than
any other dog now before the public. When I saw him work
he was very rank, and showed a good deal of impatience, as
we were longer in finding birds than he had been accustomed
to. Yet he was staunch, pointing bevies aud singles, and
retrieving in good form. I do not suppose there would be
any difficulty in training him down to proper form for ordin-
ary shooting in cover, as he seems extremely tractable for so
spirited a dog.

Winners' and Sportsmen's Dogs.

That there is a vast difference between the dog suitable for a
gentleman's own shooting aud the one possessing the speed
and dash required to win a field trial, is a fact that canuot be
denied. The difference is just as marked as is that between
a racer and an ordinary good saddle-horse. Whether or not
a dog can be a comfortable good killiug dog and a Geld trial
winner at the same time is a question of great importance to
sportsmen at the preseut time. We think he can, and we think
that no further effort is needed on the part of Held trial mana-
gers than to instruct judges to give great credit for obedience
aud good disposition in competing dogs. We have seen dogs
credited to the full extent for points secured while beyoud
the control and out of sight of their handlers, after refusing
to return to whistle or word. While we deem it perfectly
proper that a dog on scent of game should go out of sight, we
hold that pointers and setters should hunt for the gun at field
trials as well as in ordinary shooting, and we think that if
such be insisted on iu future, the field-trial winner will be a
gentleman's dog. — The Kennel.

The Decadence of Field Trials.

To-day the Eureka Gun Club shoots at Bird's Point, begin-
ning about one o'clock.

Whatever may be the slate of affairs on the other sides of
respectively the Atlantic and the Channel, there is no doubt
that, on this side, field trials are dead-alive, and will soon be
extinct outright, if nothing be clone to instill new life into
them. Year after year they are held, with pretty nearly the
same dog owners — a small body of enthusiastic sportsmen,
who, be it said to their everlasting glory, care more for work
than for show in sporting dogs. These gentlemen, then, meet
year after year in friendly contention, and to all intents and
purposes the trials might just as well be called private, for
they certainly do nut seem to appeal much to the general
body of the public, who carefully abstains from attending
them, very few outsiders taking the trouble to patronize the
events even by their presence. Indeed, more than once, we
have been alone with the judges and half a dozen owners and
breakers all told, and surely such a state of affairs cannot be
called desperately flourishing. The fact is, many things
militate against trials ever becoming very popular as they
stand. Firstly, they are, to a certain degree, too artificial.
Walking after dogs and not shooting game is dull work for
those who are not imbued with the "sacred fire." Secondly,
the judging, particularly at Kennel Club trials, is too often giv-
ing rise to antagonistic opinions more or less cri tically expressed
in the shooting papers. Thirdly, the absence of game or of
covert soon tires out the patience of visitors. Fourthly, the
entry fees are far too high, indeed to au ordinary breaker
ihey are simply prohibitive. All these things tell, and we
would humbly suggest that unless they are radically altered
the doom of field trials in England is sealed. By thiB we
do not mean to say that they will stop, for, thank heavens!
there always will be a few well-to-do sportsmen who will, at
any cost, patronize those eventB and keep the game alive;
but that field trials, as at present conducted, are likely to
ever command a large patronage is out of the question — and
it 13 from that standpoint, i. c, public favor, that we
are considering them. To the regular habitues of field
trials, however, things are just as they like them,
for they dislike large crowds, and indeed large crowds
(except in a rough and comparatively uncultivated district)
would be anything but pleasing to the farmers over
whose lands the trials are held. For this reason we have
often wondered that the Kennel Club had not secured for
its own trials, at any rate (if it d?d not care to amalgamate
them with those of the National Shrewsbury Society), some
rough and well-preBerved estate, where Held trials could be
carried out more satisfactorily, both during the spring to test
the puppies, and also during the shooting season when game
would be killed over the dogs. That is how we would under-
stand field trials to make a bid for popular favor, but
whether the authorities that be will see their way to carry out
Buch a plan or not, remains to be seen. As some field trials
now are conducted they are but little short of a farce, and the
general public accordingly looks upon them with the utmost
indifference. — L. Clements in Shooting Times, London.

[A held trial would be farcical if conducted like a coursing
match in the presence of a crowd. Their excellence is meas-
ured by their similarity to ordinary shooting under purely
natural conditions, and the good resulte to accrue from them
will follow, whether they become "popular" in the senBe of
attracting many spectators or not. — Ed.]

TEAP.

American Clay Bird.

A few days since a number of trap shots met at the Lava
Beds to try the American clay bird, a target hitherto not in
use in California. The bird is manufactured at Cincinnati,
Ohio, by a company under the direction and management of
a very tine shot and popular sportsman, Mr. J. E. Miller, to
whose inventive skill and personal influence a great portion
of the success attained by the company may be attributed.
The trap used is a very simple, strong and easily adjusted
affair, and it throws the birds without breaking them, and to
a distance which can be regulated at will. The bird is a clay,
saucer-like thing, baked hard, and a dark red in color. It
bears transportation well, only two of a barrel of five hun-
dred having broken in transit. Of those thrown from the
trap and missed a very small fraction broke upon striking the
earth. Most of those nnhit were used again and again, until
broken by shot. The flight of the bird is as near perfect as
can be. It takes a strongly sustained course in any direction
desired, and goes sailing away beautifully, requiring quick
work to break it before it has flown thirty yards. It might
be said that the bird is so thin that it is sometimes punctured
by shot without breaking, but that fault has been remedied
in the birds as now made, and when fairly hit they pulverize.
When the trap \t set in the third notch, the target will try any
man's nerve and eye to score well. We were pleased with the
target, and hope local dealers will set about introducing it,
because we believe it will be liked.

We append a score or two, from which it will be seen that
even good field shots cau miss sometimes. We learn that
Mr. Crandall will have the American clay birds at the Lava
Beds, where such as are interested can use them.

At 10 American clay birds, 18 yards rise, screened trap, set in third
notch.

Langtou 0 00000111 0-3 | Crandall 1 00000000 0—1

Frost 0 00111111 1—7 Casey fl 01001000 0— a

Myers 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0-2 j Eyre 1 10001000 0-3

Elk Grove Tournament.

The tournament at Elk Grove ou Sunday last, under the
management of Mr. D. J. Stbveus, attracted a large number
of noted shots. The weather was all that could be desired,
and the manager provided well for the entertainment of his
visitors, even being so thoughtful as To enlist the services of
the fairest daughters of that oouuty in dispensing luncheon
to the hungry wing shots. The judges were Messrs. G. W.
Watson, Heed and Johnson. The birds were good and the
shooting first rate.

At 20 live birds, 80 yards rise, 5 ground traps, llurlingham style, 820
entrance. Prizes, £100. 975 and ?50. First won by Mr. White, second
and third divided by Messrs. Frank Wassford and Ed. Fay.

Panoll, Sacramento 0111111 111101110111 1—17

Donaldson. Fairfield. 011111101 Ouw — 7

F. Bussford, Vacaville 1 111111110111111111 1—19

F. Coons, Elk Grove 1 OOlllllOw — G

Rouiier/Koutier'B Station... 1 111110111011011101 0-15

Fay, San Francisco 1 11111111110 1111111 J— 19

Brown, San Francisco 1 111111111110011111 1—18

Haas, Stockton 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1-18

Durr, Elk Grove 1 0 1 1 1 1 01 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 00 1-14

Itickso, San Erancisco 0111 1 1 1 001 1 01 1 1 0w —11

Rob White 1 111111111111111111 1-20

Tebbetts, Sacramento 1 1 11 1 1 0 01 1 0100 101 01 1—13

Wbittenbrook, Elk Grove.. ..1 lOHOOOw • — 4

Pedler, Sacramento 0 101110110111111011 0-14

R Coons, Norris Grant 1 110111111101111111 1—18

Cleinance, Marysville 0 111111110001111111 1-16

RuhBtaller, Sacramento 1 010111111100101111 1—15

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Californians at Latonia.

First Day.

May 27tb.— Haeolj) Stakes— For two-year-old colts ; of 550 each, h f,
or only 810 if declared on or before May 1st, with §700 added, of which
$150 to Becond, and £50 to the third; winners of any sweepstake race of
the value of $700 to carry 3 pounds ; of two, 5 pounds ; of three or more ,
7 pounds extra; those never having won a sweepstake allowed 3
pounds; maidens allowed 5 pounds. Five furlongs.
J. S. Clark's b c Jim Gore (late Ezekiel), by Hindoo — Eatie, 105 113.

McCarty 1

Melbourne Stable's br c Duke of Bourbon, by Duke of Magenta —

Edith, 113 lbs Garrison 2

Santa Anita Stable's ch c Laredo tGrimaldi ), by Grinstead — Hennosa,

105 lbs Miller 3

G. D. Wilson's b c Duhme, by Powhatan, 1 13 lbs Stoval 0

F. B. Harper's ch cBrac a Ban, by Fang Ban, 107 lbs Wethers 0

Suffolk Stable's cb cDonny brook, by Tenbroeck, 107 lbs West 0

E. Corrigan's b c Carey, by King Alfonso, 105 lbs Fuller 0

Fleetwood Stable's ch c Clarion, by Whisper, lu5 lbs Harris 0

D. T. Pulsifer's ch c Brother Ban, by King Ban, 105 lbs Duffy 0

Time, 1 :03.
Betting : Even against Duke of Bourbon, 2 to 1 Duhme, 3 to 1 Laredo,
6 to 1 Carey, 6 to 1 Brae a Ban, 8 to 1 Donnybrook , 10 to 1 each Jim Gore,
Clarion, and Brother Ban.

When, the start was effected the favorite, Jim Gore, jumped
off with the lead, with Laredo and Duke of Bourbon his
closest attendants. They ran in this order for abont half the
journey, when Jim Gore drew away and won in a canter by
three lengths, Duke of Bourbon second, lapped by Laredo.
Second Day.
May 28th. — Purse, S500, of which $50 to second; a free handicap.
Mile and a sixteenth.

5. S. Brown'B b m Matinee, 5, by Buckden— Kate Mattingly, 103 lbs.

West 1

T. H. Stevens' ch g Chance,5,by War Dance — Perhaps,105 lbs- Withers 2

E. Corrigan's b b W. K. Woodward, 5, by Tenbroeck — Ida Kinney, 102

lbs Fuller 3

A. B. Goodwin's b h Wankesha, 4, by Brigadier, 96 lbs Johnson 0

J. J. Christy's ch g Bonanza, 4, by Joe Hooker, 97 lbs Covington 0

B.J. Lucas' bh Philips., 5, byLeinster, 100 lbs McCarty 0

N. Armstrong's ch g Monarch, aged, bv Monarchist, 1C0 lbs...Dingly 0

Lone Star Stable's b m Olivette, 6, by King Alfonso, y9 lbs Leavy 0

J. M. Clay's b m La Sylphide, 4, by Fellowcraft, 98 lbs Kelly 0

Hayden & Barry's ch g Gleaner, aged, by Glenelg, 105 lbs Stoval 0

N. Armstrong's b g Tommy Cruse, i, by Larkin, 90 lbs C. Riley 0

Time, 1 :50A.

Pools: Chance$30; Matinee $11; Philip S. $11; the field $25.

Betting: 3 to 1 against Matinee, 2 to 1 against Chance, 5 to one each
against Woodford and Philip S., 6 to 1 against Bonanza, 8 to 1 against
Gleaner, 12 to 1 against La Sylphide, 15 to 1 each against Waukesha,
Monarch and Olivette.

Same Day.— Glidelia Stakes — For three-year-old fillies, $100 each, h f,
and only $10 if declared on August 1, 1885, or $20 if declared on Jan-
uary 1, 1886, or $30 if declared on May 1,1880; witb $1,250 added; $250
to the second, and the third to save his stake; maidens allowed 5 lbs. ; 88
entries; value to winner, $3,540- One mile and a quarter.
T. W. Moore's b f Kaloolah, by Longfellow— Sylyh, 113 lbs. .Withers 1
Wooding & Puryear's b f Ada D., by Enquirer- Mariposa, 113 lbs.

Jones 2

Chinn & Morgan's bf Flora L., by Longfellow— Vexation, 108 lbs.
Conkling 3

E. Corrigan's b f Hattie Carlisle, by Longfellow, 113 lbs Dully 0

6. Bryant's ch f Hettie S., by Great Tom, 113 lbs West 0

£. Corrigan's b f Shadow, by Virgil, 108 lbs Fuller o

Melbourne Stable's b f Pure Rye, by Billet, 113 lbs Garrison 0

M. Doyle & Co.'s b f Longslipper, by Longfellow, 108 lbs Farley 0

Santa Anita Stable's br i Mollie McCarthy's Last, by Rutherfoad, 113

lbs Stoval 0

Santa Anita Stable's b f Estrella, by Rutherford, 113 lbs Murphy 0

Time, 2J.1A.
Pools : Pure Rye $100 ; Santa Anita Stable's pair $26 each ; Corrigan's
pair $30 each ; the field $22.

Betting: 20 to 1 against Kaloolah, 10 to 1 against Ada D., 12 to 1
against Flora L. and Longslipper, 15 to 1 against Hattie Carlisle and
Shadow, 25 to 1 against Mollie McCarthy's Last, 4 to 1 against Estrella,
3 to 5 against Pure Rye.

Ada D. led off, but comiDg down to the stand Mollie
McCarthy's Last led a length in front of Ada JJ., who was
half a length in front of Hattie Carlisle third, and Estrella
fourth, with the others well up and bunched. On the turn
Mollie McCarthy's Last opened a gap of three lengths and
led into the back stretch and up to the half-mile, where the
others closed, and on the lower turn Ada D. went to the
front and she led around to the head of the stretch, lapped by
Hattie Carlisle, Mollie McCarthy's Last third. As they came
into the stretch the dust obscured the leaders, but as they
came by the eighth pole Withers was seen emerging from the
cloud of dust riding Kaloolah hard, and won by tive lengths,
two between second and third. Time, 2:11£.
Tiiirtl Day.

May 29th.— Purse $350. of which $50 to second. For maiden two-year-
olds. Colts to carry 105 lbs., fillies 102 lbs. Those not having won
second money in a race of the value of $o0u, allowed o lbs. Five furlongs
Santa Anita Stable's ch c Laredo by Grinstead — Hermosa, 105 lbs,

Miller 1

B. J.'freacy's brf Violette by Virgil— Paris Belle, y~ lbs Harris 2

J.B. EUggin's chg Theodosius by Joe Hooker— Abbie W.,9i Ibs.Kelly 3

W. H. Laudeniju's ch c Jaubert by King Ban, Jijj lbs Johnson 0

"W. McClelland's ch c Hornpipe bv St. Mungo, 100 lbs Sterrict 0

F. B. Harper's h f Hecla bv Lonfellow, 97 lbs Cooper 0

Robert McGuigau's blkf Little Hopes by Onuudaga,97 lbs...Franklin 0

Fleetwood stable's be Lileth by Tenbroeck, 97 lbs -.Stepp 0

j S. Campbell's be Ira £. Bride by Versailles, 100 lbs _Covingtou 0

pi Lisle'schf Miss Cleveland by Tenbroeck, tf3 lbs B. Evans o

I "Baxter's b c Viiizant by Luke Blackburn, J CO lbs Fuller 0

C* H, Brackett' sebf BeLle Bracken by Milner, y? lbs Scott 0

Fleetwood Stable's b e Fugatto by Glenelg, 100 lbs McCarthy 0

Time,l:0iK.

Pools: Laredo $^2; Vinzant$2u; Theodosius -?15; Violette >10; field ^-50.

Betting ; '1% to 1 against Laredo, 5 to 1 against Theodosius, 8 to 1 against
Fugatto, 10 to 1 against Vinzant, 12 to 1 each against Hecla and Violette,
15 to 1 each against Lileth and Jaubert, 30 to 1 each against Little
Hopes, Hornpipe, Ira FJ. Bride, Miss Cleveland and Belle Brackett.

There was a long delay at the post, caused by the factiousness
of the youngsters, who were all too anxious to be off, and it
was not until after several breakaways that the flag went down
to a somewhat straegling start, many of the boys pulling up.
Violette was the first away, followed by Vinzant, Lilith,
Hornpipe, Jaubert and the bunch. At the half Violette was
first, by half a length, Vinzant second, and Lilith third, and
the others close up. Around the upper turn they swept, the
Bilks and satins gleaming in the sunlight. Half-way to the
three-quarter pole Laredo shot out of the bunch, and chal-
lenged the leaders. Suddenly Vinzant doubled up like a jack
knife and dropped back into the bunch and the cry went up,
"Vinzant's beaten." Entering the stretch Violette was first
by half a length, with Laredo running easily and under a pull
in the second place; Jaubert third, Theodosius fifth and the
others bunching. Laredo and Violette drew away in the
stretch, the latter under the whip. Laredo won handily by
half a length from Violette, who beat Theodosius by two
lengths for the place, Jaubert, Hornpipe, Hecla, Little Hopes,
Lilith, Ira E. Bride, Miss Cleveland, Vinzant, Belle Brackett
and Fugatto following in the order named. Time, 1:04}.

Same Day.- The Hindoo Stakes, for three-year-olds, ?100 each, $50 for-
feit, and only §10 if declared by August 1st 1885, or $20 by 1st of January
1886, or 330 by Mav 1st, IMS, with 02,000 added, 9100 to second, 8100 to third.
Value $4,410. 1J4 rades. m .,„,,.
Santa Anita Stable's b c Silver Cloud by Grinstead, dam Experi-
ment, 118 lbs - Murphy 1

Melbourne Stable's b c Blue Wing by Billet, dam Mundane, 118 lbs.

Garrison 2

Easting Larabeeschc Montana Regent bv Regent, dam Christine,

118 lbs...- L- Jones 3

Santa Anita -Stable's b c Lijero by orinstead. dam Jennie D.,ll&lbs.

, Stoval 0

Time, 2:40.
Pools: Blue Wing 3125; Silver Cloud 360; Montana Begent $20;

Betting:* 3 to 5 on Blue Wing, 8 to 5 against Silver Cloud, 8 to 1 Mon-
tana Regent, 12 to 1 Lijero.

To a good start Silver Cloud was first away, followed by
Blue Wing, Montana Regent and Lijero in the order named,

the stand Silver Cloud was first by two lengths; Montana
Begent second, a length in front of Lijero third, lapped by
the favorite to the saddle girth. At the quarter Silver Cloud
still maintained his advantage, while Montana Regent had
increased his lead to two lengths over Blue Wing, who had
Lijero at his throat-latch. The race from this Cime on merits
little description, as Silver Cloud was never headed, and
though Garrison brought Blue Wing up with a rush at the
finish, the Califoruianwon by a short neck, hands down, from
Bine Wing, who beat Montana Regent by a length for the
place, Lijero a poor fourth. Time, 2:40,

Sasie Day. — The Merchants' Stakes. For all ages, at $25 each, piay or
pay, with ?b00 added, of which $200 to the second and $HJ0 to the third.
Winners this year of auy race of the value of $1,000 to carry 5 lbs., of
two such, or one of the value of $2,500, 8 lbs. extra. Those never hav-
ing won a sweepstakes race allowed 4 lbs. Maidens beaten ibis Jyear
allowed 6 lbs. Nine furlongs. 29 entries. Value, $1,525.
J. B. Haggin's ch c Tyrant,4,by Great Tom.dam Mozelle,ll8 lbs.. Duffy 1
E. Corrigan's b g Freeland, a, by Longfellow, dam Belle Knight, 119

lbs Murphy 2

Hopedale Stable's b g Hopedale, 4, bv Hurrah, dam Silence, 115 lbs.

- "Withers 3

B. C. Pate's g g Editor, 4, by Enquirer, dam Alice Murphy, 120 lbs.

Stoval 0

Time, l:57i.
Pools: Freeland $170; Tyrant$lUb; Editor $50; Hopedale $14.
Betting: 4 to 5 on Freeland, 8 to 5 against Tyrant, 20 to 1 Hopedale,
3 to 1 Editor.

Tyrant was the first away to a good start, with Hopedale,
second, Freeland, third, and Editor, fourth. At the stand,
Tyrant, who had started to cut out the running, was first by
two lengths, with Freeland second a half length in front of
Hopedale third, lapped by the grey colt to the saddle girth.
The race from this time on merits but little description, as
Tyrant, making all the running, won very easily, three
lengths from Freeland, who beat Hopedale by two lengths
for the place, Editor at the latter's saddle girth. Time, 1:57^
.Fourth Day.
May 31st. — Purse £400,850 to second; for three-year-old fillies, to carry
107 lbs. Winner of any race in 18S6 excluded. Xon-winning and
maiden allowances. One mile.
Chinn & Morgan's b f Flora L. by Longfellow, dam Vexation, 97 lbs.

McCarthy 1

S. Bryant's ch f Hettie S. by ^reat Tom, dam Vanilla, 99 lbs West 2

E. Corrigan's b f Hattie Carlisle by Longfellow, dam Venturia, 102

lbs Fuller 3

J. H. Thompson's br f Faith Thompson by Cbillicothe, 99 lbs. Evans 0
Santa Anita Stable's br f Mollie McCarthy's Last by Rutherford,

99 lbs Miller 0

H. Mack's b f Lady Hambleton by Loug/ellow, 97 lbs Johnston 0

C. O'Neil's b f Malva R. bv Thunderstorm, 107 lbs Withers 0

Lone Star Stable's ch f Restless by Mortemer, 102 lbs Leavy 0

J. S. Campbell's h f Henrietta by Voltigenr, 97 lbs Covington 0

S. Becker's b f Fronie Louise by Glengarry, 107 lbs. . -F. Richardson 0

M. Doyle's b f Long Slipper by Longfellow, 97 lbs Hirris 0

G. D. Wilson's bf Blue Hood by Blue Mantle. 99 lbs Stepp 0

R. C. Pate's b f Amy Hyde by Enquirer, 1 07 lbs Stoval 0

Time, 1:44$.
Pools: Flora L. $40; Malva R. $20; Hattie Carlisle and Mollie McCar-
thy's Last $18 each; field $80.

There was but little delay at the post, and when the drum
tapped it was to an excellent start. Fronie Louise was the
first away, followed by Mollie McCarthy's Last, Flora L ,
Long Slipper and the bunch, Fronit; Louise cutting out the
running was first on the quarter by half a length, Flora L.
second, Mollie McCarthy's Last third, Long Slipper fourth,
and the field bunching behind them. Going along the
back stretch Fronie Lonise fell back beaten and Long
Slipper and Flora L. rushed to the front. At the half
Loug Slipper was first by a neck with Flora L. sec-
ond, Malva R. third, and the rest close up. On the
upper turn Flora L. rushed to the front, and entering the
stretch, Chinn <fc Morgan's colors were seen in front for the
first time during the year, Flora L. leading by a length, with
Long Slipper second, Mollie's Last third, Hettie S. fourth,
and the rest bunching. A driving finish followed between
Hettie S. and her followers. Flora L., coming right along,
won by a length from Hettie S., who beat Hattie Carlisle by
a length for the place, Mollie's Last fourth, and Malva B. ,
Fronie Louise, Long Slipper, Lady Hamilton, Restless, Hen-
rietta, Faith Thompson, Amy Hyde and Blue Hood following
in the order named. Time, 1:44.1.

Same Day.— Sensation Stakes, for two-year-olds, at §100 each, half
forfeit, and only $10 if declared on or before May 1st, with $80u added,
of which $150 to the second and $50 to the third; winners of any sweep-
stake race of the value of 5700 to carry 3 lbs.; of two such 0 lbs.; of
three or more 8 lbs. extra; those never having won a sweepstake
allowed U lbs.; maidens allowed 5 lbs. Six furlongs. 53 entries. 7
declared. Value, $;J,t529.
S. S. Brown's b i Lizzie Erepps by King Alfonso, dam Glenluine, 102

lbs O'Hare 1

A McCainpbell's b c Jim Gore by Hindoo.dam Kalie,113 lbs.. Murphy 2
S S Brown's bl f Eatie A. by Hyder Ali, dam Jennie Rowett, 102 lbs.

West :i

3. B. Haggin's be Alcalde by Reform, 105 lbs Kelly 0

Melbourne Stable's br c JJuke of Bourbon by Duke of Magenta, 113

lbs Garrison 0

G. M. Eye's b c Bixby by Onondaga, 105 lbs Stoval 0

R, G. Cock's b cKederKhanby Hyder Ali, 1U5 lbs Wheatly 0

E. Corrigan's b c Carey by King Alfonso, H'5 lbs Fuller u

B J Treacy's brf Violette by Virgil, 102 lbs Harris 0

Time, 1:18.
Pools: .Jim Gore $150; Alcalde $S5; Duke of Bourbon 515; filed 565.
Keder Khan was the first away to a good start, with Violette
second, Bixby third, Luke of Bourbon fourth, Lizzie
Erepps fifth, Jim Gore sixth, Alcalde seventh, Katie A.
eighth, and Cary last. At the half the Duke of Bourbon
showed first by a neck, with Bixby second, Alcalde third,
Jim Gore fourth, and the rest bunching. The race around
the upper turn was a pretty one, and entering the stretch
Alcalde was first by a neck, Duke of Bourbon second, Jim
Gore third, and Caiy fourth. A furlong from home Jim
Gore, Cary and the Duke were the leaders. Cary soon fell
back beaten, and the Dake of Bourbon followed suit, Jim
Gore taking the lead and looking all over a winner. At the dis-
tance Lizzie Krepps shot out like a rocket and challenged the
leader. A moment later and the race was over, as the chest-
nut daughter of King Alfonso, drawing away from the favor-
ite in the last few strides, won haudily by half a length from
Jim Gore, who beat Katie A. by two lengths for the place,
Duke of Bourbon fourth, Alcalde, Cary, Violette, Bisby and
Keder Khan following in the order named. Time, 1:18.
Fifth Day.
June 1st,— Purse $100, $50 to second. Penalties and allowances. One

B GThomas'sch f May Lady, 3, by Reform or Erdenheim, dam

Adonia, u;> lbs Cooper 1

R. A..swigert'schc*ir Joseph, a, by uienelg.dam Susie Llnwood, 93

A Per'ry's'ciiT FJo'ise. V""" Knunirer, ii;mi Buttercup, M lbs. Johnston 3

A* B.Goodwin's be Brevet, i, by Brigadier, 113 lbs Leavy 0

C A Brown's bl h John A., s, by Monday, 108 lbs Miller n

N Armstrong's chf Kalata, 1, by Scotland, Wi lbs F. Walker 0

V Arj-iiHtrunw's br g Haddisco, 6, bv Pat Malluv, Uulbs Morgan «

T S Gilruv'scb f Bettie Wilson bv Bullion, *5 lbs Cunninghun 0

K* C Fate/scht Tattoo. &, by Great Tom, 107 lba stoval o

J. b. Campbell's be J. H. Feiiti>n. 1, bv Voltigenr, 0i lbs Covington U

W, Mulkey'ab mTopsy.a, by HI L'sed, 107 lbs O'Hara u

Chinn 4 Morgan's b g Li'tlefellow II, !, by Longfellow, 95 lhs

McCarthy 0

Littlefellow third, Peacock fourth, Kalata fifth, John A.
sixth, Eloise seventh and the rest straggling. Going along
the back stretch May Lady, running easily, still farther
increased her lead, and at the half she was first by a length,
with Sir Joseph second, Peacock third and the field bunch-
ing behind them. Going around the upper turn Sir Joseph
began to make play for the lead, and entering the stretch he
was at May Lady's quarters, Peacock third, a half-length
away, John A. fourth, and Eloise fifth, the others out of it.
Half-way home Sir Joseph challenged the leader, and a hot
finish followed, the Thomas filly getting there first by a neck,
amid the cheers of the crowd; Eloise, who came very fast at
the finish, third, two lengths away; John A. fourth, Peacock
fifth, and J. H. Teuton, Myrtle, Topsey, Brevet, Littlefellow,
Bettie Wilson, Kalata, Haddisco, and Tattoo following in the
order named. Time, 1:46}.

Same Day.— Latonia Cup, for all ages, of $50 ench, half forfeited, or
only $10 if declared on May 1st, with $1,000 added, of which $£Q I io
second and >*100 to third; three -year-olds to carry till lbs., four-year-olds
10H lbs., live-year-olds and upwards 111 lbs.; sex allowances.winners
of any cup in 1836 to carry five pounds extra; fourteen subscriptions.
Two miies and a quarter.
E, Corrigan's ch c Irish Pat, 4, by Pat Malloy, dam Ethel, 108 lbs,

Fuller 1

J. B. Haggin's blk c Hidalgo, 4, by -Joe Daniels, dam Electra, 108 lhs.

--- Duffy 2

Santa inita Stables' bh Lucky £., 0, by Rutherford, dam Maggie

Emerson, 114 lbs Murphy 8

Time, 4:>; .
Pools: Hidalgo $100; Lucky B. S40; Irish Pat S12.

Hidalgo at once went out to make the running, followed by
Lucky B. and Irish Pat in the order named. Passing the
stand tbe first time Hidalgo was first by two lengths. Lucky
B. second, two lengths in front of Irish Pat third. There
was no changein these positions for amile and three-quarters,
when Irish Pat began to close with the leaders. Entering the
stretch the Haggin's colors were first by two lengths, with
Irish Pat second, a length in front of Lucky B. third, andhe
under the whip and beaten. The race from the press stand,
even then, looked as though it was all over but the shouting.
Hidalgo swerved a little at the furlong pole, but was soon
straightened out, and coming on he finished a length and a
half in front of Irish Pat, he two lengths in advance of Lucky
B. Fuller claimed a foul in the straight, and to the aston-
ishment of the entire crowd he was given the claim, Irish Pat
being daced first, Hidalgo second audLucky B. third. Time,
4:03*."

Hopedale stable's b f Mvrtle.4, by Cliillioothe, yJlbs....
C H Brackett's be Peacock, 4, by HUhbtnder, HJ5 lbs..
Time, 1:44'..

..Fishburn

Pools.— Sir Joseph-^; JohnA.£>l; Topsey, 85fi; field 9o0,

There was a long delay at the post, caused by the over-
anxiety of the boys to get a shade the best of the start, and
when the drum finally tapped, Eloise, Topsey, May Lady and
Peacock were the leaders of the bunch. At the quarter May

ATHLETICS.

Woodland Olympic Club.

The organization of this club is now about complete. The
membership has been increased until it numbers between 60
and 70 active members. A number of citizens have expressed
a desire to become honorary members in order to assist in the
support of the club, realizing that such a place of amuse-
ment and resort will be far preferable to those usually re-
sorted to by the boys and young men. The expense will
probably not exceed fifty cents per month, and at that figure
will furnish a fund sufficient to enable the management to
add some new feature from time to time. The new hall on
First street, in the Thomas & Armstrong building, has been
rented, and is to be fitted up for the useot the club. A spring
floor has been laid by Wm. Curson, which is perfect, and is
a spring floor in fact as well as in name. The proper
committees have been appointed, and are looking sifter their
respective duties, so that the Olympic Club will be prepared
for exercise in a few days. To begin with thev will have a
horizontal bar, glove foils, dumb bells and Indian clubs,
with of course the necessary mattresses for self protection.

The club gives an opening entertainment at an early date,
for which tne Woodland orchestra has kindly consented to
contribute the music; from this it is thought some extra funds
may be secured to aid in the purchase of extra paraphernalia.
It is the design of the club to have attached to the gymna-
sium baths and a reading room for the accommodation of
members.

A number of young ladies are considering the propriety of
organizing a ladies' athletic club in connection with the gym-
nasium. The idea is a good one, and should receive sufficient
encouragement and patronage to make it a success. — Yolo
Democrat.

We learn that the announcement of the marriage of Mr. VY.
A. Scott, reprinted from an exchange last week, contained sev-
eral errors. Mr. Scott was married in this city on May 18th
last, to Miss Jennie A. Bannan by Pev. Doctor S. P.Sprtcher.
The wedding was attended only by the parents of Mr. Srott
and a few friends. We make the correction gladly because it
affords another opportunity of extending good wishes.

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

Silver Clond, with Mnrpby up for a wonder, started off to -

pake the running, and a shout went tip from the crowd. At 1 Lady was first by half a length, lopsey second, lapped by

There was a very large attendance at Shell Mound Eaoge
on Jnne 6th, mostly members of the San Francisco Schnetzeu-
Verein and the Italian Military companies.

The San Francisco ochuetzen-Vereiu held their first regular
shooting festival in the range, aud the members expressed
themselves satisfied with the grounds, and the arrangements
Captain Siebe had made for their accommodation. Following
are the winners in the contest at the 25-ring target, twenty
shots each marksman, allowing of a possible 500 rings: First-
class medal, F. A. Freese. 393 ring, won for the second time;
second-class medal, F. Hagemau, 323 rings, won for the first
time; third-class medal, Captain A. lluber, 3fi2 rings, won
for the second time; fonith-class medal, H. B. Naher, 256
rings, won for the thrid time.

A Battery, Second Artillery, held its regnlar monthly con-
test for medals and badges. The shoot for medals w is at the
100-feet target, with regulation revolvers, and resulted as
follows:

First-class f dnl.— Captain Smith, 48 out of a possible 50
points in ten shots; Corporal Johnson, 46; Sergeant Cum-
mings, 45; First Serseant Elliot, 44; private Graham, 42. Sec-
ond-class—Private Keller, 44; private Winkenhanser; private
Meacham, 41. Third-class — Lieutenant Beatty, 37; private
Smith, 37.

In the carbine contest, at 200 yards, Lieutenant Beatty and
private Wickenhauser ran the company badges.

At the last regular shooting match of the Swiss ltifle Club, at
Harbor View, the following marksmen were the prize winners:
J. Bachmann, first prize; J. Scbeible, second pme: p. Seg-
giser, third prize; J. Lehman, fourth prize; r
prize; E. Zihu, sixth prize; K. Hanser, seventh

The Colder Gate Gnn Club shoots at McM.
S, P, B. R., to-morrow, going down at 8:30 A.

374

JgBte grseder atrd jlptfrtsroatf

June 12

Dates for 1886.

CALTPOKXIA FALL CIRCUIT.

Oakland, Cal Aug. 30 to Sept. i

Marysvil]e,Cal...Aug. 31 to Sept. 4

Sacramento, Cal Sept. 9 to 18

Stockton, Cal Sept. 21 to 25

Salinas, Cal Sept. 2* to Oct. 3

Keno, Nev Oct. i to 9

San Francisco, Cal Aug. 7 to 14

Banta Cruz, Cal Aug. 10 to H

Ban Jose, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Banta Rosa, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Chlco, Cal Aug. 17 to 21

Petaluma, Cal Aug. 23 to 28

Glenbrook Park Aug. 24 to 28

EASTERN — RUXNING

Coney Island .... Aug. 28 1 o Sept. 21

Rockaway Sept. 22 to 24

Jerome Park Sept. 25 to Oct. 16

Latonia Oct. 1 to 3 6

Baltimore Oct. 19 to 23

Washington Oct. 26 to 2D

St. Louis June 5 to 19

Coney Island June 10 to 30

Salt Lake June 14 and 15

Washington Park

Club, Chicago. -June 26 to Aug. 14
Monmouth Park. -July 3 to Aug. 24

Saratoga July 24 to Aug. 28

EASTERX — TROTTING.

Dayton O June 15 to lSiKalamazoo, Mich.

Albany, N. 1 June 15 to 18 (M. T. H. B. A) Sept. 7 to 9

Mineola, L.I June 16 and 17 Rochester, N. T.

Quincy. Mich June 16 to 18 (X. Y. S. T. H.B. A.). Sept. 7 to 9

Goshen, N. Y June 21 to 24lMonmoutb, Ag. So Sept. 7 to 3

Kingston, N. Y June 22 to 24|Be]vIdere, 111 Sept. 7 to 10

Omaha, Neb. (N.H.B.A.) July 2 and a Wilmington, O Sept. 7 to 10

Pittsburg Driving Park.. July 5 to 9 Toledo, 0 Sept. 7 to 11

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 23 Lincoln, Neb Sept. Up to 17

Cleveland, O July 27 to 30 ■' Kalamazoo, Mich Sept. 13 to 17

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30 Detroit, Mich Sept. 13 to 18

Carthage, O..' Aug. 3 to 5 Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Jamestown, 0 Aug. 3 to s'Fort Wayne, Ind Sept. 14 to 17

Hillsboro, O Aug. 3 to 5 Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Ottawa, 111 Aug. 3 to 9

Jollier. Ill Aug 10 to 13

Chlllicothe, O Aug. 11 to 13

Rochester, N. Y Aug. 12 to 15

Streator.lU Aug. 17 to 20

TJtica, N. Y Aug. 1 7 to 20

Ottumwa, la Aug. 17 to 21

Sabino, O Aug. 23 to 27

Helena. Mont Aug. 23 to 28

"Waterloo, N. Y.

tC.W. N. Y. B. A.). ..Aug. 24 to 26

Pataskala, O Aug. 24 to 27

Albany, N. Y Aug. 24 to 27

Clark County Fair,

Springfield, O Aug. 24 to 28

Latonia, £y Aug. 24 to 28

Columbus, O Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

OacalooBa, la Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Rockville, 111 Aug. 31 to Sept. S

Des Moines, la Sept. 3 to 10

Lawrence, Kan Sept. 5 to 11

Chicago, 111 Sept. 6 to 10

Wheeling, W. Va Sept. 6 to 11

Cleveland, O Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park Sept. 14 to 17

Poughkeepsie, N. Y...Sept. 14 to 17
Grand Rapids, Mich.. Sept. 20 to 24

South Bend, Ind Sept. 20 to 25

Mineola, L. I Sept. 21 to 24

Reading, Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Elkhorn, Miss Sept. 21 to 24

Lebanon, O Sept. 21 to 24

Dayton, 0 Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Wautegan, 111 Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Pottstown, Pa Sept. 28 to 30

Centreville, Mich. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oxford, Pa Sept. 29 to Oct. 1

St. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 9

Pittsburg, Pa. (P. B. A.) Oct. 6 and 7

Mount Holly. N. J Oct. 11 to 19

Frederick, Md Oct. 12 to 15

Greenfield, O Oct. 13 to 15

Bloomsburg, Pa Oct. 13 to 16

The Board of Review.

The following Pacific Coast cases have been adjudicated by
the Board of Review of the National Trotting Association, in
addition to those already published in these columns:

1,455. — CD. Coward, Denver, Col., ex parte. Application
for removal of expulsion.

Applicant wbb expelled by order of the Capital Turf Club
of Sacramento, Cal., as notified from the general office
December 31, 1883, and now upon the recommendation of the
judges of the race and officers of said Capital Turf Clab, and
other parties prominent in the administration of the trotting
turf in California, it is urged that said Coward did not at the
time of his alleged offence realize he did technically or other-
wise transgress the Rules, which circumstance, coupled with
the duration of his penalty, being considered, it was

Ordered, Tnat the expulsion of the applicant be removed.
1,464. — A. C. Brey, Portland, Or., vs. bay mare Kitty
Lynch. Application for an order.

From the evidence produced the Board decided that time
had been suppressed in a race at Portland, Or., Aug. 2, 1885,
in which race the chestnut stallion Mt. Vernon was declared
winner, and the bay mare Kitty Lynch was awarded second
place, she having won two heats. It was shown that the
judges took the time but' suppressed its announcement, and
at the close of the race the starting judge declared Mr. Vernon
winner and no time given. It was also shown that an under-
standing existed that "no time" was to be given out, because
the party who had Kitty Lynch in the race desired to go to
Montana and trot her in a slower class than that to which
she would be limited if the correct time of her performance
at Portland should be announced. On September 23, 1885,
in the 2:40 class at Salem, Or., on the grounds of a member,
Kitty Lynch competed and was awarded first place. She was
protested in that race by D. McCarthy, who entered the
applicant's bay gelding Melrose in said race. McCarthy testi-
fies that he made his protest orally to the judges before the
race commenced, and it is shown that he reduced it to
writing, and lodged it with the Secretary before the close of
the meeting, as required by role. It was further shown for
a time the Association retained the premium awarded to
Kitty Lynch, but being erroneously informed that the protest
had been withdrawn they paid the winnings of Kitty Lynch
to the party controlling her. In conclusion, the Board ordered
as its judgment that the time was, in fact, suppressed at
Portland, Or., and that thereby Kitty Lynch became dis-
qualified according to Rule 41, and it was

Ordered, That said disqualiBcation may be removed when
the requirements of said Rule 41 have been complied with,
and it was further ordered that the premium awarded bay
mare Kitty Lynch, at Salem, Or., and erroneously paid to
her, shall be restored to the custody of the treasurer of this
Association, to be distributed to the competitors of said mare
according to their rank, and until this order is complied with
said mare be and remain suspended.

Flewy! Flewy!

In the Breeder and Sportsman of last week we chronicled
the maiden victory of old Billy Lyle at Denver, on the 26th
nit., but there waB one incident of the race that had not then
come to our notice. Orrin Hickok was on his way to the east
and was due at Denver, where there was a three hours' delay in
the railroad connection, about 2 o'clock of the afternoon of
the race. He had been communicated with by telegraph, and
when the train stopped at the station he stepped into a' car-
riage in waiting and was driven rapidly to Jewell Park, arriv-
ing there in time to take the brown horse in hand. He won
the race, said his adieus on the fly, and reached the depot in
time to catch his train and proceeded to St. Louis. Not half
a dozen people on the track knew who he was, whence he
came, or where he disappeared to. One loBer on the event

said: "The d d cuss dropped out of the clouds, and I

reckon he's gone up there again."

Match at Marysville.

\UBYBvn.LE, June 2d.— Match for $300.

maG—M. Biggs, Jr !

oaIot Bones— W. 8. Harkey 2

Time, 2:58, 2:52,2:52.

Oregon Nell— Some Light Thrown upon her
History.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — In your issue of the
22d there is a colloquy with one of your correspondents
respecting the roan or spotted mare Oregon Nell, sold in 1S73
by Putnam Smith to the late Charles McLaughlin, of San
Francisco. I will give you what little information I can get
in the premises.

In 1865, John P. Welsh, of Oregon, to whom the Pacific
Coast is indebted for the importation of Rifleman, went east
to purchase some horses, accompanied by his brother Jerry
Welsh, now employed in the railway mail service between
here and Tacoma. They returned with a drove of thorough*
bred horses, among which were the dams of Camilla Urso,
Ballot Bos, and Alpha, as well as other turf celebrities. Mr.
Welsh's youngest brother, James, now dead, was with them
on the long journey across the plains to California, where the
horses were sold at auction, and the Welshes came to Oregon.
i Bhort time after they reached this state they were visiting
a friend named Joseph Downer, living in Polk county, about
twenty miles from Salem. Mr. Downer had recently pur-
chased this self-same mare, Oregon Nell, from his next neigh-
bor, John Fredericks, who owned both the sire and dam of
Nell. Her sire was a roan stallion called Copperbottom, and
was not broken to harness, but could pace very fast under the
saddle. He was descended from an Ohio horse called
McKinney's Roan. Of the dam of Nell I can ascertain
nothing. Jerry Welsh tells me that Fredericks, when asked
what was her pedigree, said he didn't know, and that she was
good enough for him without a pedigree.

Welsh bought Nell for $400, conditioned that Downer
should break her to harness, as she was then nearly nine years
old and had never been harnessed. After keeping her two
or three years he sold her to Putnam Smith, of Portland, who
trotted her in several races. I saw her win easily in 2:41 to
wagon, with the lines on her back and all the other horses
to sulky, at the State Fair of 1869, but cannot now remember
the field she beat. She trotted in 2:37 at the State Fair of
1871, and could go about 2:30 when sold to McLaughlin. She
was sometimes called Webfoot Maid here.

Portland, May 31, 1886. Thos. B. Merry.

The Juvenile at Jerome.

Next came the event of the day, the Juvenile. To sum it
up, it was no race. There was only one horse in it, Tre-
mont. As Mr. Crickmore put it in yesterday's World, he
was a triton among minnows. There was a delay of an hour
and twenty minutes at the post. During one of the many
breakaways one of the colts, Stockton, got his off hind leg over
the rails, and in getting it back wrenched it so badly that he
had to be withdrawn. He is a grand-looking colt, and was
so good that his people were justified in putting a good bit of
money on him. Tremont won, it is true, and won away off,
but if I had my pick of two race-horses, on looks and build, I
shonld take Stockton. So far as racing appearance went he
laid as far up above his competitors as Tremont did in the
race.

Strideaway is a nice colt, and one that is likely to maintain
the reputation of the Locust Stable on the T. Y. C. Tom
Hood I do not think is a really good colt, but the thorough
training that he got in his races in the south came him in
good stead. Of the Scott pair that started Roi d'Or is one
worth watching, and the Julietta colt is also not a bad one.

Kingmate is anything but a bad one, and Lady May will
improve. Raymond ran a surprisingly good raco for one
endowed with a temper like his, which must have been pretty
badly soured by the delay at the post. In addition he was
kicked by Strideaway during one of the many messes at the
post. I am satisfied now that he does not belong in the same
class as Tremont, but with him out he ought to pay his way.

Lady Primrose is a very nice filly, who will improve after
a few races. Judging by the running, the ones named are
the best of the lot. The long delay, however, may have kept
back one or two promising youngters.

The timers, unfortunately, missed the fall of the starting
flag, and thus no time was taken for the Juvenile. Unofficial
watches, however, made it all the way from 4S£ to 49 seconds.
Tremont is a very blood-like colt, with a beautiful head and
neck. He is rather light behind, but as race-horses run in
all shapes, this youngster may bave the gift of staying as well
as the gift of speed. — Sporting World.

"What Constitutes a Race.

At the late meeting of the Board of Review the following
questions, submitted by Secretary Vail, were ruled upon by
the Board:

1. Paces or contests between horses occurring on an organ-
ized track, wherein there is neither purse, premium, stake
nor wager pending, but to defray the cost of music, an
admission fee is collected at the gate, the question arising is
whether such races in contemplation of Pule 42 are to be
considered as public races? The Board held that under Pule
42 any race or contest between horses is a public race when
admission fees are collected at the gate, regardless of the nse
that may be made of such admission fees.

2. If the managers of a trotting course shall accept from
any contributor a set of harness or other prize to be awarded
to any horse or horses performing in matinee races, would
such action bring such races with Rule 42 as public races?
The Board held that such races must be considered public
races, and the performances would constitute a bar or record
as the case maybe.

Racing at Sacramento.

Turf Notes Prom Hawaii.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: Dear Sir— Knowing
that yon like to hear from us once in awhile, I herewith send
you summary of our races that took place yesterday, it being
the Queen's birthday. There was a very fair attendance, con-
sidering that it took a big dollar to gain admission, and a
placard over the gate announcing "No free passeB." Among
the audience was His Majesty Kalakaua, who seemed pleased
with the events. The Jockey Club, in their way ol thinking,
have done wonders, no doubt, in building a close board fence,
S ft. high, all around the track, and have had it nicely white-
washed, but the horse owners and trainers would have pre-
ferred something done with the track first and fencing after-
wards. The track was in a horrid state, very uneven, and
many large holes. It has not seen a harrow for over a y«ar;
not even a drop of water but what nature has given it, and
no attention paid to the poor horses who are liable to a break
down at any time. But what else can you expect from those
who do not know ? One of themembers thought it would be a
good plan to macadamize the track. Poor fool, did'nt know
any better. The first event was a match race, one-quarter
mile, between Cecil Brown's bay pony Kekila and Sam
Parker's black pony Sam, for $100 a side, which was won
very easily by the former, who was piloted by Le Roy
Houson. The judges gave out the time as 23£ seconds, but
after considerable argument announced "No time" and with-
drew the board; outsiders made the time 26} seconds. The
next event was a match for $100 a side between Billy Corn-
well's May D. and Col. Spanlding's Rosita, a dash of one mile,
113 lbs up. There exists quite a rivalry between the owners
of these horses, and the race was for blood from the start.
Considerable money changed hands on this race, with Rosita
the favorite. They got away to a very good start, the favorite
having a little the best of it. At the one-quarter pole Rosita
still had the lead, and turning into the back stretch Appleby
piloted the favorite down a trail close to the rail, leaving the
deep dirt thrown from this trail for May D. to plow through
the best she could. At the one-half mile pole Appleby was
working for dear life, and although they were almost head and
head, it was plain that May D. would win. The weight began
to tell on Rosita, and as they swung into the stretch May D.
took the lead and was an easy winner in 1:48£. This makes
about the seventh time that these horses have run together.
Last July in a match race Rosita beat May D. in 1:47 J, the
fastest mile record on the Islands. The winner is by Shannon
and Rosita by Flood, both haviDg been purchased as year-
lings from Palo Alto, by Mr. Harry Agnew.

The next race was a match for S50 a side, between Col.
Spanlding's Belle of Kauai and Sam Parker's Nisa, 500 yards,
which was won by the former in 27 seconds.

The last event was a niatcn race between O. H. and Get
Away, two Dative-bred horses, for $150 a side, three-qnarter
mile dash; and was won, hands down, by Mr. Cecil Brown's
horse O. H., time 1:21. Everything passed off in good order
and gave general satisfaction, some of the members promising
to give the track their attention, as they were shown the bad
condition it was in. I can safely say that not more than
two of this club have ever taken the trouble to examine the
condition of the track, nor do they care as long as they can
get the gate money. Some of the boys tried to get a horse
in on the sly, but Patrol-men were on the alert, and the
harness-horse did not work on one who always has an eye on
biz. The nest mail brought the Breeder and Sportsman,
giving an account of the sale of this horse.

Will write you again very soon and let you know how the
horses are progressing in their work. I remain

Honolulu, May 25, 1886. Tours,

Oahu.

The Cup Race at Latonia.

The special telegram to the St Louis Republican, from Cin-
cinnati, June 1st, gives these points on the race for the cup,
and how the ruling of the judges was received:

The decision of the judges in the cup race, which was the
last on the day's programme, is being roundly denounced
to-night, and it seems to be generally thought that the Haggin
party have been the victims of a damnable error, to say the
least of it, and at the same time put it mildly. Hidalgo was a
red-hot favorite in the race, and the party behind him backed
him so hard and fast th<*t the money seemed to be literally shov-
eled into the box on his chances. Taking the lead at the fall
of the flag, the son of Joe Daniels and Electra went right
away with the track, and was never once headed during the
entire race, he finishing first by two lengths or even more.
So positive were the local reporters that he had won that
they all left the track, and when they found out that the
race bad been decided differently they were thunderstruck.

Fuller at once went to the stand, after dismounting, and
claimed that Hidalgo had fouled him at the furlong pole by
cutting across his path toward the inside. A long consulta-
tion followed among the judges, and then Irish Pat's number
went up as the winner, and, strange to relate, Hidalgo was
awarded the place. This was a decision entirely unlooked
for, and so confident were the backers of Irish Pat that
Hidalgo had won, that many of them tore up their tickets.
Now, according to all precedent, if Hidalgo was guilty of a
foul he should have been set back to the last place and was
entitled to no portion of the money, and this is the opinion
of every turfman on the grounds. There were at least a
dozen pair of glasses in the stand, and not one of the holders
of them saw the foul, if there was one. Duffy, the rider of
Hidalgo, was dumbfounded, and such turfmen as Milt Young,
W. S. Barnes, B. G. Bruce and others called it an outrage
pure and simple.

Trotting* at Glenbrook.

Agriccxtueal Pabk, May 31st.— Purse, $— . Half-mile heats.
Randolph <fe Nebeker's ch g Bertie R., aged, by Joe Hooker, dam

Mandy. 118 lbs i j

Jaa. Foster's bm Amy B., 6, by Ballot Box, dam LulaRiggs, 115 lbs.. 2 2
I". Hensbaw'Bb i Allie Hill, 3, by Wlldidler, dam Mary Wade, 96 lbs..dis
Time, :51j, -.50$.
PooIb: Bertie R.S10; Amy B. 32.50; Allie Hill 820.

The Directors of the new Dixon Driving Park announce
some public doings on their grounds on Saturday, July 3d.
In raceB, the attraction will be a pacing race.free for all horses
that have never beaten 2:20, for a purse of $150, divided
into three moneys, $80, S50 and $20. Entrance-fee ten per
cent, of purse; five 10 enter and three to start, entries to close
with the Secretary on or before June 20th. Should there be
lesB than five entries, the Board reserves the right to deduct
entrance-fees from the purse. There will also be a special
purse given for named horses; J. B. Hodson's Kate Bender,
S. C. Lyon's b g Col. Hawkins to cart, Dr. Hicks' b m Em-
press, John Spurgeon's b g Telegraph, W. F. Smith's Car-
rie (J., P. J. William's s s Goldnut, and Mr. Griffin's b m
Lucy. There will also be a special race for Dixon horses.

Glenbeook Pake, June 5th. — Purse, $ — .

Bell, b m— Mr. Cole , i 3 1

Prince, ch g— Mr. Seeley 3 ] 3

Hardscrabble, b g— Mr. Eddy 2 2 3

Xig, blk g-Mz. Baker 4 ata.

Time, 2:52, 2:58, 2:57, 2:521, 2:50j.

A few days ago Mr. "Kelso," owner of a large breeding
farm and racing stable, made a bet of a dinner with a friend
for a small party that he had a saddle horse that would walk
three miles, trot three miles and run three miles in an hour.
The trial came off on Mr. "Kelso's" private track, with the
following result, Mr. "Kelso," who weighs about 185 pounds,
being in the saddle: — Horse walked three miles in 36 min. 42
sees., trotted three miles in 11 min. 57 sees., and ran three
miles in 9 min. 24 sees. Total, 58 min. 03 sees. — Philadelphia
Item.

Hattie Woodward (2:15*) has just foaled a filly by Nutwood
(2:1S2). This ought to be the 2:00 trotter;

Maud S. is to be speeded in public at New York, the last
I week of next month, for glory.

1886

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the ST.LOUIS FAIR HORSE DEPARTIV.EWT. *-^ =£T * " _V

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The Stockton Programme.

The following is the programme of the Stockton Fair Asso-
ciation for the fall meeting:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST.

No. 1. .Running — District. T wo-y ear- old stake, mile dash,
$25 payable July 1st; $15 Aug. 1st; $10 day before race. $250
added.

No. 2. Trotting— Pacific Coast. 2:30 class, SS00.

No. 3. Trotting — Pacific Coast. Two-year-olds, the get of
Mambrino Wilkes, ©20 entrance; $200 added by owner of
sire; best two in three.

District equestrianism, $100 — Five moneys.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22D.

No. 4. Running — Pacific Coast. Mile dash, $500.

No. 5. Trotting — District. Two- j ear-olds or under, $500.
Best 2 in 3.

No. 6. Trotting— District. Stallion race, -?500. (Closed
with 7 entries.)

No. 7. Pacing— Pacific Coast. Free for all. $600.

THURSDAY; SEPTEMBER 23d.

No. S. Running— District. For three -year- olds or under
stake. Mile dash, $25 payable July 1st; ^15 Aug. 1st; $10
day before race. $250 added.

No. 9. Trotting— Pacific Coast. 2:20 class, $1,000.

No. 10. Trotting — District. For three-year-olds or under,
$500.

State equestrianism, $100 — Five moneys.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH.

No. 11. Sunning — District. Free for all. Mile and repeat,
$500.

No. 12. Trotting— Pacific Coast. For two-year-olds, $100
stake, $400 added; best 2 in 3. (Closed with S entries.)

No. 13. Trotting — Pacific Coast. For three-year-olds, $100
stake. $400 added. (Closed with 5 entries.)

No. 14. Trotting— Pacific Coast. 2:25 class, $S00.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2oTH.

No. 15. Running — Pacific Coast. Mile and repeat, $500.

No. 16. Trotting— District. 2:40 class, $500.

No. 17. Trotting— Pacific Coast. Free for all, $1,000.

CONDITIONS :

Entrance fee 10 per cent, of all purses to accompany nom-
inations.

In all races four moneys, viz.: 50, 25, 15 and 10 per cent.

All races best 3 in 5, except as otherwise specified.

National Association rules to govern trotting, and rules of
the State Agricultural Society to govern running, except as
herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of any
two races alternately, or to call a special race between heats;
also to change the day and hour of aDy race if deemed nec-
essary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled to its
own entrance-fee and one-half of the entrance received from
the other paid-up entries of said race, and to no added money.

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only, except
when distancing the field, then to first and third moneys.

The winner of the mile and repeat, or mile and one-six-
teenth and repeat, free purses, for all ages, of the State Fair
programme for 1SS6, starting in race No. 15, will be required
to carry 5 lbs. extra.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Board, no horse is quali-
fied to be enteredin any District race that has not been owned
in the District six (6) months prior to the day of the race,
and any entry by any person of an}' disqualified horse snail
be held liable for the entrance fee contracted, without any
right to compete for a purse, and shall be held liable to pen-
alties prescribed by the National Trotting Association and
rules of the State Agricultural Society.

If it is the opinion of the judges, before starting a race,
that it cannot be finished on the closing day of the fair, it
may be continued or declared off, at the option of the judges.

In all races noted above, six or more paid-op entries
required to fill and three or more horses to start, but the
Board reserves the right to hold entries and start a race with
a less number, and deduct a proportionate amount of the
purse.

The Stockton track is one of the fastest in the world.

Trotting and racing colors to be named with all entries and
used in all heats.

Races commence each day at one o'clock p. m. sharp.

Stables, hay and straw free to competitors.

Entries to District purses and stakes close July 1, 1SS6.

Entries to Pacific Coast purses close August 1, 1886.

The Hambrinos.

Katie Nutwood, sister to Judge Salisbury, by Nutwood,
dam by Volunteer, died at Cleveland, Ohio, May 31st, of
catarrhal fever. She had a suckling colt by her side by
Director, which it is hoped may be saved. Mr. Salisbury sold
this filly last fall for $2,400.

M. Buoy, the owner of Plaisauterie, who won a fortune for
him last year over the Czarewitch and Cambridgeshire, died
in Paris on May 11th. The filly named is the animal who
has caused the English Jockey club to insist on residence of
foreign iace-horses.

One day, in 1S43, a drover appeared in Washington Hollow,
N. Y. — the hamlet whose destiny I was to pick out from a
passing similar lot, gallant Flora Temple — with a drove of
horses he had picked up here and there in New England
and New York, and among his haphazard herd there was a
mare, of whom, whether as to her lineage or her habitant,
her owner knew little and eared less; and she having been
purchased by Mr. Richard Eldridge, of Duchess county, a
man who seems to have possessed a quick eye for, and right
judgment of, the valuable points of a horse, however friend-
less it was, which gave the world a son, this famous sire. It
was thought that the drover's mare was by Messenger Dnroc,
and sue may have been, but there is no certainty of the
fact. How she looked will interest every American horseman,
and we are so fortunate as to have her described by one, Mr.
Pepsion Haight, whose brother once was her owner, and
whose self was familial- with her during many years: "She
was about 15£ hands high, of a dark brown color, of heavy
mould, body loug and deep, and legs sturdy and well set on.
She has as good a head, ear, neck, shoulders, and legs as I
ever saw on a horse. The one fault to be found in her build
was as to her loins, which were rather narrow, but the space
between her hips was wide, and her quarters were heavy.
She was a fast walker, and a great roadster, with speed suffi-
cient to haul a common box wag i a, with two men in it, at a
three-minute gait.

Such, in the dim light of the horse world of forty years ago
and more, was a rough portrait of Mambrino Chief's dam,
and its interest will be enhanced by one of her supposed sire,
Messenger Duroc, through whom the claim of Mambrino
partisans, that the paragon possessed a doable strain of Mes-
senger blood and a powerful current of that of Diorued — for
Messenger Duroc has by Diomed's sou Dnroc out of Vincent,
a daughter to Messenger — is possible to be substantiated.
Messenger Duroc was bred by A- & E. Stevens, of Batavia,
N. Y., and foaled in 1820, and it is to the pen of Mr. A.
Stevens of this firm, that we are indebted for his lineage.
This gentleman says that Messenger Duroc was a dark chest-
nut horse, his color of so deep a shade as to have been well
nigh brown. His tail and mane were of like color with his
body. He was tall and very powerful, and his gait a clean,
vigorous, open trot, not fast, but so fast as to let him pull a
vehicle carrying two meu a full five and one-half miles in
twenty-three minutes. His get came early to maturity, and
always showed the trotting gait to be their natural gift. Mr.
Stevens states, as a siugnhtr fact, that Messenger Dnroc's
chestnut children never presented a white hair, but they did
come out in the bay, and in the bays and browns a grey
shaded leg was met with not infrequently.

So much for Messenger Duroc. concerning whom the
reader may exercise his own imagination, as other men have
done, for comparison with the dam of Mambrino Chief, and
with the Chief himself, allowing me, however, to aid that
imagination by one further citation of Mr. Stevens, quoting
from a letter which that gentleman wrote to Mr. Helm, the
author of "American Roadsters," concerning the parallel
which himself drew between his horse and the subject of this
sketch. Mr. Stevens says to Mr. Helm that both in Ken-
tucky and New York he well knew Mambrino Chief, as from
the necessities of his ownership he had xuown Messenger
Duroc, and the resemblance of the former to the latter was so
clear that had he been informed that Mambrino Chief was
son to Messenger Duroc, and the time of his begetting was
such as to have afforded the possibility, he would have
believed the information.

Whether the dam uf Mambrino Chief was daughter to
Messenger Duroc or not, it is certain that she was an animal
of distinguished character, if only because hers were the only
children of Mambrino Paymaster which gave proof of great
capacity, aud these were three, all of whom were trotters.
MLiubimo Chief, which, before his removal to Kentucky,
trotted a mile nnder saddle in 2:32, at Washington Hollow;
the Cox Horse, which, although not used for the track, is said
to have been the king of New York city's roadsters about
1851-2; and Goliah, to whom was accorded, in 1S51, at Phila-
delphia, a record of 2:33, on the day when he vanquished old
Rough-and-Ready's namesake, and this continued production
must be taken for no less thanproof tbat there was something
in her blood which gave the mare a faculty strong and con-
tinning, and which could have been none other than the
development of a performing ancestry.

Mambrino Chiefs sire, Mambrino Paymaster, was a bay
horse, standing 16.1 hands, color bay, bred by Mr. Azariah
Arnold, of Washington Hollow, and, as has been remarked,
he was son to Mambrino, the son of Messenger. This horse's
power was shown not only in the Hambletonian and Mam-
brino families which he fonnde 1, for he was sire to Almack,
from whom the champion trotting line descends, and the dam
of Jupiter, which has children and grandchildren iu the 2:30
list, was a daughter of bin. Notwithstanding his blood, and
that he has been so perpetuated by the deeds of his descend-
ants through Mambrino Chief, there is nothing about Mam-
brino Paymaster which attracts one so strongly as does the
recollection of old Abdullah, and yet, aside from Mambrino
Chief and his two full brothers, the horse got some good
stock, as with his Messenger origin he could not help doing,
and among them are Dora Boy, sire to Boston Boy, which
sired Burger (2:31) and George Miller (2:30) and his daughter

Iola, accredited with a record, in harness, of one mile, 2:344;
two miles, 5:091; three miles, S:0oJ; but his fame depends
upon the prowess of his son, Mambrino Chief, which was
foaled iu 1844, at Mabbettsville, N. Y. Ten yeurs biter the
horse passed to the ownership of the Hon. James B. Clay, of
Ashland, Ky , who purchased him upon the advice of Edwin
Thome, Esq , of Thorndule, for the price of $4,0'J0, and was
removed to the biue-grass country. At this time Mambrino
Chief is said to h;i\e been a very plain-looking horse, j'et of
suchanappearai.ee as to have won approval from the thorough
horsemen of Kentucky, aud he went immediately into such
active stud business that, as the old story goes, "there were
booked to him twenty mares within an hourafterhis arrival."

He was superior to any roadster stallion thus far carried to
the south, and as such became more than a rival of Pilot, Jr.,
which then was owned in his vicinity, a position placed
beyond question when, upon challenge of the latter's owner, a
race was arranged between those two horses, not, however, to
come off, because Pilot's backers paid forfeit rather than bring
their horse to the post. In color, Matabrino Chief was bay
like his sire, his head not beautiful, but instinct with char-
acter and intelligence, his neck good, shoulders unusually
strong and well-shaped, legs fiat and sinewy, with clean and
heavy ho L-ks and joints; a good loin, barrel" and hip, and of
desirable depth at the heart. His feet weie inclined to flat-
ness, and were large, at the same time having a tei-dency to
quarter- crack. For three years Mambrino Chief remained
Mr. Clay's property, and then, his wind becoming injured,
he was sold by public auction for §5,030 to Messrs. Gray &
Jones of Woodford county, Kentucky, where he died in 1S62,
at the conclusion of his ninth year of labor in the state. His
Kentucky life was a continuous success, and gave him, in
the class of mares which received him, a distinguishing advant-
age over his northern competitors; and this fact has been
quoted as aTauing against his inherent power as compared
with that of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, because, while he was
privileged with the assistance of dams of careful selection
and most unusual ancestral backing, the Rysdyk horse was
serving all corners, and actually creating a race.

But, aided by his matrons, or unaided by them, Mambrino
Chief made a great name for himself, and ppeued many
glowing pages in trotting history. In his first Kentucky
year he begot Brignoli (Mambrino Prince), who has a record
of 2:291, and cast daughters which should give members to
the 2:30 class; Peck's Idol, too, and Ashland, each of whom has
get in that class, were his foals of 1855. In his second year,
Lady Thorne, destined to be a marvellous winner, and
renowned for having vanquished every horse, save Dexter
only, against whom she ever was pitted, was begotten; as also,
Ericsson aud Brigand, the former of whom is remarkable as
having been the first four-year-old to trot so fast as 2:303.
Following in successive order of the seasons, Mambrino Chief
got Colcord's Mambrino Chief, with one in the list, Bay Henry
(2:2Si), and Ashland Chief and Mambrnnello, then to be
supplemented in 1859 by Aleade, Mambriuo Pilot, and Gau-
ard Chief, and in 1S60 by North Star Mambrino (2:263), and
then, iu 1S61, by his greatest son, Clarke Chief, with his own
get crowding the inner circle, and the children of his sons
and daughters following suit in the persons of Wilson,
Majolica, Phallas, aud others. Nor may Mambrino Pilot's
potency be omitted mention, for he sired Mambrino Gift
(2:20), and Hannis(2:17?), with more besides almost as fast.

The end was approaching, but before it should come Mam-
brino Chief would beget one, the honor of whose production
alone, in the light of his own performances and the prowess
of his get, must have crowned even his great sire with unfad-
ing laurels, for the last season, which closed both to life and to
labor in the early spring of 1SC2, gave existence to Woodford
Mambrino, whom to name i3 to conjure before one's mind the
valiant figures of a crowd of his own children thronging
among the greatest, and grandchildren of whom the deeds find
enrollment where only the powerful pass roster — Mambrino
Dudley, Princess, with Trinket and other children; Woodford
Abdallah, with Kenilworth, these are golden names with
which it is a pleasure to dwell.

In his daughters Mambrino Chief has found great renown
as well, and every reader will recall their sons which have
reached fame as sires: Almont, Swigert, Blackwood, King
Bene, McCurdy's Hambletonian, Bed Wilkes, Alcantara, Alcy-
one, Belmont, Administrator, Onward, Abdallah Pilot, Joe
Davis, which won the 610,000 at Hartford in Augnst last, and
more which are not in my mind at this moment. Particu-
larly with the blood of Hambletonian does that of Mambrino
Chief find affinity, and in these, horsemen will look for that
vigor and virility which are to uphold the dignity of our stock
unto latest generations. — Alban Wye, in N. Y. Sportsmari.

«• — -

Exit Hopeful.

At last Hopeful, "in the sere and yellow leaf " of twenty
years old, equal to three score years in mankind, has left his
long time ownership in this city, and will probably lay hia
bones in New Jersey soil, as he has just been sold by Mr.
Emerson Brooks to Dr. Jackson, of Mattewain, N. J., for
$410. Here is a lesson for those who are possessors of geld-
ings. The time to sell them is when they are at the zenith
of°their turf career. Hopeful was in his prime when twelve
years old, viz., at Chicago, Oct. 10, 1S7S. He beat Rarus
and Great Eastern (saddle); time, 2:17], 2:17, 2:17; but
Earns drew a wagon, while Hopeful was in harness. Two
days afterward, Hopeful, hitched to the same wagon, made
three heats in 2:164, 2:17, 2:17, which stands unbeaten until
this dav. There was some great excitement about him, and
John W. Conley offered the late A. W. Richmond $25,000 for
the little grey gelding, but the price was §30,000. He was
never worth either sum. as Rarus could always beat him
even hitch. After Mr. Richmond died, Dau Mace conveyed
an offer of $5,000 to Mrs. Richmond for Hopeful and advised
her to accept it, but she replied, "Oh, I can't, as Mr. Rich-
mond always thought so much of him." "Well," said Dan,
"if you want to keep him for a memento, all right." And so
he eat his head off, and was sold to Mr. Emerson Brooks in
1S34 for $1,500, or tbereabouts. Hopeful is the only horse
that ever scored 2:14;} as his best record. — Veritas.

Mother Hubbard, dam of Aldine, 2:19^ has won her way to
the list of brood-mares that have produced two or more 2:30
Derformers. The second to her credit is the bay gelding
Lister by Almont, who got a record of 2:30 at the late meet-
ing of the Denver Jockey Club.

Mr. J. B. Haggin, ou the day after the dead heat atLatonia
between Pearl ^Jennings and -Test, bought the latter for the
reputed price of $5,000. She is four years, old by Ten-
bioeek, out of Annie Shelby by Longfellow, grandam Sally
Shelby by Cracker.

According to the Live Stock Record, Free Ki
a nail.'.and it was not discoveied until the n.
Clark Stakes. It was opened, and a gill of pu3
wound, which relieved him.

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STAIXIOXS— TEIOROl GHBKEI>.

LoDgfield, Rancbo del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
>iilii"r. Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three Cueers, Tnos. Jones, Oakland irolting Park.
Warwick, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STAIUOSS- TROTTERS.

Abbots ford. "Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.

AlpIieUN, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.

Aoleeo. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

A liter os, G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.

Autevolo. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.

i. 1 o vis. Cook Farm, Danville.

look's Hambletonian. Cook Farm, Danville.

fresco. Cook Farm, Danville.

Cayler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Gay Wilkes, wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.

I-e Grand, Wm. Corbitt. San Mateo.

Mambriuo Wilkes. David Bryson, Stockton.

.ilen In. Wm. Dwyer, San Jose.

>«t\vooti. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ey.

Pancoast, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.

Stein way, Cook Farm, Danville.

Wliippleton, F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STAIXIO>S— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trnmpette. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

The Soft Electioneers, and the State Pair Stal-
lion Trot.

When the get of a stallion shows speed to such a degree
as to ohtain a prominent place in the records; when his
colts have established a supremacy that cannot be ques-
tioned with any degree of fairness, then there is nothing
left but to charge them with softness. The more suc-
cessful a stallion is in producing speed the more chance
there is for an accusation of that kind. There nwer
was a sire with a number of colts, especially those which
had the faculty of producing speed from all sorts of
mares, that did not get some which could not compass a
distance of ground. Now, when the get of a horse are all
''speedy," so fast as to keep a large majority of them in
training, it necessarily follows that there must be some
''short horses" among them. Imported Sovereign is a
case to the point. His colts were fast, scarcely one
which had not a fine turn of speed, and when there was
nothing else to charge them with they were designated
Quitters. Notwithstanding all the talk authoritatively
pronounced, there were many of the get of Sovereign
great performers over a distance of ground. La Yraie
Eeiue was duly designated; Ann Dunn was a good mare;
Berry held the championship for many years at two
miles, and the list of winners could he extended to a
long list cf illustrious names. Bonnie Scotland offers
another illustration. For the major portion of his life
he was stigmatized as a "flashy" sire, and it was only
when his detractors were silenced by the ultra brilliancy
of his progeny, that they ceased their "yawpin" and
wordy clamor.

But to the case under consideration. A stake was
opened by the California State Agricultural Society, of
$250 each, for all trotting stallions, heats of two miles, to
be trotted the last day of the fair of 1S86, September.
One thousand dollars added made the prize a good one,
and among the host of good stallions in California it
appeared to be a "settled fact" that the stake would fill.
The only nominations were three sons of this "flashy"
sire, and wa hope "Veritas" will have enough truth to
make a note of this fact. These were Albert W., his dam
by John Nelson, Anteeo and Antevolo, brothers in direct
descent, maternally from Fashion. According to the
reiterated charges it should have been a "picnic" to "o-et
away" with this trio of Electioneers. One heat, at the
oest, was all that could be expected, and then they would
melt like snow under a July sun. In accordance with
the widely promulgated ipse dibits, all that was required

win. a comparatively rich stake was to let the Elec-

tioneers battle for the first heat and "lay up" while the
fight was going on. One hundred and fifty yards is a
long way behind, and as it was a certainty that all three
would struggle for the first place, there would be no dan-
ger in this sort of management. But tee have so much
confidence in the stamina of these scft-hearted Elec-
tioneers, as to acquiesce in the stake being opened, with
another condition, viz., that any others can enter and not
start in the first heat, and, as one of the original sub-
scribers, willing to give that much the advantage. James
Long, the owner of Boston, offered to run that famous
old-time race-horse against any two horses in the world,
heats of four miles, "heat and heat about." And it is
our settled opinion that one of the original nominations
can offer the same terms to any two stallions outside of
the get of Electioneer on this side of the mountains. "We
do not write this in disparagement of any others. There
are several here which will make a good showing at the
distance in any company, two, which, to our knowledge,
are "liable" to go the route at a high rate of speed.
There may be others, but from what we have seen of
Guy Wilkes and Dawn, disappointment would follow if
they did not make more than a creditable performance.
But, as a defeated competitor of Andrew Jackson re-
marked, it was high honor to run second to the. hero of
New Orleans. With Anteeo in good condition and prop-
erly handled, a horse which can force him to his best
will beat the present record, great as it is. And now we
emphatically state that it is not the intention to detract
from the richly earned fame of any horse or family of
horses, but to do away with an erroneous impression
which prevails regarding the bright particular star of
Palo Alto. The entries prove that the owners had faith
in their capacity. There was more than a loss of money
depending on the contest. Should either of them dis-
play the white feather in the trying ordeal, it would
be a disappointment greater by far than the loss of the
whole amount at issue.

They were willing to bring it to a practical test,
desirous of an opportunity to decide authoritatively the
mooted question. While the winner would be fairly
entitled to the highest honor, the defeated might perform
in a way to add to their laurels. There was no desire to
shirk the responsibility or evade the consequence. Their
action proves this much, that they are sincere in the
belief that their horses are not entitled to the stigma of
faint-heartedness. The owner of Albert W. had some-
thing tangible to base his confidence upon. The best of
all tests is where the distance has been done in a satis-
factory manner. When a four-year-old, Albert W. won
a race, heats of two miles, the first in 4:51, the second in
4:56. Depending on memory, we think this is the fastest
two miles ever made by a four- year- old, and only half a
second behind that of Flora Temple, which was the top-
notch for so many years. His competitor could not force
him to go faster in the second heat, though the figures
given show that there is no softness in this son of Elec-
tioneer. What the others can do is a matter of conjecture,
their fast work for the distance having been done in
exercise. Antevolo trotted on the Bay District Course
last fall very easily in 4:52. and it is acknowledged by-
all who are not bitterly prejudiced against the Elec-
tioneers that Anteeo is likely to be an exceptionally
grand performer when the race is further than the con-
ventional 3 in 5.

Some have claimed that it was wrong to trot a good
horse a race of that length. This argument might have
a little weight when mares and geldings were the com-
petitors, and then it would have to be granted that it
was inimical to the speed necessary for the prevailing
races. With an entire horse, however, the case is entirely
different. Endurance is a quality which is highly
prized. The sire possessing it is more likely to impart
that quality to his offsprnig than one which is deficient
in stamina. A horse which can trot two miles in good
time is better than one which cannot. A horse which
can trot heats of two miles without a diminution of speed
is better than one which is knocked to pieces in the effort.
Stress was laid on the time fixed for trotting the race, as
Stockton and some other fairs are held subsequently.
When that reason is given for not entering into the
engagement, it is certainly an admission that trotting
a race of heats of two miles is tantamount to incapacity
thereafter. It is assuredly a "soft" trotter which is so
easily rendered useless, or at least inferior in "staying
qualities" to one who can do the work and retain his
speed. We were greatly disappointed over the failure.
Feeling the utmost confidence that it would form the
greatest trotting race of the circuit, the lapse was keenly
felt. To make it so it was necessary that all of our
prominent families should meet. A gathering of the
clans in fact. A tournament in which many metaphor-
ical lances would be broken, with no end to the applause
which would greet the victorious knight. Should the
race still go on, it will be a strife among members of
the same family, and be shorn of a great portion of the

interest. There is some satisfaction, however, in the
denouement. When a fair test was offered to prove to
the world which was true gold, only one kind of metal
was put in the crucible and that was wholly from our
mines. All the talk, all the bluffing about wagers for
large sums in the far-off future, has little weight when
placed in the balance with recorded facts. The lighest
must kick the beam.

Patsy Duffy in Trouble-

Patsy Duffy has been put under ban by the St. Louis
Fair Association managers, but we trust the disagree-
ment will be but temporary. The circumstances are
outlined in the following telegraphic description of the
race for the Charles Green Stakes on Friday, won by
Ben Ali:

It was understood that the Haggin stable desired to win
with Preciosa, if possible, in order to save a further penalty
on Beu Ali, who was carrying 123 pounds in this race.
Duffy had ridden Wanderoo in the first, a selling race, dash
of a mile, and that horse had fallen with him near the three-
quarter pole, Hottentot going over him and throwing Stoval
heavily, and as Duffy had beeu stunned there were some mis-
givings as to his ability to pilot Ben Ali to victory. Before
taking his mount he was given a couple of drinks of brandy
to revive him. Kelly was on Preciosa. She made the run-
ning for a mile, and then was unable to stand off a challenge
by Montana Begent, who, together with The Bourbon, came
along on the inside. While Duffy, who held Ben Ali second
and third all the way, was watching Preciosa's final effort,
Stovall brought May Lady up in the middle of the track and
rushed her into the lead. Duffy was caught napping, but in
an instant he was riding Ben AH, and the great colt responded
with an electrical brush that gave him the lead in a hundred
yards and enabled him to finish, under restraint, a winner
by a length in 2:11. He literally played with his company,
and certainly could have run the race in 2:08 or 2:08£. At
present he appears to be invincible. After the race Duffy
went in his racing suit to the telegraph office to send a mes-
sage to Mr. Haggin. On his way back he stopped on the
lawn in front of the grand stand. President Green saw him
and took his badge from him. Being under the influence of
liquor, Dnffy addressed Green in a very insulting manner,
for which he was ruled off. Much sympathy is expressed for
him, and a strong effort to have him reinstated will be made.
There is not a more popular jockey in the profession, and
his many friends express the opinion that Mr. Green was
too hasty in his action. Doffy has charge of the Haggin
stable here, and should have not been subject to the rules
regulating jockeys. He will probably he reinstated.

It is evident that President Green was hasty, but if
Duffy responded as reported, of course the association
was compelled to take notice of the incident, and main-
tain its dignity. The affair was unfortunate but not
irreparable, and we have no doubt that ere this proper
apology has been made and the entente cordtitle restored.

Our Horses in the Orient.

It is truly gratifying to the people of California, that
the horses from this Coast have made so good a showing
in the east, especially the victories of those which were
bred here. Hidalgo, Tolante, and others have done
well, though it is terribly provoking to lose the fruits of
victory by either the grossest ignorance in the judges'
stand, or something worse than ignorance. It is too
charitable a view to lay the disqualification of Hidalgo
to a wrong construction of the rules, in a country whose
nearly every male inhabitant, and many of the gentler
sex, are familiar with racing. On a prominent course,
and under the management of an association which
ranks among the foremost of the whole country, it is
rather beyond the bounds of credibility to believe that
men were placed in the stand who had not a knowledge
of racing law. From all the accounts, by wire and print,
there was rank injustice shown the owner of Hidalgo. So
far as we have seen the press is unanimous in denouncing
the award, and many of the papers even in Kentucky
do not hesitate to characterize it as grossly wrong, while
Kentucky turfmen use stronger terms of disapprobation.
When Hidalgo swerved he was in the lead some two
lengths, and therefore it was manifestly impossible for
him to perpetrate a fraud. From the action at Latonia,
supplementing the ill-feeling awakened at Louisville, it
is hardly probable that Mr. Haggiu will race at either
place again, at least until there is a change in the man-
agement.

An Explanation.

The senior editor of this paper has been unable to leave
home for over two mouths, owing to sickness in his fam-
ily. For weeks and weeks a daughter was in such a
precarious condition that the slightest adverse breeze
wonld have wafted her over the silent river. For a
greater part of the time there was little hope, much to
fear. Days and nights of agonizing suspense, dark fore-
bodings, gloomy anticipations. Now and then there
would be a rift in the black cloud, but eie a ray of sun-
shine could break through the opening, the shadow again
fell.

Correspondence which needed his personal attention
could not be answered, though all have been placed on
file, and such as will permit a reply so long after the
receipt will be attended to.

1886

*Q\x& greete trntX jf pattenum.

611

The Suburban.

To Readers.

The great betting event of the year has been run. A
horse that all through the ante-post speculation has been
a rank outsider has won the stakes, and the great budy
of knowing ones are busy binding up their wounds. Ban
Fox started but never got out of the struggling mob that
formed the rear division. It has been the understanding
that Mr. Haggin bad backed the bay colt to win a large
amount, but there are intimations now that he backed
Troubador heavily and had the safe side of the proposi-
tion. The race was worth $6,050 to the winner; $1,400 to
the second horse, and $550 to the third. Details were as
follows:

Sheepshead Bat, June lOth-The Suburban, a handicap sweepstakes
of S1U0 each, u. f.,and only £2j if declared by February 20th, with S2.500
added; the second to receive *5i0 out of tne added money and 2U per
cent, of the stakes, and the third 10 per cent, of the stakes; weights to
be anuounced February 1st; winners, after publication of weights, of
two races of any value, "or of one of Sl.OOi), i lbs. extra; of two of Sl.iOO,
orof one of S2.U00, 7 ibs. extra; of three of Sl.uoO, or of two of $2,000, lu
lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter.
S. S. Brown's ch c Troubador, i, by Lisbon, dam Glenuine, 115 lbs.

Fitzpatriet 1

Dwyer Bros.'s b c liichmond, 4, by Virgil, dam Alert, 110 lbs.

J. McLaughlin 2

C D McCoy's ch c Savanac, a, by imp. ilortemer, dam Sly Boots, IjO

lbs Higgs s

Preakness Stable s br h Himalaya, 5, by Virgil, 112 lbs 0

H. G. Woodford's b g Barnum, aged, by Bonnie Scotland, 120 lbs 0

J. T. Williams' ch c Joe Cotton, 4, by Kiug Alfonso, 117 lbs 0

Summit StaDle's ch g Koyal Arch, 5, by Fellowcraft, 100 lbs 0

Fairfax Stable's cb f Unrest, 4, by Jiortenier, 113 lbs 0

Mr. Kelso's b f ilaumee, 4, by Vauxball . 9« lbs "

J. B. iiaggin's b c Ban Fox, 3, by King Ban, 1U5 lbs 0

E. Corrigan's ch f Lizzie Dwyer, 4. by King Alfonso, 113 lbs 0

J. Kowe s: Co.'s ch c Guano, 4, by Springbok, 110 lbs 0

W.L.Scott's ch f Charity, 3, by Sensation, 97 lbs 0

E. W. Heffuer's b h Markland. 6. by Springbok, lu8 lbs 0

Mr. Kelso's ch c Amalgam, 3, by Bullion, 9U lbs 0

Mr. Livingston's b t Delaware, 3, by Lisbon, 9U lbs 0

G. B. Mon is' be favor, 4, by Fat Malloy, 11^ lbs 0

W. L. Scott's ch f Florence Fonso, 3, by King Alfonso, 9a lbs 0

Davis A: Hall's br f Bess, 3, by Fadladeen. 95 lbs -- 0

Mr. Richmond's b h Springheld, aged, by Bonnie Scotland, 90 lbs... 0

C \V Medinger's b g Bettler, 5. by Gaberlunzie, 951bs 0

Time, 2:12}.
Post Betting: i to 1 each Troubador and Lizzie Dwyer; 5 to 1, Joe
Cotton; 6 to 1 Favor; 10 to 1 Ban Fox; 15 to 1 Charity; 20 to 1 each
Richmond. Savanac, Barnum. Royal Arch and Mauinee; 25 to 1 fcacb
Unrest and ripringdeld; iO to 1 each, Goauo, Himalaya, Amalgam,
Florence Fon^o. Bess and Bettler; 50 to 1 Markland; 10J to 1 Delaware.

The following is the Calls telegraphic description of the
run:

As one after another racer came to the post, the grand
stand rang with applause, and people excitedly shouted the
gayly decorated out in orange ribbons, and looked a» tine as
nanies of their favorites. Ban Fox, ridden by Hughes, was
silk. In several breakaways, which preceded the start, the
California colt was among the leaders. At last the starter,
Captain Connor, dropped the nag. Immediately a shout
arose from the stand and field, which was prolonged to the
end of the race. The immense field of horses, the largest
which ever started on this track, started away, Unrest lead-
ing, Lizzie Dwyer at his heelB and Troubador close up, the
others trailing out in a long line. Passing the grand stand
Troubador came to the front with a big rush, Lizzie Dwyer
in second place, Bettler third, Joe Cotton fourth, the rest
bunched. Ban Fos was in the tenth place and never
improved hi* position. It was evident here that, barring acci-
dent, Troubador was a sure winner. He was under a strong
pull and easily maintained a lead of from one to two
lengths. At the quarter-mile post Savanac had crept up to
second place, with Lizzie Dwyer struggling hard for the cov-
eted position. At the half-mile Troubador led by a length
from Savanac, who was still savugelv pursued by Lizzie
Dwver; Richmond was fourth, Royal Arch fifth, and Joe
Cotton coming up in the sixth position. Troubador, running
easily, clung to the lead to the head of the stretch, where
Fitzpatrick let out a kink and Troubador increased the
lead to three lengths, Savanac running gamely in second
place, with Richmond third, Barnum fourth, and Himalaya
fifth. Ban Fox was still in the rear, evidently hemmed in by
the fifteen slow ones. As the horses rounded the turn and
came into the stretch, Fitzpatrick gave Troubador his head,
and out he came like a flash, increasing the lead every stride,
amid roars of applause and clapping of hands. Here a
grand race took place between Richmond and Savanac for
second place. Little Higgs used every effort known to good
jockeys to earn the situation for his mount, but McLaughlin's
superior riding beat him. Troubador finished, the easiest of
winuers, by eight lengths, Richmond second, only a head in
front of Savanac, followed by Himalaya, Barnum, Joe Cotton,
Royal Arch, Lnrest, Maumee, Ban Fox, Lizzie Dwyer, Goano,
Charity, Markland, Amalgam, and Delaware, in the order
named. Time, 2:12£.

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several hundred gentlemen who may, perhaps, have not
before seen the paper. To such, and to those whose
names are regularly upon our subscription list, we
address a special invitation to assist us in building up a
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on the Pacific Coast, is proven by the regular and satis-
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will not be said, that we often obtrude business
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mentioning such interests, when we say that our whole
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perfectly appointed, gr^at paper, within its
provinces.

'Glorious "Weather."

Famous War Horses.

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State Fair Programme.

The programme of the California State Agricultural
Society will be found in the advertising department.
We did not receive it in ftuie to notice fully this week,
though from a hasty glance, it appears so comprehensive
as to give a chance for all. Now that the State Fair has
led off, the others, will soon follow suit, and owners and
trainers lay their plans for the circuit.

The annual meeting of lh_i Golden Gate Fair Associa-
tion was held in this city last Saturday evening. The
election of officers resulted in the re-election of the pre-
sent incumbents, viz.: A. C. Deitz, President; L. Walker,
Secretary; Union Bank of Oakland, Treasurer. The
various committees were appointed, and the speed pro-
gramme will be submitted to the board in a few davs.

There is, perhaps, nothing connected with the "romance
of war," says a writer in The London Daily Telegraph, as to
which the popular imagination indulges in more extravagant
flights than the subject of chargers which once carried great
soldiers upon the field of honor. We know from Plntarch
that, with the exception of Alexander the Great, no man
dared to mount Bucephalns, the noble war-stead, upon wnoBe
head a black mark resembling an ox was impresse 1, the rest
of his bo ■".y, like that of Napoleon's favorite charger, being
It was represented that Bucephalus always knelt down

Mr. Thos. H. Hurlick, the book-maker, will arrive in
this city on Tuesday next, and will be associated with
Killip it Co. at tbeir betting rooms in the Stock Exchange
building. Mr. Hurlick is thoroughly posted in bis busi-
ness, has a high character as an honorable man, and is
what the speculators delight to call "a game bettor."

Sam Whitehead aud George Tuttle left town on the
overland train, on Wednesday last, for Salt Lake, where
they will conduct the pool-selling at the spring racing
meeting commencing next Monday.

Tiie Latonia Cup.

Soon after the close of the Blood Horse meeting there
was a change in the weather. The rains, which were
such a drawback to the meeting, after one more heat
gave way to dryness and warmth. From all over the
country come reports that there could not be a better
showing for a good crop, and as, so far, we have escaped
the hay-making rains, that important crop may be gath-
ered without injury. It is of vast importance in training
horses, and were we compelled to chose would prefer that
the hay was good, rather than good oats and poor hay.

There is more sustenance in California hay, when cut
at the proper time and properly cured, than in the best
of timothy, but if not handled right or soaked with rains
it is poor stuff. As June has now got well under way,
there is little fear of any heavy rains, and from present
appearances there will be one year, since we have lived
in California, that the "haying rain" did not come.
There are good reports from the tracks, too. Apart from
the prevailing influenza the horses are doing very well,
and the disease is of such a mild type that most of those
which have it can be "worked right along." The warm
weather of the past week has been favorable for the
recovery, and there is less coughing than heretofore.

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Mr. B G. Bruce, of the Lexington, Ky., Lice Slock Record,
gives his views in tbe disqualification of Hidalgo as follows:
The decision in this race at Latonia on Taesday last, was
extremely unfortunate in many particulars. We witnessed
the race, and from our position, had a good and clear view of
the finish, where the alleged foul is said to have occurred.
Hidalgo did swerve within sixty yards of the string, bat in
oar judgment was fully ten lengths ahead of Irish Pat at the
time, and did not impede his progress or shorten his stride.
The rule says: "A leading horse is entitled to any part of
the course, but if he swerves to either side so as to compel
another to shorten his stride and to impede him, it is a cross.
A horse which crosses or jostles another so as to impede him
is disqualified, whether the cross or jostle happened through
the wilful or careless riding of the jockey." Now the ques-
tion arises, did Hidalgo cross, jostle or impede the progress
of Irish Pat? If he did not, then the race should have been
given to him; but if there was a cross and impeding the pro-
gress of Irish Pat, the race should have been given to the
latter. To the masses and nearly every one, without an
exception, have expressed to us that there was no foul com-
mitted. But grant that to be a fact, how could tbe judges
under rule 80 give Hidalgo second place? "If an objection
to a horse which has won or been pluced in a race be declared
valid, the horse shall be regarded as distanced in races of
heats, and as last in other races, and the other horses shall
take their places accordingly." Some say Lucky B. com-
mitted a foul on Irish Pat, which, if true, Irish Pat
won the race and there was no second or third horses,
both being disqualified under the rules: It is pretty
hard upon Mr. Haggin's stable to come over 3,000 miles to
race, win a race, and then have it taken from them. We
learn that Mr. Haggin and Mr. Baldwin both say they will
not make any more entries at Latonia, because they cannot
afford to bring horses so far, enter them in stakes, aud sub-
ject them to such decisions. Between the effort to break up
betting and the decision rendered yesterday, racing has
received a very black eye, and what injuries racing will cer-
tainly injure the breeding interest. We have no doubt of the
honesty uf the judges in this race, but the fault lies in not
understanding the rules of racing, and our clubs should be
more particular in selecting those who have to decide upon
the money bet aud tbe value of the stakes.

It is a well-known fact that Irish Pat himself, when he
runs over a mile and a half, has swerved, and he might po -
sibly have something to do with the alleged apparent cross.
Besides all this Fuller, who rode Irish Pat, and Murphy who
rode Lucky B., were both called in the stand and their state-
ments beard, but no such courtesy was extended to Mr. Hag
gin's jockey, Duffy, who rode Hidalgo. Certainly the party
mostly to be effected by the decision ought, out of common
courtesy, to have had his side of tbe case laid before tbe
judges. The decision, we think, is a most unfortunate one
for the interest of racing, and very unjust to Mr. Haggin.

To-morrow the California Wing Shooting club meets at San
Bra no.

when approached by his master, ana that while the pair were
taking part in the great eugugeinent which was fatal to Porus,
the Iudip.n monarch, Bucephalus, received a heavy wound,
and dropped dead after carrying the Macedonian king cut of
battie and landing him in a safe spot. The horse was said to
have been 30 years old when he died, and as an affectionate
tribute to his memory Alexander built a city called after him
upon the banks of the Hydaspes. Who, again, that has read
Son t hey 's fascinating "Chronicle of the Old" can have for-
gotten Bavieca, the charger, whom Spain's semi mythical
champion bestrode in a hundred battles; It is related by
Southey that when Rnderigo Roy Diaz — commonly called
"the Old," from an Arabic word meaning "the Chief," or
"Lord" — was taken in his boyhood to choose a horse, he
passed over the best steeds and selected a shabby -looking
colt. His godfather accordingly cnlled the boy "bavieca,,: or
a booby, for making such a silly choice, aud thus the name
devolved upon the horse, who survived his master for two
years and a half, and finally was buried at Valencia. After
tbe death of Oid, no mau was permitted to get on the back of
Bavieca, who, may, therefore, be said to have died in the
odor of sanctity. ScarceJy less poetical is the legend adapted
by the great Italian poet Ariosto in connection with Bolardo
or Bayardo, the famous steed of Rinaldo, and once the prop-
erty of Amadis of Gaul. It is recorded by Ariosto that Bolardo
was discovered in a grotto by the wizard Malagigi, who gave
him, and the magic record, Fnsberta, which was found in
the same spot, to the wizard's cousin Rinaldo. Readers of
Homer are aware that nearly every chieftain who fought for
or against Troy had some celebrated horse or horses whom
he drove in his chariot and upon whom Homer bestows a
name or names. Coming down to our own times what a wealth
of affection has been lavished since 1SI5 upon Copenhagen,
the thoroughbred chestnut charger bestridden by the Duke
of Wellington at the battle of Waterloo! We know from the
"Stud Book" that Copenhagen was a grandson of Eclipse, and
that he was bred by Gen. Grosvenor, in 180S. After run-
niug unsuccessfully as a race-horse in 1S11 and 1812, Copen-
hagan was sold by Gen. Grosvenor to Lord Londonderry,
who took him out to the Peninsula, where, shortly after the
battle of Salamanca, he was bought from Lord Londonderry
by the Earl of Wellington — such was then our great captain's
title — for 400 guineas.

Copenhagen was— as the late Sir Tatton Sykes often loved
to remind his hearers — a little horse standing about half an
inch over fifteen hands in height. The duke was in the habit
of saying that no dav was long enough to tire him, and that
no sight or sound, however unexpected, could make him
start. It would perhaps have been better if Copenhagen had
tired somewhat on that last and most famous day which saw
hioi carry the Iron Duke upon a battlefield. It "is related by
Col. Gurwood that, when the duke descended from the saddle
which he had occupied for eighteen consecutive hours,
Copenhagen let fly with both hind legs, and narrowly missed
his master's head and chest. The incident occurred in the
little Belgian village from which the gTeat battle, fought two
miles away upon tbe plateau of Mount St. Jean, takes its
immortal name. Despite his misbehavior Copenhagen was
brought back to England and enjoyed what our transatlantic
kinsmen call **a high old time" between IS15 and his death
in 1S25. He was 7 years old when he carried the duke at
Waterloo, and 17 when he died full of honors at Strathfield-
s-»ye. Whenever the duchess was at the country seat in
Hampshire, given by this nation and her illustrious husband,
she made a point of carryiug a bit of bread every day after
luncheon to her favorite in the paddock. In addition, she
frequ ntly wore a bracelet made of Copenhagen's hair, and
when the old horse died he was buried with full military
honors, the duke aud duchess being chief mourners. It is
commonly asserted that veneration is everywhere dying out,
and that it is extinguished beyond hope of resurrection iu the
great transatlantic republic. A story which has just reached
us from Richmond, Va , seems to tell a very different tale.
Twenty-three years have almost elapsed since Stonewall
Jackson — one of those exceptionally pure, brave, unselfish
soldiers to whom, as to Havelock and Gordon, the whole
world pay the glad homage of admiration and respect —
received his death wounds at the battle of Cbancellorsville.
Eight days later he breathed his last in a little farmhouse
which looks down from the slight eminence which it occupies
upon the railway station at Guineys. In these crowded times
it might reasonably have been expected that three and twenty
years would suffice to dim, if not obliterate, the memory of
Stonewall Jackson in the generation which has sprung up
since he died. To indulge such a belief would apparently be
a great mistake, when we read that a strong feeling of grateful
recollection has been excited by the news that the charger
ridden by Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville has just
expired at the Confederate Soldier's Home, in Richmond,
where he had lived in clover ever since the death of his
master. Assuming that this charger was, like Copenhagen at
Waterloo, 7 years old in 1S63, it will be evident that in 18S6
he must have been 30, and therefore one of the very last
equine survivors of the American civil war.

It is pleasant to hear that the Virginians have resolved to
have a cast made of Stonewall Jackson's old war horse, and
that the skeleton is to be mounted. Often has it been repre-
sented by satirists and censors of the United States that lack
of veneration would tell fatally upon the ultimate greatness
of the American nation. It is refreshing, therefore, to read
that in the state which more than any other bore tbe heat
and brunt of the civil war, and which is still reeling under
the blows administered between 1861 and 1865, the memory
of Stonewall Jackson is cherished with such affection that,
three and twenty ye^rs after his own death, the decease of
his charger should be made the subject of something like a
public ovation.

Capt. James Franklin, of Kennesnw Stud, has shipped
Nevada by Lexington, dam Lightsome by imp. Glenmore, aDd
Albatross by imp. tilengany, dam Arizona by Lexington, to
Hurstbourne, Ky., to be bred to George Kinney. N
the dam of that great horse Luke Blackburn.

Mr. Bassford used the Chamberlin machine-loaded cart-
ridges, at Elk Grove, and during the day killed forty-eight out
of fiftv birds shot at.

Mr. D. Swigert, Elmendorf Stud, Muirs, Ky., los*,
17th, the bay filly ::aled March 29, 1SS6, by Glen.
Stamps (dam of Louisette and Preciosa), by LexiDg'.

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June 12

The Dam of Hambletonian.

The Charles Kent mare was naturally a very superior ani-
mal When three years old she was purchased from her
breeder by a Mr. Seeley for S300. He sold her to a Mr. Pray
for Hot) Pray sold her to a New York bntcher named
Chiver* for S500 who carted with her to a banker for $600.
While owned bv the" banker she became solame as to unfit
her for road work, and was sold to Charles Ken , who bred
her to Tom Thnmb, the produce being a filly which, bred to
Ternol's Black Hawk, son of Long Island Black Hawk
brought the noted trotting sire Green's Bashaw, whose 2:30
list of fourteen reformers outnumbers that of any other stal-
lion that traces'in the male line to the noted trotting stallion
Andrew Jackson. _. . ,

One Eve clam of the Charles Kent mare, was by Bishops
Hambletonian, from Silvertail, by imp. Messenger Bishop s
Hambletonian was by imp. Messenger out of Pheasant a
daughter of Shark, he by Marske, sire of English Eclipse^ the
ere:Uest race-horse ever produced in England. Bishop s Ham-
bletonian was first known as Hambletonian. He was a run-
ning-bred horse, and started in several races, but never
acquired much distinction as a winner. He got several noted
old-time trotters, however, among which were Whalebone
and Battler. The former was upon the turf as early as 18.10,
and finally gained a record of 2:47.?. Battler came upon he
sta»ea few years later, and was one of the most celebrated
trotters of his dav. Bidden by the celebrated trainer Hiram
Woodruff in 1S37, he beat Lady Warrenton ma race of three-
mile heats to saddle, best two in three, winning in straight
heats- time S:35, 8:33. Among the best of Bishop s Hamble-
tonian's sons were Harris' Hambletonian and Judson s Ham-
bletonian. The latter got Andrus Hambletonian sire of the
trotting mare Princess, which, bred to Bysdyk s Hambleto-
nian, brought Happy Hedioni._

Australian Training Method.

As the Australian .lockey Club, the big club of New. South
Wales, is going to have its meeting shortly, I have gono out
verv frequently to see the horses work at Eandwick, the
racecourse. The method is totally different from the Ameri-
can Bevond a few scraping sheds, no stabling is allowed
on the raee-conrse, and all of the horses are kept on the out-
skirts of the city, and are walked out in the mornings to the
course A string of horses is never seen walking, trotting or
cantering together. They always work singly, two together
and on rare occasions, three do a gallop. The horses
mouths are never sponged out; indeed, buckets seem a rar-
ity about a stable out here. After a particularly severe morn-
ing's work a horse's mouth is sometimes rinsed out with
water poured from a soda water bottle, but even this is not
alwavs done. Certain days of each week are working morn-
ings—certain ones, days on which nothing much is done—
and on Sundays few of the horses are worked at all. On work
mornin«s the course is covered with touts long before day-
light and a few mornings since I saw two gallops done when
it" was actually dark. Owners and trainers often try their
horses with a friend's horse, known to be good, if they
haven't a trial horse of their own. The day's work on these
busy occasions is composed of one trial after another, gener-
ally winding up with whipping finishes. There is rarely any
trotting and generally little cantering done preparatory to a
move. The walk out to the course is supposed to have given
the horse a chance to emptv himself, and as soon as the coarse
is reached he is jumped off often to do a fast gallop at once.

STABLE AM) PADDOCK-

Hints About Horses.

"Have I time to give you a few remarks about horses?
Why, certainly; don't you know a man always has time to
talk religion, politics or 'hoss'? You don't expect me to 'give
away' any tricks of the trade? Well, I shan't— not that there
aren't plenty of tricks in the horse trade, but we're estab-
lished here with a good reputation and we have to deal
squarely; so we leave the 'fanny business' to gypsies and
other outside dealers. We have to study a buyer often and
humor him a good deal, especially the chap who doesn't know
any more about a horse than a horse knows about him. If a
man really knows something about a horse, we can deal with
him comfortably enough, but the chap who only knows horse
books— he's the daisy to deal with. He'll twirl his eye-
glasses and ask Latin questions enough to paralyze a first-
class veterinary surgeon. We can always pick out the man
who is buying his first horse — and he's another 'daisy.' He'll
pound the horse all over, moss his kid gloves trying to open
his mouth for age; and then comes the questions: Is he a
free driver, speedy, gentle if driven by women or children?
Will he stand without being lied? Is he afraid of bands of
music, steam-cars or whistles? Is he apt to shy or kick or
balk? In fact, he seems to want to buy a cheap horse angel.
"Yon see it's as hard to find a long combination of good
traits in a horse as in a man. Any horse that is tough and
sound enough to be a free driver with good speed, is pretty
sure to have some kinks that a horseman wouldn't mind at
all. Of course, nobody wants an outright kicker or other-
wise vicious beast, but a horse often gets a bad reputation
through the ignorance of the driver. Take shying, for in-
stance; a horse isn't near as nervous as most humans. He
quite naturally notices an unusual object and expresses his
surprise by variation in a gait or a side jump. Now, the first
thing amateur drivers think it best to do in this case is to
yell at the beast and give him a slash or two with the whip.
Well, the horse thinks — oh, you may laugh, but he does think
all the same — well, he thinks his driver is frightened too, and
that he has double reason to be scared, and perhaps runs
away. Who knows, he may do it with the intention of put-
ting himself and driver in a place of safety. Now a horse
never shies without first notifying a watchful driver. If a
cause is in front of him, he will throw an ear sharply in that
direction; if behind, he will point an ear inquiringly back;
then an experienced driver, who ought always be on the look-
out, at once gets ready to hold him and at the same time
reassures him with a calm, firm, stable-word or two that he is
nsed to. Yes, sir, any horse that can see is likely to shy;
and when anyone tells you he will not, it will be about as
near the truth as that hostler or waiter who told Mr. Pick-
wick that his horse 'vonldn't shy if he vas to meet a vaggin
load of monkeys with their tails burnt off.' That's the fun-
niest horse story I ever read — oh, you've read it, have you?
Good.

•■Speaking of punishing a horse, always be careful about
usiug a whip on a horse yon don't know; see how differently
horses take whipping; just like youngsters— some will trem-
ble and lose their spirit, others will become stubborn and
balk, a spunky one will jump right out of your hands, and
you might not get him back time enough to save a broken

wagon or head. And here's a bad practice you ought to
speak of, the lighting of those snappy parlor matches on a
wheel tire, many a horse has been startled that way. Smok-
ing on horseback is a very bad practice. A falling spark from
a pipe or cigar has caused many riders broken bones or bad
bruises." — Michigan Farmer.

Goats as Disinfectors.

In an English pnblicationon racing and steeple chasing, the
author has the following to say in regard to the keeping of
goats among horses in order to ward off diseases: In days of
yore, when some hundred horses were wont to stand in one
posting stable, ready to be called out at all hours, goats were
frequently kept as disinfectors, and they have lately been
employed with success in several modern racing establish-
ments, notwithstanding the number of artificial disinfectants
which have been planted daring the last half-century. When
a horse goes out of his box or stall the goat is allowed to go
into it, and picks up the remnants of food which may be
found, sometimes jumping into the manger and pulling down
any hay there may be left in the rack. The smell of the goat
is an antiseptic, apparently by no means disagreeable to
horses. And during the spring months, when our climate is
so variable, and influenza or other epidemics not infrequent,
a strong disinfectant is necessary to prevent any outbreak
from rushing through the stable. Where forty horses are
kept, two or three goats Bhould be about the place; the horses
like them; and when illness does occur, the danger of its
spreading is quickly diminished, to say nothing of the well-
known principle that prevention is better than cure. The
billy goat himself will be the first to teach that he should not
run loose like the she-goats and kids. It is advisable to keep
him tethered in the yard or paddock.

An exchange speaks thus sensibly of the points to be con-
sidered in judging between rival trotting stallions at fairs:
"First of all, there must be the evidence of the ability to trans-
mit speed. For what else is the purse offered and the breed-
ing of trottingstallions encouraged? This, then, must be the
first great claim for merit — power to transmit trotting quali-
ties. Secondly, we must look for size, stamina and sym-
metry, for without these it is impossible to maintain speed,
and to these should be added pedigree, so essential when
backed by the other traits so necessary. A stallion at eight or
ten, that is able to show the largest number in the 'charmed
circle,' should receive the greatest number of points. This
rule rigidly applied would serve to stimulate more careful
matings, better combinations of blood, and result, in a few
years, in a steadily improving class of trotting horses. This
we consider the prime object in offerirg premiums, and the
only one that will improve our stock as it may and should be."

HEED AND SWINE.

Profit and Loss in Farm Stock.

At the May meeting our Farmers' Club discussed the ques-
tion of "Preventable Losses on the Farm," and the subject is
one of such importance that I believe it will be profitable for
our columns. So, without attempting to tell in order what
was said at our meeting, I will, while the matter is fresh in
my mind, devote one or more articles to it. I will admit at
the start that in a business so varied as that of farming, and
where there are so many things to be looked after, there must
necessarily be some waste and loss; but yon will notice that
the word "preventable" qualified "loss." Let us remember
that no one makes a fortune by a single venture in farming,
that under favorable circumstances the profits are slow, and
that the farmer who comes out even two hundred dollars
ahead of expenses each year is sure of a competency for his
old a<*e; while the one who comes out a little behind each
year is continually harrassed, and must look to the future
with foreboding. The difference between the successful and
unsuccessful farmer is more frequently in watching against
losses than in the quality of the land or the amount of hard
work done. A duty of the subject in detail cannot fail to be
profitable.

One great cause of loss is from the rearing and feeding of
inferior stock, and this is generally the result either of prej-
udice, ignorance or pennriousness; for improved stock of all
kinds is available to almost every farmer. Yet how large a
proportion of them are still raising "elmpeeler" hogs, "pen-
nyroyal" cattle and scrub colts, which sell at maturity at from
twenty to 60 per cent, less than improved stock, and in many
instances this maturity comes a year later than it would
if wisdom was displayed in the breeding. Probably in a
majority of instances it is the extra dollars charged for the
service of a thoroughbred sire that determines the matter,
and so "saving at the spigot" the farmer "wastes at the bung-
hole." One might think it was too late in the latter part of
the nineteenth century for farmers to be so foolish as to in-
flict loss on themselves in this way; but the fact remains that
in many neighborhoods a thoroughbred bull does not com-
mand patronage enough to pay his keeping, when $2 more is
charged for his service than for a scrub. And yet it has been
demonstrated over and over, that in a majority of cases the
grade would come into market a year earlier than the scrub,
and bring as much as the other; or if kept to the same age
the grade will command a cent a pound more than the scrub.

One of the most experienced members of our club, who is
careful not to express himself without study and investigation,
estimates the loss of stock at 20 per cent, to the farmers who
do not avail themselves of thoroughbred sires; and while in
individual cases this is below the truth, I believe it to be a
fair average. Remembering how many millions of dollars
are represented in the live stock of the country, we begin to
get an idea of the aggregate loss to farmers who neglect to
avail themselves of good blood in breeding. In connection
with this subject let me ask my readers to study the market
reports a little. Any day in the year you will observe a range
of prices for cattle varying from 2 cents or less a pound up to
o, 6, or seven cents, according to the time of year or the state
of the market. The best cattle always briug a fair price, and
it rises with the scarcity of the product; but for the lower
grades there is little variation, and they always sell for less
than cost of production. About the lowest-priced cattle in
the market are old cows, and to get an idea of the loss farmers
sustain from keeping cows until they can no longer be milked
at a profit, one need only become familiar with the cattle pens
at the stock-yards of one of .our large cities. About the most
distressed sight I have ever seen was at Chicago, on a raw
November day, when I saw pen after pen crowded with mis-
erable old cows scarcely able to stand. These cows had prob-
ably been milked at a loss for some years, and were aold at
last for about a cent a pound; and yet every one of them
would have brought full price if they had been marketed a few
years sooner.

Another preventable loss is common on many farms from
keeping horses nnfit for work, or more than are needed to
accomplish the work. It is not uncommon to rind a farm
stocked with old, superannuated horses unable to do a day's
work; and the farmers apparently trying to make up their
lack of quality by the large quantity. The most common
cause of loss, however, I think to be the keeping of two teams,
and consequent plowing of too much land on many farms
where but one should be kept. A farmer with less than 100
acres of tillable land, if he folluws a system of mixed farming,
making grain and stock his specialties, can rarely afford to
keep a second team. By dividing his plowing between spring
and fall one team can easily plow forty acres or more, and it
is better to cultivate this amount well, and by following a
rotation which plows down sod 'and clover have the land in
condition to grow heavy crops, and the soil growing richer,
than to add tne expenses of the extra team and the hand to
work it, and then keep so much laud under the plow as gives
no chance for improving the soil. There is no doubt but on
many farms the extra team is to be classed a cause of loss
and clearly a preventable one. Overstocking the farm is
another cause of loss. Whenever the food needed for four
animals is divided among five, whether it is grain or grass,
there is sure to be loss, and the farmer who is overstocked
is always at a disadvantage when crops are short; for he is at
once brought to face the dilemma of buying feed or selling
stock, and short crops usually mean very low prices for poor
stock and high prices for grain. It will not pay to buy food
at high prices for his poor stock, and if sold it must be at a
heavy loss, so that overstocking must be avoided if one would
avoid loss in stock raising. — Waldo F. Brown, in Pittsburg
Stockman.

Limburger Cheese.

Many there are who have heard and read of it; numbers
have smelled of and sniffed at it, and have sworn they would
have no closer acquaintance; but they have returned to the
charge, and from smelling have proceeded to taste, and as in
acquiring the taste for tobacco and of few disagreeable things,
have contracted a fondness for the article, and soon declare
that it is the best cheese made. Others, and especially
Germans and Hollanders, need not acquire the taste, a fond-
ness for it seems to be a part of their make-up.

While the taste of this cheese, when young, is rich and
creamy, and the flavor not particularly strong, its powerful
odor when fully ripened has been likened to everything
offensive, and the cheese, with its consumers, have by some
become the theme of reviling and ridicule.

As its name indicates, Limbnrger had its origin in the
province of Limbnrg, in Holland, where, with its peculiarity
of shape, smell, process of making and curing, it was formerly
exclusively mad'e. Thirty years ago its production in the
United States was almost unknown, it being, at that time,
thought, on account of the difference in climate and pasturage,
impossible to produce it here. The same notion in regard to
Swiss cheese prevailed, and consequentlyenormons quantities
of both, were imported from Europe to supply the large
demand in this country. But it was found that both can and
have been produced in this country in such perfection that
the very best judges are unable to detect any difference from
the imported article.

Thousands of tons of Limburger are now produced every
season, mostly in the states of New York and Wisconsin, at a
cost of less than half of the imported article. It finds its
market, and is consumed mostly in those cities containing a
large proportion of Germans — Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis
and New York.

It is more profitable to the farmer and maker than any
other kind of cheese; first, because from a giwi quantity of
milk more weight is obtained, owing to the mode of making,
and also because the price it brings is usually from ten to forty
per cent, higher than that obtained for the standard American
cheese. In neighborhoods where its manufacture has been
commenced it usually spreads to the exclusion of other kinds.
Even the fastidious, shrewd Yankee, with . his everlasting
eye to the main chance, has found that the odor, so execrable
at first, smells somehow of greenbacks.

In Green county, Wis., hundreds of tons are made annually,
more than twenty factories being engaged in its manufacture.
In Dodge and Jefferson counties large quantities are also
made.

The cheese is made in factories capable of working the
milk from 100 to 400 cows, rarely exceeding the latter num-
ber, as more would require a larger area of country than
would be desirable on account of the factory, as the milk is
hauled and the cheese made twice a day usually. The
makers generally buy the milk from the farmer at a price
agreed upon for the season of six months, beginning about
May 1st. The process of manufacture in its first stage does
not differ from the usnal way, except that a lower temperature
is kept while the curd is forming, the animal heat alone in
summer being often high enough. Great care is taken to use
pure milk, free from taint or tilth, and cleanliness is requisite
in every stage of making. Upon the curd being formed it is
slowly and carefully cut into square pieces the size of dice,
low temperature and careful handling being necessary to
avoid breaking the butter globules, upon which the richness
of the cheese depends. It is slightly scalded and stirred,
most of the whey drawn off, and without being salted the
card is dipped out into perforated wooden boxes or molds,
about five inches square, and left to drain without any pres*
su-e being applied. In a few hours the packages are carried
into the curing cellar and placed edgeways on shelves, like
bricks set ut> to dry. Every day thereafter they are rolled in
salt, and replaced when they have absorbed enough salt.
They are turned almost every day, and the slimy moisture
which exudes is rubbed with the hand evenly over the sur-
face, which serves the double purpose of keeping the cheese
moist and to close all cracks into which flies might lay their
eggs. This outside moisture decomposes while the cheese
ripens, and being mostly composed of albumen, like fresh
meat, eggs, etc., the same results follow the decomposition,
and in this case the Limburger odor is developed, which
never forsakes it, and sticks closer than a brother to all who
touch or eat it. After eight or ten weeks it is packed in
paper and tin-foil, and is ready for market — in consistence,
contents, and nouishment the richest cheese that can be
made, but to the uninitiated a malicious predetermined out-
rage upon the organs of smell. — Ex.

Sore Teats.

Much trouble is sometimes had in the herd during spring
with sore or cracked teats. It is best to attend to such cases
at once, for if neglected they often develop into ugly sores <
from the daily irritation of milking, giving the animal much
pain and not unfrequeutly resulting in making a cow a kicker.
On the 6rst appearance of a crack or scratch ou the teat, it
should be carefully cleansed from dirt by washing in snds

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made of csstile soap and tepid soft water, and then oiled with
a little fresh bntter containing no salt. Fresh lard or sweet
oil will do, bnt the bntter is best. A very good way is to
bathe and cleanse the affected part, as above, and then anoint
with glycerine in which a small quantity of crystallized car-
bolic acid has been dissolved immediately after milking.
This will cure bad cases in a few days, aud avoid irritability
in both the cow and the milker.

POULTKY.

The Game Fowl.

Then the standard was the courage, and only those birds
which conformed to it were bred from. This, of course,
developed the lighting qualities to the fullest extent, and
it is not to be expected that when another standard is set
up the same result will be attained. The Game fowl was
always noted for its table properties, and this it retains to the
present day. Those who keepGame know what it is to have a
tine-flavored chicken on the table; but when the chicks are to
be marketed, then their small size is against them. The flesh
is also a little hard for many persons, and the birds need to be
hung some days before being cooked. Game are used much
for crossing by those who know what it is to appreciate good

The game fowl is regarded by all students as the typical
English breed, and if there is any variety of domestic poultry
that deserves the title, it is the Game. No breed can, in the
strict sense of the naturalist, be regarded as an English or
American variety, for the common fowl is not indiginous to
either country. But it is qaite admissible for the ordinary
poultry keeper to use thia term. Whatever has become
acclimatised to any country is, in the modern interpretation
of the term, native. This breed has been known in Britain
for hundreds of years. Game fowls were probably in the
country before the invasion of the Eomans under Caasar, but
records go to prove that the sport of cock-fighting was intro-
duced or developed by the Eomans, followers of that
emperor. This pastime held its own for a long period of
time, and it is only in comparatively recent years ihat it has
been regarded as disreputable in Britain. In some of our
large towns there are yet to be seen the old cock-pits, where
but a generation ago fortunes were lost and won, and where
the leaders of society were not ashamed to be seen gatheriug
for the purpose of witnessing an encounter. The sport is yet
practiced surreptitiously.

There was at one time a pastime on Shrove Tuesday, called
throwing at cocks. An old writer named Cranenstein accounts
for the origin of the practice as follows:

"While the Danes were masters of England and lorded it
over the natives, the inhabitants of a certain city, growing
weary of slavery, had formed a secret conspiracy to murder
their masters in one bloody night, when twelve men had
undertaken to enter the town hall by strategem, and, seizing
the arms, to surprise the guard which kept it; at which time
their fellows, upon a signal given, were to come out of the.r
houses and murder all opposers; but while they were put-
ting this plan into execution, the unusual crowing and flut-
tering of the cocks, near the place which they attempted to
enter, discovered and frustrated their design; upon which
the Danes became so enraged that they redoubled their
cruelty, exercising still greater severity over the English.
Soon after, however, the English, being freed from the Danish
yoke, instituted the custom of throwing at cocks on Shrove
Tuesday, the day of their disappointment, from a stupid and
barbarous desire for revenge against the innocent cause of
their misfortune, instead of admiring the natural vigilance of
the birds, however unfortunately applied in a particular
case; a reverse of the conduct of the Romans who honored
the vigilance of the geese that saved the capitol."

This infamous sport, though at first confined to one city, in
process of time became a national diversion, and it is little
more than a generation ago that it was still practiced in some
parts of England. Even where Shrove Tuesday was not
marked by a custom like this, it was a bad time for the game-
cock. Pancake Tuesday was honored by a custom which
permitted school-boys on that day to bar out the master, and
then to spend the day in cock-fighting and football. In ear-
lier times, during the reign of Henry II, the sport was called
"Camilvaria." The theatre was the ..school, and the master
was the director of the pastime. In the history of Fnrness a
reference is made to this custom. Speaking of Cartmel, near
Grange-over-Sands, this work says:

"A curious custom, formerly observed at this as well as
many other grammar schools, was the gratuitous payment
which was expected from all the scholars at Shrovetide. This
gratuity differed in amount according to the social position of
the parents of the pupil, and ranged, Mr. Baines tells us,
at the beginning of the present century, from *2s. 6d. (62 cents)
to £5 ($25). These payments were called cock-pence, and
probably originated in the barbarous amusement of cock-
fighting and cock-throwing which was indulged in on Shrove
Tuesday. It seems to have been a custom in all the old
grammar schools for each boy to make a payment of one
penny to the master for the privilege of cock-fighting on that
day. The boys brought game-cocks to school, and amused
themselves the whole morning in watching their encounters.
In Scotlandthe masterclaimed the dead bird as his perquisite."
Hugh Miller, in his "Schools and Schoolmasters," de-
scribes similar customs when he was at school at Cromarty.
Though happily this state of things has passed away, we
still have the beautiful Game fowl with us, and it is as much
a favorite now as in the days when it provided sport for thou-
sands of oui countrymen. It engenders competition just as
keen, but competition with which is mingled no sense of
cruelty. At the last Birmingham Show, nearly five hundred of
these birds were exhibited, one of which was sold for more than
$500. The scene of the struggle has been transferred from
the pit to the show-room. There are those who mourn over
this as the sign of a degenerate age, and date the decline, or
what they regard as the decline, of England's prowess as a
nation from the time when cock-fighting was made illegal.
We may as well say that bull-baiting and dog-fighting are
necessary for the maintenance of those qualities which have
built up the Anglo-Saxon race. Others mourn the abolition
of cock- fighting on the ground that the Game cock is not what
it once was, either in spirit or courage. Pugnacity is yet his
characteristic, but probably not to the same extent as once wa3
the case when he was bred for the pit and the pit alone.

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
welgha 1,400 lbs.; is well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, large flowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositioned horse is seldom foand. He has a very strong,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:40 without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the State.
This seems like a large assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bred, 1883, IT. volume Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is lamer and breeds with more uniformity in size and color
thau anv other horse in the country. His colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over l.ioo pounds even from small mares.

ad. — His colts are strong boned, fine styled, good dispositioned, and all
have a strong trotting tendency ; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
he able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.

Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by TVbipple's Hamble-
tonian, he by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s, dam was
Ashcat by Bysdyk's Bambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2:26^. private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it intei-esting
to call at my place, where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can show as fine a lot of yearling and two year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from §75 to -S100 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of his colts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of §30 for the season. Choicest pasture at $4.00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Wm. McGraw will be
promptly cared for. For further particulars address

FKED W. LOEBER, St. Helena,

Or call at Tineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

table fowls. A brown-red game-cocb, crossed with Dorking
bens, produces one of tbe finest fowls for cooking that can be
desired. Tbe size is large, the flesh well*distriboted and
abundant, and of fine flavor.

The varieties of Game fowls are very numerous indeed, and
it would be difficult to tabulate them all. Since the days of
cock-righting many varieties have become extinct, and in the
exhibition world the efforts of breeders are confined to half a
dozen. This restriction is to be regretted. Many of the vari-
eties were very nearly related to each other, and under ordi-
nary circumstances could not be perpetuated; but there were
others which were quite worthy of preservation. — Country
Gentleman.

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

WILL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.
Terms S75 the season , due at time of service.

Menlb is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 15$ hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.
Pedigree.
Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son 0f Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Russell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, Becond dam by Brown's Bellfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger: second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won tbe third heat in his last
race at San Jose in 2 :2l£.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or address

WM. DWYEB, San Jose.

00EFAR1

STALLIONS

Season of 1886.

STBINWAY.

Three-year-old Record, 2:^5 1-3.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15>f hands high, weight 1075 pounds-
bred by Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, (.403), sire of Santa Clans, record 2:17V;
Tucker, 2; 19 lA, and 17 in all, with records below 2:30,

First dam, AbbeBS. by Albion, .sire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he bv
Halcorn.he by Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

second daiu, by Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Eertrand.a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:28X, Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:23. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown A Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wiener,
Rysdyk Stock Farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Soloverv highas a brood-
mare, aud also her produce. Steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as w« cau learn. hav«
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat2:5uat two years old.
With his natural speed, and fro-n a sire of speed, and his dam and sistera
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
375 for the season, or ?100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, V*X hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, Toaled I8S2.
BY STJETAJf.

Record 2;24, sire of Rnby, 2:19^", Sweetheart, 2:22 ^,Eva,2:23Ki Kismet
three-year-old, 2:25^, Stamboul, 2 :26;.:, Alcazar, two-vear-oM, 2;2MX.

First dam, by Thorndale, record 2:22}<, sire of Edwin Thorne, 2:16Jq',
Daisvdale,2:19^.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dara of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rvsdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, son of imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17
Onward, 2 ;25K.

Clovis has size, style and firiish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. Hecan speeda2:30 gait, and he being by such a Bire.and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well Known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? We
consider him a horse of great promise. Terms, $75 for the season, or
$100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1881, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R, West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (f 136),

Sire of Egalite. three-year old, 2:33, Egmont. four year-old, 2:2SXf
Superior, four-year-old, 2:29.

First dam. by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21.'-', sire of Abbotaford, 2:19Xf
and Pancoast,2:21i', he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:19 -.

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.
Rosalind, 2:215f.Thoriiedale,2:22>tf, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddv,2:l6,S. Convoy. 2:22J<.

Third darn, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, bv Muchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 220.

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three- year-old
stallion,2:26, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse, son of Hnyt's Comet.

Fourth dam. Virgo, bv Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, by Whistle Jacket-
Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian representstbe most successful young trotters
ont last season, 1385. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recuru 2.19M,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord Nelson, three-year-old stallion, record 2:26. Thia
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms 950 ,
for tbe season, or 875 to insure.

GYMNASIUM GOODS.

CRBSCO.

Fencing lolls and Masks; Han to Rapiers; Combat Swords and Helmet*; Boxing Cloves; Indian 4'lnbs;
Sinsle-stlckst Plastroons; Footballs; Baseballs, etc-

SEND FOR CIRCULAR.

E. T. ALLEN, 416 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.

Bay horse, two hind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, 1581, height 15.1;
weight 1050 pounds.

15 V STRATHMORE,

Sire of Tucker.2:19X.

First dam, by Almont, sire of Fannv Witherspoon,2:l63C.
Second dam, bv Brignoll,2:23, sire of the dams of Kiug Wilkes, 2:22,"$,
Lady Turpln, 2:23.
Third dam, bv Cripple , son of Medoc, be by American Eclipse.
Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by Imp. Diomed,
Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, aire of Goldsmith Maid. 2:11.
First dam, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thorne, 2: 18>f.
Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-

Brignoll, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21X.
First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedge wood, 2:19,
Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
style. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartan, his full brother, Col. B. G, Stoner says can beat
2:30. Ohandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont, Almont mares have produced Catchtiy, 2:18^. McMahon,
2:19K, and Durango, 2:23. Cresco in his gait Is mixed, but wIil-ii on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stifle sur-
passes that of either Strathmore or Almont. Terms, 310 for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, isstj, at tiie Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills payable invariably before the animal Is removed. Mans not

? roving with foal to Steinway or Cook's llamMetoulan can be returned
ree the next season, that Is, where tbe parties breed bv the season.
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by tbe Cook Farm, or the present owner,
Seth Cook, Esq.

Pasturage.?! per month. Extra care taker, of mares anil col

liability for accidents <jt escapes. Mares gent lu care of Mc(

Noblett. Fashion Stable, Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez,

Smalley's Stable, Hay wards.will immediately be forwarded to th--

Address Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wil"

Cook Farm, De>

380

^Ite guejete ami § ywvlsm&u.

June 12

ANTEROS.

Full Brother to Anteeo and Antevolo.

Brown colt, foaled May 3, 1BS2 ; bred by Jos. Caies Simpson.

BY ELEITIOSEEB.
First dam. Columbine, by A. M. Richmond.
Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie .--eotlana.
Tbird liam. Young Fashion, by imp Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

For continuation of pedigree, see Bruce's American Stud Book.
Anteros will make the season of 18S6 at the ranch of S. L. Aiken,
?s Ferry, Merced County, CaL; season to end the 15th of June.

DESCRIPTION.

Anteros is in Color a rich seal brown, very nearly the color nfAntt-
TOlo witti mud feet white . He is 15=, bands high, and weighed on 10th
of February 1,0;I7!-; pounds. Heisa ,-olt of immense , power ; and jet so
highly dished as t.\ give him the appearance of a thoroughbred. He
S«s promise of trotting as fast as Mis cele .rated .brothers and had) t

Mi. Marvin drove l-.im when a yearhug a iiuurter of a lode in i 41 sec-
onds. The injury came from jumping a fence and hurting his stifle
which n.-r-essitated throning him out of traimng. He W.U be put in
training as soon as the 6eason is closed.

TER5IS.

Fiftv dollars at time of service, and in all probability, this will be

the last season that the servic =s of a son of Electioneer and Columbine

can he obtained for so low a term. „„TOP

pasture (S! per month. The best care will be taken of mares,

BPOBTSMAKof February att^ MORB„s((S ^^ Cll. _ or
<T. CAKFEISTFJt. Hill's Ferry.
K. B.— Book fnll for 1S86.

THE WILKES STALLION

ALP

Bv Mambrino Wilkes, bv George Wilkes, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.
A\ciieu«' dam by Major Mono, son of Pacific. 2d dam by Royal George
Mambrino Wilkes, dam by Todhunter's Mambrino by Mambnno Chief,
2ddambyPilot,jr. George Wilkes' dam by Htnry Clay, by Andrew

AlDhens is a rosewood bay , six years old, fifteen bands three iucLes
in height weighs 1,175 pounds, and is unexcelled for beauty of fiuish,
svmrm-trv and strength; as a two-year-old he won second money at
sW-ku n'b.Lii.iii:.' the winner out in 2:43; has had no regular work since
"beine in the stud until late in the season, but can show quarters any day
In 34 seconds, and last Fall just aftcrheing taken out oi the stud trotted
the full mile in 2:31. It will be seen that Alpheus represents four C
the gr-- it-pt trotting sires, Hambletonian.aiambrino Chief, Henry Clay

anGeori?e VilkeB has won upwards of SSO.OOOin match races alone; has
a record of 2-22 and has thirty-five representatives in the 2:30 list,
twentr-uue with records of 2-2-i or better, seven of 2:20 or better, and
fouroi ■ '■ -is ...r better, and in the sire of Harry Wilkes, w.th a record of
"15 who trotted OKEOf the best if not THE best race in the world
last'snrin" in Pittsburg. Mambrino Chief haa produced, among
many others. Ladv Thorn, record of 2:18^. Pilot, Jr., has produced
seven with records below 2:30. and the dams of Mand &., Jay-Eve-See,
Nutwood and fourteen others will reach below 2:30. Henry Clay is
also r.|ii;iUy celeliratert, his blood K'ing found in snch performers and
prudui't-rs asueorge Wilkes and Electioneer.

Alpheus will make the season of lbS6at the stable of the undersigned
at Marysyiile, at Who season. ^ e_ ,,,„„.,.„,_ Aj£ent

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD,

Record 2:191-2.

Ablmtsiord will make llie season ot!886 at the Oak-
land Race Track, Oakland, Cal.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, by Toting Colum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam "Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford
Bon of Kosciusko, by SirArcby.

Mambrino Chief was mated" with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse,
taking into consideration bis limited opportunities in t be stud, that
outranks by what be has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
elgbty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn, not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed, when wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonder. il campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2 :21V. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:30 or better— Abbotsford 2:194, Malice 2:193,
Manetta 2:19V, Mambrino Dudley 2:204. Convoy 2:22.'.," Magenta 2*244,
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:213 (sire of Patron, 3-year-old record 2;194),
Rachel 2:2bJ, Inca2:27. Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29V Geo. A.Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2:14. It is proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do It he got l,33(j foals out of selected raares.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and onlvtwo of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian 'a percentage of 2:30 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbrino's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven. In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, making opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Harobb Ionian, son of Bishop's Hambfetonion. Young Columbus, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15V Adelaide S-19j Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief 2:26, Faustina 2-281
Phil^he,idan, Jr. 2:29V Tom Malloy 2:U0.

Terms.

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the anl-
res not proving in foal con be return- d the following season
frei of charge, If the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 5i9 Market St , San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGENT,
Oakland Katfe Tract- Oakland, Oal,

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

MAMBBINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Rysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B. J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Christraan by Todbunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr., Ted-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This is the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1,260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2 :25 or better, 9 of 2 :21 or better, and i of 2 :18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of this prepotent sire.

The owner will give a purse of $200 with entrance added, during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two- year-olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to Si00.

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

$40 for tbe season, or 525 single service.

This low rate brings tbe service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does uot argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

AATIDBRYSON, Stockton, Cal.

San Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2:18K, in fifth
heat" Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:2*2, with 42 in the 2:30 list.a
greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrino Patcben, the best eon of Mambrino Chief, anil
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd2:18!; ; secouddain Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2 : 1 9 J^ , by See ley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been positively ascer-
tained", but she was supposed to be an inbred Messenger mare.

Terms, £200 the seas. in. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
the next season, if I still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
lstandend July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16^ hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont.the great sire of trotterB, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; second Jam by Sidi Hairnet, son of Virginian, he by Sir Arcby,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by Bir-
naby's Diomed, son of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by* Alex-
ander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith HI aid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief ; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr. ; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont 's fame as a sire is world-wide.
He died Julv 4, 18S4, with 25 in the 2:7.0 list, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get is attested by the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a three-year-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, aud if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for Le Grand. His breeding is royal. He carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of tbe turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial toa successful race-horse. His colts all show well, andarevery
promising, both in speed audstyle.

Terms, £75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the nest season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 40 mares.

Both of those stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage. 36 per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare lea vbb the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

TTM. CORBITT,
San Mateo, or 218 California St. , San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BY IMPORTED HURRAH.

First dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam, Fashion, bv imp. Trustee,

Thir.i dam . Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam, Reality, by sir Arcby. See Bruce's American Stud Book.

Three Cheers will make the ensuing season, from February 13 th to
Julv 1st, at tbe Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, $40 the season.

Pasturage at $5 pei month In the enclosure inside the track, in which
there Is plenty of grass and water.

There is ;i tint- combination of winning blood in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. His sire. Hurrah, was three-quarters of the same blood as
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England. The union of New-
minster, Bay Middle ton and Comus blood with that of Priam, the
"Stout Carton," and Sir Arcliv.is practically as good as can be. For the
limited number of mures Hurrah was restricted to, hit- BUCCeSBWas
vers great; and next In Importance to high racing form is good looks,

which is em in ciin v n char. 'irtvrif. tie of tin- 11 urrahs. The lorm of Three
OheBTE i nearly a "model. The only fault that can be found is that he ie
a big horse on short legs. In this '-lav, when there is such a tendency
to "legginesB" and llgh limbs, thlB can scarcely be called a fault , He

hasas much boneanatendonasina majority of horses "i 1,200 \ nds,

and muscles in like proportion. With all of this power he is a horse of
the Quest finish, his head being especially beautiful. He hearts a strik*
Ing reseiii I'lauci- to p. it. swing, the dam of Newmineter, and stiii greater
to her sire. Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses "I ills day in

England. There is ly b ci rtainty thai Three Cheers will ^et race-

horses of the hTghest class^and he also promisee to i>o a producer of

trotting ( i d. Hi--' daughter I.adv Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when

Boarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile in 8:40, which proves that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.
THOMAS jom>, Agent,
Oakland Trotting Park,

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19|-.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking bim
East, he will stand from February 10th to June lBt at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo iB a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot wbiteB
He is a trine oyer l(i hands high, long-bodied and of immense miiBCluar

Eower, and taken in all is as finely shaped aB any trottiug-bred stallion
ever saw. His disposition is nearly perfect, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May 12,1881.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three year,
in 2:293f, at fonr years in2:iyf^. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time be was thirteen months old until the present time, is as
sound aB a double eagle when firstissued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in his work a capacity to go any reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, aud that so easily as to
give an assurance, that be could trot two miles inside of 4:50,
andif anyone should think differently I will wager *Jl,fi0O that he can
trot in 4:60, or better, on a fixed day between now, J annary 11th, and Feb-
ruary 7th, good day and track, or 1 will match him against any stalUen,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds gTeatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2:1(1*4 the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications of being able to lower the recorde, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire boob which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 1S73, there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase hie fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 1881, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam, Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, FaBhion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

$100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if 1 1 en
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. CAIRN SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN.or 2111 Adeline Street .Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association. I

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAT HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAX
6, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.

Second darn, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourth dam, Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam, Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir CharleB.

Sixth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

Ninth dam, oy Mark Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam", by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

"Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1BB6,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
S150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of tbe choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of »
trotter as aDy horse living. He has earned a record of 2 -16i during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred
this Coast.

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PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. O. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by Jamei
Drew, Newton, Stewart, 'Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Rober'
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. Tb
MaiBler(184Gn sire. Merry Tom (536); sire, Market. Tbe Maister (1846]
tbe sire of Pride of Cree, was sired by Honest Davie (386), wbo won An
gus District premium in 1877. The sire of dam, Merry Tom (5361, wai
Farmer (2841, or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of wboni
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1,1886,520; single leap, $15.

TRUMPETTE.

Trumpette is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on him— foal<
in May, 1879, and Is 16i hands high. He is registered In the Nationi
Norman Register as No. 2865, vol. 3, Imported by J. O. Morrison
Pontioc, 111. He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and la muol
"admired for his niuh form and beauty. He Is very deep through tl
the shoulders, large In girth, well shaped back, brood across the hip
powerful ptifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He in well broke, and
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish.
TERMS.

For tbe season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $20; Single leap $15.

All bills payable during the season. Mares kept In any manner thai
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility fore
capes or accidents. For further particulars address,

1. IH: IIKK. President

Santa Rosa.C

1886

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Latonia Notes.

[Correspondence N. Y. Spirit]
May 296h. — Outside of Derby day at Louis-
ville, I have seen no snch crowd on a race-
course in many a month as that which turned
out to see the sport at Latouia to-day. It was
a magnificent audience to witness magnificent
sport, for it must be conceded that there
Js no other course in America affording better
racing than the new one near the banks of the
Ohio. Nor is there any other point, popula-
tion considered, where the people turn out in
larger numbers, and, these two considerations
beiiig borne in mind, of course success,
decided success, is the inevitable concomitant.
From the first, indeed, the attendance has
been large, and the racing nothiug short of
first class. Some of the fields, in fact, have
been a trifle unwieldy, but that sort of incon-
venience, if it can be called such, is generally
acceptable to the mass of turf followers. The
number of horses on the grounds, however, is
nnprecedented for this point, and big fields
were bound to be the consequence.

The racing has been unusually exciting and
enjoyable, the slaughter of the favorites being
the most distinguishing feature. One after
another have they gone down, even Freeland
and Blue Wing having to succumb to-day.
The Caiifornians had their time to-day, Bald-
win and Haggin capturing the two stakes,
while the former, by the remarkable success
of Laredo, also secured one of the purses.
Freeland'a defeat carries but little meaning, as
the victor ranks with the best, and this was
the champion's first race of the season. Later
on he will do better, for his career of last sea-
Bon must not be forgotten. It is doubtful if
Blue Wing is as good as when he won the
Clark Stakes at Louisville, while it is quite
certain that Silver Cloud is a good deal better
than when he appeared in the Clark. With
these two facts to be remembered, the upshot
of the Hindoo can be explained. The more
notewortby features of the three days' racing
are herewith appended, followed by news and
gossip of general interest:

Although the weather was a trifle forbid-
ding the opening day, a numerous crowd
turned out to see the sport, which was unusu-
ally good, the only drawback being a fatal
accident which befell the jockey Tankersley.
The fields, a few of them at least, were per-
haps inconveniently large, although starter
Sheridan succeeded remarkably well in getting
them off in good shape. Two stake events
were disposed of, the Harold and Clipsetta,
both for two-year-olds. In the former the
Melbourne representative, Duke of Bourbon,
by reason of his remarkable victory at Louis-
ville, was the favorite nearly even with the
field, although carrying a penalty. There was
a quiet but strong tip on Jim Gore, the
second, I believe, of the get of Hindoo to
appear in public. McCarthy rode him, and
getting oft* in front, although the start was a
pretty good one, he was never headed, and
won a good race with a trifle to spare by a
couple of lengths. There was a desperate
struggle between the Duke of Bourbon and
Laredo for second money, which the former
Becured by a neck.

Carrying a load of weight, including 7 lbs.
penalty, it was thought Corrigan's fast filly,
Jennie Treacy, would have too much of a task
to win the Clipsetta, especially as there were
a few good ones in against her. The wizard
of the saddle, Isaac Murphy, was to pilot Jen-
nie, however, and that fact alone secured her
a strong support that she would not otherwise
have received. Valuable, Catalpa and Keppie
were the three leaders for over half the dis-
tance, when Murphy sent Treacy to the front,
followed by Stoval on Wary, the former win-
■ rring easily by a couple of lengths, "Valuable
two lengths behind Wary.

The patched-up cripple, Ascender, admir-
ably ridden by his owner, Wethers, handily
won the seven furlongs selling race; Pearl
Jennings and Test made a dead heat of it in
the six furlong spin, Editor third, and En-
dnrer, ranking nearly up with the best three-
year-olds out this way, won the mile dash in
the fast time of 1:43&.

The slaughter of all the favorites was the
feature of Friday's sport. The track was fast,
the attendance large, and the betting very
spirited. The stake event, the Glidelia, for
three-year-old fillies, proved one of the greatest
dnmps of the season. The Longfellow rilly,
Kaloolah, ranking the very lowest in the pools
and books, won a very good race with several
lengths to spare. Pure Bye. the winner of
the Louisville Oaks, was backed heavily, even
money at no time being obtained against her.
Baldwin's pair, Estrella and Mollie's Last,
were next in demand, very few caring to touch
the despised Kaloolah, with the odds ranging
from 25 to 30 to 1 against her. The start was a
good one, the lot running in a close bunch for
half the distance, while clouds of dust served
to obsoure the exact positions of the flying
'. fillies. Rounding the last turn Mollie's Last
was in the lead, but here Wethers sent Kaloo-
lah along, and, entering the straight, she had
pushed to the front, followed by Ada D., all
the others already hopelessly beaten. Kaloolah
increased her advantage at every stride, and
passed the string the easiest of winners by five
lengths, Ada D. at least that distance in front
of Flora L. The time, 2:1U. indicated a very
fine performance, considering the fact that the
winner carried 113 lbs.
I The fields were quite large in three of the
purse races. Spalding, with Murphy up, was
a sharp favorite in the opening dash, six fur-
longs, but, getting off nest to last, he could
not close the gap in the short distance, and
was beaten out by a 10-to-l chance, Harefoot.
That was followed by a still greater surprise

in the seven furlongs selling race, Fronie
Louise, against whom 25 to 1 were laid, win-
ning a fast race by a length , the favorite, Eloise,
second. Warrington won the mile dash quite
handily, and Brown's Buckden mare, Matinee,
captured the mile and a sixteenth handicap,
after a very close finish with Chance.

To-day (Saturday) a great crowd turned out,
and the sport was unusually good. Except in
the stake events, the fields were large, the
betting was quite spirited, and enthusiasm
and good feeling reigned everywhere. The
Hindoo, for three-year-olds, answering to the
Derby at other points, was one of the stake
events. It differed materially from the Ken-
tucky Derby, in that there were only four
starters, with Blue Wing a big favorite over
the field. Nothing was expected of Lijero,
still less of Montana Regent, so that the only
reliance of the short horse buyers was in
Silver Cloud, who had been reported as doing
remarkably well in his work since coming to
Latonia. Besides, Murphy had the mount,
and that consideration alone goes a great way
with, numbers of western speculators. The
usual custom is, with two animals representing
a stable, to send the inferior one to the front
to cut out the ruuning for the other. The
tactics were reversed in the Hindoo, for
Murphy at once set sail for the front with
Silver Cloud. For over a mile he kept two
lengths of daylight between the leader and
Blue Wing and Montana Regent, the latter
two running nearly head and head, Lijero
last. Garrison made his run commencing the
last half-mile, and although he did some
vigorous riding, Murphy's was still more
determined, and after a driving and desperate
finish Silver Cloud won just a passable race
by a length, Montana Regent not over three
lengths behind Blue Wing.

Freeland made his first appearance this
season in the Merchants' Stakes, his only
competitors being Tyrant, Editor and Hope-
dale. The champion looked remarkably well
when brought on the track, and he showed so
much vim in his preliminary gallop that the
bulk of the public money went on him,
although among horsemen and the posted
division the preference was given to the slash-
ing son of Great Tom, Tyrant. The pace was
a trifle slow for six furlongs or so, Tyrant
leading by a couple of lengths, with Freeland
next and Editor last. Then the fun com
menced, Murphy essaying to send the cham-
pion to the front. The effort was unavailing,
however, for Tyrant had a wonderful reserve
of speed left, which he exhibited down the
straight, nothing being able to get near him.
He won easily by two lengths from Freeland,
Editor last.

Ascender scored his second victory here in
the mile selling race, which he covered in
l:43i; Laredo getting off badly, made a fine
run in the five furlongs for two-year-olds, and
Judge Jackson, after an exciting finish, won
the hurdle race.

The winner of the Harold Stakes. Jim Gore,
is a slashing son of Hindoo, and looks his sire
all over. He was purchased a few days ago by
Amos McCampbell, of Louisville, from Major
J. S- Clark, of Lexington, for §3,000. The
Harold was his first race. He is well engaged
during the season. Last year the Harold was
won by Bankrupt, there being only four
starters, and the time made was 1:044.

Isaac Murphy's reputation had been estab-
lished before the first race was run this season,
but he has already this year enhanced his
fame as among the greatest of living jockeys.
No better riding has ever been seen than he
displayed here and at Louisville, and I am
quite sure he has landed more than one win-
ning mount where others, standing pretty high
at that, would have been unsuccessful. His
work in the saddle is universally praised, and
it is hardly necessary to say that his services,
where they are available outside his own
stable, are eagerly sought after. Corrigan has
second call on Murphy, and I think there is
not another man in America who more thor-
oughly appreciates the ability of the "colored
Archer" than does the "Lorillard of the West."
Tom O'Hara, recently reinstated, arrived
here during the week. He has been engaged
by Capt. Sam Brown to ride for the season.

The vagaries of form were never more
forcibly illustrated than in numerous cases
this spring, the most notable probably being
furnished by the Longfellow filly Kaloolah,
winner of the Glidelia here. She started at
Lexington, and was a close second to Test
when the latter covered the mile in 1:41}.
On the strength of that performance Kaloolah
received strong support in the Merchants'
Stakes at Louisville, even with the almost
invincible Modesty in against her. With only
97 lbs. up, she was beaten fifty yards, coming
in last, and a bad last at that. Naturally
enough, after that performance the book
makers laid almost fabulous odds against her
in the Glidelia, where, with 113 lbs. up, she
made a show of a big field, rompine under the
wire in the fast time of 2:11}. Is it any won-
der that the best-posted are often at a loss for
the wherewithal to get a good square meal?

Steeple-chasing: Between the Bul-
lets.

While on the Chickahominy in 1S62, oc-
curred the first steeple-chase. It was after-
noon, and we had been lying in a camp some-
thing over a week, and some of the restless
spirits thought it too bad to have such beauti-
ful weather wasted. So a hastily gotten-up
race was planned. Three or four rather tri-
fling ditches were utilized and four slight hur-
dles of pine brush constructed. The laying
out of the course was a perpetual fight be-
tween Major Cavanagh and Capt. Jack Gossin.
The former was riding a pretty thoroughbred
mare captured at the first Bull Run, very
speedy and a good water jumper, as a thorough-
bred generally is, but deficient in the matter
of loins and quarters, consequently a slovenly
and unsafe hurdler. Gossin rode a big bay
charger, with no blood and little speed, but
strong and well put up, and able in such
hands to take any ordinary fence. Conse-
quently, Cavanagh fought for low and weak
fences; Gossin for high and strong hurdles.
The former carried the day, and the result
showed his sharpness. There were some
eight or ten starters, representing every
grade of animal, from the raciug-look-
ing filly of Cavanagh and the "noble chest-
nut Buily for You of Frank Reynolds,
down to as cold-blooded and sorry hacks as
ever graduated from metropolitan livery
stable. The queerest figure Wiis a handsome
gray mare, belonging to Lieutenant Evan
Thomas, of our battery, ridden by Arthur
Morris, a strapping boy of eighteen, theyonng-
esi lieutenant at that time in the regular service
His appearance without a saddle and with a wat-
ering bridle, among these fox-hunting Irish-
men, was calculated to raise a doubt of his san-
ity, but those of us who knew him were well
aware that when he curled those long legs of his
around a horse, the latter might as well try to
cast his skin. The course was marked by
guidons to be kept on the right hand, and was
about three-quarters of a mile in circumfer-
ence. At the word a fair start was effected.
The gray mare bolted at the word, and Morris,
being unable to control her with a watering
bridle, she ran into the woods. Frank Rey-
nolds, with a jockey's eye for a turn, hugged
the second flag so closely that he got into
swampy ground and the chestnut sank almost
to his shoulders. He made one or two des-
perate efforts, but was in too far, and ended by

rolling on Reynolds, whose accurate get-up
was sadly smirched. The filly knocked over
the hurdles, took the ditches in her stride,
and galloped in an easy winner of tLe first
heat. Morris, although distanced, got permis-
sion to start again, for the fun of the thing.
Profiting by his mishap, he had exchanged
the watering- bridle for a curb, but still clung
to his blanket. The heat resulted in a beau-
tiful finish between him and Cavanagh. It
was a gallant sight to see this boy, who had
never ridden a race in his life, leading tho
veteran steeple-chaser a length over all the
obstacles to the last ditch. Just as the gray
mare gathered, some Irishmen, seated upon
the ground, jumped up to cheer. The mare,
frightened, balked, and Morris, havingno stir-
rups, was thrown up on her neck. He recov-
ered himself neatly, and made the mare take a
standing jump, but it was too late. The Bull-
Run mare closed up, came with a rush and won
almost on the post. Just as the race wafl fin-
ished, from the belt of woods bordering both
banks of the Chickahominy came the faint
rattle of musketry, presently puuctuu by
the deep explosions of artiller il it

swelled into the deep roar of a hard fight. —
War Reminiscences.

Santa Rosa Fair Association.

The Board of Directors of the Sonoma
County Agricultural Park Association m< t iu
regular session at Captain Guy E. Grosse's
office Tuesday, June J=:, at 10 a. m. Z
-J. N. Bailhache, Guy E. Grcsse, J. H.
Laughlin, Julius Ort, E. W. Davis, I. DeTurk
iu the chair. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved. After the regular
business of the meeting was transacted the
following special matters were settled : Captain
F. H. Swett was appointed Superinter lent of
the pavilion. The contract for printing the
premium lists was awarded to the Santii Rosa
Republican. Jno. N. Bailhache accepted an
invitation to deliver the annual address before
the society. August 11th. The resignation of
E. W. Davis, Secretary, was accepted, and N.
Wiuants was appointed to fill the vacancy.
The bar privilege was awarded to J. M. Roney.
The meeting then adjourne7, to meet June 17th
at 10 a. m., at the usual place. — Democrat.

There are fifteen trotters in training on the
Santa Rosa tracks.

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Keports from Boston, at which point a num-
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to the effect that they are all doing well.
Bonita, 2:lSf, that was purchased Inst winter
by Mr. Pierre Lorrillard from Senator Stan-
ford, has not yet been given a fast mile, bnt
has shown quarters in 33 seconds.

Mr. August Belmont's colors were seen at
Jerome Park last week for the first time in
three years.

Favor the yonng horses all you can. Ton
may add several years to their usefulness by
so doiog,

Fall Meeting Aug. 7 to 14, 1886.

Notice for Entries.

First Day. Saturday, August 7tb. Poise
Special race for the following named horses: Manon,
Adair, Albert W., Antevolo, Menlo, Anteeo and Nel-
lie E.

Second D;.y. Tuesday, August 10th. Three-minute
Class. Purse §500.

Third Day, Wednesday, August 11th. 2:21 class.
Manon barred. Purse 8600.

Fourth Day, Thursday, August 12th. 2:*0 class.
•

Fifth Day, Friday, August UJtb. 2:25 class. Purse
35fl0.

Sixth Day, Saturday, August Hth. Free for all.
Pur-e si ,000.

All contests to be l)6st 3 in 5 iu harness. Five or
more to enter, three or more to start ; bul the
tion reserves the right to hold a less number to till
by deducting a proportionate amount of the purse.
Entries close with the Btcrel iry, 1.1SS California St.,
San Francisco, on July 31 , t 8815.

w. ii huvchmah. Secretary.

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and MoDroe
Chief. For terms, ptdigree3, and other particulars,
pa-^ress J OILS A. UOLOSMITH,

Box 342. Oakland, Cal,

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern California for my
health, and having brought a few of ray best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white stud
dog. COL. STDBBS. at the nominal fee of 815. Send
for circular of instructions if a his ser-

vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

M. P. McKOOX,
El 4'ajon.Sau Mego Co., cal.

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAS KENNEL,
Franklin, N. Y.) 15uiytf

J.A.McKerron,

SADDLERY,

230 and 232 Ellis St., S. P., Cal.

15mytf

BREEDERS' DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Brewer of thoroughbred Jersey I
Ji-se, ol both sexes for sale. pQBtofi:<
Sai. Francisco. Cal,

382

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June 12

CALIFORNIA

ANNUAL

State Fair

OPENS AT

SACRAMENTO,

September, 6th,
Closes September 18th, 1886.

NINE DATS RACING.

FIRST DAY— TkurNday, Sept. 9th.

TROTTING.
Nol-THEOCCIDENT STAEE— Closedin 1884, with
sixteen nominations.
No 2— TROTTING PUBSE. SUOO-2 :24 Ulass.
No. 3-PACING PURSE, ?6LQ— 2:35 Class.

SECOND DAT-Friday, Sept. 10th.
RUNNING.
No 4-THE INTRODUCTION STAKE - For two-year-
olds- S25 entrance: 810 forfeit; ?250 added; $oG to
second; third to save stake. Winner of any two-year-
old race after August 1st to carry three pounds ; of two
or more, five pounds extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS* STAEE— For
foals of 1333; £50 entrance, p.p.; S300 added; 5100 to
second; 50 to third. Closed in 1885 with five entries.
One mile and a quarter.

No 6-THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— For four-year-
olds; ?50 entrance; h. f . or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st. SM)0 added, of which SlOu to
the second horse; ?50 to the third. Weights, five
pound? bejow the scale; winner of any race over one
mile, after August 1st, to cory rule weights. One
mile and five-eighths.

No 7— FREE PURSE, $2^0 -Winners of any race,
after August 1st. of the value of 5.(00, to carry five
pounds; maidens allowed, if three years old, five
pounds; if four years or upwards, fifteen pounds
Mile heats.

TfiUiD DAY— Saturday. Sept. litli.
TROTTING.
No. 8— FOUR- TEAR-OLD TROTTING STAEE— ?100
entrance, of which 625 must accompany nomination;
S25 payable July 1st, and remaining $50 payable
August 10, 1886; 540» added by the Society. Closed
April loth, with eight nominations. Mile heats, three
In five.

No. 9— TROTTING PURSE, £800-3:0.1 Class.
No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, £1,200—2:20 Class.
FOVIKTH DAY— Monday, Sept. t3tli.
RUNNING.
No. 11— THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages. S50
entrance; 6. f., or only §15, if declared on or before
September Ut.witb ?3u0 added; £100 to second; third
to save stake. Maidens, if three years old^ allowed
five pounds ; if four years old or over, seven pounds.
Three-quarters of a mile.

No. la— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
foals of 1884. $150 entrance; S2S forfeit; S250 added.
Second horse, £100; third horse. $50. Closed in 1885
with fifteen nominations. One mile.

No. 13— THE LA RUE STAEE— Handicap, for all
ages. £100 entrance; $50 forfeit, with §500 added, of
which S1S0 to second; $100 to third. Weights an-
nounced September 2d. Declaration, §20, to be
made with the Secretary by eight o'clock p. m., Sep-
tember 4tb. In no event will declaration be received
unless accompanied with the amount fixed. Two
and one-quarter miles.

No.U-SELLING PURSE. S250-Of which £50 to
eecond. Fixed valuation, $1,000; two pounds for each
£lt;0 below; two pounds added for each $100 above
fixed value. One mile and an eighth.

FIFTH DAY— Tuesday, Sept, 1 4tU.
TROTTING.
No. 15— THREE- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE—
(Conditions same as No. 8.) Closed April 15lh with
eight nominations.

No. IS— TRO FT1KO PURSE, £1 ,000—2 :36 Class.
No. 17 -TROTTING PURSE, $1,200— Free for all.
SIXTH DAY— Wednesday, Sept. I5tli.

RUNNING.
No. 18-THE SUNNY SLOPE STAKE— For two-year-
old fillies. $25 entrance; §15 forleit, or only Sluif
declared od orbefo'e September 1st; $iaij added;
?25 to second. Those not having run first or second,
in any race this year allowed Lhree puunds. Five-
eighths of a mile.

No. 19— THE KSAFTER STAKE— For three-year-olds.
$5 i entrance; $25 forfeit, or only£15 if declared before
September 1st, with SiJflu added; £100 to secoud, third
saves stake. Winner of any three-year-old race, afttr
August 1st, to carry five pounds extra ; of two or more
ten pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20-THE DEL PASO STAKE— For all ages. £50
entrance; £25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st, with $3tJ0 added; SI 00 to second;
third saves stake. Three-year-old maidens allowed
five pounds; four-year-olds, seven pounds; five-year-
o)ds and upwards, ten pounds. Three-quarter mile
heats.

No. 21— FREE PURSE, 8300. $50 to second. Horses
that have rot won this year allowed five pounds.
Winners this year of any race of the value of $40. J to
carry five pounds extra. WinnerB of No. 7, ten pounds
extra. One- mile.
SEVENTH DAY— Thursday. Sept. 1611i.

TROTTING.
No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000-2:27 Class.
No. 23— TWO-YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE— Mile
heats. £50 entrance, of which £10 must accompany
nomination; 825 payable July 1st, and remaining $25
payable August 10th; §300 added by the Society.
Closed April 15th, with nine nominations.
No. 24— PACING PURSE, $800— Free for all.
EIGHTH DAY— Friday, Kept. Utli.
RUNNING.
No. 25— THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE— For
foals of 1883. £50 entrance, p. p; $1300 added. Second
horse, $100; third, $50. Closed in 1884 with eighteen
nominations.

No.2f.-THE PALO ALTO STAKE-For two-year-
olds. ?50 entrance ; $25 forfeit ; or only $15 if declared
on or before September 1st, with £250 added. $76 to
second; third to save stake. Winner of any two-year-
old stake after August 1st, to carry five pounds ext;ar
of two or more, ten poundB. One mtle.

No. 27-THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE-For three-
year-olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; or only §16 if
declared on or before September 1st; with $350 added.
Second horse, $100; third to save stake. Winner of
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
poundB extra; maidens allowed ten pounds. One
mile and three-quarters.
No. 28— THE NIGHTHAWK STAKE-For all ages.
I f-n trance; $16 forfeit; $300 added. £100 to secopd;

$50 to third; S200 additional to the winner if l:42Jie
beaten. Stake to be named after the winner if Night-
hawk's, time (.1 -A2i) is beaten. One mile.

K0. ao— FREE PURSE, §250— For all ages. $50
to second. Horse not haviug won at this meeting
allowed five pounds. Horses that have not run sec-
ond or better at this meeting allowed ten pounds.
One mile and a sixteenth and repeat.

JSEXTH DAV— Saturday, Sept. I8tli.

No. 31— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:22 Class.

No. 32— TROTTING PURSE, $1,100-2:30 Class.

Entries for the following running events for 1887-

! were ordered to be closed at the same time as the
races on the regular programme:

No. 1— CALIFORNIA BREEDER'S STAKE— * or foals
of 1884, to be run at the State Fair of 1887. 650 en-
trance; $25 forfeit, or only £10 if declared January 1,
1887; $300 added, of which $100 to second, and $5i) to
third horse. One mile and a quarter.

No. 2-CALIFORN1A ANNUAL STAKE-For foals of
1885, to be run at the State Fair of 1887. $100 en-
trance; $25 forfeit.or only $10 if declared January 1,
1887; $250 added; second colt, $1UU; third, $50. One
mile.

No. 3— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE-For foals of
.835, to be run at the State Fair of 1888. $100 en-
trance; $50 forfeit, or only $10 if declared January
1,1887; $15 if declared January 1,1688; or $25 if de-
clared May 1, 1888; $300 added; second horse, $100;
third horse, $50. One mile and a half.

REMARKS AJSD CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proporiionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee, lu per cent, on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 50 per cent, to first horse, 25 per
cent, to second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent,
to fourth.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance money, to be divided as follows: C6J
to the first, and 33J to the second.

In all the forpgoing stakes the declarations are void,
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above etakes declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races i-ntries not declared out by G p. M. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by G r. M. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of tbe State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in thi ir
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Entries in all,
except otherwise stated, to close with the Secretary,
Saturday, July 31, 1886.

JESSIE D. CAKR. EDWIN F. SMITH,
12jnfe JL*resident, Secretary.

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[FOR SALE.

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Notice.

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MR. ARIEL J. A T I HE OP, Room 69. C. P.R. R.

Building, cor. 4th and Tnwnsend, San Francisco.

IMPROVED

Blind. Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Secured by letters Patent. .Inly 3 /J, 1882.

Having thus described n.y Invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteiti patent, is:

1. The part D.supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as herein described.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such exlensions.ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and vemilation to the
eye while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and In combination with the exten-
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and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially rb herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-

Sieces L and blinds F, as shown, the straps or hands
and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, *nd having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as an i tor the purpose herein
described.

5. In a bridle, and in coin' ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so as to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the lear band I and the
tbroat-latch or lash connected with thn blinds, and ad-
justable, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same eftect on the action follows as
Is Induced: by toe- weights. ThiB Is especially the case
when young colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the anee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERRON.

No. 230 and 232 Kills St. San Francisco

TliOS.H. CHUBB.

hiclList/"""1 f=ost MILLS.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders In
imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies: or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

Befcrence,s kindly permuted to J. B. Haggln. Eb4
and Maj'or Bathbone of San Francisco.

JBROWTV BROS. A CO..

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
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KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Moiil;omery Street. San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

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At auction and private sale.

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REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Green, Hon. J. D. Cabr

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J. P. Sabgekt, Esq., Hon. John Boggs

fiargents. Oolnsa.

Hon. L. J. Rose, Hon. A. Walrath

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shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
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appended.

KILLIP A CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Array, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
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(Diploma dates April, 22. 1870).

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc.. can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and $1.

Send for Bnzard's Worm Powders for
horses, and liis Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Will send a package
by mail for ?l.
Special attention given to the diseases of dogs.

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Honorary Graduate of
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TIPS.

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pig£.

I have now on hand, and offer for sale at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak Grove, San Mateo Co.
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to twelve
months old, bred from tbe best strains of Premiuiu
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Apply to wm. Corbitt,

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Tips of all sizes for TrottiDg, Running, and
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...Reno.Truckee and Colfax....

...Sacramento, via Benicia

" via Livermore..

" via Benicia

" via Benicia

...Sacramento River Steamers..
...Kan Jose

..Stockton via Livermore.. .

" via Martinez

" via Martinez

..Tulare and Fresno

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SAUSALITO KENNELS

The erection of new kennels and yards, with my facilities for securing fresb and proper food, enable
me to invite dog owners to place their animals in my care for board and breaking, with assurance that they
will be properly cared for.

The kennels are in the heart of good quail ground, and are easy of access from San Francisco.

Terms are as low as is consistent with first-rate service. Correspondence invited.

From San Francisco Daily.

TO EAST OAKLAND- •6:00— •6:30—7:00— 7:30— 8:00—
8-30— 9:00— 9:30— 10:00— 10:30— 11:00— 11:30— 12:00—12:30
—1-00— 1-30— 2:00— 2:30— 3:00— 3:30 — 4:00 — 4:30 — 5:00
— 5:30—6:00 — 6:30 — 7:00—8:00—9:00 — 10:00 — 11:00 —
•12:00.

TO FRUIT VALE— *6:C0— *6:30 — *7:00— *7:30 — *8:00 —
•8:30— *3:30— *4:00— *4:30- -*5:00— *5:30— *6:00-*6:30-

TO FRUIT VALE (vit. Alameda)— •9:30—6:30— $11:00
—•12:00.

TO ALAMEDA— *6:00— •6:30—7:00— *7:30— 8:00 — *S:30 —
9 -00 — 9 :30— 10 :00— ±10 :30-ll :00— til :30-12 :00— J12 :30—
l-OO— 1L:30— 2:00— 3:00— 3:30— 4:00 — 4:30 — 5:00— 5 :30 —
S-00— 6-30— 7:00— 8:00— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00— *12:00.

TO BERKELEV— *6:00— *6:30— 7:00— *7:30 — 8:00— •8:30
-9 -00— 19 :30— 10 :00-tl0 :30— 11 :00— til :30 — 12 :00 —1 :O0
—2-00— 3:00 — 4:00 — 4:30-5:00-^:30— 6:00— 6:30-7:00-
8:00— 9:U0— 10:00— 11 :OU-*l2:00.

TO WEST BERKELEY— '6:00— *6:30— 7:00-*7:30-
J8-00— *8:30— 9:00— 10:00— 11:00-11:00— 2:00 -3:W- 4:01,
— *4-30— 5:00— *5:30— 6:00 -•6:30—7:00.

To San Francisco Daily.

?BOM FRUIT VALE— *6:2o— •(i:53-'^:23— *.:"-*';*
•8:53-«9:23-*in;21-*4:23-*4:Ii3-*5:23-*5:53-*6:23-
•6:53—7:25—9:50. „_ „

FROM FRUIT VALE (via Alameda) — »5:15-*r:« —
t6:45— 19:15— *3:15.

FROM EAST OAKLAND-*5:30-*fi:00- 6:30- <;t'0-
7:30-8:00—8:30—9:00—9:30—10:00—10:30—11:00 U $l>
12:00—12:30—1:00—1:30—2:00—2:30—3:00—3:30- "01. ■
4:30—5:00-5:30—6:00—6:30—7:00 — 7:57 — 8:57- S51 -
10:57- t , L

FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAKD-7 minutes later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— •5:22—*a:52—*6:22 — 6:52- *7:ii -
7:52— «8:2S— 8:52— 9:22-9:52— ±10:22 — 10:52 — tll:22-
U-52— ±12:22— 12:52— tl:22— 1:52-2:52— 3:22-3:52-4:22
—i-52—5-22— 5:52— 0:22-6:52— 7:52— 8:52— 9:52-10:52.

FROM BERKELEY— *5:15-*5:45-*6:15— 6:45— *7:I5—
7:45— •8:15 — 6H5— ±9:15-9:45— JJ0:15— 10:45 — tll:15-
11-45—12:45 — 1:45 — 2:45—3:45—1:15—1:45—5:15—5:45
—6:15—6:45—7:15—8:45—9:45—10:45.

FROM WEST BERKELEY— *5:45—*6:15— 6:45— *7:15
—7:45—8:45- ±9 :15— 9 :45-10: 15— ±12 :45 — 1 :45 — 2:45 —
3:45—1 ;45- •5:15-5:15— *6:15-6:45— *7:15.

12jnl

GEO. T. ALLENDER.

Sausalito, Marin Co., Cal.

FAIELAWN
T O CK FA R M .
Announcement for Fall of 1885.

27 Brood-Mares

and 170

Trotters.

Head of Young

TIME SCHEDULE.

Passenger Trains leave and arrive Passenger Depot
(Townsend Street, between Third and Fourth Streets)
San Francisco.

Commencing May 2, 1

8 ;30 a I
10:40 a
±11:30 a
^3:30 p

San Mateo, Redwood and..

Menlo Park

±8:1.1

;MfiP
:5a p

;f!0 P

:5o r

15 P

10:40 a

*3:30p
4:25 p

...Santa Clara. San Jose, and..

j Principal Way Stations...

9:03 a

*10:02 A
•3:36 p
H:iHjp
t« :15 p

10:40 A| ( Gilroy, Pajaro, Castroville, ) ,*1imj'J a

*,J:3Qp|'i Salinas and Monterey... fl 6:00 i?

10:40,

( Watsonville, CampGoodall > i_,„ no

< Aptos, New Brighton, Soquel.... ■ i 10. :°- A

I (Capitola) and Santa Cruz S \ 6;II,|J

4\:

..Monterey and Santa Cruz..
.(Sunday Excursion)...

; \ | tS :55 I

OAIC
OP'1"

..Hollister and Tres PinoB .

ll

10 :40a I Soledadand Way Stations \ 6:00P

a— Morning. p.— Afternoon.

•Sundays excepted. tSnndays only. iTheatre train.

Saturdavs only.

Standard Time fnrutshed'bv Randolph & Co., S. F.

Stage coxnections are made with the 10:40 a. si
Train, except Pescadero Stages via San Mateo and
Redwood, which connect with 8 :30 a. m. Train.

Special Rotjn c-trip Tickets, at reduced rates— to
Monterey, Aptos. Soquel Santa Crnz and Pescadero;
also, to Gilroy, Paraiso and Paso Robles Springs.
EXCURSION TICKETS.

Sold Sunday Morning; good
for return same day.

For Sundays only,-

ForSaturday, ( Sold Saturday and StrNDAYoniy;
Sunday and-1, good for return until following M-..n-
Mondav, I aav, inclusive, at the following rates:

t'RKEK KUU'FE.

FROM SAN FRANCISCO-*7:15— 9:15— 11:15— 1:15-

3:15-5:15.
FROM OAKLAND— •6:15-S:15-10:15— 12:15 — 2:15-

4:15.

•Sundays excepted.

JSnndayB only

Standard Time furnished by Randolph & Co. S. F.

4- 2*. TOWNE, T. H. GOODMAN,

Gen. Manager, Gen. Pass. ATtk. Agl.

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Stock on the Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. F.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
IN

HARNESS and SADDLERY.

AGENT FOR

Fennell's Cynthiasa Horse Boots.

J. H. Fenton's Chicago Specialties,

Dr. Dixon's Condition Powders.

Gombauli's Caustic Balsam

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of 1885, and up to the last of January,
18S6. All thf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1SS5, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions aad Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,

ARE OJFFEKEl> FOR SAT,E AT FAIRLAWN.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
rtock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-CI ASS. STANDARD-BRED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTT?. OlSTE PPTflrl1. PT.ATVT Ib strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
J.J-LJJ \J1MXJ A 1UVJJ A -UXVLH price of every animal for sale iB printed in the
catalogue. Pcrchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
Ihe descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from data.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, adc'iesB

Hound Trip

from San
Francisco to

;

Millbrae

Dak Grove

75

1 00

Redwood. ....

1 00

125

Menlo Park...

1 25

Mayneld

1 25

SrUtr.
Man.
Tkt.

Round Trip

from San

Francisco to

Mount'n View

Lawrences

Santa Clara

San Jose

Gilroy

Aptos

Soquel

Santa Cruz

Monterey ,

Satto
Mon.
Tkt.

$2 00
225
2 50
2 50

4 00
500

5 00
5 00
S fJCg

Ticket Offices. — Passenger Depot. Townsend
street, Valencia-street station, and No. 613 Market
street, Grand Hotel.
A. C. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Superintendent. Asst. Pass. A Tkt. Agt.

Lock Box 39*.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

THE MAC0MBER METAL FLYING TARGET.

Tbe only Flying Target
yel Invented wh ich ,
vi'Itfii Eiit, resembles a
wounded or winged bird.

It Ls tbe only target
w-blch Will Score Every
Time wben fairly bit.

We challenge anyone to
produce Hn equal in flight
scoring qualities, cheap.
ness, and all other points
necessary to a perfect
target.

Our Target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
used, and at 15 cemis each the cost of shooting is reduced to a minimum, not exceeding
one-quarter cent per shot. ■

SEND FOR DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULAR
CLABROUGH & GOLCHER,

630 and 632 Monteomery St., S. P-

SOLE AGENTS

FOR

PACIFIC COAST.

FOR SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

KSQUIBE OF

HENRY WALSH,

Sap't Kunnlng Horse EG* .
Palo Alto Stool! F»»~

Fragrant Vanity Fair, Superlative and Cloth of Gdd Cigarettes
STRAIGHT CUT CIGARETTES.

REGAL AND NOBLESSE.

Our Cigarettes were never so fine as now, they cannot be surpassed for
purity and excellence. Only tbe purest rice paper used. ESTABLISHED
1846. 14 FIRST PEIZE MEDALS.

WM. S.gKIMBALL & CO.,

PEERLESS TOBACCO WORKS, ROCHES rEE, N- Y.

TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

BESPECTE'OXLY CALLS ATTENTION TO THE

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFOBDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with epeed and comfort the
best places in the State for
Sea Bathing, Snooting and Fishing.

TRAINS LEAVE SAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOR

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort ot the
Pacific t'oatt,

with its heautif nl Groves and delightful DriveB. Trout
in abundance can be obtained from the Beveral streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may )-e had in season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

Ib noted for the extent and variety of fish which
abound in its waters, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Floiiurter.
The above-mentioned attractions, in connection with
the low rates of fare, rapid transit, and the superior
accommodations furnished at the "HOTF.L DEL
MONTE," have made Monterey a paradise for sports-
men.

THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

"HOTEL DEL MONTE,"

AEE UNSURPASSED,
having a MAGNIFICENT BEACH of pure wliite
Band for Barf bathine. The BATH-HOUSE containB

SPACIOUS SWIMMING TANKS

(150x50 feet) for warm salt water plunge and bwIiu-
ming oaths, with ELEGANT RiJ'JMS connecting for
individual baths, with douche and shower facilities

THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those weU-knowo
Watering Places,

APTOS, SOQCEL AND SANTA t'XUJZ

W VIA THE NORTHERN DIVISION,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs throngh the counties

of San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Benito, Santa Cruz

and Monterey .each of which abounds in game in great

variety Notably

Qnail, Pigeon, Snipe, Dock, Geese, Deer
and Bear.

Lakes PILARCITOS and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by this line. Stages connect with trains dailv
at San Mateo tor those wtll-kiiown Retreats, PUR IS.
SIMA, SAN GREGORIO and PESCADERO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ex-
tent of range at and about SAN BRUNO and MoUA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These resorts are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tie loverB
of this manly sport.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DOW"
when carried in Baggage Cars and put in charge of
Train Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are instructed
to Issue CHECKS for all dogs received In Baggage
Cars.

CSfln order to guard against accidents to D"- b
while in transit, it is necessary that they be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and Fishing
Tackle will be carried free of charge. Gunstaken apart
and securely packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in Passenger Cars.

TICKET OFFICES— Passenger Depot, T
street, Valencia Station, and No 613 Market p '
Hotel.

A, C. BASBETT, H. R. JUDAH,

8o.pertotep.dent Asat. Paw, and T .

384

^Itje ftefc amT gpoxismm.

June 12

Selby Smelting and Lead Company,

SAN FRANCISCO,

Sole Manufacturers for the Pacific Coast.

CHAMBEHLII Machine-Loaded Shotgun CARTRIDES.

In use, and unreservedly indorsed by all prominent sportsmen.

The Gun Trade are now prepared to supply these splendid new Rifles
in a greater variety of calibres, and in weight from 7 to 1 1 1-2 lbs., ac-
cording" to calibre and size and length of barrel.

Sportsmen's Headquarters.

GLABROUGlT&GOLCHER,

630 and 632 MONTGOMERY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO.

FACTORY: 15 St. Mary's Square, Birmingham, England.

Glover's Imperial Dog

Remedies.

DISTEMPER CURE,

MANGE CURE.

CANKER WASH,

BLOOD PURIFIER,

VERMIFUGE,

KENNEL SOAP.
A FULL LINE O.-'
Collars. Chains, Locks,
Bells, Leaders, Muz-
zles and
PUG HARNESS.

Fme Pishing Tackle.

LEONARD'S
Split Bamboo Rods.

MALLESON'S
3 p 1 i t Bamboo Rods.

MILAM'S
KENTUCKY REELS.

J. S. BENN'S
Trout and Salmon Plies

Manufacturers of She 'Ciabrough' Hammer &Hammerless Gun

Acknowledged to be the Best Shooting and Most Durable in the Market.

AGENTS

Parker Brothers', Remington's, W. C. Scott & Son's,

Colt's, Harrington and Richardson's

AGENTS

WINCHESTER, MARLIN, BALLARD, COLT,

REMINGTON STEVENS.

BASE BALL, LAWN TENNIS AND CRICKET GOODS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

E.T. ALLEN.

SPECIAL AGENT FOR THE

PARKER SHOTGUN

PARKER GUNS made to Order a Specialty.

Sole Agent For PEORIA BLACKBIRDS.

Complete assortment of fine Fire-arm.-. Fishing Tackle, Cut-
"cry, and Sportsman's Sundries.

Full assortment of Allcock's Superior Flies and Hooks. Whole-
-ale and retail.

416 Market St., San Francisco.

PARKER GUN.

At the Second International Clay rigeon Tournament held at New
Orleans, La., Feb. lltb to ICtb, 1R86, the First I'rize and Diamond
Badge in tbe International [ntltvidual Championship Match, open to all
tbo world, was woo oy B. Tit- pel with a Parker Gun. Among the contestants shooting other guns were such
championB ns Carver, Bugardus, ( ody, Stubbs, Erb and others. During the entire tournament more prizes
were won with Parker guns, in proportion to tbe number used, than with any other1 gun.

<^m9 PARKER BROS., Makers, Meriden, Connecticut,

SAN FRANCISCO, SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1886.

The Grand Prix in the Mud— Beauty and Fash-
ion in the Rain.

[Cablegram to N. Y. Herald.j

Paris, June 6th. — The Grand Prix to-day was the most
remarkable that has ever taken place— not for the exquisite
finish with which Minting, mounted by Archer, won the blue
ribbon of the French turf, but for the extraordinary spectacle
of nearly a hundred thousand Parisians and Paris:enues,
each with umbrella in hand, standing ankle deep in the mud.

The weather was terrible, and a steady, soaking rain had
transformed tbe beautiful plain of Longchamp into one vast
swamp, and the horses galloping over the course threw
behind them, high in the air, huge clods of turf. At noon,
streams of equipages rolled up the Champs Elysees, through
the Bois de Boulogne, horses, carriages, inmates and drivers
bespattered with a thick coating of yellow mud.

A vast and dismal expanse of umbrellas, resembling from a
distance the bucks of myriads of turtles, concealed the fresh
greensward, but beneath the umbrellas was a perfect sunshine
of the gay and laughing faces of happy humanity, amusing
and disporting themselves as only Parisians can. The trib-
unes were thronged with all the prettiest women in France.
Everybody knows what a dazzling display the Parisian
beauties offer in fair weather, but to-day proved that Parisian
grace and charms are invincible even in the drenching rain.
Waterproofs, wraps purple, crimson, blue, orange, silver gray,
chameleon and green, made the more brilliant the miniature
rivulets of rain, and gave a splendid variety to the picture.
What a Parisienne can achieve in the way of delicate shoes
and silk stockings and lace, was made apparent when she
picked her way through the mud from the grand stand to her
carriage.

President Grevy, M. de Freyeinet, all the Ministers and
the entire Corps Diplomatique were in the state tribunes.
All the grands seigneurs of f ashioD and the turf were present and
dripping with water, among whom I noticed Barons Alphonse
and Gnstave de Piotbschild, the Prince deSagan, the Prince
Troubetskoi, the Prince de la Treroouille, Mr. Vauderbilt,
Senor Guzman Blanco, the Due de Morny, General de Galli-
fet, the Duke of Hamilton, MM. Kochefort, Clemenceau,
Coquelin, Got and Delaunay. Hnndreds of Americans came
over from England en purpose to witness the Grand Prix,
and at least one thousand Americans were on the ground,
among whom were many of the well-known names of New
York, Philadelphia and Boston.

After the raceB, during the sortie, there was confusion,
good-natured, but utterly indescribable. Innumerable coach-
men were charging pelfmell in a desperate search for their
masters. Thousands of magnificently dressed ladies were
standing for hours, with their skirts well in hand, vainly
awaiting their equipages, the scenes often recalling tkose at
Trouville, Deauville and Deippe. I noticed bevies of ulla
pschutt actresses being conveyed over the huge puddles in the
arms of envied youths, who were reaping a double harvest in
calling cabs and carriages.

The grand prize of Paris, of lOO.OOOf. (§20,000) in specie,
half given by the city of Jfurisand half by the five great railway
companies, for entire colts and fillies foaled in 1883, of every
description and country, added to a sweepstakes of l.OOOf.
each, 600f. forfeit, and only 500f. if declared by midnight on
the Wednesday preceding the race, and lOOf . only if declared
by midnight on May 1st, 1886; the second to receive 10,000f.
and the third 5,000f. out of the stakes; distance three thou-
sand metres (about one mile and seven furlongs).
Mr. R. C.Vyner's b c Minting by Lord Lyon, out of Mint Sance

- Areiier 1

M. Michel Kphrussi'b bike Polyeucte by BiUUnl, out of Polly Perkins

Kearney 2

Baron A. de Scklckler's b c Sycomore by Perptexe.ont of Mimosa

Wtbii 3

Count de Berteux's ch c Upas bv Dollar, not of Rosemary Hartley o

M. P. Auinoiit'si;h f Sauterelle by Saxifrage out uf Scllieiteuse 0

M. Michel Epbrussi's ch c Gamine (late Gracieux) by Hermit, out of

Grace 0

M. A. Lupin's h c St. Sonore bv Dollar, out of Vivienne Pvolfe U

M. Ephrussi'a h c Fetiche by Nougat, out of Fleurhies Lane o

The Duke of Hamilton'^ b f Miss Jummy by Petrarch, out of Lady

Portland Watts 0

Time 3H9.

The betting, just before the start, was even against Minting, 25 to 1

against Polyeucte, 12 to l against Rycomore, it to i against Miss Jummy.

6 to 1 against Upas, 15 to l against St. Honoxe, 4u to I against Fetiche. <»

to 1 against Sauterelle and CO lo J against Gamin.

Polyeucte was the first to make a break in the line, running
twenty lengths in front of Miss Jummy. Upas and Minting
were both in the rear. After traversing two-thirds of the
distance Minting drew ahead and won easily by two lengths.
There were three leDgtbs between second and third. Upas
was fourth, three lengths behind Sycomore, Sauterelle and
Gamiu following. Miss Jummy was last, beside St. Honore
and Fetiche.

Minting is by Lord Lyon, who, in 1S6G, won both the Two
Thonsand Guineas and Derby, dam Mint Sauce. He started
five times on the English turf last year, and won all his races.

The most noted of these was the Middlepark Plate at the
Newmarket second October meeting, in which he beat Braw
Lass, Saraband and St. Mirin. He was then ridden by
Archer, and after a desperate finish won by a neck, a head
only separating Braw Lass and Saraband. In the Two
Thousand Guineas at Newmarket, this year, Minting, in the
hands of the jockey Watts, met with defeat by the Duke of
Westminster's Ormonde, but did not run in the Derby, and
was specially reserved for the great French race.

Kennesaw and Fairview Yearlings-

On the 9th inst., Mr. Wm. Easton sold the Kennesaw and
Fairview yearlings at Madison Square Garden, New York,
with the following very cheering result:

PROPERTY OF CAPT. J. FRANRLm.

1. B c, April 3, by Luke Blackburn, dam imp. Malibran

by Cathedral. August Belmont, Jr $1,100

2. B c, Feb. 2S, by Glengarry, dam Arizona by Lexing-

ton. Dwyer Bros 1,500

3. B c, May 10, by Luke Blackburn, dam imp. Dublin

Belle by Knight of St. Patrick. Dwyer Bros 1,500

4. B e, March 27, by Glengarry, dam Pearlash by Pat

Malloy. J. H. McCormick 1,000

5. B orbr c, March 20, by Tenbroeck, dam Hettie B.

by Glengarry. Preakness Stables 2, 100

6. B f, May 9, by Longfellow, dam Nevada by Lexing-

ton. D.C. Johnson 3,000

7. B f, April 1, by Brigadier, dam Jennie M. by Glen-

garry. D. C. Johnson 325

8. B f, March 8, by Glengarry, dam Marcola by Mon-

archist. W. Gratz 1,000

8.V. B f, by imp. Muscovy, dam Pansy by Glengarry.

C. Reed 200

Total for the nine head, f 11, 725, of which the five colts
averaged $1,450 each.

PROPERTY OF W. B. CHEATHAM.

9. B c, May 27, by Enquirer, dam Wildfire by Wildidle.

Preakness Stable 325

10. Ch c, April 30, by Great Tom, dam Wavelet by
Waverly. Preakness Stable 1,100

11. Be, by Enquirer, dam Planche by Great Tom. W.
Giatz 400

Total, §1,825; an average of $604.33 each.

PROPERTY OF GEN". W. H. JACKSON.

1U. B c, 2 yrs.. by Great Tom, dam Babadilla by Jack

Malone. G. Work 750

PROPERRY OF C. REED. — BY LONG T^W.

I. Be, Feb. 20, dam Athlene by Pat Maioy. D.C.

Johnson 1,050

9. Ch e, April, 29, dam Income by Revenue. D. C.

Johnson 75o

14. B c, April 15, dam imp. Pisa by Parmesan. W.
Lovell 375

4- B f, April 2, dam Bounce by Bonnie Scotland. C.

W. Medinger 475

8. B f, May 10, dam Belle of the Meade by Bonnie

Scotland. Dwyer Bros 2,400

13. B f, April 16, dam Violet byVauxhall. C. W. Med-
inger 400

Total, $5,450, an average of $723 for colts and $1,091.66
for the fillies.

EY DUKE.

4. B c, April 14, dam Algeria by Abd-el-Kader. C. W.

Medinger 200

6. B c, April 22, dam imp. Dry Toast by Brown Bread.

J. Frazler 200

10. B c. May 5, dam Bradamante by War Dance. D. C.
Johnston 1,600

II. B c, April 5, dam imp. Contessaby D'Estournel. S.
Emery 200

16. Ch c. May 25, dam Kate McDonald by Mickey Free

W. C. Daly 425

18. B c, May 19. dam Acquittal by Calvin. W. C. Daly 400

15. B f, April 29. dam imp. Athennis by Blair Athol.

C. W. Medinger 300

Total for six colts, 53,025, an average of $504.15 each.

BY IMPORTED HIGHLANDER.

5. B c, March 30, dam Alice Bruce by Fellowcraft. W.

Gratz 200

9. Ch f, March 31, dam Miss Dance by War Dance. W.

Gratz 500

BY IMPORTED ROSSIFEU.

7. Ch c, April 23, dam Wissahickou by imp Leaming-

ton, Fairfax Stable , 550

S. Ch c, May 21, dam Glencairne by imp. Glenelg.

Fairfax Stable 400

15. Ch c, April 16, damMinnieD. by Longfellow. Fair-
fax Stable 500

2. B f, April 3, dam Shamrock by imp. Buckden. Fair-

fax Stable 500

5. B f, April 21, dam Round Dance by War Dance. C.

W. Medinger 550

7. B f, March 6, dam Maggie Hunt by imp. King Ern-
est. S. Emery 500

12. B f, April 18, dam Holm del by imp. Leamington
Fairfax Stable 500

Total, $3,500, of which the colts averaged $3S3.33 each,
and the fillies $512.50.

BY IMPORTED FECHTER.

13. Ch c, March 20, dam Maritana by imp. Leamington.

L. O. Appleby 475

17. B c, May 10, dam Etiquette by Enquirer. Pawnee

Stable 525

I. B f, Feb. 26, dam imp. Star Actress by Siderolite.

S. Sanford 500

3. B f, May 6, dam Henlopen bv Aristides. Fairfax

Stable *. 600

6. B f, March 29, dam Pique by imp. Leamington.

Pawnee Stable 450

II. B f, Feb. 20, dam Helen by Vauxhall. C. W. Med-
inger 300

14. B f, March 29, dam Empress by imp. Leamington.

C. W. Medinger 300

Total, $3,325, of which the colts averaged $500 each, and
the fillies $465 each.
Mr. Reed also sold the following four-year-old geldings:

31. B,.by Tom Bowling, dam Mary Ann by imp. Leam-
ington. S. Sanford 100

32. Blk, by imp. Highlander, dam imp. Contessa bv
D'Estournel. G. Work ". 105

33. Bay, by imp, Fechter, dam imp. Type of Beauty by
Typhceus. G. Work 325

34. Bav, by imp, Highlander, dam Rettie I. by Alarm.

W. Gratz 225

Total for Mr. Reed's lot, inclnding the four geldings,
$17,055, the total for the dav amounting to over $31,000.

Mr. Hagrgin and Kentucky.

I think it more than likely that Mr. Haggin is not enam-
ored of Kentucky in a racing way. He left Louisville in some-
thing like disgust, and his departure from Latonia was
characterized by probably still greater disgust. It is no secret
at all that he was dissatisfied and irritated over the decision
in the Cup race, stoutly claiming that Hidalgo should have
been declared the winner. The day after, as the stable at-
tendants were loading the horses preparatory to their depart-
ure east, he remarked to a squad of bystanders*: "Boys, if any
of you wish to leave Kentucky, here is a car at your disposal,
and it will net cost you a cent." The remark was made with
a sort of grim irony that carried its own meaning. The im-
pression is general that Mr. Haggin will not race in Kentucky
again. It is rather unfortunate that bis first racing venture
in the state should be bis last, as there was nothing small or
niggardly in his way of doing things. The book-makers, in
particular, liked to have him around, as, on occasions when
his own horses were in the fray, ordinary speculators paled
into insigni6cance compared with the wealthy Califoruiau.
Indeed, it can hardly be considered otherwise than unfortu-
nate, in every way, the upshot of Mr. Haggins' initial turf ven-
ture in the blue-grass state. — Broad Church.

Ormonde, the winner of tbe English Derby, is a bay with
black points, the color that Yorkshiremen dearly love to see,
and in this respect takes after his dam, Lily Agnes, for bia
sire, Bend'Or. was a chestnut, as was his sire Doncaster, for
whom the Duke of Westminster gave £14,000, the largest
sum ever paid for any horse of any description, and through'
whom, in the brief space of twelve years, a stud of almost
unsurpassed value has been formed. Ormonde stands exactly
16 hands, with a blood-like head and ueck, beautiful shoul-
ders, bo long and clean, and his arms are well set from him for
delivery. He is quite as deep through the girth as Lord
Clifdeu was, with splendid back and loins, stifles a shade too
straight, but has beautifully developed quarters and strong,
good-shaped hocks. In fact, he is a Derby winner from end
to end. With Ormoude John Porter has trained bin fifth
Derby winner, tbe others being Blue Gown, St. Bl
over and Bend'Or, and the greatest credit is reflect,
for his treatment of the bo» nt his care

was very much crippled with spliuts last spring,
vented his running until late in the autumn,

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June 19

Dates for 1886.

CALIFORNIA FALL CIRCUIT.
San Francisco, Cal Aug. 7 to 14 Oakland. Cal... .. .Aug, 3^0 to Sept. 4

Marysville, Cal. . -Aug. 31 to Sept. £

Sacramento, Cal Sept. J) to 18

Stockton, Cal Sepi . 21 to 25

Sa.linas, Cal Sept. 2* to Oct. 3

Reno, Nev Oct. 4 to 9

Santa Cruz, Cal Aug. JO to 14

Ban Jose, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Santa Rosa, Cal Aug 1G to 21

Chico.Cal Aug.17 to 21

Petalunia, Cal Aug. 2* to 28j

Glenbrook Park Aug. 24 to 28 j

EASTERN— RUNNING.

) Rockaway Sept. 22 to 24

Jerome Park Sept. 25 to Oct. 16

1 Latonia Oct. 1 to 10

Coney Island.-. June 10 to

Washington Park

Club, Chicago. .June 26 to Aug. 14
Monnioutli Park. .July 3 to Aug. 24

Saratoga July 24 to Aug. 28

Coney Island.... Aug. 28 (o Sept. 21

EASTERN — TROTTING .

Baltimore Oct. 19 to 23

Washington Oct. 26 to 29

Goshen, N. Y June 21 to 24

Kingston, N.Y June 22 to 2i

Omaha, Neb. (N.H.B A.) July 2 and 3
Pittsburg Driving Park.. July 5 to 9

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 2:i

Cleveland. 0 July 27 to 3(

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30

Cartbage, O Aug. 3 to "

Jamestown, 0 .Aug. n to

Hillsboro. 0 Aug 3 to 5

Ottawa, 111 Aug "

Jolliet. Ill Aug 10 to 13

Chillicotbe, 0 Aug. 11 to 13

Rochester. N. Y Aug. 12 to 15

Streator, III Aug. 17 to 20

Utica, N. Y Aug. 17 to 20

Ottumwa, la Aug. 17 to 21

Sabino, 0 Aug. 23 to 27

Helena. Mont Aug. 23 to 28

"Waterloo, N. Y.

(C. W.N. Y. B. A,)-.- Aug. 24 to 26

Patoskala.O Aug. 24 to 27

Albany. N. Y Aug. 24 to 2"

Clark County Fair.

Springfield, O Aug. 24 to 28

Rochester, N. Y.
(N. Y. S. T. H. B. A.). Sept. 7 to 9

Monmouth. Ag. So Sept. 7 to 3

Belvidere, 111 Sept. 7 to in

Wilmington, O Sept. 7 to 10

Toledo, 0 Sept.7toll

Lincoln, Neb Sept. 10 to 17

Kalamazoo, Micb Sept. 13 to 17

Detroit, Mich Sept. 13 to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Ind Sept. 14 to 17

Woodstock, HI Sept. 14 to 17

Cleveland, O Sept. 14 to 17

Mystic Park Sept. 14 to 17

Poughkeepsie, N. Y.'..Sept. 14 to 17
Grand Rapids, Mich.. Sept. 20 to 24

South Bend, Ind Sept. 20 to 25

MiDeola, L. I Sept. 21 to 24

Reading. Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Elkhorn, Miss Sept. 21 to 24

Lebanon, O Sept. 21 to 24

Dayton, O Sept. 27 to Oct. 1

Waukegau, 111 Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2
PottstoM-n, Pa Sept.28to30

OUR NEW YORK LETTER.

Latonia, Ky Aug. 24 to 28 Centreville, Micb. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Columbus, O Aug. 30 to Sept. 3| Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oscaloosa, la Aug. 30 to Sept. 8

Rockville, 111 .... Aug 31 to Sept. 3

Des Moines, la Sept. 3 to 10

Lawreuce, Kan Sept. 5 to 11

Chicago, 111 Sept. C to lu

Wheeling, W. Va Sept. 6 to 11

Kalamazoo, Mich.
(M. T. H. B. A) Sept. 7 to P

Oxford , Pa Sept. 29 to Oct. 1

St. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 7

Pittsburg, Pa. (P. B. A.) Oct. 6 and 9

Mount Holly, N J Oct. 11 to 15

Frederick, Md Oct. 12 to 19

Greenfield, O Oct. 13 to i 5

Bloomsburg, Pa Oct. 13 to 16

Programme at Salinas.

The Monterey District Pair Association have issued the
following programme for the meeting commencing Sept. 2Sth.

No. 1. Trotting — For all horses owned in the district that
have never beaten three minutes. Best '6 in 5, for a purse of
$150.

No. 2. Kunniug— Three-quarter mile dash, for all horses
owned in the district. Purse $150.

No. 3. Trotting — Fur all double teams owned in the dis-
trict, both horses of each team to be owned by one man, July
1, 1886; best 2 in 3. Purse S200.

No. 4. Eunuing — Three-quarter mile and repeat, free for
all. Purse ?200.

No. 5. Trotting — For all two-year-olds owned in the dis-
trict; best 2 in 3. Purse $150.

No. C. Trottiug — For all stallions owned in the district —
"Billy Matthews" barred; 2 in 3. Purse §200.

No. 7. Trotting— For all three-year-olds and under owned
in the district; best 2 in 2. Purse §200.

No. 8. Running — One-half mile and repeat, for all horses
owned in the district. Purse $150.

No. 9. Trotting— Free for all. Purse S500.

No. 10. Pacing— Free for all horses that have never beaten
2:30; best 3 in 5. Purse $200.

No. 11. Novelty Pace— For §150; $25 for each 1st, 2d, 3d,
4th, and $50 for 5th quarter.

No. 12. Trotting — Two-mile heats; free for all. Purse $300.

No. 13. Running— One mile and repeat, free for all. Purse
$300.

The purses offered amount to S2.S50.

Sport at San Luis Obispo.

The races that took place at Lee's Trotting Park last Thurs-
day and Friday, Jun- 3d and 4Lh, were well attended, and
excited considerable interest among horsemen and others,
Four races were held on the lirst day. The introductory
race was a trotting bout, best three in rive, between Dixie,
owned by Charley Lee, L. M. Warden's H.M , and W. Leirly's
Ned. Dixie secured first money by winuing thrte straight
heats. The second was a trotting race between P. \V.
Murphy's Mary and J. E. Apsey's Billy, which was won by
Mary. The third was a running race in which three entries
were made, Sir Edgertou by E. C. Wat kins, Wild Bill by Yan
Gordon, and Mac, a Santa Maria horse. After a spirited run
the race was won by Mac. The last race of the day was
between the trotters Sorrel Tom and Gray Eagle, best three
in five, and was won by the horse first named. The secoud
day's racing was quite as interesting as the first day's. The
initial performance was a trial of speed for buggy horses.
The next was a trial of speed between Siegel and Sorrel Tom,
which was won by the latter horse. The third race was a
lively struggle between the trotters Dixie and Ah Nellie, from
which Nellie emerged the victor. The fourth and last, a run-
ning race, brought out Sir Edgenon, Wild Bill and Miss Bird.
The stakes were captured by Wild Bill. Those attending the
races ^felt quite well rewarded for their trouble, and the par-
ties who arranged the affair feel highly gratilied over the suc-
cess that crowned their labors. — Mirror.

The Sacramento Colt Stakes.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— The following colts
made third payment in the Sacramento Yearling Stakes of
1886:

Morris Toomey's b c Triumph by Prompter.

F. L. Smith's b f Alaraba by Sultan.

M. W. Kick's eh f Kill by Prompter.

C. Kerby's b f Rosebud by Prompter.

J. H. Ayer's b c John A. Goldsmith by Bay Rose.

E. Giddings' b c Minot by Bay Rose.

To be trotted the last Saturday in October, 1SS6. Present
value of stakt, $420. To be increased by a further payment
of $25 the day before the race. The Btakes originated in
18S5, having been well patronized, especially by local breeders
living near Sacramento, at their suggestion a Yearling Stake
for ioais of 18SG will be opene i soon.

Sacramento, June 12th. Wilber Field Smith.

Rowland and Oriflame at Jerome Park— Both

Make Favorable Debuts— Arrival of Ban

Fox — Gossip on the Eve of the

Surburban — Joe Cotton's

Backers Find Hope

in an Omen.

Tbebg Royni Bounce, owned by G. A. Newell, of Phila-
■h iphia, is the first of the get of Blue Bull to enter the 2:30
'i in 1S86. He trotted in 2i28J at Belmont recently.

Jerome Fark meeting, that closed day before yesterday,
was more successful from a racing point of view than from a
pecuniary one. The Jockey Club's loss of the betting
privileges, incident on the embargo against betting, lost
them over $30,000 for the seven days, in hard cash, that the
book-makers would have paid the club. This, on top of the
heavy outlay this spring in changing the form of the track,
general improvements, etc., was discouraging enough, and if
another racing season finds the same unfavorable circum-
stances against them, the property is likely to be sold for
building purposes. The racing of the meeting saw only
two California horses run, bat both of these — Rowland,
the three-year-old, and Oriflame, the two-year-old — made
favorable debuts in the new colors of the Fairfax Stable,
?een for the first time on any race-course. Rowland
ran three times. On his first essay he led a large and fast
field for five furlongs, in 1:04, but was outrun in the stretch.
Then he ran up against Miss Woodford and Pardee, to whom
he finished a good third, and was timed the three furlongs in
1:59 J. His last effort was a fair fourth in a mile and a six-
teenth, which the winner ran iu 1:52J, beating Rowland alto-
gether about four lengths. This is not bad for the Palo Alto-
bred colt, and he may be expected to earn his oats later on.
Oriflame also ran three times, his rather short, chunky-built
frame not pleasing the critics very much. For all that he is
improving, and after runningunplaced in the Juvenile StakeB
and third in a purse race, he started in the Sequence Stakes,
last Saturday, and was only beaten a head for second place in
fast time. Tremont ran in 1:02.}, and Oriflame ran the five
furlongs in 1:03A, with 115 pounds up. This is winning form.
The California racers at Coney Island are in the main doing
well. Ban Fox arrived last Monday, but does not please the
cognoscenti. If he wins the Suburban it will be a great
surprise to turfmen here. Alf. Estill has been sick, but is
now coming again, and old Jim Renwick is apparently in his
second youth. Harry Rose and Joe Howell have been run-
ning at the Beach, but so far with poor success. To-morrow
the great Suburban Handicap is to be run, and long before
this letter reaches you the wires will have foretold the result.
This evening no less than 23 horses are posted as starters,
and though the track promises to be heavy, the interest
is very great. The pressure of so many western
hoi'ses to run, gives this race the sectional character
that draws out the masses, as no contests between
local horses can. One of these, Troubador, this morning
worked a mile and a quarter, with 118 pounds up, in 2:08,
last mile in 1:4H, and pulled up apparently fresh. So fast a
ruu, however, only twenty four hours before the race, is lia-
ble to take the edge off the horse's speed, and good judges
think Troub dor ran his race to-day instead of to-morrow.
Ban Fox, as noted above, does not move to suit the talent,
and his chances are not as well liked as those of Joe Cotton,
Favor, Lizzie Dwyer and Pontiac. These four are going so
fast as to fairly "scorch" the grass on the new turf track at
the Bay. Jim Williams stands to win $50,000 on his horse;
the Dwyer party as much on Pontiac, Morris' friends more
than that sum on Favor, while Lizzie Dwyer has backed with
every book-maker in New York from oO to 1 down. Anyone
of these four or Ban Fox will take large amounts out of the
ring, and others like Goano, General Monroe, Unrest, Exile,
Yalet and Rarnum, all of whom start, almost equally large
amounts. If the track is heav}', old Ban will have a great
chance, as he is a noted "mud-plower." A good story is told
of Joe Cotton that may have a bearing on the race. When
Jim Williams moved his horses, last week, from Jerome Park
to Sheepshead Bay, he was assigned a stable at the latter place
that seemed damp and on swampy ground. Williams
demurred at the quarters, and Supt. Clark obligingly trans-
ferred him across the course to the stable occupied last year
by the RancocaB horses. Joe Cotton was the first horse to
enter, and he marched straightway to and took possession of
the box occupied this time last year by Pontiac, who won the
great race at that time. Many superstitious speculators look
on the occurrence as an omen of Cotton's success on the
morrow, and who shall say, at this present writing, that it is
not? The horse is very good, will be ridden by one of the
crack jockeys, probably Fitzpatrick, and will take a deal of
beating. Yours, Pacific.

June 9, 1886. _

Purchases by Mr. Ashe.

Several sales of thoroughbred yearlings have been held at
St. Louis since the meeting began, and the folio wing purchases
have been made by Mr. R. P. Ashe:
Chestnut filly by Milner, dam Grit-eld a by imp. Intruder. .$130

Bay filly by St. Martin, dam Maie by Waverly 500

Chestnut filly by Onondaga, dam Sophy Badderly by Aus-
tralian 850

Brown filly by Duke of Moukose, dam Talega by Bonuie

Scotland 375

Mr. Ashe's policy of addine well-bred mares and fillies to
his stable seems to indicate an interest to establish a select
breeding stud of his own in the near future. A portion of
the broad acres of Maltese Villa Farm might he profitably
utilized in that direction.

It is now thirty-two years since Orlando was awarded the
Derby Stakes, although he finished second to Running Rein,
who was subsequently disqualified for being a four-year-old.
Since that time until this year of grace not a single blue
riband hero has commenced his name with O. At last the
spell is broken, and for the second time only in one hundred
and seven years the bearer of the ill-fated letter has finished
first. Octavius won in 1812. Orlando did not win but got
the prize in 1844. Ormoudo has now enrolled his name on
the famous list, and stands out as the best horse of a really
good year. It is not a little singular that Ormonde's sire,
Bend'Or, won the Derby oxactly seven years before his sou
and that Bend'Or's sire, Doucaster, won just seven years
before his sou snatched a victory from Robert the Devil.
During the last fifty years, forty-one winners of the Two
Thousand have run for the Derby. Eight only have managwd
to win the Blue Riband, eight have been second, seven
third, and three fourth, the other fitteen being amongst those
enumerated "the following also ran."

Philadelphia parties are said to be negotiating for the pur-
chase of the stallion Jerome Turner, record 2:17J.

Californians at St. Louis.

First Day.

Sx. Lours, June 5th.— Carriage-Bui Id ere' Stake. For two-year-old
colts and fillies (foals of 1884), of 530 each, half-forfeit, or only §10 ii
declared on or before April 1, 18S6, with §1,000 added, of which S150 to
second and third to save stake. Winner of any stake of the value of
$1,001) to carry 3 lbs.; of two or more such stakes to carry 5 lba. extra.
Maidens allowed 5 lbs. Three-quarters of a mile.
A. G-. McCampbell's b c Jim Gore by Hindoo, dam Katie, 113. ."Withers 1

E. Corrigan's brf Jennie T. by Falsetto, dam Queen Vic. 112 Duffy 2

Melbourne Stable's b f Kepie by Onondaga, dam Kelpie, 102 Stepp 3

J. D. Patton's ch c Counselor by Tenbroeck, 105 Oonkling 0

Santa Anita Stable's br c Pendennis by Virgil, 105 Miller o

Opequon Stable's ch 1" Petite by Storev, 102 Kelly 0

Time, 1:17.

Mutuals paid j 512.00 straight on Jim Gore; for a place §7; on Jennie
T. for a place 86.40.

Pools: Jennie Treacy §26; Jim Gore 517; field §12. The race was worth
32,055

Post Betting: 6 to 5 Jennie Treacy; 2 to 1 Jim Gore; 8 to 1 Pendennis;
15 to 1 Counselllor; 5 to 1 Kepie; 8 to 1 Petite.

After a short delay they were dispatched, with Petite a
length behind. Counsellor at once took up the running, with
Jennie Treacy at her girths, Jim Gore third, Kepie fourth,
Pendennis nest. At the half Counsellor was half a length in
front of Jim Gore, who was a like distance in front of Treacy,
Kepie being close and Pendennis nest. At the stable turn
all closed except Petite. Jim Gore led into the straight three-
quarters of a length ahead of Counsellor, Pendennis now
being third, Treacy fourth, and Petite fifth. Half way up the
straight Jim seemed to have it easy, but Mr. Corrigan's filly
came with a rattle, and a grand race home resulted in the
colt's victory by only half a head; Kepie third, two lengtha
away. Counsellor was fourth at ten lengths distance, Pen-
dennis and Petite beaten.

St. Louis Fair Debet. — For three-year-olds (foals of 1883), of 8100
each, half-forfeit, or only §20 if declared by April 1, 1886. with 83,000
added, of which §500 to second, and 8200 to third. The winner of any
tbree-y ear-old stake race of the value of §2,000 to carry five pounds
extra. One mile and a half.

J. B. Haggin's br c Ben All by Virgil, dam Ulrica. 123 lba Duffy 1

Melbourne Stable's b c The Bourbon by Billet, dam Mirah, 118 lbs.

"Withers 2

E. U. Swigert's ch c Sir Joseph by Glenelg, sam Susie Lin wood,

118 lbs Ellis 3

Santa Anita Stable's b c Silver Cloud by Grinstead, 123 lbs.. Murphy 0

J, & J. Swigert'sb c Brookful by Tenbroeck. 118 lbs Jones 0

J. & J. Swigert's b c Pbil Lee by Glen Atbol, lie lbs Lewis 0

Time, 2:39.

Mutual* paid: on Ben All, straight, §8.40; place, 35.20; on The Bour-
bon, place, §6.20.

Pools: Ben All §100; Silver Cloud §50, and the field §30; Ben All
barred; The Bourbon S40; Silver Cloud §35; field SJ5.

Post Betting: 4 to ] Bourbon; 1 to 2 Ben Ali; 5 to 1 Silver Clond;
15 to 1 Phil Lee; 20 to 1 Brookful; 10 to 1 Sir Joseph.

Silver Cloud was the first away to a good start, with Sir
Joseph second. The Bourbon third, Brookful fourth, Ben
Ali tifth, and Phil Lee bringing up the rear. At the quarter
Silver Cloud was first by a length, Ben Ali second, The Bonr-
bon third, Brookful fourth, Phil Lee fifth, and Sir Joseph
last of all. There was no change at the stand, which the
pride of the Haggins passed, running easily and under a pull.
At the quarter Silver Cloud was still three-parts of a length
to the good, with Ben Ali second, a length in front of The
Bourbon third, the others as before. Going along the back
stretch Sir Joseph carried the blue and white sash of the
Swigert Stable into the fourth place, and at the half Ben Ali
had reduced Silver Cloud's lead to a soant half length.
Going around the upper turn the race was a pretty one,
there being a general closing up of the rankB. At the head of
the stretch Silver Cloud was first by a neck only, with Ben Ali
second and he lapped by The Bourbon, Brookful fourth, Sir
Joseph fifth, and Phil Lee last. Ben Ali coming away in the
straight won an easy race by a length from The Bourbon, who
beat Sir Joseph by a length and a half for the place under the
whip, Silver Cloud fourth, Phil Lee fifth, and Brookful last.

Second Day.

June 7th. — Sale and Liveey Stable Stakes, for two-year-old
fillies, of §30, h. f., and only §10 if declared; S150 to second, third
saves stakes ; winner of §1,000 to carry 3 lbs. , of two such stokes 5 lbs.
extra; maidens allowed 5 lbs. ; sis furlongs. Value of the Btako to the
winner §1,645.
E. Corrigan's br f Jennie T. by Falsetto, dam Queen Victoria, 122

Murphy ]

T. H.Stevens' bf Wary by Warwick, dam Mary Anderson, 110...8toval 2
Melbourne Stables' b f Kepie by Onondaga, dam Kelpie, 102. .Withers 3

Fleetwood Stables' b f Varina by King Alfonso, 102 rj

E. Corrigan's ch f Beauty by Lelaps, 102 0

Santa A nita Stabies' b f Grissetta by Glenelg, 102 0

J. D. Patton's ch f Kitty R. by Duke of Kent, 102 rj

Carroll & Co.'s ch f Nellie C. by King Alfonso, 102 0

P. G. Cock's b f Calcutta by Kinu Alfonso, 102 0

Time, 1 :16.

Mutuals paid: Jennie Treacy SI 1. 50 and $6.80; Wary §7.20

Pools: Jennie Treacy §60; Wary §50; field §61).

Post Betting: 8 to 5 Jennie Treacy; 2 to 1 Wary: 5 to 1 Kepie; 12 to 1
Varina; 12 to 1 Grissetta; 8 to 1 Beauty; 20 to 1 Nellie C. ; 20 to 1 Kitty
K.; 20 to 1 Calcutta.

The lot were dispatched at the first attempt, the stari being
dead level. Grissetta, being slow on her pins, was soon left
three lengths behind the rest, who went for the five-furlong
pole as if on a cavalry charge. When close to this mark
Wary had a neck lead of Varina, Kitty K. being at the neck
of the latter, Beauty at Kitty's head, Jennie Treacy a length
off, and Grissetta last. They spread somewhat going to the
stables and were still further straying at the last corner, the
most notable changes having been the way iu which Gris-
setta came right through her horses, her move being imitated
simultaneously by Jennie T., who, at the torn for home, wob
close up to Wary, while Grissetta was nearly broadside on to
them on the outside. She, however, was here put to the
whip. When they had well entered the straight the order
was— Jennie Treacy, a neck in front of Wary, Baldwin's entry,
now only just keeping clear of Kepie who had traveled up
past Varina and Calcutta. This pattern was about pre-
served till close home, Jennie winning by a length and a
half from Wary, who was three lengths in front of Kepie;
Varina, Grissetta and Beauty were strung out, the California
filly having gone all to pieces after suffering punishment for
the first third of the straight. She, is very slow on her pins
but uncommonly speedy when moving, and it may be added
that she is very lusty at present.

The Ellis Wainwiught Stakes, of 8500, for all horses, S30 entrance,
half-forfeit, with §500 added by Mr. Ellis Wainwrlgbt; 8100 to second,
third saves stake. Maidens, at time of closing, allowed 6 lbs., with 6
lbs. additional if maiden at time of starting. Winners of any stakes
after closing, of the value of 81,000 to carry 3 lbs.; of two or more such
stakes 7 lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter.
Santa Anita Stable's b f Estrella, 3, by Rutherford, dam Sister Anne,

98 Miller 1

J. D. Patton's br c Ten Stone, 4, by Tenbroeck, dam Lizzie Stone, 118,

Fuller a

R. J. Lucas' b c Alfred, 3, by Voltigner, dam Belzont,95 Duffy 3

Time. 2:182.

MutualB paid: Estrella 816.10 and 87.50; Ten Stone §7.70.

Pools: Estrella 850; Alfred §50; Teu Stone $35.

Post Belling: Even against Alfred; 2 to 1 Estrella; 2 to 1 Ten Stone.

This was as pretty a race as three horses ever fought out,
and one as full of change as can be imagined. They got off
to a splendid start, and rounding the first turn Estrella wai
half a length ahead of Ten Stone, at whose girths Alfred was
travelling. Coming up the straight Ten Stone rushed to the

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front and led Estrella under the wire, pulling double, by a
length, Alfred being a head behind the tilly. Rounding the
club turn Ten Stone led by a length of Alfred, who was on the
outside, and the Californian had dropped back a half length
and was catching the spur hot to keep the place. They tra% -
elled in this order to the head of the back stretch, where the
filly appeared to be outpaced altogether. Nearing the half
Alfred had raced up within a neck of Ten Stone and looked a
winner all over, buc all of a sudden Estrella put on a marvel-
lous spurt aud raced from the far rear into the lead in tifty
yards. She led Alfred a neck at the stables, Ten Stone
dropping back a length under the pace. The leaders ran in
close company rouud the last curve, but Alfred was put to
the whip soon after entering the straight, and he failing,
Estrella seemed to be having matters all to herself. Ten
Stone, however, came again, aud runniug very game to pun-
ishment, almost got upsides with the filly. Miller, however,
shook out a reef when close home, and she won by half a
length, Alfred being a little less than a length off, all three
being driven for what they were worth.

The Eclipse Stakes.— A sweepstakes for all ages, 5100 entrance,
with $oOO additional lor starters; *lu,tiOU added by tlie St. Louis Fair
Horse Department, of which $2.0 0) to second and Si.OOJ to third, Con-
ditiou: If free land and Miss Woodford start the above sum will be
added, and incase Freelaud and Miss Woodford do not start §5,000 only
will he add*d; and starters will pav only §1-'U additional to the entrance;
S1.000 of which to secoudand $500 to third; weight forage; sex allowance.
One mill.- and a half.
Dwyer Bros.' br m Miss Woodfoid. 6, by Billet, dam Fancy Jane, 118

J. McLaughlin 1

B. JV Baidwin's'h'c vidante, 4, by Griustead, dam Sister Anne, US

Murphy 2

R. P. Ashe's be Alta, l, by Norfolk, dam Ballinette, US Kelly 3

E. Corrigan's ch f Modesty. 5, by War Dance, dam Ballet, 117 Duffy 0

Time, 2:3b.
Mutualspaid: Miss Woodford *7.<j0 and 56.70; Volaule S7.70.
Pools: Miss Woodford $100; Volante $l3u; Modesty $120; field §30.
Post Betting: 1 to 2 Miss Woodford; 3 to 1 Volante; 8 to 1 Alta; 5 to 1
Modesty.

Before the third race all of the owners of the above assem-
bled in the judges' bos, and a long discussion as to the race
ensued. Mr. Corrigan declared that Freelaud was entirely
unfit to start on account of the state of his leg, but he was
moBt unwilling to spoil a great race. Yet he thought it unfair
to the horse to ask him to gallop, and equally unfair to the
association to stait him and take its extra §5,000. He would
do all he could to make an interesting race in any other way
possible. The horse was brought out just before the time set
for the great race, and the judges examined him. It was
pitiable to see the appealing look the poor old cripple oast on
the crowd. Finally Patsy Duffy give him a cauter for the
people to see once again, and tbu judges let him go back to
his stable.

The association, with rare liberality, resolved on adding
the whole $10,000 to the stake all the same as if Freeland had
started, the other terms also remaining as if he had turned out.
Miss Woodford was the first to appear, and with Jimmy
McLaughlin up, received gre;it applause in her preliminary.
Whenever she brushes her tail about from side to side she is
known to be in form, and she swept it iu this way yesterday
in a style that argued her to be at her best. McLaughlin
gave her a smart breather for a quarter on the back stretch,
and she seemed to like the fan. Modesty was the nest out
and was given quite a spin with her stable companion Irish
Pat. She moved with the greatest freedom, and worked as if
at her very best, her burst up the straight being so free and
hearty as to induce a lot of money to be put on her, both to
win and as against Volante for the place. Mr. Baldwin's colt
did not take very much to the eye, but his action was good
enough to bring him a lot of friends, and a deal of money
was invested on him by St. Louis men at the eleventh hour.
Alta moved very stiffly behind, and was backed on the track
by little but California money. An extra half-hour was
allowed before the race for speculation, which was very brisk
indeed. The wholestory of the race will unfortunately never
be told in all its details, for just as things were getting most
interesting — just as the horses came near the wire the first
time, down the reporters' gallery went, crashing many feet to
the ground below and carrying with it nearly every news-
paper man on the track. A few of them were able to extricate
themselves in time to take stock of a part of the remainder of
the race, but there mast be somewhat of a hiatus.

Alta was the first to show at the post; Miss Woodford was
out next, then Volante and Modesty came out last. After a
little finessing the quartette were got together and dispatched
in aline, Alta on the rails, Modesty next, Volante being out-
side of Miss Woodford. As they jumped away Alta was by
far the quickest on his feet, and almost at once opened a gap
of a leDgth from Modesty who led the eastern mare a neck,
Volante being just clear of the latter, these positions being the
order at the end of the first hundred yards. Bounding the
Btable turn they had strung out, Alta being a length and a
half clear of the brown mare, who was followed at a like dis-
tance by Modesty, Volante trailing the latter at a length's
intervil. Bounding the home turn all had somewhat closed,
as a length only now separated each. They travelled in this
order to the original point of starting, where Miss Woodford
was let go, and at once ran up to Alta, Modesty here being
two lengths behind, with Volante just lapping her quarter.
The pace now became terrific. Modesty rushing past Alta, as
if he was standing still, aud Volante also giving him the
go-by, so that as the stahles were made the order was Miss
Woodford a length ahead of Modesty, Volante on the chest-
nut mare's quarter, and Alta two lengths off. All were more
or less under punishment but the leader. As they turned for
home Modesty seemed to be overhauling the Queen, and
shouts went up for her, but she ran a rank jade, and cut it
just when asked to act. Volante came up on the rails, half
way up, and looked so well in the hunt that McLaughliu let
her have a taste of punishment, to which she swerved strongly
to the outside of the track, but he steadied her at once, and
she, forestalling the California challenge, came along and won
a grandly fast race by a shade over a length. Alta was four
honest lengths behind Volante, and a neck in front of
ModeBty. The victory was warmly greeted.

was not quite clear of Preciosa, Bed Girl being next, nearly a
length off, and Kaloolah still well behind. Ab they rounded
the club-house curves Flora L. raced into the lead and
entered the back stretch a head in front of May Lady, who
now was leading Preciosa by a length. Going to the half May
Lady again assumed command, and as that point was reached
she was a length clear of Flora L. who again was half that dis-
tance in front of Preciosa. Bed Girl was at the withers of
the latter and Kaloolah had drawn up somewhat. From here
Flora L. rapidly fell to the extreme rear, and before the stable
turn was made Kaloolah had passed Bed Girl, while Preciosa
was narrowing the length lead up till now held of her by May
Lady. Comiug into the stretch for the last time Kaloolah
was half a length behind and iu hot pursuit of the leading
pair, who were now neck and neck. Jones was the first to
put his mount to punishment, but no sooner was May Lady
done with than Duffy became busy on Preciosa as Ike
Murphy brought up Kaloolah on the outside, and, having the
California mare in difficulties at once, he came home a win-
ner ou Kaloolah by a length and a half from Preciosa. May
Lady finished on the latter's quarters, and was followed by
Bed Girl six lengths off. Value of the stake to the winner,
§4,780.

Fourth Way.

June 9th.— Merchants' Stages, a handicap sweepstakes for tbr«e-
year-olds and upwards, 550 each, half-forfeit, or only *'0 it declared,
with $800 added; $100 to second; -<50 to third; winner, after the appear-
ance of the weights, of any race of the value oi £1,0(10 5 lbs. ; of SI, 500,
7 lbs, ; of $2,G0U and upwards 10 lbs. extra. One mile and a quarter.
P. G. Speth's ch c Expert, 4, by Enquirer, dam Lady Llndora,102

Green 1

B.C. Pate's be Clay Pate, 4, by Enquirer, dam Wampee, 112,..atoval 2
E. J. Lucas' b h Philip S., 5, by Leinster, dam Lilly Simpson, 10S

L. Jones 3

Santa Anita Stable3' b f Estrella by Rutherford, 95 0

E. Corrigan's b f Shadow. 3, by Virgil, 90 0

Cbas. Burk's ch m Too Late, aged, by Bob Logic, 100 0

Time, 2:14.

Pools: Expert S100; Clay Pate Sal; Estrella 530; Philip S. S25;
Shadow $22; Too Late ?G.

Post Betting: 6 to 1 Estrella; 3 to 5 Expert; 6 to 1 Shadow; 30 to 1
Too Late ; 3 to 1 Philip S. ; 7 to 1 Clay Pate.

After one breakaway the lot started on even terms. Clay
Pate was quickest on his legs, and led to the home turn by a
neck of Estrella, who had Expert at her girths. Too Late
was close up, and iu company with Shadow and Philip S.
As they came to the stand Clay Pate led Estrella a length,
and clearly was under full steaming orders. Shadow was
third, at Estrella's withers, Philip S. at Shadow's girths, and
Expert about level with him, Too Late being outpaced by her
company. Bounding the club and public comfort curveB
Clay Pate slightly increased his command, and Philip S. ran
up to Estrella's head, the while Shadow closed to his withers.
Entering the back stretch a general evening up took place
among all those still in the hunt, and they raced down, the
back stretch in the proverbial covered-by-a-sheet style, so
that at the half pole the order was Clay Pate, Philip S.,
Estrella and Shadow with only a neck between each, and
Expert at Shadow's wither. From this point Clay Pate forced
the pace and came a bit farther away, while Philip S. fell
back, and at the stable turn the horses were: Clay Pate lead-
ing Shadow half a length, she being as far in front of Estrella
and Expert, this pair being locked. Coming into the straight
Clay Pate enjoyed a length lead of Shadow, who was now a
neck in front of Estrella and Expert. Half way up the last-
named made his effort, and a moment later on Philip S. also
challenged on the inside, and for a few strides looked very
dangerous, but he never quite got up, and though all of the
three had a chance until a few strides from home, Expert had
a bit the best of it for the last 100 yards, aud won a very
interesting race from Clay Pate by half a length, which dis-
tance also separated Clay Pate from Philip S., who ran gamely
enough under pnnishment. Estrella was fourth, and Shadow
fifth.

St. Louis Hotel Stakes. For two-vear-ulde,$50 each, half-forfeit,
or only $10 if declared by April I, l&SS, wi>h?700 added; $100 to second and
350 to third. Winners of any stake of the value of 31,000 or upwards to
carry 3 lbs.; of two such stakes of any value 5 lbs. extra; maidens
allowed 5 lbs. Three-quarters of a mile.
E.Corri^an's brf Jennie T. by Falsetto, dam Queen Victoria. 112 Duffy 1

E. Corrigau'B b c Cary by Kint; Alfonso, dam Miranda, 106 Kelly 2

A. G. iVLc Camp bell's b c Jim Gore by Hindoo, dam Katie, LIS Stoval 3

Melbourne Stable's b c Montrose by Duke of Montrose, 105 . 0

E. Corrigan's h f Rose by Falsetto, 102 0

W. E. Walker & Co.'s ch c Terra Cotta by Harry O'Fallon, 105 0

Santa Anita Stable's br c Pendennis by Virgil, 105 0

Fleetwood Stable's ch c Clarion by Wliisper, lu5.

J. £ J. Swigert's b c Procrastinator by Bulwark, 105..
J. S. Campbell's b f Bertha C. by Versailles, 102 ,

Time, 1:18,
Pools: Jennie T.S80; Jim Gore $71; Montrose $39; field $-11.
Post Betting: 2 to 1 Jim Gore; 8 to 5 Jennie Treacy; 7 to 1 Rose; 20 to I
Cary ; 4 to l Montrose ; 6 to 1 Pendennis ; 20 to 1 Terra Cotta; 20 to 1 Pro-
crastinator; 10 to 1 Clarion: 20 to 1 Bertha C.

Jim Gore gave a great deal of trouble at the post, but after
considerable delay the lot got away in a line. Jennie T. on
the inside cutting out the work with Jim Gore in attendance
at her head, Montrose being third, Cary fourth and Clarion
fifth. At the half-pole the order was Jennie T., Jim Gore,
Cary, Rose and Montrose all close together, while the rest of
the fleet were well bunched and close up. At the stable turn
a certain amount of shifting took place, but more as to inter-
val than position, the order being Jennie Treacy, Jim Gore,
Cary, Clarion, Montrose and Rose. Mr. Corrigan's crack filly
and Jim Gore entered the straight head and head, CaTy now
being in close attendance on them, with Rose next and Mon-
trose and Clarion at her withers. Coming up the straight
Jim Gore was done with at the furlong, and though the race
was interesting throughout, Mr. Corrigan's pair had matters
virtually to themselves, Jennie T, winning by a length from
her stable companion Cary. A like distance separated the
latter from Jim Gore. Montrose was fourth, "Rose filth,
Terra Cotta sixth, Pendennis seventh, Clarion eight, Procras-
tinator ninth and Bertie C. last.

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Third Day.

Jane 8th.— St. Lorns Faih Oaks, for three-year-old fillies, S10O, h. f.,
oronlyS20 If declared; $300 to second and S20l) to third; winners of
SI, 000 to carry 5 pounds extra. One aud one-half mile.
T. W. Moore's b f Kaloolah by Longfellow, dam Sylph, 118 lbs. Murphy 1
J. B. Haggin'e b f Preciosa by Glenelg. dam Stamps, 113 lbs — Duffy 2
B. G. Thomas' ch f May Lady by Reform or Erdenhetm, dam Adonia

}13 lbs L. Jones 3

Chinn & Morgan's b f Flora L. by Longfellow, US lbs 0

W. L. Cassidy's cb f Red Girl by Duke of Magenta, 113 lbs 0

Time, 2:39.

Mutualspaid: Preciosa $6. 2" for place, and Kaloolah $6.70 for place.

Pooh?: Preciosa $100; Kaloolah 515; May Lady S2y; FloraL. $17; Red
Girl $10. „ a „. ,

Post Betting: 4 to SPrecioBa; 3 to 1 Kaloolah; 4 to 1 May Lady; 6 to 1
Flora L. ; 12 to 1 Red Girl.

The start was somewhat straggling. Preciosa having a bit
the best and Kaloolah decidedly the worst of it. As they
went down to the stables Preciosa led May Lady a length, Red
Girl being at the girths of the last named, Flora L. on the
quarters of the Cassidy hlly, and Kaloolah taking the dust of
the lot. Rounding to the stretch May Lady ran into the
lead, Flora L. being third aud Red Girl nest. They passed
the stand with May Lady half a length ahead of Flora L., who

Fifth Day.

June 10th. — Purse 3400, of which 350 to second. For three-year-olds; the
winner of any three -year- old Btake, value $l,iwo, to carry 5 lbs., of two or
more, 7 lbs. extra. Non-winners of 1886 allowed 7 lbs. Maidens 12 lbs.
One mile.
W. S. Barnes k Co.'s ch o Syntax by St. Martin, dam Misfortune. Ill

Withers 1

R. A. Swigert'B ch c Sir JoBeph by Glenelg, dam Susie Linwood.lll

Kills 2

Santa Anita Stables' bf Mollie McCarty's Last by Rutherford, dam

Mollie McCartv, 103 Miller 3

Time, 1:43^.
Wanderoo 118; Missionary 103; Hottentot 115; Gold Flea 101; Mary
Payne 101 ; Clouee 102; Logan lufi; King Bob 100, also ran.
Pools- Sir Joseph$l0; Syntax $2!); Kin;; Bob $7; field 93Q.
PoBt Betting: 1 to 1 sir Joseph, II to 5 Syntax, 8 to 1 Wanderoo, 10 to
1 Mary Payne, 13 to 1 Mollie Mccarty's Last, 15 to l Hottentot, 12 to 1
King Bob, 60 to 1 Logan, 50 to 1 Missionary, 20 I to Gold Flea, 15 to 1
Clonee.

The big Held was sent off evenly and passed the stand with
Mollie McCarty's Last a neck in front of Mary Payne, King
Bob at the head of the latter, Gold Flea and Syntax together
at the monarch's withers and Clonee heading the ruck.
Rounding the eastern curves Mary Payne ran itno the lead,
and the lot closing up she entered the back stretch with a
head the advantage of King Bob, the California filly being
well up, Gold Flea at her neck, and Syntax and Sir Joseph at
her girths. At the half-mile pole Mollie McCarty's Last had
re-assumed the command, and was a neck iu front of the Cor-
rigan filly, King Bob here being third and in close company | pacer

with Clonee, Syntax, Missionary and Wanderoo, Sir Joseph
having fallen back into eighth place. No change took place
at the stable turn, but when half way between that point and
the home bend the pace became of the hottest, the rear guard
closing at a rate that caused what might have been a lament-
able accident. Wanderoo stumbled aud fell, and Hottentot
who was just behind him, stumbled over him. Both Duffy
and Stoval lay for a moment insensible while their mounts
galloped home behind the reBt of the field. A few minutes'
rest brought both of the boys round, neither having been
severely stunned. When the straight was made Syntax was
a neck in advance of McCarty's Last, Gold Flea here being
third, Mary Payne fourth, and Sir Joseph fifth, and the race
was confined to this division. Half way up Syntax drew well
clear, and though Sir Joseph came with a wet sail, he was
unable to overhaul the Melbourne colt, who won, with not
much to spare, by two lengths. Sir Joseph was a length in
advance of Mollie McCarty's Last, Gold Flea was fourth,
Mary Payne fifth, King Bob sixth, Missionary seventh,
Clonee eighth and Logan last.

Charles Ghees stakes.— $2,000 added to a sweepstakes of $100, h. f.,
only $20 if declared. For three-year-olds, $300 to second, and $150 to
third. Winner of a three-year-old stake value $2,000 a lbs. extra. One
mile and a quarter. Value to the winner $5,510.

J . B. Haggin's br c Ben All by Virgil, dam Ulrica, 123 Duffy 1

R. Tucker's ch f May Lady by Reform or Erdenheim, dam Adonia.

113 Stoval 2

W. S. Barnes & Co.'b b c The Bourbon by Billet, dam Mirah, 118

Withers 8

Easton & Larabee's ch c Montana Regent by Regent, 118 0

Gray & Co.'b b c Jim Gray by Tenbroeck, 118 _ 0

Haggin's b f Preciosa by Glenelg, 113 0

W. P. Hunt's b c Annawanby Frogtown, 118 0

Time. 2:11.

Mutualspaid: Ben Ali So and $5.50; field S6.S0 for place.

Pools; (Ben Ali barred); Bourbon $100; Preciosa $4-3, May Lady $30;
field $10.

Post Betting: 3 to 10 Ben Ali, 4 to 1 Bourbon, 20to 1 Jim Gray, 15 to 1
Montana Regent, 15 to 1 May Lady, 40 to 1 Brookfull. 50 to 1 Annawan, 6
to 1 Preciosa.

No time was wasted at the post, and the lot got off beauti
fully, evenly at the first time ot asking. They swung into
the "straight"with Annawan half a length in front of Ben Ali,
Preciosa at the girths of her stable companion, Montana
Regent almost upsides with her, May Lady, Jim Gray, and
Brookfull together half a length behind. Ben Ali was at once
steadied, and Preciosa was sent along to carry out her
mission as a peace-maker. Passing the stand she was a
length and a half clear of Montana Regent, who led Ben Ali
half a head, Brookfull being at the favorite's shoulder, May
Lady close up in company with Jim Gray, while Annawan
already showed that he was outclassed. Boanding the
eastern turns but little change was made, and at the head of
the back stretch Preciosa led the Regent a length and a half,
Bourbon now being third and close to the Northwesterner's
head; -lim Gray fourth, at Bourbon's quarter, with Ben Ali
in partnership, and May Lady within easy hail. At the half
Preciosa's lead had not been diminished, while the Bourbon
was at the Regent's shoulder, Gray alongside of him, aud
Ben Ali, going easily on his bit, next. Rounding the stable
curve Jim Gray went up very fast, but died away before
neaiing the last turn, and Ben Ali having improved his
position, the field got their second view of the judges' box
with Preciosa still a length in front of Montana Regent, Ben
AU npsides with him, The Bourbon next and half a length
off, May Lady at the girths of Mr. Barne's colt, and the
remaining trio well beaten and done for. Half way up Pre-
ciosa hung out signals of distress and was eased. Ben Ali
at once shot out andt ook up his stable companion's parable.
He was alongside the Regent in a dozen strides, stretched Mb
neck in a few more, and the race was at once over. Though
May Lady and Bourbon both came along gamely enough
neither could ever approach the crack, who won with plenty
to spare by a length and a-half from May Lady. This filly
beat The Bourbon out for the situation by four lengths. Mon-
tana Regent was fourth, Jim Gray fifth, Preciosa sixth, Brook-
full seventh, aud Annawan is believed to have come in some
time later on in the evening.

Ben Ali's victory was an easy and meritorious one, and he
is decidedly a better colt to-day than when he won the Ken-
tucky Derby. He is well served by pace, and if fast running
enough is mude for him at Chicago, he cannot but be very
near landing the American Derby, penalties and all thrown in.
Pnrse 3400, of which S50 to second; two-year-olds to carry 85 lbs.;
three-> ear-olds 105 lbs.; four-year-olds 112 lbs.; older horses 118 lbs.
Seven furlongs .
M E Clark's ch g Forest, 5, by Bay Deck, dam Mollie Reed, 115

Withers 1

Carroll & Co 's b f Malva R., 3, by Thunderstorm, dam Scissors, 100

Stepp 2

R J Lucas' ch c Porter Ashe, 3, by Joe Hooker, dam Abbie W., 105

W. Jones 3

Top Sawyer, 5, 115 lbs.; Fronie Louise, 3, 100 ttts.; Grimaldi, 3, 105
lbs. ; Surprise, 3, 100 lbs., also ran.

Time, 1:30*.
Pools: Grimaldi ?100; Malva R-, 546; Porter Ashe 540; Forest §36;
Top Sawyer S28; field S27.

Post Betting: 7 to 5 Grimaldi, 4 to 1 Porter Ashe. 6 to 1 Top Sawyer,
6 to 1 Forest, 6 to 1 Fronie Louise, 3 to 1 Malva R.. 10 to 1 Surprise.

Top Sawyer, as usual, gave trouble at the post, and caused
considerable delay. When they were dispatched they were
in line and settled to work very quickly. At one hundred
yards out Surprise was just ahead of Porter Ashe, Forest and
Top Sawyer, at whose girths were Malva R. and Grimaldi,
Fronie Louise being a length behind. At the turn for the
back stretch Top Sawyer was half a length in front of Malva R.
who was scarcely a nose in advance of Surprise, with Porter
Ashe, Forest and Grimaldi packed all close up together. When
fairly pointed westward Top Sawyer took charge of the class
and led it at a merry bat round the stable turn and too near
the homing bend where Malva R. dispossessed him, and the
order when facing for home was Malva R. a neck in front of
Porter Ashe, with whom Forest was now nearly level. Grim-
aldi was fourth, but not close enough to be likely ever to be
dangerous. Top Sawyer had already lowered his flag and
had been passed by Fronie Louise. A desperate race was
fought out all up the straight between Malva R. and Mr.
Lucas' colt; for neither of whom, however, was victory des-
tined, as Forest dropped upon them from the clouds when
half way up, and coming along defeated Malva R. by a half
length with something to spare. The filly beat Porter Ashe
home by a neck. Fronie Louise was fourth, Grimaldi fifth.
Top Sawver sixth, and Surprise held a party of her own in
the rear.

The fastest trotting race so far this season was won on the
5th inst., at Narragansett Park, Providence, R. I., by the
chestnut gelding Tucker, son of Strathmore. He took first
money in the 2:20 class. Time, 2:20J. 2:20$, 2:20.}. The first
heat was won by Windsor M. in 2:21$. Tucker scored his
best record, 2:19*, at Lexington, Ky., Oct. 19, 18S3, driven by
Chas. Marvin, who then sat behiud him for the second
time. He was always underrated prior to the time that
Marvin found the speed that was in him. He w:i^ -
auction la^t spring for $3,100, or thereabouts, the r.
being B. J. Treacy and John R. Graham.

Gladiator has gone the way of Jewett, Minnie R.
Maid, and others, aud will bloom this season as a

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June 19

Treinont.

The Dwyer's phenomenal two-year-old is a coal black colt
with a star in his forehead, foaled May 8, 1S84, bred at the
Elmendorf stud, by Mr. Dan Swigert. He was sired oyVirpl;
first dam Ann Fief by Alarm; second dam Kate Walker by
Emory's Lexington; third dam Came D by Don Juan;
fourth dam Eoinauce by Sir Leslie, etc. He is described as
quite of the Virgil type as well as color. He has a plainish
head a good neck, pretty shoulders, and quite a good middle-
niece'. He looks not unlike Portland, but is "more horse,
as trainers would say, which, in other words, means that he
ianot so delicate, for Portland was purely a "racing machine.
But like Portland, he has that narrow chest, and his legs so
close together in front that he seems cut out for speed, if
he has any objectionable features, it is his fore legs being
rather upright, and such ankles are generally weak orbeeome
so He is bred for speed, as, apart from his Virgil paternity,
he' is from an Alarm mare, while his maternal ancestry ib the
same as that of Bend'or-full of stout, old-fashioned crosses.
The Dwyers purchased him at the Elmendorf sale last
Spring for SI 600. Mr. Baldwin was among the bidders and
fancied the colt, but was not inclined to pay the pnoe, the
final offer of the Dwyers, §1,600, sending the master of Santa
Anita to grass. It did not take the lucky owners long , to
"win him out" after theseason opened. Tremont won $4675
in stakes at Jerome Park, and continues his unbroken chain
of victories at Coney Island. The amount of stakes won is
but a tithe of the money the colt has brought to the treasury
of the Dwyers.

That high-priced yearlings do not always turn out themoBt
valuable, is exemplified in the case of Troubadour, who won
the Suburban Handicap. At the yearling sale of the Wood-
burn Stud, in 1883, this colt was purchased for §400.

A mare belonging to Mr. D. Frank Todd, near Kichmond,
has a horse colt and a mule colt that are twins. This is a
freak of nature that rarely occurs.— Bichmond Register.

ATHLETICS.

Twelfth Bezirk's Turn Fest.

The Twelfth annual gathering of the German Turner Soci-
eties, was begunat Petalumaon Saturday last, and continued
through Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. . The festival was
held under the auspices of the Petalulua Turn Verein, which
laid out the programme arranged, for the reception of the vis-
itors, and attended to all the details of the meeting. The
commi;tee of arrangement was: H. Schierhold, President;
M. Newburgh, Secretary; G. Karey, Treasurer; M. Flohr, J.
Blume, H. Fuhrbery, F. Kuhnle, H. Gerekens. The classes,
with their friends, gathered in San Francisco on Saturday
morning, and spent the day in fraternal greetings and hnal
preparations. At 6 P. m. they started for Petaluma, filling a
heavy train, and numbering not less than a thousand. The
ride up was one of the jolliest imaginable. The whole pur-
pose of everyone seeming to be to insure the oomfort and
happiness of everyone else. Singing, jokes and lively bad-
inage shortened the trip into a few minutes seemingly.
Pleaching Petaluma, it appeared that the whole population
was in waiting at the depot. A line was formed, and under
escort of the Petaluma Society the manly young Turners
marched through the principal streets to the music of a band.
Every available point along the line was crowded with cor-
dial spectators. The marching was well done. The Eintracht
Turn Section, particularly, attracted much favorable attention
by its marching, while the San Francisco Turn Verein, in its
neat uniform, was but little inferior. The procession wound
up at Turner Hall, and the dusty and hungry participants,
after listening to an eloquent little speech of welcome from
President H. Schierhold, were refreshed by a light supper, and
then dismissed to the lodgings provided for them.

Those who were to take part in the gymnastic sports
retired early, but the friends who had accompanied them,
fairly incarnadined the town. They strolled about in bands,
singing and laughing and calling upon friends. On Sunday
morning early a procession was again formed, and marched
to the Petaluma Agricultural Park, where gymnastic appara-
tus had been erected and the grand stand prepared for spec-
tators. The turners were alloted nnmbers, and about noon
the games commenced. The following sections had repre-
sentations: the Eintracht Turn Section, instructor Theo.
Bessing; San Francisco Turn Verein, instructor Conrad
Weidemann; Sacramento Turu Verein. instructor Louis
Getichteu; San Jose Turu Verein, instructor C. Schlicht;
Los Angeles Turu Verein Germania, instructor A. Fuhrberg;
Petaluma Turn Verein, leader H. Fuhrberg; Mission Turn
Verein, instructor C. Flach, and the Turn Verein Vorwartz,
instructor, C. Flach.

Where all did so well it is difficult to specify particularly
excellent performances, but it may be said that Mr. C. Hart-
man, of the S. F. T. V., proved himself a very polished
Turner and good in field Bports. Mr. E. C. Popp, of the San
Jose Society, formerly of the Eintracht, was very precise aud
graceful. Messrs E. A. Kolb and M. H. Loheide, of the Ein-
tracht, both highly accomplished gymnasts, seemed much
applause for their beautiful exercises. Messrs. F. Hoernle,
J. Schuester, 0. Hauser aud W. Fernnm, while not quite up
to the form of the others, yet did very fine work and reflected
credit upon their societies and instructors. Mr. A. H. Lean,
of the Eintracht, was in good condition, and while not espec-
ially graceful proved himself a good, all-round man. and in
addition was by odds the best of those present in jumping
and running and 6hot-putting.

The second class was large, and averaged very well indeed,
some of the members indicating such proficiency that they
will probably be advanced before the next meeting. The
judges were as follows: Horizontal bar, Louis Gerichlen,
Theo. Bessing, Geo. Seis; parallel bars, J. Strenven, C. Flacb,
H. O. Fuhrbejg; side horse, F. W. Meuzer, G. Hagelstein,
C. Woidenianu; long horse, the same as the preceding; run-
ning high jump, Theo. Bessing, G. Hagelstein ;wide jump,
Louis Geriehten, JR. Jentzsch, C. Weiderman; rope climbing,
F. W. Menzer, A. Fuhrberg, J. Streuven; putting-shot, J.
Stri-uven, G. Seis, C. Schlicht. The awards ware as followB:

CLASS PHIZES.

First Class prize, in the first-grade turning, was won by
the San Francisco Turn Verein, with 051 5-G points.

Second Class prize, in first-grade turning, by the Eintracht
Turn Section, with 611J points.

First Class prize, in second-grade turning, by the Eintraoht
Turu Section, with 603,1 points.

6i.-cond Class prize, in second-grade turning, by the San
Jose Turn Verein, with 573 points.

Third Class prize, in second-grade turning, by the San
Francisco Turn Verein, with 571 37-42 points.

SPECIAL PRIZES.

Putting Shot — First, A. H. Lean, Eintracht, 20 ft. 3 ins.;
second, H. Enger, S. F. T. V., 18 ft. 7 ins^

Wrestling, German backhold style-Heavy weight, over
160 lbs., by F. Miller, Vorwartz; middle weight, under lbU
lbB„ by E. A. Kolb, Eintracht. „ . . „ _ 0 ,, a, v

Weight Lifting, 100-lb. bell-First, by H. Enger, S. F.T.V,
putting bell up with both hands 17 times; second, divided
bv G Kling and W. Gassman, who put bell up lo times each.

Foil fencing.— Won by H. M. Springer, of the San Jose Turn
Verein A very fine exhibition. Mr. Springer fenced Buperbly,
and is more than a match for any fencer who has ever been
seeu at the Bezirk's Fest. He was taught in Heidelberg.

Shooting.— First prize, Lieut. F. Kuhnle, Petaluma Turu
Verein, 65 rings.

Club Swinging.-Geo. Bouse, Vorwartz.

Hop, Step and Jump.— By A. H. Lean, Eintracht, 39 feet.

Pole Vault— First, M. H. Loheide, Eintracht, 9 ft. 6 in.;
sscond, P. Sainsevain, San Jose T. V., 9 ft. 2 in.

229-Yards Bun— First, A. H. Lean, Eintracht, in 24} sec;
second, A. F. Rouse, Vorwartz, 26 sec; third, G. W.Hupers,
S F T V

'Declamation.— Tragical, E. Schule, Mission T. V.; comical,

A. Dunk. , . . m t «.

Hope climbing, hand over hand, no nse of feet, iape last-
ened to feet— G. Mertes, Eintracht.

Kunning High Jump.— First, A. H. Lean, Emtracht, 66
inches; second, A. F. House, Vorwartz, 60 inches.

Eunning Wide Jump.— First, A. H. Lean, Eintracht, 21 ft.;
second, F. Hoernle, S. F. T. V., 18 ft., 6 in.

In the running race the distance was nrBt steppes, out
after, the race was measured and found to be 229 yards instead
of "20 In the running high jump and the wide jump, the
take off was from a board four inches thick. Measurements
were made from the top of the board. In the rope climbing,
the end of the tape was fastened to the feet of the competitors.
In the Bhot putting, it waB thrown up an incline of about one
foot in twentv. We subjoin a full list of those who competed
and a tabular arrangement of the prize winners, with the
points scored to each, and the records made in certain exer-
cises The names in the tables are arranged in the order in
which the prizes were won, the first name winning first
prize, etc.

EINTRACHT TURN SECTION.

First CIsbb.— E. A. Kolb, M. H. Loheide, F. W. Wilhelm,

E. Cron, W. zolluer, A. Kauffmann.
Second Class.-No. 1. A. H. Lean, E. Broz, F. Becker,

Geo F. Mertes, G. Von Senden, A. Hoffman.

Second Class.— No. 2. G. Eeimer, E. Behn, J. Mielke, C.
Schulz, Geo. Wuestefeld, E. Cron. u „ _

To compete for special prizes from Eintracht— Geo. Wil-
helm, L. H. Hagenhamp.

SAN ERANCI8C0 TURN VEREIN.

First Class.— C. Hartman, E. Hoernle, O. Hauser, J. Schues-
ter, C. Ottinger, W. Fernum.

Second Class.— Goekeritz, Strecker, Gross, Forth, Enge,
GaBsner, Brink.

For special prizes— G. W. Hupers.Gling.

SACRAMENTO TURN VEREIN.

No first Class.

Second Class.— D. Hildebrant, H. Heilbron, A. Stober,
C. Orth, T. H. Krebs, A. Goebel.

TURN VEREIN VORWARTZ.

No first class.

Second Class.— A. T. House, H. L. Miller, F

F. Bachowina, E. Schilliug, H. Grundel, M.

Heights. P'ts. Distance. P't8. Distance. P'ts

A. Lean, Eintracht. .. .66in. 14
H. Hayman. Los Ang. ,50in. 4

A.Schweitzer, S.J 52in. 5

E. Goeckertz, S. F. T.V.52in. 5

E. Broz, Eintracht 52iu. 5

A. Eeimers. Miss. T V.52in. 5
A. Fuerth, S.F. T. V...52in. 5
A. F. House, Vorwartz. 60in. 9
C. Webber, S. J 50in. 4

F. H. Krebs, Sac 48in. 3

P. Sainsevain, S. J 52in. 5

F. Becker, Eintracht.. .56in. 7
A. Hoffman, Eintracht. 52in. 5
H. Ditriech, S. J 44in. 1

G. Von Senden, Eiut. . ,56in. 7
F. Wellenbrink, S.F. T.52in. 5
H. Heilbron, Sac F4in. 6

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15

16ft. 2iu.

10

15ft. lin.

5

16ft.

10

13ft. 3in.

2

13ft. 3in.

4A

16ft.

7

15ft.

8

14ft. Sin.

3

14ft. 3in.

U

14ft. 6in.

4

13ft. 5in.

U

12ft. Sin.

'2

17ft. 2in.

12

14ft. 2in.

3

14ft. 7in.

7

17ft. 2in.

9

14ft. 2in.

6

0

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14ft. 2in.

6

16ft. Win.

8

loft. 4in.

8i

14ft. lOin.

4

14ft. 7in.

7

15ft. 4in.

5

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5

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13ft. 5in.

2

15ft. 7in

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16ft. 6in.

8

16ft. 7in

11

16ft. 5m.

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A. Dohrman,
Frankenberg,

H. Kuppe.
For individual prizes— G. Bouse.

SAN JOSE TURN VERIEN.

No first ClasB. .

Second Class— C. Webber, A. Dietrich, D. Schweitzer, L.
Stock, A. Siebenthal, P. Sainsevain.
For individual prizes— Ed. C. Popp.

LOS ANGELES TURN VEREIN GERMANIA.

No first Class. „ „ ,

Second Class.— J. Gerkens, F. Hubsch, S. Tag, W. Becker,
M. Paul. H. Hayman.
Points made in exercises. Possible 30 in each.

FIRST GRADE TURNERS.

On Tuesday evening a grand ball was given at Turner Hall,
which was largely attended and very enjoyable. On Wednes-
day the Eintracht Verein gave a picnic at Church Hill.

The rifle scores made at the festival are published in the
rifle department. Lieutenant Fred. Kuhnle, the invincible,
again proved his superiority at the target. The oration of
Hon. H. Bochr was spoken of as a fine effort. During the
festival, music was fnrni-hed at the pavillion in Agricultural
Park, and dancing was constantly going on. On Tuesday a
trotting race, mile heats, for a purse of S250, was brought off.

The arrangements for the gymnastics were not adequate.
There was a lack of shade for the turners, and no seats pro-
vided; nor were provisions made for the convenience of
reporters. Our friend of the California Democrat was on
hand jotting his notes as best he could. The exercises aver-
aged better than at any previous festival. The next Bezirk's
Turn Fest, will probably be given in San Jose next June. A
good location. Many prominent German citizens went up
during the festival. Not an accident nor an unpleasantness
occurred during the four days. The Eintracht uniform was
thought to be very tasty aud just the thing, a white flannel
shirt, brown kerchief and white hat, with a "frog badge."
The judging gave satisfaction in most instances.

On Wednesday evening all the visitors started home, con-
tent with the festival and anxious to be present at future
affaire of the sort. Mr. Hartman, of the S. F. T. V., and Mr.
Springer, of San Jose, were universally praised for the neat-
ness and excellence of their performances. The Eintracht
took up nearly two hundred friends, and the other societies a
great many. Messrs. Jentzsch, Eilenberger, and Menzer kept
things lively.

The Petaluma Verein profited by the meeting to the extent
of several hundred dollars. Several of the turners, among
them Mr. E. C. Popp and Mr. P. Sainsevain of San Jose,
called at this office on Thursday, and expressed their gratifi-
cation with the festival as a whole.

AQUATICS.

The Pacific Yacht Club Cruise,

! $

C. Hartman, S. F. T. V 25J

E. C. Popp, I.J. T.V 23

E. A. Kolb, Eintracht 24|

M. H. Loheide, Eintracht 24 j

F. Hoernle, S. F. T. V 22J

J. Schuester, S. F. T. V 17

O. Hauser, S. F. T. V 22i

W. Fernum, S. F. T. V 19

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C. Hartman, S.F.T.V..
E. C. Popp, S.J.T.V..

E. A. Kolb, Eintracht.
M. H. Loheide, Eir.t. .

F. Hoernle, S.F.T.V..
J. Schuester, S.F.T.V.
O. Hauser, S.F.T.V...,
W. Fernum, S.F.T.V..

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56in.
58in.
58in.
56in.
56in.
50in.
48in.

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17ft. 2in.
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H. Hayman, Los Angeles 21}

A. Schweitzer, San Jose 24}

E. Goeckeritz, S. F. T. V 24}

E. Broz, Eintracht 21

A. Beimers, Miss. T. V 19}

A. Fuerth, S.F. T. V 21jj

A. F. BoU6e. Vorwartz 17}

C. Webber, San Jose 20

F. H. Krebs, Sacramento 20

P. Sainsevain, San Jose 17§

F. Becker, Eintracht 17

A. Hoffman, Eintracht 181

H. Dietrich, San Jose 20*

G. Von Seuden, Eintracht 15*

F. Wellenbrink, S. F. T. V 20}

H. Heilbron, Sacramento 14 J

Pursuant to orders of Commodore Caduc, the following
vessels assembled off Front-street wharf last Saturday morn-
ing: Aggie, Lurline, Halcyon, Annie, Nellie and Thetis.
The cruise was to be to Martinez that afternoon and back th«
next day. All the vessels got under way promptly at the fir-
ing of the starting gun from the flag-ship, with the excep.
tion of the Nellie, which was delayed on account of the non-
appearance of some of her crew. The vessels held a good
breeze across the channel as far as Point Blunt, on Angel
Island, where it failed them. Most of them then stood across
to the Contra Costa shore (where the flood tide makes first),
and it proved to be a good more. The Aggie and Lurline, in
their anxiety to get there first, scraped over the northern end
of Sonthhamptom Shoal, without, however, seriously imped-
ing their speed. The Aggie took the inner channel behind
the Chickens, while the others went to windward of them. A
nice pleasant breeze prevailed in San Pablo Bay, and light
sails' were in order, and when all the yachts had set them
they made a beautiful picture, aB one after another rounded
San Pablo Point. Off Angel Island the boat-keeper of the
Nellie was carried overboard by a jerk of the stay-sail sheet,
but was luckily gotten on board again without any injury to
himself The Aggie continued to increase her lead and
rounded to at Martinez at 5:43, followed by the Halcyon at
5-56- the Lurline at 6:01; the Annie at 6:54; the Nellie at
7;27* and the Thetis at 7:58 p. m. These figures are, of course,
unofficial, but are as nearly correct as possible. The Thetis,
when off Vallejo Strait Beacon lost her small boat, and as it
was necessary to come on the wind to recover it, some centre-
board was needed. The board, which is a heavy iron one,
was allowed to go with a run, and as a result the centreboard
halliard parted, and the board was straight up and down:
this naturally made her progress very slow, when once off the
wind again. The Spray and the Eipple came up later on aud
ioined the fleet. On the following day the Spray started
ahead but in an hour's work against the flood tide had make
but little headway. At one o'clock the balance of the fleet
"broke their mud hooks" aud started down the straits.

Captain White, of the Aggie, rarely loses a trick, and
took the windward position and went to the fore at once.
The Nellie Lurline, and Halcyon had a hard tussle, which
resulted in the Halcyon taking the .lead of the trio.

The Lurline's new sails, while of splendid material and
workmanship, did not set well, the jib seeming to bag at
the head, aud the mainsail being too slack aloug the leeoh
rope This mav account for her poor showing. The Aggie
and Halcyon reached in well to the Sisters before making
their course down San Francisco Bay, while the Lurline did
not go quite so far, and the Nellie crept along the Contra
Costa shore towards Point Bichmond, which course proved
an error, and the Annie, keeping towards the Mann-county
shore, picked up her distance in fine style. The Halcyon
made the crew of the Aggie feel nervous, in the way Bhe
began to pick them up after passing Point Pedro, but the
distance was too short and the Aggie held the lead into Bac-
coon Straits. Through some misunderstanding the stake
boat was not there, whioh is to be regretted, as the fast tune
made oau, consequently, not go on record. The Aggie fin-
ished shortly before four o'clock, Hnlycon came in second,
Lurline third. Annie fourth, Nellie fifth, Spray sixth Eipple
seventh, and Thetis last. As the latter veBsel was belted with
chains and hawsers, to hold her centreboard in place no
discredit can be found with her position at the finish. The

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Aggie and the Halcyon went to Sausalito, and the rest of the
fleet came to the City. The Spray went to Stone's to have
her bottom cleaned, and the Thetis went to the same place to
have her centreboard tixed. The Pearl, Chispa, Whitewing,
and Neva went up the Bay to meet the fleet and anchored to
the northward of San Pablo Point to wait for the races, and
had a little impromptu gathering of their own.

The Corinthian Yacht Club.

This clnb held a meeting last Tuesday night at No. 4 Cali-
fornia street, which was largely attended. The course was
chaDged slightly, as will be observed by the orders following
below. The committee on sites was given power to act, and
will probably fix definitely on a location for the club house,
daring the coming week.

T. F. Tracy, Jr., begged leave to resign his position of
Financial Secretary, owing to lack of time, and his place was
temporarily tilled by F. Spaulding.

A communication was received from W.B. Uupton, resigning
his position as a director, and Captain Cocks was elected in
his stead.

K. H. Catton asked permission to retire from the regatta
Committee, as he wished to take part in the race, and E. E.
Shotwell was chosen to fill the vacated position. All these
resignations were opposed, and it was only on account of
personal application that these gentlemen were allowed to
resign.

The orders issued are as follows:
first annual regatta corinthian yacht club, saturday
june 19, 1886,

Yachts to be classed in two classes. Class A to consist of
all yachts over 28 feet in length over all; Class B to consist of
all yachts under 28 feet in length over all.

The oourse of this, the first annual regatta of this club,
will be from an imaginary line drawn from Berg's clnb house
to the Government bouy, where time will be taken; thence to
and around the bouy designated as mid-channel buoy, leaving
same on port hand; thence to and around buoy known as
Mission Bay Rock buoy, leaving same on starboard hand;
thence to and around mid-channel buoy, leaving same
on port hand; thence back to point of beginning, leaving
the Government buoy on port hand.

The race will be sailed under the regatta rules of the
Corinthian Yacht Club.

Time allowance is at the rate of three-quarteTS of a minute
to the foot, on the mean between the length over all, and on
the water line; allowance to be the same in both classes.

Yachts will sail for prize flag of 1886 — one flag for each
class.

The race will begin at 1:30 p.m. At that time a whistle
will blow, and flag hoisted on the Judge's steamer. Yachts
must cross the imaginary line within fifteen minutes of that
time, or their time will be taken from 1:45 p.m. At 1:45
the whistle will be again blown, and the flag lowered. It is
requested that yachts will cross the line as near 1:30 p. M. as
possible.

Provided no yacht shall have crossed the winning line
within five hours from the time of start, the race will be
sailed over.

All protests must be in writing, according to the regatta
rules of the Club. Ward Battles, Geo. F. Byxbee, E. E.
Shotwell, Eegatta Committee.

The Club has not yet decided as to their Fourth of July
Cruise, opinions differing as to the respective merits of Napa
and Suisun.

The San Franciaco Yacht Club Opening.

As previously stated, the opening of this club will be held
to-day, at the club hoaseat Sausalito, and the yachts will
cruise in squadron to-morrow. The fleet will probably be
augmented by some of the yachts of the Corinthian Club.

Commodore Gutte has decided to cruise to Napa on the
Fourth-of-July holidays.

The telegraphic reports regarding the Atlantic Club race at
New York are very meagre, not showing the direction of the
wind or anything of importance from a yachting point of
view excepting that the Priscilla beat the Puritan and she the
Atlantic, the Mayflower not being a starter.

We confess our error last week when we named the Atlan-
tic first, the Puritan second, and the Priscilla last.

The Pacific Yacht Club has not yet issued their programme
for the coming holidays; but the probabilities are, that they
will go to Santa Cruz, as all hands who participated in these
trips the past two years speak iu glowing terms of the good
times had there.

The Pearl went on the beech last Wednesday to clean. If
her new suit of sails, which will be tried for the first time
to-day, do not set better than the Lurline's, she will have a
poor chance of winning the Corinthian race.

THE KENNEL.

Dog owners are requested to send for publication toe earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

For Sale.

Mr. J. Cheal, Lompoc, Cal., offers for sale Borne well-bred
retriever puppies.

Sales.

H. C. Brown, of Sacramento, has sold:

Bow, Jr., — Mollie Ashe, liver, white and ticked pointer dog
puppy, whelped March 26, 1886, to Mr. Chas. Mack, of Sac-
ramento county.

Bow Jr. — Mollie Ashe, liver, white and ticked pointer dog
puppy (litter brother to the above), to Mr. H. P. Osborne, of
Sacramento city.

Ben Cotton, liver, white and ticked pointer dog puppy by
Bow Jr.— Jessie Bell, whelped October 19, 1885, to Mr. H.
Kahn, of Sacramento city (formerly of San Francisco).

Names Claimed.

In referenoe to the retriever puppies offered for sale at the
head of this department, the owner writes us as follows:

I was not particular enough to ascertain the pedigree of my
dogs before leaving England. The bitch is from the finest
retriever in England, belonging to Colonel Tomliue, of Orwell
Park, Suffolk, England. He is one of the greatest sporting
men {shooting) in the country, and often invites the members
of the English Royal family for sport on his very large estate.
I will write for the pedigree by this post, and let you have it
as soon as possible. The dog is a magnificent animal, curly
black coat, and only one small white spot on chest. Bis
measurements are as follows; Length — tip of no6e to tip of
tail, 5 ft.; height to shoulder, 2 ft. 6 in.; measurement round
chest, 2 ft. 7 in.; length from tip of one ear to tip of other, 1
ft. 7 in. The bitch is a size smaller every way, and wavy
coated black, with the exception of white in throat and tip of
toes and tail. She is a perfectly trained retriever (land and
water). The paps (nearly all blacfe, a white throat to two or
three) were born on the 14th of Febrnary. Most of them are
curly coated, and the other two smoother, like the mother.
They are getting fine animals, and I am sure would be valued
by any purchaser. This very day a gentleman offered a good
plough horse for the father (Nep is his name), but of course
I wish to keep the stock myself. I am afraid I cannot procure
the pedigree of Nep, as I only bought him two days before
starting from England, being very much struck with his fine
form and color.

The sale of several of the Mollie Ashe litter of last March
indicates that pointers are in demand. Ben Cotton was Mr.
Brown's favorite entry for the Derby of 1886, was sold with
his engagement, and will undoubtedly put in an appearance
at the next Pacific Coast Field Trials. Though but eight
months old, he is a large, noble-looking dog, and if he re-
ceives the necessary preparation will prove himself worthy of
the dangerous competitors he will undoubtedly meet at those
trials. Mr. Kahn's San Francisco sporting friends will be
pleased to learn of his good fortune in obtaining so promis-
ing a poppy.

Gunshy Does.

ROD.

President Cleveland's Fishing Excursion.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — I am induced, on read-
ing Mr. Hennessey's communication in the American Field,
of June 12th, on"Gunshyness,"to offera few remarks corrob-
orative of his views. To talk about shooting a gunshy dog
is, to my mind, simply nonsense, and shows a want of experi-
ence. Some of the best dogs I have had under my charge
have been gunshy. Indeed, shyness is no name for it — they
were absolutely terrified — would, when enclosed, try to climb
up the wall or jump out of a window. It is all nothing,
merely temporary. I never saw one — and it is impossible to
have had worse cases — that could not be cured, and they
invariably made very superior field dogs. I will admit it
required time and patience. Why is a dog gunshy? From
the very qualities for which we are all breeding, and which
make the best and gamest field dogs — a delicate and refined
nervous organization. There was a time when the human
family were gunshy. Who does not remember the delight he
felt, when a boy, in reading how the savages jumped into
their boats — and without waiting upon the order of their
going — at the sound of Kobinson Crusoe's gun. I, myself,
am gunshy when I hear a cannon suddenly fired in too close
proximity. The rural population of some nations at the
present day are gunshy. Americans, who from boyhood have
become familiar with the "ear-pierciDg fife and spirit-stir-
ring drum, and the boom of cannon when celebrating their
national holiday, have not only got over their gunshynesB, but,
like hunting dogs when cured, have acquired a greatl iking for
it, although we occasionally meet with some whose sensitive-
ness or rather nervous organization, prefer the quiet of some
murmuring stream to the jarring of the firecracker and Chinese
bomb. As to gunshyness being hereditary, it is no more so
than the other good qualities for which we are all breeding,
and is a natural consequence of that improved organization
which constitutes the thoroughbred. It is time this weak
prejudice against gunshy dogs — and also its twin fallacy
that of not feeding hunting dogs on meat — were consigned to
"the tomb of the Capulets." E. Leavesley.

The Bench Show.

Mr. Geo. T. Allender claims the name Tamalpais for
lemon and white pointer dog, whelped November 15, 1885,
by Butte Bow — Gracie Bow.

Mr. W. B. Willard claims the name Dick W. for white and
lemon pointer dog, whelped February 15, 1886, by Mountain
Boy — Lassie.

We are informed that the recently projected bench show is
gradually taking form. Those in immediate charge of the
affair have prepared circulars and entry blanks which may
be had of Mr. E. Leavesly, at 436 Montgomery street, S. F.
A few entries have already been made, and the number is
increasing daily. The personelle of the managing committee
has been changed a little, in some respects to very great
advantage, and in others with the effect of seriously weakening
the committee.

The managers are endeavoring to secure the attendance of
an expert from the eastern states to act as judge. We sug-
gest that they enter into correspondence with Mr. Charles
H. Mason. That gentleman is probably the best "all round"
judge in America, and in the sporting classes his judgment
has been endorsed by very high authorities. It would be
very satisfactory to have such a man stand in judgment over
our dogs, and if properly invited he would doubtless be
pleased to make a trip to Sau Francisco.

In any event the managers should announce the judges at
an early date, because thn majority of owners will hesitate to
enter their animals until they know who will judge them.
Piatt's Hall has been engaged for the show, and the date fixed
noon for its beginuing is July 27th, and it will continue
through the 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th and 3lst of the month. A
very unwise thing indeed, particularly for those animals
which may be sent from a distance, since they will be benched
until sometime on Sunday, Aug. 1st, a period of about six
days. The show should have been arranged to begin on
Tuesday and end on Thursday evening or Friday evening at
latest, which would leave a business day in the week in
which to express to their owners dogs not owned in the city.
We are not fully informed as to the character of the entries
already made, but hope in due time to be able to publish full

data about them.

♦

La Decade for May 10th, says that the Society for the
Improvement of the Canine Race, of Paris, was to give a
bench show, beginning on May 26th last. The show was
divided into two series, one for dogs of French breeding, and
one for foreign-bred animals. The entrance fees were twenty
francs for single dogs, and seventy francs for kennels. A nov-
elty was an exhibition of trick-dogs, for which valuable
medals were offered. The judges were: MM.de Cherville,
Mac Swiney, Megnin, A. de Boisgelin, de la Chevallerie,
Karl de Beaumont, Anguis, de Chabot, Guy de Charnace,
d'Archiac, Fessart, d'Halloy. J. H. Salter, d'Hedouville, de
Beauffort, Leblano, Gindre-Malherbe.

The interest and excitement attendant on the engagement
of the President did not cease when he threw off his bachelor-
hood, and every step was faithfully chronicled after the cur-
tain was down at the close of the actual play. Immense
quantities of nonsense and gush were printed, and the
Jenkins of the press poured out a constant stream. But in
the N. T. Herald, of last Tuesday, there is an account of a
fishing excursion whicb is the very reverse, and we feel
assured that our readers who have the least inclination that
way will be well pleased with the perusal. We must ac-
knowledge that we would have preferred to read of our
honored executive using the split bamboo and "cast of flies''
to the ground baits, and, by the way, it is certain that the
proof reader of the Heraldis not a fisherman, as it was printed
"cast off' flies.

Along the side of the mountain the party drove for a mile,
and then passed into a picturesque notch in the mountains,
which they followed until it widened into a thickly wooded
valley, which led them to Deep Creek, at the farm of Wright
Thayer. The cottage of Mr. Delawder, the host of the day,
was but a quarter of a mile from Thayer's, and in an hour
and thirty-five minutes from Deer Park they were on the
fishing ground. The Izaak Walton of tbispart of thecountry
is Mr. Delawder. He is a fish commissioner. State senators
and Tailroad officials call him "Gus." He is a geniuB who
began life as a blacksmith, and now clips coupons in a country
villa and hobnobs with the money kings who fish. It was to
Mr. Delawder's country seat that President Cleveland's party
drove for points on Maryland fishing. When the President
drove up Mr. Delawder was sitting in a rocking-chair. There
were rocking-chairs on every side of him, in fact the spacious
piazza was covered with rocking-chairs.

"You will excuse my apparent passion for this kind of
furniture, but as I am always fishing in the season, and as I
often sit in a rocking-chair when fishing, I keep them around
me for company," he said.

Colonel Lamont seemed surprised, and he looked first at
the thirty or forty rocking-chairs on the piazza, then at Mr.
Delawder himself.

Knowing that the President and Colonel Lamont were to
spend the day on one of the trout brooks of the Alleghanies,
your correspondent had previously accepted Mr. Delawder's
invitation to go up the stream and await the President's
coming. A point several miles up the creek was reached
before the sun was scarcely above the horizon. Here we
halted to await the White-House fishermen. Seating himself
on a grassy bank under the trees, Mr. Delawder said:

"You ask why I sit in a rocking-chair when I fish? The
explanation may strike people as curious, but it's a sacred
fact. When I found I was getting old I had a chair placed
on the bank to fish from. I thought it would be more com-
fortable. It happened to be a rocking chair. I never had
such luck in my life. The number of fish I caught aston-
ished me. Next day I tried it again; had even better success.
On the following day I sat in an ordinary chair; could not
get a bite. Threw it away and tried a rocking-chair, and
caught sixty-three trout out of one hole. That settled it.
Have used a rocking-chair since that day."

"What is the philosophy of it?"

"That's what I want to know myself. There is something
about a rocking-chair that breaks a trout all up. He loses
his head, and bites because he can't help it, and when I find
trout at my bait I haul 'em right ashore. Why they prefer
rocking-chairs to dining-room chairs the Lord only knows.
I cut the rockers off a chair in which I caught 140 fish in two
hours. That chair was no good after that. Trout are like
pretty women. They have whims that no man can under-
stand. The only way to please 'em is to take 'em in."

"Will you have a drink?" asked the village postmaster
who accompanied us.

"No," replied Mr. Delawder, "it's not my time; never
drink but three times a day. I buy my whisky by tne bar-
rel, the best in the market. Have made $800 a barrel on it,
figuring it at bar prices. A barrel lasts me five years. In
fifteen years have made $2,400 on whisky. But I'm opposed
to rum. I voted for local option on Wednesday."

"But I hear you got in a fresh ban-el on Thursday."

"Yes, that's so, but its ail in the family; and, as I said
before, considering high retail prices, the bad moral effect,
the loss of reputation and the poor rum sold over bars, I have
made a clear profit of $S00 on each barrel."

Here some one remarked that President Cleveland was
pleased because the reporters let him alone.

"Yes, he told me they were all gentlemen," said Mr. Del-
awder dryly, "but Colonel Lamont tells me that the Wash-
ington reporters are a terror. He told Dr. Sunderland that if
Ananias were a Washington correspondent he would be
bounced for incompetency."

"Is it true that yon are a church trustee at Oakland?"
asked the reporter.

"Yes; but I came near losing the office. Old John Garrett,
president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, came to me and
said: — 'Gus, I want to make you trustee of my new church
in Oakland (the church President Cleveland attended). If I
give you that position do you think you can stop fishing on
Sunday?' I told the old man I thought I could, so I was
made trustee. But one Sunday morning, a few weeks
later, I thought I could catch a few trout before church time.
The fish bit like the devil, and I was yanking them out when
suddenly I heard the first bell ringing for service, and I started
for the church on the dead run. The joke of it was old Gar-
rett's son was with me. He fell in the creek before we
reached the church and went home dripping."

When the time arrived for the President to come, Mr.
Delawder went to his fishing cottage near the stream, looked
at the clock, glanced up the lane and smiled.

"There they come," said the genial sportsman, the welcome
beaming in his honest eyes. Sure enough, n two-seateii open
wagon was seen coming down the long yellow iane which
enters the fishing ranch from the hoop pole road.

"Good morning, Mr. Cleveland! Good morning, Mr.
Lamont! The fish are waiting for you," said the smiling fish
commissioner, extending both his hands to his distinguished

They quickly alighted, and Jimmy Madigan, the driver,
took the carriage and horse up to Wright Thayer's barn,
where they remained all day. Within a quarter of an hour
after their arrival the President and his Seereli
banks of Deep Creek at work. They were ao
Delawder to hurry and take advantage of the i
ing time, for he had tried the stream and to o
iDg freely. When the President emerged from i

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presented a very jolly and sportsmanlike appearance. His
coat was off and he displayed a great qnantity of linen in the
■way of high collar and shirt sleeves. His broad brimmed,
light gray fishing hat was pnlled well over his face, and he
looked supremely bapuy. Colonel Lamont followed the ex-
ample of his chief as to"shirt sleeves, and looked happy. _

"Take your coats right off and feel as if yon were fishing,
said Mr. Delawder, and they followed instructions.

They began fishing about fifty yards from the house, and
fished down stream through the meadow, where the trout were
keeping the stream alive with their brisk jumping. Delawder
got the first big fish out of a pool under an old log, and landed
him with aid from his son John, who was the fourth mem-
ber of the party. The President soon showed that he was a
good fisherman, blessed with patience. He had declined a
light split bamboo rod and east of flies, and contented himself
with a nice, seven ounce rod and old-fashioned country worms.

"Colonel Lamont, yon area very good tishermau," said
Delawder. "Jou are "patient and determined."

Things were as pleasant as any party of fishermen could
desire np to the noon half. The fish bit freely, and the party
were Boon in the best of spirits with each other and the fish.
During the morning John L. Browning came over from his
farm-house and chatted with the party lor half an hour. He
told stories about the ancestors of the trout which were being
caught, and threw in some remarks about bears and wild cats
and other members of the old monutain families. Wright
Thayer also came over and told some high old fishing storieB
and a couple of hunting yarns, which the President enjoyed
very much. Thayer tells his stories very quaintly, and they
are full of humor. He has lived for fifty-four years in sight
of the place where he met the President, so he was considered
an authority. None of the country people ventured near the
President, being content to watch him at a distance.

The only obtrusive visitor was the boy photographer from
Oakland, who brought a camera and a couple of companions
to catch the President on the wing. First he tried to get a
picture of the President as he sat in a contemplative atlitnde
on a log, coaxing a trout which insisted on being satisfied
with coquettish nibbles. Somebody saw the man before the
camera thing worked, and he was asked to go away. Then
after lunch, as Mr. Cleveland sat in a big rocking-chair, "look-
ing very comfortable, on the cottage porch, as his arms hung
straight down by his side, and a smile played on his face, the
photographer took aim again, this time at rather long range.
He was just about ready to catch the President in his state of
content when he chanced to turn his head and saw the gleam
of the lens. Up he jumped with a great deal of agility and
he walked quickly into the house. The third and last
attempt was a success, and the enterprising photographer
secured a plate ou which the President is seen as he walKed
up the lane to Thayer's barn.

When the party went to lunch in the cottage they had
extraordinary appetites and eDJoyed what was served. They
did not eat their trout.

"I shall keep them," the President said, "to eat in the
White House on Wednesday."

At half-past fonr o'clock the recall was sounded, and the
partv returned to the cottage in glorious spirits. The fish
were oounted np. There were fifty-eight. The President
caught sixteen. Colonel Lamont twenty-four, and Delawder
and his son John the rest. The President was delighted and
said he would visit the brook again next year. By that time
Mr. Delawder will have a fifty acre lake, eight feet deep, at
his place, and it will be well-stocked with fish. The Presi-
dent looked very fresb after his day's sport, but waB
sunburned. They walked up from the cottage to the Thayer
barn, and started for home at ten minutes to five, reaching
Deer Park a few moments after six.

During luncheon at Delawder's cottage the President
drank a punch made o± twenty-year-old whiskey by Delawder
himself, which, he said, was the best punch he ever drank,
and, as Mr. Thayer said, "the President is not a bad judge of
punch."

It really was very good.

THE GUN.

Elsewhere in this issue some hints to hnnters have been
famished by Mr. Walter E. Bryant, to whose patient skill
the finest specimens oE the taxidermist's art we have ever
seen are due. We are pleased to receive anything from Mr.
Bryant, and hope he will beableto contribute often. The ini-
tial article will well repay careful reading. It is bu t little trouble
to properly skin and preserve specimens, of which many are
suffered to spoil on every hunting trip, and the enjoyment
derivable from the possession of neatly monnted heads and
skins is ample payment for the labor of keeping them.

There can be no fitter decorations for the home of the sports-
man than such souvenirs of his excursions. If he be favored
with feminine co-operation and taste, a few bird skins can be
made to embellish quarters which without them would seem
bare. It is fortunate that Mr. Bryant's health permits him
to practice his profession. Several years of study under
local taxidermists, supplemented by a course of instruction
at the National Museum, and the possession of great natural
aptitude, combine to render him an accomplished authority,
and we hope he will meet with the success to which his skill
should entitle him.

Doves are still few and hard to find. Livermore Valley
offers the best inducement at present. The Sacramento foot-
hills are returning fair bags, but the best of the shooting is
yet to come. Trap shooting iB at its height, and almost
every Sunday sees the smashing of thousands of artificial
targets.

From Mr. Buell Lamberson, at Portland, Oregon, there
come programmes of the Selby Tournament, which began on
April 1st last and ends on August loth next. On August 31st
the ties will be shot off at Portland, or upon the grounds
where the original scores were made. The targets to be used
throughout are the Cleveland Target Company's "Blue Eock
Pigeon," and only Chamberlin shells, loaded bv the Selby
Company, can be used. We have not used the ''Bine Eock
Pigeon," but presume it iB like the artificial targets of the
Baucer geuns. The trap shots of the north-west are to be
congratulated upon the presence of so enterprising a repre-
sentative of the excellent Selby ammunition, as they have
iu Mr. Lamberson.

A good many gens are lying neglected in closets that are
not perfectly dry, and when the quail season opens nothing
less than emery or the boring tool will renew their polish
intdde. Only the other day we chanced to see the gun of an
e 4Uaintance, a fine hammerless, which had been cleaned aud
put away in January, and not looked at since. Fine velvet
rust quite covered the barrels inside, and the gun will never
be as good as before. It is, perhaps, oversentimental to look
n a gun with devotion, but common sense indicates the

wisdom of overhauling the shooting traps several times during
the close season. A little care will preserve a good gun
through many years, while a little neglect will make an ugly
rickety old sampan of the finest weapon in one season. Many
hammerless Scott guns, of first quality, are being imported to
order. The Scott is undeniably a sound, durable, good scoot-
ing gun, and it is a good indication to see them coming into
common use. Mr. Thos. Bennethas just received a beautiful
12-bore of that make, as good a gun as one can need.

Hints to Hunters.

Editor Breeder jl\d Sportsman:— During the shooting
season every sportsman is liable to meet with particularly
fine specimens of deer's heads, rare or strange birds and
animals which he would like to keep forever, and might,
if he only knew how to care for his trophies until they
could be taken or sent to a taxidermist.

I have been frequently asked, "What shall J. do if I kill a
deer with tine antlers?" and "How can I keep a bird until I
get home?" In the accompanying instructions I have tried
to give, briefly, the simplest ways to treat specimens before
they reach the taxidermist. Special cases will require special
care. The ingenuity of the sportsman who has no cotton at
hand will suggest moss, leaves, fine grass or paper as a sub-
stitute. ATsenic or weak carbolic acid will answer in place of
salt, but is not so readily obtained, and not as safe or pleasant
to use.

Except in rare cases the novice had better not try to skin a
deer's head entirely. For a bear's head, or the head of any
animal without horns, tne Y cut is not required, and only a
straight cut is made down the neck from the back of the head.

Animals should be drawn as soon as possible after death,
and in warm weather birds also. A bird in a hunting coat
pocket will keep about half as long as one wrapped in paper
and carried in the hand.

A little blood on the hair of an animal will make no dif-
ference, but a bird's plumage should be kept as spotless as
possible and the feathers unruffled.

A deer's head, if properly cared fur, will cost the hunter less
for its mounting, and give more satisfaction to its owner and
credit to the one who prepares it.

HOW TO SAVE A DEER'S HEAD FOR MOUNTING.

FlG.II

a. Cut off the neck close to the body, as shown by the
heavy line in Fig. I. The dotted lines show two incorrect
ways" of severing the head, which leaves little or no neck.
Crowd fine salt into the eyes, mouth and nostrils, and
keep the specimen away from flies.

6. If it is desired to take out the neck, to lessen the weight,
make a Y-shaped cut on the back of the head and extending
down the neck, as shown in Fig. II. Separate the skin from,
the flesh and sever th£ neck at the skull.

c. To remove the skin entirely from the head it will be
necessary to cut the skin as close as possible around the base
of each horn, after making the Y-shaped cut, and peel it
forward over the Dose and mouth, being very careful not
to cut the eyelids or lips. Kub on fine salt and roll the skin
up in a quantity of salt. Eemove the flesh and brains from
the skull, which will need no curing.

d. Do not slash the throat to bleed a deer, but, rather
make a single cut close to the chest, as is done in killing a pig.

CARE OF A BIRD FOR MOUNTING.

a. Always pick up a bird either by the feet or bill. A clot
of blood ou the feathers can best be removed with the blade
of a pocket knife. Push a fluff of cotton well into the month,
but not enough to bulge the throat.

b. Wounded Birds.— Small birds, and even ducks, may be
killed without injury to the plumage by compressing the
lungs with thumb and forefinger placed under the wings.
Lurge birds require heavy pressure from the band or kuee
upon the back or breast bone It is safer when dealing with
hawks, owls and eagles to throw a coat over them before
attempting to place the knee on them.

c. In warm weather, birds (as well as animals) should
always be drawD, Lay the bird on its back, make a out

through the abdomen from the breast bone to the tail, and
carefully remove the intestines. Place a piece of cotton or
paper in the opening to keep the feathers from getting soiled.
A little fine salt in the body and throat will aid the preserva-
tion.

d. Drop a bird the size of a quail or smaller, head first,
into a proper cornucopia, large enongh to cover the bird.
Fold the opening together and pin it. Be sure to have the
bill point forward in the cornucopia, and not doubled back
on to the throat.

e. Long-necked birds, ducks, geese, etc.. may have the
head wrapped in a piece of soft paper and laid alongside the
body under one wing. After which the entire specimen
should be wrapped in paper, newspaper will do, if the bird
has not white plumage. Walter E. Brtant.

Oakland, June 11, 1SS6.

Oakdale Notes.

Editor Breeder and Sportsman: — Dove shooting is splen-
did, at present, in this vicinity. The camping season has
fairly opened, and many campers may be seen heading for
the mountains. Splendid hunting and trout-fishing grounds
may be reached in two or three dayB' drive from here, where
bear, deer, grouse, mountain quail and mountain trout may
be found in abundance. The people do not hesitate to kill
quail in this section of the country out of season. It is of
daily occurrence to see pot hunters out ground- sluicing them
in this season of the yenr. Giant powder is often used to
kill salmon on their runs up the river (the Stanislaus) which
is crowded with them at some seasoDs of the year, notably
fall and spring. What a pity it is that the county officials do
not bring these outlaws to justice. I will leave for a hunting
and fishing excursion to the mountains in a few days, and will
inform you of the result on my return. Mountaineer.

Oakdale, June 14, 1886.

[Mountaineer draws it mild when he calls the poachers
"outlaws." We shall be pleased to receive notes of his trip.

Ed.] " _

Antlers of Deer.

The annual growth of the antlers in the males of the deer
tribe is one of the most wonderful phenomena in nature, and
is worthy of careful consideration. The antlers of deer are
occasionally, though very erroneously, called horns, from
which they differ essentially in every respect, except that of
growing from the head of the animal which produces them.
True horns, as seen on oxen, are never shed; they are formed
of horny or animal material capable of being softened by heat,
and usually semi-transparent. Antlers, on the contrary, are
but temporary; they grow annually, being shed every year.
In place of consisting of horn, they are formed of the most
solid bone, which grows from that of the forehead. Their
rapid growth, which only takes a few weeks in the year, is
due to the blood vessels in the velvety skin covering the
budding antlers, bringing the bony material and depositing
it in the form of the antler. When this is fully formed the
velvety skin dries up, and the hard, firm, solid antler, with
which the stag can attack others, or defend itself, is left, the
dried skin coming off in long strips, which may often be seen
on the deer in the Zoological Gardens. At the end of the
season the base of the antler, where it springs from the bone
of the forehead, is absorbed and the antler falls, leaving a raw
place, which quickly skins over, and in due time another
pair of antlers— larger and with more points than those of
the preceding year— take their place. With the exception of
the reindeer, the females are destitute of antlers. There are
many distinct families of deer. Some, like the red deer, have
cylindrical horns, with sharp points, capable of inflicting the
most fatal injuries; others, like the fallow deer, have the
antlers flattened out into broad plates. Stags are gregarious,
a herd consisting of one male and several females, for whose
possession the males fight in the most furious manner. Some-
times in their violent rushes against each other the antlers
become so inextricably interlocked that they cannot free them-
selves from one another, in which case a slow and painful
death by starvation is the fate of both combatants. There
are few museums that do not contain specimens of the skulls
of animals that have perished by this singular accident.

TEAR

Foster Gun Club.

On the 13th inst. the Foster Gun Club met at Mitchell
Wrights, near Mowry's Station, on the S. P. C. E. E., and
enjoyed a delightful day at the traps. The birds were- all
fresh strong flyers, collected the day previous from the neigh-
boring ranches, and the vigor and energy with which they
made for home when freed made the gunners to realize early
the necessity of lively work.

The club dinner which followed was a very enjoyable affair,,
and this, the first meet of the season, will be to those who
were present a memorable event. Following are the scores:

At 6 birds, ground traps, W) yards boundary, 10-gauge guns 30 yards,
12-gauge 28 yards. Entrance $10. Four prizes, $50, $35, $20 and $15.

Rondeaus 0 1 I 1 1 1—5

Spencer 1 110 1 1-5

Bobar. 1 lull 1—5

Stackpool 1 0 111 1—5

Coinmins 0 1 n 1 1 1-4

Frazer 1 0 111 0-4

The first four divided, taking ?30

Hunter 0 10 1] 1—4

Stack 1 0 0 11 0—3

Fox 0 1 1 fi 1 0—3

OVaban 0 1 0 1 1 0—3

Shorten I 1 0 1 0 0—3

Capt. Walker 0 U 0 0 1 1—2

each.

Second Match. — Same entrance; three prizes, $50, $30 and $20.

CapL Walker. ..11111 1—6 Hunter 1 1

Stackpool 1 1 1 1 1 1— C Commins C 1

Roudeaux 1 1111 1— 6 Boban 0 1 1

Frazer 1 1111 1-6 Shorten' 1 0 1

Spencer 1 0 111 1-5 O'Cahan 1 0 0

Ties, freeze-out.

Frazer 0

Rondeaux 1 I

1 1 0 1—5

1—4
1-3

["Walker 1

I Stackpool 1

Amity Club.

The Amity Gnn Club, of Sacramento, shot on'Sandaj last at
clay pigeons. The scores were excellent. Mr. Geo. W.
Watson and Mr. A. Seymour tying for first aud second, with
Clay Chipman aud Charles Mack good equal thirds.

At 25 clay pigeons, 3 traps, lSyards rise.
George Watson ..111111111111111100111111 1—23

Clay Chipman 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 1 Ul 1 1 11 1 1 001 1 1 1 1 1 1—20

Charles Mack Ill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 000 1 0011 1—20

Charles Burnuara..O u Oil r> 01101110011 uOOlOOn 1-11

F. F. Tebbots 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 ] 1 0 ft 0 1 11 0 0 0 1 I 1 0 0—13

W H. Eckhardt ...0 II 1 1 00 Ul 1 01 1 1 1 1 J Oil 0001 0—15
Wm. Oeborn 11 1 11011100111 H 111 n 111 11 1—20

G. McConnell 0 1011111011110 1011111010 0—17

A. Seymour 111111111111110111111011 1—23

1886

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Golden Gate Gun Club.

The monthly meeting of the Club, at McMahon's Station, on
June 13th, was a good one. It was a class shoot for club
medals. In the first class Mr. Eug. Forster won first medal,
and Mr. Schlneter second. In the second class Mr. W.
Malone carried off first honors, and Mr. Kershaw second.

At 15 clay pigeons, screened traps, 18 yards rise.

FTR6T CXAS8.

1 0 1
0 0 0

1111

1 1

1 0

0 1

0 1

1 1

Forster 1

Forster 0

Allen 0

Scblnetor 1

Mangels 1

Munson 0

Fardi 0

Ashcroft 0

Donleavy 0

Ties at five pairs clay pigeons, 15 yards rise.
Eugene Forster... 11 11 10 01 11-8 | B. Schluetcr..

At 15 clay pigeons, screened traps, 18 yards rise.

SECOND CLASS.

J.Foley 0 0 0 0 0 0

W.Malone 0 10 0 11

K. Kershaw 0 0 1 1 1 0

F. o'Connell 000000100

At 10 clay pigeons, Bame conditions.
Eugene Forster 011111110 1—8 I Edgar Forster

A. Allen 0 0 00101011-4R. Schlueter..

J. Bruns 0 11010 1 110—6 H. Slegnam...

Donleavy 00000101 uO— 2|

At 8 clay pigeons, same conditions.

B. Schlueter. .

110
110
111
0 1

1 1—11
1 1— 7

0 10 0 1

0 10 110-
1110 0 1-
0 0 0 0 0 0-
0 0 0 0 11-

.11 01 11 01 01-

0 0

' 1 1

0 II

lloio r— 3

0 1 0 ii n 0-7

10 0 0 0 0—5

o u u i u o -y

.1101001111-
.0 11000100 0-
01U010000 0-

Eugene Forster.... 1 110111 1—7

J. Bruns 11111000-5

O. Cate 1001111 1—6

B. Jonas 0 0100100-2

A.Allen.
Edgar Forster.

..10 111110-
..10111111-

..11110111-

On Sunday, June 27th, the Golden Gate Gun Club gives a
free-for-all clay-pigeon tournament, at MeMahon's Station.

Eureka Gun Club.

This Club held its regular monthly meeting at Bird's Point,
on Saturday afternoon last. Nine men appeared. The con-
ditions were favorable to good Bhooting, but the scores did
not average high.

At 12 live pigeons, 5 ground traps, 30 yards rise, use of both barrels.

0 0 0 1

0 1—10

10 0 0 1-
0 1111-

Smlth 0 0

Chapin 1 1

H. A. Mayhew 1 1

A. Schwerin 1 0

"W.E.Mayhew 1 1

J.J. Eoche 0 0

Ingalls 0 1

H. O. Qolcher 1 0

Jones 0 0

At 5 birds, same conditions, S2.50 entrance. Divided by Messrs,
Wilson and Mayhew.

1— 9
1- 7
0— 3

H. A. Mayhew 1 1111

Ingalls 0 0 0 11

W.E.Mayhew 1 10 10

Hnbbaid 1 10 0 0

A. Schwerln 1

Wilson 1

H. O. (lolcher 1

1 1

1 0

1 0

1 1
1 w

California Club.

The third meetiDg of the California Wing Shooting Club, at
San Bruno, June 13th, drew out butfour members. The most
recent addition to the club, and the youngest pigeon shot on
the Coast, as well as one of the best, Mr. De Vaull, Jr, held up
remarkably, tying his veteran competitors in the main match.

At 12 live pigeons, five ground traps, 30 yards rise.
Eobinson. .11110111111 1—11 I He Vaull. .-1 1 1 1 1 U 1 1 0 1 1—11
Fay 10111111111 1—11 I Slade 11101011010 1—8

FirBt ties, at four siDgle birds.

I De Vaull..

.111 0-3

Eobinson 1 1

Fay 1 1 1 1—4 I

Second ties, at ten singles.
Eobinson.... 1 111110 11 1—9 I Fay 110 11111 1 1—9

Third ties, at ten singles.
Eobinson....! 0 1111111 1-9 I Fay 0 110 11111 1—8

Lava Beds.

The American clay birds drew a few gentlemen to the Lava
Beds, on Sunday last. The scores were better than those
made a week before.

At 10 American clay birds, 1 screened trap, 18 yards rise, SI. 00 entrance.

Langton 1 11110111 1—9 1 Chamberlain I 10111111 0—8

Goldsmith ..101110111 1—8 L. Brown 100100000 1—3

Hatte 010110100 1—5 |

At 10 clay pigeons, same Conditions.

Hatte 1 10110101 1—7 I Langton 1 11111101 0-8

uhauiberlain.l 11010111 0—7 Goldsmith ..110111111 1—9
L. Brown 001101100 1—5 \

At 6 pairs, one of each pair an American clay bird, and one a clay
pigeon, 15 yards rise.

Langton 01 11 11 10 01—7 I L. Brown 01 00 01 10 11—6

Goldsmith 01 10 10 11 10— 6 ] Chamberlain 11 10 11 01 00-5

THE RIFLE.

Shell Mound.

4 5—43-82

at the two distances — ten shots each, over both ranges. Their

scores:

Dodd 200yards— 3 4 4 5 4 4

500 yards— 3 5 4 4 5 4
Disperry 200 yards— 3 3 3 4 3 4

500 yards— 3 05555453 5-40—77

B Company, First Infantry, was represented by a small
squad. The marksmen practiced at short distance, C.
Barrere making the best score— 45 out of a possible 50 points,
or 90 per cent.

The Spring meeting of the California Rifle Association will
be held at Shell Mound to-morrow. It promises to be a very
successful meet, as neither the Association nor Captain Siebe,
proprietor of the range, will leave anything undone to make
a success of it.

The Police team did some responsible practicing on the
range last week. They are going to hold the trophies won
last year, and are trying for everything in sight; and any
team, next Sunday, thatoutshoots the star-bearers, will have
to hold steady and aim straight.

Adolph Strecker offers to let Ed. Hovey have his hair-trig-
ger, and will take Hovey's three-pound pull Ballard, and
shoot him (Hovey) a match at the ring target, over the Harbor
View range, on any day satisfactory to Mr. Hovey. The latter
will accept Mr, Strecker's offer. Some fine shooting will
result, as both are marksmen who know where the dead
center is.

The -New York Rifle for June had a sketch of Lieutenant
Fred Kuhnle, together with many of the remarkable scores
made by that gentleman.

The first meeting of the Turner Sharpshooters at Harbor
View range will take place on Sunday next.

The California Schuetzen Club are considering the question
of odds in matches between hair-trigger globe-sight rifles and
military guns. Stricken and Dormbier, a committee of the
Club, have looked into the matter, and will recommend
that a handicap of twenty per cent, be put on the hair-trig-
ger in future matches.

«.

Target Practice.

The following scores were made by members of Company
G, Sacramento, at their 200-yard range, on Sunday last.

Captain Hall 3 3 5 5 5 4 4 3 4 4-40

Lieutenant Sheehan 5 44444543 4 — il

Lieutenant Flaherty 2 44445445 4 — 40

Private Sheeb an 4 44444444 3—39

Private McKenna 3 3 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 2— 35

Private Lowell 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4—38

Pool shooting:

Captain T. B. Hall 4 44444444 3-39

Private J. A. Klein 4 5 4 5 4 5 5 3 4 3—42

Captain P. Coffey 4 26344444 5—39

Corporal F. Williams 4 i 5 3 4 3 3 4 4 4—38

The members of the staff shot at their own range, 200 yards,
with this result:

Colonel Sbeehan 4 2 4 3 5 4 5 5 5 4-41

Major McKee 4 44644454 4—42

Sergeant Hughes 3 45554443 4—41

Captain Coffey 2 24434464 4-36

Bezirks Turn Fest.

It was decidedly an off day at Shell Mound last Sunday, in
respect to attendance and averages. The Turner's Festival
at Petaluma drew away many regular attendants at the range,
and those who were over shot low, every one of them.

The Nationals held their regular monthly medal shoot, the
best records of the several classes being annexed:

CHAMPION CLASS.

O. F. Waltham 200 yards— 4 44444444 5-41

600 yards— 5 44565544 2-43-84

FIE9T CLASS.

Julius Klein 200 yards— 4 45445342 4-39

500 yards— 4 52465666 4-44—83

P. M.Diers...: 200yarda— 3 65355464 4-43

500 yards— 0 36345554 3—37—80

SECOND CLABS.

O C. Meyers 200 yards— 4 44453445 3—40

500yards-4 46436544 4—42—82

B J. Pembroke 200 yards— 4 43354344 4—38

600 yards— 5 54365354 4-43-81

THIRD CLASS,

O. Kolte 200yards— 4 54445542 5—42

V.A. Dodd 200yards— 3 44544346 3—39

FOUBTH CLASS.

W.J.WiHler .200yards— 4 44544 3 44 4—40

O.W. Petry 200 yards— 4 44334424 4—36

The Independent EifleB, Captain Schmalholz, had their
first meeting on the range. There were but few present. The
Bhooting was at the 200-yard target, ten shots each man,
Sharp-Borchardt rifles, nsnal rules. Lieutenant John H.
Kuhlke won the Company medal, with a score of 37 out of a
possible 50 points.

Dodd and Disperry, of the Nationals, had a friendly match

One of the sports, among the many practised at the Twelfth
Bezirks Tarn Fest, concluded at Petaluma on Wednesday
last, was rifle shooting. So much interest centred in the
turning and field sports, that the targets were not crowded,
but those who did shoot were among the best of the Pacific
Coast rifle shots, and the scores made were very fine.

The veteran Philo Jacoby, bespangled with medals, was
director of the shooting, and it need not be said that every-
thing was perfectly managed at the butts. Through the
kindness of Mr. Ed. Hovey, of the Chronicle business office,
a champion at the target, we are enabled to give the full
scores, together with particulars:

Rifle aJatch at Petaluma, June 13, 1SS6. — Distance, 200
yards, 5 shots, at a 12-ring target (8-inch bull's-eye). Any
rifle allowed. Entries unlimited. Free for all.

First prize, silver cup— A. Johnson, Company G, First
Regiment, hair-trigger Ballard— 11 11 11 8 9—50.

Second prize, silvercup — Ed. Hovey, Companv G, First Reg-
iment, Winchester single-shot (3-lb. pull)— 9 7 10 9 11—46.

Third prize, Slo cash — A. Strecker, Cal. Schuetzen Club,
hair-trigger muzzle-loader — 9 11 11 5 10 — 46.

Fourth prize, §10 cash— Fred Kuhnle, Staff, Fifth Regi-
ment, Sharp's globe-sights— S 10 10 9 9—46.

Fifth prize, $8 cash — Mr. Houx, Company C, Fifth Regi-
ment, Sharp's open-sights — 11 8 10 12 5 — 46.

Sixth prize, $5 cash — J. Bachman, Cal. Schuetzen Club,
hair-trigger muzzle-loader — 9 9 10 10 7 — 45.

Seventh prize, S2.50 cash— Wm. Ehrenpfort. Cal. Schuet-
zen Club, hair-trigger muzzle-loader — 12 5 6 9 11 — 43.

Eighth prize, SI cash — F. O. Young— Cal. Schuetzen Club,
hair-trigger rifle— 12 10 7 5 9—43.

According to Creedmoor measurement A. Johnson's score
*as — 5 5 5 4 5—24; Ed. Hovey's— 5 4 5 5 5—24; A.
Strecker's — 5 5 5 4 5—24; Fred Kuhnle:s — 4 5 5 5 5—24;
Mr. Houx's — 5 4 5 5 4 — 23; 0. Bachman's — 5 5 5 5 4 — 24;
Wm. Ehrenpfort's— 5 4 4 5 5—23; F. O.Young's— 5 5 4 4 5
—23.

Rest Shooting-.

rel by an unconscious downward pressure of the hands while
aiming, I should suppose the latter method would be best.

A very good and cheap rest may be obtained by driving
two pair of posts iuto the ground iu line with the target, one
pair about 10 feet to the rear of the other, each about two
feet apart, and of a height suitable for either sitting or stand-
ing, as the shooter should prefer. Across the top of each pair
of posts spike on a bar. On each of these bars lay a suitable
plank, say eight feet long by eight inches wide, one end of
one plank resting on the rear bar, the other end resting on
the ground toward the front posts; the other plank resting
one end on the rear plank, the other upon the front bar, bnt
extending somewhat beyond or over it. By sliding this front
plank toward the front or rear, the incline will be made greater
or less, and an adjustment obtained to suit. If several are
shooting from the same rest iu succession, each can put a
mark on the rear plank, after the position has beenonce
formed, that will enable each to make a quick and accurate
adjustment of the rest to suit themselves.

Care should be exercised to hold the rifle with uniform
pressure against the shoulder, and to pull the trigger with a
steadily increasing pressure till the rifle ia fired. In my
judgment one of the most common errors with beginners is
that of pulling the rifle off with a sudden jerk. No good
scoreB can be made either from a rest or off-hand till the
faculty is acquired of applying a steady pressure to the
trigger, so that when the rifle is accurately adjusted on the
object aimed at, a very slight increase of pressure will fire it
without disturbing the aim. I have no doubt that many of
our poor shotB would rapidly come to the front if they would
acquire correct methods in this important particular. — The
Xiflt. __^

Inspectors of Rifle Practice.

The practice obtained by rest shooting is mainly useful to
the beginner in acquiring correct habits of aim and trigger-
pull, and to such as wish to test the extreme accuracy of
their rifles, and find out by patient practice just what kind of
ammunition and what treatment of bore in cleaning is con-
ducive to the finest results.

This furnishes an interesting problem for every rifleman to
solve for himself, and may often sustain interest in this
delightful recreation which might otherwise flag and become
lost.

It is my firm conviction that the novice in the use of the
rifle, be he soldier or civilian, would make much more rapid
progress if he would attempt no off-hand shooting till be had
mastered the art of shooting off a rest to that exteut, at least,
that he. could easily make a score of ten consecutive bulls,
at 200 yards, Creedmoor count. In the matter of rests, almost
anything will do that will enable the rifleman to obtain a
steady aim. Of the two perfect scores of 100 each, Massa-
chusetts decimal count, which I have been so fortunate as to
make, the first was made by resting my rifle on the edge of a
board nailed to the back of a common bench on which my
elbows were rested. The second was made while resting the
rifle on the end of an inclined plank, the elbows being sup-
ported on the same plank farther down the incline. In both
cases the point of contact of the rifle with the rest was on the
tip-stock, which would bring the support nearer the breech-
end of the barrel thau the muzzle. Other riflemen prefer to
rest the rifle near the muzzle. I am undecided which is the
better method. Aside from the danger of springing the bar-

It is gratifying to observe that many of the states, hitherto
indifferent to the importance of instructing the soldier in the
art of rifle shooting, have realized the necessity of this work,
and are selecting competent instructors to teach the soldier the
long-neglected part of his duty. The office of inspector of
rifle practice is an important one. and, unless filled by com-
petent individuals, is calculated to deteriorate rather than
develop and improve the skill of the soldier.

Those sufficiently interested to watch the development of
the soldier's skill in the use of the arms he bears, must have
recognized the necessity of the office of inspectors of rifle
practice, and the importance of competent and practical men
to fill these positions. Having been privileged to observe the
systems of instruction in several states, the fact is painfully
apparent that in many cases this office is held by parties not
possessing the proper requirement necessary to* develop the
skill desired.

The consumption of large quantities of ammunition will
not insure the proficiency of the soldier as au expert rifle
shot, if the bad habit of fliuching, snapshooting, and im-
proper sighting have been formed early iu his rifle-shooting
career. It is believed that by the aid of an instructor a
soldier can, with one hundred shots, be taught more than he
could learn alone in firing a thousand shots, and by the aid
of a competent coach the necessary information could be
imparted, which, with practice, would make sharp-shooters
of poor marksmen.

A perusal of the foreign letters of this jonrnal will indicate
the care exercised in England in instructing soldiers in the
principles of rifle shooting before they pratice at the regula-
tion ranges. Literature pertaining to instructing the novice'
abounds, and that possessing sufficient merit has the
approval of rulers of the land, and is largely circulated. The
plan of circulating printed instructions has been carried out
in New York state, and the example thus set is worthy of
imitation by other states.

Where armory practice has been followed, the soldier has
been taught to aim and his errors corrected, but little atten-
tion has been paid to teaching the soldier to avoid flinching,
or that important point of pressing the trigger. We venture
to assert our belief that shootiDg from a rest is one of the
first steps which should be taken in instructing the soldier
how to shoot, as errors may more easily be detected, and the
results more clearly illustrated.

When the soldier comprehends the science of rifle shooting
he will more readily exercise the art, and by selecting for
inspectors of rifle practice men possessing the proper qualifi-
cations, the skill of our troops will be developed to a desired
point.— The Eifle.

Reduction in Calibres.

One must be a veteran rifleman or au investigator into the
history of the development of the rifle to fully realize the
change which has occured duiing the past score or more of
years in the calibre of rifles. The shooter of the off-hand
match-rifle in America is familiar with the revolution which
has taken place, within a few years, in the changing from the
large calibre to a size formerly considered unfit to obtain good
results at the 200-yard range. The number of practical rifle-
men converted to the smaller calibres is increasing, and many
experts, who formerly openly expressed their disapproval of
the smaller gauges have, one after the other, added these
small-bore guns to their outfits, and do not hesitate to com-
ment on their merits.

Fashion pervades the rifle-shooting fraternity, and doubt-
less many are influenced by novelties and popular innova-
tions; but the fact that the armorers of the different nations
have for some time been studying the meritsof small-ealibred
rifles, would seem to indicate that expert riflemen of the world
are anticipating their final adoption by armies. Our foreign
exchanges contain much upon this subject, and a careful
investigation, with the view of learning the progress made in
this direction by the nations of the world, indicates that the
foremost nations which have experts devoting their whole
attention to solving such important problems, are inclined to
favor the adoption of the smaller calibres, and the immense
expense and labor of re-equipping the armies of the larger
nations are apparently the cause of the delay in this direction.
Smaller nations, which do not possess a national armory, have
already selected rifles of smaller calibre.

One would hesitate to prophesy the calibre most likely to
eventually find favor with the larger notions. There are
indications that the experiments now being conducted abroad
with the .32 calibre are not likely to prove satisfactory,
although there is a surprising number of apparently skillful
armorers who favor this bore. The excessive fouling of this
calibre, when applied to a military arm with the necessary
charge, seems to be an insurmountable obstacle. Many
experts on the contiuent of Europe have rend papers before
military assemblages upon this subject, and from the recorded
testimony there is evidence that the military arm of the future
will be no larger than .40 calibre, and many are
believe that .38 ic likely to be adopted by a nn-
ernmentB. — The I'ijle,

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STAILIOXS-TBOHOUGHBREn.
Longficld, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento,
Miln*;r, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three i-lieers, Thos. Jones, Oakland Trotting Park.
Warwick, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STALLIONS— TROTTERS.

Abbot.sford, "Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alplieus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Anteco. I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Aiiteros. G. Carpenter, Kill's Ferry.
Antevolo. Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
t'Jovis, Cook Farm, Danville,
fook's H a Mible Ionian. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cresco, Cook Farm, Danville.
Unyler.J. H. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
«uy Wilfces, Wro. Corbitt, San Mateo.
I* (jraml, Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
Mambriaio Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.
Menlo, Win. Dwyer, San Jose.
Kntwood. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
l*iiucoast. J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Steinway, Cook Farm, Danville.
Whlppletoii, F. "W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STALLIONS— DRAFT.
Pride of Cree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

The State Pair.

The speed programme of the State Fair of California,
appears in its appropriate place in this paper, and the
advertisement is so clear that nothing in the way of
explanation is necessary. There are nine days in all, five
of them for trotting and pacing, four for racing. There
are seventeen flat races, thirteen trotting affairs and two
for pacers. The racing is so arranged that there are
varieties all through. For instance, the distances are
three-quarters of a mile, one and a quarter, one and five-
eighths, and heats of a mile, for Friday, Sept. 10th.
There are other conditions which will be learned by refer-
ring to the advertisement, and which add to the "glorious
uncertainty" which is the chief charm of racing. On
the second racing day, Monday, Sept. 13th, the distances
are three-quarters, one mile, two and a quarter miles,
and one mile and an eigthth. The cup distance, two
and a quarter miles, is a handicap, so that there is likely
to be many competitors. The third day has five-eighths,
one and a quarter, heats of three quarters, and a dash of a
mile. The closing day of the racing is Friday, Sept.
17th, and on that is the California Derby, one and a
half miles, one mile, one and three-quarters, one mile and
heats of one mile and a sixteenth. "With concessions, pen-
alties and allowances, there are good reasons to believe
that this will be the best racing which has ever come off
at the State Fair, and though so many of our horses are
in the east, there are plenty left at home, and many of
them of a high order of excellence.

The trotting events are very well arranged. For the
colts there are: a two-year-old stake, two three-year-old,
and a four-year-old. The time classification is as follows:
2:24 on the first day and the Occident. As the trotting
and racing are on alternate days there is a clear day
between, and two days intervene after the Saturday
trotting. On the second day, four-year-old stake, .3:00
and 2:20. On the third day, three-year-old stake, 2:36
and free-for-all. The fourth day there is a two-year-old
stake and 2:27. On the fifth day there are 2:22 and 2:30
classes, that being the last day of the fair. The first day
the pacing is for the 2:30 class, and the fourth trotting
day, the seventh of the fair, is the free-for-all pacing.
The classification is surely well arranged to meet the
wishes of owners and trainers, and adapted for a majority
A the horses in training. The only objectionable point
one can see is in bringing the 2:20 and freo-for-all so close
together as Saturday and Tuesday, and it may be that
there is a personal bias in this view. Albert W., Manon,
Nellie R. and Antevolo might trot in both classes if they

were further apart, as these are the only two classes
they are eligible to enter. Now, if the 2:22 and free-for-
all are transposed we cannot see where there will be any
drawbacks. Anteeo, Adair and Guy "Wilkes have no
other place than the free-for-all, and as that class is not
trotted at Stockton until the last day of the fair, Satur-
day, Sept. 25th, and the 2:20 on the Thursday previous,
it looks as though they would "fall in" better all around.
Or it might be still better to put the free-for-all pacing
on Tuesday, and the free-ior-all trotting on Thursday.
Then, if Stockton should transpose the 2:30 and 2:20, there
would be an opportunity to trot twice in both places.
We feel quite sure that this arrangement will suit the
owners of Albert W. and Nellie E.., though, as Guy
"Wilkes and Manon will be in the same stable it would
not make any difference in their case. For ourselves we
can state that if Antevolo is doing well enough to enter
in the 2:20, should the change be made, he will also be
named in the free-for-all.

Enquiries About Tips.

During the time that we have been confined to the
house, enquiries about and orders for tips have accumu-
lated so that it is out of the question to answer each by
letter. As to filling orders for tips, it has been difficult
to obtain proper ones for our own use. That difficulty
is partially removed, as a blacksmith has opened a shop
a short distance from our residence in Oakland, who is
doing his work satisfactorily, in fact better than any
smith we have employed at the first commencement.
While it is very important that the tips should be properly
made, it is still more necessary that they should be
properly set. First, in regard to making. There must
be only a slight difference in thickness of toe and rear
portion. The heaviest should not be thicker than five-
sixteenths of an inch at the toe, and oue-fourth of an
inch at the other extremities. To use this thickness
there must be a good deal of horn in order to preserve
the proper level. Should more weight be required than
can be got in .the usual width of web, that lnuct be made
wider in place of increasing the thickness. The outer
edge should be rounded in tips for the front feet, and for
the hind feet both edges should be rounded. Bounding
the toe decreases the liability of wounding the coronet or
pastern, lessening the danger of "scalping" and "speed-
cut." Hounding the inside of the hind tip is a guard
against severe cuts of the quarter, as in a majority of
cases the cut comes from that portion of the shoe. Those
who remember the trotters of forty years ago — that was
before the era of scientific, equine bootmaking — can
recall the severe wounds which were given. In every
case when the cut was severe there would be a triangular
flap, the apex being the point of first contact. In turn-
ing a shoe over the horn of the anvil it is beveled from
the ground surface in so that there is a cutting edge.
The fore foot being thrust under the hind shoe as it is
pulled out, this edge catches the quarter and tears the
horn, cr from a little above the coronary band as it is
pulled out. Before using tips, our practice has been, for
the last twenty-five years, to punch the nail holes so far
from the edge of the shoe as to insert the point of the
nail at the interior portion of the walls. This is so much
better than the usual method of nailing, that it is sur-
prising that its advantages are not seen by anyone who
will give it the least thought. Blacksmiths who pride
themselves on doing "neat wort" are prone to cut the
"fuller," i, e., the crease, to receive the heads of the nails,
so close to the edge, that in order to get a "hold" for the
nails they must be driven at quite on inward angle,
depending on the beveled point to bring them out. It
is evident that when this is done the nail from the shoe
to the point of exit must form a curve. The first direction
is inward, but owing to the one-sided point it is gradually
forced in the opposite direction. Should it not touch the
sensitive portion of the foot at the centre of the arc, it
may be so close that the concussion — that is, the continual
hammering on the head of the nail — will increase the
curvature, and in doing so give pain by pressing on the
sensitive tissues. There is another drawback to the
curvilinea system of nailing. The nails are driven
between the layers or fibres composing the horn. The
nail is a miniature wedge, and when inserted between
the strata forces them apart. How frequently it follows
that when a shoe is torn off the whole section of horn
between the anterior and posterior nails is found attached
to the shoe. Driving the nails from the inside of the
wall, even puncturing the sole before it strikes the wall,
and giving it a direction that will bring it out at any rea-
sonable distance above the ground surface of the foot, all
of these disadvantages are obviated. Should the hob>s be
punched three eighths or even half an inch from the
outer edge of a tip there is no danger of "pricking," and
though with the one-sided point there will be one-half of
the curvation of the nail that is driven after the prevail-
ing system, it will not bn as near tho sensitive part of the
foot as it is at the point of insertion. In place of separ-

ating the fibres, they are bound together by the head of
the nail and the "clinch," and if the shoe is torn off, the
nails must break without detriment to the horses. It is
manifest, however, that a tip caniaot he torn off in the
same manner a shoe is frequently displaced, that is, by
the hind shoe catching on the heel of the front, and there
is no danger of loss by being caught in a "holding soil,"
which oftentimes occurs in the hunting field. To sim-
plify the instructions for making tips, it may be enough
to say, forge the metal into the desired width and thick-
ness, the former from one-eighth to five-sixteenths at the
toe, slightly thinner at the termini. The width can range
from half an inch to one and a quarter inches — we have
used them so as to cover the whole of the foot anterior to
the point of the frog, but for road and trotting purposes,
an inch in width will be found sufficient. At first we
had them made so as to extend some distance back of the
point of the frog — though at present we use shorter
branches. In place of cutting the ends off square, they
are cut on angle, the longest point being on the inside of
the tip. The object of this is to have the horn aid the
nails in keeping the tip in place. We found that with a
long tip and three nails on each side that invariably the
rear nails would be broken. This was caused by the
spring of the natural foot spreading when the heel struck
the ground, expanding when relieved from the weight.
This constant vibration, as it may be termed, broke the
nail in the way that a piece of wire can be taken and
moved back and forwards until it gives way. The foot
"protected" with a full shoe has none of this natural
motion, and consequently the nails are not broken. By
cutting the shoulder, for the back part of the tip to rest
against, on an angle, the nails can be placed further
forward where there is so little vibration that the
nail is not broken. Two nails on each side will hold
the heaviest tip we use, sixteen ounces, in place until
there is a necessity for re-setting, the nail holes punched
far enough from the outer edge and countersunk in plaee
instead of being creased.

The foundation of the system of using tips in place of
full shoes is, that the on?// part of the horse's foot which
requires protection 'Is that portion where there is more wear qf
horn than is replaced 7>y natural growth. With most trotting
horses the front part of the fore foot wears equally. A
very large majority of fast trotters wear away the out-
side of the foot much faster than the inside. Thus the
front tips are made with branches of equal lengths, those
for the hind feet nearly reach across the toes on the
inside, while the outer extends to within an inch and a
half of the point where the bar and wall join. One nail
is all that is driven on the inner side of the toe, while
three are used on the outer branch. The right method of
setting tips is still more important than fabricating them,
and this will be deferred until the next. Should our
artist be in shape, we will await illustrations which will
make the task easier, and the explanations far more sat-
isfactory to our readers. Those who have sent patterns
for tips will have their orders filled before long, now that
there is a blacksmith competent to make them close at
hand.

Bay District Programme.

Following the usual custom, the Bay District Associ-
ation opens the circuit, commencing on Saturday,
August 7th, and with the exception of the following
Monday, the rest of the week is occupied. This being
the initial meeting of the campaign, good interest
will be felt in the event. In all probability a few stal-
tions, the stud engagements of which have been pro-
longed, will not be in readiness, though a majority of the
fast trotting stallions of California have made short sea-
sons in order to be in readiness. This does not interfere
with the other sex and those of neither, and there are
enough of them in training to ensure large fields.

From what has come under our observation and what
is learned from others, the trotters in training are doing
remarkably well. The prevailing influenza, now on the
wane, was so light as to give little trouble, most of the
horses which had it never getting off their feed, the only
indication being a slight cough and a frothy discharge
from the nostrils. The most severe of the cases in Oak-
land were among the horses of"E. H. Miller, Jr., but
owing to the good care of the trainer, Dick Havey, sup-
plemented by the watchfulness of the brothers Smith,
recovery was rapid. Thapsin was the worst of the lot,
though inasmuch as ho was playing in his exercise the
other day, it is altogether probable that he will be in
sho.pe to take part at the meeting.

The advertisement gives tho particulars, and the classi-
fication is such as to bring horses together which will
ensure good contests. It is supererogatory to present
eulogies in regard to the track. When in order it has
no superior, and that it will be kept in prime condition
goes without saying.

S. O. Tryon has sold the pacer Prince to S. K. Trefry.

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"Turf Exchanges."

Incidents of the Suburban.

A new era has dawned in San Francisco. A new
movement which has rushed into prominence in a few
months. There is a fascination in new sources of excite-
ment. Novelty has peculiar charms when the newness
panders to one of the most absorbing passions in human
nature. Man is a gambling animal. The passion for
taking risks is a source of much good, at times an unmit-
igated evil. When restricted to proper channels, it is the
root of progress. It builds flourishing communities, it
develops latent resources, opens fields of lucrative employ-
ment to millions of people that otherwise would have
had a constant, hard struggle to obtain a livelihood.
There is scarcely a pursuit in life that is not a gamble.
Those who are employed at a regular salary may not see
the connection, but those who employ them have to take
more or less risk, and should fortune prove adverse,
master and man sink. The "royal sport" is greatly
dependent on speculation. Without it turf and track
languish, and in place of the brilliant meetings with tens
of thousands to applaud the victors, there are meagre
fields, a handful of spectators. Horses degenerate.
There is not remuneration enough to pay the breeder.
A mule brings more mon-_y than a horse which can trace
an unblemished pedigree to the days of Cromwell. Fine
carriage, saddle and road horses exist only in remem-
brance of those whose memory recalls more stirring
times.

There is not a state in the Union which has more at
stake than California in the welfare of racing and. trot-
ting sports. It is destined to be at the head, to be fore-
most in the race when the prize is to be awarded to the
fleetest, stoutest and finest of the equine species. Natural
advantages are the base, and these, supplemented by the
spirit, the vim, the determination to excel, which is a
prominent characteristic of Californians, the result is
assured. But we doubt if this late movement of opening
betting-rooms and offering daily opportunities to wager
on events transpiring in the East will be conducive of
good, or forward the breeding interests of this Coast.
Or rather, we are fearful that these will prove incubi,
o-radually pressing the life out of a healthy body, ihe end
— disaster. It may be our views border on pessimism.
It may prove that these gloomy forebodings were not
justified' by future revelations. We hope so. We have
no other motive than the welfare of sports which we have
been so closely identified with for a third of a century.
It would be the height of hypocrisy should we rail against
wagering when a participant for so many years. But
there is a limit to even lionest wagering; wheQ there are
temptations to practices which are not straightforward,
denunciations can not be too vigorous.

History repeats itself. The multiplying of betting
places in New York was followed by a crusade against
pool-selling. That which was a vital necessity had to
fall, carried down by the dead-weight of indiscriminate
betting. The abrogation of what might be termed legit-
mate turf sxjeculation closed the most prominent trotting
park in the state. It reduced the value of property
depending at least fifty per cent., and carried to the
extent which the ultra bigoted and fanatical aim to
accomplish, would close every race-course in the country
Our grand fairs would dwindle into insignificant, paltry
exhibitions, and the whole community suffer to gratify
the whims and caprices of a few ascetics, who think the
most innocent enjoyment a sin, who regard all kinds of
recreation a crime which must be severely punished.
There is no danger so long as this class is not re-inforced
by people of a different stamp, kept within proper bounds,
and there is no fear of California repeating the action of
New York. But should these "Exchanges" multiply, as
they are likely to do, there will be an onslaught, in
which the good must fall with the bad. That the busi-
ness will be conducted in a proper manner by the firms
which first opened, is beyond question. Killip & Co.
have established a reputation by many years of honest
work, and by doing their business in such a way as
only the captious could find fault with. Schwartz &
Co., while a new firm, the senior member has been a
resident of San Francisco for a long time, and enjoys the
confidence of a large circle of friends. The others we are
not acquainted with, and hence cannot praise or con-
demn. Our opposition the to system of book-betting is no
secret. We regard it as offering temptations for wrong-
doing which some people cannot resist. It has other
features which are inimical to sport, as we have formerly
shown. Under the old system there was little that was
reprehensible, under the new we fear that trouble will
follow.

I

Among the earliest to show was Favor, Spellman, in the
plum-colored jacket and white cap of Green Morris, sitting |
his horse like a centaur. Ne::t came Iliclmiond, with Jimmy
McLaughlin up. Cheer upon cheer greeted the popular
juckey, and the equally popu lar colors of the Brooklyn stable.
Nest came Lizzie Dwyer, with Issac Murphy up, the favorite
for the race. All the critics conceded that she could uot be
better in point of condition. She sweated clear and beauti-
fully, and her hide was free and open. Bar mini was saddled
iu the paddock, but he looked decidedly overdrawn, and, judg-
ing from the looks of Woodford and Garrison, they were any-
thing but sanguine. Ban Fox, looking smart as a nursery
maid on her holiday, appeared to be done to a turn, and as
his mane was pleated and done up with orange ribbons, he
presented a remarkably gay picture. Himalaya, with Blay-
lock in the saddle, looked wonderfully fit, but Savanac, as he
cantered by with little Higgs up, did not make many admir-
ers by his appearance, and .)oe Cotton, with Henderson up,
also failed to please.

Now all eyes were on the Alert for Troubador. The report
of the woudenul trial which he had run the morning before
was in everybody's mouth. All the critics conceded that the
form should win, but muny very acute turfmen could not be
induced to agree that the trial would not huit him, and that,
in fact, he was such a glutton foi work that it would benefit
him.

The horse i3 trained by J. W. Eodgers, who last yeftr
trained Mr. Corrigan's so well. When he moved his horse,
with O'fiara up, on Wednesday morning, he of course
did not intend him to send him as fast as he went. Trouba-
dor is always a sluggish horse in his work, and particularly
so when he is moved by himself. On Wednesday morning,
however, he was so good that there was no stopping him.

At last Troubador was seen coming along the back stretch
with Fitzpatrick up. His handsome brown coat glistened iu
the sunlight like burnished bronze, and he carried himself
with the air and freedom of a horse in the piuk of condition.
After cantering him for a mile, Sogers ordered Fitzpatrick to
send him fast for a quarter to see whether he had his speed.
He worked the quarter in 26 seconds. His people were
satisfied.

Meanwhile the battle was raging hot and heavy in the
betting pavilion. It was almost as much as one's life was
worth to get iu or out of the inclosure. L'zzie Dwyer was
the favorite, hard pressed by Troubador. Toward the end it
was practically a dead heat between them. The money
poured in iu streams, and the bills were handled as if they
were so much waste paper.

And now the bell rang for the horses to go to the p03t.
It was like old times revived to see Capt. Conuer go down to
the starting point with the flag. Capt. Conner did a hand-
some act in assuming the responsibility of dropping the flag
in such a race, and both the public and the club appreciate
it. In less than fifteen minutes the twenty starters were
marshalled at the post, and an involuntary hush swept over
the vast assemblage on quarter stretch and grand stand. After
some maneuvering the field broke away, Ban Fox being prom-
inent among the runaways. They did not go far; but
scarcely had they taken their places again when there was I
another breakaway. Seven times did they get away unevenly,
and with three or tour standing still. At last a wild roar and
a hoarse cry of "They're off" arose from the stand, the yellow
flag was seen to go down with a rush, and the twenty horses
swept away to decide the fate of millions of dollars.

A deathlike stillness now enthralled the spectators. Men
and women leaned over, and with bulging eyes aud bated
breath watched the competitors as they weut by. The start
was a beautiful one for all except Amalgam, who got off five
or sis lengths in the rear. As they came by the stand Trou-
bador, next the rail, led by a scant length, Savanac second,
Lizzie Dwyer at his head, Joe Cotton fourth, all the rest in
a bunch. Making the turn Fitzpatrick increased his lead to
a length and a half, Troubador going easy and well in hand,
Lizzie Dwyer third, Kichmond fourth, Koyal Arch fifth.
Along the back stretch Troubador seemed to increase his pace
a shade, and Savanac also went away from Lizzie Dwyer.
After passing the half Murphy made au effort to get up with
Lizzie Dwyer, but she failed to respond. In the next furlong
he got to work in real earnest, but the mare was in hopeless
difficulties. Making the turn for home, Fitzpatrick looked
around to see what the others were doing. Perceiviug that
all was safe he took a pull and came along at his ease.

When well straightened out Himalaya came with a rush
and challenged so bravely that Higgs was driven to the whip
on Savanac, under which the Mortemer colt stayed in front.
In the last furlong, however, McLaughlin bronght up Rich-
mond with one of his characteristic rushes, and under
whip and spur the four-year-old overhauled Savanac and
Himalaya, stride for stride, and, nipping them on the post,
got second place by a head, Savanac a head in front of
Himalaya.

Cheer upon cheer rent the air for the victor, but the
acclamation was not as hearty as it would have been had the
finish been a close one. Before all the jockeys had weighed
in people crowded on the track, and I should judge that
before Troubador left the track his tail had been robbed of
many a hair by people in search of talismans.

As regards the race, Fitzpatrick said that never in any part
of it did he have to make a move on the horse. In fact, ne
had ridden mauy an exercise gallop that was harder work than
that race, Mr. Williams gave np ail hopeof winning the race
with Joe Cotton after seeing Troubador's trial on Wednesday
morning. They say that his hand shook as he ticked off the
quarters on his timer. Green Morris did uot even see the
race, having abandoned all hope of winning with Favor. I
asked Spellman how the horse went under him. "Ke did not
go at all," was the prompt reply. "I believe that Iwasactually
the first away, but before we reached the stand I knew that I
was beaten. Favor could not run a little bit. He moved
under me like a hobby horse. The going was dftad against
him, but even had it been good I doubt whether he conld
have got there."

Littlefield unaccountably fell off Springfield in the race, but
fortunately he was nothurt, nor did the horse injure himself.
— Sporting World.

Latonia Spring Meeting.

WINNING OWNERS.

Owner and Largest Winner. Total.

S. S. Brown— Lizzie Krepps, $3,420 $8,130

T. W. Moore— Kaloohih, §4,640 4,640

Santa Anita Stables— Silver Cloud, $3,910 4,360

Melbourne Stables— Blue Wing, §3,740 4,090

E. Corrigan — Jennie T.p 63,260 4,055

A. G. McCmnbell-Jira Gore, $2,160 2,160

J. B. Haggin— Tyrant, SI, 225 1,425

J. "R. Swiney— Bed Stone, §1,272 ... 1,272

N. Becker— Hottentot, §625 1,025

B. G.Thomas— Sis Himyar, §450 825

K. C. Pate— Conkling, §450 750

Applegate Bros.— Enuurer, §450 750

G. Withers— Ascender, $7U0 700

T. H. Stevens— Warringtan, §4U0 700

B. Lisle — Jacobin, §550 575

A. B.Goodwin— Waukesha, §475 525

Chinn & Morgan— Flora L., §450 450

S. Bryant— Hettie S.. §350 400

J. H. Thompson— Dad, §400 400

Eastin & Larabie — Montana Regent, §400 400

Greener & Co.— Billy Gilmore, §400 400

B. Tucker— Harefoot, §350 350

Whitten Bros.— Revenge, §325 325

C.B. Long— Lemau, §325 325

C. O'Neil— Malva R., §325 325

R. Shea— Ascoli, §325 325

J. D. Pnlford— Judge Jackson, §300 300

J. M. Clay— The Slashes, §300 300

W. H. Laudeman— Jaubert, §300 300

P. D. Grume— Josh BilliDgs, §300 300

Wooding &Puryear— AdaD., $250 250

F. B. Harper— Test, §200 250

J. S. Campbell— Ligan, §200 200

W. McClelland— Foxhound, §125 200

J. Carter — Aretino, §75 150

J. G. McFadden— Lepanto, S150 150

R. A. Swigert— Sir Joseph, §100 100

Hopedale Stable— Hopedale, §100 100

M. Doyle— Longslipper, § 100 100

Johnson & Co. — Spalding, §75 75

J, Thompkins — Bucephalus, §75 75

R. J. Anderson — Stormer, §75 , , 75

Lawrence & Co. — Berlin, §50 50

J. & J. K. Christy— Bonanza, §50 50

R. J. Lucas— Alfred, §50 50

Fleetwood Stables — Varina, §50 50

Suffolk Stables— Donnybrook, §50 50

G. D. Wilson— Fedora 3d, §50 £0

O. H. Braekett— Peacock, §50 50

P. S. Donovan— Chili, §50 50

J. W. Bussel— Kansas, $50 50

M. White— Arbi tan, §50 50

A. Perry— Eloise, §50 50

W. Mulkey— Topsy, $50 50

B. J. Treacy, Violette, §50 50

N. Armstrong — Haddisco, §25 25

D. Abrams — Charley Lucas, §25 25

J. B. Clay— Linda Payne, $25 25

The day before the Suburban was run, Troubador was
given a trial that was an eye-opener. O'Hara was put on the
colt and he started off at tremendous speed. The first quar-
ter was run in 24 seconds, the half in 49 seconds, the three-
quarters in 1:14}, the mile in 1:41], and the full distance one
mile and a quarter in 2:0S. There was a general comparing
of watches all over the course to see if any mistake had been
made, but they nearly all agreed, one with the others.

Answers to Correspondents.

Questions answered only through these columns. No replies by

mail ortt-lejuaph.

W. S. S., French Camp.

Answer. — Yorktown by Speculator, first dam Mamie by
Joseph; second dam Yonng Diana by Easton's Davi 1 Hilt;
third dam Diana by Vermont HamUetoniau.

C. H. C, San Jose.

Doea a horse, trotting seven-eighths of a mile, for a purse,
get a record or a bar for mile heats?

Answer. — Yes, a bar. Auy distance over half a mile has
that effect. See Bale 43.

Total §43,332

WINNING SIHES.

Sire and largest winner. Total.

Longfellow— Kaloolah, §4, 640 $5,540

Grinstead— Silver Cloud, §3,910 4,260

Billet— Blue Wing, §3,740 3,865

King Alfonso— Lizzie Krepps, §3,420 3,520

Buckden— Matinee, §2,275 3,300

Falsetto— Jennie T., §2,260 2,260

Hindoo— Jim Gore, S2,160 2,160

Blue Mantle— Masterpiece, §1,935 1,935

Great Tom— Tyrant, §1,225 1,575

Wanderer— Bed Stone, SI, 272 1,272

Pat Malloy— Irish Pat, SI, 095 1, 120

Brigadier— Waukesha, $475 925

King Ban— Hottentot, $625 925

Enquirer— Endurer, $450 800

War Dance— Warrington, $400 625

Jils Johnson — Jacobin, $550 550

Lelaps— Leman, $325 550

Chilicothe— Dad, $400 500

Lisbon — Troubador, $450 500

Hyder Ali— Conkling, $450 500

Alarm— Sis Himyar, $450 450

Thunderstorm— Malva K., $325 400

Glenelg— The Slashes, $300 400

Regent— Montana Begent, $400 t 400

Harold— Harefoot, $350 350

Glengarry — Fronie Louise, $350 350

Beform or Erdenheim — May Lady, $350 350

Tenbroeck— Test, $200 325

Springbok— Ascoli, S325 325

Renown — Bevenge, $325 325

Glen Athol— Bine Stone, $300 300

Bullion— Burr Oak, $300 300

Plenipo— Prima Donna, $300 300

Bebel Morgan— Josh Billings, $300 300

Joe Daniels— Hidalgo, $200 200

Feilowcraft— Boaz, $200 200

Bob Woolley— Ligan, $200 200

Warwick— Wary, $150 150

Duke of Mageuta— Duke of Bourbon, $150 150

Foster— Foxhound, S125 125

Butberford— Lucky B., $100 100

Hurrah— Hopedale, $100 100

Ararnis — Aretino, $75 75

Vol tigeur— Alfred, $50 50

St. Mungo — Hornpipe, $50 60

Artful— Artiban, $50 50

Highlander— Peacock, $50 50

Joe Hooker — Bonanza, $50 50

Virgil— Violette, $50 - • 50

111 Used— Topsy, $50 50

St. Martin— Emma Manly, $50 60

Bertram— Linda Payne, $25 25

Himyar — Dixie Himyar, $25 25

Eland— Eaear, $25 25

Total $43,332

Foals.

At ' iakland. Property of Jos. Cairn Simpson.

April 24th, bay idly, irregular white strip in
to a point above the right eye; left hind foot
Hooker, dam Lady Viva by ThTee Cheers, from
by imp, Hnrrah. The name of Joe-Viva is cl
filly.

894

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June 19

Louisville Sprine Meeting:.

Live Stock Record.
The Louisville spring meeting began on May 14th and con-
tinued ten days, during which time there were forty-four races
run of which fourteen were stakes. There were rive for two-
year-olds. The Ladies', rive furlougs, won by E. Corrigan's
Jennie T., by Falsetto, inl:01J. Tiie Alexander, rivefurlougs
■won by the Melbourne Stable's Duke of Bourbon, by Duke
of Magenta, in 1:01 J. The Runnymede, Bis furlongs, won by
G. D. Wilson's Dannie, byPowhattau, in 1:15§. The Elmen-
dorf, sis furlongs, won by E. Corrigan's Jennie T.in 1:15£ and
the Tennessee, six furlongs, won by P. Mack's Poteen, by
Powhattan, in 1:16£.

Pour for three-year-olds. The Derby, mile and a half, won
by J. B. Haggin's Ben Ali, by Virgil, in 2:36£. The Clark,
mile and a quarter, won by the Melbourne Stable's Blue Wing,
by imp. Billet, in 2:10. The Moet & Chandon, mile and a
furlong, won by S. S. Brown's Masterpiece, by imp. Blue
Mantle, in 1:56£. The Oaks, mile and a half, won by the
Melbourne Stable's Pure Eye, by imp. Billet, in 2:41.

Five for all ages. The Dixiana Handicap, mile and a quar-
ter, the Fleetwood Handicap, mile and five furlongs, and the
Louisville Cup, two and a-quarter miles, the three being won
by Santa Anita Stable's Lucky B., by Eutherford; the Dixiana,
in 2:11£, the Fleetwood in 2:53 and the Cup in 4rf)8£. The
Turf, mile and a quarter, run in 2:13£ and the Merchants',
nine furlongs run in l:59|the two being won by E. Corrigan's
Modesty by War Dance.

The forty races were won by the following owners: E.
Corrigan 9, Santa Anita Stables 4, Melbourne Stables 3,
Applegate Bros., F. B. Harper, J. & J. Swigert, E. J. Lucas
and S. S. Brown two each, and one each by J. B. Haggin,
Blohn & Co., C. B. Long, E. C. Pate, G. Carroll, B. G.
Thomas, P. Mack, C. O'Neil, T. H. Stevens, A. B. Goodwin,
Suffolk Stable, L. Curran, G. D. Wilson, George Withers, E.
Wiley, J. S. Campbell, T. Eaymond and P. G. Speth.
Below will be found the list of winning owners and sires:

"WINNING OWNERS.

Owner and largest winner. Total.

Melbourne Stable— Blue Wing,§4,650 $9,9S0

E. Corrigan— Modesty, §3,840 8*S95

E. J. Baldwin— Luckv B., $4,260 5*060

J. B. Haggin— Ben Ali, §4,990 4/ 490

S. S. Brown — Masterpiece, $l,6e5 1*965

G. D. Wilson— Duhme, ©1,480 , 1*480

P. Mack— Poteen, §1,205 l]20o

Incidents of the Eancocaa Sale.

E. J. Lucas — Keene, §450 950

F. B. Harper— Test, §450 925

E. C. Pate— Bevoke, $400 850

Applegate Bros. — Endurer, $700 800

J. & S. Swigert— Phil Lee, S300 750

J. S. Campbell — Punka, §350 650

T. H. Stevens— Chance, §300 ..',. 500

P. Corrigan— Free Knight, §400 \ 500

Blohm & Co. — Adrian, §500 500

A. B. Goodwin — Brevet, §400 400

G. Withers— Ascender, §400 400

P. G. Speth— Expert, $400 ' * 400

O. O'Neil— Malva R., §400 ' . . [ 400

L. Curran — Sovereign Pat, §400 400

B. G. Thomas— May Lady, §300 350

T. Raymond — Cuban Qaeen 300

E. Wiley— Enchantress, §300 300

W. L. Cassidy & Co.— Red Girl, §300 " 300

C. B. Long— Leman, §300 [ 300

G. Carroll & Co.— Wanderoo, §300 [\[ 300

Suffolk Stable— DounybrooK, §225 225

W. O. Scully— Bootblack, $200 '.'.'.." 200

Hopedale Stable— Myrtle, §200 ."*."." 200

W. Mulkey — Jim Nave, §155 255

R. Lisle — Jacobin, §150 250

F. Zeibig— Col. Clark, §150 150

Johnson & Co.— Spalding, $100 " 200

C. A. Brown — John A., §100 100

Greener & Co. — Billy Gilmore, §100. . . 10o

J. M. Clay— The Slashes, §100 '.'.'.'.'.'.'. 100

Wooding & Puryear— Ada D., §100 100

A. Perry — Eloise, §100 [ [[ 2.00

Eailey & Viley — Ban Nail, §50 ."."."/ 50

Grey & Co. — Jim Grey, §50 ".".""".! 50

H.Simons — Stuyvesant, §50 _ _ 50

Total .§45,680

WINNING SIRES.

Sire and Largest Winner. Total

Billet— Blue Wing, §4, 560 SS 055

Virgil— Ben Ali, §4,990 .'.".'.'.'.'.'.' " ' ' 5 240

Rutherford— Lucky B., ©4,260 .*, "" 4*260

War Dance— Modesty, §3,840 . . . . . 4*240

Falsetto — Jennie T., §3,280 ".""" 3*280

Powhattan— Duhme, §1,480 -'.'.\7. .*.'*.". ..." 2685

D. of Magenta — D. of Bourbon, §1,725 .".".".*."" 2 0^5

Enquirer — Endurer, §700, 1750

Blue Mantle— Masterpiece, §1,665 1*665

Lelaps — Pearl Jennings, §950 '.'.". " ' 1*250

Ten broeck— Test, §450 [ \\ 1*025

Pat Malloy— Irish Pat, §600 '. " \ j'fjoo

Grinstead— Volante, §800 .'.",'. 'goo

Little Baffin — Adrian, $500 ......... 500

Brigadier— Brevet, §400 \\\\ 500

Dutch Skater— KeeDe, §450. ..." 450

King Ban— Bric-a-Ban, §300 .".'.'.' 400

Harry O'Fallon— Revoke, §400 ""!!!! 400

Buckden — Ascender, §400 \ " ' 400

Leinster— Philip S., §400 400

Thunderstorm — Malva R., §400. . . 400

Ventilator— Punka, §350 ".**." 350

Reform or Erdenheim— May Lady, §300. 100

Glen Athol— Phil Lee, §300 ..'.] Saa

Eland — Enchantress, §300 ........ [ 300

Strathmore— Cuban Queen, §300. onn

Fellowcraft— Boaz, §300 ....'.'.'.'.'. 300

Wanderer — Wanderoo, §300. . onn

Bob Woollev— Ligan, §300 .... SJJrt

Hyder Ali— Conkling, §200 ','.[[[ 200

Glengarry— Col. Clark, $150 oft0

Chillicothe— Myrtle, §200 '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'. 200

King Alfonso— Bootblack, $200 200

Spendthrift— Prodigal, §200 '.'.'.'.'.'. 200

Lucifer — Jim Nave, $155 -irr

Hindoo— Hinda, $150 ."-""!!.'*."!.'!!.' 150

Longfellow — Margery, $75 '...'.'.'.'. 150

Jils Johnson — Jacobin, $150.. . ' ,cn

Warwick— Wary, $100 (XX

Dickens— Rosiere, §100 * JJJJ

Monday— John A., §100 {™

Plenipo— Schellie P., $100 '.'.'.'.'.'. Joo

Baden Baden — King George, $100.

Glenelg— The Slashes, §100 }0«

Toe Hooker— Porter Ashe, $100 ............'. 100

Total,

.§45,680

[Sporting World.]
The Rancocas yearling Bale is over, and it is sad to relate
it was not a success. The horses did not briDg their value.
In fact, the youngsters were slaughtered. Mr. liorillard got a
phenomenally high price for the horBes he sold in February,
the total being §149,050. Yesterday's total for thirty-four
head only reached §23,685. The two probably balanced each
other.

There was every reason to expect that the sale would create
a furore. The youngsters were the grandest lot ever bred at
Eancocas. Not only were they nearly all brothers and sisters
to famous winners, but they all showed such size, substance,
bone, quality and health, that on looks alone they should
have commanded high prices. Furthermore, they had the
prestige of the February sale to invest them witb glamor.
The sale had been exceedingly well-advertised all througb the
country. Mr. Eaatou, an accomplished auctioneer, who can
rise to eloquence, had been engaged, and thus, on paper,
there was everything to insure an overwhelming success,
including delightful weather.

The first damper came at Jersey City, when it was time for
the special train to start for Eancocaa. Ten o'clock came, and
there were not 100 people present. Everybody looked for the
rest, but "the rest" did not come.

Mr. Michael Dwyer was not present, and considerable sur-
prise was caused by his absence, as it was known that he had
not gond to St. Louis to see the mare run. As Matt Byrnes,
however, was present, it was thought that he was there as
the representative of the Brooklyn Stable. Mr. B. A. Haggin
was present, with his trainer James Murphy. Among others
noted were Mr. L. O. Appleby, Mr. F. M. Hall, Mr. Galway,
W. J. Rogers, who trained Eoy S. Cluke and trained Foxhall
before he was sent to England, and a few others.

Where were the Brighton Beachers, the great middle class
of racing men? Some of the papers, and some of the would-
be kid-glove turf writers have' rather been coddling them-
selves into the belief that the millennium of the turf would
arrive when owners would consist of nothing but so-called
aristocrats. Away with Brighton Beach, away with horses
that could not run a mile in 1:42, away with owners who are
not rich enough to enter in stakes right and left, has been
the motto. These gentlemen forget that, as in the body pol-
itic, so on the turf, the so-called middle classes are the bone
and substance, without which that body could not exist.
Had the Brighton Beachers been present, high-bred young-
sters would not have been sacrificed the way they were.

Their absence can be accounted for in several ways. In
the first place, racing men are more or less engaged in mov-
ing from Jerome Park to Sheepshead Bay. Then, it was a
race day at Brighton. But most of all, I fancy, the general
run of small owners figured this way; all the big buyers will
be there, and when the Dwyers, the Haggins, the Scotts, the
Kelsos and other kingpins get at each other, what chance is
there for a poor man? All that will be left us is what none
of them want, and that is no use to us.

As regards many of the leadiDg stables, their absence is to
be accounted for by the fact that many of them are so over-
stocked new that they can hardly afford to carry much more
safely.

There was also an unfounded suspicion that the sale was
not, strictly speaking, bona fide. The fact that Mr. Loril-
lard only offered the running qualities of the fillies by Mor-
temer and Hurrah probably brought this notion about. This
was done because Hurrah is dead and Mortemer is very old.
At the same time Mr. Lorillard made a mistake in making
this reservation, and at another sale he will not make it again.
Elaborate preparations for lunch had been made in the
glass house, where the yearlings are turned out in winter,
and where the sale occurred last February. One of the loose
boxes had been converted into a bar, but there was nobody
to make use of the Delmonico lunch and the supplies of
liquid refreshments. The visitors who came were comfort-
ably provided for in the house, where Mr. Pierre Lorillard,
Jr., Mr. Griswold and Mr. Cool, Mr. Pierre Lorillard's man-
ager, played mine host to perfection.

Adjournment was then taken to the yearling quarters.
The sale was held in the open. Mr. Easton was exceedingly
nervous when he ascended the rostrum, tint was game for a
good introductory speech. The beginning was not very aus-
picious. The Letola colt was knocked down at §760 to a
Mr. J. Harold Wheeler. Mr. EogeTs got No. 2, the Bonnie
Doon colt, for §550. No. 3 got things lively. Mr. Galway,
Mr. Appleby, Mr. Haggin and Mr. James Stratton, who
subsequently turned out as the bidder for Matt Byrne, who
represented the Dwyers, got at each other. Finally the colt
was knocked down to Mr. J. Harold Wheeler for §3,050.

Mr. Easton had got courage, and when the Banshee colt
was sold to Mr. Haggin for §2,500, he moved along like a
race-horse. When the Squeez'em colt, a grand-looking
youngster, went for §1,500, his courage fell. He stood the
fight gamely as long as he managed to get bids up to §1,000,
but when, subsequently, bids were made on colts of §100 and
it took fifteen minutes to get §250 for a youngster, then he,
as well as everybody else, grew demoralized.

It is no need to describe the details of the sale of each one
of the youngsters offered. They are unpleasant to narrate.
People bid anyway. It was sad to see highly bred horses
sacrificed in that way.

People were anxious to know who Mr. J. Harold Wheeler
was. He was not known to racing men, and his bidding was
done so peculiarly, on certain horses only, that bidders
looked at him askance. He was seen a good deal with Mr. J.
Skipwith Gordon, who occasionally acted as Mr. Lorillard's
commissioner in the betting ring. Mr. Gordon was asked who
the gentleman was. He replied that he did not know the first
thing about who he was. Subsequently it was ascertained
that Mr. Wheeler was Mr. Gordon's brother-in-law. Mr.
Gordon probably was again in the position of the man who
"didn't know it was loaded." Mr. Gordon's failing in this
respect is in danger of getting chronic. When he bid up
Pontico at Jerome Park he did not know thathewas bidding,
or in other words, that "it was loaded." Whether the colts
that Mr. J. Harold Wheeler purchased were bought in I do
not know.

Mr. E. C. La Montague bought a number of youngsters for
his trainer John Allen. John Allen has now the nucleus of
a great stable, anofshould make a strong bid for the Juvenile
Dext year.

On the train home Walter Olney sold the Hildegarde colt
to Mr. Frank Hall for the same price that he had paid for it,
$125, and Mr. Hall thought he had got the best bargain he
ever had. Mr. Haggin asked Byrne what he would take for
the Gondola colt, which Bryne had received for §500. "Fif-
teen hundred," was the answer. "I'll give you §S0O," was
the reply. "No, I won't take it." "Let us toss whether
I give you §800 or $1,500," suggested Mr. Haggin. Byrne
agreed, a penny was flipped, Mr. Haggin won and became
the owner of a grand looker for §800.
How many more will be sold at advanced prices within the

next few days is hard to tell, but such occurrences are sad.
Mr. Lorillard could hardly have been a happy man when the
result of the sale was telegraphed to him at Truxedo Park.

The Rancocas Yearlingfs.

{Sporting "World, June 8th.]
The second annual sale of the Rancocas yearlings took
place yesterday at the farm. The attendance was not large—
in fact, it waB disappointingly small. The great middle class
of racing men were almost entirely absent, and of the leading
ones the only ones present were Mr. B. A. Haggin, Mr. J. N.
Galway, Captain Franklin, Mr. N. B. Cheatham. Mr. F. M.
Hall, Mr. E. C. La Montaeue, Mr. L. O. Appleby, Mr." h!
Skipworth Gordon and a few others. The Dwyers were rep-
resented by Mathew Byrnes, and the Washington gentleman
who owns the horses running in Walter Olney's name was
also represented by young Olney. The weather was very hot
and sultry. Mr. Easton, the auctioneer, did nobly, and to his
hard work the comparatively good average is to be attributed.
Following is the summary of lots offered, buyers and
prices obtained:

COLTS.

Bay colt by Mortemer — Letola by Lexington. J. Har-
old Wheeler $750

Bay colt by Mortemer — Bonnie Doon by imp. Balrow-

nie. W. 3. Rogers 550

Chestnut colt by Mortemer — Lou Lanier by Lever. J.

Harold Wheeler 3,050

Chestnut colt by Mortemer — The Banshee by Lexing-
ton. B. A. Haggin 2,500

Chestnut coltby Mortemer — Squeeze 'em by Lexington.

J. Harold Wheeler 1,600

Chestnut colt by Mortemer — SpiDaway by Leamington.

Dwyer Bros 2,550

Bay colt by Saxon — Parthenia by Alarm. J. Harold

Wheeler 1,000

Chestnut colt, by Duke of Magenta — Gyptis by Austra-
lian. B. A. Haggin 1^00

Chestnut colt by Mortemer — Vandalite by Vandal. L.

O. Appleby 500

Brown colt by Mortemer — Hildegarde by Lexington.

Walter Olney 225

Chestnut colt by Duke of Magenta — Barbelle by Glen-

lyon. W. Olney 125

Bay colt by Mortemer — Beulah by Lexington. John

Allen 500

Brown colt by Saxoa — Carrie Atherton by Lexington.

W. Olney 500

Chestnut colt by Hurrah— Zicka by Australian. John

Allen 175

Bay colt by Duke of Magenta— Refreshment by Caterer.

John Allen 250

Chestnut colt by Mortemer — Evadne by Lexington.

Preakness Stable 500

Chestnut colt by Mortemer — Alice Ward by Lexington.

R. W. Carter 150

Bay colt by Mortemer — Notre Dame by Lexington.

John Allen 225

Bay colt by Hurrah — Geranium by Saxon. John Allen. 225

Total '. ..$16,375

Average $856.58

FILLIES.

Brown filly by Iroquois — Doris by Hurrah. B. A. Hag-
gin 925

Black filly by Iroquois — Gondola by Beadsman. M.

Byrnes 500

Chestnut filly by Duke of Magenta — Flight by Alarm.

Walter Oluey 510

Brown filly by Duke of Magenta — Second Hand by

Stockwell. B. A Haggin 650

Brown filly by Saxon — Morlacchi by Lexington. R. W.

Carter 225

Brown filly by Duke of Magenta— Blue Stocking by

Thormanby. B. A. Haggin 925

RUNNING QUALITY.

Chestnut filly by Mortemer— Blairgowrie by Breadal-

bane. J. Harold Wheeler... 200

Chestnut filly by Hurrah — Agenoria by Adventurer. J.

Harold Wheeler " 200

Gray filly by Mortemer— Lizzie Lucas by Australian.

J. Harold Wheeler 1,500

Bay filly by Mortemer — Opponent by Melbourne, Jr.

John Alien 200

Brown filly by Mortemer — Explosion by Hampton Court

Injured— not offered.
Chestnut filly by Mortemer — Judith by Glenelg. Dwyer

Bros 825

Brown fillv by Hurrah — Genista by King Tom. John

Allen '. 150

Chestnut filly by Mortemer — Pera by Leamington. J.

Harold Wheeler 300

Chestnut filly by Mortemer — Wyandotte by Leamington.

John Allen 100

Bay filly by Mortemer — Bertha by Glenelg. No bid.
Chestnut fillv by Mortemer — Coquette by Lexington. J.

Harold Wheeler 200

Total $7,310

Average $487.33$

Grand total of the sale $23,685

Grand average '. $696.62

PROPERTY OF MR. PIERRE LORILLARD, JR.

Brown colt by Siddartha— Zavalla by Moccasin. B. A.

Haggin $400

PROPERTY OF MR. WILLIAM H. FEARING.

Chestnut colt by Hurrah — La Gloria by Lever. E. C.

Evans '.'. 500

Bay coltby Duke of Magenta— Wauculla by Hurrah. B.

A. Haggin , 500

Bay colt by Siddartha — Vestella by Jonesboro. B. A.

Haggin 310

Bay filly by Hurrah— Kitty Clark by Glenelg. B. A.

Haggin 850

Total $2,060

Average $515.

Grand total of the sale $26. 145

Grand Average $670.38

St. Louis papers report that C. A. Brown, who is now in
that city in charge of John A., has purchased from W. McClel-
lan the bay horse Foxhound, 6, by Forster, dam Carrie D.
by Don Juan. Foxhound has been used as a steeple- ohaser
for the past two seasons,

%\it Iprejefe awxt j$poxisnxtttt.

39.

The Trainers.

We like to say a good word for the hard-working trainers.
As a class they are industrious and painstaking to a degree
litt'e understood by the uninitiated. Particularly is this the
case with the men who make their living teaching the trotter
the way he should go. The trainer of the running horse has
supervisory duties to perform, but the trainer of the trotter
has a double duty, for his mind must plan and his hand exe-
cute. To be successful in his calling he must be a man of
genius. To ascertain just what an animal must have to bal-
ance him; to regulate and accelerate his gait requires the
exercise of an intelligent mind. No two horses are gaited
exactly alike; each one has his little peculiarities, and it is for
the traioer to find out how each should be treated. The art
of the trainer calls for the highest mental and physical attri-
butes. He should be courageons. patient, strong, active,
intelligent, conscientious and skillful In fact, the ehaiacter-
istics of the successful trainer would make him successful in
any other walk in life. Setting aside the mental cares of
these men, how few realize the bodily fatigue they have to
undergo. We were led to make these remarks from hearing
a request made of a noted trotting-horse trainer to give the
requester's horse a mile or so. The proposition was politely
declined, and, judging from the expression of the amateur's
face, the driver was set down as a churlish fellow. A little
reflection would have convinced the gentleman of hisineonsid
eration. A trainer with, say, ten horses under his care has a
responsible and laborious charge. In addition to studying
the wants and requirements of each, he is further called
upon to handle them himself. The quantity of work varies;
some horses require a great deal, and others only a moderate
amount. To set a low average we will say each horse is driven
five miles per day. That would make fifty miles per day for
ten horses, or 300 miles per week of six working days, to say
nothing of the miles tTotted during races. When a driver
has completed his daily task of riding fifty miles in a stiff-
running sulky, with no support to his back, his limbs kept in
one position, a considerable draft has been made upon bis
phvsical powers, and he naturally feels inclined to rest. No
man, under these conditions, can be blamed for declining to
furtherfatigue himself for tbe gratification of another, withno
prospectof pecnniary reward, nor even a curt "thank you" for
his trouble. The courtesies of life are due these meu as well
as any other class, and no considerate man will ask of one of
them what would be an imposition. — N. T. Spirit.

"Speaking of heavy tracks," said an old sportsman, "I
remember when Keen Richards won an 880,000 race against
Lightwing on a track that was a loblolly, and in a rainstorm
that was so fierce that you couldn't see the riders."

HEKD AND SWINE.

American Devon Cattle Club— Transfers.

Cupid 2d 889; Madge N. 558S; Lady Macfcs 6442, F. H. Andrews to X. C.

Hnnt, Chaplin. Ct.
Myra 4340, Prestou Atwood to H. "W. Buel. Litchfield, Ct.
Bav Beauty 6527, Chapmau Bros, to Engeue Shelp, Mill Point, X. T.
OneT.(J526, Chapman Bros, to fl. D. Shelp, Mill Point, X. Y.
Princess Bosie 6524, Chapman Bros to Jas. Sbelp, Cilen, N. Y.
Barnahy 2791; B«lle Flora 14th 637; Belle Patterson Sth 2758; Idalia2759;
Idol 2760; Crucit3 3971: Coquette o9T2; Camelita 5US2; Margorie
5083 ; Jou Jou 5ii84, Walter F. Chermside to Chas Smith, Rosita, Col.
Easter 2790, W. K. Chermside to Geo. Wheeler, Rosita, Col.
Broad Horn's Beauty 3S*i7; Lady Garble 4617; Petty 5573, Mrs. L. E. Cox

to X. B. Heed. Princeton, Mass.
Raymond of Sbadeland 3139, M. S. Crull to J. Garretson, Lewisburg, Pa.
Jockey 2d 3018, Geo F. Davis to Edwin House, WaiUfield, Tt.
Edith Phelps 3d 4268, W. L. Duxand to E. S. Smith, Colebroot: River, Ct.
Revel 3972; Blush 2d 5627, Stanley Griswold to Atmon Johnson, Litch-
field, Ct.
Or* 3d 5626, Stanley Griswold to E. S. Smith, Colebrook River Ct
Morton King 2'Ml, Jno. Hargie to W. C. Johnson, Vmcennes, Ind.
Corliss 3644, Edwin House to C. C. Paine, East Bethel, VL
Revel 2972, A. Johnson to H. Buell, Litcbfield, Ct.
Ins 2d 1515, Ch. Merriman to \Y. R. Keeler, Bantam, Ct.
Irena 6637, J. M. Miller to S. C. Work & Sons, Builalo, Pa.
Major 1599; Duke of Verona 23u8; Broad 725; Lily :Jd 3058; Ligbtfoot
3059; Crystal Queen44cl; Maggiore 500-5; Menda50u6; Cholula50u7;
Carrera 5008, I. S. Xewton to Walter F. Chermside, Dickson, Col.
Cherry Bly 3y43, C. H. Pendleton to X.C. Hunt, Chaplin, Ct.
Hiawatha 2d 3560; Kesba's Fairy 57C3; Biddy Gray 6363; Boston's Pride
6564; Pride of Delaware 6565; Tictor 6566; Beatrice 6567; Bountiful
Giver 656$; Bonnie Lass 6569; Bridget 657u; Birtie's Pet 6571;
Bertha 6572 ; Blue Eyes 6575, J. A. Pomeroy to M. W. Oliver, Conneaut-
ville. Pa.
Oar Choice 5158; Faithful 5159; Merry 5160; Song Bird 5161; Sweet Rest
5162; Danae 5217; Oak Girl 5774, Opal 5775; Only 5776; Antigo 6486,
Luther Rawson to Setb Cook, San Francisco, Cal.
Dude of Princeton 3672; Lady Garble 4617; Petty 5573; Fairy 4th 6101;
Reed's Rose 61u3; Reed's Fairy 6th 6105; Reed's Fairy 7th 6106, X. B.
Reed to Fred S. Fosdick, Xorth Lyme. Ct.
Clara 3133; Nellie 3G61; Udora 3662; Belle of Middleton C728, D. Rich-
ardson to Walter F. Chermside, Dickson. Col.
Gen. Windham 2d 2419, Rnmsey Bros, to Cary Culver, Longmont, CoL
Helena 53d 39e5, Rumsey Bros, to P..E. Gleason, Denver, Col.
Bermuda 3303; Costume 5510; Yolande 571U; Tiolenta 5970, Rumsey

Bros, to D. W. Hart, Denver, Col.
Defeater 3192; Egeus 3304; Wamba 3305; Macbeth 3>,94; Xantes 3413;
Brandon 3414; Surrey 3415; Bianor34I6; Nestor 3417; Patty Haves
4586; Lady Hurlbut 5106, Rumsey Bros, to E. B. Hill, Denver, Col.
Obedient 6142, Rumsey Bros, to A. D. Holt, Longmont, Col.
Marshall 3614, Rumsey Bros, to H. L. Locke, Longmont, Col.
Peerage 3520; Marsden3S01; Lady Eliza 1725; Bugle 6143; Mistress

6a69, Rumsey Bros, to A. Q. McGregor, Denver, Col.
George R. 2779; Leonore 3352; Leonore Mansfield 4559; Fancy H. Mans-
field 4560; Fannie Hyde 2d 5271, Augustus Storra to Wm. Sumner,
Cincinnati, O.
Garland 32<j3, T. H. Williams to J. W. Odom. Xesbit, Miss.
John Puritan 3362, 8. C. Work & Sons to Jno. M. Miller, Hickory, Pa.
Chip 6063, Irvin York to H. D. Baker, Baker, O.
Foraker 2737, Irvin York to J. E. Bergen, Franklin, Ind.
Mardi 6065, Irvin Yors to A. A. Horner, Helena, Ark.
Brock 2736, Irvin York to G. W. speaker, Mapleton, Ind.
Gulf 3244, Iryin York to F. P. Wilson, Richmond, Ind.

The Jersey as a Milch Cow.

The Jersey is very generally recognized as the butter cow
of this country. Claims for this pre-eminence are occasionally
presented by the admirers of other breeds, but I think it safe
to say that by almost universal consent the Jersey is awarded
this great distinction. She is so distinguished for her butter
qualities that her other qualifications have not received due
consideration. True, she has not the essentials of form to
commend her as a beef animal, for the reason that milking
qualities and the disposition to lay on fat are utterly incon-
sistent and repugnant. {I recall a visit I made several years
eince to the then most noted herd of Short-Horns in this
country. The calves received all the milk of their mothers,
beside immense quantities of oil meal gruel, which showed
most conclusively that in breediug for beef points, the milking
quality was lost.) In other respects, however, I believe the
Jersey is our most useful and profitable cow. The result of the
recent public tests in Canada show, what I have loug suspected,
that the Jersey is also unequalled as a cheese producer. In
the nature of things there was no reason why this should not
bd the case. All milk of cows is composed of the same

elements, and the fact that Jersey milk abounds in butter fats j
should not militate against the presumption that it was not
deficient in the elements that go to make cheese; but on the '
other hand, it would rather imply that such milk would make i
exceptionally rich cheese.

There is another feature in the Jersey on which I desire to lay 1
especial emphasis, and that is her merit as a milch cow. There
was a time when the Jersey was regarded as a small but rich
milker. This opinion was reasonably well-founded, by reason
of the fancy that once obtained for the Jersey as a thing of
beauty, and established beauty as the great element of value.
This taste was pandered to by shrewd importers, and the
country was flooded with animals of but little actual merit.
Their descendants have inherited the poor qualities of the
ancestors, and the great number of poor Jerseys to be found
in the country have given the race the reputation of being
poor milkers. Good breeders have to couteud with this unfor-
tunate conditiou of thiugs. The well-bred, home-bred Jersey
of to-day is not a small milker. A visit to the herd of any of
the breeders of repute will satisfy skeptics on this poiut.
The following remark is not uncoiiinion, fnlliug from the lips
of the ordinary farmer visiting a herd of good Jerseys: "I
thought the Alderneys were little things and poor milkers.
Yours are big and evidently large milkers." But some of the
smaller milkers are among the best. The only mature cow
in my herd that milks as little as 14 quarts a day wh»-n fresh,
is yet a very profitable one for milk or butter, by reason of
her average flow for months being so large a percentage of
her best. This trait of persistent milking between calvings is
peculiar to the Jersey, and constitutes a very important ele-
ment of her value. Nothing short of a June drouth, with
ensuing barrenness of pasta re the summer through, will
check the flow of milk in seasonable time to give the cow a
needed rest against her fatme labors. I know of no other
race of cattle of wbich this habit is so peculiarly characteristic.
It distinguishes her as the all-year-round cow, whether for
butter or milk.

Quantity of milk is now appreciated, and the time will
come when milk of the Jersey standard will be demanded by
consumers. At the present. Jerseys are too few in nnmber
to produce a sufficient amount of milk to make an impression
on the general market. Milkmen generally find it scarce,
and do not try to make a inmket which they cannot supply.
Dishonest dealers take advantage of its reputation to impose
on the public, by having their wagons labeled "Pure Alder-
ney Milk." Already public appreciation has reached the
point that, in the vicinity of such cities as New York, Phila-
delphia and Bostou, it is difficult to sell a family cow unless
she is largely of the Jersey blood. Occasionally a milk-dealer
has made a specialty of Jersey milk, at an advanced price,
with success. I know of one who commenced when ordinary
milk was selling at 10 cents a quart, about seven years since,
and is now selling 3,000 quarts a day at that price, ordinary
milk selling at § cents; he has made quite a little fortune in
the business. His milk costs him 6 cents in summer and 5
cents in winter. I recently asked him whether his custom-
ers ever complained of (he price. He smilingly replied, "No,
but, on the other hand, his business was growing." He
issues a short circular guaranteeing its purity, and its being
the product of pure Jerseys. The salient feature of his cir-
cular is the request to set it for cream alongside of ordinary
milk. He has had trouble to get all the milk he needs from
registered herds, and has been obliged to draw upon unregis-
tered herds; but now, with th- increase of registered animals,
he is gradually refusing the milk from unregistered cattle.
He says tbe milk from registered cattle is richer.

Now mark, this is not the opinion of a breeder, but of a
milk-dealer who owns but one cow (a family cow) at his sub-
urban home. An unregistered cow may be as pure, and ber
milk as rich as that of a registered animal, but the breeder
of a herd of registered cattle expects to derive profit from the
sale of calves, and to sell such to advantage he must keep
good cows with pedigrees that justify their merit. The sta-
tistics of the herd book enable him to select animals with
line3 of breeding that wonld guarantee superiority in per-
formance, while in an unregistered herd miscellaneously bred,
he has no guides by which to go in breeding, and he will
be just as likely to perpetuate inferiority as to "breed up" in
quality. A consumer who once uses Jersey milk will never
be content with any gther.

In the vicinity of small cities, with population ranging from
5,000 to 50,000 inhabitants, the Jersey cow is the cow to keep
for profit. In such localities milk is usually supplied by
farmers directly from their farms. I recently advised a
young farmer thus situated to establish a herd of Jerseys for
milk, and I was confident he would command the cream of
the business as soon as his milk was known. Compared with
it, all other milk appears to be watered.

Four years since I was the innocent occasion of almost
ruining a milkman. He took my supply of Jersey milk for
his business. He paid me only the wholesale price of ordi-
nary milk, and after an experience of about three months I
concluded to change to butter-making. As it wasin summer,
he had no difficulty in securing another dairy, whereupon I
discontinued supplying him. Shortly after he came to me
and said he did not know what to do, as his customers said
he was watering his milk. Of course he was then using the
milk of common cows. I suggested that he take part of my
milk and mis with his, and gradually reduce the quantity
used from my herd, and by "tapering off" his customers
might not notice the change. He eventually went out of the
business, but whether the change from Jersey to ordinary
milk was the blow that killed his business, I am not prepared
to say; I do know that it seriously shook the confidence of
his enstomers in his integrity.

There is no question whatever, in my mind, that it is one
of the safest business operations for a farmer in the vicinity
of cities of the size named, to establish a Jersey herd for sup-
plying the city with milk. In order to introduce it and to
secure custom, he may find it necessary to start at the regu-
lation market price, bat when his customers come to use it,
he will have but little trouble in advancing the price one or
two cents a quart, and as to annual yield, he will find a herd
of good Jerseys the most profitable class of cows, in view of
the food consumed by them, to keep for milk. — Country
Gentleman.

particles made by the sieve are not dissolved, they will show
as very fine white specks in the butter, under a magnifying
glass. The better thing is prevention. This is obtaiued by
not letting the air in the milk-room get dry, and not letting
the cream in any form stand exposed tv the air long enough
to get hard. Where the specks are particles of dry cream, if
they are put into hot water they will melt.

The second cause of white specks i:i hutter is loppered
milk, which breaks up into cheesy lumps. Ihese may come
from letting the milk get loppered before skimming, and from
letting the cream get soured and loppered before churning.
There is no remedy for this, but the preventive is to skim
the milk before it loppers and not let the cream get thick and
loppered before churning. If customers call for sour cream
batter, as we understand is sometimes the case, repeated and
freqaent stirring of tbe cream while it is souring will keep
the mass liquid and prevent white specks. These specks
will not dissolve in hot water, nor can they, or the cream
specks, be all worked out of the bnttet. — Live Stock Journal.

Developing Milkers.

Ereeders must breed intelligently, and with a definite pur-
pose in view. If a man undertakes to breed for the dairy, he
is under obligation to lay his foundation in the very best
blood, and then complete his superstiuctnre by judiciouscom*
biuations of the best of blood; theiefore, animal life can be
moulded — nay, created — m accordance with the wish and the
will of the breeder of it; > peed, butter, milk, beef, draught
power can be produced in livestock with the utmost certainty
and delicate precision, if only the breeder shall exercise due
care in making his selections.

A farmer, who, halt a generation ago, had prophesied that
to-day our country would possess cows which would be
capable of yielding the dairy 10,000 pounds of milk in a
twelve-mouth, would have been set clown by his fellows as an
enthusiast whose anticipations had overwhelmed his good
judgment; then not half a dozen herds could have been
searched out in the whole republic averaging 6,000 pounds
per year. The speaker said he started out in business with
the ambition and the design of producing 15, COO pounds per
annum; now the great cow Calico, which was the property
of Mr. Stevens, had surpassed the then limit of his desire by
5,000 pounds, she haviDg yielded in one year an even 20,000
pouuds; and Calico was not a prodigy, but she had compeers
in other herds which had poured into their owners' pails as
large a quantity of product, and put into their owners'
pockets as large a sum of money as she had done for Mr.
Stevens. Nor is the limit reached; we approach, and, before
long, we shall have arrived — whether to stop or not, he could
not say— at an annual yield of 25,000 pounds. Now-a-days
we get from our cows 2,500, 3,500, even 4,500 pounds of butter
in a year. How the farmers who, a generation ago, were
ranked among the great butter-makers, would stare at these
figures could they read them!

The results have been reached by carefully selecting and
then carefully feeding; it is only possible to get the best from
the best. The superiority which Holland attained was
acquired in no way other than by adopting and practically
applying the philosophical doctrine of "the survival of the
fittest," continued without hesitation or deviation, or any
intermissioo, for hundreds of years. If a Dutch cow were not
the very best animal, she could not pay for her keeping, by
reason of the excessive outlay and expenditure incurred in
keeping cows in the low countries, and, as a consequence, all
cows, except the very best, were remitted to the shambles.
What is true in regard to cows, is true in regard to horses;
combine the blood of the best performers, selected from the
families of most signal performance, and it is impossible that
any outcome be yours less than the productionof an improved
animal. As with the thoroughbred, so with the trotting-
horse; this is the secret of the success of Belle Meade farm in
Tennessee, and it is no less accurately the secret of the suc-
cess of Woodburn farm in Kentucky.

White Specks in Butter.

There are two promineot causes. The first is dried cream,
which divides up into small particles, but is not dissolved
into liquid buttermilk nor churned into butter. Where milk
is set in a dry room, the surface of the cream will become dry
and leathery; and where cream, after being taken off from the
milk, stand exposed to tbe air without frequent stirring, the
surface may become dry and break up iuto specks in the
butter. So cream may dry on the edges of the pan or creamer,
and in skimmiug be scraped off and produce the same result.
The remedy is to warm the cream, not melt it, but perhaps
run it up to 65 degrees or 70 degrees, and pass it through a
sieve. Then, if it does not stand some time, and these fine

The Cheshire Pig.

The breed was started in Jefferson county, New York, and
hence is often called the Jefferson county hog. The starting
point was from a Middle Yorkshire boar imported from
Cheshire, Eog., and used upon the best native white sows.
The offspring — bred together, and this stock crossed with the
best white hogs that could be fonnd — soon assumed a char-
acteristic type of their own, and became popular in Central
New York. The original Jefferson county bog was shown at
St. Louis, winning the pork-packers prize of $500. After
their success, the breed seems to have been partially neglected
by the Jefferson c mnty breeders, but new herds were started
elsewhere, especially in Madison county.

In January, 1SS4, an association of Cheshire breeders was
formed, and steps taken to establish a herd book. Several
hundred animals are already recorded. The following is the
scale of points:

"Head short to medium in length, short in proportion to
length of body; face somewhat dished, and wide between the
eyes; ear small and fine, thiu, erect, not foxy, in old animals
often slightly pointingforward; neck short and full; shoulders
and hips broad; body long, broad and deep; ham broad,
nearly straight with back, and running well down toward
hock;* tail small and slim; legs fine and slim, set well apart,
and supporting the body upon the toes; hair fine, and medium
thickness and quantity; color white; an occasional blue spot
in skin, not to disqualify, but objectionable; size medium;
when grown and fattened, should dress from 550 to 650
pounds."

It will be seen that a Cheshire resembles a Berkshire, but
is larger and white instead of black. They are also more
quiet in disposition, makirjg good mothers. There is no
danger in going into the pens and handling their pigs at any
time — » quality sometimes very valuable. They have a large
amount of lean meat. The amount and thickness of the fat
can be regulated according to taste of feeder. If he wishes
very thick pork, all that he has to do is to feed longer. Owing
to its fine grain, the flesh of a Cheshire is solid, not flabby,
like some popular breeds, nor lardy like some others.

For many years Cheshires have been shown at State fairs in
the "large white" class, in which class they have taken nearly
every premium. In January, 1885, the writer appeared before
the State AgricuUnral Society, as a delegate from the Cheshire
Association, to ask for a separate class for Cheshires. which
request was granted. At the next fair, they outnumbered any
other breed, and I think no one will dispute that they were
thr attraction of the swine department.

Cheshires will outweigh any breed at nine months; hence
they are especially the farmers' hog, for the only profitable
pork is that which is made at an early age. For making cheap
pork, use a thoroughbred Cheshire upon good-sized 1
sows of any breed, and every pig will be white, no
what the color of the sow.— Country Gentleman,

396

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June 19

A Board of Review.

The many erroneous turf decisions, and
many other questions of the highest impor-
tance to the welfare and interests of the turf,
that arise evi-ry year, necessitates the founda-
tion of a Board of Review. It has become an
absolute necessity, because most of the judges
selected to go into the stand are not well
posted on the rules, aud they make mistakes
that not only do great injustice to owners, but
to the betting public, and the latter sustain the
racing to a greater extent than any other class.
The decision of the Latonia Cup, while no one
doubted the integrity or honor of the gentle-
men who decided it, was grossly unjust to the
owners of Hidalgo and the betting public, aud
there ought to be some way or some body to
whom the right of appeal could beniade. The
great misfortune is that often gentlemen who
are totally unacquainted with the rules of rac-
ing are put in the judges' stand to decide an
important race on which u deal of money is
betted. If it is smooth sailiug it is well
enough, but if some point comes up during the
progress of the race, often the decision is un-
just and does the greatest injustice to the
owner and the public, and there ought to be
some way of righting such wrongs. We have
advocated the foundation of such a board since
the inauguration of the American Turf Con-
gress, but without success. The nest time the
Convention meets something should be done
to remedy the defects spoken of above, and it
can be done but by a Board of Review, which
might be composed of the Presidents of the
different associations that are members of the
Congress. — Live Stock Record.
^

It is probable that Mr. W. J. Gordon's
trotters will be used largely for exhibition
purposes and in special races this summer. It
is well known that Mr. Gordon has decided to
reserve Clingstone for evtmtsof that character,
and it is also definitely settled that he will not
be driven to the pole, where he made a record
of 2:17 last season with Guy, as the latter
horse is entered in a number of races, and
an effort will be made to utilize his wonderful
speed. The only trouble with Guy has been
his willfulness and disposition to break into
a run when in the company of other horses,
and if this can bo overcome he should make a
wonderfully good campaigner, there being no
question as to his ability to trot a mile in 2:15
or better. The programme, as at present out-
lined, is to use Clingstone for races with Harry
Wilkes, Arab, or any other sensational trotter
that may develop, and give Mambrino Sparkle
and Clemmie G. a fast record to pule. Splan
believes that this pair of mares can lower tbe
double-team record of 2:15f made by Maxy
Cobb and Neta Medium in 1SS4, and other
drivers agree with him in this opinion. Both
are unusually fast this season, Clemmie G.
having done an eaBy mile over the Cleveland
track last week in 2:19£, while Mambiino
Sparkle went a quarter to wagon in 331 seconds,
showing that she has all her speed. Nobby,
the other prominent one in the Gordon string,
will be trotted in his class. — Breeder's Gazette.

Lord Falmouth gives it as his opinion that
the ten best horses of the century have been
Plenipotentiary, Bay Middleton, Priam, West
Australian, Plying Dutchman, Surplice, Hark-
away, Touchstone, Cremorne, Gladiateur.
Mat new Dawson thinks the ten best were
Touchstone, Flying Dutchman, Voltigeur,
Stockwell, West Australian, Thormanby, Blair
Athol, Gladiateur, St. Simon and Ormonde.
John Porter, one of the most successful train-
ers in the world, says Teddington, Virago,
West Australian, Fisherman, Gladiateur, Kos-
icruciau, Isonomy, Robert-the-Devil, St. Simon
and Foxhall were the best of the century.
The Hon. Francis Lawley, a well-known turf
litterateur, includes Foxhall amongst the ten
best which he has ever seen. So does Mr. James
Smith, owner of Roseberry, winner of the
CsBBarewitek and Cambridgeshire; so, of course,
does Win. Day, who also names Plenipotenti-
ary, Bay Middleton, Mendicant, Priam, Blue
Gown, Touchstone, Surplice, West Australian
and Crueitix as the best he ever saw. John
Nightiugall includes Foxhall in the best he
ever saw. T. Jennings, Jr., includes Ver-
neuil (by Mortemer) in the best he ever saw.
John Dawson names absolutely the best horse
he ever saw as Prince Charlie. All the more
or less influenced by their close connection
with the best horses they name; yet, for the
benefit of posterity, their opinions may be well
worth preserving.

The American trotters taken to Austria last
winter have already begun operations in a
successful manner. On May 9th, Gladys,
record 2:23, that was purchased in Detroit a
few months ago, defeated Hambleton, 2:26,
France's Alexauder, 2:19, Saurs aud Probay,
the two last named being Russian horses. The
distance was 2,400 meters, and the time 3:47f.
On the same day Amelia 0., 2: 19 J, that was
purchased in this country by an Italian gen-
tleman in 1835, won a heat race from Amber,
2:24, Van Buren Girl (both Americans), and
the Rnssian trotters Sema and Jildetz. Cn
May 13th she was again victorious at mile
heats in 2:29£, 2:28, 2:25$, the Russian frotter
Zeitoff taking the second heat in 2:26. Amber
was third in this race. Silverleaf, 2:23, that
was purchased in this city last March by Mr.
Mosier, of Vienna, does not appear to have
' Btarted this season, and the stallion Lynwood,
2:20A, who crossed the ocean at the same time,
is also still in retirement.

The value of a good, trusty, family horse
should not be estimated in dollars and cents

Thirteenth District
FAIR.

COMMENCING AUG. 31, 1886.

—AT—

MARYSVILLE.

SPEES> I»KOGRAMJi£.

First Day— Tuesday, Angiast 3 fist.

Trotting— No. I— Three-year-old class. Purse, S2i>0,
Free to all horses in the Third, Thirteenth and Seven-
teenth districts. , . _

Running— No. 2— Half -mile and repeat. Purse.
$150. Free for till horses in the Third, Thirteenth and
Seventeenth districts. «

Trotting— No. 3— Three-minute class. Purse, (200.
Free for all.

Second Day— Wednesday. Sept. 1st.

Tkottixg— No. 4— 2:40 class. Purse, 5300. Free for
all. „

Trotting— No. 5— Four-minute class. Free for all,
to go as they please. Puree, 350. The horse nearest, to
four minutes to win the heat. First horse 820, second
$10, third ;.\ fourth >"\ fifth ^, sixth ?5.

Running— No. 6— One mile and repeat. Purse, 5300.
Free for all,

TJiird Day— Tlinrsday, Sept. 3d.

Trotting— No. 7— 2:30 class. Purse, S10D. Free for
all.

Walking— No. 8— Best walking team *30, best
walking stall on 530. second best of either 520. One
mile. Purse, $11(0. For horses owned in this district.

Running— No. $— One aud one-half mile dash.
Purse, 3200. Free for all.

Ladies' Riding— Free to all in the District. No
entrance fee. Several elegant premiums have br>en
contributed for the occasion, and will he giveu, includ-
ing one cash premium, $20, by the Society.

Fourtli Day, Friday, Sept. 3d.

Trotting— No. 10—2 :50 class. Purse, 9200. Free for
all.

Trotting— No. 11— Four-year-old class. Purse, $400.
Free for all.

Pacing— No. 12— Puree, $100. Free for all.

Fsftli Day— Saturday, Sept. 4tli,

Trotting— No 13— 2:2*2 class. Purse, $600. Free for
all.

Running— No. 14 — Two-mile dash. Purse, S300.
Free for all.

t'ONDlTIOSS AND KEHAXICK

National Trotting Association rules to govern all
trotting races. All trotting and pacing races are the
best three in five, unless otherwise specified.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern all
running. Four to enter and three to start; hut the
Board reserves the right to hold a less number than
four to fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate
amount of the purse. Entrance-fee ten per cent, on
purse, to accompany nomination. Trotting, pacing
and running premiums divided at the rate of fifty per
cent, for the first horse, twenty-five per cent, to the
second, fifteen percent, to the third, and ten per cent,
to the fourth.

AH horses entered for trotting, pacing or running
races, for which entrance has been paid, and who go
in the race designated and fail to win any part of the
purse.willhave their entrance money returned to them.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races, alternately, or to call a special race be-
tween heats; also to -Change the day and hour of any
race, if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over a horse is only entitled to its en-
trance-fee and one-half of the entrance retained by the
Society from the other entries for said lace, and to no
added money. A horse winning a race entitled to first
money only, except when distancing the field, then to
first and fourth moneys.

Non-starters must he declared out the day previous
to the race tliev are engaged in, by S o'clock p.m., or
they shall be required to start.

All purses or premiums paid as soon as a decision is
rendered.

Entries to the races, except Tso. a and No. 3, will
close with the Secretary August in. 188fi.

Races commence each day at 1 o'clock P. SI., sharp.

The Society furnish hayandstraw free to competi-
tors.

KfPNo season tickets will be issued, and persons
contesting for a purse or premiums offered by the
Society will be required to pay regular admission fee

Admission to the Fair Grounds,
50cts.; Pavilion, 25 cts.

D. E. KNIGHT, T. J. SHERWOOD,

President. Secretary.

Gooey Island

JOCKEY CLUB.

JUNE MEETING, 1886.

COMMENCING

THURSDAY, JUNE 10,

Ana every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and
SATURDAY to JUNE 30.

Races promptly at 2:30 o'clock.

I.EONAKD W. .VEHIOME, rres't.
.T. C. K UVBmi, Sec'y, 19jn

BAY BISTEICT

ASSOCIATION.

Fall Meeting Aug. 7 to 14, 1886.

Kotice for Entries.

First Day, Saturday, August 7th. Purse .9800.
Special race for the following named horses : Manon.
Adair, Albert W., Antevolo, Menlo. Anteeo and Nel-
lie R.

Second Day, Tuesday, August 10th. Three-minute
class. Purse $500.

Third Day, Wednesday. August nth. 2:21 class.
Manon haired. Fnrse SGuO.

Fourth Day, Thursday, August 12th. 2:10 class.
Purse £500.

Fifth Day, Fridav, August 13th. 2:24 class. Purse
S500.

Sixth Day, Saturday, AugURt Htb. Free for all.
Parse 81,000.

All contests to be best 3 in 5 in harness. Five or
more to entf-r, three or more to start ; but the Associa-
tion reserves the right t" bold a less number to fill
by deducting a proportionate amount of the purse.
Entries close with the Secretary, 1,435 California St.,
San Francisco, on .Inly 3 I , 1 88***-

W. H iaflS4'H.MAX, Secretary.

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theria, erysipilas, scarlet fever, measles, typhoid and
typhus fevers, and a host of similar diseases, but it
lias just triumphantly withstood the most rigid scien-
tific tests as to efficiency, when compared with all
other disinfectants in the market. These tests and
experiments were made by Dr. George M. Sternbery,
Major Surgeon U. S. Army, and were undertaken at
the instance of the American Public Health Associa-
tion, with a view of ascertaining the best disinfect-
ants obtainable. All the experiments were made In
the laboratory of tbe John Hopkins University in Bal-
timore, and their results are published in the medi-
cal news of February 7, 1885. According to this
report, "LITTLE'S SOLUBLE PHENYLE," stands at
the head of all commercial disinfectants in the Ameri-
can market. The following table is copied from the
above-mentioned report.and shows the relative stand-
ing of the various preparations sold as disinfectants.
It will be seen that a number of these have no disin-
fectant power whatever, failing to exert the slightest
influence in the development of disease germs, even
when present in a strength of fifty per cent.

List of Commercial Disinfectants Tested.

Name on Label. Proportion in which active.

Little's Soluble Phentle 2 per cent.

Labarraque's Solution 7 "

Sol. Chloride of Zinc (Squibhs) 10

Feucbtwagner's Disinfectant 10

Labarraque's Solution ifroni Frere, Paris) 15

Phenal Sodique 15

Piatt's Chlorides 20

G irondin Disinfectant. 25

TS'illiainson's Sanitary Fluid 25 '

Bromo Chloralum 25

Blackman Disinfectant SO "

Squibb's Solution oi Impure Carbolic Acid, Bur-
chart's Disinfectant, Phenal Sodique (French) and
Listerene, all failed in 50 per cent, solution.

Thus it is shown in the table that "LITTLE'S SOL-
UBLE PHENYLE'*is an efficient disinfectant iu pro-
portion of two parts in 1 OO of water ; a sol-
ution made by adding one gallon of "LITTLE'S SOL-
UBLE PHENYLE" to fifty gallons of water, will
absolutely kill any and all disease germs with which
it may be brought into contact.

A very great advantage possessed by "LITTLE'S
SOLUBLE PHENYLE" in addition to its extraordinary
disinfecting powers, is the fact that it is non-pal-
sobious, differing in this regard markedly from car«
bolic acid, chloride of zinc, sulphate of copper, Jtc,
which are intensely poisonous and far less efficient in
ctlon. "LITTLE'S SOLUBLE PHENYLE" is also the
best antiseptic and deodorizer obtainable. It pre-
vents all putrefaction and instantly removes the foul-
est odors.

Bird Tender and Grain Protector. — To protect
seed wheat against birds, slugs, wire-worms, etc,
and prevent smnt.mix two pints of water with
half a pint of the fluid. This quantity will be suffi-
cient for about 500 pounds of wheat.

Aphis. — For clearing peach, apple and rose trees,
geraniums, etc., from the aphis, syringe with a mix-
ture of one tenspo"u"nful of fluid io four gallons water,
and syringe with clear water in a few minutes.

Apple Blight.— A strong solution— one teaspoonful
fluid to one quart of water— to be applied with *
paint brush.

Scale on Orange Trees. — Three, four, five and nil
teaspooneful fluid to four gallons of water. Three
applications at eight days' interval cntupletely de-
stroy the scale insects, and will free the tree from the
unsightly black excrement. Syringe off with clear
water fifteen minutes afterwards, more especially if
any ynunp foliage is upon the trees.-

Sickly Vines, -Water the roots with twice the
above strength (1 in 50),

Disinfecting Cuttings of Vines. — Immerse ten
minutes in a solution of 1 to 50.

Falkner,Bell&Co.

AGENTS.
406 CALIFORNIA ST..

San Fbanoibco.

1888

^gfxe 'gxtt&sx awxt jijttrrismatt.

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Ancestry of The Moor.

In a late number of the National Live Stock Journal, Mr. S.
T. Harris, of Cincinnati, has an article on Sultan, from wbich
■we extract the following sketch of the family of The Moor. In
the article in question Mr. Harris indulges in divers flights of
fancy, as is his wont, but the statement that Cassius M. Clay
waB a son of Andrew Jackson, thus leaving old Henry Clay
without an existence, is no doubt an oversight:

Fasbiou in breeding trotting horses seems to bo as change-
able as the cut of wearing apparel. Thirty years ago the
Morgans had the call over all other families. They overran
the continent. Every intelligent breeder would have none
other. They faizly outstripped the Bashaws; but the Mes-
sengers pressed hard upon them for supremacy, and within a
few decades the Morgans disappeared as rapidly as they once
spread over the country. But the Clays were always compar-
atively in the shade. Once in a while they would come into
the sunlight of prosperity and fairly challenge comparison
with the best performers of the Messenger family. Thus,
■when Lady Thorne trotted in 2:1S^, Lucy repeated the per-
formance; and when Goldsmith Maid showed 2:14, American
Girl pressed hard upon her in 2:16£, before her untimely
stroke of fatal heart disease. Kysdyk's Hambletonian was
hailed as the emperor of trotting stallions, but the form of
Cassius M. Clay is preserved in the Smithsonian Institute as
that of the model horse in all its proportions. The Clays
have been compared to sawdust, but that sawdust is now
proving itself to be from lignum vitre— a wood unequaled in
texture and endurance.

The shadows have all been laid on with heavy pencils.
The lines of light are now being produced by the career of Sul-
tan. The Clays maybe said to have come from the loins of the
famous trotter of the early days — old Andraw Jackson — who,
beyond all comparison, was the most prized stallion of his
generation. Hiram Woodruff praised him with a laudation
that amounted almost to worship. Noted brood-mares came
to his quarters; among them the swift and game road-mare
Jersey Kate, reputed to be a daughter of Thoroughbred Mam-
forino, bore him a worthy son that afterwards became famous
as Mr. George M. Patchen's Cassius M.Clay. In the two
successive years of 1852-3 Patchen's Clay sent to the Ohio
valley, in the immediate vicinity of Cincinnati, two of his rep-
resentative sons, the one out of a high-strung mare, without
any marked trotting capacity, by old Abdallah, the son of
Mambrino, since known as Strader's Clay; and the other, out
of a splendid road-mare, the daughter of Chancellor, another
son of Mambrino. Here the hues of maternal breeding, un-
fortunately for S trader's Clay, diverged, for his grandam was
the daughterof the high-strung race-horse Lawrence's Eclipse,
while the graudam of Neave's Clay was by Engineer 2d, made
famous in turf history as the sire of the pristine queen of the
turf, that much-abused combination of speed, game and
capacity to repeat to extreme old age, the marvelous old
white mare Lady Suffolk. Both of these sons of Patchen's
Clay were commandingly beautiful; both were rich brown
iu color, shading into tan, like gold, at the muzzles
and flanks. Bui here the resemblance ended. Strader's
Clay was more compact, rounder in the barrel, and
shorter in the propelling muscles. His action was less
admirable, his temperament less reliable, and his produce
incomparably less valaable. Strader's Clay transmitted his
nervous, high-strung, trifling disposition with intense uni-
formity to his offspring. More provokiugly disappointing
performers than his sons and daughters never ruined san-
guine owners. Neave's Clay was the very perfection of oppo-
site qualities. If the mile-post is reliable, if the tides are cer-
tain, so was the temperament, action and speed of Neave's
Clay. Mr. Alexander Neave, his owner, was the son of a
Quaker. He became enamored of farming in mature man-
hood, and by the advice of Col. Christopher Morgan, who
was the reigning trotting-horse authority in Cincinnati at
that early day, he purchased the horse known as Neave's
Clay from Mr. Jos. Goodwin's partner, Mr. McChesney, of
New Vork city, and brought him to his farm near Cincinnati.
In many respects this location was unfortunate. Cincin-
nati never was a breeding centre, nor were her citizens ever
sufficiently interested in turf horses to support a first-class
race-course from that day to the present. Mr. Neave was in
no sense a horseman. Like Morgan Brothers, he descended
from quiet Quaker stock, but, unlike them, he was neither a
natural horseman nor could any amount of education or
association make him a respectable horseman by cultivation.
Neave'B Clay, therefore, had no advantages either for develop-
ing his gait or for proving his capacity as a sire by the
judicious selections of his brood-mares. Had it not been for
Col. Chris. Morgan, Sultan, his great grandson, would never
have had an existence. But Neave's Clay was a horse of
extraordinary appearance and action. He stood full sixteen
hands high, ran up sharply at the withers, with a capacious
barrel and long-drawn racing quarters, supported by limbs
that are remembered to this day by the older local roadites
as the very perfection of cleanness, flatness and strength. But
his temperament and action were even more remarkable. To
the halter he was lofty, bold and stylish, but to harness he
had that long, low, daisy-cutting action that distinguished
the gliding Lady Thorne. The writer once saw him driven
in a race onthe fair grounds of Hamilton county, 0. He was
driven by that prince of roadites, the late Geo. Creain,
arrayed in a suit of immaculate white linen. He was pitted
against the other local celebrity, White Eagle, owned by
Uncle Joseph Cooper. Both Neave's Clay and White Eagle
were formerly owned by Mr. McChesney, of New York, who
drove them as a double team, with the advantage of speed
always in favor of the gallant White Eagle.

This fair-ground contest for supremacy was the sensational
horse event of the year 1854, in the neighborhood of the
Queen City. Just out of the stud, fat, and without exercise,
Neave'B Clay clung to White Eagle like the shadow of fate.
Never did a horse Bhow more courage and amoition to conquer,
but he was overmatched. Stung with disappointment, Creain
lost his temper and literally lashed him from start to finish
during the last heat. Yet the horse never left his stride, but
came on with resolute courage, and was beaten only a throat-
latch by the leader. Such unflinching reliability won the
plaudits of the assembled multitude. Col. Morgan never for
a moment wavered in his faith in Neave's Clay. He bred
nearly all the best road-mares to him, but in his greatest ecstacy
he never dreamed what would be the outcome. Among the
number was the one he always drove for a rapid brush on the
road. She was called the Pilot mare. Her nerve power was
simply enormous. Quick as a flash, when he gave her the
word, she would brush up to a rival on the road, and if she
could not out-trot her, she gained the advantage by resorting
to the dexterous trick more recently practiced by Goldsmith
Maid. Taking two or three leaps she was Boon in the lead,
and thengsbe could never be headed again on the popular
drive of the lower Ohio River road. The dam of Morgan's
Pilot mare was known to be the fast pacer, old Kate by Pilot

Jr., owned for years by the Anderson family, then of Kentucky
later of Ohio; but the breeding of her sire was always a mys-
tery. Morgan's Pilot mare was coupled with Neave's Clay,
and the produce was Clay Pilot. He was a large, handsome
bay colt, with the high withers, clean limbs, muscular devel-
opments, and peculiar long, low action of his Bire. He
attracted the admiration of Mr. George E. Stevens, of Milwau-
kee, by whom he was purchased and taken to that city. At
that early day he, too, was an enthusiastic road driver. He
scoured the northern country, as the Ohio valley was then
called, for roadsters. The ten-mile race, iu I860, at Louis-
ville, between Captain McGowen, Gipsy Queen and Belle of
Wabash attracted his attention, and subsequently he bought
the latter, who was a great, slashiug, powerful trotter, able,
when in condition, to equal the time of that race — namely,
teu miles in twenty-eight minutes.

She was a famous road-mare, and could pull weight with
great ease and continued effort. Her breeding was claimed to
be incredibly close, she being the produce of son and mother,
just as is the case of Magua Chartu's daughter, the well-known
trotting mare Mollie. Copperbottom and Black Hawk were
elements of her lineage, but the exact pedigree was never
authenticated. The produce was The Moor.

The Two-Minute Trotter.

extended, as, since Dexter's time, more horses have trotted
in 2:20 or better than the entire number trotting between 2:30
and 2:20 previous to 13G5. Between Dexter and Goldsmith
Maid there was a difference of seven years and three and a
quarter seconds of time. From the Maid to St. Julien there
was a lapse of six years and a difference of two and three-
quarter seconds in favor of the latter. Five years between
St. Juli en and Man d S shows a gain in speed of two and a
halt seconds. As in 1SG5 but two trotters had beaten 2:20, Bo
in 1885 but two trotters had reached the record of 2:10.

The progress in trotting speed has been accompanied by
progress in breeding. The trotter that will beat Mand S.,
or that will reach the 2:00 limit, will be standard-bred. 1 he
trotting instinct will have to he implanted in the perfoimer
through generations of sires aud dams that have been devel-
oped in the gait and confirmed to it. He will be of the com-
posite order, made of the leading strains and possessing a
conformation adapted to a gait which can no longer be called
artificial, the result of years of constant application to thf-
one purpose. It is to this great end the standard is surely
pointed, and through the intelligent efforts of the breeder and
trainer we may reasonably hope to see the two-minute trotter.
—N. Y. Spirit.

What will be the top trotting mark in 1SS6? is the query
tunning through the minds of thousands of horsemen.
Maud S., by virtue, of her incompavable mile in 2:0S£, is
the recognized champion of the breeding world against unre-
lenting Time. Mr. Bonner has not as yet defined his plans
in regard to Maud's future movements, but in view of the
facts that her feet and limbs are agaiu in sound condition,
and Murphy's having her in his care, the signs point to
another effort to approach the 2:00 limit by a step or so. We
are strong in the faith that Maud S. ha^ not shown us her
full speed capacity. Her latest efforts against the watch were
not made under the most favorable physical and meteorologi-
cal conditions, and her great mile was done impromptu, strictly
speaking. The time and tide has not mother in its fullness,
we believe.

The primary object of the trotting-horse breeder is to pro-
duce animals with extreme speed and the capacity to carry it.
To further this object the establishment of a standard of
breeding was a wise stroke of policy. Already we see the
results of the movement in the marked improvement in trot-
ting speed. The star three-year-old in 18S5 is the phenom-
enal Patron, whose pedigree is full of standard blood. The
brilliant contribution from Glenview stock farm is also deep
iu winning lines, and in Epaulette's veins runs a royal stream.
We might go on and multiply numerous instances of what
intelligent- breeding did for the trotting turf in 1SS5, but the
task would be useless, as the facts are patent to all who take
an interest in the subject. Our good friend "Mambrino"
does not believe the colt has yet been foaled that will trot in
two minutes. We do not take issue with him on that head;
on the contrary, we share in his belief. Nevertheless, we are
sanguine that the feat will yet be performed.

The increase of trotting speed from the earliest period in
our history has been steadily maintained. In 1806 the horse
Yankee trotted a mile in 2:59, a rate of speed considered at
that time as phenomenal, yet an ordinary gait for an animal
of to-day. Twenty-four years later Buster trotted a mile
under saddle in 2:32. Then followed Beppo, Lady Suffolk
and Tacouy, with records in the twenties, Flora Temple cross-
ing the 2:20 line in 1859. Her mile in 2:19 } made a sensation,
and so it stood for six years, when Dexter canceled the fig-
ures, substituting 2:1S£, bettering the record the two succeed-
ing years by 2:18 and 2:17]-, fulfilling the great Hiram's pre-
diction that he would beat the mark of 1865. Four years
after, Goldsmith Maid beat Dexter's time one quarter of a
second, reducing her record to 2:16jj in 1S72, and trotting
her two greatest miles in 2:14 in 1874 and 1S76. Then fol-
lowed Karus, trotting in 2:1 3} in 1S7S, whose performance
was eclipsed by St. Julien, 2:12£ in 1S79, the last named set-
ting the mark stillhigher— 2:11 j— in 18S0. St. Julien's capac-
ity had been fully demonstrated, and it remained for another
to taka up the task of reducing the time record. It fell to
Kentucky's lot. Maud S., the same year St. Julien made his
best record, trotted her fastest mile in 2:10$. In 1SS1 she
retired at the end of the campaign with a record of 2:10 J. In
1S84, Jay-Eye-See, a truly wonderful horse, cut the figure
down to 2:10, but only for a day, the great mare trotting
twenty-four hours after in 2:09^. The story of her mile in
2:0S3, in 1SS5, is an oft-told tale.

The progress in speed from 2:59 to 2:32 is rapid, consider-
ing the poverty of the trotting interest between 1S06 and 1830,
there being a difference of twenty-seven seconds between the
record of Yankee and Buster. From Buster to Tacony there
was an interval of twenty-three years, and a difference of six
and a half seconds between their records. Fiom Tacony to
Flora Temple there was a lapse of six years, with a difference
of five and three-anarter seconds. From Flora to Dexter
there was an interval of eight years and a difference of two
and a half seconds. The 2:20 limit was here passed with but
two trotters in the world that had beaten it. Possibly, the
breeder of twenty years ago regarded 2:20 as the limit of trot-
ting speed, beyond which only an exceptional horse could go.
Time, however, proved the boundary line could be further

The Celebrated Trotting Gtallion

MBNLO.

WILL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.
Terms $75 tbe season, due at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a beautiful bay with black points, 163 bands
bifib. He is a borse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.
Pedigree.
Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam bv Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison', dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (son of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by imp. Messenger):
second dam Erownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr ' second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria Uussell
by Thornton's Rattler; four'.b dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc. ,_ _ „ . _ . . ...

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bollfounder.

Brown's Bellfoundet by imp. Bellfounrler. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; second dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance iu the cirouii lost season and won
ei^ht races out of uiue starts, and eaBily won the third heal in his last
race at San Jose in 2:214.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pas tu rage 83
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or aataw DyfY£R ^n ,„„„,

000EFAR

STALLIONS

Season

STEINWAY.

Tliree-yf ar-olU Record, 2:TS5 *-fc.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15 J£ hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. R. Qt. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, (103), sire of Santa Clans, reoord'2:17rV;
Tucker, 2 ;ia>", and 17 in ail, with records below 2:30.

First dam, Abbess, by Albion, (sire of Vanity Pair, record 2:24, he bv
Halcorn.he by Vir Ionian, a son of Sir Archy.

Second dam, bv Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertram!, a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:26!-:, Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. S'oprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2:24. Steinette is by Steinway. Col. Stoner
-prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for bis new bleeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wiener,
Rysdyk Stock Farm, Present, Canada, prizes solo very high as a brood,
mare, and also her produce, Steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
clauses of mares; only four of them, so far aB we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them heat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural speed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
$75 for the Beason, or 5100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, 1*>K hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 1882.
BY SULTAN.

Record 2;24, sire of Riiby,2;19%\ Sweetheart, 2:22^, Eva. 2:23K. Kismet
three-year-old, 2:25 >:, Stamboul, 2:26^, Alcazar, two-year-old, 1 :29>tf.

First dam, by Thoradale, record 2:22%, sire of Edwin Thome, 2:16),',
Daisydale,2;195i'.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian.

Third dam, bv Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, he by Mambrino, soncf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17
Onward, 2 :25J4.

Clovis has size, style and finish, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speed a 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire, and
the sires of his first and second dams being so well known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and speed? "We
consider him a horse of great promise. Terms, 575 for the season, or
3100 to insure.

Cook's Hambletonian.

Bay horse, foaled 1381, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BV EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont four year-old, 2:28^,
Superior, tour-year-old, 2:29.

First dam. by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21K. sire of Abbotsford, 1:\%X»
and Pancoast, 2:21 ::i;', he the sire of Patron, three-year-old st;il!ion, 2:19S.

Second dam, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of GoMsmith Maid, 2:14,
Rosalind, 2:21^," Thornedale, 2:22K, and the sire of the dams of Jerome
Edilv. 2: 10 (.-'., Couvov, 2:22J£.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, by Muchle John, he by Sir Archy. he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpetor, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, bv Rvsdvk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptowu, by Messenger Duroc (106), sire of Prospero,
2-°0, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam. Miss McCloud, the dam of Lord Nelson, three-y oar-old
BtalUon,2:2A, by Rvsdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, bv Utter Horse, son of Hoyt's Comet.

Fourth dam. Virgo, bv Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam, Catbird, bv Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful young trotters
out last season, IS85. Patron, threeye.ir-old stallion, record 2.19^,
Epaulet 2:10. Lord Nelson, three-year-old siallion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms. $50,
for the season, or §75 to insure.

CRESCO.

Bay horse, two bind ankles white, foaled Oct. 2d, IS31, height 16.1;
weight 1050 poundB.

BY STRATHMORE,

Sire of Tucker, 2:19>$.

First dam. by Almont, sire of Fanny Witherspoon,2:16y.
Second dam, by Brlgnoll,2:29( sire of the dame of King Wilkes, 2:22>£(
Ladv Tnrpin,2:23.
Third dam, bv Cripple, son of Modoc, he by American Eclipse.
Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp. Diomed.
Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14,
First dam, by WCamhrino Chief, sire of Ladv Thorne, 2:1S%-
Heconddam.by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eyo-

Briguoll.bv Mambrino Chief . sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21 >f.

First dam.by Woodford, sire of the dam of Wedgewood, 2:18.

Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, Bon of Mambrino.
BEHARSS:

This young horse baa three colts, and all show speed, bIzc, finish and
stvle His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Stratbmore. Spartan, bje full brother, Col. K.G. Stoner bhtb osn heat
2:80. Chandos, 2X*, alour-year-old, is by Strathmoro, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchfly, -:i\';. McMabon,
2:18 , and Durango, 2:23. Cresco in his gait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. Ills action in knee and sti tie sur-
passes that of either Stratbmore or Almont. TermB.SIO for the season.

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAY STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, mid
ending August 1st, 1886, ai the Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills payable invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not
proving with foal to Steinway or Cook's Hambletonian can he re turned

tree tlienexl seilSi.n, that la. where the parties breed by the season.
TheBame privilege granted with CloviB, Creseo and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by tbe Cook Farm; or the present owun,
Seth < 'mik, Esq, „ . _. . *

Pasturage.94 per month. Extra .-are taker, of mares and colts, bnl no
liability for accidents or escapes. Mares sent in care of Mel h t

Noblett, Fashion Snide, Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martini
Smalley's Stable, Hay wards.will immediately be forwarded i

AfMresti Samuel Gamble, or Geo.

look Farm, 1>

398

2ptje greefe un& jiprjrismati.

June 19

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEAUTIFUL BLACK, 17 HANDS HIANDGH,
■weighs l,4(tu lbs.; ia well proportioned, with immense bone and
■nufide, large flowing mane and tail, and has remarkable style and
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositioued horse is seldom found. He has a very strong.
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. He has never been trained on account of his immense
size, although be can trot in 2:40 without preparation. He is a more
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the State.
This seems like a lame assertion, but facts are the only true basis
of calculation. m „ , _ ..

lat._He is Standard bred, 1883. IV. volume Wallaces Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses of the country
as a trotting sire.

2d. He is lamer and breeds with moro uniformity in size ana color

than anv other horse in the country. H.b colts are all large, with
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, brown or
black in color. He has never sired a sorrel or one with a white face.
If be produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
overl.ino pounds even from small mares.

3d.— Hi" colts art) strong boned, fine atylei, good dispositioncd, and all
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, Bhowy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Such horses are
always useful on the farm, stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress.

Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletonian, Jr., by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, be by Guy Miller, by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s. dam was
Asbcat by Rysdyk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the beBt of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blancbard
with record of 2:26J. private trial 2:18, and Bloomtield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
to call at my place , where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I can whow as fine a lot of yearling i-nd two year-old colts of
Wbippleton's get as any horse has in the State. Whippleton and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885. the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma, same year.

The seivice price for Whippleton is much less than any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated thai his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from £75 to ?I00 for
service, as his colts average larger, and have more style and finish
than any I know of. None of bis iolts have received regular training
to the present, but a number will trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of $30 for the season. Choicest pasture at $4 00 per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Win. McGraw will be
nromntly cared for. For further particulars address
* FK£I> W. LOEISER, St. Helena.

Or call at Vineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

Record 2:191-2.

AbbMslonl will make tne season ol 1886 at ike Oak-
land Race Traek, Oakland, < al.

PEDIGREE.

By Woodford Mambrino; his dam Columbia, bv Young Oolum
bus. Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief, son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam Woodbine, (dam of Wedgewood 2:19), by Woodford
Bon of Kosciusko, by SirArcby.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine, daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was Woodford Mambrino, a horse
taking into consideration his limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn, not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for Bpeed. When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, a record of 2 :21.V. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2:90 or better— Abbotsford 2:10*. Malice 219i
Manetta 2:19i, Mambrino Dudley 2:21)i. Convoy 2 :22A," Magenta 2-24.t'
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast 2:21} (Bire of Patron. "i-year-old record 2-19iV
Rachel 2:2b}. Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29. Dacia 2:29$. Geo. A.Ayer
2:30. Woodford Mambrino was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2:U. It 1b proper to draw a comparison between Hambletonian
and Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it be got l,:i3(j foals out of selected mares
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:21). Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
Is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mnmbrino's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven In
other words. Woodford Mambrino, makinc opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black' Maria, by Harris'
Hamblo Ionian, bou of Bishop's llambletonion. Young Columbus, waB
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15$, Adelaide 2-193 Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief a -25, Faustina 2 -281
J?hil Sbe.idan, Jr. 2:29$, Tom Malloy 2:30. "

Terms,

Seventy-five dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can be returned the following season
free of charge, if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W. SMITH, 529 Market St , San
Francisco, or

WASH JAMES, AGENT,

GakUsa Bace Tnwk- Oakland, 0*L

MAMBRINO WILKES.

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALLION, SIXTEEN HANDS IN HEIGHT, BY GEORGE
Wilkes, son of Kysdyk's Hambletonian, bred by B J. Treacy, of
Fayette County, Kentucky. Dam Lady Ohristnian by Todhunter's
Mambrino, son of Mambrino Chief. Second dam by Pilot, Jr. , Tod-
hunter's Mambrino son of Mambrino Chief, his dam Ripton's dam by
Potomac .

This ts the largest and one of the best colts of George Wilkes
(weighing 1.260 pounds), combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-
brino strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George WilkeB has 42 representatives in the 2:30 list, of which 22
have records of 2:2oor better, 9 of 2:21 or better, and 4 of 2:18 or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, and do not include Phil.
Thompson, William H , and otherfaiuous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of ihiB prepotent sire

The owner will give a purse of -3200 with entrance added , during the
Fall meeting at Stockton, for two-year- olds sired by Mambrino Wilkes.
With ten entries this purse will amount to §400.

Mambrino Wilkes will mako the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
1st, at Stockton.

Terms.

£40 for the season, or *25 single service.

This low rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does not argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held at One or Two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DAVID BBYSOJf, Stockton, Cal

San Mateo Stock Farm,

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bay horse, black points; weight, 1,160 pounds; record, 2: ISM. in fifth
heat. Sired by George Wilkes, record 2:2*.:, with 42 in the 2:30 list. a
greater number than any other trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, by Mambrimt PatChen, 'he bk-st sun of Mambrino Chief, and
full brother to Lady Thome, recosd 2:18"<; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 2:l'.i;4, by Seeley's American Star; third dam the
Capt. Robert's mare, which was mistress of the road at all distances for
many years in New York. Her breeding has not been nusitlvely a«cer-
tained.bul she was supposed to be an inbred -Messenger mare.

Terms, *j2;n'i the season.. Mares not proving with fo;il may be returned
the next season, if 1 still own the horse- The season commences Feb.
1st and end July 1st. Guy Wilkes will be limited to twenty approved
mares besides my own,

LE GRAND.

Dark bay horfle, 5 years old, 16-Jf hands, weight 1,275 pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sire of trotters, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief; seeond .lam by Sidi Unmet, son of Virginian, l.e by Sir Archy,
son of imp. Dknued; third dam the Wiekliffe mare, said to be by B r-
nabv's Bio tried, foii of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Alex-
ander's Abdullah, sire of GoHsruith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino ( 'lii ■ ■ f ; second dam Kate, by Pilot, Jr.; third dam the Pope
mare, said to he thoroughbred. Almont's fame as a. sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 18*1, with in hi the 2:30 lirst, and the remarkable way in
which he conferred his prepotency upon his get in attested by the fact,
that no less than 3'i of Ins sons have sired winners uf public races, Le
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic of his family, as a turee-y ear-old he could show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
any stallion living, and if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for l.e Grand. His breeding is royal, lie carries direct crosses
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both in speed and style.

Terms, $75 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st ami ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may lie returned the next season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to 10 mares.

Both of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-getters.

Pasturage, ?f> per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for accidents or escapes.

Payment in alt cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared for and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

WM. TOKBITT,
San Mateo, or 21S California St., San Francisco.

THEEE CHEERS.

Dark bay horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.
BV IMPORTED III It It AH.

First dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Second dam. Fashion, by imp. Trustee.

Third dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Fourth dam. Reality, by Sir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud B -ok.

Thxje Cheers will make the ensuing season, irom February 13th to
July 1st, at the Oakland Trotting Park. Terms, $-10 the season.

Pasturage at $5 per month in the enclosure inside tho track, in which
there is plenty oi grass and water.

There is a fine combination nf winning blor d in the pedigree of Three
Cheers. His sire, Hurrah, was three-quarters of tin
'" in Knglan

:ie same blood
Hermit, bv far the most popular sire in England, The union of New-
mlnster. Bay Middleton and Comus blood with that of Priam, the
"Stout Catton," and Sir Archy, is practically as good as can he. For the
limited number of mares Hurrah was restricted to, bis success was
vers great; and next in importance to high racing form is good looks,
which is eminently a characteristic of the Hurrahs. The form of Three
CheerB is nearlva 'model. The only fault that can be found is that he is
a big horse on abort legs 1 n this day, when there is such a tendency
to "legglness" and ligh* limbs, this can scarcely be called a fault. He
has as much bone and tendonas in a majority of horses of 1.2H0 pounds,
and muscles in like proportion. With a!l of ibis power he is a horse of
the finest finish, his head being especially beautiful. He bears a strik-
ing resemblance to Bee swing, the dam of Newminstor.and still greater
to ner sire, Dr. Syntax, one of the greatest Cup horses of his day in
England. There 1b nearly a certainty that Three Cheers will get race-
horses of the highest class, and he also promises to he a producer of
trotting speed. His daughter Lady Viva, her dam Lady Amanda, when
scarcely broken to harness, trotted a mile in 3: 10, which proves that she
has the fast trotting step, and her filly by Anteeo is of great promise.
THOMAS JOKES, Agent,

Oakland Trotting 1'ftrk,

ANTEVOLO.

Four-year-old Record, 2:19^.

Having resolved to make a season with Antevolo before taking him
East, lie will stand from February 10th to June 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brown with small star and one hind foot whites
Ho is a trifle over 16 hands high, long-bodied and of immense muscluar
power, am. taken in ail Is as fiiuly shaped as any trotting- bred stallion
lever saw. Mis disposition is nearly perfeet, resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required of him. He was
foaled May IS, 1*81.

PERFORMANCES.

He trotted when a yearling In 3:o2, at two years Jn 2:41, at three year.
in 2;29af, atfour years in 2:iy^. Although trotted in races and worked
from the time he was thirteen montlis old until the present time, is as
Sound as a double eagle when first issued by the Mint, and without spot
or blemish. He has shown in hie work a capacity to go jiny reasonable
distance fast, having trotted two miles in 4:52, and that bo easily as io
give an aBsuranee that he could trot two miles inside of i;G0,
and if any one should think differently I will wager 91 ,■ 0i> that he can
trot in 4:50, or better, on a fixed day between now, January 11th, and Feb-
ruary Tib, good day and track, or i will match him against any stalllcn,
heats of two miles, with the exception of his brother Anteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Anteeo, 2:lt>!4 the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
Mississippi. His younger brother, Anterus. is of great promise, and
when a yearling scored a quarter in 11 seconds. Their i-ister, a two-year-
old filly, gives indications i>f being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine'^ progeny are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless ob-
server. Columbine is tho only mare with entire soiib which have beaten
2:20, and as she was foaled in 187a. there is strong likelihood that many
others w ill follow which wiU increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare" of her day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled May 12, 18S1, bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam, Columbine, by A. W Richmond.
Second dain Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third lam, Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
See Bruce's American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

3100, tne season, with the privilege of return the next season, if I t en
own Antevolo and he Is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS.rAIRX SIMPSON.

BREEDER AND SPORTSMAN, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.

The Fast-Trotting Stallion,

ANTEEO.

DARK BAY HORSE, NEAR HIND FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAY
5. 1-S79; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson. Oakland, California.
ISV ELECT IOAEER.
First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam, Columbia, by imp Bonnie Scotland.
Third dam, Young fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam. Fashion by imp Trustee.
Fifth dam. Bonnets o" Blue, by Sir Charles.
Sixth dam. Reality by Sir Archy.
Seventh dam. by imp. Medley.
Eighth dam, by imp Centiuel-
Ninth dam, jy Mark Anthony.
Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.
Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.
Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvcreye.

Thirteen dam, by Spanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307, and vol. 3, p. 79.

Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June!, 1886.
at Santa Rosa,

TERMS.
$150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
nest season, free of charge, provided Anteeo remains the property of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the United
States, well worthy of the family to which be belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly tho model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2:1GJ during
the year 1885, being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OP CREE,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14. 1882; black, star on face, black legs; bred by James
Drew, Newton. Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported 1883, by Robert
Halloway, Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maister (1836); sire, Merry Tom (5''G); sire, Market. The Maister (1846),
the sire of Pride of Cree, was sued by Honest Davie (3S6), who won An-
gus District premium in 1S77. The siteoi' dam. Merry Tom (636), was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), (mare served by both), each of whom
were famous sires and prize winners.
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1886, $'20; Bingle leap, $15.

TRUMPETTE.

Triimpette is a glossy jet black -without a white hair on him— foaled
in May, 1879, and is ICi hands high. He is registered in the National
Norman Register as No. 28C5, vol. 3. Imported by J. 0. Morrison,
Ponliac, 111. He has a remarkable eye anl a long mane, and is mueh
admired for his high form and beauty. He is very deep through the
the shoulders, large in girth, well shaped back, broad acrosB the hips,
powerful stifle, and weighs 1,650 pounds. He ib well broke, and Is
pronounced as fine a driving horse as one could wish,
TERMS.

For the season, ending Oct. 1, 1B86, $20; Single leap $16.

All bills payable during the season. Mares, kept In any manner their
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no responsibility fores-
canes or accidente. for further particulars address,

J.PETUKK, President

Baatft Rosa, oVl

1886

\xm&£ic awd jl portsmatx.

39b

CALIFORNIA

ANNUAL

OPENS AT

SACRAMENTO,

September, 6th,
Closes September 18th, 1886.

NINE DAYS RACING.

FIRST DAT— Thursday, Sept. 9fh.

TROTTING.
No 1— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1884, with
sixteen nominations.
No. 2— TROTTING PURSE, Sl,t>00— 2:24 Class.
No. 3-PACING PURSE, S600— 2:35 Class.

SECOND DAT— Friday, Sept. 10th,
RUNNING.
No. 4— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE-For two-year-
olds; S25 entrance; S10 forfeit; S250 added; S50 to
Becond; third to save stake. Winner of any two-year-
oid race after August 1st to carry three pounds ; of two
or more, five pounds extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
No. 6— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE— For
foals of 1883; £50 entrance, p. p. ; S300 added; S100 to
Becond; 50 to third. Closed in 1885 with five entries.
One mile and a quarter.

No. 6— THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— For four-year-
olds; $50 entrance; h. f., or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st $300 added, of which $100 to
the second horse; 550 to the third. Weights, five
pounds below the scale; winner of any race over one
mile, after August 1st, to carry rule weights. One
mile and five-eighths.

No. 7— FREE PURSE, $250 -Winners of any race,
after August 1st. of the value of $300, to carry five
pounds; maidens allowed, if three years old, five
pounds; if four years or upwards, fifteen pounds
Mile heats.

THIRD DAT— Saturday, Sept, 11th.

TROTTING.

No. 8— FOUR-TEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE— $100

entrance, of which $25 must accompany nomination;

$25 payable July 1st, and remaining $50 payable

AugUBt 10, 1886; S40H added by the Society. Closed

April 15th, with eight nominations. Mile heats, three

in five.

No. 9— TROTTING PURSE, $800—3:00 Class.

No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200—2:20 Class.

FOURTH DAT— Monday, Sept. 13th.

RUNNING.

No. 11— THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages.

entrance; b. f., or only $15, if declared onor before

September lBt.with $300 added; $100 to Becond; third

to Bave stake. Maidens, if three years old, allowed

five pounds ; if four years old or over, seven pounds.

Three-quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
foals of 1884. $150 entrance; $25 forfeit; $250 added.
Second horse, $100; third horse, $50. Closed in 1885
with fifteen nominations. One mile.

No. 13— THE LA RUE STAKE— Handicap, for all
ages. $100 entrance; §50 forfeit, with $500 added, of
which $150 to second; $100 to third. Weights an-
nounced September 2d. Declaration, $20, to be
made with the Secretary by eight o'clock p. si., Sep-
tember 4th. In no event will declaration be received
unless accompanied with the amount fixed. Two
and one-quarter miles.

No.U-SELLING PURSE. $2o0-Of which $50 to
second. Fixed valuation, $1,000; two pounds foreach
£100 below; two pounds added for each $100 above
fixed value. One mile and an eighth.

FIFTH DAT— Tuesday, Sept, 14th.
TROTTING.
No. 15— THREE- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE—
(Conditions same as No. 8.) Closed April 15lh with
eight nominations.
No. 16— TROTTING PURSE, 81,000—2:36 Class.
No. 17-TROTTING PURSE, $1,200— Free for all.
SIXTH DAT— Wednesday, Sept. 15th.

RUNNING.
No. 18-THE SUNNY SLOPE STAKE— For two-year-
old fillies. $25 entrance; $15 forfeit, or only $10 if
declared on or befote September 1st; ?150 added;
$^5 to second. Those not having run first or second,
in any race this year allowed three pounds. Five-
eighths of a mile.

No.19— THE SHAFTER STAKE— For three-year-olds.
$50 entrance: $25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared before
September 1st, with $300 added ; $100 to second, third
saves stake. Winner of any three-year-old race, after
August 1st, to carry five pounds extra; of two or more
ten pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20-THE DEL PASO STAKE— For all ages. $50
entrance-; S25 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st, with $300 added ; $100 to second
third saves stake. Three-year-old maidens allowed
five pounds; four-year-olds, seven pounds; five-year-
olds and upwards, ten pounds. Three-quarter mile

No." 21— FREE PURSE, $300. $50 to second. Horses
that have i'ot won this year allowed five pounds.
Winners this year of any race of the value of $400 to
carry five pounds extra. Winners of No. 7, ten pounds
extra. Ono mile.

SEVENTH DAT— Thursday, Sept. 16th.
TROTTING.

No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000-2:27 Class.

No. 23— TWO-YEAR- OLD TROTTING STAKE— Mile
heats. $5Ll entrance, of which $10 must accompany
nomination; $25 payable July 1st, and remaining $25
payable August 10th; $300 added by the Society.
CloBed April 15th, with nine nominations.

No. 24— PACING PURSE, $800— Free for all.
EIGHTH DAT— Friday, Sept. 17th.
RUNNING.

No. 26— THE CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE— For
foals of 1883. $50 entrance, p. p; $3G0 added. Second
horse, S100; third,$50. Closed in 1884 with eighteen
nominations.

No.2G— THE PALO ALTO STAKE-For two-year-
olds. $50 entrance ; S25 forfeit; or only $15 if declared
on or before September 1st, with $250 added. $76 to
Becond : third to save stake. Winner of any two-year-
old stake after August 1st, to carry five pounds ext;ar
of two or more, ten pounds. One mile.

No. 27-THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE-For three-
year-olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; or only $15 if
declared on or before September 1st; with $350 added.
Second horse, $100; third to save stake. Winner of
any three- year-old race at this meeting to carry five
pounds extra; maidens allowed ten pounds. One
mile and three-quarters.

No. 28— THE NIGHTHAWK STAKE-For all ages.
$60 entrance ; $16 forfeit; $300 added, §100 to second;

$50 to third ; $200 additional to the winner if 1 :42i is
beaten. Stake to be named after the winner if Night-
hawk's time 1 1 :-!2 ■ i is beaten. One mile.

No. 20— FREE PURSE, $250— For all ageB. $50
to second. Horse not haviug won at this meeting
allowed five pounds. Horses that have not run sec-
ond or better at this meeting allowed ten pounds.
One mile and a sixteenth and repeat.

NINTH DA V— Saturday, Sept. I8th.

No. 31-TROTTING PURSE, $1,000— 2:22 Class.

No. 32— TROTTING PURSE, $1,1)00-2:30 Class.

Entries for the following running events for 1887-
88 were ordered to be closed at the same time as the
races on the regular programme :

No. 1— CALIFORNIA BREEDER'S STAKE— For foals
of 1884, to be run at the State Fair of 1887. $50 en-
trance; $25 forfeit, or only $10 if declared January 1,
1887; $300 added, of which $10n to second, and $50 to
third horse. One mile and a quarter.

No. 2-CALIFORN1A ANNUAL STAKE-For foals of
1H85, to be run at the State Fair of 1887. $100 en-
trance; $25 forfeit.or only $10 if declared January 1,
1K67; $250 added; second colt, $100; third, $50. One
mile.

No. 3— CALIFORNIA DERBY STAKE-For foals of
1895, to be run at the State Fair of 1888. $100 en-
trance; $50 forfeit, or only $10 if declared January
1. 1887; $15 if declared January 1, 1888; or $25 if de-
clared May 1, 1888; $300 added; second horse, S100;
third horse, $50. One mile and a half.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to bold a less number tbau five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proporiionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee. lu per cent, on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 60 per cent, to first horse, 25 per
cent, to second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent,
to fourth.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
clasBeB alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66J
to the first, and 33i to the second.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void,
unleBS accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above stakes declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. M. of
the day preceding the race shall be required to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. m. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in ttuir
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Entries in all,
except otherwise stated, to close with the Secretary,
Saturday, July 31, 1886.

JESSIE D- CARR, EDUIN F, SMITH,
12jn8 President, Secretary.

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern California ror my
health, and having brought a few of ray best and
noted Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white 3tud
dog, COL. STUBBS, at the nominal fee of $15. Send
for circular of instructions if soon to desire his ser-
vice. I shall bave some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

M. P. McKOON,
EI Cajon, San Diego Co., Cal,

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENNEL,
Franklin, N. Y.) 15mytf

HOLSTEINS

IS'OR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and Beleot
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK H. IiritXE,
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Baug..

( Cohara's Bang.
( Price's Vesta.

DON \

(Vaudevort's ) I ( Garth's Drake .

I Peg I

\. (Sail, 1288 E. K. C. S. B.

IN THE STUD. FEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

R. T. Vantlevort,

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co. , Cal.

FOE SALE

HOLSTEIN-FEIESIAN
CATTLE,

Notice.

-From Herd of—

Hon. Leland Stanford,

-On his Ranch at—

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue

AIR. ARIEL EATHROP.Room 69, C.P.R.R.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San FranciBCO.

IMPROVED

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FOR RACE HORSES.

ST. BERNARDS.

Pure, rougU-coated St. Bernards, bred
and for sate by

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Corner Railroad and Fourtb Avenue.
m27,3mp Soutb San Francisco.

Ashniont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

VALUABLE DOGS.

Price $2.00.

For Sale by all tbe Principal Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,
186 Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Hesbert H. Brown, M.P. I Geo. H. Holmes,
Nugent TV. Brown, | 0. Brdce Lowe. — '

BROWN 'BROS. & CO.,

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders In
lmerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permuted to J, B. HagEin, Esq,
and Major Rathbone of Sun Francisco.

BKUYtX BKOS. A CO.,

Wright, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

A UCTIONEEKS,
116 Montgomer} Street, San Francisco.

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OP

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties of
tbe State.

REFERENCES.

Hon. C. Green, Hon. J. D. Cabb

Sacramento. Salinas.

J. P. Sargent, Esa., Hon. John Boggb

SargentB. Colusa.

Hon. L. J. Rose, Hon. A. Walbath,

Los Angeles. Nevada.
J. B. Haggix , Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm hi the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auction sales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million nt
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of everv description ,
either at auction or private sale. Our list of corres.

fiondents embraces every breeder and dealer of prom-
nence upon the Pacific Coast, thus enabling us to
give full publicity to animals placed -with us for sale.
Private purchases and sales of live stock of all
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

KILLIP A CO., 116 Montgomery Street.

Secured by betters Patent, July fcfl, 188».
Having thuB described my invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure my letteis patent, Is:

1. The part D, supported by tlie side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back ns shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially,
as hereindescribed.

2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
the curved blinds F, secured to such extensions, ana
as shaped, to give full freedom and. ventilation to the
eve while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
sions D. blinds F, and side straps A, the Bcrew.nut
and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a bridle, and in combination with the check-
pieces I) and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bandB
6 and H, connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, and having the adjusting slideB or
buckles, substantially as and fur the purpose herein
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com1 inatlon with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so its to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the iirtjuBtable front
strapsor bands U and II, and the i ear band I and the
throat- latch or lash connected with tun blinds, and ad-
jus table, substantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
ufflce, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle will be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against blinds, and at the
Bame time giving complete control of the line of
viBion. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the Barae eftect on the action follows as
Is induced by toe. weights. This Is especially the case
whenvoung colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the Knee without the strain of weights on the
feet.

For bridleB of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERROIV.

No. 230 and 232 Ellis St. San Francisco

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroo
Chief. For terms, pedigreeB, and other particulars,
palreBB JOHN A. diOLOSMITH.

Box 342. Oakland, Cal.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

(Diploma dates April, 22,1870). —

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, dogs,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and ?l.

Send for Hnzard's Worm Powders tor
horses, and bis Worm Mixture for dogs.

They never fail in their action. Willsendapackag*
by mail for SI-
Special attention given to the diseases of dogB.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
lege, Toronto, Canada.
Tptorinary Inflrmary, 371 \atoma St

R«Bjn*pnr-<> Bfifl Hrvwnrri Rt Snn FrnrictRco.

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes fox Trotting, Running, and
Road horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOPER,

351 Third St.. San Francisco.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HEALD President. 0. S. HALEY, Sec'y.

fSTSenti for cironlar,*u?fc

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

1 have now on hand, and offer for salo at reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak Grove. San Mateo Co.
a choice lot of pure Berkshire Pigs from two to twelve
months old, bred from tbe best strains of Premium
ptoch, which I import yearly from England
Apply to Win. corbltt.

318 Oalifcr
ten Fr» .

400

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(PACIFIC SYSTEM.)
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From San JFraiiciseo Maily.

TO EAST OAKLAND— '6:00— •6:30— 7:00— 7:-SJ— 0 : Jfl-
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—•4:30— 5:00— *5:30— 6:00 -•6:30— 7:00.

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FROM FRUIT VALE— *S::&— *S:5S- •7:23—*'. :bi~*r A
•8:53— •9 53— *10:21— «4:23— «4:S3— •5:23-*5:53-*6:23 —
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$6:45— 19:15— *3:I5.

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7:30-S:i»— 8:30— 9:00—9:30-10:00— 10:30— 11:00 11 vu
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FROM BROADWAY, OAKLAND— 7 minutes later
than from East Oakland.

FROM ALAMEDA— '5:22— *5:52 — *o:22 — 6:52- *7:lt ~
7:52— •8:22— 8:52— 9:22-9:52 — $10:22 — 10:52 — $11:22-
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7:45— *8:15 — 8 r!5— $9:15-9:45— $10:15— 10:45 —$11:15—
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3:45— 4:45— •5:15— 5:45— '6:15— 6:45— *7:15.

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3:15—5:15.
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4:15.

•Sundays excepted.

$Snndayo only

Standard Time furnished by Randolph ^ Co. S. F.

*. S. TOWXE,

Gen. Manager,

T. H. GOOIHH A3),

Gen. Pass. ATtk Agt.

ESTABLISHED 1885.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Slock on tlie Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. P.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
IN

HARNESS and SADDLERY.

AGENT FOR

Fennell's Cznthiaka Horse Boors.

J. H. Fenton's Chicago Specialties

De. Dixon's Condition Powders.

Gombatjlt's Caustic Balsam

" -.

The erection of new kennels and yards, with my facilities ror securing fresh and proper food, enable
me to invite dog owners to place their animals in my care for board anil breaking, with assurance that they
will be properly cartel for.

The kennels are ia the heart of good quail -[round, and art i asy of access from San Francisco.

Terms am as low as is consistent with first-rate service. C . ; i espon lence invited.

GEO. T. ALLENDER.

i2jni Sausaiito, Maria Co., Cal.

Announcement

27 Brood-Mares

for

Fall of 1885.

and 170
Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for s.ile at reduced prices during the Fall of 18S5, and up to the last of January,
1SS6. All l Ik mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in ISSn, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity tooblain at low prices highly-bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions a^d Fillies from yearlings to rlve-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE UFFEBS:i> _FO£ SA-.E AT SAIftMWM.

It is confidently believed that no finer, more highly-bred or promising young trotting
f tock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring fine, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTERS, as well as those who want

FIRST-ITASS, STAKDARD-SK£» TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTT"R 0"NTK1 P"RTf!TP, PT. A "NT Is strictly adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
XJJ.JJ U11JJ ± lh±\J±J I. U£X.1M price of every auimalfor sale is printed in the
catalogue. Purchasers from a distance can buy on orders at esactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
She descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, bearing interest from data.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1885, or further information, address

IrfH'k 5!o7i 30*.

WM. T. WITHERS, Lexington, Ky.

THE MAC0MBER METAL FLYING TARGET.

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Our Target will stand from fifty to one hundred shots each, according to size of shot
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TO

Sportsmen & Pleasure-Seekers.

THE

SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO.

RESPECTFULLY calls attention to thb

SUPERIOR FACILITIES

AFFORDED BY THE "NORTHERN DIVISION'
of its line for leaching with Bpeod and comfort the
best »>laceB in the State for
Sea Eathiziy;, Sliootlng aud Flshiug.

TRAINS LEAVE BAN FRANCISCO DAILY FOE

MONTEREY,

THE MOST CHARMING

Summer and Winter Resort of cue
Pacific Coast,

with its heautifnl Groves and delightful Drives. Tront
in abundance can be obtained from the several streams
in the vicinity of Monterey, and the best of shooting
may t-e had ir. season.

THE BA T OF MONTEREY

la noted f<>T the extent and variety of fish whtcb,
abound in its waterB, notably Salmon. Rock Cod, Bar-
acuda, Pompino, Spanish Mackerel, and Flounder.
The aDOve-mentionea attractions, in connection with
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accommodations furnished at the "HOTEL DEL
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THE BATHING FACILITIES

AT THE

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AEE UNSURPASSED,
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(150x50 feet) for wunn salt water plunge and swim-
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THE FAVORITE ROUTE to those well-known
Watering Places,

A PTOS, SOQTEL ASD SAKTA CRUZ

0B VIA TltK NOKTHERN DIVISION,

S0UTHERK PACIFIC ROUTE,

(Broad Gauge)

The Northern Division runs through the counties

of Sa Mateo, Santa Clara, Sau Renito, Santa Cruz

and .\I uiittrey.each ot which abounds in game in great

vai'ii-t:,' Notably

.-^luif. Pigeon, Siiifir, Buck. Gcette, Oeer
and Bear.

Lukes PH.AKCIT06 and SAN ANDREAS are
reached by thifl Hue.-- Stages comteet with trains dailv
at Sao Mateo £Ot those well-known Retreats, PURIS-
SIM A, SAN QREGORIO and PEHCAJDKRO. We
would particularly call attention to the unlimited ox-
tentof range at ai.daOoiii SAN EltUNO aud McMA-
HON'S for RIFLE PRACTICE.

These reaortfl are but a short distance from San
Francisco and offer special inducements to tl e lovers
of this manly Buort.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

Sportsmen and others presenting Passage Tickets
will be entitled to

FREE TRANSPORTATION OF THEIR DO
when carried In Baggage Cars and put. hi chart;.
Triin Baggagemen. Train Baggagemen are inst rue -I
to issue CHECKS for all dugs received hi Baggi -i
Cars.

fijj-rii ordor t<> puar.: against accidents to D s
while in transit, It is necessary tlmt thev be provided
with COLLAR AND CHAIN. Guns and FiBbJng
Tackle win becarriedfreeof charge. Guns taken apart
ami nicur. ly packed in wood or leather cases may be
taken in I'ussHiiper Cars.

TICKET OFFICF.S-Passenger Depot, Towusend
eti.vi', Valencia st atii-n, and No B18 Markut St., Grand
Hotel.

A. O. BASSETT, H. R. JTJDAH,

Sniierlnfomlent, AHt. Paw. and Tkt, Aft,

s^pteSSs. es^S1^^^^^

Vol. VIII. No 26.
No. 508 MONTGOMERY STREET

SAN FRANCISCO. SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 1886.

SUBSCRIPTION
FIVE DOLLARS A V EAR

Foxhall's Produce in England.

The first of the yearlings got by Foxhall and sold at public
auction at L9ybourne Grange (where Blae Gown, Bosicrucian,
etc., were bred by Sir Joseph Hawley) brought fair prices.
The Sporting Life said:

There was, of course, a very natural curiosity amongst
judges of yearling stock to get a view of the young Galliards
and Foxhalls. The former sire, by-the-bye, disappointed me
in the matter of his growth and furnishing. Peter, on the
other hand, who is his paddock companion, improves upon
every fresh introduction, and whilst he has let down con-
siderably since I saw him at the Pound Stud, he is even more
bloodlike than of old. Well, Foxhall gives his children very
good middle pieces, and good backs and Ioids, as does the
Bon of Galopin and Mavis, judging from the sample intro-
duced this afternoon. On the other hand, I was somewhat
disappointed iu Barealdine's efforts — or, rather, the result —
though, perhaps, it would be better to deal individually
with the juveniles, those, at any rate, included in the
Leybourne batch. Mr. Uphill, a representative of the Indian
turf, having taken the two first yearlings introduced, Lord
Londonderry set the ball rolling more merrily by giving 420
guineas for the charming chestnut daughter of Sterling and
Scotch Reel. She is a lengthy, level and well-balanced young
lady. Bidding, too, was tolerably brisk for the first of the
Foxhalls — a bay tilly out of Victoire; much like her sire is
this young mare, but I liked Dover's purchase equally as
well, I mean Foshall and Aida's chestnut filly, those features
in the confirmation of the family I have alluded to being con-
spicuous in this yearling; moreover, she is as "long as a
town." But one of the gems was certainly the sister to Vat-
ican, a chestnut filly by Peter out of Bella. She scarcely
stands true behind, perhaps, but she is clean of limb, deep-
bodied, and has beautifully turned quarters. With all this,
I think sbe is beaten by Camballo's bay filly out of.
Produce, and for this Mr. Redfern gave 340 guineas.
Foxhall's bay colt out of Sherwood would have realized
double the figures for which he was knocked down had his
"understandings" been as attractive as the other portions of
his frame. As the case stood, however, he hung on hand
considerable before the hammer fell at the 150 guineas bid of
Mr. Prince. In a most striking manner, too, Peter and Big-
amy's bay colt throws back to his grandsire (on the dam's
aide), Wild Oats, or more of a "Peter," Mr. Charles Bedford
would hardly have become his purchaser at 300 guineas.
Nor would a "century" have purchased the bay colt by Fox-
hall out of Palm Brancn, but for a "big knee," which is not
only a gTeat disfigurement now, but, in my opinion, is likely
to trouble him almost to the end of the chapter. Bend'Or's
bay filly out of Lady Kars is very backward, and the pur-
chase is very likely to turn out one of the most judicious of
the afternoon's transactions. More so, I think, than that
making the" brown son of Peter and Wild Dove (bred by Mr.
E. H. Combe), the property of Mr. Baird, at a thousand—
the "reserve," I believe— seeing that although the colt shows
plenty of substance, more so than probably some of Peter's
get, he has anything but the best of forelegs, that is, in the
matter of their shape. The half-brother to Bessie, a bay colt
by Beaudesert out of Kufford Maid, was far better worth the
money. I have only to add that the sum total reached by the
Leybourne Grange yearlings was 3,990 guineas, or an average
of something over 159 guineas:
Brown filly, foaled Feb. 2, byStruan — Eadith by New- Gs.

minster. T. Uphill 50

Bay filly, April 20, bv Laureate— Pattv by Knight of

St. Patrick. T. Uphill ". 80

Chestnut filly, April 29, by Sterling — Scotch Reel by

Scottish Chief. Lord Londonderry 420

Bay filly, March 24, by Barcaldine — Francess by the

Palmer. Mr. Joicey 95

Black colt, Feb. 19, by Struan — Minuet by Saunterer.

T. Stevens 85

Bay filly, April 3, by Foxhall — Victorie by Victorious.

Mr. Fawcett 240

Brown colt, Feb. 15, by Struan — South Hatch by Battle.

Mr. Uphill 50

Chestnut filly, April 15, by Foxhall — Aida by Bucca-
neer. J. Dover 150

Chestnut colt, May 19, by Foxhall — Parvenu. Mr.

Botterill 150

Chestnut colt, May 10, by Foxhall — Jenny by Thunder-
bolt. Mr. Uphill 85

Chestnut filly, Jan. 16, by Peter— Bella by Breadal-

bane. Lord Durham 750

Bay colt, March 1, by Peter — Bigamy by Wild Oats.

C. J. Bedford 300

Bay colt, Jan. 23, by Foxhall — Sherwood Lass by Bobin

Hood. Mr, Prince 150

Bav colt, Feb.3, by Foxhall— Palm Branch by The

* Earl. T. Stevens 100

Bay colt, April 3, by Foxhall, dam (foaled 1S75) by Tox-

ophilite, dam by Young Melbourne. Mr. Uphill. 50
Bay filly, March 2, by Camballo— Produce by Thor-

manby. Mr. Bedfern 340

Chestnut colt, March 27, by Struan — Elegance by Ely.

Mr. Uphill 135

Bay filly, March 31, by Bend'Or — Lady Kars by Moga-

dor. Mr. Weatherby 170

Chestnut filly, March 25, by Foxhall— Scallop Shell by

The Palmer. Mr. Hungerford 210

Bay filly, April 2, by Foxhall — Saccharine by Saccharo-

meter. Mr. Fawcett 90

Bay filly, March 6, by Laureate — Dolus by Blair

Athol. Mr. Mannington 65

Bay colt, June 10, by Galliard, dam Eleanor by Gladia-

teur. C. J. Bedford 90

Bay filly, May 21, by Laureate— Damages by Thun-
derbolt. Mr. Hewitt 30

Chestnut filly, May IS, by Foxhall— Algoa, by

Favonius. Mr. Shuter 25

Chestnut filly, May 25, by George Frederick— Board

School. Mr. Hewitt 80

Total £3, 990

Breeding to the Winners.

Whenever a two-year-old wins an important stake for
horseB of his age, there are always plenty of people ready to
shout that he is "the best ever seen," "the horse of a century,"
and other enthusiastic expressions calculated to show the
warmth of their admiration for their idol. Shuuld the object
of this praise be a filly, the matter is not of much importance
from a breeder's point of view, since when the filly grows to
be a mare and is retired to the breeding ranks, her contribu-
tions to the racing world must of necessity be few. But with
a colt the case is different. Placed in the stud at the close of
his turf career, he is capable of gettiug half a hundred foalB
every season, and under favorable circumstances he should
have at least fifteen years of stud service before him when
his Tacing days are over.

As a rule our most successful, thoroughbred sires have been
horses that performed well when in training, and in support
of this point it is only necessary to menttion the names of
Lexington, Leamington, Enquirer, Bonnie Scotland and King
Alfonso, all of whom placed numerous victories to their credit
before being retired.

The latest star among the thoroughbreds is the two-year-
old colt Tremont, owned by the Dwyers, of Brooklyn, and his
performances this season have been of so brilliant a character
that even the critics are unanimous in the verdict that he is
the best race-horse ever seen, and this in the face of the fact
that the wonderful achievements of Hindoo, Sensation, and
Luke Blackburn on the American turf, and of Isonomy, Fox-
hall, Saint Gatien, Robert the Devil, and Ormonde inEngland,
are yet fresh in the public mind. But Tremomt is declared
lo be easily the superior of any of these, and as in addition
to beating his fields in the easiest possible manner he has
also taken to lowering the records at various distances for
colts of his age. their enthusiasm is not without warrant, for
the watch is regarded in America, and rightly, too, as the
most formidable of opponents. It always gets at least an
even start, is always in the best of condition, and the day and
track cannot at all affect its speed. So that when Tremont
last Saturday, at Sheepshead Bay, got away at the tail end of a
big field, and then, in addition to leading all his opponents
to the wire in the easiest possible manner did the five-eighths
of a mile in 1:02, the best on record, his previous wonderfully
good races were almost forgotten in the enthusiasm which
this watch-beating feat aroused. In appearance Tremont is a
very taking colt, being a showy black, and his proportions
are so faultless as to excite admiration wherever he is seen.
He is not a colt of the big, lumbering kind that generally go
to pieces after a few races, and although of good size, is so
compactly put together as to appear rather smaller thau he
really is. That Tremont comes honestly by his tremendous
speed is plain, his sire being Virgil, and his dam a daughter
of Alarm. Both Virgil and Alarm were speedy horses, both
in look and action, and the union of two such strains should
naturally give us the highest type of the sprinting iacd-horse
that is so much in vogue at the present day. — Breeders'
Gazette.

The publisher of the San Joso Mercury has issued a very
fine special number, styled the "Grand Army Edition." It
treats specially of San Jose and the San Clara Valley, and is
well worth sending to eastern friends.

The Prince's PHly.

A London cablegram, under date of the 4th inst., describes
a race at Sandown Park, where the royal colors of the Prince
ofjWales were first at the winning post:

The Sandown Park races at Esher, fourteen miles from
London, were held to-day in perfect summer weather, which,
with the hawthorn blossoms and laburnum blossoms by the
road-side, attracted a more numerous company of West
Enders than perhaps even the Royal Ascot, next week, may
bring together.

This aristocratic gathering was doubtless on account of
the presence of the Prince of Wales, with Prince Christian,
to witness the running, for the second time, in the former's
royal colors — purple and gold braid, scarlet sleeves and
black velvet cap, with gold fringe.

The Princely entry was of his own filly Counterpane, sister
to Quilt. The entry was for the maiden plate, value 200
sovereigns, for two-year-olds, for which there were four
starters. Counterpane had Archer for her jockey. The three
other contestants, owned by private gentlemen, were Lindis-
fame, ridden by Watts; Lovebird, by Brown, a jockey who
rides very seldom, and Pierrepont, by Wood.

The betting at starting was 7 to 4 on the Prince's filly, and
5 to 1 against the others. Archer, whose face showed his
pride in wearing the royal colors, held a good position
tbroughout, and the Prince's filly — after a neck and neck
race for half the distance with Lindisfarne — won easily by a
length. When .archer and the filly returned to the paddock
they were followed by the Prince himself on foot, looking
every inch a king of the turf. Upon reaching the lawn
reserved for members of the Sandown Bacing Club, he was
received with really extravagant enthusiam.

The cheering was given in a spontaneous chorus, every
man waved his hat, and the perfect parterre of parasols
seemed to beat time to the cheering. Even dainty handker-
chiefs took on frantic motion, and then the Grenadiers'
Band struck up Brinley Richards' "God Bless the Prince of
Wales." This excitement was, if possible, doubly renewed
when the winner's number was hoisted.

The victory seemed equally agTeeable to the "lords" in the
reserved enclosure and the "commons" in the betting rings.
The masses of spectators had "plunged" on the Prince's
filly, thereby recovering some of their losses in the three
previous races, where the favorite generally came to grief.

Ruling- off by Col- Clark of Patsy Duffy at St.
Louis on June 10th.

Patsy Duffy, the California jockey, had a bad fall from
Hottentot in the first race. He was picked up and remained
insensible for some time; when he recovered he was given
some brandy, which after the Ben Ali race went to his head,
so much so that he nearly lost the race iu consequence.
During the afternoon he was rather boisterous, it is said, and
President Green met him, and Mr. Green says Duffy used
bad language, for which he was this evening ruled off the
track. Duffy is so well-known as generally the quietest and
most respectful rider in the west, that the decision has given
cause for much criticism. Later, President Green said, in
answer to an interview: "Duffy was ruled off the traok for
three reasons. First, he was drunk; second, he was imperti-
nent; and third, he appeared in the grand stand and club
house in his shirt sleeves. Duffy was intoxicated when he
mounted Ben Ali in the Green Stakes, and he came very
nearly losing the race by his carelessness. Why, 200 yards
from the wire, I, together with one of the other judges,
thought Ben Ali would come in second to Lady May, and
it was but little short of a miracle that he was landed a
winner. The horse was heavily backed for first place, and it
would have been a great misfortune if he had lost the race
through the fault of his rider. I met Duffy a short time after
the Ben Ali race, and in addition to noticing that he was
drunk, I saw that he wore a club-house badge. When I
asked him where he got it and took it away from him, he
became very saucy, and I ordered him off."

Duffy has since been reinstated.

o

The Chicago meeting opens at Washington Park to-day,
and continues until August 14th, twenty-two day's racing
being put on the progjjamme. All over the State to day, the
result of the American Derby will be watched with great
interest. The three California stables will be represented.
The starters are notknowu positively, >>ut Ben Ali will be the
choice of the Hftggin Stables, Ed. Ooirigau will
Ashe's colors, and Silver Cloud tbe Maltese Ores
Anita Stable. We hope California may have fti
winner.

403

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June 26

Dates for 1886.

CALIFORNIA FALL CIRCUIT.

Oakland, Cal Aug. 30 to Sept. 4

Marysville, Cal... Aug. 31 to Sept. 4

Sacramento, Cal Sept. 9 to 18

Stockton, Cal Sept. 31 to 25

Salinas, Cal Sept. 2S to Oct. 3

Reno, Nev Oct. 4 to 9

San Francisco, Cal Aug. 7 to 14

Santa Cruz, Cal Aug. 10 to 14

Ban Jose, Cal Aug. 16 to 21

Sauta Risa, Cal Aug 16 to 21

Cbico, Cal Aug. 17 to 21

Petaluraa. Cal Aug. 23 to 28

Glenbrook Park Aug. 24 to 28

EASTERN — RUN N ING

Coney Island June 10 to

Washington Park

Club, Chicago .June 2G to Aug. 14
Monmouth Park.. July :tto Aug. 21

Saratoga July 24 to Aug. 2?

Coney Island.... Aug. 28 1o Sept. 21

EASTERN— TROTTING .
Omaha, Neb. (N.H.B. A.) July 2 and Ml Monmouth, Ag. So Sept. 7 to 3

Rockaway Sept. 22 to 24

Jerome Park Sept. 25 to Oct. 16

Latouia Oct. 1 to ) 6

Baltimore Oct. 19 to 28

Washington Oct. 26 to 29

Pittsburg Driving Park.. July 5 to 9

Detroit, Mich July 20 to 21)

Cleveland, 0 July 27 to HO

La Salle, 111 July 27 to 30

Carthage, 0 Aug. 3 to 5

Jamestown, 0 Aug. » to 6

Hillsboro. 0 Aug 3 to 5

Ottawa, 111 Aug. 3 to 9

Joliiet.IU Aug 10 to 13

Chillicothe, O
Rochester, N.

Belvidere, 111 Sept. 7 to 10

Wilmington, 0 Sept. 7 to 10

Toledo, O Sept. 7 toll

Lincoln, Neb Sept. into 17

Kalamazoo, Mich Sept. 13 to 17

Detroit. Mich Sept. 13 to 18

Burlington, la Sept. 13 to 18

Fort Wayne, Ind Sept, 14 to 17

Woodstock, 111 Sept. 14 to 17

Aug. 11 to 13JCleveland, 0 Sept. 14 to 17

Aug. 12 to 15 Mystic Park. .....^...Sept. 14 to 17

Streator.Ill Aug. 17 to 20 Po'ughkeepsie, N. T.. .Sept. 14 to 17

Utica, N. r Aug. 17 to 20 j Grand Rapids, Mich.. Sept. 2D to 24

Ottumwa.Ia Aug. 17 to 21 South Bend, Ind Sept. 20 to 25

Sj.bino, 0 Aug. 23 to 27 Mineola, L.I Sept. 21 to 24

Helena. Mont Aug. 23 to 28 Reading, Pa Sept. 21 to 24

Waterloo, N. Y. lElkhorn, Mias Sept. 21 to 24

(C. W. N. T. B. A.). ..Aug. 24 to 26

Pataakala, O Aug. 24 to 27

Albany, N. T Aug. 24 to 2"

Clark County Fair,

Springfield, 0 Aug. 24 to 28

Latonia, Ey Aug. 24 to 23

Columbus, O Aug. 38 to Sept. 3

Oscaloosa, la Aug. 30 to Sept. 3

Rockville.Ill ....Aug 31 to Sept. 3
Des Moines, la Sept. 3 to in

Lebanon, 0 Sept. 21 to 24

Dayton, 0 Sept, 27 to Oct. 1

Wankegan, 111 Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Indianapolis, Ind. Sept. 27 to Oct. 2

Pottstown, Pa Sept.28to30

Centreville, Mich. Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Dover, Del Sept. 28 to Oct. 1

Oxford, Pa Ser*t. 29 to Oct.l

St. Louis, Mo Oct. 4 to 9

Pittsburg, Pa. iP. B. A.) Oct. 6 and 7

Lawrence, Kan Sept. 5 to 11 'Mount Holly. N. J Oct. 11 to 19

Chicago, 111 Sept. 6 to 10 Frederick, Md Oct. 12 to 15

Wheeling, W. Ya Sept. 6 to 11 Greenfield, 0 Oct. 13 to 15

Kalamazoo, Mich.

(M. T. H. B. A) Sept. 7 to V

Rochester, N. Y.

(N. Y. S. T. H. B. A.). Sept. 7 to 9

Bloomsburg, Pa..

.Oct. 13 to 16

Racing in California.

Uuder the above caption the following article appeared in
the Call of last Wednesday. As it is generally known that
the editor of this paper has done the turf work for the Call
for several years, it might look like copying from himself.
Owing to sickness in the family, and a rush of work since
health was partially restored, the turf work for the Call has
been done by others. The article is interesting, aud Major
Rathbone is not a whit too enthusiastic regarding the future of
the Pacific Coast Blood Horse Association. We never lostfaith,
and during the darkest period of its history had the fullest
confidence in its ultimate success. The association Las been
fortunate, indeed, in securing the services of Major Rathbone
as chief officer. There is not a man between the two great
oceans better fitted for the dnties incident to the position.
Not a single desirable quality is lacking.

Horse-racing in California during the midsummer rnoutbs
is in a state of eclipse, overshadowed by the brighter attrac-
tions of Kentucky, Missouri, New York and Illinois. The
race-tracks at Louisville, Latonia, Coney Island, Jerome
Park, St. Louis, aud Chicago have facilities for attracting
pairons of the noble sport which San Francisco has not yet
secured.

A good day's racing at either place will attract from 10,000
to 30,000 people. Ohio gives to the Jockey Club aud Racing
Association a haudsomt revenue, with a good balance at
their bankers.

Horse-racing in California is controlled and directed by an
able body of gentlemen, who form the Pacific Coast Blood
Horse Association. Unfortunatel}*, for two months past and
at present, the majority of the directors of the association are
abseut from the State, the President, Major Rathbone, Mr.
Carltou Coleman aud J. C. Simpson being the only directors
here at present. The other directors, Colonel Thornton, J.
B. Haggiu, R. P. Ashe and D. McCIure, are iu the east.

Yesterday a representative of the Call had a talk with
Major Rathbone, and asked him what plans the association
bad sketched out for the fall meeting.

The Major replied that the directors had uot held a rueet-
lug since the close of the spring races, hence they had not
been able to map out any defiuite policy for the fall pro-
grammes.

He said, however, that he was eager to see the association
make a strenuous effort to put racing in California upon a
broadei basis, but that two leading factors had to be consid-
ered, the owner of horses and the public. If the horse-own-
ers would made liberal entries, and the public respond with
generous patronage, the result would be a double success.
He added, that be hoped the directors of the association
would be able to meet early enough to form some comprehen-
sive plan for the approachiug fall meeting.

One of the oldest subscribing members of the association
was next culled upon aud asked what he thought of lbs pros-
pects of the fall meeting of the Blood Horse Association. He
said: "We cannot expect for many years to compete with
eastern clubs and associations in summer racing; but as a
centre for fall and winter meetings California has advantages
over every state iu the Union. We have the climate, the
horses, and the men with means to support such meetings.

''What we need most," he coutioued, "is some initial
attraction that will induce eastern horsemen to winter their
horses in this State. Once get them here and they will always
come. Both Corrigau and Pate have contemplated bringing
their horses here to try the effect of our mild winter upon
them. What we need is a few pulilie-spirited men who will
back up the Blood Horse Association by subscription in such
amounts that stakes can be offered of such value that horse-
ownen iu the east will bring their stables here to run for
them."

"What would you propose iu the way of stakes?"

"Well, say the Merchants' Stake, Railroad Stakes, Bankers'
Stakes and Hotel Stakes, ranging in amouuts from SI, 000 to
§5,000 of added money. Louisville, St. Louis and Chicago
have grown into grand racing centers by such plaus. No one
can have auy doubt as to the commercial value of racing to
any state, and for California in general, and San Francisco in
particular, a winter racing season would be of immense com-
mercial value.

"Should eastern stables come here to ran against California
horses," the gentleman continued, "visitors from the Atlan-
tic states would flock here to see the sport; they would uot be

merely over-night visitors, but make a long stay, indeed so
long as the sport lasted. Last year, and up to the present,
during the eastern meetings, California horses have played a
leading part as attractions at Louisville, Jerome Park and St.
Louis. If these horses should be run at home and against
some representative horses from the east, our people would
travel from all parts of the State to see them, and also liber-
ally support every favorite we have."

"Have we enough horses to guarantee sustained interest in
a long meeting, such as St. Louis or Jerome Park?"

"Yes, without a doubt. In the stables of Messrs. Haggin,
Baldwin and Ashe, there are now more than eighty high-class
race-horses, aud a few of them the foremost thoroughbreds
in the country. In addition to these, there are now at Palo
Alto a fine lot of two and three-year-olds. Theodore Winters
has some good ones, too, and in the stables of Merry, Judson,
Thornton, Simpson, Depoister, Gailand and others, there are
strings of horses that would make up fine fields for a two
months' meeting of two days in the week.

"We are onlyin our infancy in racing matters in California,
but the sport has made steadier strides into popular favor
this year than during the five years that preceeded it. We
have a course that is splendidly adapted for the winter racing,
Rain never makes it slippery or sticky, the mud soon gets
soft on the surface, but the bottom is always sound, and there
is really no danger of a horse injuring himself by running
through the mud on the Bay District Course.

"Merchants, farmers, livery-stable men, hotel-keepers, all
share in the benefits of popular race-meetings, and where
ladieB can be induced to witness the sport, milliners, dress-
makers, and dry-goods men find their business profitably
increased."

A School for Draft-Horse Breeders.

The coming autumn promises to b6 a season of unusual
activity in draft-horse breeding circles, owing largely, it is fair
to presume, to the efforts which the promoters of the various
draft-breeds are making to assure creditable displays for the
special shows to be held in Chicago in September next in con-
nection with the Illinois State Fair. The American Clydes-
dale Association started the ball two years ago by inaugurat-
ing a special show of registered Clydesdales in connection
with the Illinois State Fair, and this has been kept up for two
years with very creditable results; but the special prizes
offered by the Clydesdale Association have not been suffi-
ciently large to attract marked attention outside of the imme-
diate locality where the show was held, and it must be con-
fessed that the exhibition hitherto made by ibis society has
been something of a disappointment to Clydesdale breeders.

But the action of the American Percheron Breeders' Associ-
ation in announcing So, 000 of special prizes to be offered for
registered Percheron horses to be shown under the manage-
ment of the Illinois State Fair iu September next, has acted as
a sort of bomb in the camps of all rival breeds, and has stimu-
lated them to an unwonted activity; and as a consequence of
this bold challenge we may expect to have the grandest dis-
play of draft-horses of the various breeds assembled at
Chicago during our next State Fair that has ever been seen
under the sun. It is certain that the magnificent schedule of
prizes hung up by the Percheron Association will result in
bringing to Chicago the finest specimens of that breed in
great numbers, and it is also certain that the promoters of the
Clydesdale, as well as of the Shire breeds, feel that they can-
not afford to be thrown in the background by this display of
Percherons; and consequently they also have been stimu-
lated to an unusual effort to make a showing which shall be
at least a creditable one as compared with the grand Perche-
ron exhibition which is assured. The Shire horse-breeders
have not hitherto moved in this matter, but, spurred on by
the efforts of the promoters of the rival breeds, they, too, have
arranged a grand schedule of prizes, and will make a special
show that will no doubt be a great one.

Stimulated by these unusual prizes and the rivalry between
the breeds which has thereby been engendered, nearly all
the old importers are now on the other side of the " herring
pond" in person or by proxy, scouring the country for the
best specimens of the various breeds that can be purchased,*
and it is safe to assume that in each of the three classes — the
Percheron, the Clydesdale and the Shire horse — the finest
specimens of these breeds in existence will be shown in
Chicago in September next. In fact, during many years
close attention to the draft-horse business the writer hereof
has never known a period when so much interest has been
manifested by the partisans of the various breeds as at
present, nor a time when such a spirit of determination has
heen manifested on all hands to bring to this country the
lest specimens that money could buy. We believe that
uearly every man who has been engiged to any extent during
the past three or four years in the business of importing draft-
horses to this country is now represented on the other side,
and we may confidently look for a larger proportion of good
horses than has ever before been brought to America. The
result will be a great show in Chicago in September next, and
draft-horse fanciers will have an opportunity of seeing the
best specimens of all the breeds in great numbers. Of course
first prizes cannot be awarded to all, but the result of bring-
ing together so many first-class specimens of all the draft
breeds cannot feel to result iu great benefit to the draft-horse
stock of our country, aud it will make of the draft-horse show
in Chicago in September next a great school, iu which the
distinctive features of the different draft breeds may be
studied with as much profit as has attended the exhibition of
the various breeds of cattle at our fat-stock shows in this
city for several years past.

Racine in Siskiyou County.

The following horses are in training at Yreka for the fall
meeting of the Mount Shasta Agricultural Association which
opens September "29th, with good prospects of having the
finest races ever witnessed in Siskiyou. The following is the
list, with several more to come during the next month.

Al. Peacock has charge of L. Swan's Alta, 6 years old;
McDonough's Sleepy Kafe, 7 years old; Delia H., 3 years old;
and two year old fillies, Susie H. and Altina. Peacock has Alta
iu fine trotting condiliou, aud brought her down to a mile at
one trial in 2:27.

JaB. Sutherland has charge of the noted Siphon, 6 years
old, who had such a close contest with the Hambletouian
mare Jane L., at Portland a year ago. Jim is also training
Juhu Miller's two-year-old filly. Dr. Robertson's two-year-olds,
Little Doc and Little Si; also Lnlu, five years old and Bar's
Altamout stallion, live years old.

E, Flilner is trainir.c Pyle's two-year-old colt Wm. Tell, and
also the noted runner Minnie R.

Budd Doble is at Washington Park Club grounds, Chicago,
where he has a string of speedy trotters, amongst which are
Adelaide (2:18), Troulmdor (2:19$), May Bird (231*), Charley
Hogan (2:22), Editor (2:23J) and Al R. (2:27$).

Hawaiian Observations.

Editor Breeder and Sports.yia>: :— The 11th is fast ap-
proaching, and many of the horses have had their last trials,
and the boys are watching and anxious to see the balance of
them make their last move, as the entries close in a few days.
Brouse made a very cunning move the other evening when
he ran Nisa and Gift, but he can't work the same racket
again, as over two dozen eyes are watching every time Han-
cock, the terror, leaves his stall. Appleby is also very sly in
getting in his work, but should be alittle more patient and wait
till it is daylight, and then he can catch each quarter. Le
Roy has given up his bad habit of running before daylight
ever since he moved Ivanhoe in 46 or 47, and seems verv well
satisfied with his horse, but that dickey leg may go at any
moment. Agnew has been making all his trials about 9 to
11a. m., and taking his chances, and his horses are looking
very well, with the exception of Queen Kapiolani, who met
with a slight accident and is liable to be short of work when
she strikes Nisa. Jim Dodd looks high in flesh with the
amount of work he is getting, and C. Brown's O. H. will give
him a good run. Starlight, Silver Cloud and Godfrey B. are
all looking well enough, but have not got the foot. The
Hawaiian Jockey Club are still acting very mean, the latest
being the withdrawal of a race from their programme after
having it published about two months; some say because
they think Kitty Malone can win it too easy, but her owner
don't care for their race, but Mr. Simpson, who has been
training for the race, feels very bad over it as he has been to
considerable expense in getting his horse ready, and it is the
only race on the programme that he could enter for. The
club have also changed the conditions of the gentlemen's
race by striking out the word owned, giving the members a
chance to borrow their neighbor's horses. They could not
rake together enough members to enter who owned a horse fit
to drive in the three-minute limit. Perhaps by nextllth, 1887,
they will own and drive their steeds, but this time will have
to borrow from outsiders. The track is in a very bad condi-
tion, and the club dou't make any move towards fixing it.
All they care for is the gate and stand money. The poor,
ignorant fools don't know that they are "killing the goose
that lays the golden egg," and that their best horses axe
liable to a break down at any moment, and then who will pay
to see a farce. They have spent lots of money in building
high board fences, club houses, etc., but the poor horses to
them are only a second consideration. The only accommo-
dation the horsemen have is an old, lean shed of ten stalls-
five minutes rain floods the whole thing— more than half of
the doors to these stalls are hanging on one hinge. No sheds
of any kind whatever to shelter a wagon, sulky, horse or
man. And they have the gall to charge §10 for each stall
during the meeting of two days— they don't even blush when
they tell you the price. The club have had the judges' stand
moved 120 feet towards the three-quarter pole, in older that
the members could be under the wire while standing on the"
club house verandas, and the public could judge of the
finish as they best liked. The buildings and stands are so
arranged that during a race no outsider can sit or stand in
any position to give him a good view of the start or finish
unless invited by the club to their veranda. By the next
steamer I will send you a report of the races. I remain as
ever, Yours, Orau.

Honolulu, June 4, 1836.

Ladies at the Ascot Meeting.

The Ascot week produced great millinery as well as equine
triumphs. Even on the two rainy days the modiste ran races
of colors with the jockey. Ascot copies Saratoga in that no
feminine habitue appears twice in the same kind of costume.

On the opening day the Princess of Wales wore a close fit-
ting straw brown silk dress, with lighter colored bands, aud a
chip bonnet to match, with dark brown velvet strings edged
with gold. She did not wear the usual throat clasp of roses
which is generally associated with her toilets, but she resumed
this throat clasp on the Gold Cup day, when she wore a ruby
brown costume, with a white brocade stomacher. Her
daughters, on the first day, wore— the oneadarkpanBy shade
of blue, the other a heliotrope shade of blue. Upon the last
day her three daughters were in the royal enclosure wearing
lawn dresses, with faint pink sprays in their bonnets.

The Duchess of Connaught chose an ivory tint for one cos-
tume, a plastron of moss green illusion, and a moss green
velvet bonnet trimmed with blush roses completed the dress.
The Marchioness of Londonderry, who Is famous for original
toilettes, wore at Ormonde's new victory a crepe de Chine,
with a soft falling bodice draped in iuuescribable folds cros-
sing in front and no fastenings visible— the folds apparently
kept in place by corselet velvet of rich mousse tone. Other
toilettes close to her were a heliotrope striped silk and plush
dress, the bodice of Bengaline, trimmed with plush, with a
heliotropp tulle bonnet to match aud a cream colored parasol;
a black and velvet striped silk opening opening on both sides
over a velvet skirt trimmed with lace jabot; a 'black striped
velvet dress and black jet bonnet, with an upstanding tuft of
yellow in front; a brown and green striped silk tied with bows
of brown and green velvet, with bonnet of brown and Bpotted
tulle, with bows of narrow green overshadowed with transpar-
ent brown, aud a spotted tulle parasol; a dress composed of
yellow crepon and Sicillenne, with gray velvet trimmings.

Miss Graut, the future Countess Cairns, had one of the
few Figaro jackets of black, elaborately embroidered in gold,
gold being introduced into the hat. Mrs. Ronalds wore a
dark blue soft silk and a black and white fancy straw bonnet
with red flowers. Another custome was panelled with jet and
cornealian beads, the sparkle and glitter of which under the
soft black overskirt was much noticed.

Two young ladies, apparently sisters, in stockinette gowns,
adorned with broad salmon-colored sashes, were too conspicu-
ous by the sharp and bizarre contrast of tint in their customes,
accentuated by bronze red parasols. Nun's veiling, as during
the last season, was largely used, amber, old gold, crocus
cloth, marigold and buttercup sashes beiDg curiously pre-
dominant. Of any two ladies present on the lawn one wore
either lilac or salmon, and the other some tint of terra cotta,
flashed into warmth with a whisper of chrone buff or gam-
boge. One dress of pale gray, with a faint suggestion of
brown in it, was lit up by panels of soft salmon. Fashion's
edict as to races is that Ascot from a millinery point muBt
now excel the Derby, Oaks or Goodwood meeting.

Monmouth Park was dosed on the 19thiust. The improve-
ments stopped, the racing grounds barricaded. Knowing
horsemen about New York cloim that Mr. Withers is only
playing a game of bluff. The book-making and betting
troubles have not ended yet.

To-day the Chioago Derby will be run, Ben Ali will be a
hot favorite, but Mr, Ashe's Ed Corrigauhas many supporter!
in this city.

1886

glue Ijtaeetler and, gyoxtsimu.

403

"Why Tyrant Did not Start in the Race With
Volante.

St. Louis, June IStli. — The great match between Tyrant
and Volante did not produce a race, but ended in a forfeit.
All the morning and late in the afternoon there were rumors
that there would be no race and that Mr. Haggin would forfeit.
Twenty minutes before the time for the race it became a set-
tled fact that Tyrant would not start. Mr. .Baldwin had
posted the full amount of his stake; Volante had been warmed
up and Murphy had weighed out and was ready to ride him.
Mr. Haggin was not in the city, but his agent, Mr. Mackey,
stood on the track in front. of the judges' stand, and Tyrant,
under a blanket and in charge of a stable attendant, was being
walked about in the field. It was whispered that Duffy, with
his colors on, was conveniently located, but he did not make
his appearance at the weighing-room or about the stand.

When your correspondent asked Mr. Mackey if it was true
that Tyrant would not start, that gentleman answered: "No;
he will not start. Ke is in no cunditiou to run and we can't
afford to start him and cause the people to lose a great deal
of money when we know he has no chance. There is a great
deal of niuney bet in California on this match, a great deal
more than has been here or elsewhere east of the mountains,
and we are not going to let this horse run a poor race and all
his backers at home lose their money. They have been bet-
ting even-up out there ever since the match was made, and I
exoect there is $100,000 upon it right there. If these two
horses were right, a race between them would decide an
immense amount of money."

"What is the matter with Tyrant?"

"He threw a curb un his near hind leg in his race with
Freelaud, at Latonia, and has had only two slow gallops since.
I have had it showered regularly, and it has gone down con-
siderably; but if we would allow him to run fast for a quarter
of a mile it would be as big as your rise. I'll have to throw
" him out of training and tire him. He threw a curb on the
right leg when a two-year-old, and I cured that by tiring."

"Then ever since that race you knew yon would not start
him ?:'

"Of course we did, but we didn't let anybody kuow any-
thing about it. Our money was up, that is, $2,500, and we
wanted to save it if we could. This disappointment is no
fault of the association, fur the officers knew no more about
the way we were situated than anyone else did. We could
not afford to let anybody know anything about it. We
brought the horse on from New York because we knew Bald-
win's horse was not right, and we thought he would forfeit or
give us a chance to save our money. If he had not made
good his stake and got his horse ready to start we would have
made good our stake and have been ready to run, but now
we won't and he will get our forfeit."

There was a curb on his left hind leg that c^uld be dis-
tinctly seen by a person of ordinary eve^ight at a distance of
100 feet. How that curb escaped thelyux-eved touts, trainers
and stable committees at Latonia and Sheepshead Bay is a
mystery. Thai the horse could have traveled from the depot
tu the fair grounds yesterday morning .tud that he could have
been worked yesterday afternoon without the curb being
noticed by some one who would have given information to
the public, is almost incredible. It is true that before and
after his work he was handled and cooled out at the begin-
ning of the turn, just beyond the half-mile post and away
from all but his attendants, but he walked from the stable to
the track and back aud passed a couple of hundred persons
going each way. It is probable, however, that somebody
interested in the Sauta Anita stable took observations and
gave Mr. Baldwin valuable information. However, Murphy
still taking medicide, was early on the ground, aud before the
first race was run was sitting in the weighing-room with his
colors on.

The match was made at Louisville May 14th, and May 29th
Tyrant threw out a curb, aud since that date Mr. Haggin has
been keeping up one of the greatest bluffs o-n record. He has
been playing a disabled horse as a world-beater, and with
such strength that the public was loth to act against him.
On the afternoon of June 7th, after the Eclipse had been run,
and while everybody else was loudly praising Miss Woodford
and Volante, with an expression of appareut sincerity that
carried conviction with it he declared that Tyrant would
certainly be here and the race would be run. For the last
ten days Mr. Baldwin has been binning, too. Volante was
coughing slightly when he ran at the Fidipse, and he has been
coughing badly aud has had only slow work since. Still Mr.
Baldwin expressed doubt against Tyrant's coming and fears that
the race would not be run, and was apparently anxious to have
it come off. On Thursday morning, however, when Tyrant
arrived he became very silent about the match, but in the
afternoon, when Tyrant was worked to strengthen the Haggin
bluff, Volante was soon after on the track to be worked.
During the whole day and evening there was an unusual cor-
diality between the representatives of the two stables, and as
one of the most intelligent turfmen at the lime expressed it,
"Each side appeared to be hanging around waiting for the
otiier to make a proposition." But neither made a prop-
osition, and while each knew the other was weak, each
continued to prepare its horse for the great match. Yesterday,
Mr. Baldwin, for some reason, recovered his confidence, and
at noon it was a certainty that he intended to start his horse.
The Haggin party "trailed" every play, even to bringing
their horse on the track, aud only gave up when Baldwin
made the final bluff by posting his second $2,500 and having
Murphy weigh out.

Speaking of the affair last night a Kentuckiansaid: " When
it comes to bluffing, these California millionaires take trie
cake. They have both been making strong plays for a $10,-
000 jack-pot, with nary a pair and nary a card bigger than a
seven spot. Such bin fnng was never before heard of, not
even before the wah."

Called to start, when the starting bell rang, Murphy
mounted Volante, rode to the post almost unuoticed, aud the
horse was started to go over the course alone. Murphy sent
the colt along slowly for the first half. As he passed in
front of the stand he was greeted with liberal applause and
loosened his pull on the colt, who began racing at about a
two-minute pace. He improved the pace a little on the
back stretch, and finally finished moving very fast. The time
of 1:5U for the last mile was hung out. Murphy rode back
to the stand, weighed in, and the event which has for a
month excited turfmen from Keutucky to California, was
over.

Directly afterward, Volante was* eutered in the Granite
Mountain Mining Company Stakes, to be run to-day, aud for
which only winners at thi3 meeting are eligible, and now
there is a wrangle over whether or not he is a winner at this
meeting. The rules provide that forfeits shall count in all
calculations of winnings but it is contended that because his
forfeit was obtained on an extra day he is not regnlarly a
winner at this meeting. The judges will pass on the point.

Binnette started to-day iu the da-.h oi a mile and an
eighth, Hilarity, LizzieDwyer, Alfredj Heritages and Fannie B.

being the other starters. She had 102 pounds up, while
Lrzzie Dwyer covered 103 and Hilarity 112. After one of
the most extraordinary finishes ever seen, Binnette, Hilarity
and Lizzie Dwyer passed under the wire with only a neck's
difference between the first and third. The judges and
spectators on the outside of the track thought Hilarity won
by a nose, while those on the iuside said Binnette was the
winner. Porter Ashe sat among a party of gentlemen of the
track. The unanimous opinion there was in favor of
Binnette, and Mr. Ashe was congratulated. When the judges
gave the race to Hilarity Mr. Ashe declared he would never
run another horse over this track.

June 19th.— The result of the contest for the Brewers' cup
was a surprise not only to disinterested spectators, but to bet-
ting men of all degrees, especially the book-makers, who were
generally hit so hard that very few left the city with a balance
on the right side after their two weeks of shouting and mouev
handling. Two or three won largely. Modesty, Editor and
Lucky B. were the starters, with Modesty selling for $80,
Editor briuging $33 aud Lucky B. $17. The book-makers
took no place bets, and laid one to two against Modesty, two
to one against Editor, and from lour to seven to one against
Lucky B. Money was liberally invested, and offered on
Modesty at the pools stand, but the book-makers' offers were
not fancied by the backers of tbe mare. Several of the book-
makers held her out and nearly all of them got all the Editor
and Lucky B. money they wanted. Editor cut out the work
and led for a mile and three-quarters, with Lucky B. lying
from a lenglh to two lengths away, aud Modesty trailing the
Californian. All ran apparently easily until within half a
mile of the finish. At that point Editor led a length and
Modesty and Lucky B. were nearly even. In the next quar-
ter Lucky B. forced the pace and Editor succumbed. Com-
ing into the home stretch for the tiual effort Lucky B. led
Editor a leneth and Modesty two lengths. After straighten-
ing out Modesty came very fast, and her friends thought her a
sure winner, but to their amazement Lucky B. exhibited
unexpected speed, outran her and won by three open lengths,
finishing like a locomotive and making the last quarter
in 25 seconds at a 1:40 clip. Time, 4:04.

At Sheepshead Bay.

New Yokk, June 19th. — For the Coney Island Derbv at
Sheepshead Bay to-day only three horses came to the post —
Ban Fox, Inspector B. and Elkwood. The public pluneed
on Ban Fox, who, two days ago, was said to have run a trial
a mile and a half, with 130 pounds up, in 2;41. Mr. Haggin,
when asked about the race, said that he thought he could
win for speed, but was afraid that Inspector B. could out-
game him and thus make Ban Fox stop, particularly as his
dickey leg might get hot in any part of the race and force him
to stop. His trainer, James Murphy, however, felt sure of
winning. The Dwyers backed their colt well, but McLaugh-
lin made the mistake of not forcing tiie pace. Ban Fox got
off in front with Elkwood second, Inspector B. laying well
up. The pace in the first quarter was very poor, Elkwood
being unable to extend Ban Fox, who ran under a strong pull
with his peculiar bad climbing action in front. The first
quarter was run in 29£ seconds. At the end of the first half-
mile Eikwood had enough, and Inspector B. began to move
up; Ban Fox, however, maintained his lead of a length and a
half. Swinging into the stretch Inspector B., under whip
and spur, began to close a little, and nearing the seven-fur-
long pule Hayward, on Ban Fox, began to grow uneasy, and
drawing his whip flourished it over hismouut. McLaughlin,
on Inspector B., seeing tnis, made desperate efforts to close,
but Ban Fox stayed in front and won rather easily by two
lengths, Inspector B. four lengths in front of Elkwood
Time, 3:1S£.

For the Stud Stakes the Dwyers started two: Inspector B.
and Buffalo, the latter to make the running for McLaughlin's
mount, Mr. Kelso's The Bard and Mr. Haggin's Ban Fox.
The last named was a tremendous favorite, odds of three to
one being laid on him. Mr. Haggin thought that he would
win sure, but some of the track people said that he was a
little sore after his race on Saturday, and consequently he
had not been worked. The race was a hot one from start to
finish. When the flag fell Ban Fox was first away, Inspector
B. second, The Bard third and Buffalo fourth. The last
named at once shot to the front and set a strong pace. Pass-
ing the stand he led by a length, with Ban Fox second, a
length in front of The Bard, Inspector B. trailing. Along the
tnrn Buffalo increased his lead to two lengths, and nearing
the three-quarters to two lengths aud a half, Ban Fox still
lying second, Inspector B. having worked into third place.
Along the back stretch Buffalo began to tire, and Ban Fox cut
his lead down- to a length and a half. At the same time The
Baid went up to Ban Fox's neck. Nearing the three-quarters
Buffalo fell back beaten, and now Ban Fox and The Bard
drew away at a heart-rending pace, running as oue team.
Swinging into the stretch, McLaughlin brought ap Inspector
B., and the figtit was a terrific oue up to the seven-furlong
pole, when Inspector B. drew away and won by two lengths.
The B.:rd and Ban Fox fought it out to the bitter end under
whip aud spur; the former lasting the longer got second
place by a short neck. Time, 2:J3:}, which is veryfast. The
first half-mile was run in 50 seconds.

California Horses in the East.

Ben Ali, The Bourbon, aud Sir Joseph were named to start
for the Street Railway Stakes, one mile aud three-eighths.
Mr. Haggin, however, telegraphed to have Ben Ali scratched,
probably because of the heavy tracks. Before the race was
called a heavy storm set iu. In deep mud The Bourbon hand-
ily defeated Sir Joseph by a length. Time 2:39.

Garland, Fannie B., Pearl Jennings, Alfred, Jaqnita, Ten-
stone and Hiflight started for the Gas Company's Stakes, one
mile and an eighth, for all ages. Estrella was scratched, Gar-
laud sold second choice in the pools, Pearl Jennings being
the favorite. The Cnlifornians made the running tor five fur-
longs, but got checked by heavy footing and dropped to fifth,
and then came home with a great burst of speed, finishing
lapped on Pearl Jennings the winner, and a neck before Final-
ity. Had the distance been fifty yards . further Garland
would have won. Mr. Ashe backed his colt for considerable
money.

The closing race was a dash of a mile and a quarter, with
John A. and Burr Oak as the starters. The California horse
won as he pleased. When a quarter of a mile from home he
was twenty lengths ahead, and Murphy finally dropped him
in a winner by two lengths. Time - :15J

Duffy was reinstated yesterday, aud is expected to ride
Tyrant if the latter's match with Volante is run to-morrow.

George Wethers has sold to Capt. Sam Brown the Buckden
gelding Ascender, for $1,800. The latter is decidedly of the
patched- up kind, and when he bleaks down, it he ever does,
Wethers is to have him back free.

Racing in Japan.

The Japanese have not yet become a racing community,
but they are on the road, as the following sketch from the
outskirts of Tokio, and published by the Field, will show:

We are at the bottom of an oval valley in the middle of the
city of the Mikado. In the centre of this valley is a lake of
the same shape, just a mile in circumference, and round this
lake is the race-course. Nearly in the middle of the hike is
a small island covered with fine trees, among which is seen a
picturesque little temple, while round this island countless
lotuses raise their greeu leaves aud lovely pink and white
blossoms. Numberless wild ducks of every description, in-
cluding the brilliant little mandarin, glide on the face of the
water, the cunning birds knowing that here they are safe
from molestation, and not appearing in the least to mind the
crowd and commotion, while in the open country it is with
the greatest difficulty that they can be approached near
enough to get a shot. Behind the race-course, on the side
opposite to that from which we have entered, rises a long and
fairly high hill, covered with magnificent trees, from among
which peep two or three more temples. This is TJyeno Park,
one of the prettiest spots in Tokio. Behind us is another
hill, Kaga-yashiki, with various foreign-looking villas and
gardens on the top; as here stands one of the big Japanese
universities, and these are the residences of the foreign pro-
fessors. Except on the side of Uyeno Park, the race-course
is surrounded by Japanese houses, all packed with people
aud which will by and by be brilliant with Japanese lanterns'.
As I said before, we are standing close to the grand
stand, a most imposing and commodious two-storied
wooden erection, topped with the usual picturesque roof,
which, from its wide-spreading eaves, affords plenty of
shade. In the upper story are a magnificent royal box
and two good refreshment rooms. Between the stand
and the race-course is a wide, turfed iuclosure, at one end of
which au excellent Japanese band is discoursing the music of
the latest French operatta. Though it is yet only mid-day,
while the racing is not to begin until 12:30, the stand and
inclosure are fairly filled with Japs and foreigners of all sorts;
and very queer do many of the former look, especially those
who have been rash enough to assume foreign clothes, instead
of sticking to their own comfortable and pretty dress. More
especially is it to be regretted when a charming, a graceful
little Japanese lady abandons her own most picturesque attire
for the fashions of Europe, in which she only looks insignifi-
cant and awkward.

While waiting for the commencement of the sport, let us
go aud inspect the paddock behind the stand. It is a' grand,
roomy space, surrounded with neat little stables, at the doors
of which groups are congregated discussing the chances of the
occupants. Of betting there is none. The only course for
the sportsman who wants a monetary interest to make him
enjoy the sport is to attend the selling lotteries, which are
held at the hotels in Tokio or Yokohama two or three days
before the races, unless he can content himself with thesweep-
stakes of oue, two or five dollars each chance, of which there
are always plenty got up on the course. Having visited the
stables of the various owners witn whom we are acquainted,
and all of whom seem very hopeful, and having drunk suc-
cess to each of these owners in turn, we will go back to the
stand and see the first race, for which the saddling bell has
just been rung. We are just in time to see His Majesty
the Mikado arrive, sitting dressed in a dark uniform in his
well turned-out landau, and surrounded by an escort of
lancers, who look smart enough in their green and red
uniforms. His Majesty ascends to the royal box, to the
somewhat dismal strains of the Japanese national air. Close
behind him arrives the one and only four-in-hand in Japan,
owned by au eccentric American. The dark-painted drag
and well-matched team of dark ponies look smart enough;
but progression through the streets of Tokio is slow, a groom
having to run at the head of each pony, and outside Tokio
there is but little road fit for such a turn-out. However, this
drag, with its hospitable owner, who is known always to pro-
vide an excellent lunch and first-class drink, is a welcome
sight at any race meeting. And now five ponies emerge from
the paddock for the first race. Few of the Japanese
ponies exceed 14J hands, but many of them are neat, well-
built animals, inclined to be weak behind, but with a fair
enough turn of speed. They are nearly all ridden by Japa-
nese jocks, who are very light and fair horsemen, but inclined
to get excited and lose their heads, and flog their mounts long
after the race is over.

It is not my intention to describe the racing, most of which.
would be considered very poor sport anywhere else, though
some of the finishes were really good, one resulting in a dead
heat. Suffice it to say that a programme of nine races per
diem was successfully carried to a conclusion in three days.
A vast amount of time is always lost at the starts, and the
last race each day is often run iu the dark, so much so that I
have seen a groom run into the middle of the course at the
finish, holding a big lantern in his hand, in order that the
judge might see which animal passed his box first. Wonder-
ful to narrate, the ponies did not seeni to object to this pro-
ceeding in the least.

A curious feature of these meetings is the day fireworks,
which are seut up from the islands during the racing. They
consist of fireworks in smoke, if I may so call them, and are
often extremely pretty. Kockets are also sent np, which ex-
plode iuto paper balloons of various fantastic forms, fish,
birds, beast, men, <fec, which float away gracefully in the air,
to the vast delight of the crowds of Japs who throng the
edges of the course and the hills around. At dusk these give
way to most brilliant fireworks, the grand stand, the island
and all the houses round being gorgeously and tastefully
illuminated with thousands of Japanese lanterns.

He Got a "Tip."

It was on Wednesday last. The iceman came as nBual.-
His face was wreathed in smiles, aud in his tongs was clenched
a much larger piece of ice than he usually gave. "Why are
you in so good a humor this morning and why so large a
piece of ice?" he was asked. "Never mind, my girl," said he,
"I can afford it, I'm going to the races to-morrow. I've got
a Hip' aud I'll make pleuty of money. I v> ish you had some
money, so that I could bet it for you on my tip." On Friday
morning the iceman came again. The dimensions of his
iceberg had urown rather diminutive, so much so that the
girl called his attention to the fact. "I can't help it," said
he. "The customer* must pay for it. I was at the races
yesterday and lost all my money on a 'tip.' "

Mr. L. J. Rose, of Suuuy Slope, Los Augeles C<
visit to the city thi week, lie states that we havi
colts to make the circuit of the fairs this gcusou.
they are doing their preparatory work well.

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June 26

THE GUN.

A rare opportunity is offered by Messrs. Clabrough and
Golcher to purchase good second-hand guns of i standard
makes at a nominal tignre. It will repay those who may
need guns for the coming season to look up those ofiered
Messrf . Golcher inform us that the demand for "ne fish ng
tackle continues unabated. Avery «<raord'n»^ ^TSft
has been sold this year. The Clabrough and Golcher S10
split-bamboo rod is a new thing, and is selling rapidly.

♦

Field Day of the Grass Valley Club.

For some years past it has been the custom of the Grass
Valley Sportsmen's Association, composed of gentlemen fiom
Grass Valley and Nevada City, to have two days in the woods
during the sporting season, one day during the quail and one
du inl the dove season. These they call their camp stews
and they invite their particular friends to go along with
them and enjoy the hospitality of the occasions. The
club gave their annual dove camp stew, and besides a large
number of members of the club there were a goodly number
of invited guests. There were twenty-seven people at
Se camp stew, and right royally were they entertained
About 3 o'clock in the morning, in vehicles tne crowd left
home for Penn Valley. At Van Slyke's ranch the conflict for
doves took place. A wagon load of the choicest kind of eata-
bles and drinkables arrived on the ground before the hunters
got there. Phil Martin, of Grass Valley, and Professor Hill,
of Nevada City, had charge of the larder, and were the cooks.
After the hunters had arrived on the ground and had a suc-
cessful hunt of an hour or so, the breakfast, consisting
of lamb chops, potatoes and golden coffee was prepared
and greatly relished. This being over with, the members of
the club had their June shoot at patent metal pigeons 21
yards 12 pigeons each. The ground selected for the trap
was upon a side hill, and was very uneven, rendering it diffi-
cult to "gauge" the pigeon as it was sprung from the trap
which accoonts for the poor score made by some of the best
shots Ed. Brown was chosen referee when the sport com-
menced for the club medal, which was won by Conrad Sea-
man, of Nevada City, who, by the way, also won it at the pre-
vious shoot on Alta Hill. Following is the official score for
the June shoot:

active effort in their states and territories to enlist the interest
of members ol their legislatures and the public in the passage

°f Thfseveral bills should, in the opinion of your committee
be as far as practicable so framed as to bring the whole
subject of the protection, preservation and propagation of
gaSe, biros and fish as nearly as possible into harnion, with
The resolutions adopted by the National Sportsmen s Conven-
tion held at St. Louis in September, 18S5; and where more
than one bill is required for that purpose, such number of bills
as may be necessary should beat once prepared and held
ready for presentation to the legislature at the beginning of
the uext session. . . . ,. „„ nt

Your committee, following the spirit of the resolutions of
the National Sportsmen's Convention held at St. Louis in
September, 1885, ventures to suggest for guidance of those to
be intrusted with the framing of these bills for states and ter-
ritories east of the Kooky mountains, that the following
points be covered, viz.:

V lst.-Forbidding the killing, taking, selling using or
having in possession of deer from January 1st to October 1st.

2d —Wild turkeys from January 1st to October 1st.

3d.— Pinnated and ruffed grouse from January 1st to Octo-
ber 1st

Bays....l 0 0)01001001-5
Koberts .0 0100010010 1-4
Seaman.O 110 1«1 1 1010-1
Fletcher 10 0 0 11 o 0 110 1— 0
MitcnellO 0010100000 0—2

West .0 0100001000 1-3
Kapp....O 0011100100 1-5
Dorsey. .0 1101000100 0—4
Uren...-0 0 10 110 0 0 0 1 0-4

Benj Van Slyke, who has had but little experience m trap
shootiDg was invited by the members of the club to try his
hand at the pigeons, which he did with the following result
(Mr Van Slvke is not a member of the club):
Van Slyke....". 1 0 110 110 1111-9

Mr Louis Dorsey and Chas E. Ureu, members of the club
who were not present at the shoot in March, were allowed to
shoot their score for that month, which resulteQ as follows:
Dorsey..O 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1-7 | Uren 1 110 110 10 0 0 0-6

The business part of the meeting now being over, a general
hunt was indulged iu, and many a dove was killed. The big
camp stew was set for 3:30 o'clock, aud a glorious one it was.
It was made up of the game killed by the hunters, with veg-
etables and all kinds of seasoning placed in the hoge camp
kettle A fire was placed under the swinging receptacle,
which blazed out under those grand old monutain trees, and
the crowd made the solemn woods merry with their laughter
and son». A placid stream, which coursed from a cool spring
higher up, ran musically by at our feet, while joy and happi-
ness reigned on all sides. After a few hours at the table,
things were cleaned up and the guests departed for home
where they will anxiously await the coming stew in the quail
Beason Following are the names of the guests present: F. G.
Beatty, J. A. Kapp, S. P. Dorsey, Louis M. Dorsey, A. B.
Dibble Conrad Seaman, Geo. Fletcher, I. W. Hays, Win. H.
Mitchell Benj. Van Slyke, Pau Collins, C. H. Mitchell, l. D.
West A. B. Driesbach, Jos. Perrin, Hugh Ellas, Ed. Brown,
Tkeo'. Van Slyke, E. A. Koberts, A. J. Tifiany, Chas. E. TJren
and J. B. Shoemaker. — Tidings.

[Hon. A. B. Dibble's camp stews are known even beyond

snn Valley, and we envy the fortunate participants.— Ed.]

Pen

National Association for the Protection
Game, Birds and Pish.

of

The first annual meeting of the National Association con-
vened at C'hicaao on June 8th. But few sportsmen were
present, and an adjournment was had to 8 o'clock p.m., when
representatives from twenty-eight clubs were present. From
the American Field we take the substance of the business
done. The Law Committee reported as follows:

To the National Association fok the Protection of
Game, Bikds and Fisn:— Your Law Committee, appointed by
your president pursuant to Article X of your constitution, sub-
mits this, its annual report.

This committee, by reason of the fact that its members
reside widely apart, has had little opportunity for general
consultation upon matters of legal interest to the Association.
It was requested by the Executive Committee to draft a bill
for introduction into the legislatures of the different states
and territories embodying the recommendations in reference
to cloBe seasons for game and fish made by the last National
Sportsmen's Convention held in St. Louis, September 29 and
30, 1885, and to report the same to the present annual meet-
ing of the Association.

After consideration of this subject, your committee is of
opinion that no one bill can well be framed which would be
apDlicable to the present conditions of the various states and
territories, or consistent with the provisioDB of their various
and diverse statutes now in force relativo to close seasons.

Before uniformity of close Beasons can be arrived at, much
of the statute law now in force in many of the states must be
repealed or amended; and to accomplish this end, special
bills must be framed according to the particular chaDges re
quired iu each state.

Your committee is of the opinion that with the one general
object of arriving at uniformity of close seasons, a bill, or bills,
suitable to each state aud territory should be prepared by a
comuetent person, a resident of that 6tate or territory, and be
presented to the legislature at its next session; and it is there-
fore recommended that the vice-president and assistant
secretary for each state and territory be requested to have
such bills prepared by competent persons in their respective
states and territories as soou as possible, and to submit the
same to your law committee for its approval or suggestions,
aud to cause such bills to be introduced into their respective
legislatures at the next sessions.

Also that the vice-presidents and assistant secretaries, as
well as the members of the association, be requested to make

4th.— Quails from January 1st to October 15th.
5th —Wild ducks from February 1st to September 1st.
6th.— Wild geese from February 1st to September 1st.
7th.— Wilson snipe from May 1st to September 1st.
Sth.— Woodcock from January 1st to July 4th.
9th.— Plover from May 1st to September 1st.
10th.— Turtle doves from January 1st to August 1st.
11th.— Wild pigeons from April lBt to October 1st.
12th.— Squirrels from January 1st to June 1st.
13th —Prohibiting the trapping, ensnaring or netting ol
game or birds, and prohibiting the killing or taking in any
manner at any period of the year of song or insectivorous
birds, except those above enumerated. ,.,.., j

14th —Prohibiting the robbing of the nests of the birds and
fowls above mentioned, or interference with them while
nesting or rearing their young.

loth.— Prohibiting the killing, taking or catching of any
of the above named animals, birds or fowls by night.

16th— Prohibiting the catching, killing or taking of game
and food fishes (designating them) in the public waters of
the state, except for the purposes of propagation or distribu-
tion under direction of the Game and Fish Commissioners,
during periods defined— say for spring spawners (designating
them) from February 1st to August 1st; and for fall spawners
(designating them)— say from September 1st to April 1st,
excepting such migratory fishes (designating them) as to
which special close seasons may be deemed proper (designat-
ing period of close seasons).

17th —Prohibiting all obstructions to the ingress or egress of
fish to and from their spawning grounds in streams, lakes,
bayons or ponds; and prohibiting the killing or taking of fish
by means of dynamite, gunpowder or other explosive.

ISth — Requiring the construction and maintenance of
proper' fishways, as prescribed or to be prescribed by the
Game and Fish Commissioners, over all dams and obstructions
in streams, lakes, ponds and bayous, the expense to be borne
by the owners of such dams and obstructions.

19th —Prohibiting the use of any seine, net, trap, weir or
device for catching fish, the meshes or interstices of which
are less than two square inches.

20th —Providing for the confiscation and destruction of all
illegal seines, nets, weirs, traps or other devices for the taking
of game, birds or fish wherever found. _

21st.— Prescribing the penalties for violation of each of the
foregoing provisions. . . .

p-fd —Providing (in states and territories having fish com-
missioners and game commissioners) for the consolidation of
those commissions into one commission; or (in Btates having
onlv a fish commission) providing for the extension of the hsh
commission into a game and fish commission; or (in states
having no fish or game commission) providing for the creation
of a game and fish commission for the protection, preserva-
tion and propagation of game and fish; and prescribing the
powers duties and compensation of the commissioners
appointed by the governor of the state or territory— among
the powers of which commissioners shall be that of institut-
ing and prosecuting at the public expense all proper actions
for violation of the game and fish law.

23d —Providing for the appointment by the governor of the
state or territory of game and fish wardens throughout the
state or territory to act under and be subject to the direction
and supervision of the game aud fish commissioners and pre-
scribing the powers, dutiesand compensation of such wardens.
Your committee was also requested by yourExecutive Com-
mittee to prepare for submission to Congress, a bill to regu-
late the commerce between the states in game, animals and
birds

The usual amount of routine business was transacted, and
when election of officers for the current year was reached,
Doctor N. Kowe was elected President by acclamation. The
best man that could be uamed for the place, fully alive to the
needs to be met, and, by virtue of his business position, able
to reach more sportsmen than any other man in America.
The Doctor, upon accepting the office, made a little speech
that was eminently sensible and forcible. He said: "Gen-
tlemen, I thank you very much for the honor, and, wuiie
accepting the office, really I would much rather see some one
else fill it, because I know there is labor imposed by it. In
accepting the office I propose to perform the dutieB and to
perform them very thoroughly, but I would say this, all my
efforts will amount to nothing and be absolutely of no use
whatever unless I am supported by you all. It will be need-
less for me to make any effort if all of you don't support me
in it, not only coming here individually, but you must get
recruits and use your influence to support this Association
and further its interests. I have had one national association
die on my hands, and I don't want another corpse. I was the
vice-president and buried it. Its formation was probably
premature, a little too early. There is my fellow-mourner,
who sitB there, Dr. Holmes, the second vice. He was at the
funeral. In accepting this office of president, I accept it with
the understanding and belief that you will give me a vigorous
support. I don't want simply your moral support; that's all
very good, but I want absolute real support."

Chicago was selected as the place of the next annual meeting,
the time to be set by the Executive Committee. The usual
complimentary votes were passed, and a very successful
meeting ended.

THE KENNEL.

Dog ownerB are requested to send for publication the earliest possi-
ble notices of whelps, sales, names claimed, presentations and deaths
in their kennels, in all instances writing plainly names of sire and dam
and of grandparents, colors, dates, and breed.

Sales.

Mr. K. T. Vandevort has sold:

To Mr. W. S. Kittle, San Francisco, a white and lemon
pointer bitch, whelped May 3d, 1886, by Don (Bang— Peg)—
Drab (Dan— Arrow).

To Mr. L. J. Kose, Jr., Lob Angeles, & white and lemon
pointer dog, of same litter.

To Mr. H. E. Rose, Los Angeles, a liver and white pointer
dog, of same litter.

To Mr. W. S. Maben, a liver and white pointer dog, of
same litter.

Mr. S. B. Dilley, Rosedale, Wis., has sold to Mr. W. J.
Wilhite, Modesto, Cal., a liver and white pointer dog, Dick
Ranger, whelped Jan. 30, 1SS6, by Ranger Croxteth— Tnx
Royal.

Mr. Vandevort writes from Pasadena that his rarely
bred and excellent liver and white pointer bitch Luck by
Luck of Eden Hall— Ready Money died a few days ago from
some unascertained disease. The bitch was in whelp to Don,
and her death is an irreparable loss. Her breeding was
perfect from a field point, and in form she is said to have been
a model. Mr. Vandevort adds: "I still have three dogs of
Drab's litter, and if you know of anyone who wishes a
'daisv' let me know." We are sure we could do a friend no
greater kindness than to induce him to procure one of the
Don — Drab litter.

Writing of the pointer sale to a Californian, noted at the
head of this department, Mr. Dilley says: "He combines the
lood of Champion Ranger No. 1250, Vol. I, N. A. K. S. B;
imported Croxteth No. 2871, Vol. II, A. K. S. B and of
imported Don (Vandevorts) No. 287S, Vol. II, A. K. S. B.
This Bhould prove a valued acquisition to the pointers of the
west shore, and a suitable nick for some of them. If he
has a chance, I predict for him an illustrious pathway, second
not to thos6 I have already in the past planted there."

With his usual alertness, Mr. E. T. Allen, in view of the
present stir in doggy circles, advertises elsewhere in this issue,
the fact that he has for sale everything necessary to preserve
the health, beautify and decorate the animals which are
being prepared for benching. The combs advertised are
very fine and used with the brushes of the sort shown at
Mr Allen's, good results cannot fail to follow. Mr. Allen, 18
also selling a very trim, handy rifle of a new factory, which
has a detachable barrel.

Mr. D. C. Bergundthal's famous old Rake, by Dan-
is dead. He was a good dog, and a better sire.

This request came at a date too late for the preparation of
such a bill in time for its introduction into Congress with
any prospect of action at the present session. _

The subject matter of such a bill is one of great inherent
difficulty, involving as it does questions upon which the
courts and legal profession have grave differences.

Among these questions is, whether a stale statute forbid-
ding the having in possession of game or fish lawfully killed
or acquired in another state is or is not in conflict with the
Constitution of the United States, relative to commerce
between states. ,

If a state statute is not in conflict with the Constitution of
the United States, theu the evil we seek to correct may be
reached by a state statute forbidding the having in possession
of game or fish during the close season.

If on the contrary, such a state statute is in conflict with
the Constitution of the United States, then the evil can be
reached only bv congressional legislation.

Your committee believes this question has never been de-
cided by the Supreme Court of theUnited States, and further
that a decision of the question by that court is greatly to be
desired by all who seek to protect our gome and fish.

An action involving this question has been instituted by
your president, and is now pending in the Supreme Court of
Missouri. . , ...

Your committee is informed that it is the purpose of the
parties to this suit to carry it to the Supreme Court of the
United States in order to reach a decision which will settle
the question finally. ,,-,.- ,u

Meanwhile it seems that congressional legislation on the
subject can do no harm, and may do a great good to the cause
we have at heart.

Your committee, therefore, begging to be excused on
account of its loss of time, from drafting a bill as requested
by the Executive Committee, recommends that its successor,
your Law Committee for the ensuing year, be directed to pre-
pare and to introduce into Congress at the beginning of its
next session a bill to regulate commerce between the states in
game, animals and birds. Edw. Cunningham, Jk.,

Chairman.

-Ruby,

Bench Show.

The managing committee which is arranging a bench show
in July has not definitelv selected a judge, but is waiting in
hope that those immediately interested will render substan-
tial assistance before incurring the expense of engaging some
one of reputation from the east. Colonel Stuart Taylor is
generously assisting the committee by advice, and it will be
well to heed what he says, because he knows more of recent
great shows than anv one in the State except Mr. Vandevort
and Mr McKoon. The entry list is not growing to any great
extent The whole affair needs the push and tact of good,
well-known business men, aud must have it, if it is to be a
creditable show. We learn that the internal dissensions
which have hampered arrangements for the show have
ceased for the time, and the superintendent feels more confi-
dent of gathering a respectable number of dogs.

Death of Beulah.

In writiug of the death of the famous old pointer Beulah,
the dam of Beaufort, Tom Pinch, winner of the Pacific Coast
Field Trial Derby, and of many other good dogs, her owner,
Hon. John S. Wise, of Riohmond, Va., says:

We have placed crape on the dog house, and every one of
us feel that we have lost one of the most loviDg and trustful
friends. Old Beulah was not only a glorious old animal for
field work in her day, but was of famons lineage, and has left
more celebrated progeny thau any one pointer bitch now
alive. She was by Steele's Flake— Guido's Lily, and litter
sister of Orgill's Rush. Rose and Rnby. She was whelped in
April, 1S76, and oame into the hands of Judge Legare, from
him she passed to Mr. Orgill, and from him to Mr. A. H.
Moore, who presented her to me in October, 1881. Sliowu
never bred but once, as I am advised, before I received her,
and I bred her four times. For the benefit of those interested
I annex hereto a list of her immediate progeny so far as known
to me. Of the litter by Bow, bred before I owned her, I only^
kuow of Beaufort and Bellona. I feel a sense of ontraga
about old Beulah's death that I cannot express. The dear oli

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dog could not stand the severe, all day shooting I do, ye
every time I went into the yard last fall she would come up,
pnt her head in my lap and wistfully ask me why I did not
take her. I really was ashamed to meet her when I came
back from shooting, and felt as if I had cheated her in not
taking her. Just at thi-* time I met an elderly gentleman,
residing in the country, who begged me to loan him a dog.
He said he only wanted an old man's dog, as he could only
shoot for an hour or two at a time, and gave me the most dem-
onstrative assurances of his care of any dog I should loan
him. Thinking the arrangement would just suit old Beulah
and give her a chance to amuse herself in her old age, I
loaned her to him. About three months afterwards, quite
late at night, a little negro boy, delivered at my doora crouch-
icCT skeleton with a dislocated hip and covered with mange —
it was Beulah. Actually I did not know her. Not a line of
explanation, apology, thanks, or anything else accompanied
her. From her starvation and injury she never recovered.
Abscesses formed both on the dislocated hip and elsewhere,
and although I employed a veterinary surgeon and have
spared nothing to save her pain, she never rallied and isdead.
When I meet the party who did me this trick, I will try to con-
vey to him intelligibly my notions on the subject; and when
I loan out another dog to a man I do not know, I hope some-
body may list me nine-and-tbirty lashes. If that man was to
come to my house to-day he wouJd probably hear some
remarks; if not from me, at least from the children.

Conditioninff Doers-

Editor Bkeeder and Sportsman : — Will you kindly
inform me what, in your opinion, is the best way to get a
dog into good show condition. By so doing you will greatly
oblige many. Bex.

In answering the foregoing question time does not permit
the preparation of an exhaustive essay, but a few simple
hints may be given which can be elaborated by readers. It
may be asked what is " condition"? In Yankee fashion one
might reply by asking "for what work and what sort of dog"?
It is apparent that the widely differing uses to which dogs
are put, or were put when the breeds were used practically,
must require different state of being. Thus, in those breeds
used by the sportsman, viz., greyhounds, pointers, setters,
fox-hounds, beagles, harriers, field spaniels and the like,
long-snstained motion at high speed is required to make the
animals most useful, and when in perfect condition they
will be so muscled, leshed and coated, and in such health as
will best enable them to rapidly traverse long distances.
Given fair form anatomically, it should be the purpose, by
the owner who proposes to show a dog of the classes indi-
cated, to clear the animal of humors, effete matters, and
parasites, by the administration of proper medicines. If the
dog show surfeit or mange, the conditions should be removed.
The first by lessening the supply of food and giving vegetable
diet ; the second by the use of phenyle or other like remedy.
Regular exercise is a sine qua non. There is no nostrum
which can in the least supplant regular use of the muscular
system. Running a sporting dog after a buggy will soon
bring it into good wind and muscle and do away with excess
of fat.

An occasional washing with phenyle soap, or the Glover
soap, will be of use in keeping the skin clean, promoting the
growth of hair and destroying fleas; but the best means to
use treating the coat are the brush, cloth or chamois or the
bare hand, the latter being quite as good as any.

A sporting dog should be drawn fine enough for field use
when put on the bench, and if so will show to best advantage
the points which to eye of any but the superficial judge must
make for or against him. The coat is not of prime impor-
tance, the essential dog is the thing to be first considered
in Us fitness of form for the demands to be made upon it in
its proper nses. Recapitulating, then, it may be said that to
condition a sporting dog of any but the water spaniel or
retrieving classes, it should first be purged if at all gross,
cleared of worms, if so troubled, exercised enough to carry
away all fat and to de\elop good, muscular power, and finally
washed and brushed into sleekness and health. For the
terriers great power is requisite, and after preparation similar
to that previously indicated the purpose should be to develop
muscle and fine the coats by brushing. Animals used about
the water it is fit to feed into grosser form than those used
exclusively upon land. Spaniel coats need much brushing to
keep them free from scurf, and the skin cool and healthy.
They should be worked enough to insure strength and
moderate quickness, but may be brought before a judge much
fatter than the classes first mentioned. The large breeds,
St. Bernards, mastiffs, Great Danes, Labrador spaniels and
the like, should not be burdened with fat, and show much
better if walked enough to make them strong. The coats to
be much brushed. The toy dogs, in which peculiarities of
form or coat are their chief recommendations, should be so
treated as to develop their special characteristics. The
Blenheims, Yorkshires, King Charles and the like must
be kept free from fleas, as indeed all dogs must if they are
to have even, good coats, and in a clean place where they can
be handled and brushed a great deal. Taking as a funda-
mental principle this, that the effort should be to make each
dog best fit for his customary duties. It is easy to vary the
treatment of the classes in such little details as do not apply
to all.

The Rise and Fall of Society Canines.

fair owners are away. An old Yorkshire man, wh*
dog's boarding house, says that these ladies rarely have an
idea of the misery of their pets for the first few weeks of their
separation. They sit in corners, too wretchedly unhappy to
eat, giving little suppressed moans, and actual tears running
down their afflicted noses, from pure homesickness and
yearning for their affectionate mistresses, whose caresses they
miss. Fortunately their memories are not much longer than
those of a human being, so they cheer up eventually and
return to their rations. To properly care for a big dog, who
requires almost as much attention as a horse, is too great a
tax on most women, who apply to the dog emporium that
sends out uniformed men who carry brushes, soap and combs
to perform the toilet of these luxurious animals. They
adjourn to the owner's bathroom, the dog takes a bath in her
tub and is duly combed and curled. This process is repeated
every week. Among the New York girls whose dogs are best
known for their value and beauty, are Miss Merritt, Miss
Lucy Work and Miss King.

A young woman, whose Dame is not Brown but resembles
it somewhat, bought a huge, sleek great Dane a few months
since. She had her spring walking dress made to match the
shade of his glossy steel-gray coat, and was a pleasing sight
to see in the quiet walks of the park of an early morning with
this stately brute accompanying her. But this foolish animal
got into his head that he would not be dictated to by a slim
girl, and one fine day they came in conflict. He elected to
go one way when she wished him to go another. She com-
manded him to obey very sharply, and ha turned and snapped
at her. Before he had time to think she caught his head in
her hands, and with a quick turn of her strong young wrist
threw him to the ground, and pinning him down with her
knee dealt him half a dozen blows with her little gloved
fist that made him dizzy. She let him up then, and he
followed her the way she wanted him to go. a sadder and
wiser dog, since when her lightest whisper moves him more
quickly than a shout from any one else. — Chicago Tribune.

AQUATICS.

The Corinthian Yacht Club Race-

All dynasties are destined to final fall, and the reign of the
house of Pug is not an exception. The monarchy of the dog
continues, bat another family sits upon the throne of female
affections .

The women who are kuown as the "hunting set," and who
go in for athletics and all things masculine and energetic, set
the fashions in matters of this sort. They have decreed that
the pug must go, and big dogs have taken their place. Con-
sequently the pug market is weak with few takers. The most
turned-up-nosed beauties that sold up in the hundreds last
year may now be had for $15 and $20. But fabulous prices
are paid for St. Bernards, mastiffs and the huge silvery Great
Bane. These women have become very learned in pedigrees
and points of breeding, and though occasionally they are
swindled by dishonest breeders, as a rule they are too well
informed as to what a dog should be to allow themselves to
be imposed upon. The women who have big dogs take them
to the country for the summer if they are to live in cottages,
and at most country resorts this year are already to be seen
young girls accompanied by big St. Bernards, mastiffs and
grey or staghounds. For the lighter joys of strictly home
life they unbend themselves with Yorkshire terriers and King
Charles spaniels.

Summer hotel life is inconsistent with the cultivation of

The first annual regatta of the Corinthian Yacht Club took
place last Saturday, and was a success from every point of
view. The members of the club have done nothing but talk
of this for some weeks, and were much gratified to see the
interest displayed in the event by the general public. As
previously stated, the yachts of the club are limited to 45 ft.
over all, and must give time allowance of three-quarters of a
minute to the foot difference in length, figuered on a mean
between the length over all and the length on the water line,
and must be manned and sailed exclusively by members of the
club, even the boat-keepers not being allowed to remain on
board. The members of the c'.uh of course are all amateurs.
The boats were classified into two classes, the first class
over 28 ft. and the second under 28 ft. The first class
consisted of the sloop Spray, sailed by Ed. Howard;
sloop Thetis (E. B. Deane), yawl Ripple (Geo. E. Billings),
yawl Pearl (K.H. Cation), and perigua Neva(Capt.E. Cocks);
while the second class consisted only of the sloop Lively
(G. F. Berg), which consequently had a walk-over. The
course was published in our last issue, and according to the
hydrographic survey is 14£ miles long. This course is
decidedly too short to give such a time allowance; but all the
sailing masters went in with their eyes open, so no "kick" is
due them.

Messrs. Shotwell, Battles and Byxbee constituted the
Regatta Committee, and carried out all arrangements to the
letter. The tug Ethel and Marian was used by them and the
members of the press. At 1:30 p. m. the starting signal (a
blast of the whistle) was given, and the vessels crossed as
follows: Thetis 1:32:13; Ripple 1:33:30; Lively 1:34:18; Neva
1:34:31; Pearl 1:37:25, and Spray 1:39:27. The Neva and
Spray exercised better judgment than the balance of the fleet,
as thev crossed on the port tack at almost right angles to the
line, while all the other vessels crossed almost parallel to the
line and thus lost some few seconds. The flood tide had
about an hour and a half longer to run, and the yachts stood
as close in shore as they could, endeavoring to keep out of
the tide. In this short work the Spray's remarkable quick-
ness in stays came into play, and at Black Point she was on
almost even terms with the Pearl. Her skipper endeavored
to take the windward position of her larger competitor here,
but the Pearl, to avoid going ashore, came about and compelied
the little sloop to keep shaking until clear water was opened.
The Thetis rounded the Presidio shoal (mid-channel) buoy
first at 2:06, and should have been followed closely by the
Ripple and Neva. The latter yachts reached the buoy almost
simultaneously, the former being a little to windward, while
the latter was slightly ahead. The Neva went about and the
Ripple's jib-boom fouled her main-sheet and caused it to
part. We cannot give any opinion as regards who was to
blame, as the statements of the yachtsmen on board differ
widely as to which vessel had the right of way.

The Ripple crew claim that had they gone about they
would have been forced upon the buoy (which would bar
them from the race) and so had to foul the Neva; while the
latter's crew maintain that there was ample room.

Unfortunately the provisions of the regatta rules do not
provide for any such contingency as this, but according to
the rules of the large eastern clubs, the vessel nearest the
turning stake, be it buoy or sttike boat, has the right of way,
providing always that she has established an "overlap"

some watermen. In the channel the yachts had all the wind
they wanted, but the Corinthian helmsmen kept them "rap
full," and forced them through the seas to windward, not,
however, without taking in considerable spray to windward
and plenty of solid water to leeward. The little Spray here
even astonished her own crew, who know her thoroughly by
the weatherly qualities she displayed, but, without doubt,
credit must be given to E. H. Howard for his masterly work
at the tiller.

The Pearl had an untried new suit of sails on, which did
not set particularly well, causing her, with the jib flat home
and the jigger liftiug, to "gripe" badly, and she needed
eight windward spokes of the wheel to keep her on her
course. Another thing in reference to this vessel was that
the mainsheet was new and foil of kiuks, so that it would
not run freely through the blocks, and also that while her
bottom was cleaned while on the beach her centreboard still
had on the accumulation of grass and barnacles that had
formed there since she has been afloat. This latter fact may
account for her poor windward work and her good work off
the wind.

The Thetis, which was never headed during tbe race,
rounded the mid-channel buoy at 3:39, followed by the Pearl
two and a half minutes later. The Spray came next at
3:44:45, the Neva next at 3:50:30, the Ripple next at 3:51, and
the Lively at 3:58:45.

The Spray again made the cleanest turn, while the Pearl
made the worst, being compelled, on account of the afore-
said kinks in her mainsheet, to go fully 200 yards to windward
of the buoy before she could get her after sheets to run. The
latter vessel made the fastest time over the course, but not
sufficiently so to win, after giving the time allowance to her
smaller competitors.

All the yachts were handled admirably for amateurs, and
the fast time made over the course shows that professionals
could hardly have done better.

A great deal of rivalry has existed between the Thetis and
the Spray, the former yacht being the largest, having beaten
the Spray slightly on previous occasions. This is a bad set-
back to the Thetis boys, as the Spray beat her on actual time
twenty-nine seconds, without figuring on time allowance.
The Spray and Thetis each take the prize in their respective
classes. The prize flag is a white swallow tail, with a small
blue border, having in red letters C. Y. C, 1886, in the
centre.

The success of this regatta and the interest taken in it by
outsiders will, without a doubt, redound to the welfare and
prosperity of the club. Below is published the official time
of the race, which will show the various times made from
stake to stake, and also the corrected time of all the yachts.

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1:33:30

2:12:36

2:56:0013:51:00

4:09:02|2:2o:32|2:21:5S

1:34:18

2:14:22

3:02:4S 3:53:45 4:20:39:2:56:21 2:43:41

1:34:31

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Pearl

1:37:25

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Spray . . .

1:39:27 2:11:18

2:55:21 3:44:45 4:02:53 2:23:26 2:13:32

The San Francisco "ST. C Opening.

However, which ever vessel was in the wrong, the collision
undoubtedly lost both vessels, at least, a miuute's time, as
the Pearl and Spray both shot round the buoy ahead of them,
the Spray by far making the best turn, three seconds behind
the Pearl and five minutes and eighteen seconds behind the
Thetis. Here light sails was made as quickly as possible,
the Ripple hoisting considerably more than any other yacht.
The Pearl, unfortunately, was unable to set aDy to advantage,
as the gaff-topsail sheet by some error, got nnrove, and the jib-
topsail sheet "rendered" so ahe was compelled to sail the
entire course under her jib, mainsail and jigger. In spile of
this drawback she made by far the best time down the wind,
rounding Mission Bay bnoy but two minutes and fifty-five
seconds behind the Thetis, which rounded at 2:47:40. As
the ebb tide had by this time commenced to ran, most of the
skippers kept their vessels well out into the tide, preferring
to go a little farther to leeward than to take chances
of calm streaks and Hakes off the city front. The
vessels had now formed a procession with the Thetis as
the leader. Off the seawall the wind was heavy and very
squally, being cut up and deflected by the sheds and wharfs,
and the smaller vesselsof the fleet experienced several "knock
downs." Off here the Thetis lost her gaff-topsail, whioh was

This clnb, as arranged, held their opening cruise last Sun-
day. On Saturday a social gathering was at the club house,
which was quite well attended.

The Casco lay alongside the wharf while the Chispa (flag-
ship), Halcyon, Nellie, and Whitewing were anchored close
by. All the yachts had obeyed the order to dress ship, and
were profusely decorated with bunting. A pleasant afternoon
was had, and most of the guests returned on the last boat.
In the afternoon the Pearl and Lolita came over and joined
the fleet. On Sunday forenoon Commodore Gutte fired a
preparatory gnu, and shortly afterwards a starting gun, when
he got under way, followed, however, only by the Lolita, and
the Midget (Susan Nipper). The first signal was to go to
Point Blunt. The Pearl signalled that their party was not
on board, when the Commodore stood off and on waiting for
her, and ' signalled to follow his movements. The Chispa
under jib and mainsail led the fleet, which was soon joined
by the Whitewing, and which took second place, followed
closely by the Pearl, with the little Midget bringing up the
rear. Here was about the only time that there was any
semblance of a cruise, as the yachts formed almost a perfect
line and kept but a very short distance apart. The Commo-
dore hoisted the time-honored signal "103," and hoisted his
foresail. Before reacting Point Blunt the signal was given
to go to Fort Point, and all the vessels sheeted home. The
strong flood tide soon separated them, and but little progress
was made with the light weather prevailing. The Chispa
ran with a calm streak and finally got back to her moorings
and came to, and the Pearl was the only one to go to the
Fort, when she then returned to Sausalito.

*.

The Bomta was to start yesterday for her cruise to the
Mexican Coast, but as this was written on Thursday, we can
not tell whether she left or no.

Messrs. Moody and Williams are going to combine business
with pleasure, and have loaded their little vessel with an
assorted cargo which they hope to dispose of at La Paz.

All arrangements for a sweepstakes were made for a race to
come off to-day, between any and all yachts under fifty feet.

Everybody was going to enter their vessel, but when it
came to the qnestion of putting up their entrance fee, they
"were'nt there," and the whole thing is off', which is to be
regretted.

The members of Oakland Canoe Club are on their way
home, and we hope next week to be able to give a full ac-
count of their cruise on Clear Lake.

*~

As far as we are able to judge from press dispatches, the
Puritan will again be tbe defender of the Queen's Cup.

Everyone in California read with regret that. Aha had
broken down. He was a fine race-horse and has carried many
thousands of dollars for his backers safely through well-won
races. His owner, Mr. E. P. Ashe, is one of the most popu-
lar turfmen in the country to-day.

Santa Clans is Ihe winner of fifty heats and has a record of
2:17A. He is oue of the great Strathmore family.

canines, and so many dogs are put out to board while their ' almost immediately captured as "flotsam and jetsam" by

Hon. A.B. Dibble and Mr. George Fletcher
Vallev, called during the week. Both are prt ;
great "scale for the State Association meeting in C

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June 26

EOD.

Gilroy trout fishermen are making up a fund to erect a fish
way at the Uvas dam, a few miles from that town. The
object is a worthy one, and the effort reflects credit on the
sportsmen of Gilroy. It is to be hoped that the Udder will
be a really strong and serviceable affair. Many of them are
wretched'makeshifts that serve no purpose.

The hegira to summer resorts has progressed until the city
seems quite deserted by fisbermen and people. The Lake
county resortB are crowded. Napa Soda Springs are more
popular this year than ever. Cloverdale, St. Helena, Santa
Cruz, Monterey, Alma, Alum Rock, Boulder Creek, all are
busy' entertaining the free-handed city tourist. At all of the
resorts almost there is trout fishing, good in proportion to
the skill of the angler.

Webber Lake House roofs in as much fishing lore, and as
enthusiastic devotees of the art, as can be covered by its hos-
pitable shingles. Ramon E. Wilson, wife and child, Miss
Wilson, Philip McShane, the dreamer, Professor Allen of the
Normal School, J. M. Adams, Captain Kenitzer, Joe Shain
and family, J. LeRoy Nichol and wife, Messrs. Beans and
Maddux, and a lot more are there. Fishing is not good yet
in Webber, although enough are taken to supply the table.
The prevailing flies are small and dark.

Among the guileless souls which float on Webber's placid
bosom, there's one whose United States name is not unknown
to fame; which it is Petronella. Poetess by instinct, philos-
opher by habit, linguist by cogency of circumstances, fisher-
woman through loyalty to a fly-casting husband, the lady
charitably helps the burdened rod editor by sending a racy
budget, which we are sure will prove interesting. She says:
Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— The impulse to write
and send you some items, also to tell you what a mistaken
conception of this beautiful spot you have, is too strong to be
resisted, and I herewith begin by telling you something of
our trip. We left San Francisco on Friday morning last,
had a delightful ride until we came to the snowsheds, were
then nearly blinded by the uncertain light and reached
Truckee in time for a late dinner. The ride to Webber next
morning was more than enjoyable, and the lake itself is a pic-
ture. Not one word more of description can you have
because I have hopes that you will come and see it. But for
your more complete edification, I will send a little pen por-
trait of myself and my situation (that reads as though writ-
ten by a newly-hired Bridget) this morning. Imagine me,
then, in my ticking dress, seated on a balcony attached to my
room which commands a view of the entire lake and the
snow-capped mountains in the distance. Although it is still
early morning, the atmosphere is so balmy that a wrap would
be oppressive, and I am consequently in the highest state of
enjoyment. So much for the pen picture, now for an inci-
dent. Miss Wilson and I went out last evening after dinner
in "our boat." The sun was sinking slowly and a light rip-
ple stirred the surface of the lake. Miss Wilson had already
taken a lesson in trolling from her brother, and was amusing
herself by paying out line, while I was rowing leisurely
along thinking of a matchless hero and heroine who were to
make love in the most approved style, when suddenly a
shriek of O, Erne! made me drop my oars and look toward
Miss Wilson's line in wonder. It was running out quickly
and she was making desperate efforts to reel in. With the
composure of a veteran I told her to let the fish tim himself
out. She did very well indeed, and then came the struggle,
for we had no landing net and knew not very much about
taking a fish off. But when he was quite close to the boat I
reached out, seized the line and threw him in. While per-
forming this feat my foot slipped, and I came within a finger
of plunging head foremost into the lake. What saved me I
do not know; and now comes the funny part. We were both
trembling so that it took us fully five minutes to get the poor
fish off. A very good joke it seems to me on a certain person
who has always professed to see no excitement in fishing.

What luck after all this? O, we went back to the house, !
got a landing-net and some rubbers, fished until dark and
brought in four nice trout. I landed them all — that is, of
course, the easier part, as the fish seem to throw themselves
right into the net. Some insist that successful landing
depends on the way the net is held, but it appears to me
very simple. To-morrow I am to have my first lesson in
trolling, and after I have learned something about that am to
have lessons in casting. I hope my stupidity will not disgust
whoever is my tutor, but have some inward dread.

Messrs. Wilson and Adams went out for a short time last
evening and brought in fifteen very nice trout. The fishermen
say they are the most gamey fish they ever played. They
take small flies best. Much care is needed in using very fine
leaders, but that only adds enjoyment to the sport — at least,
bo says my stcuter half. I suppose the authority is fair.

There is only one lady here beside MiBs Wilson and myself.
None of us dress, and the gentlemen wear woollen shirts and
any coat that comes handy. It is what I should call a
fisherman crowd. There is no trouble about boats, and
evervone seems to be doing as he pleases and pleasing to have
a good time.

In the way of a fly no genuine killer has yet been found,
and when it is will probably be kept a profound secret.

I have tried in vain to get a general estimate of the number
of fish caught during the past week, but so far have failed,
though there is no doubt that they are taking the fly fairly
well. Beautiful trout they certainly are, and of a good size.
Please try and live through this infliction and I will
promise never to do the like again. I wrote in obedience to
impulse — never a safe guide, and one that will probably bore
you well this time.

The wind is beginning to moan through the pines. Hearing
it oue can almost believe with Dante that spirits dwell in
trees. It makes a sad shiver run through me and bids me
stop effort of all kinds and only think.
Webber Lake Hocse, June 20, 1886. Petronella.

Where, Oh, "Where is Zee Katfeesh Gone?

[Lakeport Democrat.]
A couple of Lakeporters visited the camp of the Oakland
Canoe Club, at Soda Bay, on Sunday last, and while there a
rather amusing incident occurred. One of the members is a
very enthusiastic angler, and he had been out trying his luck
for some little time, when he came back with a fine-sized cat lis h,
and exhibited itwith much pride, after which he pulled out his
knife and proceeded to disembowel the fish in good style.
He then went to the edge of the late to wash the fish and his
hands. In a second afterward her fishship had left him.
His astonishment and excitement can be better imagined than
described. On the spur of the moment the poet of the
Club indicted the following:

AIB— "Bring Back my Bonnie to Mo."
This morn as I trolled the lake billow,

I drew a fine fish from her bed;
I thought, as ehe hung 'neatb the willow,
That catfish was certainly dead.

Bring back, bring back, oh bring
Back my catfish to me.

With bowie knife deftly split open,

Her in'ards 1 laid to one side:
And fondly, oh fondly was hopin'

To see her seductively fried.
Bring back, etc.

But friends when you stand near the water,

Yonr catfish don't grasp by the tail:
For, though it be twice you have caught her,

Her loss you will surely bewail.
Bring back, etc.

My beauty prepared for the skill. £

A finer no gourmand could wi«h;
My cup never fills but I spill it.

Oh, where is my dainty catfish?
Bring back. etc.

I stood by the edge of the rushes,

A twist of her tail and a swish —
And now in the soft twilight hushes,

I mourn for my bomiie catfish.
Bring back, etc.

Ah, well 1 though my rival may find her,

The bull pout that waits for his dear,
When he learna that her heart's left behind her
'Neatb the willow, will drop a salt tear.
Bring back, etc.
The poet had just finished the above verses when the cat-
fish was discovered some hundred yards or so from shore,
swimming on top of the water, by reason of its recent loss
not being able to go beneath the surface; wherefore this

ENVOI.

Ah, there I an end to my yearning

No longer forlorn and bereft.
Ah, there! my bonnie returning —
Cold day when canoeist gets left.
Came back, came back, came
Back my catfish to me.

Salmon.

The editor of the Sportsmen's department of the Breeder
a^d Sportsman will be absent during the coming week, and
desires correspondents who wonder at deley in attention to
their favors to condone the offence.

Mr. Charles Yale and friends are to visit Ten Mile river in
July.

The American, Yuba and Feather rivers are quite too high
for good fishing. Mr. Campbell writes from Cisco that the
Yuba there is running a great head of water. It is useless to
v: it those streams until the water lowers. Fish by hundreds
can be seen, but they utterly refuse the fly, aud but few take
bait. A good trail is being cut to the American from I !i ico—
^ews that will gladden the hearts of the sturdy few who have
! red the steep, dangerous old path to that teeming trout

From the Sacramento Record-Union we clip portions of a
very interesting article on the disappearance of salmon from
the rivers of California. That excellent journal says:

It is an undisputed fact that salmon fish are fast disappear-
ing from all the rivers and streams of California.

This may be attributed to four causes. The first and
principal cause is the mining operations, by which the water
is carried by ditches and flumes for miles out of its channel,
and when it again finds its natural course it would scarcely be
true to call such a muddy, slickens-laden mass water. This
being the case upon all the tributaries, the fountain being
impure the whole stream is polluted, and our beautiful and
highly palatable fish, scorning to "live, move and have their
being" iu such an impure element, are seeking other realms,
where their native element is not made so unpleasant by
man's search for gold. It may be, aud in fact is, contended
that the mining referred too has been discontinued for several
years, and the evil thus complained of abated. True, the
mining camps have been almost deserted, the cradle, lung
torn and ground sluice long since have fallen into disuse, the
hydraulic miner been restrained, but "the evil they have
done lives after them." The ravines, gulches, canyons and
river-beds have been filled with soil, gravel aud other debris,
and their constant washing by the winter rains and spring
floods continue, and will continue for many years to come.
The rocky, pebbly bottoms of mountain streams, once the
spawning grounds of the salmon, are entirely obliterated,
covered to the depth of many feet by a constantly washing
and defiling bed of slickens.

In compariug the past with the present a pioneer resident
remarked: "How well do I remember the good old days of
'49, when I wished for no better mirror than the crystal
waters of the American, Feather, Yuba and Cosumnes rivers,
aud how the pure waters sparkled and flashed from the shining
sides of the merry fish, as they hurried to their mountain
retreats to spend the 'season' at the 'springs,' or returned to
the busy scenes of their old ocean home, the crowded capital
of old fishdom — where stand in all their original splendors the
palaces of the real codfish aristocracy."

In 1S49 an abundance of salmon was procured in any of the
streams by constructing a rude barb, or spear, wade out a few
steps, and literally pick them up.

The second causefor the disappearance of the salmon is the
navigation of the Sacramento river, which has been shown in
their leaving the Hudson, Connecticut aud other streams of
the eastern states, where they were once plentiful, and where
the first cause does not nor never did exist.

The third cause, and perhaps the most destructive of all,
is the wholesale ''slaughter of the iuuocents'" by illic.t fisher-
men, which has been going on for the past twenty-five years,
notwithstanding the vigilance of the Fish Commissioners aud
their untiring efforts to arrest, convict and punish the
offenders. In this, more perhaps than any other one thing,
have the Chinese inhabitants been detrimental to the State.
Iu their pirating on waters of food fish, however, they have
been ably seconded by Portuguese fishermen, who, like their
Mongol allies, have no regard for the laws of nature or those
of the country in which they live. Their nets are of so fine
a mesh that they take everythiug that comes within their
reach, from the smallest minnow to the largest sturgeon.
When the fact is taken into consideration that fully 5,000
fishermen are constantly engaged in dredging the rivers and
bays, many with those "take-all seines," it seems almost
wonderful that there should remain at this time a single
salmon in our streams.

The fourth cause— one upon which much stress is laid by
many, and which has been complained of by the Fish Com-
missioners— is the presence at the entrance of the Golden
Gate of hundreds of sea lions, that daily devour tons of food
fish as they come in from the ocean or go out to sea. While
this, no doubt, is true, still it remains an undisputed fact that
Ihose sentinels of the Golden Gate have ever occupied those
rocky oliffs thousands of years before the advent of the white

man upon this western world, and still the pioneer remembers
that notwithstanding this fact, at the time of his advent upon
these shores, the bays, rivers aud streams teemed with food
fish. Not only were sea lions guarding the port of entry, but
they occupied the rocks and islands of the bays, aud at times
made excursions up the river as far as Sacramento.

The first material decrease in the quantity of salmon iu the
Sacramento was noticed in 1S51, and* since that time the fish
have been gradually disappearing, retreating beyond their
pursuing destroyers, until this year all the canning establish-
ments upon the Sacramento have suspended operations, and
fishermen can scarcely obtain enough to supply the demand
of the local retail trade. Like the "poor Indian" they are
being driven westward to the sea.

Salmon nets are constructed of stont linen, or shoe thread,
first made into skeins, then twisted into a cord about the size
of common twine, after the fashion of making ropes. It is
then, with a wooden needle, manufactured into a web of open
network from 7S0 to 1,200 feet, or, as the fishermen express
it, 130 to 200 fathoms in length, and fifteen feet wide. On
both sides of the net are small ropes to which it is fastened.
On the rope designated for the upper side are placed, at inter-
vals of five or six feet, pieces of cork or light wood, which act
as buoys; while on the other line, bits of lead are fastened to
sink the net in the water. Now attach to one end of the
upper, ^ne a small buoy painted any dark color which can be
easily distinguished, and at the other end made fast a line
fifteen or twenty feet long for the fisherman to hold while his
net floats, and his salmon-taking arrangements are com-
pleted.

Whitehall boats are those most generally used in this
branch of industry, and which are from nineteen to twenty-
two feet iu length of keel, and from four to five feet breadth
of beam, and are generally managed by two men, one to row
and the other to cast the net.

The net is stowed in the after part of the boat, and every-
thing being made ready for a haul, the boat is rowed to the
head of the drift. One of the men takes his place in the
stern of the boat, and while the rower pulls across the stream
the net is thrown over the stern, forming a barrier or net-
work almost the entire width of the stream to the depth of
from 15 to 20 feet.

The drift is the distance on the river which is past after
casting the net, and floating with the current or tide until it
is drawn into the boat. This passage, and the drawing in of
the net, completes the process of catching the salmon.

It coming in contact with the net, the head of the salmon
passes far enough through the meshes or openings to allow
the strong threads of the net to fall back of and under the
gill, and thus they are unable to escape and are effectually
"caught iu the net" and drawn into the boat. Two men iu a
boat, with a net such as described, have been known to take
as many as three hundred fish in one night, the night being
the best time to take them on account of tbeir being unable
to see and avoid the net.

The fish which are taken in the spring are much larger and
every way nicer than those caught during the summer mouths,
the former being really a bright salmon color, and the texture
of the flesh firm and solid, while the latter, in appearance,
might properly be called salmon color faded; the flesh is soft
and not so palatable. This difference is no doubt owing to
the temperature and composition of the water in which the
fish may be sojourning; the cold salt water hardening aud
coloring the flesh, while the warm fresh river water tends to
soften and bleach.

The salmon seems to be gregarious in its nature, traveling
in herds, or, as fishermen term it, - 'schools." They do not
take kindly to a very cold climate, as is indicated by their
not ascending the rivers on the northern coast, except in very
limited numbers, until the month of July. In those streams
where the current is very rapid their rate of speed in traveling
is supposed to be five or six miles an hour, but when the
current is eddying or slow not more than two miles. It has
also been ascertained that they will stop for two or three "days
in deep, still water — no doubt to rest aud feed, as they choose
such places where food can be easily secured.

There seems to be quite a diffeience in the size, flavor and
habits of the salmon as found in the Sacramento, Columbia
and Frazer rivers, those of the Sacramento being larger, more
juicy and oily, and brighter colored. They are, however,
more abundant in the north, and about half the average
weight, the average of the former being fifteen pounds. Early
in the spring, however, some are taken in the Columbia
quite as large as auy caught in the Sacramento, weighing from
fifty to sixty pounds. There is one peculiarity of the fish of
the north; every second or third year there are but few salmon
in those waters, their places being taken by a fish called the
hone, which come in great numbers, equal if not greater than
the salmon. The two fish never come in any considerable
numbers together.

Eels.

Now that the aversion to batrachia for food has been over-
come to a certain degree, it is to be hoped that the indisputable
delicacy of the eel as a palatable fish will be more generally
recognized. The Egyptians were the only ancient people who
did not consider the eel fit food for kings aud princes. In the
light of present science the eel is shown to be a most cleanly
feeder, living upon the spawn of fishes. It will touch
nothing that is unclean or tainted, and will at times nibble
the plants that float upon the surface of the water. When
lentils are ripe, of which they are especially fond, they have
been seen on foraging expeditious in the fields adjacent to
the river banks. Dr. Marshall Hall, to whom the science of
medicine owes so much, discovered that eels possessed a
"caudal heart entirely independent of the pulmonary heart,"
It is supposed that this second heart causes the extraordinary
strength of the eel's tail. A comical incident befell me in
Germany. There, fish of all sorts are sold alive, and are killed
in the kitchen a few moments before they are to be cooked.
Eels are considered a great dainty, arrd are sold at fifty and
sixty cents a pound. Having received an nnusally large fish
from a neighboriug town, and wishing to keep it until tho
next day, the cook took it in a large bucket with water to the
hotel, that it might be kept in the "fish pot" in a running
stream until wanted. A moment or two after she left the
house with her shining, steel-blue burden, I heard a swish of
water, aud looking out of the window saw his eolshiu seize
the edge of the bucket by his tail and throw himself over, as
it were, by a "back hand-spring" on tho ground. Now began
a chase such as is seldom seen. The astonished cook
attempted to catch the great creature, forgetting in her zeal
that "slippery as an eel" was no vain adage. Away over the
hard road wriggled the lisb, with the cook in frautic pursuit;
By this time quite of number of persons joined in the chase,
bnt to no purpose. Fearing to injure the creature, there was
no force used, aud fully fifteen minutes elapsed before the
eel was captured and replaced in the bucket. The precaution
was taken to cover the top of the bucket with a net, so that
any further attempt to esoape was precluded.

1886

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State Salmon Hatchery.

Gun Club.

The California State Salmon Hatchery is sitnated on Hat
creek, where Winter's toll bridge crosses the stream, seventy-
five miles from Redding, ten miles from Burney valley, and
nine miles from Fall Kiver Mills. The station is owned by
Mnrcken & Knoch, and the postoffice name is Carbon, but
the place is more commonly called "The Dutch Boys' Station,"
I suppose on account of the nativity of the proprietors. The
ground was legally conveyed to the State for consideration of
§1. It extends up and down the stream 1,000 feet, contains
four or rive acres, more or less, aud has been fenced and
partitioned off. The creek is a tributary of Pit river,
emptying into it two miles below the hatchery. It rises at
the Lassen Buttes, about forty miles distance, is fed entirely
by springs, is devoid of freshets and high water, and main-
tains an average width of 100 feet and a depth of five feet.
The place selected is entirely satisfactory to the Commission-
ers, and for the following reasons: An assured supply of
salmon eggs; an abundance of pure, cold water; absolute
security from freshets; convenient storage; reservoir sites;
abundance of cord-wood and bnildiDg timber; ample grade for
water discharge, etc.

The site is handy and healthy. Another important factor
induced the selection. Hat creek and Pit river run several
miles parallel, uniting two miles below the hatchery. From
the hatchery to Pit r?ver is less than a mile, and in making
the selection the Commissioners availed themselves of the
opportunity of getting spawn from both Pit river and Hat
creek. Thus, with one hatchery they can work two streams
if they so desire.

Work on the hatohery commenced in May of 18S5. Fred.
White, of Sacramento, a skillful mechanic, drafted the plans
and superintended the construction. The hatchery building
is 100 feet long by 46 wide; is framed and strongly tied;
inclosed with planed rustic, well roofed and painted, and
rests upon a solid foundation of S8 cedar posts 18 inches in
diameter, 33 large windows affording the necessary light and
ventilation. Water is obtained from a large tank by a three-
inch, iron pipe 100 feet long, this connection giving a water
fall of 35 feet at the hatchery.

The inside furnishings consist of four laTge water tanks
and eight tiers of boxes, set on pTOper grade and made to
receive 70 propagating baskets to the tier (560 in all). Two
more tiers can be added when necessary. The baskets are
made of wire cloth tacked to frames and designed to set in the
tiers, where they receive the spawn and a gentle flow of water.

The young fry are, at proper age, removed to the storage
reservoir and there held until they are enabled to protect
themselves. Then they will be released into Hat creek, and
voyage down the Pit and Sieramento to the ocean, from
whence they will return to the "home of their birth" in due
season.

All the work has been done with a view to strength and
permanency. The material and furnishings are of the best
quality, and in view of the work done the expenses have been
reasonable. All accounts have been approved by the State
Board of Examiners, and all expenses have been entered in
the books of account kept by S. P. Maslin, Deputy State
Treasurer. The books are open to the inspection of any
citizen.

The capacity of the hatchery is from 6,000,000 to 8,000,000
of young fry per annum. Such a number of salmon released
every year into the waters of the State will undoubtedly give
great satisfaction to the people, and our citizens will appre-
ciate the labor of the Commissioners.

The hatchery and the completion of the work (making of
fish baskets, etc.) is now under the charge of F. M. Bucking-
ham and Will R. Dibble, who will give any information in
regard to the working of the same.

The fifth medal shoot of the present season was held by
the Gun Club Sunday afternoon on Cunningham's grounds
San Bruno. The day was beautifully fine, and a strong
breeze blew across the traps in such a way as to cause right*
quarters to predominate and increase the natural inclination
of the birds to fly for the barn. Ten members faced the traps,
the most prominent absentees being Butler and Laing. The
conditions of the club match were 12 birds each, 30 yards for
10-gauge, and 2S yards for 12-gauge guns, 100 yards bound-
ary. Each distance was occupied by five shooters. In the
first round each man killed his bird, the best work perhaps
being done by Kilgariff and Ewing, the latter of whom grassed
a red-hot ground-skimmer with his second barrel. In the
second round there was only one miss, aud as a matter of
fact the bird was too nearly impossible to be ashamed of.
Orr got in good work on a fast right quarterer. and Hansen
gained applause for negotiating a very nasty blne-tailer. In
round three Havens had a narrow squeak for losing his bird,
which had been challenged, and was retrieved with a scant
ten seconds to spare. The fourth round was signalized by
all the birds being killed. In this round Havens again dis-
tinguished himself by bringing down a fast tailer in grand
style.

In round rive one bird only was let go. At this time the
average was splendid, considering the difficulties of the
ground, and that the club team was hardly representative —
45 killed out of 50.

The seventh round again produced a cleau run, ail killing,
aud then five men had clean scores.

Orr lost his first bird in round S, Ewing and Hansen in
round 9, and Golcher in round 10.

Howard stayed right to the end, dropping 12 straight, and
bringing out immense enthusiasm when he grassed tbe final
with his second barrel. He thus won the club medal and
becomes holder of the challenge medal presented by Mr. J.
K. Orr.

No less than four members scored 11, viz: Golcher, Orr,
Ewing and Havens.

The winner shot with a 12-gauge gun, by Messrs. Lang &
Son, and which only weighs 7£ pounds.

Mr. W. L. Eyre officiated as referee, and the traps were
handled by Bice.

Following is the score:

Kilgariff 30 — 1

Howard 28—1

W, Golcher 30—1

Orr , 28—1 1

Ewing 90—1 1 1

Jellett 30—1

Fuller 98—1

Hansen 28—1

Earle 30—1

Havens 28-1 1111011111 1—11

A §2.50 freeze-out was then inaugurated with a field of
eight. Fuller showed most staying power, and landed the
pool. Ewing and Jellett were unlucky enough to be frozen
out on their first bird. Score:

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Lincoln Gun Club.

Yesterday the Lincoln Gun Club held its third medal shoot
for the present season at Coima. This club has the largest
membership of any clay-pigeon club in this State, and has its
traps so managed as to make the shooting at the artificial
bird come as near the live-bird shooting as possible. The
shooting yesterday was at fifteen single birds, eighteen yards
rise, five traps. No less than three men tied with twelve
each, and the shoot-off at three doubles was most interesting,
Campbell at last coming out first with the good score of five
out of six. The men who tied him — Cate and Rose — were not
a bit disgraced with four each.

At 15 clay pigeons, 5 traps, 18 yards rise.

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The ties at double

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In the second class shoot nine men shot. Nutz cracked all
of his discs but one, and thus won the second olass medal,
thus proving without a doubt that nuts and crackers Bhould
go together. Appended are the scores:

Same conditions.

Harney 0

Schendel 1

Nntz 1

Quinton 0

F. Venker 0

Horber 0

Doane 1

Cohen 0

Frisch 1

A double bird sweep of $1 each was then shot, with the fol*
lowing results:

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A subsequent freeze-ont, under similar conditions, was won
bp Jellett, as below:

Jellett 1 1 1 1—4 1 Earle 1 1 1 0—3

Fuller 1 1 0 —2]

Jellett won another $2.50 sweepstake, and then some desul-
tory shooting, to kill off the remaining birds, wound up the
day's sport.

The birds were not a bad lot, but Murphy has supplied
better. The pick of the lot were trapped during the Club
shoot, those shot in the sweeps being a very uneven lot.

The Club average proved a trifle over 83 percent., which is
significant, in view of the coming trophy match between the
Gun Club and the Alameda Sportsmen's Club.

The ForeBter Club.

The Forester Gun Club held its regular monthly meda*
shoot on Sunday last, at Sacramento, shooting at thirty
yards, Hurlingham rules, and the following scores were made,
Mr. Watson winning the medal with a clean score, and the
three Gerber brothers tying on eleven for second place:

J.W.Todd 1 0111101111 1—10

H. Eckhardt 1 0111001110 1—8

George Wat3on 1 1111111111 1—12

H. Gerber 1 111 0111111 1—11

F.Kubstaller 1 0011101010 1—7

F. F.Tebbets 1)1 10101 11 111— 9

J. Gerber 1 10. 11111111 1-11

W.E.Gerber 1 1101 111111 1—11

OttoHUler 1 1010111110 0—8

J. Ankener 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1—10

THE RIFLE.

Harbor View.

Mr. Hermann, of Harbor View range, has been altering
his grounds to suit the desires of the clubs that shoot there,
and has now got the targets in such order as to satisfy his
Bharp-shooter friends.

Last Sunday the Calif ornia Schuetzen Club held its monthly
shoot at Harbor View Park. The match was for best centre
shot at 200 yards range, and with six-inch bull's-eyes. The
following noints were scored: Ehrenpfort24ii, Warthemer27A,
Strecker 42£, Fuldi 83, A. Utschig 84.!, Paliok 77.'., Straub 90*,
Young 93A, Jacobi 95, Heith 98£, Fisher 105, J. Utschig 106A,
Schoenfield 108A, Stanton 113, McLaughlin 113, Eckman 119,
Eenbold 140, Burmeister 143.

The next monthly meeting has been postponed to the third
Sunday of July.

The San Francisco Turner Schuetzen held its regular shoot
for small cash prizes at Harbor View Park, on June 20th.
The points scored were as follows

Campbell 11 10 01 11 10— 1

Cate 11 11 11 11 11—10

Ford 01 11 01 01 01— 6

Parks 11 10 11 00 11— 7

Nutz 11 10 01 10 00— 6

Foster 10 00 11 10 10— 5

Venker 01 00 10 11 00— 4

Bruna 11 11 10 01 11— 8

Cohen 00 11 11 00 10-5

Potter 01 10 CI 10 11—6

Uicbter 10 11 00 00 11-5

Harney 00 01 01 11 00—4

Hose 10 11 11 11 11-4

Doane 10 01 10 01 10-5

Brown CO 10 01 KR11— 5

Qointen 11 11 10 00 11—7

Some of the wives of the members of the club then pro-
posed to take a turn at the fleeting discs. Mrs. Parks knocked
ner first bird so terribly stiffly, however, that the rest of the
female element retired without smelling powder.

The Lincoln Club holds the open tournament at Colma on
the first Sunday after the Fourth of July.

Next Sunday the Golden Gates hold an open tournament
shoot at MeMahon's station,

Hubert 39 40 30 84-103

Finking 80 77 106 98-360

A. Utschig.... 81 90 85 80—336

Sagahorn 87 35 59 56-336

" Utschig 108 107 108 101-421

Jacobi..

94 89

Worth 55 82 84 73-291

Schoenfeldt... 82 76 r,G 85—3(0

Acker ...50 30 45 86-220

Zimnier 93 78 81 74— asi

Burmeister.... 87 93 84 78—342

01—375 | Enger.

'.'1 66 78— 295

California Rifle Association.

Last week the California Rifle Association met at Brigade
Headquarters, with Colouel John H. Dickinson presiding.
The Board of Directors decided to postpone the spring meet-
ing this year until next September or October, on which occa-
sion there will be two days' meeting, and a special feature of
the programme will be new matches for teams exclusively
composed of members of the National Guard of California.

Shell Mound.

Although it was an off day at Shell Mound last Sunday,
there being no regular shooting match, yet there were a few
of the stand-bys on the range, who practiced at the targets,
some of them obtaining excellent records.

P. E. Robertson and A. Johnson hadatusselat both ranges,
three strings at each target, with the following result:

Robeitson -.00 yards— 4 44544454 4—42

44 4 355444 4—41

4 5 5455 5 54 4—46-129
500 yards— 4 5 5 5 3 5 5 5 5 5—47

55545455 5 5 — 48

445555555 4—47—142—271

Johnson 200 yards— 5 54545455 4—46

5 4 5 5 4 4 4 5 4 4—44

5 54544445 4-44—134

500 yards— 4 4 5 5 5 4 5 5 4 4—45

55 5 444455 5—46

54455 5 3 54 4—44-135—269

Mr. Johnson fired two additional strings at the short range,
making:

Johnson 2U0 yards—* 55555445 4—46

4 5 6 4 5 5 455 5-47—93

In the five strings at 200 yards Mr. Johnson made 227 out
of a possible 250, or 90 4-5 per cent.

Robertson, Johnson, T. E. Carson and C. F. Waltham
made up a four-handed best-man match— ten shots each at
200 and 500 yards, which turned out in this order:

Robertson 201) yards -454454 4 45 5—44—

500 yards— 4 45555555 4—47—91

Carson 200 yards— 5 443554 4 5 4—43

5fl0 yards— 5 54 3 55455 4-45—88

Johnson y)0 >ards— 5 45545444 4—44

500 yards— 5 445553644 -44—88

Waltbam 200 yards— 4 54444444 4—41

500 yards -5 3 5 2 0 4 4 5 5 4—37—78

Waltham suffered from defective cartridges.

Messrs. MarcuB and Koch, of C Company, Second Artillery,
shot double strings at the short raDge, both averaging over
S2 per cent.

To vary the usual programme Johnson and Robertson had
a pistol match at 100 feet, using a Merwin & Hurlbert 44-caI-
ibre eight-inch revolver, twenty-five shots each, allowing of
a possible 125 points. Johnson walked away with the honors.
Their score:

Johnson 4 54 5 5645555554 5 545565455 5—119

Robertson 5 55455544454455445455545 5—115

Ed. Hovty and Hermann Heeth also had a revolver match
under the same conditions as the Johnson-Robertson contro-
versy, Mr. Hovey winning. They used a Smith & Wesson
pistol of like calibre and size as the Merwin. It was the first
time Mr. Heeth ever fired it, and he-acquitted himself very
creditably under the circumstances. The scores:

Hovey 4 4 554555555545554455555 5 4— Jl8

Heeth 4 55564544 5.5 5445544445555 5—115

A. Johnson goes this week on a vacation to Washington
Territory for a few weeks, and while gone proposes to try his
hand at bear and deer which abound in the locality to which he
is bound. Mr. Johnson will have to kill many a head of both
kinds of game to give everyone of his friends a share — that
is if he keeps all his promises.

The postponement of the meeting of the California Rifle
Association, which was to have been held at Shell Mound last
Sunday, was made because of the difficulty, if not impos-
sibility, of getting teams from the military cuiupnnies to enter.
Two regiments of the National Guard go into camp nest
week, and the preparations for the events have taken up so
much time that opportunity to practice could not be had.
Under these circumstances the directors wisely decided to
postpone the meeting until September next, when two days
will be devoted to it.

Lieutenant Fred Kuhnle won the diploma of honor at the
shoot of the Turn Bezirk at Petaluma on Monday last. H1b
score was 20, 23, 22 — 65. Captain C. K. Zimmer, of the San
Francisco Turn Vereiu, made the next best score with 52
rings.

Sacramento.

The following scores were made over the 200-yard Twelfth-
street range last Sunday:

Members of Colonel Rheehan's staff:

Lieutenant Plant 4 4 5 4 3 4 4 3 3 4—38

Lieutenant Birdsall 2 44454344 4—38

Captain Coffey 4 33363444 8— 3fi

Poo] shooting at Company G's 200-yard range:

Captain Hall (with Springfield rifle).. 545444554 4—44

Captain Coffey (with Sharp's rifle) 4 43446 444 4—40

Company G's marksmen:

Captain Hall 4 34504544 4-37

Lieutenant Sbeehan 4 54344445 3 — 40

Lieutenant Flaherty 4 44454534 4—41

Sergeant Sheeban 4 4 3 3 5 4 4 3 4 2—36

Private Sheeban 2 2 4 4 5 4 5 4 4 3-37

Private Laing 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4-39

PrivateKunz 3 44644445 3 — 40

Private McKenna 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 4—35

Private Klein 4 33444446 3—38

Some Good Scores.

In response to a recent request to riflemen to furnish notes
of more than ordinarily meritorious performances, there came
this week some notes from one of the best shots and best
known Californian experts, Sergeant Ed. Hovey. He says:

Editor Breeder and Sportsman:— At Harbor View range,
200 yards, I made the following score last Sunday, with a new
44-calibre Winchester Repeater, open sights (a gun that I had
never shot before), 10 shots, 25-ring taiget, viz.: 20 22 18 22
18 15 22 21 21 21—200 rings. This is equivalent to about
47 on a Creedmoor target. The late shooting match at Peta-
luma recalls to my mind a score of 10 shots that I made in a
match with Mr. A. Johnson on December 20, 1SS5, at Shell
Mound range, 200 yards. The match was shot on a target
similar to that used at Petaluma, that is, a Creedmoor target,
the bull's-eye aud four ring of *vhich were divided into 12
rings, in fact, the "12-ring taTget." The ten shots counted
as follows: 10 10 10 11 11 11 11 6 10 10— 100 rings. Four
of the shots were inside a four-inch circle, and 5 were inside
a six-inch circle, making 9 out of the 10 shots inside a six-
inch circle, the 10th shot being abont 2 inches from the 8-
inch bull's-eye. The Creedmoor count of the above was 5 5
5 5 5 5 5 4 5 5—411, iu a possible 50. This shooting was
done with a Sharp's Borcbardt Military rifle, 60b pull, plain
open sights, and off-hand, aw Mr. Johnson will testify. The
first five shots of the above record counts 52 rings, or two
points more than were made iu the Petaluma match. I think
it will make the best hair-trigger shots rustle to beat this ten
shots. This score has never appeared inprintnsit \

San Francisco, Juno 23, 1886. Edward '

We should be pleased if riflemeu would send ■
their meetings soon afttr their occurrence, Cali
noles are read abroad with much interest.

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Saturday, June 26, 1886.

STAUIO.NS-TIiOK«V(;HBREn.
Lonjrfield. Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento,
Sliliier, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.
Three Cheers, Thos. Jones, Oakland trotting Park
Warwick, Bancho del Paso, John Mackey, Sacramento.

STALLIONS— TROTTERS.

Abbotsibrd, Wash James, Oakland Trotting Park.
Alpheus, F. F. Griffith, Marysville.
Anteeo. I. De Turk, Santa Bosa.
Auteros, G. Carpenter, Hill's Ferry.
Antevolo, Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland.
Clovis. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cook's Uambletotiian. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cresco. Cook Farm, Danville.
Cnyler, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ey.
Guy Wilkes. Wm. Corbitt, San Mateo.
■« Grand, Win. Corbitt. San Mateo.
Marabrino Wilkes, David Bryson, Stockton.
tHeiilo, Wni. Dwyer, San Jose.
Nutwood, J. B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Pancoast, J.B. McFerran, Lexington, Ky.
Steinway, Cook Farm, Danville.
Whippleton, F. W. Loeber, St. Helena.

STALLIONS— DRAFT.

Pride of Cree, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.
Trumpette, I. De Turk, Santa Rosa.

Questions Answered.

Since the article of last week in relation to book -bet-
ting and the opening of "Turt Exchanges," we have
been subjected to direct and cross-examinations at
various times. The most pertinent, perhaps, were the
queries what remedies do you propose? This is not so
difficult to answer as many imagine. So far as we are
capable of judging there is a plain course for the true
friends of the turf to pursue. Petition the legislature at
its next session, and use every honorable effort, to have
a law passed restricting pool-selling, book-making, etc.
to associations which are organized under conditions,
which will prevent pseudo organizations from obtaining
a license. Our plan would be to confine all specula-
tive operations to the night before the day fixed for the
race to come off, and in case there was a postponement
longer than a fixed time, say three or five days, then be
declared off. "Without postponements confine the busi-
ness to the night before, at designated places, and during
the day of the race the only place it will be legal shall
be on the grounds of the association.

All the real interests of turf and track depend upon
this critical part of the business being conducted in a
way that will not antagonize a large proportion of citi-
zens of the State. Properly managed, there is only a
weak minority which will object. Under a law that
will recognize the importance of retaining this part of
the emoluments to the societies, and the absolute neces-
sity of speculation to enable the managers of fairs to
keep them up to the present high grade, there can be no
effective opposition. In that case two-thirds of the gross
revenue will revert to the association; under the system
so recently inaugurated in California, the whole of the
profits accrue to individuals. The diversion from what
should be the legitimate channels of this portion of the
assets of fairs and meetings is only one of the many
drawbacks which follow the establishment of "turf
exchanges." So far as they can bring it about, racing
is only a huge gambling scheme, as purely so as the
drawing a card from a box or the cast of die. The
rooms are crowded from the opening to the close with an
eager, excited crowd of devotees, listening for the tinkle
of the bell which tells that the riders are mounted on
courses thousands of miles, away and they are in a fever
or excitement, an agony of suspense intensified by the
<ext stroke and the quickly "following" denouement

Inch tells of gain or loss. "What a difference between
• overcrowded room, with its stifling atmosphere and

i 'j race-courBe. In one the demon of avarice lias willing

subjects, in the other there is a healthy recreation, in-
spiriting and exciting without the stimulus of a wager.
Those who like to increase the pleasure by investing
what tney can afford to risk, have an opportunity and
also the satisfaction of witnessing what has been happily
christened the "royal sport." There are good reasons
for the belief that if those who had the most interest in
turf affairs in New York state had inaugurated the
movement and begun the agitation to legalize pool-sel-
ling and book-making with conditions that would have
insured proper management, the stringent laws which
are now in force would never have been passed. In
place of that there were delays, or rather nothing was
done until there was a hue and cry over the practice of
pool-selling, the commotion being made at first by the
selling of pools on election by John Morrisey and
before that was stilled there came another assault on
account of the opening of numerous places where pools
were sold, and by the small fry of book-makers engaging
which could not be tolerated. The effect of these
stringent laws has bt^en disastrous. Jerome Park lost at
least $30,000 at the late meeting — that is, its assets
would have been increased that much had pool-selling
and book-making been permitted on tho course. Mon-
mouth Park is to be closed for the same cause, and with
the race-courses in the vicinity of New York broken up,
the value of thoroughbreds will be reduced, at the most
favorable computation, fully fifty per cent.

In a few years from now California will have (at the
present prices) millions of dollars in fast horses to dis-
pose of annually. And if it takes the initiation in legis-
lation which will do away with the evil and retain the
good, it will be a strong argument to induce other states
to follow. It is much easier to prevent than to remedy.
When a measure has become law, there is a conservative
element in every community against repeal, unless it is
proved to be clearly wrong. This was the barrier in the
way when the question came up before the New York
Legislature, and gave the adverse laws strength that
they did not possess when first presented.

If the prominent horse owners and the managers of the
various associations of California will take this matter
earnestly in hand, circulate petitions before the assem-
bling of the legislature, there will be such evidence in
favor of a law to regulate turf speculations that a large
majority of Senators and representatives will vote for its
adoption.

Enquiries Anent ' 'Shuffling."

Editor Breeder asd Sportsman: — Soon after its issue I
read with a great deal of interest your work entitled "Tips
and Toe Weights." Yesterday I re-read your appendix on the
head of the "Side Weights," and if yon will allow me to
trouble you I should like to have your opinion on the follow-
ing: I have a young horse in training whieh shows consider-
able promise of speed; we find that he is in the habit of trot-
ting in with his hind feet — my trainer calls it "shuffling." By
trotting in I do not mean trotting merely close and straight
ahead behind, but rather with wide, baek action, and then as
the foot takes the ground to pass in rather than out, giving a
rolling motion and when speeding, somewhat irregular, seem-
ing, therefore, to take more steps behind than in front. We
observe that the outer web of the shoe wears off while the
inner retains almost its original thickness. Thinking to
remedy and force a wider reach we had been using a scalping
boot with six-ounce weight on the outside, but this does not
seem to make auy difference; so now, after reading your
appendix and the theory of inside weight, we design the fol-
lowing method, viz: A shoe with the inner web twice the
weight of tbe outer, and further to cut the inner side of the
hoof a little lower than the outside, while retaining a proper
level to have the foot stand upon the inner web more. Now
will you be so kind as to inform me what you think of the
plan, and if not favorably, to suggest your own remedy ? Yon
will oblige me as well as many others who have read your
book in this locality, and with whom I have discussed the
matter. Yours truly, N. H. Bloomfield.

Vancouver, W. T., June 16, 1886.

We became satisfied from experiments that weight on
the inside of the foot had a tendency to carry the foot
further out, though contrary to prior opinion. There is
little question that the cause of the irregular action
behind is from fear of injury. The coronet is by far the
most sensitive portion of the foot, and for some distance
below the coronet even a slight blow will cause acute
pain. In order to avoid this the animal is forced to a
gait that will lessen the chances to strike. The protec-
tion a scalping boot affords at times is not sufficient.
Eemembering the severe pain, the horse is frightened
when the boot is struck, and of course the addition in the
way of leather and padding increases the danger of
striking. We have had the greatest success in such
cases by operating on the fore foot. When the part
injured is directly in the front, in most cases the outer
edge of the toe is the part which injures, though for some
distance back of the toe may be the point of contact. It
is manifest that a shoe or tip, however thin, will increase
the danger of striking ; and if the driving ground, be it
track or road, is free from grit in the soil, by all means
work for a time barefooted and with the edge of the horn
rounded. With an ordinary thickness of wall the horn
can be filed so as to have quite a round, not only lessen-
ing the danger of striking, but rendering the blow com-
paratively painless. Should tho animal require weight,
that can be applied in too weights made after the pattern
described in " Tips and Toe Weights." The great point
is to establish confidence, to do away with tne fear of
injury, and by careful driving overcome the fear which

is the cause of the faulty action. If a tip or shoe must
be worn, have the edges rounded and set inside of the
horn so as to round that too. We shall pursue thi3
subject in the future, as it is one of the most important
in the training of trotters.

A Plying- Trip to Rancho del Rio.

The first day we have passed away from home in a
long time was last Sunday, when, accompanied by a
friend, we went to Healdsburg, leaving on the morning
train and coming back in the afternoon. The main
object of the trip was to see an Anteeo colt, which is
owned jointly by Mr. Bailbache and ourselves. He is
from an A. W. Richmond mare, and his grandam by
Wellswood, a thoroughbred, son of imported Yorkshire.
From his breeding on both sides of the house, and to
keep up the illustrative nomenclature, he was christened
Antiere, the meaning of which is to go before for any
distance. His lineage is not the only thing that gives
promise of keeping in the front for a long way, as his
form is of the wiry, active build, and in every respect of
such proportions as to indicate speed and staying quali-
ties united. Tuesday evening we were somewhat surprised
to see Mr. Theodore Winters entering the barn. It was
nearly sunset and we supposed that he was busily attend-
ing the fires, over which the seething caldron of Nevada
politics will soon be heated to an ardent degree. Much
as he is interested in the approaching battle, he had
interests at stake at Rancho del Rio which also needed
attention, and busy as we were with home affairs the
temptation to see the youngsters at Rancho del Rio was
too strong to be overcome. Beside the Norfolks and Joe
Hookers there were two Three Cheers in the catalogue
of yearlings, and also three sucklings by our old favorite.
Wednesday we boarded the overland train at Sixteenth
street, Oakland, and on which were Mr. Winters and an
old acquaintance of thirty years ago, Louis Dean. When
he left Iowa in 1859 he was a slight-made young man of
less than a hundred and thirty pounds avoirdupois, now
close on to two hundred, sturdy and stalwart, bronzed
with active life among the mountains, and though
scarcely yet to be classed as a cattle king, he can be
ranked among the rising notables of the bovine
aristocracy with a good chance to reach the higher grade
in a few years. There were too many reminiscences, too
much talk of the old times when all the little towns
along the upper Mississippi were lively, and when from
1S53 until the crash came in 1857 it was no trouble to
make lots of money, to notice the things eii route. Mr.
Winters gave warning that if fanciful descriptions were
indulged in he would tell that we sat with back to the
window the whole way and with no possible chance to
see on either side. There was one passage at arms too
comical to omit. Louis turned the conversation from old
times to cattle, sheep and horses, expatiating on the
merits of horses he owned. Mr. Winters retorted that he
did not own a horse that was really worth fifteen cents.
"Why Theodore," quickly retorted Louis, "I own ahorse

that you could not buy, I'll be if you could, for less

than forty dollars, "and with an assumption of an air of
indignity that was admirably ludicrous. Not quite
seven hours after the sun had passed high twelve, when
we were in Sacramento. Fred Collier was in waiting with
a big pair of chestnuts, the near one of the team, being by
Three Cheers out of a daughter of Big Gun, 16£ hands high,
and of immense frame, the other a son of General Mc-
Mahon, which was an inch taller. Railroad eating houses
are usually -a synonym for poor fare. Tough, thin beef-
steaks fried in grease and nothing else to speak of. That
at Sacramento is an exception to the rule. The dinner
was capital, and under our present condition, "back on
our feed" to such an extent that a muzzle is almost indis-
pensable at times, it was very welcome. The drive down
the Riverside in the gloaming was even more enjoyable
than the good dinner, alloyed, perhaps, with some-
thing of an envious feeling that Sacramento could
boast of a drive which has hardly an equal in
the whole country, while the metropolis of the Pacific
Coast has not a single mile over which a horse can be
speeded with any safety. Kept in as good condition as
a well-conducted track, sprinkled, harrowed, leveled for
mile after mile, it is not only a grand pleasure drive but
so well adapted fur training purposes, especially for colts,
that if we lived in Sacramento the greatest proportion
of the "work" would be done upon it. The education of
trotting colts would progress with greater rapidity where
there were no turns to negotiate; they would be less lia-
ble to "get off their gait" and thus the habit of "trot-
ting square" more likely to be fixed.

A quiet smoke on the wide veranda, with the pleas-
antest of southern breezes soughing through the leaves
of the oaks, and to bed at ten o'clock. Sleep as sound as
that of the Ephesian somnolents, though from
our late practice of early rising it was only half-past
four wheu we were ready to commence the day. The
loveliest of mornings, not a stir in the atmosphere. The
sun shot bright rays above the wavering outline of the

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Sierras, a line of gold, an are of brilliancy, a full globe
of dazzling fire hanging directly over the crest of the
mountains, and gilding with glory the intervening
summits.

Our first call was on Norfolk, and though twenty-five
years have given more droop to his back and wasted away
the muscles, his eyes are clear and his head as gaily car-
ried as when we saw him 23 years ago gallop away
from his competitors on the old Abbey track at St.
Louis. Joe Hooker was looking, as usual, well, and his
immensity of muscular development showing no trace
of ill-sffects from the arduousness of the season's duties.

Through the paddocks, down to the edge near where
the water was still moistening the grass, we found
Marion. By her side another Norfolk colt, and like all of
his brothers, excepting one which will be described here-
after, a bright chestnut with a good deal of white to
relieve the golden tint. The hour and a half of walking
among the horses and through the vines and growing corn,
already in the tassel, gave a hearty appetite for breakfast,
and then the colts were ready for inspection. And here
we must explain. Reading the description it may appear
as though the pencil had a carmine point, and with that
it had also been rubbed on the blarney stone. So
much to praise, so little to condemn. So many big,
handsome colts and fillies, of such high form, of such
a racing cut that the critic might say: Is Rancho del Rio
so favored above all other stock farms that there are no
inferior animals, or are those which do not come up to
the high standard you describe spirited away, sent over
the mountains, or domiciled on smoke creek so that the
overcurious cannot find them? This would be a natural
conclusion for those who were not acquainted, and
thoroughly so with the stock. But there are good and
sufficient reasons for this uniformity. In the first place,
there are high form and almost faultless lineage on both
sides, paternal and maternal. In the second, every year
adds to the knowledge of the proprietor. He has learned
by the best school, that of long experience, the best
methods to arrive at the desired results. He has experi-
mented until theory has been demonstrated to be worthy
of a place among facts accomplished. He has learned
what were the proper combinations of blood, and above
all he has satisfactorily worked out the problem of how
to rear so as to obtain the best results, the proper super-
struction on the foundation laid. This granted, and uo
one will deny the truth of the premises who is acquainted
with Mr. Winters' methods and management for a series
of years. And now for a short description of the animals
embraced in the catalogue of the sale which is to come off
on Thursday, the 15th of July. The first shown were
the yearling fillies, and the first to be inspected the ches-
nut filly by Three Cheers, her dam Alice W. by Norfolk,
her grandam Kitten by imported Eclipse, and the
next dam imported Pussy by Diophantes. Even the
hypercritical cannot fail to be satisfied with this sort of
breeding. The color is a light golden chestnut, all four
feet white, the white extending to near knees and hocks,
large star in forehead with a white stripe running from
star towards the nose. She is of good size and full of
quality. It may be thought that our favoritism for
Three Cheers may lead to an equal favoritism for his
progeny, but so far as one can judge of our own fitness
it does not blind us to defects. If this filly does not race
we will be seriously disappointed. To prevent repetition
it may be as well to state in this connection the value
we put upon Norfolk mares as the dams of race-horses.
"We hold that there are none better, and when backed by
good strains beyond, the Norfolks are worthy uf the
highest rank. Beaconsfield, Jim Douglas, Nighthawk, Ed
Corrigan, a whole lot of celebrities, are from Norfolk
mares, and the best are yet to come, or rather there will
be additions which will greatly enhance their value.

The chestnut filly by Joe Hooker from Laura Winston
by Norfolk, is what may be termed a slashing fillyFa grand
filly. She is also a bright chestnut with near fore and hind
feet and pasterns white stripe. She is a large filly with
big barrel, sloping shoulders, broad loin, neck large at
the junction with chest tapering to the trottle, plenty of
bone and tendon. As a rule the Hookers have more bone
than the others, and though not quite so clean-limbed,
there is no coarseness. The Norfolk-Mattie Glenn filly
is another light chestnut, with off hind and near fore
foot white, and white stripe in face. Much as we fancied
the others we must acknowledge a preference for her.
Her eyes are a peculiar feature. Prominent, unusually
prominent, and of startling brilliancy, the dark hazel of
the iris is bordered with pure white, and were it not for
the placid expression there would be a "wicked look"
which would deter the timid from a close inspection. She
is also large, and with every angle after the generally
approved model, the whole contour an undeniable prog-
nostic of speed.

The Norfolk- Sister to Lottery filly is a very hand-
some shade of bay, with four white feet, on right hind
foot the white extends above the ankle. She is the larg-
est of the lot, in fact a fair size for a two-year- old, and is

highly finished withal. That she will race is almost a
certainty. Mark S. was by Monday from a Norfolk
mare, and sister to Lottery is by Monday, so that the
same cross appears, although the order is reversed.

The Hooker- Abbie W.filly is also bay.with off hind and
near fore foot white, and white stripe in face. She is
large all over, immensely so through the heart, and
with great power. A long, tapering ear sets oft' her hand-
some head, and altogether she is a very taking filly.
This ended the yearling fillies, and the first of the year-
ling colts which "Mac" paraded was by Three Cheers,
his dam Atalanta by Norfolk, therefore a full sister to
Estill and Leap Year. He is a darker chestnut than his
three-quarter sister, and considerably smaller. The only
faults that can be found are a lack of height, and splints
on each of his fore legs. The first is heightened^ by com-
parison with the big yearlings, and of all the ailments
colts arc subject to, we regard splints as the most trivial.
A lately applied blister, without proper precautions to
tie him short, so that he bit the place where the irrita-
tion took place, make them look worse than they really
are, and in all probability they will be entirely absorbed
in a short time. That he will prove a race-horse is our
firm belief, and notwithstanding we have far more horses
than we have room for, there will be a strong pull from
our feelings to secure him at the coming sale.

The Hooker- Ada C. colt is bay, near fore and off hind
foot white, white stripe in face extending over the lip.
He is a large colt, and with indications of speed. We
think it was a wise move to change from Norfolk to
Hooker. All the Norfolks from Ada C. were noted for
endurance, and if the speed of the Hookers can be united
with the other family characteristics, a great race-
horse will be the outcome.

Hooker or Jumbo— Irene Harding colt is a light chestnut,
hind feet and legs white, the white reaching to half-way
between ankle and hock, white stripe in face. This is a
racing looking fellow of medium size, and from his gen-
eral appearance is, in all probability, by Hooker. Jumbo
was by California (a brother to Hooker) his dam Big
Gun, and he took a good deal after his dam, while the
colt has a deal of quality. As the Jack Malone mares
have proved successes in the stud, a colt from Irene
should elicit a good deal of competition.

Hooker-Countess Zeka. This brother to Corrigan is
more like his sire than any other Hooker we ever saw.
He is chestnut, with near hind foot touched with white
on the outside, all others white half way to knees and
hocks, white face and hips. He has the same peculiar.
ities of build as his sire, short back, powerful loins and
quarters, big body and short legs. That he will gallop
fast, very fast, is as sure as "eggs is eggs." "Now it
comes," we hear them all say "When the Marion colt is
presented he will be a paragon sure." He is a paragon,
and were Mr. Winters to offer us the choice between the
Emperor of Norfolk and any two of the others, there
would be no delay in taking the single in preference
to the doubles. He is tall, he is "lengthy," he is muscular
in every place where muscular development is an advan-
tage. He is fine from the long, springy pasterns up, and
the angles of locomotion are in perfect harmony with the
rest of his configuration. He is bay, of a very handsome
shade, near hind foot white, and star in forehead. This
is the first bay colt Marion has thrown, while all of her
fillies have been of that color. We are all somewhat
critical, and one of our fancies has been that when
Marion had a bay colt, if in proper order, no one could
beat him. We shall still adhere to this idea until it is
proved untenable. Very many would differ in our esti-
mate after scanning the proportions of the Norfolk-
Neapolitan colt. He is a dark bay, off hind foot, pastern
and ankle white, all others touched with white, star in
forehead. He is a remarkable colt from every point of
yiew. He is large, fully developed, and as handsome a
specimen of a thoroughbred yearling as is often seen.
He is extraordinarily good in the forehand, his brisket
being prominent, nicely "forked," with great lung capac-
ity as shown by width of chest. He is good at both
"ends," and will be apt to go the whole route at great
pace.

The Hooker-Puss brother to Fred Collier is by odds
the best-looking of the family. Of course he is a chestnut,
with all four feet and legs white. On the near fore leg the
white does not quite reach the knee, on the off it comes
to the knee, and the hind shows the white nearly to the
hocks. There is a broad, white stripe in the face, so that
heisaHooker all over, plenty of substance and eminently
a race-horse, so far as can be told by appearance and
family inheritance. This completed the yearlings which
will be offered for sale, and though the picture may be
considered overdrawn, we feel assured that an examin-
ation will convince the most skeptical that the deline-
ation is not a whit too ilorid. Owing to being a late foal,
some four months behind the largest of his mates, the
Hooker — Callie Smart colt is not offered for sale. It was
thought that this difference of age would not be consid-
ered, and if put up it would necessarily result in a sacri-
fice. Mr. Winters requested that the facts should be
presented, and with them understood it is not likely that
any one will take exceptions. The brood-mares which
are included in the sale were visited in the paddock.
There is a three-year-old by Hooker from Laura Win-
ston, stinted to Duke of Norfolk, which from size, form
and breeding should prove a good brood-mare. She la

chestnut, near four leg white to knee, and a wide white
strip in her face. Farralone is by Norfolk from Golden
Gate, and stinted to Hooker, she is a very fine mare,
bay, and with marks of promise.

A three-year-old sister to Abbie W., stinted to Hooker,
is also bay, of handsome form, and as she is a sister to
the dam of Porter Ashe, who won at the late St. Louis
meeting, she should be valued for breeding purposes.

We never saw Big Gun when she was looking so well.
So well, indeed, that she might still produce colts which
will be worthy of relationship to Jim Ren wick. She was
bred to Hooker early in the season, and there are indica-
tions that she is surely in foal.

A very remarkable mare is Addie C, the dam of Bal-
lotbox, Pillbox, Coroner &c. Her twenty-five y ears sit so
lightly that she does not appear to be within ten years as
old. Time has touched her gently, indeed, and her year-
ling, heretofore described, is, in our estimation., the finest
of her colts of the age we have seen. She is stinted to
Hooker, and gives evidence of being in foal.

Albert left early in the morning with his "string," his
destination being Agricultural Park. The stable included
the three two-year-olds which are included in the sale.
Those were injured so they could not be sold last year,
though the injuries were only temporary. Oro is by
Norfolk, his dam Golden Gate. He is a dark bay, off
hind foot white, and star in forehead. We were greatly
pleased with him, and to the eye he is every inch a race-
horse. Albert says that our eye does not deceive in this
case, and that he is as good as he looks. That being so,
he will be a dangerous customer in the stakes this and
next year, as his conformation for racing purposes is
nearly perfect, and the combination of Norfolk, Leam-
ington, and imported Eclipse one which will win.

Dynamite is by Hooker, his dam Belle a daughter of
Norfolk and Big Gun. He is chestnut, hind feet and legs
white half way to the hocks, narrow strip in face. He
is the best-looking of any of the family, and has shown
more speed than any of them at the same age.

Aicatraz is by Hooker, his dam Earralone. He was
purchased at the sale last year by R. Porter Ashe, but
returned to Mr. Winters. He is a bay, hind feet and legs
white half way to hocks. Not so large as the other two,
he is of fair size and a compact, sturdy looking colt.
These colts have been kept at work, and are in good order
to be put into active training.

There was no time to call on friends. A glance at the
tracks, which appeared to be in the best condition, a
hurried lunch rather more substantial than Gen. Scott's
hasty plate of soup, and the hour before the starting of
the train was utilized to commence the history of the
trip. The parlor cars jolted a good deal, though the
comfortable chairs made writing an easier task than
when cramped in an ordinary seat, and by the time the
train reached San Pablo this scrawl was finished. A
truly pleasant trip if made at a strong gallop, and we
arrived at home feeling gay as a two-year-old.

Nonsensical ttories.

The newspapers are oftentimes full of the most absurd
stories. One that was most extensively copied told how
Hickok won $75,000 by beating Goldsmith Maid with
Lucy. To the best of our recollection the two hyppo-
droming mares did not trot against each other here,
though their visit to this Coast antidated our arrival .
The probable foundation for the theory was the Ram s
and Urant race on Oakland track, where Rarus was th e
victor. The Omaha Bee gives the history of a hog which
won a 300-yards running race, and that, too, after being
fed half a bushel of corn a day. We oftentimes recall the
remarks of the late James L. Eoff on lying. He said
that when a man told him what he (Eoff) knew to be a
lie, if he did it cleverly, finished his work like an artist,
he could listen to it with pleasure; but when the job was
done so clumsily as to underrate the listener's common
sense, it was a trial to the temper that he could not
endure, and be was forced to respond that the narrator

was a d d fool as well as a liar. Plenty of those who

endeavor to talk so learnedly about horses can be classed
with the second division in the great drivers' list.

The Los Aneeles Turf Club.

On July 22d, 23d and 24th this club will hold a series
of races at Agricultural Park. On the opening day the
first event on the programme is the Introduction Stake,
half-mile, for two-year-olds. $25 entrance; $50 added;
second horse to save stake. The second is a trotting
race; 2:40 class, purse of $200; one mile-heats, 3 in 5.
The third event is the La Ballona Stakes, three-quarters
of a mile, free for all, weight for age. $25 entrance;
$100 added, second horse to save stake. The programme
for the extra day will be announced hereafter. For the
third day three races are named, opening with the El
Cajou Stakes, three furlongs, free for all, weight for age.
$20 entrance; $25 added, The second race is a one-mile
trot; 2:30 class; purse $250; one-mile heats, best 3 in 5.
The third race is the High License Stake, one mile and a
quarter, for all ages; weight for age. $50entrance; $150
added. The addfd money for this event is reported to
be subscribed by the "oppressed citizens" of Los Angeles
city.

The Pairs and Meeting's .

As will be seen by referring to the advertisnments
the programmes of the fairs are making th*
ance. Owing to the hurry of the present time
hour when some of them came in, notices
until the next issue.

410

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June 26

The First Champion.

In 1822 Mr. John Treadwell, then living at Salisbury Place,
Long Island, N. Y., bred a matched pair of very superior
road mares to Mambrino, a bay son of imported Messenger-
dam by imported Sour Crout, which was then kept for stock
purposes in that vicinity. These mares were known as
Amazonia and Sophonisba. The former was said to be by a
son of imported Messenger. The latter wbb by a grandson
of imported Baronet. The result was two colts, now known
to fame as Abdallah and Almack. The latter was from
Sophonisba, but no description of him farther than that his
color was bay ib lo be found in any of the standard works
npon horses that we have yet seen, hence the natural infer-
ence is that his speed was never developed. His progeny,
however, have given ample proof that he possessed sterling
merit.

In 1S42, when in his nineteen-year-old form, Almack was
bred to a mare called Spirit, owned by Geo. Raynor of Hunt-
ington, Long Island. Spirit was by Engineer 2d, dam by
American Eclipse. Engineer 2d was by Engineer, son of
imported Messenger, dam by Plato. The latter was also by
imported Messenger, from Pheasant by imported Shark,
making him full-brother to Bishop's Hambletonian, which
got the3 second dam of Kysdyk's Hambletonian. Engineer 2d
is noted as the sire of Lady Suffolk (2:28), queen of the trot-
ting turf in her day. Engineer, sire of Engineer 2d, was a
remarkably well-proportioned horse, standing upwards of
sixteen hands in height. He was got by imported Messenger,
but the breeding of his dam is unknown. American Eclipse,
sire of the dam of Spirit, enjoyed the reputation of being one
of the very best horses ever produced upon this continent up
to his time. He was remarkably successful both upon the
running turf and in the stud. He was by Duroc, son of
imported Diomed, from Miller's Damsel, universally acknowl-
edged to have been the best daughter of imported Messenger,
judging doubtless both from her success as "a winner of run-
ning races and a producer of speedy offspring.

In 1843 Spirit produced by Almack a chestnut colt known
later in life as Grinnell's Champion. . His dam, Spirit, though
never trained for speed, was a remarkably fast trotter to road
wagon, judging from an incident which a contributor to
"Wallace's Monthly" related of her a few years since, which
runs something as follows: A New York gentleman who had
a 2:30 trotter was out driving with a friend one day when a
fat Dutcnnian, with a pale, compact bay mare and market
wagon, was discovered keeping up without any apparent
effort. The owner of the trotter suggested to his friend that
when they reached the avenue they would lose the fat chap
in going a single square. Beaching the spot mentioned the
trotter was called upon and went up to his best clip, when to
the astonishment of the owner of the fast nag the Dutchman
reined out and shot past the trotter as unconcernedly as
though he was simply in a hurry to get to work. Shortly
after uassiug the team the Dutchman stopped at his place of
business, when the companion of the owner of the trotter
tried to buy the mare. The Teutonic gentleman declined to
part with her, however, remarking, "Vants to keep her
myself and ven Pze in a hurry I don't vate for ze poys."

The mare in question was Spirit, the dam of Grinnell's
Champion. The latter was undoubtedly the most remarkable
natural trotter that had ever been foaled up to that time.
"When but eighteen months old it is stated, upon good author-
ity, that he was led a mile behind a sulky in 3:05£, and in
his three-year-old form trotted a full mile to sulky in 3:05, a
performance which had never before been equalled by a three-
year-old trotter, and on this account he was named Champion.

It will be seen by examining the blood lines of Champion
that they are very similar to those of Rysdyk's Ham-
bletonian. Both were grandsons of Mambrino, and the
dams of both possessed several strains of Messenger
blood. The dam of Champion, however, had a close Diomed
cross through American Eclipse, whose sire, Duroc, was
undoubtedly the best sou of imported Diomed, Sir Archy
excepted. Spirit was probably a much faster trotter than the
Kent Mare, but the latter inherited stronger trotting proclivi-
ties, as her sire, imported Bellfounder, was from a family in
which the trotting instinct had evidently long been cultivated,
and was himself a remarkable natural trotter, while American
Eclipse, sire of Spirit's dam, was celebrated as a winner of
running races. His sire, Duroc, was a running horse, and
his dam. Miller's Damsel, was the beBt daughter ever got by
imported Messenger as a racer, yet it is stated upon good
authority that she never showed any inclination to trot.

After his remarkable exhibitions of speed, according to
"Aurelius" in "Wallace's Monthly, "Champion waspurchased
by Mr. John Snifnn, a New York merchant, who kept him
some six months, until June, 1846, and sold him to Mr.
William R. Grinnell for §2,600, which in those days was an
enormous price for a colt of that age. Mr. Grinnell offered
his services to breeders at $15 to insure, but the price was
thought extortionate by most farmers, their idea being that $3
was sufficient. The result was a lack of patronage, which so
disgusted his owner that in the spring of 1850 Champion was
sent to Mr. Van Cott in New York city, where he was kept
one season, then went to New Jersey and remained in that
State until 1854, when he was bought by James Harkness, of
St. Louis, Mo., for about ©750. Several years previous to
thiB he had gained the reputation of being very cross, a con-
dition resulting from abuse by those who had charge of him.
While owned by Mr. Harkness, Champion was matched to
trot a race against Royal George, the conditions being that
Champion should draw a road wagon containing two men,
one of which, his driver, weighed 225 pounds. Chamnion
won three straight heats in 2:52, 2:53, 2:54.

In 1S58 Thomas T. Smith, of Independence, Mo., became
the owner of Champion, the consideration being $1,000, who
sold him to Stone & Co. of the same place. He was after-
wards stolen and taken to Leavenworth, Kan., where he died
in 1S64. He is described by those who were acquainted with
him as n handsome, blood-like looking animal, standing six-
teen hands high, and a beautiful golden chestnut in color.
"His head and neck were remarkably light," maDe and tail
heavy and fine as silk, the latter dragging on the ground. In
repose he stood with his head nearly on a line with his body,
but when trotting it was elevated somewhat and his neck was
slightly arched. He was a horse of great quality and pos-
sessed a remarkable amount of nerve force. His gait was low,
easy, frictiouless and far-reaching. Few horses were his
equal in pluck and endurance, and his offspring were liberally
endowed with these valuable qualities.

Jim Gore (late Ezekiel) is a bay colt, star, and one white
foof behind, stands 15.1 hands high, has a neat, resolute-
looking head, stout neck running into good shoulders, great
<£th, with rare back and loins, plenty of bone and sub-
tle was bred by Maj. J. S. Clark, Coldstream Stud,
iugton, Ky., by Hindoo, out of Katie by imp. Phaeton,
dam Danger's dam by War Dance, out of Mamie S, by
■ Mahomet, etc

HERD AND SWINE.

American Devon Cattle Club— Transfers.

Baffin 3332, Angle Bros, to H. J. Snelp, Glen, N. Y.

Calamity F. 6G73, Geo. Baker & Sou to J. H. Russell, Oconomowoc, Wis.

Belfort 3410, Truman, Baker & Co. to LilHbrid ge k Morris, Earlville, N. Y.

Banker 3678, Banker Bros, to E. D. Hicks, Nashville, Tenn.

Thickset 3002, N. B. Choate to S. W. Spangler. Albany, 111.

Lackawanna 3215, H. H. Colvin to M. W. Oliver, Conneautville, Pa.

Rose of the Valley 6786, Wm. Courtice to Rumsey Bros., West field, N. Y.

Maple Emma yd 5278, W. L. Durand to S. Griswold.Torringfora, Ct.

Stranger 343U, J. P. Fish »t Son to F. S. Allen, Chelsea, Vt.

Winnie 6799; Gypsev 6800, R. A. Ford to S. Gri3WOld, Torringford, Ct.

February 2638; Josie Fine 4991, F.A. Gulley to R. W. Rea. Wesson, Miss.

Nisroch 3176; Rubaline 5308, E. D. Hicks to I. a. Gibbs, Dresden. Tenn.

Lady Ulare 6774, W. H. Jones & Son to C. M. Canheld.Leraysville, Pa.

Beulah 6772, W. H. Jones & Son to Chandler Canfield, LeraysviUe, Pa.

Water-town 3d 3726. Lockwood Bros, to C. J. & H. W. Cook , Watertown, Ct,

Padrone 3693; Gentle Annie 5841, R. A. Love to L N. Cross, Chester, S. C.

Baldock 3496; Annis 6471, R. A. Love to R. W. Rea, Wesson, Miss.

Ti"er 3292, Geo. L. Minor to D. B. Wheeler, Southford, Ct.

Lady's Jumbo 3164, J. W. Morse & Son to W. F. (Jhermside, Dickson, Col.

TJlalia 5722, R. E. Payne to W. H. H. ScarfT, New Carlisle, O.

Lady May's Duke 2d 1709, W. L. Polk to Thos. Mount, Vicksburg, Miss.

Bloom 3d 700; Fairy 1174; Long Horn 1855; Lady Fenn 4545; Cash Box

5543, J. A. fomeroy to M. S. Crull, Newberrytown, Pa.
Forest King Jr. 3694, H. L. Rogers to R. L. Ives, North Cornwall, Ct
Lady May's Duke 2d 1709, L. F. Ross to W. L. Polk, Vicksburg. Miss.
Luluanna 5951, A. Smith Stevens to P. Palmer & Son, Whipple, O.
Joshua Chief 3559, Wm Sumner to W. E. Hungerford, Had Lyme, Ct.
Whistle 3674, Dn.n'1 Tom to Ebon Blackstone, Cumberland. O.
Cherry 827, Samuel ForuB to Wm. Courtice, Courtice, Ontario, Canada.
PrincesB of Kent 2741 ; Annie B. 6807, Samuel Turner to D. J. Wnitinore,

Casstown, O.
Kate 3535, E. W. & F. J. Welles to J. W. Yale, Meriden, Ct.
Boisfort 2961, D. J. Whitmore to A. Siegler, Clinton Falls, Ind.
Byron 3512 ; Briscola C808, D. J. Whitmore to W. R. Sivley, Oakley , Miss.
Bijou 2997, D. J. Whitmore to Hugh Stewart, Fenton, O.
Buxton 3513, D. J. Whitmore to Jas. Snrget, Natchez, Miss .
Frederick Boby3718, Isaac Woodbury to P. H. Wiggin, North Baldwin,

Me.
Virgil 3700; Pay Day 6780, J. W. Yale, Conn, to Industrial School, Middle-
town, Conn.
Clip 3667; Cashmere 6744; Miss Darke 6745, Irvin Yorke to Elmer C.
Commons, New PariB, O.

The Value of Milk to Young Stock, and How-
to Use it.

We know to a certainty — if anything is certain — that the
earth conld not have been populated with animals, the females
of each variety having mammary glands without having a
supply of milk, and, inferentially, healthy milk from the
start. This is as clearly a law which stands back of health
and growth in young things that require milk, as it is a law
that wheat can not be grow on land good for celery, nor celery
be grown on land good for wheat. There is no variety of
sheep, be it ever so hardy, that would not, in a decade or
two, be entirely destroyed by confinement to bog laud. The
results we obtain are quite regularly in proportion to the fit-
neBS of the agencies we employ.

As the season is at hand when milk begins to flow from all
varieties of mammals grown upon the farm, it is well now to
fix an estimate upon the value of milk to young stock, draw-
ing the line sharply between that which is entirely healthful
and right, and that which is offensive to the delicate stomachs
of the young things. Milk groupB all necessary kinds of food
into one form, having constituents exactly suited to building
up the muscular system, this depending mainly upon the
caseine, with phosphate of lime and other salts, for buildiDg
up the bones and for other purposes. Young stock fed on
dry food rarely get water enough for the requirements of
the system, as the latter is made np of about four-fifths of
water, and the delicate system of the young animal is averse
to taking in draughts of cold water, even though it be put
upon dry feed.

The value of milk for young stock depends very much up-
on its quality, hinging npon the kind of food given and the
health of the animal from which it is taken. The whole class
of scrofulous ailments and tubercular consumption are
believed to be contracted through the milk. Animals fed
npon still slops can not yield milk that is otherwise than
poisonous. This sort of food may contain a good share of
nutritive material, yet this is so mixed with obnoxiousmatter,
the result, in part, of alcoholic fermentation and other
changes that occur in it, that the health of the animal is
sapped to Biich an extent that the milk glands become dis-
eased, from which time on they secrete milk containing glob-
ules Bimilar to those found in pus from chronic ulcers.
Heuce there is no safety in allowing calves, or other young
stock, to suck animals fed as stated. It is often easy to
explain why young pigs get, as they often do, bowel disturb-
ance when the sows are fed on fermented slops, even though
it be not still slops, and by giving heed to this hint beginners
in pig-raising will avoid losses. Another point not generally
sufficiently understood is the fact that the milk is damaged
through eating offensive vegetation. The susceptibility of
this fluid for absorbing certain medicines gives a pointer of
no mean significance. Thus, morphine given to the mother
promptly affects the young, and the same is true of many
other articles, yet not of all.

Animals that are nursing their young should not be rapidly
driven, nor made to travel long distances, as an overheated
condition affects the milk most seriously. Changing the food
of animals giving milk produces a very prompt effect upon
the secretion, and regarding the amount given, the flow of
milk may be diminished by increasing, as well as by diminish-
ing the food, this result continuing until the system has
become accustomed to and accepts the change. It is not gen-
erally sufficiently taken into account that after the lapse of a
few months from time of calving — varying with different cows
— the milk so changes in its characteristics that it ceases to
be of full value to the young, and then the nursing period
should cease. Animals while nursing their young should be
separated from all others that are in the least degree of a
vicious turn; for fright interrupts the secretion, and changes
its character.

All efforta, and numberless attempts have been made, to
invent an acceptable substitute for milk have failed. All
assertions of men who have a selfish end to Bubserve — trying
to sell a thing for what it is not — to the contrary, notwith-
standing, they might as well attempt to make a substitute for
bile or urine. Nothing can be bile but that sort that is
secreted by the liver, and nothing can be urine but what is
Becreted by the kidneys. The same is true of every secre-
tory gland of the body. Shall we except the mammary gland ?
Not by any means, for in that direction no evidence can be
found worth considering. Skimmed milk furnishes the
nearest approach to a substitute; while in certain cases, the
addition of a little oil-cake meal will give a nearer approach.
The main trouble with nearly all the articles attempted to be
nsed as substitutes is that they are vegetable substauces in
form, and of a character to readily undergo acetous fermenta-
tion, doing mischief within the delicate digestive organs of
young animals, such as is not expected from the sustenance
provided by nature, and at best doing very imperfectly what
the latter uniformly accomplishes. Disappointments in this

direction are so common that we need not cite illustrations.
Therefore he will show wisdom in his management who care-
fully husbands the resources of the nursing mothers of the
incoming increase npon the farm, and in the herd. — Liva
Stock Journal.

Dishorning Cattle.

The practice of sawing off the horns of adult cattle close to
the head of the "boss" cattle of herds cannot be otherwise
than barbarous, as much so as it would be to cut off their
tails close to the roots, and would blemish the cattle equally
as much in their appearance.

The better way is to saw off the points of the horns of the
"boss" cattle just where the hollow begins (or rather where
the horn bone ends), then round off the horns with a black-
smith's rasp, and the cattle will look respectable and not like
hyenas, as dishorned cattle do. If they should continue to
master the timid cattle (which is seldom the case), file the
horns of the latter sharp, and they will get even with the
"bosses" and have their share of feed and sheds.

In regard to cutting off the button of calves when ten or
twelve days old, as someone has advocated, that does not
amount to anything, unless the button is shaved down to the
skull bone, and the skin around the button cut out the size
of a quarter of a dollar, as there is a calloused skin around
the roots of the horn that will cause the horn to grow right
along if not destroyed.

Another way that calves at three or four months old can
be prevented from growing horns, is to take a piece of gas
pipe one inch in diameter, heat it hot, slip it over the horns,
and sear the skin around the horns. When the wounds heal
cut the horns off close. But there is some danger of losing a
number of calves with brain fever if the weather is unfavor-
able. The horns of cattle can be grown harmless by cutting
around the upper side close to the root of the horns of calves,
at the age of five or six months old, while the horn is soft.
This will cause the horns to grow down and the points to
nearly touch the cheeks, like Irish "knock-down" horned
cattle, as described by Youatt in his history of English breeds.
— Breeders' Gazette.

The Decayed Cowboy.

The festive cowboy has been quite numerous around the
bulyvards this week, but like the baron, his glory has
departed. The heels of his boots are as high as of yore, but
when he sits "straddle legged" on the corner of a monte table
now he "blows in" a. quarter where formerly he staked a
note, and though he still damns the sheepman, he no longer
rolls his profanity under his tongue like a Bweet morsel, but
wears the look which indicates but too plainly that the barbed-
wire fence and the "man with a hoe" have done him up.
Farewell, festive cuss, and as you "pull your freight" toward
the setting sun, you may find in the land of the Montezumaa
long-eared mavericks and dark-eyed senoritas to console you
for your enforced expatriation, and may you never be forced
to herd sheep, edit a newspaper, or rob stages, as some of the
rest of us have to do to make an honest living! What though
in your palmy days you were a trifle "handy with your pop"
and had a deep-seated aversion to eating your own beef, yon
were ever gentle with children, and treated women with a
chivalrous courtesy worthy a knight of the middle ages;
quickly lured by the song of a siren, and an easy prey to the
wiles of the sport, you never "roared" when they "tapped
your game," or proposed to a newspaper man to "shake" as
long as you had a quarter. Festive cuss, farewell! — San
Angela Enterprise.

■»

Directions for Spaying- Heifers.

The following directions are taken from the Live Stock
Cyclopedia, with additional suggestions from Texas ranch-
men of experience:

In young, small heifers it is best done in the flank. Lay
the heifer on her left side, with the legs stretched back. Clip
off the hair from the angle between the point of the hip and
the last rib, make an incision runniug up and down large
enough to admit the hand, pass the hand into the abdominal
cavity and find the womh; follow up a horn of the womb till
the ovary is reached; pull the ovary out and either cut or
twist it off — preferably the latter to avoid it bleeding. If cut off
the artery should be twisted to avoid hemorrhage. The parts
are put back and the other ovary is brought up and operated
on similarly. This one may be more difficult to bring, but
gentle traction will accomplish it. Best take a few stitches
in the wound and apply tar or something of the kind. The
Texas ranchmen says that he finds it best to perform the
operation just after the calf is weaned and when brought up
for branding. They do better when not too fat, and care
should be taken to select a time free from the attacks of the
screw worms. The operation is as simple as castrating a bull,
and fully as harmless.

The four feet of an ordinary ox will make a pint of neat's
foot oil. Not a bone of any animal is thrown away. Many
cattle's skin bones are shipped to England for the making of
knife handles where they bring S40 per ton. The thigh
bones are the most valuable, being worth $80 per ton for
cutting into tooth brush handles. The foreleg bones are
worth $30 per ton and are made into collar buttons, parasol
handles and jewelry, though sheep's legs are the staple para-
sol handles. The water in which the bones are boiled is
reduced to glue, and the dust which comes from sawing the
bones is fed to cattle and poultry.

If you do not want trouble in churning because the butter
will not come, see that your cows have all the salt they want.
This used to be an old-fashioned remedy forhard churning, and
it was often a good one. The secret is that a certain amount
of salt is needed to keep the cow's system in a healthy condi-
tion, and the blood limpid and flowing. Salt is a constant
constituent of the blood, and always in about the same pro-
poriion. Any lack of it in the system would tend to a thick-
ening of the blood, and to the production of a feverish condition
of the cow. Put salt where she can go and lick it at will.

The farmers down in Maine have turned their attention
largely to the raising of fancy steers, and every calf that giveB
promise of. making a fine, large animal is at once taken in
charge to make a fancy three or four-year-old. In addition
to the rivalry and pleasure of raising extra good stock the
farmers are realizing a handsome profit from their care in
that direction, and the Maine steers are becoming famous in
the east.

The influence of the imported Jerseys, Guernseys, Angus,
and Holstein-Frieaian cattle is easily perceptible in the herds
of the cow counties. The grading up is improving the stock
and not only for milk, but for beef as well,

Jfre gmte muX jgporisrojro.

411

THE HAMBLETONIAN STOCK HORSE

"WHIPPLETON.

THE

Best Producer of Coach and Carriage
Horses in the State.

WHIPPLETON IS A BEArilFVL BLACK, IT HANDS HTANPGH,
■weighs 1.4(!u lbs.: is well proportioned, with immense bone and
muscle, larsie flowing mane and tail. :-nJ has remarkable
action. He possesses an even temper, is very intelligent, and a more
kind dispositioned horse is seldom found. He has a very six ng,
smooth, rapid gait, and has all the qualifications to make a first-class
trotting sire. Hebasnevtr been trained on account of his immense
size, although he can trot in 2:4u without preparation. He is a more-
profitable horse to breed to than any horse I know of in the
This seems iike a large assertion, but facts are the only '.me basis
of calculation.

1st.— He is Standard bied, 1683, IV. volume "Wallace's Trotting
Register, which places him among the foremost horses ol Hie country
as a trotting sire.

2d. — He is larir.'-r and breads w'th more uniformity in size and color
than anv other horse in the country- H.s coits arealtlary . Kith
flowing mane and tails, and, with but two exceptions, bay, 1
black in color. H? has never sired a sorrel or one with a vl
If he produces a sorrel or white face colt (no matter what the color of
the mare is) I will refund the service money. There is scarcely a
colt of his get which, when grown, will not reach 16 hands and weigh
over 3.1(10 pounds even from small mares.

3d.— His colts are strong boned, fine styled, good dispositioned.anrt ail
have a strong trotting tendency; they make large, showy horses, which,
when grown, always command a price in any market. Sach horses arc-
always useful on the/arm. stylish and showy in the carriage, and will
be able to go ten miles an hour on the road without distress^

Pedigree.

Whippleton was sired by Hambletoni3n. Jr., by Whipple's Hamble-
tonian, he by Guy Millar, by Rysdyk's Hambleionian, the greatest pro-
genitor of trotters living or dead. Hambletonian, Jr.'s. .■■ was
Ashcat by Rvsdvk's Hambletonian. Lady Livingston, the dam of
Whippleton, was* by General Taylor, by the Morse Horse, the sire of
Alexander's Norman, who is the sire of Lulu, with record of 2:15; .May
Queen, 2:20; Blackwood and a host of other good ones. Lady Living-
ston was one of California's most noted brood-mares, and undoubtedly
the best of General Taylor's get. She was the dam of Lady Blanchard
with record of 2:26i- private trial 2:18, and Bloomfield Maid with
trial of 2:22.

Gentlemen who are interested in breeding will find it interesting
lo call at my place , where the horse and some of his colts may always
be seen. I Van show as fine a lot of yearling s-nd two year-old colts of
Whippleton's get as any horse has in the State. vVhippielon and
family were awarded the family sweepstake premium at Petaluma
in 1882 and 1885, the only times exhibited, and special sweepstake
premium at Santa Rosa in 1885, and Standard Trotting Sires premium
at Petaluma. same year.

The service price for Whippleton is much less tnan any other horse
of his class in the State, and it may be fairly estimated that his colts
will average better than many horses that receive from 375 to $100 for
service, as his colts average* larger, and have more style and finish
than anv 1 know of. None of bis solts have received regular training
to the present, but a number wiU trot in the fall circuit, and, barring
accidents, several will beat 2:30. Whippleton will stand at the low
price of ^30 for the season. Choicest pasture at.94.Gn per month; best
care taken with all mares, but no liability for accidents or escapes.
Mares shipped to Napa by boat in care of Wm. McGraw wiU be
nromutlv cared for. For further particulars address
V * * EKED W. JLOERER, St. Helena,

Or call at Tineland Training Stables, one mile south of St. Helena.

The Hambletonian— Mambrino Stallion

Mambrino Trotting Stallion.

ABBOTSFORD.

Record 2:191-2.

Abbot«*iord will make tlie season ol 1886 at the Oak-
land Race Track. Oakland, t'al.

PEDIGREE.

By "Woodford Mambrino; bis dam Columbia, by Young Colum
bus. "Woodford Mambrino by Mambrino Chief , son of Mambrino
Paymaster; dam "Woodbine, (dam of "Wedgewood 2:19.), by Woodford,
eon of Kosciusko, by Sir Archy.

Mambrino Chief was mated with Woodbine , daughter of thorough-
bred Woodford, and the produce was "Woodford Mambrino, a hor.-e,
taking into consideration bis limited opportunities in the stud, that
outranks by what he has accomplished, all other stallions. Of the
eighty-nine colts and fillies sired by him at Woodburn.not more than
seventy-five reached maturity, and many of these were not handled
for speed. When wasted by disease, Woodford Mambrino made a
wonderful campaign on the turf, and he gained on a slow track at
Minneapolis, arecord of 2:21.V. He has thirteen sons and daughters
that have trotted in 2;30 or better— Abbots ford 2:19i, Malice 2:19j,
Manetta2i9*, Mambrino Dudley 2:20*. Convoy 2;2'J}, Magenta 2:24$,
Manfred 2:25, Pancoast '2:21j (sire of Patron. ;t-year-old record 2;19*),
Rachel '2:2ti,Inca2:27, Lady McFatridge 2:29, Dacia 2:29;. Geo. A. Aver
2:30. Woodford Mambriuo was also the sire of Princeps, the sire of
Trinket 2:14 . It is proper todraw a comparison between Hambletonian
and "Woodford Mambrino. The first-named stallion founded a great
family, but in order to do it he got l,33(j foals out of selected mare3.
Thirty-seven of these entered the 2:30 list, and only two of them. Dex-
ter and Nettie beat 2:20. Hambletonian's percentage of 2:30 performers
is within a fraction of one in thirty-six. Woodford Mumbriuo's per-
centage of 2:30 performers is within a fraction of one in seven. In
other words, Woodford Mambrino, makins opportunity the basis of cal-
culation, is five times greater than Hambletonian.

Young Columbus by Old Columbus; dam Black Maria, by Harris'
Hambletonian, son of Bishop's Hambletonion. Young Columbus, was
the sire of Phil Sheridan, sire of Phyllis 2:15^, Adelaide 2:19}, Com-
monwealth 2:22, Hiram Woodruff 2:25, Valley Chief >:'15, Faastina 2:231
Phil She.idan, Jr. 2:29*. Tom Malloy 2

Terms.

Seventy-rive dollars the season, to be paid before removing the ani-
mal. Mares not proving in foal can Le returned the following season
free of charge, if the horse is still in my possession.

For further particulars, address C. W/. SMITH, 629. Market St., Sin
Francisco, or

wash James, Acaarr,

Oakland Race Track Oakland, CaL

MAMBEINO WILKE

Half-Brother to Guy Wilkes, 2:18 1-2,
and Harry Wilkes, 2:15.

BLACK STALL'. OS 3 XT! .. HANDS D* HEIGHT, EY GEORGE
Wilkes, son ; □ yB J. Treacy, of

I •■ • Conn . leu ■ La ; - . m by Todbnnter's

Mambrino, son o; Mambrino Chief. nd dam by Pilot, Jr.. Tod-

hunter's Mambrino eon of jtfambrino Chief, his cam Ripton's dam by
Potomac.

This' is the largest and oneof the best colts of George "Wilkes
(weighing . combining the Hambletonian, Clay and Mam-

briito strains, and also several thoroughbred crosses.

George Wilkes has £2 representatives int <- 22 Hist, of which 22
have records of 2:^5 or better, V of 2:21 or better, and i of 2 :1S or better.
These are all the get of George Wilkes, ajd do not include Phil.
Thompson. William H., and other famous grandsons and granddaugh-
ters of (his prepotent sire

Tne owner will give - . ^nth entrance added, duringthe

Fall meeling at Stockton, for two-year-olds sired by Mambrino nilkes.
With '.eu entries this purse will r. mount to 54

Mambrino Wilkes will make the season of 1886, commencing Feb.
Isf - : ckton.

Terms.

M0 for the season, cr 525 single service.

This .orr rate brings the service of this horse within reach of
breeders, but does not argue any inferiority to the horses whose ser-
vices are held a; One or two Hundred Dollars. For further partic-
ulars address

DAT1DBBTSOX. Stockton, Col.

ANTEV0L0.

Four-year-old Record,

2:19*.

Ban Mateo Stock Farm.

Stallion Season for 1886.

GUY WILKES.

Bav horse, black points: weight, 1,1ft! pounds; record, 2:iS^, in fifth
heat. Saredby George Wilkes, record 2:2^, with *3 in the -:20 list.a
greater number than ;my ether trotting sire living or dead. Dam Lady
Bunker, bv Mambrino Patehen, the best son of Mambrino Chief, ami
full brother to Lads Thome, recosa"2:lS;i; second dam Lady Dunn, dam
of Joe Bunker, record 3:laja. I>y bee ley's American Star; third dam the
Car,t. Robert's mare, s mistress of the road at all distances for

many years in New York. Her breeding has not. been positively ascer-
tained, but she was supposed to be an inbred .Messenger mare.

Terms, §200 tht seasi a. Mares not proving with foal may be retained
tne next season ,if 1 still own the horse. The season commences Feb.
1st and end July is*. Guy Wilkes will lie limited to twenty approved
mares besides riw own.

LB GRAND.

Dark bay horse, 5 years old, 16 v bands, weight l,27o pounds. Sired by
Almont, the great sirt of trottero, dam Jessie Pepper, by Mambrino
Chief: seeond dam bv Sidi Hamet, son of Virginian, he by £Sr Archy,
son of imp. Diomed; third dam the Wickliffe mare, said to be by B . r-
nabv's Dioined, eon of Hancock's Hambletonian. Almont by Aiex-
■ AbdallaL, sirs of Goldsmith Maid, dam Sally Anderson, by
Mambrino Chief; second dam Kate, by Pilot. Jr.; third dam the Pope
mare, said to be thoroughbred. Almont's fame a? a sire is world-wide.
He died July 4, 1684, with Kin th 2: -

which he conferred his prepotency upon bis get is* attested b> the fact,
that no less than 33 of his sons have sired winners of public races. L -
Grand has never been trained, but shows the action and speed charac-
teristic ot his family, as a three-year-old he conld show 2:30 or better.
In the absolute perfection of his form and finish he is not excelled by
anj stallion living, arid if the title of "the handsomest horse" had not
lost its descriptive significance by too frequent usage, I should certainly
claim it for l,e Grand. His breeding is roval. He carries direct cr< iss Js
of Hambletonian, Mambrino Chief and Pilot, Jr., with a thoroughbred
foundation of the most substantial kind; kings of the turf at a time
when the ability to stay and repeat over a four-mile course, was essen-
tial to a successful race-horse. His colts all show well, and are very
promising, both iu speed and stvle.

Terms, 575 the season. Season commences Feb. 1st and ends Aug. 1st.
Mares not proving with foal may be returned the nest season if I still
own the horse. Le Grand will be limited to -50 mares.

Bo?h of these stallions are exceptionally sure foal-^etiers.

Pasturacc. 3<i per month. All care taken, but no responsibility as-
sumed for'accidents or escapes.

Payment in all cases must be made before the mare leaves the place.

Mares consigned to me at San Francisco will be cared lor and for-
warded to the ranch.

Address

n"M. t'ORBITT.
San Ma»eo, or ilS California St., San Francisco.

THREE CHEERS.

Dark bav horse, bred by John Reber, Lancaster, Ohio.

BV I.M«h;R'IEI> HXRKAH.
First dam. Young Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

ip. Trustee.
Third dam. Bonnets o' Blue, trj Sir Charles.

Fourth dam, Reality, by Sir Archy. See Bruce's American Stud R ok.
Thr^e Cheers will make the ensuing season, from February 13th to

I the Oakland Trotting Park. T -
Pasturage at S5 per moni jore inside the track, in which

there is i : ss and water. . ,

There la ..;r:.on nf wrnmne blood in the pedigree of Three

Cheers. Flis sire. Hurra ..|narters of the saro-.

union of New-
minster, :■

"Stout Catton,'* Six Foi the

limited number«
ven ureal

Run nil of Three

und [a that hi ie
here is such a tendency
to "leg^. '

-

inish.l

to her sir Dr
England. There i

■

uuU.whcai
to harness, tr es that she

has the'fost trottin,; step, and he r fills great promise.

THOMAS JOAES, Ajtent.

Oakland Trotting Park.

Having resolved to make a season with Ar.tevolo before taking him
East, he will stand from February I'-th to Juce 1st at my place in
Oakland

DESCRIPTION.

Antevolo is a rich seal brywn with small star and one hind foot whites
He is a trifle over 16 hands high, long-bodied and of immense moscluar

?ower,ainttiikeii in all Is as buvlv shaped as anv trotting-bred stallion
ever saw. iris disposition is nearly perfecf. resolute without being
headstrong, and inclined to do whatever is required ot him. He was
foaled Hay 12, 1881.

PERFORMANCES.

■'when a yearling in 3:02, at two years in 2:41, at three vear.

in - 1 .. at four years in 2: IS e. Althongh trotteil in races and worked

time he Mas thirteen months old until the present time, is as

sound as a double eagle when Srstissued by the Mint, and without spot

<_>r blemish. He has shown in bis work a capacity to go anv reasonable

ist, having trotted two miles in 4;o2,aiid that soeasilv as to

gfvi an assurance that be conld trot tvro miles inside o'f 4:£0,

anrlifanyone should think differently I -will wager $l.rft.i that he can

trot in 4 ;a0, or better, on a fixed day between now, January llth.and Feb-

rnary 7th, good dav and track, or I will match him against anv stallion,

ts ol two miles, with the exception of his brother Auteeo.

"NEAR RELATIVES."

It adds greatly to the value of Antevolo as a stock horse his relation
ship to Auteeo, 2:l6Ji the fastest stallion ever bred on this side of the
- ssippi. His younger brother, Anteros. is ofcreat promise, and

when a yearling scored a quarter in 41 seconds. Their sister, at .vu year -
old filly, irives iudieatiuus of being able to lower the records, when
given an opportunity, and all four of Columbine's progenv are so formed
and of such beauty as to attract attention from the most careless ob-
server. Columbine is the only mare with entire sons which have beaten
: .. ind as she was foaled in" I67d. there is strong likelihood that many
others will follow which will increase his fame.

PEDIGREE.

It is enough to give the pedigree to the fourth dam, that carrying
the great Fashion, without question the best mare other day.
Antevolo br. c. foaled ilay 12, lSSl.bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson.

BY ELECTIONEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. W. Richmond.
Second dam. Columbia, bv imp. Bonnie Scotland.
Third -iam, Yonnu Fashion, by imp. Monarch.
Fourth dam, Fashion, by imp. Trustee.
Soe Broce'B American Stud Book, Vol. I, page 307.

TERMS.

Sl-jO, tae season, with the privilege of return the nest season, if 1 1 en
own Antevolo and he is making a season in the stud. Address

JOS. 4 A IRK SIMPSON.

BREEDER A^T> SPORTS3IAX, or 2111 Adeline Street, Oakland.

SONOMA COUNTY

STOCK BREEDERS'

Association.

2:16 1-4.
The Fast-Trctting Stallion.

ANTBBO.

DAEK BAT HORSE, NEAR HDTD FOOT WHITE; FOALED MAT
a, 1879; bred by Jos. Cairn Simpson, Oakland, California.
BIT EUEOiirtVEER.

First dam. Columbine, by A. TV. Richmond.

Second dam, Columbia, by imp. Bonnie Scotland.

Third dam, Toung Fashion, by imp. Monarch.

Fourtn dam. Fashion by imp. Trustee.

Fifth dam. Bonnets o' Blue, by Sir Charles.

Sixth dam, Realitv. by Sir Archy.

Seventh dam, by imp. Medley.

Eighth dam, by imp. Centinel.

>iinth dam, oy Mart Anthony.

Tenth dam, by imp. Janus.

Eleventh dam, by imp. Monkey.

Twelfth dam, by imp. Silvereye.

Thirteen dam, bySpanker. See Bruce's American Stud Book, vol.
1, p. 307. and vol. 3, p. 79.

"Will make the coming season, from February 1st to June 1, 1886,
at Santa Rosa.

TERMS.
?150 for the season. Mares not proving with foal may be returned
next season, free of charge, pro-ided Anteeo remains the prcperty of
this Association.

Anteeo ranks as one of the greatest trotting stallions of the "United
States, well worthy of the family to which he belongs. His breeding
is of the choicest, and in point of form he is as nearly the model of a
trotter as any horse living. He has earned a record of 2 JGi during
the year 18coi being the fastest time ever made by any horse bred on
this Coast.

PRIDE OF CRBB,

1523 A. C. S. B.

Foaled May 14, 1882; black, star on face, black legs: bred by James
Drew. Xewton, Stewart, Wigtown. Scotland; imported J 883, by Robert
Hallowav. Alexis, 111. Dam, Bell; grand dam, Nannie; sire. The
Maistenl84G>; sire, Merry Tom (636); sire. Market. Tbe Maister (1846t,
the sire of Pride of Cree.Vas sired by Honest Davie itteet. who won An-
gus District premium in 1S77. The sire of dam. Merry Tom (536>. was
Farmer (284), or Rob Roy (714), tmare served by both), each of whom
were famous Bires and prize winners.
TERTiS.

For the season, ending Oct, 1, 1886, $20; single leap. ^1 5.

TRUMPBTTE.

Trumpt'tte is a glossy jet black— without a white hair on him— foaled

.-! ->ter ^d in tbe National

. vol. 3. Imported by 3. C. Morrison,

Ti\." He has a remarkable eye and a long mane, and is mueh

forhishleb form and beauty. He is very deep through the

Idem, large In gli I across the hips,

■* ' poneds. He is well broke, and ta

pronounced as fine a dr:- nc conld wish.

TED

1,930; Single lea]
All bills payable during the season. Mares kept in ar.;
owners desire, and at reasonable rates, but no res;
capes or accidents. For further particulars address .
I.DETI.RK.
Bant

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Jpue 'gxzz&ex mS, j^artemm

June 26

STABLE AND PADDOCK-

A Paying: Business.

While all other farming is stagnant, there is one course
that has never ceased to pay well— the raising of superior
horses. Scrubs of any stock will pay only where the cost of
raising on free grass is nest to nothing. But improved stock
after getting started can always be raised without loss. Its
pro.its are often tenfolds greater than these of scrubs. If a
horse costs to raise $90 and sells at $100, the probt is $10. If
another costs the same and Bells at §200, the profit is eleven
times as much. And he sells enough, easier, quicker and
easier to pay any extra expenses.

The chief objects of desire to a young farmer should be a
best cow and a best mare. With these, and studious care in
mating them, he can soon have all the stock on his farm the
best within his reach. If he gets a best mare and develops
her full capacities and goes lo the end of the railway if need
be to breed her to a horse equally good, he can hope to have
another mare equally good in three years; in six years four;
in nine years eight and in twelve years sixteen mares of his
own preference and of his own breeding. They will natur-
ally be uniform in size, color, style, markings and adapta-
tion to certain uses. As many males sold will have given
reputation to his stock and make it easy to market the future
produce to the best advantage, while every superiority of
his own teams is a source of special profit and advantage in
his business.

A good team will do more work in fewer hours, with far less
fatigue to the driver. It will attract better help and make
them more cheerful and willing workers, keep them longer,
and make them better drivers and grooms, and far more effi-
cient and successful in their work. A difference of two miles
an hour — or even one — in the walking of a stock of horses
means fewer hours of labor with far greater results, earlier
returns from work or market, horses and men and even
house-keepers in better order and temper, and a marked differ-
ence in the profit of farming.

The aspiring young farmer should get the best mare for his
own uses, not for speculation or whims, that he can find,
Bhould breed in one direction, and keep his best mares until
he has a class of mares that are up to the standard of his own
preference.

The mistake which the farmer makes in breeding horses is
in following the advice of the nearest cross roads jockey, and
changing his advisers constantly, instead of foiming his own
opinions and plans and following them out to a desirable end,
A man may fuss around twenty-five miles a day for forty
years, and never get five miles from home. Another who
walks right on in one direction will travel around the globe
every three years.

The man who breeds at random raises a lot of scrubs; or
if he chances to raise a tine horse some jockey finds it out
before he does and buys it of him at his usual prices as a
scrub. The man who raises either Shetland ponies, or mam-
moth drafts, or elegant coachers, or the strongest farm horses,
for twenty years, earns a reputation for his stock that
doubles their selling value. While the man that follows the
bragging of each worthless jockey who gets a useless horse
and fattens and puffs, earns a contempt for himself and his
stock that hinders the sale of even good horses in his hands.
And then he says "horses don't pay." It is silliness that
"don't pay." A horse eats no more than a steer. Any good
horse sells for from two to four times as much. The differ-
ence in the cost is in brains and care. The man without
brains should not raise horses.

The writer, in his boyhood, was often chided for driving too
slow but never for driving too fast or loading too heavily. In
(starting one of a score of the best teams in the neighborhood,
to haul the parson's annual supply of wood down a rough
mountain side, his father said to him, 'Cephas, remember
that you have as good a team as any of them, and can draw
as big a load." He did "draw as big a load as any one" and a
load extra.

Some thirty years previous Corn made an importation of
old-fashioned Clevelaud Bays into Boston, and soon alter the
same class of horses appeared on this farm, and stayed there
as long as its owner. Unsurpassed on the plow or the roads,
they contributed greatly to winter recreations and summer
work, and to all the pleasures and profits of country life.
Other horses broken with them were never balky or vicious.
On an adjacent farm was a cantankerous old mare. She
seemed always to have been there. All the other horses were
at some time worked with her, and there was probably never
ahorse true and good that had been long on the place. The
most inopportune times, when men were in a hurry and ex-
cited, when a storm was coming on the bay or an urgent
work was on hand, were the favorite occasions for showing
vice, an-1 men and horses were spoiled by that vicious old hag.
Of the eleven millions of horses in the United States per-
haps three-fourths of those in use are on the farms. The
farm offers the principal market for horses. The market
responds more quickly to its demands than to all others.
The instant that spring work begins the multitude of horses
are proved deficient, a demand arises and horses become
scarce and high. As soon as the farming demand ceases, prices
drop and horses are abundant.

Every farmer ib apt to want,, occasionally, a pair of fine
brood-mares; and many a one buys them at whatever price
will secure the best. But yet, in raising horseB, this demand
seems to be kept out of sight and men breed their mares to
raise horseB for others to purchase, and not for themselves
and other farmers to use.

In offering prizes and awarding premiums regard is had
especially to the demands of sportsmen and pleasure seekers,
to the almost total forgetfulness of the wants of farmers. To
test the capacity of a horse for work, or for an hour's road
travel with a useful buggy behind him, is never thought worth
the while. And the farmer who wishes to raise horBes for
farm use has no help from farmers' fairs. Let him remember
that the farmers are his most frequent customer, and let him
plan and breed such horses as every farmer needs and all his
own interest will be promoted and other farmers will be his
best market. — Rural World.

The Best Time to Cut Fodder-

The Saratoga races open on July 24th. The first meeting
has eight days on the programme, closing August 10th. The
second opens on August 12th, and has eight days' sport clos-
ing August 28th. The names of California horses appear in
liberal numbers throughout the programme.

Hopeful, whose record is 2:14f, got all his Bpeed after he
Teas an aged horse. When five years old he could hardly go

live-minute gait. He was by Godfrey Palchen out of Prid-
bam and the Pride of New England.

trathmore has seventeen winners of 2:30 and better

.her with 28 heats (2:19); Chestnut Hill 19 heats (2:224);

.Lfathlan 15 heats (2:21J). 3 "

Usually in practice the time to cut fodder is when the
weather gives an opportunity to cut and cure it. Theoret-
ically the time to cut fodder is when it contains the most
nutritive substance in the most digestible form. The knackis
to decide when this stage is reached, and the luck is to be
able to cut it at just that point. In yearly practice, consid-
erable leeway has to be given. But it is seldom cut too soon.
He who waitB until the arrival of the exact nick o' time is
pretty sure to put into his mow or his stack a lot of dead-
ripe hay. This is quite generally the annual practice.
"Catching weather" delays operations, and then comes the
cut-as-you-can alternative, which puts all human decision as
to degree of ripeness and fitness to cut out of the question.

Fortunately, grass may be cut at different periods and still
make very good fodder. If cut before blossom, it is a little
more juicy, a little harder to cure, and there is lesser weight;
but the hay is more easily digested, and a larger proportion
of its nutritive elements are available. If cut after blossom,
there is less water, the curing is easier, and the weight is
larger, but a less proportion is digestible and available. The
longer it stands, the more indigestible woody fibre is formed,
and the greater the waste. So one condition in a measure
balances another, and an average has to be struck in order
not to get too much of the grass in a state of extreme ripeness.
It is best, therefore, to begin early, as early-cut grass is
much relished by young stock and milch cows, and is profit-
able to feed to them. It gives more opportunity to take
advantage of the weather, and gives a better chance for the
growth of a second crop — and this not only because more
time is given, but because the early-cut grass springs up
more readily than that which has expended its vitality in the
greater or less development of seed, toward which end every
blade of grass seems tending.

Probably there is never any more available nutriment in
grass, or any other fodder plant, than when the seed is in the
milk, or at farthest, in the dough. Up to this point, com-
paratively but a small amount of woody and indigestible fibre
has been formed, while .beyond it there is no addition of
material from growth. All the elements ever contained in
the plant are in them. It is, therefore, probably the most
desirable point at which to aim; but in order to most nearly
approximate it there must be some grass cut a little prema-
turely and some a little too late. — National Live Stock Journal.

♦

To breed superior colts we must have a superior pedigre.
— one that contains in its genealogv many renowned horsesa
As "like produces like," we may expect to get their equals.
The produce will not run out of the line unless there are
some flaws in the links of the pedigree that compose that
line. The blood that has been purified through several gen-
erations will flow down in the line of succession as natural as
water flows to the ocean. If there is not an inferior horse in
the pedigree, there will be nothing but superior stock in the
produce. When the pedigree is pure and of undoubted excel-
lence, it will reproduce itsownlikeness, or the likeness of indi-
vidual ancestors. All we have to do is to put the sire and
dam in condition of the highest state of health and vigor at
the time of conception to produce a powerful, hard-bottomed
class of horses that will equal, if not excel, the best that has
ever appeared in the family.

j^The natural powers of the horse can be nearly doubled by
the art of training, and whatever power is acquired by artitical
cultivation, if it exists in an active state in the parents at the
time of conception, will descend to the issue. Acquired quali-
tiesdescend the same as natural propensities, and the strength
acquired by physical exercise, and the active state of the
nervous system at the time of breeding, will cause the genera-
tion of more power and force of action in the recipients, and
result in a more powerful race of horses. Condition is the
predisposing cause of inheriting the good qualities of great
horses; it is the sequel of hereditary excellence and superiority
of the produce; the key that unlocks the treasures of the
equine family, and lays the foundation for the improvement
of the breed of horses. Condition of sire and dam is the
cause of improved reproduction and the turning point in
procreation. It may be said to be the fulcrum upon which
the lever of breeding rests. Without it we are subject to the
fortunes of chance in a lottery full of blanks, and are as likely
to draw a blank as a prize. By putting our horses in suitable
condition for breeding, we avoid the breakers that have
wrecked the fond hopes of many breeders.

Young colts should be fed often, and in suitable quantities
to supply the natural waste of the body, and to resupply the
blood with the constituents of living matter which it con-
veys to the extremities of the body to promote the growth of
the animal system. Animals derive their material substance
from the food that contains the components of bone and
muscle thatjdevelop the animal structure. In point of econ-
omy the starving system is a fatal delusion, and it will take

The Celebrated Trotting Stallion

MENLO.

TTTTLL MAKE THE PRESENT SEASON AT THE FAIR GROUNDS,
W San Jose. Season commencing March 1st and ending July 1st.

Terms S75 the season, dne at time of service.

Menlo is six years old, a 'beautiful bay with black points, 16$ hands
high. He is a horse of beautiful symmetry and magnificent action.

Pedigree.

Menlo was got by Nutwood; first dam by imp. Hercules; second
dam by Owen Dale, etc.

Imp. Hercules by Kingston (son of Venison), dam Daughter of
Toscar by Bay Middleton (Bon of Sultan).

Owen Dale by Williamson's Belmont, dam Maria Downing by Ameri-
can Eclipse (son of Duroc and Miller's Damsel by Imp. Messenger);
second dam Brownlock by Tiger; third dam by imp. Speculator;
fourth dam by imp. Dare Devil, etc.

Nutwood by Alexander's Belmont; first dam Miss Russell by Pilot
Jr.; second dam Sallie Russell by Boston; third dam Maria RuBsell
by Thornton's Rattler; fourth dam Miss Shepherd by Stockholder;
fifth dam Miranda by Topgallant, etc.

Alexander's Belmont by Alexander's Abdallah; first dam by Mam-
brino Chief (son of Mambrino Paymaster by Mambrino by imp. Messen-
ger, second dam by Brown's Bflllfounder.

Brown's Bellfounder by imp. Bellfounder. First dam Lady All-
port by Mambrino by imp. Messenger; Becond dam by Tippoo Saib by
imp. Messenger; third dam by imp. Messenger.

Menlo made his appearance in the circuit last season and won
eight races out of nine starts, and easily won the third heat in his last
race at San Jobo in 2:2l£-.

Mares cared for in any manner owners may desire; pasturage S3
per month. Every care exercised but no liability for escapes or acci-
dents.

For further particulars apply to or addresB

WM. DTVYER, San Jose.

money out of the pockets of the producer by depreciating
the value of his stock below the cost of production. It will
diminish the size of the recipients, depreciate their quality,
and sacrifice their strength — the most important agents of
their future usefulness. Colts derive their strength and vigor
from food and exercise. It is nature's mode ofjdeveloping
power and action from which horses derive their stamina and
force of character. If we get size and action combined, we
get a valuable horse for all purposes, adapted to the road or
the farm.

COOK FARM

STALLIONS
Season of 1886.

STBINWAT.

Three- year- old Record, 2:25 1-9.

Bay horse, hind ankles white, 15K hands high, weight 1075 pounds;
bred by Col. R. G. Stoner, Paris, Ky.

Steinway, by Strathmore, (408), sire of Santa Clans, record 2:17^;
Tucker, 2;ht><, and 17 inall.with records below 2:30.

First dam, Abbess, by Albion, isire of Vanity Fair, record 2:24, he bv
Halcorn.heby Virginian, a son of Sir Archy.

Second dam, bv Marshal Ney, he by imp. Emancipation.

Third dam, by Bertrand, a son of Sir Archy.

Solo, record at four years old 2:2SH. Vivette and Soprano are full
sisters to Steinway. Soprano is the dam of C. F. Clay, four-year-old
record, fourth heat. 2;23. Steinette is by Steinway. CoL Stoner
prizes Vivette and Steinette very high, so much so that he reserves
them for his new breeding farm, and S. A. Brown & Co., Kalamazoo
Stock Farm, prizes Soprano and her produce very highly. Col. Wisner,
RyBdyk Stock Farm, Prescot, Canada, prizes Soto very high as a brood-
mare, and also her produce. Steinway has only 47 living foals out of all
classes of mares; only four of them, so far as we can learn, have
been worked for speed at all, and four of them beat 2:50 at two years old.
With his natural Bpeed, and from a sire of speed, and his dam and sisters
and daughter proving such producers of speed, we will ask you breeders
how can Steinway fail to produce speed bred to trotting mares? Terms,
375 for the season, or 3100 to insure.

CLOVIS.

Black horse, 1HH hands high, weight 1,100 pounds, foaled 18S2.
BY SULTAN.

Record 2;24. sire of Ruhy,2:193(, Sweetheart, 2 :22 V. Eva, 2 :23>£, Kismet
three-year-old, 2;25M, Stamboul, 2:26,v, Alcazar, two-year-old,2:2y><.

First dam, bv Thorndale, record 2:22><, sire of Edwin Thome, 2:18k'
Daisydale, 2:19^.

Second dam, Ulster Queen, the dam of Volmer, 2:29, and Breeder's
record, 2:22, bv Rvsdyk's Harabletonian.

Tliird dam, by Mambrino Paymaster, Jr.

Fourth dam, by Mambrino Paymaster.he by Mambrino, floncf imp.
Messenger.

Thorndale, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14.

First dam, Dolly, by Mambrino Chief, the dam of Director, 2:17
Onward, 2 :25X.

Clovia has size, style and finiBh, and with age will make a fast and
game horse. He can speed a 2:30 gait, and he being by such a sire.and
the sires of hia first and second dams being so well Known as producers
of speed, how can Clovis fail in producing size, style and Bpeed? We
consider bim ahorse of great promise. Terms, 375 for the season, or
5100 to insure.

Cook's Harabletonian.

Bav horse, foaled 1881, near fore and near hind legs white. Bred by Col.
R. West, Kentucky.

BY EGBERT (1136),

Sire of Egalite, three-year-old, 2:33, Egmont, four year-old, 2:28#.
Superior, four-year-old, 2:29.

First dam, by Woodford Mambrino, 2:21K, sire of Abbotsford, 2:19V.
and Pancoast, 2:21%, he the sire of Patron, three-year-old stallion, 2:194.

Second dam, bv Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith. Maid, 2:11.
Rosalind(2:21^,Thornedale,2:22>5,andthe sire of the dams of Jerome
Eddy, 2:I6K. Convoy, 2:22)£.

Third dam, by Robert Bruce, he by Clinton, son of Sir Archy.

Fourth dam, bv Mnchle John, he by Sir Archy, he by imp. Diomed.

Fifth dam, by Trumpeter, he by Stamboul Arabian.

Sixth dam, by Stamboul.

Egbert, bv Rvsdvk's Hambletonian (10).

First dam, Camptown, by Messenger Duxoc (106), sire of Prospero,
2:20, Elaine, 2:20.

Second dam. Miss McClond, the dam of Lord Nelson, three-year-old
8tallion,2:2t!, bv Rysdyk's Hambletonian (10).

Third dam, by Utter Horse , son of Hoyt'a Comet.

Fourth dam, Virgo, by Roe's Abdallah Chief.

Fifth dam. Catbird, by Whistle Jacket.

Sixth dam, by Bertholf Horse, by imp. Messenger.

Seventh dam, by Duroc, son of imp. Diomed.

Cook's Hambletonian represents the most successful voung trotters
out last season, 1885. Patron, three-year-old stallion, recora 2.19S,
Epaulet. 2:19. Lord ISIelBon, three -year-old Btallion, record 2:26. This
young horse has two fillies on the farm, and they show form, stamina
and speed. The get of Egbert is highly prized in the East. Terms $60,
for the season, or 375 to insure.

CRESCO.

Bay horse, two hind ankleB white, foaled Oct 2d, 1881, height 15J;
weight 1050 pounds.

B BY STBATH3IORE,

SireofTucker,2:19X. „ m L

First dam, by Altnont, sire of Fannv Witherspoon,2:163f .
Second dam, by Brignoli, 2:29, sire of the dams of King Wilkes, 2:22>tf,
Ladv Turpin, 2 :23.
Third dam , bv Cripple , son of Medoc, he by American EcUpse.
Fourth dam, by American Eclipse, he by Duroc, he by imp. Diomed,
Almont, by Alexander's Abdallah, sire of Goldsmith Maid, 2:14,
First dam. bv Mambrino Chief, sire of Lady Thome, 2:18>£.
Second dam, by Pilot, Jr., sire of the dams of Maud S. and Jay-Eye-

Brignoll, by Mambrino Chief, sire of Woodford Mambrino, 2:21 %.
First dam, by Woodford, sire of the dam ofWedgewood, 2:19.
Second dam, by Hunt's Commodore, son of Mambrino.

REMARKS:

This young horse has three colts, and all show speed, size, finish and
Btyle. His breeding is royal, and the blood of Almont nicks well with
Strathmore. Spartau, his full brother. Col. R. G. Stone"r says can beat
2:30 Chandos, 2:28, a four-year-old, is by Strathmore, first dam by
Almont. Almont mares have produced Catchfly, 2:18}£, McMahon,
2:19K, and Durai)go,2:23. Crescoin bisgait is mixed, but when on a
trotting gait he is rapid and nervy. His action in knee and stine sur-
passes that of either strathmore or Almont. Terms, 310 for the season,

THE STANDARD-BRED AND CLEVELAND BAT STALLIONS
will serve mares the present season, commencing February 1st, and
ending August 1st, 1886,attne Cook Farm, Danville, Contra Costa Co.
All bills pavable invariably before the animal is removed. Mares not

f. roving with foal to Steinway or Cook's H ambletonian can be returned
ree the next season, that is, where the parties breed by the seaBon,
The same privilege granted with Clovis, Cresco and the Duke of Wen-
lock, provided they are owned by the Cook Farm, or the present owner,
Seth Cook, Esq.

Pasturage, ?! per month. Extra care taken of mares and colts, bnt no

liability for accidents or escapes- Mares sent in care of McCleverty <fc

Noblett, Fashion Stable. Oakland; S. J. Bennett, Martinez, or D. 8,

Smalley's Stable, Hay wards.will immediately he forwarded to the Farm,

Address Samuel Gamble, or Geo. Wiley,

Cook Farm, Danville.

1886

<gftje ^xtz&tx awtl ^yovtsmzu.

The Irish Pat-Editor Race.

It was a handicap, at a mile and a half, and
the horses weighed ont to start were Irish Pat,
Editor, Keene, Warrington, Philip S., John
Sullivan and Eebel Scout. Irish Pat was a
great favorite, with Editor running strong in
the betting for place. Just before the time
for starting the race, and after Irish Pat had
been given his preliminary gallop, Orrin A.
Hickok passed the colt, and noticing a pecu-
liar look about him, stopped. A moment
sufficed to convince the noted trotting horse
owner that something was amiss, and Corrigan
was called. It was seen at once that the horse
had suddenly gone wrong, and that he was in
no condition to race. The judges were noti-
fied and the horse was brought to the stand.
As he stood before them for examination he
looked listless and dejected, and when the
judges ordered his withdrawal it was with
difficulty that Fuller, his jockey, could urge
him into even a walk.

The judges decided that auction pools on
the race were off, but that book bets stood.
Then ensued a scene the like of which is
happily seldom witnessed on a race-coarse.
A mob surrounded the judges' stand and
howled imprecations upon the officials.
Another crowd rushed for the betting ring and
yelled at the pencilers. The police were
called into service, however, and the mob was
Boon quieted. Tnieats are made of suits to
compel a return of the money put on Irish
Pat and of other measures, but the excitement
over the matter is probably over, though the
effect will, it is admitted, be bad for some time

The jugdes base the decision regarding bets
on Rale 51 of the American Turf Congress,
-which reads:

Every horse that is weighed out is a starter and shall
be liable for his whole stake.

Bat a horse is not a starter (for the decision of bets)
until he Is at the starting post and in the hands of
the starter.

The question as to what constitutes being
"in the hands of the starter" is a matter of
divided opinion. The Secretary of the Ameri-
can Turf Congress, Mr. B. G. Bruce, says that
it does not require that the horse shall actually
go to the post, but that as soon as he is
-weighed out and passes the judges' stand, he
is virtually in the starter's hands.

The opinion of nearly all the leading turf-
men here agrees with this, and no fault is
found except by those who put their money
on Irish Pat, and deem themselves entitled to
a return of it. A little observation showed
that very few of them had the slightest notion
of what constitutes racing rules, and that they
oared still less.

A great deal of exception is taken, however,
by those who do understand racing rules to
the discrimination between the auction pools
and the book-betting. Why the former should
have been declared off and the latter ordered
to to stand is not explained, and it is difficult
see under what rule the distinction was made.
As to Irish Pat's sickness, that is a matter
that should be strictly investigated. When
he left the stand after Fuller had weighed
there was apparently nothing the matter with
him, and twenty minutes later he was unable
to do more than walk. Not knowing anything
further than the actual fact of the sickness, I
will not venture anopinion. Of coursecharges
of drugging are made on all sides, bat no proof
is adduced to substantiate them. At the same
time the matter is sufficiently serious to merit
thorough inquiry.

The howl against the book-makers which
went up after the decision was the only
humorous point in the whole affair. The crowd
acted as though it thought that the pencilers
were io league with some scheme to defraud
them. As a matter of fact, nearly all of them
lost on the race, and some of them heavily.
Soon after the betting began most of the layers
of odds hung out the field and let Irish Pat
run for the book. As a result, the decision of
the judges was anything but good for them.
If there was anything crooked about the affair,
those concerned certainly got the best of it.
It is claimed that a heap of money went iu on
Editor in large figures at the last moment,
but of the truth or falsity of this I am in no
position to state. The fac's can easily be
ascertained, however, by those in authority to
act, and it is to be hoped the affair will be
sifted to the bottom.

Probable Starters for the Derby.

The advance California has made as a
breeding and racing State is favorable to Chi-
cago. The city is the neutral ground upon
which, in the not far-distant future, will be
fought the battles of the Atlantic and Pacific
States. It was partially with this in view that
such great races as the Derby was founded.
Very true the east has not yet entered the field
for it, but the day has only been put off, for
the stake is one which eastern turfmen will
not long be content to see carried off without
a struggle. It is, as may be inferred from its
title, for three-year-olds: $200 each, §50 for-
feit, or §20 if declared Feb. 1st; §30 if April
1st. One mile and a half; with penalties, while
maidens are allowed 7 lbs. There are sixty-
eight nominations to the Derby, of which the
following are among those likely to start:

Mr. Ashe's King of Norfolk, 118, Ed Corri-
gan, 118; Mr. Corrigan's Free Knight, 121;
Mr. Cassidy's Kirkman, 118; Messrs. Gray &,
Co.'s Jim Gray, 118; Mr. Haggin's Ben Ali,
123, Ban Fox, 118; Melbourne Stable's Blue
Wing, 121, Syntax, IIS; Mr. Baldwin's Silver
Cloud, 121, Solid Silver, 118, Lijero, 118; Mr.
Swigert's Sir Joseph, 118.

This will indeed be a Derby, as it is a meet-
ing of the great Ben Ali with Kirkman, who,
unfortunately, was not engaged in the Ken-
tucky Derby; Silver Cloud, who was unable to

meet his engagements in the Kentucky Derby;
Bine Wing, from whom, the Kentuckiansclaim,
he ran away from Louisville to avert meeting
him iu the Clark Stakes; Free Knight, who
ran third at Louisville, and has since improved
mightily, and, lastly, Ed. Corrigan, the white-
faced representative of Southern California,
who showed such rare form toward the close
of last season that many regarded him as the
coming colt, and his owner made sanguine
remarks in regard to his chances at Chicago.
In fact, it will determine the three-year-old
championship of the west, and is the great
event of the season.

Washington Park Meeting.

Great as have been the gatherings of racing
men and stables at Louisville, Covington, and
St. Louis this year, that at the Garden City
which begins on Saturday of next week
promises to rival, and perhaps eclipse, any of
those named. On that date, the 26lh instant,
the Washington Park Club will throw open
its gates for a continuous meeting of no less
than twenty-three (23) days, lasting until the
14th of August, or seven weeks in all. Three
days' racing each week will be given — on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays — and as
five or more races will be run each day, the
attendance of stables is sure to be large.
During this period many of the richest events
of the year for two and three-year-olds will be
run, and their decision is sure to excite the
keenest of competition.

On the opening day the American Derby's
third renewal will arouse great interest
throughout the length and breadth of the turf
world. Of the 78 nominations, declarations,
death and disability have reduced the number
of probable starters to about a dozen, as fol-
lows: Ashe's Ed. Corrigan by Joe Hooker;
Corrigan's Free Knight by Ten Broeck;' Chinn
& Morgan's Harrodsburg by Fellowcraft;
Cassidy's Kirkman by Glengarry; Haggin's
Ben Ali by Virgil; Giay & Co's Jim Gray by
Ten Broecli; Greener's Lafitte by Longfellow:
Melbourne Stable's Blue Wing by Billet:
Syntax by St. Martin; and perhaps Pure Eye by
Billet; Baldwin's Silver Cloud by Grinstead;
and Stanhope's Cheatfellow by Longfellow.

This will make the stake worth in the ag-
gregate very little short of $10,000, of which
the second horse will get §750 and the third
§250. In 1834 Modesty won this race, while
last year Volante credited it to California.
From present indications, unless Kirkman has
recovered his form, one of the Pacific Coasters
will again secure this rich event.

The other stake events at Chicago during
the first week are the Lakeside Stakes, for
two-year-olds, 104 entries, and the Oakwood
Handicap and Boulevard Stakes for all ages.
To these last two 84 and 40 nominations have
been made respectively, and they include
some of the best horses in the country, among
others the California horse Beaeonsfield, who
will make his first appearance east at Chieago.

THIED ANNUAL SALE

OF

Thoroughbred Horses.

PROPERTY OF

THEODORE WINTERS, Esq,

RANCH0 DEL RIO,

To be sold at Public Auction at 1 p. m.
—ON—

Thursday, July 15th, 1886,

At the Stables of C. H. SHEAR, opposite Agbictjl-
iub.vl Pabh Sacramento City, Cal.

The Produce of Xorkiolk, .loe Hooter,
Tliree Clieers and Jumbo.

BEOOD-MAKES.
Chestnut f , 3, by Hooker, clam Laura Winston.
Bay f. 3, by Norfolk, dam Aria C.

Eav marp'7. Farrallones by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate.
Bay f, 4, Flora, by Norfolk, da in Illusion.
Chestnut mare, aged. Big Gun bv Old George.
Bay mare, aged, Ada C. by Revenue, dam SaUie
Morgan.

TWO-YEAK-OLDS,
Bay colt, Alcatraz, by Hooker, dam Farralones.
Bav colt, Oro, by Norfolk, dam Golden Gate.
Chestnut colt. Dynamite, by Hooker, dam Chestnut
Bell.

YXABLDIGS.

Cbc by Joe Hooker, dam Push.

B c by Norfolk, dam Marion.

Br c bv Norfolk, dam Neapolitan.

Che by Three Cheers, dam Atalanta.

Ch c bv Jumbo, dam Irene Harding.

B c bv Hooker, dam Ada C.

Che by Hooker, dam Countess Zetka.

B f by Norfolk, dam Sister to Tottery -

Ch f by Norfolk, dam Mattie Glen.

Ch f by Three Cheers, dam Alice N.

Ch f bv Hooker, dam Laura Winston.

B f byHooker, dam AheW,
Catalogues and further information can be obtained
from THEO. WINTERS, P.O. Box No. 43, Sacra-
mento, S. ri.Ep.ircE, auctioneer, and Breeder- and
Sportsman.
28jn

Golden Gate

FAIR

Old Barnum's Dead Heat with Miss
Woodford for Coney Island Cup.

Once more Barnum in the hero of the hour.
When he won the Louisiville Cup three years
ago, a few days after pulling off a selling race
in which he was entered to be Bold for §800,
his victory was the talk of the sporting world
for weeks. Then Woodford kept on winning
with the old Bonnie Scotland gelding, and
last year he was in such form that he seemed
almost tit to race for a man's life. The horse
was wintered in a very careless manner this
year, but in spite of that he came out this
spring in wonderful form. His chance for the
Suburban was looked upon by his admirers as
second to none, but he failed to score. Yester-
day he crowned his glory by running a dead
heat with Miss Woodford, the Queen of the
Turf, for the Coney Island Cup.

Fourth Race -The Coney Island Cup, for three-
year-olds and upward; a sweepstakes by the follow-
ing respective subscriptions; for horses which have
won $S,ufX) in 1885, Sloli each, h f , and only £50 if
struck out by April IS, 1886; for other horses $100
each.h f, and only $25 if struck out by April 15, 1HU6,
with SI, 500 added, of which S500 to the second; the
third to receive -*300 out of the stakes. One mile and
three-quarters.
Dwyer Bros, or m Miss Woodi'ord, 6, by BiUet —

Fancy Jane, 118 lbs McLaughlin *

H. J. Woodford's b g Barnum, a, by Bonnie Scot-
land—Charlotte Thompson, 120 Garrison *

F. Gebbard's b h Eole, a, by Eolus— War Song, 123

M. Donohue 3

• Dead heat. Time, 3:07i.

Betting: 10 to 1 on Miss Woodford, 15 to 1 against
Eole, 8 to 1 Barnum.

Barnum led off at the start, and he made
the pace about a length in front of Miss
Woodford, while Eole brought up iu the rear.
At the end of the tirstmile McLaughlin moved
up with Miss Woodford and got on even terms
with Barnum. The two then raced on even
terms to the seven furlong post, when Miss
Woodford, lunniug easily, gained a lead of
half a length. Garrison began to use the whip
on Barnum. He responded gamely and soon
reached Miss Woodford's head. The two
passed the winning post on even terms, mak-
ing a dead heat for first place. Eole was
beaten off. The owners agreed to divide.

JAMcKerron,

SADDLERY,

230 and 232 Ellis St., S. F., CaL

I6»rtt

ANNUAL FAIK

OF THE

Santa Clara Valley
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.

TO

Commence on the 27th of Sept.

AND END ON OCT. 3D.

1886.

AT

SAN JOSE.

SPEED PROGRAMME-

First Day- Monday, Sept. 9?th.

FOR LOCAL HORSES.

Second Day— Tuesday, Sept. SStli.

No. l— TROTTING— Puree $400. Three -vear-old.
No. 2— TROTTING— JeuraeSoTO. Three-minute Class.
Third Day— Wednesday. Sept. 99th

No. 3— RUNNING— Free Purse, S200; for all ages.
Winners of anv race after August 1st ot the value of
8300 to carry 5 lbs.; maidens allowed, if three years old,
o lbs.; if four years or upwards, 15 lbs. Mile heats.

No. 4— BTJNNING— San Juse Stake: for two-year-
olds. ?25 entrance, $10 forfeit, 3200 added. $50 to sec-
ond, third to save stake. Winner of «ny two-yea r-old
race after August 1st to carry 3 lbs., of two or more, 5
lbs. extra. Seven-eighths of a mile.

No. 5— RUNNING— Selliug Purse, $200; of which ?50
to second horse; fixed valuation §1,000; two pounds off
for each $100 below; 2 lbs. added for each 81U0 above
fixed value. One and one-eighth miles.

Fourth Day— Thursday Sept- 30th.

No 6— TROTTING— Purse S500. 2:27 Class.

No. 7— TROTTING— Purse §.S00. 2:22 Class.

No. 8-PACING— Purse $500. Free for all.
Fifth Day— Friday. October 1st.

No. 9— RUNNING- -Free purse, $200, $5.1 to second
horse. Horses that have not won this year allowed 3
lbs : winners this year of any race at this dlBtance of
the" value of $400 to carry 3 lbs. extra. One mile.

No. 10— RUNNING— Gilroy Stake , for two-year -oldB.
$2} entrance, $10 forfeit, $203 added; $60 to second
horse; third to save stakes. Same penalties as No. 4.
Wit.ners of San Jose Stake to carry 3 lbs. additional

'no ll— RUNNING— Selling Purse, $200, of which $)U
to'second horse. Fixed valuation $1,000. 21bs. off for
each $100 below,21bB. added for each $100 above fixed
value. One and a quarter miles.

Sixth Day -Saturday, Oct 2d.

No 12— TROTTING— Purse $-100; 2:30 Class.

No 13— TBOTTING— Purse 91,000— Free for all.

No.' 14— TROTTING— Purse $300. Two-year-olds.
JlUeandrepeat.

In all Tiotting and Pacing RaceB, purses divided as

follows: Fifrv percent, to first horse, 25 percent, to

second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent, to fourth.

CONDITIONS.

All trotting or pacing races best 3 in 5, except as
otherwise specified.

National Association Rules to govern trotting, and
Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern run-
ning, except as herein stated.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of
any two races alternately, or to call a special race be-
tween heats, also to change the day and hour of any
race if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over in any race a horse is only entitled to
its own entrance fee and one-half of the entrance re-
ceived from the other paid up entries of Baid race, and
to no added money. .

A horse winning a race entitled to first money only,
except when distancing the field, thento firBtand tbiid
nionevs. , . _

If in the opinion of the judges, before starting a
race, the race can not be finished on the closing day of
(he Pair, it may becontinued.

In all trotting or pacing races five or more paid up
entries required to fill and and three or more horses to
start, but ttie Board reserves the right to hold a leeB
number than five to fill by deducting a proportionate
amount of the purse.

Trotting and racing colors to be
tries. . . _ _.

When lesB than the required number of starters
appear, they may contest for the entrance money,
divided as follows: 66?£ to first horse, and 33X to

In all' the foregoing stakes the declarations are void
unless accompanied by the money.

Races to commence each day at 2p.m.

EDtrieBto close August 1st, 1SS6.
N. B. EDWABDS. President.

G. H. BRAG«S. Secretary.
26)n5 P» °- Box 169, San Jose, Cal,

Speed Programme,
1886.

August 30th to Sept 4th.

First Day— Trotting.

No- 1— PURSE, ?erfl— 2:15 class. Four monevB.
No. 2— PURSE, >7sn— 2:22 class. Four mone'vs.
No. 3— PURSE, $450— Four-year-olds. Four "moneys.

Second Day-Running.

No. 4— THE ALAMEDA STAKE— For all ages; $.0
entrance; half-forfeit, or only $15, if declared on or be-
fore August 20th, with $3oo added; 91011 to second;
third to save stake. Maidens, if three-years old, al-
lowed five pounds, if foui years old o"r over, seven
pounds. Three-quarters of a mile.

No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA STAKE— For three-
year-olds; 350 entrance; half-forfeit; 3300 added- $100
to second; 360 to third. One mile and a quarter

No. G— THE JUVENILE STAKES— For two-vear-
olds; 325 entrance; 310 forfeit; 3250 added; ?.\0 to" sec
Ond; third to save stake. Winner of any two-year-
old race after Angust 1st to carry three pounds, of two
or more five pounds estra. Three-quarters of a mile.

No. 7— FREE POJRBE-S250. Winners of any race,
after August 1st, of the value of $300, to carry five
pounds. Maidens allowed, IE three years old, five
pounds; if four years or upwards, fifteen pounds
Mile beats.

Third Day— Trotting and Pacing.

No. 8-PURsE. 3600— 2:35 Class. Four moneys.

No. 9— PURSE, 3100— Three-year-olds. Four moneys

No. 10-PUKSE, 3500-Pacixg— 2:23 class. Four
moneys.

Fourth Day— Trotting.

No. 11— PURSE, 3750—2:20 Class . Four moneys
No. 12— PURsE. 5750—2:24 Class. Four moneys
No. 13— PURSE, 33LO— Two-year-olds. Three moneys.

Filth Day- Running.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE, 3250— Of which 350 to
second. Fixed valuation 31.000; two pounds for each
3100 below; two pounds added for each $mo above fixed
value. One mile and an eighth.

No. 15-THE OAKLAND STAKES— For all ages;
350 entrance; half-forfeit; 3300 added: second horse
3100; third 350. One mile and a half.

No. 16— THE GOLDEN" GATE STAKE— For two-
year-olds; 325 entrance; 310 forfeit; 3250 added: $50 to
second; third to save stake. Winner of anv two-year-
old race after August 1st to carry three pounds; of
two or more , five pounds extra. Of Juvenile Stake
at this meeting. Three pounds additional penalty.
Seven-eighths of a mile.

No. 17- FREE PURSE, $250— For all ages; 550 to
eecond. Horses not having won at this meeting
allowed five pounds. Horses that have not run second
or better allowed ten pounds. Three-quarter mile
heats.

LADIES' EQUESTRIAN TOURNAMENT— Purse
3100. For the most graceful rider 325; second $ifl:
third 310. For the most skillful rider 325; second
*lo; third 310.

SIXTH DAY-Trotting.

No. 13— PURSE, 3750-2:27 Class. Four moneys.

No. 19— PURSE.31,000. Trotting— Free for all." Four
moneys.

No. 20— PURSE, 3600. Pacing— Free for all. Four
moneys.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old trot, unless otherwise
specified. Five to enter and three to start in ;ill the
above races. But the Board reserves the right in all
the races in the above programme to hold a less num-
ber than five to fill, by the withdrawal of a proportion-
ate amount of the purse. Entrance fee ten »jer cent,
on purse, to accompany nomination. Purses of four
moneys divided at the rate of fifty per cent, to tlie hrst
horse, twentv-five per cent, to second, fifteen per cent.
to third, and ten percent, to fourth.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the ri^ht to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shad he entitled only to the
entrance money paid in. "When less than the required
number ot starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows : i« - to the
first and 33 K to the second.

In case any named race for a certain day does not
fill, the Board reserves the right to change the date
of any other event on the programme if deemed nec-
essary, due notice being given to the parties interested
at any time previous to August loth.

Iu all races entries not declared out bv 6 p. M. of the
day preceding the race shall be required to start

When there is more than one entry by one person, or
in one interest, the particular horse they lire to start
must be named at fi p. m. of the day preceding the race.
No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules ot the state Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for en.
trance under Rule 3.

Racingcolors to be named in entries.

In trotting races, drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in their
entries.

Entries to all of the above races to close with the
Secretary on Saturday, July 31, 18S6.

A. C. D1F.TZ, President.

I.. WALKER. Secretary.
26jn Office, 26 Montgomery Street, S. F.

amed with all en-

Gooey Island

JOCKEY CLUB.

JUNE MEETING, 1886.

COMMENCING

THURSDAY, JUNE 10,

And every TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and
SATUBDAY to Jr

Races promptly at f

LEONARD W. t.

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June 26

SPEED PROGRAMME

OF THE

Seventeenth District

^An

AT

GLENBROOK PARK,

BETWEEN

Grass Valley and Nevada City.

C01ISIENC1NG

August 24th, 1886,

Antl continuing Five Bays,

Over $10,000 in Purses.

SPJEJiO PBOGBAfflilE.

In races designated as "District" all horses are eli-
gible that were owned in the counties of Nevada ur
Placer, comnri^in^ tlie 17th Agricultural .District, aud
El Dorado an.i Amador of the El Dorada District No.
8, prior to June 1, lfc56, uuless otherwise specified.
Tuesday. August 94111.

TROTTING— DISTRICT -3: 30 Class.
TBOTTING— 2:30 Class— .Free for all.
TROTTING— For two years old or

$250. No. 1.
Purse $250.

$600. No. 2.
Purse JliuO.

WOO. No. 3.
under— 17th District. Mile and repeat. Pnrsu?3uo.
Wednesday, Anscurt *iotli.

$«0. No. 4. RUNNING— Free for all, $50ontrance,
813 forfeit, ?!00 added, second horse flOO; third $50.
Oue rnii- and repeat.

$150. No h. RUNNING— Free for all— For two-year-
olds. 325 entrance, £10 forteit, :!u added. Second
horse $ou, third jiO. Dash uf half a utile.

8250. ISo. t>. RUNNING — For :hr_- -year-olds— Free
for all. s-iu entrance, --'■ inu.-:X, >j-m a tided, ?75 to
second horse, i^J to third. One mile.

$600. No. 7. PACING— Free tor all. Purse 3600,

$200. No- 8. TROTTING— One-year-olds— One-half
mile and repeat. Parse -

Thursday, August '-.'ill;

$250. No. 0. TROTTING— 2:50 Class-District. Purse
$2511.

$1,000. No. 10. TROTTING— 2:22 Clase— Free for all.
Purse $i.i ".

>l . No. 11. TROTTING— Three-year-olds or under
— Fur District. Mile aud repeat. Pur .■_■-;

350. No. IS. RUN N1N — S ill OLE Ilok$£ ->r ike-
District horses, catch we ights. $5 entrance, S-^0 added.
Four moneys— 50, ii, 15 and 10 percent.

Friday, August 23th.

$500. No.13. RUNNING— FreeforalL $50 entrance,

$25 forfeit, $600 added, Second horse $IU), third $75.
Two miles and repeat.

9200. No.H. RUNNING— FreeforalL S2o entrance,
$10 forfeir, >^ij0 added. Second horse $75, third $50.
Three quarters of a mile and repeat.

$300. No. 15. RUNNINt-— Free for all, i25 entrance,
$10 forfeit, $300 added. Second horse $75, third $50.
One and one-eighth miles.

$500. No. in. TROTTING— For Stallions owned in
the District. Pur- —

Saturday, August 38th.

$£00 No. 17. RUNNING— Freefora.l. $2s entrance,

Sio forfeit, $200 added. &75 to second, $50 to third.
One half mile ami repeat.

$500. No. 18. TROtTING— 2:40 Class. Pur- £

$1,200. No. 10. TRuTTING— tfree for all. Purse
$1,200.

1'tJXDI TIOA'S.

Alltrottiog and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start; but the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
hll.bytne withdrawal of a proportionate auionnt of
the purse. Entrance fee, 10 per cent, on uurs^.to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 5o per cent to first horse, 25 per
cent, to second, 15 per cent, to third, and lu per cent, to
fourth.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any "day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. " A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to the
entrance money paid iu. When lees than the required
number of starters appear they may contest for the
entrance money, to be divided as follows: Sir- to the
first, and 33K to the second.

In all races entries unt declared out bv 6 p. m. of the
day preceding the race shall he required to start.

Where there is more than one entry in- one .person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to start
must be named by 6 i*. m. of the day precediug the lace.
No added money paid for.: walk-over.

Rules of the strtte Agricultural Society to govern
running races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Racing colors to b? named in entries.

In trotting races drivers will be rt-anired' to wear
caps of distinct culor». which must he named in tneir
entries.

Entries to close with the Secretary on August 1, 18SG
A. WALK kill. Hi: :. !i.J.T«HEn.

2t>jnl0 Presi leu

1886. SEVENTH 1886. Thirteenth District

ANNUAL FAXXt

DISTRICT

LAL HiST

No. 6.

BAY DISTRICT

ASSOCIATION.

Fall Meeting Aug. 7 to 14, 1886.

Notice for Entries.

First Day, Saturday, August 7th. Purse ?800.
Special race for the following named horses: Manon.
Adair, Albert *W., Antevolo, Menlo, Anteeo aud Nel-
lie R.

Second Day, Tuesday, August 10th. Three-minute
class. Purse $500.

Tbird Day. Wednesday. August nth. 2:21 class.
Manon barred. Purse 8600.

Fourth Day, Thursday, August 12tb. 2:40 class
Pnrse 8500.

Fifth Day, Friday, August 13th. 2:24 class. Purse
$500.

Sixth Day, Saturday, August 14tb. Free for all
P.Vsnn.OnU

ntests lo be bests in 5 in harness. Five or

ire to enter, three or more to start; but the Associa-
serves the right to bold a less number to fill
iciiug a proportionate amount of the purse

-tries close with the Secretary, 1.435 California St ,
Francisco, on July 31 , 188fi.

Wi M, HIMHIIAK, Secretary,

Los Inge

GAL.

Monday, October 11th,

— TO —
SiTlKDAY. OCfOBKB S61I2. ISCLI'SIYE.

The Best Racing List Ever Of-
fered.

$12^)00

In Purses and Premiums.

iWAn Enlarged and Attractive Premium List for
the Horticultural and Agricultural Departments in
active preparation.

ft*KO iRA.MME OF RACES;
First Day— Tues ay, October lIHh

No.l.— Running K-l'l. Pnrse £ of a mile

free for all two-year-olds.

2.— Running Rack, Purse $150, dash H mile, free for
forall.weightfo ■ ■_

3.— Trottlnu Race, Pnrse $500. for 2:55 Class.

Second Djy- Wednesday, ttelwber I 3 ill.

4.— Iunning Rack, Purse $200, fur Mu-ee-year-olds
% of a mile.

5.~H,D2SNDfG Race, Purse $1S i irec for

all and weight foi aire,

6.— Tkotting Rack, Purse $5 0, threi ■minu
Third Bay— lliui-Mlay, (October i4th.

7,— [(c.N:;r>T. Hack, Purse 8250, !}j miles, fre ■ -
all, weight for as -.

i.— Running It ace, Parse -- . one mile, f<jr two.
. ar-olds.

9.— TkottISO Rack, Purse ^uO, for 2:3 C

The programme for Hie Ladies' Riding Tournament
is being considered for Thursday, and will be An-
nounced in due time.

FourtU Day—Friday, October lain.

10.— Running Rack, Purse §250, for three-* i
D4 miles.

11.— Running It ack. Purse 5_ '\ sellingrace. First
valuation 5750, tw > pounds adde. ■ r . .-,. -r ■" m ■ above,
and Lwo pounds t ifceu oil for •;■■■■..

I'J.-Tkutxi ... ; . _

Fifth Dav— Saturday. October 16th.

13.— Running Hack, Parse 5350, i . miles, free fur
all, weight for age.

14.— Consolation Bunking Back, Purse -..■
mile.fiee for alland weight for ap
have uot won first money during this meeting.

15.— Trotting Hack, furs.- >"o i, irec- for ,iil.

All races will be c lil.-il .a i o'ciock sharp.

Entries clos^oi SATURDAY, Ju 3 st.

Circulars containing rules, remarks and con itious

nd entry blanks furnished On application to the
Secretary.
J. C. NEW ro>, E. A. Bel'AMP.

President Secretary.

SGjn6 :; ;;nd 5 North Main s"t.

FAIR.

COMMENCING AUG. 31, 1886.

—AT—

MARYSVILLE.

SPEEI> PROGKAM5I£.

Fii*st Day— Tucsilay, August 3 1st.

TitnTTiNt;— No. 1—Three-vear-old class. Purse, 52n0,
Free to all horses in the Third, Thirteenth and Seveu-
teenth 'listricts.

RUWING— So. S— Half-mile and repeat. Purse.
8150. Free for all horses in the Third, Tnirteenth and
Seventeenth districts.

Tbotting— Ka 3— Three-minute class. Purse , 5200.
Free for a II.

Kecoad Day— Wednesday, Sept. 1st.

Tbotting— No. 4— 2:40 class. Purse. £3i<0. Free for
all.

Tbotting— No. 5— Four-minute class. Free for all,
to go as they please. Pnrse, $50. The horse nearest to
win the heat. First horse $20, second
$i0. third $5, fourth §5. fifth So, sixth to.

Running— So. 6— One mile and repeat. Purse, §300.
Free for all.

Tbird »ay— Tbiirsday, Sei»t. Ud.

Teottixg—Xo. 7-^:30 class. Purse. :400. Free for

BREEDER DIRECTORY.

ROBERT BECK.

Breeuer of thoroughbred Jersey Cattle. Registered
■J^-sevs ol both sexes '■■■t cr.i^. Postoffic* address

all.

Walkisc-No. 8— Best walking team ?30, best

31 .'.! on - . second best of either J20. Oue

P rsPB owned in this district.

Running— No. -On and one-half mile dash.

Purse, 83 0, Fre

;-•. m::s' Riding— Free to all in the District. No
entrance fee. Several elegant premiums have been
contributed Cor the occasion, and will tie given, includ-
]..„- one cash premium,?^), by the Society.

lonrtb Day, Friday, Sept. 3d.

Tbotting— No. 10— 2^50 class. Purse, S-.m Free for
all.

Trotting— No. 11— Four-year-old class. Purse, $400.
FreeforalL

- : ... 12— Pnrse, 81 0. ireeforall.

Fifth fray— Saturday. Sent. 4tb.
Tbotting— No 13— 2:22class. Euise,5600. Free for
all.

RtrsTNiSG— No. 14 — Two-mile dash. Purse, $300.
Free for all.

rOMHTIOAS AND RKKABKS

:..,: Trotting Association rules t3 govern all

^ races. All trottiugand pacing rcces are the

bestthTeein five.unless otherwist.- specified.

Rules o1 the State Agricultural Society to govern ail

Pour tu enter and three to start; but the

- - , = ; ....■ ri„'bt to bold a less number than

four to fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate

imountoi tb purse. Entrance-fee ten per cent, on

purse, to accompany nomination. Trunin:.', p icing

and rum " atthe rate of lifty per

cent ror the ;ir.st horsi . twenty-five P':r cent, to the

iftei n percent, tu Uie third, and ten per cent.

fonrth.

All horses entered for trotting, pacing or running

.; wi icb entranc< l is I i en paid, and who gu

in the race rtt-Bigiinted ml fail to win any pain of tlie

rlltha> e their entrance money returned to tbem.

The Board reserves the right to trot or run heats of

anv two races, alternately, or to call a special racebe-

tween heats; also to change the day and hour of any

race, if deemed necessary.

For a walk-over a horse is only entitled to its en-

trance-fee ami une-haW of the entrance retained by the

he other entries for said lace, and to no

added mom y. a nors*e winntngarace entitled to first

only, except w lien distancing the field, then to

. i fourth moneys.

Non-starters must be declared out the day previous

to th*. r.ic- they iri; siigaeetl in, by 8 o'clock P. si., or

they si all be required to ^t.iTt.

All vuTves or j r^niinrns paid as soon as a decision is
rendered.

Entries to the race?, except No. -^ ami No. S. will
close with tl.e Secvetarv August 10, I-
Races com men c e-.ich day at i o'clock p.m., sharp.
The Society furnish hay and straw free to competi-
tors.

rgpN'o season tickets will be issued, and persons
contesting fur a purse or premiums offered by the
Society will be required to pay regular admission fee.

Admission to the Fair Grounds,
50 cts- ; Pavilion, 25 cts.

I». B. KNIGHT, T J. SHERWOOD,

19jnll President. Secretary.

By Royal tetters Patent.

LITTLE'S

Soluble Phenyle.

DEODORIZER — ANTISEPTIC
The New Disinfectant.

FOR VXIVERSAL I'SE.

Cheap, Harmless. Convenient
and Effective.

NON-POISONOUS.

PARKER GUN.

Secretary, Grass Valley.

At the Second Inter : Pigeon Tournament held r.t New

Orleans, La., Feb. 11th to 16th, 1R85, the First Prize and Diamond
Badge in the International Individual Cbampionsbiii JIatch. open to all
the world, was wop by B. Tcipel with a Parker Gun. Among the contestants shooting other guns were such
champions as Carver. Bogardus, < oay, Stubbs, Erb and others. During the entire tournament more prizes
were won witb Parker guns, in proportion to the number used, than with any other gun.

tju— PARKER BROS.. Makers, Meriden, Connecticut.

DOG

LICENSES

Expire next Wednesday.

Large assortment of Do„' Collars, Locks, Bells, Leads. Chains. Whips, Brushes, Comb, So., fcc,
Dog Medicines, Soups aud Washes.— Dog Food, Biscuit . u J CAkes.— Treatise on the Care of the Dog Free.

B. T. ALLEN.
416 Market St., - - - - - San Francisco.

A highly concentrated fluid for checking and pre*
venting contagion from infectious diseases.

lor general use in hospitals. It has all the good
qualities of carbolic acid without its disadvantage?,
ts it is non-poisonous, non-corrosive, mixes more
readily with water, is harmless to persons or I
is cheaper, and leaves a pleasant and refreshing odor
after use.

It is a puriner and deodorizer of Impure air and
bad sinells, especially useful in hospitals, sick rooms.
barracks, prisons, work-shops, decks and holds of
emigrant ships, drains, sewers, and for

Kennels and Stables

Surpasses every disinfectant ever used.

it Is an antiseptic for checking decomposition
in animal and vegetable matter, for preventing germ
contagion, and promoting a healthy condition in
ulcers and bad wounds iu all animals.

Deodorizing- is not Disinfecting.

Many compounds sold as disinfectants are merely
deodorizers, and are of no valueas destroyers Of germs
of contagion.

The public often confound the terms "disinfect-
ants" and "deodorants"with each other, whereas their
functions are quite distinct.

The object of the first is to destroy those invisible
organic genus which constitute contagious matter
while the other is simply, by its chemical action, to
decompose and alter the character of a gas, and at
the same time change its natural odor or smell.
The latter action can be explained by the merest tyro
in chemistry, while the action of disinfectants is not
so easily understood, r.nd all that can be said is tbat
experience teaches that a real disinfectant does de-
stroy or kill contagious organism.

It follows, then, that in the matter of contagious dis-
ease, whether of man oranimals, the two things must
not be ennfounded. Although certain compounds may
possess both qualities, and however agreeable it may
be to be rid of unpleasant smells by the action oxid-
izing or deordoizing agents, we are in no way, by
their employment, defending ourselves against the
deadly attack of the germ of contagion.

One is the business of a perfumer, or more properly
anti-perfumer, whilst the oth<_r is a battle Willi

"ire.

>'ot only has it been tested in various epidemics of
contagious diseases, but it has been found efficient in
destroying the infectious qualities of yellow fever.dip-
theria, erysipilas, scarlet fevc-r, measles, typhoid and
typhus fevers, and a host of similar diseases, but it
has just triumphantly withstood the most rigid scien-
tific tests as to efficiency, when compared with all
other disinfectants in the market. These tests and
experiments were made by Dr. George M. Sternbery,
Major Surgeon T_\ S. Army, and were undertaken at-
the instance of the American Public Health Associa-
tion, with a view of ascertaining the best disinfect-
ants obtainable. All the experiments were made in
the laboratory of the John Hopkins University in Bal-
timore, and their results are published in the medi-
cal news of February 7. 1885. According to this
report, "LITTLE'S SOLVBLE PHEXYLE," stands at
the head of all commercial disinfectants in the Ampri-
can mirker. The following table is copied from the
above-mentioned report,aud shows the relative stand-
ing of the various preparations sold as disinfectants.
It will he seen that a number of these have no disin-
fectant power whatever, failing to exert the slightest
influence iu the development of disease germs, even
when present in a strength of fifty per cent.

List ol t'oimnercial Disinfectants Tested.

Name on Label. Proportion in which active.

LnrrjE's Solcble Phektle '2 per cent.

Labarraque'e Solution 7 " "

Sol Chloride of Zinc (Squibbs) 10 "

Feucbtwagner's Disinfectant in "

Labarraque's Solution (from Frere, Paris) 15 *■ "

Pbenal Sodique 15 " "

Piatt's Chlorides 20 " "

Girondin Disinfectant 25 " "

Williamson's Sanitary Fluid ^ ••

BromoChlorahun 25 " "

Blacknian Disinfectant 30 " "

Squibb's Solution oi Impure Carbolic Acid, Bur-
chart's Disinfectant, Phenal Sodique (French) and
Lis tersne, all failed in 50 per cent, solntion.

Thus it is shown iu the table tbaf'LrCfl.E'SSOLV
DBI E PHENYLE" is an efficient disinfectant in pro-
poriion of two parts in flfli'O ol water; asol-
i tlon made by adding one gallon of "LlT/l LE'S SOL-
UBLE PHENV'LE" to fifty gallons of water, will
absolutely kill any and all disease germs with which
it may be brought into contact.

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SOLUBLE FKENYLE "in addition toils extraordinary
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which are intensely poisonous aud far less efficient in
ction. "LITTLE'S SOLUBLE PUENYLE" is also the
best antiseptic and deodorizer obtainable. It pre-
vents all putrefaction and imtantly removes the foul-
est odors.

Bikd Tender and ^rain Protector. — To protect
seed wheat against birds, slugs, wire-worms, etc.,
and prevent smut, mix two pints of water with
half a pint of the fluid. "This quantity will be suffi-
cient for about 500 pounds of wheat.

Arsis. — For clearing peach, apple and rose trees,
geraniums, etc., from the aphis, syringe with a mix-
ture of one teaspoonful of fluid to four gallons water,
ami syringe with clear water in a few minutes.

Apple Blight. — A strong solution — one teaspoonful
fluid to one quart of water— to be applied with a
paint brush.

Scale on Orange Trees.— Three, four, five and six
teaspoonsful fluid to four gallons of water. Three
applications at eight days' interval completely de-
stroy the scale insects, and will free the tree from the
unsightly black excrement. Syringe off with clear
water fifteen minutes afterwards, more especially if
any younp foliage is upon the trees.

Sickly Vines. —Water the roots with twice the
above strength tl in 50..

Disinfecting Cuttings op Tines.— Immerse ten
minutes in a solution of 1 to 50.

Falkner,Bell&Co.

.4 0 EXT.'? .
406 CALIFORNIA ST..

SAS fR4>'CI6C0.

1886

^Ptje *&vtt&tx unit ji povtsmm.

*10

CALIFORNIA

ANNUAL

State Fair

OPENS AT

SACRAMENTO,

September, 6th,
Closes September 18th, 1886.

NINE DAYS RACING.

FIRST BAT- Thursday, Sept. 9th.

TROTTING.
No 1— THE OCCIDENT STAKE— Closed in 1884, with
sixteen nominations.

No. 2— TROTTING PURSE, 31,r03=2:24Class.
No. 3— PACING PURSE, S6C0— 2;35 Class.

SECOXD DAY— Friday, Sept. 10th,
RUNNING.
Ho . 1— THE INTRODUCTION STAKE - For two-year-
olds; $25 entrance; 510 forfeit; 5250 added; $50 to
second; third to save stake. 'Winner of any two-year-
old race after August 1st to cany three pounds : of two
or more, five pounds extra. Three-quarters of a mile.
No. 5— THE CALIFORNIA BREEDERS' STAKE— For
foals of 1883; 850 entrance, p. p. ; ?300 added; 5100 to
second : 50 to third. Closed in 1885 with five entries.
One mile and a quarter.

No. 6-THE CAPITAL CITY STAKE— For four-year-
olds ; 550 entrance ; h. f , or only 515 if declared on or
before September 1st. 5^00 added, of which $100 to
the second horse; 350 to the third. Weights, five
pounds below the scale; winner of any race over one
mile, after August 1st, to c*rry rule weights. One
mile and five-eighths.

No. 7— FREE PURSE, $250 -Winners of any race,
after August 1st. of the value of $.100, to carry five
pounds; maidens allowed, if three years old, five
pounds; if four years or upwards, fifteen pounds
Mile heats.

THIRD DAY— Saturday, Sept. 11th.
TROTTING.
No. 8— FOUR- YEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE— $100
entrance, of which $25 must accompany nomination;
$25 pavable Joly 1st, and remaining $50 payable
August" 10, 1856; S40X1 added by the Society. Closed
Aprilloth.with eight nominations. Mile heats, three
in five.

No. 9— TROTTING PURSE, $800— 3:0fl Class.
No. 10— TROTTING PURSE, $1,200— 2:20 Class.
roilt 111 DAY— Monday, Sept. 13th.
RUNNING.
No. 11— THE PREMIUM STAKE— For all ages. 550
entrance; h. f., or only 515, if declared on or before
September 1st, with 5360 added; 5100 to second; third
to save stake. Maidens, if three years old, allowed
five pounds; if four years old or over, seven pounds.
Three-quarters of a mile.

No. 12— THE CALIFORNIA ANNUAL STAKE— For
foals of 1884. $150 entrance; 525 forfeit; $250 added.
Second horse, 8100; third horse, $50. Closed in 1885
with fifteen nominations. One mile.

No. 13— THE LA RUE STAKE— Handicap, for all
ages. 5100 entrance; §50 forfeit, with ?5i'0 added, of
which $150 to second; $100 to third. Weights an-
nounced September 2d. Declaration, $20, to ue
made with tho Secretary by eight o'clock p. si., Sep-
tember 4th. In no event will declaration be received
unless accompanied with the amount fixed. Two
and one-quarter miles.

No. 14— SELLING PURSE. S250-Of which $50 to
second. Fixed valuation, $1,000; two pounds for each
8100 below; two pounds added for each 5100 above
fixed value. One mile and an eighth.

FIFTH DAY— Tuesday, Sept, 14th.

TROTTING.

No. 15— THREE-TEAR-OLD TROTTING STAKE—

(Conditions same as No. 8.) Closed April 15th with

eight nominations.

No. 16— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000—2:36 Class.
No. 17-TROTTING PURSE, $1,200— Free for all.
SIXTH DAY— Wednesday, Sept. 15th.
RUNNING.
No. 18-THE SUNNT SLOPE STAKE— For two-year-
old fillies. $25 entraace: £15 forleit, or only $10 if
declared od or be fee September 1st; $15u added;
$25 to second. Those not having run first or second,
iu any race this year allowed three pounds. Five-
eighths of a mile.

No. 19— THE - BATTEB STAKE— For three-year-olds.
$50 entrance; $25 forfeit, or only 515 if declared before
September 1st, with $300 added; $100 to second, third i
saves stake. Winner of any three-year-old race, after
August 1st, to carry five pounds extra; of two or more
ten pounds. One mile and a quarter.

No. 20-THEDEL PASO STAKE— For all ages. $50
entrance; 825 forfeit, or only $15 if declared on or
before September 1st, with 83u0 added; 8100 to second;
third saves stake. Three-year-old maidens allowed
five pounds; four-year-olds, seven pounds; five-year-
olds and upwards, ten pounds. Three-quarter mile
heats.

No. 21— FREE PURSE, $300. $50 to second. Horses
that have i>ot won this year allowed five pounds.
Winners this year of any race of the value of $40.1 to
carry five poands extra. Winners of No. 7, ten pounds
extra. Ono mile.
SEVENTH DAY— Thursday, Sept. 16th.

TROTTING.
No. 22— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000-2:27 Class.
No. 23— TWO-TEAR- OLD TROTTING STAKE— Mile
heats. 850 entrance, of which $10 must accompany
nomination; $25 payable July 1st, and remaining $25
payable August 10th: $3('0 added by the Society.
Closed April 15th, with nine nominations.
No. 24— PACING PURSE, 3800— Free for all.
EIGHTH DAY— Friday, Sept. 1 Jth.
RUNNING.
No. 25— THE CALIFORNIA DERBT STAKE— For
foals of 1883. 850 entrance, p. p; $3C0 added. Second
horse, $IC0; third, $50. Closed in 1884 with eighteen
nominations.

No.2fi— THE PALO ALTO STAKE-For two-year-
olds. $60 entrance ; $25 forfeit ; or only $15 if declared j
on or before September 1st, with $250 added. 575 to
second ; third to save stake. Winner of any two-year- i
old stake after August 1st, to carry five pounds ext;ar
of two or more, ten pounds. One mile.

No. 27-THE GOLDEN GATE STAKE— For three- I
year-olds. $50 entrance; $25 forfeit; or only 515 if i
declared on or before September 1st ; with $350 added.
Second horse, $100; third to save stake. Winner of I
any three-year-old race at this meeting to carry five
ponnda extra; maidens aUowed ten pounds. One i
mile and three-quarters.

No. 28— THE N1GHTHAWK STAKE-For aliases.
?50 entrance; $15 forfeit; $300 &Qd.ed. $100 to second; I

550 to third; $200 additional to the winner if 1:421 is
beaten. Stake to be named after the winner if Night-
hawk's time (1 ;42£* is beaten. One mile.

No. 29— FREE PURSE. $250— For all ages. 550
to second. Horse not having won at this meeting
allowed five pounds. Horses that have not run sec-
ond or better at this meeting allowed ten pounds.
One mile and a sixteenth and repeat.

SIXTH DAST— Saturday, Sept. I8th.

No . 30— CHAMPION STALLION PURSE, 81, 500— Free
for all tiotting stallions .

No. 31 -TROTTING PURSE, $1,000— 2:22 Glass.

No. 32— TROTTING PURSE, $1,000-2:30 Class.

Entries for the following running events for 1887-
88 were ordered to be closed at the same time as the
races on the regular programme :

No. 1— CALIFORNIA BREEDER'S STAKE— For foals
of 1884, to be run at the State Fair of 1887. $50 en-
trance; $25 forfeit, or only $10 if declared January 1,
1887; $300 added, of which $100 to second, and $50 to
third horse. One mile and a quarter.

No. 2-CALIFORN1A ANNUAL STAKE-For foals of
1885, to he run at the State Fair of 1687. $160 en-
trance; $25 forfeit, or onlv $10 if declared January 1,
1887; $250 added; second colt, 5100; third, $50. One
mile.

No. 3— CALIFORNIA DERBT STAKE-For foals of
1885, to be run at the State Fair of 1SSS. $100 en-
trance; 850 forfeit, or only 810 if declared January
1,1387; 515 if declared January 1,1888: or $25 if de-
clared May 1, 1888; $300 added; second horse, 5100;
third horse, 550. One mile and a half.

REMARKS AND CONDITIONS.

All trotting and pacing races are the best three in
five, except the two-year-old, unless otherwise speci-
fied; five to enter, and three to start. But the Board
reserves the right to hold a less number than five to
fill, by the withdrawal of a proportionate amount of
the purse. Entrance fee, lu per cent, on purse, to
accompany nomination. Trotting and pacing purses
divided at the rate of 50 per cent to first horse, 25 per
cent, to second, 15 per cent, to third, and 10 per cent,
to fourth.

National Association Rules to govern trotting; but
the Board reserves the right to trot heats of any two
classes alternately, if necessary to finish any day's
racing, or to trot a special race between heats. A
horse making a walk-over shall be entitled only to
the entrance money paid in. When less than the
required number of starters appear they may contest
for the entrance money, to be divided as follows: 66$
to the first, and 33^ to the second.

In all the foregoing stakes the declarations are void,
unless accompanied by the money.

Please observe that in the above stakes declarations
are permitted for a small forfeit.

In all races entries not declared out by 6 p. si. of
the day preceding the race shall be reqaired to start.

Where there is more than one entry by one person,
or in one interest, the particular horse they are to
start must be named by 6 p. si. of the day preceding
the race. No added money paid for a walk-over.

Rules of the State Agricultural Society to govern
runn'ng races, except when conditions named are
otherwise.

Non-starters in running races will be held for
entrance, under Rule 3.

Racing colors to be named in entries.

In trotting racts drivers will be required to wear
caps of distinct colors, which must be named in thtir
entries.

Entry blanks and racing rules will be furnished
upon application to the Secretary. Entries in all,
except otherwise stated, to close with the Secretary,
Saturday, July 31, 1886.

JESSIE D. t'ARR, EDWIN F. SMITH,
12jn& President. Secretary.

Cocker Spaniels.

Having removed to Southern California for my
health, and having brought a few of my best and
notea Cockers, brother sportsmen can secure the val-
uable stud service of my noted liver and white stud
dog, COL. STUBBS, at the nominal fee of $15. Send
for circular of instructions if soon to desire bis ser-
vice. I shall have some beautiful puppies for sale
after June 1st next. Address

M. P. McKOON,
El Cajon. San Diego Co., Cal.

(Former Proprietor of THE BLUE STAR KENNEL,
Frinklin.N. Y.) 15mytf

HOLSTEDfS

IFOR SALE.

Cows, heifers, bulls and calves, of all ages, from
the most celebrated eastern families and select
imported strains. I offer any of my herd for sale.
All first-class animals and registered.

FRANK H. BURKE.
401 Montgomery Street, San Francisco.

Notice.

FOR SALE

HOLSTEIN-FBIESIAN
CATTLE,

From Herd of

Hon. Leland Stanford,

On bis Ranch at

VINA, TEHAMA CO.,

California. For prices and catalogue address

11R. ARIEL EATHROP.Room 69, C.P.R.B.

Building, cor. 4th and Townsend, San Francisco.

DON

CVande vort's.j

("Coham'sBang.
\ Price's Vesta.

( Garth's Drake .

( Sail. 1286 E. K. C. 8. B.

| Peg

IN THE STUD. PEE $50.

To a limited number of approved bitches.

R T. Yaudevort,

Moline Avenue. Pasadena, Los Angeles Co. , Cal

ST. BERNARDS.

Pore, rough-coated St. Bernards, bred
and for sale by

T- N. ANDREWS.

Corner Railroad and Fourth Avenue.
m27,3mp South San Francisco.

IMPROVED

Blind Bridle & Winkers

FOR RACE HORSES.

Heebert H. Bbows, M.P. | Geo. H. Holmes,
Nugent W. Beowjt, 1 C. Beuce Lowe.

tbadkg as

BROWN BUGS. & C0M

STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,

Auctioneers, Horse, Cattle, and Property
Salesmen.

Are prepared to accept orders from breeders In
Imerica to select and forward stock from the Aus-
tralian Colonies; or they will undertake to receive
and dispose of stock from America; or act as Agents
forCalifornia firms.

References kindly permuted to J. B. Haggin, Esq .
and Major Rathbone of San Francisco.

BROWS BROS. A CO.,

Vrigbt, Heaton's Buildings,

Pitt Street, Sydney,
New South Wales

KILLIP & CO.,

LIVE STOCK AND GENERAL

AUCTIONEERS,
116 Montgomery Street, San Francisco

SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO SALES OF

High-Bred Horses and Cattle,

At auction and private sale.

Will Sell in All Cities and Counties ot
the State.

REFERENCES,

Hois-. C. Gseest, Hoar. J. D. Cahb,

Sacramento. isalinas

J. P. .sargext, Esq., Hon. John Boggs

Sargents. Colusa.

Hox. L. J. Rose, Eos. a. Walbath

Los Angeles. Nevada.

J. B. Hagges, Esq., San Francisco.

Being the oldest established firm in the live-stock
business on this Coast, and having conducted the
important auction sales in this line for the past
fifteen years, amounting to one-half a million »f
dollars, we feel justified in claiming unequalled facili-
ties for disposing of live stock of every description
either at auction or private sale. Oar list of corres-
pondents embr.iees every breeder and dealer of prom-
inence upon the Pacific Coast, thns enabling ue to
give fall publicity to animals placed with us for s;ile
Private purchases and sales of live stock of ali
descriptions will be made on commission, and stock
shipped with the utmost care. Purchases and sales
made of land of every description. We are author-
ized to refer to the gentlemen whose names are
appended.

KILLIP A CO . 116 Montgomery Street.

Ashniont's New Publication,

DOGS:

Their Treatment and Man-
agement in Disease.

Pronounced by the Kennel Press
of America and Europe as the

STANDARD WORK

On The Subject.

An Indispensable Guide

TO THE OWNERS OF

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Price $2.00.

For Sale by all the Pri icfpaJ Booksellers
or Sent Postpaid by

J. Loring Thayer,
IBQ Tremont St., Boston Mass.

Secured by Letters Patent, July S/», 188-3,
Having thus described n,y invention, what I claim
as new, and desire to secure myletteirj patent, is:

I. The part D, supported by the side straps of the bri-
dle, extending back as shown, the front having an
opening into which the blind is fitted, substantially.
as herein described.
j 2. In a bridle, in combination with the extensions D,
i the curved blinds F, secured to such irtl elisions, ana
j as shaped, to give full freedom and ventilation to the
eve while circumscribing the vision, substantially as
herein described.

3. In a bridle, and in combination with the exten-
I sions D. blinds F, and side straps A. the screw, nut

and washer E, to secure the blind and allow it to be
set, substantially as herein described.

4. In a ondle, and in combination with the check.

&ieces D and blinds F, as shown, the straps or bauds
and H. connecting the branches or extensions above
and below the eyes, and having the adjusting slides or
buckles, substantially as and tor the purpose hereir
described.

5. In a bridle, and in com ination with the blinds F,
supported ard pivoted to the bridle so us to be mova-
ble about the point of support, the adjustable front
straps or bands G and H, and the i ear band I and the
throat-latch or lash connected with the blinds, and ad-
justable, sabstantially as herein described.

The above are the claims allowed by the patent
office, and though the corresponding letters do not
appear on the cut, the general principle win be under-
stood.

It meets with universal approbation, doing away
with all the objections urged against bUnds, and at the
same time giving complete control of the line of
vision. By throwing the lower portion of the blind up
something of the same efrect on the action follows as
is induced by toe-weights. This is especially the case
whenyoung colts are the pupils, teaching them to
bend the Knee without the strain of weights on the
feet

For bridles of all descriptions apply to

JOHN A. McKERKOJf.

No. 230 and 232 Kills St. San Francisco

FOR SALE.

Four Brood-mares, in foal to Director and Monroe
Chief. For terms, pedigrees, and other particulais,
padress JOHA A. OOLDSMITH.

Box 342. Oakland, Cal.

DR. A. E. BUZARD,

Veterinary Surgeon, U. S. Army, Fort Whipple, A. T

Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Sur-
geons, London, England.

[Diploma dates April, 22. 1S70).—

Parties having sick or injured horses, cattle, doge,
etc., can have advice and prescriptions per return of
mail, by sending full particulars of disease and Si.

Send for Buzard's Worm Powders for
horses, and his Worm Mixture for dugs.

They never fail in their action. Will send a package
by mail for $i.

Special attentiongiven to the diseases of dogs.

Harry E. Carpenter, V. S.,

Honorary Graduate of
Ontario Veterinary Col-
JL lege, Toronto, Canada.
Veterinary Infirmary. 371 Natomn st

Reemrrn-c pM TTnTrnrrt 3(>t SfiTi PnwwlMoo,

TIPS.

Tips of all sizes for TrottiDg, .Running, and
tioail horses can be obtained by application to

PAUL FRIEDHOPER,

351 Tlilrrt St.. San I'ranrlwv.

HEALD'S

Business College, 24 Post St

San Francisco.

The most popular school on the Coast.

E. P HF.AT.D President. C. S. HALET, Sec'y.

tfjTSfnd for circular. *5»

Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs.

I have now on hand, and offer for sale ~.t reasonable
prices, at my stock-farm, Oak Gr ■-■-. e 5
a choice lot of pure Berkshire I . '-»

months old, bred from tbe besl _u

ptock, which I Import yearly froi
Apply to Win. l

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Gen. Manager,

T. H. GOSm^IAV

Gen. Pass. ATtk Agi .

ESTABLISHED 1855.

Race Goods.

Largest and Best Stock on ilie Coast.

J. O'KANE,

767 Market St., S. P.

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALER
IN

HARNESS and SADDLERY.

AGENT FOE

ENNELL's CyKTHIANA HORGE BOOTS.

J.H. Fewton's Chicago Specialties

Dr. Dixon's Condition Powders.

Gombault's Caustic Balsam.

FOR_SALE.

Thoroughbreds

OF ALL AGES.

JSFQUIHE OF

HESKV WALSH,

gop't Running Horse D

Pftlo Alte Stock *"» ■

wesse

The erection of new kennels and yards, with my fai

me to invite dog owners to place their animals in niy cat

will be, properly carta for.

Tbe kennels are in tbe heart of good quail ground, and are easy of access from San Francisco
Terms are as low as is consistent with first-rate service. Correspondence invited.

GEO. T. ALLBNDEE.

Sausalito, Marin Co., Cal.

LOOK AT THIS!

A Few BARGAINS in Fine Second-Hand Breech"
Loading Guns.

1— W. AC". Scott A Son HamnierlessB.I.. Guu, "Premier Quality," 10-gauge, 30 in..
8J lbs., with SOLE LEATHEF CASE, nearly new, cost $300 Price $200

B— W.AC. Seott A Son Hammcrless B. t. Gnu "Premier Quality." 12-guage, 30 in.
74 lbs., cost SatO, will sellior $1 60

3— Wr. R. Pape Hammer B. L.. GnnI12-gauge, 30 in., 7 lbs., cylinder bore, cost.?200, will sell
for $65

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good as new, cost $150, will sell for $85

CLABROUGH & GOLCHER,

630 and 632 Montgomery St., S. P.

FAIRLAWN

STOC
Announcement

27 Brood-Mares

FARM.

for Fall of 1885.

and 170
Trotters.

Head of Young

OFFERED AT PRIVATE SALE.

Having other important business interests besides my Breeding Establishment that re-
quire attention, I have determined to reduce the number of Brood-mares at Fairlawn to 75.
Therefore

27 HIGHLY-BRED BROOD-MARES

Are offered for sale at reduced prices during the Fall of IS85, and up to tbe last of January,
1886. All tbf mares have been bred to the Fairlawn Stallions, and most of them are be-
lieved to be in foal.

A separate list of the twenty-seven broodmares containing their ages, pedigrees -and
prices, with name of stallions they were bred to in 1SS5, and dates of service, has been
printed, and will be mailed free to all applicants who contemplate purchasing. Such an
opportunity to obtain at low prices highly- bred mares in foal to noted stallions rarely occurs.

170 Head of Standard-bred Young Trotters,

Consisting of Stallions asd Fillies from yearlings to five-year-olds, all of my own breeding,
ARE OFFERED FOB SA'LE AT FAIKIAWN.

It is confidently believed that no fiuer, more hig'.ily-bred or promising young trotting
Ftock has ever been offered for sale. Gentlemen desiring Sne, highly-bred and reliable
YOUNG ROADSTEKS, as well as those who want

FIRST-CIASS, STA3SDARD-BBED TROTTING STOCK

For breeding purposes, can be supplied at Fairlawn.

TTTTi1 0N"F P"RTf!T? PTi A "N" Is strictlv adhered to at Fairlawn, and the
A XJ.JJ \J1.\ U X Xbi.U ±J X XJxl— i price of every animal for sale is printed in the
catalogue. Pcrchasers from a distance can buy on orders at exactly the same prices as if
present in person. All stock sold on orders can be returned if they do not come fully up to
She descriptions given.

Time will be given responsible parties on satisfactory note, beariDg interest from data.
For special list of Brood-mares and Catalogues for 1S85, or further information, ad.hess

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INDEX TO VOLUME VIII,

From January 1st to June 31st, 1886.

Antevolo and Tipg 1, 28, 57

Australian Horses 19

An Eastern Runner 19

Ab Siemler 25

Answers to Correspondents 41, 57,105,121,
169, 185, 201, 2u9. 249, 2G5, 281, 289, 313,
329, 393.

An Arab Horse .Trade 67

Americans In England 89

Anent Healdsburg 99

Among the Kentucky Studs 108

Anteros 113

A Call on tbeSire of Tyrant 148

Anteeo 177

Auction Sale Trotting Stock 217

Apes Trots Fast Quarter 217

Another Chance for Arab Party 221

Auction Sale of Thoroughbreds 226

Auction Dates 227

ACbeary View 232

Accident to Planter 264

Another Close Call 290

A. W. Richmond Stakes 307

Another Onendaga 313

Australian Notes 330

Account of Derby 322

Algeria Yearlings 846

Anderson in New York 353

A Facer for Kentucky 365

Australian Training .....378

Ancestry of The Moor 397

Aquatics —

How to Row 43

Beach vs Matterson 86

Pacific Yacht Club 260

P. Y.C. Opening 277

Corinthian Yacht Club. ...» 277

Ocean Race 292

Oakland Canoe Club 293

Queen's Cup 293

Lurline-Aggie Race 308

Ocean Race 325

Pacific Yacht Club 337

Corinthian Yacht Club 337

Cruise of Spray 337

Oakland Canoe Club 337

Corinthian Yacht Club 364

Canoe Club Regatta 364

Corinthian Yacht Club 372

Oakland Canoe Club 372

Openings. F. Y. C 372

Pacific Yacht Club Cruise 372

Pacific Yacht Club Cruise 388

Corinthian Yacht Club 389

San Francisco Yacht Club 389

Corinthian Yacht Club Race 405

San Francisco Yacht Club Opening. .405
Athletics-
Bathing and Rubbing 68

Amateur Athletics 86

Pacific Coast Records 103

Another Correction 103

Olympic Club Notes ; 103

Olympic Club Notes 117

College Crews for '86 117

Death of B. S. Haley 132

Olympic Athletic Club 133

California Athletic Club 133

Prof essor of Running 160

Myers and George 1 50

Another Professional 150

Harvard Athletic Ass'n 150

Eintracht A. O. Ladies' Night 165

German Samson 165

Mass. Institute Technology 165

Manhattan Athletic Club 1G5

Cornell College Games 165

56-Lb. Weight 165

Boxers Ife8

Athletics at Cal. University 188

Chihuahua Hercules 196

St. Louis Turn Verein 196

Unlucky Thorn 196

Practice for Short Distances 213

Sheffield Sprinting 213

Reno Athletic Ass'n 229

Eintracht Yerein 260

Acme Athletic Club 260

Acme Club 279

Eintracht Athletic Club 279

Olympic Anniversary 293

University Field Day 293

Notes ." 324

University Field Day 325

Running High Jump 325

Olympic Club 325

Ladies at Ball Game 340

Field Day 366

Verein Eintracht Turn Section 356

Congratulations 356

Horrible Charge 356

"Woodland Olympic Club 373

Bezirks Turn Fest 388

B

Belle Knight z

Blood Horse Association 25

Broodmare's Fall 34

Bertrand Black Hawk 41

Beaconsfield 49

Breeding for the Turf 51

Bonita ia New York _ 60

Breeding Trotters 60

Blood Will Tell 67

Betting by System 74

Broken Up 105

Belle Meade .115

Belle Meade Yearlings ]3l

Big Stake at St. Lonis 153

Blood Horse Declarations 169

Belle Meade Yearlings, 1SS6 194

Betting on Suburban Handicap 209

Breeding Stallion ... 209

Breeders* Anxieties 233

Bred to Electioneer 233

Breeding of Ellen Swigert, Conda and

ICishemcower _ 237

Blood Horse Spring Meeting „_.243

Breeding of Trotters in California 249

Bonanza 253

Breeding of Dam of Alexander's Abd'h.232

Bettingon English Events 290

Belle Meade Sale 291

BobRidsale _ 298

Breeders' Trotting Meetings 298

Betting on English Events 306

Betting on Suburban 308

Betting on English Derby « 312

Board of Review 32a

Betting on Eclipse stake 330

Betting Law „ 332

Ben All's Derby : 336

Billy Lvle to the Front 361

Big Sprinters „ 361

Blue Bull 362

Board of Review 396

Breeding to the Winners 401

C

Chris tmestide 3

Coming Round 9

Conundrum for Breeders 35

Contagious Diseases 61

Convert to Tips 66

Capacity of Runners in Harness 67

Clipper Annual 89

California Entries at St. Louis 91

California Entries at Chicago 97

Conev Island Jockey Club 98

Capital Turf Club 101

Cleveland Bav for Oregon 121

Capital Turf Club 121

Cleveland Bay 137

Circular of Investigating Committee. .195

Calif ornians at Monmouth 205

California Thoroughbreds 217

Cal. Nominations at Brighton Beach.. .217

Corrigan's Plans 221

Chicago Handicaps 216

Caroline by Sultan 23:i

Chicago Produce Stakes 234

Capital Turf Club Race Meeting 257

Close Blood Horse Meeting *25S

California Mares Sent to Kentucky... 266

Coldstream Thoroughbreds 2C6

Combination Sale of Thoroughbreds. .266

Chat with Corrigan 266

Cleveland Bavs 267

Close of Turf Club Meeting 274

Cal. Victories in New Jersey 274

Californian's Colt at New Orleans 275

Challenge to Kate Allen 282

Challenge Accepted 291

Charles Crocker's Accident 291

Cleveland Bays 292

Calif ornians at Memphis 298

California Trainer 298

Confusion and Deception in Names.. ..314

Cleveland Bay Horse 316

Cedarhurst Grand National 338

California Cases 345

Colusa County 346

Colonial Trots 353

California Horses to St. Louis 361

Calif ornians at Louisville 362

Californians at Latonia 373

Cup Race at Latonia 374

Californians at St. Lou\s 386

California Horses in the East 403

D

Death of Abd-el-Kader 13

Del Rio 41

Dam of Rustic and Norman 89

Dates Claimed 89

Difficnlty to Foretell Speed 161

Death of Stock well's Jockey 164

Death of Mrs. J. M. Adams 165

Declaration Washington Park 173

Dewdrop at Auction Block 179

Delinquent Boys 185

Do Turf Interests Demand Betting? 201

Death of Romping Girl 221

Death of Professor Dromel. 221

Dates Changed 226

Departed Greatness ...234

Declaration at St. Louis 241

Declarations at Chicago 249

Dead Trotting Sires 250

Death of Tom Chaloner 250

Death of Reva by Mortemer 250

Death of Joe Mitchell 253

Died En Route 266

Dixon Races 275

Death of Rebel 275

Death of Golden Gate 281

Dates for 1886 281

Death of lngleside 281

Duplicating Names. 283

Dates for 1886 290

Death of Maxey Cobb 291

Death of Billings M. Richmond 291

Death of Rapido 297

Death of Demirep 306

Dates for 1886 306

Dates Foreign Events 30$

Declaration at Chicago 308

Death of Lyrist 313

Death of Miss Haverley 316

Dates at Saratoga 316

Date ChicoFair Changed 323

Dates for 1886 323

Dates for 1886 338

Death of Katy Tricks 345

Dates for 1886 354

Derby at Epsom 365

Dates for 18S6 374

Dates for 1886 386

E

Electioneer 17

Enduranc6.of the Brood-mare. 44

Ed Bither on Jay-Eye-See „ 51

Elector .'. 66

Electioneer— Speedand Staying Power 66

F.dgwater Sale 97

Early Thoroughbreds in California U>5

Exceptions to the Suburban Weights... 121

Exceptions 137

English Betting Rules 178

Entries Capital Turf Club 181

Effect of the Standard 221

Echoes of the Meeting 228

Epsom Spring Meeting 233

English Betting 234

Echoes of the Meeting -.258

English JocVey Club 260

English Bet ting 2«fi

English Turf 267

Echoes of the Week 274

Edwards' Investigating C'imnnittee 282

Eastern Sale of Thoroughbreds .282

Entries at Summer Races Bay District 289

Echoes of the Week 290

EngliBh Derby 298

Echoes of the Week 306

Echoes of the Week 322

Entries at Salt Lake 346

Epsom Downs 3.">4

Exit Hopeful. 375

Editorials —

Antevolo and Tips 8

Happy New Year 8

B.B 8

Palo Alto 8

Closing of Stakes 9

Virtuous H. B .... 24

Entry Blanks 24

St. Louis Fair Ass'n 24

Washington Paik 24

Stanford and Occident Stakes 26

Death of Kismet 25

Board of Appeals 25

National Trotting Ass'n 40

Modest H. B 40

Postponed 40

Trotting Colt Stakes 40

Spring Meeting P. C. B. H. A 40

Queries about Tips 41

Pacific Coast Dist. Board of Appeals. . 41

National Trotting Ass'n 66

The Storm 66

Stoner Auction Sale 66

Explanatory 56

RandolphlHuntington's Book 67

Good Advice 72

Futurity Stakes for Trotters 73

Palo Alto 73

Stockton Colt Stakes 73

Thrown Oat 73

Declaring to Win 73

San Jose Associations 73

Old Lancet 73

Proxies 73

Goodwin's Turf Guide 88

Lorillard's Reasons 88

Sale of Rancocas Racing Stables 88

Oakland Trotting Park 88

Beaconsfield and the Handicapper... 89
Blood Horse Ass'n and Book-Making 89

Elector 89

Righteous Penalties 104

Beaconsfield and the Eastern Handi-

Natural Query 104

cappers 104

Eastern Thoroughbred Sales 105

" Spirits" Futurity Stakes 105

Great Expectation Trotting Stakes. ..105

General Grant's Arabians 120

A Contrast 120

Another Brother 120

Oakland Trotting Park 120

Closing of Stakes 121

Santa Rosa Colt Stakes , 121

A Slight Change 121

"Our" Stallions 136

Entries for Spring Meeting 136

Endorsed 136

Time of Holding Fairs 136

Unanswered Correspondence 137

Oakland Trotting Park 137

Trotting Colt Stakes 137

Capital Turf Club 137

Desired Information 152

Royal Blood 153

Capital Turf Club 153

Condition 168

City and Suburban 168

Royal Blood 168

Bolero 169

Petaluma Colt Stakes 169

Capital Turf Club 169

Penalties and Allowances 169

High Altitudes for Rearing Horses... 184
Spirit of the Times Futurity Stakes . . 184

Sale of Sultan 184

Condition 184

Why Not? 184

Purchase of Ruby 185

Anteeo, 2:16', 185

Spring Race Meeting 200

Grosvenor 200

Suit Without a Basis 200

Petaluma Colt Slakes 200

Death of Neapolitan 201

Eastern Trotting Circuit 216

Sacramento Spring Meeting 216

Blood Horse Spring Meeting 21C

Trout 216

Champions in the Lists 232

Awkward Ignorance 232

Blood Horse Meeting 248

Nutwood and Pancoast 248

Come to California 248

Sacramento Spring Meeting 248

More Races Proposed 248

Haggin's Thoroughbreds 264

Ichi Ban 264

Sale of Sultan Colts 264

Privilege of the Course 280

Departure of Baldwin's Stable 280

Coming Trotting Season 280

Novel Trotting Contest 296

Palo Alto Sale in New York 296

Victory for Tyrant 296

Bay District Meeting 296

State Fair 297

San Mateo Farm 312

Californians for East 313

Maud Hampton 328

Entries to Close 328

Selby Tournament 344

Hidalgo on Stallion Trot 344

California Stakes 344

Eclipse Stakes 344

Corbitt Sale 344

The Suburban 360

Bench Show 360

Breeding from Winners 860

Beaconsfield Sold 3C0

Soft Electioneers 376

Patsy Duffy 376

Our Horses in the Orient 376

An Explanation . .* 376

The Suburban 377

"Glorious Weather" 377

To Readers 377

State Fair Programme 377

State Fair 392

Enquiries About Tips 392

Bay District Programme 392

Turf Exchanges 392

Questions Answered 408

Enquiries Anent "Shuffling" 408

Flying Trip to Rancho del Rio 408

Nonsensical Stories 409

Los Angeles IFurf Club 409

Fairs and Meetings 409

First Kentucky Derby 35

Fruit Growers' Convention 41

Foals..,57. Ti, &9, 105. 121, 137. 153. 173, ISO. 201,
209, 233,249, 254, 281, 297, 313, 329, 345, 361.

Fate of Old Abdallah 60

Foals of 1885 -....„ 89

First Wither'B Stake 161

Famous Generation _ 196

Freeland— Miss Woodford 2u

Fine Painting 233

Foxhall 234

I Fine Horse Car „ 249

French Two Thousand Guineas 292

French Performance , 292

French Draft-Horse .....300

Fooling Trouts 308

Flewvl Flewy! 374

Famous War Horses _ 377

Foxhall's Produce „ _ 401

First Champion 410

G

Government Studs of France 42

Go to Breeding Horses 43

Good Move 76

Glenview 82

Good Prices for Trotters 162

GTOsvenor 193,196

George Wilkes 204

Great Eclipse Stakes 233

Get of Jerome Eddy 250

Guy Wilkes 305

Grand Circuit Programme 3i3

Gone Bliud 380

Grand Prix 385

Gun—

Utah-California Match 4

Evidently in Pain 4

Liddle & Kaeding 4

E. T. Allen „ 4

Clabrough .£ Golcher „.. 4

Three-barrelled Gnns 5

Penna. Game and Fish Association 5

State of Chihuahua 2o

New De and Re-Capper 2»

Notes 37.70.87, 118

Woodcock 55

Catching Young Elk 05

Duck Hnntingin Yolo 65

City of Chihuahua 70

Netting Black Ducks 71

Lots of Rabbits 7l

One Lion More 87

A Long Tramp 87

BoylesB Bov or Manless Man 87

Wing Shooting Tournament 1»S

Capital Stock 103

Trial Shoot 118

Bav View

Tule Belle Gume s.-.

Wild Animals Desire 19

Pacific Gun Club

Guns Worked by Steam 149

Hanson Mistake 165

Elkhom Gun Club 167

Sumatra, Java, Borneo and Ball 167

Good Jumper 167

Black Brant 188

Gun Club 1«8

Garden City Gun Club 198

Welsh Rare bit 199

Snipe Shooting 199

Coendou 199

Way to Catch Tigers 199

Kan Jose Match 229

Seattle Gun Club 277

Law Point 278

Arkartelphian Notes 278

Night Above the Cloud" No. 1 278

Additional Notes from F. W. Dunn 279

Night Above the Clouds No. 2 294

Quail Eating 342

Last of Jumbo 842

Unsuccessful Sportsmen 343

Deformed Nimrod 343

Gun Barrels .*..— 364

BenTeipel'sGun. 369

Rescuing Tier Young 369

Winchester Arms Company 370

E. T. Allen 370

Clabrough A Golcher 370

Selby Company 370

Hints to Hunters 390

Antlers of Deer 390

Field Day Grasa Valloy 404

National Association 401

H

Horsea in Soudan 76

Honorable Retirement 99

Henry Belmont 105

Horses at Sbeepshead 124

He Got Muggins 193

Hawaiian Jockey Club 195

Horse Chat from Santa Rosa 210

How Alexander's Abdallab Met bis Fate 221

Horse and HiB Senses 229

Hard Road to Travel 229

How Horse Editor Wrote up Concert. ■-234

Hurstbourne Stable 244

Head of Fairfax Stable 253

Horse Educator 260

Harry Clay 266

Horse Fair in Ireland 267

Harry Rose 290

Horse Show at Lexington 291

How St. Julien Received His Name 314

Harrv Rose Defeated 3)6

His Nose 320

Haggin Secures Brother to Foxhall — 329

Hawaiian Notes 330

How to Judge Draft-Horse 331

His First Visit 343

Higb-Priced Short Horse 361

Hawaiian Observations 402

He Got a "Tip" 403

Herd and Swine—
American Devon Cattle Club. .29, 43, 90,
119.

What is Hog Colera 43

Difference in Cost of Blood 43

FarmerB Philosophy 43

Dairy Regions 43

Breeding Cows 68

Best Way to Wash Butter 59

How to Keep Milk 74

Way to Make Cheese 74

Management of Heifers 74

Some of the Tests of Merit 90

Sow and Her Offspring 90

Scrub Bulls 90

Cowboy Dexterity 91

Cattle Breeding 119

Granular System Butter-Making 138

Jersey as an All-Round Cow 163

Broken Leg ". 163

Ensilage Problem — No. 1 186

Holstein-FriesianMilk 186

Process of Churning 202

Eusilage Problem— No . 2 202

Devon Cattle Club 253

Effects of Feed 253

Lice on Stock 269

Apples for Milch Cows 269

Famous Augus Bull 269

Feeding for Dairy Purposes 285

Protecting Pedigrees 299

Raise Heifer Calves 299

Experience with Guereeys 299

Cattle for Europe 299

preserve the Hides 331

Clean Hog 331

Burnt Corn-cobs 331

About CudB 347

Alv for Cream 347

Dishorning Calves 347

Bloat from Alfalfa 347

Loco and Campomocho 363

Value of Bran 363

Touch or Handling Cattle 363

How Fast to Milk , . . . .363

Profit and Loss in Farm Stock 378

Limburger Chee6e 378

Sore Teats 378

Jersey as a Milch Cow 895

White Specks in Butter 395

Developing Milkers 395

Cheshire Pigs 395

Value of Milk to Young Stock 410

Dishorning Cattle 410

Spaying Heifers 410

I

Influence of Light on Color of Animals 3

Incredible Stories 178

Imported from England 237

Imported Cleveland Bay 291

Information Wanted 313

Incorrigible Horses 316

In Saddle in Marin 333

\Im ported Bellfounder 345

In the Sulky Again 361

Incidents Suburban 393

Irish Pat-Editor Race 413

Judge Grant 195

Jerome Park Handicap 226

Joe Cotton 234

John A. Sold 248

Jockey Club at Los Angeles 328

Juvenile Jerome 374

K

Kentucky liorse Fair 67

Kentucky Stable at Auction 89

Kenuesaw and Fair view 385

Kennel-
Visits 6, 37, 63, 84, 117, 150, 183, 212,

229, 325.

Whelps C, 6, 3,69,317, 150, 164,183,

212, 229, 260, 294, 309, 326. 340, 366.

Sales 6. 160, 164, 244, 309,325, 340,

372, 389, 404.
Names Claimed. .37, 277, 309,325. 372, 3S9.

Deaths 38, 53, 160,212.

Lost 6

National Field Trials 6

First American Waterloo Cup 21

London Field Trials 22

De. Ja of Champion Sue 22

Error Corrected 22

lerican Derby 22

Trial Challenge 37

i He Course Coursing Club 37

i ield Trials Club Derby 38

■ •_■ from Mr. Gregory 39

>.e of Show Honors 53

Serious Dog Story 54

Pointers, Past and Present 64

Miscellaneous Dogs 54

Interesting Coursing Match 54

For Sale : 69

Presentations C9

Value of Show Honors [No. II.] 69

Cure for Pulmonary Distemper 69

Notes on General Care 70

California Coursing Club 84

Value of Show Honors [TIL] 84

Another Dog Story 84

Waltonia 100

Value of Show Honors fTV.] 100

Pacific Coast Field TrialB 100

Pointers and Pointers 101

Smart Dog 101

Hydrophobia 101

Duel Between Mare and Bull-Dog. . .101

Conditioning Canines 101

California Coursing Club 134

San Francisco vs. Stockton 134

Enclosed vs. Open Coursing 134

Tulare Dogs 134

Waltonian s Coursing Notes 134

Lady Franklin 134

Setters 135

Lost Dog 150

Sacramento Notes 160

Coursing on the Plains 151

Sportsman and his Dogs 151

Miss Glendyne 151

Brentwood Coursing 164

Waterloo Cup 164

Statement of W. A. Coster 164

Newark 183

Pup in a Pickle 183

Waltonian's Waterloo Notes 183

Waterloo Winner 183

Newark Park 198

Friday Night-Mother Demdike 198

Big Coursing Match 198

Pup Out of "Pickle" 198

Maud S 198

Pneumonia in Dogs 398

Sporting Dogs 198

New Greyhound Blood 213

Day of Coursing 212

New Poiuter 212

Dukes-Rhcebes and Laverock 212

Pacific Coast Field Trials 229

Presentations 244

For Sale 244

Pacific Coast Coursing Olub Spring

Meeting 245

More Pointers 245

Disappointments of Dog-Breeding. ..245

For Sale 260

Cockers 260

Challenge Dog Food 260

Sporting Dogs in America 260

Field Trial Derby 277

Derby Entries 271

Keen Fox-Terrier 277

Field Trial Derby, 1886 293

Fox-TerrierB 294

Chorea in Dogs 294

Derby Correction 809

Friday Night-Mother Demdike 325

National Pointer Field Trials 326

Western Field Trials Association 325

Pointers' Bench Show 340

Eastern Field Trial .Derbv Entries . . .341

National Field Trials Derby 341

Blood-hound Trials 342

Blood-hound Trial in 1803 342

Another Dog Story 342

Old Dominion 356

Pups to Match Trousers 356

Roderigo 372

Winners' and Sportsmen's Dogs 372

Decadence of Field Trials 372

Gunshy Dogs 389

Bench Show 389

Bench Show 404

Death of Beulah 404

Conditioning Dogs 405

Rise and Fall of Claims 405

L

Long Toes and Short Toes 13

Letter from Santa Rosa 52

Lyrrwood 129

Lena Wit 145

Little Brown Jug 158

Letter from Sacramento 210

Los Angeles Races 210

Louisville Spring Handicap 211

Locust Stable 250

Law, Stakeholder and Rascals 253

Late Col. R. A. Johnson 268

Letter from Sacramento 280

Leo. Newell Case 282

Le Grande 320

Late Mr. Tattersal 330

Louisville Derby Notes 338

Los Angeles Jockey Club 355

Latonia Cup 377

Latonia Notes 381

Latonia Spring Meeting 393

Louisville Spring Meeting 394

Ladies at Ascot 402

M

McGrathiana Sale 29

Midwinter Pen,cillings 26

Mr. Pricbard's Stable 57

Mr. Lorillard's New Enterprise 101

Mr. Corrigan's Stable 154

Megibben Sale 173

Management of Fairs 194

Mis-Description 233

Maryland Jockey Club 260

McKeever's Brutal Death 261

Match Making 281

Mike Kelly at Lexington 310

Mr. Haggin's "Withdrawal 338

Mr. Gamble Talks Business 345

Matt Dawson 365

Mambrino 375

Mr. Haggin in Kentucky „• 385

N

New York Letter. .44, 76, 98, 116, 146, 179,

386.

Notes from Del Rio 305

National Trotting Association 114

Notes from Sacramento 121

Names Claimed.. 137, 201, 209, 233,297, 313.

345.

National Trotting Association 147

Nielson not Sold 185

No Matches Wanted 218

New Style Training 218

Naming Fast Trotters 234

Northern Racing Circuit 253

Nevada Fair 290

Nutwood Colts for Sale 291

No Over-Night Betting 292

New Time Table 295

Nevada State Fair 807

New Betting Room 329

New Born Foals 333

Nutwoods 338

Nat. Ass'n Trotting Horse Breeders 8:(9

Notes from Siskiyou 300

O

Owner of Hambletonlan 2

Old St . Lawrence 9

Occident Stakes 41

Original Morgan fil

Oakland Trotting Park 8l

Official Proclamation 196

Old Joe 227

Off for Kentucky 232

On a Visit 266

One Thousand Pounds to a Sovereign. .283

OddB in the Eclipse Stakes 291

Oregon Races 291

Ormonde 298

Old Relics 299

Off for Oregon 313

Off for Denver 313

Oregon State Fair 339

One Mo.e to Kentucky 361

Old Abdallah 362

Oregon Nell 374

Old Barnum's Dead Heat 413

P

Palo Alto 17

Patriarchal Ages 18

Pacific Board of Appeals 28

Palo Alto.- 33

P. Lorillard 89

P. C.B. H. A. Spring Entries 130

Prospective Decline of Brighton Beach. 151

Performers as Breeders 154

Penalties and Allowances t"8

Park Horse 205

Peabody Handicap Weights 210

Pacific Stakes.. 217

Plumas and His Produce '±26

Pacific Board of Appeals 227

PaloAlto Sale 233

Palo Alto Trotters in Kentucky 287

Pendleton, Oregon 241

Pacific Stallion Stake 242

Palo AJto Trotters Sold in New York ....249

Plea lor Reform 283

Purchase of Margretta 291

Pendleton, Oregon. 298

Plunger 300

Prince vs. Nevada 307

Premium for Fast Mile 307

PaloAlto Sale 313

Profitable Brood-mare .....314

Purchasing Thoroughbred Yearlings.... 3 14

Pet Race-horses 314

Preparations for Busy Season 317

Prepotency 320

Palo Alto Colts that Died 328

Programme at Salinas 386

Purchases bv Mr. Ashe.... 380

Prince's Filly ™404

Poultry-
California Poultry Association 45

Diseases of Poultry 107

How to Keep Eggs 107

To Make Hens Lay 107

Kindness to Fowls 107

Incubators and Amateurs 179

Game Fowl 379

Q

Quarter Race 137

R

Racing Season of 1885 9

■Racing and Trotting at Sacramento 9

Race-Course and The Exchange 12

Racing Season of 1885 20

Racing at Bay District 60

Realization Stakes 114

Recent Billiard Fiasco 165

Richmond Stake 201

Racing at Yreka : 210

Royal Stables of England 218

Rysdyk, Jr. , Sold 221

Race-Courses in Olden Time 228

Rancocas Yearlings 249

Rations for Work-Horses 250

Relative Rank of Trotting Sires 250

Racing in the Antipodes 259

Recent Purchases for Sunny Slope 266

Racing at Chico 266

Rancho Del Rio Stock Farm 276

Royal Hampton 289

Race-Track at Suisun 306

Race-Horse Suit 330

Raxing at Denv r 353

Racing at Sacramento 374

Rancocas Sale 394

Rancocas Yearlings 394

Ruling off by Col. Clark 401

Racing in California 402

Racing at Siskiyou 402

Racing in Japan 403

Rod-
Split Bamboo Rod 5

Day on the Purissima 36

Up or Down Stream 52

Amateur Rod-Making 52

Trout Fishing 68

An Apology 68

Rod and Line in Colorado 68

Minor Tribulations of an Angler 84

Up Stream vs Down Stream 102

Mean Man and Angler 102

Book Notice 118

Not "Morally Hopeless" 119

Thrilling Adventure 119

••Skunk Bait" 119

Fly-Fisbing for Trout 135

Eating Living Fish 135

Fish Commission 149

Up or Down Stream 149

Rancocas Sale 162

Up or Downstream 166

Breeling Habits Catfish 166

Fish Culture for Profit 167

Invocation. 182

Up or Down Stream? 182

Fish Stop Mill Wheel 197

Trout Streams 197

Young Trout : 197

Habits of Salmon 197

Weight of Fish 197

Varnishing 197

Fish as Food 197

Wax for Fly-Tying 197

Catfish and Eels 214

Tronting in Sierra Nevadas 214

Fishing Hints 214

Glimpse of Rangeley 230

Stone Fly 230

Camping Out 230

Recipe for Dressing Lines 231

Extraordinary Salmon Adventure 231

Fishing in Oiled Waters 231

Trout with Several lugs 246

Poetry of Fly-Fishing 246

Recollections of Fishing Trip 261

Fishing Baskets 263

Trout Fly Rod 263

"Omnium Gatherum" ' 263

New Fly 270

Salmon in Merced River 277

Killing a Rangeley Trout 298

Cheering Word 310

Fishing Recollections 310

Indian Fishing 826

Fly and Tackle Books 326

Paradise of Fisherman 826

Manufacture of Gut 326

Eats Buzzards 326

Trolling for Mahseer 326

Oregon Notes 320

Catches Big pike 347

Dynamiting Fish 348

Oregon Anglers 348

Duns and Spinners 348

Black BasB 34B

Fine Lot of Fish 348

Fly Fishing 849

Los Gatos NoteB 357

Story of Ring 357

Negro as Fisherman 357

British Angler. 367

Alaska Salmon , 968

The Angler 370

Science of Flat Fish 370

Fly Books 371

President Cleveland 389

Where. Oh, Where 406

Salmon 406

Eels 406

State Salmon Hatchery 407

Rifle—

Shell Mound 29, 37, 55, 71, 87, 102,

118, 333, 151, 167, 182, 199, 215, 231, 247,
261, 279, 333, 327, 343, 359, 373, 391, 407.

Schuetzen Park 71, 182, 199, 247.

Record of American Rifle Shooting.. 37

Clean Scores 37

Clean Scores 71

In Memioriam — Geo. H. Ferris 71

Standard American Target 71

Pleasure of Target Shooting 87

Inter-State Rifle Match 102

N. R. A 118

Nevada vs. California 118

Inter-State Match 133

Another Clean Score 133

Chico Guard 151

Seattle 182

Standing Position in Shooting 183

Petaluma Letter 231

Seattle 247

Bull's-Eyes and Centres 247

Grass Valley 247

Challenge to the World 247

Shooting Spectacles 247

Seattle 261

Notes 293

California Rifle Association 293

California Rifle Association 311

Leading Ammunition 311

"The Rifle" 311

Springfield Rifle 311

Sacramento 327

San Jose * 358

California Rifle Association 359

New Bullet 343

Shooting Spectacles 343

Target Practice 391

Bezirks Turn Fest 391

Inspectors Rifle Practice 391

Rest Shooting 391

Reduction in Calibres 391

Harbor View 407

California Rflie Association 407

Sacramento 407

Some Good Scores 407

S

Sir Modred's Ancestry 12

Sale of Sultan 26

Snapper in Kentucky 28

Santa Cruz Track 36

Sacramento Colt Stakes 41

Stake Trotting 42

Special Notice 73

St. Louis Fair Grounds 83

Stockton Colt Stakes Entries 89

Sonbf Creseo 89

Saratoga Nervous t 93

Science of Horse-breeding 97

Straius of Tendons 99

SaleB from Palo Alto ]21

Shipping Race-Horses 121

Stouer Sale ....125

Stout Four-Year-Old 120

Score Another for Sultan u>7

Sales

Shorten the Distance

Struck the Wrong Man.. I4fl

St. Louis Fair Handicaps

Santa Rosa Colt Stakes

Santa Anita Notes

Sultan Changes Owners

Sultan in Kentucky

Sunny Slope Colts for Sale

Sale of Famous Stallion _

St. Louis Programme 218

St. Louis Meeting 221

Sultan in Kentucky 2-13

State of Maine's Record 233

Sanguine Chicagoan 2)2

Sacramento Handicaps 242

Suburban and Derbv Betting 242

Sale of Patrol 249

Stamboul by Sultan 260

Speed Programme State Fair 255

Suburban and Derby Betting ....: 2fi.fi

Rales of Thoroughbreds 266

Stock Imported 266

Sales of Thoroughbred and Trottiug

Stock 273

Sultan's Book Full 27)

Summer Races at Bay District 275

Straus Handicap 2fil

St. Louis Meeting 282

Suburban and Derby Betting 282

State Fair of 1885 291

Sale of Thoroughbred Yearliuns 292

Spring Haces at Dixon 297

Sale of Thomas Sawyer 297

Suburban and Derbv Betting 29«

Seale-Harris Case 298

Sale of Thoroughbreds 300

St. Louis Race 30fi

Sale of Rancocas Yearlings 306

Svstemof Records 306

Summer Meeting at the Bay District.. ..307

Sara Sharp 314

Sale of Thoroughbreds 316

Sale of Runnymede. Dlxianna and Mc-
Grathiana Yearlings 323

Stable of W. L. Scott , 323

Sale of California-Bred Trotters 328

Sales of Thoroughbreds 329

Summer Race Meeting 3?0

Suburban Betting 330

Settled at Last

Situation in Racing Circles

Spendthrift Yearlings 365

Stockton Programme 375

Steeple-chasing ....38]

Santa Rosa Fair Association 381

Sport at San Luis Obispo 3fifi

Sacramento Colt Stakes _...386

School for Draft-Horse Breeders 10i

Sheepshead Bav 403

Starters forthe'Derby 413

Stable and Paddock-
Glanders 3

Hints Anent the Breeding Season 19

Inflammation of Lungs, Lung Fever,

Pneumonia 42

Care of Colts 68

Bad Habits of Horses 74

■Roaring 74

Points in Horse Breeding 103

Preparing a Stallion 162

Galled Shoulders 163

Horse and Man 163

Longevity in Horses 163

Veterinary Dentist 18fi

Examine the Pedigrees 186

Glanders in Tehama County 202

Morgan Breeding Mares 202

Glanders in the Horse.. 283

Australian Blue Grass 301

Water HorseB Often 301

To Make Mane and Tail Grow 301

Spring Meeting at Louisville 321

Treatment of Farm Horses 332

Teaching Horses to Stand 332

Horseshoer'B Experience 346

Handling Colts 246

Over Against the WeightB 347

Improving on Nature 347

Bedding for Sick Horses. . .- 347

Age of Sfallions 362

Horses for Farmers 362

Skin of the Horse 363

Hints About Horses 378

Goats as Disinfectants 378

Paying Business 412

Beat Time to Cut Fodder. 412

Sheep —

Preparing and Marketing Wool 252

New Breed of Sheep 252

Notes 269

T

2:20 Horses for 1885 2

Trying a Yearling Pacer 9

Trotting at Pleasanton 45

Trotting at Bay District 57

Talk with Starter Sheridan 60

They Allow It in Georgv 60

Trotting at Bay District 105

Trotters at Auction 121

Trotting at Bay District 121

Trotting at Sacramento 137

The "Call" on Spring Meeting 153

Trotting Congress 164

Trotting Circuit 221

Three Cheers 225

Turf Gleanings 227

Two-Minute Trotters 234

Trotting Horse ,.234

Trotting Meeting in Germany 237

That Challenge 237

Thoroughbred Foals 237

Turf Gleanings 241

Thad. Stevens' Career 242

Two Thousand Guineas 261

Trotting at Chico 281

Thoroughbreds for Oregon 282

Training Horses Two Thousand Years

Ago 284

Trotting Stock Sold 290

Turf Gleanings 292

Tyrant at Lexington 297

Tom Hood 298

Trotting Movement 299

Turf Gleanings 308

Turf Gleanings 320

Two Califomians 330

Turf Notes from Hawaii 374

Trotting at Glenbrook 374

The Dam of Hambleionian 378

The Trainers 395

Two-Minute Trotters 397

Trap —

Pacific Club 43

Yuba City Gun Club 52

Utah, California 62

Cllinsville 52

Notes 71

Kerrigan vs. Funcke 102

Fairfield 102

Bird's Point 118

Fairfield Tournament 118

San Jose Tournment 118

Pleasanton 118

Gun Club 118

Monaco 118

San Jose Tournament 132

Eyre-Kerrigan 132

Gun Club 132

Bay City Gun Club 132

Clay Pigeon Match t. . .132

Pacific Gun Club 167

HopkinB vs. Kerrigan 181

Fairfield Tournament 181

Puget Sound Notes 181

Golden Gate Gun Club 181

Testing Game Law 181

Gun Club 199

Occidental Wing Shooting Club 199

AlamedaCountv Sportsman's Club.. 199

Seattle Rod and Gun Club 199

Mutilating Pigeons. 199

Pigeon Trjyj 199

Pigeon Tournament at Dixon 215

San Jose Match 216

Occidental Wing Shooting Club 215

Alameda County Club 216

Yuba Tournament. 215

Golden Gate Gun Club 231

California Wing Sboo ling Club 231

Bird's Point 231

Bay View 247

New Club 247

Seattle 247

Grass Valley Sportsmen's Club 247

San Bruno 261

Gun Club 279

Occidental Gun Club 279

Alameda County Club 279

Eureka Gun Club 279

Pleasanton Sportsman's Club 295

San Bruno 295

Yuba City Club 295

Colma 295

Mount Eden 295

Bird's Point 295

Eureka Gun Club 310

Lava Beds 310

California Club. . ; 310

Bay View 310

Field vs. Trap Shooting 310

Lincoln Gun Club 827

Ventura 327

Robinson-Chick Match 327

Golden Gate Gun Club 327

Forester Club 327

Pacific Ground 327

Match at Bay View 327

Washington as a Sportsman 327

Bay View 342

Seattle Club 342

Portland Tournament 342

Alameda Club 342

Explosive Target 342

Gun Club 359

Grass Valley 359

Alameda Club 359

Pacific Grounds 359

Elk Grove Tournament 359

Alameda Club 359

American Clay Bird : 372

Elk Grove Tournament 372

Foster Gun Club 390

Amity Club 390

Golden Gale Gun Club 391

California Club 391

Lava Beds 391

Lincoln Gun Club 407

Gun Club 407

Forester Club 407

U

Unpaid Forfeits 39

Ubb and Abuse of Medicine 161

Untimely Moves 1R4

Umpire's Story 337

V

Vanderbilt and As tors 77

Ventura County. .. .-- 281

Veteran Departed 292

W

Wildflower 33

Wounds 99

Western Views of Forfeit List 173

What Advertisers Say 195

Wallace Ycar-Book 190

Worthy of Imitation 204

W. R. Claypool 226

What Some Old-Timers Did 283

Walking- Horse 283

Wood burn Yearlings 340

Withers of 1886 361

What Constitutes a Race 374

Why Tyrant Did Not Start 403

Washington Park Meeting 413

Y

Yearling Pacer , 25

Young Killarney's 226

Yorkshire Coach-Horse 316

Yreka Fair 323

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